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AN UNCONVINclNo DENIAL

The Berlin government has Off
cially authorized the statement that
it disclaims all possible response
bility for any organized or individual
efforts to help the German cause in
America by counseling or perform
ing acts of violence against this
country. The denial of RESPONSE
bility, moral or otherwise, is as
broad as language would seem cap
able of making it; yet it is not
going to convince the vast major
ity of the American people.
The methods of diplomatic and
secret service operations are too
devious. The unauthorized agent
who is sent abroad by his home gov
ernment to accomplish certain re-
suits, but with the distinct under
standing that he must in no case in
volve his government in responsible
ity for his acts, is a figure far more
familiar in Oppenheim fiction than
in governmental records. But
nevertheless such agents are used
have been used for centuries; are of
signal Importance in the espionage
and diplomatic systems of several
autocratic and some comparatively
democratic countries in the world
right nowI
Germany's disclaimer may easily
enough be Pickwickian. There are
reasons to believe, indeed, that a
great German corporation of inter,
national Importance has been a
clearing house for the management
of German interests of delicate and
dangerous character on this side
The government might easily anC
literally enough deny all RESPONSE.
bility for the doings of this corpor,
atoms agents or representatives
but the relations between those cor,
poration agents and the Berlin gov,
ernment are so perfectly understood
that it will require more than mere
assertion in the face of accumulated
evidence, to convince any fair-mind
ed American that the German assur
ances are altogether frank and com
plets.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
CONSIDER 0RsEcE...AND
AMERIcAI

Greece managed to balance half
way across the diplomatic tight
rope before anybody wabbled it seri-
ously; but it wabbled at. last. Now
Greece finds herself neither belIig-
erent nor neutral, distrusted by all
sides, respected by none. She is in
capable Of making herself the i'm
portant figure she ought to have
been in the war; torn internally, the
battle-ground of all factions and
parties, threatened with invasion by
both those who should have been
her friends and those who inevitably
must be her enemies, her ports liable
to blockade if her course does not
satisfy the entente, her frontiers re-
gar5ed by neither side.
1t is the natural result of course
of assembling and irresolution.
Greece was unable, because of its
peculiar circumstances, to make a
national decision and play a worthy
national part. She stands today in
imminent danger of being turned in-
to a Belgium, but without gain
ing any sympathies in a world that
honors Belgium. She may meet the
fate of Serbia, but win no friends to
help restore her when the war ends.
There are aspects in this pathetic
situation of Greece, that deserve the
consideration of the American peo-
i pie and Government. Is our own
country in danger of falling between
two stools? Is it doing its part for
civilization, as civilization deserves
of it? Is it earning gratitude from
any side, or deserving we'll of any.
body in particular? Can it expect
if its own turn shall ever come tc
experience the horrors of war, that
chivalrous support will be given ir
return for the weakness it has dis,
played toward other nations strug
Cling to uphold the standard of lib
erty and law?
Questions worth thinking about
at least; questions whose importance
is the more apparent in view of tn,
fate that seems hanging over tn,
Greek kingdom.
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iieved the standards will be more
severe.
Early evidence Of this Is found in
the years experience, which was
that despite the upheaval which re-
suited in many Of both sexes being
thrown out Of employment, the re-
quests for feminine workers in
creased. At the same time it was
remarked that employers more than
ever before insisted upon fitness for
specialized work.
Next to teaching, the greatest call
still is for secretaries. But now to
know stenography is not enough, it
remains merely necessary funda-
mental, and must be supplemented
by knowledge of some particular
business. Demand for social work
ers yet exceeds the supply, and in
this field, too, high standards pre-
vail.
But that the college woman is ris-
ing to the exactions is shown by the
fact that the bureau, found women
capable of pioneering in such Occu-
pations as advertising, efficiency en-
gineering, automobile demonstrating,
press agenting, detective work, bond
salesmanship, farm management,
and rent collecting. Doctors, law
clerks, editors, and dietitians of the
weaker" sex have become almost
commonplace.
In fact, the principal obstacle re-
naming in the path Of woman's en-
trance into any calling seems to be
only the historic grievance of man
kind-both employers and employees
are prone to want too much for too
little.
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Shears and PastepOt
Knights Train Here

