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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
SAVING EXTRAvAGANCE.

From the Boston Herald.
Innings seem 20 be growing richer and
more expensive by the minute.
No longer do We use the cheap Innings
OF sateen and lawn and percale for even
ing frocIs. as was certainly done while
ago.
Silks and satins and brocades. embroid-
cry and lace. all form the under part"
Of the present gowns
II seems horribly expensive at 4 st
thought. but when We consider. Il IS aot
so unreasonable.
For the lining. so called. in the most o.
the present creations, is the gown itself.
The upper and lower materials may
hardly be separated, and the real richness
actually comes from the under dress.
This has its economical points. for, since
there IS nothing 10 hide In the way or In
ing. draperies themselves may. II desired,
be brought within the limits Of the more
modest purse.
Less profusion Of dTapery is needed.
less OrnamentatiOn, II the basis Of the
gown Is OF good material, than Il tho lin
ing portion is inferior.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
JUST A HINT.

Transparent black wraps the moments
fad.
The Frenchwoman adores a nun
The challf and flannel waists are ex-
ceptionally pretty this season. Dotted and
striped effects. in blue. brown, and Law
ender, with tiny covered buttons.
Nine FaQuin intends TO remain in sim
plcity OF style
A stock collar was made Of folded taft
feta and had a pleated frll Of the silk
around the upper edge
Dainty collars of sheer lawn trimmed
with lace insertions and edgings OF extra
width.
A patent leather purse OF an odd shape
IS made all in one piece. The space for
the fingers Is merely cut cut Of the
leather. making two handles. Il contains
small leather purse FOR change.
There viii be no plain skirts this fall,
say the Paris authorities. Trimmed skirts
I will not be much I'm evidence. but pleats
will be used in the majority OF the
models, and the skirts will be short
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
hey were

wise railroad securities before they were
issued.
In addition 70 naming officers for the
next year, the railway commissioners
adopted a number Of reports, among them
one recommending the elimination %
grade crossings.
The officers elected were those who
served during the last year: President.
Martin S. Decker. OF New York; vice
president, r. Hudson Burr, Of Florida;
second vice president, c. z. Staples, OF
Minnesota; secretary, William II. Con-
molly, OF the Interstate Commerce Com
mission; assistant secretary, William Kill
patrick. OF Washington. D. c. The new
executive committee IS composed OF Pres
ident Decker, o. P. Gothlin, Of Ohio; II.
Warner Hi. OF Georgia; F. H. Prentiss.
OF Virginia; Charles T. Staples, and Sec
retary Connolly
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
Tmo-toned HorIerr-

Two-toned stockings viii be much seen
this season. While they have been worn
before, they are now offered in much
greater variety and better finish One
model shows a weave OF pure white on
the inside. ribbed with black or a color
on the outside. Instead OF white and q
color, two tones OF the same color are
often used
The new raisln shades are to be found
among the stock. There are also odd
blues, soft yellows, and rose shades, and
many more OF the popular colors.
combination of bronze and yellow, with a
gown 10 match. Is one of the most pleas
ing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
Washington Herald Pattern Coupon.
Size desired.
Pineapple Caramel.

Boil In double boiler two cupfuls of
brown sugar, one-half cupful tapioca that
has been soaked over night add water
enough TO cover, stir frequently and cook
until clear. amber jelly has been formed
and all tapioca has been thoroughly dis
solved. Pour into a dish-or mold con-
tanning chopped pineapple. Serve cold.
with whipped cream containing English
walnuts and candied cherries.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
FEDERAL SUPERVISION ASKED
State RAILWAY Commissioners Urge
Change in Issuance of Bonds,

A strong recommendation for ieg!sls-
tive control over the issuance OF the
stocks and bonds OF railroad companies
marked the final DAYS session OF the con-
vention Of state railway commissioners,
which adjourned late yesterday after
noon TO meet again IN Washington IN
November OF next year
The resolution containing this recon-
msndation was silent on the question as
to whether the States or the Federal gov
eminent should supervise the issuance OF
securities The introduction OF the reso-
luton caused an animated debate. but
when the question was put It was carried.
Judson c. Clements. OF Georgia. a
Democratic member OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission. and recognized
when in politics years ago as a strong
state rights man, spoke at length in
support Of the proposal that the Federal
government. and not the States. should
be empowered with authority TO super
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
Table Covers

One Of the most practical as well as in
expensive, pretty. and easily made things
IS a cover for library table. mems den
table, or his dresser, made Of crash
toweIng. Turn up a two-fnch hem at
both ends and either hemstitch or fsath-
erstitch, in color, an initial In the other
end work simple design in two or three
colors. You can't imagine what a pretty
lcoyer this makes
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
Judge Berry WIN Resign.

