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The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

ONE of the saddest signs Of the
times is the decay Of imagination
IN children. x lamentable feature of
our complex social life for some time
has been the craving for expensive and
artificial pleasures. and this sign Of eff
fete mentality is appearing now even
in children.
Children are no longer willing to en-
10Y simple pleasures. and 1t is not
difficult to account for the reason, for
by inheritance they have come into a
veritable kingdom of wants Motors,
expensive dresses. trips abroad, an in
ordinate desire for variety in attire and
elaborate food are all part of the
regime which we live in. according as
our means permit.
The children of today are having
handed down 10 them theories Of life
that depend upon money to make them
happy to an extent that is terrible to
contemplate II the mother who gives
her child elaborate and costly toys
would only look ahead she would save
her innocent little one much trouble Of
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
IIT1HERE was a distinct need of MAX.

EHTHERE was distinct need of maxi
ing money" said a clever girl
recently, "and the only gift possessed
was the most difficult to turn to ac-
count. had only the gift of the needle
used in the manufacture Of art needle
work.
81 knew, however, that could de-
sign. and I possessed a certain origi-
nality-eye for color and an intuition
in working things out.
II pressed my sisters into service,
and we worked Ike beavers for several
months. Then we determined TO give
a little exhibition of our needle craft
and to invite every friend. acquaint-
ance and barely acquaintance we pos
sessed to come and see them.
1T is doubtful whether our scheme
would have been a success without the
assistance Of friend, an art student
who had been studying IN Munich, who
most luckily came TO stay with me a
month before the exhibition. She came
fresh from having helped in a kind f
arts and crafts exhibition IN Ger
many. so spoke as one with authority
and she did seem to have grasped the
business side Of the question in a
clever manner. The Germans teach us
lot she remarked while looking over
my stock OF finished work, but most
OF all TO be prektisch'
I'VE were very much amused at her
use CT the word and thought the Eng
lish equivalent would express 1t quite
well, but as time went on the word
took on a higher meaning.
When examining some little squares
into which 1 had put some of my best
work my friend from Munich asked,
But what on earth are theseT
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Posy Rings

ENGAGED girls who want to be
original in their choice OF ap en-
gagement ring and whose fianees are
not able to afford a very costly present
could not do better than to revive the
old custom OF wearing 'posy" rings.
These pretty love gifts were In vogue
during the sixteenth. seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries, and the Fosy was
inscribd inside the ring, often with the
initials Of the giver and the recipient
A pretty idea for this form Of en-
gagement ring would be a plain gold
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

desired 1t serves its purpose well.
There is a great deal of Greek net
used for making crowns and hat trim
mings. This net is newer and smarter
than the more plebeian tulle or malines.
which bids fair TO be overdone- The
Greek net is lovely in all tints and in
black richly touches up some OF the
best creations. Many Of the Greek net
choux are placed ct the back OF the
hats, standing up with the assistance
of wire, though the effect is beautifully
soft. The tan straw model among the
illustrations that turns up in the back
has a fetching bow Of coral colored
Greek net.
The French sailor pictured is also a
good little model with its outstanding
loop adornment Of ribbon and It's
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

rubbed occasionally with q piece Of
light colored velvet
Don't omit shoe trees. They cost lit
tie and last forever Every pair of
shoes you have should be on shoe trees
when not in use. Instead of using the
wooden ones for your light slippers
take whalebones or corset steels little
longer than the shoes. wind with mar
row ribbon and, bending, slip into each
slipper. The ends Of the steel will
press gently against the toe and the
back of the shoe keeping them in
shape.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

Ut is quite amusing TO so about the
smart millinery shops and gather
up inside tips" concerning the
n seasons styles. One artist will
conhdentially tell you that "the hats
displayed in the general showrooms.
the big, eccentric models are not cur
best hats, but are merely put out to
catch the attention OF the crowd Small
hats are the shapes we are showing
our exclusive patrons" And another
head milliner" will Just as confidently
inform you that there is a wide di-
versity in styles. High and low crowns
hObnob together, and picture hats are
seen side by side with fantastic turban
shapes or the inverted bowl creation"
Millinery doctors disagree quite as
positively as do the sons of Esculapius.
AS a matter of fact. big hats, little
hats, hats OF al periods, hats OF all ma
terials, hats Of many shapes-aH these
are included in the new creations, and
everything points to a season Of va
riety. originality and charm in the hat
world. While the turban cap OF orr
entail swathings and the toque are hav-
ing things very much their own way,
the large round brimmed chapeau is
not being ignored. There are many
persons who do not feel that they look
we'll in afternoon toilets unless they
wear a big shape. and these will be
satisfied In the present melange as well
as the woman who is tired Of the in
convenient shapes and wishes some
thing more comfortable
But most Of the new models are fas-
cinating, those turned up sharply at
the side or back being usually becom-
ing and a decided contrast to the peach
basket Of last spring. We have. though.
with us the close fitting bowl shape.
1t is trying. but where it can be worn
is absurdly fetching. The new shape
Is dubbed by the saleswonen as mush-
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Society AWheel
Roller Skating Parties Spring Diversion

