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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
Fad
IS Master Key
Hid in Bracelet

One of the small fads of the season
is the key bracelet which is both use
ful and ornamental, and whose origi-
nality promises to make Il a universal
success among women. The bracelet is
made to resemble a three-strand brace
let. The two outer strands are close
and heavy. The inner, or middle
strand is a chain. This chain, which
fits as neatly into the two outer strands
as If it were woven solidly with them,
has attached to one end a small: golden
key.
The golden key fits neatly into a
frame on the back of the bracelet. and
since 1t fastens down with a spring
seems to be merely a part OF the orna-
mentation Of the bracelet. But by
pressing a spring the key IS released,
and the chain also freed at one end, so
that the key may be used.
The idea Of the bracelet is that a
woman may have all her belongings
under lock, said lock 10 be opened only
by the master key, which is the little
golden ornament. OF course, the in
venuon mas the disadvantage Of neces-
stating the placing Of new locks upon
all the treasure places OF the persons
who own such master keys. But. then,
the expense of this would not be
worthy OF consideration TO a woman
who would buy such a bracelet.
more important consideration, OF
course. might be the fact that, after
an. one key may be duplicated more
readily than twenty, and the owner
therefore runs. perhaps, a greater
chance OF being robbed Of all her
treasures IL a rObbeT once gets started.
But the fad is such a pretty one that
n is hardly probable women VIII be
deferred from pursuing IL even by this
consideration.
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SHALL I COMPARE THEE!

Shall ! compare thee to a summers day:
Thou art more lovely and more tenn
perate;
Rough winds do shake the darling buds
of May.
And summers lease hath all too short
date;
Some time too hot the eye Of heaven
shines.
And often in his gold complexion
dimmed;
And every fair from fair some time de-
clineS
BY chance or natures changing course
untrimmed.
But thv eternal summer shall not fade
Nor lose possession OF that fair thou
owest,
Nor shall death brag thou wanderest in
his shade.
When in eternal lines 10 time thou
ErOWeSt,
So long as men breathe, or eyes can
see
So long lives this, and this gives life
10 thee. Shakespeare.
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state receptions in the White House.
when sire was compelled 20 meet so
many people from 50 many lands
In the succeeding years since Mrs
Cleveland has made her home away
from Washington tbs public Of the Cap
ital city has never ceased TO be inter-
ested in ECT. Wherever she went the
details of her home life and affairs
concerning the children who have come
TO the family have all been matters Of
deep interest, for everyone here TemeE-
bers the great charm the beautiful
wife Of President Cleveland eXeTted.
Mrs. Cleveland will undoubtedly be
the most interesting delegate on the
floor Of the coming international con
vention of mothers. It Will also prob
ably prove an interesting experience to
her to attend the reception TO the dele
gates which President ana Mrs. Roose-
welt VIII give in the White House, where
Mrs Cleveland once reigned.
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Behind Shop Doors

It's bargain time.
There's a general rush.
-AIussed and dusty handkerchiefs are
one Of the prizes
So are rubbed leather things Ike belts
and bags.
Ter dollar bags are swo0ped with
shrieks Of Joy for a Y.
Warm bathrObes and dressing gowns
are another temptation.
Funny how the merchants fairly give
these garments away after the holidays.
Even the woman who got two for
Christmas feels she ought 20 90 straight
and buy another at the price.
Another thing marked down Is lovely
calendars, 80 don't try 20 drag through
the year without one.
Centerpi ices. dOilies and other linen
things are also apparently regarded
scornfully by the merchant Just now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
LOCAL MENTION.
Free Violin School.

Parents start the New Year right by
giving your children an opportunity %
embrace advantages, which may have
been neglected or not available during
your youth Gail Thursday. p m. at
Fy- hian Temple. Iol2 9Th NV, and hear
an orchestra OF 100 young misses and
masters IS 70 20 years. all OF whom were
taught free OF charge. New term OF six
months lessons free, commences Jan 3
instruction book reduced to one dollar
ViOIins furnished free al classroom. As
only a limited number can be accommo-
dated apply at once, Jan. 10th. Expenses
paid by annual CarniFals.
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TOO TRUr.

