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The Washington times., 1909-12-25
Dreams Are, Suggested BY Incidents
Of the Material Life of Every Day

much less frequently than old men, and
their dreams are generally happy ones.
This again accounts FOR the greater
frequency OF dreams IN women. The
stanytical side Of the question has Te-
Gently interested a Vienna doctor. who
has published the following Agures:
Thirteen men out OF a hundred, IS
against thirty-three women, dream dur
ing their sleep.
The number Of men who dream fre-
quently is q per cent; that Of women
Is A. per cent. AS a general rule. Il
may be said that the weaker sex has
twice as much tendency to dreamiDgN
as the opposite sex
The cerebral phenomenon under con
sideration IS absolutely unknown to 3
per cent, and Il per cent dream only
very rarely.
It seems idle 70 add that the same
doctor noted, what IS perfectly well
known. that almost all our dreams are
suggested more or less directly by the
incidents OF the material life Of every
day.
The Washington times., 1909-12-25
The Bedtime Story.
houEhtfuI
Beisg tHcLes
THE BEETLE.

second, "if the swallow. who flies so
FAR round. in her many journeys I'm for
eign lands. ever meets with better
climate than this. What delicious
dampness, 1t is really as If one were
lying in "A wet ditch. Whoever does
not rejoice In this. certainly does not
love his fatherland."
Have you been I'm the Emperor's
stable2" asked the Beetle: there the
dampncss is warm and refreshing.
That's the climate for me; but I cannot
take n with me on my Journey. Is
there never a muck-heap. here in the
garden. where a person OF rank. like
myself. can feel himself nj home, and
take mp hls quarters"
But the Frogs either did not or would
not understand him.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
The Washington times., 1909-12-25

THE vogue Of the full length coat
shows no diminution. As garments
OF general utility nothing can be more
satisfactory, the owners OF well-tail-
ored garment Of this description being
ready at a moments notice for almost
any occasion.
For automobile wear the long coats
are attractive and comfortable while
for a morning downtown shopping they
serve every purpose admirably.
Figure No. shows a goO6 looking
model in taupe serge made IN fitted de-
The Washington times., 1909-12-25
COMFY EVENING COATS.

The long white coat Of rabbit or
coney. IS more popular than ever this
year. Ii is q season Of turs and this
coat takes its place as an evening wrap.
II is long and loose and thoroughly
warm. BriIIiancy is given 20 il By vivid
Innings II is an exceptionally good
choice as an evening wrap for de
butante.
The Washington times., 1909-12-25

LIE managed 20 make his way up 90
IT, and crept into a foid Of the
damp linen. Certainly the place was
not so comfortable 20 Die jn az che
warm stable, but there was no better
70 be had. and, therefore. he remained
lying there for a whole day and a
whole night, and The rain kept ON dur-
ing all the time Toward morning he
crept forth; he was very much out Of
temper about the climate.
on the linen two Frogs were sitting.
Their bright eyes absolutely CLEANED
with pleasure.
wonderful weather this-' one OF
them cried. How refreshing, And tho
linen keeps the water together so beau
tifully My hind legs seem 10 CULVER
rs if ] were going - swim
y should Like 70 know, said the
The Washington times., 1909-12-25

HRISTNIAS IS the homing sea-
son; therefore, for those whose
homes are broken or who must
spend the great day remote
from kinlouk and childhood friends 'lc
festival presents many problems
Because Christmas is the great nome
6sv Of all the year the sense OF lone
illness and isolation is all the more app
10 grip one I'm its tolls and make the
Christmas festival a day Of mourntul
memories rather than of happiness ana
and cheer
1t is not a pleasant idea that there IS
not one In the rlerry-making crowds
who has a care whether or not one has
a happy Christmas and if once allowed
70 take root such thought viii bring
misery and discomfort I'm its train.
Consequently it bohooves the homeless
ones to go forth into the highways and
byways and seek out whom they may
help. Instead of cultivating lOneH-
ness and watering &c with tears, get I'D
and set to work to smother the noisome
plant with thoughts and deeds worked
ont for the benefit OF others.
There is no one so lonely who may
not find one still lonelier; there is no
one so distressed that he may not see
his grief and distress discounted on
every hand; there is no one so friend
The Washington times., 1909-12-25
Turning Hair GRAY.

