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The Washington times., 1909-12-10
BANDS FOR THE HAIR
IN MANY MATERIALS

Bands for the hair OF jet. gold. coral,
ivory, and tortoise shell are much in
evidence this season.
They are usually about three
quarters OF an inch I'm width. The gold
bands are dull gold and perfectly
plain. Those Of Jet are either plain
or highly faceted.
The tOrtoise-shell brands are bought
pretty equally in the plain and IN very
elaborate open work carving. One
band shown in coral had almost a
tiara effect.
Barettes have become so elaborate
and so large as to almost conceal the
back hair they are supposed TO keep
In place. or real and imitation tor
toise she'll they are not less than two
inches I'm width.
They are well shaped to the head
however, so they are not uncomfort-
able 70 wear.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
Best Quality CaponS
NoIU Offered in Market

Capons Of the best quality have come
into the market ana for something de-
licious in the poultry lire they are con-
sidered by many to be far superior to
turkey. CapOns are 20 cents a pound
dressed
There was a general inclination to
higher prices this morning, owing to
the cold weather. Vegetables have not
yet gone up, but continued cold for a
few days viii bring an increase in the
price of kale, spinach, and turnipS.
Dressed turkeys and live chickens
both took a slight upward course. the
latter increasing about a cent a pound.
Eggs viii not be affected by the cold
weather because the cold storage men
are working off their supply and will not
have disposed Of the stock before the
FIRST Of the year.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
Hat Bag indispensable
To One On Long Journey

For long journey by rail or steamer
a hat or bonnet bag is a necessity.
It Is best made OF soft China silk,
black or some dark color. A yard OF the
material is required.
Fold over one selyage edge about four
inches and haste II. Fasten IL down
with Misunderstanding to make four
pockets. Sew up the ends of the silk
With pockets at, bottom outside. Turn
over the selvage edge at the top two
inches and stitch twice for a drawing
string, leaving a small Tufne at top.
Run in a ribbon the color Of the silk.
slim the. hat inside.
Put veil, gloves, and any small articles
in the pockets Run I'm the hat pins
and hang up tho bag with the COM
Portable feeling that at an instant 5
notice the hat may be produced I'm per
feet condition with all the accessories
At hand
The Washington times., 1909-12-10

previously sent over from Flanders, but
me English fax thread, and. perhaps.
the English climate. were not kindly
the lace the workers produced here was
Inferior Accordingly. Il soon became
regular thing 20 smuggle over from
brussels the meshed ground lace that
was particularly called for by the
fashions OF the moment, and then bold
ly % offer II In the market in London
az homemade point q Angieterre."
This explanation IS borne out by the
stiH existing record OF a great capture
az that time Of a vessel loaded with
Brussels lace that was 20 be Struggled
INTO England it was laden with pretty
things truly-f0r it contained 7HO00
els Of houncings and narrow widths OF
lace, besides made pieces. such as col
lars. handkerchiefs. pettcoats. fans. and
gloves There is. however. another and
more pleasing explanation Of point
O Angieterre' that was made abroad. It
IS that the English Iace-workers did in
tact invent the meshed-ground lace that
is called by this name. and that the
foreign makers copied the idea, and
made the same lace, but without even
attempting 10 deprive our women Of the
credit OF the invention In the descrip-
ton
At any rate. It Is clear that English
workers were once great makers OF
lace, and the modern revival promises
70 be equally important II IS an arti-
hciai one, IN % far as It has been ZEN
gineered' and financially supported in
It's inception by number Of wealthy
and kindly women DESTROYS OF reintro-
ducing a home industry for cottage wo-
men,
The Washington times., 1909-12-10

ly. the beautiful Colonial homes OF our
grandfathers and great grandfather
were left standing IN their simple dig
nifty ready to open our eyes when the
time came 20 the many lessons they
had and still have 20 teach.
one OF the first gof these is the pos
sibilitics that lie I'm a doorway and its
great Importance INTELLECTUALLY. a
trip through some of the old New
England towns or through the South
will easily reveal what those DossIbili-
ties are. Lacking the opportunity for
a trip through those regions, one can
find innumcrable books giving illus
tratious Of these old Colonial houses
and showing the doors in detail.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
MAGAZINE ALWAYS
ACCEPTBLE GIFT

Don't forget that a subscription 20
a magazine is one OF the most welcome
Of gifts.
AS some one said. 1T takes Christmas
into every month Of the year" It gives
also a sense Of fellowship in enjoyment.
As YOU read your copy each month
your thought travels 20 your friend per
haps thousands Of miles away. and YOU
wonder what she is finding of especial
interest ana how the story which has
thrilled YOU has impressed her, and
when she writes her delight you feel
quite a reflected glory In that you are
rn.pnnslhie for her Measure.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
Only Remedy
For Ewes Is Rest.

