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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-06
MISREPRESENTATION

WANTED-Furutture. carpets. etc; buying
contents OF houses specially; liberal spot
cash prices; mail orders given prompt at
tention. LEWIS FURNITURE SHOP. 40
10th ST. NV. de2-50t
yyANTED-s. KEBEsKY. 1906 7th 81. NV.
Win pay the highest cash prices FOR ladies'
gents and childTen'H CASTOR clothing and
shoes and hats Address postal and VIII
cali oc4-90t
WANTED-Two second hand barber chairs:
must be in good condition. Address BOX
-, Lila once Hto-sl
WANTED-rIeaIthy goat. giving quart milk
per day. Give price and address BOX 475.
THIS once ae6-at
WANTED-l0J cords OF wood to cut. al
dress J. f. JOYCE. 1885, L 81. Sc. u
WANTED-To buy old feather beds II
MARKS. sJz 9Th 81. de5-3t
wANTED-Bateau rowboats. Address BOX
464. this ON Pc. de5-3t
A MAN HUNG around my place and was
convinced that / gave the highest prices for
old gold. silver, diamonds. watches. pawn
tickets. etc. ABRAHAM S. 42s 3th ST. NV.
nOzz-u
WANTED-Furuiture for cash. Sell your
goods 10 the man who gives you the most
money. HOLLYWOOD, sth and Is, on the
corner dei-at
yyANTED-About 90 feet Of good iron fence.
with gate. about 8iz TO feet high; must
be low priced JOS. Ii. CURRAN. 3l5 Sth 81.
NV. de4-st
WANTED First-class secondhand overcoat.
Address BOX 40. this office. de4-3t
OLD FEATHER BEDS WANTED. / pay
from Toe 20 40C pound. LOCK BON 2J2.
de4-3L
VANTED-IIighest cash prices paid FOR worn
garments. ladies' or gentlemen's. Also shoes
and hats Address postal and / VIII call any
hour. 3. TARSHES. 1903 7th 81. NV. Phone
North ~. no27-S0t
HIGH PRICES PAID for CASTOR clothing
and shoes drop postal and will call II
GEWIRZ. 1908 9Th st. NV. de2-I5t
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FOR sALE-I have a number OF aestrah,.
and expensive houses for sale IN the Norfh
vest section. Cau or write % HENRY
webs. ltl0 C 81 nv. ocis-tf
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FOR RENT-FLATs.

FOR RENT--Attractive new fiat. first floor
I'VE rooms. bath, s22.5O. 800 18th st ne. (.
open. das-gr
FOR RENT-Unfurnished, desirable groom
nat with bath ana heat: reasonable. I42S F
St da5-gf
FOR RBNT-F1ve-room fat. 1871 St ne;
all outside rooms convenient 10 two car
lines. Inquire BOX al. this office de4-9t
FOR RENT-FIat, with han Tor Ugbt house
keeping $40. Sl2 II st. ne de4-3t
FOR RENT-OFFICES.
FOR RENT-Oncs rooms In the Evan
Building 1916 70 1924 New York ave nv
most centrally l0-ateG: rental very low. An.
PLY TO JOHN 9 EVANS. l424 New YORK
ave 80 -
BLISS BUILDING. : 81 nw.-Very de-
sirable oInces. saclul Capitol with heat
light. and tEnitos serV &c; from s. Der r1o1tf
up. Call or write = o. BLISS Telephone
East eE5 - -
FOR OFFICES. suitable rooms for rent. I224
-Hon AO4h ave NV. de4-3t
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ANACOSTIA-

