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The Washington herald., 1911-08-29
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE OLD SEA SERPENT.

The big old snake came in from sea
And gave the summer guests a Jar.
The hotel man soon found that he
Was hurting business at the bar.
1t seems that men would see the snake
Along the shore or in the sedge,
Survey him with an inward quake,
Then promptly go and take the pledge
The management got angry then
And gave the ancient snake a roast.
They rounded up some boys and men
And chased the serpent of the coast.
Uncle Pennywise SaysI
1t makes a wife purity sore to write
fer money and get nothing back but
a hard-luck poker story.
Too Much. {
Il didn't mind my daughter getting
engaged now and then"
"Wen?''
But she went and got married to
some jobless dub she met at a summer
resort. 1 call that carrying frivolity
too far"
The Very Latest.
why have you painted your sign up
side DOWN."
Il carry aviation goods want it SO
that the bird men can read 1t as they
fly overhead"
The Truth.
I came home with no monster trout,
l hooked no sturgeon strong.
My biggest fish was just about
Five inches long.
Some SOlace.
Il spent the summer on a farm
Anything that looked like man about
the place."
Well, they had a scarecrow in one OF
the fields
The Washington herald., 1911-08-29
The Very Latest.
The Truth.

I came home with no monster trout,
l hooked no sturgeon strong.
My biggest fish was just about
Five inches long.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-29

1t is expected that the Mohammed ALL
who is massing his contingent in the
Businesses of the Elburz Mountains, will
divide his forces, one to approach Te-
heran from the east, while the other
Is to fall upon the capital from the
hilly plateau to the north. This troop
will pass through Tarjiss, Darband, and
Shimaron, beautiful rose-embowered
suburbs, where the wealthy inhabitants
Of the capital city reside. ard where the
American, British, Russian, and other
European legations are domiciled The
Parliament has-sent its most capable
soldier Gen. Ifraim, to seek and to de-
feat Mohammed Ali. But should the lat
ter succeed in evading the government
forces and reach the outskirts of Teheran
he will gain many recruits from his par
tisans within the city and may be the
victor. reinstating the rule of autocracy
in place of the constitutional form of
government, because, as / 'haye explained
above, no European power will interfere
In the internal affairs of Persia.
But there js another important factor
which, II seems, has altogether escaped
the notice Of the outside world. In the
South Persian province of Farsistan
dwells the most powerful tribe of all
Persia. the Khashghais. their interest In
political affairs is local, except when
they develop jealousy toward another
tribe which is in the ascendency in gov
eminent. as were the Bakhtiaris after
the last revolution. These people can
muster an army OF about 1000 men. a
formidable number for country like
Persia. and should they decide to move
upon Teheran as the allies OF Mohammed
All their march would be irresistible.
But In all probability the Khashghais
will unite with the tribes of two other
provinces of Southwest Persia, Arabistan
and Laristan, with which they are In
harmony. and set UP an independent gov
eminent. FLANEUR.
IoUpgrsht. su. b. Court GOsap syndiOtal
The Washington herald., 1911-08-29

My home should be home of peace there everything sic
grease The wolves don't have chance around m
The Washington herald., 1911-08-29
Uncle Pennywise Saysi

It makes a wife purity sore to write
fer money and get nothing back but
a hard-luck poker story.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
NOIIyT Nl9M2N'

AS matter of course at the Christmas dinner
las on other occasonsl the table was waited upon
by slaves, who did duty as house servants Two
were allotted to each guest. so that quite num-
Der were required. All Of the eatabes had to be
fetched considerable distance, the kitchen being
detached from the mansion, with which it was
connected by a covered way.
At the houses of the great Virginia families at
that period 1t was customary for the savesto wait
on the table in their ordinary plantation garb
But at Mount Vernon many things We're on
scale of exceptional luxury, and the negroes who
performed such service were clad in Washing.
tons own livery Of red. white and gold which
was handsome and striking
One may suppose, then, that the conversation at
the Christmas dinner was more than ordinarily
entertaining AS a matter of course everybody
was hungry; for, according to the custom of
those days, there were only two meals-breakfast
winch was early, and dinner. The necessity for
supper was removed by a great prolongation Of
the dinner, at which each person was expected to
eat all that he or she possibly could In fact, it
was the duty of the hostess gently to persuade
her guests to gorge themselves to repletion while
the host made it his business to press wine and
other turntables upon the men to an extent which
in these times would be considered most i'm.
prudent
The ladies. however drank little or nothing
So far as they were concerned the prohibition Of
stimulants was much more strict than ii Is today
"a rather curious thing, when it is considered
how copiously the, men imbibed AS for the lat
ter, If on occasions a gentleman took too much,
the matter was politely ignored-such an acct.
dent, it VAS considered being more or less likely
to happen to anybody But It should be under
stood that the really hard drinking was done.
not while the ladies were present. but after their
departure from the table.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
M4SIHI>E7C2Y ATHhNNInZ N761I2Y~s

