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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY.
THE maid servant heard tbs plainly
enough; she jumped out OF bed. and
being I'm the dark stumbled against the
door. on hearing the noise. the thieves
took 20 their heels and ran as If wild
hunters were behind them. The girl.
who had gone 10 fetch a light. quickly
returned and determined 20 examine av-
cry part Of the room. AS soon as Little
Thumb saw her coming he slipped out
OF window and hid himself In a barn,
50 that she did not even see him. After
a good search IN every corner. and find
Ing no one there, She went back 90 bed,
and fancied that sine must have been
dreaming.
LItJla Thumb found a snug bed In
truss Of hay, and made up his mind 10
sleep comfortably there TIN morning. and
then return home TO his parents But
there were other troubles for him 10
endure first This is a world Of trouble
At daybreak the next morning the
maid servant rose and went out to
give the cattle their fodder Her first
visit was 10 the hayloft, and unluclily,
the truss % hay nearest the opening
was the one IN which Little Thumb lay
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Fe1v Girls Realize Condition of Arms
Indicates State of General Health

~ ETV girls seem 70 realize that the
- condition Of the arms IS an indi-
cation OF the state OF their gen
eraI health, and that Il is I'M
possible TO possess a beautiful arm II
the health is habituaIly neglected and
disregarded. The girl who is careless
about her feet, who allows herself TO
run down. and get in a poor state of
health. must expect TO possess thin. ILL
nourished arms.
One whose circulation is poor from
.glsufficient exercise and sedentary hab-
it's will have red arms; while improper
feeding win have as harmful an effect
upon the skin OF the arms as upon the
complexion.
A great deal can be done by judicious
treatment to improve even arms which
are naturally ungainly and TO give soft
ness and roundness Of outline 70 the
most unpromising arm.
The first point one must attend to is
exercise. Arms. to be at their best, re-
quire regular exercises Ike the rest OF
the body. The simplest exercises will
answer the purpose; indeed, violent ex-
cessive exercise. which makes the mus
Cles hard and prominent. is not desira-
BILE.
Indian club exercises make the arms
graceful and supple, and develop with
out overexercising the muscles With
the arms stretched out level with the
shoulders, swing the clubs around the
head in all directions. That develops
the muscle which forms the roundness
of the upper arm and shoulder and i'm
proves the chest muscles at the same
time. Then. with the elbows bent, try
various exercises for the forearm and
wrist.
II you can not set Indian clubs invest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
The Bedtime Storv.
Publishes motherN
might
LITTLE THUMB.

sleeping and in pulling out an arrofuI
she carried him away with ~ g.
sounaly did he sleep. that he know
nothing of what had bapnened tU b.
awoke and found himself i'm the r,o,,,t,
OF a COW, who had taken him up with
the hay.
'Oh. dear. ] might as well he E, q
crushing machine" he cried. AZ aeon
as he found out where he was Rut
he had little time for reflection. 40 he
shifted from side TO side TO avoid the
teeth % the COW, and presently he
SID dc INWARD into her stomach.
This is room without any v-irdo,,.s
az all events" ne exclaimed: the sun
cannot shine here. and TO light a candle
is out Of the question"
Most certainly ne had fallen into nm
pleasant quarters; and worse than AIN
fresh quantities Of hay kept coming in
at the door tin there was scsrceIv room
to move. At last he could bear fl no
longer and cried out. mo more bav
please; no more hayv
Now the maid. who WAS rnfl,ir,, Tho
COW, no sooner heard some one sneak.
than size recognized the voice which mad
disturbed her in the night. In great
alarm she screamed out. threw, down
her stool. upset the milk pail. and ran
TO her ma ter. exclaiming. "Oh. sir. the
Cow has been talking"
Nonsense, girl" replied the rector.
however, he went himself 20 the stable
10 find out what was going on. No
sooner h.td he set foot within the door
than Little Thumb cried out, NO more
hay; ] don't want any more hay"
Then was the rector himself alarmed.
and thought that the cow was possessed
by an evil spirit, so ne ordered IT to
be killed
CONTINUED TOMORROWJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Even old Teddy Bear Will have to
rise up and take notice lest his popU-
larity suddenly take a backward roll
I'm the presence or the curly haired new
Comer, who can shut her eyes and 20
tD sleep just like any little "squealer''
in any sure-enough nursery.
The little lady pictured is "A small
gitl doll, and her attractive little frOck
Is 51st the very right thing from the
srF ndpoint of the proper in childrers
clothes.
This May Manton pattern. which may
be had at Cioldenbers's, will make
everything very easy for you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Bronze Slippers Gaining in Favor