SMART New York society has set the
pace for roller skating parties. An
affair OF this kind which is 10 be given
shortly is an "emigrant party" with
the host and hostess in a barge Office"
reception room. e customs inspector in
attendance and guests in peasant cos
tunes Of all nationalities. The peasant
feature was selected because it meant
that the frocks could be conveniently
short for skating. while the bright col
ors would mingle gayly while the
guests whirled to the strains Of ma
tional airs. The customs part of the
program was introduced by one OF the
prospective guests. as the date OF the
party happens on the tenth wedding
anniversary Of the host and hostess. It
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
A PARAsoL TIP.

Parasols are to match the gowns this
season. whether the material is cotton.
linen or silk. Even with an everyday
bingham frock the parasol carried with
it must be of the same material.
Girls who are expert with their
needles could cover their own sun
shades il an old frame is available.
The cover could be ripped off, one sec
ton opened and pressed. and this will
serve as a pattern for the new cover.
When ripping examine carefully the
sewing. At the top the finish may be
made exceptionally neat by shirring a
little strip of the goods around the
handle
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

cipient's Christian name, and her new
surname initial could be added after
ward. A ring of this kind would look
much better than a cheap solitaire and
would, besides, possess a certain old
world charm not to be despised In
these matter Of fact days.
Here are a few points for the would
be "posy' ring wearers:
Two hearts are knytte as heaven thought
fytte.
Twas God TO thee directed me-
Thy consent is my content.
Not thine nor mine, but ours
Gods gift thou art. my dearest heart.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

wreath OF small roses and pendent
lilies OF the valley. More trimming is
used on the spring hats than the win
ter shapes displayed, and the hat OF
handsome material and artistic line
with almost no trimming on ii that We
enjoyed the past season has been
eclipsed by the hat with more liberal
trimmings. Flowers. tulle, lace, satin,
velvet and ribbon with aigrets and os-
trich plumes arethe principal hat adorn-
ments. Even on tailored creations the
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

is the intention OF the guests TO snug
gle in presents through the customs.
As dancing is not feasible on roller
skates beyond the lancers or some
square dance, races and gymkhana
games. with prizes. are part Of the
program. and the hostess is trying TO
discover some stunt" characteristic of
each country. The prizes are cur!os
from Russia, Norway and every out of
the way corner Of the globe.
AS an exercise roller skating is bens-
fetal 70 those whose flesh has become
too solid for their taste. To reduce
weight an hour daily IF steady skating
is neither too much nor too little, nor
does this take too much time out Of a
busy day.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

NOW that sasnes and high girdles
are in vogue again word Of
warning should be given the short.
plump woman who rushes TO fashions
changes without considering whether
the latest viii be becoming or not.
Take. for instance, the very deep
girdles which are a vogue Of the sea-
son and only correct wear for the tall,
slim woman. The illustration shows
designs that will suit alike the plump
and slender figure. One Of the belts OF
the season is the folded girdle OF panne
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

velvet. which is boned to an excessive
ly long point in front The dressmak-
ers have given II the name of the Ba-
varian girdle or the girdle OF Venice.
1t will be worn on dressy afternoon
and evening frocks and will not be
separate. but part Of the gown.
The f1ounced summer frock that bids
fair 20 be so popular seems to call for
sash Of lowered sprigged design in
soft blurred colors. and this touch
marks it as emphatically not the thing
for the fat or elderly. Age and girth
should not be emphasized by sashes.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
A FATAL TuRN

II Lots wife hadn't turned to rubber
she wouldn't have turned to salt
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-10
Tuesday Morning from 9 to Il
White Cambria Sc a yard
10 pieces of soft finished cambria for underwear, peuicoats, etc. good
Sc value on sale Tuesday morning fum 9 to Il at Qc yd
ia limit Of 5 yards to a custome) GU
JuIN CLEARANCE SALE on DRESS GOODS AND snNs.
BLACK TAFTETA SPECIALS.

