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The Washington times., 1908-12-10
POLICEMEN RESCUE
ELEVEN FROM FIRE
Fox Terrier, Chasing Rat,
Overturns Lamp and
Starts Flames.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.--A human lad
DER" made up Of two policemen. res
cued eleven persons from a fire in an
apartment house at 2S4 Wallabout street,
Brooklyn, early today To families were
overcome BY smoke, when the policemen
gained an entrance to the second floor
apartment and brOUghT them 10 the
street
The fire was started by q fox terrier,
who overturned n lighted lamp while
chasing a rat in the kitchen Of Mrs.
Mary KilcOin's apartment on the first
floor. The whole kitchen was a fur
mace, and the sleeping rooms were chO'z-
Ing with smoke when Mrs- KuCOin
awakened. She seized her two children
In her arms and rushed to a window,
yelling Fire"
AS soon as the tenants were out Of the
house, the dremen turned their attan-
ton to eXtinguishing the flames.
The Washington times., 1908-12-10

The regular price of this milk is ioc. Yer,
probably we will have to put the price back to th
regular figure on our next purchase of milk Dom
buy can or so--buy case. You'll save 96c OF
every case.
The Washington times., 1908-12-10
PEI NNSYL vANIA RAILROA
Bulletin
No Extra Fare to Chicago on
The Pennsylvania Limited

Effective Saturday December r. no extra fare will be
charged on Ihe Pennsylvania Limited to Chicago or points
west OF Alliance, Ohio. This famous train leaves Washing
ton at II IS A. NJ. daily
"Ihe Limited" affords exceptional service between the
National Capital and Chicago, making the of eight hun
dred and thrySeven miles in twentyone hours and fifty
minutes.
1t has no peer among the trains of the world and is
composed of the finest type of Pullman equipment enabling
passengers TO ENJOY all the comforts of home, hotel club
In its paor-Smoking the men will find varied crea-
ture comforts, including bath and barber shop and
the services of vae the observation car with its wide rear
PLATFORM IS parlor for the ladies' On the trn too will be
found Stenographer and reports of the stock market
Its dining car service exquisite and its sleeping cars
models OF comfort and elegance. In fact the whole train rep
reSens the best in everything.
Pullman reservations this and the other trains of the
Pennsylvania Railroad may be secured upon application to
B. M NeWbod P. A S. E. D. Fifteenth and @ Streets or at
The Ticket Office, at the New Union Station
The Washington times., 1908-12-10
TRIES 10 DIE.

Richard Pyles, a farmer, living nCa-
Glen Echo, who tried to commit suicide
by hanging himself with his suspenders,
in cell at the Seventh precinct sta
ton, was released early this morning
on s. collateral, for his appearance in
the Police Court. Pyles told the Do
Ice he was respondent and wanted 10
die.
The Washington times., 1908-12-10
MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT.

BERLIN. Dec. 10.-Comt Won Bern
stCff, the new ambassador Of Germany
u the United States. was received by
Emperor William, who gave him a pri-
vste message for President Roosevelt
Tae new ambassador viii sail for New
York, with his wife and daughter, on the
steamship Amerika tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1908-12-10
SOUTH CAROLINA
BEAUTIES IN CITY
Are PIloted by II. B. Varner. Edi-
tor o. tire Lexington
DiSpatCh-

Senator Simmons OF North Carolina.
introduced TO the President this morn
Ag II. B. Warner, editor Of the The
Il Inns loH LJlspatcnI VINO is conducting
a party OF young South Caroi{ri.T7
oeauIles through some OF the leading
NorJnern cities including W-shington.
Baltimore, Philadelphia. and NeV York
The young ladies are Miss Cate Fcs-
Ter, Pearl Lyon Bette Hendricks
Nena 4[OOntZ, Minnie owen. Lucille
Hese. and Mrs. &. r Myers
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lNCZ0gN NyfIZE ZErU

