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The Washington times., 1905-10-21

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- youn~ men. through masking. they
had not reckoned upon being mvstified
In return)
The plans for the evening wear unique.
Carrying out the ghostly idea empha-
sized BY the sheets and pillow cases, in
which the young women were attired, II
had been ARRANGED that the whole af-
fair should be white" The home of
every young woman In the, group had
been raided and called upon for ciona-
tons, with the result that white rugs
covered the dark carpets. white bed
spreads took the nlace OF portieres. white
hits of silk draDery covered the bric-a-
brac. and wicker furniture replaced the
regular furnishings OF the home. In
stead of lemonade or punch. milk was
served in an old water set. of which both
pitcher and glasses were or peculiar
white glazed ware.
After the arrival OF the young men,
and guesses as to the Identity were rife
on both sides, the dancing began. IN
this, also, a stroke of genius in the ap-
probation of novelty had been shown
by the young women. Two of the black
est negro musicians to be found in the
city had been engaged TO play for the
dance and served as the only dark
spots in the white surroundings.
The early portion of the evening had
been spent in an effort TO peer behind
the masks-hguratively- discover
Portable things to wear even when the
wearing of them means fun. and the
dance was made comparatively short
When this program was nearing its end
the door OF the parlors opened, and a
witch appeared The young women in
their ghostly robes were summoned &c
an adjoining room. and the young men
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EVENINGCOATS
Smart Models Are Light in Effect, But
Will Stand Wear in Street Cars.

1t Is all very well for fashions oracles
to talk of the party and opera wraps
|that one must have to go through the
season, but the truth OF the matter IS
that most women have all they can do
to manager a serviceable wrap that
shall look presentable in the evening
over a light silk gown and still be SUIT
able to wear in street cars For. alas'
women who ride in carriages. even ham
SONS, are the exception, and 1t Is no
small problem TO evolve cloak that
shall be warm and smart looking. yet
shall not be ruined by wearing in snow
or rain.
Some of the new coats this season are
unusually well adapted to Just such a
purpose. and ale suitable also 10 use
during the day. They ma be worn
over q light Gown for calling. and left
In the hall while one is in the reception
room.
Broad and ladies' cloth and heavy
mixed goods. warm, yet soft and light.
are the best for these garments. and
that they shall look more dressy than
hackabouts IL is well that the color
chosen shall be light. White or light
cling much in street cars, but one or
the best is tan. and the russet browns
are charming. The lining may he as
light in color as one wishes. greatly in
creasing the effect when the garment
Is open and thrown hack. Velvet and
fancy buttons make desirable TRIMMING.
and if one wishes to go in elaborately.
lace and embroidery. OF course, are
beautiful. l. economy, however, is
factor. they should be left out
Empire effects are to reign among all
long garments, and so many OF the
coats are built on short waisted lines.
This is particularly pretty for evening,
as the skirt shows beneath charming
ly, and is not crushed as with tight
coat Such a garment should be dou-
BILE breasted fastening with large but
tons and buttonholes. Pipings Of velvet
may be introduced IL desired, and In
this case should be a darker shade OF
ssae same color as the cloth
One of the best models for coat that
Is to do duty in the evening is one
which falls like a mantle. full from the
shoulders with a tight-f1ttfng waiStcoat
of velvet This is not only pretty, but
has the added merit Of being warmer
Then when the wearer stands the full
ness hangs in straight folds, showing
the waistcoat that Is double-breasted,
and the dress skirt. In walking, the
fullness of the mantle Is such that II
can be pulled over the front TO protect
the skirt from weather. The arms arc
given an outlet by siashing the mantle.
the holes being finished with some sort
of fat trimming. In russet brown
cloak the waistcoat should be OF light
bronze. the arm places trimmed with
the same. Appliquing the latter with
fine gold braid would be pretty and not
Eeyond the powers of an average tailor
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Wonlan'S S Mission.