aG-inch black, lustrous finished Tafreta. a sooi st25 value.
Clearance Sale price ........... Sac
2G-ineh moneys worth Black Taffcta, $L25 value. Clear
Anrc sale price ......,.. Fl. Soc
5O-inch moneys worth Black Tafleta, S15O value. Clear
aonoe sale price '.,.' -. .'. Sioo
ancc Sale price ........,. .....,.. . .SfB5
DRESS SILKS, 800.
Among this lot is to be found the ever practical black and
white, and blue and white shepherd Checks, poplins. in a
good assortment of evening shades aud the balance OF our
stock Of 75c Foulards Clearance sale price ........ SOC
$500 SILK EOUiARDS. GO.
Cheney Bros spot proof Foulards. "a inches wide, in
shades of brown, green, tan, Copenhagen. navy, grey, and
Old rose. These serViccable silks are well worth St0o.
Clearance Sale price .,......s.. ........ ,......,.. G9c
SILK STANDINGS.
II. and T. genuine Shantung Silks ana Miracle SILKS. IN
these silks you viii find q combination OF beauty aud dur
ability. most every now shade is here. lobster. Wisteria,
raisin. navy. Copenhagen, light blue. natural. resada, hello
as we'll as many OF the new color combinations In the
changeable effects, always sells at S1.25. Clearance sale
price ........ .... ,.......... .....'.... 49,, use
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-10
Clearance Sale of
Wash Goods
lsc Economy Linen, lie.

1c Economy Linen, lic
Economy Linen "a inches wide looks like linen every wanted color 10 be
found ad N lsc value. Clearance sale price, a yard .........t... nc
POE Ludrc Linen, 1c,
All coors and another one Of those near linen cloths, viii laundry and will
not muss like linen; regular 2c value Clearance sale price .......... Toe
SOC Ircnch. Lima, aGc.
40 inches wide, in natural color as wen as a wide range IF coms 1t makes
elegant tub suits ana skirts also is appropriate for chldrens wear; regular
soc value. Clearance Sale price q yard ....t,.,.,... .,tt... ..t- zoe
Linen Crash Sutinss
YEA out materials that you get moro than ordinary service from u soc
grade. Clearance Sale price, J yards for ........... .....$i00
Fancy Dress Linens, 2c
20 pieces Of fancy Dress Linens in a big assortincnt of solid coms aud
stripes, almost every color is 10 be found or 40o grade Clearance sale
Linen Crash. 20c
SOC natural color Linen Crash. a fun yard wide Clearance sale price. zoe
Dainty I1axous
cool dainty TIaxons and Handkerchief Linons in rehi coors a beautiful
assortment Of patterns Clearance sale price .t... .,.... .tt.. -, II i-se
Irish Dnites. 2Ic
Imported Irish Dmltes and Barred Fiaxons. In neat dainty patterns for q
cool summer frock Clearance sale price ......,...,,.... 2ic
Imported Swiss. IL I-2c.
Dotted Swiss in neat designs for dresses and kimnos, sold at 3c. \ few
pieces TO close out at .+.......,.. ...,...-, ...-...... II lie
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-10
CREEP DE CHINE, si.35.

CREPE DE CHINE, si35.
4oinch Crepe De Chine especially adapted for scarfs and evening wear
light blue, pearl gry. tan, pink, aud white. gu regular $500 value. Clear
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-10

sMEo REMNANTS or SCOOPS
Hk where Dollar WIND Double DW
mAm mmum novelty @@ dm@m m~@ @hmm
Lott special var. M M. ELa 4&ham var. M. Las@m amm Doc
For Mmwph@ md For notwithstanding Wm N@aM For mmhs@ gmm& ma mM
.oHNmn FULL Msw ORTIZ Up m@cc CLEARANCE SALE RICE @
A@mm collection @hn wwh aw@ @mm patterns mmm mu nmmA @mh Arabian silks Ao silks smm~ and mn
a@ @mm@d@ hsm %h mmp%2 h~@%@ @@a&@s@ H~@@w mm dm@M@ m9m regular way @G@ Clear
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-10
Clearance Sale of
Wash Goods
Mcrccrizetl Suitinss, .7c.