r HE high suede shoe with orna-
mental buttons continues TO be a
i fsyOrite for dress affairs, but
Ibis style has been modified 20 an
extent by having the suede tops re-
placed ry velvet the same shade as the
leather This is very attractive and al
together new.
However,, the popular leather for call
ing or carriage boots Is bronze. Shoes.
slippers pumps, made absolutely plain
or with perforated trimmings Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
NEW WAY TO DARN.

Buttonho'e the torn place all around,
then catch up the stitches in the mid
die, and YOU will have as neat a darned
article as you have ever seen. In the
case of material that rsvels. sew
around with the machine near the edge
first then buttonhole, and the torn
place is not noticeable when using the
same color silk as tbs material to be
darned. 1 find this the very best way
to darn ziSzag tear, such as the
boys often get in their trousers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
KEEPS AIR MOIST.

out In furnace heated house, MI a
glass rose jar with cold water and put
In dozen sprays OF wandering Jew.
They viii take root I'm the water and
grow with little light on cleaning
days remove the plants. wash the jar.
and MI again with water. This not
only helps Co preserve tho furniture.
but thH moisture makes the air much
more comfortable,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Women as Students

There is one woman student az the
Missouri School Of Mines. Miss Eva
Hirdler. Of St. Louis. Miss Hirdler, who
IS in the junior class, IS working for
the degree Of mining engineer
England has a mounted ambulance
CORPS of women The first six months
OF the course are devoted TO first I'D
and nursing. After that attention Is
paid 20 shooting and riding. The CORDS
is increasing in numbers.
Mrs. Philip n. Moore. president OF the
General Federation Of Women's CI.5s.
says that during her recent visit to ne
isthmus she found eighteen clubs in n.
canal zone doing work which compares
most favorabIy with that of clubs in the
States.
The bureau Of education in Manila
has established a training school Tor
nurses Miss NIalvins n McIZeever. Of
Roxbury, Mass, who served as a nurse
in the Spanish war and later a matron
in the Civil Hospital at Manila, is 10
have charge of the new undertaking.
The students will be Filipino girls.
Mrs. Lucy o. Perkins, aow an expert
guide at the Metropolitan Museum u
Art, in New York, has been on the
regular staff of the museum for several
years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

of course, you all remember what
thrill of joy you had when Christmas
morning dawned and there before your
astonished and delighted eyes, stood
baby doll with really clothes that could
be taken or and put on at least 500
times a day-the first day, I meant Re
membering this. then, why not get busy
with your needle and all the pretty
scraps Of embroidery and lace and main
sock and ribbons left from all the
things you have made during the past
year and work up baby doll wardrobe
for sone of your small friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
10 HOLD SKIRT.

II you have difficulty in holding your
shirt waists down make a belt OF strong
silk elastic two inches smaller than
your waist. Then sew a hook on one
end and an eye on the other and fasten
around the waist over the shirt waist
and under the skirt band. II works like
8 charm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
A Long List of Passengers
Leaving The Times Special

Throughout the week have kept you
pretty well in touch with your COM
petitors by the serious Of letters I have
printed from day 10 day, little remains
but the finishing up process the results
OF which will duly announced in Tho
Sunday Times.
With this little chat Of things as they
are I must absent myself and 80 70
work fishing out puzzle for next week.
I hope I'll strike luck and get the best
one ever-sonething deither too long z.or
too shcrt, too easy not too difdcult-in
short, a really perfect problem DO you
all think III succced2
EG-...
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
SUIT CASES MADE
FROM CRAVENETTE

Although the suit case is seen more
frequently than any other kind OF trav-
cling cOntrivance. its weight mas been
in way handicap. but this has been
remedied in some Of the latest patterns
by making the body OF the case OF neat
colured craVenette, carrying out The
color scheme in the leather corners.
This makes as light an article Of hand
baggage as the bamboo cases and is
much heater
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
TO LOOSEN WICK

When lamp wick rs too large for
the burner, and does not turn up read
ily, instead Of cutting down the side
20 make IL smaller, which makes the
ravellngs, draw two or three threads
from the middle OF the wick.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Moved To Virginia
Since Santa Claus Came Last.

