davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-03-30

sax Psr Gent. Added % the Karuanws 9,
1Sk.00o Men.


1gk.00o Men.
PHIEADzLPHIA. March so.-Ths Penn
sylvAnia Railroad Company has made a
voluntary increase % epsr cent. In tho pay
OF all employees who now est Ices than $500
a month.
The raise Ia to bs horizontal and sasc-
two from April 4. Aboue $4,000 mon are
affected
Notices were posted az O'Clock this
evening at all division points on the
Pennsylvania Railroad lines east Of Pitts
burg.
10 10 Understood that q stmilar advances
viii DO made on the lines west OF PlttsburR.
On the lines east Of Pittsburg the Penn
sylvania Railroad employs about $4,000
men and on the Western system some
5000 more. Comparatively few get
more than $500 a month.
In 1907 the Pennsylvania Railroad made
horizontal wage increase of 10 per cent.
Within the last few months the Penn
sylvania Railroad has made some wage
adjustments with its locomotive enki-
neers. and the Reading. Lehigh Valley
and some other Eastern companies have
made general readjustments Of pay
schedules.
Probably this action Of the Pennsyl-
wanna Railroad will force other COM
panies to do the same. IL has been UNI
derstood in well informed circles for
some time that the general plan Of the
railroads would he IN aghs OF wA@s in
creases a. long a. possible and then whoa
IL seemed the part Of wisdom 20 rates
them per cent. a. the Pennsylvania
Railroad now does.
Grand Master Loo Of the Brotherhood
Of Railway Trainmen and Grand Master
Oarretaon Of the Brothsrhood of Railway
Conductors announced yesterday that q
vote u being taken by the 7 .O00 conductors
and trainmen employed on the New York
Central on the compromise offered by the
railroad company with regard to differ
ences between the company and its con-
ductors and trainmen. The vote. Il waa
said. viii be announced IN ten days or
two weeks. II tho compromise suggested
by the railroad 10 rejected q general
strike vote will be taken.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-03-30

=. sCsss; ss Ss:: :s'F' s:: s. E:s
-AaR
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Not Proper

l. What should I say If young gentleman
addresses me on the street and l am not ac-
Quainted with hinf
2, Should a girl Of IS call a young man Of 10
g. Is it proper for girl to ask a man to
call on her, or should she wait until he asks if
he may callY
4. What should / say to man who calls me
s. Is it proper for girl to phone to Young
man whom she has met only twice.
6. Should young girl continue the acquaint-
ance OF young man to whom she has been
properly introduced by one who did not meet
him in the proper manner, and who is not
speaking to him now? PEGGY.
/. 1t is not necessary to say any,
thing: merely ignore his salutation.
2. No; only intimate friends call each
other by their Christian names.
3. It is better policy for a girl to walt
until young man expresses desire to
call upon her
a. It is sufficient to say you are not
acquainted with him and hang up the
receiver.
S. Not unless she has something very
important to tell him. Silly firtations
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Carefully cut dMzY
the clothing

should be In every household.
This mixture should be thoroughly
shaken before applying When its ap-
pearance is creamy, soak absorbent
cotton in 1t and place upon the skin.
I have felt its soothing. cooling effect,
and. when young. have welcomed any
repetition of the dose
There are other kinds of burns upon
which I can but touch here. 1 refer
10 chemical burns. The thing to remem-
Der is to neutralize the effect by ap-
plying the opposite kind of liquid. An
acid must be treated with an alkaline
fluid, such as a strong soda solution,
or diluted ammonia. Then treat the
wound as for any other burn.
When a burn is caused by alkalies, as
caustic potash or lime then the applf-
cation of acid is the proper treatment
Water and vinegar or diluted lemon
juice is a near-at-hand remedy.
Great care should always be exercised
throughout the slow process of healing.
Do not attempt to hurry nature, but it
is your duty 10 assist her in every pos
sible intelligent way
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Troubles of Three Girls

