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The Washington herald., 1914-02-18

"CacCilic' Of Richard Strauss: -,
SCHcnl:rln die Winds of Humperdinck,
and dAIbcrt's Hymn to Venus Her
'oic" Is clear. beautiful soprano. Of
Sumcient vocal power. but OF not extra
ordinary emotional range. Such songs rs
$h" sang Yesterday arc a severe test cf
emotional power and depth uI tonal por-
trayal OF these songs her best WORK
Was don" in the Humperdinck song and
in Strauss ''Nic=cnled.' The deep in
tmticnal sons" "Td the dramatic power,
combined, rccc-sdrr to Il powerful rom
TcTnG Of Hugo Volts -'NcrborCrnheir-
= rare. and MN" van EndrrJ gave tha:
nG as powerful an Interpretation -
ono hea~s from any but tho greatest or
H." great licdcr singers. She is youth
rul. and maturity Will doubtless hrir-
with it dramatic power and richncsz OF
t-pHCcUtlCu
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18
Modish Evening slippers.

Unstrapped irsteps are out of fash
ion, and all slippers for wear with
evening gowns have some sort of strap
arrangement over the instep. Women
who do not fear the aspersion of thick
ankles may indulge in the ribbon laced
cothurn, which has crossed straps over
the insteps and several strands OF rib
bon wound around the ankle and limb,
but these faddish slip pers unfortunate
ly do give a rather clumsy look to
foot and ankle unless both are of the
daintiest proportions-not exceeding
the No. double A-and more becom-
ing to the average foot are the neat
buttoned strap slippers which have the
smart strapped effect without break
ing the line of instep and ankle. A
new slipper in the bnttoned strap style
has crossed straps which suggest the
laced cothurn in daintier guise.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18

One fact stood out, however. as clear
rs daylight, and that was that if bonds
were not taken, the value of Confederate
money was cut third
The effect of the act was at once
noted in Richmond in an advance of
prices on all commodities to correspond
with the inevitable depreciation OF the
currency.
18th ham selling at $ a pourd meat
at IS a pound for the cheaper and
other foodstuffs in proportion. this was
serious business for the householder who
had no other money than Confederate
paper.
In operation the act therefore was
simple enough and its effect was to in
crease the alarm. encouragement and
sense OF approaching despair among the
people of the South.
The Confederacy was bankrupt, and
nothing more clearly denoted the fact
than the currency act of February Il,
1864. Il meant virtually repudiation of
the Confederate government, of its obli-
cations, as represented by its currency.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18
The Powder PuG.

II really seems as IL the makers are
vying with each other to turn out the
greatest variety of receptscles to hold
powder and the powder pun. for there
Is no end to these pretty boxes, both
for the reticule and the toilet table.
Some OF the newest and prettiest for
the latter are made of tinted alabaste
in pale mauve. pink, and green. and
verr delightful they look. The shapes
are quite plain and simple. with a big
KNOB on the lid to. serve as handle
Some are trimmed with gold, but on the
whole the plain ones are preferred.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18
THE WAR DAY BY DAY
Fifty Years Ago.
8 1S6chmond Va Newspapers Published the Text of New
Currency Passed by the Confederate Congress the Day Before BY
the Paper Money Was Effect Cut 33 13 Per Cent
The Confederacy Bankrupt
written expressly for The lIerald.)

Fifty years ago today ihe newspapers
OF Richmcrd, Va published the text OF
a new currency act. passed the day be-
fore, by which the value of paper money,
already less than one-twentieth thar OF
gold. was in effect cut at one stroke
- l-5 per cent.
The holders OF government notes could
exchange them for bonds, or suffer
tax on them of 80 1-S per cent As there
was no mere security behind the bonds
than behind the notes, there was small
incentive to take the bonds, which, would
not circulate.
The text of the act was long and the
language somewhat involved, with many
qualifications, under the heads provided
further" all of which tended to make
it, minor provisions hard for the ordinary
citizen to understand
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18
SUFFRAGIsTS ON PARADE.
Women CARR Tran~parrnric< to Nd
Ncrti-c suffrage Play.

