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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-04-15
"CROSSING THE BAR"
One of Tennyson's Most Beautiful
Short Poems.


thought, by the false imagry of the
closing lines, it is one of the most
exquisite and pleasing of Tenny-
sons Short Poems. The false figure
of the last lines
l hope to see my pilot face to face
When l have crost the bar
is due to the obvious fact that the
time and place" when and where
we wish most to see our pilot face
to face is in crossing the bar, in the
period of stress and peril, not, par
ticularly, after the storm is wealth
cred and the dangers of the harbor-
bar have been safely passed. How
ever, the meaning and spirit of the
poem are clear and almost parfect.
The above short criticism of Gross
ing the Bar" one of the most beau
tiful short poems written by Ten
nyson, is from the State, from which
we clip it. Tennyson's son wrote of
these verses:
Crossing the Bar was written
in my fathers S1st year, on a day
in October when we came from AID
worth to Farringford. Before reach
ing Farringford he had the Moaning
of the Bar in his mind, and after
dinner he showed me this poem writ
ten out. I said, This is the crown
of your life's work He answered,
1T came in a moment A few days
before my fathers death he said to
me: Mind you, put Crossing the
Bar at the end of all editions of my
poems.
Some of the late editions, how
ever, close with a still later poem,
composed on the poets deathbed-
ION, and Always On" or "When
the Dumb Hour Clothed in Black. y
We risk a quotation of it from mem
ory:
When the dumb hour clothed in
black
Brings the dreams about my bed,
Call me not so often back,
Silent voices of the dead.
To the lowland ways behind me
And the sunlight that is gone;
Call me, rather, silent voices,
Forward to the shining track
Glimmering up the heights beyond
On, and always on!
Crossing the Bar.
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me-
And may there be no moaning Of
the bar,
When 1 put out to sea,
But such tide as moving seems
asleep,
Too full for sound or foam,
When that which drew from out the
boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness oi
farewell,
When / embark;
For tho from out our bourne of Time
and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my pilot face to face
When l have crossed the bar.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-04-15

For tho from out our bourne of Time
and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Pans NoUeL Entertainment
For a Halloween Affair

Those planning Halloween festivities
may be interested in the arrangements
being made by a resourceful hostess for
an entertainment Of this sort. She IS
10 give a dinner that will be followed by
an evening Of Jollity.
For place cards at dinner she is cut
ting out OF black paper and mounting
on cardboard figures OF black cats and
witches. The witches are appropriately
topped OF with the peaked hat and are
riding on the traditional broomstick.
The same idea Is being carried out for
the games where place cards are re-
CURED.
The meat course at dinner viii have
for its chief dish a roast rig with an
orange in his mouth and the curly tail
decorated with an orange bow. The
fruit and bow give touch Of the or
ange color 50 characteristic of Hal
loween decorations
Small yellow gourds. carefully hol-
lowed out and lined with paTaf1n paper,
will serve as ramelxins for the creamed
fish.
The bonbons viii be in tiny orange
baskets, a witch Of black paper being
perched on each handle.
Tiny pumpkins, followed out are 70
be transformed into candle shades.
while gOuTds, made into lanterns, VIII
The centerpiece. Of course. will be a
jack-o' Lantern.
The house will be decorated with au-
tumn fruits flowers, and foliage Among
the 1Inique decorations will be strings
of red peppers, put on strands just as
uoDcorn is for the Christmas tree
Strings Of cranberries also VIII be used
To excellent effect. ,,,
Shocks OF corn, well punched, will
adorn various corners, with a JACKIE
lantern here and there. Not only pump
lyfns safely placed, will be used for
lanterns but tiny squa shes and large
cucumbers viii serve the same purpose
Autumn leaves viii be placed to ad-
vantage about the rooms. The entire
tiVal
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Caring for Babes

