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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
LOT OF FAITHLESS
NOT ALWAYS SAD

Opinions differ radically the world
over as to what constitutes breach OF
promise. In some parts of the United
States the law refuses to recognize any
breach of promise case, and. man may
with immunity become engaged and
disengaged as often as he likes, says
the Detroit Free Press.
In some states, again, enormous dam
ages may be awarded on the bareSt
evidence. The attitude Of the law to-
ward the man who changes his mind
after popping the question in different
countries also differs widely, although
as a general rule the faithless man is
likely to have rather the better of it.
There are fewer breach of promise
cases in France than in any other
country. The French law requires the
plaintiff to prove in court that she has
suffered a pecuniary loss by her fiance's
change of mind. Throughout France a
bride almost invariably has dot"
large or small, and the fact is likely to
been adopted in Austria and Holland
where the number of such cases is pro-
portionately very small. A simpler and
more direct method Is, of course, for
the relatives of the plaintiff to take the
law into their own hands.
In Germany an elaborate method Of
announcing the betrothal practically
cases. AS soon as a couple becomes
engaged the pair visit the town hall
and declare their willingness to marry
and sign, with witnesses, a series of
documents which render a change of
mind on the mans part practically out
of the question. When either party
wishes to withdraw from this agree
ment the pair again visit the town hall
and another series of documents Is
formally signed, witnessed and sealed.
The authorities then determine the
question of compensation for injured
feelings, if there be any. 1t is not un-
common for the man to claim damages,
which commonly amount to one-tifth
Of the marriage dowry.
Still another method is followed in
italy, to the CONSERVATION of any pos
sible plaintiff. The law requires the
person suing for breach of promise, of
whichever sex, to produce written
promise to nsarry from the defendant,
otherwise the case is instantly thrown
out of court. The difficulty of produc-
ing such evidence is, of course, prac-
tiCally insurmountable, and such cases
are rarely tried. AS may be imagined,
the stiletto is a more common way OF
deciding such disputes.
The best of all countries, from the
plaintiffs point of view, is England.
The laws greatly favor the abused
party, and a verdict is often reached
and damages paid on evidence which
would be laughed out of court In al
most any other country. A curious light
on the strictness of the law is afforded
in two recent decisions where damages
we're granted for $4,000 against the
editor of a matrimonial paper in q
misunderstanding between we'll
known actress and the Oldest son OF an
earl.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
Training the Girl TO Be q Woman

4 KNOW a little lady, the tiniest sort
of tot, who is going to be a very
- accomplished young woman when
the years go by If her sensible little
mother, who is very little more than a
girl herself, carries out the plans she
now has in regard to her upbringing.
"Yes, I want my little girl to be a
useful, clever woman. OF course l
want her to study music and l hope
she'll have a sweet Voice-there is
nothing so attractive as sweet voice.
But, on the list of accomplishments,
you'll find sewing, and cooking, and
housewifely duties heading them all. l
want her to know how to do all the
necessary and important things; If she
ever has them to do it will be easier for
her, and If she marries a man of great
wealth she'll be able to direct and man
age his servants"
I think she Is a very wise young
mother, don't you? Many girl is
reared with no idea of sewing or cook
ing or housekeeping, and then when
she allows her heart to select her hus-
band and he has a great deal less than
daddy" had she finds it very difficult
to manage and economize and look af-
ter her modest home as it should be.
1t is a pitiful sight, l think, to see
young girl who has never known any
thing except play and frivolity have
to battle with the thousand and one
daily duties that confront the average
housewife And somehow woman
who is lacking in the plain everyday
accomplishments seems to lack some
bit of femininity. Every girl should be
taught needlework and the manage
ment OF household.
Her mother, no matter how rich she
NAV be in worldly wealth, should set
aside little tasks and duties for her
daughter, changing them often SO that
she may become proficient in each de-
tail of home making 1t is lovely for
woman to understand music; voice
is a Joy to herself as we'll as to others;
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
WHAT is HosPITALlTY9