BURY's PHARMACY. corner Monroe and
Jefferson SITS.
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kinds OF things. The calls upon ones time and
strength are past all reason. I'll acknowledge
ana all the more So" assented the other since
the women you hire are not willing 20 do more
than half what they're paid for. Time was when
servant would serve and leave you comparatively
free 10 attend 10 your own business, Now you've
gos TO do half her work and your own too and
yet pay her"
Well. wouldn't trust any one to do this" per-
sisted the careful one. she resumed her dusting
Il would Or I'd leave them In the room while 1t
was swept. and dust them OF aftarward I'd find
some way to avoid this-this senselsss cartinGI"
The last word was uttered with vicious emphasis
as the speaker set down the last article with
dangerous vehemence.
THE real remedy" she went on. more quietly.
would be to abolish the broom, and use only .
patent sweeper. The dust IA simply scattered
Now
oh WELL we've got to the broom" exclaimed
the other sister impatienty, For some mystsri-
Gus reason. sweepers never VIII work Just right.
And we've got to take OF our things somehow
as long as we have them. for goodness sake
let's hurry up and get IL doner'
you're rtght-for to-day" said tho rebellious
one But II | could have my own way I'd sim.
Pity life somehow. IL had to-ir had 20 spend
all my time tnventing way.'
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your mind on what you doing. And as soon as
the mental habit OF concentration Is perfectly we'll
formed. you have obtained the key which unIocks
the door TO all knowledge"
There Is no power OF either body or mind so
the adherents OF this new education maintain
which cannot be fully developed by the study of
occult wisdom, which consists principally in drills
that must be constantly gone through with
Practice. and nothing else. makes Perfect What
ever one would be. painter. artist singer writer
or poet. there lies within one the wisdom and
power TO attain ones end
In striving for this, rule can be deviated
from. There must be special hour and a special
day for the performing OF every lesson or drill
always IN the same spot, facing always the same
way In pleasantly lighted and well ventilated
room. must be used by the student He must as
sumo posture which locks out. 1t were, every
particle or noauns mind stuff that the brain IS
open 10 receive before he attains to the power OF
concentration BY properly placing the right foot
over the left clasplng the hands together with the
myers or the right hand resting on the wrist OF
the left. the student thus locks out the physical
senses and enters the realm OF the psychic ones
be brought into fun play. Imagine the hearts
desire: for while the student is rising mentally into
the desired realm the creating power is going
forth through the unfolding OF the inner conscious
ness to accomplish what the ideal asks for
Another method is to trace a heavily marked
black ball on the wall or the room directly in
front OF TIE eyes or the student. who excludes
from his mind ali but the idea OF gazing upon m
until the heavy speck melts out OF MS sight The
student then holds. any article whereof a mental
picture is desired at the centre of the forehead
until IL Is obtained
So trivial thing as gazing into crystal Is said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10
A BOY POLITICIAN.

The saying that the child is father 20 the man
Is exenp!ifed in many ways. When a number OF
boys brought together, In large school, LOT
instance. it is wonderfully interesting TO Watch
their various developments.
L remember B. as tiny little boy at school,
said recently speaking of rising young
politician. and then he showed a curious
facility for mana cement. He was an awfuly am
bilious little chap. and coEhdcd TO me his secret
desire be secretary 10 the literary association
I laughed at him, for il was quite an important
school office. and he seemed such puny midget
to aspire it. shall set it, he said confidently
ana so he did And this Is the way ne :.
in the school run by the NTH and sixth form b9!s
be chosen. Each society had its candidate. ana
general School ELECTION. and B.. who very
popular among the smaller boys had manage 49, 70
80 aJhn"W'eCEtG, oS ,ir -, his diracti6ns
found to every ones surprise that 3 and his fol-
lowers held the balance Of power. and the former.
lows, suddenly became a pe'sOnaEe. The greatest
athlete among Us, from whom friendly nod was
called upon b. in his dormitory, and SAT upon the
head editor Of the school paper visited him to
partake Of instantaneous Chocolate and condenser
p. however, was not elated by his sudden PoPq-
time and when his influence Tor the tt -
election was asked for quietly stated MS WISH 70
held by yds,h form boy. said 4. Who was a
great stckler. for school precedent I see no
s sSaSIa not 5a'o have f PPsh Sessar ssa
in huff B. felt s no rese 655osTts t 5et
ton, with his proposition, The latter. who
8f ecty O good secreiary agreed to his terms The
deal was made. 3. and his small boy faction cast
ciety, who triumphantly elected, and B s
appointment as secretary im1mgediSteB tol!owed,
everything had been arranged 10 his satisfaction
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trained nurse Of varied and long experience was
speaking the other day of the strange and pathetc
fancies Of the sick If il makes them happy, ana
does not interfere with their treatment she said
u always try TO encourage them but sometimes II
IS very sad One OF my patients. for instance, IS
little humpbacke girl, whose face II II were no'
for pair OF large dark expressive eyes, WouId Dc
almost repellentIy ugly She is simply crazy ABOUT
anery Of all kinds. and loves to wear fashionable
clothes It distlesses her mother rich and very
religious woman. who feels that her poor ntLie
daughter should find her solace in spiritual IRE
But I tell her the child born with the sans
instincts as other children. and just because some
mysterious accident affected her physical Ira1le
she should not be de5arred from the gFathcat- 81
Of all innocent frivO.ities. Every season we
gTaVely the fashion plates ana discuss ~
latest cut Of sleeve collar her mOtirL 80
simply DO II: II is too harro"ihs' So ~
always falls 10 ...s ..,ra+
I visit daily. He is a crippled and bedridGen boy,
and his desires all Tor military toys ~ In 49,
put a soldiers cap and snou!ceF ms SIN t
ma Ike lunges At imaginary foes with MS DdSo'let
Some day 1 VIII d soldier. he often says 20 ltAe
proudly. Poor, poor child, he Will never, Melh
again! But he does not know 1t yet some uaS
will have TO be told, and then may the Soou etou
give him courage! But there Is no need 70 sI'0
him a year CT TWO more OF dreary hOpeleSs!ies9.
I. and for my poor little huTnpoack oIS taI
she will continue TO keep her love for lhuocei Id
huery 10 brighten her life until she IS an oIu
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g - :NHlAIkS'