Constant Reader-The only real rem
edy for tired eyes is a rest The burn
ing, heavy lids a:e most probably mere
indications Of Overstrain. II you must
continue to use your eyes under such
circumstances J would advise your be-
ing fitted with glasses by a reliable
opucian or Oculist You will save your
eyes and put off the evil day OF fail
ing sight by such a procedure.
For relief, battle the eyes in hot water,
and when possible avoid light At night
apply cotton tampons saturated with
witch hazel diluted about one-haIf with
water Bathing the yields night and
morning in a strong solution of salt
and water is also beneficial Rub
lightly toward the nose.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10

- ONT do up parcel in such poor
wrapping paper or IN such
nlmsy manner that tn" Wrap
per may be easily torn and sep
aTated from the contents.
Don't fail to put your name and ad-
dress. preceded by the word from on
the upper left-hand corner Of every
piece Of mail.
Don't fail 20 give full address-street
and number Cor box. town, city, COUNT,
and State of destination.
Don't forget that many of the drug
stores in the residence districts are
postal stations. where stamps and mon
ey-orders are sold, mail is weighed, let
ters and packages are registered, and
postal information given.
Don't mail a. parcel without previous
Iy weighing it to ascertain the amount
Of postage required: printed matter.
cent for two ounces; merchandise,
cent for one ounce; limit, rour pounds.
Don't place handkerchiefs. neckties, or
other other articles Of merchandise in
packages Of printed matter, unless you
prefer to pay the higher rate Of postage
on the whole
Don't seal or wrap parcels in such a
mapner that their contents may not be
easily examined. unless you desire 20
pay letter rates of postage.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10

Gle IL IS a case Of look sharp" and
watch out" from the FIRST minute they
appear until the puzzlinE contingent
round the turn on their home stretch,
duly bringing I'm their solutions and
their reports. Nevertheless, as You all
know. we enjoy the ask and the
Woman's Page family grows and grows
and grows. not only in numbers, but iu
Importance.
Letter Received
From Girl Contestant.
Since 7 am giving YOU letters to read.
let me include this one from one Of the
young girl contestants:
Dear Miss Carroll: ! regret to
say that this will DE my last week
to get the puzzles 7 have enjoyed
them very much. but my eyes have
tailed me and the doctor forbids me
To even so TO school until after
Christmas. Thanking YOU for the
many pleasant hours 7 have spent
over your puzzles. I remain an inter
csted girl of fifteen.
GRACE SCHREINER.
212 street northwest
or course 7 remember Grace Schreiu-
er, she has been one Of my steady
regulars" pretty nearly since the first
puzzle was printed. IL is too bad abOu,
her eyes, too, but let Us hope that with
little rest and a jolly Christmas vaca-
tion everything will be all right again
and Grace will be pegEinE away at her
looks and, once I'm a while. anyway, talk
ing passage with us on some Of our puz-
zle expeditions.
En..a.. 49,.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
MELTON
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL.

r. OR a small boy. It is not at an dir
- dcult TO make a smart looking
cvercoat II simple design IS
chosen. and making such a gar
ment at home viii be found quite
saving. The little overcoat illustrated
is as simple as one could wish. It Is
made OF brown Zibeuine of a soft quail
ity. which is warm but not heavy. Mel
ton. serge. or broadcloth might be
used. ard the collar would be of velvet
in the same shade Two collars are
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
COLORED PAPER.

The newest color IN paper for cor
respondence or notes IS what is known
IS wood violet: just why violet, one
fails 10 comprehend Tor Il is a gray
With perhaps hint Of violet tint. This
should be stamped with initial or mono
gram IN white and silver, the silver be
INK embossed while the ground is col
ored white by hand. The correct style
for mon2grams Is "a long, narrow design
20 be placed In the upper .left-uand
corner. These designs are very odd and
quaint.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
SLIPPERS IN CLOSET.

The woman who is obliged to 20 70
her place Of business daily. rain or
shine. should keep a neat pair OF slip
pers or shoes in her office closet II is
most injurious to keep damp shoes on
All day. and. moreover, It rests the feet
10 change the shoes.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10

given in the pattern. the other one a
standing rundown COLLAR. The cuffs
and pockets need not be used unless de-
sired.
The pattern is cut in five sizes. from
to 10 years. Size six years requires
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
Noticed Sunday
Eleven Was Wrong.