Dear Mrs Adams
We, are three girls Is years cid. aud
would like some advice on love affairs
l.. One OF Us is going with a widower u
years OF age Do you think him too oldf
He is very fond OF her and intends 20 make
her his wife IL she Is willing Do you
think IL Is right fer her to accert2 Her
mother approves of him. as he IS modest.
temperate and respectable man
2 Another OF US Is going with a boy 13
years c9 age. Her mother dlsapprov1s a
him. Is she doing right II she allows H.
to escort her home without her mothers
knowledge?
g. Another Of Us is very much bothsrsd
by the attention OF young man whom shs
despises very much He never takes hint.
II. T. 3.
L A girl Of Is Is foo young to receive
attentions from men. Her mind is not
yet fully developed and she Is not ca
pable of considering proposal Of mar
riage.
2 She is doing a very great wrong. A
mother Is the dearest friend one can
have. and is able to give reasonable ad-
vice
3. If the undesirable person extends
invitations. refuse them every time you
can tell him that you are too young 20
go out with young men, and say you
do not care TO disobey your mother, VINO
objects TO having them pay you any A.
tention.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Advice on Social Customs

pathy'' is the best thing to add beneath
your name.
Cards. of course. can be engraved at
q stationer's that express in a formal
way your thanks for condolences, and I
need not enlarge upon this point. for the
best forms are always taken for models.
Remember that cards should never be
made the mediums for declinations or
acceptances Of invitations.
II you wish to invite few friends to
an informal affair. your card. with the
necessary information regarding time.
etc, is sufficient.
It is important to notify friends of the
change OF address. The old card. with
a line drawn through your former ad-
dress and the new one written in pencil
above or opposite. is permissible.
The birth OF a child is announced to
friends by special cards sent by post
The mothers name and address. or both
parents names. are on one large card.
and tiny one bearing the baby's full
name. with the date OF birth. is tied to
the upper part OF the large one. White
satin ribbon is used.
II you have received cards announcing
the birth OF a child. and cannot call. you
may mail a visiting card. with the
words. Hearty congratulations" pen
ciled above the name. A young girl
who wishes to intimate sympathy for
a man friend should send her card. ac-
companied by that Of her mother. In this
way conforming TO the demands Of pro-
priety.
After all. It is quite easy to master the
conventional rules. isn't 1t?
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Table Ehquette

Dear Mrs Adams.
Please answer the following questions for me;
l, Are spoonholders spoontrays out Of
3 Is 1t considered very rude to drink tea out
OF the saucer. or should 1t be drunk from the
cqP' ,,. .,,,..,,
&. Are, salt shakers used as much as tiny cut
glass salt cellars7
s.. Should the napkin. be tucked in at the neck
or just spread the iapf JUNE E.
1. The present-day custom is to place
as many spoons as 1t will be necessary
TO use during the meal beside the sill
yer knife or knives, which should be
placed at the right OF the plate.
2. 1t is most improper to drink tea
from the saucer: only the very ignorant
would be guilty of such breach of eti-
Quette. The beverage should most de-
cidedly be drunk from the cup.
3. Yes: especially when the carving is
done at the table.
4. The individual salt cellars are used
instead of the salt shakers or quite fire.
Quently two or more large stands filled
with salt are put at convenient places
on the table.
5. The napkin must not be tucked in at
the neck: 1t IS to be unfolded and placed
across the knees.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Solutions to Social Problems

T. Would it be good form to serve tea, coffee
and cocoa at the same meal1
5. When serving ices a silver tray, should
the tray be covered with napkin or trayclothf
6. ] have noticed that salad is served on
lettuce leaves. How can il be served II one
cannot procure lettucef
z / received a beautiful salad bowl ard six
little plates TO match How these usedf
SUBSCRIBkIi.
l. If the entertainment is quite in
formal. 1t would not be necessary to
leave your card.
?. After you have exchanged greetings
with the hostess you should shake
hands with each person who Is recefy-
ing. making pleasant remark to each
one
3. The tea set is usually put to use
vixen entertaining afternoon callers. 1t
should be placed on little tea table in
the drawing room or library. The tea set
is most certainly in evidence; and what
is more pleasing to the eye than to see
q woman preside over her tea table
with grace and ease2 Do not use the
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Is 1t Proper?

