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The Washington times., 1909-09-16
Flannel Petticoat Losing Ont
With the Dressed Woman

frock. anything that interferes with
progress. The bloOmer never wraps
and Is a valuable possession to the
rheumatic woman.
It is At subject for congratulation 70
have found a garment that neither in
creases hip measurements nor impedes
what progress is permitted. To sum IL
up, the summer boomers are made OF
white Shanghai silk or pOngee, and (this
to The woman who takes cold easily
they are fastened TO a very deep and
closely fitted yoke Of white Ceylon fan
mel This flannel IS almost as soft as
silk and has proved itself as nearly non
shrinkable as flannel could be. The gar
ment possesses all of the virtues CT
the fannelsski and none Of its defects.
besides being far removed from the
homely in appearance.
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Things That the Cook
Ought to Kno9U About

Most vegetables should be put on to
cook in freshly boiling water.
Salt should he added when they are
about two-thirds done
Lying in very cold water for an hour
or more will partially restore to wilted
vegetables quality and freshness
Every green vegetable should be
cooked rapidly and uncovered, to re-
tain its color.
II the water Is very hard, a tiny bit
of soda added, no larger than a pea. will
make the vegetables cooked in il tender
and Cf better color. Ordinary water
does not require addition.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16

The question Of the proper amount
OF sleep for persons in normal health
is frequently discussed. One can scarce
" make a hard and fast rule, for some
healthy people apparently require very
little sleep while others need nine or
even ten hours. The need Of the ma
jority. however. seems to be about eight
hours. The tine given 20 sleep should
be governed considerably by the general
state OF nutrition Of the body and the
character Of exercise which has produc-
ed the need for sleep. What Is neces-
sary TO be accomplished in the sleep
ing hours is the building-up Of the nerv-
Gus centers, and TO repair the waste
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
Hints for the Woman
Who Want to Be YOUNG

If woman wishes TO look young
dog collars and other heavy jewels must
be renowned from the neck. II jewels
are worn at all, let them be modest
and small in number-the pretties- by
far, and the most becoming is a slender
necklace, with but a small pendant
dropping from It.
Then with the head properly poised.
and the shoulders draped as demon
strated in the final illustration. 1t viii
be an easy matter to appear at least
ten years younger than you really are
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Infants Department

Children's Lawn Guimpes. trimmed
Will feather stitching and cluster
tucks; neck and sleeves trimmed with
each.
Children's Nainsook Gowns, various
~ trimmed with embroiderv beading
and ribbon. Reduced from 800 to 75c
each
: Infants Lawn Long Slips. Bishop
style, turnover hemstitched collar and
cuffs skirt finished with tucks and
deep hem. Reduced from $50 to 800
each
I Children's Red Felt Bonnet. trim
med with ribbon rUfrles and white silk
mOusseline. wide ribbon ties Reduced
from SAT5 10 $50
Third floor. Eleventh street
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A "NON-SECHONAL"
DINNER PARTY

l-Trye no i'll hen.
2-Fire ALI F. o. B.
3--La. at race.
M c Last soar.
5-Cler coffee Mary.
6-Shine up cock.
steal his tub. AK.
ST lead mobs on.
9-Lo a fine Low.
l0-Rig a Posi-
ll-Piece chink.
12-Chase fern. p
l3-Try or scenes.
l4-Koil red boa.
l5-B. Seek a band.
l6-TI to a seed crop.
17-C saw doll.
ls-No North cope.
l9-Bear cider.
20-Sorrow not-be bad-N. B.
2l-So S dare take S c.
22-Pander Z. cash came.
23-S don't lame lads.
&c. her seek a dancers G.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
Friday Bargain in
Children'S Vests, Pants
and Drawers

