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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
THE RAGGEDY DOLL.

When the nursery blinds are all fast
ened and tight.
when the curtains are drawn and it's
not al all light
When my mother has kissed me and
hurried away
And I hear them downstairs. very busy
Then the raggedy doll in her calico
dress
Comes creepity, creep from the nursery
press.
she remembers I'm little and lonely. I
guess.
o. she. never comes out through the
sunshiny day.
The fellows and don't use dolls when
we play
But she waits tin the foot ball and bat
are asleep
And she picks up her skirts and comes
Does the ragsed9 don in her Tragedy
clothes
With. holes IN her elbows and holes in
her toes
And her sawdust all dripping wherever
she goes
Then, the grizzly black bear who hides
back re- fhe door
Goes s-si.rl g away. and the imps on
Who chatter and point TIL I cover my
head ~
Go a-soamDerinE OF. There's quite moth
tng 10 dread
For the rasgedy doll waves a raggedy
arm
TO keep little me safe from all harm
And she climbs IN the crib and lias
down soft and warm
O. what II she's dirty and really q sight
And exceeding old. she's my comfort al
night
and 30 true,
With her battered old head Close n nv
head. Have you
raggedy doll just as loving and dear
very untidy and homely ana Queer
quite sure TO be found who, ,,o,,
need some one near?
Carolyn S Bailey.
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A Hunchback Murderer.

- case" he answered. I've been
here a week, but am returning to-
morrow. My man was believed TO
have come down here for an airing
after committing a murder, but I've
been unable TO trace him. He's =
hunehback"
"A hunchbaekp' exclaimed, re-
hecting for an instant. And he muir
dered a German money Iender?"
Yes. How cid you know?" in
quired Dumont. amazed
But I kept my own counsel. ana
merely answered.
You'll find your man at the Hotel
des Anglais. number los. Some OF the
fraternity-an accessory. probably
has warned MIN tonight that you're
here, so you'd better lose no time
Half en- hour later Dumont arrested
the mysterious player just as he was
In the act of packing his bag, and ere
returned that night J learned that
this man. whose real name was Bcu-
Diet, and who was fond OF posing SIS
a hunchbaek. was one OF the most
desperate characters in Paris With
extraordinary Ingenuity he had en-
ticed to his lodgings at Passy a Ger
man usurer and murdered him, secuE-
ing some thirty thousand france
which his victim had carried In his
wallet His han1. IL appeared, had
been injured BY an accident with
acids. with which he had expert
mented at the time when the an
archists were committing so many
outrages.
The evidence at the trial was OF an
extremely sensational character, FOR
It was proved that he was known in
a certain circle IN Paris as THE Man
with the Claws" being leader OF an
international gang OF malefactors.
some of whose names he divulged TO
the police on the morning his head
fell on the Place de Ia Rcouetts
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No Good From Doctors.

