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The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Women and Burglars.

4 WOMAN who once had a real
burglar experience has worked out
whole series OF amateur burglar
alarms which she says viii come in
handy in an emergency.
at is not really worth while TO get
burgled or possibly murdered" she ex-
plains cheerfully, when there are such
ways Of avoiding these disagreeable
experiences and at the same Lime of
saving ones property and striking ter
ror 20 the heart OF the burglar The
great thing 70 remember is that the
burglar is more afraid of you than you
are OF him. At the same time II cor
nered he will probably not stick at
murder In order to escape. 1t is a bad
plan 10 leave spirits about, which may
give him Dutch courage. In using a
revolver it Is better to scare him than
to attack him. as he is probably bet
ter shot than you are"
Most OF her methods aim at making
a great racket and giving the burglar
a chance TO escape, so that he won't
grow desperate by being cornered and
do injury in the mere desire to get
away She knows that even the most
hardened of his craft listens for the
least sound that is likely to wake the
people Of the house. and he win skip
out at any alarm: therefore she quite
naturally recommends the alarm clock.
Hear the burglar and start the clock
ringing, and nine times out OF ten he
VIII fee. A loud rattle. theoretically
swung, viii not fail TO attract his at
tention, and you may make a first class
clatter by throwing a chair or other
light piece Of furniture across a room
Best Of all, she says. is an immediate
use of the telephone real one, If pos
sible, and, If not, a wholly imaginary
one. which viii do very well on a dark
night or in the next room to call up po-
lice headquarters. Anything that is sud-
den and loud or that seems to be sum-
moning aid will do the work.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Cbe Glddlness Of Mlnter footwear

WITH the narrow skirts of the sea-
son IT is extremely necessary that
more than the usual attention should
be paid to shoes and stockings, and
never before have such opportunities
OF choice in this direction been possi-
BILE. It is vertically the reign Of the
shoe. Cinderella has come into her
own. What an unspeakable distance
separates the regulation black glace
kid boots with patent leather tips and
the pumps an6 satin shoes of the in
genue OF a few years ago from the
original and daring footwear of today!
Shoes even for walking In a number
Of instances match the suit. and there
are many models in mixed colors-
brown. green. blue or red Richelieus,
with fronts and heels of patent leather.
Boots OF wash leather. both in black
and all shades Of fawn and gray. are
worn with fronts OF patent leather a
shade darker than the tops, which are
very high and close fitting. Heels re-
main high. the Cuban cut. and the toes
are less pointed, though very narrow.
But the mode Of long slender feet Is
giving way more and more to the rea-
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
IF YOU'RE
BUYING FURS
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fINHE point TO keep in mind il you are
buying new furs this year. said an
authority on the subject, il to avoid
novelties-that Is. unless you can af-
ford 70 discard the furs at the end OF
the season II is the better part OF
wisdom to stick TO the pslts and styles
that have been tried out and found uni
versally becoming and durable. The
new thing In furs. however. for the wo-
man who must have the latest is the
scarf and nun set OF ermine and seal
skin. Ermine makes the wide, long
scarf that reaches almost to the end OF
the dress in front and Is hemmed with
sealskin on It's front edge and adorned
with tiny ermine tails on the outer line
The accompanying nun is large and
fat. lined with the seal and trimmed
with narrow band OF the same pelt
that encircles the center OF the nun.
covering e second line that starts about
midway Of the muff at tho sides and
ends in a point at the center front
Ermine tails trim the hand openings
This design comes made up in a mum
Der Of short nap furs, The novelty IN
muffs is the barrel variety. but the av-
erage shape is Of fat. pillow. saddle or
rug contour.
The new long fur coats are very at
tractive. They have narrow skirts and
are made on the japanese lines and
look as II the fullness were held In by
drawing the garment together with the
arms. AS a matter OF fact, an extra
width OF fur is let in under the arm
scyes and disappears in a pointed gore
toward the bottom. leaving the edge or
the garment very narrow TO correspond
with the attenuated skirts. They are
being shown in every kind OF fur from
fine Russian pony through earaeal and
the like to what Is called Hudson bay
seal
the winter and Is not only used for
whole garments. but for trimmings.
The dark gray OF this fur is not beoom-
ing to all women. but it serves admira-
bly, as a foil to brighter tints. The
small animals from which II Is obtain
ed are found in different countries, but
the Scotch mole has the most valuable
skin
The fitch, an animal that belongs 70
Germany provides a fur that hts In
well with the modes OF the season. It's
pale golden tints mingled with brown
that is almost black are very effective
with the right setting. Raccoon fur is
fad nowadays. and. like other furs Of
small reputation, 1t can with skillful
treatment be made to display unexpeet-
ed beauty.
Black marten, Adelaide chinehilla and
fox are among the less expensive pelts
20 be extensively worn. Sable. seal,
mink. ernine. caraeal. lamb. chinchilla.
fox and marten alone or IN combina-
ton with other furs are all among the
seasons best sellers"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

