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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17
Self. supporting.

The man who marries a woman who
was sef-supporting owes it to his self
respect to make certain that his widow
need not support herself This is the
function of life insurance.
National Life insurance Co., Mont
pelier, vt. (Mutuall S. S. Ballard,
general agent, Lawrence building Mont
pelier, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

In consideration OF "one dollar and
the love | bear my native state Yer
mont gets one of the loftiest peaks in
the Green mountain range. At that
price the state can afford to make
collection OF peaks,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

Two persons in Essex county are now
charged with murder, and one OF them is
held in the county Jail without bail,
while the other is allowed her freedom
on comparatively small bail. There is
4 difference; also distinction, it seems
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

John /. Lewis Of North Troy, who
worked 80 hard for the election Of Gov
ernor Mead and who was appointed by
the latter as a member Of the board
of penal institutions, mas rendered his
resignation. Doubtless the reward OF
well doing was enough, eli?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

surrounding the Barre & Montpelier
Traction company are more encouraging,
because the population Of the two cities
is going ahead rapidly while that Of ~.
Adams is little more than stationary
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

his return to Washington, next Monday.
The president yesterday afternoon had
a conference with Clark Howell, editor
OF the Atlanta Constitution, and his
brother, Albert Howell, il, on the sub
ieet OF second class postage rates, with
especial reference TO magazines.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

Watch the Mexican war latten out
when the baseball season "opens; which
will prove that much OF it is made in
the newspapers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17
College on Fire.

Baltimore, Md, March list. Charles
college, Catholic institution at Elliott
City, u miles west OF Baltimore, is on
fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

More commentator of Coy. Foss by
the Massachusetts press What are we
coming TOT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17
wREsTLER's SKULL FRACTURED.
Henry Balm Thrown Heavily by Frank
Gotch.

Chicago. March l7-Frank Goteh last
night in wrestling match threw Henry
Balm known as Samson, 260 pound
German champion, so hard, it caused q
fracture of the Germans skull. Physi-
clans declare Balm is seriously hurt
The men were to have wrestled for
two out Of three falls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

When you climb CamePs Hump next
summer, leave the trees, as per Joseph
Battell's request.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

Montpelier stonesheds have contracted
costly habit Of smoking frequently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

Mr.. Denton Teeumseh Young is about
to Patti out OF baseball. Sorry to see
your farewell tour, Cyrus.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

The wind broke the speed limit last
night and with no ono to arrest it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

The middle o the afternoon to yezl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

March is keeping step with tradition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-17

Frank E. Langley. Publisher.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
DEARTH OF ADJECTIVES
EVIDENTIN CONVERSATION
OF THE MODERN. WOMAN
By DOROTHY DIX.

apply them with some kind Of discretion
in the places where they will do the most
good.
1t is my happy privilege to be ac-
quainted with a number of young girls
who are high school graduates, and to
listen to their effervescing conversation.
1t is vastly entertaining, as well as a
liberal education, to sit at the feet Of
these fiedglings and get their queer. clear,
unsophisticated, blase. ultra-modern
views on world-old problems: but beyond
the curious blending of infantile ignor-
ance and septuagenarian knowledge they
display, the most interesting thing is
their utter poverty in the matter OF ad-
jectives.
So far as 1 am able to discover, the
young person of to-day starts out in life
with only four. These are cute" and
grand" and swell" and fierce" and
these are used interchangeably and with
out any sense of value.
Thus the FlatirOn Building is cute. So
IS the Obelisk. So are the works of art
in the Metropolitan Museum. So is Mr..
Taft. So is a battle ship.
A chocolate soda, on the other hand,
is grand. A chiffon dress is grand. A
comic opera is grand. Coney Island is
grand. Anything and everything Is grand
that is pleasant and agreeable, but 1t is
JUST dS Hhely u DS cute
Getting Through on Four AdJectives.
AS for the swell you have. or rather
they have, a swell time at a dance, or
on an automobile ride, or you have a
swell dinner at a restaurant, or you get
a swell dress, or have a swell
house. Things that cost money are
swell when they aren't grand or
cute" Fierce" expresses all the grad
ations of woe from losing all of your
nearest relatives to breaking a fan. 1t
also applies to the very quintessenCe OF
| joy, such as going to the Junior prom,
| for instance, in a taxi and having callow
youths fight over your dance programme.
! Apparently Miss Sweet-and-eighteen
gets along with perfect cOmfort'to her
self. and intelligibility to her fellows. on
| this meager equipment Of adtecttves;
| but to an older person it is very. very sad
/ to see one so pOverty-striCken when there
are so many beautiful, expressive, deli
ca:ely appropriate adjectives still left in
he dictionary, and to be had for the
/ taking.
Teachers and Parents Fault.
One wishes that parents and teachers
thought it worth while to provide young
| people with a more liberal capital Of ad
! jectives upon which TO do business in
life; for the adjective is not only the
foundation stone OF conversation, il con-
tains within itself the whole of the art
of making friends. or enemies.
TT isn't what zee said, its the narsty
way ZEE said it, complained the hero Of
| Chevalier's song about a man who had
! insulted him; and many another one OF
US has felt like voicing the same lamen-
tation over an individual who had given
unintentional offense. The trouble was
that the undiscriminating individual had
merely used the wrong adjective.
CTO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Daily Fashion Talk for Herald Readers
NEWS NOTES OF
WASHINGTON SHOPS
Seen Here and There by the
Busy Shopper.