My dear Santy-Since you came last
year, we have moved to Ballstou. Va.
from Copsdell. Md. You arc always
very good to me so I thought I would
let you know what ! would like to have.
So please bring me a pair OF rubbers.
2. Teddy bear, a story book, a horn and
know YOU won't forget the candy,
nuts. orange and apples.
From your little friend,
ALFRED GREENWELL,
.'BaIlston. Va
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

and sled and A new pair OF high top
SHOES and new pair Of stockings and
a Christmas tree and some candy and
some nuts and an apple and an orange
and that is all. From your friend.
EDNA GRICGS,
'93t F street northwest.
"P. S.-Dont forget"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

SYNOPSIS OF STORY PRECEDING.
The very tiny son Of some poor peasants
learns 20 drive by sitting by the horses
ear and whispering directions.
On one Of his drives. the midget passes
two men. who are startled By the sight
o. r horse without a driver.
When they see the little fellow lifted
down b. bis father. they ask % take him
with them that they may exhibit him IN
the great towns.
The father consents. but on the first
days journey. little Thumb runs away
and decides % spend the night IN an
empty snail shell. from which he hears
two men plan a robbery.
Little Thumb offers 20 help the robbers
and thes put him through the window
70 pass thing out 20 them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Dear Santa Claus-I am a little girT
writing my frs letter to dear old Santa
did not yet any toys last Christmas,
but I hope you won't forget me this
time. Please bring me a story book. a
little dolly and. a pear OF skates. This
is all I want. Yours truly.
LUCILLE f RALEY,
'-2O7 z street northeast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Here are some Of the letters which
came today:
Dear Santa Claus can't come to
see you. because i have moved. want
you to bring me a billy goat and a wag-
on and soma nuts. Ny brother Irving
wants Z, sleigh and donkey and some
nuts and candy. Please don't forget
me, dear Santa. LOUIS SIEGAL.
Alexandria, Va"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
MAKING CORK Ell

Rather than attempt 10 pare down A
cork to make it Mt a smaller bottle,
cut two wedge-shaped slices out Of Il
across the small end, at right angles,
and you viii then have A cork that
will fit quite tight and snug.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

When Santa Claus got the mail that
was sent on to him today by The Times
he laughed long and loudly He was
glad to get so many letters. he said.
and he was going 70 make the effort Of
his life TO get around to see all Of the
little folks who wrote the letters.
Somc Of the children sent their love
and thanks for what ne did for them
last year and the year before. This
pleased the old saint more thar any
thing
II hste 70 have the little children
forget all about what I brought them
last year." he said today. There is
nothing in the letteNs that L like TO read
better than the thanks for last years
gifts. little child who IS not thankful
for what 1 brought him last year really
does not deserve a visit from me this
wear"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Susie Victoria Greenv-elI wants a pair
Of rubbers, a small umbrella and coll
besides the candy and nuts. Virginia
Greenwich writes that she got every
thing from Santa Claus that she wrote
for last year, and she hopes Santa will
do as well again this year. She wants
and umbrella and pair Of rubbers and
a story book. Leal G-eenweI will -
satisfied with a sweater and a pair OF
rubbers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Here's a Boy
With a Practical Mind.

Dear Santa Claus-I want tool
chest and a train OF cars and pair OF
kid gloves and express wagon and a
autotomobIle and a boat, some candy
and some nuts and a pair OF stockings.
From your friend
GORGE EMMETT COAKLEY,
'936 G street southwest"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Dear Santa CT II am twin and
nv sister is going 10 write YOU a letter
too. VIII you pleas bring me sewing
machine and a Dair OF ball-bearins
skates and a set of doll furniture. We
are nine years old and are IN fourth
grade. You have been so good 70 me
every Christmas. I was AZ cans last
year 70 see you and you were out for
your dinner. but I got a balloon a man
gave 20 me. Yours truly.
ESTHER DENHAM
''2213 NJ street northwest"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Dear Santa-I am years old. and
can't write so 7 am printing the best
I can 10 ELL you y hat 7 want A new
engine. T have Eot enough tracks.
station and a fur hat.
Howard NOACK,
'Tu1 G street southwest"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Long Cats
Reach TO Ground.

