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Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

A little girl and her mother were walking down the street when they came to place where straw had been spread over the pavement to. deaden the noise because of the illness of a woman living in that square.
 ooh, look, mammaw cried the little girl. "What's all that hay doing out in the street?"
 'aThat's because Mrs. E--has a tiny baby which God inst sent her." said her mother, gently.
 After moments pause the litSle gTl said slowly: "Gracious, she must have been packed we'll"
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

Can you swim? That is the leading question on Douglas Island today. Ii you answer IEes, you. will receive an invitation to try the new tank at the Treadweu Club. which is now in use. Plenty of water, well warmed, sea water at that, proves an attraction which few can resist. Already some excellent swimmers have come to. the front and more will follow. The opportunity to learn to swim should not De passed. up by any one, for the knowledge once possessed may. save your life. Some years ago when the Douglas Nata- torium was running, most of the chil- dren became good, swimmers. When the accident happened at the wharf, the little folks paddled, about in the water in perfect unconcern. They were not afraid. and none. was drowned. Did the Douglas Natatorium cost any thing? No;: it was all paid for that day.
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06
A Good Cow

A simple e-hearted and truly devout country preacher, who had tasted but few of the drinks of the world, took dinner with high-toned family, where a glass of milk punch was quietly set down by each plate. In silence and happiness this new Vicar of Wakefield quafed his goblet, and then added: "Madam, you should daily thank God for such. a. good cow"-Once Week.
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

One cold wintHy morning man of tall angular build was walking down 9 steep hill st a quiek pace. A treaoher- ous piece of ice under the snow caused him, % lose control of his feet, he began to slide and was unahle to stop. At Q cross street half way down ths decline he encountered large, heavy woman with her arms full of bundles. The meeting was sudden. Before eithe9 realized it there was a collision and both went down hiH a grand ensemble the thin man beneath and the fat woman with her bundles or top. Wheu the bottom was reached and the woman was trying in vain to recover her breath and her feet. these faint words wers born to her ears:
 '1Pardon me, madam, but you wilL have to get of here. This is as far as ! go."
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

The election in Juneau was every eX. citing considering thaE there was but one set of candidates all around. If the Record survives to buck Valentine, he will be mayor of that town forever, if appearances and the experiences Ofthe past few years count for anything
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

Jennie does a great deal of entertain ing of company when the latter waits for the appearance of her father or mother. The minister called recently and Jenny said. confdentially to him:
 "Papa thinks ministers should be paid more salary"
 "lndeedr' said the gratified clergy man. "And why does, he think soG"'
 file thinks we'd get better preach ers."
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

AS for Douglas people mourning the. retirement oECapt. c! J! O'Brien from the employment of the Pacific Coast Steamship company, we rather think not. It was O'Brien who dumped a victim of dyptheria on the Douglas dock, in utter disregard of the laws and welfare of the people of this city.
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

Now the S. Patrick's dance and cleo tion are over, there is nothing to do but get ready for the Fourth of July.
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06
The Election

When the votes were counted last night, Che results. of the municipal elec- tion were announced as follows:
 pOp COuNCLTNTEN
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

Is for the weather, "winter fingers in the lap of spring.
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

"Love is at 20,a passion, at 70 an art and at 70 vice" e."-Countess of Cardi. gan.
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

You can nave Turkish baths at home by buying one of Heubner's Bath Cab iuets, Good for many ailments.
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Sunday school at ? p. m.. Christian EndeaVor at E:OO. Evening worship at 500. Choir practice Wednesday evening at T:30.
 GEORGE N. EDWARDS, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1910-04-06

were only elght 2andfdaBeS TOT Ihe seven positions on the council and but one candidate for school director. there was considerable excitement around town all day, as the candidates were hustling their friends to. the polls. However, many citizens considered it 9 very cue sided affairs and did not even take the trouble to.register.
 We believe the election yesterday showed one thing at least, and that is that the people of Douglas have unIimr tied confidence in the policies of the old council and especially that they approve of the wharf project.
 Naturally enough there was some feeling displayed;. some people did not understand each other, and some, whose tongues were loosened by excite ment-aud may be something else-said things shat should. now be forgotten.
 The officers elected have before them many serious problems to solve in the conduct of the. business of the city and should have the earnest support of every citizen, and. should. not be hand icappeG in their work by a,continuation of the bickerings brought cut on elec- tion day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25

