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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31

~ sought out TIE ObSeQuiorS
a Il Iimmins at his office In the
stables.
"Eeen here some time, haven't you,
Tinmins?' he suggested.
Game here as bridegroom fifteen
years ago, sir
Must know the old gentleman fair
~ we'll. them"
"Lor'. yes. sir. And he's a very fine
old eertleman. sir IN his way.
sure" assented the Cherub. lie
had settled back In an Office chair and
was studying intently the Vanished
pine ceiling "Rut what's bis way"
he asked abruptly.
Timmins looked pcrploxcd.
"Where are his short ribs:" went on
Mr. Dcvipe. whats his strong suit 2"
"Oh." Timmins had translated Mr..
Devine's figures of speech. "Well, sir,
he's all wrapped up in the Countess
Vecchl, sir, him belnG widower for
so long. Nearly knocked him out
when the count turned out II be so
bad. lie was regular wicked. sir;
played roulette most Of the time Why.
they hadn't more'n left the church be
fore he asks the countess for money
and chokes her when she wouldn't get
II for him.
"Who made that match, Timmins:'
MIR. HewinSton himself. sir He
was carried away with the idea Of his
daughter being countess
Banks heavy on society. does he?
DO the EoWingtons cut H., a Of lig-
IRE now In the gdly Whirl?"
"Loi' no, Sin. since they lost their
money ti2y'v" Eind q. dYopned out oc
L. All Il goes hard with the old -.
tcM"n, too, SIR
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31

as IN act Of charity want you to
come around tonight and do little
gloom breaking. Bring the folks with
you too"
''Iou--you wish ME to visit you at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
CHAPTER IL.

7 Z ANING decided upon his course
~ OF action Nj Devinc prompt
~ sought out the onseQuious
a Il I'immins at his office In the
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
French lea of Drapery
In Conservation STAGE

Draperies may be considered as one
Of the strongest notes Of spring fash
sons They have survived their esperf-
mental period with a test OF two sea-
sons and enJsr upon this. their third
with the assurance Of being a necessity
10 not only the chic afternoon and
evening gown but many a tailor su;t
as well Wit. the latter costume what
is meant by draDeTy IS naturally rath-
er a different thing, the cut OF the
cloth being Cleverly managed 10 slrnu-
late a draped effect When Won hear
that an the good French modistes are
showing an apron-liIze arrangement
stTethed over a fuller uuderskirt, YOU
VIII realize that the drapery idea has
reached the most conservative stage.
Next IN importance comes the short
coat, another change that has already
passed through the FIRE Before the
summer is over We shall doubtless see
Eton Jakets, for the basaue-Iike models
that ChCrUit and Paquin are showing
are surely their forerunuers. The short
coat Is just as varied I'm its form as the
drapery itself One or Cheruit's mod
els is cut exactly Ike 4 mans Tuxedo
coat in front, but in the back IL rounds
down into q CutaWay line. Being made
o black broadclOth, B. suacks strong
" Of q masculine style. This is much
ameiiOTaIsd by tie effective SHAPED
skirt that accompanies II. which has
curved pieces closely fitting the hips.
but not extending below them. over
tapping each ether and buttoninS right
in the middle Of the front and back
panels
Another model IS very Ike the Icn-
basque that our mothers wore. This
enc fastens right down the front from
neck 10 hem with a close row OF black
rubber buttons. Its skirt is some what
similar to the other.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
Simple Dinner Fr0ckS
Made Oat of Soft Satin

among the simpler frocks for dinner
wear there are many which are carried
out entirely in soft satin. and made
with long-traiTeS skirts left altogether
innocent Of trimming. For the making
OF these, naturally, a very good, rich
tin must be used. or the effect viii be
the reverse Of successful
Simplicity Of design is the keynote also
of the bodices which are worn with
these plain skirts, but they are invaF-
iably lifted out Of the region OF the
commonplace by the introduction OF an
Of jeweled embroidery
placed across the back and front of the
corsase IN the form OF a chemizette, and
inclOseE on either side with soft fich-I
folds OF satin.
Above the embroidery there is gener-
ally an inner vest OF tucker Of fine gold
or silver lace, while the short sleeves
are Of closely gathered satin, finished
with a band Of lace insertion 10 match.
A froCll OF this description would be
particularly pretty ir pale green satin,
trimmed with silver IaCe-
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
The Bedtime Storv.
Published to tn. ,,tI.
bed. for the n,rb
Mr.. NOAH'S DREAM.
By FARMER SMITH