50 dozen Children's Fall-weight Vests.
Pants, and Drawers, in plain weave
Excellent quality
Sizes. Is 20 . u IS q 30 ~
Prices &c &c SIC &c CSC SIC sSc &c
And these Remnants:
L pairs Women's Isle Thread I'm
orella Drawers, lace trimmed; size 5
Reduced from sc to sc pair.
Is Women's Swiss Ribbed Combination
suits low neck and no sleeves; size 4.
Reduced from soc to sc each
Main floor, street
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And these Remnants:

I Fine Lingerie Shirt waists. front
trimmed with cluny and valenciennes
insertion and fine tuCks--hand- EN- broid-
cred over tucks: back and long sleeves
tucked TO match front. sleeves finished
with valenciennes insertion. fasten in
back; sizes "a, IS and 50. Reduced from
S10.5o TO f7.59 each.
3 Fine Lingerie eShirt Waists. yoke
and collar Of maltese insertion: front
and trimmed with
maltese medallions and fine tucks: back
tucked TO form yoke. sleeves trimmed
with maltese insertion and fine tucks
fasten In back; long sleeves sizes 90
and AZ. Reduced from $50 to $3.50
each.
? Fine Lingerie Shirt Waists, Dutch
neck; front, back and sleeves formed
of ITSsh lace insertion and fine tucks;
frort deliberately trimmed with en-
broidery medallfons ana crocheted but
tons: fasten in back. long sleeves: size
a. Reduced from $3.50 TO 500 each.
4 Black Mohair Shirt Waists, large
and small tucks front and back: long
sleeves: fasten in front: size "A Re-
duced from s2.25 TO $50 each.
Third floor. G ST
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EridAy Is
Our Remnant DAy

SPECIALLY interesting safe Such will be weekly remnant
~ sale tomorrow Every small piece OF goods every article
slightly injured every garment the least nmped mussed
everything not absolutely Clean fresh and perfect will be offered at
figures far below the regular price
Our policy to keep always thoroughly fresh Stylish beautiful
bqualy stock back OF this SALE and great incentive
of these quick-selIng prices.
Mothers and hosekeepers know how we'll Friday bargains
fit into the family economy. convenience even luxury
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
Officers Honor Roll.

&c. W. S."-You ask what has become
Of the bill Civil war officers annuity
honor rolf introduced BY Senator Cul-
lon. in 1905. II was read twice and re-
ferred 10 the Committee on Military At
fairs. No action further than the refer
ence to the Military Committee has been
taken by the Senate.
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Corset Department

pairs P. D. Corsets. coutil. high bust.
long hips. elastics attached sizes q and
70. Reduced from $50 to $3.50 pair.
l pair Ivy Corsets. coutil. medium bust
and hips, elastics attached; size IS Re-
duced from 800 TO 500
pairs Bon Ton Corsets, coutil. high
bust long hips. elasties attached: boned
With whaiom; sizes "A and q. Reduced
from s.. % TO 1915 pair
pairs c 3. Corsets, coutii. high bust.
medium hips, elsstics attached; sizes 1s
and q. Reduced from $500 TO 8. 90 pair.
4 pairs W. c. c Corsets. batiste high
Oust, long hips, elastics attached; sizes
p. %. and o. Reduced from Z. 20 20
S.75 pair.
Ferris Waists, coutiI and batiste:
suitable for, misses and small women:
each.
Third floor. Eleventh street
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RHINESTONE HATPINS

Rhinestone hatpins, ranging I'm size
from five-cent piece 10 a silver dollar
are thought extremely well Of and are
TO be used both as an ornament and for
utility purposes.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
TO IMPROVE TAPE MEASURE.

II you sew a waistbone up the back
OF q tape measure for the first ten
inches you Will have means al hand
10 rapidly measure skirt lengths and
lines FOR trimming.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16

row no-be bad-N. B. wednesday Il was
Sorrow not-be bad y. B. " which is
what it ought to be 10 make a Jolly
good oId-fashiOned New England gas
tronomic standby.
FRANCES CARROLL
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ANSWERS TO
THE QUERIES
Information Asked of
The Times Is Given
Here.
Union Station Fountain.

