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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
CRICKET FIGHTING.

The Chinese are inveterate gamblers,
and never Lose an opportunity to bet, no
matter how trivial the cause may be.
One Of their great institutions Is crick-
Ell lighting. the cfickets being caught
fed and trained as carefully as a blood
ed horse. There is a fixed diet for Them,
part of their food cor listing Of honey
and boiled chestnuts. If they get sick
they are fed with mosquitoes Prior
70 fighting, their weight is ascertained
and duly recorded, there being a fixed
regulation as to their size and weight
On the door OF the house in which the
fight IS to take place the record of each
cricket Is pasted up. and the owner OF
the winner gets 10 per cent OF all the
on cable. and. after Weighing. the COM
batants are put IN IL and tickled with
straWs until they rush at each other
with loud ehirrups and fight until one
or them is killed, Good fighting crickets
are very valuable and are often sold
for large sums.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
LACE MADE AT HOME.

The flet net that is used for fancy
work and which costs 70 cents or 81 a
yard. can be made to look like the rich
est real lace by running the square
meshes with a heavy cream-colered rope
silk
This can be done in irregular SER
pentine dashes covering the whole ma
terial, or big splashY flowers can be
lightly outlined in pencil and the lines
covered with the darned silk
Thus II a conventional daisy is used
the centers can be darned sOldly and
the petals car have deeper darning at
the edge 10 give It more Of a raised
effect
These flowers should be connected by
graceful running lines TO represent
stems, and here and there punches OF
foliage can be simulated by darning an
outline to represent leaves.
Such a blouse. though costing but a
few dollars. would be hard 70 tell from
a magnificent filet robe seen at recent
exhibition OF laces which showed this
rope silk embroidery
If q little gold or silver thread is
worked IN with the silk Il viii add
much to the appearance OF the net.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
KOkomO Woman
Gives Fortune
To Help Women Who Suffer.


In the past few years Mrs Cora B.
Miller has spent 125.000.00 in giving
medical treatment TO afflicted women.
Some time ago We announced in the
columns Of this paper that she would
send free treatment 20 every woman
who suffered from female diseases or
piles.
More than a million women have &C
Cepted this generous offer, and as Mrs.
thousands OF women from all parts of
the world. who have not yet used the
remedy, she has decided 10 continue tue
offer for awhile longer, at least
This is the simple. mild and harmless
preparation that has cured so mary
women In the privacy Of their ow0
homes after doctors and other remedies
failed
It is especially prepared for the speedy
and permanent cure Of leucorrhoea or
whitish discharges, liberation, displace-
ments or falling OF the womb, profuse'
scanty or Painful periods. uterine OF
ovarian tumors or grOwths; also pains
in the head, back, and bowels. bearing
down feelings, nervousness creeping
feeling UP the spine. melancholy, de-
sire tC cry, hot flashes, WEAKNESS anc
piles from any cause, or no matter OF
how long standing.
Every woman sufferer, unable to find
relief. who will write Mrs Miller now,
without delay. viii receive by mail tree
of ch.,rge. G 50-cent box of this simple
horne remedy, also a book with ex-
planatorv illustrations showing why
women suffer and how they can easily
cure themselves at home without the
aid Of a physician.
Dent suffer another day. but write
a. once to Mrs. Cora B. Miller, 62S Mil
Ter Building, Kokomo, Indiana.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
Lingerie Goquns Exceedingly LoOe Both in Material and Design
Notes of Stage Folks

Miss Lillian Russell Will remain in
Washington over Sunday TO attend the
Sousa concert at the National Theater.
Miss RusselTs manager, George Fred
eric Hinton, was formerly manager for
Mr. So1sa, both in America and Eu-
rope It is at his solicitation that Miss
Russell viii stay in Washington for the
concert. A special car will be chartered
to get Miss Russell to indianapolis for
the performance Monday.
In compliment 10 Miss Russell Sousa
will give several of the airs from tie
old operas, in which the famous pritn.,
donna formerly appeared, including
The Wedding Day. The Queen oil
BliIliants," and la Perichole "
The youngest actor in Miss Eleanor
RObsOn's company this season is little
Donald Gallagher, formerly with Maxine
Elliott William Faversham. John Drew,
Oga Nethersole, and Forbes-R robertson.
Master Gallagher has a speaking part
OF SO words, in "Salomy Jane" He is
but nine years of age, yet draws a
weekly salary larger than that Of many
actors five times his sge.
Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Conan, who
recently returned from a honeymoon
trip TO Europe, are spending a few days
ia Washington. and will attend the
opening performance of FRITZ Scheff in
al MOdist"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
Bridal PmcuSkioH

