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The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1912-11-22

tive committee of tho socialist party
of Washington
WALTER PRICE
Chairman
II. A. HOUSE,
SeCy Pro Tenn
Comment. We believe that they
cannot unite the working class of tho
state because of reooguilinE only a
part of said working class as eligible
to be socialists and in adopting roso-
buttons i'm regard to marriage contrary
TO views of the large majority of the
socialist party and i'm recognizing a
minority OF the party in Seattle. thus
creating disorder In employing organ
izers who are not citizens ot the state
or the Il. s. who are offensive in their
talk and actions aud i'm condoning and
abcttiug illegal and unjust acts of the
state secretary i'm treatment of Nom
hers and locals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

Dr. Jane Robbins, head worker OF the
Little Italy" settlement In Brooklyn, mas
been watching closely the defects In the
night school system and makes practcal
suggestions us 10 needed Improvements.
Under the present laws children OF FOUR
teen are allowed 20 WORK during The day.
d. EoiUins condemns this as bad
system" and says. Most boys or Your
teen should bc forbidden 20 .., at desks
boo schoolroom after confinement during
the day ln the shop or factory" Boys
who are doing any kind OF work that Is
combining should have gymnasium train
Ing and manual training AZ night school,
and ior those whose talents and inclind-
lions suit them for II the study OF dra-
matte literature or band music is Il SPLEEN
Gid contrast with the days routine.
On the other hand, the boy who has
outdoor work which exercises his body
often benefits from the quiet scholastic
atmosphere Of a regular night school.
Or. Robbins Is more radical in the views
she expresses OF the night school work
for girls She declares that working girls
under eighteen should not be encouraged
To come 10 school for definite study more
than two nights out Of seven. She gays:
III one set of teachers could have classes
on Monday and Wednesday, and another
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
Chi dren Laundering

There Is class " little girls learning
all about the art OF laundry work at he
East side Settlement House. Last au-
uimn they began It. First they made
themselves caps and aprons. Then. pro-
tocted by the product Of their first lessons,
they learned the proper and most nearly
dustless way to dust and sweep. In due
succession came dishes. beds and all the
other household objects that require daily
attention.
me laundry lessons are IN progress now.
Little tin tubs and tiny washboards were
gotten 10 preserve the proportion be-
tween utcnsil and user. To the teacher 5
surprise. the first day each small maiden
brought perfectly clean pocket handkcr-
chiefs on which to practise washing.
THAT won't do" she told them. Bring
some soilcd clothes next time"
when the day came for the second
lesson the pupils arrived with some cloth
ing slightly rumpled, but far from soile!.
The teacher tried to impress upon them
the importance Of learning how 10 get
things clean that were really dirty
And, OH, the third lesson," she said
aftcrward. You should have seen the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
DR.. Jane Robbins on Night Schools

set on Tuesday and Thursday VII" nltsIo
and general exercises on Friday nighu'
,be schools could be made a much more
tr,uo,tant factor In the lives OF youns
Girls Under the present system oi nigh.
echools the girl OF fifteen lie often allowed
"a undertake school work far beyond heF
strength 10 the disappointment OF ever!
one when she fails 20 make good
Nor does Dr. Robbins consider me Wei
fare OF the girls only. She thinks no OF
binary dag school teacher ought 10 te"Vh
mare than two nights in week anu she
teus ~ how the children see the synip-
IONS of a teachers oyerwork. one young
Girl said To her: our teacher Was 20
nice before Christmas. but since theh
gee.'
The usefulness OF the night schools does
not stop with the boys and girls VINO
must 20 20 work before they have com
pleted their schooling, but many aduit
Foreigners. both men and women, are
eager 10 avail themselves OF the nisn'
classes In English. Dr. Robbins knew
o,e italian Iaborer who. though he had
nah I'm order that he might be able 10
M knowledge OF even the alphabet In
his own language. set 20 work at thirty
I've and learned TO read and write Eng
,.ad IN. marks on freight cars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

