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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
EXTENSION TO SHOPPING BAG.
Idea of Practical Value That Will Be
Welcomed-Idea Capable of
Development.

A novel shopping bag is made in
exquisite leather with the usual clasp
and handle, but having an added
length that when the shopper starts
out with her bag empty is folded up
and clasped to the side of the bag.
After the regular supply of small pur-
chases has been made and the accu-
mulated samples threaten to over
How and burst all bounds the extern
sion side is uncasped without even
opening the bag. which becomes twice
It's original size. Indeed, it would
hardly be straining a point to consider
II. in its extended condition, a one
night bag, for if the finest of night
dresses were used and the daintiest of
travelling helps they could all be got
in without a doubt.
look at these leather shopping
bags will show the clever woman how
the idea could be developed in broad
sash ribbon for fancy work bag that
would hold little or much in the way
OF embroidery. In making the ribbon
bag the buttoning up OF the extension
side would have to be rather complete
three enameled buttons at least
would be required to hold the wide.
soft ribbon In place.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
Princess Slip Useful

The wardrobe of nearly every cir,
VIII boast of princess slip this sum.
mer. 1t will prove an exceedingly rec
ful garment and is designed for wea,
with frocks of net and sheer trans.
parent materials.
II will be fashioned from Howe,s6
SILK. soft messaline i'm all the n,1s
tones. or from lawn or mercerized mo-
terials. 'ii0
1t Is cut on long graceful lines re
fts the figure snugly. When worn a,,
clusively with net or mousseline frocL.
for evening it is usually made witt
elbow sleeves and a low rounded noo1,
But when worn with day frocka lone
tight sleeves and high neck NAV he
utilized
There may be plated or gatbared
hounce finishing the skirt put on with
heading Of heavy lace insertion al.
though in these days Of scanty skirts
deep hem would probably be more in
order
The slip is fastened down the back
with small fat crochet buttons.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
Salt Seasoned Timber

a workman was packing salt about
pie OF timber. Seasoning timber
with salt, oh? It sounds like a Joke
doesnt it?' he said. 1T is often done
though, especially in ship timber,
9nlps "uilt OF saltseasoned timber get
better Insurance rate. Some very
rlch woods are seasoned in boiling oil
ihats an ancient and costly process
a new dodge is electrical seasoning
WIN strong electric shocks the san
IS driven out Of the wood and replaced
Dy solution Of borax and resin. The
scheme is cheap; not half as good as
salt" 40
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
Mr.. JONES IN AN EMERGENCY.
Except for Single Unfortunate Inch
dent He Was Just the Man to
Deal with II.

When Jones reached home the other
night he found Mrs. Jones huddled up
In corner OF the sofa weeping. and
about four inches of water on the
kitchen floor.
The Joneses hadn't been married
very long. so he contented himself
with general remark concerning the
nonresourcefulness OF women and
asked how it happened.
The water pipe under the sink
Durst,' Mrs. Jones told him.
Jones smiled pityingly, walked de-
hberately to the kitchen closet and
produced wrench. Opening the cell
lar door with a confident air he de-
scended to the region below.
After humping at least seven OBJ.
stacles he finally reached the wall and
reached out for the cock which he had
noticed in pipe which traversed the
wall. He applied his wrench and shut
II off
Patting himself on the back for be.
ing able to cope with an emergency.
he started back upstairs. Just half.
way up the steps he bumped into his
wife
Mrs. Jones was the first to speak.
20, dear" she said. what in the
world did you turn off the gas for?"-
Philadelphia Times.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
NOT THE SPEAKERS PROVINCE
Orator to Follow Was Proper Person
to Comply with Request Of
Enthusiast

Preachers Of all denominations oc-
cupied chairs upon the platform. They
were giving their voices and influence
to the overthrow of a political boss.
The Presbyterian clergyman had the
moor and most vigorously attacked the
enemy. He delivered some fierce. tell
ing thrusts. and the audience was
with him. The boss received some
cruel jabs.
That's right, soak him." encour-
aged man with a stentorian voice
VINO had standing room in the rear.
As the clergyman warmed I'D to his
subject the interrupting soak him!"
came from the rear with greater DOW
er and frequency
The speaker paused. He was not
irritated, but gently threw the audi
ence into a good-natured hysteria by
saying:
The intentions of the gentleman
IN the rear are good, but wholly mop
perfume and i'll advised. If he'll kind
iy reserve his comments for the next
speaker, Brother Herrick Of the Ban.
list church, he'll be accommodated
no doubt"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
SAVING PAINT MONEY
u Cannot Be Done by Using cheau
Material and Cheap Painters.