Though she may not in the battle
BraYely lead men to the nght-
Though she may not WELD the saber
For the right against the might;
She can hover near the bedside
Where the wounded soldier lies
She can cheer his dying moments,
Watch beside him till he dies
Though she may not guide the voyage
or The stanch old Ship of State
Steer ic from the rocks and breakers
Where its foes in ambush wait;
She may WELD a mightier influence
Over these who rule the land:
She may be the silent power
That shall nerve the statesman's hand
Though she may not. in the councils
OF The nation, raise her voice
Though she may not, by their ballots,
Be proclaimed the peoples choice
She can teach the little children
To be brave and firm and true,
True to manhood, God. and country.
More than this no man can do.
Though she may not from the pulpit,
Speak the words of truth and love.
Warning men OF death and judgment,
Pointing them to God above,
She can speak TO some poor sinner
Tell him Christ for him was given
She NAV by some kind word spoken,
Win a soul for God and heaven
In the battle. in the pulpit,
In the councils of the land,
on Fame's high and dizzy summit,
Womans form may never stand
But more holy in her mission
Noblest work that God has given.
Hers 10 lift with hands so tender,
Our poor world up nearer heaven.
The Washington times., 1905-10-21
BY EDITH A. BROWN.

Copyright. 1905, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
Less than a fortnight-or a few days
more-will bring Halloween. with all
its fun and frolic for the young folks.
For the Halloween entertainer there
seems truly mo new thing under the
sun" Appafently every idea worth
while has been tried many times. and
there remains nothing but the working
over of the best of the old.
The near approach of the evening
brings to mind a plan tried several
years ago by a group of young women,
and found Of full weight in the matter
OF fun. The young women represented
a group who had formed society set
of their own. The young men OF the
party represented the same class OF
friends. and the plans for the evening,
therefore, could be made according TO
this basis Of good comradeship-the
only kind OF company TO gather to-
gether for such celebration as Hal
loween
The invitations were issued by the
young women, and were written on
black cardboard with white ink-a sum-
mons bidding the young men to appear
at the home of one of the young wom-
left-hand corner of the card skull and
crossbones were pasted. and these gave
the cir of mystery supposed to be
abroad on this night OF nights.
The young women were asked TO ap-
pear more than an hour earlier than the
time set for the coming OF the young
men, and further. II was demanded of
them that thev come prepared TO don
sheet and pillow case masks. for a
"ehost party" (This portion of the en-
tertainment was supposed to have been
kept a secret from the young men. but
the secret leaked out, and the young
men. not to be outdone came at the
appointed hour in full mask. also. and
fearful and wonderful masks as we'll
This made matters even more complex
than had been planned originally. for
while the first intention on the part OF
the young women had been 10 mystlfy
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as TO their faces, and a youthful erect
ness and slenderness as TO their figures
that this day has lost sight OF. From
chilchood up. eighteenth and early nine
!eenIn century danes, in Virginia, were
taught the expediency OF preserving the
satin smoothness and purity OF com
nlez.nn that rendered them known and
commented on wherever they appeared.
The athletic vogue had not then come
into fashion. and the little Virginia girl
wore her gloves. and would have
thought herself very remiss indeed
had she been caught on a Summers
day gathering her posy without a head
covering. Then. again, women OF a
century. or even a half-century ago
understood the value OF ''simpies." and
bequeathed 70 their descendants reciDes
Tor famous unguents and perfumes to
be used In the boudoir. which the TWEEN
ueth century has not taken into proper
account. Perhaps study of some laid
away recipe books would be OF advan-
tage from beauty standpoint, and re-
suit In the attainment of such lilies and
roses as all young women would be
happier for having.
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HOLIE ITS PROBLEMS 4ND INTERESTS
HALLOWEEN PHANT0M
= IL @FNTERTAINf1ENT4 - -