OF kerosene and turpentine and your
furniture VIII look like new.
For trimming the straight duplex
burner lamp wicks use nail scissors and
thereby avoid cutting the sharp pro-
truding corners which are bound to
give the forked fame so destructive 10
lamp chimneys.
II the piano keys begin to get yell
low rub them with a damp soft cloth
sprinkled with very finely powdered
whiting. Polish directly afterward
with an old and perfectly dry silk
handkerchief.
When after a mornings sweeping
the hands are sore and blistered apply
a little turpentine to them with a
camePs hair brush or on a bit OF cot
ton batting. The soreness Will disap-
pear as il by magic.
In washing vegetables such as lettuce
and caulifower let them lie in strong
salt water for few minutes TO dis
lodge the small bugs that may be cling
ing 10 them.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Too Much
Hurry Indoors
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WHEN we hear nowadays about a
home OF rest we usually asso-
ciate the term with some institution
for those whose health has broken
down. But isn't It funny how seldom
Il occurs 10 any one 70 remember that
every home should be home Of rest2
There would be much less nervous
strain and fewer breskdowns II wo-
men would try to restrict the twentieth
century hurry to the outside
and bring an atmosphere OF repose In
side the home.
AS a rule, there is as much hustle
and hurry inside the home as outside.
sometimes more friction The intro
duction Of labor saving appliances into
such homes does not apparently de-
crease the amount OF work. Having
gained a little time, the housewife
"turns It TO account" by performing
more work Of one kind or another. The
word "work" here used Is a generic
term. 1t may not be housekeeping or
sewing or anything OF the kind. but
flying visit 20 a neighbor, a hurried
visit to an exhibition or 20 the thsater.
There Is no idea at present OF rest and
mental refreshment. We must spend
the time by exhau5ting our nervous
energy. Some women even say that
they cannot avoid this hurry in the
home.
II it De true that the housewife must
be always at work, real work, In spite
Of labor saving devices and what not.
then 1t would seem that readjust-
ment OF the household is necessary.
The house is too big or you are living
In a locality where rents are high. and
by living elsewhere you could have
quite as large a residence and still
have money left for a maid, or you
may be doing work for which you
Il yourself in order to have more
money to spend In other ways. Think
about II a little and ask yourself If the
result Is worth the cost.
The grandfather's clock. the old
fashioned timekeeper, affords a lesson
to all who take the trouble to listen TO
its tick and devote a few minutes TO
meditation. With slow measured beat
Il seems TO ask. Why this hurry?"
Every ono knows how restful 1t is to
enter an old fashioned home and hear
this deliberate tiek-tick. Can we not
get a little more rest indoorsf II wo-
men would settle down TO a little quiet
reading or indulge In some other
peaceful occupation during a short
time in the afternoon II would be all
the better for them If this was the
case many women would present a less
worried and tired appearance to their
husbands when they come home
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

black velvet shoes with red heels are
the rage, but in this country women
eliminate these eolored heels.
There is quite as much fantasy In
evening shoes. They are spangled. In
crusted with lace and rocco embroid-
cries. Antique MORE, cloth OF gold
and silver and chantilly lace are ma
terials that go into the making Of the
evening slipper. And there have come
back again little shoes of satin pru-
nellie with narrow ribbon crossed over
the foot and tying at the ankle. an
amusing souvenir of the shoe q la
Pamela OF 1880. The charming strap
ped shoes with tiny antique buckles. so
becoming to slender feet, are also In
favor Milady's little feet will literally
fash over the floor when she dances
this winter, for diamonds are en-
bedded in the heels OF her slippers.
The black velvet slipper pictured has
butterfly buckle on the toe, and an
ornament TO match is fastened to the
velvet Louis XIV. heels These orna-
ments are Of silver set with small
brilliant diamonds. In less expensive
footwear rhinsstones are substituted
for the more costly stones.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
MUSINGS OF ELINOR HITE