England, the main tlmbers being cut from the
nearby forest, while the outer sheathing of North
caro- ma pine was heRn into blocks to resemble
stDRe
There were about 4 dozen bedrooms all of
G1em snail, and doubtless they were rather
crowded at Christmas tme-some of the people
very likely, doubling up" All of the rooms had
low ceilings; there no paper on the walls
water pipes of all kinds were conspicuous by
their absence; no furnace heated the mansion
There were no stoves indeed and the only il.
Elimination in the evening was furnished by can.
dies Yet, as things went IN those days this was
luxurious establishment
The Christmas dinner was at o'clock in the
banquet hall" and probably twenty-five or thirty
people sat down TO the repast The table was
covered with a snowy damask cloth and there
were dne linen napkins-both being luxuries rath.
er exceptional in those days. But this was by no
means all There was a handsome service Of
pure silver. most of which had belonged to the
widow Custts when she married Mr. Washington
and also there was big display of cut glass even
more precious, Most remarkable of all, however,
there were real silver forlIs--a rarity indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen ate with their knives Ia
those days In way that would now be consid
cred shocking. II was a matter almost of neces
Elty inaEmuch as the forks they used. which had
only three tines, did not serve very we'll for some
purposes. such the carrying of peas to the
mouth, for example 1t is painful to think OF the
Father Of His Country at his Christmas dinner
putting his knife into the mouth, but there is no
doubt that he did so. Another oddly, as now.
adays 1t would be considered. was the arrange
ment OF the table, upon which all the dishes to
be served including even the buildings and pies.
we're placed at once. No wonder that in those
times festive board was said to ''groan" beneath
the weight Of the viands.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
Great Scheme.

Dear me-" said Mrs. Housewife
with deep sigh, Il can't manage tc
keep a cook a week"
you should copy me-" observed her
friend. Since my husband learned
French I can keep one a year."
Mrs. Housewife looked surprised. 81
don't see the connection" she said.
It's simple enough. He now swears
at her in French instead of English
It gives him vent for his temper,
some valuable practice-and the cook
thinks he's making love to hertz
Satire.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

because there is a warm charitable
feeling in a mans soul towards his
employers, or employees, or acquaint-
ances. We are all so busy, we are
apt to forget to be considerate, forgiv-
ing, and kind. 1t is well to let the
brain rest, and allow the heart to rule
sometimes, or men may lose the facul-
ty of loving and being charitable.
Centuries of experience have prov
ed that it is well also to make a
clearing house of the season. to square
accounts by wiping OF all the old
grudges and settling old quarrels, and
listen once again to the message Of
peace and good will. Anger and mall
ice never gave a ppiness;
nothing but forgiyens charity
can do that
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

now, and the message of peace and
good will has been carried every
where. Somehow, when you lay a
newborn babe in a mans arms, you
are pretty sure to bring smile to his
face. and softening to his heart as
wen. An infant is a great peace
bringer. What has touched and soft
ened the heart of this grim world
more than anything else, is the re-
membrance that Christmas brought
blessed child down to earth and laid
him coufidingly in the arms of hui
manity. brought him from home, and
left him outcast, that the opportunity
might be given to every man TO take
him in and give him the love and
tenderness which Is every childL
birthright.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

This 1t is, which moves us to strive
to make children happy at Christmas
They may be Ike those who float
along with the yer, knowing nothing
OF its lovely source high up in the
everlasting hills. But even II they do
not know why, most Of US do want to
make it a merry time for children
1t is emphatically the children's fes-
tival. No one ever regrets 1t who goes
out of the way to help some little
ones to be happy at Christmas. They
are the special friends of the Christ
mas child, and 1t Is well to be able to
entertain the kings friends, II not the
ling himself.
1t does the world good to open its
heart and take In the seasons greet
ing BUSINESS goes on all the happler.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Christmas brings the remembrance
Of gift so great and wonderful that
an who realize what it meant TO the
world feel the desire to give some.
thing In return though it may be
nothing more than the expression of
wish for a merry Christmas. No one
was anxious to receive the gift at
first. People do not always know the
value Of what Is given them. The
only door opened to receive 1t, lee
into : cattle stable. But now. whose
door does not fly open at Christmas
70 send out some blessing. some word
Of good will2
The old carol. sung to a few shep-
herds has gone around the world
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
Wonderful Statistics,

