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MAKING A SCHEDULE.

You have moved further out into the
country"
Yes replied the cOmmuter. II think
have timed the trip about right now. IL
got 10 be a nuisance TO always ind ny
self at the station before our rubber OF
whist was finished. '-Washington Star.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-15
HUMAN VANITY.

Some women are terribly vain.'' said ms
censoriOUs person
YES" replied Miss Cayenne, they are
And by the way. did you ever notice man
who was fixing himself I'D 70 have his
photograph taken 2''-yVashingtoE Star.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-15
EXPLAINED.

Pepper" said little Willie Bnkins. why
do they call that party over in England the
Liberal party2''
Its because il Is so generous with other
peoples money, my son. replied Bilkins-
Harper's Weekly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-15

Il guess that awfly near-sighted Teller
that calls on Sis Is getting worse" said
Jimmie aged twelve.
That's just enough from you, JIM" said
the indignant girl.
What makes you think he Is getting
worse. James," inquired his father
"Cause I heard Sis ask him last night
il he thought she was the Barney stone"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-15
TOO MUCH OF a TARGET.

Brown-How did you feel Jones. when
the burglar had you covered with MS "a
vOlver-pretty small, ehe
Jones-Smali Great Scott. no. / felt al
big as the side Of h0use-BOstOn Tran
script
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-15
IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

IN 1877 the Beers Of the Transvaal.
threatened with anEihiiation by warning
blacks On every side. had appealed for
protection TO the English. and volun-
taruy placed themselves under the Eng
Hsh nag' Three years later a number
oC thom rosl against the English. and
5ust when Great Britain had her troops
already on the spot 90 crush the revolt
England. IN the face OF tie protests Of
her military advisers and commanders.
pulled down her flag at Pretoria, re-
stored 20 the Transvaal fits independence,
OF which she was compelled 10 deprive II
twenty years later after the war re-
sulting from the Boer invasion Of the
British colony Of Natal.
Java. and IN fact all OF the Dutch
East Indies. were in the possession Of
England from 1911 until 1918. when
they were voluntarily restored 10 Hol-
land. without amy compensation what
soever being given in return. Yet these
Dutch East Indies are perhaps the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-15
Ev0cuaffo7 Of SOmaiiiGnd
Climax % Long Series Of
TerrfEorioI >Surrenders.

tCsar.zlr la-o. by the brentwood Compauyl
England has The reputation Of being
the greatest land grabbing nation in
existence. and there are many. even
among leges OF King George. who. If
questioned as 70 which Of the great
powers was pre-eninent above ali others
for territorial greed, would be ready to
admit, II not &C foreigners, az any rate
among themselves. that il was Great
Britain. They would console themselves,
however. as did Sir George Reid, the new
Australian Eigh Commissioner in Lon
con. with tie reflection 10 which he gave
utterance she other DAY in q post-pran-
dial speech at Birmingham: that Il John
Bull had been guilty of d good deal Of
piracy and robbery ia The matter he at
least had always robbed on an imperial
scale. that there was nothing mean or
sueakiug about It. and that when John
Bull cid lay hold Of anything ne trusted
&c Providence TO let him keep IL.
U may possibly be news 20 Sir George
Reid. and certainly TO many Of his fell
low couutryuCu. also 10 their llnsfolk
In -re United States. that there is no
empire on the face OF the globe that has
cone SO much ~ the way Of the Toiun-
EticE re-ilallsnment Or colonial posses
E1us as Great Britain, and il seems
Timely % caU attention 20 this fact IN
Connection with ihe much. discussed
-----TaI of Ens.i.no from SonalllanG;
'gta- Is 90 say. lhe deliberate abandon
1-.r+ III % territory C.l.l.f.l.fng about
slt.p1 square miles, with an alto
ofa'1es unknown number Of inhahi-
Na'@ OF when several tens OF ihou-
f,- --Fe been making common cause
t--s5 e---zerf.. and protection bD+
VINO are uHn. Il has been decided, about
T. BE- -af- alone 10 face that mysterious
rel1 leader known IS Tho Mad Mullah.
TINS. the Philippines once belonged TO
E-sau1. after having surrendered TO
tae nasal forces under the command Of
Draper and Cornish. The Spaniards
were turned out. thair fleet sunk and a
work CF reformation was inaugurated
that speedily raised the archipelago 10
co.t-e i-s value. Then the English gov
r-.--.- ma '---i dis WIN -t''-
:. tlere because Of TIE distance, and
also gn account OF the treachery Of the
climate az certain seasons Of the year.
4 tew years lateF Great Britain, without
any pressure being brought 20 bear upon
Aer, deliberately and Of hey own accord
Restored The islands To Spain. the latter
undertaking. To repay the money spent
-i public works and other improvements
c-f1s Tho English domination 20 the
tune n 100000 The amount was
never paid and remains owing 10 Great
britain q tlis day.
rTpt ~---r, M cn,-1-
as" neioHsed TOT time 70 Eng
H@'afa WAS taken by az Ensllsh
army under LORD AlhemaIie'
'..ec his rue lhroush"At Inc
.,.-. Dur IN spite OF The loss 81 lie
treasure tnat had heen expended
....g the Pearl ~ the Antilles IN
la" and order and IN the
oE public works and foru-
% Has restored 70 Spain Tor
t reason than that the admins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-15
TRANSFER OF HELIGoLAND.