In arranging for painting. a good
many property-owners try to save
money by employing the painter who
offers to do the job cheapest-or try
to save money by insisting on a low
priced paint. But no property-owner
would run such risks if he realized
what must be taken into considera-
ton in order to get job that will
wear and give thorough satisfaction
No HORSEPOWER will go wrong ON
the painting question if he writes Ma
tional Lead Company, 1902 Trinity
Building, New York, for their House.
owners Painting Outfit No. 40. which
is sent free. 1t is a complete guide
to painting. 1t includes a book of
color schemes for either exterior or
interior painting, book of specifica-
tons, and an instrument for detecting
adulteration in paint materials.
Nearly every dealer has National
Lead Company's pure white lead.
Dutch Boy Painter trademark.) IL
yours has not notify National Lead
Co., and arrangements will be made
for you to get 1t.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
Moving on Short Notifies.

was lying on the floor Of an old
country loghouse one summer day
near big. open fireplace. when
heard a peculiar, frightened squeak.
got up to see what looked like a
huge mouse moving at a very rand
walk across the room. When I got
closer look saw that it was a mother
mouse moving her whole family. At
least, L hope there was none left be.
hind' for very soon a small snake. but
large enough to put into a panic the
mother of four less than half-grown
children, came through the empty fire.
place, and after the little fugitive
me mother mouse had two in her
mouth, and fastened to either side of
her, apparently holding on with their
mouths and for dear life" were the
other two. | killed the snake. and
watched the moving family disappear
through hole in the corner-St
Nicholas.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
MAKES A PRETTY TRIMMING.
Noen'ns Better Than the Popular
french Knot to Add Distinction to
Bingham Frock.

Inc girl who is never without a
serviceable shirtwaist frock of fna
checked Bingham can give hers an ar.
,istlc and distinctive touch nv trim.
ming 1t with the French knot 81 non,,-
lar this season.
Any one who can make Eroroh
KNOT can do this simple embroidery
either directly on the frock itself or
on specially prepared bias bands All
sorts or conventional designs are used
winch can be copied from books on
cross-stitch embroidery. or even head
ing patterns.
Inc one essential is that the light
squares are worked with a dark.coI.
oreu SILK and the dark squares with
white or a light tone of the shades
used.
heavy twisted embroidery silk IA
used. or If much work is done reer,o,
crochet silk will be found cheaner.
ne khots must be firmly made and
all must have the same number n,
twists. vi
III is also important to work tber
an In the same direction, that is bring
the needle up at the same corner IN
each square and take it down in tho
diagonal corner every time. Hold tho
Unread taut with the left hand of,or
the twist is made and the needle ia
oeihs pushed through the material
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12

Women with narrow heels frequent
ly have trouble with ready made foot.
wear. The shoe rides up at the heel
and a painful blister occurs. which ef
fectively cripples one for the time be
ing. This is especially true of low
shoes.
To prevent It with your next pair
cut few inches from a piece Of old
velvet. or get bit Of velvet ribbon tn
fit between the heel and the shoe II
can be either tackled into place o.,
pasted. This renders the heel com.
Portable without lessening the size of
the shoe. which is the disadvantage of
the felt sole.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12

A curious story comes from Seville
On Sunday night the local executioocr
died, his death being due TO remorse
For several years he had not carried
ont any executions. but recently he
was summoned TO Cordova to inaict
the hnal penalty on some criminals.
The impression made upon him was
so painful that he was unable to face
the ordeal when summoned to execute
the last criminal condemned in Seville
and the sentence will have to be car.
ried out by the Madrid executioner.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12