Maj. Boudets charges perform a manual Of
arms, which, if anything is more complicated than
that which the soldier is compelled to learn. One
of the ~prettiest sights imaginable is the series Of
evolutions which these policemen carry out.
There are some taxpaying Chicagoans who scott
at pretty evolutions, but they, Maj, Boudet claims,
are not of the far-seeing class. He points out
that the drilling of policemen in this manner
teaches them to handle themselves with grace and
ease and makes them ADLER in the duties they per-
form.
Only recently the beauty squad, about 100 strong,
gave militiamen of the First Illinois infantry, sta
toned at Chicago, a drill exhibition in the big
First Regiment armory. So perfect were the evo-
lutions that even the soldiers were awed. The po-
licemen formed revolving wedges, hollow squares,
fve-pointed stars, circles and other ingenious for
nations, the perfection of which had taken them
months to accomplish.
The squad is formed on the order of a military
company. There is Maj. Boudet at the head, a
first and second lieutenant and the regulation
number of sergeants and c%orporals.
Gaining a place on the Chicago police force to-
day is perhaps as difficult a feat as the average
man of middle age would care to attempt, and for
that reason the department is composed Of the
best p%hysiques that the city can furnish. The same
is true of the fire department, the efficiency of
which is evidenced by the fact that during the
past fiscal year every conflagration in Chicago
Was put ulluc uulIO D6lOIO Iue IRE COulQ spread
to adjacent buildings.
The medical test, which firemen as well as po-
licemen undergo, follows:
is THE REsPIR1NG MURMUR clear and distinct
Is the character Of the Respiration Full, Easy and
Are there any indications Of Disease Of the Organs Of
Respiration or their Appendages? "........:B ,....
is THE of the Hearts action Uni
form, Free and Steady.
Are its Sounds and Rhythm Regular and Nornal?....
Are there any indications of Disease of this Organ or
re- 49, ~ " ,L ~ Hesneia
10 IEtE Sight
1iSs liz arm .rIInS, GoVun go
is THE APPLICANT subject to Cough, EXpectora-
ton, Difficulty of Breathing, or Palpitation ?......,,
ARE THE FUNCTIONS of the Brain and Nervous
system in a Healthy State? ..,:""..:.".".."...
Has the Brain or Spinal Cord ever been diseased?.... ..
IF THE APPLICANT has had any serious Illness or
Injury. state expressly what effect, If any, is per-
ceptible in the Heart, Lungs, Kidneys or other
Abdominal Organs, or the Skin, Eyes, Ears,
Limbs,
Has applicant been successfully vaccinated? 2. ...,..,.,,.
Any TuMORS or Evidences of Surgical Operation?.,..
h a ME ~ aPp no m ~; =. ,. -.
hereditary or acquired, to any constitutional dis
ease, as Phythisis, Scrofula, Rheumatism .,..,.,
HABITS use OF Stmulants and Tobacco. ...,...........
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-29
BEAUTY IN THE EXPRESSION.
k'ndliness and Good Nature Redeem
the PIainest Features.

One of the first things that the girl
who is seeking for beauty must think
about is her expression. You will no.
tice the plain girl whose face is so
expressive" when you would never
ever e the girl whose features were
beautiful, but whose face lacked ex-
preston. Every one enjoys looking
upon a young girl whose bright, laugh
ing eyes light up her already cheerful,
smiling face. When you meet such a
girl as this your mouth forms a smile
in spite of you. But when you meet
the woman who is always whining or
the one whose imaginary ills bore you
to death, then how do you feel? You
become irritable and cross, and you
wish you never had met her.
Imagine then your effect upon other
people, and if you feel that it is not
as pleasant as it might be make it so
at once. Good nature Is an ideal beau.
tifier. 1t brightens your eyes, dis.
courages approaching wrinkles. and
brings tints of the rose into you
cheeks, while a cross disposition
makes your eyes fretful and surround.
ed by crows feet, and your mouth
droops at the n and makes you
look years older.
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seem difficult to the observer, but try it just
once and you'll feel that passing the physical test
is far from easy
Mr.. Westlake is a newspaper man on the staff
of the Chicago Evening Post and his 20 years in
the newspaper business, part of which was spent
in knocking about in police districts as a reporter,
taught him much regarding the needs Of the de-
partment. Before he entered a newspaper office,
he served as a railroad fireman. The constitu-
ton which that rigorous vocation gave him,
along with an enviable muscular development, has
stood him in good stead in demonstrating the use
of the tests before admiring gatherings of would
be Cops
Ffremen and stationary engineers are also in
cluded in the civil service physical tests and to-
day Chief Koran of the fire department is work
ing hard with the civil service officials to have
the standards raised so that an even sturdier
force may be secured to battle with Chicago con-
fagrations. Following is a table, showing what
is required in the way of height and weight be-
fore the strength and agility tests are given:
Minimum Cir
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cross strapped slipper buckling close
to the instep. Three frogs decorate
the shoe under the straps. The toe is
pointed sharply and ornamented with
a buckle. The heel is higher than has
been fashionable with the summer
shoes, allowing a decided arch to the
instep.
For those who desire a high shoe
the Vassar boot should meet all re-
quirements. These goods are being
put out in bronze or soft black kid and
in colors to match the fashionable
shades in gowns, which are dull blue,
w~istaria, bronze and the new shade
which Is popularity known as sand
color, having derived the name from
its resemblance to the sand on a
beach when the sun shines on it.
This shade is one of the most beauti-
full in vogue for some time and is sure
to be popular in shoes and gowns.
This shoe, which is distinctly indi-
vidualistic, has II straps, the series
eliminating with a bow at the top of
the shoe. The high Louis XIV. heel is
in general the style, but it is being
manufactured also with the Cuban
heel, which has made such Roadway
lately.
The most noticeable tendency in
modern footgear is towards an in.
crease in o~rnamentation on the toe.
cap. The spider slipper represents an
extreme in this respect. These goods
made Of suede or kid, are heavily
beaded and fasten with three straps OF
extremely ornamental pattern. The
shoe is made with the Louis XIV. heel
and a long and slender last. 1t is de.
clared by the authorities that shoes
of this style will be highly popular
during the winter in spite of the fact
that the protection that they afford
the foot is extremely small.
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Velvet Empire Belts.

