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The Washington times., 1908-12-14
PLATED JEWELRY
CAUSES TROUBLE

Another scheme to become the proud
owner OF a weu-stOcked jewef case upon
the payment OF 81. promoted by the
American Novelty Manufacturing Com
pany, COZ East Sixteenth street. new
York, was UnceTemOniously 'sQuelched'
this morning, when the POstonice De-
partment issued a fraud order against
the company
According to circulars sent out by the
company and signed by J. II. FrankeI.
fifty articles of jewelry. as well as
table spoons. knives, and match boxes
all plated. and other trinkets, would be
shipped 10 subscribers on payment of
81, and another 81 on delivery. The coli
lection was found TO be practically
worthless.
The Washington times., 1908-12-14
GEORGE ADE GOING,
DOESN'T KNOW WHERE

NEW YORK, Dec. 14-George AIDE
has dropped into New York on his
way somewhere. He isn't 1ust sure
where. First, he's going to sail
on the Lusitania. and in The course
OF time ne expects 10 land in London
or Liverpool, take a little tour around
on the continent, and then run up
TO India for a day or two. Japan and
China may break into the itinerary, and
hen be back in san Francisco about
June l.
0rt Wells is with him. and they are
going TO make the little journey around
the world MI. Ace has seen u before,
but Is not so well acquainted I'm India
as he would like 10 be-
Last evening, Mr.. Aide was asking. if
Mason Peters was IN town He was
The Washington times., 1908-12-14
ARCHITECTS HOLD
CLOSED MEETING
American Institute Will
Have Open Session
Tomorrow.

At closed meeting OF the board OF
directors OF the American Institute OF
Architects at the OctagOn House.
Eighteenth and New York avenue,
this morning, reports were submitted
by the officers Of the institute re-
garding the work OF the past year
and the plans for the coming year.
The reports viii be made public to-
morrow morning at the opening ses-
sion OF the annual convention at the
New Willard.
Major Morrow, Engineer Commis-
siOner Of the District, viii welcome
the delegates at the opening session
and the remainder Of the time will
be taken up with reports Of officers
and committees
The Washington times., 1908-12-14

deeply disappointed TO learn he has
not yet returned from Chicago So lie
sat around Gnd sat around in the HOl-
land House until early candle light and
went to bed, just az they do out Oh
the farm N dear old Indiana
The Washington times., 1908-12-14
PLENTY HOUSEKEEPERS.

WOODSTOWN, y. J., Dec 14.-Thom-
as Jordan. a prosperous farmer living
at EldridSe's Hill, advertised for serv-
ant. but received no replies Then he ad-
vertised that a widoweT wanted a house
keeper. and during the week he got III
answers.
The Washington times., 1908-12-14

Louisiana SOft.sheH Pc.
cans, 10. .25c and 2Sc
Mixed Nuts,
lb......I212c and 15c.
Polished Pecans, ID. 2Oc
Sicily Filberts, III. 15c
Extra NaInuts, thin
shell, III. Use
English WaInuts, III. 15c
PapeT.shen Almonds,
I'D. &c
A Is P Seeded RaisinS,
pkg. ..--...... .10C
A & p Cleaned Cur
rants, pkg. .10c
LOD1On Layer RaiSinS,
ID. ........... .12c
Fancy Cluster
RaisinS, 10. .I5e
CtrSican CitrOn. III. poe
The Washington times., 1908-12-14
Nuts and Other SeasonabIe SpeciaIt

Good Fresh Nuts Buy Christmas Nuts
before the
and seller alike in the tentae of the hopnng
The Washington times., 1908-12-14

