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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04
STYLE TIPS

MILL1NERS are combining the fol-
lowing Colors: Brown and pur-
pie. blue and green. amber bordeaux
red and olive green.
The present hair ornaments are very
gorgeous. a delightful effect is the
band of gold tissue drawn tight about
the hair. To it are festooned strings
OF gold beads looped up irregularly
with small enamel ornaments in pea
cock coloring.. a long peacock feath-
er is fastened directly in the front.
The four cornered sailor of black vel
vet. with puffballs of black ostrich
fronds poised on three corners Is the
latest innovation.
The effect of two lace flounces falling
softly and edged with lace and finished
at the waist with crushed girdle OF
satin is graceful, stylish and econom-
iCal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04

open to point Just above the knee.
The front and back breadths of the
petticoat are scalloped gradually up to
the Joining of the seams at the knee.
The garment is usually edged with a
plated ruffie matching tho material of
the gown to be worn with It, but lace
OF any kind would be quite as effective.
To regulate the height of the skirt
slashes on each side OF the openings
there are several crocheted rings,
through which lacng of ribbon is
passed.
There are innumerable stunning
evening wraps for the debutante; but.
as Mr.. Kipling says, that is another
story CATHERINE TALBOT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04

at the corsage relieves the color mo-
notony.
Nowadays there are few costumes in
which fur does not play q prominent
part, and the dance frock is no excep-
ton to this rule. A charming example
upon which peltry Is represented is the
gown OF pink taffeta and blue chiffon
illustrated.
Beaded nets are very stunning ma
terials from which to make parts of
evening frocks. The process IL very
new. A coarse kind of white net is
chosen and the formal flowers beaded
on it in half faded colors that look like
those on the samplers OF our grand
mothers. The beads are Of crystal. and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04
How About Your Floors?

THERE IS no better polish for stain
ed floors than the old fashioned
heeswaX and turpentine. though some
of the disnfectant wakes used in hos
pitfalls and other large buildings can be
highly recommended. And speaking of
floors, It IS a great mistake constantly
10 wash linoleums and cork carpets. for
water used too freely rots the surfaces
and makes them porous. thus providing
homes for millions OF undesirable mi
crObes.
1t is far better 70 rub them briskly
with a good wax polish, which also acts
as a disinfectant and preventative. AZ
the same time, too. the wax nlls up all
the little holes in the surface. so that
any dust or dirt that accumulates ON
the top can be easily swept away.
Mating may be successfully cleaned
by scrubbing with boiling water In
which handful Of bran and table
spoonful Of soap powder have been dis
solved. Rinse the mating afterward
and dry as thoroughly as possible with
cloths.
Fiber doormats should be scrubbed
first with soda water and then with
salt and water.
Tiled bathroom floors need careful.
treatment II they are to be kept in good
condition. When washing them use a.
little water as you can for II it Is al
lowed to rest between the tiles the CO.
ment in which they are set becomes
loosened. Afterward the floor should
be wiped over with a cloth dipped In
slSimmilk, and q monthly rubbing with
boiled linseed oil. very sparingly ap-
piled, will also greatly improve its ap-
pearance.
Very slippery floors that are a
menace to life and limb are no longer
considered good looking.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04
CONVENIENCE OF HAVING
CHANGE IN THE HOUSE

EVERY busy housewife has
experienced the annoyance
Of not having the right amount
OF change in the house when tho
tradespeople deliver their goods.
The Eroceryman. even when he
IL told, Will often forget or in
tentioualiy neglect to send the
change, as he may wish a GUS
toner to open an account with
him, and. no matter how iu-
dicious a person may be in buy
ing things, il is easy to run up
a good sized bill
To be able to pay the exact
amount each time ask at bank
for n package OF dimes and one
Of quarters. A package of
niCkels may also be added. The
banks VIII give you the coins in
convenient packages. A pack
age containing five dollars
worth OF dimes is less than two
inches long. and it is an easy
matter to get these neatly
wrapped packages when CASH
ing a check.
1t is often necessary TO leave
money with the maid to pay for
fish, fruit or something Of the
kind, and with the exact change
in the house one does not have
TO face large bill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04
Tango FrOcks For the Pretty Debutante

one must admit, but in reality the crea-
ton is delightfully."- ingenue. On a very
narrow skirt are posed numerous little
rufTles extending from waist to hips.
The bodice is cut on basque lines and
shows n dainty bolero of black velvet,
over which falls a deep ruflle of white
taffeta.
quite Victorian in its simplicity Is a
third little CONNECTION Of blue chiffon.
The blouse and tunic OF plated chiffon
are posed over a skirt of white satin,
which is then yelled with chiffon. Be-
coming bands OF white swansdown
trim the skirt and waist. A pink rose
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04

after being sewed on they are painted.
and the paint is allowed to dry in a
rough rather than n a smooth man
ner For this trick one has to pay
large sum of money, but it is n new
idea. and there you are!
This painted net Is used for tunics
and sometimes to fill in the deep slash
at the side or back of the skirt
And, apropos of skirts. most nec-
essary item in the dancing outfit is the
tango petticoat." This latest addition
to the wardrobe of the fashionable girl
is made Of but two pieces, with seams
at tho sides, which, needless to say. are
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04
SMART TOUCH FOR BLOUSE