It's four faces, and is 50 placed that the
words point IN the right direction. into
this block is stuck a steel knitting needle,
and upon the needle II !mpaled an AFRO"
made Of stiff pasteboard. With such a
continuance Of the child's own making. ne
cannot fail 10 become Interested ln ana
observant Of the weather. And sraduau!
he will begin u notice the clouds. ANA
that the different ones denot" various
weather conditions. OF courpc. begin
with the simplest, for 70 - easy enough
to recognize rain clouds.
1t is good idea 10 keep weather
chart. also. An oblong piece Of paper 's
divided into thirty-One squares. one FOR
each dag Of the month. IN the centre OF
each square is pasted a bit OF colored
paper, the color varying with the state Of
the weether-iight yellow for bright
sunny days. gray for rain. orange for
for snow. In one corner Of the square -
written the direction Of the PREVAILING
wind. and in another It's velocity
Until now no mention has been made
Of the abandoned birds' nests that one
sees perched drcariiy IN the trees. II
possible, it IS splendid opportunity for
the child to begin n collection, but In any
case he should learn 10 watch out for
them. and try 10 determine TO which
birds they belonged The robins nest Is
very easy TO recognize, and so Is the
crows
Gradually one idea will suggest an
other 20 both mother and child. until the
hours which were looked forward 20 with
dread and distaste Will become the most
pleasant and profitable of the whole day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
a Few Very Delightful Ways to
Amazingly Interest the
Child.

These early days OF autumn are In
many ways the most trying time of the
whole year for the child. Just returned
from his vacation, he misses sadly the
freedom and lack OF restraint which char
acteyiEe the irresponsible days Of sum
mer. and mentally and physically feels
The strain OF adjusting himself to the
discipline and restraint of the schoolroom
and also to the limitations OF the city
streets a. regards out OF doors exercise
and fun.
No wonder he rebels al being dressed
each day and forced to walk sedately up
and down IN the park or be unwillingly
led through long. interminable stress.
with apparently nothing OF interest TO
vary the awful monotony.
But the mother can, with a little FORE
thought and interest, make these daily
walks not only bearable. but actually
events to be looked forward TO eagerly,
and Instead OF being coaXed or perhaps
bTibed, the child will beg to be taken out
There are so many things Of interest oil
ebout one, if only the child's attention is
attracted. which hitherto he has passed
with unseeing eyes. Has he. for instance,
ever noticed the trees which grow along
The streets? To one who has the proper
appreciation they may be source Of in
finite amusement and profit. Call the
child's attention 20 the leaves strewn so
ylentifully about Perhaps he may desire
10 collect some OF them. At first he will
he quite indiscriminate and will pick up
any TO add TO his collection, but presently
he will begin TO recognize the various
kinds Of leaves. and TO desire only per-
feet specimens Of each kind. These Ie
will then carry home and press between
sheets Of newspaper and under some
weight.
After the leaves are carefully pressed
their arrangement and their use In va
nous ways will afford occupation for
many an afternoon when the weather viii
not permit of his being out Of doors.
Provide him with an oblons Of manila pa
per and BIT OF paste and he VIII spend
many happy hours arranging the leaves
on the paper and then pastins them in
place Al FIRST he will be content with
merely pasting them In a row 20 form a
simple border. But presently he will
modify this I'm various ways. He can
group one small and one large leaf to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

children may be made by using a certain
new cut on discreet suggestion Of trim
ming. There IL Just as much OF an air
about these miniature creations as there
Is I'm the carefully selected wardrobe OF
the older sister OF mother.
During the first school days, when the
summer stiIl fingers, the gowns are pref
,rably Of linen. duck, pidue or one o.
the summary fabrics; In fact, TO be frank
they are the same little frocks which 'hc
small boy and his sister have worn III
fine morning all summer. Some mothers
dress their young children In these cos
tunes the year round, and the neat III
most Of the school rooms make TINS pos
sible. Other equally fastidous mammals
prefer costume OF serge for the winter
and they are already making them IN
order that they may be finished before 1t
IS time to give the attention TO their
wardrobes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