Dead white cloth, chiffon cloth and
silk will be used this winter for elab-
crate indoor garments. To give these
color a wide, soft belt Of velvet is to
be added. The effect is quite vivid.
The smart women in Paris have been
wearing these belts constantly at the
races during the last few weeks, and
there seems little doubt that the fash
ion will be taken up here.
1t is about four inches wide, is not
foNed, but left quite plain. 1t may
be of ribbon or of shaped velvet in the
piece. 1t is put around the figure just
below the bust and simply hooked at
the back or front under a flap.
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A New Shade.

The new color, MANTLE, much seen
in Paris in model hats and gowns, Is
q very dark brownish taupe and was
seen the past summer on several hats
designed by certain Partisan mil
liners.
It is an especially becoming shade to
almost every woman, especially to
those past the bloom of youth, and,
lightened by brighter tints, it will do
quite as well for the still youthful
woman.
There are some astonishing color
combinations in evening frocks being
shown. An example is of royal blue
over green, and that of. a vivid shade,
the blue being tulle and the satin
green. Pale but clear green trimmed
with a clear, bright mauve is also Of
| fered,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-29
ASToNISHED THE DOCTOR
Old Lady Got Well with Change Of
Food.

A great scientist has said we can put
off "old age" IL we can only nourish the
body properly.
To do this the right kind of food, Of
course, is necessary. The body a m
features poisons in the stomach and
intestines from certain kinds Of food
stuffs and unless sufficient Of the right
kind is used, the injurious elements
overcome the good.
"My grandmother, Il years old"
writes a N. Y. lady, "had been an in
valid for 18 years from what was
called consumption Of the stomach and
bowels. The doctor had given her up
to die.
81 saw so much about Grape-Nuts
that I persuaded Grandmother to try
it. She could not keep anything on her
stomach for more than a few minutes.
"She began Grape-Nuts with only a
t%easpoonful. AS that did not distress
her and as she could retain it, she took
a little more until she could take all Of
4 teaspoonfuls at a meal.
Then sho began to gain and grow
strong and her trouble in the stomach
wat gone entirely. She got to enjoy
good health for one so old and we
know Grale-Nuts saved her life.
"The doctor was astonished that in
stead Of dying she got well, and with
out a drop of medicine after she began
| the Grape-Nuts." There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Well
yille," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
: interest.
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Strength

Successful applicants must be able to expand
their lungs about four inches, exhibit strength of
back, legs, upper and lower arm. Then there is a
test of the pectoral muscles, a traction pull, the
lifting of dumb-bells weighing 60 and 70 pounds,
testing of the abdominal muscles by the lifting
Of a '~90-pound weight behind the head from a
PROSTATE to a sitting posture.
Following these tests come rope and ladder
climbing, which, with the agility examination com.
plete the physical work. Then the applicants
condition is marked excellent" good poor"
AS a result of the requirements of the civil
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-29