Long coats will reach almost TO the
ground. They are cut square or cut
away In front, with deep points at the
back. or they are made simple IN front,
with deep points at the back. or they
are made simple in front and rounded
in back One particularly graceful style
is cut into five points. two in front. one
on each side and one deep point in back
In the center OF the V which these
points form are three large buttons OF
antique design. the buttonholes being
Of braid: the collar and cuffs are heav-
lily braided. One caracul has sugges-
ton Of draDery and is caught up at
the sides under a braided movement.
Bison needs no ornament. and coats
OF this beautiful fur ara not trimmed.
but have a border Of the same rich pei
Try in different shades made IN a scroll
OF Greek pattern
Large stoles composed Of several skins
adroitly arranged so as % ut the neck
and shoulders md still leave the skins
uncut and intact are made Of red, black,
and silver fox, zibeline. or erTniue. These
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Intends To Go
To South America.

Ferris Walker, at 1920 Wisconsin ave-
nue., intends 70 start for South America
Immediately after Christmas. please
bring me ywo warships and a little
pad0Ie-wheel boat" he wrote.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Dear Santa Claus-My sister and
are twins Please bring me a head for
my doll, a game and a set OF tin dishes
and a piece OF ribbon for nv Teddy
bear. Yours trulev,
EDITH J.. DENHAM."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Her brother Harold will not be so
easily satisfied. He wrote his own letter
TO Santa after ne had heard ho mother
read the letters iu The Illness yester-
day. This is his letter:
deere Santa Claus am litel boy
wears old who wants a trane OF cars
with a track Bring me a story book
20. II YOU have rune in yure slay bring
me a litel auto that goes when you
kick y11re feet. HAROLD lEDCERTON. q"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Woman Appears at Her Best
In Setting of Soft, Rich FurS

make Just the proper ornament for sew
Cl'e tailDr-made gowns and afternoon
dresses. and are even worn in The morn
ing or over fur m8ntcauX.
Ermine Still
A Great F7vorite.
Ermire remains one Of the most ia
vored fUrs for evening wraps. These
are made entirely i'm white. with the
little heads and tails reserved for the
borders Many Of the smaller evening
wraps i'm this fur have numerous little
heads and tails so cuuningly arranged
as To iuterlace and form a soft. har-
monious surface. Chiuchiua Is making
a strong bid for favor this wear. Long
mantlcs Of this rich, soft fur arc made
IN the elongated point fashion. the
spaces in between being filled out with
embroiderlcs and trimmed with tassels
and fringe.
nuns continue large, but not unrea-
sonably SO They will be made OF the
same tur as the stole or mantle. One
hoVelty mum Is so arranged that Il can
oe lald nat over the knees. rug fashion,
Tor automobiling, folded and worn as the
muf usually is or carried rr7a. t1,o
arm Ike pet dog. 1t has on the right
g p
ing collar and tiny bells, and its feet
placed at the four corners. and the tail
complete the Illusion
For the woman Of luxurious +os., e,,~
sets comprise two and sometimes three
stoles This is the case in the short
lalTed turs, such as mink and sable
one set Of superb Russian sable con-
slsIs OF long. graceful fat stole. Law
iShIy ornamented with tails. small
close-hltinE neck ruff and another made
vi a single skin trimmed with PRECIOUS
lace. The muf IS Of medium. nat and
ornamented with several heads ana ts;,s
White Fox
First Fur Worn.
White fox is practically the first INV
worn when the cool late after1oo,,s
REQUIRE something just a tri7e v,arr,o-
lilah a taiior-made coat. Rucbes OF this
very becoming material are ornamanto,,
Win lace and steel buckles or In
genlously worked into a myriad of cbif-
ron rufhes made 70 ut closely TO the
neck Gilt braid is occasionally intro
o"ced 10 give an Oriental touch. These
ooHlIortabie little collarettes arc slso
MADE up In ermine and chinchflIa. SOM
o. "nlch nave real jewels In the clasps.
VIII Duckie Of tiny red
rubies being especially effective while
one Of the large shops displavs- a r,,cI,o
/ on selected chinchilla trimmed with
hlmy lace and caught with a CLASH of
/ tiny brilliants. The muffs made to go
with these are lined with pulled or tinv-
ruffied satin, with narrow lace lust
/ peeping out OF the edges.
Mink and sealskin continue 10 hold
/ their own in the graceful. long wraps,
I but the beauty Of the fur Is enhanced
! with buttons. ornaments. braids, and
/ an sorts Of elaborate trimming. Broad
/ tan with sable or errnine is ventured In
/ several shops In fact, almost any com
binations that does not actually clash
is being tried and in most cases ac-
! cepted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
BABY DOLL WITH "REALLY" CLOTHES
Cost OF Dolls Suit.
FOR DRESS.