William W. Dodge-The actual weight
Of the granite bowl of the fountain IN
front Of the Union Station is seventeen
and one-half tons. This weight is the
basis upon which the railroad company
estimated its freight char yes.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
Barney Gilmore.

m. N."-Barney Gilmore, the come
dian, who recently played at the Acad-
envy Theater, is a Catholic. he is mar
ried. but his wife is not with mis- COM
pany this season. Her home is in Deer
Park, L I.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
Automobile Firm.

IS. r. P."-We cannot give the name
OF the automobile firm you request in
the columns Of the paper, but If you
will send a stamped envelope the in
formation you desire VIII be sent you.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
Tokyo Exposition.

H. H. R."-The exposition will Dc
held in Toxic, Japan, IN 1917 It's dura-
ton had not ben decided upon.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
Friday Bargains in
Linen Department

80 dozen All-linen Hemmed Irish
Hucka back Towels-the soft, absorbent
kind; size 20x3s inches
Special price, for S195.
Regular price, $500 dozen.
80 dozen All-liuen IIemmed Irish
Huckaback Towels, similar to the
above, but OF a better quality and in a
larger size -22x40 inches.
Special price, 6 for S1.50.
Regular price, $3.50 dozen.
A small lot Of Damask Pattern
Cloths, In assorted patterns
$3.50 each. Value, $500.
Second floor. Eleventh street.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16

Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, 6I6 Iath ST.
c. A Muddimsn & CO. 12O4 G ST.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
People Of Refined Taste

Like our Port, Sherry, and Angelica
Wines. sc per bottle. for 81. Schwab's 8.
B25 sth ST. S. r.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
Friday Bargain in
WOmen'S Tailored Waists

A lot Of Women's All-linen Waists,
strictly tailored style, plain front with
pocket and Gibson plat; long sleeves,
finished with linen collar and cuffs;
fasten IN back. All sizes in the lot.
Special price, SIPS each.
Value, $50.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16

Sea Foods, Steaks, Chops, Salads, Etc
Phila. Oyster & Chop House, 5l3 18th NV.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
MENTION.
We clear Your Carpets Right.

No Halfway Work With Us.
Charge Very Moderate.
CONGER. Phone, West ~.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16

Y pairs Womens Isle Thread Hose.
IN light pink, light blae, and green; lace
ankle effect; sizes g. 81. and 10 Re
duced from SOC 10 29c pair.
y pairs Women's Cotton Hose. black
WITH white dots; sizes s and s1z Re
duced from 25c 10 f5c pair.
Il pairs Women's Pure White Isle
Thread Hose, lace ankle effects; sizes
3 and 91z. Reduced from soc 20 CSC pair
Main floor, F street
The Washington times., 1909-09-16
Friday Bargain in
WOmen'S Black Lace Hose

p dozen pairs Women's Black Mer-
cerized Isle Thread Hose, In all-over
lace effects. These hose are very fire
quality and exceptionally well made.
35c each; pairs fer S1.00.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16

caverly's plumbing. 1891 C St N. W.
The Washington times., 1909-09-16

t into the family economy, convent
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

have on display for the pleasure
and benefit of their old and new
customers the best lines of the
housefurnishing trade. Variety
of stock. will be backed by lowness
of prices, grading from the
simplest piece of housegoods to
the costly and elaborate kind.
The stock will be large and
complete, and will be presented
in the best of manner and style.
Before vacating the old premises
Manager F. c. Paist has inaugu-
rated a removal sale of the old
stock. in which a countless num-
Der of bargains may be secured
by the thrifty housewife.
From the small hamlet of few
hundred souls Paonia has grown
into a metropolitan town OF many
thousand population The spirit
of progress, chivalry and brother
hood finds here congenial resting
place. Here the new settler finds
all the allurements of a whole
some kind that belonged to his
native town and city home. and
here nature ratifies the meeting OF
humankind with like kind. by
dispensing the best that she can
give in water, land. air. mountain
and sun. Paonia has all the
good qualities OF the big city
without any of its vices A
mutual beneh, society in all the
virtues. giving 10 each man and
woman the best returns for the
time and labor expended in her
territory.
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