You're not the FIRST doctor who has
told me that Yet two great special
lists In Paris agreed as 10 the cause
and treatment ! must admit. how
ever. that I've been none the better
for Il and he smiled. coughing that
curious hacking cough
Shall you play AGAIN." ] asked, as
we rose and descended into the Place.
No he answered Rlancing up at
the Illuminated clock Of the Casino.
Il shall return"
TO Nicer
Yes. I'm at the Aaglais. When
you're over look me up.
Then. with mutual eivilities. we ex-
changed cards. shook hands and part
ed
His eagerness 10 depart during ths
last few moments struck me as
strange; therefore returning into The
casino ] slipped on another suit and
when his train left the station for
Nice I was IN another Commandment
ensrossed in the Petit Journal II
CHANGED to be a yellow raplde. and I
had 10 exercise considerable tact to
evade recognition. as. with growing
restlessness. he walked along the cor
ridors from end 10 end. peering into
each carriage as II In search OF SONS
one.
Is this train from VentinniTe7s 2
heard him inquire OF the guard -
which the man gave an afarmati,-s
answer. II seemed as though he az
pected some one 20 arrive from tbs
Italian frontier.
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day brilliant dresses bloom like low
eTs IN the warmth and light
OF the dresses shown ou this page
Two are OF colOred materials. while the
other two are worn over colored slips
which give a warm tone TO the gowns.
Both tie colored gowns are made Of
crystalline. that silky material which
IS in such high favor just now for
smart little afternoon and evening
frocks. 1t has all the elinsing charm
Of chiffon cloth and silk mousseline
with the added recommendation that
sea fog CT dampness does not injufe
It. Therefore, many froeks for seaside
wear are being made Of It, for il has
teen tried and found not wanting.
Cretonne. which last year had such
a vogue for dress purposes in Paris
and is again being worn this year, is
making a strong, and I must admit
picturesque. bid for favor on this side
Of the water. American women don't
seem quite sure whether they want
20 risk making themselves look ike
nicely upholstered cottage furniture.
even though the prize Is an occasional
effect most chic and Watteauesque
But II cretonne is chosen ana used
with an artistic eye and discreet hand.
the result is all that could be wished.
French cretonne patterned IN
luscious pink roses. tied with pale
blue true lovers knots is used with
good effect in the sketch lettered "A ..
It is given rather novel treatment. for
instead Of being used candidly on the
dress itself it is attached to the un-
derslip and is only allowed to appear
through a veil OF fine hlst net But
the end justifies the means. for II is
rich and tull OF color.
Sulphur -colored crystallite is the ma
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tertal used IN the gown. It is trim
med with a fine yellow Ice which is
called bobbinette. Doesn't it recall
memories OF your grandmother's
gowns and a scent Of old lavender?
'f-''"d rhe foot of the skirt is a wide,
irregularlv shaped band of cream col
MET net edged with lace inser-
tiaH. II is through this that the roses
and blue ribbons Of the cretonne ap-
pear.
That same delightful bobbinette lace
is used on the waist. There is a V
shaped yoke of tucked silk net and
quite frankly kimono sleeves. with un-
dersleeves of net and lace. The flow
cred cretonne is again seen under the
net OF the waist.
The dress has one OF the new sash
bows-new in that instead OF being in
tie middle Of the back where one
would naturally expect it 70 be, it is
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summer
Material.
p S the pure white muslin gown.
guilusas o. touch OF color, shelved
at last7