After our landlord had pOCketed the
$50 which we pay monthly for our little
apartment he blushed painfully.
why 90 you color SOP I asked.
Because I have a rent In my trous-
ers," he MISUNDERSTANDING
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Rainy Weather Brings on the Grippe.
Take go" 25c. All druggists.
Why Our Pies Are So Good

They are made by modern methods
eliminating the mixing OF dough by
hand under sanitary conditions, and OF
the purest and best ingredients 10 be
CONNECTICUT PIE COMPANY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14

Potted Cheese, SC; .Eggs. 24c; Butter, 22c;
Mincemeat, &c: Pint Jars Mustard &c.
Tomatoes, &c and Sc can 15C Pineapple.
lOc: Cleaned Currants. TIC. J. T. D.
PvIes' stores.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14

The Washington Times cannot say who
IS the best piano teacher in washington.
There are a large number OF skilled
teachers Of the piano in the city.
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Diary of Eighteenth Century.

tditOr WOman's Inquiry Column:
Where can I obtain an eighteenth
century diary can a woman seventeen
EearS old get a civil service position?
MISS II. r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14

I. You can get several eighteenth
century diaries at the Congressional
Library.
2 A girl OF seventeen can obtain a
position in the civil service. Inquire at
THE Information bureau OF the Civil
Service Commission.
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Best Oil Heaters, Miller, S.,
=. A. Afuddiman. u & @ streets.

"og," The Guaranteed Grippe Cure.
25c. Askinson's. 18th and C SITS. NV.
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Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Who is considered the best piano
fcaCher in Washington?
MRS c. NJ.
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s be
used FOR the however and plain cOed French and Scotch
quite well adapted with the odd
OF
OF
a WIDE 4
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skilled labor being held now. The date
Tor the next one has not yet been set.
You can get full information about
these examinations at the Civil Ser
vice Commission.
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Carriages Supplied

hv Robinson's stable for calling OF shop
ping at reasonable rates. Tel. II. 1905.
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Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
can 7 manufacture and sell q face
cream without a license?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
Full Cream Cheese, 1sc Lib;

A ''lust right article: satin skin powder
is mado n aIIuring tints. &c,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
Bible of 1870.

sI6itor Woman's Inquiry Column:
is a Bible OF 1929 worth anything?
MRS r G F.
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$40 Gold Piece Of 1907.

EGitor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Is there any premium on a so gold
piece Of 1907 with a flying eagle?
READER,
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b Il is not worth anything on account
4 Of its age. There are a great many
Bibles OF that date In use.
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ESTATE in Germany.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column
; Can property left in Germany sixty
syears ago by a relative be claimed by
iheirs in America nOw2 MRS. r
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Premiums on Coins.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Are there any premiums on a half
penny OF 1882. a twO-cent piece OF 1865,
and a cent Of 1887 MRS. i. Y. ID.
There is a 10 cent premium on the
half penny, nothing on the cher two.
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Piano Teacher.

You will have to take out license
Inquire at the District building.
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Examination for Female Skilled Labor.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
When is the next examination for
female skilled labor in the District?
NJ. /. *.
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, Such property can be claimed now.
Write TO the United States consul gen
eral. Berlin. Germany. who will inyes-
Iigate the claim for you.
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Manufacturing Face Cream.

There is no premium on that coin.
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sDenman Thompson.

Editor WOman's Inquiry Column:
is Denman Thompson living?
READEl
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Half- Penny Of 1871.