What is this worth to US. anyway suddenly
exclaimed girl sister. as they were issuing
from the drawing room door IN solemn procession
each carrying as many vases. statuettes trays.
miniatures and other small articles as her hAilos
and arms could accommodates.
The sister looked around suddenly and with
such anazenent as to imperil her precious freight
Are YOU crazy?' she asked. simply.
Before replying the girl deposited her wares with
great care on the hall tables and bookcases and
started on the return journey for a new load
What's the use OF all these things?' she par
sisted. Every week. when the rooms are swept
nearly every day-this cartins process goes on
What are we breaking our backs for? Don't quots
George Herbert TO me. pleased Who sweeps a
ROOM and all that I'll admit the sweeping; but
why all this carting?'
why. our things would be broken II Martha
moved them"
Risk il! II wouldn't break us!' interrupted tina
rebel.
"And besides. she wouldn't have time. You'd
probably Ike 10 employ a special pariorulaic.
This with marked satire
..Ir wa could afford her yesI But since we can't
We should have fewer things. All this stu, COM
pIcates life outrageously. We say We are SO
busy A quoi bon?'
But we must have things And the advocate
OF the traditional began look distressed. she
spread Renaissance table square over the back
OF a chair.
I'VE could have about one-tourth as many things
and the house would look better" said the young
Some given to some are heirloous and
I'm sure they're all pretty" said the other.
They're not all pretty, that's certain! Is
pecially those that were given TO We could
weed them out select carefully and put back about
one-thlrd OF them. 10 the great advantage OF our
household perspective II isn't thu drawing room
alone; the dining room IS worse. and
rooms are rnussums-au but minei break judi
ciously every now and them but. even so. have
TOO many
Well then. that's all very well for you; you
don't care for the things! But the rest ct u do
caro- for them. and don't why shouldn't,
Pretty looking place It would be without orna-
nents.'
Well don't know Tho rebeluous sister
dropped dsconsolatey into chair. q detected
looking duster hanging from her hand Ike soIed
flag Of truce. I'm only sure OF thing. and
thar is that in way we ought 10 make life
simpler"
"Oh. I see" scornfugIy. you've been reading
The Simple Life. a"
No haven't read IL yet, but I'm going to- Such
a title alone would commend II 10 mel And
know how It begIns-soEe thins about the uaisertes
OF a modern wedding. and how all the fuss and
feathers detract from thu dignity and ssnctity OF
marriage And yet here are. bound. as II were
in a web OF wretehed little customs; no time
to think the meaning % lfei"
I'm sure you're great deal better OF tor not
thinking too much about the meaning OF life" re-
marked the practical sister 1T Is a pity,
though. that one has 10 be so busy over different
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10
POWER OF CONCENTRATION.
-Devotee of Occult Wisdom Tells How to
Acquire tt

