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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
Soaps From Russia

Russian soaps! Wen, a whole book
might be written about them, for to
the OIfactOry organ, the eye and the
touch they are irresistible. To begin
with. the molding and shapes are en-
tfrelv new and one must admit superior
to those ordinarily seen. The designs
and monograms with which they are
adorned are as clearly cut as though
nodded in some precious metal and
stand out In bold relief The soap is
thoroughly dried out, finely milled and
pressed again and again till a very solid
cake is procured The odOrs are
astonishingly strong and lasting. almost
ike a sachet in their diffusive effect
and cling 20 the skin for hours after
use. for the Russians ike insistent per
fumes. A whole bureau drawer can be
scented with a single cake of soap. and
even down TO the last atom the scent
is Just as strong
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
Yoke Again Makes Appearance
In Numerous Different Materials

SILK nets and tulles woven with gold
IN the thread are new. Silver gauzes
more Dliable than last years cloth-of-
silver, seem 20 be interviewer with silk
The wearing of last years heavy, why
material next the tender neck and
wrists was suggestive Of chain armor
OF some coat Of mail-the cuirass re-
Vived in its hard metal realty.
Laces are embroidered over. which is.
let 1t be admitted. a wild extrava "a nee.
But II won't be done by everybody
nor for the everyday occasion.
Very coarse net, octagonal IN shane.
IS perfect as neck and arm cover
ing when there is reason to wear a
modified evening dress without the
splendor Of a full-hedged ball gown.
Yokes vary. from those dotted over
with the beads Of glass to look like
topaz on a golden tissue surface or
background, down to sheer cream-coI-
ored linen not even tucked. but fitted
to perfection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
ANSWERS TO
THE QUERIES
Information Asked of
The Times Is Gipen
Here.
Man Should Call.

IneXperienced-After an entertainment
man should call in person on the
[ host or hostess, regardless Of whetneI
the invitation was accepted. II caro-
is sent or mailed. it should be accom-
panied with an apology
call should b, made within a week
after a ball.
I A man should not offer to shake
hands first, as that 70 the privilege OF
the women.
Gloves should be worn by men at
formal dance and should be put on be-
I fore entering the room.
When making a cali at a hotel or
other public place. the name of the per-
son called upon should be written IN
the upper left hand corner Of the card
! as
For Mrs John Smith
p p c. cards may be left in person OF
sent by mail upon departure from the
city, or leaving a winter or summer re-
sort.
At a coming out" reception a woman
should leave cards for the mother and
the debutante.
A married man returns his social oh
legations to women by personal calls,
or his wife can do it for him, by leaving
his card with he" own.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
Necklaces UnderLace Yoke
The Fashion Tbs Winter

A few smart leaders have started the
fashion Of wearing their string Of pearls
under the yoke and collar Of white tulle
or lace IN a dressy frock- This is sup
posed 10 be in better taste for these
DAYS than wearing such precious jew
els on the outside during the daytime.
In the evening. Of course. the fitness
OF the thing changes. This is the hour
Tor Jewels. and whether or not the
frock has a collar any necklace is worn
on the outside.
1t looks. by the way. as though col
lar on any gown worn after Z o'clo-k
viii be old-fashioned. Dog collars OF
tulle or bands Of black velvet may De
used TO cover the neck If IL is not a
pretty one. but the bOned collar seems
TO have had its run. except Tor the day
tire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

The yoke prevails again In one form
or another il has been here for so long
that there might be serious disappoint-
ment were II 10 be pronounced passe.
We can scarcely picture a time 10 come
when the delicacy OF the face viii not
demand the net, lace, chiffon, or en-
broidered yoke.
When these materials have been men
toned there are few left, because they
are the classes OF material; under each
head are whole boxes and shelves of
goods 70 select from, but they are
scarcely distinguishable by description.
II anything. there are more gold and
silver Jokes in elaborate gowns than
last year. Undoubtedly there are more
of these metallic gauZes made, and the
qualities, suited TO the yoke and sleeve
portion OF the gown, are more pllable
and better adapted 10 that purpose.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
SerUe With Meats