Were left alone. The meaning of this
was not explained not even when the
witch appeared again with q small box.
which was placed in the room where
the young men had gathered. Present
~. however, the witch reappeared lead
ing by the hand one OF the imprisoned
young women. The sheeted figure was
placed on the box, and the witch began
a recital OF her good points. 1t was ex-
planned that the young man who offered
the highest bid would. in this manner,
purchase his partner for the supper,
which was to follow. Il clever witch can
make this part of the evening very in
teresting and filed with fun. for few
young men Will refuse to enter heartily
into plan Of the kind-it embodies too
much OF the game OF chance. in which
most OF them find delight. AS the high
est bid was reached, the purchaser led
his purchase" from the auction stool
and another ghostly figure was brought
In for sale.
OF the young women of the party were
of medium height and slender and this
added TO the difficulty in rightly guess
ing their Identity, individually.
In the dining room. of course, every
thing was in white. likewise. a light
luncheon was served-cottage cheese
celery, instead Of olives. chicken salad
a Waldorf salad could be used also
white cake, Ice cream. and marshmal-
lows for bonbons.
The evening closed with songs. for
tune telling and stories told beneath the
lights OF the pumpkin lanterns. without
which no Halloween party ever is COM
plete.
Tins idea is good, because II not only
Will appeal TO the private hostess but
for club or church society wanting to
make a bit of money in a neat and en-
tertaining way, II Is of value. The
young women could be asked to furnish
the luncheon. and the young men should
pay actual coin for their partners for
the evening. good little sum might
be secured in this manner. and the fun
for the young folks could be thrown in
for good measure.
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A Good Cup of Tea.

Nine out of ten women have yet to
learn how to make d good cup Of tea.
English women understand the art of
tea-making to perfection, and IL would
be well If American housewives would
take a lesson from them.
These three rules are essential. and If
followed to the letter the result will
prove satisfactory.
Keep tea in a well covered canister.
Make tea in an earthen pot. Remem-
Der the adage, UNLESS the teakettle
boiling be. filling the teapot spoils the
tea
Never let tea boil
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EFFECTIVE DESIGN UPON EMPIRE LINES.

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of the
to
of
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WHY SHE LEFT.

Mrs. Loseham-But why are you leav-
ing my service? I'm sure you cart get
an easier place. I do all the Docking
myself
Bridget-Thrue fer ye. ma'am. BAIT i
can't stand yer cookin' amy longer
Cleveland Leader.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-16
sheridan's Lips Were Sealed.

Among the great wits who have been
members Of parliament probably none
was quicker to seize upon IN opening
than Sheridan.
At one time, when he was member
Of the opposition led by Fox. the prac-
tice OF buying votes was having an
alarming effect upon Fox's supporters.
The individual responsible for this was
the secretary Of the treasury. one John
Robinson, and vast sums Of money
were squandered by him upon this ne
farious traffic.
At length Sheridan could stand 1t no
longer, and, rising in his seat. he one
day delivered SO passionate an I'M
peachment of the system that the
whole house rose as one man, Will
loud cries of "Name, name, or with
drawn
This was n position for which Sheri.
dan had scarcely bargaincd. for none
knew better than he how lnvIdious 4
thing it would be to publicly Identify
the individual with the deed At the
same time, so strongly did he feel upon
the point that nothing short Of his In
nate good breeding restrained hin
from taking the plunge. Then hi'
kindly mother wit stepped in and saw
ed him.
"Gentlemen," said he, "werc It no
that respect for the traditions OF thi!
house seal my lips, could name tha
gentleman rs easily as you could SAY
Jack Robinson. "-LOndOn Mail.
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A visitor to the West cemetery %
Ltchfield, Conn.,, found the following
interesting inscriptions on tombstonO
there:
"Here lies the body Of Mary, wife a
DR.. John Buel, Esq. She died Nov. Al.
176S, act. 81, having had ID childroA
101 grandchildren, 274 sreat-grandchik
dren, ~ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.; To-
tai. 40; $50 survive her."
Another: sacred to the memory Of
Inestimable worth Of Unrivaled Excel
lence & Virtue, Mrs. Rachel, wife of DE-
rome B. Woodruff & daughter Of Nor
man & Lois Barber, whose ethereal
parts became a seraph May "a, 1896, In
the ~ y'r of her age"
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Seeking safety In Numbers.