For some time now the study 0: the art which
enabled the people OF the Orient to mystify the
people OF the Occideut has been quietly and unob-
trusivey pushing its way the front until finally
the mysteries OF the East have resolved themselves
into a recognized educational enterprise. Western
teachers speak % this occult wisdom the IN
folding Of the inner consciousness It IS not as
generally supposed. a new science but the Oldest
existing ore. tho-?h the popular way OF teaching
II IS altogether
You must either unfold your own mental pow
ers. remain automaton." explained de-
voted and popular teacher OF occult wisdom in a
recent Interview This is what happens to the
average individual who simply follows what he
has been taught. No one ever succeeded by copy
ing another. Our mission and a glorious one IL
IL. too IS simply 20 get out that which IS within.
The person who Is always copying is sure 70 be in
despair. while the who IS continually IN
folding is surnouutinG difficulties and cast
Ing aside heavy weights.
Every human being is capable OF becoming Just
what his ideal demands OF him. IL he sets about
II In a scientific way You cannot divide yourself
up into parts. and be In two or three places at the
time which is just what you try do when
your hands doing one thing, and the mind is
jumping ahead 10 the two three next things 20
be done: for whatever IS accomplished on the
plane Of action must be first wrought out on the
plane OF thought Il YOU going keep busy
q something with your hands. you must keep
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sole for their appearance This couture shows the
'Sair drawn pp close and high behind in what used
40 be called a French twist. Combs put in hori-
xontaiiy seem 70 have disappeared. and single
Broad. curved comb = stuck IN side OF
the twist II necessary, a small jewel1ed pin may
lhold the short hairs OF the nape OF the neck.
The hair begins 10 puff nttle IN front OF
She and comes cUt over the forehead n
Exaggerated puff. This pun may be broken
drawn up on one side TO suit the face. Indeed the
DAY OF the regular couture has passed What is
Understood now low cohure shows the same
Idea the face. but IN place OF the twist IS
descent OF braids OF irregular purs.
DRESS AND PERSONALITY.
: The part that dress play IN presenting per
polaty Is most ceverly illustrated IN the play ct
ehs Gyrnnase which is exciting much discussion
fsLe Retour de Jerusalem" Nine. le Bargy plays
the part OF Jewish woman married outside her
s,ee. who after the first act chooses 10 preserve
and emphasize what she calls her type" This
she does by the most clever accentuation OF note
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SHE WAS GRATEFUL.

Mr.. Browns business kept him so occupied during
the daytime that he had little opportunity to en-
JOY the society of his children. When some
national holiday gave him a day OF leisure his
young usually his chosen companion. C)na
day. however, Mr.. Brown, reproached by the visit
ful eyes OF his seven-year-old daughter. reversed
the order OF things and invited the little girl TO
go with him for long walk.
She a shy. silent. small person, and during
the two hours stroll not single word could Mr.
Brown induce the little maid 20 speak. but her
shining eyes attested that she appreciated his ef-
forts 10 Rmuse her; indeed. she fairly glowed with
suppressed happiness
Just before they reached home however the child
managed, but only after tremendous struggle
with her inherent timidity. TO find words TO ex-
press her gratitude
Papa. what flower do you like best?' rhe asked
why. l don't know. my dear-sunhowers 7
guess"
'-Inen." cried the little girl. beaming with graft
tude, that's what I'll plant on Your grava ;,
-(Woman's Home Companion for january.
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A sNoNsHoE PARTY.

walking with snowshoes is not SO very difficult
when you once get the hang OF it." said New
York girl recently returned from trip TO Cahao'l'
The great point is resist the inclination, or
rather instinct, that every has 10 lift the Iee
II you will keep on saying 10 yourself. Ike a les
son in dancing, Glide glide, glide you soon get
used TO II.
when we arrived at the hotel we found num-
Der of Invitations for our party, among which was
a suowshoe party 10 so ten miles by moonlght 10
a certain inn take supper and return Al I!Tst We
thought We should have 10 decline. as neither NJ
Then we declared that had come up there 10
enjoy all the winter sports, ana as that was q
typical one we ought not to miss IL so we Wrote
our accepranCes, and then CONSIDERED what VIC
could do about it, The first thing 10 do OF course
was TO buy snOwshOes. This was easily accom-
r,lished. and the salesman showed US now 10 put
them on and gave Us some hints as 70 their HidII-
ageruent. The affair was for Saturday eFehIhs =
n was then Thursday morning. so that we mad Two
yard belonging 10 tn hOtol where We were STOP
1ing and there we foundered early and late until
We learned the regulation glide, which We nna,ly
mastered sufficiently TO Join the party ana Win t
assistance OF friendly hands, to accomplish the
twenty mile expedition with the rest
Why THEY HAD no TROUBLE WITH SER
WANTS.
1T wonder why 1t IS that you women have so
much trouble with your servants" he said with
masculine superiority. 1t must be because you DO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10