Judge Walter Van Rensselaer, Berry,
the American representative on the Court
OF First Instance at Cairo. Egypt, has
arrived In Washington, and will soon ten
der his resignation He was appointed by
President Roosevelt, and has served a
wear. The International Court at Cairo
was created by the powers, and takes
cogniZance Of the cases Of the citizens Of
foreign governments.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
Fnr Sentative Cnm.

It IS said that chewing pieces Of Gin
namon bark gives relief TO sensitive teeth
and gums. For the sensitiveness brought
about by acid fruits. cleaning the teeth
with precipitated chalk and water IS sat
'sfactory. The brush must be soft
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
RniIermnI.ers pi.mi,.ea-

Edward Kavanaugh. master boiler
maker at the Mare Island Navy Yard,
and HIS assistant, Joseph Coletti hava
been dismissed from the government serv-
ice for alleged negligent performance Of
their duties.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
Never Going to a.Rnnt :,

Secretary Of the Navy Meyer left
washington yesterday for Cambridge,
Mass. to witness the Yale-Harvard foot
ball game. Mr. Meyer was graduated
from Harvard with the class OF ~
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

PET S GROCERY
STORE FILLED with
all the cereals and 9th
or things that mother
uses Tape nuts. pos
um. Lowuey'e cora .
horaz. whcateua. metal
polish. Royal baking
powder. toasted corn
fakes. sc. &c These
packages contain TIE
same articles as are ir
the regular commercial
packages. Stores made
q wood.
STORES WITH 4
pacaascS ............si.f.
STORES WITH 2
packages ....-......Sl.9.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

O a
ma her
notable by writing clever witty little
OF herex the
n a position
That's the way as says
n by way OF way
recently a to was
with that7
poem.
was
do
what they havet to teach you?
failed sell
hat you say yourself little
and
teacher and class makes miserable
SOM or do you ga
anything unpleasant
s
to TT
and get so
busy germ hunting you be discouraged
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
MORNING CHIT-CHAT.

DO you realize that every failure-f you know
how TO build aright--is a step toward success?
One of the very best qualifications for success in
life is learning get the full value all
your failures.
Maybe the story of little girl who had very
hard time trying to break into the newspaper bust
ness and finally got there only because she knew
how to make a failure a success may be suggestive
For a whole week she had been bombarding the
editors of New York City asking for position.
All Of them refused her in way or another
The end the week found her very much discouraged
She had but editor left on her list.
But she wouldn't give up while there was ghost
Of chance. she went bravey to him. And instead OF
outright refusing her. he said Write something
L.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
MISSES PRINCESS DRESS.
Paris PatteFR No. 5089
AL Seams Allowed.

This attractive model for a misses
princess dress IS exceedingly stylish both
IN cut and finish. II Is made Of CASH
mere IN a pretty shade OF light brown,
but other materials, such as popln.
broadcloth and the checked woolens.
may be substituted. The broad sailor
collar in a hAir-line stripe is trimmed
with braid shade or two darker than
the material. A soft brown silk tie adds
a touch Of smaTtness. The open neck is
completed by a removable chem!sette OF
white pique. The pattern is In sizes.
13 to Il years. For miss OF Is years the
dress VIII require 81 yards OF material
"A inches wide. "a yards q inches wide,
yards IS inches wide, AZ yards q inches
wide or 4 yards "a inches wide. with 4
yard Of contrasting material q inches
wide for collar and 81 yards Of braid to
trim.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

$50 Loaded Track, u
inches wide and 25
inches long. With 2 bar
rels. , boxes. q m
and . bass. sUU
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S3.49