Plumes in two colors are much used.
BIouses of striped materials are very
popular.
GirdIes of strands OF beads are much
seen.
BIouses are generally made round in
the neck.
CoIored embroidered lingerie blouses
are very popular.
Filet and Venise are the most fashion
able laces OF the moment
Coats tend to curve sharply away from
the front in cutaway lines.
Some bIouses show a generous use OF
VaIenciennes or point de Venise.
Every summer frock of sheer material
must have its scarf to match.
Children's socks with openwork are de-
cidedly smarter than the plain ones.
The fichu drapery is more and more
used on afternoon and evening dresses.
ChantIIly lace is used in wide bands
on afternoon dresses of foulard.
Glass, porcelain. or bone buttons may
be bought to match almost any color.
. Black and white striped linen suits will
be the favorite tailored model for morn
ing.
French organdie will be worn this sum-
mer. and may be had in exquisite color
ings.
Fabric hats are the summer innovation.
They are trimmed with flowers or rib
bons.
Even veiled fabrics are frequently to be
seen done in the approved tal.or-made
effect.
Blouses OF white muslin usually show
pleated frill, wide or narrow, but always
a frilL
The new cobwebby crepes are lovely for
evening wear, and come in every delicate
shade.
Tiny buttons OF colored enamel metal
Jet or steel are much used on the new
blouses.
Garnitures OF crystal beads and jet are
much used on evening frocks OF chiffon
and satin.
Quantities of French laces-called
shadow" laces-are seen on some of the
smartest models.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Little Bed Time Tales By EDITH
THE LITTLE HOUSEKEEPER.

A UNIT PHOEBE did not live in one
~ of the great city streets, but far
= out in the country in one of the
dearest little white cottages you ever
saw.
Crimson ramblers chased each other
all over the little cottage, and people
passing by on the country road paused
to look at the beautiful little home.
And Aunt Phoebe was such a dear
old lady.
But there is another little character
who plays a part in this story, and her
name is Bertha
Bertha lived in the city, and there was
nothing that delighted her more than
the yearly visits to her Aunt Phoebe's
cottage.
School had closed and Bertha found
herself once again in the beautiful
country with her aunt.
OF course, while the weather was
fair there were hundred and one
things little girl like Bertha could do,
but when it was rainy, why, the time
dragged very slowly.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

To polish aluminium make a mixture of
borax, ammonia, and water. Apply with
a soft cloth.
A little soap or black lead rubbed on
the hinge OF a squeaking door will often
remedy matters.
When sewing machine needles become
bIunted rub them across a milestone,
which repoints as good as new.
Brown boots may be blackened by rub
bing the blacking well into the shoes with
a raw potato and then polishing.
A nutpick kept on the kitchen table is
a most convenient article for removing
the paper cover from milk bottles.
For those having asparagus ferns that
do not seem to grow, try putting a
spoonful Of castor oil around the roots
and notice the change in about six weeks
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
PUZZLERS ANXIOUS TO
SECURE ANOTHER TOUR