Tenth, is offering special prices for
the next month for treatment of the
scalp. Women and children whose
hair is dead, or dull. or coming out
by the hcnaful, either from the pres
ence of dandrufr or some other cause,
should avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity to have "A dozen treatments at
times convenient TO themselves for
$3.50, or at a saving Of $50 on the
regular price. New methods Of treat
ing the hair and the skin, such as
are used by celebrated Vienna beauty
doctors, are now being demonstrated
at tho same shop.
A florist In Fourteenth street near
H street is Offering peonles to plant
at this time for & a dozen.
One of the handsomest meat platters
l have seen lately is shown by an f
street jewelry establishment near
Twelfth street It is of solid silver
engraved in the new English design
with an oval top. having ivory handles.
Accompanying the platter is the plank
upon which the meat is brolled. with
the tree shaped indentations for the
juices The dish complete is valued at
Sl75.
In an art store in G. street between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth I saw
some exquisite things the other day
in the shape OF pictures. mostly copies
of celebrated paintings. which were
framed In real bronze Of special de-
sign to suit the subjects. The one l
liked best-peThaps because the picture
is one of my favorites-was a hand
colored print of the Madonna OF the
Choir, Enclosed IN English crystal IN
stead Of the glass ordinarily used, and
having the frame decorated with tiny
cherubs Ike those which are seen i'm
the original painting. This was valued
at $40, but smaller bits OF the same
beautiful types may be bought for less
money.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25
Don'ts for HObblers.

From The Philadelphia Telegraph
Here are some don'ts for hobblers:
Don't lift your foot high or you VIII
step in your skirt.
Don't take a long step or you will do
one Of two things; either you viii tear
your skirts or you viii take an awkward
tumble forward
Never step sideways or backward, a
fall IS the sure result.
Don't walk fast; don't try to Eft your
skirt at the crossings. hobbIe along as
best you can. but don't raise your skirt
at the up steps; and don't forget that YOU
must learn how 20 be seated ana you
must do II before you Try seating your
self ia public.
The beginner will sit down in her hob
bic skirt with her knees together. they
VIII be yoked Up in front OF her and
will look like knees in a bag. She must
learn to sir sideways, so that the knees
are not so very evident
Always sit in a tail chair II you have
on a hobble skirt
Always raise your skirt slightly IN the
back or there will be a pull on the skirt
band
Always thrust one foot out slightly
ahead OF the other 10 give the skirt a
little leeway. and don't forget to hold
your hands in your lap TO keep your
skirt from hallooning up around your
hips
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25
Novelties in WaShn on'S Smart Shops

A novelty IN mems neckwear, which
was originated by an employe Of
Pennsylvania avenue firm, near Eighth
street, which is now exhibiting 1t, Is
the Brownie "underknot." The tie is
shown in all the leading shades, with
white satin stripes woven in the silk.
so that they come Just under the
four-in-hand knot, making a unique
and stylish effect. The new necktie
costs only 30 cents, though its nov
city and the quality OF the silk would
warrant a price double the money.
In a woman's shop in Seventh street,
near D street, where only, ready-to-
wear garments are sold, I saw some
attractive little models of evening
gowns yesterday, which were priced
at an absurdly low figure. it seemed
20 me. There were several STYLES
shown, but one OF pale blue chiffon
over silk. marked $3.50. and another,
of the same color and material, at
Sl975, would be hard TO duplicate
elsewhere for less than So Both
were simple in design. one being a
reproduction Of a gown made by a
well-knOwn French modiste, with Just
a band OF Irish lace at the neck and
on the elbow sleeves, and a girdle OF
satin 10 match the gown. But in this
very simplicity OF style lay the chic
charm which Is appropriate for the
young woman as no other style
can be.
The latest novelty in women's neck
wear is the bow Of ribbon. in a fancy
weave. which is worn with a belt TO
match. Some of the smartest ideas
along this line include a--double bow
for the neck Of ribbon velvet In
solid color with smaller bow Of tap
estry or fancy linen ribbon and a belt
made Of the same combination having
a buckle OF velvet.
An Z street confectioner. with his
store located between Twelfth and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25
HEART an0
.HOMEIALKS
,bYBU6aro3Qyo

