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The Washington times., 1905-12-25
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE WOMAN WHO SEWS FOR FIERSEL F
How She May Solve the Problem of Dress and
Find Simple Fashions Serviceabe.

At first sight, this seasons styles are
rather disheartening 10 the woman who
is her own dressmaker. Fashions have
been rather intricate and the trimmings
rather elaborate for some time, so she
will not. however. become thoroughly
discouraged.
AT this time of wild extravaganza the
problem Of being well gowned at little
cost is slightly puzzling. but the clever
woman will soon unravel the mystery
Probably the most serviceabIe and
economical OF the winters fashions Is
The long coat, whether loose or tight
fitting. This can be worn over an old
dress or as a skirt and coat costume
with a shirt waist. The seni-fitting or
loose styles are probably the more SER
Viceable, as they are not 50 liable TO
crush fancy waist as The tight, closer
fitting coats. Either light or dark cloth
IS fashionable. but the best investment
for the woman who has TO be economi-
cal with her dress allowance is probably
dark blue. red, or brown. These coIors
have the advantage of not soiling so
easily as lighter materials. and IL too
dark and sombre looking may be light
The Washington times., 1905-12-25
Mew Shades 10 Match An
Compilations.

The vogue Of white for evening wear
fe rapidly giving place TO the light pas
tel tints. and in these. as well as the
darker tones. the French have given
US the most beautiful shades imagina-
ole-dove gray, Sevres blue. lilac Of
Vatican. with the delicate pinks and
greens-tilI one is tempted TO purchase,
regardless of the fact that the color or
shade may be decidedly at war with
the complexion. But. happily. these new
shades are so delicate and withal so
DAINTY that they are all more than
nkely TO be becoming to almost any
type OF complexion.
Though these very light shades are
taxing the place of white 10 such
marked degree, II must be noted that
the gown and wrap of white lace-both
o. which are usually made in pattern
ahd necessitate no cutting-still occupy
a very prominent position by reason OF
their great beauty and their almost
fabulous cost In many instances. Not
infrequently these are mounted over
SILK OF some pale shade. the silk
cleaning through The pattern OF the
iace. making for most exquisite effect
The Washington times., 1905-12-25
By EDITH A. BROWN.

Copyright. 1905. by Joseph b. Bowles)
Christmas Eve brings it's own respon-
sibilities and responsibilities which are
heavier than those of the very day Of
Christmas. For the parents OF small
folks there are the tree and the prepara-
tion for the coming OF the good St
Nicholas and for the children themselves
there is the excitement of things
hoped for and things to come"
In the olden times the eve, as well
as the day which follows, was the sig
nal for all kinds of merry-msking. in
fact the festivities started in earnest
al this time with the bringing of the
Yule log. In this day of flats and gas
and electric lights the Yule log for the
average household is an impossibility.
but for those who are so fortunte as TO
possess a country home, it's bringing is
a celebration which should not be
missed. In the ancient days when the
Yule log was set ablaze the singing be-
gan and merry songs and Christmas
carols formed the enjoyment for some
time, meanwhile every guest tossing
upon the burning log u bit of green and
wishing good luck TO come upon the
members of the household. This is
pretty custom which might be kept
alive today If stoves or CRATES are light
ed in the rooms and at this Christmas
tide even in the modern stean-heated
flats the usual gas CRATES should be
lighted for little time, at least. When
the fire is blazing the lights should be
turned out, the only illumination coming
from the fire and the three tall wax
tapers which custom has passed down
as representing the Holy Trinity on
these days of days.
Then, if the modern host desires to
follow in the footsteps of his fathers
he will brew the wassail bowl and the
guests gathering round will tell the
story OF legend or experience and sing
the songs which complete the festivi-
ties Of Christmas eve, according 10 an
cient custom. The fact that the eve
this year falls upon the holy day makes
the simple celebration of the ancients
particularly attractive since the more
elaborate festivities of our times may
not be considered.
Tomorrow night, for the households
The Washington times., 1905-12-25
Watching the Old Year Out.