~ me gown at the left of lilac tule made
a
siNe ribbon similar ruche but wider
The
starting at the left side the grde
at
~ 49, INV ""''' VIII" d. pase
is
shower bouquet " - ~ '"eo
N0 p'iN'eu ie'e's vi
chemte tucker white
finished with fringe
0"'0u
The undersk b, ,,,
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12

This is pretty idea for a simple
night dress. II would need TO be made
dp in fine quality material.
Insertion is laid on in pretty pat.
tern in the front; the fitness is then
drawn up at he neck and set 10
narrow band which is edged with lace.
The sleeve IS drawn into a narrow
oand, covered with insertion. to which
a frill Of soft lace is attached.
Materials required: Five and one.
half yards sc inches wide. six Yards
insertion. a yards lace.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12

The total number of sailing vessels
In the world is double that of steam
ers.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
GOOD LuekD Belt euok,..

Belt buckles in silver, in Japanese
characters, which signify good luck
and long life, are exceedingly good
looking.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12

Fifteen cities OF the United States
have 100000 population or over.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
PERUNA
For catarrh Of the Throat OF I've
Years STANDING.

'I was afflicted for two years with
catarrh of the throat. At first IL was
very slight. but every cold took made
it worse.
81 followed your directions and in
very short time began to improve. .
took one bottle and am now taking
my second. can safely say that my
throat and head are cleared from Ca.
tarrh at the present time, but I still
continue to take my usual dose for q
spring tonic, and find there is moth.
ing better. Mrs. w. Pray, 26O
Twelfth ST., Brooklyn, NJ. Y.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
A Hot Time All Around.

Lawyer-What did the prisoner say
when you accused him of arson?
Witness-He answered with heat
that such charge was a burning
shame.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12
GENEROUS.

Clarence Dubb-May 1 have this
dance. Miss Sharply?
Miss Sharply-Certainly! / don't
want it!
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12

A navoring that Is used TIE o.. -.
orvanilla. BY dissov ng granuIated s v,,,On
ln water and adding napieine, a deIcie1s
yrup J s made and 3, Fup better han marie
naplelne sold by grocers. II not sond ~ a.,
S0%' DOT ana recipe book orVssat Mfg. o., ssss,s~
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-05-12

AS further induccmen,
to settlement of the
wheat-raising lands Of
Western Canada, the
Canadian Government
has increased the area
that may be taken bya
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
Too Late to Mend.

From London Ideas.
The latest story of lie younger mem
bers of the Prince of Wales family was
told by a court official who was present
on one of the many occasions when tire
little princes were lunching with the
king at Buckingham Palace. Prince
Henry excitedly broke in on a converse
lion with the cry. '.Oh. grandpa" when
the king reproved him with some sever
ity, Little boys should be seen and not
heard Go on with your luncheon. and
don't talk The subdued little prince
obeyed. and presently the king, relenr-
ing turned To him and said. Now, YOU
can tell us what YOU We're going 10 say.
Too late, grandpa. too late" was the
uloIynful reply. NONSENSE" said the
king IF il WAS worth saying five mir
utes ago it is worth saving now But
the prince was firm No. grandpa" he
insisted. 'tThere was a great. enormous
s.ug in your salad. but now you've eaten
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
FASHIONS AND FADS.
Fashionable fans are very small