The puzzle ships will sail into port to-
morrow at noon, which is sufficient unto
the crew to make them start casting
about for another such wonderful trip
around the world rs we have had this
week
Loud is the call from both children and
their elders for another such instructive
puzzle as "a Tour of the World
Many have been the appreciative letters
during the week, of which the following
are representative:
MY Dear Mrs. Manz: 1 am sending
you herewith my list of cities, and do
hope they are correct, but there are two
I am uncertain about. 1 have enjoyed
this puzzle more than any you have pub
hshed, and may I ask that you have an
other just like it in the near future?,
Il am glad you are giving one of your
prizes to the children, because IT seems
shame to leave them cut altogether,
and it is hard for them to compete with
the grown-ups. Sincerely yours.
BEATRICE C. NAY"
Dear Mrs. Manz: "A Tour of the
World contest is certainly entertaining,
instructive, and amusing. / had a very
nice trip. but am sorry TO say that 1 was
seasick on a few occasions, and thereby
missed couple OF cities.
''It would certainly please me to have
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
HOUSEHOLD HINTS GIVEN
BY OTHER HOMEMAKERS

Soak new brooms in strong hot salt
water before using; this toughens the
bristles and makes the brOoms last
longer.
shavings of cedar wood or camphor
inclosed in muslin bags. and the latter
distributed among the clothes, will pre-
vent moths
Brush gilt braid free from dust with
a fine brush and rub on 1t powdered rock
alum. which will remove the tarnish
where It is brushed of.
When food has accidentally been made
too salty in cooking. the effect may be
counteracted by adding a tablespoonful
of vinegar and one of sugar.
To waterproof boots melt together two
parts of beeswax with one part Of NUT
ton fat and apply to the leather at night.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

would help. and with sympathy where
nothing could be done. Any fault that
had to be foundi any criticism that had
to be made on either side was to be
made during this one hour and at no
other time. ONCE perplexities, maids,
and grocers' bills were not to be re-
ferred TO except in the hour Of counsel
''The plan worked SO well that It has
made a new home of the little place
for which we both work; made a new
woman of my wife and lifted from my
children the depression of never ending
fault finding and criticism that they
used to hear through every meal and ir
between times as well.
THE result is that 1t is no longer
to the stranger alone that an effort to be
interesting is made.
THANK you, old man." said the first
speaker, as he put on his hat to go
home to his wife.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
For the Housecleaning.

Many of the suggestions will not be
new to women who have been enrolled
for several years In the goodly army Of
housekeepers, but for new housewives
they should serve to shorten or render
less fatiguing the more iaborious parts
of the springtime overhauling of the
house.
Suppose there is white paint to be
cieaned-paint that really needs TO be
covered with fresh coat but that must
do without one. The young housekeeper
will feel like going at it with strong
soapsuds, and may find herself discour-
aged when she finds how long II takes
to thoroughly clean it and how unsatis-
factory are the results.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

With the sheer material now in vogue
It is well to have a couple of princess
slips on hand. These may be of any col
or preferred and Of lawn, organdie, or
satin, but they should fit nicely and have
the neck so that it may be worn high
or low.
The illustration fills all requirements of
the day and Is a good model for any of
the materials used for undersEps.
The pattern, 1915. is cut in sizes, 81 to
a inches, bust measure. Medium size re-
quires 81 yards of 36-inch material
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the Office Of this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Cream with Little Expense.

Mrs. B. Ell do not now remember the
formula which you mention but here is
another that I am sure will be satisfac-
tory:
Cucumber Cream.
You can make cucumber lotion with
out any expense, except to buy the GU
eumber, and in your part of the country
that would cost only penny or two.
Cut up the cucumber. steep for a half
hour in & half-pint Of water. strain and
bottle, adding teaspoon of borax and
shaking the bottle till the borax is dis
solved. Battle the face with this lotion
at night, and you will have e good and
inexpensive bleach.
Orange Flower Lotion.
Mrs.SH. Mater bathing, wash the
face in soft water. and then apply the
following:
Glyeerine, DIR.
Lavendar water. 2 DIR.
Rose water. 3 DIR,
Grange flower water, 6 OF.
A massage cream for frequent use Is
made OF: Fraeacanth. Is er: glycerin. 2
dr.: orange flower water ] OF.
shield Problem.
Mrs. K.-wasb the armpits frequently
with alcohol and then powder with boric
acid Shields are now raade for lace and
thin waists which, do not show badly.
The part which comes over the sleeves
IS only about an inch wide, while the
rart lowerd the waist Is the usual selni-
circular shape. Be careful to change
and wash the shields frequently.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
HINTS FOR WOMEN
WHO LIKE TO SEW
The Possibilities Presented
by CrOss-stitching.