ETHEL'S father knew she liked stor-
II les about animals, SO he began
telling her Of Mr. Noah and the ami
mails on the ark. L was n very cold
night and he had 70 put an extra
comfortable on her and hot ware-
bottle at her feet When this was vas
done, he began as follows
Tt was p beautiful morning and NJ
NoRh vas com bInS his long white hair.
when Mrs Noah said- You seem 10 be
very quiet this morning, what are YOU
thinking about. my GearT
Il had 2 dream last night said
ar Noah, z thought We were nearing
land and that the Dove brought me an
olive branch. Today T am going 20
ask all the animals and blrds TO come
together and 7 VIII ask one Of the
birds 70 90 oct and see If there Is land
anywhere. Then, 81 my dream comes
true, the Dove viii be the one 20 20
cut and bring back an olive branch
Z shall be very glad to set of the
ark said Mrs Noah
$50 shall ! said Mr.. Noah. 'b1lt
have enjoyed being here and learn
inE all about the animals. When We
land, We viii build a town and there
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
Gracious Manners Come
From Human Sympathy

Fine and gracious manners do not
come from boarding school teachings
and French dancing masters They
come from wide sympathies and a low
ing knowledge Of human nature I'm all
IT'S varied types
The gin who reads a fine book. wEo
speaks kindly 10 an old man. who
shares IN the pleasures OF a child. may
not be learning etiquette, but she is
acquiring fire manners. minute by min
ute; Tor the finest manners are, after
all only understanding and sympathy
and sensitive kindness
Another thinS thas VIII help 20 r.
a young Eirl 20 30 easily and success
fully into am society is TO bring as
much loveliness and beauty into her
life as possible. Most OF Us live hale
starved Tor beauty Good books, beau
tiful pictures. are among the greatest
educators and refiners- Nor can any
girl who wants 10 be graceful and
gracious afford TO 20 fndiferenrIv
amouE the Siories OF nature that are
about her
The girl who has looked thoughtfuIIy
into Ve stars who loves flowers and
trees ana feaIhcTed folk. whose nature
8 hUshe6 and touched and uplifted by
rho glory Of dawn and sunset. through
these very associations has become a
IoVeIreT ornament 10 human society
than she who IS unmoved BY these
things and Indifferent 20 them
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
CoqaettiSh Enticemert
In Lingerie Neelieees

The dainty silk and chiffon negIi-eez
are so sheer and flmy that comfort
does not demand a more sumnery ef-
feet But there is a cOquettish entice-
meat IN the lingerie neslisee which rem
dcrs it particularly vinsomc and desfr-
able in the eyes OF many fastidious No
men
The most cobvebby Of these confcr-
tons are developed an the silky batis-e
or soft linen. in white or any u the
soft light tintss and are SC fucruzted
with la-e. enbrcidery and tucks that
one loses sight Of even these diaphanous
foundations.
One delicious gown IS of pale pink
bayists eIabOratelv inset with VaIsncfea-
mes lace arranged in graceful scroll
desi cr- In connection with the lace are
similar fnsets OF points d'esprit and
wherever the pink batiste IS seen it ap-
peas IN panels Of fire, very fine tugks
The entire gown is a mass Of this ev-
QUisife lace and handWOrk. and fr Is
inc ed rarely beautiful Il fasteus Just
a little 10 one side and reveals a Y
shaped deCol1etaSe. which is SO beCom-
ing, particularly when scftered by the
edge Of the lace The sleeves are quaint
little Inspirations Of the lace and tuckz
with 4 fan OF the batiste and lace.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

called uPon to supply In the narr,,
days OF domestic service many ingr-
ences combined 70 minimize its inn
portance- With every tep Of our ad-
vancement In wealth, power and num-
bers. the importance OF this service has
increased and the conditions Of tie
household are now completely changed
From a casual employment consist
ing OF comparatively simple processes
without serious responsibility. in which
very few workers were engaged, do
nestle service has developed into a
great industry, whose workers numbe-
millions, In whose hands are the els
sues Of life" for our health and
strength as nation depend upon the
SeiecilCn and preparation Of the food
We cat and the sanitary care OF TIE
houses IN which re live
Not only IS this true. but the rou-
tlnued existence OF the home as we
know II. its usefulness and perma7enr~
depend upon the adequate uerforma1oa
OF this service
While all this IS Acknowledged and the
great importance Of this occunatior fu
a measure admitted. zsIU ne r,-o--ir7e
almost no effective means whatever for
the requirement OF skill in IT. ana v-7-e7
proficiency IS attained ia any vrz-- n
carries 20 dignity nor emcIumcnr with
IT, The fact that woman IS cook
rather tl,ln a clerk sill excludes rrr
from all the privileges Of good society
no matter what her other personal
qualifications may be
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
Children Should Be Taught
Benefits of Saving Pennies