Fashionable fans are very small
Most Of the new coats show added full
ness.
Some of the smartest hats are CHINA
mentioned.
Many summer parasols are made of
English chintz.
Shadow-striped mohairs are excellent for
| travelling wear.
! All the pretty, faded, washed-out dyes
continue TO he modish.
Birds perched on top of parasol handles
are seen everywhere.
Sheer silk and chiffon wraps figure
prominently at the resorts.
Oriental designs and coorings have a
great vogue among parasols
New turbans are all large and generally
are very simply trimmed.
MILDLY blouses for young girls are
popular for out-of-door sports.
| There is rumor that jackets will not
figure in the autumn styles.
| High-waisted, one-piece frocks are
quaint and charming for children.
| Narrow embroidered silk ties are worked
! in colors on white or color.
! Black sashes accompany many coIored
| gowns and are even worn with white.
| Roumanian embroidery appears on many
| hats. blouses. frocks and coat suits.
| a number of the straw hats are of the
! color of corn, ripe from the fields.
| Cabochons of straw with jewel centers
will be seen on some of the smart hats.
| Filet lace or embroidery on netting is
one of the most fashionable trimmings
of the hour.
| Gold and silver chatelaine bags are in
bad form for taiormades and other fore
/ noon wear.
Cross-stiich embroidery has revival
/ II Is used on cushion covers. table covers,
| bags, etc.
! Bronze pumps. finished with a single
strap and large rosette or buckle, are in
great favor.
| Sashes are used wherever a line needs
lensthening or floating ends will enhance
an effect
| Net overskirts are seen on many of the
summer dresses and are particularly pref
lty over coiors.
/ Popin and pongee are two materials
that are especially favored this season
! FOR motoring coats.
! Clocks on stockings have gone out. be-
| ing replaced by tassel effects, openwork
| and embroidery.
Fans OF spangled Sauze are numerous.
/ each with chain to match the design of
the fan in color.
A mass of mixed blossoms that eclipse
the crown of the hat is the milliners' ia
vorte trimming.
4 One of the late season fads is the linen
coat of pale color with a long roll collar
of black satin
Shaded chiffon in two colors is to be
worn extensively this fall over silk
shaded in the same colors
| a few gathers have crept in as a relief
from the tight skirt, and even plaits are
once more employed.
There is a FAD for scenting fans by keep
ing sandalwood in the fan box or by the
use of sachet.
| Sik-covered hair pins are a recent in
veation. They said to stay in the
hair longer than the old kind.
Leaves and scrolls are seen in abun-
dance in new laces. and designs which
SAVIOR OF heraldic devices are popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15

ington are guests Of Mrs c. V. Haskell
at East Falls Church
Miss Mary Smoot is the guest of her
aunt Mrs Mary De MILAN. in New York.
Miss Sara Robbins of Philadelphia is
the house guest of Mr. W. j. Allen at
East Falls Church
4 card party was given at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Smoot this even
ing at Falls Church. Among those pres
ent were Mr. and Mrs H. \. Fellows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Otterback. Mrs.
RUSSELL Dean. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert JorH,
.1r. and Mrs. r. l. G. Moncure, Mr..
Samuel Copper and Mr.. I!lman.
Mrs w W. Eldrdge has returned IL
East Falls Church. after a pleasant visit
to friends in Front Royal. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs G. A. Camp of CHEVY
Chase. Nd. were the guests this week o.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Smoot at Falls
Church.
Mr.. and Mrs c. H. Peterson and Mrs.
B. Holden. Mr.. Clarence Sis. Miss Ham
nah X. Brett and Miss c. Graf of Wash
ington guests at the home of Mrs.
E. n, Buckner of East Falls Church.
left Thursday for two weeks stay with
his family, who are in New York
Misses Inez and Selma Pierce of
guests of Mrs Henry Byrne on jefferson
street.
Mrs r C. Quick entertained the mem
bers of the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Columbia Baptist Church Thursday
Mrs Luther Elliott returned Tuesday
after a ten-day visit to friends in Bal
timCre.
Messrs. Edmund F'lasg and Alfred
Koon have returned from two weeks
camping out at Chesapeake Beach.
Mr. Theodore Rowell of West End has
returned to his home after very delight
full stay at Atlantic City.
Miss Avaline Fiagg of West End will
leave next week for months visit to
friends in Bethlehem, Pa.
Miss Elizabeth Jackson of Annandale
is on two weeks visit to friends at At
lan,ic City.
The Misses Seay of Falls Church leave
home next week for two weeks outing
at Colonial Beach
Mr. A. w Pearson will spend his ten
day vacation at his parents home in
Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs j. y. Gibson will leave
next week for d two weeks visit to
Atlantic City.
The Baptist Boys Club of Falls Church
was entertained by the president. Mr..
William Byrne. al his home OH jefferson
street where after the usual business
session social hour was spent.
Mrs BETTE Wev, who has been the
guest of her son, Mr.. +. NJ. Wev. left
this week for her home in Culpeper.
Miss Belle Byrnc has returned home
after pleasant outing to Purcellville.
Mrs Frank NJ Ball leaves next week
for a visit to friends near Philadelphia.
Mrs Fannie Hagner of Washington was
the weekend guest of Mrs. w. T.. Cal
lender of Falls Church
Miss Ruth Garner and Mrs. koon have
returned from visit to Chesapeake
Beach.
Miss Kathleen McGroarty and her
friend. Miss Corinne Peale of Cincinnati.
Ohio. are visiting at Bluemont. Va.
Mr. j. c. PARROT left Saturday for At
lantic City and New York, where he will
spend several days.
Mr. Earl Donneley of Washington. after
several weeks visit to his cousin. Frank
Thompson. returned home this week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15
The Girl Scout.
m the London Chronicle