with roast beef, CRATE horseradish.
Roast veal, tomato or horseradfsh
sauce.
Roast mutton, Currant jelly.
Roast lamb. mint sauce.
Roast turkey, chestnut dressing, cram
berry jelly.
grape jelly.
Roast goose. tart apple sauce.
Roast quail currant jelly, celery
sauce.
Roast chicken, bread sauce.
-4iIJ uJoo 'EAeI5 UUsLo 'usEoIqo psEIJ
tiers.
Roast duck. orange salad.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
NAMES OF AUTHORS
THIS WEEKS PUZZLE

IA number, a vowel, and a near
relation.
PA manufacturing plant and
huge weight.
"a slang expression.
A boys name and a command.
5-Put an edible grain between ar
ant and a bee
And a much loved poet you viii
see.
Ga worker in precious metals.
"A piece of feminine headgear,
usually affected in cold weather.
s-A popular breakfast food.
9-Something one does not care to
have on ones foot.
l0-A historic old town famous for
its manufactures.
1.-THE value of word,
PA wintertime necessity and
chain of hills.
l3-The dwellings of civilized man.
IA young domestic animal
I5-A man who writes such fiery
things
] can't describe his jibes and
filings.
l6-Something all intelligent per
sons do.
l7-One to whom a goose is in
dispensible.
IS-Not wet; a wild animals lair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
Bride at Home.

de-eIect-When a bride Is at
home" to her friends depends upon CT
clnrstances whether there is a long 1r
a short trip. How long 1t takes 20
get the new house ready for visitors;
III the couple board. the at home 1sy
need not lie deferred. At this season Of
the year. yellow is a favorite colo for
decorations, using hrysanthemuns, Tor
the wedding breakfast, first fruit, Usual
IL cantel0upe or grape fruit, then birds
on toast, potato or rice cTcqueues, not
finger rolls, a stuffed tomato salad, ice
cream. with the traditional wedding
cake-Coffee and the usual slde dlsh
accessories that appear at luncheons-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
WATERPROOF BOOTS.

To waterproof boots warm a little
mutton suet and beeswax together till
liquid, then rub a little Of this on the
soles and all along the edges where the
stitches are. This will keep out the wet
and will not prevent the backing hav-
ing the usual effect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
Fngagement Announcement.

Mabel Announcements of an en-
.raeement are made as long before a
weddine as the bride wishes, but we'd
ding announcements ara not mailed un-
tn lust after the ceremony. the same
day 81 possible. Invitations to wed
ding are issued between two and three
weeks before the date Of ceremony.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
10 MEASURE SKIRTS.

II you sew a waistbone up the back
of a tape measure fer the first ten inches
Won will have a means at hand 10
Tapidly measure skirt lengths and lines
for trimmings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

Mattresses made and Tenovated- Tel
Main 2025. (. p. Hinkei & Co. SIS Maine
ave. s. ".
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
peonIe of Refined Taste

Like our Port, Sherry. and Angelica
Wines, sc per bottle. for 81. Schwab's.
SIS sth 81. S. z
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, 6Io Izth s.
c. A. Muddiman & CO. l2o4 O 81.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
LOCAL MENTION.
hi - Interestg OF HeaIth

and happiness every table should be sup
Tiied with Schneider's Malt Bread II
means satisfying meals and perfect nour-
ishment. Your grocer can supply you. &c,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

Beautiful Rugs Woven From Old Car
pets ssI Fifth St. \. w. Phone Main z325.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
Carpets Cleaned and Laid,

Halloween things" 1000 kinds; Gould's,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

THE ''WOODTHRoP" AT $3.50. Made of very fine
wea-resisng fur felt in all the blocks stiff and con
forming shapes This hat product of hgh-grad manufacturer
who for years has stood for all that best the hat world Exclusive
with
THE s'STETSON' AT $3.50 AND $500. Made in vari-
widths of brm and heights of croWnbeng built to suit of
different proportions The famous seconfomng derby with cushion
swaziland which gives you stiff hat with all the comforts of soft
shape.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

csvsrl,'s plumbing. lan C St n. -.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25
Black Silk Waists at $500
Very Special Values