Give baby quite a tiny pillow. The
head really needs to be raised little, in
dee6, and TO get into habit of sleeping
with it high is bad.
Give castor oil in this way: Take a
small tun. bier and squeeze into II about
a tablespoonful Of orange juice, next
pour in the oil, then add more Of the
juice.
The oil will form a globule in the cen
ter of the juice, and can generally be
swallowed without being detected.
Children under two years OF age should
on no account be allowed to eat meat
unless it be very finely minced. and
even then only soaringly. Good gravy
or beef-tea. however may be given in
the middle Of the day for dinner. with
a little vegetable smelly bruised down in
it.
Sometimes, especially in hot weather
impossible to go 30 sleep directly they
are put /" bed.
When this Is he case-instead of
SCClding the little wide-aWake-it is a
good plan to rearrange the bed-clothes,
they generally get very hot and Incom-
Portable when the child has tossed and
turned for some time, and turn and
shake up the pillow.
Before going back TO school allow the
children 20 have party or a picnic as a
sort Of finale to their vacation. Chill
cept with better grace this new order
of things when allowed to wear Of
their sJperftuous animal spirits in this
manner.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Hard to Detect the Real
From the Sham IN JeUeIry

Demand for imitation iewelry has in
creased enormously Of recent years,
with the result that II has been so
improved that IN many cases even ex-
perts ind a difficulty IN detecting the
difference between the real and the
sham article.
So perfect have some OF these copies
become that an American millionaire
recently paid 5000 for a paste tiara
and necklace for his wife.
The cost, Of course, OF this imitation
jewelry varies considerably. For in
stance, a necklace Of imitation pearls
can be bought for as little as twenty
FIVE cents; but from that price gradu-
ated improved limitations Of the real
article can be bought costing up TO
about $50.
Nowadays women who possess very
valuable jewels leave them in the safe
keeping Of their bankers TO prevent any
risk OF loss, and wear imitation GEMS.
OF course. there is chance that the
imitation jewels may be stolen but the
loss would not be as serious as II they
were cherished family heirlOOms.
Many people who have for years been
trying TO make up their minds TO have
their Jewels copied suddenly decide 20
DO 50 after a big jewel robbery takes
place, and rush on 10 the jewellers to
have them done IN a hurry.
There is one argument against pay
ing a high price for imitation diamonds
and pearls, and that is that II they are
sold again they never fetch anything
ike the original cost
The Washington times., 1909-10-28

No girl should be seen alone at the
hotel desk of the vacation hosiery"
unless for a momentary pause neces-
sary to ask for information. 1t is not
good form to hang over the register, or
TO gossip over the names, or to ask
questions Of the clerks about newcom-
ers. All intercourse with the clerks
should be OF a strictly formal character.
and a girl demeans herself who forgets
this and chatters with them Familiarity.
On arriving at a hotel it may some
times happen that your mother or older
companion asks you to register her
name for her, in which case she sends
the maid or some other member Of
your party with you to the desk.
The proper thing for you to do IS to
enter the name and residential city of
each member OF your party. giving
separate line to each as the register IN
dicates. and putting the older members
OF the party first.
If you and your mother are together,
travelling with a maid, register Mrs.
Blank Blank. and maid, Blanksville. %
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Certain Forn1aLtieS to Be Noted
While At the Summer Hosiery

and underneath your name, (which. as
you are probably not out in society, you
should not write Miss Blank" but
Miss Marjorie Blank" and then under
meath Blanksville put the ditto marks
10 indicate you are from the same place
If there are several of you IN the lam
lily each members name must be writ
ten. II is not good form to put your
selves down as Mrs. Blank Blank and
family" which Is as incorrect usage as
to register Mr., Blank Blank and wife. ~
The proper form is Mr.. and Mrs. Blank
Blank" and where there are several
children each name must be given, even
Of the little tots, and no name should be
written without the formal prefix Of
Miss or Master.
Where there IS a baby and q nurse
the baby gets her own line, as Miss
Blankie Blank and nurse" or Master
Walter 6iGrfk and nurse" as the case
may be. If you have a chauffeur to
register you do not put down his name,
but after you have written the rest of
the party you write beneath, in the mid
die Of the next line, land chauffeur"
Though a paid mental. a chauffeur is
not IN the same class with a maid, nurse
or valet, and il is the custom among
those who properly observe social laws
to give him a line on the hotel register
TO himself
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
LINE AND COLORINO
MAKES THE GOWN