Orange Peel, III. .....15e
Lemon Peel, III. .I5c
A 4 p Plum Pudding.
can. .l0e, zoe, and 40c
II. & r. Plum Pudding.
can -23e and 45e
A & p Mineemeat,
3 pkgS. for. .25c
None Such Mince-
meat. pgk. for. 90. &c
Persian Dates, pgk. DC
Pitted Dates, pkg. Ice
Washed Smyrna
Figs, basket. zoe
Fancy Layer Figs,
ip' loo
Seeded PrUneS. III. .I2c
FrancO-American
Soups, can. Ice
Prunes, lb, 5e, Sc, lee
The Washington times., 1908-12-14
SOLDIER BADLY BURNED.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec H-Jo-
Eeph Fort. twenty-fOur years ola. a pri-
yate in the United States Army, was
badly burned yesterday BIZ an expl0-
sion OF gUnpOwder which he had taken
from some small boys, fearing that an
accident would hapnen II IL remained ir
their possession.
The Washington times., 1908-12-14
BUckwheat and Syrup

UIdfashloned Buekwheat, plain, 10
10. bag 40c
A q P Self-Raising Buckwheat Prep
aration, pkge. 1Oc
Hecker's Self Raising Buckwheat
Preparation, pkge. .19c
7 7 9uIe maple syrup, small. ......... 15G
Pure Maple Syrup, large. ... 35c
Gold Leaf Blend Maple, small. 1Oc
Gold Leaf Blend Maple, large. -. 25c
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
THE BETTING BAROMETER.
a Reliable Guide to the Political
Feeling.
Prom the Cleveland Leader.

EEoI Tne NleFelaIQ Leader
Betting. no doubt. IS a fools argument,
but TO balance one common saying with
another. money talks" Wagers do not
debate politics. for instance. but they do
record the general belief regarding poiu-
cal chances and conditions They can't
prove the right or wrong Of anything.
but they hold a fairly true mirror up 20
public sentiment and the drift Of events.
For that reason it IS interesting. and
even important. 10 note that a bet Of
$1,000 on Taft against $500 on Bryan
has been made In New York The odds
Of six 10 one create a new record for
American history. since the birth Of the
Republican party, in the way Of one
sided wagers-
II 1886 the odds on Mckinley were never
higher than three 10 one. The common
rate was two 10 one in the East In some
parts Of the West and the South il was
possible. occasionally 10 get even money
on Bryan In 800 the same conditions
existed, as a general rule. Mckinley be-
ing thu favorite at about three to one. or
gone as high as four 70 one before the
end Of the campaign
When the conservative Democrats tried
their hand in 1894 the betting started
with about two TO one on Roosevelt
Later the odds rose 70 three TO one, OF
even a little higher just before the polls
opened II was evident by that tine thai
Parker had no real chance.
But six to one. and IN midsummer,
There is no precedent for such a fore
cast OF a Presidential campaign II is q
condition which paints a grim picture Of
Bryaus very forlOrn hope And the pic
ture is true
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
VOL II. NO. II.
EVERY SATURDAY.
Our Motto; # you see II IN The BiC
Srick. It isn't as1ssszrsly So
A WARNING


L must he admitted that Mr. Taft
has made verv few mistakes IL his
campaign so far. but Il he desires 10
continue 70 have TIE, hearty support
Of the rr5ss. which has c1ue 10 hLm
50 freely We warn hin 70 be careful
He uay rot know It. Il IS true, but
h5s henchnar and manager. M
Hitchcock. Is liable 90 get himse1
disliEed # be continues 20 deplete
The newspapers Of the country Of
their best workers
We recognize how Necessary It is
that the Taft campaign should have
the support Of the very best writers,
but it IS hardly fair 70 Journalism
that these should be culled from the
ranks of the leading newspapers
Washington Is feeling the los
severely Faces that We knew. and
smiles that We enjoyed. are with Us
10 more TIE subceIlar Of the
Sloreham is a dreary waste. devoid
Of wit. SO that no one cares 70 lin
ser there. The RiaIto IS deserted
ard the Press Club Is Ike a tomb.
This. AIr. Taft. Is not the way 70
popularity. You may succeed IN tbs
way. but success that leaves Wash
inEtoa bereft of some Of its brightest
lights may be purchased 100 dearly
after all
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
As to Red Noses