Every child should have money 20
spend but. no matter how wealthy the
parents are. the chnd's spending money
should be limited 10 a certain amount
each week, or he viii never learn its
value.
The amount should he fixed by the
parents according TO the childs age
ard needs and their own income, and il
should be understood that the allowance
Is not 70 be increased unless It Is
earned.
Children should be taught the differ
ence from spending wisely and fros-
fritterInC away money in candy. They
should he permitted To buy candy one
week II needs he and then let them take
the necessary money 10 buy some brown
sugar at the store and explain how
homemade fudge VIII cost 50 much less
and be really so much nicer The little
sum in sJIbstractiou-the difference in
The cost Of the rwO-wiU be q good les
son in economy, and It can 90 into the
hank,
Let each baby have its little bank TO
drop the pennies IN They can be bought
n shapes which delight every child
-elephantS-fruiLs and little houses
or towers. and when there is a start Of
s. take il TO the savings hank and give
l7e bov or girl a start In life no mat
ter how little il is. how slowly IL may
STOW. II IS something. and as each child
begins TO esTu-yvlen the girls help with
the houseWOrz- when the boys shovel
me snow from the paths in wiuter-in-
si=r that part Of the money they earn
goes into the banS-Ihe rest IS theirs 10
90 with as they VIII
All these habits started early IN life
VIII bear their fruit, and even the nat
uraI speDdrhUift VIII he learning lessons
Of caution which viii be valuable in
later life.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

We VIII live long and happily together"
What SHAH We can the town ~
asked Mrs. Noah.
think We viii leave II 10 he
animals what 1t shan be called
About noon time, Mr. Moan called
all the animals together and an the
binds TOO As he did so, the 1ezutff17l
Turtle Dove few down in f-ont OF him
ana laid On olive branch at his fect
Then Mr. Noah said: Ny dream has
come true and henceforth and forev~r
more the olive branch SHAH pa roa
sign Of Peace and the Dove the SIGN
Of Hope and It Is so 10 this dsv-
We are now nearing land ana We
VIII have 10 live IN a town and vyznr
YOU animals TO let me know what RE
name Of the town shall be
Name It HOMEGROWN after me
broke IN the Monkey.
No said the Elephant. the name
OF the town shall be ArkviIIe and M
Noah shall be our King and Mrs. Noah
our Queen
Then all the animals shouted er.5
capped, and 50 the town vas caT1s5
-ATlvllle, and ] VIII tell you about =
tomorrow night" IA a.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
By FRANCES CARROLL.

ported models are large tricornes- Ev-
cry thing emphasizes jaUntiusss, pic
tureSqueness. and youthfuIness, and 50
great a favor have the mushrooms
earned for themselves hat modified
phases OF these quaint pieces Of head
wear ind large place in the new col
lection OF new things
smooth satin bTaids are TO be the
ultra swagger thing IN dTessy models,
though Tor the early spring, rough
StrawS are shown In the matter or
color combinations tWO-toned effects
are popular, while black and white has
its usual spring vogue
TuTbans are shown in a N varieties, the
shapes including round, long. and mar
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
Lettuce Price Drops;
Big Shipment Cause

Heavy shipments OF lettuce from
Florida today cut the wholesale price
about 80 per cent The market opeucd
this morning with quotations ar 81 10 81
but as the supplies became heavier the
price weakened, and AT the end Of the
mornings trading the TOP price was
rs
Lettuce out or season, when 70 Is very
scarce, VIII bring fancy prices. but the
demand is light, and only a very slight
increase IN supplies quickly Influences
the quotations The wholesale houses
are always supplied with a more or less
inferior quality OF lettuce which hovers
around a dollar a basket Those who
can afford green goods out Of tire re-u-
lar summer season want the best that
can be had.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
Domestic Service Problem
Due to Early Days Inheritance

TINE dOmestic-serViCe problem IS
one Of system. ana not OF indi-
viduals- No regulations OF per-
sonaI relations viii obviate the
consequences Of a bad industrial system
The problem Of domestic service is
largely the inheritance Of the present
generation. for which neither the pres
ent employers nor employees 80 10
blame 1t has always been a problem.
and II Is partly because former genera
tons did not consider il Of enough i'm
pOrtsnce TO warrant serious minds in
taking IL seriously, that today, with
this generation. II threatens the con-
tinusnce OF the home itself. and is a
disturbing factor in the industry Of the
country. The social stigma resting up
on the domestic workers is not the re-
suit Of "snobbery Of the woman who
employs servants Neither is il the
inhumsnity % woman TO woman.
The causes lie far back in the early
colonial history OF employment in the
beginning in this country, domestic
service was performed by Transported
convicts, white redemptioners and i'll
dentured servants. Indians and negroes
a socially inferior class, and the word
servant" which we have retained as
the designation Of this class Of work
ers, became 2 badge OF social Inferior
ity.
The value Of labor. and incidentally
the social value OF these who perform
il, Is partially determined by the mum
her and Importance Of The wants il is
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