A most attractive pincushion is en-
brOideTed with heavy silk floss IN a prim-
rose design. The center OF each dower
is formed by little glass bead
and the frin around the cushion IS OF
sheored ribbon edged with beads. The
Foundation for this cushion MAJ be
white. nix or blue surah silk.
II the design OF a pompadour ribbon
would better suit the character OF the
room. the cushion may be made Of this,
and each flower in the silk outlined in
white hOss. while the beadworlE idea
may be carried out in the center. God
braid IS very effective when bound
round the pincushion. particularly II IT
be OF a reasonable size. Speaking OF
size. plncushiOns should not exceed five
square Inches.
sonnet 'es, particularly dainty wo zen
like 10 nave their initials on all their
belongings when they are put on the
pincushion they SHOULD be in the lower
right hand corner. and embroidered in
either beadWork or silk floss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
WRAPS OF Fur.

Short and long cloaks are worn in
furs- White lynx and rabbit have been
made up into man. useful evening
coats. Caracul and astrachan are per-
haps the most all-round serviceable
kind. Long fur coats should be shaped
to the back. If for driving they can
reach to the hem of the dress, If for
walking they should not be more than
thTee-quarter length, on account OF the
weight; but for delicate people IL is a
great mistake 10 have the coat so short
that the hips are left ungUarded from
the cold.
Long sleeves should be a character
istic of all fur coats. There are some
pretty tie collars that are united to
some of the smartest short Jackets
these are very shallow, and the turn
up collars are lined with white fur. and
can easily be turned down. and are gen
orally adorned with some narrow en-
broidery; some are prettily trimmed
with lace jabots down the front.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
Dropping q Hint

A recent graduate from Harvard was
given a confidential clerkship in the Of
flee Of the president of a huge railway
system. The young aspirant was not
told at what hour he should report; so
the first morning he appeared in the Of
fice of his chief at O'clock. He found
the president hard at work. Nothing
was said OF the clerks hardness. On
the second attempt. the clerk presented
himself at $50, only to find that the
president was there ahead of him.
working hard. The third day the young
man went at o'clock, with the same
result. That night as he went home the
clerk took counsel with himself, and
determined to be ahead OF the boss next
morning. Accordingly he arrived at the
office at 7.30 the fourth day; but there
was the chief working away as II he
had not left the office at all AS the
clerk entered, the president looked at
him with a quizzical air.
Young man." said he, what use do
you make of your forenoons?"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
no STIMULATE EMBASSIES.

What woman does not wish for
long. curling eyelashes?
They are one of the details that
make homely woman attractive. and
it docs seem as though they could be
cultivated.
Vaseline-pure. white vaselIne-rubbed
on with a small brush every night, Is
a splendid tonic for these much desired
beauties. Keep the eye tightly closed.
that the grease may reach the roots Of
stubborn lashes although If the vase
line is fresh and of good quality It
cannot hurt the eye. In fact, one
woman who has found the remedy sue
cussful says that, On the contrary, the
eyes become brilliant under treatment.
while the longer lashes make marked
Improvement In the appearance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
Lines in Face.

