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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-27
MANY KINDS OF FLEAs.
About 400 Different Species Are Known
to Naturaiists.

About 400 Different Species Are Known
to Naturaiists.
One Of the first naturalists who de.
voted themselves to watching feas,
with such microscopes as were then
available, was Leeuwenhoek, Dutch
man, who lived at the end of theseven.
tenth century. Leeuwenhoek discov-
cred that small mite fed on the flea,
and 10 was this discovery which in
spired Swift's familiar lines:
SO, naturalists observe, a flea
Hath smaller fleas that on him prey,
And these have smaller still to bite EN-
And so proceed ad lnfnitum
The flea's parasite, however, to be
accurate, is not another flea or
even another insect, but is n mite
classed among the sarcoptidae. Lin
naeus, writing In 1853, described only
two species Of flea. The FIRST, which
was the human flea, he rightly named
Pulex irritans. The second was the
chigoe OF hot countries To this. Oh
account Of its burrowing habit he
gave the name of Pulex penetrans At
the present day about 400 different
species Of fleas have been described
and named by the small band of scien-
tidc men who have devoted themselves
TO their study. Most OF these have
been discovered within quite recent
years, so It is probable that many new
forms and varieties will be collected
and observed.-Harold Russell in Lon.
don National Review.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-27
Comnlatinn th. cirnnit.

Incorporating integrity voiced
with irony was a marked Characters
tic OF the Duke Of Wellington. When
be was in India after the British VIC
tory at Assaye the envoy Of the nizam
offered go 600 for some information
as to the districts to be assigned TO his
master General Wellesley, as the duke
then was. listened to the proposal with
great gravity and when the Indian had
ceased to speak said to him. "Can you
keep a secretY"
Certainly. sahib," said the envoy
eagerly.
The general made a low bow. "And
20 can /, he said dryly.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-27
Between Neiahbors.

This thing nus gone far enough"
stormeG the man in the bungalow.
Your chickens come through the
fence and ruin my garden"
We'll, why don't you keep an eye on
themT asked the man in the cottage
What? I'd have you understand
that Pm not going to mind your chick
ems"
Mind them? Well, n you don't
mind them what I'm the world are you
talking about anywayT- Chicago
News.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

When you want to entertain a few
friends on the porch some evening try
the vacation game. You will have 10
distribute strips OF pasteboard on
which are written such riddles as
these. The answers here given were
omitted on the cards handed TO the
guests:
Where should the restless go for
their vacation? Rome.
Where should those who wish 70 re-
main some time go? Tarrytown-
Where might very thin people find
il healthy Dublin.
What Massachusetts, or Ohio city
is ideal for a picnic? Springfield.
What is the dustman's best resort?
Asheville.
Where might railroad men SUMMER
Carlisle.
Where should royalty feel most at
homer Castleton.
What cape ought to attract anglers
Cape Cod.
What town is best for ship and boat
builders? Salem (saiIm).
A list OF any desired length could be
easily worked up from a school atlas
Half an hour is a good time limit. and
there might be an inexpensive prize
for the cleverest set Of answers.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
LEARNING TO REST

country once a week. You can exer-
else or loaf. but you VIII come homo
stimulated. The country girl needs
the excitement Of the city.
Many a woman has found going to
the theater the greatest rest she
knows. This is particularly so for the
brain workers or for women given TO
worrying about their household duties.
Some girls make il a practice to keep
little knitting and a good book with
in reach When they feel themselves
getting nervously tired they kilt
few rows or read a few pages.
The girl who cultivates the cat nap"
habit has discovered one Of the secrets
sleep makes for sluggishness; totally
different is FIVE minutes oblivion
snatched when sitting upright In a
rocking chair or stretched fat on your
back.
More restful OF all is the power to
let things go. One rarely hears OF a
woman getting nervous prostration
who has the blessed faculty Of sitting
down In the midst Of confusion TO
finish a good book or OF snatching a
day Of pure pleasure though duties
press.
Such a girl will possibly be called
irresponsible, but she has learned how
not to live at tension. which is the
crying evil Of our race.
Summer is the legitimate resting
time. See that you make that rest
count
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
DELICIOUS FROZEN DESSERTS