There is q lot of nonsense written
about hospitality. A woman need not
be selfish beast just because she does
not wish to run a hotel for her hus-
bands family and business friends.
There are few households so perfectly
regulated that people dropping in dc
not prove disconcerting.
Even the truly hospitable woman has
seasons when she would thankfully be
free of guests. No matter how smooth
iy things run, the mere effort to enter
tain constant succession of company
strains the sense of welcome.
Do not therefore, reproach yourself
II you feel compelled to demonstrate
when husband or children overdo the
guest habit. The mother has some
rights and no one should blame her if
occasionally she likes a meal with her
family alone.
There are two ways in which hospi-
tality may slip up-in overattention
and underattention. 1t is a toss up
whether it is more disagreeable to be
feted to the point of exhaustion and
never given minute alone, or to be
made SO much at home that dirty ta-
blecloths and poor meals are consid-
cred good enough for you.
The really hospitable hostess does not
splurge unnecessarily, but she does pay
a stranger the Difference of making
home is so conducted that no change
need be made in the family routine
the attention is paid by providing for
the guest outside pleasures.
A small tea to which your friends are
invited to meet your visitor costs very
little, yet is a delicate compliment tc
your guest. An unexpected treat tc
theater or concert will also be appre-
ciated. 1t gives every one of us COM
Portable feeling to have a hostess who
is solicitous of our good times.
While hospitality does not demand
that we allow ourselves to be overrun
with company; 1t does require of us
enough unselfishness to be willing tc
take our friends into our family circle
when occasion demands. There are
some women who because they cannot
do things on a lavish scale do nothing
in the way of entertainment.
DON'T simply allow it to die-that plan o.
yours Find little capital through advertls
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
USE LINEN STRIPS IN PACKING

If YOU go off on frequent jaunts, it
is a great help to have the following
articles, which with a machine can be
made in a few moments, and after
using can be laid away for future use.
Bind strips of linen in different
colors about yard wide and three
quarters of a yard long with white
linen tape, or merely hem them if you
prefer to save the time. In the green
one, we will say. lay your linen and
plain white waists-fold it over and
button or pin together with safety
pins. ,,.-
In the blue one place your lingerie
waists. In smaller ones of suitable
sizes put your stocks and belts, in an
other your wells, with a stiff square Of
cardboard to hold them fiat. Bind
squares fifteen or sixteen inches and
sew tapes to one corner for your shoes,
which can be rolled up like a package
diagonally with the ends turned in,
and tied. =
Vary these colors for convenience in
finding them. You can outline in en-
broidered cotton, if you care to- Tiles, -
"Pumps," "Shoes," "Rubbers," or mere
ly pin a written label on each. The
cases containing these accessories can
be laid in a drawer on your arrival
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
Gil ENcEn THE STORY TELLERs

Emerson Hough, the author of sew,
eraI popular novels, is very fond OF
outdoor life. 1t takes good man man; to 70
beat him when it comes to telling a
story around the campfire at night.
While camping out with party, of ms
friends the conversation turned upon
echoes and how plainly they could oe
heard. Echoes were getting louder aIlu l
louder until silenced by the loiio"iAe
statement by Mr.. Hough: ..,-..
"Out in the Rocky mountains 1t takes
eiaht hours to hear the echo of your
voice When I camp out there and just
before | null the blankets around me
for the night l shout out Time TO ger
mn and-do you believe it?-the echo
wakes me next morning! New Aorh
Telegram.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
PLACING 1T RIGHT

After waiting for several weeks with
out hearing from her story, the anna
teur author wrote the magazine edi-
tor, requesting an early decision, saw
ing that she had "other irons in the
fire."
Promptly came the editors response:
Dear Madam: have read your
story, and after giving it careful con-
sideration l should advise you to put
1t with the other irons. success
Magazine
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
E{JONAN $aZ $s7 7y.z2 zss22l~aG ~
f. A>sgREAUTlFULS

the danger of protrudlng adomen and
large hips is greatly lessened.
Besides this straight spine movement,
chest expansion should be cultivated.
This is difficult for an older woman, yet
worth any effort. One such exercise is
to try repeatedly to make the elbows
touch each other behind the back
The longer one tries and the more
strength put into the muscular eXertion
the better will the figure become. Incl
dentally, one must take care to stand
straight while exercising in this way,
or she will simply increase any stopped
shoulders"
Another good and by no means diff
cult movement is to straighten the arms
out at the side and without bending the
elbows put them back as far as they
can be made to go.
Deep breathing has much to do with
having a good figure. If the chest is
fiat and contracted. as must be If the
lungs are not filled, woman cannot
make a good appearance.
1t Is astonishing that, with wearing
very tight stays, the diaphragm may
be expanded when the lungs are filled
to the lowest depth. That is, in spite
Of lacing, there is still room for the
lungs to be inflated. To breathe deeply
does not mean a large waist line, and
such practice may reduce the hip meas
ure. The lower lungs cannot be in
flated unless one is standing correctly.
l think that each night before going
to bed a woman should try to touch the
floor with her finger tips without bend
ing the knees. If she can accomplish
this the exercise will keep her supple
and If she cannot do it she certainly
needs practice. For this movement the
hands are held high above the head
and brought down with sweeping mo-
tion, while the knees are kept stiff.
Should they bend there is no benefit to
be derived. By their remaining rigid
pull is made from the waist and hips,
and long and constant practice will re-
duce the measurement there. The work
must never be done while wearing tight
bands. MARGARET MJXTFR
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
REAUTY EVERYWHERE

