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The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

For truth of character Frans Halls was
the greatest painter that ever lived; but
il took the world an unfortunately long
time to discover il A hundred and TWEEN
ty years after his death one of his great
portraits brought only Sl.25 at a sale.
He was an aristocrat by birth and dis
reputable by choice Members of his
family were burgomasters, treasurers.
and aldermen of Haarlem for nearly
300 years. Frans and his brother Dirk
were frequenters IF the lowest taverns.
and this is about all we know of him
from the time he was born in 1850 until
he was married at the age of thirty-one.
Up to the time he was thirty-three
there is nothing to show that Frans Halls
produced anything worthy of attention;
but he evidently worked to some pur-
pose. His marvellous capacity for catch
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
Dutch M asterpieces
LEARN ONE THING EVERY DAY."
No. 2. 1.-THE LAUGHING CAVALIER 'BY Trans Halls
ing an expression on the instant brousl
LEARN ONE THING EVERY DAY."
Copyright 1913 by The Newspaper school, Incl

ling an expression on the instant brought
him many patrons.
II was just about that time that the
great demand fer huge group portraits
Rad set in, and Halls profited by it. He
agreed to give those who contributed
the largest sum toward the group the i'm
portant places i'm the composition, which
rivalry increased many times the prices
he would otherwise have received. and
also freed him from subsequent COM
plants. They were jovial folk, those
men of Frans Halls time. and he loved
to paint them as they were.
He had a season of real prosperity,
and might have become rich: but after
a time the commissions interfered with
his drinking, and that was something
that Frans could not endure. He loved
the tavern better than the studio; but
his mastery over the brush enabled him
to prod .ce a vast amount of work in a
very short time. He liked better, how
ever, to paint the jolly topers and the
fisherwives than the rich burghers. The
time came when he "sweated'' his many
pupils making them draw and paint
subject for which he paid them little
or nothing which he sold at fair prices
to meet his weekly tavern bills.
From the time he was thirty-three I'M
til he was fifty he lived in Haarlem. His
| love Oh lnS tavern iit
poorer and poorer, but continued to
paint. His love of bright colors seemed
| to disappear entirely. until finally he
was painting in gray shadows with back
grounds in almost jet black Some say
| IL was because he could not afford TO
buy colors.
When he was seventy years old a
baker. who not only gave him bread, but
lent him money as well, appealed to
the courts to compel Halls to pay his
debts The painters house was seized
] and the contents sold to the highest bid
der One of the greatest painters Of
the world was Obliged to appeal to the
municipal council in order to live. 1t
gave him fuel and food and an annuity
of $50 which he received until he died.
Every day q different human In
ferest story will appear In The
Herald. You can get a beautiful
fntaglio reproduction of the above
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attractive. 7x9H inches in size,
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Renders of The Herald and "The
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The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
PRETTY WAYS TO
USE HANDKERCHIEFS
They Make Pretty Yokes and Bibs
for Babies,

What in the world am going to do
with five dozens of handkerchiefs? I
never have colds. and I cannot use more
than two a day" exclaimed a little wom-
an who was Strengthening up her dressing
table. Well. if you are in the same guam
dairy. here are some ideas for using the
pretty squares.
An embroidered handkerchief can be
made into a yoke for a little childs
dress. Mark out around the center
neck line. which you can transfer from
any pattern. Cut a line from this to
one point, which will be the back. These
edges will have to be altered slightly be-
fore hemming. They should be hemmed
with a straight band or a tape to pre-
vent any stretching of their bias folds.
BY turning an embroidered edge back
into a flap. the beginning of a little cap
for baby win be made. The fullness at
the lower edge should be gathered and
sewed to a strip of fine beading, through
which ribbon for the ties should be run.
Attractive Bibs.
Bibs are easily made by using the point
ed end of a Northumberland handker-
chief and cutting the square so as to be
the correct size. The sides can then be
made of separate panels OF the embroid-
cred edges, with strips of fine insertion
between, whipped to the linen edges by
hand. Join lace beading at the lower
point and make it pass around the body
under the arms. buttoning at the back.
This does away with pins and holds
down the bib in place.
very effective blue-and-white striped
sheer linen blouse was made distinctive
at the cost OF two handkerchiefs-white,
with blue embroidered borders. One was
used for pleated jabot in front and the
other formed turn-back cuffs on the
sleeves The blues were perfectly
matched. The handwork raised the blouse
to the plane of an expensive Importation.
ANY color could be used. and in this day
of the attractive embroidered kerchief 1t
is not difficult to get.
Little cases for other handkerchiefs can
be made of embroidered squares enriched
with lace medallions, strips of insertion,
or edges of lace Generally linen hand
kerchief is sheer enough to show a pale
blue or pink lining. which can be made
of silk over cotton wadding, which is
sprinkled with sachet. The envelope
shape is best for this.
A handkerchief pillow made Of fine en-
broidered linen squares and ciuny or VAL
enciennes lace makes an exquisite gift
for baby. There are many arrange
ments. The use of a whole handkerchief
on the diagonal, with the four corners
of another at each corner and Joined to
the central one by insertion, is a very
easy idea. In the center an embroidered
initial surrounded by a wreath makes
the pillow doubiy beautiful. The back of
this can be the same or made Of plain
linen
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
USE TEA LEAVES IN
WASHING vARNISH