Use half a cGpful OF sugar to a pint
OF cream. measured before whipping
Pack the cases in a tin box or fat
mold. Seal them Theoretically by rub
bling butter literally over and into the
crevices between mold and cover.
Bury in ice and salt, using five pints
Of salt TO a gallon mold Let the cases
remain packed In the freezer for Ave
OF six hours.
Instead OF the whipped cream the
molds may be filed with plain vanilla
Ice cream or with lemon ice cream.
Occasionally French candied fruits
cut into dice are stirred into the ice
cream. Cherries and lines are gen.
orally considered best for this purpose.
Sometimes when prepared in this
fashion the mixture is served In glass
molds
For still another variation ill up the
paper cases with ice cream, cover the
top with raspberry ice and decorate 1t
with French candied fruits cut IN fancy
shapes. After freezing serve each ice
on white dolly spread over a crystal
plate. Instead OF the raspberry ice
cherry ice may be used. Fruit water
ice is often used with a plain vanilla
mousse and makes an attractive des-
sert. The mousse may be merely
piled into the cases and sherbet spread
over the top. so that it will completely
hide the mousse. 1t will be easier 70
prepare IN this way than to use the
sherbet as a lining. and 1t viii taste
Just as good
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

In Byron's time II may have been a
waste OF time TO seek fee In June"
But in these days 1t appears in large
quantities on every well appointed din
ner table al through the summer II
clinks refreshingly sgainst the sides
OF the water glasses. chills the salad
and the fruit and often constitutes the
last course. Summer. in fact. Is the
season for frozen desserts, and Of all
frozen desserts there is none more de-
lightful than biscuit glace. Particu-
larry Is 1t suited to festive occasions.
The varieties OF biscuit glace are
well nigh legion. one form calling for
a sherbet, another for a mousse. and
so on--in fact, one may use any com
bination that strikes ones fancy pro-
viding It is appropriate in color and
favor and the main part Of the mix
ture is frozen. Sometimes the molds
or cases are filled with a single frozen
preparation and decorated with naaca-
room crumbs or candied fruits or with
a fine meringue that has been Drowned
with a redhot salamander. Some
times the dessert is garnished with
spun sugar.
A biscuit glace Is always & frozeA
mixture in individual forms. The cook
books which print recipes Tor fancy
Jellies and other connections under
this title do not act IN accordance
with the best French authority.
The following recipes are simple
enough for the ordinary housewife to
| follow:
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
A FAMOUS BLACKBERRY JAM

Here is the famous recipe for max
ing blackberry jam that is used by the
widow OF John J. ingalls,. who for so
many years represented the state Of
Kansas in the United States senate:
Take two gallons OF blackberries.
carefully pick them over and thor
oughly wash in cold water. Place in
a preserving kettle and pour over one
quart Of water and cook until soft. be-
ing careful that they do not burn.
Stir at intervals with a wooden spoon
20 break up the fruit.
Remove from the fire and uress all
through a sieve into a large stone or
earthen ware Jar. avoiding tin. Stir
the pulp thoroughly. Take one quart
and put into the kettle and when Il
boils add one quart OF granulated sug-
ar previously heated in the oven.
Bring 70 boil and let 1t cook rapidly
for fifteen minutes. shaking the kettle
from time TO time. so 1t will not stick
10 the bottom.
When It begins to jelly It is done.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
TO KEEP ROOMS
COOL IN SUMMER.

No matter where you live. whether
IN town or country, the surest way TO
make the house cool Is to keep the
windows shut during the day. The
house has had a good airing during
the night II the windows. have been
wide open. Then when you close them
all day and open them at shutdown the
atmosphere will be delightfully."- cool.
Life in tropical countries during hot
weather would be impossible unless
this procedure Were followed II is a
fine plan, therefore. before the sun be-
gins to strike warmly on the house for
the housekeeper to see that every
blind in the place is closed. It makes
no difference IL the sun does not reach
that particular window; the mere fact
that the temperature Is affected Is
enough to require that it shall be ex-
eluded.
In the country a greater current OF
air may be secured by bowling the
blinds. This consists in putting them
on a short hook that will holA them to-
gether at the outer edges. so that the
latter two just meet. This means that
A long hook. going from the window
sill to the bottom OF the blind. is re-
quired to prevent the wind from blow
ing in quite fat In this way the sun
is kept out, while draft is created.
windows and blinds in the country
may be opened Just as soon as the sun
goes down because foliage does not
hold heat, and when the sun goes none
Is left. But in town pavements and
buildings throw of heat for several
hours after shutdown, and IL Is well TO
delay opening the windows until after
dusk
To arrange a room so the windows
/ can be opened at the top is highly de-
lsirable, and in the third or top story
OF a country house this method should
be considered imperative. No place
holds more heat than the roof. and its
speedy egress must be arranged for,
II the windows open only at the bot
tom the top story win not cool of be-
fore morning unless there is an air
chamber above. but with the tops
down IL Will be fresh in a couple OF
hours.
A hand shower TO use in the bath
tub Is an indispensable article for COM
fort IN hot weather. Unfortunately II
is expensive. During nights that are
too humid 20 sleep one or two showers
may be taken without injury. and they
refresh the body. sometimes by reduc-
ing the temperature and so making
rest possible.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
TO PREVENT FADED HAIR.