since their circumstances are such as
she describes. But with only a primary
school education. not many positions are
open to her. Her penmanship Is prob
ably poor, her arithmetic and spelling
scarcely worth considering. II means
she must get something 10 DO with her
hands. possibly some sort OF factory
work.
But this does not mean she need never
advance. The thing for this girl 10 do,
or any girl or boy like her. IS 10 study at
night It means hard work, steady
grind. a gritting OF the teeth, and stick
ing. But II Is the only thing TO do II one
ever hopes to get away from low-paid
and unpleasant labor
A certain girl, who. because OF her lack
of education, could find nothing 20 do
but folding circulars at $3.50 a week, was
advised 10 go 10 night classes and study.
She did few years after the woman
who had advised this course met her and
discovered a bright, alert girl with a
good bookkeeping position. and happy as
a lark because OF her changed outlook on
life. She was still going on with her
night studies, because she meant now,
| she said. to get thorough education.
BY all means get an education, no mat
ter how hard you must work TO secure
II. II VIII lit you Up INTO the Dest-pay-
ing positions. the most enjoyable kinds
of work And IL will open out life on all
| sides.
Since bad health has interfered with
this girls studies she should choose her
work with regard 10 getting something
as healthful as possible. Studying al
night will be an extra strain, so she
needs 10 be extremely careful on this
point. But If she only earns a small
| salary IL will be Of some help 70 heI
parents, and by exercising practical good
sense and pluck she can get an educa'
| ton at the same time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25

A letter from a girl brings a problem
which many young girl and young boy
finds exceedingly difficult 10 solve. Many,
too, particularly at this season. are fac
ing IT,
The girl writes that she is nineteen
years old and still in the primary grade
at school because sickness has interfered
with her studies. Her parents are poor,
earning scarcely enough TO keep the home
together. She feels she ought to help,
but her mother is anxious that she go
on with her studies She wants 10 know
what is the right thing 10 do-quit school
and go TO earning a living and so help
her parents, or continue her studies.
The mother Is right in desiring more
education for her daughter. The daggh-
ter. too, is right in desiring to help her
parents, now that she is no longer a
child. Both, though seemingly looking at
the question from exactly opposite sides,
are right
The mother. poor. overworked, har-
assed as she is. knows that the better
education her daughter has the better
living she viii be able 10 earn, the more
life will Yield her in It's every phase.
And for this end she IS willing to sacri-
fee herself for her daughters future.
And she Is quite right. IN these Gays
OF keen competition and overcrowded
ranks OF workers. the better education.
the better mental training. the broader
outlook on life a worker has. the more
he will earn, the more quickly he Will
forge ahead. Native ability is much, but
native ability. coupled with a good edu-
cation, is more. and this to-day workers
by the thousands have. The girl or boy
without the education must fall TO the
rear. At any rate, they have heavy
handicap.
Yet on the other hand, It Is quite right
that this girl should help her parents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25
USING THE CHATTING DISH.
How One HOusekeeper Tides OyeI
the Maids Absence.

ahC -1baShEcr
From the Boston Herald.
Neither the gas range nor the oil stove
has succeeded in banishing the chafng
dish from well-appointed tables There
is a difference between frequent absences
from the room and system whereby the
mistress Of the home merely fits among
her guests or the family, without disturb
ing conversation. and that can be accom-
plished BY the chatting dish and some pre-
paratory planning
The manner in which few women tide
over the maids absence on Thursday IS
worth talking about. The dinner table is
laid by the maid. who prepares the food
as far as she Is able Tho dessert il
made and left IN the refrigerator. and
the salad ingredients washed and chilled.
Usually the salad dressing is made in the
morning. as are cake and pudding
sauces. The housewife places the china
needed for the meal on the serving Ia
bic and leaves a place In the pantry or
closet or on the sideboard for soiled
dishes, 10 be carried 70 the kitchen at the
close Of the meal
When she is ready 20 begin her chafing
dish cooking-on the dIning-room table
she has everything at hand. and il the
process is a lengthy one. II is started far
enough before the dinner hour 10 be
ready 20 serve when wanted There Is
no need Of monOtony In the Thursday
bin OF fare for the number OF chatting
dish recipes has never Yet been esti-
mated Steaks. chops. fish, ham. and
bacon can be as well cooked IL. this way
as over a bed Of Goals, and there are
the many egg dishes and the combina-
lions Of cooked meat and vegetables.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25