And then Happy New Year.
New Year Eve is perhaps the most
popular of all tho evenings of the year
for young peoples parties. but the fact
that this year the old year dies on
Sunday night makes the usual frolic or
dance by which the passing is cele-
brated. impossible. However, there is a
certain period in the life Of every young
person when to sleep on New Year eve
is little less than a crime and the long
ings of this age should be appreciated
by parents.
This year the actual New Year Eve
must be celebrated quietly, but small
parties may gather together and with
STORYTELLING and music pass a very hap
py evening even II the more boisterous
amusements must be withheld. II there
is an open CRATE marshmallows or chest
nuts may be toasted while the stories
are told. A special program of music
may be arranged for the evening and
mat good old New Year song. ring
0ut Wlld Bells. may be sung as the
oeiis announce the coming of the new
year.
After this it is Monday morning and
supper may be served Immediately
after midnight
If. however. II is the desire To oh
serve New Year Eve It can be com
Dlned with the New Year celebration
on the Following night. This entertain
ment may be dance. The ballroom
should be hung with Drowned leaves If
II Is possible TO secure them. represent
ing the dead year In the receprion
rooms there should be bells-bells ev-
eryWnere. bells OF flowers, of evergreen,
The Washington times., 1905-12-25

Of holly with mistletOe elapper. and tiny
silver oelIs strung on scarlet ribbon and
draped in doorways, over lights and
wherever drapery is possible. To hang
these strands of bells where the guests
may shake them as they pass will
make the constant tinkling effective.
In the early portion OF the evening
a snort dance program may be given
"a few simple cotillOn sets being ar
ranged for the hour or so preceding
midnight. There may be a bell set''
danced to galop music with strands of
sleigh bells given TO the young men
as favors and diamond-dusted uaper
mufrs and boas to the young women.
Then arranged so the final couple will
be leading the march around the room
Just before the hour OF u, dance the
Virginia reel OF the Sir Roger de Cow
dance. S
AS the clock strikes II the dancers
stop The hostess may be able TO Sc
cure vaudeville "bell-ringer'' to come
IN at this hour to take the place Of
the orchestra If so he should be ready
70 start Ring Out Wild Bells with
the stroke or the clock. A soprano or
tenor may sing the song to this ac-
compartment and while the song is be-
ing sung or played an old man with a
long scythe over his shoulder enters
ana ignoring the guests, deposits
SEhalt scythes on the favor table or
distributes them among the dancers
changes to Tostrs "Good-by.V The
moment he disappears the host enters
the room bearing upon his shoulders a
sInaiI enid garlanded with flowers and
the holiday green's and bearing a has
ket filled with small. filed hour
glasses, which the child either dis
tributes or places by the side of the
scythes on the favor table The song
changes for something happv-a Ne9
year song. a welcome or spring song
or MIS- Bonds Where Youths Eter-
haI. Then some one calls "AlI two
the new" begins.
AFTER this the guests are taken 10
the lower floors Of the house. or
Wherever supper is to be served. Here.
arter the idea Of the new, green's and
movers should be used in plentffuI
decoration, and the supper should be
served at small tables For souvenir
PIace caros get fancy calendars, which
seem even more plentiful man usual
this year.
The Washington times., 1905-12-25
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where there are little ones. particular
ly, old custom says: PLAY blind mans
buff, charades, and other old-time
games. Have the blowing out of the
Christmas candles. which must be done
after the victim has been blindfolded
and led in devious paths around the
room; dance the Virginia reel and sing
the Christmas songs"
The Washington times., 1905-12-25
Useful Hints.

II IS not generally known that glass
can be prevented from cracking when
being hlled with hot liquid by stand
ing the glass on u wooden surface dur
ing the process.
When meat or vegetables are prepared
ahead OF time for the table they may
oe dished and then set over pans con-
tanning boiling water Place lids over
them and cover all with a cloth The
steam Will keep the articles warm a long
time, and does not dry the meat by
forcing out the gravy
To clean oilcloth and linoleum use cold
tea. which Is better than soaa for this
purpose Then polish with linseed oil
and turpentine.
The Washington times., 1905-12-25
Delicious Mullins.