Do you want streaked hair OF seven
teen different shades when next fall
comes around?
II you do not you must make UP
your mind TO wear a hat during the
summer.
A bother. you say? or course. Did
you ever know anything connected
with keeping fresh that wasn't a
bother2
But II is not half as hard as spend
ing time and money later getting over
the effects Of sunburned hair
Too strong a dose OF sun acts on the
hair by drying the natural oils in the
scalp and then burning, Just as a hot
flatiron scorches linen.
If it is impossible for you to wear a
hat oil must be rubbed regularly into
the scalp 10 counterfeit this drying eff
feet.
Remember that the most beautiful
hair in the world comes from the
peasant women OF Brittany, who keep
their heads covered with their little
white caps.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

0O HE kimOnO enters largely into
the comfort and well being Of
mAady during the summer
n months. And it's a charming
garment. useful and attractive. when
not abused. but that it is abused by
some women who appear in kimonos
Of uncertain attractions in and out OF
season is a well known fact.
At a summer seaside boarding house
recently a half dozen or so OF girls
congregated in the room OF the most
popular member of the bunch" for
talk over-well, you know the sort Of
topics lot OF pretty up 10 date girls
love to discussi Each OF the girls was
clad in kimono. and perhaps the
most fetching OF all was that worn by
a bright debutante from New York
city. About the only thing that was
at all kimonish(?) belonging TO this
garment was the sleeves. which were
OF the regulation flowing variety cut
OF very short-in fact above the ell
bow. The material was a charming
white St Gall swiss scattered with
dots and patterned with daisies The
rather scant skirt had a deep hem at
the bottom. edged with embroidery
beading threaded with yellow satin
ribbon exactly matching the golden
heart OF the marguerites The short
wasted bodice crossed in surplice
fashion and was trimmed with a fri
OF plated lace on the crossed" side.
headed with the ribbon run beading
The wide sleeves had also an effect OF
this kind as finish. About the
slightly heightened waist was wide
piece OF beading run with the ribbon
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

When there is danger Of a wet car
pet from the overflow Of dripping UNI
brellas on rainy days put a large
sponge in the bottom of the umbrella
stand to absorb moisture.
II you have a stand OF china which
is easily broken put in the bottom of
it a rubber mat or rubber tubing coiled
into a fat the desired size.
Never put an umbrella carelessly
into a stand or you may thrust II
through the silk OF one already there.
Many a good umbrella is ruined in
this way.
If you have borrowed an umbrella
never put 1t in a public stand, es-
pecially If 1t is not marked You may
be mortified to have It carried off and
not be able to return it through no
fault Of your own.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

ending n a chou with long ends at one
side OF the front.
Any girl could make such a kimono
for herself at small expense and with
little expenditure OF time. Cotton
Grape Of the new thin silky weave is
an idea for a vacation lounging robe.
as the material lends itself beautifully
to packing, coming out Of the trunk
as fresh and unwrir LED as when it
went in.
One OF the girls at this conference
was gorgeously arrayed in a china silk
matinee with a black background lib
orally besprinkled with big duets The
design is rather an unusual one for
silk. and the effect Is very striking.
Velvet ribbon OF the same blue as the
flowers trimmed the matinee. 'Of
course II was not a really warm
weather kimono. but Il was stun
Ming" as one Of the girls said.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
A TRAINING rHAr PAYS.