at least they can learn something OF
the technique of the art in that time.
Nemesis for Shirkers.
Newspapers had better be on their
guard. Aside from the attacks of the
Young journalists who may wish posi-
tions (not jobs). they have newspaper
varieties of stories" spotted, and clas"
sified.
LAS to real newspaper work." re-
marks one pupil. 81 have learned TO
read a paper correctly and to dineren"
tiate between the different news items.
That is. know special feature from
a 'rewrite.' I know also. how these
things should be written: even though
1 am as yet unable to do 1t myself"
This young man, who can spot RE
writes from afar off is apt to he grab
bed up by some passing city editor and
put to work at keeping tab on reporters
who copy stories from other papers TO
save what is most vulgariy termed,
outside the journalism classes. limb
work"
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
ENGLISH HARD FOR
ALIENS TO MASTER
II viii Never he n World Language
Until Ii Is Spelled A Is
Sounds.

CJ. Fl. Harris, in Neio York Timec.)
Having been for years a teacher Of
English to foreigners and TO high school
pupils. as we'll as a student of modern
languages. the subject of an interna-
tional language interests me greatly.
Certainly OF the four important mod
ern tongues. English is the easiest and
simplest in grammar. having no awful
Eenders such as German and no dreadful
verbs such as French and Italian. It
has no battling depths and subtleties 40
the last two mentioned. nor any im-
possible pronunciation as the first. Yet.
in spite of its simplicity, II is very hard
language for foreigners to master. This
is due. ! feel solely to its anttquated
method Cor lack of methodl of spelling
The difficulties arising from the diter-
ence between the spelling OF English
words and their pronunciation arc all
most insurmountable, fatal 10 It's uni
versal diffusion. How many lnatvelN
educated. nay. intellectual. who simply
cannot spell. who have given up try
ing?
All over the Continent one hears re-
lterated with boring monotony: Il IKE
TO read the English. but not TO speak IL.
II is too difficult to pronounce. can
never tell how a new word should Dc
said In French and German certain
letter combinations invariably represent
certain sounds. while Italian Is abso-
lutelV phonetic. In Italian schools there
is no such thing as a spelling lesson
Think what q saving of time, temper.
and grey (or is II gray?) matter this Is
TO the growing child.
1t Is all very we'll 10 insist upon the
classic origin Of our orthoRraphy, hut
| compare II for one moment win the
! near and aristocratic parent Of the
| Italian. Yet Italian does not hesitate to
| discard all artilciality.
| | feel sure that only ono thing VIII
make English. which stands today AZ
! tho easiest and most concise OF Ian
! guarcs-only one thing will make II the
universal language, and that IL simDii'
lied spelling,
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
COLLEGE woMRN's JOBS

To study systematically how best
to advance the interests of the con-
stantly increasing number of cdu-
Gated women in the business world,
by opening new opportunities and by
increasing the applicants fitness,
the Intercollegiate Bureau of Occu-
pations began work three years ago.
Its services are open to the grad
yates from 152 colleges and to those
that are not college bred but have
training which approaches an equiv
alent. 1t found work last year for
STA persons. While SO doing it
scrutinized closely the qualifications
that 9S9 employers expected women
10 have. With this opportunity for
analysis, the observations of the
bureaus heads must be heard with
attention.
And the note of warning which
runs through all they have to say is
that the college woman, if she is to
continue her advance, must special
ize; must get the best technical
training.
The belief is expressed that the
war will have a profound influences
on woman's business opportunity.
The demand for women's services
will be greater as a result of their
proved ability to take the places OF
the men in the trenches and because
Of commercial readiustment in
America when peace is reached
But, on the other hand, it is be-
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Tomorrow.