Helieoland. which commands the
mouth of the Elbe. and which the Kaiser
has converted into one Of the principal
stroneholds of the North Sea, a strong
hold destined To play an important role
I'm any future war between Germany and
Great Britain. was presented by Eng
land to Germany during the Premier
ship of Lord Salisbury in return for the
abandonment OF certain shadowy preten-
siCns of that empire to share the pro-
tectorate Of England over Zanzibar.
Few persons recall that New Guinea,
the biggest island in the world next 70
Australia. was formally annexed by
Queensland. Lord Derby. who was at
The head Of the Colonial Office at the
time. declined TO ratify the annexation.
and subsequently, England. IN the face
Of the protests Of all Australia. Telin-
ouished one-hnIf OF New Guinea to Ger
many. It IS now known as Kaiser VIII
helms Land
In 1893 England voluntarily aban-
doned an her rights IA Samoa to Ger
many; also deliberately gave up Port
Arthur. which, after being converted
into a powerful stronghold by Russia, is
now in the hands Of the Japanese;
owned Spitzbergen for a time, and then
abandoned IL: made a free gift Of the
nav Islands 10 the Republic Of Honduras
IN 1859, and presented the Cape of Good
Hope COLONY to the Dutch in 1902, after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-15

Dutch at the Peace Of Amiens. In 1903
Great Britain seized it once more, at the
cost Of much life and treasure, and re-
tanned it until the downfall of Napoleon.
in 1915. when she presented a Third Of
Guiana as a free gift to the French by
way of consoling them for the loss Of
the battle Of Waterloo, and turned over
what has proved since TO be the richest
third thereof to the Netherlands, retain
ing the other third for herself.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
eln7 ZZnHaW @Nez29oez AHa0N"C

How often the hair should be sham
pooed depends on its oiliness and It's
color. Blond hair needs more frequent
washing than brunette. There are a num-
Der OF good soap and egg shsmpoos fire.
Quently given on this page, but perhaps
the simplest OF all is olive oil, which has
the additional advantage OF curing dan
drum Simply rub in the olive oil as
you would the soap preparation. after
ward rinsing thoroughly in hot and cold
water. Castor oil is also good Sor the
same purpose.
When the hair falls use crude kero-
sene. The odor OF this is offensive. but
very volatile, so that Il soon disappears
after going into the open air. And II Is
the very best hair grower known, unless
you want to rub Yaseline into the scalp
which is q rather more lAborious. but an
equally beneficial. operation.
Occasionally a dry shampoo is good,
consisting simply OF airing. massage ana
the rubbing in OF some such mixture as
powdered orrls root and cornmeal, wei
brushed out afterward. Systematic mas
sage should be part or every shampoo.
wet or dry: often It is the salvation OF
the hair.
II. instead OF being too oily, your hair
IS too dry. try making a pomatum such
as this one, after French recipe: Boil
together for two hours 200 grams OF
marrow. s grams OF powdered benzoin
and grams Of pulverized balm OF tolu-
Stir constantly with a spatula and strain
through linen when done. Take 80 grams
OF the grease thus formed. 50 grams OF
marrow and 80 grams Of sweet almond
oil. Before these are entirely cold add
grams OF essence Of bergamot and
grams OF essence OF violet. This is an
excellent pomade.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04