AnXious-To remove lines running
from the sides Of the nose to the cor
uerS OF the mouth: After the cleans
ing night-bath, with a little almond oil
or fresh cream begin by massaging the
muscles OF the eneek Just il front of
The upper half OF the ear. using the
three long fingers OF each hand. rub
outward and upward. with firm but
gentle touch, in a rotary motion. You
can tell when you have located the
muscle correctly by seeing how the up
ward motion pulls the muscles taut
about the corners of the mouth, effac-
ing the dropping lines from the nose.
L. H.-TO celebrate your birthday
PARTY give a Tramp Ball" If you have
cgpactOus barn for your ball, so much
the better; if not, clear your rooms of
all their pretty trappings. cover the
carpets with Cucldng. or, if YOU have
rugs. take them up, leaving the floors
bare.
FestOOn the walls with hay, and bring
in boxes. nail kegs and rough benches
for seats. Tell all your guests TO come
as organ grinders. and mendicants of
various kinds. Servo a dutch supper.
and offer prize for the most effective
costume.
Introduce Virginia Reels and old-fash-
toned dances.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
Stamp Filtration.

a Reader: If a stamp is placed upside
down on the left corner IL means, l love
you.
Left corner crosswise: My heart is
anOther's.
Straight up and down: GOod-by, sweet
heart
Upside down on the right corner:
Write no more.
In the middle at the top: Yes.
In the middle at the bottom: No
In the right-hand corner at a right
angle. l hate you.
Top corner at the right: / wish your
friendship
On line with surname: Accept my love.
Same. upside down: I am engaged.
Same at right angle: long to see YOU.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
Lingerie Dresses

At a recent spring opening one OF
the most charming lingerie dresses
shown was a white linen embroidered
with eyelet blossoms done in blue cot
ton, while a heavy blue braiding was
used 10 take the place Of insertion.
The dress looked Ike one Of the Ma
deira products, for the work was Of
that close sort that makes the whole
dress almost transparent.
Bv the way, a new cutaway jacket
IS made out OF the same Madeira en-
brOideTy, and edged all round with a
tiny ruffie Of valenciennes. The belt
in the model shown was Of narrow
pCmpadCur ribbon, which gave the
whole coat a most FTenchy appearance.
A white lingerie dress was made quite
plainly, the only ornamentaticn being
a band OF ciuny lace. dyed baby blue.
that ran from the left shoulder 70 the
hem Of the dress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
Advice on Love Affair.

Anita.-You have asked me TO advise
you in a matter which can only be dis
posed of by your own conscience. If
the mans own ideals are stronger than
his love for you; If he would rather
stand by his convictions in a matter
which could not affect your happiness
or his, then that should be proof TO
you that his love cannot be as deep
as il seems. II he feels so strongly
on the point you mention, he must
have other views quite as positive, and
If he is not willing 10 permit you that
freedom or others which have no bear
ing on your future life II seems to ms
that there is little hope CT happiness
for either Of you.
Test him and see IL ht is willing TO
make such a sacrifice for you as he
asks you 10 make for hin. These mat
tiers, such as you have written to me
about. are things which should not,
but do come up in the lives OF people
at a time when both should be thinking
OF greater things. Sweethearts and
wives should allow each other every
freedom which does not violate their
conscience and their loyalty TO each
other.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15

This department is conducted
with the desire to give informa-
ton, and to be of practical serv-
ice to The Times readers. If an
swers to questions by mail are
desired, stamped and addressed
envelopes must be inclOsed. No
attention can be paid to ques-
tons relating to minor person
alities OF the stage. republishing
of poems or quotations, or the
solving of mathematical prob
lens. The values of rare coins
can be obtained at the Union
Savings Bank, 10 Fourteenth
street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
Why DO You Wash Your
WOOdWOrR p?

Most housekeepers If asked why they
wash their woodwork would look con-
temptous and say, "Why, to keep clean,
OF course"
Yet there is another reason that makes
# imperative that the wood Of a house
is washed on at least once a week with
a soft damp cloth.
Wood needs moisture to keep it from
drying out and shrinking, and our wood
work should be washed as carefully as
our carriag es If IL is to be kept in good
condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
Reflections

Marriage is often fiat" failure.
Some girls are OX-eyed; some per
oxide.
Woman loves but once--that is, the
same man.
You never can tell about woman;
YOU shouldn't anyhow.
Poverty is the soap that protects US
from the filthy lucre.
Love may be blind; but marriage is a
very. successful eye doctor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15


in and
embroidery
ntr
pretty
be
silks well
will of
wide,
4inches
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
Choice Hand-Picked Red Kidney

Reans. 1Oc quart: hominy, &C quart; new
ma ckerel, weigh about a pound, 10c each
10Th and G ne. and ]. T. d. Pyles' Il
other stores.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
LOCAL MENTION.
- the Way They Are Made.