Tn women carTi-d tTanSparsuy'rs
through the streets last night for an
hour To adv, rtise the sUfIri-iSts' show
T. be pUt on 1t the Columbia
among hem were Mrs. Rheta Childe
lrorr. Misses Lucy Burns. Emily Perry.
i'rssI, Barrlcy. Elizabeth FairsII. Doris
stevens. and Mrs. Mary Realty Clascu-
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18

! The opinion some OF the holders OF
Confederate script held rs TO the ulti-
mate effect of the act is indicated In
this entry in Richmond mans diary:
February 1S-The topic of discussion
everywhere. now. is the effect likely to
be produced by the currency bill. have
heard mot seem that some holders OF
Treasury notes have burnt them in spite
of the government hope for the best,
even II the worst is to come"
Era Of "shinpInsters."
Conditions in business throughout the
Scuth were in an extraordinary con-
dition, because OF the debasement Of the
currency. The man with gold or silver
in hand could actually buy things cheap
ly. An Engiishman ut a Richmond no
tel paying $50 a day for his boa-d-in
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18
skirt. Worn shorter.

Skirts are worn shorter In Paris than
in America They are developed in all
materials. Many strictly tailored skirts
are cut in one piece, the seam being
either in the back or front and fitted with
4 loIs dart over each hip. Plaid skirts
are made on the bias with the seam in
the hack. Some show tunics Of the pre-
dominant color.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18
WOMAN AND THE HOME
. Edited ny JuLh CHANDLER MANI -
ANTIQUE FURNITURE
In THE OLD HOUSE
A Few Little Suggestions for the
Treatment of Woodwork Before
the Furniture Is Bought.

II Is rare thing Ina these days to
find an old house which has come down
for many generations practically un-
changed. Most OF them have been added
to I'm order to meet the requirements OF
the growing family and wings and. ellis
have been added in seemingly most hap
hazard fashion.
The same development has naturally
taken place In the furniture and furnish
ings. Perhaps one or two fine old ma
hogany or walnut pieces still remain
which have been preserved as he.rlooms.
but with few exceptions the most of the
furniture-and for that matter the wall
coverings and general scheme Of deco-a-
tion-sre extremely hybrid in their gen
eral design. Ths fancy carved and rococo
pieces Of one generation are side b. side
with the horsehair monstros.tie3 OF an
other. Great STa1dfather's Wind:5ir chat.
is In close proximity to cheap and
poorly finished modern rocker.
To the Householder Who is desirCus OF
having a comfortable and honelike 1p-
pearing house such tumble OF odds
and ends IL indeed most discOuraGing. and
there remains ONLY one means of escape
open. separate the good from the bad
and pack the latter or TO the Garrct y
secondhand furniture man.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18
Cocoa.

Green Pea Soup.
Turkey ChartrcusC Sweet Potatoes.
Spinach.
Little Bread PuddinSs
Coffee.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18
Wall. and Woodwork.

| Before proceeding. however to buy new
furniture. let US take a look at the gen
eral treatment OF tine walls and wood
work. The first thing Is TO have the walls
cleaned. This is done by removing abou;
ten layers OF old wall paper and finishing
Up with n coat or new plaster over which
well designed paper in quiet tones is
hung.
| The woodwork all over the house must
be scraped down TO the original finish.
| thoroughly cleaned by the use Of a plenti-
| full supply Of soap and water. and wiped
dry and left TO harden for several hours,
because Il dam1ness and moisture is on
the surface when painted. IL ends In max
ing the new paint scale. crack. or blis-
| ter.
4 coat OF paint ih the preferred shade
usually white or gray in colonial
nOuse-Is then applied and allowed to
| stand for twenty -four hours. II should
| then be sandpapered, to remove all gloss
and make IL smooth and even before the
second coat is applied. care being taken
not 10 have the paint too thick to prev ent it
lying uneyenly and filling the inden-
tatiOns where the wood is carved
II the old floors arc all in good condi-
ttOn they will, Of course. be retained
| ]: not. they must be torn up and new
Cnes Of oak or hard pine substituted. The
! floors should be sCraped perfectly smooth
and gone over with tuTpentine. after all
cracks have been filled in with some sort
Of filling material.
! The draperies should be extremely
simple. muslin. scTim or figured chintz
/ or Cretonne. Some of these han=ings ar.
very effective. and II well handled will
brighten up the house at once.
Indoors and Ont.
We are now ready for new furniture
| OE new-old furniture to take the place
Of that which has been dispatched attic
ward. II must be owned that even for
| the housekeeper with 4 moderately filled
purse. this is not SO easy TO obtain as
/ II sounds
/ Dutch or rush-bOttOmed chairs. gate
leg tables. or the rich mahogany furni-
| ture Of Sheraton. ChippendaIe. Heppel-
white or Adams are all effective in such
= house. Still. they are not absolutely
| necessary. for there is so much of the
craftsman furniture and the dainty will
low styles, that the house can be made
very attractive by introducing pieces OF
either OF these makes
Almost every one has at least one or
two odd pieces Of furniture stored AVA
| somewhere. Many OF these have becoms
Scared or blistered, probably BY being
placed too near the fire. II is unneces-
sary TO scrape the paint or varnish off
Take a blunt knife and remove tn.
blisters going over the entire surface
with sandpaper to make II smooth and
paint with one coat of white paint. When
thoroughly hardened treat il TO one coat
OF enamel. and as a result you have at
| tractive white bedroom furniture, which
may be used in connection with the ordi-
nary white-painted iron bed. Such a
set is always dainty and when obtained
III such a manner is indeed a great saw
ing.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-18
WHAT TO SERVE AT
THE HOME TABLE
BREAKFAST.
Creamcd salt Fish.
Lyonnaisc Potatoes
Pan Cakes. Coffee
II-NT'IJ
DINNER

