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The Washington times., 1904-12-12
PERSONAL LETTERS.
A Problem as to How to Put Our Best
Selves on Paper.

When We come 10 personal letters. the
most intimate ana important of ali, It
may frankly be acknowledged that the
Complete LetterWriter' stops at the
threshold.
To put ourselves-Our best selyes-On
paper Is the problem, and there is no
greater one in the whole range Of hu-
man intercourse. Yet. IL we fail. II We
pBt a foolish or mistaken self on the
page, the letter had better never leave
the desk. Hence comes the first Law
Of personal letter writing-do not try too
much
Do not try to be as spontaneous as ia
conversation.
Do not Try To be as frank as when
face 10 face with another.
Consider the limits OF paper and ink
Suggest, rather than explain your
feelings and ideas.
Make the letter short rather than long
IL Il really hard 10 fail on a fOur-page
letter but II one does, tWO-page letter
is the next resource.
II TWO pages can be carefully written.
In good English; II they convey a sincere
and pleasant message; il they contain
nothing that OfIends-then that letter is
not a failure. though q may not be a
brilliant success.
The thing 10 be avoided is the rambling
letter. the indiscreet letter. the gush-
ing letter. the insipid letter.
The Washington times., 1904-12-12

Many girls have one particular hobby
rs regards their personal appearance.
and when Il takes the form Of present
Ing daintily shod feet and neatly CARRIED
hands 10 the 0bservant outside world Il
s. "a most delightful one. Given these
essential signs OF a well-dressed woman,
"a girl may be as plainly CARRIED as she
likes and vet look her best.
1t is now too cold for opcn-work
stockings. except in the ballroom, but
some kind manufacturer has devised "A
plan by which pretty hosiery OF the lat
tice-wOrk description may still be sport
ed Not that these stockings are ac-
taally composed OF Open-Work; they only
resemble il. Tor the meshes that look so
delicate are nothing more than a clever
effect OF weaving, and are not really
mesh2e an All
The Washington times., 1904-12-12
THE UPLIFTING WOMAN.
One wOman's Novel Way of Keeping
the Wolf From the Door.

The cheering up woman in a real en-
tity nowadays. Registered on the books
or a certain wOman's exchange, she dis
penses her cheerfulness at so much an
hour. and Il in great demand.
She reads 10 invalids. talks 10 them.
sings or plays 10 them. as the case re-
quires. She is a bright. hustllng little
body. with CHEEKY ways and optimistic
temperament.
She will come to you for five minutes
or thirty. She viii darn your stockings
or mend your clothes. she will fix flow
ers in vases and make your room home
like. or talk TO you about everything or
nothing
Personally she is JUS what you would
expect such a woman 10 be. She has a
FAMILY OF her Own who rejoice in her
optimistic view of life. but she uses her
talent also 10 keep the wolf from the
door
There was a time when there was
plenty IN the home. but financial re
verses came. and with them the need
or retrenchment, The husband fell i'll
ana some one must turn bTeadwinuer.
II Tell upon the wife and mother. To-
day she is supporting her family COM
Jortably by acting as a cheering up
woman, and her engagement book tes-
tines TO the success of the experiment
and the demand which exists for her
services.
The Washington times., 1904-12-12
Sweef Cider Frappe.

New sweet cider is in the markets,
and where II can be had at its best IT
is certainly a delightful beverage. 1t
seems almost a pity TO serve II in any
fancy way, but those who have tried il
strongly recommend cider frappe.
which is cider slightly gWeetened and
frozen as ice cream. II should stand
in ice and salt for an hour or more,
after freezing. and is meant 10 be
served with roast turkey or game.
The Washington times., 1904-12-12
CHIC AFTERNOON GOWN.

in
be
material
and cache
n s
gown The fun round skirt is finished
is worn under short jacket OF the material which by
wide alop As viii be noticed
in a immed handy of The
Is
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Dainty Hosiery.

Lace medallions are set into some Of
the prett.est stockings for evening wear
by girls with turn for delicate needle
work. while others are embroidering
flowers on the instep. One pattern shows
basket OF gilded cane. overlooking with
tiny rOsebuos and Violets. A very decid-
"a novelty in hosiery is a net stocking
embroidered with iridescenJ spangles
rms may very Worthlly be placed in the
catalogue OF freaks, as. OF course. il b.
There - notking practical about a stock
ing That Will not wash
The Washington times., 1904-12-12
Lille Deeds of Kindness.

