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and
Beauty

Beauty is the external proof OF
health; with failing health comes
failing beauty. Woman's delicate
organism is frequently over-taxed
BY arduous household duties, and
the demands OF society. The con-
slant drain upon her vitality weak
ems her nervous system. The pen
altv is d tired, WORKOUT, exhausted
condition which destroys her appe-
tite, robs her of rest, and at inter
walls causes much suffering and dis
tress. When these conditions exist,
the weakened nerves must be
strengthened. DR.. Miles Nervine
will do this. 1t stimulates the action
of all the organs, brings refreshing
sleep, and drives away that look OF
care.
81 nave taken Dr. Miles Restorative Neryine for
years, as did my mother before me. Whenever l
feel tired, WORKOUT or have headache always
take the Nervine and It strengthens | con
slider It great remedy for nervousness or de
MRS c. L. FREDERICK.
Canton, Ohio.
DIR. Miles Neryine is sold 10y your druggist who
will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit.
II 1t fails lie will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
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With the Egyptian Deodorizer. which is being
demonstrated near the 10th street elevators is q
new Egyptian Sachet, which win keep the moths
out OF your furs, out of anything. and at the same
time imparts delightful odor. What wonderful
improvement over the old moth balls And word
about the DeodoriZer-it becomes popular
every day-it is used in all of the larger the.
aters, etc. Endorsed by the health journals for
destroying germs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-07

Judge Bradford of the United States
district court at Wilmington. Del, has
appointed Thomas F. Bayard receiver
for the firm of II. L. Evans Il Co..
brokers. which recently made an assign
ment for the benefit of its creditors. The
liabilities OF the company are 100000.
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In the Toilet Goods Department there Is being
demonstrated about the cleyerest thing you
saw. The Thcrmalte Milk Warmer-and what
boon II is to mothers. You heat the milk before
retiring, and from this heating IL will stay
warm nine or ten hours. After this time all that
Is required TO keep the milk for another ten
hours is TO shake It up bit Isn't that an i'm
provement over getting up several times during the
night to heat milk?
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The Food Chopper chops all kinds of meats
fruits and vegetables-raw cooked-cut into
Uniform pieces-Just as coarse or fine you may
want 1t. No mashing-aH the juice and flavor is
retained loa knew what saving of food u
good chopper fs-how many left overs may be
made into delicious dishes with the use of chop
per.
The Universal is self-eleanng and self-sharpening
two valuable points.
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On the first floor there are many
interesting demonstrations.

The which all women will be interested In
is the Ponds Extract goods. The virtue OF Ponds
Extract you have known from infancy. Now you
may have Ponds Soap. Skin Food Tacum Pow
der, Antiseptic Cream, Tooth Powder and Tooth
Wash-all OF them having the healing qualities of
Ponds Extract. The other ingredients the very
best and purest.
We now able TO supply all our customers
with Ponds Extract Soap.
In the windy, blowy month OF March 1t behooves
one TO take especial care of the skin. These Pond
Extract toilet goods will aid you very much.
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In this department there is also demonstration
OF CaIder's Toilet Preparations-Hair Tonic, Mas
sage Cream, Nail Poiisher and Talcum Powder.
The Nail Polisher. we think. will appeal to you
particularly. 1t Is in cake form requires no buf-
fer-end very soon with very little effort, imparts
high and lasting polish. Another good point-ii
Is tinted pink no rosaline is needed.
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And there are several other interesting demon
STATIONS in this department
You may have here cup of fragrant Tetley's
Tea or cup Of delicious Tourist Coffee
And cup of hot Boyden's Matted MIX which
is said to refresh you, nourish you and will make
you fat.
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Gelatine Will show You how many beautiful and
artistic things may he made with these gelatines.
You can get many ideas for your luncheops,
dinners etc
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The Bread Maker mikes and kneads bread thor
oughly In three minutes-easier, quicker and clean
er than kneading by hand Then too, with this
bread mixer the ingredients are evenly mixed. The
unbroken starch cells are what makes hot bread
indigestible With this bread mixer there is not
single starch cell left unbroken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-07

