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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
FAULT-FINDING GOOD
AMONG CLOSE FRIENDS
Criticism, Bestowed Gently, Serves
Only as a Benefit to
Anyone.

II we talk over our friends faults
and raiIings with other people, we for
felt the right 70 find fault With them
direct. And TO be on such a footing
with the people near to you that you
can find friendly fault with them, and
they with you. IS good for every one
concerned.
There are times when you must speak.
when you ought to speak, when 1t will
clear the air, and put things on better
footing II you do speak.
We can't go far wrong II when we
find fault, we remember that II the
tables were turned hard things might
quite truly be said about ourselves We
are all living in houses Of glass-bUt we
should never make any progress If we
wal, ed to be perfect before finding fault
with other people who are not perfect
either.
When we have learned TO give and 70
take criticism with entire good humor'
with malice toward none, and charity
toward aU," we shall be several steps
on. the way toward being comfortable
people TO live with
For bOttled-up grievances make II eX-
Ceedinsly difficult TO live in love and
charity with our neighbOrs- They are
irritated with us-we don't know why
and they don't know why we are cool 10
them. Obviously il would be much bet
ter IL they could speak out, and we
could speak out. too.
What happens generally IS that in
some moment Of irritation they speak
very plainly. And we retalate in
..Z-or're another sort Of way. trOtting
certainly they have no reason II find
fault
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
DUTCH COLLAR LAST
NOVELTY IN PARIS

The newest piece of neckwear sent
out from the French shops IS a seal
loped Dutch collar attached 10 a high
bOned stock TO match. It fits perfectly
and in this respect II takes careful
cutting and sewing The first models
are made on handkerchief linen, cut
into deep pointed sCauOpS. with their
edges bUttonhOled and sCalOped. The
desigs; is one Of pin dots separating
groups of fuchsias- These flowers are
arranged IN punches Of three, and the
center one Is long enough to reach 10
the middle Of the scallOpS-
The stock has the same design in a
smaller measurement The edges Of the
stock and the Dutch collar are finished
with a tiny pIeating Of fine Val lace.
These fasten down the back with tiny
silk buttons and loops, although they
can be made to fasten up by the front
BY means Of tiny buttOnhOles at tho
side OF both edges, which are threaded
with narrow velvet ribbon tied IN a
loose bow with ends at the lowest
scallOp-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
Beauty and
Bad Breath
Cannot SO Together No Matter How
a Woman May Try 20 Make Them.


It does not matter how beautiful
woman may be. II she is Afflicted with
bad breath she viii be Stunned and
pitied By men and even women VII
srudI0usly avoid her
II any woman doubts this statement
let her make a point % asking a friend
in whom she may cOufde. a man friend
or relative II he be honest he VIII tell
her that foul breath from the mouth Of
a woman viii drive men from her more
rapidly than any other personal anne
Foul breath arouses in man disgust
and where this quality is brought into
play no amount OF sef-deuial Tea-
souiue can overcome the natural repus-
rance which comes 10 man when he is
IN company with such woman
What is true OF bad breath in woman
is not true IN so great a degree a. men,
Women are looked upon As TIE tncar-
nation Of sweetness, hreel-ne- virtue
and refinement Foul breath VII S-C[2u
a man so that be cannot feel Tor sucl
a woman a compaui0nshlp necessary
10 make him desire 10 be in her com
There is absolutely no occasion fo-
bad breath in either men or women
Charcoal. the strongest ahsCrb=nr
known. when taken into the stomach.
win prevent this rspugnant tendency
.stuarr's Charcoal Lczeuges are sold
in tremendous quantities all over
America and Canada They cure and
have cured all forms Of bad breath A
single box win convince you Of this
fact One should eat some OF these
. Iozenges after each meal AID urou re-
tirine You might eat ffEv n them
without harm. They are not medicine,
but pure willow charcoal mixed with
sweet honey 10 make them palaIaDle
and compressed into "a loZelee 20 pre-
/ serve their peculiar and lasting
strength
The next time YOU wish % go into
company and don't want your foul
breath 20 EImilla-e you. eat several OF
StuaTLs Charcoal LOZeUEeS and your
breath viii be pure and sweet
Every druggist carries them. price
I - cents or send us your name and Id
/ dress and We viii send YOU a trial
package by mail fire Address r A.
/ Stuart Co, 2l8 Stuart Bldg. Marshall.
I Mich.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
REAL TORCHON LACE
BACK IN FASHION
Many Sets of UndeTlinen for
Brides and DebutanteS Are
Trimmed With Ii.