The little things which you may do
for those about you viii fail back upon
your heart as the summer dews fall
upon vineyards. What II il is nothing
but a kind word TO a schoolboy crying
in the street, Ii dries ais tears, and
the aching heart grows light and glad
again. Who knows what cloud or
darkness one kind word may dispel2
Wear a smile and make others happy.
There is no JOY so great as taat which
springs from IA kind act or a pleasant
deed.-WOman's Life.
The Washington times., 1904-12-12
High-Heeled Shoes.

Now as TO shoes. Since a high and
arehee instep is in vogue. high heels
have come into fashion. and viii be
worn In the evenings. as Well as in the
day time. by girls foolish enough To
leopardlZe their health. For that the
high heel does produce spinal troubles.
Is well as minor evils such as corns
and other pedal discomforts. both the
The Washington times., 1904-12-12
THE FOOTWEAR FAD INFECTED
BY SO MANY YOUNG LADIES

surgeons and chiropodists declare Is a
fact wherefore though the high heel
may tempt the modern Zirl she Is ad-
Vlsed 10 turn a blind eye upon SIS
charms.
Outdoor Footwear.
Many fanciful boots and shoes are be-
ing built for the smart woman to wear
out OF doors. One girl who Is careful
ia the little details that mean so much
In the general effect, and who has plen-
- OF pin money with which 10 crafty
her taste. takes pieces OF the materials
OF her different gowns TO her bOOtmakeT
and has the material combined with
leather To produce a pretty pair or
boots or shoes. FOOtgear that Is partly
OF soft kid Il more comfortable than
any other kind
The Pointed Toe.
II is undoubtedly true that shoes are
becoming more pointed ;han they have
been for several years. but the needle
points or eight or nine years ago seem
fortunately still In the dim distance. The
absolutely square toe has fewer follow
ers than formerly, FOR which men who
like TO see their women folk daintily
and femininely clothed are very THANK
ful.
A good and serviceable type OF slipper
is the patent leather one. with a mod
erately high heel trimmed with a black
bow and a steel buckle A more fancf-
ful slipper IS made OF dun black Kid
embroidered with steel paillettes, and
Yet a third Is a bronze slipper, Tor
usually bought with single or double
strap. which Is buttoned across the ir-
step and laVlshly embroidered with
bronze beads.
The Washington times., 1904-12-12
THE ELBOW SLEEVE.

The latest creations for receptions and
fine wear SHOW the elbow sleeve 10 be
more the mode than ever. Velvet cos
tunes especially show elbow sleeves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
DEATH OF J. Nj. YOUNG
AT HIS SUMMER HOME

Word has been received here Of the
death OF John NJ Young. Of New York
city. at his summer home, Black Rock
Bridgeport. Conn
Mr. Young formerly resided In this
city. where he had many friends, and
was connected with some or the hest
families in the District.
He was a brother-in-Iaw OF the late
Justice Andrew c. Bradley. OF the Dis
trict Supreme Court, and OF Alexander
Shepherd, the former governor Of the
District of Columbia
DIP. William II, Young, secretary OF
the Franklin Fire Insurance Company,
was his brother. He IS survived By a
widow. and two children. a boy OF
twelve and a girl Of ten years.
Mr.. Young was in his hfty-second
year. Eie was a prominent member OF
81. Bartholomew Church, IN New York,
and had charge OF ST. Bartholomew 9
clinic, which Is connected with the
church Arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been completed, but 70 is
generally understood. that the interment
viii be ia New York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
HILTON TROPHY WILL
ADORN h0RTON'S ROOMS
Handsome Prize Wen by Naval Rife
Team Arrived Yester-
day.

Again the Henry Hilton and Naval
Challenge Trophy is IN the District OF
Columbia. This time, however it was
won by the navy rifle team and VIII rest
In the Office OF Secretary Of War When
IL was I'm the District OF Columbia in
1895 the team OF the District National
Guard had won IL.
The handsome bronze trophy which
has been computed for since 1875 by
military and naval teams OF twelve
men. arrived in Washington yesterday
and is in charge OF Lieutenant Commau-
der Simms, OF the navy. who VIII have
IL placed on an easel in Secretary Nor
tons Office.
With a score OF 36.S4 the naval rife
team won second place in the competi-
tion at Sea Girt where nineteen teams
were entered. This is REGARDED as a re-
markedly good showing as the navy
team was not selected until last July
and had scarcely a months practice be
fore IL did the excellent shooting which
brought the Hilton trophy TO Washing
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
DEPUTY SHERIFF
SEEKING JOHN |.
Must Explain to Grand Jury
Secret Of Registry.
IN A ROOM FOR 10 ARE IS
Chamber in Ex-Champion's Saloon IN
st. Louis Beehive Of Alleged
Illegal Voters.