golden store delight to revel.
Poultry raising has been developed
to a high standard here, both In
domestic stock and fancy breeding.
There is a constant demand for the
output of the poultry yards.
a GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE.
When the soil has been brought to
the highest development; when the
limitless resources of hecounty have
been thoroughly worked; when the
multitude of men and women that
will shortly come here and occupy
the lands now vacant. it does not re-
quIre "A prophet TO picture the conse-
quences. Manufacturing will alter
nate with commerce. fruit culture
will divide land spaces with general
farming. Stock, poultry and bee
raising will be seen at the best-the
demands of all evolving a number of
cities whose populations will be
high in the thousands. Time and
Destiny will bring out the Greater
Delta county as the best place and
the best people on the American
continent.
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

The building will be perfect
from all standpoints. The masonry
brick and woodwork are of the
very best of material, and the
workmanship in each branch is
being done by mechanics who are
masters in their separate trades.
The building will be steam heated
and wired tor electric lighting
throughout Heavy plate glass
windows will be used in the store
fronts to give proper display OF
the goods of the tenants. Sanitary
plumbing will be used in all
apartments.
Another illustration is that of
the Independent Furniture COM
pany. who are forced in the
process of expansion to vacate
their old quarters. and to occupy
one of the large store rooms of
the Kennedy building. The story
of this firm is typical o; the valley.
Beginning in the small way. they
have increased in stock and floor
space. Each increase was made
and absolutely required by the
demands OF the ever increasing
purchasing public and pleased
customers. The Independent
Furniture company has kept pace
with the requirements OF their
trade. and TO that measure have
always been in advance of their
times. In their new quarters at
the Kennedy building. and in
which they will be housed by or
before August the first. they will
The newspaper., 1909-06-11
PRIZE WINNING
ROSE COMB
RHODE ISLAND RED
STOCK and EGGS
EnR SAIE
FOR SALE

A man who has trade and "a
hobby, and who has mastered all
the features of both is to be
admired. This, w. J AFFORD of
Paonia has done. and that in such
a degree of excellence that his
name has become well known
outside of the limits OF the county.
The trade of blacksmithing,
wagon making and horse shoeing
has been mastered in all details.
and the profession of poultry
breeding has been studied and
experimental with such good
judgment that. the Axford birds
won their share of the prizes at
the great Denver Poultry show.
Mr.. Axfor1's record as a
The newspaper., 1909-06-11
PRIZE WINNING
BLACK
lANGS HAN
STOCK and EGGS
FOR SALE
FOR SALE

investigating thoroughly tie
qualifications of the different
breeds. and developing and
bringing out the best in the separ-
ate classes. He was one of the
first men to introduce and experi-
ment with incubators in a hIg 4
dry climate. Making a specially
of Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds
and Black Langshans, he has
beed honored by winning prizes
for both classes. His poultry
plant in Paonia is one of the most
complete in the western country.
w. J. AFFORD as a business man,
mechanic or poultry breeder
stands for the best type in three
callings.
The newspaper., 1909-06-11
RESOURCES OF DELTA COUNTY

A man can travel from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. from the
Gulf OF Mexico TO the Great lakes.
and it is impossible to find a more
perfect strip of country than that
OF Delta county. The word per
feet is realized in its territory in a
more pronounced manner than
any where else. Ii is the oppor-
tunity place for the people. a
vcritable Eden where larger
returns are given for labor
expended and money invested.
Health, wealth and happiness
GENES to all who seek tor them
IN this place
The climate Is unrivalcd -
Nature is seen at her very best.
The soil has the variety and
fertility that responds immediately
to the touch and labor of the
tiller. The soil of Delta county
IS adapted to the production of
everything raised in the eastern
and nothern states, and to every
variety OF deciduous fruit.
Improved farm property in
Delta county can be bought for
from $25 to 500 an acre, depend
ing upon its location. Fruit land
The newspaper., 1909-06-11
IN THE WAY OF FRUIT