Mrs. NJ. s. CT know or no reliable
process Of turning hair gray. Person
ally l am inclined to agree with your
friends in regard to the foolishness OF
such a course. Doubtless there are
many ways Of artificially making the
hair gray, but 1 would hesitate to try
any experiment for fear OF iniuring the
texture and growth of the hair. ] viii
try 10 obtain a good formula for chiorO-
form liniment- I have none at hand
The Washington times., 1909-12-25
CRYSTAL BUGLES.

Evidently the crystal ougfe, with 2.
half sister. the gold bugle. is 10 supply
most Of the trimming this season u
is from A quarter to q half inch Ions,
and is epndeRt from tulbe, net, and chif-
fou cloth.
The Washington times., 1909-12-25


- tail OF the wardrobe of the col
lege girl, who rarely has much
time 10 devote during the term
10 the repairing Of her belongings.
For ordinary wear in the class rooms
and indoors the most practical petit
coats are those made Of fine but weighty
Bingham or madras which comes In
plain dark blue, taupe, brown, and
green. and viii launder without fading
or shrinking.
Seven Gored
Pattern May Be Used.
For these petticoats the seven gored
skirt pattern may be- used. but cut
enough longer to allow Tor three wide
tucks above four-iuch hem, as tucks
are more easily ironed than are rufHcs
and nounces Striped galatea also
makes a satisfactory pettlCoat for or
binary indoor service and if something
a little nicer is desired. there is half
silk shantuug, which is strong Of tex
ture, does not draw out Of shape and
comes in variety Of dark shades
II may be made up on the seven Eored
model bat instead Of being laid i'm three
deep tucl,s above the hem should be
REINFORCED about the knees with sew
oral narrow bias ruflca. as shantunE
Should not be even thinly starched.
T. something heavier than all-cottou
or silk and linen Is needed for an au-
tumn and winter petticost, striped out
ing uannel Of fine grade may be used
but & viii be necessary to face the gar
ment from the knees go the hem witt
thick linen. as outing nanncl like sa.
teen, has sn unpleasant fashion of
ewtsting itself about the figure and inn
peding the movements.
Cashmere Does Not
Pick Up the Dust.
Inexpensive cashmere does not pick ~
the dust quickly. and for that reason
many college girls prefer 70 60 flame
as q pctticoat m2torial. Moreover. II
washes as readily as Einsham and is
The Washington times., 1909-12-25

Figure No. 2 is the newest thing in
full length garments OF gray diagonal
mixture. 1t has fitted back and panel
sides. The coat has the long new revers
and the collar is inlaid with taffeta-cov-
cred with embroidered silk. The large
wooden buttons which are q feature of
The Washington times., 1909-12-25
COMPLEXION CHARM.

We are losing two of the greatest
charms which characterized our grand
dazzling strawberry-and-
cream complexion and the arched eye
brow which were their proud posses
The Washington times., 1909-12-25

sign. The collar and low roll are OF
black corded silk and the collar is trim
med with fancy braid. The coat IS
tTimmei with narrow folds OF self ma
terial and buttons.
The Washington times., 1909-12-25
Cashmere Does Not
Pick UP the Dust.

SYNOPSIS OF STORY PRECEDING.
beetle IcT his home iu a stable. be-
cause Tho emperor fav0rite horse was
shod with gold. while he. the beetle. was
ignored.
The Washington times., 1909-12-25
A DAILY THOUGHT.

A pious man said: IF I ignored the
existence Of God, would adore the sun
and women
The Washington times., 1909-12-25

tone.
Is a variation in the form of the
pOpS;lar long coat No. 8, is worthy Of
attention. OF gray diagonal, fun length,
made on fitted lines, the natty coat has
a slightly blOused front as a concession
to those who are not able to wear the
more severely modelled designs. The
sleeve is particularly noticeable for its
new design I'm pleated effect. while the
long rolling collar Of black corded silk
gives the touch of contrast which IS
the present fancy.
The Washington times., 1909-12-25
Consult Physician.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a physician about
the cure Of the drink habit
The Washington times., 1909-12-25

sr.zs Baltimore and Return, Baltimore
a. ohio r. r.. every Saturday and Sun
daV. All trains 1Orh ways. both days.
except Royal Limited. city offices, lll7
q 81, and Gl9 Penna. AYe.-AdYt.
The Washington times., 1909-12-25
AnsqDers to Queries
From Times Readers
Fourth Anniversary.

