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The Washington times., 1909-10-03
For the Motorist.

TIME motorist who is his own chaur-
feur-and being that is half the
fun OF the game-dresses with
- the idea Of comfort uppermOst.
Style is OF secondary consideration. If.
indeed, IL Is consideration at all
Driving swiftly moving car along
roads often stony and jOlting is a task
which demands a sure eye. a steady
wrist, and absolute ease Of bod.
Fashion in dress MIST yield then. 10
comfort, though there Is no reason at all
for not dressing both suitably and be
comingly. First and foremost, dress as
lightly as you can and S warmly as
you must. Let every garment have a
place and a purpose. Don't pile on things
indiscriminately, just because YOU have
seen others wear them or because they
are attractively tagged in the shops. as
necessary 10 the motOrist s equipments.
Leggins are serviceable If one wears
the knicker drawers, but by no means
necessary with the fun length drawers.
Many men prefer knicler trousers like
those for cycling and golf stockings
This manner OF dress Is simple sensible
and leaves the legs unencumbered.
We are quite aware that this differs
from the popular notion or what mo-
tOrist should look like. but experience has
taught US that II gives the maximum Of
comfort. Indeed, the man who dresses
Well keeps as far as possible away from
the garb which would tend 10 make him
resemble "A hired chauffeur, and there is
always that danger when one affects
clothes extremely "motOrish''
Though motoring is q sport OF English
birth, most of us are far too sensible to
accept our styles from across the sea.
Just because they wear leather and
cumbrous sacklIke garments In the older
country is nc valid reason why we
should do likewise. Leather, while II is
wear-resisting. Is also extremely stiff
and clumsy and certainly not attractive
in appearance. A long silk pongee coat
is an admirable garment, dustproOf,
windproof, and cloaldng the whole body
without. at the same time impeding the
wesrers movements 1t may be worn
over any kind OF outfit and looks
smart" AS well as appropriate.
The regulation motoring cap IS not so
becoming as "A simple cap OF soft tweed.
A new motoring hat is OF Ooze cdlfsbiu,
which will be found very serviceable.
II is pliable and the stitched brim may
be turned down IN frort 10 guard the
eyes.
A gauntlet glove Is fashioned OF black
or IAN cape skin and the gauntlet may
be loOsened or frightened over tn wrist
as the weareT wishes.
Heavy thick-soed boots which lace
high above the ankles are recommended
for long runs, as the roads are apt 10 be
muddy, and one may be Obliged to tramp
some distance TO a repair shop, II the
car balkS or gets out Of order. a con-
tiEgency that Is never looked for but
always provided for by the seasoned
motoTist. Moreover. heavy boots are
needed I'm The car since considerable of
the ToHghtr work must be done with
ones feet.
The Washington times., 1909-10-03

shown. Serges, cashmeres, and broad
cloths are used and IN the wash fabrics
pique, rep, linons, and percales. Checks.
plaids, stripes, and novelty weave pre-
dominate In children's coats broad
cloths, crush pushes, velvets, pony.
and bearslin are the most favored
materials. There are also shown many
silk coats OF bengaline and MORE in
blacks and colors. All the coats are
simplihed models of the womens lines.
The cleverest ideas in children's head
" ear for this season show fancy bon
nets OF felt, beaver, velvet. bengaIine.
bearslin. and crush plush They are
most effective when they harmonic in
material with the coat They are
trimmed with ribbons. feathers. and oc-
CO sionally flowers. Besides these picture
bonnets close-htting caps are shown for
the Younger children. These are made
OF the same materials as the bonnets
Hats are not 50 fashionable for the
younger children this season as the bon
..atS
The Washington times., 1909-10-03
Fashion Notes for
Misses and Children