Up with IL r heavy goEd Ice Q: the nasreee order
to the same tone and used for boiero win short
Si,ee'es and On the lover part OF the skirt The
velvet and small raised roses OF the velvet. with
The fashionable form Of the "trotteur'' is seen
In the afternoons at the Palais du GIace These
shirts are universally worn with some form OF
the belt al about youthful costume of dark
pehtl over the shoulders is a deep solar Of bands
OK ra?leskIn and stitched bands Of cloth laced in
ana oft. The cuffs made In the manner.
g. a rather simple costume but very smart one
posts about the yoe and hangs IN Clusters sG Of sde
pleats from between the points. The blouse coat
IS small, pointed yoke OF pale blue cloth, en-
nroidered Win black. The same cloth makes a
hanging black leather buttons The belt is OF soft
gray Kid pulled through black leather buckle.
FUR AND LACE MOTIFS.
Lines Of fur are used like lines OF fine shirrnE
One OF the handsomest models OF visiting cos
tune that the Rue de la Palx has to show IS OF
violet cloth trimmed with wool lace of the same
color and with lines Of sable. The bottom of the
fur lines and partly filled in with lace
motifs. Above this are graduating bands Of lace
made Of ne fur ana lace. The blouse falls over
a big rosette in the back made Of lines Of ruined
satin separated with an edge Of fur.
Is little turnover revers. starting from nothing at
the neck and s a. the This is
tie hanging kind that are so modsh now
uresque fashion that seems to belong to the full
skirts in vogue now. This fashion is as rule
reserved for house gowns and evening gowns
fascinating afternoon gown on the ncgiigee
order Is made or white crepe de chine and
and black Alencon lace. A black lace shawl could
be utilized in this way. The pettIcoat of crepe de
chine IS trimmed IN front with dounces of white
lace, headed by shirred bands OF white satin.
There is high draped belt that takes the form OF
Pompadour bodice topped by yoke that finishes
IN a bertha. This Is all of white lace trimmed with
roses of pink mousselne de sole in relief little
stamens OF black velvet ribbon From the bertha
hangs a loose over robe of black Chantilly with
border made OF set-in figures IN white lace with
ornamentation OF rosebuds. The sleeves are made
rosebGds on each
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Paris. January :.

y >
Bones are fashionable in Paris. he smart figure
Ss near a skeleton IL is possible TO make it,
and 90 be modish the gown simply hang over
In beglIke fashion. Nice broad shoulders are re-
Farded with favor, but flesh is considered undesr-
able The consequence IS that most women are
ybantiag
The woman inclined to embonpoint has always
been apt 10 pride herself her appearance when
soecolete, but under the present fashions plump
shoulders are not necessity. Except for formal
occasions. the high. unlined guimpe so generally
becoming. IS worn The fashion OF wearing a hat
with low cut gown at theatres or restaurant din
rers makes tho low bodice much less trying. Then
60 many pretty scarfs are worn that the Shout
Sers may be becomingIy draped, even when the
sress IS conventionaliy low.
The gaunt look that womer's faces wear tust
fow IS not alone due TO persistent banting: the
present Irregular coiffure IS n measure respon-
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to drip from them little. Sprinkle with sugar
I and serve al once.

to drip from them a Httls Sprinkle with sugar
and serve at once.
Bales d'acacias, or locust blossoms. prepared IN
the same fashion are considered great delcacy-
At first seemed exceedingly strange TO be eating
fried flowers, but the flower is very delicate. ana
when well served they make an exceedingly DAINTY
dish. as we'll as an inexpensive One-eSpeciaIiy "
those who own locust trees some persons prefer
10 have the batter both Cor the apples ana now
ers. favored with q little vanilla, out WIS y q.
chooses.
A pudding which the iandlady called st Paui
pudding" was made from italian meal which
Is like the ordinary white cornmeaL First about
thres dozen seedless raisins rnuss be boiled n d
little water and when these are done and rsA7.I
out SUFFICIENT watsr IS added 70 the water IN whis
the raisins have cooked TO make two cyprus -
this a good sized piece OF salt and three heapNs
tablespoonfuls of sugar dissolved. and as soon
as IL boIIs again the meal IS added little ny H.uo
as I'm making the ordinary hasty pudding. A-''-
IL IL sufficiently thick IL must bs allowed 70 co'
a few minutes so that the meal viii not have :
rare taste and care should be- taken 10 sur :
constantly so that Il VIII not burn on the Iii
Five minutes Is quite long enough 70 ist - tha
and n IS then taken from the FIRE and AFTER r '5
raisins a beaten egg and a Soodly qIsa..S-SS ,,l
brandy are added Il Is turned Into mould 70 20
A, this pension IL served without = 20 a.
although a hot liquid one could pc aooeSt - vsil
hayored with salt. sugar and brandy men zen IAN
erlv prepared it Is really delicious. ana Sao nscn
NOT realize that II is only variation OF 'HS -
deSpi.ed hasty pudding