The Secrets Of Beauty and Mysteries
OF Health Is the attractive title Of new
book by Mrs. Cora Brown Potter II is
packed fuu OF wisdom Of a kind. and
loaded 10 the gunwales with prescrip-
tions guaranteed 10 restore and preserve
eternal youth 70 the most ancient, crum-
bling. and decrepit individual
Mrs Potter-and this is important. If
true-assUres Us that it is wrong 10 at
tribute red noses to overindulgence IN
alcoholic stimUlants. Indeed, she f1ds
that red noses are more frequently caused
by cigarette smoking than John Barley
corn Taking a wide and thoroughly COM
prehensive view Of the situation. Mrs
Potter concludes that the average car
mine proboscis is the product Of indis-
cretions in diet. but not invariably. OF
even frequently. such indiscretions as are
associated with incorporate consumption
Of ardent spirits
Mrs Potter's line Of reasoning Is cal
culated TO bring Joy TO many hearts in
this land. We think Too long has a red
nose been accepted as prima facie evi-
dence against parties indicted by popular
opinion as tippIers- II is not probable
that any one in this world ever acquired
& red nose through choice or deliberate
effort We doubt. seriously that the ar
rival OF the sunset tint was ever vel
coined 10 the tip Of any nose in this world
by the owner Of the tip itself On the
contrary. such humiliaung visitations are
invariably accepted more in sorrow than
in anger, looked upon as badges Of dis
honor and signs Of depravity not always
deserved.
Hereafter, persons whose noses incline
to redness. but whose consciences are
clear and void Of oTense. may read Mrs
Potter's book and be consoled- Against
sinister suspicion it is a veritabIe bull
wark Of defense; in the face Of distress
ing accusations ii will stand a friend firm
and true It places the wearer Of a red
nose not acquired by bibulous habits be-
yond the pale Of criticism OF innuendo- It
enables the afflicted TO bear their unweI-
come burdens with fortitude and pa
tience.
Wherefore. We would say Mrs Potter
has rendered a distinct service TO man
kind in writing The Secrets Of Beauty
and the Mysteries Of Health Her benign
and weII-intentioned effort should not 60
unrewarded- She should be accorded a
warm place in the heart Of every person
in the land bowed down beneath the sor-
row Of a red. red nose
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
EugIand'S Navy Ready

Prom The New YORK Tribune.
Great Britain is not only building
enough ships 10 keep herself in numbers
and tonnage equal to any two rival pow
ers; she is also keeping the personnel Of
her navy Up 10 the mark. and IS provid-
ing-as at Rosyth-dockyards and naval
bases ample in equipment and convenient
in location Tremendous as IS the display
Of power in the number Of ships in the
North Sea, her demonstration Of readiness
70 them all efficiently IS even more
impressive To have sent out this mighty
feet with scratch crews might have been
better than nothing To send IL out with
ample and amply trained Compliments is
an achievement 10 command the aduira-
non OF the world.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

That vacation OF yours VIII be
Incomplete unless The Washing
son Herald follows you
Il VIII be Ike n daily letter
from home
Wherever you are, Il viii reach
yOu regularly. and che address
viii be changed as often as de-
sired.
Please be particular TO state sn
each case the length Of time you
desire paper seat TO new address.
Daily, 10 cents n mOnth; daily
and sunday 90 ceEts. Postage
Orepaid-
Telephone Main 3320.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
WHAT IS LURID?
A Word that Is often MfSappIied.
Word quite Definite.

From The PI1ride1ce Journal
The law is by no means the only Of
fender IN the matter Of the misappIicatiOa
OF words and queer AID abortive twist
ings Of the English language The law
may designate a man who hammers his
mOther-in-Iaws coUntenance or bolster
ously inficts q few irrePa-abIe fractures
on his neighbor's skull as a --revele-. %
but general usage IS guilty OF breaks that
are fully as queer. As one instance. there
is the word -luri6 When the average
person speaks OF lUrid language Il Is
meant 20 convey the idea OF language
that IS highly cOlOred- L is not un-
common 10 read a description OF a FIRE
and ind some mention Of the -Iurid
flames" The general notion as 70 "lurid''
is quite definite, and as far from accurate
as possible
Lurid. as We are informed By reliable
IeXlcograp pliers is derived from the Latin.
I 'lurIduS. which means pale. or wan.
I The English definition is gloomy dis
nal having the color Of a tenpestuous
sky in botany. OF a dingy brown
Yet q large part OF the population goes
{ on cOmplscenty under the impression that
T -'lurid' IS Synonymous with the GORGEOUS
Z ness OF an Italian sunset
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
A Boi..ter-Renan Anecdot.-