Many sets OF underlinen made for the
brides and debutantes Of the coming
season are trimmed with real torchon
lace This is a durable. serviceable
lace that should never have gone out
Of fashion.
Our mothers used it on all fine under
wear, and it only went out when masses
OF cheap and unreliable laces were in
vented by the manufacturers.
In those days handmade lace, even II
it was homemade. was a necessity for
nice underwear, but the modern method
has been 10 use cheap machine-made
lace that sells at a small price by the
dozen yards, and drops into holes when
ever It Is put to the test.
Now that the torchon has been re-
vived Il is TO be expected that some Of
the dainty. Old-faSHiOncd, homemade lace
Will come back iE.O favor.
Serpentine braid would not be a bad
addition 10 the edges Of simple under
wear. especially on the ankle length pet
ticOats for winter wear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
UNBECOMING HATS
WORN BY WOMEN

Why does the moon-faced woman dote
on the tiny hat resembling a peanut on
d pumpkin?
Why does the lOng-Visaged girl OF sol
enn cOuntenance make herself more fu-
nereaI with Alpine headgear or draped
stovepIpes2
Why does the modern grandmother
adore picture hats and SWEET sixteen
banker for matrOnly Chapeaus2
Why does the shirt waist girl wear
plumeS with . stim collar and others
sport panamas with lingerie frOcks2
Why won't milliners tell their patrons
they are making sights OF themselves.
and why cannot these patrons see IL for
themselves
Why will women buy hats that do not
fit, then grOan at their slipping?
Why does the girl Of classic features
wear dinner plates cccked over one ear
that are suitable 70 snub-nOsed per-
SOM
Why VIII women make rights Of them
selves for styles sake, and bow 20 fash
ion without thought OF fitness?
Why viii the woman who wears holes
in the sOles OF her shoes spend a small
fortune on the other end of her body?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
CLEVER GIRL REPLIES
TO TOAST OF MAN
Lovely Woman" Declares Creator
Left All the Dross in First
Trial.

There has always been plenty OF clever
repartee in tJast-SiviuE 1T large func-
lions between men and women. but fl
is not always that there are TWO wits SO
easily matched hat one can give the
rctort discourteoIs tc the other in so
quick a manner as 10 bring out ap-
pIallse-
The way in which this was done at q
recent dinner is worth repeating. 50 the
toasts are given in detail They were
both uncoupIiInentary bat IL goes with
out saying that they viii be used again
ard again in a laughing spirit by those
who .ove 10 play with such sc.
A man who avOwed himself a woman
hater was asked 10 give a toast to
lovely woman" He responded with
these lines.
Here's 10 The women who are tender,
Here's 10 The women who are slender
Here's TO the women who are large
and fat and red
Here's 10 the women VINO arc married.
Here's TO the women who have tdrTied.
Here's to the women who are speech
iess-but they are dead.
Without a moments hesitation a girl
at the other END o. the table got up and
gave this toast;
Our sex, YOU know. was after yours de-
The last perfection Of the Makers mind.
Heaven drew out all the gold Tor us and
left
Your dross behind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
SERVE POTATOES IN RIBBONS
THE LATEST THING
FOR TABLE

There IS the fashion now of serv-
ing potatoes in long RIB bons. These
are left separate or crossed to form
lattice work They look much daintier
for luncheon than the whole vegetable
First, wash and peel half a dozen large
potatoes and let them lie in cold water
for a few minutes. Cut them up into
ribbons, round and round like an apple,
and keep the strips of one width.
Don't make them too thin or they
Will break Fry them in plenty of hot
fat until they are lightly Drowned.
Drain them on a wire sieve and sprinkle
a little pepper and salt over them. They
should be fried for about eight min
utes and served on very hot dish.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

role s
M Kent Chaes this The daughter
INI augI of an q
bases is week
a o in
And N The
Of
me and really augh vhen ] should not
Spanish
n Sau
brothers through
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
INDIA RELISH EASY;
USE GREEN TOMATOES