To wash varnish. steep some tea leaves
IN water for half an hour, then strain
them out and use the liquid for washing
the vanished wood. This decoction
gives the woodwork a cleaner, fresher
look than when washed with only soap
and water.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Accompanied by Mrs. Pomerene. Sen
ator Atlee Pomerene Will leave for their
home in Canton. Ohio, today. He will
receive the degree of doctor of laws
from Mt. Union College at Alliance. Mt.
Union College is the alma mater of for
mer Secretary of State p. c. Knox. Sem
ator Pomerene now holds the degrees OF
bac or of master of arts from Prince
ton. and bachelor of laws from the Gin
cinnati Law School
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
DIPLOMAS GIVEN
BY GEORGETOWN
University Awards Bachelor
of Laws and Master Of
Laws Degrees.
WALSH MAKES ADDRESS
Montana Senator Tells Graduates Op-
portunity Today Is Greater
Than Heretofore. .. .
WALSH MAKES ADDRESS

Before an audience which crowded
Polls Theater. the graduates of the
Georgetown University Law School re-
ceived their diplomas yesterday after
noon. The principal address was made
by Senator Thomas j. Walsh OF Mon
tana. Rev. Alphonsus ]. Donlon, presi-
dent OF the university, conferred the
degrees and delivered the opening ad-
dress.
Senator Walsh told the graduates that
any man with ordinary intellectual gif,
and some academic training need not
have any fear of making a success in
the legal profession il he will but get
down to business. He added that the
requisites to success were untagging IN
dustry and preparedness for the work
at hand.
THE questions that the lawyers OF
former days were called upon to deal
with are not near as tremendous as
those of our day which you will have
TO deal with" said Senator Walsh. IF
this were not the case. then our prog
ress would be cut on"
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
Nixht-l,rht for a Sick Room.

Take an ordinary wax candle and burn
until the taper becomes level; then put
out the flame and cover the top with a
layer of salt, leaving only the blackened
end of the wick exposed II will give
out faint but steady light.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

This consists of a skirt and coat Of
terra Gotta granite cloth. with vest of
brightly figured pongee- The coat fast
ems with a sash OF black silk held by
buttons covered with the cloth and orna-
mented with black stitches.
On the vest are white pearl buttons
thickly set and an ornament made OF
cord covered with the cloth heads the
slash in the skirt. Similar cords are
used on the coat seams, and the collar
and cuffs are finished with lace.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
Some Restrictions Help.