DR.. II. ]. Baldwin, secretary OF the
Southern Educational conference, pat.
ted little Mobile colored boy on the
head.
This little boy" he said, failed In
an examination last week. 1t was an
examination on the Bible, and the first
question the teacher asked was, How
many commandments are therey
"The little boy thought awhile, and
then he answered, "A hundred
"'A hundred! No, Of course not.
said the examiner. That will do for
you
"And the little boy went out sadly
He had failed.
"But he hung about the building, and
\ In half hour another boy appeared
\ He was on the way to the examination
\ too. He asked the boy who had failed
| what questions had been put to him
\ and the unhappy failure answered:
| "The teacher wanted to know how
! many commandments there were
| What will you say when he asks yor
\ thAtT
"T'n say ten,' was the reply.
"The boy who had failed laughet
| loud and long.
"'Tenv he cried. We'll, just try hin
with your ten. tried him with hun
dred and he wasn't satisfied Gin
/ cinnati Enquirer.
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IT'S THIS, SERGEANT, REPLIED THE HoDO-
pens to be true in my case. Got into
row with the old man years ago and
went drifting. It's easy to drop from,
drifting into tramping. l cut loose
from the world four years ago, and
I've been on the tramp ever since.
Hadn't looked into a newspaper for
two years until the other day. Our
profession don't banker after news and
politics"
"And what did you find In the paper
the other day?"
THAT the governor was dead and.
mother widow. The article also had
something to say about son who dis
appeared several years ago and was
supposed to be dead"
"Yes?"
THAT was me, Of course. Yes, I've
been dead to the world. There's been
weeks and weeks when haven't given
thought to what used to be nor to
those left behind. But for the news
paper I'd have lived my few days out
and been buried like dog"
"And nowT' slowly asked the ser
geant.
well, old man, ought to be
ashamed to own 1t, but that article
struck me all in a heap-took the grit
out of me, as it were. l felt a longing
to go back home to see mother again
to be buried alongside my kindred.
fought the feeling for week, but II
was no 60. I cursed myself for O
namby pamby, but got up and head.
ed for Syracuse. The boys gave me
the grand guy, but l couldn't turn
back. knew my days were numbered
and there was feeling about being
chucked into potter's field that gave
me the shivers."
"And you were beating your way
homer
"Yes. It's a misdemeanor unde1
the law to steal a ride on train, pas
senger or freight, but I was takins
chances. Doesn't seem such IN awfu
thing to stow away on the roof OF al
empty freight car when you don
weigh over hundred pounds, but tn
majesty Of the law must be respected
you know. II I'd got through t
Syracuse 1t might have busted up tn
railroad. At least you'd have though
80 to hear the conductor go on"
'Did he slam you?"
'Oh, of course. He's new man o
the road. and Of course ne wanted
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show how Jealous he was. Yes, he
stood me up and gave me the boot and
then handed me over to the cop. How
many days will get7'
Not one! I'd like to kick that con-
ductor for the rest of the week."
You don't mean, sergeant-you
don't mean that you sympathlze with
an old hobo, do you?" asked the man
rs lump rose up in his thrOnt.
Il amt saying that do, but fair IL
fair. II you were a we'll man I'd lock
you up and get you a sentence Of
thirty days, but I'm not jumping on
dying men. You stretch out OH the
seat and sleep for couple Of hours.
When No. freight comes along I'll
60 over with you and sec about getting
you on to Syracuse"
Sergeant, II you'll do that for me-
II you'll
"Cut 1t orr
The hobo was asleep In five minutes.
| Police business was slack, and after
awhile the sergeant arose and paced
back and forth. When his steps car
ried him near the man OH the bench he
noticed how hollow eyed lie was, the
high cheek bones, tho hectic flush and
the gasping for breath, and he turned
away and growled:
only an old hobo, but I'll be hanged
| IL I don't send him home to die de-
Gently"
When the two hours were up he
called to the man.
I'm here" was the answer. II was
having my first dream for months, and
1t was 50 peaceful that wish it could
have gone Oh for years. II can only
get to Syracuse
''Of course you ca2 get there, and
hope you'll be wise enough to quit thi,
sort Of life. Come on"
The two went over to the depot, ant
FIVE minutes later No. 4 came in.
Got a hobo here who wants to &c
on to Syracuse to de-" said the ser
geant to the conductor.
"Why can't he die right hereT'
Because he's got a mother dow
there and don't want to be tumblct
into hole like dog"
"a hobo with feelings, eh! We'll
you good old Samaritan, Ill give him
corner in the caboose."
"I'm no Samaritan"
''Then what you doing this forT
"None OF your business. Have
smoker Here, hobo, get up with you.
Thanks from the bottom Of In
heart, old man. II l ever see 20
again
"Oh, forget it!'
When the train pulled out the hob
was curled up in 4 corner and fas
asleep. He was hoping to WOO tha
dream back again.
"Going down to Syracuse to see h'
mother and then die," explained th
conductor to his two brakcsmen a
they looked at the stranger with som
curiosity.
Five hours later tie engineer Will
tied for Syracuse, and the conducte
bent over the sleeping man and shoe
him by the shoulder and said:
Come, hobo, that's for Sary."
The man did not move.
up with you, l say, OF you'll be ca
ried OIL and not see your mother.
But there was no sleeper there
wake from his dreams. The hobo ha
been dead for an hour.
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Editorial Repartee.