The demonstration OF Disc Belts shows you that
longer need there be any il-itting shirt waists
and sagging skirts. There is no sewing, no pins,
sharp prongs, and therefore no tearing of the
waist. One belt is sufficient for your entire ward
robe. And with you always Of a neat,
trim appearance.
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Four Helps for
L he Householder

Are now being demonstrated in
the Housefurnishing Department.
The Universal Coffee Percolater,
Bread Maker, Cake Maker and
Food Chopper.
This Coffee Percolater is a revelation In coffee
making, and is the only which makes coffee
without ing-and. too, the pot is constructed
that the steam and aroma does not escape, thus
the Favor Is enriched immensely. The cleanliness
OF the conee pot will certainly appeal to you-it
could not be cleaner or more sanitary. Quite at
Taetlve in appearance, too-made Of aluminium
with ebony handle.
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Women's Underwear
For Early Spring.

~ HOSE who find the winter
4 underwear too heavy and
W. wish to make an early
change are directed to the
following several lines as being
particularly appropriate and repre-
senting unusually good values:
sleeves. to wear with shirt waists.
25c., 371ac., SOC. and 75c. each.
complete line of the famous Harvard I'm
derwear. in vests, pants and combination suits.
25c., 37Iac., soc, o21ac., SI.oo, $I.I5.
Vests and Pants in extra large
sizes, o5c. to 021zc. per garment.
W, also carry full line of extra size Hosiery.
cotton Isle and silk, in black, white tan and
balbriggan.
$50, SOC, 75c., 81, SIPS to $2.75 pr.
Special.
20 dozen Women's Black Pure
Silk Hose, with cotton feet, which
makes them soft and pleasant to
the touch.
Special price, $I.5o pair.
We give particular attention to
the needs of stout people, who find
it difficult. to obtain large sizes in
Underwear and Hosiery.
Main floor L St
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There is special demonstration OF the new
spiral hat pin and 1t has many good points. First
1t goes in easily the straight pint cannot
out until taken out-and the fancy tops are
guaranteed not TO come of. They shown In
many pretty designs.
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"The star, is always reliable in It's news.
This Is reflected in the advertising coll
umns. BE wise and advertise your wants
In The Star.
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Skirt Trunks.

Skirt Trunks.
The Skirt Trunk is second in
point of convenience and utility. 1t
carries the longest skirt without
folding and is fitted with a number
of trays.
Our No 219 Skirt Trunk is made of seasoned
Eastwood, with iron binding; brass clamps: dowel
bolts either end and IN front; four strap hinges;
No. 8 Taylor bolts; four heavy Stats across bot
tom: three skirt trays and deeper tray In top for
hats shirt waists etc. We making special
value of this trunk.
4o-inch 42-inch 44-inch
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The Universal Cake Maker saves time-saves
labor and makes better cake than in the old way.
1t is very simple in onstruction-no trouble TO
operate keep clean 1t makes exceedingly fine,
smooth cake.
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24-inch size, $500 each.

Heavy Sole Leather Suit Cases, with two straps
encircling same; haDd-sewed edges; solid leather
handle. This Is fitted with a small, light
weight tray for shirts and small articles. Shown
in russell and olive leather
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SDecialVaIues i'm Suit Cases
We have just received a large
shipment of Suit Cases and offer
them at prices that cannot be du-
plicated.
Real Cowhide Leather Suit Cases made steel
frame (sewed I'M; extra leather binding around
edges heavy protected corners lined with Irish
linen; skirt fold In lid.
24-inch 26-inch
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An extra deep Suit Case is made Of BOZ. leather
and lined with Irish linen; inside straps and
hinges riveted on; best brass lock; leather
This Is q good, reliable and excellent
yaIua.
24-inch size, 5000 each.
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In the Grocery Department there
are many tempting demonstrations.