Frcz The Wez-uius,e- Gazs-ts.
a good Boissier-Renan anecdote IS told
b continental contemporary one day
Boissier arrived at Remains home with q
beam-lg face. saying Now III tel You
piece OF news that viii humiIiate YOU
Ny autograph has fetched a higher price
than yours That does not surprise
me-" Renan said, sereneIy- And where
did YOU hear this2" Il then turned out
that at an auction a day or two ago q
Renan autograph had been sold for 3
francs and B0issier for > Well %
Renan went on. now let ne tel YOU the
reason There were three faults in the
spelling Of your letter, which is now lying
here on my writing table A friend OF
mine was AZ the auction and made a
higher bid for the letter. after noticing
the artificial gems that adorned your
prose He brought il TO me in order that
I might return It 10 you, instead Of reach
ing the public. which might get a bad
impression of the accOnpIiShuenr OF
members Of the French Academy"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
UEANSWERABLE QUESTION.
NIr. Tafts Conception Of Duties OF
office.


Fron the E7-1a---- HezlL
How has 10 become the business Of the
Federal government O insure any man a
proEt la the conduct OF his business at the
expense OF another man Why should AIr-
Taft pledge himself O a policy which viii
insure a profitable income 10 the beef
trust. for example. when such profit must
be eNacre5 from the earnings Of every
man who has a family 10 feed2 Why
should the Pres dent and Congress OF the
United States give their attention 10 max
ing The business os tza lumber industry
Of the country show q clean balance at
the END Of the year when such result
means that every man and woman who
owns OF rents q house. or buys a biz OF
furniture. must contribute his or her mite
70 the Unsuitable greed OF this monopoly .
Is THAI lI-. Taf-'s conception Of the pow
ers and duties ~ Republican govern
meut Of which he hopes Co be the Ch.ef
Executive
II is plain that 8I-- Taft. from the tariff
reforler that he has been widely adver-
t5sed 20 be. has 6eselerateG into a pro
tect-ouiSt OF a school far more advanced
than that of the late William Mckinley.
whose teachings were abandoned and re
pudiated by the ua-tyred President in
the last public urJeracce which lie made.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
LALLAPALOOSA-
An Americanism that Puzzles the
British

A-Ae-N N-AANH AAC
British.
Considerable pertur baton has been
caused in the minds Of the English public
20 ascertain the exac; derivation and
meaning Of the word ''IaIIapaloosa-~ SAYS
a writer in London Opinion 7 an in
formed that IL IS frequently used by
Americans visiting this great city. though
the expression eIudes such specific de-
sc-ptior Is might be expected IN a die
tioDary- II England We have several
terms whose equivalents il Is hard 10
trausCrIbe into another language. although
We fully understand what they mean
For instance. what IS 'knock-out2'
what Is a -bouEderr The nearest defai-
ton OF lallapaloosa' is Illustrated thus.
II / spied stout lady in a Directoire
gown, says one authority. with q mar
ket garden on a threefoot hat. I should
say. We'll, that's g laIIapaIoosa g-' 7
know nothing about the D5rectoire gown.
because that IS secure from observation.
but II the statement here given have aav
tTIJ1 IN 4 imagine tLac many Of the
hats seen fat theaters On matinee davs
may be freely described as TaIIapaioosas.
One thing may be said in favor Of the
teru-it has musical ring about il"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
PALMISTRY AND PROPHECY

At enormous expense Tie Big
stuck. 6s>ircEs always Of giving its
readers tie best. has secured from
Madame Bloschssv. the v1-i5--s-
Eowred palnist- c5ries of the Rad
iuEs Of three notable hands u IS
/. bit far To say that the Grierra5is-
had no idea whose palms it was
size was reading. and therefore her
judgments may BE- REGARDED as &C
clr4Ie ard without bias. The first
hand as NAV be rccocu-zsf is tla-
q AIr- william Jennings Bryan. Of
FaiTyicw- Below e VIII he found
Nine Bloschsky's reading
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
PLUNKyILLE's HOPES.