A glance at the model illustrated VIII
show that IL IL very true representa-
ton OF the Russian blouse Of the peas
ant, except that instead OF closing az
enc side Il fastens In the center of the
front. where there is a small opening
near the neck. This Is closed by lacing,
and is trimmed with a fiat band This
continues around the throat The small
sleeves have tucks at the wrist instead
OF a cum. Trousers are provided with
the pattern of this suit. and. as II Is In
tended only for very little boys, they are
made without fly. In addition 70 linen.
piQue and cher wash materials, yelye-
teen, cheviOt and serge are also appro-
pirate fabrics. The Yattern (5l7g is cut
In sizes 10 years. Medium size win
require J7s yards OF 27-inch material.
The above pattern can be obtained BY
sending 70 cents 10 the Office OF this
paper
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25
UNUSUAL GIFTS.

Wood boxes OF repousee brass for the
open fireplace.
Two hand-braided rag rugs FOR e genu-
Inc colonial room.
A wall mirror Of the Chippendale type
the sort that flies" the eagle.
Large engravings Of George and Martha
Washington in square furnished gilt
frames.
A "Racamler" sofa covered IN fine da-
mask, or tapestry Of the empire period.
A portable electric lamp for bedroom
or library.
A glass tea tray backed in antique bro
cade framed in black
Old-fashiOned EliZabethian foOtstoOl
wire cane seats and carved legs.
Mahogany candlesticks with candles,
but unshaded
An OPAL ring, necklace or charm. Opals
are October stones. Give no one a pin
containing an opal; omens forbid that.
A big GRASS Jardiniere for Boston fern
or a pam.
a Morrs armchair will seal any heart
TO the g!ya.s.
A window box OF plain green pottery.
long. and MT too wide. II filled. ali the
better.
A pair ~ plain, very tall crystal vases
for American beauties.
A Martha washington serving table Of
mahogany.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25
By DOROTHY AVERY HOWARD.

Thirteenth streets, has Just received
some attractive favors for men in the
shape of nickel cigar cases or boxes
filed with chocolate cigars and cigar
cites with a holder, which sell for g
cents. Some very unique Halloween
favors are also TO be found at the
same shop from cents up.
Perhaps the busiest place in town
yesterday was the department store in
Seventh street, which celebrated its
golden anniversary with a wonderful
offering of autumn bargains, and a
reception that attracted a steady
throng Of patrons and friends during
the entire day. The decorations were
OF a golden color 10 suit the sentiment
of the occasion, and many were the
good wishes expressed for another
fifty gears Of prosperity like the past.
Each patron was presented with a
souvenir Of the happy day.
New Windsor ties are Of solid color
surah silks, with Persian borders.
These may be bought in some of the
shops for 80 cents.
Mems hats OF genuine Austrian We
lour are priced at s. in a shop in
Pennsylvania avenue. near Seventh
street, where everything in the line
Of mems WeaTables is sold
Among the newest effects in ribbons
for this autumn are the tapestry
weaves, which are used for both
fancywork and millinery. A depart
ment store in the Avenue has some
beautiful ribbons Of this kind in dark
and light lowered effects and a quar-
ter of a yard wide which cost $50
a yard. The peacock design is new
and especially pretty. The latter may
be found in the shaded taffeta rib
bons as cheap as IS cents a yard
A specialist in hair and skin dis
eases. with parlors in + street, near
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25
MODISH J0TTINGS.
Rich Evening Wraps, New Furs, and
Autumn TOques