Cross-stitching may be done on can
vas Of several different degrees of fine-
ness Of mesh, a fact which is full OF
meaning for the worker who wishes TO
lessen or increase a pattern without
harming the symmetry of the design.
The stitches must, of course, be count
ed on the material itself and on the
printed pattern; but by making due al
lowance for greater or less coarseness in
the canvas, the above effects can be
obtained
A blunt-pointed rug needle and mer-
cerized cotton, which can be doubled
when the pattern demands it, are the
best implements to employ.
OF course great deal Of the attrac-
tiveness of this work depends upon the
color effects, due to the color of the can
vas and of the thread. In general
quaint, chintz-Iike shades are best; dull
reds, blues and greens, such as those
used for Bulgarian embroidery
The possibilities of this work are end
less. Let me only suggest sachets, bu-
reau scarfs, workbags, tea cozies, table
SONNAS AOE SlAAdA ldDleS, pillow covers,
table and dish mats and fire screens.
1t is easy and charming work for
long summer afternoon on the porch or
in the hammock under the trees.
Sewing chatelaines are always ac-
ceptable, and although these may seem
old, new ideas are introduced, making
them very up-to-date.
A bone ring from which the sewing
articles are suspended takes the place Of
the usual loop Of ribbon, and is much
more convenient as the ribbons become
limp and twisted.
Ribbon in rose shades would be ap-
propriate for a graduation gift
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
LET THE PUZZLES FOLLOW you
ON VACATION

Solutions of "a Tour of the World have come this week
from many States both far and near of them from
dents Of distant towns and others from Washington folks who
have gone away for the summer months.
Those who ordered The Washington Herald sent to
them while away declare that they would anything
for their fOrethough snd every day letters
bs of the Puzzle Circle expressing utter disgust their
hgence in not leaving order before their departure from
Washington, have The Heralds Page Every Woman
follow them with its weekly puzzle keep their minds
cIes and short tales.
These letters should warn every who plans
tOn out Of the city not miss having The Washington Herald
go along.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
EDITORS NOTE.

Answers to all questions sent
to this department will be print
ed in regular order.
Where a question involves the
names Of business firms or is of
too personal a nature to be an
swered here. o self-addressed.
stamped envelope must be in
closed for reply by mail
Readers desiring immediate In
formation in matters of etiquette
or household perplexities may
telephone their questions. and
they will be answered immedi-
ateIy. where It is possible to do
so.
Questions which require re-
search may take several days for
answering.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Pretty Work Bags.

Pretty workbags that sell like hot cakes
at fairs and bazaars are made Of colored
bordered handkerchiefs, pair Of oblOng
embroidery hooks. and ribbon enough 10
wind the hoops. The ribbon is the color
of the handkerchief border. A handker-
chief is shirred on two opposite sides and
fastened onto the rings. Then the other
sides of the handkerchief which are the
ends Of the oblong bag are box-plaited
and turned back in a box-plaited frill to
complete the shape.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Filling for Wall Cracks.

Cracks in walls may be filed up with
plaster of paris. Mix this with vinegar
instead of water. 1t will then be like
putty, and can be used with ease. If
mixed with water it hardens so soon that
it is very difficult TO use 1t quickly
enough.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

another contest similar to this one, as it
is beneficial TO every one, old and young,
to know where certain cities are. Geog-
raphy, as we all know, plays an impor-
tant factor in ones education, and is alb
solutely necessary to the traveller, and
therefore I suggest that we have another
geographical contest
Very respectfully, yours,
LAWRENCE A. wIDMAYER.
ctr
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