W DUNG girls are as anxious TO
" keep pace with the styles as
their mothers and at the same
time they want to preserve their
youthful appearance; hence, a touch Of
the prevailing adults style tempered
with a strong degree of simplicity is the
keynote OF the misses styles for this
fan and winter
Two-piece garments in mannish effect
are much in vogue. These suits have
very little if any trimmings. and rely
largely on the grace Of contour for
attractiveness. These are shown for the
most part in serges. cheviots. and fancy
worsteds. The waist line is elongated
in all the most fashionable models.
and this effect is brought out in both
the coats and skirts. Large pocket flaps.
or straps Of the material coming sew
eral inches below the waist. are much
m evidence. The Buster Brown belt -
much employed. The tendency is to
make coats quite long. ranging from 40
70 30 inches ga length
In the skirts the deep yoke effect IS
very prominent Some have a pleated
ri
and panel fronts. OF vice versa.
The separate coats are mostly Of COW
erts and broadclOth. and range from
seyen-eighths to fuU length. In these
INC skirts are pleated. giving the effect
OF dresses
In the dresses for school wear Peter
Thompson suits are very well taken
again this season. Also coat dresses
fastening I'm front and trimmed
10 give long waist effect are
very chic" For afternoon wear the
dresses are made OF such materials as
crepe de chine. broadcloth and fine
serges Party frocks are Of organdie.
net. chiffon. crepe, and similar dressv
fabrics. The characteristics Of the these
dresses arc the long waistliue. close fit
ting sleeve and pleated skirt. The
sleeves are either OF same material as
the dress or else OF lace or net usually
Of the same color as the body fabrics
Small yokes arc the rule.
The colors employed mostly are navy.
raisin, smoke, dark rose. Prussian blue.
Gcndarne bottle green. and seal brown.
Also two-tone combinations of these
colOrs.
Ia the children's dresses the Russian
effects are in high regard The hand
soonest OF these are trimmed with hand
embroidery collars ana cuffs and of
times hand embroidered bands. The
edges of these trimming effects are
scalloped and sometimes this trimming
idea is carried down The entire front Of
the dress.
Loops or cord and buttons are also
much employed IN trimming these
dresses. Others have soutache braid
at. fv
others use buttons entirely for the
trimming complement Self-cOvercd
buttons or jets IN various sizes are
fashionable
Sailor suits are also shown a great
deal. The skirts are plcated and yokes
similar TO the womcn's styles are
The Washington times., 1909-10-03

faisin and nutmeg, Will snare honors
with the greens Of yellow and silver
cast that suggested the names chicory
and artiCholSe. Maltese gray is now
poussier and the red shades run from
the softer tones OF csrob to the Ameri-
can beauty shade, javotte
The woman who attempted to walk
with any degree OF grace, much less TO
dance, IN the clinging. swathlike direc-
toire gowns OF last season viii rejoice
at the return Of the pleated skirt with
Its frou-frou OF fiufhncss about the feet
The plain satin gowns so popular last
year are entirely out and lace and chif-
fon over silk will compose most Of the
evening gowns. Velvet lowered chiffons
IS raised design or diaphanous gauges
are being used over taffetas and the
gold and silver tissue and aluminium
fabrics. The old style brocades form
the foundation for some of the most
elaborate Louis XIV toiIettes, and
chargeable taffetas are used to advan-
tage in this style
An evening Costume by Pauuin in a
changeabIe old blue and cerise taffeca
illustrates the Louis style which il s
believed will have fun sway during the
winter season. The guimpe and sleeves
are of the coarse mesh silver net and
lace. the sleeves half length and the
bodice decOllete. The back Of the bodice.
which is without seams, extends in a
rounded point below the waist line.
while the front is raised to an empire
effect The trimmings are OF the tsfsesa
made into shirred and pleated rosettes
and heavy cOrding. which follow The
hem of the fun skirt
The Washington times., 1909-10-03

RENE MANSFIELD.

eight-inch tails. With the ever popular
fur turban the effect OF this half mill
tary. Russian style will be wonderfully
dashing.
The shortest coat shown is forty inches,
while the skirts are all walking
length. The brief revival Of the long
skirt for street wear and in the sum
mer gowns of silk and lingerie has
passed with the waning Of summer. and
only the evening gowns will touch the
floor. For the most part. the tailored
suits are quite without trimming. But
tons are used more sparmgly, though
they often give the distinctive touch to
a costume. Soutache is used almost ex-
line. or the large pocket flaps Trim
med, but the home dressmaker viii find
that the wide fat braids, woven in an
undulating design. or the silk lacet braid
OF French origin. viii be quite as ef-
fective as the fined braids and require
les skill and time to apply to either
coats or dresses
When trimming is used It is massed
on the under arm or side panels Inc
elongated waist effect is often accent
uated by bands Of trimming at the hip
line. or the large packet flaps Ihlm-
ming on the SklILS - Cpililiitu - NAtc
yoke, following the general style Of the
coat design or put on so as 10 almost
cover the entire yoke.
The fabrics FOR the fan and winter
street garments are of infinite variety
but as vet no one material can be said
20 predominate. The popularity OF
broadcloth has IN no way abated. but
there is a growing tendency toward the
use Of rough effects, even in the mouse
gowns. which is something of an inno-
walton. Homespuns. tweeds. diagonals'
and worsteds are all popular The new
.colo-s are the soft, rich tones of brown
red and purple, with A variety OF allur-
ing names. Can YOU cOnjure up more
ravishing picture than a recent importa-
ton from Paris Of velvet In the shade
of dark red called Burgundy. heavily
embroidered in self color cord and braid,
with broadtsu fur forming a deep yoke
a psnel band at the side OF the front
of the coat and used also TO simulate
1lndersleeves The use OF fur in the
same rnanner-as any fabric is something
entirely new. Seal brown is expected by
some perspicacious prophets to attain
the greatest popularity Of the season
Dark blue VIII be worn IN the earlier
fall while the new shades Of purple,
The Washington times., 1909-10-03
English Styles Lead the Fall Coiffieres.
By JANE BRAYToN.