If Soandso's elected
All, thereby hangs q tale.
Our hopes all go
With SoandSO.
We would not see him fail
If Soandso's elected
At such and such a date,
Zeb SnO0ks viii Try
A wedge Of pie
Hes listed on the slate
If. Soands0's elected
To run the nations biz,
Why. Peleg Binks.
He rather thinks
Hen take St. James for his.
II Soands0's elected.
As were prepared 10 bet.
sam FIubb viii be,
Take il from me.
One OF the Cabinet
II Soandso's elected.
Il viii be something great.
Is Plunkville men
VIII show you then
What we had on the slate
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
The Americas Gun.

We have got the Americas Cup. and We
have held it honorably for years against
all competition II stands for the cham
pionship. the international championship
in yachting. and there is probably no
more coveted prize in any range OF sports
manship- There has been no race for II
for some years. not since the last time
Sir Thomas Upton tried for il with his
Shamrock III; and though there has been
some talk Of the German Emperor COM
peting for IL, il has BEEN only talk. and
the one serious competitor for the cup
is still Sir Thomas
We do not believe that the spirit OF
true craftsmanship in America alto
gether content or satisfied with iinan-
ner in which the cup-great 80 that
it isis being held by the Nv York
Yacht Club. Its power TO impose condi-
tons under which the cup shall be raced
for are practically unlimited. and though
there are none Of US that want 20 see
the cup lifted. even by SO gallant a sports
man as Sir Thomas. there Is a pretty
general feeling. we believe. that he. who
has tried so braveIy three times. should
be given another chance There sun re-
main six weeks in which he can issue
a challenge for race Of Sandy Hook
in August Of 1893. and he only awaits
an intimaron from the New York Yacht
Club that a challenge If sent would be ac-
cepted-
But he says that, though he Is willing
10 challenge under the old rules. ne is
unable for love or money 10 md a de-
signer willing TO build a yacht under
those freak rules. Boats ike the three
Shamrocks are freaks. unsuitable for
anything but racing. and all Sir Thomas
asks is that the rules be So modified as
10 allow him 10 build a boat that VIII
not only be able TO sail herself across
the Atlantic. but VIII be OF some value as
a yacht after the races are over
Nor is this an extraordinary request
II the New York Yacht Club wants Sir
Thomas TO challenge again. all It has 70
do is 70 allow him 10 compete with q
yacht that shah comply with the uni
versaI rules that row govern all yacht
racing IN America, and IL Is hard 10 see
why a special rule should be evoked. even
/ for the Americas Cup There Is nothing
/ in the deed OF gift 10 preve9t the New
( York Yacht Club from acceding TO Sir
/ Thomas Lipton's request and a challenge
under the universal rules might reason
/ ably be expected 10 DO something genuine
and worth while toward increasing the
speed Of commercial sailing vessels
( something that the contests between the
E freak racers could never do
/ We have no fear Of the result IL the
7 New York Yacht Club should drop It's
/ conservative and somewhat unsporrs-
manHEe attitude. and by constituting the
rules literally allow the Irish baronet
/ 20 challenge He has proved himself a
/ good. clean sportsman, a cheerful loser
+ a generous adversary. AID one well
worthy OF our best efforts He should be
given another chance He can't get d
+ freak boat built 70 race WITH boat that
+ can serve no useful purpose II he could
he would challenge. as il the old days
I The American feeling on the subject IS
We are sure. that he should be given
a chance What IS needed is a sane boat
a stanch crew. a fair wind. and no favor
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
The Firrt Eviction

fruE the Spectator
People sometimes complain that the
sense Of humor is dying out in Ireland
We are, therefore. especially glad 70 re-
cord q proof to the contrary An Irish
tenant who had just bought under the
purchase act boasted 70 the agent that
his landlord was now God Almighty ~
and that he need fear nothing. Don I
YOU be too sure. Pat" was the reply
Remember God Almighty evicted his
first two tenants"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
FoR sALE-,I1scELLANFors-