Peace meeting Parents League Of the third
division Of public schools, J. ormond viii
son Normal School, d. m.
Mass meeting 10 consider plan OF erecting
politan Baptist Church. N street northwest
between Ninth and Tenth streets, 8 D. m.
Health talk. THE Alimentary Canal and Its
Care, Dr. L. N. Hynson. mems gymnns-
iuIn. Y. NJ. e. A., 7:t5 p. m.
Cross work, under auupices OF RED Cross
committee OF 81. Thomas Church. Rausch-
Meeting, Real Estate Brokers' Association,
red parlor, New Ebbitt. 1880 ps m.
Meeting, Washington BoarV Of Trade. New
Meeting, Monday Evening Club. Y. NJ. C. A..
Concert, United states Marine Band orches-
ira, Marine Barracks, 2:So D. m,
Club OF Washington, Mt, Pleasant Congre-
gational Church, D. m.
Meeting. Spanish American Atheneum. Pc
ruvian Legation, D. m.
Meeting, Guardians OF Liberty, Perpetual
Building, S.p. m,
Meeting, southern Philatelie Association,
Washington Branch. No. 8. Room Ais Bond
Meeting, deorgetown Citizens Association.
Potomac sayins' Bank S.L Hall F. M I,,o,.
ton. University Club. s p. m.
Observation-Disclosures d. French. No. Is. sps,
fon c5ans Ss SSya No. Snd 81 select
sons; Ruth. No. l. Eastern star
Odd Fellows-Union, No. IL; Beacon. No. Is;
Langdon, No. 20; Naomi, No. /; Ruth. No
9 Rebekahs.
Knights Of Pythias-A Amaranth. No. Is: Cen
tury, No. 30; J. T. Coldwell Company No
Z. Uniform Rank
National Union--Putomac Council.
Royal Arcanum-Ouray Council.
Daughters OF AmericR-Progressiv Council,
No. 3, to attend supper and dance, Thomas
Jefferson Council. Jr.
knights OF Columbus-WaHhington Council.
Socialist Darty--Headquarters open.
Lecture. "Vital Issues OF the Day. Including
the Present Friction Between China snc
! Japan" Miss Janet Richards, auditorium
Of Woodward & Lothrop's. 1880 a. m.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
RATS IN THE TRENCHES.

DeVOur PFOvIMIOnS and Prevent Men
From Getting Enough sleep.
From Champagne, France. comes the
complaint that the trenches are invaded
by armies Of rate, says the Indianapolis
NetCs. They are everywhere especial
ly in tue night. They deyour the pro
visions OF tho soldiers aud prevent the
men from obtaining sufficient sleep
There are objections to the use OF
poisons to kill the pests. \ preferable
means to get rid OF. them Would, he
some method Cy which they could be
driven out of the trenches.
A Paris paper makes the following
recommendations. apparently IN az
seriousness: zone means, not at all
costly but efHicacious. Is that employed
i'm the navy. II is known that rats
swarm on shipboard, EXPERIENCED has
denionstrated that the presence Of a
single toad frightens and drives them
away. II, then, you will pvt at nr0CCer
distances. a number OF toads in wooden
cages you viii zee the he rats, rats irmS- z.
ever, are given as to ensy method for
capturing the required number OF toads.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
Caught by Giant Clam,
Fisherman Nearly browns

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 19.-Bert
Whaling, baseball star. is today recov-
ering his equilibrium after one Of
the most narrow escapes anybody ever
boasted. Whaling was picking abalones,
which are abnormal animals that stick
to rocks. Bert didn't use q crowbar.
as customary, but tried TO pry his game
OF with q bare hand.
turtle would do. and Whaling was
locked firmly to immovable matter.
Friends arrived to release him just as
the rising tide had given him two or
three nerye-Tacking showers.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19

