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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-25
IN DANCES
CHANGE EACH SEASON

them together without great amount Of
teaching.
No one knows where this Spanish barn
dance came from. but that does not seem
TO matter 1t is a favorite with society
this year. and that apparently, is all that
is necessary. To the debutante with d
proper dancing education it is probably a
simple matter To the average man who
is not in society and whose dancing is
limited to the Virginia reel il is intricate
and ihcomprehensible.
In social dancing beginners are taught
nothing of fancy dancing and practically
no new dances That is for the older pu-
pills The polka, the waltz, and the five
step schottische are all young children
need for social purposes. After that as
the debutante stage IS reached cOmbina-
lions OF these steps and new steps are
taught. varying with the years and the
social needs. II a boy or girl was taught
this winter the Spanish barn dance or the
Boston, popular IN society this season. BY
the time he or she was ready TO enter So
ciety those two dances would be out of
date and half forgotten.
As an example there is the Boston
din"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-25

4 generation ago. when the Milwaukee
child went TO dancing school, he OF she
was taught to dance from few simple
foundation steps and with those as a
basis moved on TO the polka, the waltz
and the quadrille And that was about
all
In response to a demand for something
more. something newer in dancing, there
has sprung up in the last decade new
system of teaching and new dances be-
sides According to one Of the success
full teachers in the city. the art as Il
is now considered. is taught on an edu-
cational basis Instead Of keeping to a
certain set of steps and forcing the child
to follow them. A few years ago the
girl who went To a dance and didn' t
know the Boston dip was a wallflower.
and the man equally ignorant spent his
time in the smoking room Everybody
danced it and they danced nothing else,
no matter what music was played. In
fact II was danced until il was worn out.
And now il is relegated TO the limbo OF
aniiquated ia1-es.
Now by the American Society of Pro
fessors of Dancing Of New York and the
American National Association Of Mas
ters of Dancing new dances are con-
stantly being accepted. If these dances
are those which come under the head of
social dancing they are brought out when
there is a demand for a new dance. Their
popularity does not come from the teach
ers, however. but from the social events
which put the stamp of approval on them
and they become the fashion.
Such is the case OF one of the two new
dances which have been popular in this
season. For instance. the Spanish barn
dance. really type Of fancy dancing, was
introduced two years ago for the first
time at the Yale Junior prom, and that
was sufficient TO recommend il 10 so
ciety. 1t is as nearly professional as any
special dance can be, but pretty and ef-
fective thing when properly done To
learn il one must have passed through
the earlier and simpler stages of dancing,
and there the point Of the modern teach
ing comes in. The child whose first les
sons in dancing have been on the motion
theory. by the time ne or she is ready for
fancy dancing can readily recognize the
obmbination of steps and do much 70 put
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-25
CHAUFFEUR RULES"

4 chauffeur in the abstract is any
chap that drives an automobile. In the
concrete he is the person whom you pay
TO let You ride in the tonneau. The word
chauffeur comes from the French, and
means something warm. like hot air.
The chauffeur is commonly supposed TO
be human. but not necessarily humane.
With him the killing Of chickens is
pastime, and the manning OF pedestrians
a nne art He has no speed limit and
leads "a fast life with little to chau-fer II.
He has more brass than his machine, and
a double molar has less nerve.
The average chauffeur is unbearabie;
but when driving a Fiat six he Is Insult
ferable Never careless about his APP
pearance. except al court ne dresses
like his employer, and looks Ike 30 cents.
He is usually in bad Odor and smells
like numerous scents.
one chauffeur can bankrupt two bank
ers. and sometimes earns more than his
employer ever did.
He has three lives. the life he lives.
the life he takes in his hands. and the
life ne ought TO serve in jail.
He has a set of rules which he never
breaks. except when he is in the hospital,
such as
Never go slow under any circumstances
Never blow horn except in front Of a
church.
Never be on time
Never show intelligence or look pleas
ant.
Never take "a curve on more than two
wheels-it is unprofessional
Never slow down in timc-it looks tim
Id while stripping the gears is spvctac-
ular and gives the impression O. presence
of mind
Never take another mans dust, unless
it's of the pOcketbOok variety
Never learn road rules
Never appreciate good jon.
Never mend a tire; there is no COM
mission in IT,
Never be satisfied with your employer 5
machine.
a good chauffeur VIII always smoke
cigarettes while filling the gasoline tank.
Although never much of a sport, he
will give sou run for your money. II
you happen to have enough.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-25
EPIGRAMMATIC MORALIZING
y The Herald Philosopher.