? S the pure white muslin gown.
guilueas o. touch Of color. shelved
at last7
Il has been sung by poets. be
loved by painters. made a symbol OF
all that Is gracious IN womanhOod for
so long that II seems almost impos-
sible. But the plain unvarnished and
unTomantic truth is that the an-white
gown Will be but little seen this sum
ner. OF course there viii be excep-
tions-theTe have 20 be 10 prove the
riIe-but the dress minus a touch of
color in sash or belt. in dainty sprays
OF hand embroidery or minute neck
bow will be hard 20 find.
OF course it's only the natural re-
action from too many white sea
sons It has even been whispered
that femininity has found IL a trife
hard 10 live up 20 the snowy outer
garbing so suggestive of sweet inno-
cence and all that. But OF course
lhars only gossip and mustn't he
taken seriously.
This summer no woman Will be
obliged TO live up TO anything In the
matter OF color or clothes II her
~ AitfuAlAFtAE HOLA AtilAo AtA fAbAFAH ~ Y
can array herself IN the color of thst
supposedly modest flower from top to
.oe II she feels the need of yellow
dior vibrations-and of course you've
OF your own copyrighted vibrations
every one who has the least pre-
,ensions Of being up-to-date has. now
Edays-she may gaTb herself IN
golden hue. II she feel quite reckless
and daring, then vivid cerlse or even
red may be her choice. And she will
stiIl feel assured of being in the
vanguard Of fashions march.
For color, color, color Il Is! A reg
ular riot OF color there viii be every
where that women fOregather this
year I've said this often and long.
but each DAVIS sunshine brings il more
strongly 10 ones conviction, for each
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Being without any particular shape
and with certainly no fit. IN the
usually accepted meaning Of the term,
they are quite possibly Of manufac-
ture in the house, with the help Of a
serving woman II you are clever with
your fingers and have an eye quick
enough TO catch the points of the lace
models now being shown in all the
shops.
The expense need not be great. FOR
net can enter largely into the con-
struction Of one Of these coats and
almost any number of different kinds
of laces can be worked Inland
pieces" OF lace are something which
every woman has No lining is neces-
sarv. although a lining OF chiffon or
silk mousseIine Is desirable. One of
these coats can be slipped over a
simple muslin frock and transform il
Immediately into a gown elaborate
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around quite at the left side This
GUNNER YOU must he sure 60 wear
your bows there. And YOU must not
mind T. people gently whisper tlat
your sash has slipped round You
can ignore them with the proud cBn-
sciousness that you are ''I1 the fash
ION"
Colored sashes and scarfs will PLAY
large part Ga the general effect of Ilcht
GOWNS this summer
They viii be made OF supple, Oriental
looking crepes. of Liberty gauges, Of
he picturesque pompadour lowered
ribbons OF which the shops are fuIl
And not only win they be knOtted 4
one Size. or al the back I'm the manner
n which I've just spoken. but some
times they viii be tied at the sides and
front, iC made of thin material. with a
slim knot and long. hanging ends.
French and English women are US
ing more than ever the long shoulder
scarfs Of beautiful materials and col
0TinRs which were so important a
part o. their winter costumes. Through
much practice, I suppose. they use
them with Infinite grace and a large
amount OF picturesque effect They
add more long. slim, hanging lines 20
the silhouette, a result which every
woman of fashion Is struggling 10 at
tain. The ends thrown carelessly over
each arm. the scarf hanging low in
the back they are quite lin the pic
ture." One French woman has been
enterprising enough TO give lessons in
the proper wearing of these scarfs.
Crystalline Is again used IN a frock
of simple lines shown on the figure
lettered b. X is Of a delightful
blue-green. pale and shimmering. the
color of sea water at low tide. An
tiaue lace is used here with striking
effect. Figured net with lines OF baby
Irish insertions forms the deep yoke
or vest. The sleeves are of crystalline
with cape-like effects Just al the
elbow they are broken by folds of
satin. precisely the same shade. laid
around: below this again is line OF
white lace
Satin undersiips. supple, and OF deep
tones such as warm violet. cerise and
emerald green. are a late development
for wear under elaborate white gowns.
When rpady-made dresses appeared in
the cheaper shops with slips of china
silks of pale colors. that meant sud
den loss OF interest in this form Of
underdress by the fashionable woman.
So she resorts TO more luxurious fab
~ics and more striking colors.
Darned filet lace, in bold design,
combined with eyeiet embroidery on
the crisDest French batiste. makes of
the white dress shown in the sketch
marked &C" a thing OF exquisite ef-
feet II Is made over a slip of deep.
clear violet satin which throws into
high relief the patterns of lace and
needlework It is cut on somewhat
conventional lines. with slightly low
cut neck. outlined with q narrow band
of white satin.
Even more charming is a fairy-like
frock. made OF fine null, embroidered
and Valenciennes lace, which may be
seen in the sketch lettered ID" This.
hike all the gowns shown on this page.
Is the creation of Terhune. OF New
York 1t has the semi-empire effect.
which Is particularly attractive in
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Gi9fekprbocIoeC
eoIored SasbQs W(oD witb WbitQ FroCks
Tie at O3e SidQ Of tbQ Back.

sheer fabrics. The deep nounce Of net
deliberately incTusted with lace and
embroidery and sleeves OF net. are in
nOvations when used on lingerie
dress. but help tremendously the light
and airy effect 50 much sought after.
While all these dresses ere IN she
original models. things If considerable
expense. tWo Of them at least would
be possible 20 copy Ia loss expe nsive
materials or course tile beauty ~
the white gowns lies altogether in the
hand-woTlI. snG tHat in this country.
is never cneap. .'or hand work means
time and time b. money But the
blue crystalline frock while simple. Is
slsc smart and could be copied sue
cessfuny IN muslin. cotton voile. or al
most any Inexpensive material. The
same is true of tie sulphur-colored
crystalline frock.
While these froclxs are spoken Of rs
unlinad." ia reality they are all made
on foundations OF silk mousseline.
which gives just enough stability Ia
keep them perfectly IT, Shape and yer
is 50 light and trlnsDarrpt that its
presence is not suspected l'nlinsd
dresses. put together WITH much hand
work. with skirts and waists joined.
are AIT TO ha, "A dragged look IL made
entirely without support This tho
undertaking OF inousseline de sole does
away With
Deep hems Of satin footing light
muslin gowns is corcoit OF the sea-
son which has much Charm Here the
inevitable touch "f color IS of,en
introduced. for satin bands 81 coiors
ore frequently seen on gowns Of all
white. linen the trimming Of The hat
and often the parosol carried. c5rre-
spends. II IS a pretty idea aid-wl.is-
aer,-a remarkably good scheme for
rreshenins ND a dress the hem %
which has became worn and torn
nd skirts that foat and drag have an
irritating way o. catching and teas-
ng. and sometimes being stepped on
by the lnsuspecting feet Of men. clmu-
=. creatures.
Tie lace coats without sleeves and
1anging wide open in front. which This
-ummer Will be the smartest possible
rrcessory for wear with muslin
owns. have d remarkably festive and
luxurious air and will be a boon 20
woman whose means are limited
A-Gown of Sulphur Colored CrystsIE
Which Illustrates Two Of the Seaso
Novsltss-Cresonne Trimming and
Side Tied Sash.
B -FrOck of Pale 81
. Crystalline and a
IN hque Lace Of SimT
M\ lines.
\JA\ C-Elsborsts Ling
tx M Drsss Over Unders
x Y M Of Violet Satin.
~ y w D-Delieste Naieneienr
~ Ny Lace I'D Fine Hal
~ = Embroidery Make II
Gown Thing
Beauty.
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The Secrets of Monte Carlo