Those who Ike high seasoning are
fond Of India relish. Il can easily be
put up now, as green tomatoes are plen-
tiful. Two quarts Of these are taken
with a small head Of cabbage, six
onions. and twelve green Peppers. One
Cupful Of salt IS sprinkleC over them.
and the mixture Is allowed to stand for
tWenty-fOur hours. 1t IS then drained
and put into a lined-kettIe and
barely cOveerd with vinegar. To this
add half a cupful Of mustard seed. a
teaspOOnful Of celery seed, and half q
cupfUl Of sugar.
1t IS cooked for five minutes, removed
from the fire, and one tablespoon Of
English mustard is added.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

This department is conducted with
the desire 10 give information, and
to be of practical service 10 The
Times readers If answers to Ques-
tions by mail are desired, stamped
and addressed envelopes must be in
closed. No attention can be paid TO
questions relating TO minor person
alities of the stage. republishing OF
poems or quotations, or the solving
OF mathematical problems.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
To Remove Mildew.

Lavinda-To remove the mtldew from
white material and percales. place the
articles in a solution OF about 10 cents
worth Of chloride OF lime TO one gallon
Of water, with one te4sPOonful soda
added. Remove In a few minutes and
wash IN clear water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
THE. STRAIGHT FRONT PANEL

ON the newest plaid tweed suits, the
stTaiqht front panel is again shown. II
Is 1If between circular sides that -fs9et
in a seam down the back.
- avervthing except plain mater al
NE e4eacf Is exceedingly good lt IS
ebout four inches and the sides are
SLIGHTLY Tapped over II and stitched IN
a Straight line from waist to hem
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission

Mrs +. y. 1.-THE office OF the Carne-
gle hero fund commission is In the Car
negie building Plttsburg, Pa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
SEASONABLE JCTTINGS.

The newest barrette IS about an inch
and a half wide. and is much prettier
in the coiffure than the narrower ones.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
Billiards in Washington.

J. A M-The Weather Bureau Will
give you the weather records of the Dis
tTict as far back as you wish The
blizzard OF 1899 was one Of the most Sc
we're the District ever experienced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
LOCAL MENTION.
Holmes Bakery Prodncts

Homemade ples-crisp crusts and de-
ncious Filings. 20c Homemade Bread e
Phone and Wen deliver your order direct
from the bakery. Holmes Bakery list
and z SITS. Phones Linen 144O and l441
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
Proprietary Articles.

Reader-We cannot publish the namo
OF any proprietary article, or where It
can be obtained. For such information
incIOse a self-addressed stamped enve-
lCpe-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
Marriage of SPECIFICATIONS.
Relative to Flags.

9. s. W.-Step-relatons may be mar
ried in the District OF Columbia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
Employees on Panama Canal.

F @. H.-AccOrding to the last report
there were 26,1IS persons employed on
work connected with the Panama canal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
Free Night School.

R l. C--The Business High School
begins its night sessions about October
5. Shorthand and typewriting are
taught, and the classes are free.A
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
The lanes Brothers.

w. @. B.-Jessc James. The famous
outlaw. was killed. but his brother,
Frank James, is living, probably in
Kansas City, Mo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
Birthdays Of Bryan and Roose,
Penman's Art Journal.

J. F L.-Bryan was born March 1.
1850; Roosevelt, october p, 1855.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
The Presidents Mail.

NJ +. H--The secretaries of the Presi-
dent open all mail at the White House,
whether IT is marked personal" or not.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

why is it that tine school girl e
doomed perpetuall- 10 wear DIaids7
Autumns come and autUmns go, but the
plaid goes on forever.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

The pers0n who has once experienced
The PLEASURE of cup of delicious
a'Salada" Tea-that feeling of satisfec-
ton that its purity and favor guaran--
tee. is not easily persuaded 20 accept a
substitute,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

Linen suits, faded in spots from the
ignorant ministrauors Of the laundress.
are among the melancholy signs Of the
times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

A. @. 1.-THE Penman's Art Journal
city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

Successful Play Presented London
nd is Of
sle not 20 OF
In al
Of
ente
presenting Miss London
novel
andso pIay
along much more
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

RUSH QUERIES-Wm be answer
ed by telephone. CAN Main $3.50 and
ask for The Times Bureau Of In
formation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

Kind gloves, silk gloves, HsIe gloves.
and no gloves lend variety to the hands
Of the crowds on the streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

r L G.-The District Of Columbia
carries the United States flag. II has
none Of its own.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
Cream Lunch Crackers. ID I'M .