his own oil and to steal that under ada
cent sections. which, theoretically. Is be-
There is, further, the great danger
that the whole oil field may De
drowned out" This is a consequences
to leaving wells unpumped. After 1t
is once opened, a well requires TO be
pumped steadily. lest. being Shut down.
there follow an intltration of water
through the wells, that seeps down to
the oil-bearing strata and Is liable TO
ruin the entire field. This is one OF
the most serious menaces of the pres
ent situation. To guard against this.
the courts. in cases where they have
appointed receivers for disputed prop
critics. have made il policy to have
the receivers 20 right ahead pumping
In order to prevent their being drowned
out.
Search for Remedy.
II has been suggested that these fields
might be allowed to remain idle. and
become an oil reserve for naval use.
But as a matter of fact they do not
produce the kind of oil suitable for
maritiy1e use. Even IL the oil could
ne saved, It would not be good naval
fuel.
/ More than all this, the Government
doesn't need An additional reserve for
naval purposes. 1t already has over
, $1,000 acres of oi-bcaring land in 4
naval oil reserve; that Is, = bigger oil
area than is involved in the proceed,
ings under consideration. This naval
reserve has hardly been scratched as
yet, by way of development.
To meet the necessities of the whole
unfortunate situation tho oil and re-
lated interests have organized the Oil
Industry" Association of California. IT
/ has now 10000 members, and Is 'expecIed
shortly to expand this TO 100000. Its pur-
pose is to place all the facts before
| Congress. praying for remedial leglsla-
| tfon. Heretofore conflicting plans have
been proposed, and there has been no
unanimity even among the OIL men men
themselves as to the proper remedial
measures.
Relief for Operators.
During tive recess of Congress many
men of Importance in Legislative matters
visited this field. studied the conditions
| and almost without exception became
convinced that justice and common
sense are both on the sido of the opera
tors who seek relief. There will! be a
determined effort to devise a legsla-
tive measure liberal enough to provide
the relief and yet rigorous enough In
protecting whatever rights the Govern
ment may possess, to have e chance tC
pass Congress. The general belief now
is that a proper measure would be Ia
give the oil men their developed lands
lust as they stood when the Taft with
drawal order was issued IN September
1903, preci3elY as. prior to that tiEle
claims taken under the placer laws were
always patented. The withdrawal order
has served whatever useful purOosl
could ever be eXepcted Of IT,, and 1t,
continuance in force will mean nothipl
nut more hardship, the dlsorganiZation'o
the industry and the injury of genera
business all through the Pacific eoas
country.
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WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
HERE DURING WEEK
Many Interesting Events Of I'm
portsnce Are Scheduled
For Capital.
Today.

AVA8ys
Christmas service Wallace Memorial United
Presbyterian Church, Petworth. 4:3o y. m.
Memorial services, Washington Aerie, No. i2b.
Fraternal Order Of Eagles, 6Os sixth street
northwest D. m.
Address, THE. Voice, Of Sculpture mis-,
Myra e. Hole, before Liberal Religious
Union, All Souls Church. p. m.
Meeting, Argo Lodge, No. ti3, Independent
order OF Bnai Birth, with addresses by
Dr.. Horace II. Kallen and Henry Hurwitz'
NesSry rooms, Eighth Street Temple, p. m.
Christmas Vespers, special music, y. w. c.
A., $3.50 D. m.
Address by Dr. Il. l.. oirossman. before Junior
Auxiliary Of Young Women's Hebrew As-
ISOLATION, 1880 Tenth street northwest, Q y.
m.
Missionary Hour End meeting OF the
Knights Of Sir Godfrey, 1732 @ street north.
Lecture, Instead Of war" By Prof, Islbort
RUSSELL OF John Hopkins University nj
First Congregational Church, $50 D. M
Address, Suffrage by Mrs Mary Howe
a. Socialist Headduarters. sli z street
northwest. y. m.
Mass meeting, under auspices Of Nationa
American Woman Suffrage Association
RoifB, y. m.
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OPPORTUNITY NO. Q.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 10.