LII NCH.
Cream of Corn Soup.
Stuffed Egg Salad.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03
ARC AND THE iNCANDESCENT
Explanation of Entirely Different Prin. cip!es Under Which the Two
 Are Employed.

The arc light and the incandescent ples. It was noted many years ago that when an electric circuit was bro ken the current jumped across a slight gap, producing brilliant flame. The shape of this flame was roughly an arc from one conductor to the other; arc lamps burn in the air and no In vacuum. The light is produced by the current leaping across a small air gap between the two electrodes, or car bon pencils, and heating the tips Of the carbins white hot Floating particles brilliancy. A mechanism is necessary to feed Tn the cartoons as fast as they burn away, or otherwise the gap would increase until the current could not jump across and the light would go out.
 The incandescent lamp, common in most homes and office buildings. is ob- tained from a piece of white-hot wire, heated by the passage of an electric current The wire must be inclosed in glass bulb from which the air has been exhausted. otherwise 1t would quickly be burned up and consumed The wire fllament Is now made of tungsten, which resists the flow of electricity with so much vigor that the current, in working to get by the obstruction, heats the wire to incan. descence, hence the name.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03
SUCCESS NOT DUE TO LUCK
Photographer Will Not Admit That Element of Chance Enters h.
 to His Work.

When the amateur photographer friend asked him why he looked peeved the other was glad to explain
 "A friend of ours just asked me to come over and take picture ci her baby" ne said. She apolOgizeG for aksing. which was unnecessary be cause was glad to do it, but she spill ed the beans by giving her reason tha, I had such good luck taking pictures.
 Well, you do, don't you? inquired the friend.
 There you go" the photographer exclaimed. There's no such thing e luck in my photography. What veXes me is that every one seems to consid CT them inseparable.
 Photography is as exact a science as running a survey nowadays wit those who know how to handle a cam era. With the photometer and expos ure tables, proper developer and { thermometer for determining it's tem perature, every last element of luco removed from exposure and negative making. The same is true of the printing processes. You know in ad vance how much light you have and how much you need; factorial table tell you how long to leave a plate in the developer; every .tep is timid with a stop watch And that's whA 1t annoys me to have people say tha' my art is luck proposition.
 Before I had taken as many p.2 lures as stand to my record now. there was sometimes luck, mostly bad Although, as it appears to me at pres ent, got better results than ! sLcal6 have obtained. B'lt if p'an win { little experience and the proper out fit exercises as much intelligence 9. is necessary to boil eggs, photographs Is no longer a matter of luck, and ] thank nobody to call me lucky
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03
Day of Stately Minuet.

We are promised a revival of the stately minuet But consider well the responsibilities of that dance. Thus, for instance, MT Austen Leigh on the eighteenth century minuet: Tt was not every one who felt qualified to make this public exhibition, and those ladies who intended to dance minuets used 10 distinguish themselves by wearing particular kind of lappet on their headdress. have heard also of another curious proof of the respect in which this dance was held. Gloves immediately clean were considered requisite for it's due performance, while gloves a little soiled were thought good enough for a country dance; and accordingly some prudent ladies provided themselves with two pairs for their several purposes. - London Chronicle.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03
4 FEW QUESTIONS.