Dear Mrs. Adams.
another girl or. IL she likes the gentle
man7
2. Is it proper for married woman TO
pop the question between her sister and
brother-in-law. IL he is bashful. but loves
her sister?
3. Is 1t proper for gentleman. to ask
girl for dance II he has not had an in
production but meets her daily going to
and from work. and does not know her
name? TWO CONSTANT READERS
l. It would be a most unkind thing
to do. Just imagine yourself in the
other girls position. and am sure you
will realize what despicable act il
would be.
@ It would be better to give the BASH
full lover time and allow him TO speak
for himself.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13

= THINK that TO every one of Us
there comes a time when a good.
sensible knowledge OF the proper
treatment OF scaIds or burns helps
materially in the alienation Of pain and
the prevention Of subsequent trouble.
have seen children suffer agony for
hours when the remedy was within the
reach OF their ignorant elders: and some
grown-ups are carrying scars that are
ugly reminders OF e lack of care IN this
painful trial by fire.
OF course. there are certain general
rules TO keep clearly in your mind.
L seems almost unnecessary to en-
phasize the fact that. If clothing be on
IRE. the person should be placed quickly
on the floor and covered with a woolen
rug or coat. The fat position prevents
the rising Of the flames TO the head. Sc
rious harm results from the Inhalation
OF FIRE or fumes. Much injury can be
prevented BY a cool head and q clear
idea OF what TO do.
II cases OF burns and scaIds the cloth
ing must be removed IN the most care
fu way. If torn of. there viii also
come the skin. and that means a longer
t.me for the healing process. Blisters
should not be broken. Cut away any
material that surrounds the injured
parts Never mind about the dress;
there are other things more important
al this time
A slight burn can be treated with
solution Of baking soda. using heaping
tablespoonful 20 a cup Of water. Soft
linen soaked IN this should be applied
IN bandage form. This is very efTectuaI
tn cases OF scalds. where the skin is not
broken.
Pain is felt when the injured parts
come IN contact with the air Any salve
~ excludes the ar from the wound
should be applied. You viii find that
vaseline is excellent. at the same time
Fastening the healing. Place 1t upon the
skin before baudaging with linen strips.
II burns or scalds are deep enough
10 affect The cells Of the true skin. there
is a liability Of dlsIguring scars. EX-
tensiFe Or intense burns should be care
fully watched. OF course. medical ad-
vice IS best iQ extreme cases 4 daily
massage with good cold cream viii
prevent scars from siighter cases This
QIeut repair of the tissues and prevents
the WrinkIHg and pUckerinE Of the skin.
There is a mixture that should be IN
every home. i is known as Carron oil,
and Is made Of equal parts OF lmeWater
and llseed oil. Great watts Of this won
derful preparation are always kept in
factories and foundries: a large bottle
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
In Need of a Mothers Advice
ar Mrs Adams

Dear Mrs. Adams.
/ am girl of Is. and although young
attend a good many social functions. On
returning from these affairs boy. Of
good family. usually escorts me home on
approval of my mother. Under these con-
ditions is it proper for the man to put his
arm around me assist me by taking my
arm? Is II proper for him to take me in
fond embrace and kiss me in bidding good
night? JENNIE VIXEN
l am astonished to think that your
mother would allow one so young to
have social engagements. but feel sure
that if you would confide in her, telling
of the young boys familiarity, she
would Immediately reconsider the mat
ter 1t certainly is not proper for the
boy to act as he does. and you should
not hesitate to tell him so.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13

~ WING to the great amount Of
mail received and the limited
~ space given this department, it
Is absolutely impossible to answer let
ters in the Sunday issue following their
receipt The letters must be answered
in turn and this ofttimes requires three
or four weeks.
All correspondents who desire an i'm
mediate answer must inclose a self
addressed stamped envelope for a re-
ply. This rule must also be complied
with IN regard TO personal letters.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Hairdressing, Manicuring, Etc.


1 am going to study hairdressing, mani
curing etc. and intend 10 open class for
poor but ambitious girls. VIII il be all
right for me to have the pupils pay by the
lesson and not by the course? Also. tell me
how to manage the class. know l must
have a system
1 have heard from a party in the tattoo
business that he can make artificial red
(Mrs.) NJ. 5.
Yes. II will be permissible to charge
by the lesson rather than by the course
While you are studying you have a
great opportunity to learn how 10 con-
duct a class of your own. Keep your
eyes open to the system which is used
in the school which you are attending.
and then profit by It.
able
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Too Young to Marry