ST. LOUIS, oct. ia deputy sheriff
is looking for John L. Sullivan. lie has
a subpoena bidding John /. To appear
before the grand jury and explain how
IL Is that seventy-hve men have regis
tered from the rooms over the saloon OK
which John l. is manager, when ten
persons would crowd the rooms TO suf-
location.
Frank Gillespie. partner of Sullivan.
nc sos Market street, says Sullivan dis
appeared on Saturday night and he has
been unable to get any trace Of him.
He says:
"Sully got of the water wagon when
a lot Of fellows from Boston came into
the place. Most of them touched him
for a handshake and a loan OF s. or SO.
and others threw their invita- lions az
him so hard that he felt Ike he had just
TO take something
The police have heard nothing of Sui
Ivan and are inclined 10 think his spree
is a quiet one for him. Some of his
friends believe that he has taken a train
for the East, otherwise the police would
have no difficulty IN finding him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
FOURTEENTH STREET DUST
INJURIES PLANT FOLIAGE

In response 10 a complaint recently
made 20 District COMMISSIONS West
BY Secretary James Wilson of the De-
parJmeut OF Agriculture, that Four
teenth Street, adjacent to the northwest
corner of the department grounds, was
so seldom swept as 10 leave enough dust
In ..ie street 20 iujure the plants under
his care, Warner stutler, Superintendent
OF the Street Cleaning Department, has
reported 10 AR West that the street Is
swept nightly when the weather permits
Mr.. stutler promises. however, TO
sprinkle the street whenever conditions
require such treatment OF the dust Mr.
West has so informed The Secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
YOUNGEST, BUT ONE,
FOREIGN MINISTER
New Swiss Diplomat, DR.. Leo Vogel, Is
Only FOTty-one Years
Old.

Next to Senior Quesada, the Cuban
minister. Switzerland win have the
youngest diplomat of ministerial rank
in the National Capital this winter
The new Swiss minister. DR.. Leo
V0gel, is f0rty-oHe years OF age. This
in the Diplomatic Corps is considered
youthful for q man holding his dipIo-
matte rank.
The Cuban representative IS sim in
bis thirties- With this exception all the
ministers here are wei along in the
forties.
Dr. Leo VogeI is unmarried. He
Genes 70 Washington from Berlin. hold
ing the post OF secretary of legation in
that CaDitaL He has been TO Washing
ION before as attaehe of the legation,
and is acquainted with American GUS
toms
The new minister win arrive hera
about Christmas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
TO UNVElL STATUE
TO GENERAL WHEATON

Rhode Island viii unyel the statue IL
has erected 90 Maj. Gen. Wheaton in
Arlington on Wednesday, October 70.
The ceremonies viii be in charge OF
Charles C.. Gray. Walter r. Read and
Cen. Elisha H. Rhodes.
General Rhodes viii make the chief
address. 4 grandson of General Wheat
on First Lieut. Frank y heatOn ROWeIl.
T. s. A., viii uuvail the monument.
The ceremonies viii begin at 2 O'Clock
with a prayer bv Chaplain Pierce. of
Fort Myer The Seventh Cavalry Band
and a detachment of cavalry from Fort
AIyer VIII assist in the ceremonies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13

SARATOGA. Oct. 13.-The snOwstorm
which came out Of the Adirondacks yes
terday afternoon lasted late into the
night II is an October record breaker.
Snow is reported from Albany. Sche-
uectady and Glens Fails.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
.BATTLESHlP NEW JERSEY
70 BE LAUNCHED NOV. 10

November 10 has been announced as the
date for the launching OF the battle
ship New jersey at the yard Of the Fore
River Ship and Engine Company,
Quincy. Mass. Mrs. w b. Kinney
daughter OF Governor Murphy, Of New
Jersey will christen the vessel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
A Visit to Europe.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fay live at 3)4 West
uSth Street, New York, and spent the
summer in Europe, where they visited
Miss Stanton S mother, who consented
10 allow her daughter TO accompany
them back 10 America.
Hugh Stanton. mutual friend had
arranged to sail for this country on the
Westeruland, the same vessel selected
by the Fays
From her experience I'm travelling, Mrs.
Fay knew that on board the steamship
single persons were quartered in DIFF
fereut parts OF the vessel, and that sep
arate Apartments are provided FOR mar
rIed couples. AS 1T was the desire or
the party TO remain together during the
voyage Mrs. Fay suggested TO her
niece that she should represent herself
as the wife of Stanton, their names be-
ing the same
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
TAKE
PE-RU-NA
IN TIME.