Connecticut pies must be delicious.
P,1re fngredfents-mOdern methOds-sani
tarv bakery. Connecticut Pie Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15

Healthy wholesome, satin skin bestowed
by Satin skin cream and Satin powder. sc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15

OIL Heaters-Gas Radiators.
1904 C st. c. A. MuddImsn & Co. Gle p st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
FKeSIde Musings

It is a blessed secret. that OF living by
the day. Anyone can carry his burden,
however small till nightfaU. Anyone
can do his work. however hard, for
one day. Anyone can 1--we sweetly, pa
tiently, lovingly, and purely till the sun
goes down. And this is all that life ever
really means 10 us-just one little day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15

7. Richard Riggles, e27 9th n. W.
Paints. Oil. and Glass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15

If I were married to a woman who
SET me down To Overdone meat and IN
derdone bread, and by the side or an
unswept hearth. / should be miserable
though she was as beautiful as venus,
or as witty as Aspasia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15

If were a man, I would nevSf marry
a woman no matter what other charms
and virtues she possessed, unless shs
was practical
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15

Remember that the person who Cos
sips to you is likely 10 gossip about you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15

Perfection in Oyster Cooking.
phila. oyster & Chop House. 5ls 18th NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-15
In order to secure the best poss5bl
results in baking, be sure to use
CRYSTAL PATENT

manufactured by W.NB. Bakers Sons. Win.
chester Va who have been making thls
dour for more IEan So years.
In the manufacture OF CRYSTAL PATENT
only choice wheat and the most improved
processes are used, which. with careful mill
ing and cur personal attention TO All de-
tails, result IN product which f. the best
and most satisfactory -four for family use
that can % made from wheat.
For color and strength, Bakers CRYSTAL
Patent Is incomparably the best -four made
For further recommendation. We refer you
TO the best families, many OF whom use no
other -four
S. A. GEE, General Agent. els Florida
Ave. n. w. Washington. d. G.
SOLD BZ ALL GEoCERS.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-04
MANY BIRDS
FOR EXHIBIT
FANCIERs BOTH IN CHARLESTON
AND, OUTSIDE TOWNS WILL BE
IN COMPETITION TO WIN RIB
BONS AT POULTRY SHOW

Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.
CHARLESTON, Feb. An prepa-
rations are now made for the poul-
try show that will be given here
this week. This will be great adj
vertisement for Charleston, and the
men that have had this in charge
have left nothing undone to make
the show a success, and it is hoped
that. this is only the start Of poultry
shows that will be held annually
in tiis city.
From all indications there will be
a large number, Of entries and some
Of the best birds in the country will
be shown, and word has been receiv-
ed from poultry fanciers that there
wi1F be many outside entries.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-04
Wisconsin Fruit Growers.

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 4.-Men
and women who know the orchard
and it's products from A to 2 filled
Guild hall this afternoon at the
opening of the annual convention Of
the wisconsin State Horticultural
society. Every part of the state was
in the attendance.
The initial session was given over
to the address of President R. ].
Coe of Fort Atkinson and the reports
of the other officers and representa-
tives of the local societies. The fea-
ture of the program this evening
will be an illustrated lecture by G.
f. Meller of Milwaukee. prominent
as a landscape gardener. The con-
vention will continue until Friday.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-04
CAMPAIGN
FOR PUBLICITY

A committee Of the Commercial
club will begin campaign tomor-
row for securing a fund to push the
publicity work for the coming year.
The work will be vigorously con-
Quoted. and the committee starts
with the assurance that the fund Of
the coming year will be practically
as large as that subscribed last year.
r. G. Rohrabacher, late secretary
of the publicity bureau, has come
over from the coast to helm in the
campaign of securing the fund.
81 have no personal interest in
the amount to be raised" said Mr.
Rohrabacher today. II am not here
seeking a job. wish merely to see
1.-THE fund secured on such basis as
! will insure benefits from last years
work. The citizens cannot afford tc
lose the advantage they have already
gained
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-04
THE LABOR UNION IS A BAD
TRUST