$1,000 acres of orchards are send
ing out annually an output of crop
that reaches close unto ONE MIL
LION DOLLAR Income. Money
grows on trees here. This year the
estimated shipments will total over
8, COO car loads. divided I'm the follow
ing proportions; Paonla district,
600: Hotchklss Crawford district,
/ 1000. and the Delta Austin territory.
about l 900 more. The average peach
tree here nets $50, apple trees So,
and pear trees S3j each. Orchards
have yielded from $50 90 to $500 90
an acre In "a seasons crop. Apricots.
prunes and other varieties of plums
grow perfectly. Small fruit, such as
strawberries, blackberries, raspber-
ries. grapes and cherries are raised
to perfection here. Strawberries have
yielded M high as 81 200 an acre to a
single crop. A well managed orchard
Is "A gold mine above ground here,
bringing in annually n sure and high
income.
COAL SUPPLY OF THE COUNTY.
Coal measures here are in album
dance; in fact. seems to be mex
haustihle Large areas here are
underlain with coal. which at places
appear ON the surfnce. There are
3, 600 acres in anthracite coal in this
territory Dcvelopement work has
been made ON the surface bodies,
and the quality has been found far
above the average. Coal sells here
at 8. 50 a ton. The resources OF the
county in this line is unlimited.
With countless millions of tons ready
to he taken whenever required from
the many mines 1t should influence
and attract here manufacturing in
dustries requiring fuel for power.
Delta county mines supply the fuel
wants of many sections of Colorado
and the adjoining states. Over 200
carloads are sent out daily from
the Somerset and adjoining mines.
Bituminous coal can be had at 81 20
to 81. a ton ut the numerous mines.
Wood can he had free to settlers.
The adjacent foot hills furnish abun-
dance of cedar, pine and spruce.
PAYS BIG TOO.
Diversified farming gives substan-
tial returns too. All kinds and va
rieties of crop can be grown here,
and bring returns to the acreage
used far in excess OF those in Eastern
farming territories. To enumerate
the classes and the returns will sat
isfy the agricultural element Of any
state. Sugar beets yield 10 to 40 tons
per acre. The beet is profitable for
feed as well as for sugar. The fac
tory price to growers at loading sta
tions ia S. per ton, making the gross
The newspaper., 1909-06-11
AN ARTIST IN TWO LINES.
Master Mechanic and Poultry Breeder.
w. j. AFFORD
PAoNIA, COLORADO.
Blacksmith, Wagon Maker and Horse Shoer
Carriage Work a Speciality
PAONIA, COLORADO

ALL WORK GUARANTEED
mechanic has won him deserved
renown. For over seven years he
has attended to the wants of the
people in the valley in his line, in
such an efficient way, that today
a job with the AFFORD imprint, of
workmanship is recognized at
once as the best that can be
obtained anywhere. Morning.
noon and night the scene is one
and the same at this popular
smithy, plenty of work, turned
out by skilled mechanics, and
done under the supervision of the
master workman.
For over fifteen years Mr.. Ak
ford has devoted much time and
attention to poultry breeding
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

improved costs from 500 to 81 .00C
per acre Unimproved agricul
tural land sells from Sl5 to $50
per acre. One may expect an
average profit of 10 to Is per cen,
on grain lands, from 10 to 35 per
cent on fruit lands.
The inclinations and wants OF
the prospective homeseeker can
be satisfied here in the most
minute detail. Whether they
wish to embark in horticultural.
agricultural. cattle. sheep. poultry
bee. or horse breeding. the ground
IS here tor each aud all; and that
in us best torn. In the pages
of this edition will be found the
advertising cards of the leading
members of the land interests of
the valley-sll OF them men OF
standing A letter OF inquiry to
them or the secretary Of the sep
arate commercial associations will
produce at once an answer cover
ing the questions that an inter.
ested correspondent is after.
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