VI YOU wish to be in the ranks
of the fashionable, you must wear
- shoes which match your gown. So
say the authorities in whose hands
lies the awful power of debating what
women shall wear. They do not deign
to give good reasons, for so autocratic
is their power that they can command
obedience in a manner more absolute
than can the car of Russia.
The prevailing color is to be green,
and to meet the mode shoe manufac-
turers have put forth a green suede
shoe to match the gowns. There is a
great variety in this article, and n
of the most fashionable styles consists
of what is known as the sheath boot.
This is nothing more than the old
fashioned t%en-strapped sandal. In
stead, however, of having straps the
shoe is made like an ordinary Napo-
leon boot, but the tops are cut in a
sort of diamond pattern and therefore
show a good deal of open work. The
buttons are run right down the front
of the shoe and afford the button man
ufacturer an opportunity to do some
fancy ornamenting on the buttons.
Incidentally all the diamonds cut in
the Of the top of the shoe are finished
in embroidery.
The most decided change in the new
shoe will be the edge trimming. In
stead of having the edges trimmed
close there is to be considerable
leather on the outside of the shoe.
With the moderate shaped toe now in
use by the manufacturers of lasts it is
claimed that a wide scanned sole is
necessary to bring out the good points
Of the shoe. 1t is further said that
full soles across the ball of the shoe
prevent it from losing its shape.
One of the most artistic designs
which has been put out consists of a
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Hon. R. s.. Tharin, Attorney at Law
and counsel for Antitrust League,
writes from Pennsylvania Ave-, N. W.,
Washington, D. c., as follows:
"Etving used PeruHa for catarrhal
disorders, / am able to testify to its
great remedial excellence and do not
hesitate to give it my emphatic endorse
ment and earnest recommendation to
all persons affected by hat disorder. 1t
is also a tonic of great usefulness"
Mr.. 7. Barnecott, West Aylmer,
Ontario, Can, writes: Last winter l
was i'll with pneumonia after haVingIa
grippe. l took Peruna for two months,
when l became quite well. l also in
duced a young lady, who was all run
down and confined to the house, to take
Peruna, and after taking Peruna for
three months she is able to follow her
trade of tailoring. I can recommend
Peruna for all such who are i'll and re-
guire a tonic" 3
Pe-ru-na Tablets.
Some people prefer to take tablets,
rather than to take medicine in a fluid
form. Such people can obtain Peruna
tablets which represent the solid me-
dicinal ingredients of Peruna. Each
tablet is equivalent to one average dose
Of Peruna.
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NOT UP TO THE RECORD.
Boy Had, at Least Once Seen Larger
Pedal Extremities.