Fourth Anniversary.
Marriage anniversary-The fourth an
niversary is observed as a leather wed
ding. Usually the anniversary is not
celebrated with any especial feature
Have refreshment and decorations usual
at any evening cntevt ainment.
The Washington times., 1909-12-25

= ETTICOATS are an important de
tail OF the wardrobe Of the col
lege girl, who rarely has much
time 10 devote during the term
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-15

ry with occasional Swigs from his
! friend, a bugjuice bottle, interspersed
with songs in different languages and
short speech now and then, until a
travelling man came up to get a drink
! of water and he jokingly asked this
man of the "bar' if he wouldn't rath-
er have drink of water. This ind1vid-
ual felt SO insulted that he at once
proceeded to deliver lecture which
did not consist of the very choicest
language. The travelling man walked
out without word in reply, and we
had about made up our mind to be
thus indefinitely entertained, when a
seven foot policeman put in a sudden
appearance on the scene and gave the
jolly man free exit from the car and
free transit to place called the
COOLER" and thus ended his jolifica-
tion.
We arrived at Lennon without
further incident and the only notice
able feature of the train was the
monster engines, nearly twice the size
of those used here. Boye Olson there
joined us and we started for up town
and breakfast. Had good meal at
the West Hotel for only the small sum
of quarter, so couldn't complain OF
being squeezed" there.
In the meantime the stage had left
us and we were told the only way to
get to Meadow was to take an auto or
walk, and, after due deliberation, we
chose the former and found decided
| ly cross chauffeur who asked us to get
in if we were going to, and the puzzle
was how to get in. The machine was
high wheeler to begin with, and we
were supposed to be packed in the
back seat, and that was all right Sc
far, but when it came to putting in a
half dozen grips, box or two, besides
a number of mail bags, it slowly but
surely dawned upon US that these ar.
ticles occupied the space where oul
feet ought to be, but being all ready
had to make the best of the situation
So part Of the time with our feet at a
right angle and the rest OF the time
outside the car, we managed those 4C
miles in three hours fairly we'll. But
when the driver charged so cents ex
ira for our box we felt as if an injus
tice was being done, for that space
was paid for to our notion. Our Can
ton friends were at Meadow to meet
us, having arrived the day before tt
help celebrate Labor Day. After din
ner we started for Coal Springs anc
got there all right, in spite OF the
fact that one of the horses was locoed
that is, being as nearly crazy as pos
sible. Horses sometimes get that way
from eating what is called the Loco
weed.
The next morning the following
party started out in search OF home
steads: Toilet, Richard and Carrie
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-15
How l Became a HOnyOker.

Carrie Brynulson and myself board
ed the train at Canton, Sept. T., on a
land seekers excursion. The train
was crowded, as the Milwaukee & St.
trains usually are. The only vacant
seats were besides two men, and with
everyday seltishness of man, neither
Of them thought Of offering lady a
seat or by crowding together to make
room for one. So l therefore, nothing
10th, gently patted one of them on the
shoulder and kindly asked him if he
would please move across the aisle
that my friend and I might sit TO-
gether, and the way he picked up his
grip and got out was anything but
slow. The Sioux Falls band went
with us as far as Marion, and a
little west of that town we noticed a
girl raking hay, barefooted and with
a red bandana on her head to keep
her curls in order, which remind us
of the good old days when we were
young.
AS we were nea ring Mitchell our
old friend MIR. L, Sivesind from In
wood came and spoke to US and also
kindly took charge of our grips while
changing cars there. AS he had only
two hands and we had two grips it
became my pleasant duty to carry his
overcoau, and it certainly was with a
feeling of pride that 1 did SO. and l
just imagined for a few moments how
nice it would be to always have a
mans coat to look after, but the joy
was shortlived as the conductor shout
ed CAN Board"
The next thing Of interest we no.
ticed was hundreds of Italians work
ing on the road and also in that nam.
moth sandpit just outside the city
limits of Mitchell. The cars were
now crowded worse than ever. At
Woonsocket Miss Dena Beck Of Can.
ton and lady friend got on the train
and went as far as Wolsey. There we
were treated to salted peanuts by the
newsboy. Arrived at Aberdeen at 9:3(
where we went to a nearby restauran,
and had cup of coffee. Aberdeen
would be nice little city If it were
not for the number of saloons. W.
walked few blocks on Main stree
and back again on the other side anC
we counted II saloons. Could eaSil,
tell where one was before coming tt
it by the smell and number of mer
sitting on the sidewalk in front, ant
glancing through the plate glass doc
or window showed a similar crowd in
side. After getting back to the de
pot and aboard our train again, wait
ing for it to start a sample from on
OF the saloons came in, and as ther,
was no seat vacant he sat down on I;
couple OF grips in the front end of th'
car. Then he proceeded to make mer
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-15