IN these days. when so much is being
talked about the responsibility OF
parenthood and the many duties par
ents owe to their children. it is inter
esting TO investigate the other side OF
the question and try to find out If par
ents have right TO expect and exact
sacrifices from their children in re-
turn
In many instances at the death Of
the father the elder brother has had TO
stifie latent love dream and shoulder
the burden of helping TO provide for
his younger brothers and sisters. He
does so in most cases quietly and I'M
complainingly. but later on In life,
when perhaps he is a lonely old bache-
lor. he realizes only 100 plainly how
much OF the sweetness OF life he has
missed by having to forego his youth
tul dream. He has to console himself
with the reflection that # the sacrifices
was great his duty seemed clear.
In many cases there is no real necss-
sfty for the sacrifice. and it lie only the
selfishness Of the parents which de-
mands IL. This Is mainly the case with
daughters.
Many girl has given up the pros
pect OF happy marriage, with a home
OF her own, In order to take a dead
mothers place to the younger chill
dren, and in q few years afterward
she is made to realize that her sac
rffics is in vain, for the father brings
home young bride. Her position in
the household is made intolerabIs. this.
too, when the opportunity for love and
marriage has gone forever.
Then there is the girl who has her
love dream brought 10 an abrupt end
through the selfishness OF more or
less invalid father or mother who in
sists upon the girls undivided atten-
ton during his or her lifetime with
out realizing the loneliness and enpti-
ness OF her life II, when at last death
removes the invalid. she has not form
ed other ties and attachments.
Some parents, too, are selfish enough
10 refuse TO let their daughters culti-
vats any talents they may possess, be-
cause they think that it viii deprive
them OF their society.
Selfish parents, though, are certainly
in the minority, and perhaps q great
deal OF their selishness is due TO a
want OF thought and a failure to real
ize that even their own children have
the right 10 live their own lives.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
READY MADE sLoUsEs.

Often in going through a shop you
will see blouses that have cheap lace
or trimmings on them, but are well cut.
though badly finished
Cheap lace car be replaced by good
quality, dainty net frills can take the
place Of cheap ruffles. seams can be
restitched and coarse embroidery
worked over BY hand. II the cut JUST
fies your buying the garment you can
give II an individual touch that will
raise the value OF your bargain.
And even when there Is nothing no
ticeably cheap or common about the
blouse try 20 give those little extra
touches. Then you will be In no dan
ger OF meeting your new waist on any
other woman at the next street cor
neF
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Inappropriate Christmas
Dre6ents.

EVERYBODY knows the woman who
give a "giftie" without any thought
OF its being useful or acceptable. She
seems to take an almost unhoiy delight
IA picking out weird and odd things
for us to. decorate our rooms with. and
even when she does hit on anything
pretty 1t is sure to be wholly unsuitable.
At Christmas or on birthdays she has
a perfect genius for selecting the wrong
gift. To friend who loathes anything
"fussy'' she VIII present fluffy neck
piece that drives the tailor made recip-
lent to distraction.
To her artistic relative OF the male
sex, who, perhaps, is always "on the
line" at the academy. will 20 two dread
full reproductions OF modern French art
quite capable Of giving any self respect
ing artist a toothachs for a week
John, the gift giver's own husband,
suffers from a platinum matchbox
bearing his initials in rubies and dia-
monds, although he is of such Spar
tan turn OF mind that he even wears &
pisskin strap on his watch instead Of
the more usual gold chain.
But the GROWING faux pas is a pair
Of tortoise shell and gold military hair
brushes which Mrs. Thoughtless packs
into her trunk and takes down TO her
father IN the country.
She bears them In triumph to the
breakfast table on the morning Of her
arrival. and he opens them with the
necessary amount Of enthusiasm. Then
there IL a breathlegs silence as he lays
them down upon the table with q quiz
sical smile. and every one bursts into q
roar of laughter. for the poor old gen
tleman's head is as bald and shiny as
a billiard ball.
Poor Mrs. Thoughtlegsi
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
cALLoUs SPOTS ON THE FEET

Those who stand much are often
greatly troubled with callous spots on
the soles Of the feet, than which few
foot troubles are more wearing.
II is not necessary 70 suffer, for the
trouble is generally due to treating
the callous spots Ike corns and cutting
of the hardened skin. This simply
makes more torture.
Instead try the pumice stone cure,
Soak the feet at night in hot water in
which a lump of washing soda has
been dissolved After this softens the
callous parts rub them with pumice
until most OF the callous disappears.
For more severe cases try tying up
the feet in absorbent cotton dipped in
crude oil. The next morning pumice
can be used with better results.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
TO KEEP YOUNG.