Take two cups of flour and mix well
with two even teaspoonfuls Of baking
powder and half a teaspoonful Of salt.
Add the beaten yolk Of two eggs 70 a
cup OF milk and a tablespoonful OF melt
ed butter, and mix all with the flour.
and then fold in the stiff whites OF the
eggs. Put Immediately into hot gem
pans and bake nearly twenty minutes.
BY adding another egg TO this rule
a Sally Lunn is made. which may be
baked in two cake tins; when cooked
butter one and lay the other on top.-
HarDer's Bazaar
The Washington times., 1905-12-25
MeaHess Dinners.

It has been urged frequently that
vegetable diet is much cheaper than one
in which meat figures largely. This is
extremely doubtful except where Spar
tan frugality marks the table Vege-
! table diet may be as costly as meat.
Its advantages are in it's greater health
fulness, particularly for sedentary work
ers.
Here are few specimen mo meat
menus:
Breakfast-Steamed eggs on shredded
wheat biscuit. melons. bread, and but
ter. coffee.
Luncheon-Apple, celery and aut Salad
bread and butter. buttermilk-
Dinner-Pea soup. omelet. creamed
potatoes, lettuce salad. French dressing
lemon jelly, coffee.
Breakfast-Oatmeal and milk, Graham
gems. honey oranges, coffee
Luncheon-Pea soup, toasted crackers,
rice pudding.
Dinner-Baked haddock. egg sauce,
baked potatoes, salad Of cucumbers. and
onions; black coffee. waters, and cheese.
Breakfast-Eggs on toasted white
bread. sliced tomatoes. brown bread.
coffee.
Luncheon-Hot chocolate. bread and
butter.
Dinner-Spinach soup, macaroni and
cheese. lettuce, celery, and peppergrass
salad, floating island. coffee.
Breakfast-Shredded wheat biscuit,
warmed in oven, grape juice, tomato
toast coffee.
Luncheon-Cream cheese and brown
bread sandwiches. Graham crackers,
grape juice.
Dinner-Puree Of old peas with crou-
tons salad of walnuts. apple and celery
with French dressing. baked rice pud-
ding, coffee. cheeGe, waters
Observation-Disclosures and cream,
steamed eggs on toast, bread and but
ter coffee.
The Washington times., 1905-12-25
Dutch LUncheons.

Dutch luncheons" are oddly delight
ful. at least in the form in which some
American hostesses arrange them. The
china must be delft, and the linen
should Dear scenes of windmills and
canals. But the main point is the floral
decoration. Yarf-colored crocus ia tiny
delft vases is the plant for the center
piece. The vases may surround a tow
ering bunch OF tulips. The menu card
and the fayors must be distinctly Dutch.
one hostess recently went 10 the ex-
Irene Of having the face of Queen VIII
helrnina on the cards. AS for the dish
es, the wealthy Dutch have French
COOKS, so there is little OF Holland in
tne luncheon bills of fsre. But the food
I|s small consideration II the appoint
nents be in order.
The Washington times., 1905-12-25
LXXXIV.
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Yours
The Washington times., 1905-12-25
Must Be CReerfalfy Done.

The most effective work is usually the
full-hearted wOrd-that which passes
through the head or heart or him whose
heart is glad. Hope is the companion OF
power and the mother OF success. Who
hopes strongly has within him the gift
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
Mrs. iIarrelI's Beauty ParIors.

Mrs. J. G. Harrell has opened beau
tv parlors in her residence on Main
street and has taken the agency for
the celebrated Oatine Toilet Articles.
On Tuesday afternoons of each week
until further notice, Mrs. Harrell
will give tree demonstrations to
ladies in the use of these articles, at
which time all ladies interested are
invited to be present. Hours from I
to four. Mrs. Harrell also has Tor
sale the Charm of Youth face lotion,
and removes all facial blemishes ana
superfluous hair. Prices tor all ar
ticles and services reasonable.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
Mans tJareasonableness

is often as great as woman's. But
Thos. S. Austin, Mgr. of the "Re-
publican" of Leavenworth, Ind,
was not unreasonable, when he re-
fused to allow the doctors to operate
on his wife, for female trouble. SIN
stead" he says, 1--WE concluded to
try Electric Bitters. Ny wife was
then 80 sick, she could hardly leave
her bed, and five (5) physicians had
failed to relieve her. After taking
Electric Bitters, she was perfectly
cured, and can now perform all her
household duties" Guaranteed by
Mason Valley Drug Store, price soc.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18