Armchairs were not built to work in.
Some men think others only think they
think.
ANY one can he virtuous when in
prison
Coaxing parts a husband and his
money
Hunger often is the handmaiden of
genius.
A candidate who was not elected can
not break his promises.
You cannot buy good looks. but you can
bTibe the photographer
Marriage is a contract between TWO
people to try 20 make the best OF each
other.
Compliments are like cigar bands. They
do not mean anything. Yet YOU have 10
pay for them.
The tightness Of the hobble skirt seems
lost upon our contemporary which gives
its readers q dress wrinkle"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-25

and as she mas great many letters to
write, she has been using a typewriter
of late signing her name with pen and
ink From saving wood 20 typewriting
seems a far cry, but one comes as natur-
ally to ner as the other Among her coll
lections Of fancy work she has an old
fashioned necktie quilt which she
made and finished entirely unassisted.
even to cutting and matching the pieces.
There is scarcely anything that Miss
Smith will allow others to do for heTs
She even puts on her own glasses and
takes them of with her toes When
asked why she did not allow her friends
10 do these trifies for her she answered
Il much prefer TO do them for myself
whenever I can"
Besides using her feet with such facil-
ity. she is fortunate enough to possess
strong set of teeth. and carries many
things with their aid She has a stu
dents lamp that she takes care of her
self. BY carrying the oil can between
her teeth, she manages to I'LL IL, and she
takes off the chimney and replaces it with
her toes.
Her companions say that Miss Smith
eats without assistance, with the eXcep-
ton that they have TO cut up her meats
for her. The extraordinary part of it is
that she never spills drop of anything
or gets a cruIno on the cloth Neatness
in everything she does is one OF her
notices, and she refuses to believe that
she cannot accomplish everything that a
normal woman can do with her hands.
The woman physician who is superin-
tendent of the home which Miss Smith
has founded told your correspondent that
they could hardly get along without Miss
Smith. She is the happiest person in the
house and does a great dealfor the chill
dren in making them happy; then. too.
she is so ye-y handy to have around.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-25

Written for The Washington SUNDAY Herald
Miss Kate Smith, of the small town OF
haywood. in Illinois. believes that two
arms and hands are not exactly neces-
site in life's Journey. and what is more
To the point. she has proved it for years
When very young she lost both arms
and several years later she began using
her feet for the things which ordinary
people are used to do with their hands.
Though greatly handicapped, Miss Smith
can accomplish more with her feet than
the average person can With the hands.
She is very handy with her needle. and
not only does she sew with one, but
threads il and knots the thread herself.
Her collection OF centerpieces and other
fancy work is done more neatly than that
of more experienced workers.
Miss Smith also has a work bench
which is located IN the basement and
which this energetic young woman built
entirely herself She can saw board
perfectly straight, and do it almost as
fast as the average carpenter can with
his hands. She holds the saw with the
toes OF her right foot and steadies the
board with the left
on the work bench We're several tools
and some book racks which Miss Smith
had Just finished and lined up ready for
a coat of varnish. which. so she told
your correspondent. she also Will apply
herself. One OF her desires is TO own
a complete chest OF tools some day. She
prefers a Ratchet 10 a hammer, as the
prongs Of a hammer curve back and
hurt her toes. Recently she acquired a
plane and a screwdriver, and is as happy
over il as any girl would be over a new
party dress.
A desk with the shelves opening upon
the floor, for her own use. was, one Of
the first articles Size made, and this is
gwen fitted with a drawer. center ia
bic. wardrobe, couch, tabourettes and
book shelves are listed among the various
other articles of furniture made By Miss
Smith But she makes all these only as
a pastime, as she cOu)e not I'LL orders
fast enough.
Draws with Her Toes.
Pen and ink sketches is another of her
accomplishments. Holding the pen be-
tween the first and second toes of her
right foot. she can copy almost any pic
I luIc. hbtldh diHO u AuiIlDFtru dllbil6
her cherished possessions. and a post
card album filed with pictures of her
schoolmates and views take on vacation
trips show 'her skill in this work She
not only manipulates the camera herself,
but does her own developing and print
ing The telephone also Is easily handled
by this remarkable young woman. BY
slipping her right foot out of her oxford
she lifts the receiver of the hook ana
holds it 10 her ear with her foot and
proceeds as though it we're a customary
thing for persons to answer phone calls
with their feet Said Miss Smith:
People wonder how I do all of these
things. but you must remember that !
have been without hands and arms since
I was nine years old. and I was twenty
eight last month. Then, too, / have had
to wait on myself as best ] could most
| Of The time. hence my feet have been in
! constant training, besides teachlrg my
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-04-27