From the London Chronicle.
We knew il would happen: at least, the
wise ones amongst us knew. The girl
scout has arrived Really the initiative
ness OF the delightful sex is magnificent.
This writer saw six of them on Parlia-
ment Fields on Saturday-neat blue serge
skirts straw hats. haversacks and poles.
They followed a trail with surprising as
siduity; they crept along cautiously. bent
double. in the approved scout manner:
they made weird signals to each other.
And sturdy young gir-scouts with hair
down their backs. look singularly attrac-
tive. This company was commanded by
a boy-scout-a real. enrolled. khaki-clad
scotland they obeyed him. If this
sort OF thing goes on--no. it will never
do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-15

guest of Mr. and Mrs. Baines of East
Riverdale.
Mr.. S. NJ. Morris of Madison avenue is
visiting relatives at Princess Anne, Nd
Miss Bette Banes is stopping with
friends in New York state.
Mrs. George Hagans and Miss Eleanor
Hagans are visiting relatives at Flint
Hill, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. j. Galeski Of Ashland
avenue entertained at dinner Sunday DR..
Thomas f. Latimer and Father Heath OF
ST. Jerome's Church. HyattsviIle.
Mr.. James Morse has returned to his
home in West Riverdale after an extern
sive trip through the north.
Mr.. II. T. Knight, jr.. returned to his
nome on Cleveland avenue Monday after
a two week stay at Piney Point. Md.
Mr. Joseph Tanning has returned TO Shis
home in East Riverdale after d short "trip
to Norfolk.
Mr.. F. R. Snowden. of West Riverdale
is sojournins AT the Moody Institute OF
Northfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. aGtes and son Charles
of Washington spend Tuesday with Mr..
and Mrs. \. h. Clark of Columbia avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Lewis of Wash
ington are now occupying their new home
in East Riverdale.
Mr.. Earl Wilson has returned to his
home on Washington avenue after de-
lightful trip to Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Giacchetti of Hy-
aitsville left Wednesday for Piney Point,
where they will spend several weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Holland of Wash
inston are stopping for the summer with
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Schmetz of lief
ferSon avenue.
Recently number of Riverdlale people.
members OF the Presbyterian Sunday
school, after marathoniug about slir-
prised MIR. and Mrs. William w McChes-
ney by "A call. After enjoying themselves
for an hour or two they very cleverly out
witted the young couple the second time
by placing handsome china closet in
the dining room while their attention was
temporarily attracted elsewhere Mrs
McChesney, formerly Miss Mabel MrNil-
Ian, had recently resigned as pianist of
the Sunday school. position She had
filed for eight years, and the presenta-
ton was made as a token of appreciation
Refreshments were served by the ladies'
Mr.. and Mrs. William H Chase OF lief
ferson avenue have rented a cottage al
Colonial Beach. Va. for the rest of the
summer.
Dr. and Mrs. II. {. Hallam left We'd
nesday for Cape May, ~ j., where they
will spend several weeks.