Dear Mrs Adams.
/ Do you think that a girl OF II IS too
Young to be married il she has the consent
2. Do You think it Is proper. If lady
friend NJ mine should ask me over to her
house for supper. and 1t was quite a dis
tancs from my home for me to ask my
gentleman friend to meet me2
girl frieri OF mine wanted me to go to
the theater with her. would it be all right
fnr me To attend the performance and then
have my gentleman friend accompany me
home? Is It proper for him to pay our way
ir If is impossible for him to attend with
us? SWEET TWENTY-SEVEN
/. In my opinion, girl Of IL IS en-
tirely too young to be married. 1t is
a shame to burden a girl with cares at
such an early age.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
TO BEAUTY QUERIES

must be pressed or picked out. The empty
sac of the gland should then be bathed with
a little toilet vinegar and water. with a
very. weak solution OF earbolc acid and
water. Sterilize the needle before using II
by dipping into boiling water. as the use
OF any instrument unless the skin as we'll
as the needle Is thoroughly cleansed. is al
ways dangerous.
The callous spots will disappear II
rubbed with pumice stone.
An excellent corn cure may be made
according to the following recipe:
OdliCSlC dclQ ~
Extract cannabis indica............. grains
Collodion ......................... n ounce
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Number of Dances

Dear Mrs. Adams.
/. How many times may boy dance with
the same girl in one EVENING"
2. A discussion arose recently as to whether or
not a man could marry his deceased wifes sis
ter. What would you sayf
3. Should my cards have my telephone number
on them? X. He. NJ.
l. A boy should not dance so many
numbers with one girl In an evening
that he makes himself and her, con-
spicuous
e. Yes, a man may marry his de-
ceased wifeS sister.
3. Visiting cards do not have ones
telephone number printed on them.
while business cards may.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Is an Apology Necessary?

Dear Mrs. Adams.
am IL years OF age and the baby OF
the family. The other evening I had few
girl and bow friends at our homo with my
parents consent Mother and father wer9
introduced to the persons they did not
know but later in the evaning they re-
tired from the room. but my oldest sister
remained with the party. About II o'clock
mother called down to US girls reminding
US Of the hour. Now I think she had .
perfect right to do 80. but should
apologies to the strangers or not?
BABr.
friends did not know that an evening
gathering of young people should break
up at IL, or probably before. It was per-
fectly right for your mother TO remind
them of the hour
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
: Akizg soda for slight duv0s

set when giving a supper, for as the
vessels holding the hot water and tea
are rather small great inconvenience
may be caused If you have no maid to
constantly replenish them.
4. No: one beverage is sufficient.
D. A traycloth would add daintiness.
3. II you cannot procure lettuce
leaves. why not make fruit salad and
serve 1t in followed apple, orange or
fruit skin?
T. The bowl of salad. salad spoon and
salad fork and the little plates should
be set on the table before you, and as
you serve. the maid should place plate
before each person seated at the table.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
When Men 4re Introduced

Dear Mrs. Adams.
II gentleman and lady are waking
along the street and the lady meets another
gentleman friend and introduces him, would
either both gentlemen raise their hats,
would they only shake hands?
A READER.
When the men are being introduced
1t is sufficient for them to shake hands; {;
1t is to be understood, however, that
both hats were raised as they were ap-
preaching each other. respect the
men owe to the lady.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Recipe for a Pomade

Dear Mrs Symes.
Some time ago saw in your columns
fat-reducing pomade, Will you kindly
publish il again and will It act immedi-
ately or require month of constant use?
(Mrs.) N. c.
Following is the recipe you request.
Immediate effects will not be noticed.
but to quicken results you should abb
stain from food that is fat forming.
such as cereals, potatoes, corn, beans,
ETC.:
Iodide OF potassium ..........-.. 46 grains
Tincture of benzoin. ......-.-.--.--- 70 drops
Make into a pomade and rub over the
fatty part twice a day.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Difference in Religion

Dear Mrs. Adams
but I am a German Protestant. He Is
2f years OF ago and I am 1S He loves me
as much as do him. Is II right for Us
to go together?
Is ii wrong for a young lady to go out
with other gentlemen II she goes out regu-
iarly with one man. but is not engaged to
him? G.. H. l.
The difference in your religions should
not prevent you from being friends.
No. Why should one man. merely be-
cause he is a great friend. monopolize
a girls time and prevent her from
going out with other men?
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Brother-in-la1o Too Afectionate