In the eyes of the supreme court
OF the United States the labor trust
Is as bad as any other trust, and
when it violates the provisions of
the antitrust act it must suffer the
same penalties that the courts have
inflicted on the railroads or the
Standard Oil or others Of the great
trusts.
This is the substance of the deci-
sion just handed down in the case
of Lowe VS.. Lawlor. the latter being
a member of the Hatters' union that
had instituted boycott against the
factory Of the former and had injur-
ed his business in the sum of $780,
600. Judgment was asked and re-
cHfved In the sum of $4,000, in
compliance with the provisions of
the Sherman law which say that the
Judgment shall be in a sum three
times the damage.
Conspiracy of labor unions to boy
eott articles entering into interstate
trade is in direct violation of the
provisions of the Sherman antitrust
law. The opinion is by Chief JUS
dee Fuller, and there is no dissent
ing voice. It is held In effect that
the unions could not be permitted to
interfere by Boycott with the free
exchange Of commerce between the
states.
Labor unions engaged in the prac.
tice of boycott are ruled to be lille
gal and criminal combinations Of
capitalists. and the Sherman law APP
pies to them as well as to any othel
Illegal combination acting in the re
straint of trade This IS new phas,
OF the industrial situation. and will
operate to restrict the actions of la
bor unions in boycotting, picketint
or in other ways interfering will
the operation of factories and mill
where differences have arison be
tween the unions and the operators
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-04
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they can
not reach the diseased portion oil tns,
ear. There Is only one way to ours
deafness, and that Is by constilE
tional remedies. Deafness is cause
by an inflamed condition of the ls1'
cous lining Of the Eustachian IaOS'
When this tube is infiamed you nass
a rumbling sound or imperfect near
ing, and when 1t Is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and uhie'.
the Inflammation can be taken %,
and this tube restored to its norma,
conditioa, hearing will be destrose.
forever; nine cases cut of ten as
caused by catarrh, which is notnins
but an infiamed condition OF ~
mucous surfaces. -
We will give One Hundred poiia'-
for any case of Deafness tcauseo :.
|catarrh) that cannot be cureo :.
Halls catarrh Cure. Send rot y
culars. FL. CHENEY 8 CO.
Toledo. o
Sold by Druggists, 75c. .,.
Take Halls Family Pills TOT
stipation.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-04

and Parsons are the probable con-
testants in the 60e1 yard race 10
take place at Madison Square Car
den next Saturday night as the fea-
ture Of the Irish-American Athletic
clubs carnival. This will be about
the fastest field that ever toed the
scratch in a Nav York athletic car
nival and the result will be of IN
terest throughout the country. Other
events of the meet will be inter.
collegiate and inter scholastic relay
races, a pole vauitv and one-milc
walk for policemen in full uniform
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-04
STOPPING THE LEAKS.

The first step towards successful
saving is bookkeeping, No business
nian is able to tell the state of hts
affairs without knowing the pro-
potion his disbursements bear to
his receipts. so no householder can
can ever be capable of telling where
he is Eat" without knowing how
much he is spending as well as how
much he is getting. True, man
man may balance his accounts at
the end of every year without keep
ing boolts,on finding that he has
spent just what he has made-if he
keeps out of debt. Aye, there's the
rub. For in that grip of debt what
griefs may come, when we are
ahuffied out Of toll, must give us
pause. That's the respect which
makes calamity of SO much debt and
sicklies DER the work of restitution
with the pale cast of thought. Keep
ing accounts may not, owing to I'M
sorseen misfortune. result In saving
but II VIII in a great majority OF
cases. And it can not fail to
qualify the householder Intelligent.
~ to answer any question of agents
of the Sage foundation unless he pre-
fers, as many will. here and else
where. to exercise the right of shut
ting the door in the face of all in
trusfve inquirers. This lecture goes
no farther than to enjoin the duty
Of saving. Let each households
-lccs tse agent Of the Sage founda
ton according to his mood. There
are such things as ipperunence IL
the world. and while charity cal
cover a multitude of sins. we doub
II It can cover one act of imperti
Dence. And there can be nothinI