A wise foresight on the part Of par
ents will lead them early TO see that
the daughter has such business ex-
perience and training as win prepare
her to meet the crises OF life courage
ously. A twenty-year-old young wo-
man, being asked II she dreaded the
future possibility of single self sup
port. gave this frank and admirable
reply:
moi For 1 have already learned
enough about business to look out for
myself In case do not get married"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

This can be tested by slipping a silver
spoon into cold water, then taking I'D a
little Of the boiling jam and dropping
1t slowly in a saucer. If it hardens 1t is
done. One accustomed to preparing 1t
can usually tell by the peculiar sound
Of the bubbles es they break.
Pour into small Jars and when cold
seal tightly and place in a dry place.
Never try to make more than a quart
Of the jam at a time. It will take no
more time to prepare a little, and Il
will be better in every way. Il pre-
pars the fruit" says Mrs, Ingalls,, zone
day and set It away in the cellar and
make the jam the following morning"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
SAVING A PETrlcoAr.

A good muslin petticoat rarely wears
out at the top as quickly as does it's
ruf1e. When the edge Of the embroid-
cry trays cut it OF in an even edge.
hem on the narrowest hemmer OF a
machine and add a rufie OF torchon or
linen lace.
An expert on the machine can hem
and sew lace at the same time. The
lace should not be RULED. but held IN
enough 70 prevent puckerlng.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

Again the unusual combination OF
sheer fabrics with heavy linen comes
to US in charming forms straight from
Paris
English eyelet embroidery Is back
again enjoying a popularity equal TO
that Of a few seasons ago, and many
OF the smartest lounge sacks and natl
nees are made Of English all over,
combined with sheer batiste.
Remnants have greater possibilities
than ever this season. With a short
length no practical woman need de-
spair. for anything can be combined
with another remnant 70 form a mod
ish dress or negligee.
so do not neglect the. combination OF
different materials this summer. It Is
the note Of the season, and II you wish
TO be well dressed you can accomplish
II by a clever alliance of fabrics and
cOlors- CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

Any one with the will to do so can
learn to work. but very few learn how
70 rest.
Sleeping Is not always resting;
neither is doing nothing a good form
Of rest There are certain forms Of
Incidence that are more fatiguing than
hard work Real rest presupposes
sufficient sleep and enough OF the loaf
ing spirit TO get off tension, but 1t
means more than that
One OF the surest rests is In relaxing
Change Of occupation is resting. So
also is a change OF scene and view
point.
II you live in the city, especially II
you are a brain worker. get into the
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

THE latest Paris fashion requires
that woman's hair be hidden. For
this purpose the hidden coiffure" has
been contrived.
It consists Of a combination hat
really two hats in one. First is worn
a tight fitting mob cap edged with
lace in frill form all round. completely
framing the face and hiding the hair.
Over this is worn large picture hat
Of coloring and trimming to match the
cap, which appears merely as a pic
turesque frill- When the large hat Is
taken or Encouragement Of the hair Is
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
Foa A YOUNG HousEkEEPER.

An acceptable engagement present
for the girl who expects to go to house.
keeping in a small apartment is a set
Of cookbooks in a small rack the size
to stand in the pantry. Stand, books
and all are not more than six inches
square, yet the books contain a num-
Der OF valuable recipes
The five little books are attractlvely
bound in red or green leather. with gilt
edges, and the titles lettered on the
back There is a book on cocktails. a
book on salads. book on odd dishes.
on sandwiches and on the chafing dish.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

Women have wide fields Of oppor-
tunity open to them this summer, for
the modes Of the moment uphold the
combination OF two or more materials.
a fact that holds good in the realm OF
the kimono.
In gowns and suits there are combi-
nations Of linen and cretonne, the lat
ter introduced as facingS for collar
ard cuffs or as pipings and vests for
suits.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

unnecessary. for the cap completely
hides the couture
One Of these hidden coiffures seen
recently was black. The cap was Of
black satin, being edged with white
lace and bebe rosebuds. The large het
was Of tagel straw with white lace
covering the brim and small rosebud
trimming 10 match.
Another method Of covering the hair
In vogue in Paris Is to wear a bandeau
OF ribbon or satin 90 wide that II has
the appearance OF a Dutch bonnet over
the front OF the hair
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

And, apropos OF hats. the small model
Is with Us again. Just when the mn
liner put IL on fashions list or the
smart woman decided 20 give up the
huge hat is 6 question. While Il is
quite true that the latter is stIll worn,
it Is equally true that the small one is
the smart thing. Very fetching IS the
small hat illustrated Of white eyelet
embroidery with a soft black satin
bow. And the chip chapeau with the
white satin bow IS charming. And
how do you like the Maud Muller ef-
feet IN leghorn7
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
AN UP TO DATE NOTION.