"AoAA 4 (Oul0 Vi SOAlClLullS
to play" she said, coming close to the
kitchen table.
you can't think of anything to dor"
asked Aunt Phoebe kindly.
Not single thing" said Bertha.
Why don't you help me with the
cooking" said her aunt.
"And can make pie, just as you
are doing?" asked Bertha, all excited.
And when Aunt Phoebe told her she
might she was very happy. First Aunt
Phoebe loaned her one of her big
aprons. Then chair was placed close
to the table for Bertha to stand on.
And what fine time the little house
keeper had. And you should have seen
the dear little pie she made Just about
the size of the palm of your hand and
filled with the most delicious apples
you ever tasted.
In spite of its being rainy it was one
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
birthday PARTY.

Mrs. Harries-For birtsday party ]
think the following suggestions may aid
you:
Have cake on round or square board
In which candles are placed and a tail
candle in the center OF the cake. the
life candle. Then ask each guest to come
prepared to give a Toast and blow out a
candle
Serve lobster SALAD ana sandwiches.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

A great deal is said, from time to time,
about the needs of our public schools.
So far as I am able to judge, their
most pressing and immediate necessity
is a couple OF tons OF assorted adJectives,
and somebody to teach the pupils how to
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Accessories.

Just now sashes and belts are impor-
tant features. and. worn as they often
are, with simple tailor dresses. transform
the latter, by their amusing note Of
originality, into chic little toilettes.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

The illustration shows how corset cover
and drawers may be made in one gar
ment. There is seam down the center
of the back and there are also side, back
and underarm seams to. aid in the fit
ting. French darts adjust the fronts and
the closing is in the center of the front.
The lower edges OF the legs of the
drawers are trimmed with a ruffie and
also the edge of the neck outline.
The pattern, 5497, is cut in sizes 81
to 40 inches bust measure. Medium size
requires is yards Of 36-inch material
or 2 3-4 yards of 45-inch with 3-4 yards
Of insertion and also 3-4 yards of edging
and 7-S of beading.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the Office OF this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08


member of the family will enjoy.
English gingerbread and spice cake "a
fine recipe)-One cup brown sugar, one
half cup butter, cream together, two eggs
beaten separately, two level teaspoonfuls
of ginger, two level teaspoonfuls of soda
dissolved in tablespoonful of boiling
water, and then beaten into one cup of
black molasses, two and one-half cups
of flour, and, last of all, one cup OF boil
ing water added gradually. Bake one
third for gingerbread. Add TO the re-
naming batter two teaspoonfuls of Gin
namon and one-half teaspoonful of cloves
and a cup of small raisins Toured Bake
this in two layers and put together with
a boiled icing into which a cup of raj
sins chopped fine has been stirred.
Egg chocoIate-This is the famous kind
served at a well-known place in Fifth
avenue, New York. Scald one pint Of
milk, add one and one-half tablespoon
fuls of sweet chocolate grated and one
teaspoonful of sugar mixed with little
cold milk. Cook in a double boiler until
slightly thickened, stir in well-beaten
egg. remove from the fire and allow to
stand two or three minutes over hot
water. Flavor with a few drops of va
niIla. Serve with whipped cream.
Spicy dressing for salad Especial and
new)-One-quarter teaspoonful mustard,
one tablespoonful powdered sugar. one
dessertspoonful Worcestershire sauce,
one dessertspoonful tomato catsup, three
drops tabasco sauce, three tablespoonfuls
vinegar, one tablespoonful olive oil, pinch
of salt, and a taste of red or black pep
per.
STEAK a la Jardin'-Broil thick steak
and place in the middle OF large plat
ter; around it put the v, getables, six
kinds or more. each kind in small heap
by itself. The vegetables should be cut
into similar shaped pieces. In serving
the plates keep the same arrangement
as on the platter. A dessertspoonful Of
each vegetable will be sufficient for each
person. This is an ideal way to use left
over vegetables.
Dixie saIad-Endive with thin slices Of
sour apple and hard-boiled eggs. Cover
with a French dressing.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

The meat for the hot sandwiches, the
spice cake. vegetables for ia Jardin"
are ''left-overs," that even the fussy
member of the family will enjoy
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

And this the
far For hour she had played house the kitchen
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

Then she
fe lonesom andca