T. B. Gambel while here last week
visited the Spragg copper property,
which lies few miles south of
Yerington, and was SO well pleased
with the prospect that he secured an
option on it for sixty days and will
endeavor to induce parties with cap
ital to take hold of the property and
develop it. Somebody told the Reno
Gazette man a cock-and-a bull story
about this mine having thousands of
tons of ore in sight which would go
from IS to IS per cent. copper, and
the poor sucker published it. He
ought to know that there IN no such
mine in existence, or that if there
was it would not be lying idle ten
minutes. The Spragg mine, how
ever, is a very fine prospect, and If
the right kind of development work
is done on it it stands an excellent
chance of opening up as large pro-
Queer of 4 or S per cent. ore. OF
course sensational assays can be OBJ
tanned from the Spragg mine as well
as other mines in this district. 1t il
hoped that Mr.. Gambel may induce
men of means to take over the mine.
There are few prospect in this dis
trict that look any better for the
amount of work done.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
Paid the Death Penalty.

The four men who were twice con-
victed of numbering Jack WEIGH on
a freight train between Whine
mucca and Wadsworth over two
years ago, Linderman, German, Sew
ener and Roberts, paid for their
crime with their lives at the State
prison yesterday forenoon. Two of
them were executed at 1890 and two
at 1890. They all went to the gal
lows bravely, but two showed some
weakness. The fate of these men
ought to have the effect of checking
crime in the State of Nevada, and
the State has been in need of some
such example for some years past.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
Goal Arrives.

A carload of coal arrived at Wa
buska this week and is being hauled
to the different Yerington residents
who ordered it. The coal costs Sra
per ton laid down in Yerington and
it is thought that at this price even
it will prove much cheaper fuel
than wood. Wood now has to be
hauled a long distance and cannot be
landed here for less than So or S9
per cord, and then it has to be cut,
A ton of coal will last nearly twice
az long az cord of wood and pro-
duces a much steadier heat.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
Chaaoe Of Firm.

There has been a change of part
ners in the Valley Meat Market OF
this place, Ike Miller having pur-
chased +. 4. CAROLS interest in the
business this week. Tho firm name
is now Archer 4 Miller. Both men,
bers of the firm are experienced
and meat cutters, and they
will continue to conduct the Valley
Market as a first class shop, where
the choicest meats can be secured at
reasonable prices. The new firm ex-
poets and deserves fair share OF
the patronage of the community.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
Mere In Y. al. Interest.

Jim Twaddle, formerly agent at
Wabuska. but now holding an i'm
portant position with the Virginia
and Truckee Co., paid Yerington
and Wabuska friends, of which he
has many, visit this week. We
suspect that his visit was to look
after his company's freight interests
and set forth the advantages his
company can offer merchants and
shippers in the way of better ser
vice, and also to size up the Bodie
freight proposition and retain it if
possible for his company from Reno
to Gardnerville. The contention
for this traffic is going to be lively
IN the near future. We do not
blame the V. & 7. for wanting to re-
tain it, but just the same we should
like to see the freight come through
Mason Valley for the business it
would bring TO this section.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
School Report.

Following is the report of the Yer
ington public school for the month
ending November 10. 1905, Miss Clara
Rammelkamp Principal, Miss Ida
Cooper Assistant
GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT.
Number of boys enrolled, IS; num-
Der of girls enrolled, I6; total num-
Der enrolled, 81. Percentage of at
tendance, 90.
Honor Roll - Alma Vaillencour,
Frank Hansen, Charlie Whiting,
Orel Charlebois, Kathleen Hirony-
nous, Lawrence Lam.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Number of boys enrolled, II; num-
Der of girls enrolled, Io; total num-
Der enrolled, SO. Percentage OF at
tendance, 90.
Honor Roll--Virginia Bettencourt,
Muriel Bernard, Alfred Parker, Vic
tor Bernard, Alice Mcdonnell, Maud
Hilbun. Rvlyn Snyder, Edna Dillon,
Anna Bettencourt, Leslie Welsh,
Fay Baker, James Bernard, Clyde
Welsh, Roland Snyder, Celia Knie-
rim
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
The Floht We Old Not See.