IF EVERY American woman is a
queen" should she not keep her
crown in repair? And yet how
many Of US do?
In the first place. there is that daily
attention that is needed IL ones hair is
70 seem glossy and healthy. The first
place in this / should give 10 fresh air
and sunshine. the second TO thorough
brushing. Especially in these days,
when half OF the hair OF woman is not
her own. what part does belong to her
by right OF growth instead of right OF
purchase should be given frequent air
ings and good. strong doses OF sunshine
Try once a day TO take your hair down
and wave and shake it in the open air
or by a window until the Precipitation
vanishes and the hair is dry and aurty.
You will know the right time to stop by
the pleasant GOODNESS Of your scalp. Then
sprinkle a little violet water on the hair
and give IL a good brushing hundred
strokes is the conventional sufflciency.
The proper way 10 brush the hair IS 10
part IL in the middle and brush il
smooth down each side. then let it hang
over the back OF the head and brush
naturally grows. The brush. by the way,
should be as stiff as il can be without
hurting the scalp. The comb should be
used only for tangles- One with all large
teeth Is better than the ge-and-small-
toothed variety.
In the night the hair should be brushed
again and loosely plated. as shown in
the photograph. leaving the ends free.
II your scalp perspires 70 excess, or your
hair is falling, make two plaits, parting
the hair so as TO separate the front and
back. This leaves the back OF the head
uncovered for healthful ventilation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04

1 suggest 20 reduce weight. These
VIII reduce the flesh uniformly so
that It viii not be necessary for you
70 give any special attention 10 your
bust. II possible. walk five miles a day.
play tennis. ride horseback and do not
sleep more than seven hours cut OF
every twenty four.
For your breakfast drink a glass u
not water 20 which has been added
the juice Of a lemon or an orange
Eat one piece OF dried bread. For
dinner eat very little Of meat. and
green vegetables. For lunch or sup
per a lettuce or simple nut or fruit
salad, crackers or toast and stewed
Irult VIII be sufncient. Drink no milk,
eat no pie. cake. candy or ice cream.
am very glad you have found help
IN my columns and ] shall be glad 70
near from YOU at any time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

ly attitude toward the little circle Of
friends and acquaintance who must be
brought into pleasant relationships by
the great medium of speech-these are
the factors that make a woman or
man welcome IN any circle. Whether
rich or poor. beautiful or otherwise,
there is nothing that brings the glad
grasp Of a greeting hand so decidedly
as the ability to entertain by talking.
And the best Of this is that no one
with a knowledge OF her language Is de-
barred from the glory.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
THE ENTERTAINING TALKER

~ OF long time ago tried to con-
M sole many OF my readers by
sounding the praise Of the good
listener. I think that there are some
hints that might be given in order that
you might be that most admired OF all
gatherings-an entertaining talker.
Have you ever studied charming and
successful conversational? The next
time that one talks and leaves her hear
ers delighted at the chance to listen,
analyZe the method. and feel sure that
your little study will be most profit
able.
First OF all you will find that an enter
tanning tall0er is never cruel or unkind-
Scandal or the repetition OF unpleasant
tales is never worth the energy that 1t
takes to give to a seemingly admiring
audience. Success very rarely follows
in the wake Of indiscreet talk.
The entertaining talker studies her
listeners. Then tactfuliy she leads the
conversation into channels that viii in
terest and hold the attention Of others.
MonopoHzing Is never a feature of the
best conversation. Other people have a
right to express their opinions. 1t Is
the duty Of the one who holds the con-
versational reins, so 20 speak. 10 allow
others TO suggest or vOuchsafe criti-
cisn. Do not forget that egosism must
not be apparent in your talk. Il
thought" IT think" II like" and II
know" should give place to polite ques-
tons as 10 what the others believe
Make the listeners express their
thoughts. Ask them to tell Of their ex-
periences. and II you know OF any spe-
cial ability In narrative description OF
funny stories, lead the conversation UP
TO a place where you can relevantly
ask the one TO talk.
II feel 50 happy when Miss Blank
calls" said a young woman the other
day. "She includes me in her converse
ton and seems 10 be interested in me
/ never shall be able to show how CRATE
ful l am"
That Is perhaps the secret Of the enter
tanning talker. An unselfsh interest in
the listeners: a willingness 10 step down
from the speakers chair and TO share
the glory of talking With others kind,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
Walnut Hair Stain