Think that you are young. On your
birthday don't allow yourself to think
that you are a year older. Keep men
tai cobwebs. dust and brain ashes
brushed of by frequent changes.
Don't be too ambitious. The canker
of overvaulting ambition has eaten up
the happiness Of many G life and
shortened its years.
Put some beauty into your life every
day by seeing beautiful works OF art,
beautiful bits Of scenery or by reading
some fine poem or selection in prose.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
GOT YOUR WINTER DOLL YETI

Never mind about the winter coal or
the winter furs. Dolly is more i'm
portant than either Of these. Already
a number OF fashionable women In
New York have bought dolls to be
used this winter. These dolls viii take
the place Of Teddy bears in the arsc-
ton OF the smart set. Paris is doll
ridden. and imported bisque beauties
are already hard to purchase, the sup
ply being almost exhausted. Dolly
coats range from ss5 to s125, and her
other clothes cost in proportion. In
Paris dolly has a place at table and Is
taken out motoring and visiting. It's
nice 10 know that societys winter
pastime is assured. II social butter
flies didn't have some source Of inno-
cent amusement there's no telling
where their instincts might lead them.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
SMART HATPINs FOR WINTER
cHAPEALX

This Is how a clever woman settled
the hatpin question for her fur toques,
She covered a pair of large wooden
molds with fur matching the hat with
which they were to be worn and
screwed the molds into long pins. the
cheap heads OF which had been re-
moved. Another woman confines her
self TO hatpins covered with velvet to
match the color OF her fur hat Such
hatpins do not catch the eye and look
unsuitable like Jeweled ones which
are so much seen on fur hats.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
TO FREsHEN a COAT COLLAR.

Very often the collar OF coat begins
to look shabby when the coat itself is
in good order. and IT is wonderful what
a difference a thorough cleaning will
make
First take a piece or clean cloth and
dip 1t in spirits Of turpentine and rub
the collar thoroughly with it, Leave
II for ten minutes. then rub IL again
with the turpentine and gcrape IL care
fully TO remove any loose dirt
Next sponge the collar with a little
alcohol and keep wiping II until it Is
dry. Hang 1t up in an airy place FOL
an hour or two and It will look as
good as new.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Che Moment's Style
ConSerVatfvelp Created.

MANY women refuse absolutely to
wear the conspicuous hobble
skirt and insist upon lines OF grace
and refinement Such a model is
show. here. the skirt having the
straight narrow proportions of the
momeiit without the aggressive inward
curve Of the hobble mode. The hem Of
contrasting material is a modish touch
also. The material Of this pretty frock
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
A pREssMAKINa HINT.

In stitching the work drops over the
machine and often is dragged into the
wheel. A plain cretonne curtain tack
ed just under the shelf or table of the
machine helps wonderfully with this
trouble. The tacks must not be left
out to catch on the work.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
NEW IDEA IN FLATS.

A man has recently invented a clever
trick bed which viii disappear when
not in use. and SO will table and the
gas range and an icebox-in fact, there
viii be nothing that may not take TT
self into the walls If necessary. The
man calls ii disappearing furniture, /"
and 1t may all be built into a nat.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
SHOE THROWING an WEDDINGS

In far back Saxon times on the occa-
sion of a wedding the brides father
gave his daughters shoe to her hus-
band, who touched his wife on the
head with it as a sign that he claimed
authority over and took her future
maintenance on himself. This custom
is the origin Of the custom of throw
ing old shoes after the departing happy
eOuDle
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
TIE AERoPLANE CARD.

Tiny aeroplanes are sold for holding
dinner and luncheon menus and are
very much In favor with hostesses
seeking new ideas for entertaining
this winter.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
THE ROLLING ROBE.