Widow and three children. Discour-
aged. worn out mother, paying penalty
of tuberculosis, with which children had
been infected. now improved in health
and trying to maintain home. Amount
needed S3l2.
Previously acknowledged. .$2l.5O
H. ~. J....,...............,.. D.UJ
j. G. &. Uhrough The Times).. 100
h. w. Y. (thrCugh The Times).. .25
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. H.I5
Amount still needed, $2S4.25.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
MR.. AND MRS. WILSON

In the American peoples greet
ings and their wishes for the bless
ings Of health and happiness to the
President and his bride, they are not
Democrats, they are not Republi-
cans, they are not followers of any
party or faction; they are all fellow
countrymen.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson on their
journey of life together the nation
bids God-speedl
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
Tuesday.

". Parker. No. 81; KING
David No. %: Washington Centennial, No.
IL; La Fayette. No. s Royal Arch Chapter;
Mlthras Lodge Of Perfection. Evangelist
Chapter. Rose CroiN, Scottish Rite; AiEpan,
No, 8; Fidelity, No. -. Eastern Star.
Odd FeIlows-Mount Pleasant. No. 20; Wash
ington, No. q; Golden Rule, No. II; Amtty,
No q: Fidelity. No. Z. Rsbekahs.
aior, No II: Capital, No. ~; Myrtle, No. p.
National Union--state. War and Navy Coun-
Gil, headquarters open.
KniRhts Of Coiumbus-Carroll Council.
Tribe Of Ben Hur-Lecture by Gideon ]. Pill
low, old Masonic Temple. under auspices
OF washington Court, No. l.
study class. ..a.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
Concert Today
Orchestral Concert by the U. 8.
Soldiers Home Band, at
Stanley Hall at 6:45
o'clock.
John s. ~. ZINMERMANN.
Director


John s. II. ZINMERMANH.
Director,
Grand March, THE Kings Guards"
Leonard
Overture. "Fingars Cave"
Mendelssohn
Menuetto. from the Sonata
Op. ~. No, 2....,......... Beethoven
Selection, Watch Your Step" Berlin
IntermezEo. "Astarte" ... .Mildenberg
Rag Characteristic, THAT Geor-
gia Grind" ,DRbney
Waltz Suite. wiener Burger
Ziehrer
Finale. Its TULIP Time in Hol-
lana van Alstyne
"The StSr-sDangled Banner"
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Wednesday,

Masonic-School OF Instruction; Naomi, No. j:
Brookland. No. II, Eastern Star.
odd FellowS-Federal City, No. 20; Eastern,
No :: Harmony, No. D.
Knights OF Pythias-Mount Vernon, No; b;
Hermoine. No. II: Union, No, -; Columbia,
No. "a; Friendship Temple, No. ., Pythtan
Sisters
Royal Arcanum-pistrIet Council, progress
sive euchre party.
Socialist party-Italian branch.
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ThunadRY,

Masonic-The New Jerusalem, No. :; Hiram
No 10 Royal Arch Chapter; william +.
Hunt, No. l6, Eastern Star.
odd Fellows-ExcelSiOr. No. ia Covenant NO.
49, Salem No. q; Columbia, No. 10.
Knights OF Pythias-H9Tmony, NO. Il
Knights Of Columbus-Keane Council.
National Union-Bancroft Council. Dahlsren
Council. , -.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
OPPORTUNITY NO, IL.

Frail widow and two children. Mother
has arrested case of tuberculosis and
is unable to attend to more than her
duties. Amount needed $3.50.
Previously acknowledged. $500
II. ID. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 500
j. G. c. (through The Times).. 100
+. w. Y. Cthrough The Times).. .25
IOtal ..............,......... $40
Amount still needed S225 Ia
The Washington times., 1915-12-19

Deserted wife and four children. Two
children wero In institution, but mother
now is ondeavorlng TO keep all at home.
Amount needed, 500.
Previously acknowledged. |2S.0o
u. d. J..,.,.,".,.......'...'' DW
]. G. c. Through The Times)... LOO
10. w. Y. uhrough The Times).. 20
-
Total =: 40
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Friday.