A pupil of one of the public schools
In Chicago sends this communication:
Dear Sir: In our school this morn
ing an amusing dialogue took place.
"A primary teacher Of Chicago,
wishing to impress on her pupils the
necessity Of greater quiet, said:
81 am a great deal larger than any
of you, yet l don't make any noise
when l walk around the ROOM
Perhaps remarked little seven
year-old Kenneth, you don't wear
shoes
"'Oh, yes, l do quickly replied the
teacher; just look. Did you ever see
any larger than mine?'
Kenneth surveyed them carefully.
Eyes he replied, slowly, 'once-in
q s~how.'"-Waverly Magazine.
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a little owe half an acre. The in
tending purchaser must be the
possessor Of 240 francs ($4S); which
II he has it not, is provided by the
state, and the moment he deposits the
money he becomes proprietor of the
holding. He must insure his life and
must undertake that he and his chill
dren will cultivate the land. Each
district has its own guarantee" COM
pany and intermediary which act for
the state. Each company must have
a capital of $4,000, of which half is to
be held in reserve. A capital of $780,
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law
He must have a perfect chest, heart, lungs, his
muscles must re strong, his bones well knitted,
he must be at p st five feet eight inches in
height, and not more than six feet five inches.
Apphcants in taking physical tests must tip the
scales between $50 and 252 pounds.
Obesity, muscular weakness and poor physique
are inSurmountable barriers to the man with a
craving for Il place among the finest" Every
muscle in the body undergoes a test, which is
made by the use of machines and weights. The
Chicago policeman must be able to carry himself
well, he must be shiity on his feet, quick to think
and act. His eyes and ears must be perfect and
his family trae must be absolutely devoid of
hereditary d. ,ases.
In fact the Chicago force to-day is one which de-
lnands that a man be a soldier, athlete and min
ion of the law combined. During certain months
each year examinations are conducted and dur
ing the fiscal tweIyatnonth 5000 men were ex-
amined. OF this number about one-half were sue
cCssful. First the doctor looks over the appli-
cants, Their the physical examiner takes the men
in hand and Huts them through the most rigid
tests required anywhere in the world. After that
the written examination is given in which each
applicants education is brought to the fore.
Civil service tests are severe and absolutely
honest. 1t is up to the applicant himself to pass
the tests. You cannot be appointed upon the
Chicago police force by possessing acquaintance
with a man with a pull So great has been the
success of the system installed by President Ell
ton Lower of the civil service commission and his
aides-H. D. Fargo and M. L.. McKinley-that to-
day every city of airy size in the United States
has its eyes focused upon the details and meth
DDS employed by the Chicagoans.
Since President Lower became the leading light
in the work of giving Chicago an efficient police
force, great Stride have been taken by the city
toward making its citizens absolutely safe from
criminals.
Physical Examiner Edward G.. Westlake is in
a measure responsible for bringing out the best
bodily qualifications in the men who are turned
over to him for inspection.
Says Examiner Westlake:
Stage fright during the physical examination
is one Of the worst setbacks which the tests meet
When a man becomes '1ustered,' knowing that
a good job depends upon his every movement, it
is quite natural that the best he knows will not
push itself to the surface, Hence it is the duty
of the examiner to allay the fears of the applicant
as much as possible.
Consequently | have found that it helps men tc
do their best by applying suggestions and occa
sionally allowing a man to lay off for a few mo
ments until he can compose himself. When the
period of embarrassment passes, as 1t invariably
does, the best that is in the applicant is bounC
to ZONE out. The men take the tests purely upor
their own merits and perhaps the most severe o.
the weightlifting requirements is that of lifting
a 30pound dumb-bell from a lying posture, thu
weight being held back of the applicants head
This is to test stomach muscles. 1t does no
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-29
He Would Talk.

This is a busy wire, l tell you,"
roared the excited man in the tele-
phone booth.
And from the other end of the wire
came this:
Il don't care, I will talk"
Get off the wire!" shouted the
other, beside himself. "You don't want
to talk with me-"
But it was no use.
1--WE paid ten cents to talk" came
the answer, and I'm going to do it."
And talk he did, busy wire or not.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-10-29
Green Hats for Girls.

The olive green hats that have
topped the heads of young men the
first few days Of fall have been taken
up with enthusiasm by young girls.
Some of these have the pheasant's
wing in the front just as it Is worn in
the Alps. The hat is used by girls for
school wear in the same rakish way
of the summer panama.
1t looks very well with the first fall
coat suit, and is far more becoming
than the stiff or the foppy Corday.
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the top and set to yoke under the en-
broidery; puffed sleeve gathered into
a band of embroidery, through which
ribbon is threaded, with a frill of mus
lin, trimmed with insertion and lace.
Materials required: Four and one
half yards muslin 80 inches wide, two
yards buttonholed embroidery, one
yard narrow lace, III yards wide lace,
one yard insertion, three yards rib
bon.
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Comfort In Winter Fashions.

There is a CLEAN of comfort in fash.
ions for the winter as they are appear,
ing now. Hats-that is to say, some
Of them-will be by no means difficult
or expensive to duplicate. Fortunately
for those whose purses are limited,
there is one pronounced mode In which
the shapes are all simply covered
with satin and have only a wing or an
aigrette for trimming. Any little mil
liner can cover one Of the frames, and
it requires no experience to attach the
feather.
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HOMESTEADS OF SMALL SIZE

A bill passed in the chamber last
spring is now beginning to come into
operation. It's object is to give town
and country laborers an opportunity
to acquire on easy terms a plot of land
and a homestead. This plan, it is ar
gued, is a better provision for the eve
ming of life than any old age pension
fund.
The plot of land must not cost more
than $240, its extent being limited to