There is beauty in the woodland
When the leaves are fair and green
And the overarching branches
Make bright fairy bowers between;
When the birds find place for nesting'
Where they trill their merry lays
Making music OH so charming!
Through the halcyon summer days
There is beauty in the valley,
There Is beauty on the hill,
I'm The orchard field and lakeside,
Beauty, look where'er you viii;
On the land and on the water,
In the soft blue sky above
Oh. the world is ful, of beauty
When the heart is tull of love!
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
WANTED TO HELP

ma, what are the folks in our
church gettin' up a subscription fer?"
ITO send our minister on a vacation
to Europe this summer"
won't there be no church services
while he's gone?'
mo, dear"
ma, I got s1.23 in my bank-can I
give that?"-Cleveland Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
WHY WOMEN DON'T WE'D

A man may trample down barriers
make opportunities, persist, over
whelm, but a woman, with double the
fascination and intelligence, must eth
er stoop to contemplate scheming OF
proudly bide her time, as likely as not
to miss her one chance of happiness
because circumstances do not give her
the opportunity to reveal herself to the
kindred spirit. If she cannot pursue
man as man pursues a woman
when he wants her; If she has not the
supreme attractions which bring man
to a womans feet with flash of the
eye, she can at least avoid the mean
subterfuge of the husband-hunter and
lead a life in which man as love fac
tor is practically eliminated. She can
also enjoy much the same privileges as
men, until. perhaps-who knows ?-one
day she may meet in this larger, fuller
life a congenial, many-sided creature
who wants something more than re-
production of his grandmother.-Ger'
trude Atherton in the Delineator.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
CantalOupe Charlotte Russo

Cut the chilled melons in halves, re-
move the seeds and fill with shaved
ice. When ready to serve remove the
Ice and fill wit hthe charlotte russo.
Whip a pint of cream to a stiff froth,
soak half an ounce of gelatin I'm three
tablespoonfuls of cold water for thirty
minutes, then dissolve with two of boil
ing water. Add to the whipped cream
tablespoonful of powdered sugar and
teaspoonful of orange extract. Turn
the gelatin in slowly, beating all the
time. When it commences to stiffen,
turn into the molds and place on ice to
finish chilling. Fill the melon halves
with the prepared whipped cream and
serve with a maraschino cherry on
each.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05
Luxury of Bathing

There is no greater luxury in hot
weather than frequent bathing. From
the moment when we get the first
cool, silver shock" to quote Brown
ing, till we are dressed it is all de-
light. The stay-athomes, who cannot
have the ocean baths. will find salt
water tub baths a great refreshment
The sea salt is very inexpensive and
can be bought by the bag at any drug
gist's.
Delicate and elderly people who are
not allowed anything but sponge baths
are often much benefited by the addi-
tion of a little alcohol to the water A
teaspoonful of alcohol to a quart of
water is sufficient. More than that Is
too drying to the skin.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05

painting is intensely interesting, bit
there are other things that she should
know as well, and the woman who has
a wise head and a kind heart Is going
to see that her tiny girls grow up with
keen understanding of the things
that every woman should know how to
do we'll.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05

You can buy IT, perhaps at many places but
there's one BEST place to buy it-and that
place advertises
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-05

DON'T simply allow 1t to die-that plan of
yours. Find little capital through advertis-
ing.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12
NAVAL BILL SKLRMISH
amendment affecting Marines VIII
Touse Much Discussion.
From The Tribune Bureau