fatal Illness later on in the season
mr GeOrRe Livingston. a prominent
architect aud builder or Los Angeles
Cal. writes from the Census once
Building Washington, D. c. as follows:
"a do nor hesitate, when / see q
friend or acquaintance suffering from
a cold thar Is stubborn and threaten
ing 70 become chronic, 20 recommend
PeruHa.
ut relieved me from a long and dis
tressing catarrhal trouble and brought
back the strength the disease had taken
tonic that cannot be surpassed George
LiViugtOu-
Mrs B. schober, 221 10th St. Port
land, Ore, writes;
81 am pleased 70 testify 70 fIe Won
derfuI Curative waive or PerHHa In
cases or coils and Rundown C0Hdi-
zion Of fhe system. 7 rOOk IL for a
cold which I could not geo rid Of. and
fH less EHaH 2 month Is had cured ne.
feeI IKE different person.
Il now take IL when I am run down
and I'm need OF a tonic, and I ma il aE-
Cellent In restoring lost Strength YOU
certainly deserve success '-B ScloDer-
We have in our files thousands OF let
tiers from grateful people who have been
cured by Peruna-
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
iSfactOry results from the use OF Pc
runa, write at once 10 DR.. s. .. Hart
man president Of The Hartman SAM
give you the benefit OF his valuable adj
All correspondence held strictly con
hdential
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
CRUISER CHICAGO 10 PACIFIC.

BOSTON, oct. 18.-The United States
cruiser Chicago. which has received q
general overhauliEg and repairs al the
navy yard here, has received orders 10
proceed October Is 20 the Pacinc Coast
The Chicago is TO relieve the flagship
New York OF the Pacific squadron.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13

r TANY people persist in riding on the
IVI street cars insumcientIy protected
by clothing.
They start out perhaps IN the heat or
the day and do not feel the need Of
wraps.
The rapid moving Of the car eools the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13

body unduIy. When
they board the car,
perhaps they are
slightly perspiring
When the body is
in this condition q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
CHARACTERS IN SERIo COMEDY

C1AKA EkS IN SEKIC-COMEDY.
Mrs John W Fay, the haehed bright scheme
John ". Fay. of New husband.
Stanton,
Mary Stanton. English @ut
mar Mr. Stanton).
David Phillips, lawyer, with problem
immigration officials inspectors sympang
friends, spectators.
Time, present Scene. Philadelphia
THREE ACTS
l. board the Westernand. plot
idea"
Act II Nearing the port Of Philadelphia hokens
They'll suspect"
Act III The immigration once. The plot is exposed you
e o be depoted"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13

Whether or not the Secretary OF Com
merce and Labor shall compel the mar
riage OF the two young people who do
not want 90 get married is 10 be deCid-
ed by that Cabinet officer this afternoon.
The matter was appealed 10 Wash
iugtOn and il was laid before the Sec
retarH LHIs morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
Posed As Man and Vile.

In order that all members of the party
might be near each other during the
voyage, the kindly, but thoughtless,
aunt persuaded the young couple To
pose as man and wife. They did so.
Now the stern immigration officials
insist they must be married or suffer
the ignOminy of being depOrted.
AS they are both engaged 20 marry
ne another girl and she another man
the situation is embarrassing, to say
the least.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
PRECAUTION
BETTER THAN
MEDICINE.

is easily chilled This IS especially true
when a IeTsou Is sitting.
Beginning q street car ride in the mid
die of the day and ending II IN the even
ing almost invariably requires extra
wraps, but people do rot observe these
preca utiOns. hence they catch cold.
Colds are becoming very frequent IN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
Go to other Towns.