+ am a young lady Of 20. and have brother
in-law ten years older. who always makes fuss
over me, greets me with a hug. and kiss. 1
don't think it is right and would like to have
you suggest some means by which / can break
him Of this habit and yet not turn him against
me. He is very kind to always. b. II. H.
You would have saved all this trou-
BILE had you demonstrated in the begin
ming. Tell him now that you would like
him to stop all affectionate demonstra-
tions. knowing that such actions are not
at all proper. If he is a gentleman he
will grant your request. and not allow
your decision to prevent him from being
kind and courteous to YOU
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
MAILING YOUR CARDS

" HERE are some occasions that re-
ouire a visiting card to be sent
by MALL and it Is about this
phase Of card etiquette that 1
wish TO speak today.
They should never be made to serve
the purpose OF notes. except between
most intimate friends. They should not
be sent TO an invalid to inquire about
his condition. as It is far more kind and
complimentary to call personally.
An invalid when convalescing may ac-
knowledge the many calls made during
his or her Illness by sending out cards
on which is written the phrase: Many
thanks for your kind inquiries"
When you are not intimately acquaint-
ed with a person. yet wish to express
your thanks for note of sympathy for
any bereavement or sorrow. a card may
be mailed two or three weeks after the
receipt OF the letter. Your own. with a
few words OF appreciation. may be post
ed TO every man and woman who left
cards. with thanks for your kind SYM
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
After a Reception

Is it necessary for me to call after a
formal reception?
After a reception for a BRIDE who should
make the first call the bride or the one at
tending, the reception? INQUIRER
Your attendance at the reception is
considered a visit and does not entail
the obligation of an after call.
1t is the duty of person who has
attended a wedding reception to call
upon the brides mother and the bride.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
ShonLd Cousins Marry?

n EAR Mrs Adams
VIII YOU kindly inform me II you
~ think ID advisable for cousins to
N LOVE. But PERPLEXED-
II has been conceded by people who
have studied this subject that It is not
advisable for persons SO closely related
as first cousins TO marry. 1t is done,
however. and j prefer not TO solve THIS
perpleXing problem for you.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13

promptly answered. whether accepted
or declined. If the invitation is ex
tended on ones calling card, the re-
sponse should be made In a personal
note.
The absence of the letters r. s. V. P.
does not mean that the invitation
need not be answered. Your judg-
ment and knowledge of etiquette
should help you to decide whether
or not it need be responded to. If you
know that your absence will cause the
hostess any inconvenience, 1t is only
courteous that she should receive a
reply from you.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13

cooling Is needed to. effect a cure A
dose OF salts taken twice a week IS often
prescribed, and then the old-fashioned
remedy made Of sulphur and molasses
is never-failing one to purify and cool
the condition of the blood
Your weight should be about I'D
pounds
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Hives-Weight

win You kindly tell me II there is any
possible way to get rid OF the hives? / have
been troubled with them almost ten months:
Have tried every possible way to get rid OF
them but all IN vain.
Please tell me what my weight should be
I am 19 years old. My measurements are:
inches; height feet inches.
Hives are caused by an overheated
condition OF the blood. and something
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
Perspiring Feet

Dear Mrs SymeS.
I would like TO know II you could give
me remedy for perspiring feet7 I have
tried bathing my feet In boraX water and
changing stockings every day. but ind It
does me good LENA
The following formula has proved
helpful in many cases. so I give II to
you:
SaNcylic acid-...---..-........-....- % scruples
BOrtc acid :---.---.-.....-..-.-..- ! oEan1
I2tcun pOWder.-. -.--.----.-. ounce
If this does you no good. I advise You
TO consult physician.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
4nS10erng Invitations

Dear Mrs. Adams.
If an invitation is on a personal engraved card,
and just under the name II states luncheon
l.30. and then in the bottom left-hand corner
II states cards. and If r. s. v. p is not on the
invitation. does IL demand a note or q card Of
acceptance if one intends goingl In case one
wishes to decline, / suppose regrets must be
sert
Doesn't silence mean acceptance when R. S. "
(, IS not on an invitation, and is IL breach
OF etiquette not to acknowledge any invitation
II r. s. V. p. is omitted? D. w
Luncheon invitations must be
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13
To Remove a Bro1un Spot

Dear Mrs Symes.
VIII you kindly tell me what will take a
brown spot off my mouth? Also let me
know what will remove black rings from
under the eyes UNSIGNED
An application of peroxide and water
may remove the brown spot. Black
rings under the eyes usually denote
lack of rest or a disordered system.
Local applications will be of no avail in
this case; it will be necessary for you
to consult a physician.