crop worth S75 to $500 an acre. Po-
tatoes grow to perfection, as do all
root crops. The Delta county po-
tatoes have found their way into
New York markets, because of their
flavor and quality. The production
runs from 800 to 600 bushels per acre
Alfalfa is good for three cuttings a
season. 1t forms the staple food for
horses and cows. 1t makes an ag-
gregate yield of from 4 to : tons per
acre and sells readily in the home
markets at from IS to SIS n ton.
The cantaloupes of Delta county
have been awarded first premium
three years I'm succession at the Col
orado State Fair. Watermelons
grow to fine size and luscious sweet
ness. Oats make n particularly fine
crop and yield from 20 to l25 bushels
per acre. with n strong home market.
Wheat and barley are grown to n
limited extent. Farmers here regard
their land to valuable too spread ont
in large fields of grain.
STOCK RAISING INDUSTRY.
Stock raising is n strong industry
in Delta county. Cattle, horses and
sheep thrive and fatten on pasture
and range. Stock breeding, like
everything else in this up-to-date
country, is of the most improved
and progressive character. Our cat
tie are winning prizes at stock
shows. and our horses are making
track records.
POULTRY AND BEE RAISING.
The paradise of the apiarist is
found in this beautiful valley, and
no where else can the ideal condi-
tions for the culture OF the bee be
duplicated. The product here is
deliciously Favored. owing to the
myriad blossoms in orchard and
field and the countless acres of sweet
alfalfa, in which these gatherers of
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

For SALE:-S0 acres. 5 acres in
alfalfa. 20 acres urimproved and
balance in pasture. Two miles
from town. Address Lock Box
251. Paonia. Colo.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-18

n,rbf an. next month days comin here-
 Dat same circus what Miss foiiy used to be widT" Mandy's eyes erev large with curiosity
 De very same" and Hasfy soo0eo mysteriously.
 .How yo' know daty Mandy was
 eara,n whether to believe him
 a,Cause da's a big rcd wagon down. ,ovn v,d de name ob de show painteo m n It's de advertisin' one vhsf .oes ahead wid all de pictures what dey past=s up
 An yo' been hangin' roun' dai wagon"
 II done thought Miss Polly might want 10 know.
 See here. lazy nigger. don 70 g ,,,rt,n. na circus notions into Miss Pol ly,s head. She don care no mofe sbout derD t.ings since her Uncle ioos sene die. She done been satisfied ngn' whar she am. yes' yo' let her De
 -I ain't done nothin'.' Hasfy pro tested
 -xahter do do nofhin growied Man. dx -t;o long now aa' get a-work- u.s 4 o'clock an dat sunday school rvem ainst ready yet
 Haxry picked up the empty eoA sn' ,s. s,enladder and went out anfo1sn the gate. He had barely dtSapi,saIe. wbeu peal of laughter vas nsau from the hillside. and cefov Mano, ea,,sd res ogs ef lne way taf ssa-s
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-18

uNn not go on without him. She ushfed to ten him how grateful she \" for all his care of her. She noosht of the thousand little things ,aat she might have done for him. She ed to recall every impatient word ' ain. His gentle. reproachful eyes VI always haunting her You must e'1e back. Tobyw she cried "You sas only when body and mind had
 themselves out with yearnins
 "a numbness at last crept over her. 1 oof of this grew . gradual con
 ness Of things about her and staing sense of her obligation to .ss She tried to answer in her ' sniiing way and to keep her mind
 what they were saying instead Fsung il wander away to the past 1eias and Mandy were overjoyeo eseeks
 Joined the pastor again in nis - 10 the poor. The women Of the would often see them passing would either whisper 10 eacn shrug their shoulders or hn eyebrovs with smiling fnsinua sat Polly and the pastor were ss 1aen absarbed in each other C
 @och notice of what was going aheus them.
 had nct gone for their vAR
 oeeause Mandy had peesi~d Peiiy 1.. nake reacy for the socsAi to o< Ss Rt Sunday schoci room 10