produce better imitation of the real
waves. We have a new process for per-
manently waving the hair, which I be
lieve has rot reached the States yet
When it does, II viii create a f,lrore.
The hair is locked between electrically
heated irons. and after it is shampooed
The wave is even better and finer. This
means that the wave remains, practical
" forever. although the new hair has
to be waved from time to time" What
paradise this opens up for the
STRAIGHTFORWARD woman-snd what gold
mine for the originator
zone of the newest coiffures. that the
waning Of the curls has developed, IS
what is called the turba6 eff scr. To
dress the hair in this fashion. Z is first
waved slightly around the side and the
hack. and then fastened to the crOwd1.
Tho side and back parts are allowed
little freedom so that the width of y
The Washington times., 1909-10-03
DON'T BE TOO HARD
ON STENOGRAPHER

Before you condemn your stenog-
rapher be sure that she was not too
timid to ask for a repetition OF what
you said way down in your thROat or
with cigar lightly clasped in yoar
mouth.
II once knew a competent young man
Who lost his position in a railroad Of
zee because the official who did the
debating gave more attention to his
cigar than he did &c his articulation
Then some men have habit of psc-
ing back and forth as they dictate
When they make the turns or stand
looking out OF the window you can
agine the result. especially n they
also smoke. OF cOGrSe. the wise stem
ographer explains that she failed to
hear and understand, but many are
too timid or foolishly proud 10 do this.
and they are stigmatized as incon-
Observation-Disclosures
The Washington times., 1909-10-03
HER DEFINITION
OF A GENTLEMAN

An exact definition OF a gentleman
has been tried many times. never per
haps with entirely satisfactory results.
Little Sadie had never heard Of any
Of the various definitions. but she man
aged to throw a CLEAN OF Hight on the
subject. albeit one touched with uncon-
scious cynicism. The word was in the
spelling lesson, and I said.
Sadie, what is a gentleman"
Please, ma am, o" she answered, "a
gentleman's a man you don't know very
well. ''-WOman's Home Companion.
The Washington times., 1909-10-03
New Corsets Combine
Comfort With STYLE
By MARGARET MORTON.

torturinE models than she would return
now TO the curved front corset OF q few
years ago
Fall Models Show Lower Bust Line.
The noticeable changes in the fan
models are slight lowering of the bust
line. with a greater freedom above the
waist. and the shortening of the boning,
although the skirt of the fabric. contin-
ues to reach almost TO the knees Per-
feet fiexibility, combined with strength
and light weight is the aim of the cor
setiere. One OF the new models which
has been shown In few of the shops.
laces In the back and on both sides OF
the front STAY. This triple adjustment is
said TO be superior TO ANYTHING vet in
PRODUCED FOR securing the minimum hip
The amount OF boning IN corsets has
greatly decreased in the past year. ow-
ing to the new fabrics In use. Roman
twill is considered ideal on account Of
its light firmness. but batiste and Pekin
cloth. with the silk jersey cloths OF tri-
cot for the higher priced goods. S=e very
popular. Something of an innovation
are elastic cores set into the back and
at each side Of the front of the corset.
The decree that hips must vanish has
created demand for special hip-con-
liners. which may be found in pure gum
rubber. or made up I'm a knitted trlcot
both STYLES Of which may be laced VI
in the front until the hips are snugIy
encased-
Corset trimmings are unusually sim
pie this season." saws the little corset
Iere,' consisting only Of the lace band
at the top threaded with ribbon and fin
ished with a soft bow or rosette. The
frilly. shirry supporter dear to the heart
OF the staidesJ woman, has had to give
place to the plain. fiat elastic which is
50 much firmer and less bulky. Bt-t
there IS one thing woman viii always
ind a little place for and that is a
dainty sachet pad. We nut them In
nearly all OF our ordered goods. ana
sometimes we tuck in as many as TWEEN
" about the top Of the aurset''
The Washington times., 1909-10-03