A favorinE star doth lead
TO you those whom you need
MARS is in ecliptic conjunction with
4fA the moon.
The planet is in a sign that. accord
Ing 10 ss1rolOgy. exercises an evil, ma
IiEnant influence on COvetOUsnesS, self
ishness, malice, intemperances and
anger.
Turbulent, and headstTong persons
must avoid dispute, speculation. law
suits. and unnecessary bodily risk to
day. and should cultivate quietness and
plaid reflection
MGR or greet vitality and force are in
danger today OF allowing their fierce
boundIezs determination and energy 70
carry them into evil and wrong doing
before they are aware Of It. unless they
determine to keep tbelr balance.
Marriage IN haste IL this period is
under an evil suEury, especially II the
parties are sanguins, and eXcltabIe
people
UuI5IudneEs 70 interiors Is under III
signs
Comfort Sor the distressed and sld
for the 81 is iE the aspects ruling this
Neutrality-suspicious. period
Occupation S-aAlr-S u pAE-'sApAA5H II 81
or undertakings that depend on a
knowledge OF natures secrets should
prosper today.
There is a sign today that signifies
10 beware OF large beasts. burglars. and
r.0BerS.
Tu,la- IS marked &c ausplcIo,ss for
hiring women OF men Tor any work
Persons with today for birth date viii
Sc well during tho JwsIvemOnth 70 en-
ter Into no intrigue OF anything that
savers OF one. 20 avoid gossip and 70
treat others fraI.EIg-
There Is z sign OF 5oldnsss and Sc
verify over childrcn BON today. II au-
gurs pCw-r ard success z Il Is not per
mIt:c5 to become mere tyranny and
ovCEbeaTiaE pride
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

@HE early displays Of spring milli-
merry are among the earthly
things which come along with
Ash Wednesday 10 divert the
pious mind from contemplation Of
things churchly. and quite worthy Of
more than passing glance are the hats
the miiliners are getting ready for the
incoming season The greatest variety
In shapes Is offered.
Tie uDturued brlus afe going 10 have
distinct vogue, boat-shaped hats,
turned up both front and back. and
worn a trifle 10 one side, are going 20
be wJrn5 crowns are immense, brlms
OF tia sailor hats are large and rolling,
and conspicuous features OF the i'm
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
STYLES IN Wells.

There Is a slight falling of in the
popularity Of the mystery Veil, which
IS one Of those fimsy affairs with
leaf or a spider web or, IN extreme
cases, even spider. woven in the
mesh. They are becoming 20 some
people, but are apt TO prove a trffe
startling TO many The heavy opeu
Octa EOnal weave Is a very popular
and the correct veil A point IN its
favor is that IL does not hurt the ewes
at all as the mesh IS large enough TO
see through and they are also ex-
tremely becoming to everybody, The
wool wells for motoring are also y7ayr
and very smart.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

row and draped and blocked effects. In
deed, so diverse are the shapes and
sizes that there is no excuse for any
woman wearing an unbecominE hat
Two exceedingly chic models are pic
tUred today Both are sulta bic for the
earliest spring days. while later in the
season, No , would serve admirably as
a morning hat
No. is an imported shape IN black
chip trimmed with ashes OF roses, velvet
ribbon, and black ostrich feathers. The
underbrim IS faced with black velvet
No is a jaunty hat OF black. pressed
hemp braid trimmed with a white heron
aizrette and wreath Of small pink flow
erS.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
AN EXAMPLE

Prisoner at the bar" SAID the portIy.
pompoUs and ford magistrate, you
are charged with stealing a, pig. a veTy
serious offeuse in this district. There
has been q great deal Of pig stealing,
and shall make an example Of you, or
none Of Is viii be afe-'-London Daily
Mems
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
GOOD DEDUCTION.

Sufrag ette-y1hat, sir. f. a party
without WOmeus
Mere Man (f1ipDantly)-A stag party
Suffra zeLte-ElXa And q nat
would the nation be without women
but EtaEnation 2-EXChdnEe
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
SILENCE Is GOLDEN

Every man may have his price. but
he shouldn't spend too much IN adver-
Using it.-Derver Times.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
THE MEAN THING.