Id almost have cried over her.
)ne bitterly cold morning ] sat before
blaze and rocked my baby For the
ldredth time, called Eleanor-that was
the star-woman name-to come and
see how much baby's hair was like
Paul's-the same brown-black, and al
ways wanting to curl; and how her
feet and hands were like nothing so
much as apple blossoms And Eleanor
laughed and said she might have her
fathers hair, but she had my blue eyes
full of questions and my dimples and
disposition.
WIHEN at last baby slept, Eleanor
rose and came to take her from
me. But clasped her passionately.
Il love the feel of her. l cried, 80
warm and sweet and helpless in my
arms. Oh, do you-can you-know
what l mean?"
Eleanor brought her chair close to
mine.
You have wondered, Margery, dear,
you and Paul, where l came from that
night of the storm?''
''You came out of the STAR" l said
softly, land it is so wonderful to have
a real live star-woman in our home, we
dare not question, lest the charm be
broken
but | must speak, Margery, DEAR
said Eleanor. although | do break
the spell. You will hate me-you and
Paul and Flower"
I'VE love you," l said, Paul and
Flower and L." slipped one hand into
hers 1t looked so red and rough
against her lovely white slender fin
gers. But she held it close.
When l stopped here that night
she went on, 81 had just left my home
my husband-with a friend We-he
and I-were on our way to the city,
which lies on the other side OF your
mountain. Don't look SO frightened,
dear. Such occurrences are not UNI
common in my world"
| held Eleanor's hand fast
81 was thinking | cried, what it
would mean to leave Paul-like that
oh. cannot think"
'Ah, your love and Paul's," eN-
claimed the star-woman. las l see it
day after day, sometimes l think there
was never another like it. 1t is so
strong and sweet and sane it blesses
all who come near it, like the forest
Perhaps love in cities is different"
shook my head.
Love is love-" l said. Then l fall
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-04-27

window. My tears made long blurring paths of light
from the star straight through the window to my
bed.
Then had beautiful dream all of the big white
star thought that down one of the long quiverng
sllYery roads there came woman Out of the
star-glory, her face shone, and serene Her
voice spoke reassuredly to Her hands, strong
and tender, helped me- At last, still part of the
dream, heard little shrill cry. And there the
pillow beside me l babyface, pink APP
pie blossom. l thought tried to find Paul. Icould
not see him anywhere But bending
the face of the star-woman. She seemed to tell
that all was wel-that Paul would soon come. Then,
for long time, lost everything Misunderstanding
save the beautiful STAR high and holy, far above
lamp on the table. And the babys face the pill
low beside me was real 1t my baby-our baby
-Paul's and mine. And there beside the bed was
the star-woman. She real, too-tall and grac-
and sweet.
tried to smile. My eyes must have been full of
she answered them all, after another, quickly
and quietly.
Your little daughter DEAR she said "And
Paul will come. The storm is
friend and crossing the mountain. The storm
delayed and confused We arrived here just in
time
God sent you-out of the star" l whispered
with my baby"
Midwinter came. Bare boughs creaked and rat
tied with every gust Granny sat in her chair in the
warmest corner of the kitchen great fire filled
the living with color I'd comfort. The star
woman still stayed with us. She had asked that
She might and Paul and l glad to have her.
Unused as she to simple way of living our
humble food, all little makeshifts, she gay
and brave and sweet and helpful
And all loved her. Sometimes, though, her
beautiful sensitive face was sad and white,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-04-27