VERY wonans wardrobe should contain Black silk
Waists They are practical ganents-winer summer
and they TIT right into many occasion Attention called
to the following items which represent very special values
Black Tafeta Silk Waists tucked effect sltraded
box plat down front finished with skcovered buttons;
tucked long egomuton sleeves en in back Special M
.
Black Taa Silk Waists effect with heavy lace yoks
finished with small jet butons tucked long sleeves fen M
III DdCN opeCIdl PRICE, ~ ~SVV
Black Taeta Silk Waists fine tcs and small box plais to
form yoke; finished with French knots; tucked long 00
sleeves taen IN back Special price. Jaw
Black Tafeta Silk Waists cluster tucked trimmed with sy-
cred buttons and finished with tucked collar and silk tei GS 0
q st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

Halloween FavOrs and Dinner Cards, Main Floor Str,
urth Floor, Eleventh Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

SO and IS inch Fine Imported
ProadcIoth. chiffon and medium
weight. shown in all the new fail
shades for street and evening wear.
The correct weights for one-pieCe
dresses, suits and cares. Positively
worth up to $50 To q ~
go at our Anniversary , nv
Sale price, per yard........ -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

~ UR showing this season includes four ex-
elusive styles-the "St. Regis the Col
onial," The "Woodthrop," and the "Stet-
son."
THE "ST. REGIS AT $500. A strictly
all-fur felt with silk trimmings and imported
leather sweat band. Shown in extreme styles for
the yaU1g man, and the more conservative shapes
for TIE quiet dresser. quality that ordinarily
sells for $3.50.
THE COLONIAL AT $500 compares
most favorably with the usual $3.50 grade. It is
exclusive in style and made by one Of the fore
most American manufacturers. Skillfully shaped
and finished Models to suit every requirement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

Atwood 5O-inch Black Pebble
CheViot: for wear there Is nothing
better Remember this is positively
a dollar quality, and 80 nor
inches wide, 10 go at Or An n ~
niversary Sale price. per yard. "
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

q years, with a face full OF good
natured imbecility. 1t seemed evident
at once to the examining officers that
the man would know no better than to
commit murder, and would commit it
under provocation, the last thing to
enter his thick head being the fact
that he. with his grade of intelligence
would not have one chance in q thou
sand of escaping the penalty. He as
serted his innocence of the charge, but
in half-hearted manner, as if he was
very far from realizing the serious
ness Of his position. He said:
IF old Swartz is dead, I'm sorry. |
didn't do it. He always treated me all
right, and | wouldn't do him dirt. If
l knew who did I'd lick him good"
What did you go away from your
room for without telling anybody
of it?"
"Shucks l didn't have no time. It
was most IL Saturday night when |
knowed it first myself. The boss, he
says: Fanny he says, how'd you like
a vacation?' he says. Everybody but
you and me is taking vacation he
says; it's the fashion nowadays he
says. You so tonight, Fanny he
says, and I'll go when you git back
You can stay u week he says. and
here's two weeks wages. That will
do you he says. Then he counted
out SIG dollars from the big roll he
had in the safe"
so he had big roll in the safe, did
he?" the captain interrupted.
Sure He had just put it in there
SPAS He says 'Flanny, this is the
biggest day we ever had, and I'm a
going, he says, to give you vacation.
because he says, 'Flanny, you're all
right, and we can afford to be in the
fashion, he says"
"Well, what did you do them"
IT says if I'm going Id go then, SOS
to git the 11:45 train and be home
Sunday all day. So he says go ahead
and | goes"
you went TO your room before
taking the train?"
For sure! | had to git my glad
rags. And / started to shave, but
didn't. l didn't have time"
You had time to drop into a mum.
Der of places on the way down to the
station, didn't your"
Flanagan grinned slyly.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
BRIGHT SIDE TO BUSINESS,
Occasional Flash Of Hunor Enlivens
Chase After Dollar.