large wave is discenihle. To the front.
long pin -curS are fixed, which are 10
cover in light ringlets the whole fore
head. The lady's own hair is fixed on
the crown to form basis for the Golf
fure. Three switches. each about twenr-
ty-eiSht inches long. are then fastened
to the head in different positions, loose
ly twisted and threaded through each
other These are then draped about the
head exactly in the fashion OF tur-
ban. and if intermixed with a gold gauze
riband and ornamented with a few
shell pins. half-moon shaped. the effect
is gorgecusly Oriental The Greek style
Of hairdressinE viii remain popular. but
a great simplicity is looked for in the
back arrangements. Center parting.
with bandeaux or ribbon. or a twist
Of hair on the crown of the head.
threaded with pearls. or gold gauze. will
be seen on young giris.'
The Washington times., 1909-10-03

At last has the ideal curling iron ap-
peared No more sinSed locks. sooty
Fingers. frayed patience. The new iron
is heated by electricity. may be con-
Eected 20 any socket. and can not pos
sibly burn the hair. because when
heated to a certain temperature it viii
remain at just that heat. though II be
kept turned on for a w x.
Facial specialists are using what IS
called an astringent wan that Is en-
tirely new. and is said to work wonders
IN reducing the pores and restoring
tone 70 the muscles. First the skin is
cleansed thoroughly. then massaEed
with indicated cream. After this IS
removed the face Is sprayed several
times with an astrinCent lotion Next a
coating Of white Of egg is painted on the
face, followed by tie yoke Of the egg
After this has thoroughly dried IL is
washed Off with another preparation
and the skin is left like velvet
The Washington times., 1909-10-03

" hH no5h IN o of b p~ssDG 6ltce e' or
twenty corsets," said a little
corsetiere the other day, who
caters 10 a large clientele of fashionable
women. a far cry this from the days
when woman begrudged s. for cor
set that was expected to wear for a
year or so. The American woman has
long beer the target for comparison
with the Parisienne who spends more
upon her corsets than upon her gowns,
but she has seemed at last to come into
fol- realization OF the Importance Of
the corset. The woman OF moderate
means does not go 10 the extreme OF
buying twenty pair of cOrsets. but she
is every year more willing to pay the
higher prices that the hest styles bring.
Although there have been few cor
sets on the market I'm the past year in
which the woarer was obliged always to
stand. thus restricting their use to re-
ccFtions at home, the advance styles for
fall and winter are without al doubt the
most hygienic, comfortable stays that
have ever appeared. The gown as ever
made the corset. With the advent Of
the empire fashion, corset curves were
considerably reduced, and we reveled in
the comfort il not TIE beauty OF the
tube figure. Now that the STYLES Of
the Moyen Age are upon us. which de-
mand merely the suggestion OF a waist
line and taboo the slightest suggestion
OF hips. fashion and comfort in corsetry
may go hand In hand for the first time
in a few centuries or so. Since the only
way to reduce the hips is to let out the
waist madame is permitted the use OF
her diaphragm i'm breathing, "A privilege
that has been enjoyed heretofore only
by the uncorseted. But woe to the
dealer who evolves tie corset Of abso-
lutte comfort, because there is every rea-
son to believe that if woman once be-
comes TecOnciled 10 foregoing waist
like wasp, she will no more return 20
The Washington times., 1909-10-03


~ fashion there are those who
N raise a hue and cry snent the
tyranny of the designers. They
are represented as gleefuI hends
devisinE weird conceits for fraiI femin-
unity. whereas they are-cominE more and
more 10 be at the mercy of the whjms
and caprice of tho woman Of fashion.
IL is the successes OF one season that
determine the styles of the following
one The designer plays an expensive
game Of chance. II he goes a step too
far, as for instance when he essayed the
peach-basSet hat and the Dagobert
gown which are known no more except
on the bargain counter, ne discovers
that women are the real makers-and
breakers-of style.
The advanced showing of tailored cos
tunes and street gowns is particularly
indicative OF this tendency. The extreme
developments OF the late summer STYLES
have been absolutely rejected and the
sack-like links OF the Dagobert style
has been modified to the snug fitting.
long wasted effects Of the Middle Ages.
Garments Of every description follow
closely these Moyen Age lines. from the
ginghsm house dress. or linen costume
FOR the late fan 10 the evening and
dinner toilettes. In the most elaborate
evening gowns the style merges into
Louis XIV and XVI effects. with the
overslIirt and nowiis drapery at the
back or sides. which is really a revival
Of the pauuier. The sleeves are invari-
ably long. with q slighuy fuller ten
dency: pleats VIII predominant I'm skirts
and a few Of the sktcts show the high
belt, which proved so becoming to GER
tain figures that IT has not been
dropped, though 80 is rarely higher than
two inches. I'm the latest models
The long roll collars that widen into
a sailor i'm the back viii doubtless be
among the most popular styles, al
though the high standing collar Is one
OF the new features Of the fan suits
These are seen on the chic street frocl1s
that are a modification OF the Russian
blouse. sometimes single, sometimes
double breasted. with braided seams and
without the belt. OF course. TO confine
the semi-ftting waist. The dressier cos
tunes in this style, for reception wear
or calling show q decided novelty In
the high standing collars Of fur. mink
sable lamb. finished with two six to
The Washington times., 1909-10-03
81 N