As said yesterday. the mistakes
slipped in despite our best endeavors.
As . matter Of fact. these locoed and
jumbied puzzles have most OF us prop
erly "locoed" before we get them pre-
pared for the printer.
He, poor chap. has his time with
them. too. so all around the happy cir
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
CAKE DOUGH.

Every cale-maker knows how had il
fl TO sCTaDe the cake dough from the
mixing bowl without wasting any and
YOU will have no trouble If YOU use a
palette knife.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
TO CLEAN ICE BOX.

If Won cannot use a scrub brush TO
get into ali parts OF the refrigerator
when cleaning Il. try using e. small STIFF
paint brush for the purpose. II reaches
the corners.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10

quiet went back 90 bed again and
thought he must have been dreaming
OF hearing queer noises
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
Honiton Lace Work Popular
Among Women of Royalty

~ UEEN VICTORIA used to pat
ronize the Honiton work ex-
~ tensively; her wedding gown
- was houn"ed with that lace.
and she gave repeated orders for Il all
through her life, making presents OF
lioniton very frequently 10 foreign
royal friends In "a raz.uslon house the
display gave evidence that Queen Alex
andra follows the same practice OF. en-
couraging native industry.
a charming fan was on view that had
been prepared 20 her matesty.s order
by NOrthamptonshire lace workers. the
design IL the rose OF England sur
mounted by the crown, and IN the cen
ter the Queens chosen monogram, two
letters A reversed.
The Introduction Of personal embIens
into lace is no novelty. Marie An
toinette had her coat-of-arms and
Initials worked into much OF the lace
which she was fond Of using before the
evil days came wien she began to
wear nothing but black lace, and. later
still, distributed all her lace and fans
among the ladies who stiH remained
near her when she left Versailles for
the last time. October 6. 17s9.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
Splendid Robe
OF Brussels Lace

a splendid robe OF Brussels lace. the
property OF the late Queen Of the Bel
gians, which was allowed TO be shown
at the Chicago Worlds Fair, contained
a dozen distinct escutcheons. all true
TO heraldry, and worked in lace stitches
Of incOncefvable hneness. To the same
exhibition, the late Empress Frederick,
princess royal Of Great Britain, lent a
quantity Of her fine lace. one Of the
features Of which was the nouncing
and other parements for court robe,
in duchesse lace. in the design Of which
appeared the royal arms OF England
that her majesty bore as the daughter
Of our Queen, charged with the es-
cutcheon of SaxOny,'' which she bore
in right Of her father, and showing also
the Prussian eagle and coat-of-arns Of
her German imperial husband. all adj
mirably reproduced in lace stitches
Queen Margherita of Italy sent 20 the
same remarkable display a lounce.
some fifteen inches wide, the design
representing every sort Of warlike I'm
plement-gUns, pistols, pixies, and
swords-done in the finest and softest
Of lace, point-de-gaze, the cruel weap-
ons contrasting with the feminine and
luxurious associations Of lace.
Some Of the most beautiful old lace
in existence is technically known as
point d Angleterre." Historically, how
ever, this IS a misnOmer. The greater
part by far OF this lace was made in
Flanders-nOw called Belgium. The ex-
PLANTATION given is that, in the days of
Charles II our parliament wished to
protect the British lace industry. and
passed a sumptuary law fOrbidding al
together the importation OF foreign
laces.
Flemish Workers
Have Been Imported.
Some Flemish lace-workers were i'm
ported to make the lace that had been
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
Mrs. Wallace Explains Error
In Her Locoed Rivers Puzzle

Y OF know I promised yesterday &
let YOU read Mrs. WaUace's let
ter. Here Il is.
MY dear Miss Carroll: I am very
glad to see that my first effort at
Iocoed' puzzle was acceptable TO
you and that your readers have
evinced the same enthusiasm over it's
solution.
Now just n word I'm reference to
my method of spelling numbers II
and 10 respectively.
Noticed Sunday
Eleven Was Wrong.
when I read the published list
Sunday. I remarked number eleven
is wrong To Is IN luck shy. That
is what my proof copS- eS,ows it, but
at times neEibility is very apparent
I'm my communications and therein
may lie the cause of the mistake.
IT stiH maintain number thirteen is
correct Little Peedee River will be
formed I'm Let Ted ever pile ire, so
won't you eXonerate me, as only
celebrities can mispeH or misquote
with impunity.
your page daily improves and is
eagerly read by your women readers.
I am very sincerely yours,
LILA P. WALLACE"
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
The Bedtime Story.


their the
The Washington times., 1909-12-10

pa yards 36-lnch or ~ yards 44-inch
material without nap, or 1% yards 81
inch material with nap.
This is a Ladies' Home Journal pat
tern. No. 1923, and may be obtained at
S. Kann, Sons & Co.
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
AnS1UerS to Queries
From Times Readers
Use of Mr.