We cannot help wishing that the United States government would em- ploy someone who is acquainted with the art of writing clear English to in- form the people about this new reve- nue bill which becomes effective De- cember l. A good newspaper report CT could tell in 800 words what the government officials cannot describe in 50 000 word, and when one reads the reporters story he would know some thing, while the official explanation would leave him more mystifed than ever.
 We have read much of this new bill, but We confess that about the only feature that has been made clear to us is that the government wants to raise something like a hundred mil lion dollars additional revenue There are many questions which we should like to see answered. For instance, where is the one-cent stamp on a long, distance telephone message to be attached, and is the talker, talkee or the central girl to lick it? If small dealer who has been selling little tobacco and few cigars along dur ing the past year doesn't knew wheth- CT his sales of this commodity have been more or less than $200, will he have to pay the tax of two thirds of s4.SO plus 50 per cent penalty and where, and to whom, and what will they do with him if he doesn't? Is the tax upon marriage licenses sup posed to be in line with the govern ment's policy of removing the protec- tion and subsidies heretofore grant ed to infant industries?
 These are only few of multitude of questions that occur to us, but we really believe, if he is going to make the people pay these taxes, Uncle Sam ought to hire some bright boy to tell them how and where.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03

court before 20 days. This time has been allowed the railroad companies in which to file exceptions to the find ings of the special master.
 The amounts of claims shown by the report are $S45,433.36 against the Iron Mountain and $215, 5,903.74 against the Cotton Belt, total of $1,- ,337.10.
 Of the amount of alleged over charges by the Iron Mountain, $31,- l24 35 was for passenger fares and $814, 4,309.01 fo- freight overcharges. The passenger claims of the Cotton Belt amount to S7,743.61 and the freight claims to $208,160.13.
 The amount represents 4,094 pas senger claims and 61,573 freight claims against the Iron Mountain and 1855 passenger claims and 18,655 freight claims against the Cotton Belt
 The claims were handled under three classes, each class designated as series. The distinction was made according to the time the overcharge was made. Series A covered from September 3, 1908, to May 31, 1909, Series B from June 1, 1909, to May II, 1911, and Series c from May 12, 1911, to July IS, 1913.
 When the injunction granted the railroad on September 3, 1908, was dissolved on July IS, 1913, the rail roads appealed to the United States supreme court, but that court upheld the ruling of the lower court.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03
TO DISCUSS STA1E
 SCHOOL BUDGETS

Little Rock, Dec. 3.-The governor has called meeting of the University board of trustees to meet next Fri day, at his office, for the purpose of going over the situation with refer ence to the budget for the ensuing two years. The State Normal board will meet on Saturday for the same pur- pose.
 A meeting of the state board of education will be held within the next two weeks to consider what recom- mendations will be made to the legis- lature for the benefit of the schools. It is probable that little will be asked this time involving any considerable outlay of money, on account of the financial condition of the state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03
Goinq and Coming.

Pat was standing near the car track when he noticed an automobile com ing up the street, and to be safe he stepped back a little.
 he automobile went past, and just as it was passing the driver had oc- casion to turn off the track. When he did the automobile skidded on the track. causing the back end of 1t to swing around, striking Pat and knock ing him down.
 Pat was seen to get up and look af- ter the car and say, Now, p'hat do ye thinF O that? Whin ye stand in from O th,m they run over ye, and whin ye git out O the way to let thim pass they turn around and kick ye."
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03
MORRILT0N MAN GIVES
 S25 FOR DEMONSTRATION

E. E. Mitchell, prominent mer- chant of Morrilton, who was in Con- way yesterday, subscribed $25.O0 to the fund being raised to continue the farm demonstration work in Faulk- ner county, an appropriation for which was voted down by the levying court in this county. In Conway county the work is paid for out of the county funds, but in Faulkner county it will be necessary this year to raise money by private subscriptions. Mir. Mitch ell owns some lands in this county and is anxious to see the demonstra- tion work kept up here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03
REFUND AMOUNTS
 EXCEEDS MILLION FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SPECIAL MASTER FILES RE- PORT OF CLAIMS AGAINST
 RAILROADS.