At the Gold Medal Flour demonstration you are
shown and told how to make soft, creamy, dell
cious biscuits and are given one smoking hot and
so light 1t fairly melts in your mouth-and II you
want II you may have little book telling you
how TO make these biscuits. The recipe is given
in verse and is quite clever.
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W. made, whether for home
use or travelling, is the
Wardrobe Trunk.
We are making a speciality this
season of Wardrobe Trunks.
These trunks are rare combina-
tons of convenience and utility at
home. They form a compact and
slightly wardrobe while travelling.
Wardrobe Trunks are adaptable for
either men or women.
They are fitted with hangers for
both long and short gowns and sep
arate compartments for smaller
clothing-hats, shoes, etc.
We show complete lines of the
very best makes and invite inspec-
ton
Prices range from $40 to SOS.
Our special Wardrobe Trunk, made in three sizes.
IS constructed of the best seasoned lumber and
covered with heavy army canvas; braced with
heavy brass plated malleable iron clamps. thor
oughly riveted Excelsior lock; fitted with -
hangers for suits and rack TO hold same in their
respective places; also number OF small com
partments. An excellent value.
Steamer size, $4,000 each.
Mems size, $1,000 each.
Women's size, $500 each.
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Special Sale of
Broken Candy.

~ SPECIALLY liked by chill
l0H dren. Many of the grown
~ ups enjoy it also. Whole
some, fresh and very rea-
sonable in cost.
Two pounds for 25c.
Fifth floor, Tenth Ut.
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24-inch, SI2.oo each.
2o-inch, $1,000 each.
Basement, Equitable building.
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$1,000 each. $3.50 each. $I4.5o
Other Skirt Trunks up to $1,000
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White Suitings
Made of Cotton.

Auto Cloth.
old lrisa linen nuish. fall shrunk, s6 inches wide
I5c. the yard.
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Prices range from $40 to SOS.

Steamer size, $4,000 each.
Mems size, $1,000 each.
Women's size, $500 each.
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Double-warp Suiting.
SO inches wide-a very satisfactory material.
ISc. the yard.

But far superior to all for Wo-
mems and Children's wear is our
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$500 each. $3.50 each.

24-1nCll
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Trunks, Suit Cases and
Travelling Accessories.

~ HE most practical, up-to-
4 date and convenient trunk
W. made, whether for home
use or travelling, is the
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Printers Become Inventors.

The introduction of typesetting ma
chimes into the Government Printing Of
flee has been beneficial 10 the companies
manufacturing the various makes of
machines In moro ways than one. The
inventive minds OF the Government
printers have been active since the ma
chimes were installed and as ii result
many important and useful improve
mcnts have been made. Several OF these
inventions have been promptly bought
by the companies at handsome figures.
The Mergenthaler manufacturers have
secured some useful attachments from
prIntery employees, and II. s. Sutton,
writing TO the Trades Unionist. men
tiOns several new devices on the Ian
ston machines. James 2. Brooke has
invented a galley on which 'he product
OF the monotypes may be easily handled
as 10 comes from the easter. A. J. Ben
ton has recently perfected two inven-
Jiols and disposed of them 10 the Ian
ston Company at a good price.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
BEChLMED.

There is a concert singer in the West
whose voice is not only Of great sweet
ness and compass. hut Of such extraor-
binary power that no orchestra ever
browns its tones,
Now the husband OF this singer fire.
quently acts as her conductor, and he
Is ever anxious 20 impress upon the
public the fact of the great power of
his Wife's voice. On one occasion the
lady was rehearsing for a concert to
be given in a large hall In one of her
songs she was 20 be accompanied by a
trumpet obIigatO Although the per-
former IN obedience to instructions
from the conductor. blew with all his
might and main. yet his best EFFORTS
we're invariably met with call Of
Louder. louder" from the Unsuitable
leader.
Finally the performer rested his in
strument on his knee and. surveying
the leader with every evidence Of indig-
nation on his purple face. broke out
with:
Louder and louder is fiery easy to
say, but we're is de v1nd?'-Harper' $
Weekly.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Outing Trip in Canada.

Charles 6. Gum. correspondent for the
Trades JTnOntst has the following notice
about a Jolly party that WIN go on a
fishing and hunting expedition TO Can
ada
Canada IS 20 be invaded newt week
bv a party Of pleasurcseeSers from the
C.. p. .. Al. Reid, OF the pToofroom
annex. IS now al Fcnelon Falls. Canada.
buyiug supplies. hiring canoes. and en-
casing o guide for a canoe expedition
OF several hundred miles which VIII be-
gin upon the arrival Of those cOmpOs-
Ing the Party who VIII leave Washing
ton on Friday. In the party from the
proofroom annex is J. A Huston. Harry
Humble. and Harry Watkins. and Percy
Reid. OF the sixth division The party
win be absent twenty days"
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Census Of Oaice Progressing.