Denman Thompson IS living.
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editor WOmans Inquiry Column:
Are there any premiums on a half
penny OF 1911. a penny of 1912, and a
spenny OF 1899? MRS. l. 3. S.
The half-penny is the only one with a
premium; il is worth 10 cents.
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DEVICES to Aid Hearing.

editor WOman's Inquiry Column:
Are there any good devices 10 assist
glearing? MRS. A. V. Z.
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2sz.so Gold Piece of 1s4s.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
s Is there any premiums on a $3.50 gold
piece Of 1S45 and on q gold dollar OF
1854? READER.
: The gold dollar is worth $50; the $3.50
piece only its face value.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14

There are many mechanical aids for
slightly deaf people: inquire at any in
aStTunent makers or consult an aurist.
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Former Mistress of the White House Coming For Mothers Congress

W. tfoAANS
Ikcv0Rp S9beMRa.
2272721272727G
RUSH QUERIES
VIII Be Answered By Telephone.
Call Main $500 and Ask for
The Times Bureau of Informa-
ton.
Examination for Female Skilled Labor.
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
When is the next examination for
female skilled labor in the District:
NJ. /. X.
There is an examination for female
skilled labor being held now. The date
Tor the next one has not yet been set.
You can get full information about
these examinations at the Civil Ser
VICE Commission.
Premiums on Coins.
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Are there any premiums on half
penny OF 1882 a twO-cent piece OF 1865.
and a cent Of 1887 MRS. L. v. u.
There is a 10 cent premium on the
half penny, nothing on the cher two.
sDenman Thompson.
Editor wOman's Inquiry Column:
Is Denman Thompson hving2
Denman Thompson IS living.
half Penny of 1871.
editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Are there any premiums on half
penny OF 1871. penny of 1912, and a
Denny OF 1899? MRS l. B. S.
The haIf-penny IS the only one with a
ipremium; 1t is worth 10 cents.
Devices to Aid Hearing.
azditor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Are there any good devices TO assist
Clearing? MRS. A. V. Z.
There are many mechanical aids for
slightly deaf people: inquire at any in
estTuTnent makers or consult al aurist.
1880 Gold Piece or IS4S.
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Is there any premiums on a $3.50 gold
tpiecc Of 1S45 and on gold dollar OF
1854? READER.
The gold dollar is worth $50; the. $3.50
.pIeee only its face value.
Estate in Germany.
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column
Can property left in Germany sixty
syears ago by a relative be claimed by
Fheirs in America now? MRS. r
Such property can be claimed now.
Write to the United States consul gen
leral. Berlin. Germany, who will inyes-
,tigate the claim for you.
bible of 1879.
kEdifor Woman's Inquiry Column:
is Bible OF 1929 worth anything?
MRS r {. z.
It is not worth anything on account
of its age. There are a great many
Bibles OF that date IN use.
$40 Gold Piece of 1907.
EGitor wOman's Inquiry Column:
Is there any premium on a so gold
piece Of 1907 with flying eagle2
READER,
There is no premium on that coin.
Manufacturing Face Cream.
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
can 7 manufacture and sell a face
cream without a license?
NJ y. D.
You Will have to take out a license.
Inquire at the District building.
Piano Teacher.
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Who is considered the best piano
dcaCher in Washington?
MRS c. NJ.
The Washington Times cannot say who
IS the best piano teacher in Washington
There are a large number OF skilled
teachers Of the piano in the city.
Diary Of Eighteenth Century.
t1ditOr WOman's Inquiry Column:
. Where can I obtain an eighteenth
century diary; can a woman seventeen
Wears old get a civil service position?
MISS H. r.
! I. You can get several eighteenth
ar The 81
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
Banana Ink.

THE banana furnishes us with ink,
with handkerchiefs, with wax. with
backing, with excelsior, with OIL. with
-four, with window cord. with brushes"
The speaker, banana planter from
Jamaica, paused and smiled.
You don't believe me, do your" he
said. Yet. truly, the banana tree is a
wonderful thing. Every part of 1t
serves some good use. Thus the long
leaves make fine excelsior. The juice,
being rich in tannin, furnishes good
indelible ink and a good shoe polish.
The stems yield fine quality Of hemp
and from this hemp there are made
lace handkerchiefs. cords and ropes
Of all kinds, mats and brushes. The
oil Is used In gliding. or banana -four.
the -four ground from the dried fruit,
there 10 no use speaking--you are too
familiar with It,"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
Small Nseked New Workers.