front of the carpet when the engaged end,
is cut. leaving the two ends Of the ma
terial projecting TO form the pile. This Is
repeated in the same color, changed 70
suit the requirements Of the design, anu
when one row is finished 1t is hammered
closely down with a kind Of comb ana
another row is begun. Before a com
nlencement Of each row OF the pile the
v,arps. which are divided into two sets
are crossed. a shoot OF hemp or cotton is
introduced between them; they are then
crossed again by means Of treadlc. and
the weaving Of the pile recommences
After completion Of several rows OF
pile the projecting ends Of it, which have
only as yet been roughly cut, are carefully
trimmed 10 the length which it is intend
cd to assume
This may all sound very simple, but in
finite care is required TO follow the intri-
cate designs which. as has been stated,
are often carried in the head OF the work
or. and great amount Of deftness Is re-
CURED in tying the knots, which must be
done Of course entirely by hand
The two methods OF knotting the pile
are the Ghiordes or Turkish knot and the
Selma o. Persian knot. In the former
the ends e the pile come 10 between
every two threads Of the warn; In the
latter. they come W 20 the surface BE-
tween every space. The texture Of the
rug IS determined by the number Of knots
TO the square inch. Some OF the most
priced of the antiques have az many os
S24 knots to the square inch, the cheapest
OF the modern rugs may have only 20.
Since It Is estimated that skiifui
weaver can tie three knots IN minute.
any one with few minutes calculation
can work out the time it must take TO
complete a rug feet by feet, allowing,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

Hon many OF us who in the sprlns anu
,au read the announcements OF depart
,oent stores and importers of sales OF
oriental rugs know much more ABOUT
,bese "aovers Of the loom beyond the
facts that they are often eHtraorullai"S
beautiful and sometimes tempt Us pe'o"u
our strength?
Yet the beauty of the true Oriental rug
can lose nothing by being anaI\zed' II Gun
only be made more wonderful
Woven In the grazing districts OF SOUTH
ern Asia and Asia Minor ana by inc
nomad tribes, the same method is ioF
lowed to-day as was used Wheh 'he IL
dustry originated. thousands OF years as''
and IFS products were used TO furnish the
ralaces Of Egypt and Bsbyionia.
Secrets Of dyeing have in some cases
been handed down in families, and al
attempts to buy the formulas for certain
unusual colors have failed. IN some parts
CT the East the importation OF the coat
tar or aniline dyes, which are crUder IN
color and less durable than the Wondt 70
rul old animal and vegetable dyes Is
strictly forbidden by law, and a heavy
penalty is attached 10 their use.
Designs. too. have been handed down
and modified slightly by individuals. ana
This accounts for the fact that no two
artipue rugs are exactly alike Each has
woven into II some expression of indi-
yjdusl love Of nature or JOY or sorrow.
For instance. We can imagine that tn
rug a future bride Wove for her husband
would differ greatly from the ore be-
mother might lee weaving at the same
lime 10 be used for the guest OF honor
az the family hearth. although both
might follow, IN the main, the same de-
sign.
Nov that the demand for Oriental rugs
has increased so largely that there are
few comfortable homes throughout the
land where at least one Is not cherished,
the making OF them has become largely
commercialized. There are. however no
,ug factories. as we understand the word.
Every step in the industry Is performed
by hand in the old, rude methods, by VII
layers working in their own dooryards
usually; but painted patterns are given
out for the workers to follow, and fire.
quently several people are engaged upon
the same rug az the same time. In the
days or ola the Nofk OF WedNlHS was
done. as it is done to-day among the
nomadic tribes. only b. the women. Rut
the increasing demand already spoken OF
has drawn men and boys into the work
The wages that these rug makers re-
ceiye are very low, about 10 cents or Is
cents day, which explains why rug
which has taken two years 10 make may
De purchased for less than 800.
The method Of weaving is thus described
by Vincent !. Robinson in his Eastern
Carpets" "A very rough loom is con-
triyed by placing two horizontal poles or
large beams, according to the width OF
the proposed carpet, the one about foot
OK eighteen inches above the level Of the
floor, and the other six or seven feet above
that and parallel with IT, Upon the upper
~ these beams are ooiled the threads, or
varps, which are 10 form the foundation
Of the carpet, with their lower ends
strained or fixed 10 the bottom pole The
loom being set up. the pile Is gradually
worked into the warp threads in the fol-
lowing manner: Small bobbins Of wool,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