Ncrccrzed suhinss, .7e
cunes IN q wide range Of tho new shades, our a5e quality. Clearance sale
nohhara Cloth, zoe
27mch silk finished, cIo1, to initiate the rough silks, suitable Tor n piece
Dresses or Coat suits; a Doe value Clearance Sale price ....... zoe
SOC Mcrcri1ed Reps. SIC
yarn Mcccrtzed cotton Itpp. in pink, light blue, Copenhagen and tan our
soc quality. Clearance sale price ........, .,.,.......,. 49,. H.. SIC
bedford Cords and SacbJngs lie.
10 pieces Of fancy Cotton suitnRs aud Bedford Cords. in plns, blue, green
ana white ground, with dots and stripes values to goo Clearance shle price
a yard Observation-Disclosures. :. no
Indian Head,
33-uch indian Head. white blue and tai ground with nat stripe effects
the 20. kind. Special Z yards FOR ,. e.. ........... .A4... .... $500
GaIatca Cloth
2 pieces @ best quality d"l'ic Cloth in dark or light patterns Clearance
Madras Cloth, Zoe.
sslucn imported Madras cloth for tailored waists ana mems shirts. The zoe
KIND Clearance sale price s,.,tt.,,... ........ ...t...... -. 100
Dress GngImms, Nc.
so pieces Of Toll Du Nord and Red Seal Dress Ginghums. ia stripes. checks
mud plaids Clearance sale price .....,..., lie
Dress Gnghans, ~ lie.
a beautiful line Of fancy pmds nurses stripe and Dress Gmghams. worth
to zoe Clearance Sale price ..,...t.,.., ,..t,.,, .....,,... ~ I-c
Skhng Cr,iots, ifc.
10 pieces or Manchester skrtns cheviots to clar out at a yard. ~. lie
Heavy Canvas. zoe.
4o-hch heavy Duck Canvas for tents and awnings. zoe grade. Clearance
Sale price 800. ...t...t.... ................ ..... Zoe
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-10
Our
Millinery
Clearance

20 PER CENT DISCOUNT ON HAND BAGS.
or large and well assorted stock of Hand Bag Of leather, silk, beaded and
German silver mesh 40 be cleared on at a discount of 20 per cent
The balance Of our stock of Travelling Bags, suit Cases and Trunks to be
closed IA at cost during our Clearance sale.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-10

SUMMER WASH DRESSES.
Of Lawns. Dmties Bases, Linens. Crashes Madras Gnghams etc, all
made in the lat@t prevailing modes
Lot 0-Dresas worth to So 90: Clearance Sale Price 80. ...S 2iS
Lot co. Dresses worth to $3.50: Clearance Sale Price ....... s39s
Lot Dresses worth$ $50; Clearance Sale Price ........A..&i8
Lot 2-Dfesses, worth $3.50; Clearance Sale Price. -. 49,. 49,. 49, S6SS
Lot 3=Drcs4es, worth to s135O: Clearance sale Price ..... 49,. .. $S8S
Lot 4-Dressn. worth to $40 90; Clearance sale Prce. ... .... St3SB
Lot 5@Drc&es. worth to $26 90: Clearance sale Price ......... SIG8S
Lot 6-Dresses. worth 10 $50 90: Clearance Sale Price .... ...... .St0oS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-12
peesixina the Widow.

A healthy looking woman dressed in deep mourning stepped on to the plat form scales and requested the grocer's clerk to ascertain her weight. He looked and said. "One hundred and forty pounds.''
 ''You made a mistake of twelve pounds in that woman's weight said another man who had also watched the scales. ''She weighed 152 pounds instead of 14O.'
 'I know that,'' said the clerk, ''but she never would have forgiven me if l had told her so. That Woman's hus- band died about six weeks ago. She has gained seven pounds in that time, but to keep her in good humor with herself I had to make her think she had lost five. 1 don't know why it is, but anybody who has suffered bereave- ment seems to consider it a disgrace to take on flesh. That woman has been weighed three times since her husband died. She would be shocked if she knew she had gained right along. For tunately she is too nearsighted to read the scales herself. so it is easy to make her, think she is wasting away" New York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-12
The Gallant csbman.

Nothing perhaps produces quite so much wit from a cabman as sense of being underpaid. which in most cases means that he has been justly paid. A lady who had been guilty of this kind of justice experienced the usual sense of discomfort when her driver straight ened the palm into which she had just dropped her shilling and looked at her speechlessly. She was weakly about to add another sixpence when the cab by's sense of humor prevailed. He transferred the shilling to his pocket and smiled sweetly down at his em- barrassed fare. Course. missy he remarked. "there was the pleasure O drivin' you!'-London Chronicle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-12
S3.5O Recipe Cures
 Weak Men---Free
Send Name and Address To day-You Can Have It Free and Be Strong and
 Vigorous