A friend Of mine, London editor,
controls two daily papers and farm
in Warwickshire. There Is legend
that the members of his staff who seek
his special graces buy the editors eggs.
do you know" one Of them. greatly
daring. is reported to have said to him,
two Of your eggs I had yesterday
were not what you might call truly ra-
ralr 'Indeedw said the editor grim.
". "And that article Of yours IN yes-
terday's issue didn't seem to me quite
now wlaid."-Illustrated London News.
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SAVINGS DEPOSITS.
Merchants and Farmers Bank, cornel
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits of this bank is
one of its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of 3 per cent per an
mum is allowed on all sums of ST and
upwards remaining on deposit three or
more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
of any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable on the first days
of February and August, and interest
not then Withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may bes made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for longer period
than six months draw higher rate than
ordinary savings deposits.
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THE HOBOY
RETURN
By C.. B. LEWIS
Copyright, 1906, BY r. b. Mcclure
BY C. B. LEWIS

Now, then, want this old hobo
locked upv' exclaimed the conductor of
a Yellow Line freight train as it rolled
into the station Of Clymer. He ap-
preached a policeman on the platform,
dragging behind him a typical speci-
men Of the railroad tramp.
whats the row2~ queried the officer.
Beating my train. He was put off
at Round Top, at Owosso and at Delhi,
but he somehow managed to get on
again each time. Give him at least a
night in the COOP"
Gentlemen, let me tell you how 1t
is," said the hobo US he removed his
old cap and bowed to both. You see"-
Come on, WiTlie," interrupted the
officer, as he reached for the mans
collar.
1t was only two blocks over to the
police station, and when the officer
had arrived with his prisoner he turned
him over to the sergeant with the brief
remark:
Here's another Of them fellers"
The sergeant was alone, and he made
| no move to lock the hobo up. On the
contrary, he looked him over as be
smoked his pipe, and at the end Of five
minutes he asked:
"Why don't You quit itT'
"Goin' to-"
"WhenT'
"As soon as I'm under ground, which
will probably be within two weeks"
"Come up here to the desk. Say, yor
do seem to be played out. What's thu
matter?''
Its this, sergeant" replied the hobt
as he was seized with fit Of coughing
that left blood on his lips.
"Consumption?'
"Yep."
you'll find bit Of lunch there /,
my basket. Help yourself and thel
tell me all about it."
The hobo had little appetite. He up
peared to eat more to show his appre
citation of the sergeant's kindness thai
because he craved the food. When Ii
had finished he turned to the officer.
you've heard the story often enough
true and false" he began. 'but it hap
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Counterfeiters and weddings.

The marriage of convenience is an
institution among criminals, at least
in England. In a recent case in Lon
don detective testified that it was
common for counterfeiters to marry
women solely for the purpose Of pass
ing bad coins on the public. These
marriages are not contracted from
any feelings of mutual attraction or
even trade partnership, but in the be-
lief that juries have a reluctance in
convicting wives.
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I. Thou shalt have no other bove
but me. :. Trust me all In all q not
at oil. 3. Thou shalt not dull me with
safety. 4. Wound me not with cruel
words. 5. Thou shalt not bind me
with fetters. 6. Guard Inc as the jew.
ell OF thy soul. for once lost can
never be regained. I. Thou shalt not
mistake thy fancies for me.-Fhiladel-
Dhia Bulletin,
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PirstInf FoIey's Honey and Ter.

Foley 4 Co., Of Chicago, originated Honey and
Tar rs throat and lung remedy, and On account
of the great merit and popularity Of Foley's
Honey and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. These worthless limitations have
similar sounding names. Beware Of them. The
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar is in yellow
package. Ask for it and refuse any substitute.
1t is the best remedy for coughs and colds
Benton Mercantile Company.