\ SMART touch for the afternoon
blouse Of crepe de chine is a mar
row band of fur at the low round neck.
extending to each side of the neck at
front leaving an open and also a
narrow band to finish the elbow
IIeeYes.
Blouse frllls are stiu the most popu-
lar form OF finish for these indispensa-
bic articles in the wardrobe. and the
convenient feature about the frill FASH
ION is that they may be upstood or laid
down according TO the whirn or con-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04
THE FAMILY MEDICINE
CHEST

THE omission to keep a medi-
cine chest in the home, es-
pecially where there are chill
dren, frequently entails serious
consequences. A collection of
simple remedies 1t is absolutely
impossible to get along without.
Time after time little accidents
occur which, given the necessary
remedy. could have prompt and
effective treatment. Bruises,
cuts, sprains. find many house
holds unprepared with arnica,
cold cream, boracic ointment,
linen for bandages, court plas-
ter and other necessarles.
Then the simple medicines for
simple disorders are often lack
ing also. and this is liable to
bring about serious illnesses
where children are concerned.
With little ones trifing ailments
IRE apt to develop into things
more serious If not taken in
time.
Here Is a list OF things which
should be found In every family
medicine chest: Absorbent cot
ton and old linen that has been
boiled for bandaEes, SIENNA
leaves and castor oil boracic
acid, smelling salts, lmseed oil.
glycerin, tinCture of iodine, es-
sence of peppermint, and last.
but not least, a measuring glass
and a clinical thermometer.
Where there are children be
sure to keep the medicine chest
locked, for the little people can
not be trusted to play with It's
contents. There have been
cases of children swallowing
poisonous 4lniments before now
through Carelessness in leaving
these dangerous remedies with
III their reach.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04

date. the mlnaret silhouette would have
been all right. other days. other ways,
but the debutante of this season will
have nothing OF the "giggle. gable,
gobble, git" affair that Oliver Wendell
Holmes wittiy dubbed the afternoon
tea of years ago. THE dansante" is
the thing, and the only dancing that is
smart is the various phases Of the
South American argentine. Formally
is out of date. and even the debutante's
mother and her friends trip the turkey
trot MS blithely as do their daughters.
Indeed the only old woman of the day
is the ono who doesn't tango.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04

English. The lady did not commit her.
self as to dancing possibilities.
Several years ago. when the debu-
tante was introduced to her mothers
friends at dignified tea or reception
and her sole duty on that occasion wa:
to look charming and hold as many
bouquets as her arms could accommo'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04

emergencies. and an extra powerful pair
of binoculars.
The tourist caught in a sudden storm
will appreciate tho latest thing in a
travelling cloth, which 10 inclosed in a
metal case to insure It against damp
ness. This case takes up really no APP
preclable room in the car, but IL good
friend In time OF need.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04

themselves when surrounded by one of
these tunics.
"Oh. they will tilt up like hoops" re-
sponded Nine. Poiret. IF the gown is
properly made mademoiselle may seat
herself gracefully, the wiring will sim
ply ring itself about her and the hoop
fall into place easily. 1t will be all
right" said madame. breaking into
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04

sort of wired cage? It's bad enough to
sit down in the minaret tunics, but to
do terpsichorean stunts seems well
nigh impossible.
Nine. Poiret the artistic wife OF the
originator of this almost impossible
style was very sanguine recently when
asked how women were going to seat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04
A Useful Purchase

A LIKELY purchase for a quarter of
a dollar is a wire ruching support
er. This consists of a wire. covered
with white. to go around the neck out
line Of the dress with which it Is woR>e
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04
HELPFUL,

DO you know that equal parts Of tur-
pentine and ammonia will remove
paint from clothing, no matter how
hard 1t may be? Saturate the paint
two or three times and wash the spot
with warm water and soap.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04

supporting half a dozen little upright
wires with hooked ends that hook into
the net or lace ruche and hold il
straight and stiff, 1t is easily adjusted
and is less objectionably visible than
the tiny wires with which those ruches
are seiftened by the best of dresses
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04
SOFA pIlLOWC

a SOFT and light filing for a sofa
pillow can be made by cutting up
into small pieces bits Of cloth or scraps
left from sewing. In this way the little
pieces that accumulate are made use
tul
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04
NEWEST MOTOR ACCESSORIES