.,o+-v Feb 1.-THE first skirrnish in what
80 IN be a determined fight on the naval
p1ol--ss-ion bill came in the Senate to-day when
apr "A Toilette demanded the full reading Of
seHS.r- end then urged that il go over, he had
ne - time 10 examine its provisions. It had
n0l e-o-rea yesterday and Senator Hale pur-
been - MS, It through with the expedition which
pos9 cba-scteTizes his management Of an appro-
us.,-- usDs hin on the floor Of the Senate. The final
PHI v-ss an agreement by NIr. Hale 10 permit
e1''1 "a 20 over until Monday, condition that
ne . ,7oIJe-te would waive his demand for a fun
reading. - - .,
-r.-s sre several who purpose TO oppose certain
- ~ the hil, notably the amendment which
- ,ea- not less than per cent Of the marsnes
- te r,7airrained aboard ships. The creation of
- rao-eanization commission, to be composed
- members Of each Of the two houses Of Con-
o. @ +r-sa rear sdmiTah and three civilians, the
81. ,1 70 be selected by the President. is not re-
As5 As s especiaIIy antagonistic 10 the admnistra-
N ~ srs friends sn the Senate. but the provision
W. .1ir- the marines is. Had not the Senator
= wisconsin barred the way TO the considera-
- ~ - tbe hill to-day. Senator Carter would have
- Il length against the provision affecting the
80. and also against a further provision which
- = t,.er-ed II the Senate committee ana which
--fzes the Pennsylvania Railroad to maintain
Su-a,,-Iz- E surface track from its right of way
:. he washington Navy Yard
= uona Senator's believe that the proposed com
-, should investigate and report on the ad-
,.,,ui-v or the reverse Of requiring the marines
:. 1s maintained on board ship They say that it
- Al no possible harm to postpone the legislation
= : sssson. that so far as they can ascertain all
=. naval experts are opposed TO the reversal Of
80 Presidents order regarding the marines, and
- thsT are indisposed 10 accept final the judg
s-+ of the Naval Committee.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12

~ssAAGER ss.iGER or PURCHASING AGENT
hp,'h hardware manufacturing concern:
c. hsd ten years experience At both;
<s-lnlsh best reference. N N. 5S+
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12
KEIR4N BLAMES SILL.
Former Fidelity President Explains
WhV He Kent 4wdu,

In q star chamber session before Receiver Gilroy
OF the Fidelity Funding Company. yesterday
Patrick J. heiran gave startling testimony
in explanation of his continued absence from New
York at the time Of the appointment of receiver.
Mr. keiran said that he willing to appear at
any time and accept service, but at the advice Of
Dunkin II. Sill. who lives the Metropolitan Club,
and who succeeded Keiran as president of the
Fidelity, he stayed away
Mr. Keiran testified that Mr.. Sill refused 10 allow
him 10 accept service or TO be examined. as it
would upset what Mr.. Sill trying TO do He
said that Sill required that he should go al once
TO Chicago and arrange to have the affairs Of the
various institutions with which the company had
done business placed in mans hands. that
they could be handled whole
When the newspapers came out with the state
ment that there was warrant cut for him in
Pittsburg. Mr.. Keran said. he wanted TO go
Pittsburg to surrender, for there nothing
there. he said, in which he was implicated. But
Mr. Sill he said. refused TO allow him to go.
keran said he telephoned Er. Sill every few days
and urged that he be allowed to make state
ment He said that he far to send Mr..
Sill. the latter's request. written statement,
but Mr. Sill, he said refused to have 1t published
saying that yet time
A few days before he went to Pittsburg, Mr.
Keiran said AIr. Sl, hearing that he contemplated
that step. sent his personal attorney, Mr. Crosby.
to try TO induce him not TO 90. saying that If he
cid all his friends would be compelled TO 60 back
on him. But Mr.. Keiran said that he refused 70
stay away any longer. on his return to New
York Mr.. Keiran said, he learned that Mr..
sin had arranged TO sell property of the Federal
Construction Company. practically owned by
Keiran to a subordinate Of Sill in Detroit for
$500 taking long time bonds. which would be
worth not more than 50 or s. cents the dollar
He learned that Sill was reapng profit Of at
least $4,000, he said with a possible profit Of
100000 more. He refused to allow the deal TO so
through Keiran said. when he learned what Nj.
sill's object was in keeping him away from New
York
The hearing was adjourned until February p.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12