Ginger Snaps, 41zc; Oyster Crackers
SISc: Dust. 41zc; 20c Cakes, lie m ,
Pound Cake. PIG J. T. D. Pyles' -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

"Single Fried" Oysters Our Speciality.
Phfla. Oyster & Chop House, 5l3 18th NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

Popular Opera Chimes of Normandy
Act I, Talking Pictures, Majestic, only 10c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
best. c. A. Muddiman & Co, 61s 18th NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

According to the fashion books the
hair this winter is TO be knotted at a
point at the back II the head where. AZ
there is anything IN the attraction of
gravity, il could not possibly remain
more than a minute, even If Il were
riveted. II II does remain there are
two sorts Of gravity II will upset
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

Baltimore s stress always look dustfer
and more squalic In August and Sep
TENDER than * ary other time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26

Carpets Cleaned and Relaid, Mattresses
Renovated z. P Hinkel & Co., ass
&alpeE ave. sYs Phone n, 2gSSs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-28

pRESSMAKER Partisan. wishes few
/ more customers: first class work; d.
rectoire dresses speciality: only models
! from leading Partisan houses SO East
! 10Th telephone 4094-Madison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-28

cgnize this fact and submit to your limitations
youh find that you get fairly well with
out backbone; and when you realize how OFTEN
the thing that passes for determination is mere
disregard for inability comprehend other peo-
pies rights and feelings, you bear up under
the contempt commonly meted out to the spine
less
"A backbone is not nearly so necessary as people
imagine, and very often gets great deal
better without it. II YOU haven't any backbone: you
won't be tempted to butt your head against IRE
sstible forces. We most of us helpless VIC
tins IN the hands of fate, and ordinarily We might
well let ourselves drift try to mould circum-
stances to will The drifting may be a mis-
take. to be sure. hut pulling against the current
may be mistake equally. and the first is easier.
IF I can't decide, I do nothing. when that is
possible. and let events shape themselves as they
win. and II I must do something do what like
best OF dislike least, the case may be- Ny
own inclinations the most reliable guides have
ever found. and wish that 1 had earlier learned
to rate them at their proper value The powers
that presided over my early education contrived
to inoculate with the idea that inclinations
list Herbert Spencer says, not for guidance,
but solely TO mislead us. and Il took long
time to learn that when went against them l
certain to be wrong, and sometimes disas-
trously and fatally wrong
Another thing 1 do is lean shamelessly
any one that I have found capable of supporting
my weight That, Of course, has to be done with
discretion because It is painful TO lean the
wrong person. but when you have found
staff that you can rely It is foolish not to
it The strong like to exercise their strength. and
it must be peasanter for your friends TO give you
the benefit Of their superior wisdom than to
you to grief
1T is also possible to avoid circumstances that
call for decision II you can't make up your mind
quickly you don't need to drive motor
steer q boat. Leave that TO other people and let
who VIII sneer at your Incompetence and lack Of
courage"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-28
pSYCHO-THERAPEUTICS
substitution of Normal for Ab-
norraI Ideas, Says DR.. Corfat.