II is supposed that business letters
are deficient in humor. Still there
have been exceptions. and the latest.
sent by a member OF the wellrknown
wholesale soap-making firm of (let US
say Cake e Son. is one Of the most
brilliant A retail dealer in a small
way had sent for a consignment OF
their goods: Gentlemen Che writes)
"wherefor you have not sent me the
sope? Is it bekawse you think my
money is not so good os nobody elses,
Dam you. Cake G Son! wherfor have
you not sent the sope? Please send
sope at once, and oblige yours respect
fully, Richard Jones. 7. S.-Since
writing the above my wife has found
the sope under the counter"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
'MzZAHzZAnzZ lis INFLAMMATION MHNzzE1"

Zen you went out at the door
where did you go?"
ITO Tim Foleys place first. and
then to Randalls, and then to my
room"
Did you talk with anybody in those
places?"
Only the barkeeps. They was
hardly anybody around then. 1t was
closing time for those shops. They
amt victuallers."
Did you see anybody at your lodg-
ing house,"
No. The lights was out and went
in quiet. Everybody was abed."
when you came out where did
you go?"
Il took a car for the south station"
"Did you talk with anybody on the
carp"
Il cant think. I don't think So"
"You don't think? Can't you say
positively? What you had taken at
Foley's and Randalls hadn't begun to
affect you, had it?"
We'll, l histed it in quick, and a
lot of it, and my head was going some,
all right"
Up to this moment Flanagan had
been talking in normal manner. The
doctors gaze had put his face through
the preparatory stages of change only
But now, from a startled, then earnest,
passing to a peaceful and contented.
expression, his eyes leapcd 10 that of
absorbed thought, and he continued in
a monotonous voice:
IL think somebody was there; some
body l didn't know very wei! I think
l spoke to him. But dorr't remember
if he said anything to me. 1t was an
open car. and I guess he was way
over on one end of the seat and | was
on the other"
WAS he on your right or your left
sideg'
~ don't know Seems to me he was
sore Of behind me. I'm pretty sure
didn't SEQ him. I sort of felt him,
giess, and asked him"
He hesitated, strange. intent, in
Prospective look in his blue eyes
asked him." suggested DR.. Furni-
vail, softly.
"Asked-him-wha t-time-it--was"
He proceeded thus hesitatingly,
cropping in his mind for the clew to
the impression family traced there.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

Professor Munyon has just issued a
most beautiful. useful and complete AL
manac; it contains not only all the scien.
tific information concerning the moons
phases, in all the ATTITUDES, but has H.
lustrated articles on how to read char.
acter by phrenoIogy, palmistry and
birth month. 1t also tells all about
card reading, birth stones and their
meaning, and gives the Interpretation
q dreams. 1t teaches beauty culture.
Inanicuring, gives weights and meas
ures, and antidotes for poison. In fact.
it is Magazine Almanac, that not
only gives valuable information, but
will afford much amusement for every
member Of the family, especially for
parties and evening entertainments.
Farmers and people in the rural dis.
tricts will find this Almanac almost
invaluable.
1t win be sent to anyone absolutely
free on application to the MUNYON
REMEDY COMPANY, PHILADEL
DEIk
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
Too Much for His Mind.

my first impulses" walled the Sad.
Eyed Individual, ARE invariably good.
In fact. | think that / may venture.
without fear of undue exaggeration, to
say that they are very good. But
never act on them, | always act on
second thoughts. This trait in my char
acter has ruined my career, because
my second thoughts are always bad!
In fact think I may say, without fear
of misrepresentation. that they're
punk"
Well" suggested ne who was lis
tening, why don't YOU wait until
third thoughts, and act on them9'
Mournfully despondeatly. the Sad.
Eyed Individual shook his hea0
My dear SIR" he grcaned. II never
had three successive thoughts about
anything in my lifei"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
SKIN ERUPTION CURED.
That Little Sufferer Could Not Sleep
Scratched Constantly.
cutlcura's Efficacy Clearly Proven.