Evening cloaks are extremely handsome,
and nothing looks better than some rich
toned Eastern stun yelled with chiffon
and trimmed with fur, either skunk. tall
less ermine. chinchilla, or seal One was
in red. bright Indian red with gorgeous
colored border. which also formed a deep
yoke running down the sleeves. This. out
lined with skunk and lined with dead
gold chiffon. iooked very well indeed.
Feather hats viii probably become TOO
popular later on; but for the moment
they are pleasing.
ToQues OF blue green feathers or or
blue gray are charming. and black velvet
shapes. trimmed with an outstanding
feather frilL look quite smart. especially
those with a friu Of rose red feathers.
Neck furs are already IN evidence
short bands OF sable with ends and bows
OF ribbon hanging from under the left
ear.
\ few naufs have appeared also and
one notices that the fronts are often
draped Ia the fur Of which they ars
made. The large fiat shape is evidently
the most In favor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-25
HAT-BUILDING TIPS.
some Things to Interest the Ambi-
tIous Amateur.


From the HouHkseper
Homemade millinery is almost bafling
at the present moment. From building
the large bows and choux, and swathing
the folds of piece silk and satin. TO sew
ing In feathers and flowers. hat trimming,
In fact. has entered a new phase, and
many OF the old theories on wiring. sew
ing. and trimming have had to undergo
some modification. The choice or thread
for sewing on the trimming is most I'M
portant. Il black hat or one in dark
shade, no matter whether Il Is made OF
silk. velvet. or felt. requiring cobbler's
shoe thread in preference 10 machine
thread. however low a number may be
available.
A good bow is always the test of a be-
ginner's progress. nothing being, as a
matter OF fact, harder than TO evolve a
large and perfectly balanced bow, whose
loops spring evenly from the center. A
professional milliner always, In beginning
10 make bow, gives the thread three or
four turns round the first loop without
knotting the thread. When all the loops
have been made she cuts il Off about ten
iHcht5 from the last turn, ana saIlef
threading the needle. uses the loose end
with which 10 sew the bow to the hat. II
the ribbon has 10 be- wired, the wire
should be sewed the full length OF the
loop, no considerations OF time suggesting
such an evasion OF trouble as that OF al
taching the wire simply at the base which
causes it to work out OF place with wear
To bind the border OF a hat with wire
necessitates the use OF No. a cotton. the
stitches being SsFried slantwise over IT,
while care must be taken 10 prevent tbs
stitches from being seen on the wrong
side.
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WASHING COLORED COTTONS.
4 Valuable Tip and Some Tasty
Things 40 Eat.

One woman who is an expert in the
laundering Of colored cottons says that
II the garment is soaked all night IN
pail OF hot water, with which table
spoonful Of turpentine has been mixed
the color will be fixed. says the New
York Evening sun. But she warns
against using a metal spoon or any but a
wooden one for stirring the turpentine
and water.
A delicious salad, and one that sug-
eested a very pretty color scheme, ap-
peared at a country house table recently.
Slices or oranges were arranged on white
lettuce leaves with diced grape fruit piled
IN the center and mayonnaise dressing
the whole Naval oranges are best.
To prepare cucumbers at their best,
cut them with a vegetable slicer and let
them stand in fee water with a piece OF
onion for two hours. Then drain. take
out the onion, and serve very cold with
French dressing.
Another tasty for a little supper Is
slices OF buttered bread spread with thin
slices Of cheese and put into the oven
until the cheese puffs
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Brides and GrOoms.

Al the outset the newly married pair
should resolve never TO permit the sun
10 60 down on their wrath. Lovers
fondIy fancy that they VIII never have a
quarrel, that no breath viii ever under
mine their walls, that they viii not for
an instant have even a misunderstanding.
Being subject 70 the infirmities that be-
Set Adams sons and Ewes daughters,
however, most youthful husbands and
wives occasionally have little differences
which need not amount 10 jars il they
simply follow one rule.
Never go 70 sleep at night except IN
friendly harmony. II either has said or
done anything 70 wound the other. con-
fess and ask pardon before the head
touches the pillow.
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New Scarfs.

A pretty example OF the fashionable
scarf seen recently was Of gray MORE
on one side and OF MORE satin on the
other, the end finished with little round
bows OF gray and mauve satin ending
In q silk-CoVeTed wooden bead.
For those in half mourning comes an
other lovely scarf Of white ninon de
sole, with large chenille dots in black
This is very stunning with a blsck-and-
white costume.