It is a notable fact that in many
Partisan evening gowns splendor does
not rely upon an abundance of trim
ming so much as on the line and col
Oring. These two have been intrust-
ed with a difficult task and have sue
ceeded wonderfully.
Draperies of chiffon or silky crepe
are caught quite far down near the
hem Long, flowing lines are appear
ing on some gowns at the back,
broken. perhaps. once in their length
by having their fullness caught In by
huge ornaments.
Wonderful color effects are secured
by combinations of soft semi trans
parent materials over fitted satin lin
ings that give IOOseness without sac
Tihcing the lines Of the figure
The introduction of gold and silver
tissue or laces is expensive, but seems
TO bring a much desired touch of bril-
lance to evening gowns. OF course,
there is the ever reliable black to cali
upon IN an emergency to give con-
trast-
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Shoe Department

% pairs Women's Tan Calfskin Button
Shoes. with wave top. plain toe. Good
year welt sole and Cuban heel, sizes
AZ 5, 81, 61a and IA: 81. 4. ~, 81. s.
6ia and 7B; S14. 51z s. 63s and &c; {, az
5. 81, s, 61E and I'd. Reduced from $400
to $50 pair.
% pairs Women's Shoes. in several
popular styles. Of Gunmetal Calfskin.
patent kidskin, and dull kidskin, with
patent tip; button and lace; sizes 4, So
and 6AA; l. AZ. . and Ca; 3. 3ik, and 4B
Reduced from $3.50 $500 and 500 10
s. % pair.
q pairs Chi1dren's Kidskin Lace shoes.
with spring heel and best hard leather
sole; sizes 10 SB; TO c; 6, z IL and
SO; 6. 81. and re. Reduced from SI.25 TO
75c pair.
90 pairs Misses and Children's Kid
skin Button and Lace Shoes. with pat
ent tip or zip Of same. spring heel and
heavy sole; sizes 81, g. 81 and 105aA
S1h, 9, 9ik, 1OIz, II. III and 12B. Re
duced from Sis and 500 TO 800 pair.
Third floor, Tenth street.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Black Dress Goods

81 yards 56-inch Herrfnebone Cheviot-
Reduced from s5.25 to $3.50 for piece.
yards 44-inch Striped Serge UuDln's}.
Reduced from 800 to $500 for piece
81 yards Striped Prunella- Reduced
from S5-25 TO $3.50 for piece
yards 56-inch Kersev Cloth. Re
duced from IS to s. for piece.
yards finch Wolfe Gupin's). Re
duced from $500 to 500 for piece.
s1k yards 55-inch Boarded Serge. Re
duced from 500 to $3.50 for piece.
2H yards 56-inch Wide Vale Diago-
nal. Reduced from S5.O4 to $500 for
piece
yards 44-inch Checked Wolfe Re-
duced from $500 TO $40 for piece.
61k yards 4-inch Wolfe Oupins). Re
duced from 1913 TO 500 for piece.
yards A-inch Plaid Wolfe Oupin'sl.
Reduced from s625 TO 500 for piece.
as yards 44-inch Wool Crepe de Chine.
Reduced from $4sS to S3.75 for piece.
81 yards 54-inch Chiffon BroadcIoth.
Reduced from s7.T5 to 1915 for piece.
yards 35-inch Satin Cashmere Re
duced from 5000 to $500 for piece.
35k yards 55-inch Wide Vale Serge
Reduced from 1913 TO $500 for piece
Second floor. G street
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Market Is Well Supplied
With Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts-the popular minia-
ture winter cabbage-are on the mar
ket again. They are being received in
fairly liberal quantities, and the sup
ply is expected to keep up until well
after the holidays
New Jersey is supplying the bulk
of the shipments. Nothing grows so
well on Long Island this time OF the
year as does this vegetable, and, from
all indications. the present season viii
be one Of the best on record. Both
quality and price are proving salts
factory features in the marketing Of
the vegetable so far.
Peaches are still reaching the mar
ket although the season is expected
to last only a few days longer. The
quotation has not recorded the ad-
vance that was expected. and house
keepers are finding il possible 70 buy
the fruit at remarkably low prices,
considering the Iateness Of the season
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Picture Department