Little Rock, Dec. 2.-More than $1,- 000,00O overcharges in freight and passenger rates are shown in the final report of J. G. Wallace, special mas ter in chancery in the Iron Mountain and Cotton Belt refund cases. The report was filed yesterday afternoon in the United States district court.
 The claims cover period from September 3, 1908, when an injunc- ton was issued against the enforce ment of the act of the legislature ere ating a 2-cent passenger fare and re ducing the freight rates, until July IS, 1913 On the latter date an order was issued in the federal court dls- solving the restraining order and sus- taining the 2-cent fare law.
 No action will be taken by the
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03

Yes. she is perfectly frank about it. and being French she naturally ex- presses herself in that way. and she doesn't care to go to war All of the breat ladies may volunteer as Red Cross nurses, but Muriel Griel, dainty daugh- ter of France, prefers to remain in this country and save up enough money so that she and her dear. dear boy. Etienne Boldat. of the French army, may marry when the war is over.
 He went to the front and into Alsace and Lorraine for the preliminary cam paigns Perhaps he may have been killed. Only the war office knows that, and it won't tell. But Muriel hopes for Ahe best and 1miles and dances and
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03

FAULKNER COUNTY is said to have spent last year S300,000 for foodstuffs which could have been produced at home. To this should be added about S100,000 for commercial fertilizer, the purchase of which would have been unnecessary with more livestock and with crop rotation. Thus 100000 big dollars that ought to have stayed at home have forever. departed from Faulkner county during one year. As suming that there are 5000 families in the county, this would have meant s80 saved for each family. And if each family were $80 better off than they are today, business and collec- tions would be good and there would be little or no distress or cause for complaint Isn't it wcrth thinking about?
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03

."ellings of the flesh caused by in ttammation, cold, fractures of the bone, toothache, neuralgia or rheuma- tism can be relieved by applying BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. It should be well rubbed in over the part affected. It's great healing and pene- trating power eases the pain, reduces swelling and re stores natural condi- tions. Price 25c, soc and $1.0O per bottle. Sold by Nelson Drug Co.-Ad.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-03
TAX COLLEcr0E ; NOTICE.


 .otico k hets.. ei4ea ,#a9 ! wi nlset ti = taxpayers of Faulkner county, Arkansas, f., the purpose of collecting the real. persona and per capita taxes for l91. at the foowir., times and places.
 Clifton Township. Woo tor. Mon,av. .Fapu- Union Township. Bono Tuesday. Janrars Walker Township Batesyille Church, Wed. l.. ia' Jpruary 27. 1915.
 California Tcwr>hip. Guy. Trureday Jam sry 2s. and until noon Friday. January 3a 1915
 Est Fo,b T7ao..nship. Spring HIL Saturday, r'-~'.r -'-.r rshi7 Crecn,,ricr, Monday, ,'eb- ruary l. 1915.
 r-.'.- .e..-. :. i>1s-z n.o.7 .'-y j'c',- A',r~+~i, Tavrs'i, rz-se,t srtoo house, Thnrs'~,. F"'r'arv 1915
 Mt. Vernon Township. Mt Vernon, Friday. February ,. 1915
 Eagle Township, Roden. Nin. Saturday, February S, 1915.
 Harve Township Holland, Monday, Febru- ary 8. 1915. :. 1915.
 Newton Township, Naylor, Wednesday. Feb Iuary 10, 1915.
 Bristol Township. Bristol Thor..ay. rc,r,l. Cypress Townshio cvpros. Vale, Church Friday February l2, 1915
 Cypress Township, ionia. Saturday. Feb ruary l3. 1915
 Pasrm Township, Rocky Point, Monday February i5. 1915.
 Wilson Township Bridge Greek. Tuesday February Is. 1915
 Wilson Township. Cato. Wednesday. Feb ruary 17. 1915.
 Pierce Creek Township Chadwick Thurs day, February IS. 1915.
 Dsnlev Township. Msyao~"r, Friday. Fcir ruary 10, 1915.
 Benedict Township Providence Schooho't~e Saturday February 20. 1915.
 Pine Mountain Township. Barley School house. Monday February 9, 1915.
 City of Conway, First Ward Tuesday. Feb ruaIy 23. 1915.
 City of Conway, Third Ward, Tuesday, Fc:~ ruary 24. 1915.
 City of Conway, Second Ward. Thursday February 25. 1915.
 Cadron Township. Courthouse February 26 1915. to April 10, 1915.
 All persons desiring to pay real estate are requested to bring a correct tax receipt of some former year. so that mistakes may he avoided.
 The attention of taxpayers i5 directed tr the provisions of Act No. 4l5 of the Genera Assembly of Arkansas. making it unlawful foi the Collector to record any tax receipt after April 10. without attaching the penalty there t w. w. BISHOP. Sheriff and Ex-Ofico Collector, Faulkner County. Arkansas.
 December l. 1914. tf)