Rolling robes are the latest. These
are to be worn in the now popular ex-
ercise for reducing obesity.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

THERE are comparatively few de-
signs in real mourning neckwear,
and this seems strange. for the de-
mand more than equals the supply. OF
course widows and persons In first
black wear the plain turnover collars
and cuffs Of white Organdie, but for
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

Malines may be used for these bands.
and dull Jet beads applied In & simple
pattern is an attractive decoration
The separate bow is OF malines hem
med with English Grape II is best 20
make the collar and cuff sets on stiff
paper to keep the bands even and tbs
whole outline shipshape,
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

dressy costumes these are not in evil
dence. 1t is just here that the sets IL
Illustrated come into the picture. Fagot-
ing. as every one knows. is a revived
stitchery that is working out in neck
wear as In other trimming schemes,
and in one Of the sets this stitch is
used 70 connect the bands Of Grape.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
SMART DRESS FOR THE BUsI-
NESS GIRL.

is dark blue marquisette. and though
plaits are used they are shallow ones
crisply pressed into place. The bodice
is braided in self coIored soutache, and
more or this braiding appears on the
yoke and deep cuffs. A fact worth
mentioning is that It costs less than
SO and is in consequence a natty lit
tie gown for the business girl To OWL.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20


In
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-03-12
AN ELEGANT DISPLAY OF WHITE eooDs

AN ELEGANT DISPLAY OF WHITE eooDs
White Flaxon Dmes swes Pque Madras Embroidered Swsses
Musnes Organdes Nainsooks
Cloths Muslins White
every possible wide of prices
DAINTY NECKWEAR
received
from the foremost New York and importers Real
coo popular linen stocks line of
all prices, $3.50
EMBRoDERlEs
We Embroderies
prices EMBRODIERIES LACES
Germany
complete Patterns that
beyond comparison with other
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EXTRA VALUES IN CORSET EMBROIDERY.
obtained special value Embroidery
while in New opportunity profit by
purchase Patterns wide
nearly twenty patterns from Csc
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eossARD AND CD. JysTRlrE coRsETs

Par-Excence figure hephat the
lines have either of these Cose
beautys
difference Gossard Corsehey lace in fronse
$500 up Jurite sell
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VERY ATTRACTIVE WAISTS.

VERY ATTRACTIVE WAISTS.
very designs in Linen and Indian Linon Waists
in the popular and conservative styles of the
They will quickly appeal to all those seeking elegance as
we'll as service Elaborate with imported embroidery
panels made with tucks and pleats Priced at $275
$780, $3.es, $3.50, $500 each.
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LONG COATS FOR SPRING WEAR.

Light weight Coats and Silk Pongee Serge Dagonas made
with fancy cuffs collars and apels exquistey trimmed in
Scutache and Rata braids the nobbiest garments Of the
Priced within the reach of ALL $3.50, $780,
$3.50, $1,000 $225o and $25oo Linen Coats in natural
shades.
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cHLpRENs JACKETS IN GREAT VARIETY.
"a Length Spring Jackets for the little folks to IL
in Golf Red, Navy Tan and Shepherd Plaid Beau
trimmed and popular priced at $3.50 and to $1,000.
Tourist and Automobile Coats in 54 inch lengths collars and
cuffs in colored Linen to match altogether servceable
and exceedingly stylish garment Priced at 1898, $500
$500 and up to $1,000
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oxFoRDs FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

oxFoRDs FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
approaching bids fair the best yet for Oxods
prepared demand We handle the
famous Seby Woods Co.'s for the chill
dren fit and durability We
showing nstep Pumps Sailor Ties Gibson Ties
and Chrsy Ties. All eathers-an lasts-an prices
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NEW SPRING SILKS

SPRING SILKS
The destined be popular for the coming
jacquard Pongee Silks here all
popular 5o 75 and oo the yard Fancy
beautiful color combinations imaginable
$125 the Diagonal jacquard and
Silks color rainbow 45 and soc
yard hesitation they the beautiful lines
shown to retail at these prices.
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WoMENs DRESS SKIRTS AT $500 TO $1,000
Made of Ottoman Wolfe Chiffon, Panamas French Serges
Fancy Sungs Melrose ETC. Deep yoke and Tunic effects
braided and selftrmmed. Greys Tans Resedas Blues
Whites and Blacks The models all exclusive with u.s.
and marked extremely modest prcesup to $4,000
and as low as $500.