Batiste. q I'd 40 in. wide, at Csc
I'd. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS =
All-over Swiss Embroidery, 4
I'd. % in wide. at 81 yd......... o..
Valenciennes lace insertion. Ia
yG at Sc .,-.-.-...-,............ o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Dear Santa Claus--I want you to
bring ne ring and red beaver ha9
and a nitted blouse AID a new dress
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Prof. Katherine Lee Bates. OF Welles-
ley College. has won the prizs offered
by a Chicago musical society for the
best words TO he sung in "A madrigal.
The contest was open to both men and
women and a great number OF songs
were submitted by writer's Of both
sexes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
George D. Schsfer
Sends Love and Kisses.

When George D. Schaftr, Of 311 Dunn
barton avenue, wrote TO-DAY. he put in
a lot Of love and kisses for Santa Claus.
George wants a horse and wagon, cars,
and auto with a honk and d toy biplane.
Mary Ellen EdgertOn, at 4l2 Fourth
street northeast, viii be satisfied II
Santa brings her a boy doll She has
lots Of others. Here is her letter;
Dear Santa Claus am your little
Girl want a little boy doll and a
story book. 1 have some little pants
for the doll, so dorSt forget 70 bring
him. Yours lovingly,
MARY ELLEN EDGERTON."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

w ELL from the list or passen-
NM gers disembarsinC from the
Times Special" yesterday
afternoon I've a notion all
the tourists must have reached the
point they set out from. Such a rushing
70 eaten trains and make time has not
Leen known for many = week.
Inc number OF travellers. too. who
touched at-the proper cities is away be-
yond the usual, and the contest was
close enough to make the weekly iudE-
ing matter not so pleasant as il NAV
appear from the outside. Piled high
upon my desk ON Monday was a for
midable list Of answers. these early ar
rivals merely being the vanguard Of
an army Of trippers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Caroline Lady Sage and Sell. who
died in Hereford, where she had re-
sided since he marriage In 1857. with
the sixteenth Lord Sage and Sele. canon
Of Hereford cathedral, was the third
daughter Of the first Lord Leigh and
sister Of the Dean OF Hereford and the
late Lord Leigh. Her husband had the
remarkable experience Of christening the
lady who afterward became his wife.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

Dear Santa Claus,-T will write YOU
a few OF these lines to let YOU know
what l want before you have so many
calls. Last Christmas I did not get
anything at all. but will wish you to
send me a wagon, toy horse, and a suit
From your frand Lave Penicke am
only years old and 7 hope you VIII
receive this at once, Good bye. 125S No
lards St. southwest"
My dear Santa Claus-I am little
girl nine years old. Christmas is com
ing and I want a par of ballbearing
skates. a pair of kid gloves, a doll and
carriage, a set OF dishes and a table.
Love TO you and many kisses.
''THELaNIA CORRIDOR"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
In Wor1en'S World

The one woman candidate for a seat
in the Bohemian parliament at the re-
cent by-election is said TO have receiv-
ed about IS per cent Of all the vote
cast There were so many parties in
the field that no candidate received a
majority and the election will be held
aRnln.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
FOR DRAWERS.

Longcloth, 1 yd. So in. wide. at
1215c ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is
Valenciennes lace, 1 yd. at l0c I'd 10
%
Cost Of A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
FOR PETTICOAT.

VIZ y y dtpNA'
Nainsook. IL I'd. So in. wide, at
15c d-....................-.
Valenciennes lace insertion. I'd.
at &C yaru..---.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS %
Valenciennes lace, u I'd. at 1Oc
va ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Buttons, 4, al &c dozen.............