Statistics furnished by manufactur.
ers OF shirts and collars indicate that
the average New York man has a
smaller neck than his out-of.town
brother. Comparison Of orders shows
that out Of given volume Of business
booked, Boston and Chicago led in the
matter Of big sizes. Inquiry at several
haberdashery shops in Manhattan re-
suited in the Information that any
number larger than 16h would have
to be specially called for from the fac.
tory or had through the selling agent.
In other cities 1t is an everyday ex.
perience to sell as high. as size Is
over the retail counter. OF course,
the element Of snug At is a factor, but
as regular proposition eastern and
western men are more "bull.necked'
than Is the case with their New York
brethren.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
CERTAINLY CALLED ron NERVE,
Vevns Man Claimed We Had II, Gut
Didn't Want Position

A young man entered the office OF
the director OF the city zoo in New
York and asked for a Job The usual
formula, mo vacancy" trembled on
the lips OF the man In charge. but a
second look at the applicant checked
It's utterance. You want Job, do
your was the question that took its
place. Il do-and | want 1t bad"
Have you nerve?" II had enough to
ask work from the city without a
pull" That speaks well for you.
We do want man, but don't think
you would like the place" TRY me
once. What is it," Extracting poi.
son from the fangs of the snakes"
iTwsnty.three!" remarked the appli.
cant. as he turned to go. "Stung
again. NO, but | mean It," said
the official. And he did. He took
the young man to the snake house and
showed him the snakes. Then he ex-
hibited bottle of poison extracted
from their fangs. The position offered
mas other duties, but the essential re.
quirement Is that the incumbent shall
at stated seasons corner the snakes
and pump them free of poison. The
young man asked for "a hours for con.
sideration. He has now had over 4S,
and mas net even sent a postal card.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
TWO GREAT THINGS IN LIFE.
Doing Real Work Well, and Love, Says
This Writer.

On this gloomy day. beginning with
troublous morning spirit of content
grows upon me. Perhaps It is because
! rescued those half-burned notes, but
somehow 1t comes to me with renewed
force that two Of the great things in
life are real work--that is worth the
doing--and love. To this add Opt.
mism, a reasonable and eager hope,
and you have certainly the Ingredients
for happiness. There is spirit Of wor.
ship In work, recognized by the monks
long ago in their proverb, Work ia
prayer" The same spirit exists in true
love, that impels us to high ideals,
and calls out the best, the truest, the
noblest sentiments we possess I'VE
needs must love the highest when we
see It," Real Joy and happiness often
exist in the WEAKNESS Of toll, and in
striving to live up to an ideal and be
worthy Of love. There Is no great mys
terry In this. for real troubles have
their part In life. yet after all, q great
many of them are mere phantoms, that
vanish as the sunlight dispels the
glOom.-Joe Mitchell Chapple in Ma
uonal Magazine.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
ENGAGEMENT THAT CAME r,Rsr.
semsthlns Like an Apt illustration o.
the Eternal Feminine.

A woman who HAD deposit Of $40.
900 appealed to an influential friend
during the financial furry, to help her
get the money. She called at his house
at 4 late hour upon the same evening
that the newspapers mentioned the
name Of her bank.
Shortly after nine O'Clock the
next morning the woman A.
swered the telephone. Her business
friend advised her to remain at home
until he could visit several banks
and see II any OF them would advance
the money. He called on four without
success, but the fifth promised to ad.
vance 1t. The man quickly jumped to Q
telephone. His acquaintance, accord.
ing to instructions, had a check for
the full amount made out and ready
to present.
Come down at once to the -
- and bring your check with you,
as have everything arranged" said
the man.
Il can't come to-day, I have an en-.
gagement with my dressmaker," re.
piled the woman who had been in such
distress.--N. Y. Evening Post.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
HARLAN's FIRST GOLF STROKE.
lts Success Made Justice an Enthusi.
ast from That Moment.