500 Iron HOOK and
Ladder; three uanlnE
horses. IS inches long
and : in high. An
speGal. ............% w
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

SO AUTO. 50 inches
vide and 30 inches
long finished in pretty
red steel gearing
Throughout: heavy mill
tary wheels. with nicke
led hub caps Ad-
Unstable for children 4
10 20 years. sale price
on 100 machines-
h al ~. S3.49
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

THE DONKEY
CAME. the Watemel-
On Fro,ic. ard Hels1's
Baby-the famous cloth
games for parties uEu-
i s5ezai &c -. .... l9C
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20
$50 HARDWOOD

/ $50 HARDWOOD
FOLDING DISK -
With large space under
desk Tor books The
under side Of tbs desk
forms a blackboard
when raised 20 vertical
position. q 00
special..-.......PA.O O
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

NOA " s ARK
RULED with all kinds
n wooden animals.
painted In bright col
orS P=iced according
10 number o. animals.
I0c. &c i9c. Sc Sc. ~
20 SIS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

/ CHM.DREN'S DIN
INER SET. q fine
uhlts china. j. pieces
tea Tot Is 8 inches
.high. cups "a inches
high; best dollar set
yet offered (O-
Spccial.............O W.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

7 II = 3 Al & 7
MULE Tho most
amusing - the mechan-
ical TOYS Runs forward
and backward Il q most
obstinate n amer.
Our 40
L'1Alafs -s-sss..s.-as.. -
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SlOO

STICK II o K s Z
Horses head. a stick
and two wheelA Nicely
finished IN pretty col
ors: m0unted On card.
Regularly
SL00 on
Special ............O IN
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

TRUCK with side
boards lnirch plush
horse on rolling plat
tcru wagon q inches
s .5ss Sl.OO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

GRGTEQUE AM
MAILS - GrasshoDpers
Crows. ducks. dos
swans. DC rnirf af
Worlds Of nun Tor littl.
l--..- 80. a.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

. FOLDING KINDER
garter Table; Is made
q selected ash and
nicely vanished. This
size. i by ? in. reg
ularly SO CT IN
Special sOO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

Pas;ime Picture fuL-
zles loo sets. regular
ly &c. that We shal.
place on sale TO-DAY
Contain 10 pieces %
different subjects IN
IlolCe-- ..-.-.------@ ~
tl5 other kinds. up %
500.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

MAGNETIC Toys
May De- used I'm the
water. Very sensitive,
and. being light. follow
q magnet easily. Thls
SCI with . DC
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

. NIL X WAGON
Wagon u inches long
with two Tin milk cans
and large plush horse
GA rolling plat kOz
form. Special. W.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

CHILDREN'S House
Balls. made u kid in
different o0lors. stuffed
with c1ttou, G in FL di.
aneter: with elastic
and and aTa-' To-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

$50 AUTOMOBILE.
IN choice Of three c1l
OTIS Has heavy stoe.
wheels. and rubber tires
steel gearing through.
cut Front starter A
most extraordinary val
ue. suitable for CHI
f-n-o I IN = raars
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

DRUAi-With sheep
skin head. strung with
heavy cord metal Rms
l0-inch diameter. l01
/ Special. .......--.- W
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Others up % 80 Per
SGT.
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CHuD'S TABLE. in
bright red. used f0T
kindergarten work 3
sizcs
II b. Is in-.........--Z
= by % in-.........s 9c
Is BY 3 in.......,.SloO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-20

THIS 500 FARM
WAGON. made q finest
hardwood. painted bril-
liant rcd suitable for
dog. goat, OF small
pony. Studebaker
madA o. Al
Special. ~
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SWINGING sHOO-
upholstered in
good grads Uut0nne; d
inches long and p
inches high: real
hair tails and cloth
rims, SO QT no
lind Snorial EA,SG
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SASS

tsce our SO Touring
Car, With touneaul
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-09