when about two and a half years
old my daughter broke out on her hips
and the upper parts of her legs with
very irritating and painful eruption. 1t
began in October; the first noticed
was little red surface and constant
desire on her part to scratch her limbs.
She could not sleep and the eruptions
got sore, and yellow water came out
of them. had two doctors treat her.
but she grew worse under their treat
ment. Then 1 bought the Cutcura
Remedies and only used them two
weeks when she was entirely we'll
This was in February. She has never
had another rough place on her skin.
and she is now fourteen years old
Mrs. r. r. Whitaker, Winchester,
Tenn, Sept %, 1905"
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Solo Props, Boston
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

aches, and feeling Of latgtior. Part
OF the time could not attend TO- my
work and irregularity Of the kidney
secretions was annoying. Doan's'Kid,
ney Pills brought me prompt rei1ef
Sold by all dealers. soc box. Foe
terMilburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

0UIItI NIB fIpH3
ache and other com
mon durable kidney
ills. II you suffer SO.
profit by this wom-
ans example: Mrs.
Martin Douglass, 81
Cedar ST.. Kingston.
N. Y, says: II had a
lame. aching back.
dizzy spells, head.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
Same Effect

Cyril" said his mother. as they sat
down to the breakfast table. did you
wash your face this morning."
Wen, no-mamma." said he slowly.
evidently casting in his mind for an
excuse, but he added, reassuringly.
i cried little before came down.
stairs, ''-Deiineator.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

7 $50 in the
morning a laborer
with two cents for
his breakfast milk
warm In his hand
stopped in front of
Swartz' provision
store and stared
blankly at the
closed door and
shutters. The place
was always open
at five at this time
of year, and he
was in n hurry
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

Foreign titles come Highland
good many American heiresses have
discovered that they were not worth
tie price.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
KIND HEARTED JANE.

Mistress-Have you made the chick.
en- broth, Jane?
Jane-Yes, mum; and fed the chick
ems with it, ages ago!
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
OFTEN THE CASE.
Women Struggle HopeIessIy ALONG
Suffering Backache, Dizzy Spells
languor, Etc.

Women have so much to go through
In life that it's pity there is so much
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

Il wouldn't IL I'd shaved" he an
swered
That ended the examination as far
as it need be given here. Swartz was
found hanged in his store, to which
only he and Flanagan had key
Swartz' key was in his pocket, Flan-
nigan's key was in his pocket, and the
store was locked from the outside
Flanagan had run away, and when
caught had told a cOck.andbull story
of a vacation, a luxury never heard of
before in connection with any employe
of Fatty" SwartZ. or even with
SwartZ himself, who had been for 10
years in that store every day OF his
life except Sundays, and all day. The
notion that he should suddenly propose
such thing to Flanagan at IL o'clock
at night, make him a present of a
weeks pay and pack him off at once,
was preposterous-jus the kind of a
foolish story that man Of Flannl-
gans calbcr would be likely to in
vent. Only one thing seemed strange
to the police What had Flanagan
done with the S2lS?
The next day after Flanagan had
been committed for trial without bail
Il little old woman with beady black
eyes, n wrinkled, yellow skin. highly
nervous manner and very shrill
voice called on DR.. Furniyall. and an
nouncing that she was Flannigans
mother said that her son was of
course innocent, and as she had no
money TO pay high-up lawyer and
detective to prove 1t, she had come to
him as the only thing left for her to
do
DR.. Furnivall was given access to
Flannigan's cell. He commanded:
Flanagan. carry your mind back to
IL o'clock Saturday night, and tell
me what happened to you them"
Why" he answered without hest
tation. "the boss was giving me 26
plunks to go on a vacation with"
Did you leave the store them"
81 left as soon as I put the shutters
up to the front windows. The old man
said he'd fix the back one"
Was he in the store when you
left?"
Yes, sir"
"Alone?"
Yes, SIR"