rheumatism. and expressed that opin-
ioa.
But my friend merely shock his head
and pIiled or the glove again. sayiny.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-19
A CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALE

Merry Christmas the travellers
called as their good host slammed the
door,
Left alone, the two got undressed
with last sip at the really delicious
home brewed ale and went TO bed The
bed, you must know. was like bank
in a ships cabin, sunk into the wall at
one end of the living room. There
were two. built one above the other
During the day curtains were drawn
over them. The travellers chose the
upper one and in moment were in bed
but not asleep.
Pretty soon away over the hills they
heard the silvery jingle. Jingle OF COB
lin sleigh bells. Sigurd drew the cur
tains. Nearer ana nearer came ene
jingling and now they coald hear
shouts and hoof beats. Then they
heard them draw up in front of the
house with a great clatter Of harnesses.
hoofs and sleigh bells They could
hear the goblirs putting their tiny
ponies into the farmers sheds. Then
with a great shout they entered the
house.
The two luckless fellows in bed Kept
verv stilI and barely breathed. AJIsily
the goblins seated themselves ana
started to eat with an uproar OF cat
tering dishes working Jaws and spirit
ed conversation. Many mystery OF
disappearing hay bundles, sheep OF
farm tools long discussed among tne
village ard fisher folk were explained
by boasting narrations OF the evil Jae-
bering little goblins below
Al last Sigurd dared peak over, twixs
the curtains. He saw little. white
bearded men with red noses and glitter
ing eyes. high peaked hats and lat
bellies. To one end at the head OF
the table sat the chief, whose olgse,
red nose. fatter belly, higher nat ana
eruffer manner characterized MN as
such. When he beloved forth ms
orders for food the others stepped righ'
lively.
Of a sudden the chief cried out. "Wuf,
smaIl Human" Immediately the room
became chaos Search was made every
where, under chairs. IN cupDoards-
everywhere. -.
The chief himself was the most dill
gent searcher. and presently ne mace
straight for the curtains that covered
the beds. Our travellers lay tense.
almost scared to death. Sigurd gripped
a shoe convulsively by the toe Wheh ne
saw the chief approach.
The goblin looked into the lower bed
and then, climbing on a stool. he peered
into~the upper one. He could just man
age TO get his nose on the edge OF the
bed, and Sigurd brought his shoe heel
down. Bingi Btngi awful hard on tha'
poor goblin's red tender nose. he let
out one tremendous yell and his men
disnayed at fear in their leader. STAN
peded out of the house to the sleighs
The chief followed them
Sigurd and Fridthjof could hear them
frantically hitch up and heard them
drive of. singing dolefully until the
great white silence or the hills swal-
lowed them up.
The villagers say that the farmer was
never again bothered by the wicked
hill people, but lived happily ever after
ward with his family.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-19
Need of Blankets