Brynjulson, Boye Olson and Olaf
Mylie from Joice, Iowa, with Chas.
Hanson and Otto Holer as drivers and
guides, and M iss Cora Hotter as chief
cook and mpanion.
Reached the Moreau River, which
! where we camped for dinner. This
river was about five rods wide and
two feet deep at this point, and the
water muddy resembling that OF the
Missouri. Here we saw two genuine
western cowboys who, with their
slouch hats, bandana kerchiefs around
their necks, revolvers in their belts
and spurs on their boots, saluted US
and rode onward, while we proceeded
with our dinner which consisted of
bacon, fried potatoes, boiled eggs,
salmon, bread and not to forget the
coffee made by the boys in the old
picnic style. With the aid Of con-
densed milk and sugar it was pro-
nounced the best ever.
There was some beautiful scenery
along the river and about mile
south we noticed some Buttes which
resembled miniature barns with cupo-
las on. Then a short distance farther
on we noticed our first prairie dog
town. The little fellows would sit by
their abodes and chatter and scold at
| US and when we came nearer would
disappear like a wink. For about
six miles from the river the land was
rough, then beautiful, but as we had
| no map or plats Of that section, had
| to go farther to the west. The boys
all went hunting corner stakes and
we're lucky enough to find one. so
| they knew where they were at, and
we camped near creek where the
| boys pitched our tents and we girls
got supper. Having forgotten our
lantern, everything had to be over
with by dark.
| For the first time in our short life
did we have the experience of Sleep
ing or trying to sleep so near Mother
Earth and the only sounds heard to
break the stiffness of the night was
the yelping Of the coyotes in the dis
tance and the imaginary rattle of the
rattlesnakes. Boye Olson had been
unanimously elected sentinel to see
thai nobody was molested and to keep
an eye on the horses for fear they
would be stampeded by horse rustlers
and right manfully did he perform his
duty.
After a five O'Clock breakfast, drove
to the westward and after looking
over the land that forenoon, camped
by lone tree and a pond, on what is
now Carrie Brynjulson's quarter.
After dinner took a tramp across our
consecutive claims and found we we're
bounded on the south by the school
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-10-15
PENSION FRAUD CASE IS ENDED.

"A pension fraud case from Richmond
county, for which number of witness.
ses had been summoned with the ex-
pectation of long drawn-out trial. en-
ded abruptly Saturday by the defend
ant, negro 60years or more old. plead
ing guilty and submitting TO two wears
In the penitentiary under sentence of
Federal Judge Waddill in the limited
States District Court at Richmond.
The prisoner was Edward Loper who
confessed to having secured pension
from the government by impersona-
ting Ralph Elms, long since dead. who
served as sailor on the United States
gun5oat. Jacob Bell. stationed in the
Rappahannock river during the Civil
Var for the suppression of blockade
running. 1t developed that Loper
after having failed TO secure a
pension by representing himself as Ed
ward Myers Of the Forty-second Wis
consin Regiment, secured from the
sister OF Ralph Elms the iatter's dis
charge papers. Upon these Loper Sc
cured a pension of $40 per month.
Later he applied for an increase to Sl2
per month and would have got il with
out question but for the fact that no in
sisted he served in the Fortv-second
wisconsin Regiment as Edward Myers
with the hope of getting two pensions.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-10-15
CUR DOGS.

1t is surprising to note the great num-
Der of cur dogs in Lancaster. 1t seems
soon after the dog tax law went into
effect there was decrease in the num-
Der OF dogs, but in the last two or three
years everybody has dogs and but few
pay any tax. As this law stands todav
1t Is force on the statute books. Only
one end of it is observed and that is
wherein the county makes good anv
damages done by dogs.
1t seems our constables need a few
instructions from our judge. This law
should be enforced. 1t is good in many
ways. 1t lessons the number of worth.
less, half-starved dogs who find their own
feed, and it brings the dog under the
personal property law.
ray your dog tax; assess your dog and
obey the law.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-10-15
FRArERNAL REGARDS.