The art OF dyelng has many careiuiy
preserved secrets and many factors enter
into the process, such as the qualities ana
temperature Of the water atmospheric
conditions. number Of clippings In the
dive and the length Of exposure TO air anu
sunshlne-all have their own pecu'i@i
effects upon the color to be produced
The lustre which is so much prizeo III
old rugs has been gained by the years
long tread of bare or scft-sandailed Feet
No oriental would be guilty OF walking
on his priced possessions with heavy
boots Some manufacturers OF our DAY
attempt to produce this lustre OF age ny
artificial means. by chemically treating
the rug. by burying It In sand or managing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

say 40 knots to the square inch-a niue
over four years.
The materials most often used Tor the
,uss are cotton and wool SILK is also
used as well az camers hair, linen and
bemp. In most OF the rugs we see to-day
the warp and wool are Of cotton and the
nile je Of wool. In preparing the yarn
lust as In the weaving itself. the most
nrtmitive methods are followed, and the
women Of the nomadic tribes spin With
the dlstaff az they drive their HOOKS from
place to place.
The secret OF the glorious coloring
found IN Oriental rugs and their wonder
ruI permanence lies in tho use or care
fulIy prepared vegetsbl and animal dyes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

figure formed by two triangles. hre ana
water Continuity OF life, OF the endless
ness 81 eternal life is represented BY
meanderng line. Divine power and bounty
are symrollzed by tho tree and special
kinds Il trees have their own signihesnce'
the raln. FOR instance. which makes its
appearance so often in conventionalized
forms. typedes q blessing or benediction,
and the lotus, new lifc or immortality
II is often said that the whole rug IL
the emblem OF eternity and that the pat
tern symbolizcs the changing world OF
nature. Occasionally lines from ;he Per-
sian poets are found woven in cartouche
M on. end of a rug. and sometimes
date and a signature. Little irregularities
ia the design or a little bead woven m
o. "a taesei W wool left. were thought 10
bc poten, 10 keep away the evil eye
Tie prayer rug. % which 40 much is
beard. h. distinguished by niche, called
tie m.hrab. p, one erd. Wherever the
frlthfuI follower Of Mahomet may be at
the hour appointed for prayer. ne spreads
his rug with tho mihrab toward Mecca
and prostlates himself with his head rest
ing on tho point in the rug and his arms
outstretched
Rugs. like many other Injuries or the
East, were brought into the West by the
Crusaders. and some years later, IN inc
thirteenth century. the Spanish amoas-
sailors who preceded Eleanor OF Castle
brought them into England.
Persia is tho most important source o.
supply for rugs Turkostan and Asia
Minor are also important and Indian ana
Chinese rugs are becoming better Know"
I'm the West and more appreciated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
PROGRESS AND THE MODERN HOUSEHOLD

Were q man 10 live az Ions az Me-
thuselah he would never cease 70 find
fresh beauties in q Persian carpet
These beauties are enhanced, II one
understands little about the symbolism
of the various geometric and convention
allied natural forms most frequently en-
Moved by the Orientas The circle fo'
instance, as almost every one KNOWS
symbollzes eternity; the familiar swastika
and it's notifications. the latch hook and
the Greek border are said to represent
health. happiness and good luck, as well
as tho movement of the earth on its axis
and the supreme deity OF the Aryans the
zgzag symbolizes water or lightning; inc
star of six points, Allah; the hour glass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

il But this kind of treatment Is tar
from beneficial to the wearing qualities
of the rug.
The following definition OF antique rug
is given by one authority. 1T must nave
age. at least nifty years, animal OF Vese-
table dyes and lustrous pile
The same authority states that the
value Of n rug is dependent on It's perma-
nent dyes, its age. It's texture, or the
number OF knots to the square inch' the
beauty OF design and color. or the un-
usualness of pattern and coloring, the
material OF which 1t is made, and its
size.
A distinguished Frenchman, NJ. Charles
Blanc, has written:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
HOT BISCUIT.

Required Two cupfuls OF hour one cup
ful OF milk on water, one hcaplns table
spoonful OF lard or butter, three tea
spoopfuis of baking powder and a pinch
OF salt MIX the -four. salt aud baking
powder together. then work In the lara
or butter; then the milk OF water Water
is often preferable. Put In biscuit pans
and bake for twenty minutes In hot
oven. This will make about twelve bir-
cuffs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
SpICED pIUMS.