Colonel SOLOMON ". ROEssLER. corps Of en-
corps from Cuba to Washington: report sur
Captain ROBERT D. WALSH. from 9th to 18Th
Captain ALEXANDER L. DADE. from 18th to 9th
First Lieutenant PETER J. HENNEssEY. 18th Cav
arr from signal corps TO his troop Fort Leaven-
Second Lieutenant AUGUST wETZEI. Philippine
scouts, resignation accepted.
leaves OF absence- Major DOUGLAS r DCVAI.
Inedlcal corps and Colonel GEORGE W. ADAIR
medical corDs Tour rDorfts- ETsSo- =
DAVIS coast artillery. two months. from March l.
YIN remission 10 abroad; Captain GEORGE
EirSt Lieutenant HAROLD W. IUNT1.EY. Sd
TffEor5HRF 9Ts 5n3nth; second Lieutenant
ana nfteen days. from March IS.
NAVY.
Commando A c. ALMY. retired. detached naval cosl-
ing station. San Diego; o home
tilla, TO command the Cuttlefsh February II vice
Lieutenant E J NAROTART home await orders
fotiIia 10 command the Viper TSsna Fe6a Su95aTne &
Lieutenant D c BINGHAM. command second
submarine sotilla and the Octopus vice lieutenant
C'E- COURTNEY. home.
MOVEMENTS OF wARSFIPS.-The following
movements of vessels have been reported to the
Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
Feb. 1o-The Scorpion. at Naples
SAILED
Feb. 9-Ihe Idaho, from Philadelphia 20 meet Allan
tic feet; the Glacier and the Yorktown. from
Callao for Panama.
Feb lO-The Maine. the New Hampshire and the Mis-
slssppi. from Guantanamo. 10 meet Atlantic feet:
the West Virginia, the Colorado, the Maryland the
Pennsylyanis, the Tennessee the California. the
for Panama. the Helena. from Annoy Tor Hong
Kong. the Hist from Guantanamo HaytL
Roads
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12

cOACHMAN. &c--COOR. &c.-Man coach
man and gardener: wife cook and faun
dress: boy aged Il. good capable helpsrI
experienced. desirable servants, with mod
est expectations: seven years IN last place;
when answering please give particulars
Address Gardener. BOX IA. Great Neck,
Long Island.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12
Eernale.

GONERNESS.- French graduate: best
CITY references: excellent sewer: prefers
visiting but would accept sleeping; would
sew by the day. Jardel S01 West 2lst 81.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12

COOK Strictly first class particular.
near, obliging young woman; excellent
references: city or country T, Mrs. Col
iier's Agency, 122 West 23d St
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12

HOI-SEWORK.-R BY neat Protestant good
cook: willing and obHging. plain family
apartments: good home preferred to high
wages Address A g. c.. Tribune Uptown
once 1864 Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12

AROUND THE WORLD CRUIS Is
III u
BY 5. s. Arabic. 10000 Tons. Oct 1G.
40 TOURS TO EUROPE $3.50 UP
Frank c. Clark. Times Building. New York
AfARpI GRAS SPECIAL. SOUTHERN
PACIFIC s s ANTILLES" FROM
NEW YORK FEB nth. Low ROUND
TRIP RATE. $40 BROADWAY.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12
DREssMAK1Na AND MILLINERY.

IsTT0TARI,H DREssMAKTNG; LAT
EST PARTISAN MODELS SAsEi' ''0
West 124th st.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-12
Army 4ND N4TT NOTES.
Frnect Effort to Restore Marines to
Ships WU Fail.
IRON The Tribune Bureau.I
Washington. Feb. Il

Washington. Feb. Il.
f1.PrNF CORPS LEGISLATION DEPRE-
o1-rD-Nay-v officers interested in the with
80 of the marines from ships Of war expect a
-,l,- nj order will prevail against the clause con-
+.t,s5 IN the naval appropriation bill reported
"a .e Senate restoring by mandatory special legis-
,s+ton this CORPS on board ships. A discussion in
+he Senate concerning the marines will lead the
1iosinE Of some interesting information. II will
he shown for instance. that the Presidents order
-srac+ir the marines affects only comparatively
email norton OF that corps: that the plan viii not
on.rs+e 10 the 6etrinent of the marines, but,
he contrary. increase their usefulness and import
snos along lines which make them an emergency
force in accordance with carefully drawn plans,
which originated with the naval general board;
thai that plan had the approval of the chief Of the
bureau Of navigation. who made his recommenda-
inns IN formal way TO the Secretary OF the Navy
On October 16 1903 that the Secretary OF the Navy
4o-Esr5a6 them 10 the President. who issued the
o-jer To al Of this action General Elliott, the
o,r1rpandant Of The marine corps. gave his ap
uroval. under pressure from above. and it was not
ntil later in the hearings before the House Naval
Committee that he appeared with his subordinate
officers and advisers IN favor Of legislation which
VII restore the marines TO naval vessels Line
officers OF 1he navy who have communicated their
views 10 members Of Congress emphasize the fact
that # the marines are forced back board ship
By legislation Il viii create Il-feelng between the
naval contingent and the marines at and viii
ds1lszslze the service. Ihe members OF which viii
observe that the constitutional acts of the Presi-
cent and his naval advisers may be set aside by
legislation induced by those Of the service who do
not approve OF them.
L,--.