The census OF the employees. which
T. now being taken In all branches Of
She office under the supervision Of the
chief inspector. Will not be completed
FOR several weeks, as each of the 400
employees viii be interviewed personally
by the subinspectors and required 10
answer the questions, which are said 20
cover wide range OF subjects. The
data thus collected will be compiled and
f. is understood will form what will be
known as the office blue book. IL VIII
be an easy matter TO ascertain from
the blue book any information desired
relative 20 the personal history or quail
ihcations Of the employees. This lnforma-
tiOn will be valuable in determining
promotions. transfers, and will be es-
peciauy valuable in case il should be
come necessary 10 make a reduction in
the force at any time.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
VIII Visit New Mexico.

Miss Laura b. Gordon, OF the Gazette
division, who has been at Colorado
Springs during the week as the delegate
10 the WOman's Auxiliary of the Typo
graphical Union from the local auxiliary,
IS one OF the hardest working members
OF the printers union For two years
she was first vice president of the Inter
national Auxiliary. and at present is a
member of the entertainment committee
Miss Gordon viii 90 from Colorado
Springs 10 Silver City. New Mexico. for
the purpose OF paying a visit 10 her
brother
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
GoVf.RhltingOfioe
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J. A B. Espey. the efficient and popu-
lar foreman OF the bindery, is said to
be in a serious conditioI. He IS now
confined in a sanitarium and has al
ready suffered TWO strokes Of paralysis.
His friends are apprehensive as to his
ultimate recovery, and at the best be-
lievo that il will be a considerable time
before ne can resume his duties at the
office Mr. Espey was recently appoint
ed acting foreman OF the bindery 10
succeed Foreman Byrne. lie was well
liked by the employees and there is much
SORROW expressed at his serious illness.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Helped with Launching.

on last Wednesday c. ". Bartlett,
OF the division OF appointments, took
part in the launching OF the new thir-
ty-slx foot gasoIene launch which he
has been assisting a friend 10 build for
the past year. The launching took
place at the foot Of Thirteenth street
4 bottle Of champagne was broken
over the bows. Mrs. q. L Lumsdeu Ofti-
ciating and the boat was christened
'The Spunky." The triel trip VIII be
made as soon as the ma thinery can be
Installed
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
william Posts Growing Department.

William L. Post, the new sUperintend-
ent of documents. is expected 10 make
an etf1eient head Of that department.
The document division Is one OF the
growing departments OF the ofdce. and
with the constantly increasing number
OF Government publications viii continue
70 expand rapidly. This calls for up-tO-
Gate methods and adequate systems
which can be best worked out by one OF
long experience in the office. The office
IS fortunate In retaining the services Of
NIr. Post. He had been preparing for
the ministry with a view OF soon TeIn-
gushing his position in the Office.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Attended Encampment.

b. P. Entriken. commander Of the
Department Of the Potomac, Grand
Army Of the Republic. IN company with
his family and many Of the local vet
erans. attended the encampment OF the
Grand Army at Minneapolis during the
week Mr. Entriken is a popular en-
pIoye OF the pTinJery, having charge Of
the time division and the large time
rolls Of the office. His position is re-
garded as one of the most responsible
and exacting in the Office. and he has
given satisfaction in the administration
of his duties.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Harry Smith Becomes Lumberman.

Harry J. Smith, Of the second division,
has resigned and Will engage I'm the
wholesale and retail lumber business at
EastOn. Pa. Daring the past year or
Two Mr.. Smith had charge of the cor
recting alley in the second division and
was a most efficient workman. lis head
quarters at Easton VIII be Ia the First
National Bank building He spent his
leave period getting his business in run
ming order. and IS now said to have ex-
ceiient prospects for a successful career
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
SharDshooters Id Work.