have both round an5 square press
Zap. n
Give him a nice gillette razor for
Christmas II you want 20 please ilr'
and save him money. We aIe showlar
a complete line OF them In their la-
test designs $500 each at Parks a
waldrop.
Joe u. Sheppard. hn-oid Br1zcs coun.
~ man. arrived this afternoon from
his home az Colorado City 10 visit
his father and other relatives al Kur.
ten. His old friends In Bryan we're
glad 10 see him.
We have all kinds OF dried fruits.
cake ingredients and fresh fruits. II
Is time TO make your fruit cakes for
Christmas. We have the choicest In.
gradients which you can get ut cost
for cash c. r. Bullock 4 Co.
The best inventive talent on both
sides the Atlantic Is constantly used
TO improve Singer Sewing Machines
thus they are always up-to-date. Only
the best materials are used In their
construction. Phone 1906. T. A. Sat
I rwhite. dtf
Our special cost sale for spot cash +
a hummer. II has far exceeded our ex-
pectations and our delivery force Is
kept on the Jump. As soon as the PEG
pie learned that II was a bonafide cost
sale. they began coming In and goods
are going fast. You can get the best
at actual cost. so don't delay. c. r.
Bullock A. Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-09
8zS2 nv,
~ sMYPtzMEtk u
/'z7'''11'
RAILROAD TIME CARD.

n. 4 7. c. Schedule.
NO. 3 Northbound ....... i:ss y. m.
No. s Northbound ....... l:o2 a. IN.
No. sOuthbound 800. 3:ii D. m.
No. 9 southbound ... 2.52 d. IN.
!. q @. N. Schedule.
80. II Northbound ....... 1867 a. m.
40. IL southbo"nd 49,. 1850 D. m.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-09

Jack I-awless was In today from
Kurten-
Judge l.. u. Niece visited his son
and family at Calvert Junction today.
Bob Collier returned 10 Mumford
this morning after spending the night
In this city.
The mill work for the new city hall
and opera house has arrived and the
framing for the doors and windows on
the first floor have been placed in po-
sition. Five masons are now employ
ed on the brick work and with favora.
bic weather conditions the walls viii
20 up like magic The piercing cold
wind today greatly retarded the work.
Capt. J. W. Gee left today for Austin
20 see his brother. an inmate Of the
Confederate Home. who is quite ILL.,
His brother Is now as years OF age and
very feeble for years. He has been
carrying a big Yankee bullet in his
side ever since the battle OF Oh 'camau.
"a. and for some time Il has had him
all drawn and stopped. The Gee broth.
ers were all members OF Hoods i'm.
mortal brigade and made valiant sol.
diers. Leonard Gee. the man who
turned General Lees horse back At
the battle OF the wilderness. died In
Dallas only n few weeks ago.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-09
THE AMERICAN WOMAN.
Her Position Here and It's irhvsnes IN
the Old Wcrid.

the Old Wcrio.
There II no doubt that the most In
tsrcsiing Thing to the European who
new world Il the American woman
that h1rlN. victorious heroine Of mod
en- senininlsE who has discovered
how to rxlrnri from th. new condition
Of woman al the advantages with al
most none IL the inconvemisnces; that
bciug who has Known how a. assume
the nasculinity In all that regards In
deirndcncr aud liberty 81 action and
remain feminine ia grace. charm and
altruisin; that American beauty. that
American genius. whose woadcrS arr
seen aud felt In all the American AMI
Euru,eau reviews. whose writers tie
clarc her To be engaged almost en-
tirely ~ srvc-r ~trdr. IN mssr''l'nc
work. sport and similar occupations.
Europe. narrower. J. right. The
American woman l. not only one o.
the most Interesting PHENOMENA of
North America. hut Is also the pho
nomenon Of the new world that might
have the greatest aud gravest effect
ON the old. shaking on their founda-
tlous the essential principles Of our fe-
male instruction and training. over
throwing the society Of the old conti-
nent or continents. which rest 20 n
greater extent than Is realized ON the
antique functions Of woman In the
family and In society. Gina Lombroso
Ferrcro In putnam's Magazine
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-09

Miss vio'et Asqu'th. daughter OF the
English premier who was recently
lampooned as the woman with ths
serpent's tongue has entered into tn,
superheated politica, campaign in that
country as a stump speaker But in
stead Of nolsoms breath aud clover
tongue dripping WIZ venom. :, ~ said
that she speak in honied words melli
fluously bland. captivating all who
hear with her eloquencc. when Mr.
Watson wrote The Woman With the
serpents Tongue" he doubtless ex
pected TO annihilate his intended vic
tim. but Il seems 10 have proven q
boomerang. he is now a voluntary ex
lie while she is receiving the plSuditi
OF thousands In her native land.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-09
NOTICE.