Use of Mr..
More Usual Form.
r. +. B.-"Mr. John Smith" IS the
more usual form John Smith. Es-
quire," is quite correct. but a bit
"stilted"
The Washington times., 1909-12-10
Flemish Workers
Have Been Imported.

Some Flemish Iace-workers were i'm
ported to make the lace that had been
The Washington times., 1909-12-10

? OF know I promised yesterday "a
let YOU read Mrs. WalIace's let
ter. Here IL fs-
The Washington times., 1909-12-10

ONT do up a parcel in such poor
wrapping paper or in such a
nImsy manner that tn" Wrap
per may be easily torn and sep
The Washington times., 1909-12-10

UEEN VICTORIA used to pat
ronize the Honiton work ex-
fenalrelu. her r..aIalr-- --nr--.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-23
BRAVE DRIVING RAIN TO SEE
KING LEOPOLD'S FUNERAL
Streets Of Brussels Crowded and
Every Available Roof Is Packed
Many Notables Present.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 22-Torrential
rains today interfered with the spec,
tacular features that we're TO have
marked the funeral OF King Leopold
Notwithstanding the downpour, the
streets were crowded and every avail
able roof from which the funeral cor.
tege could be viewed was packed
Spectators paid as high as 800 for
window seats along the line OF the
procession.
Brussels never looked more gloomy
Crepe was an every building The
continuous booming OF cannon, and
the tolling OF bells. added IN the rain,
gave the city a funeral aspect that
fitted in we'll with the obsequies OF the
late sovereign.
Among the Official representatives
OF other nations at the funeral were
United States Minister Henry Lane
Wilson and the new secretary Of the
legation. L.. Grant Smith. Senator be-
erals for France, Prince Arthur OF
Connaught for England Prince Henry
OF Prussia for Germany. Archduke
Franz Salvador for Austria-Hungary
Prince Charles OF Bourbon for Spain.
and prince Ferdinand for Roumania.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-23
DEATH TAKES THE ONLY
SURVIVOR OF so c0N-C0N
Dewitt c. Leach, Prominent Politician
In Michigan in Early Days, Dies
in Missouri

b TRAVERSE CITY. Mich. Dec. %
Dewitt {. LEACH, the only surviving
member of the Michigan constitutional
convention OF 1850, for two terms a
member of the national congress,
when the fourth district of Michigan
was all the state north Of Pontiac and
sall OF the upper peninsula; also one OF
the most prominent politicians in the
state during the early days, and the
man who first Introduced cranberry
growing in Michigan, is dead at his
home ia Springfield. Mo. He is sur
vived by the widow and three daugh-
tiers, all of whom live in Springfield
Dewitt c. Leach was born in Erie
county. N. u, Nov %. 1922, and came
2to Michigan with his parents when a
\ boy. All the education he ever had
was secured in the district schools OF
& New York state and Genesee county,
where the family located. and from his
Uwn reading and selfinstruction.
Il When IL years old Leach was a
school teacher in Genesee county, at a
Balary-of $f2 per month. He became
Rffilisted with the anti-slavery party
In Michigan, and in 1S49 was elected
10 the state legislature by the whig-
anti-slavery party. The next year he
was elected a member of the first con-
etitutional convention OF the state.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-23
INDICTMENTS COMING
IN PLOT TO DEFRAUD
evidence That Chicago Has Been
SwindIed In Coal Deals Said To
Be In Jurys Hands.