Dear Mrs Synles-
J. VIII you please publish the formula
Tor walnut hair stain2
= How Is Il applied. and when?
s. DO YOU think IL is safe 10 use? Some
say IL gives The hair an unnatural color
= do not know where 10 purchase the
SKINS. tried at two drug stores and
cannot get them Do you think I Will have
70 wait Until autumn and get them my
self n the woods2 N
l. Here is the recipe you desire.
Four ounces OF walnut skins. beaten 20 a
pulp. TO which is added pure alcohol Is
ounces.
Let stand eight days and strain
2 Apply 10 the hair with. a small
brush as often as necessary.
3 II is never advisable TO use a hair
stain, for an artificial color is seldom
pretty and attractive. The constant
use OF dye or stain cannot help
harm the hair at some time or other.
4. Why not ask your druggist 70
send TO some wholesale house for the
dried skins? I am not at liberty TO
tell you where you may buy them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
Greatly PerblexeG

Dear Mrs. Adams.
am 20 DO married IN a short time and
will then live with my husbands mother
lhiS sister and her husband also live with
herr. ! don't dUte approve Of this. but II
we wait IL would mean too long an en-
gagement Now. under what obligations
would / be 10 his parents? What work
should I do2 How should I 80 about II?
/. H NJ.
You are very foolish 70 take such a
step II you do not approve OF the ar
rangements. / should think you would
rather wait until YOU are able to make
plans which would be satisfactory TO
both parties. II. however. you have
fully decided to be married now. the
best thing to do is to talk the subject Of
work over with the persons in the
house, so that you may know what Is
expected OF you.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
Anseuering Invitations

Dear Mrs Adams.
Please advise mo how to respond to a
wedding invitation. Tell me the correct
words 70 use. CURIOUS.
Il is not necessary to send a written
reply to a wedding invitation unless
the cards include a breakfast or lunch
con at the home OF the bride. or the
letters r. s. V. P. appear. An invitation
Is always answered in the form in which
It IS sent. II you are the recipient OF
the usual style Of invitation (Which calls
for an answer. the following may be
used as a guide:
Mr.. and Mrs John A Brown
accept with pleasure the kind invitation Of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. 7. White
20 the wedding % their daughter,
on Monday afternoon. July fifth.
at three o'clock
Regrets may be expressed thus:
Mr.. and Mrs John A. Brown
regret their inability 70 accept the kind
invitation OF
Mr.. and Mrs. c. 7. White
to the wedding reception Of their daughter.
on Monday afternoon. July fifth.
at three o'clock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL
PROBLEMS
The Prefix "MiS5'

II EAR Mrs. Adams
/ Should tho word Miss be
placed before a young voman's name
on her visiting card?
2 Is IL proper for a girl and boy 10 IN
troduce themselves to each other?
woman should she ask him 20 call again
when ne Is leaving?
T. When a girl has to work late in the
evening is IL proper for her to send word
to her gentleman friend TO meet her?
ARGENTINA
l. Yes.
2. No: they should be introduced by a
friend who Is acquainted with both.
g. Yes, II his company is desirable.
4. 1t would be much better for her to
ask this favor Of some member of her
family.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
ANSWERS TO BEAUTY QUERIES

slice OF lemon over the dark patch OF
skin.
To increase the growth OF the eye
lashes and eyebrows apply a good
quality of vaseline to them daily.
Take care that none gets into the
eyes.
To make the lips and cheeks red live
in the open air as much as possible.
Exercise freely: eat wholesome food;
sleep sufficiently Be sure that all the
organs Of the body are performing
their duties properly.
To whiten the face and neck battle
in water 10 which lemon Juice has
been added.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
The Term to Use

De1r Mrs. Adams.
Is Il considered good form for parents to
teach their children to say yes. ma am
and yes sir? IN the department where
ayr employed ! am the only woman under
% In speaking to tho women OF 30 and 40
should l say yes, ma am J Ny mother
always taught me 20 say 10 10 persons
older than myself. NEW SUBSCRIBER.
It would be better to say yes or no
and mention the PERSONS name with
NO. mother; Yes, Mrs. Jones'" etc.
The term yes. ma am" is Objectionable
10 the ear. After all. the tone in which
a reply IS given means more than the
words uttered
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
Weighs Too Much

lear MS. SymeS.
am a constant reader OF your paper and
have tried several Of your recipes which
have worked perfectly. ] vaonder II you
will publish something which will reduce
my weight Tell me how % reduce my bust
especially. I am about five feet SIX and
hcN inches tai and welsh $50 pounds.
/ think II too much. What diet would you
suggest for each meal? ANXIOUS.
tell you the same as all others
who complain OF stoutness that exer-
else and diet are the only things
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
Sensible or Foolish?