The first is that teachers that have
become able and well known here have
left Washington for other cities where
salaries are better. The second is that
on account OF "a lack OF "a promising fu-
ture and hardly a decent livelihood from
school teaching, there has been a marked
falling OF in the number of those who
have reported in the last year or two
for admission 10 the Washington Nor
nal School 10 be educated as teachers.
Better initial pay says the open
letter. FOR the trained young teacher
who has spent four years In the nlgn
school and two years ia the norma /
school I'm preparation for her work and
the prospect of substantial pecuuiary
reward after years or service would no
doubt restore the prestige of the teach
ing profession In the minds OF the high
school graduates, VINO now IN large
mum bers, seek more remuneratlYe en-
ployment elsewhere.
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COUPLE MUST WE'D
OR BE DEPORTED
Posed as Man and Wife In
nOcently Enough
EACH ENGAGED OTHERWISE
Case Appealed TO Washington in Hope
That Proof Of Proper Intent
VIII Excuse Error.

PHILADELPHIA. oct. ban inno-
cent deception pracuced by "a young man
and girl I'm which they posed as mar
and wife at the suggestion 0f the girl s
aunt has led TO complications that ex-
coed The widest fancies of the farce
comedy writer
There were four IN the little party
coming 20 this port on the steamship
Westernland-husbaud and wife and the
aforesaid young man and girl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
NEEDS BIG SALARY
TO HOLD TEACHERS
Board Of Education Discusses Situation.
Letter Sent 20 the Com
missioneIs.

The Board Of Education, in It's meeting
last night. addressed itself 10 what is
considered the serious loss 10 the teach
ing force OF the Washington schools as
a result of the meager salaries paid the
local teachers.
The board made public a portion Of a
letter addressed 10 the District Com
missiOners on the subject of obtaining
from Congress larger salaries for teach
ers. and in this letter two great evils
are pointed out as resulting from the
small salaries now in vogue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
PE=RU-NA
PREVENTS
COLDS.

No wonder 50 many people acquire
muscular rheumatism and kidney dis
eases during this month.
However. in spite OF the greatest pre-
cautions, colds viii be caught
At the appearance OF the first symp-
tom, Peruna should be taken according
TO directions on the bottle, and contiu-
ued until every symptom disappears.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
COLD MAY LEAD TO CATARRH- PERUNA
SHOULD BE KEPT IN EVERY HOME DIR S B. Hartman.

/ By taking other remedies. Begin at
/ once to take Peruna and continue tax
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ing IL until you are
positive that the
cold has entirely
disappeared This
may save you a
long and perhaps
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13

AS Miss Stanton is engaged to marry
a young man who has promised 60 join
her in America shortly, and az Stanton
has ill<ewiaa plighted his trOth TO an
ether girl, they both Indignantly refused
TO be Joined I'm Wedl0ck.
David Phillips, lawyer, has been ap-
pealed 10 by the Fays 10 straighten mat
tiers out The immigration officials in
sist upon marriage or deportation, and
Ar. Phillips has appealed the case 20
Washington. Until news is received
from Washington the anal curtain on
this little drama must necessarily be
delayed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
Suggestion Acted On.

AS this would insure their all secur-
ing quarters together, and she could
have her niece under immediate charge,
no harm was thought of the suggestion,
and IL was acted upon. Mrs. Fay and
her niece occupied the same berth,
while stanton and Mr.. Fay bunked to-
zether
Upon arrival fin this city the Fays
made no secret OF the innocent deceD-
ton they had practiced- The immigra-
ton officials regarded the matter Sc
riJusly, however, and threatened 10 de-
port Stanton and the girl unless they
agreed 20 get married
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13

NOW at all druggists, in three sizes, Is cents
so cents and $500 per bottle.
EDEE To show how quickly Danderine acts we
HaE4H will send large sample free by mail to
any who sends this advertisement the KnOwEtOn
BandeFInB Co., Chicago, with their and address
and ten cents in silver stamps to pay postage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13
NIP COLDS
IN THE
BEGINNING.

OF October no one SHOULD think OF rid
Ing on the car without exsra wraps.
A cold caught IN October IS liable 10
last the whole winter Great caution
should be observed during the month of
october against exposure 10 cold until
the body gradually becomes accustomed
20 the lowered temperature, when the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13

liability TO colds
decreases.
But, during the
first onset Of cool
nights. the liability
OF catching cold IS
great
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13

INC SUMMER on ms
account, and as the
weather becomes
cooler. IL happens
still oftener.
During the month
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-13

Democratic leaders are Congratulating
themselves today on the success Of the
big ratification meeting held last night
in Convention Hail.
The affair was the biggest thing Of the
kind held i'm Washington "a years.
Every seat IN the great auditorium was
filled last night. and standing room was
al "a premium.
il IS estimated there were 5000 men
and women in the hall
The decorations were unique and hand
some. Music was furnished by a brass
band