have in my possession prescrfp- ton for nervous debility, lack of viz or, weakened nnanhooI, failing mem ory and lame back, brought on by ex- cesses, unnatural drains, or the foIiles of youth, that has cured so many worn and nervous men right in their own homes-without any additional help or medicine-thaf I think every man who wishes to regain his manly power and virility, quickly and quiea- 'y should have a copy So I have determined to send copy of the pre- scription free of charge, in plain ordinary sealed envelope to any man who will write me for it.
 This prescription comes from a play- sic4an who has made a special study of men and I am convinced 1t ia the surest-acting combination for Ehe cure of deficient manhood and v1gor fsil7 ure ever put together.
 think owe it to my fellow man to send them a copy in confidence so that any man anywhere who is weak and discouraged with repeated failures full patent medicines, secure what ! believe is the quickest-acting restore tive, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCHIl9G remedy ever devised, and so cure him self at home quietly and quickly. Just drop mea line like this: pr. A. E. Robinson, ,4125 Luck Building. Detroit. Mich, and I will send you a copy of this splendid recipe in a plain ordin- ary envelope free of charge. A great many doctors would charge $500 to $5. % for merely writing out a pre- scription like this-but I send it en- tirely free.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-12
NOTICE
LAYOUT
VENUE.

LAYOUT OF EDNA AVENUE. In compliance with votes taken by the Common Council. March z, 1910 the following report of the Board o1 Appraisal of Benefits and Damages on the layout of Edna avenue from. Noble avenue to East Main street. as ordered by the Common Council on the 7th day of June, 1909, was accepted and the as sessments confirmed.
 That they have awarded damages over and above benefits to
 No persons.
 That they have assessed benefits over and above damages to
 NO persons.
 That the following named persons will receive an equal amount of dam ages and benefits in the premises: William F. Severn.
 Alonzo F. Keeney and Mary J. Keeney.
 Anna L.. Sanger.
 Bridgeport Land & Title Co., trus- tee.
 Maria E. McE1roy.
 Bridgeport Land 6 Title O.. trus- tee.
 Martha A. welty
 Bridgeport Land & Title Co.,, trus- tee.
 Bridgeport Land 6 Title Go, trus- tee.
 Adopted March 2, 1910.
 Approved March 8. 1910.
 sTEPHEN F. BOUCHER, a% City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-12


 On occasions of impending danger people sometimes do what seems ito them most absurd at other moments. When the steamship America, which carried one of the Ziegler exploring ex- petitions to Franz Josef Land in 1903, was being crushed by ice the follow ing winter it became necessary to abandon the ship in haste. Orders were given to unload upon the ice everything that would be of use in the long winter yet before the men. The work must be done with dispatch.
 While the crew was passing the bags over the side of the ship the cook. who was of an excitable nature, sud denly appeared at the rail with a large bag, which he heayed over with all his strength. It struck the ice below with a resounding crash, causing one of the sailors to exclaim:
 Hello. cook, what was that?''
 '.Oh, that is all right he answered. "It was lamp chimneys and datirens."
 But it was hardly all right. for dur ing the winter they were obliged to cut the bottoms out of pickle bottles and use them in place of chimneys that had been broken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-12
Doubtless True.

A teacher in Birmingham school was endeavoring to explain the term hooking" as applied to our railway system. says London Tit-Bits.
 NOW he was saying, .can any of you tell me the name of the office at which railway tickets are sold?''
 'NThe booking ofiee,'' replied one of the lads.
 Right responded the teacher.
 At this moment his eye fell on a small boy at the end of the class who was evidently paying very little atten- ton to what was said.
 Did you hear that, Spry?' he de manded.
 ..wot, sir?' asked that youth inno- gently.
 ''As thought. you were not listen ing. We will suppose your father de cided to have day's holiday and visit the seaside. What would he have to do before he could take his seat in the train ?''
 Without a moments thought the youngster electrified his teacher by replying:
 Pawn his tools!''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-12
Law and the Queen.

The quaintness of many provisions of British law is curiously illustrated in the status of the queen of England. So far as her majesty's private busi- ness is concerned. she is not regarded by the laws and customs of England as married woman at all. She is the only woman in Great Britain who does not come within the scope of the mar ried womans property act. The idea in all this is that affairs of state con- sume all the time of the king. and therefore no responsibility for the queens private business rests upon him. If the queen contracted debts in her husbands name he would not be responsible for them. as any other husband in the United Kingdom would. The king cannot be sued for debt. but the queen can be. Should the king die. some authorities hold that the queen could not marry again. in case she wished to, without the license of the kings successor.-New York Tribune.