Bryan. Texas. Dec. 5. 1909.
Notice 10 taxpayers, !. viii be at
the following places on the dates
named for the purpose Of receiving
taxes for the year 1909.
Edge. Tuesday December -. 1903.
Kurten. Wednesday December -.
1909.
Harvey. Tuesday January 4. 1910.
wellbovn. Friday. January :. 1910.
midwife. Monday January 10. 1910.
Millican. Monday January ~. 1910.
Yours truly.
w. wIPPRECHT.
Tax Collector Brazos County. Texas,
Wis
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-09

FIJI. Pool was up today from Mill
can
J. C. Lloyd was In today from RelI
'' A. W. ns,s.r wa. up to day from
weliborn.
n. A. Gotham was In the city toda,
from Harvey.
John W. Hicks OF Reliance was Ia
)he city today.
| J. W. henderson OF Kurten. was In
lhe city today.
step Mt the and 10 Cent Store for
holiday presents.
Boys Sweaters. sico and $3.50
brandon 4 Lawrence. 81
| Commissioner J. G. Blume OF Foun
hin was In the city today.
Extra values In Boys school shoes
II Brandon 4 Lawrence's. 3it
IA. L. Mcleod OF MillIcan was here
8day iransacting business.
New shipment OF Manhattan Shirts
brandon a Lawrence. sit
Miss Elizabeth ALERT OF Cuero IL the
hest OF Mas Mary kaczer.
"Mound City Paints may cost a trI
more. but 4. J. Jenkins. 70
For Rent-The cottage In front OF
b residence. Tyler Haswell. 2l-
Man your letter In the Santa Claus
n office AZ and 10 Cent Store. 4
Nr. and Mrs. s. W. Meredith OF Nil.
az we're visitors 10 the city today
\ &rehltect Jones and Contractor bod
pf Houston were In the city today.
IS. W. j. Andrews OF Union ain
n visitor TO the city - afternoon
z sale-First class Jersey COW.
In milk See s. W Buchanan.
3i5
boys gloves. Boys caps. and Boys
on suits at Parks a wsldrop's.
3l5
Phone 2ss your December orders
feed-prompt service Is our mot.
3is
Dur blankes arr warm and prices
At our mg sale. Wilson A Der.
d.
lens Sweaters In all popular col.
$3.50 TO $500. Brandon q Law.
zee. si5
q. Loftin. manager OF the Chance
m In the bottom was in the city
ay
v our Boys School SHOES. Every
sod under guarantee. Brandon
Lawrence. sIs
resh bread rolls and fancy Bakins
dy every mo. ling for breakfast
~ Mrs. Otto Boehme.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-09

The famished face. the fevered hand
who sights the worthiesi OF the land.
Sneers at the just. contemns the brave.
And blackens goodness in its grave.
In truthful numbers be- she sung.
The Woman with the Serpent
Tongue:
Concerning whom. Fame hints at
things
Told but In shrugs and whisperings:
Ambitious fr m her natal hour.
And scheming all her life for power:
With little left OF seemly pride:
With venomed fangs she cannot hide /:
Who half makes love to you today.
Tomorrow gives her guest away.
Burnt up within by that strange soul
She cannot slake. or yet control:
Malignant hpp'd, unkind. unsweet:
Past all example indiscrect:
Hectic. and always overstrung-
The Woman with the serpent's
Tongue.
To think that such as she can mar
Names th"t among the noblest are,
That hands like hers can touch the
springs
That move who knows what men and
things?
That on her will their fates have
hung
the Woman with the serpent's
Tongue.
William Watson.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-09
THE WOMAN WITH THE SER
PENT's TONGUE

The following poem from the pen
o. the English poet William Watson.
has stirred all England. On account
OF the veiled thrust AZ woman running
all through IL. Il has been answered
by Richard lie Gllienne OF New York.
The poem follows:
She Is not old. she is not young.
The woman with the Serpent's Tongue
The haggard cheek. the hungering eye.
The poisoned words that wildly ny.