When it is considered that the per-
centage Of deaths from consumption
is 81 per thousand against 60 per thou
sand Of any other malady, how i'm.
portant to guard against slight cold.
Taylors Cherokee Remedy of Sweet
Gum and Mullen is the great medicine
for coughs, colds, consumption, Whoop.
ing Cough, etc.
All druggists, 25c., soc. and $1,00 a
bottle.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
AS A REMEDY FOR MALARIA


in any form Elixir Babek has no equal,
1t cures the most obstinate and long
standing cases.
1T gives pleasure to certify that the
elixir Bnbek' cured me of chills and
malarial fever. with which l have suf-
Tered for long time. August Epps,
Nance's Shops, Va.
1t contains no quinine and is equally
beneficial to young and old.
Elixir Babek, SO cents, all druggists
or kloczewski G Co., Washington, D. c.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

Tightness across the chest means cold
on the lungs. That's the danger signal.
Cure that cold with Hamlins Wizard Oil
before it runs into Consumption or Pneu-
monia.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

He vas getting TO be an
old man, and his adopted
sou, George Custis, de
scribes him as wearing
habitually at that period
plain Lrab clothes. with a
broad-brimmed white hat,
and carrying an umbrella
with j long staff attached
. to his Eaddle-bOw when he
rode 10 shelter him from
the sun. his skin being
tender aud burning easily.
While yet a young man
he had Inherited the
Mount Vernon estate from
his half-brother The
house was much smaller
than il is today, being
what was then called q
"four-room cottage"--that
is 10 say. with only that
many rooms on the ground
floor. 1t had been built in
l743 by Lawrence Wash
iRston BY the labor Of
transported convicts from
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
Kindly Repartee,

Il refused him because l want a
husband who has known sorrow and
acquired wisdom"
But. my dear, if you had accepted
him he would soon have met your re-
quirements."
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

mo woman ever requires another
woman to tell her when a man ad-
mires her." Rachel Sweet Macna-
mara.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

The defeated candidate is surprised
at the number of misguided men who
failed to vote for him.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

Mrs. Wmslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inllamma.
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA

- . AND BUILD UP THE SYBTEM
=, Take tho Old Standard GROVES TAsTRLES
GRILL TONIC You know what you are taking
rho formula Is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing II is smp, Qunine and Iron In o tasteless
form, and the most ehectual form For grown
people and children. 80 centa
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

A cheerful liar is more entertaining
than a gloomy truth teller.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

There are few shade trees in the
average mans field of labor.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

A girl can get more by pouting dur
Ing courtship than she can by shout
ing after marriage.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

bearing letters OF introduction, and went at
will sometimes staying for weeks, or even months
Though stern Washington could unbend consider.
ably On such an occasion.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
Tor HEADACHE-4lcIxs, CApuDvNE

Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
IL 9 Iquid-pleasant to take-acts immedi.
ately. Try 1t. 10c., 25c., and so cents at drug
stores.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
emuoytant 70 Mothevs

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORlA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that il
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
Where They Law.

A physician, finding a lady reading
Twelfth Night" said: when Shake
speare wrote about patience on a
monument, did he mean doctors pa
tients?"
No. replied the lady, you don't
find them on monuments, but under
them"
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22
Charlotte Directory
Charlotte Auto School, Charlotte, NC.

wants men and boys to learn Automobile
business in their Garage and Machine shops,
New Cars; New Machinery; good positions
for every graduate. CATALOGUE FREE
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-22

HRISTMAS at Mount Vernon in the
peaceful days which followed the RevO-
luton was always exceedingly merry
The VirginiRnS OF those days. being
cavaliers, made the most of the holiday
which the grim Puritans OF New Eng
land ignored.
1t was a season OF profuSe hospitality
But in all the northern neck of Vir-
ginia no house was the scene of more
i9yous dOings than that OF George
Washington. often mere strangers,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-19
THEATRE CHAIRS.