From the time women first began to
talk and to think equality there have
been fields enough TO conquer. barriers
enough to span. without reaching out
for a single one of the licenses that have
been a hndranCe rather than a stepping
stone to men.
And part of the world has generously
applauded at every entering wedge that
has helped women to grow freer. broader
in culture. wider in mental outlook, and
better equipped to assume the RESPONSE
hilities and enjoy the opportunities of
life. But there the applause has ended,
\ for that part of the world has not felt
The slightest desire TO see them drop one
of the discriminating restrictions that. in
a way. have been unjust. at the same
time of mighty help to them.
That part of the world. too. has no use
at all tor some of the foolish ''pedestaIs"
women have been asked to occupy: for 1t
has not counted them pedestals at all.
hut something quite the reverse: but it
ing the hedges that have kept them away
from the fnllies. the sins of men, If you
like. And though smoking is one of the
least OF the folies not at all affecting
their moral selves, women surely are
sweeter. more like themselves as we al
ways have known them. by reason of the
eXemption-so why should they seek for
license they never have known?
And as for US, We are glad to note that
while in some quarters clubs are opening
with cigarettes for women who want to
smoke, and bars for women who care to
drink, most hotels are still turning
cold shoulder upon women who come
seeking the new, strange license.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Some Italian vineyards are cultivated
upon the faces of almost perpendicular
cliffs.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

If your glass jars stick and Will not
open readily, place them in few inches
of hot water for five minutes and you
will open them without trouble.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
EUROPE, S17e.oo

yixtiE9 England, France. Belgium. and Holland.
Sailing Angnt For itinerary, addres. May q
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

The basqued coat and the basqued
gown are out in goodly numbers, offer
ing ample opportunities for renovatins
half worn garments.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
POLISH NEW TAN
SHOES RIGHT AWAY.

Next time you get a new pair of tan
Or yellow shoes have them carefully
polished Just as though they needed it.
Then, when they get scratched or
rubbed the leather will not be harmed
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

And that is why. in spite of its unfair
ness and rank discrimination. We read,
with never a protest. the significant let
ter that recently went to a woman
smoker in Minneapolis hotel The man.
ager as courteously as he could. in
formed her that. in concession 10 the
general sentiment in Minneapolis. he
must request her TO discontinue her Gig
arctic
y OF course she left in high dudgeon.
doubtless counting the ruling very pro-
yincial and unjust-unjust it is, if one
thinks of justice first
But the point Of il all is right here:
Because the world has been pleased to
grant men certain hurtfuI and unheaIth-
full concessions and arbitrarily to with
hold them from women. that is little
enough reason why it should turn about
now and freely give license to all. II
may be Just enough: it is. without
doubt. But it is a poor way TO begin.
IT we are TO have equality in the way
of smoking. drinking. and the like. no.
tells. restaurants. and public opinion
might far better ask men to reform than
to open their doors to women.
For the standards of the world are
none too high at best.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
SMOKING DOES NOT
ENHANCE CHARMS
While Woman Has Same Right as
Man to Smoke, She Gains Moth
ing in So Doing.

1t seems rather strange that some folk
ity'' find themselves smiling a smile of
Ity,'' find themselves smiling a smile Of
quiet satisfaction whenever and wher-
ever they read of a hotel that courteous
Iy says to its women patrons. No smok-
ing, IL you please"
Inconsistent? Quite so. Because IL the
masculine half of the world finds solace
in the weed and remains unmolested in
its pursuit of happiness through cloud
of curling smoke. why should women be
denied the right to soothe their nerves in
the same simple fashion? For the same
hotel that says no" 20 women provides
beautiful "dens" for men. where they
can smoke and drink TO their hearts
content, with no one to raise ques-
tioning eyebrow. OF course IL is incon-
sistent. and as unfair as inconsistent
But there are finer things than the
much-prized consistency. which is count
ed a very rare jewel" you know.
To some Of us. though we fully recog-
nize the unfairness, II seems much finer
for women not to seek the so-cslled
equality" through channels that cannot
help but draw from their grace, their
softness their difference acquired or
otherwise.
For the fact OF the matter is, smoking
does not add nvermuch TO any ones
grace. But so far as men are concerned.
we have no particular count against the
habit, and no grievance at all to see them
go unchallenged. if they like it-that re-
mains for them to decide. Possibly We
think they might be a shade or two more
attractive, more healthful. and a few
things more if they laid aside their pipes.
their cigars, and cigarettes: but that is
their battle, not ours.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.
HOTEL CHETWOoDE
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia Avenue close 70 Beach; Steel Pier and al
attractions CAPACITY; 80 Fresh and sea water IN
parlor. music &c. Early season rates. s 20 up daily.
Special weekly. Auto coach at trains Booklst
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
"EguaIity' Big Word.