Sepia Photograph. THE Kiss" in
broad. brown frame. Reduced from
S5.00 70 800.
sepia Photograph. Christ" in
broad. brown frame Reduced from S5-o0
to 800
l Sepia Photograph, THE Summer
Girl" IN broad. brown frame. Reduced
from $500 to 800.
? French Heads, in brown frames Re
duced from $500 to 400 each.
1 Hand-coIored Photograph. Home
keeping Hearts" in broad frame TO
match. Reduced from $500 TO 800
Brown Prints. ''TOjettf' Heads. IL
brown frames. Reduced from S10o to 25c
each.
Old Prints. In broad. ornamented gilt
frames. Reduced from $50 and $3.50 10
s.. so and 1895 each.
Upright Colonial Mirror. in Old STYLE
gilt frame. Reduced from 5000 to s5.03
1 Upright Colonial Mirror. old print at
top. in old style frame Reduced from
$1,000 to $500
| 1 Colonial Mirror, with ornamental top.
in old style frame. Reduced from 500
to 50 s.
Fourth floor, Tenth street
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Furniture Department

CHARTERED Oak Chinonier. best plate
glass mirror. Reduced from $3.50 TO
S1675.
odd Hall or Library Chairs. Of best
selected quartered oak, with leather
seat; / reduced from $50 10 1915; 1 re-
duced from 500 TO 1895. / reduced from
$3.50 to S6.75: ! reduced from 5000 70
500
2 Mahogany Bureaus with wooden or
glass drawer pulls; neat design. Re
duced from $500 10 S25-00 each
1 Simplicity Davenport. OF wealth
cred oak, upholstered ia green; slightly
shop worn. Reduced from 5000 TO S22-50.
l CHARTERED Oak Library suite. con-
sisting of settee, arm rocker and arm
chair; wax finish; leather seat; settee.
reduced from $500 TO 5000, arm chair,
reduced from $500 to $500; arm rocker
reduced from $500 TO S10O0.
? Solid Mahogany Bed Room Chairs.
Sheraton design. lnlaid with hollywood
Reduced from 5000 10 1886 each
/ Mission Settee. with Spanish leather
cushion. Reduced from $500 TO Sss5
/ Solid Oak Roli-top Desk. slightly
shop worn. Reduced from $500 10 S1475
Oak Office Chair, with cane scar and
back; sliehtly shop worn. Reduced from
IS - 10 S495.
Sixth and Seventh floors. C st.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
DOL O..

Be chary Of tears.
Don't cry at anything.
Emotions should be controlled.
ANY nervous condition should be
checked.
self-pity Of the morbid sort must be
discOura ged.
To constantly give way 10 floods of
tears IS both weakening and foolish
II a great agony may be relieves by
tears. said tears are a godsend
But the average feminine, grOWn-up
weeping is either matter Of habit or
the result OF a condition that should be
imnroHed.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
This Weeks Puzzle Best,
Assert the Contestants

This has been the most delightful
puzzle Of them all" is what I saw in
the first letter I opened this morning /
am so glad that this puzzler, who is
one of the out-of-town contingent
thinks so and she has company, too, for
nearly every letter has echoed that
thought
The solutions are stin coming in. and
goodly numbers have kept me busy go
ing over them. In most lists I notice
that No. IS is the ''sticker." Some peo-
pie say Cicero. some Shakespeare, some
Shaw. some Kipling, some Carlyle, some
Burns, and some Byron. In No. 2 there
is also a difference of opinion. 1 have
even seen some blanks for No. II.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
CRETONNE ATTRACTIVE.