In this age of creature comforts IL is sur
prising how few OF our theatre managers
think II worth while TO pay attention 20 the
all-important matter OF seating arrange
men,s, says an English newspaper The
theatres where the seats are really COM
modous could be counted on the fingers OF
one hand. leaving the thumb out of the cal
cu!aion, but unfortunately those lsckins
the main essentials of comfort are IN an
unerviablc majority. One hears much and
reads more OF the competition OF the variety
houses competition. We are convinced.
as much aided hy the regard for the com
fort and convenience OF the audience as by
the character OF the entertainment We
know Of theatre boasting the possession OF
successful PLAYS whore the seating accom-
notation In the stalls is little short OF dis
graceful New coats OF paint are not for
gotten anywhere, except on the hideous
treprooi curtain, which often looks as Il
Il has wl;hstood years Of assault aud bat.
terry new nansinss are introduced 20 give
a finished and cosey appearance To the au-
ditorum, while the seats are permitted TO
fall into neglect that is as dangerous as
" Is irritating"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-19

present Mon Amour" a miniature operetta
THE Darling Of Paris" with Nina Minar
in the principal role, will be an interesting
tragedy in pantomime.
COLUMBIA-The Trocadero Burlesquers
are advertised to appear in "Finney at the
North Pole" in which Frank Ffnney, who
wrote the skit, will have the principal part
Sam ]. Adams. Frank Ross, George Bren-
nan. John r. Griffith, Daisy Thorne Lunday,
Minnie Burke and Jeanette Young are men,
bers Of the company.
EDEN MUSEE-"Washington Entering
Trenton" will be the next addition to THE
worlc in Wax" 1t will be exhibited for
the first time on Washington's Birthday.
FIFTH AVENUE-These are the princi-
pal numbers on the bill Gus Edwards. in
his "Song Revue; Valerie Bergere. in Vic
tor Smalley's dramatic playlet. Judgment /;
Isabelle Diamond and George Moore. In
Jolly Junk" and Edgar Bixley and Henry
Fink. in an opera burlesQue.
HAMMERSTEIN'S VICTORIA - Harry
Kelly who was the star In His Honor, the
Mayor" and 1.-The Deacon and the Lady"
will make his first vaudeville appearance to-
morrow In a one-act musical comedy skit
entitled Doing Him Good" Miss Elita
Proctor Otis. assisted by Louis Morrell,
will also act for the first time in vaudeville
In a one-aet comedy sketch. Mrs. Burners
Beat" Also Al. Jolson, formerly of Dock
staders Minstrels; Ellis and McKenna. in
Wanted Tenor" and Mr.. and Mrs Mark
certs as usual.
IMPROVEMENTS Birthday
week will be celebrated by an entire change
Of circus programme. beginning tomorrow
afternoon. TIE new acts will include the
Great Albas, sensational wire walkers; Ar
mando and his animals the three Donalds,
gymnasts; Ems and Jennie Gasch. equill-
brists; the Blumenfeld sisters, equestri-
ennes; the Colonials. in an exhibition Of
physical culture; the Duffin- Redcay COM
pany. in a high bar act. and Miss Nlaude
Wulff. equestrienne. Powerss elephants.
with Baby Mine" will remain. as will the
spectacles The International Cup" THE
Ballet OF Niagara" and The Earthquake"
MANHATTAN OPERA HOUSE-Miss
Eva Tanguay win top the bill in character
istic songs and dances Others include
Howard and North, Stepp Mehlinger and
King. the Nichol Sisters. George b. Reno
and company. and Hal Merritt.
PLAZA-George EASTWOOD. the II blish
comedian. will head the Ii OF twenty-five
acts at the Plaza Music Hall. He will sing
new songs and some Of the old ones, in
Guiding MY Latch Key" Clark and Ham
ilton. the English travesty stars. and Wal
ter Percival and company, are also noticed
on the announcement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-19
COMEDY AND DRAMA.