As for women. for long years. here in
America, their world has held up its
hands in protest when they have occa-
sionally stepped aside to smoke. to drink.
Or TO copy other baddish habits that have
been Classed as belonging to men. and
to men alone. Always we have known
that the discrimination and the double
standard spelled injustice and many
times much of a harship to their ultimate
workings. But. in spite of the injustice
and the manifest hardship, the restrain
ing bars have been wholesome for the
world and helpful to women. And women
should be the last of all to try to break
them down.
Equality" is a big, meaningful word:
but it loses its vital appeal when it i'm
plies an element of dropping down, rath-
er than OF reaching up to something
better.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-21
OCCASIONAL DEATHS OF FRIED
MANN PATIENTS.

The deaths reported occasionally OF
persons who have taken the Friedman
treatment for tuberculosis need not act
as unduly Oppressive to those other
Friedman patients, because those pa
tients may rest assured that so far as
known, the Friedman treatment has no
deleterious effect so far as fastening the
progress of tuberculosis is concerned and
that they have the fighting chance for
recovery just the same as all Others
who may have contracted the disease.
As matter OF fact, too much stress
is being put on the deaths of those per
sons who took the treatment for tuber-
culosis and who failed, for some reason
or other, to gain the benefit which was
hoped for. OF course, there seems TO be
greater cause for magnifying the items
inasmueh as the Friedman treatment
has been so prominently before the pub
lie and has been in dispute TO such
marked extent, but there is always the
possibility that the treatment was tax
en- too late in the cases Of those who
have since died, which minimizes the inn
portance of the items. Remembering
that fact it possibly is unjust to infer
that the treatment is failure, which
surely has not been proven. But in any
event, those patients who have taken
the treatment never for moment should
lose their courage, having in mind that
bereulosis and have lived many years in
such health as to permit them to en-
gage in open-air occupations and earn
their livelihood and their family's main
tenance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-21

We are glad to see that the secretary
of state has seen the need OF eancelling
some of his Chautauqua dates in order
to return to Washington to act on some
important matters coming before the
state department. We should be more
glad if he should decide to cancel his re-
naming dates and stay on the job or
within easy call. The longest his chief,
Pres. Wilson, has seen fit to stay away
from Washington. was single week
spent in New England and he then hast
ened back to Washington to meet pos
sible emergencies. 1t is almost as i'm
portant that the secretary of state be
there also, especially as some trying
matters are to come up for decision.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-21
Stable Fly Indicted.

| Infantile paralysis is a terrible dis
ease with which medical science is not
yet able to cope. If the victim survives
the attack he is generally partially par
alyzed for life. The disease is worse in
every way than typhoid. Vermont has
had local epidemics of the disease and
often the cause of the outbreak has been
subject of speculation.
The government is soon to publish
pamphlet which puts the blame for this
disease on the stable fly People have
been educated up to a campaign against
the house fly, but it now develops that,
deadly as it is, il has more deadly
competitor in the stable variety. Some
of the unexplainable outbreaks of infan-
tile paralysis are put on the stable fly,
which makes its home around animals
and in the filth about barns. This resi-
dent of the barnyard is a real blood
sucker and one bite Of an infantile par
alysis patient makes it ready to spread
the disease to whatever individual or
individuals may fall a victim to its
thirst.
Country people are in greater danger
from this source than those who live
in the city, which explains why infan-
tile paralysis may have its start on
farm before reaching the more eongested
districts. The one way to overcome the
disease, since there is no preventive ser
UNI which may be injected, as in typhoid
cases, is to get rid of the fly. But it il
no easy task to do this. The stable fly
is not mred to its death by sweet things
as is its house-living cousin. 1t wants
blood of animals OF humans, and is con.
tent with nothing else, So If it can't
be done away with after it has come
into existence, it must be disposed of be-
fore il has begun its deadly career.
This disposition may be accomplished
by doing away with the potential birth
places. The stable fly is born in filth,
in the manure pile that is too often left
standing near the barn door. The fe-
male lays her eggs in straw piles or in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-21
GRANITEVILLE