Odd FelIows-Central. No. 1, Metropolis. No
ls: Phoenix. No. 20; Martha washington
No 3. RebekahS. ~,
Knights OF PythiAs-Rathbone Temple No T.
Pythian Sisters. ,-- o,-.,,
National Uniou-East washington COUNCIL
Mckinley Council. ,,
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Amount still needed. $3S4.75.
OPPORTUNITY NO. Z.

Blind father and four children. One
girl after a years course at free Voca-
tIonal school will be able to help support
her blind father and little sisters. Sl56 q
wear. Ia needed.
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A deserted wife and four small chill
dren. Alone this deserted wife failed
to earn enough money TO provide
home for her four beautiful children.
Amount needed 1854.
previously Acknowledged. $500
II. d. observation-disclosures. so
j. G. c, (through The Times).. Loo
+. w. Y. Through The Times).. %
.. q. Q......................,. l'U
Total 2525
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OPPORTUNITY NO. 12.

Widow with four children under four
teen. Another case where mother. after
long struggle, has been overtaken by
the white plague. Amount needed $50.
Previously acknowledged. $500
ii. ID. J,........................ b.UO
j. G.. c. (through The Times).. 100
e. w. Y. Through The Times).. .25
Total ......,................... I5.25
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Saturday,

Observance in all COM
manderieH Of knights TemplaT,
Odd Fellows-Drill and Social FatrArchs
Militant.
Socialist Party-Social and supper.
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lOtdl ...'ss..s.''ss. ...''.. .''''
Amount still needed. 1855.
OPPORTUNITY no. 5.
Amount stiil needed. $332.75.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 6.

widow with fve children. Friends.
church. and the Associated Charities
have kept this home together until now,
Amount needed. S4l6.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19

One grandmother. two grandchildren.
twelve and seven years. Grandmother
IL doing her best TO make a real home
for the children. $3.50 q year Is needed.
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FOURTEEN KIM AS
OPPORTUNITIES
1875

E. W. Y. Through The rlmes,.. Is
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IOtal ...s..'...s..., ..,....'......s.
Amount still needed, $474.16.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 13.

Blind mother. partially blind father,
six children, all under fourteen. Against
great odds mother and father, despite
their physical handicap. arc trying to
keep home together. Amount needed.
$50.
Previously acknowledged. ......... $500
II. d. J."........:..:.;...,. .......;.' ply
j. G. c. Through The Times).. loo
v. =. Q...,............',..'..' ~"
M
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OPPORTUNITY no. 8.

total ........ss...s...... IL
amount stIlI needed. siS6.75.
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OPPORTUNITY No. I.

Total ..........s..s.s.s .'''''
Amount still needed. $3.50.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
OPPORTUNITY NO. 1.
OPPORTUNTTY No. 2.

Iotal ......'..'''.'....
Amount still needed, $477.35.
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OPPORTUNITY NO. 3.

TOtAl ..,.....ss...'ss. ....-''
Amount still needed, $2S0.T5.
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at least they can learn something OF
the technique of the art in that time.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-01-16
Woman Puts Him Wise.

you talk about Establishments
and breakfast jackets and curl papers,,
said the man, hanging over the railing
of one of the bridges across the bride
path in Central park, but / defy any
woman to look worse than most of her
sex do or horseback. And it's all on
account of that hideous fashion of
hairdressing. What m is attrac-
tive with her hair braided into a light,
wiry braid and turned under OF up on
top with a string of ribbon, the whole
topped by a mannish derby?" His
companion, a woman, laughed. STU
pid, don't you know they can't pos
sibly keep their hair up in any other
way? The jolting of the horse loosens
the coils and one by one the hairpins
are strewn along the path until the
hair is all tumbled down. Would you
rather see a bevy of March winds or
Dianas let loose in the park?" They'd
be prettier and you'd tell a mar from
a woman without straining your yes,
at least" said he.-New York Times.