ACADEMY OF MUsIC-Revival of
! Camille"
ASTOR-Edward Sheldon's latest play,
THE Boss" in which Holbrook Blinn is
the star.
| BELASCO-"The Concert" continues on
its successful way
BIJOU-Henry Miller in 1.-The Havoc ="
stage presentation reduced to its simplest
| elements. Well mounted and well acted.
COHAN'S-"Get Rich Quick Walling-
ford" One of the popular successes of the
| year.
| Hanged II / Do" Humorous II not dra-
matte.
! DALYS-Last week Of William Faver-
sham, in Edward Knoblauch's amusing
| piece. THE Faun"
EMPIRE-Miss Ethel Barrymore, in An
Evening with Barrie" including a revival
OF the delightful play. Sit-by-the-
/ Fire" and a new one-act piece The
| Twelve-Pound Look
GAIETY-"Excuse Me-" a farce by Ru-
pert Hughes. all the scenes Of which are
laid aboard Pullman train.
GARRICK-"The Zebra" Paul Potter's
adaptation Of French farce.
HACKETT-"Over Night" farce by
Philip II. Bartholomoe.
HUDSON-Miss Blanche Bates and Bruce
McRae have been playing four months In
"Nobody's widow"
KNICKERBOCKER-R ostand's "Chante-
cler" with Miss Maude Adams in the title
role, is Hiling the house at every perform
ance.
LYCEUM Beginning tomorrow night
Daniel Frohman will present Charles
Cherry I'm Seven Sisters" a Hungarian
farce-comedy by Ference Hcrczeeh. which
has been translated by Miss Ferike Boros
and adapted by Mrs. Edith Ellis In tho
cast, besides Mr. Cherry, will be Miss Isu.
rette Taylor, Wilfred Draycott. Shelby
Huh. CASTOR Bell. John b. Hollis. Bernard
Thornton, Miss Alice John and Others.
The dramatist explains that daughters OF
the gentry Ia Hungary are trained from
childhood for a matrimonial career, no
other being open 10 them Al the age OF
ten the accumulation Of dowry linen be-
gins and is put by. The Oldest unmarried
daughter Is the only one eligible for natri-
mony. the younger ones being kept In the
background. that each may be married IN
turn and no risk taken OF having an ola
maid In the family. Great stress f. laid on
cooking as means 70 win and retain
husbands affection. No freedom is allowed
A young girl in the way OF attention from
the opposite sex unless she Is be,rothod
when young Hungarian kisses girl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-19

Barry Of BALTIMORE" In which he APP
peared recently at the Academy OF Music.
HERALD SQUARE-Miss Louise Gun
ming alternating with Miss Christine Mel
son in THE Balkan Princess" A very
pretty musical piece. In which Robert
Warwick. Herbert Corthell and Miss Vida
Whitmore also share honors.
IRVING PLACE - F1otow's Martha"
will be given on Monday and Wednesday
nights Of this week. Emil Fisher will ap-
pear as Piunkett and Werner Albert. the
royal court singer. will have the part OF
Lionel. On Friday night "Trouhadour"
will be sung, and on Tuesday and Thurs
day nights the comedy High Politics" by
Richard Skowronnek, viii be performed In
New York for the first time
LIBERTY-Mss Christie Macdonald, in
1.-THE Spring Maid" A delightful comic
opera.
NEW YORK - Last two weeks Of
Naughty Marietta" in which Miss Tren-
TIM and Orville Harold have been notably
successful
MAJESTIC-The Aborn Opera Company
will be seen here Tomorrow night I'm
Madame Butterfly" In which Miss Dora
DE Felipe and Miss Lois Ewel will alter
nate In the title role. Others In the cast
are Ethel Du Ere. Henry Taylor, Ottley
Cranston and Rudolph Koch. The opera
will be given at popular prices.
WEBERS Alma, Where Do You
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-19
THE COMING WEEK
NEW PRODUCTIONS.

Monday night, February 2o.-At the
Lyceum Theatre, Charles Cherry in
"Seven Sisters" Hungarian comedy.
Monday night. February 20.-At the
Criterion Theatre, Victor Moore in
"The Happiest Night of His Life"
musical comedy.
Wednesday night, February 22.-At
tho Garden Theatre, Herr konried
Dreher in der Fidele Bauer" ("Tke
jolly Peasant"), a musical comedy by
Victor Leon and Leo Fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-19
LECTURES BY BURTON HOLMES

Burton Holmes will repeat his lecture
OH the Passion Play" at Carnegie Hall to-
night and at the Lyceum Theatre ON Tues
day afternoon. February 2l. He will give
again his Two Ways Around the World"
at the Lyceum at II o'clock on Tuesday.
Mr.. Holmes Is TO sail for South America,
via Europe. on February 90