Mrs. King, who has been the guest OF
Mrs. George Suitor during the past week,
has returned to Lyme, y. II.
Mrs G. w. Kay of Meriden, Conn.
arrived yesterday for two weeks visit
with relatives.
George A. Maclyer, NJ. d., returned to
Worcester, Mass, yesterday.
In the account of the ball game OF
Friday night, between the G. A. G. and
the Clintons of Barre, the score was
omitted. II was to 0 in favor OF q.
A. c. The Barre lads seemed mp against
it, getting only two hits off Williams.
These two teams will clash again in the
near future.
Quarryworkers' Notice. Regular meet.
ing of branch No. II. @. w. |. U. of
n A., Wednesday evening, July %.
Business of Importance. All members
are requested to be present. Per order
OF secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-21
RUSSIA BUYS MOST
FARM MACHINERY
OF UNITED STATES
Approximately 100000 of Product
Were Exported There During the
Fiscal Year 1918, Govern
ment Bureau Reports.

Washington, ID. c., July lS.-Russia
is now the largest purchaser of Ameri-
can agricultural machinery. Export fig
ures OF the bureau of foreign and do
nestle commerce, of the department OF
commerce, indicate that approximately
Sl0O00000 worth Of agricultural nipple
ments were exported from the United
States to Russia in the fiscal year 1918,
against 100000 worth to Canada, &c.
800 600 to Argentina, 100000 to Ger
many, S3,500000 to France, 81 100000 to
the United Kingdom, and 100000 to
Australia and New Zealand. The ex-
ports to Russia exceed those of any
earlier year and form practically one
fourth of the total value OF the exports
of this class OF American manufactures.
Even these figures do not, apparently,
represent all of the American agricul-
tural implements entering Russia, since
her latest official figures Those of the
calendar year 1917 show importations
of practically Sl2o00000 worth of Amer
lean agricultural machinery, or nearly
80 per cent. more than our own exports
OF this class Of merchandise TO Russia
in that year. Russian official figures OF
imports from the United States are
usually much larger than the official fig
ures of exports from the United States
to that country, this difference being
presumably due, in great part, TO the
inclusion in the Russian figures of GER
tain American products purchased in
Europe countries.
The growth in exports of American
agricultural machinery to Russia il more
rapid, proportionately, than that to 9th
er parts of the world. Our total ex
ports of agricultural implements in 1908
were S2l 100000 and, in 1912 approx
mately S42,O00000, having practically
doubled in that period Our exports OF
agricultural implements to Russia in
1908 were $3,500,000. and in 1913 APP
proximately St0000,000, having practi-
cally trebled in that period. Over one
half of this total goes to Black sea ports
of Russia, approximately Sl,000,000
worth to Asiatc Russia, and the re.
mainder to Russia on the Baltic.
Mowers and reapers form about one
half of the total value OF our agTieul.
tural implements exported. For the eleY.
en- months Of the fiscal year 1918, for
which detailed information is available,
the figures of total exports to all eoun-
tr es were; Mowers and reapers, approx.
mately S20,000,000; plows and cultiva-
tors, s7,000,000; threshers, S4,5Oo,000;
planters and seeders, sll 900; and
hay rakes and tedders, $4,000. The
total value of American agricultural i'm
plements exported at ten-year intervals
has been: In 1918, $40, 100000; in 1903.
S2l 900, 1000; in 1898, "a 500 600: in 1883
S3,750.000; in 1873, 81 500 GOO; and in
1868, less than 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-21

fresh manure. knowing this, the farmer
ought to make quick disposal OF the
manure pile. Take away the unneees-
sary dirty spots and the stable fly is
robbed of its chance of being, and the
grave yard is deprived of a premature
dweler. 1t is plainly to the farmers
interest to break up the happy homes
of the stable fly if he wants to keep
his own happy home intact. 1t is more
of choice than at first seems apparent.
There ought to be no question of what
the farmer would rather have, his or the
fy's honest. Adams Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-21
Probate Court Terms.

A woman walked into the court room
one busy day and, addressing the Judge,
said; "Are you the reprobate Judge r
Il am probate judge. madam" That
what mean" she continued; ~you see
have come to you because | am in
trouble. My. husband was studying to
be minister at logical seminary and
he died detested and left me with three
little iniidels and | have come to you
TO be appointed their executioner."-
Macon, Mo-, TimesDemocrat