We send affectionate birthday greet.
ings to the VIRGINIA CITIZEN which has
just celebrated its eighteenth anniver.
sary. The CITIZEN is one of our prime
favorites. 1t is highly esteemed anu
much beloved, for its editors sake, and
we wish it plenty Of fat oysters and
ready sale for all that its tongers can
catch. Newport News Times-Herald.
Our esteemed exchange, the VIRGINIA
CITIZEN, entered upon its l9th year
with its last issue. hailsand hearty, with
bright future ahead. Editor Lee and
his staff have our best wishes for long
years of health and happiness. Echo.
Admiral w. Mcdonald Lees prosper
Gus and handsome VIRGINIA CITIZEN
has just celebrated its eighteenth birth
day. What glorious age! But editor
Lee always did carry the spirit of youth
with him.-Norfolk Landmark.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-10-15
KENT WRONG AGAIN.

Captain Kent complains that
Governor Swanson did not. in
his recent speech, mention the
coming Governor of Virginia,
William Hodges Mann. Even ii
this were true, rs it was not.
there was no need for the Gov.
ernor was not taking up the
eudgels for any one in particu-
lar, but making a defence
and the ablest defence on record
of Democratic administration
in this Commonwealth, if indeed
the cause needed defence. Kent
had attacked Swanson's and
former administrations, and all
that the latter had in mind was
to tell straightly and fully what
Democracyhad done for Virgin
la as contrasted with the NAL
administration of Republican
rule. But Kent has not answer
ed the speech, and he will not.
for he cannot.
Here is what Governor Swan
son had TO say of Judge Mann i'm
that speech:
The candidate for Governor. as a
member of the Virginia Senate, has
been a potential factor Ina securing
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-10-15

At meeting Of the recently elected
Middlesex county Democratic committee
Walter II. Ryland was unanimously re.
elected chairman.
Henry C. Stuart and Harry St.
George Tucker say there can be no ex.
cuse for any Democrats not voting the
ticket next month. True. there is none
he is poor citizen and Democrat tina,
lets pique move him otherwise.
Swanson's speech is all right. 1t is
splendid campaign document and is
sufficient in itself to elect Judge Mann,
whom the Governor characterizes as q
Virginian in all respects, qualified and
worthy to be his successor. Newport
News Times-Herald.
Mr. Slemp knows full well that the
Republicans have no chance at all Of
carrying the legislature but he likes to
hear himself talk and hopes to curry
favor with the administration by his
buncombe. The Democratic party in
Virginia is safe SO long as Mr.. Slemp
remains chairman of the republican
state committee. Alexandria Gazette.
Chas. R. Crane. of Chicago, recently
appointed Minister to China by Presi-
dent Taft, was recalled by Secretary of
State Knox after getting to California
and engaging passage to the Orient.
Mr.. Crane was told that his resignation
would be accepted. The difficulty seems
to have come about over MIR. Cranes
talking too much.
This may be perfectly legitimate
form Of response to the Anti-Salo6n
League, but we think Captain Kent
should not have forgotten that the en-
tire electorate of Virginia is concerned
and entitled to know what his attitude
would be toward legislative act es--
tablishing Statewide prohibition or,
resolution submitting the subject to
popular vote. Captain Kent win have
to respond fully before election. He
would have been wiser to take the
leagues letter as his opportunity.-Nor-
folk Virginian-Pilot. ~
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-10-15
AGRICULTURAL STEAMER.

A Farmers Institute boat for the
farmers along the Potomac river will
be run by the Md, Del. G. Va. R'y. Co
October Goth. stopping at the follow.
ing places: Lodge at 8 O'Clock a. m.
for two hours; Kinsale at II noon fo,
two hours; Coan at 8 o'clock D. m. for
two hours. Addresses will be delivered
on potato growing as u money crop.
also on diseases of vegetables and how
to treat them. Everything pertaining
to the trucking business generally will
be discussed. All the people and farm
ers are invited. Everything free.
Among the speakers will be the
following: Hon. Geo. w. Koiner, Com
missioner of Agriculture, State of Yir-
ginia; Prof. w. w. Sproul, on .pota-
toes as Money Crop; Prof. T. G.
johnson. of the Norfolk State Truck
Experiment Station, on :'Trucking,'
and an expert Lecturer from the Ma,
tional Department of Agriculture at
Washington.