tered
WAS he-your husband-cruel?"
He tired of me- said Eleanor quietly latter Boy
came"
| dragged my hand away from Eleanors that j
might hold baby closer
WAS there baby?'' cried.
boy is three years DID," said Eleanor
In minute she reached over and took my hand
again This time she held it in both hers.
Two loved Margery, DEAR, she said.
Both strong and true and good. | chose john
We married. Never, think, was greater hap
piness than those first years. But when Boy
came somehow slowly, all was changed tried to
believe it the way of all married life-tried to
child more than his childs mother But my heart
was not satisfied. 1t had known love. 1t cried out
for it's own. Then Philip came. He had never
ceased to love me. He could not suffer. He
offered me-love. He wanted me and Boy. left
Toy. If l had Philip and love, it but fair that
John should have Boy. Besides Boy dolizes his
father"
Eleanor silent-her eyes the flames How
/ wished strong and wise that l might help
her But knew SO little of her world-of any world
beside the forest. After minute she went on more
calmly:
On the mountain road we lost way in the storm
After darkness fell the storm grew less but the
roads almost impossible. We upon this
little shelterthis haven of rest Granny let me in
to this very The fire had gone out. You
upstairs dear. could not leave you. Philip
last, held your little baby in my arms something
inside of me gave way. wanted Boy-the feel of
his clinging sleepy little body in my arms. Then,
by and by. your Paul He knelt down beside
you and the baby. The love and and worship
your two faces melted all the hardness and bit
terness in my heart. l stumbled down stairs. Some
CONTINUED on page l2)
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10
FINISHED THE LESSONS

Miss Agnes Ellen Harris. in charge
III the domestic science department Of
th- women'S college at Tallahassee
who has been in thu city all week Civ
ing lessons in cooking at the W"man'S
club. finished today and left for Tai
lahasScc. Miss Harris gave Il most
interesting lesson this morning on
desserts and the attendance was good.
The club CAV. her pretty p"incetti
bolt and collar pin az token of their
Apr. citation for the interest ~h. took
N the work. Tie club voted Mr.. c.
w Hunter Of the OCala Gas 90. y
resolution "f thanks for placing a gas
rangc i'm the club rooms for the use
Of tn" class. and another vote Of
thanks FOR tn. committee who Sccur-
ID such Il valuable woman - Miss
Harris 70 teach til. club members tho
lin" points of The culinary art.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10
DECIDED ON THE DATE
Melting Of the Board Of Directors Of
Fair Association

A meeting Of the board OF directors
Of the Marion County Fair Associa-
ton was held al the office OF Presi-
dent Robinson in the Holder block on
"Wednesday evening. The time OF
holding the fair was fixed for the last
week in November next. II was de-
cided TO keep the fair open for four
days. Nov. -. %. II and p Report
of the committee. MesSrs. George
Mackay and Clarenc. camp. appoint
ed 10 audit the accounts of the Of
Ulcers Of the association WAS received
accepted and ordered filed in the re-
cords
The secretary was instructed 70 pre-
pare at once To issue the new prem
ium catalogue SO that il may De in the
hands Of the farmers at an early date
Notices are To be- sent TO all boards of
trade and county commissioners Of
the state 80 that there may be no ex-
cus.- for a clash in the dates of holding
other fairs or celebrations. We trust
that thu good people Of Jacksonville
especially will keep this matter in
mind.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10
GEORGIA MINSTRELs MADE GOOD

Richards ana Pringl.'s funny men
certainly mad. good at the Temple.
last night. There was u full house.
bigger crowd than any almost sine"
the opening night The show was good
ana won unstintsd applause. Its tn"
tendency ~ minstrel shows To render
III" music subordinate to the mirth-
provoking features but Richards and
PTing!- furnish som" harmony that
would win attention from any audi
..nc". The bass singer WAS PARTICULARS
in". ana competent critics said
Their. WAS less Of the ch.stut favor
about tn" jokes than by those furnish
I'd by any Other fI,n-making show that
has been this way in n Coon'S age
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10
WILLIAM {. GLADSTONE

Engiand's great ana grand old man
wa~ asked just before. he. br,-;tth-d his
last the secret of his success H.
promptly answered IN just three.
words. please. tn. public" and thu.
Globe is striving To- do it's best 10
please all patrons. W.. aI- satisfied
mat we can pleas" the public" If they
will allow us I" make up u high art
suit Of clothes or pair of trousers. \
special representative Will he. here.
next Monday and Tuesday t" measure
these. Ocalans " ho really want clothes
that are high ant in nam. a well as in
fact.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10