One Of the fancies OF up 20 date
housewives is the marking of kitchen
linen in their own script to indicate its
various uses, such as glass" china"
silver" dish towels" servants I'm
en-" etc. The words are embroidered IN
white or a color at 25 cents a dozen.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31
10 cLARIEX BITTER

Melt two or three ounces Of butter in
a saucepan, heat it until It bubbles
thickly. carefully remove all the scum
and let It stand for a few minutes.
Pour OF the clear oily or clarified part,
keeping back ell the sediment
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

ished with q smart little plated frill,
and the sleeves give full play to the
arm and are also trimmed with a turn
ed back frill Of the muslin.
Some girls have these ruffies hemmed
with white and colored striped lawn to
match the stripes in their flannel ten
mis- skirts. But most players prefer
the duck or linen skirt. as 1t tubs beau
tifully and comes out Of the wash look
ing as well as when 1t went to the
laundry.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

ELXING ones hair IN summer is
much more trying problem than
arranging the winter couture. Only
the woman with curly hair is IN COM
fort. After so many seasons OF waved
hair. puffs and curls IL Is hard to get
accustomed to the demure hairdress-
ing which is considered so smart. The
swirl is too heating for summer. so
most women welcome the return OF
puffs because OF their adaptability
They can be pinned at any angle that
is becoming. They DO not take up
The Washington herald., 1910-07-31

IF a girl nowadays does not play ten
nis-well. she is decidedly out Of
It She may not be a champion player
like Miss Sutton. still she will have to
amble pretty nimbly with the racket
20 be called a really truly summer
girl"
And for the girl who does play tennis
this shirt waist has been especially de-
signed You can see how perfectly
adapted It is for the business in. hand.
The neck is comfortably low and I'm
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-06-16
STOPS BIG PRIZE FIGHT
Governor Of California lnstructs At
torney General to Stop Jeffries
johnson Fight.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.-AttOr-
ney-General U. S. Webb stated today
that he had received instructions
from Gov. J. H. Gillet to take action
to prevent the Jeffries-Johnson fight
on July 4. He said that he would
take the necessary steps at once.
Gov. Gillet in long distance tele-
phone conversation with the Associat.
ed Press at 1 o'clock. said:
Il have instructed Attorney.Gener.
al Webb to stop the Jeffries-Johnson
fight and shall expect him to do so."
Preachers throughout the United
States have Joined in movement to
persuade the California governor to
take steps to prevent the big contest.
Gov. Gillet, until today. has made the
same reply to these requests: That
he did not "give a continental about
that prize fight" He has said that
the law. of the state permit boxing
matches, and that SO long as the pro-
moters of the bout did not violate the
statutes it was not up to the COVER.
nor to interfere.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-06-16

CLASSY SMOKER
Tom Morgan Knocks Out Bob Oliver
in Sixth Round-Smoker One Of
Best Held in Aberdeen

Tuesday night, the first smoker to
be given by the Crescent Athletic
club, was one of the most successful
and best attended smokers ever given
in Aberdeen. The delegates to the
Royal Arch convention were in at.
tendance and Jim Morrison of Seattle
made little talk about the big fight
to be pulled off in San Francisco on
July the 4th. He said that Seattle
was going to be represented with
eight coaches and two diners, and that
he would like to see added to this
same train a coach from Aberdeen.
The main event was all to the good
and in the sixth round Tommy Nor
gan knocked out Bob Oliver with a
sledge hammer blow we'll directed to
divers chin and he went down but
was on his feet with rush only to
be met again by Morgan's stiff punch.
The last time he got to his feet, Nor
gan put sleeper punch on to him
that was one of those that it takes
some few moments to realize what
has struck you.
Taking it all through the affair was
very good, and Matchmaker Grove
deserves credit for the classy bouts
pulled off.