7 INTERESTING to the motorist are
the accessories seen in the illustra-
ton. Among them are an electric Ian
tern. which Is very new and useful In
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-04

XN all the dressmaking establish
n ments just now there is an album
dance of fluffy chiffons, satins and
IA laces which are being made up
into simple looking, youthful frocks for
pretty debutantes of the season. The
couturiere who can fashion the smart
est tango gown (be it said entire nous)
finds herself in high favor with her girl
patrons.
But the question that is bothering the
dear little buds of the winter is wheth-
er they can do the fashionable dances
in the equally modish minaret sill
houette. OF course every up to date
young woman is ambitious of including
in her wardrobe al least one lamp
shade" costume. But how can she
dip" and turkey trot" with any
abandon or grace while inclosed IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
QUICK WORK.

The interviewer had just begun TO get
some facts about the work Of the water
cops" when Lieutenant Halleck was called
TO the telephone The body of a woman
had been sighted In Jamaica Bay. In a
few minutes he was aboard the Patrol.
which slipped her hawsers and started
for the place where the body had been
reported.
The headquarters of the squad are at
Pier a. in a building shared with tho
Dock Department. There is always a
launch in the slip just south OF the
structure, and few feet away is the
New Yorker, the chief fire fighter OF the
harbor To the east, a short distance. is
the Aquarium.
This same place was looked on as a
sinecure once, and there were then more
than one hundred men assigned TO Tho
squad Conditions have changed in re-
cent years and the mollycoddles have been
weeded out. The going is not good for
such kind these days. Too much is de-
manded Of the water cop"
Swimming may not be necessary TO keep
order in thirty-six saloons in this watery
precinct-there are that number on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
FIRST SQUAD IN 1853.

II was the demand for protection Of the
waterfront and the craft lying at anchor
I'm the harbor that brought about the es-
adjustment Of the first Harbor Squad as
far back as 1883 The first commander
was Captain William Hart, an eX-nayai
officer. He erected a gallows on Ellis
Island as an object lesson. and In short
time he adorned II with several Of these
illustrious freebooters. In 1860 he strung
up 70 the same gallows the negro, Hicks.
The latter had singlehanded murdered the
captain and two members OF the crew on
board a sailing vessel anchored in the
harhor and made off with the booty. He
was caught two days later and hoisted up
on the gibbet
One band OF desperate harbor pirates
was finally broken up after many trials.
The Brownies" was the appellation Of
this outfit. and headquarters were main
tanned at Red Hook With the ultimate
capture OF the two Brownie brothers and
man named Murphy the backbone Of
the band was broken.
One Of the "nerviest" acts OF the river
pirates was that Of stealing a million feet
Of lumber on the night OF November Il,
1911 The lumber was formed into two
RATS and moored in the East River, just
south OF Newtown Creek. To accomplish
what they did gave ample evidence that
the pirates were skilled pilots. They con-
voyed the two RATS OF logs through Hell
Gate. one Of the most dangerous sections
OF the East River. II was after they had
beached both RATS that the thieves dis
covered that all the logs We're stencilled
with the name Of the concern from
which they had been stolen They had
70 abandon the job at once or he caught
with the evidence. Rather than cut the
logs loose and let them float about the
harhor. where they would have menaced
traffic and likely brought about the in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22

TIA AXE art is prevalent to-day and
~ cheap art. its twin sister, is uni
- versal. Both were undoubtedly
thriving in the time OF Moses and both
are even more certainly fourishing now.
Fashions change, IT is true and the ven
ders themselves admit II. The sinister
chrome portrait that used TO leer at the
casual visitor from across the plush
piano has gone the way Of the pious ex-
hortation i'm framed worsted work that
once uplifted his morals. But the modern
department store has given customers
abundant opportunity 10 pamper their
bad taste. and modern inventions have
furnished numberless ways in which the
hockey pokey" art dealers may hoodwink
the gullibe vulgar. Jobbers have thriven,
lining their pockets by buying atrocities
at from one 10 two dollars apiece ana
selling them in glass covered case ana
a plaster-of- Paris frame for 50 70. Takers
have grown wealthy hawking three-color
Autographs mounted on muslin as "genu-
me oil pictures" Auctioneers have vend-
ed buckeyes" for large sums. and pub
fishing concerns Of doubtful morals have
driven their more reputable competitors
10 the wall by flooding the picture mar
ket with trash. Travel around the city
and see for yourself. AS a commercial
artist expressed II, art In New York is
punk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22