Tuesday night Meder and Graham
had a $6o-house in the Owl Hall to
witness the Nelson-Britt moving
picture fight. AS a preliminary
they put on a few comic pictures
and they were the dearest and best
ever seen here. The pictures of the
crowd at the ringside were being
shown, and were as natural as lite,
when the machine blew out a gas
Jet and the show was off. The break
in the machine will cost the boys in
the neighborhood of $2oo. They re-
funded the money at the door alter
Diminishing the audience. The con-
cession for the use of the films ex
pires on the 10TH inst, but it they
can have it extended for ten or TWEEN
ty days they will return to Yering-
ton 80 that the people in this vicinity
may witness the fight. In connec-
ton with this item we will state
that there is nothing in the enter
tainment that ladies cannot witness
with all propriety, and that it is bet
ter worth a dollar than the other
moving picture shows which have
visited this place were worth fifty
OpntS
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
Work at Overland Mine.

T. E. McSorley, Superintendent of
the Overland mine in Silver City,
was a visitor this week. He said the
company is sinking new two COM
partment shaft on the property and
an electric hoist now in transit will
be installed. The sinking of new
shaft is necessary to facilitate ore
extraction. The Ohio Tonopah COM
pany, owners of the Overland, in
clude the construction of large
milling plant in its plans. The work
of sinking the new shaft is being
rushed as rapidly as practicable.
From outside reliable sources it is
stated that there are over 100000
worth of ore blocked out in the
Overland, or four times the amount
of the price paid tor the property
Virginia Chronicle.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness 1s caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous
lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is inflamed you have
a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed,
deafness is the result, and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to it's normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an
inflamed condition of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free. F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipa ton.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
District Court.

Judge Murphy held Court in Day
ton on the 18th inst. and transacted
the following business:
In the matter of the estate of F.
Paldini, deceased, it was ordered
that the final account of the admins
TRAITOR be allowed and confirmed and
that a decree of distribution be
made.
Adam Schock, Frederick Shock
and Bernard Antchano, applicants to
become citizens of the United States,
were examined and admitted as citi-
zens.
In the matter of the estate of An
gelo Quilic1, deceased, it was ordered
that the property be sold to satisfy
the claims against said estate.
In the case of w. N. Aiken VS.. Ne
vada Con. G. 4 S. M. Co. it was or
dered that H. Pilkington, attorney
for defendants, be cited to appear
before the Court on November II, at
10 o'clock to show cause why the no.
tice of motion in the above entitled
action should not be dismissed.
In the case of ]. w. McVicar vs..
H. M. Schooley it was ordered that
November II be set as the date for
trial.
1t was ordered that the grand jury
heretofore drawn be discharged and
new grand jury drawn.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
The Hicks Almanac for 1906.

The Rev. Irl r. Hicks Almanac
will not be published for 1906, bat
his monthly journal, Word and
Works, has been changed into a
large and costly magazine, and it
will contain his storm and weather
forecasts and other astronomical
features complete. The November
number, now ready, contains the
forecasts from January to June,
1906. The January number, ready
December 2oth, will contain the fore
casts from July to December, 1906.
The price of this splendid magazine
is one dollar year. See it and you
will have it. The November and
January numbers, containing the
Rev. Irl X. Hicks forecasts for the
whole year, and more complete than
ever, can be had by sending at once
twenty-five cents to Word and
Works Publishing Co., 22oI Locust
ST., ST. Louis, Mo.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1905-11-18
livery Ounce You Eat.

Kvery ounce of food you eat that
fails TO digest does pound of harm.
1t turns the entire meal into poison.
This not only deprives the blood of
the necessary tissue-building ma
terial, but it poisons it. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure is a perfect digestant. 1t
iigests the food regardless of the
condition of the stomach. 1t allows
that organ to rest and get strong
again. Relieves Belching, Indiges-
ton, Heart Burn, Sour Stomach, Pal
pitation of the Heart, etc. Sold by
G. l. Leavitt & Son.