CHICAGO, Dec 22-Official Chica-
go is on the tiptoe of expectancy to-
day following reports that indictments
against at least three officers Of coal
companies and several city officials
would be returned today, charging con-
spiracy to defraud the city in the sale
of coal.
Evidence showing certain persons
have been making thousands OF dol
lars~annually by defrauding the city.
Is said to have been presented to the
grand jury and more testimony OF the
same character was prepared for pre-
eentation today.
States Attorney Wayman declined
to discuss the investigation. He con-
tented himself with stating that what
ever the grand jury would take would
be Sufficient explanation Of the pres
ent status OF the inquiry.
IL tis alleged that one coal company
alone profited- TO the extont of so. 400
in a-single year. The evidence is said
TO have shown that the plan by which
the City was dcfrauded was as fol-
lows: Certain coal contractors would
present "double-barreled' bids: that
is, they would guarantee their coal to
be Very high IN evaporative qualities.
but would make only modest claims
regarding the chemical analysis re-
quircd. Ii rs said they would be award.
ed Me contracts on the evaporatlve
qualities Of their coal and II would
be then tested on chemical basis
Inasmuch as they would make no
great claim on the chemical showing
4 their coal would readily be accepted
II Is alleged that much of the coal
sold The city vas 80 poor that It would
not burn and had to be thrown away
The Detroit times., 1909-12-23
zELAYA'S ARMY
HAS SURRENDERED
Nearly Two Thousand Soldiers
Taken Prisoners by Estradas Forces
Six Hundred Killed and Wounded
BY WILLIAM A. DEVERALL.
(Staff Correspondent Of the United
Press and Detroit Times.)

BLUEI1ELDS, Nicaragua. Via wire
less TO Colon, Dec. 22.-The army un-
der Gen. Estrada has won a sweeping
victory near Rama, and the entire
loyal army, formerly commanded by
Gen. Nasquez. has surrendered with
all OF their stores. after being defeat
ed all along the line by Estradas
army. The wounded and prisoners
are being sent here. while Estrada
and his men are preparing for an i'm
mediate advance on Managua. Among
the captives are two OF the Zeiayan
generals. 1900 men, four field pieces
and many rifles and ammunition. The
killed and wounded exceed 600.
There is great rejoicing here and
't is belle we'd that the end Of the sue
cessful revolution is already in sight.
Surgeons from the United States war
ships are caring for the wounded.
Estrada's army began an organized
attack on Dec. 20 on the outposts OF
the Zelayan forces under Gen Con
zales. These were defeated and routs
ed and 200 men were captured or kill
ed.
Fighting continued throughout that
sday and the day following until the
Zelayan forces surrendered. II Is re-
ported in Dluefelds that former gen.
eral OF the Nicaraguan forces, Vas
quez. has been imprisoned In Mana
qua.
1t is now believed that Estrada will
push on al once TO Managua to secure
control of.the Pacific side Of the coun-
try, which Is the stronghold of the
government Although the Zelayan
army was practically concentrated at
Rama, and the biggest part OF hfs
forces have been captured, 1t is pos
sible that Estrada may yet meet with
serious resistance particularly on the
part OF adherents of Madriz. who are
numerous and have by their former
maneuvers shown their determination
TO retain their leader in the presi-
dency.
II fighting follows in Managua and
ether points adjacent 10 the Pacific
coast, It is possible that condition OF
chaos greater than any yet anticipated
will ensue On the other hand, il Is
hoped that an agreement may be
reached by Estrada and Madriz where
by further conflict may be obviated
The Detroit times., 1909-12-23
STEALS S640,000;
Gets SIX YEARS
Charles L. Warmer, Who Confessed
He Took Big Four Funds, Sen
fenced to Ohio Penitentiary.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 22.-Charles l.
Warmer. who confessed stealing
$4,000 from the Big Four, while Gin
cinnati treasurer. pleaded guilty in
court this morning TO an Indictment
charging the theft OF $1,000. and was
sentenced TO six years in the Ohio
penitentiary by Judge Woodmansee.
Mrs. jeanette Ford. the woman in
the case, is under indictment on the
charge OF blackmail.
Warmer made pathetic plea on
his own behalf. nearly collapsing
when he had finished. his attorneys
carrying him 10 his chair
Your honor, know | have trans
gressed. have done wrong, but your
honor | have been punished severely.
, have been brought face 10 face with
death many times. / plead In all
mercy that you sentence me at once"
he said
WARMERS attorneys made brilliant
pleas for mercy. saying that WarrineT
had not sinned against society. but
had been forced to do wrong through
series OF psychological events.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-23
Hatehet Men on Warpath.

CHICAGO Dec. 22-Forty detec.
tiyes are on guard in Chinatown 70.
day. detailed there because OF the
danger of pitched battle in the
streets between two rival tongs, mem
bers OF whom have already engaged
in conflict and who are said 10 have
sworn TO Kill each other on sight This
precaution follows the second hold up
uf the establishment OF Louis Sing.
rich Chinese merchant and leader in
the Hip Sing Tong. who has incurred
te eumltv of the on leong Tong. mem
hers OF which alleged that Sing has
attempted 10 effect monopoly on the
sale OF Chinese food sturs