Spencer L. Bomar. OF the apPlicat ton
division. took part in target practice at
the rife range OF the National Guard Of
the District in Auacostia yesterday. This
shoot was held 10 select a team 20 rep
resent his company az the rife shoot 10
be held IN the near future al Sea Girt
y. j., under the auspices OF the New
Jersey Rife Association Teams from
military organizations In all parts Of
the United States VIII compete, as wen
as from the regular army. From 5000
20 $4,000 viii be distributed IN prizes
Zach company Of the National Guard
is entitled 10 send a team 10 represent
Il. Mr.. Romar Is a member OF Company
I Of the First Regiment. National Guard
OF the District OF Columbia
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
MANNERS, Reserve Work.

Publications known as Members Re
serve will hereafter be shipped from tho
document division instead OF from the
bindcry division in which the work is
done
Boolzbinders employed on Members
Reserve work are not being granted an
nual leave at the present time, rs the
binderv has rush orders 10 complete this
class of work as soon as possible.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Had Leg Amputated.

W. s. Baker. a copy editor OF the main
proofroom. has been I'll at Garfield Hos
pital for several days He suffered a
slight injury 10 one Of his toes, from
which blood poison and gangrene de-
veloped Il was found necessary this
week to amputate his leg. Mr.. Baker
IS a veteran of the civil war and n we'll
known member Of the G. a. r. He is
slxty-seven years Of eEe. and his condi-
tion is said 20 be serious
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

\ new case Of typhoid has now been
reported. r. L. Boswell, clerk in charge
% the file room of the division Of ap-
pOintments. was seized last Monday
while on leave. lie is now al his home
I'm Brool.land. and will not be taken 20
hospital His case is severe. but he
seems 70 be doing well.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Riekerts Attends Convention.

Oscar J. Ricketts,, former Public
Printer. attended the convention OF the
International Union NJ Colorado Springs
during the week Mr.. Ricketts, is a
warm friend of the union printers and
rarely ever misses attending the cOnven-
tIOns OF the International Union,
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Tvphoid Patients.

Two typhoid fever patients at Provi-
dence Hospital from the commission -are
rapidly recovering Matthew T. Hal
loran. OF the division Of appointments IS
expected to leave the hospital IN a few
days. A. F. Gallagher, OF the examin-
ing division. has practically recovered.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Charles Fobinson Recovers.

Charles II. Robinson. foreman OF the
main proof room, who recently suffered
an attack of typhoid fever, although not
entirely recovered from the Illness. has
been at the office performing his duties
during the week. Mr.. Robinson was con-
fined in the hospital for eight weeks.
Ills many friends in the office extended
him a warm welcome on his return
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
MISS LAURA GORDON,

past week. is the wife of the foreman Of
the first division. Mr.. Bowen accom-
panied his wife 10 the convention TO see
her take charge OF her important posi-
tiOn. Mrs. Bowen IS a woman OF con-
siderable ability. and her administration
OF the auxiliary is expected TO be OF
great benefit TO the organization.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Register Of Eligibles.

The register Of eligibles has been pre-
pared from the meat inspector eXamlna-
tion. and notices of rating have been
sent TO those who took part. There are
about So eligibles out Of about 4OJ0
who took the examination.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
MRS. Bowen Takes Charge.

elected president OF the Woman's Auxil-
iary of the Typographical Union. and
who assumed her position as such at the
Colorado Springs meeting during the
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Preparing for Winter.

The heating system OF the commits
sion building is receiving a thorough
overhauling New valves and several
new radiators are being installed
Comfort is assured during winter
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Promotions in Document Division.

The following appointments have been
made In the document division incident
10 the TeOTg OTganiZatiOn: Chief clerk. Ar
thur +. Barker; chief of the bookkeeping
and correspondence section. Alton p.
1isdel, chief OF The cataloguing and In
deNing section. Henry =. Parsons; chief
OF the library section, Miss r. a Gran
dali: chief of the stock and shipping sec
ton ". T. MahOny
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
CivIlLSerNoeCOIu1n.
9J-6Ab0 =

The regular correspondent will return
next week from his vacation. The sub
siltute realizes. with a sigh OF regret
that he must part with his short-lyec
honors and be content 10 retire into OBJ
scurity. Several souvenir post cards
have been received from the correspond
ent. An account Of his trip will be given
In next weeks issue
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Major J. II. Clements has returned
from an extended trip through the yell
lowstone Park and other points Of inter-
est in the West. including visit 10 his
son in Missouri and attended the Con-
gressionaI convention at which his son
was nominated for Congress.