--s-s isn't anything either mysterious or super
..-sI about acknowledgements. and it isn't ex-
,s-.s hv the word suggestion. according to DR..
- z Coriat who was the speaker at St
-so-ses Church yesterday morning in the course
,,.,,,-es On The Moral Control Of Nervous Dis
ssses
rps-cho- th.rapeutics. Or. Coriat asserted. us
-. ,erev suggestion. It is not telling the patient
-. Or that against his reason Suggestion is
-, 2 device for educating the patient away
-, misconceptions. the substitution or normal
.ev condition for abnormal one
r. possibilities Of this treatment are strictly
,t+.5 Dr. Coriat pointed out. ard its availability
= - particular case can Only be determined
:. .-f.,l DIAGNOSIS To illustrate Dr. Coriat told
:, =, -ssas with somewhat similar symptoms. as
t.s ~ the patients themselves, but requir-
= ....lI,- 5i~erent treatment One was a woman
-. ,a--,e kind Of intestinal trouble. DR..
-. .1-e-rs 20 cure her by mental treatment
=, ..l.r vas a mar with a vague kind Of stom-
=, ,,,r1s Fse was discovered TO have the be-
&c ,fs cancer and was cured by operation
=. - haa gone 10 a mental healer and been
- hv suggestion said DR. Coriat. his
-. - living would have been thrown away"
-, --a-rire o. psycho-therapeutics is e deli
= ...s-,rs d. Coriat said, requiring much
- - eLfU + cannot be learned by attending
=. lectures or reading q few books It re
knowledge ~ men well as OF methods.
s-oa, the Rowery cannot be treated in the
n 10 * one from Fifth avenue club"
g.. oa-1a who fear they may go insane Dr.
ro-,st gave word Ct comfort
- =, think YOU are going insane. he said,
-. - :. sure you ere not. People who are
-.sIIv going insane don't know It"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-28

can he used or omitted as liked In the illustration
striped viyela is the material and the buttons are
~ pearl but all wasting materials appropriate.
the cotton and linen quite well as those of
silk and wool. Cashmere is much used. satin as
well as taffeta is TO be noted and washable waist
ings include embroidered pique well plain
terials.
The quantity of material required for the medium
is ~ yards q "a. 81 yards 80. 25z yards
inches wide. The pattern No. S,17s is cut IN
sizes for g. g. Sc SO 20 and AZ inch bust measure
and viii be mailed TO any address receipt OF 10
cents.
Please give number Of pattern and bust measure
distinctly. Address Pattern Department. New York
Tribune. If in g hurry for pattern send an extra
2-cent stamp. and Will mail by letter postage in
sealed envelope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-28
GINGERBREAD.

This is the real old-tashioned gingerbread and.
rightly baked. the crust is deliciously crisp Mix
one cup Of good leaf lard with cup OF dark brown
sugar. STIR in after the other. cup of New
Orleans nolasses two eggs, CUP of sour milk a
tablespoonful of ginger. a teaspoonful Of CHINA
mon a teaspoonfUl Of allspce about two cups or
-four and one teaspoonful Of baking soda mixed in
little hot wafer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-28
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

The tailored blouse IL being shown In number
of this and this is plain and
smart Vet distinctly different from the regulation
shirtwaist. Il is closed by means OF large buttons
and buttonholes at the front, and il can be made
with either long three-quarter sleeves, but in
either they tucked 10 form cuffs There
pleats the shoulders that give breadth tp
the figure. and there Is the patch pocket that =
always smart for the blouse of this sort, but which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-28

window In Japanese novelty shop near Mad
ison Square drew many childish eyes yesterday 1t
was full OF fascinating. prancing toy horses each
caparisoned for war. and looking II intended as
mount for the Mikado at the very least.
Two beautiful tuIbans. very large, Of white
lynx One is trimmed with white roses. the other
with curious botanical artcle-black oranges
made Of satin. They oranges, for they are ac-
companied by orange leaves. Though queer, they
effective.
a dreadfuily iphuman looking muf is composed
OF fght little animals of the mink variety. They
ne quite nat along the lnuff. with their heads
ing where one hand goes In and their tails hang
ing oo"n where the other hand goes in.
black and bronze hat has wide brim faced
WIN plsch NeiVet- The upper part of the brm is
% nfohze SATIN. the crown the hat of black fox
Immense rosettes Of bronze ss''- forBa 49, esiI1-
ming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-28
- 49,
4 HOUSEHOLD Is GAY
GRRANT CAKE.

Currant cake IS good cake for cold weather. It
takes only half cup OF butter and and a
half cups of sugar, which must be rubbed to a
cream Beat two eggs into the mixture and then
add three quarters of a cup Of milk. one small
nutmeg, grated; one cup OF cuTrants which have
been washed and dried. one and a half cups Of
-four and two teaspconfuls Of baking powder. The
-four and baking powder must be sifted together
before adding them, and the currants should be
stirred in with the -four