The celebration by Supreme Court
Justice Harlan of the Goth anniversary
OF his elevation to the bench by play.
ing golf all day recalls the story of
how he was first infected with the
golf microbe.
As weekend guest of Senator
Newlands he drove over with a party
of'guests to the links, where the sena-
tor was to play. The justice was urged
to take club and begin the game,
but steadily declined, with some side
remark about 1t being a foolish sub
stitute for real sport. and popular
probably only because 1t was British.
But you will never know what 1t
really is until you try" urged Senator
Newlands. goOd.naturedly. Take this
club and try stroke at the ball"
The justice Is no kill.jOy, SO he took
a driver, and with mighty swing
swatted q terrific swat at the liver
pill. The unexpected happened. There
was q sharp, crisp kiss of the wood
and the ball and the almost startled
Justice saw the little white sphere sail
gracefully away for $50 yards. What
was his finish? He has been a golf
enthusiast from that transcendent mo-
ment
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
WHAT SHE SHOULD HAVE SAID.
Mikes Addition Added to Discontinue
Of Teacher.

A teacher in the Garfield school was
teaching primary class the begin.
nings OF arithmetic.
Nov. have one pencil In my right
hand and one In my left" she said.
How many pencils have I? Helen,
you may answer"
Two" piped small voice.
Then one and one make two, do
they not?"
"Sure!"
The teacher frowned at the disre-
spectful answer.
That's hardly what you should
have said" she said.
"Will some one In the class tell
Helen what her answer should have
been?"
There was a moment Of hesitation.
Then one brown fist shot confidently
into the air.
."Ah, James. you may tell Helen
what she should have said
Sure, Mike" shouted Jimmie, in
a tone OF triumph. kansas City Star.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
Dolls Came from China.

1t is interesting to the children to
know that the first doll came from
China; that is, the first doll that could
move its arms and legs. Up to that
time the children had only dolls made
of wood and leather with sometimes
II wax, head. At first the wax was put
on with a brush, but one day work
man dropped his thimble into a pot
of melted wax, and when 1t came out
covered with the material he imme
diately began to dip his dolls. The
great doll industry is carried on In the
Thuringian Mountains.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
The Love Of Good Books,

There Ia no task of the teacher that
can surpass In Importance this work
OF forming right tastes Of reading
among children. 1t makes, not SO much
difference what children learn as what
they love. What they learn they will
forget; what they love they will keep.
II children do not learn to use and ap-
preciate good books while at school,
they will hardly ever learn, and their
education will not amount to much.
The school has to do with child and
youth. but the library has to do with
the child. the youth and the man until
the end of his life. A good book is a
blessing, but an evil one a curse.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
DEATH aEsuLr or svo.u-,on.
Lever orsanIsms Gene to Thsi- End
Only a. Victims Of Accident.


Death Is not universal accoaipanl.
nent Of life. writes Prof Charles S.
Minot In the Popular Science sfonth.
y. In the lower organisms death
does not occur as a natural and neces.
sary result OF life. Death with them
Is purely the result of an accident,
some external cause. Natural death
Is thing which has been acquired
IN the process OF evolution. Why
should 1t have been acquired?
You will. I think, readily answer
this question II you hold that the
views which I have been bringing
before you have been we'll defended,
by saying that It Is due 20 diiferentia.
ton. that when the cells acquire the
additional faculty of passing beyond
the simple stage Of the more compli.
caled organization, they lose some
ting OF their vitality, something OF
their possibilities of perpetuation; and.
as the organization in the process Of
evolution becomes higher and higher,
this necessity for change becomes
more and more imperative. But 1t In.
wolves the end. Differentiation leads
up, as its inevitable conclusion. to
death. Death IL the price we are
obliged to pay for our organization,
for the differentiation existing In us.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-22
Water Spreading Fire.

An amusing instance of ignorance OF
the properties of carbide of calcium
occurred recently on quay at Al
giers. Five tons of carbide had been
placed near a quantity of inflammable
material, which suddenly caught fire.
The firemen. instead of removing the
boxes of carbide with hooks, smashed
them, and then turned water upon the
contents. The result was great de.
velopment OF acetylene gas and de-
structive fire, which might have been
prevented by little practical knowl
edge of chemistry Com.
panion.