MIR. j. Starr Sternbcrc-r. who six
years ago Was q resident III OCalst for
number of years. * in thu city today
for the rirst tim" in that I"-rind. Mr..
Sh"rnb"rg'r * her. 10 settle up som"
land interests. Mr.. St-Tnh"rgCr : To-
Gated 1T sumter. =. g.. wh-r.. ~. has
don" we'll financially and has ais" an
interesting little family "f four child
ran
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10
CAPT. ANDERSON VERY ILL

We learn with much regret that
Capt. Ed. l.. Anderson. of Dunnellon
one Of the states best known men.
and railroad contractor. is very crit
ically ILL., An Ocala physician went
down this afternoon TO consult with
the Duncllon physicians regarding
Capt. AndcrSon~ case.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10

The R"bekahs held meeting at
I"ngcS ball last evening. To install
officers for the current term. Mrs
JAKE Brown presided. TIL" following
officers We're obligated: Miss Cen
ev!"vc Smith. noble grand: Mrs. J. NJ
f"nn"N. vice grand. /. T.. Ballard
secretary: j. NJ Frnncll. warden: J.
r. Thompson. x. =. y. c.: r. &. Smith.
l.. =. V. O.: Jah" Brown. r -. Y. O.:
j II. benjamin chaplain. Next meet
ing will b" h-ld "Wednesday evening
March -.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10

THEY ARE HERE a
MAKE YOUR SELECTION
|. THE TEAPOT GROCERY
'sWIss CHEESE
llM6ERGER CHEESE
RO0UEFoRT CHEESE
NEUFCHATEL CHEESE
PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE
NEW MAckEREl
DUTCH HERRING
HAliBUT CHUNKS
SMOKED OK TONGUE
LAMBS TONGUE IN JARS
PickLED MESS BEEF
SHElLEO WALNUTS
SHEluED PEcANS
SHELLED ALMONDS
ROYAL SCARLET STRAWBERRY
ROYAL SCARLET RASPBERRY
ROYAL SCARLET BLACKBERRY
PEELED IMPORTED PEACHES
PICKLES OF ALL KINDS
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10
CLASS IN ECOCUTiON

| have opened Il class in art and
elocutinn and desire. Il f.'w more pu-
pills. Some Of my art work is on dis
play in Rheinaucr & conpany's win
dow. Orders for art work solicited.
Miss Bigham.
l2o North second street. OCala, Fla
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10

Vent an accident i i never inpoSSi
BILE to be prepared-it is not beyond
any ones purse. Invest - cents in a
bottle of Chamberiain'S Liniment and
YOU are prepared for sprains bruises
and like injuries. Sold by all dealers.2S
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10

II troubled with INDIGESTION. consti-
patton no appetite OF feel bilious
give Chamberiains Stomach and
Liver Tablets trial and YOU vii! be
pleased with the result. These tablets
invigoratc the stomach and liver and
strengthen the digestion. Sold by all
dealers. 2S
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10

our line OF cut glass this season is
the largest and best w have ever
carried. It Will be both pleasing and
provitahl.- for You to call and look the
stock over. Almost any design you
could wish and IT, shapes and cuttings
are beautiful A F. Burnett
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10
GET YOUR MEALS

ana lunches AZ the Busy Bee Restaur
ant Charles R"doff. proprietor. Ar
cade building. All short order dishes
Fish and oysters served in any style
and al any time during tn. day or
evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10

Til. best designers are employed in
making NJ shapes for HIGH ART
rIn1hirs- In fact none but experts
touch rh- cloth from start 20 finish.
Call at the Globe Monday or Tuesday
ana Civ. Your order for 4 suit
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10

Remember our stock of Edison phon-
ographS and records is the best and
largest in the country. Several thou
sand different records to select from
and We receive each week the latest
selections just as they are pu' O',r. \.
+. Burnett. exclusive agent for this
CITY
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10

A large ana elegant Inc Of solid sill
yer goods for the table in every con-
ceiVable article the best makes Of
guaranteed CTS at =. E. Burnett
the jewelers..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10
u. o. G. MEETING

I'll" regular monthly business meet
ing Of Dickinson chapter L. ID. &. will
De- held at the residence OF Mrs. Ed
Carmichael Friday afternoon at :
O'Clock. Mrs. winer Secretary
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-10

Nj Gay Livingston OF Jacksonville
= q NV conner in Oca!;'. NJ. Living
>t"n has a position in TIL b""kke.p-
ing department. ~ til. cc.tla Lurnh-I
* supply -. in Nj. MUncastrr'- d.
n,tr.ul"ut.