Cretonne fills so many uses nowadays
that one Is not at all surprised 10 see
IL as a suitcase lining. These cretonne-
lined suitcases are attractive, the out
side being Of woven wicker shellacked a
da-k brown, which harmonizes well with
he leather corners and handle. The lin
InS may be IN any color that one pre-
fGrs. There are patterns with blue
hydsangeas, violet clusters and roses,
and there IS no reason why the color
OF ones suitcase lining should not match
the ribbons on ones lingerie.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
NIGHT LAMP USEFUL.

Mothers who have tImid little ones
will appreciate the new night lamp, the
apparatus Of which may be carried to
the country in a trunk or handbag. This
apparatus consists Of a small wooden
float through which passes a tiny wick.
An ordinary china teacup IS half filled
with cottOusccd oil, the little floating
wick placed IN this, and a match touch
ed to the upright wick. While the sides
of the teacup prevent the direct light
of the fame being visible 10 the person
in bed a pleasant dim light is cast owe.
the room.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
PLACE FLOWER POTS
AROUND HIGH BOX

Place the flower pots on the floor
around a high box or chair and put on
the chair a Iarge-sized pail OF water
From a piece Of Unbleached muslin cut
several strips IUng enough to reach
from the pail into the pots. Sew the
strips together at one end and fasten
Ibis end with a weight in order that It
viii remain at the bottom Of the water
pail. Lead the other ends 70 the flower
pots and the strips viii act similar to
water pipes. feeding the flowers drop
hv drOD
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
BOOTLACE TAGS
EASILY REPLACED

Bootace tags sometimes come on
quite good Iaces. IN this case they may
be replaced with impromptu tags Of
sealing wax. Cut the tag, smear II
over with sealing wax. then press 1t to
a point while the wax Is still warm
To Improve the appearance Of rusty
black lace soak Il in vinegar and water
two tablespoonful OF vinegar to a pint
OF cold water-then rinse IL in cold Cof-
fee and iron II, while still damp, be
fUEau flannel
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
coLORED SPREADS POPULAR.

The colored bedspreads which were
Ia such favor for summer cottages this
past season are being utilized both as
spreads for the schoolgirl beds and for
delicate covers 70 throw over a couch.
Some Of the single ones are doing duty
as pOrtieres.
These spreads are gay affairs, with
bo-vknOts and vines stamped Ia a border
ln two or three tones Of blue and green.
They also come in red and in several
shades Of brown. IN bold convention
naLterns ard hnrders.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28

Mrs. Quisenberry, author of last
weeA contest. The Locoed Statesmen,
that was received with such eEthusi-
asm by the readers, has sent me a
note OF than-Ss for the check received
from this page. She expresses surprise
at receiving il.
I am glad that It was a happy sur
prise, but I think that I should make
a little explanation for the benefit OF
the readers that may not understand
about the contests, for there are new
puzzlers coming into the circle all the
time I am always glad TO receive or
iginal puzzles from the outside, and
for each puzzle used s. is paid.
Hurry up, puzzlers, the judges award
the prizes at 3 o'clock tomorrow.
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
ANSWERS TO
THE QUERIES
Information Asked of
The Times Is Gipen
Here.
To Treat Plumes.

To Treat Plumes.
Edith BIO restore the curl to
plumes. hold the feathers in the steam
of the teakettle until they are quite
damp then set the kettle back and hold
them over dry heat. taking a cover from
the range. Do not let them get too hot,
as it would take the life from the feath-
ers. Shake until they are quite dry,
when they will be fluffy and light. II IS
an easy matter then to curl the obsti-
nate frOnds with the back of knife.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
WOmen's Coat Dept.

j Gray Travelling Coat, fuIl-Ienzth
semi-ntting double-breasted style, lined
throughout with striped gray SIX: size
90. Reduced from $3.50 TO SIS 50
2 Blue Serge Coats, made sennI-fittiug;
5000 each
1 Black Panama Coat. "at" serni-fittfne
style: size g. Reduced from $3.50 e
5000.
Tan Covert Cloth Jackets, -
semi-htting: sizes % and 81 Rec
from $3.50 to $50 each.
Tan Covert Cloth Jacket. made semi
fitting and lined with tan taneta SIX:
size 81 Reduced from $500 TO g 50
2 Tan Rubberized Cloth Coats, made
Hannish effect; sizes "a and S. Reduced
from $3.50 to $500 each.
Third floor, G st
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
ICE CREAM SAUCE.