Three pounds Of sour pIums, three
pounds Of graduated sugar, one pint OF
vinegar. one tcaspoouful OF cloves, one
tcaspoonful of cinnamon. one tcaspoonihl
OF mace, one tcasp0ontul Of allspice'
pinch OF salt. Make syrup OF the sugar
and vinegar. add the spices, cook until
thick; prick the plums: whom the syrup
is thick put In the plums and cook for
five minutes. Put into jars seal while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
School Clothes for
Girls and Boys

Simplicity is The first requisite of the
costumes for the little ones, whether the
costumes are Intended for the school
room or for the FIRST party. There Is
certain charm in this simplicity which is
entirely lost In fussy. elaborate frocks.
and which IL far more appealing than
any amount of trimming. 4 gown, how
ever may be simple, and ut the same
time smart. II II really remarkable how
chic many of the costumes fashioned cor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
PRETTY GIRLS AND PLAIN MEN

When a pretty woman mairies n plain
man II Is not because she plties him. \
woman loves a man because OF his
strength. His determination appeals -
her, and wins her In the end. though
she may not have hcen attracted TO him
In the beginning. Firmncss compels u
woman's admiration and respect. and that
is tn. arst stepping stone 20 love.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
PEACH PUDDING.

This pudding can be made from fresh
or canned peaches Cook the peaches
well: mash them through coandor. Soak
ono-half box Of gelatine. cook H. and then
stir In the peaches. Whip one pint oil
cream and stir In when the peaches are
cooled. Serve with whipped cream.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER %. 1912.

MISREPRESENTATION. broied upe.
fried potatoes. raised biscuit, coffee.
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER Salmon
salad. pickles. corn mullins. hermlts.
baked pears. tea.
DlNNER.-Clear soup. roast lamb,
"spiced plums, creamed potatoes. green
peas, lettuce salad with cheese balls.
boiled apple pudding. wine sauco. coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

things they brought. They needed disin-
fccting. | think | convinced them 20
thoroughly that they must have wiped up
the streets with their clothes before bring
ing them IN to wash"
However, they made them clean.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
Oriental Rugs and Why
They Are So Highly Valued
How the Romance of Their Manufacture Adds to the
Intense Artistic Interest of All Nations

goats hair or other material Of when INC
pile is 10 be made dyed Of the required
colors to form the pattern are passed over
and under the warp threads twice SO ~
to bring the two ends of tho pile TO the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER "a. 1912.

BREAKFAST. - Sliced bananas ana
cream, cereal, poached eggs on toast, i'm
ger rolls, coffee.
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.-Cold lamb,
potato and celery salad, rye bread Mocha
cake. tea.
DINNER,-Oysters on half shell, Irish
stew, lime beans, lettuce salad, chocolate
ice cream, sponge cake, coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
SATuRpAY, sEPTEMsER 2a. l912.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1912.

BREAKFAST Berries. graham mush'
hash with fried eggs, mot biscuit Srido!e
cakes, coffee.
LUNCHEON OR sUPPER.-Cold roast
chicken. potato salad, graham bread
birds nest pudding. silver cake. tea or
cocoa.
DINNER-Oysters on half she'll bouh-
lon roast chicken mint Jelly, cauliho"er'
potatoes baked around the chicken. ro-
maine salad. olives. celery. Ncapolitan ice
cream lady fingers, coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1912

BREAKFAST.-Gra cereal, parsley
omclci, crumpets, coffee.
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.-Nesetabl
salad ham sandwiches, apple cake, tea.
DINNER.-Cream OF barley soup. iilet
of halibut a In Roulette, Princess pota-
toes. squash, radishes, sliced cucumbers,
fruit, marble cake, coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2s, 1911:

BREAKFAST. 90 Watermelon cereal,
calves liver and bacon. entire wheat rolls.
coffee.
LUNCHEON on SUPPER-Escallopcd
eggs, baked potatoes. BURBERRY preserves,
cookies. cocoa.
DINNER.-Steamed oysters, roast beef,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22

peach ice cream, LOAF thre' 'oil'''
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 27, 1912.
BREAKFAST. Oranges, homny. fred
scIllops. popoyers, coffee.
LUNCHEON or SIPPER.-Cheese
foudu. lettuce salad. olives, sunshine cake,
tea.
DINNER. Pea soup. honod paddock.
stuffed. Duchess potatoes. crcamed onions.
chicory salad with mayonnaisc, 'pcach
puddins coffee.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER %. 1912.
BREAKFAsT.-P!u corn mrsb had
dock hfh balls. rolls. coffee.
LUNCHEON OR SUPFER.-Cold beef
sliced tomatoes. English mullins, pine
apple. cocoa.
DINNER. -Juiienne soup. veal outlet
hsshed potatoes, eggplant. lettuce salad
lemon shcrbot. ecairs, coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER q, 1872.

French fried sweet potatoes. cold slaw,
peach ice cream. loaf cake. cone-.