The blankets that we sleep UNDER at
night are thicker and heavier and
warmer than the clothing we5wear dur
ing the day; they must be SO to insure
our comfort. Why?
If we lie down on a couch to take a
nap in our day clothing we are almost
sure to take cold unless we add some
sort of covering. Why? These are
among the thousand and one common
things" that everybody knows without
stopping to think about the reason, but
there is a reason for everything. and
we ought to find it out.
In this case the rea son may be found
in the circulation of the blood The
warmth of the body depends on the cir
culation being vigorous. and when we
are lying down the hearts action is
much quieter than when we are sitting
up or moving, the beats being about 10
less a minute.
If the beats are 10 less each minute.
they are 600 less in. one hour. and in
eight hours, an average nights sleep.
they are 4,S00 less. or in round num-
bers, they are 5000 less. As the heart
sends out six ounces of blood at each
beat, it sends out. or lifts. about 10000
ounces less during eight hours sleep
than it lifts during the same time when
we are up. That makes quite a differ
ence in the circulation. and therefore in
the amount of heat produced in the
body So we must have heavier cloth
ing when we sleep.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-19

Young boys are always delighted to
have a part in the holiday cheer. and
one San Francisco boy of The Jupior
family always makes the candies
You will all like this old fashioned
candy.
Take two cupfuls of sugar. one
rounded tablespoonful OF butter, four
tablespoonfuls of vinegar and one cup
full of water. All are boiled together
until 1t will harden in cold water;
when it is hard and almost brittle it
is boiled enough. 1t is poured into
well buttered pans, with sharp knife
is cut into Squire pieces and set aside
to cool.
The molasses candy is made of two
cupfuls of molasses. one cupful of
granulated sugar. one rounded tea
spoonful of butter. one teaspoonfu1 of
saleratus. The kettle in which the
candy is cooked is creased before
putting in the ingredients 1t is
boiled slowly. taking care that it
does not burn; when 1t will harden in
cold water it is done. Add the SAL
eratus just before taking from the fire.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-19
By Norman Mafs0n

IT WAS Christmas eve. From the
l high hills came no wind to howl
across the white world at the farmer
through his every window or to
shake ~the door as IL to say, I am
King Wind, let me inr' or to harass the
animals as they stood in their chilly
stables. NO wind, but cold. oh. SO cold.
The moon was steel. blue as If frost
bitten. The stars blinked with the cold.
1t was 10 below zero, the village 1osk
said, and that is very cold.
Two travellers trudged the road that
wound up and around the hill. Swing
your arms. Sigurd," said one. and him.
self commenced s1apping his armpits.
1--WE will try at the next house, ne
continued "'Tis Christmas eve, and
how can they turn US away on such a
night?''
Ahead a farmhouse threw a welcome
yellow glare on the snow. The, travellers
hurried on. encouraged Soon they
stood under the caves of the little
house so alone in the snow. and before
the door. Fridthjof pulled the old brass
knocker down heartily. 'Oh, ho. with
in,' he cried. "Have you food and bed
for hungry travellers this Christmas
ever" They heard bustle and stir
inside. The door swung open and the
farmer, huge man with big voice,
peered out. Come in he said.
The two stamped the snow off their
feet and entered. The best hearth seats
were given them and the farmers
daughter appeared bearing pitcher Of
steamifg, home brewed ale. Along with
it came smoked mutton and goodly
piles of fiat brod. Sigurd and Frid-
thjof toasted their shins .dreamily con-
tent. Behind them the farmers wife
and daughter clattered diligently with
silver dishes and a bountiful Christmas
feast.
Sigurd looked up in surprise. do
you eat your Christmas dinner at
nfght?" he asked. The farmer settled
into his creaking armchair and his
jovial face became serious years
ago." he began, ''the goblins, or the
hill people, came down, took posses
sion of my farm and demanded that
turn my place over-to them every
Christmas eve, and I and my family
leave and do not come back until
Christmas night Before we go we
must set them feast with silver dishes
j dared not disobey them, lest they
run off with my horses and ruin my
crops. SO, you see, have no real
Christmas ever" Then he added. "you
can not stay, for they will kill you,
too."
DO they come every Christmas@'
asked Sigurd.
Every Christmas"
Sigurd turned to Fridthjof. What
shall we do" he asked, get out or
stay?"
"Stay by all means" asserted sigurd
AS you please. gentlemen" the
farmer exclaimed. MY sleigh is ready
at the door. Good night and merry
Christmas TO YOU"