Dear Mrs. Adams
I am a young girl 70 years old am not
pretty. but try TO fix my hair and clothes
In becoming manner, and always act in
a dignihed manner. The girl I go with Is
behaves on the street. She gets all the
mise young men. while never have any
I am Of 8 jolly disposition. but cannot
push myself. Can YOU tell me why this
ls7 Do men like girls who try 70 act cute
rather than those who are more sensihle2
z B. V.
AS you grow older you will find that
men who have a better knowledge Of the
everyday world ike young women who
are sensible and always natural. The
girl who does not try to win a mans
attentions by forgetting her maidenly
dignity is much more admired than one
who has numerous men acquaintsnces,
Just because she ignores conventional
tty.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
To Soften the Elbo1us

Dear MIS-. Symes.
Could you tell me II cocoa butter Is q
good remedy for hllinE the hoilows in my
neck. and how long Y viii take 20 see the
reSuis7 Also what will make the elbows
soft and whittier What viii cause tho eye
lashes and browS to grow thick and long?
What will make The lips and cheeks red?
What will whiten face and neck2 Answer
as soon as possible and oblige T. D. F.
Cocoa butter is excellent for filing
out the hollows. but II is not possible
TO say just how long 1t will have to
be used before results will be no.
ticeable- Deep breathing will also I'LL
up the hollow places.
To soften the elbows hold them in a
vessel containing olive oil. At night
ms sage a good cold cream into them.
-, Hhiteo them Tu1 frequently a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04

lear Mrs. SNmeE.
I am troubled with superauous hair. and
nave taken several electric treatments but
tney are 50 very expensive DO you think
X ! continued 7 would get rid OF all the
hairsG Please tel NE n peroxide used one
day and ammonia used another viii de-
stroy the roots forever n C
Yes. the electric treatments Will de-
stroy the hairs permanently. PerOx-
ide and ammonia Will IN time kill the
roots Of the hairs. but the process Is
slow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
Il Clear Voice

DcdT Ms Nyme8.
/ What win make the voice clear and
stromg7
Is there any way Of making the lips
rcd. eLceu< b. painting them7
SWEET SIXTEEN.
If you have any trouble with the
vocal chords I advise you to consult
q throat specialist as soon as pos
sible. II you have no control OF your
voice II would be well for you to
take a training in elocution.
Usually, when one is enjoying good
Realth. The lbs are red. b. oscasie2s
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
Sacks Her Thumbs "


I have little EiTl years old who sucks
her thumbs considerably and they scrne-
times become irritated on account az ~
What means could I employ 10 break her
OF the hahu2 A CONSTANT READER.
Wrap YOUR child's thumbs with a
piece or clean linen. You should watch
her closely. and as soon as her thumbs
90 up 10 her mouth give her some new
plaything to divert her mind.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04
Dissatisfied


kindly tell me what ! can use 10 give
my hair reddish tint 1 am a blonde eb,,T
don't like the color OF my hair. because n
IS too light. BLUE FyFS
NO doubt you would regret having
used a stain on your hair. for I feel
quite sure the present color OF your
halr is much more suitable for the
color of your eyes and your couDlex-
ION than the reddish tint would he
however, II you are determined to use
such a stain the following recipe is a
harmless one:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04

ally we hear of persons who natu-
rally have pale lips in spite of their
sound health. If YOU belong to the
latter class let me beg OF you not to
paint your lips. thinking their beauty
skin OF the lips smooth they will
have a certain freshness and charm
In spite Of their pale rose color.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-04

I would Ike you to tell me something 10
reduce tat, as ! am girl Of Il and welsh
lSS pounds. T. E W
II you viii live on a diet for several
months. you will soon lose some Of your
superflu0us flesh. Drink no liquids with
your meals and avoid all sweet and
starchy foods. For breakfast drink
glass OF hot water 10 which the juice
Of lemon has been added. and eat one
OF the many cereals which are now on
the market. For dinner eat very little
meat. dry bread and salad. Two meals
a day are all you should eat until you
have lost sufficient Weight
Strenuous exercise will also prove benz
edcial.