Mrs.. PeachbIo0-Vhy does your nus
hand carry such a tremendous amount
OF life insurance when he's IN such per-
feet health
Mrs. FItcke-Oh. just 10 tantalize me
Men are naturally Cruel--CievelanG
News
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

NV desk this morning would give one
that impression.
Big and little, young and old, erUdite
and simple. seem TO have been suddenly
seized with a fancy for putting the
celebrities Of other days into the proper
recruitment.
The wide range Of names. the diversity
or time and calling, the latitude In the
matterOf historic importance, apparently
had no terror for the puZzlers, who
cheerfuuy proceeded 10 make out lists.
and then TO add illuminating data as 10
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
Many Try to Solve Puzzle
Presented by Miss Browning

tire reasons for nicknaminE the person
ages included in the puzzle.
Early Sunday afternoon the solutions
began to arrive, and they are StiI COM
ing. which all gOeS TO show that the
puzzle page family are ION to their
job IT the parlauCe Of the street
I'd dearly love 10 print some OF the
Interesting notes which accompany
many Of the solutions, but that would
be telling" and I have TO avoid any
such a procedure lest somebody would
accuse ire Of being partial to the be
lated contestants
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

A favorinE star doth lead
TO you those whom you need
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

= ISIS BROWNING puzzle has
Va evidently made a hit with
the puzzle solvers.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

THE domestic-seryice problem IS
one Of system. ana not OF indi-
viduaIs- No regulations OF per-,
Evening journal., 1910-09-28
STORE BREAKERS
GET ONE YEAR
Youths Convicted on LOOtinG
Charge Get Terms in
Prison

Hazel Lane and William Smith, who
spent years IN the Ferris Industrial
School, were before the Court of Cen
eral Sessions to-day. charged with
breaking into the Market street store
Of Julian B. Robinson. Smith was
under parole at the time Of his arr
rest He pleaded guilty TO the charge.
Following the robbery Of Robinson's
store last May several pens were
missed and following the arrest of
the two youths the pen were recover
ed by the police.
A jury was empannelled in order
that a verdict Of guilty W. recom-
mendation to mercy could be return
ed against the youths and thereby
have the lashes remitted. Each was
sentenced to one year Imprisonment
Judge Soyce in passing sentence
reviewed the lives Of the young men
He said the state is willing TO give
them another chance to be honest
young men rather than become hard
ened criminals.
Evening journal., 1910-09-28
OPEN DOORS FOR JACKIES
OF GOOD SHIP DELAWARE

over the inspection by
the public Of the battleship. Many
persons are under the impression that
cards Of admission TO the vessel will
be required and others are asking
what arrangements will be made TO
take people to the vessel
Permits 20 visit the vessel will not
be necessary, the big warship being
open to the Inspection of the people
OF Delaware without restriction.
There viii be boats to carry those
wishing to view the battleship. but a
charge viii be made for transporta.
ton. The Wilson Line will have boati
running TO the warship and there als'
will be other craft engaged In tn
/ traffic so that everybody will hay
opportunity TO visit the vessel Onl
! Wilmington craft, however, viii
allowed 20 onRape in this TRAIN
owners of motor boats that intend
carry passengers heing required
make application TO the battleshi
committee OF the Board Of Trade 70
the privilege
The vessel viii be open for inspec
tion from next Wednesday Afternoon
at o'clock until the following Satur
day az noon, between the hours OF II
a. m, and y. m. The vessel viii
leave these waters on Saturday night
Evening journal., 1910-09-28

The battleship committee OF the
Wilmington Board OF Trade to-day
awarded the contract for furnishing
5000 cigars TO the crew of the battle
ship Delaware, to Selak and Hoffman.
There were two other bidders. The
Beehive Company and j. A. Rommel.
Josiah Marvel. Of the committee.
announced to-day that both street
railway companies will carry the
officers and sailors of the warship on
the cars free. during the stay of tho
boat In these waters. The Avenue
Theatre and William l.. Dockstader.
owner and manager OF the Garrick
Theatre, will throw open the doors
OF these playhouses for the men OF the
battleship and the committee expects
that the Opera House will make thi
same concession.
we apples. which vii be supple
Ike crew OF the war2hip will be fur
nished BY we'll known apple grower
OF Kent county. r. C. Bancroft, F. Il
Derby and Son and r. NJ Richardson
all OF Wyoming. These apples vii
be OF the well known Jonothan and
Grimes Golden variety. The growers
donated a portion OF them and the
battleship committee will pay for the
remainder.
There seems to be considerable mis-