famed Tar and wide for an odor all its
own. has a population OF 5000 persons
one Of the police stations is on that
island
The AS miles OF waterfront is divided
into four posts. 80. I. at Pier \, covers
the East River from Blackwells Island
south q all Of the North River down 10
staten Island. No. .. whose station Is al
the foot OF East I20th street. includes the
East River north from Blackwells Island
10 Hunts Point and the Harlem River
At this post there are facilities for re-
pairing tho patrol boats and for moorins
recovered craft Of all sorts. 40. Is at
West Brighton. staten Island. and covers
all the waters thereabouts including stat
en- Island Sound. the XIII van Kull-
whore "a special boat Is maintained TO pro-
tect the coal barges from harbor pirates
the NarrOUs and the Lower Bay. No.
has ~ headquarters az Canarsle Landing.
and includes all the islands In Jamaica
Bay as well as projecting influence for
the Shcepshead Bay region.
by means Of telephone connection the
Pier 4 station. or headquarters Of the
Harbor Squad is always In touch with
all the stations and the police launches.
The Patrol the flagship. as IL were. has
no specific beat" and frequents all the
large watery precinct She IS boat that
can 30 from fourteen 20 fifteen knots. is
l37 feet long. has twin screws and IS reg
istered AZ 235 tons She has a crew Of
twerty-three men. twelve of whom are
members Of the squad big search
light is one 81 her pieces ~ equipment.
as well as FIRE pumps which can throw
twelve thousand gallons n minute when
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
NIGER IN THE WooDPlLE.

Here lies the Niger in the woodpile'
and the conscience balm for the dealer.
in his description of his wares he is alb
solved from the charge Of taking, as the
words "oil picture" are not supposed to
convey TO the customer that the com
modify is a painting executed In oils.
Such pictures often bring a fairly good
price. and, IL is needless to say. are de-
cidedy profitable.
A Tribune reporter went to certain
art store and said to one OF the clerks
~ wish TO buy an oil picture-one OF the
fakes. A real oil painting won't do"
We've got what you want" said the
clerk. and. leading the way to the back
Of the shop. displayed a pile Of muslin
mounted Autographs.
81 suppose people buy these for the real
thing. don't they?'
"Oh. yes They don't know the differ
ence. When you frame them behind
glass it is hard to tell them apart"
How much do you want for that one?"
"A dollar and half"
'Ill give you IS cents You'll make "A
good thing out OF that"
"All right. You can have IT, Wen
frame II behind glass for o extra"
But even without the frame the ex-
perience proved costly. for when the pur-
chase was examined in better light 1t
was found TO have been overpaid for by
about 200 per cent. at a conservative es-
innate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22

called on And IL IS part OF the duty OF
the Patrol 10 assist al harbOrfront fires
The most impressive part OF her equip
ment. however, IS her armament The
Patrol has two Hotchkiss one-pounders,
one fore and the other aft
Presumably they are for river pirates
but those worthless are not worth powder
and shot most Of the time. as they are a
different brand from the Captain Kidd
type Their work IS principally done in
a sneaky manner. with few attempts to
thwart the law when once cornered
Coffee sacks lying over cracks in pier
sheds whore knives can cut through their
tightly drawn coverings are often the oh
iect OF their special attention The coff~
will then run down through the crack
into a bag held underneath II the Har-
Dor Squad Is not present they may get
away with the sway" but a second
trip sometimes finds them discovered at
their work.
Robbing the coal barges in the XIII van
kul reached a point where merchants
were losing 10000 or more year from
the thieves OF the harbor. Then there are
other ways. as for example. rifing motor
boats at moorings. invasion of summer
homes after they have been locked up for
the season or Just previous to their being
opened. In fact. in the waters about the
city this particular form OF thievins has
become big problem for the harbor
police.
The modern pier sheds. however have
greatly reduced the chances for prort
from cargocs stored therein. and well
lighted docks and alert watchmen have
tended to aid greatly In this direction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
AN OLD, OLD BUSINESS.

The trade Of imposing upon picture buy
ers is as old as the hills, but 1t thrives
to-day as never before as the result OF
Better manufacturing facilities. People
who believe that deception in matters OIL
art is practised only for the benefit OF
the wealthy. who are deluded into pur-
chasing copies OF masterpieces I'm the fond
belief that they are buying the originals.
would do we'll TO take stroll through
lower Manhattan and drop in at any one
OF the third rate art emporiums where
mother of pearl is inserted into canvases
10 add to the color values Bunco steerers
have ceased to vend the gold brick. Wild
cat mining shares have deprecated lately
even before purchased. but Swiss yodlers,
Venetian gondoliers and sun-kissed noun
tain peaks can still be had at wonderful
bargains and the knights Of the wooden
mallet continue TO knock down the mas
terpieces left I'm the estate of flne
old Virginia family. gentlemen, and sell
ing for the cost of the frame alone upon
nv honor
Many Of the tricks Of the trade. time
honOred through long observance, are still
fourishing Lithogrsohs cf the poorer
sort have been the source Of revenue for
years. These Autographs are pasted upon