FOR SALE - CHEAP -PHONO-
graph records Of the speech of ac-
ceptance Of the Republican candi-
date. Guaranteed to run over two
hours and a half in length Fine.
D7osy entertainment for the fam
liy; beautifully soporiic. Can be
heard a. Sanders & Stzyman's on
application 70 Mr.. Percy Foster.
auII-tf
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15

This Is the hand Of a hnancier
one used 70 dealing with large f--
urss-they may be figures Of speech.
His lifeline indicates that he has a
stormy tine ahead Of hin and some
great danger threatens bin about
November. II he can pass the sec
ond Tuesday IN November without
accident. he Is likely to e15oy at
least four years o. prosperity. TIE
cusp q his second h1use Is il
Libra. which indicates couSdeabls
travel in the near future. The owner
OF this hand has a winning person
ality and does not drink
The second print submitted 10 the
seer was that Of Mr. William How
ard Taft. as pictured below
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
lInrnI Is PIaiu-

"A man might rob a bank, so 10 jail
serve his sentence. go 10 work. light right,
and win back his wife's regard"
Weir
-'But II he happens TO remark that
another woman IS pretty and his wife
hears him. that's one thing he cant live
down"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15

I WANT EVERY ONE TO TRY
NY medicated political urunss for
that doubtful feeling. Taken before
breakfast they are warranted TO stop
cratic statements and Wild T7ouhe-
cieS Highly ind0rsed by Ebert
Hubbard and sam Blythe. l9 cents
q package No more. no less. A.
all roce-z Take no substitute
auO-z<
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15

King Edward recently stopped at Mr.
William Waldorf Astor's place in London
long enough 10 take a cup OF tea. Who
knows but that his majesty may yet get
chummy enough with Mr.. Astor 10 bor-
row money from hinn2
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
EQUALITY.

He p-ated much Of bTctherhood-'
While toilinS for his daily meals
Re SPOKE about the common good,
And Ct the tyrant's iron heels
''Equali1y'' vas on his tongue
A hundred times or more day
When he was toiling down smons
The millions plodding on the way
By chance. one day. he STEPPED aside
Where Fortune toOk bin b. the hand,
His worldly wants were soon supplied
And then the toiiing thronEs he scanned:
10. as he looked he heard men cry
E1lality'' and -brotherhood,~
Fools Fools-'- be said ''the Lord On high
Stiu governs. and HIS way Is good"
S. Z. kissT, u The Calcsgo Reco15-Hs-ald
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15

The lzes in this hand indicate
that its owner is a man Of positive
likes and GisliSes. and that he IS
not afraid 20 make them known
I should say thar he Is the pos
sess0E Of a fluent vocabulary OF
vituperation. and The caio'ss growth
indicated on the palm shows that
he IS a mighty wielder Of forcefui
weapons Just now the star Of his
house IS o5scgred: he is striving
more for his friends than for him
self. ! should say I see a long
journey 10 a hot country ahead Of
him where grave dangers await him
Il he Is skliful and adIo-- they
NAY be averted. and then gruat
riches VIII come 70 him from lay
inE down the ri5e and taking up
the pen This Is the hand os a
Ereat lover Of children
Przz p5- -~riIfe R11-ls to--o--ovr
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15

There are not less than e2ae00.00O rail-
road cross-ties in the United States. "
says the Denver News. which is evi-
IDENTIFY edited in part. at least. By an ex-
member OF the theatrical profession
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
VERY Rare

Its a peculiar wedding"
"As 10 how
Neither family seems 10 think its or
spring is getting bu-cuod-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15

carry evidence OF the union on the face
Of them; hence the label viii probably
not be considered necessary. so far as
they are concerned
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
WANTED.

WANTED - THE REPUBLICAN
campaign bureau Is desirous OF
employing one OF two dozen bright
young newspaper men SALARY no
object Must BE en- rapport with
my policies Apply before a.
n 70 Frank Hitchcock. on Thurs
DAYS only. Metropolitan Building.
New YORK auR- SGT