Scald one cup Of milk and add half
a cup OF mocha-caramel and a very lit
tie salt; pour this over two egg yolks
and cook again for a moment. cool and
add one-half cup of whipped cream. An
other-Heat one cup Of the mocha-cara-
mel and add one cup. of nuts broken in
small pieces and serve hot poured over
each helping Of ice cream.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
OLD Stockings USEFUL.

Old wooden stockings should not be
wasted. If the legs are opened out
they, either single or joined together,
are excellent in the place of furniture
poIishers and of house flannel. The cut
of feet serve for the rubbing on Of
beeswax and turpentine and other pol
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Women's Skirt Dept.

Black Cloth Skirt, Is-gored model,
finished with satin folds and buttons
Reduced from s13.z5 to SS75.
I Black Serge Skirt, circular model
Reduced from S11.75 20 $3.50
Blue Panama Skirts. gored model,
trimmed with FOLDS and buttons. Re-
duced from $3.50 to $3.50 each.
3 Blue Cloth Skirts. trimmed with
wide folds OF self-materfal Reduced
from $3.50 to $3.50 each
Third floor. @ street
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Friday Bargain in
WOmen's Shirt Waists

4 LARGE lot of Women's Shirt
- Waists, of India lawn and
striped muslin, in two at
hactivs styles; some are trimmed
with lace and have Dutch collar
finished with jabot; others have
tucked front and plain back, with
Dutch collar; all have long sleeves
and fasten in front. All sizes in the
lot.
75c each. Value, S1.00.
Third floor, G St
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
LOCAL MENTION.

Halloween things" 1000 kinds; Goulds.
eth.
Carpets Cleaned and Laid,
Mattresses made and renovated Tel
Main 2O25. Z. 2. Hinkel q Co.. SIS Maine
ave. S. w.
People Of Refined Taste
Like orr Port. Sherry. and Angelica
Wines, S5c per bottle. for ST. SchWab's,
GZ5 etn 81, ;. y.
Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, 6I6 Izth g.
c. A. Muddlman & CO. 1904 @ St
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Friday Bargain In
Mems Dressing Gowns

wv have just received place on sale tomorrow friday
w morning, very special price, lot of Mems Handsome
japanese Quilted Silk Dressing Gowns These represent the
Seconds of prominent mporer-the imperecions consist
ing of slight oil spots dropped stitches and thin places the
in the majority of these defects only noticeable
upon inspection In all such sales of this character there
CHOICE of course and early selection is advised
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
FOR STOUT PERSONS.

Taleum powder mixed with baking
soda, IS a panacea for stout persons who
are affected with prickly heat on the
shoulders and back.
The Washington times., 1909-10-28
Friday Bargains in
Muslin Underwear Dept.

4 LOT of Women's Silk Petit
n coats, of good quality taft
feta, in black and colors,
made with flounce of tucks and cir
cular ruffleS.
S2.75 each. Value, $500.
A lot of Nonen's Outing Flan-
mel Gowns, in pink, light blue, and
gray striped effects; made full and
long, with high neck and long
sleeves
SOC each. Value, 75C.
A lot of Women's Outing Elan
mel Dressing Sacques, Camille"
style, in neat striped effects, trim
med with embroidered scalloped
edge.
Soc each. Value. 75c.
A lot of Women's Blanket Cloth
and Eiderdown Bath Robes, in plain
colors and mixed effects; high neck;
long sleeves; finished with satin
bands.
$3.50 each. Value, $500.
Third floor. Eleventh St