room Of one of the leading London
hairdressers. I followed her into slgold
and white sanctorum. where the man
who builds colffures fer all the world
n-endished some curling tongs. impa-
tent to transform my STACEY locks into
a marvel OF beauty As ne brushed ana
waved and twisted my i.Qruly hair. he
told me Of some Of the changes we may
expect 70 see in hairdrcssing this 5an
AMI winter.
There is no doubt" he said sadly.
that women are growing tired of clnls
and waves. OF course, there win never
be a time WHOM straight hair win be
preferred to natures undulating waves
however and our constant aim Is to
The Washington times., 1909-10-03

Unless one may have an unlimited
number or winter evening gowns. how
ever. il Is wise to be a little conserrs-
tive in their selection The cuirass style.
having an unbroken line from bust to
knee and the Moyen Age effects are sure
10 hold their own. The skirts will be
full with the fuilncss below the hf9
line, and the sleeves OF nine out Of
every ten evening gowns imported this
fall are long, though finished at the
wrist, not extended in points over tue
hand.
The Washington times., 1909-10-03

Paris, France, Sept. -, 1902
ONSIEER awaits the mad
ame, said the little French
maid, after I had been wait
inc fOv. a fe,,- ,,,f,,,-t,... =, 81.
The Washington times., 1909-10-03

every turn Of the wheel Of
fashion there are those who
raise hue and cry snent the
tyranny of the designers. They
The Washington times., 1909-10-03

We are showing
a very select line Of
this seasons fads in
shell and hair goods
in connection with
our manicuring and
hairdressing depart
ment. All Nine
Du Four'S goods
sold under a mon
ey-refund guaran-
tee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-23
Good Year for Game.
Plenty Of Bear Deer and Rabbits Wait for
Gunners 10 Come Around

The State game commission pre-
diets that all kinds of game will be
plentiful this year. Reports have
been received on all animals except
squirrels, but it is believed the
friskers will be found in abundance,
too.
Bear, deer and rabbit" says
Chief Game Protector Kalb!us,
will be found in larger number
than for many years and so will
turkeys and pheasants. l believe
the increase is due to the protective
laws, and also to the fact that the
people are learning that unless due
economy is exercised many OF the
game animals and birds will become
extinct"
More bears were killed in this
State last year than bnck deer. The
number Of each killed was more
than 400.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-23
Woman's Body Turned to Stone.
Removal Of Corps, a, Ro7tovrNills Reveals
Remarkable Condition.

While engaged in removing a
body from one cemetery to another
at Montoursville, undertaken Spit
let, Of that place, made the rare
discovery Of a body completely
turned to stone. The body was that
of a woman named Rothfuss, which
had been buried nearly eight years,
and in that time had become total
~ petrifed. The woman's grave
was in the eastern part Of the Qua
ker Hill cemetery near the fence,
and in a section that is naturally
wet, owing to the presence at that
point OF a number Of springs. The
soil IS a red shale.
When the casket containing the
body was uncovered it was found
by the men that it was in a remark
ably good CONDITION, considering
the length OF time that it had been
buried. When they came to lift it
they were astonished at its great
weight, and an investigation made
by opening the casket in the grave
disclosed the fact that the woman's
body had turned to stone-that the
state Of petrihcation was so COM
plete as to really be remarkable.
The face was without so much as a
wrinkle. The weight Of the petri.
fed corpse was such that it requir-
ed the combined strength Of five
men to raise the casket out of the
grave, and even then this was ac-
complished only by raising one end
OF it at time, propping the other
end up as the work proceeded.