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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-05-12
The Herald of Tuesday has thu

following item: THE Citizen Trio
Hardenburgh for Governor, Wood
for County Treasurer, and Ross for
any old office" The party who
wrote this is still at large, and the
best description we have of him is
that he walks with swagger that
would lead one to suppose that he
is the man who prizes up the sun
every morning and starts it on its
journey.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
PRODUCTS OF DAIRY
MUCH ADULTERATED

Milk and butter seem to he consid-
cred fair game by The adulterators.
There are several tests that may with
profit be applied 10 either. The sim
plest one for Distinguishing fresh but
ter from oleomargarine or the rem
ovated'' butter, Is TO put a small lump
Of IL IN a large iron spoon and heat
is over a gas or alcohol or kerosene
fame.
If the butter is genuine It will melt
quietly with small bubbles and e good
deal OF foam, but the other varieties
VIII cracllle and sputter. and there
VIII be but little foam to them.
Another test not much more difficult
is made by placing a couple Of table
spoonfuls OF fresh milk in a wide
mouthed bottle Set This on the stove
in a pan OF boiling water, and when
butter. Stir with a bit Of wood until
the butter melts. and them set the
bottle ia ice and stir until the butter
hsrdens again. Should u harden in 4
single lump II IS olcomargarine, but
II the solicited particles are granular
the butter is genuine, although 10 may
be OF the renovated kind.
That dangerous chemical, fOrmalde-
hyde. IS sometimes added TO butter
20 preserve fl. and 10 detect IL four
tzbiespoOnfuls of the butter must be
placed in a teacup with much by
drochlorfc acid and n tiny bit Of iron
Of boiling water on the stove. and n
the mixture resumes A purple color
by the end OF five minutes. fOrmalde-
hyde Is there
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
ROUND SHOULDERS
EASILY PREVENTED

II is the duty Of every mother to
see that her child does not grow up
with a tendency TO rounded shoulders.
They are not only ugly and ruiuOus
10 a good figure, but they force the
chest TO contract; they make breath
ing shallow and unhealthful, and they
force tho eyes 20 focus at most un-
natural angle. II Is not so much "a
question of beauty as Of health, so
] want TO appeal not only 20 the moth
or who trains her child TO he beautiful.
but also 10 the practical woman VINO
gives time and thought TO hygiene and
healthful living.
II may be that you know many
roUnd-shouldered people who are both
healthy and happy. They are not an
common, and round shoulders are not
in any way unusual. Yet 20 reaiize
how important an erect carriage is
take one deep breath yourself now
while you are reading this.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Jet as Dress Trimming
More Popular Than Zoe,

The vogue OF jet as dress trimming
is on the increase. In garniture forms
and I'm landings il is in demand and
separate drop ornaments II is also popu-
lar
The braiding designs on coats are so
elaborate as 10 create a great demand
for SOutacne and tubular braids. Mar
row fancy braids are in demand for
edging purposes and outline designs in
wider braid. Those Of fntermingied
black, silver, gilt Of cOlors are popular
for those purposes. Fancy loops and
frogs are staple trimmings
Metal effects are widely shown in the
successful trimming lines and beads.
crystals, spangles, and bugles are used
TO carry out the newest designs for dress
ornamentatiOn.
Jet buttons viii be strong for fall and
some handsome buttons show rims of
metal and enamel
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
SOME TIMELY HINTS
FOR HOUSEKEEPING

Don't rinse lsces in blued water un-
der mistaken notion that n viii I'm
prove the color. II won't Rinse in
SKINNED milk. which viii give a soft,
creamy tint.
Don't fH an OIL or any other kind
Of stove or lamp when 70 is lighted.
This seems superhuous advice but
with the coming OF cool weather IL
cannot be too often repeated
Don't leave the gas stove with any
thing which may boil over-miIk or
soup-and extlnEuish the flame. Be
side the loss Of gas. there is danger
OF an explosion. Don't turn or the
gas at the main. unless the taps are
all of as well.
Don't light the kitchen FIRE unless
there is water iu the boiler. II not.
the rush OF cold water is liable 70
crack the boiler.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

and the danger Of the meat becoming
tainted IS mnimlzed
The latest jars for holding the kitchen
dry provisions. such rs rice, flour, sugar,
tdplocd, cOrnEtarCh, and the different
spices, are in glass. These come in sets
OF twelve pieces. graduated in size &C
cording TO the use for which they are
intended. Each vessel has the name
clearly enameled upon IT, These jarc
have one great advantage over the IA
miliar stOneWare kind in that they let
the contents show through. In this wsv
the housewife is enabled to see con-
stantly before her the ebb OF the con
tents and to replenish I'm time The
jars are furnished with ground EIass
shoppers, germ and dust proof
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
ConUentent Ways to Keep Meats
During Summer Without Spofl1nq

The housekeeper is sometimes at a
loss for a convenient way 10 keep small
meats such as chops. hamburger chop
ped meat, stew meat Of liver, unlocked
in the ice chest when the latter is not
commodious or there are many demands
upon its space.
For keeping any Of these or even a
small steak over night glass jars Of the
size required by the quantity Of meat at
hand VIII be found much more easily
handled than a plate or bowl. Preserve
jars, With well-fitting screw top to keep
the meat from tie air as well as ward
OF contact with the other provisions
are excellent. Less space IS occupied
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Anniversary Celebration.

Mrs. vi. c. D.--YOu gave me no hint
OF the special anniversary you are TO
celebrate. Dutch supper is merely
an informal enter, ainment. and the
refreshments depend entirely upon your
fancy in the matter
Those who do not object to liquor
serve beer and cheese. sandwiches or r
welsh rabbit, or have a chafing dish
spread with oysters or any other sort
OF palatable dish listed among chafing
dish possibilities. Your mode Of service.
too. depends upon your preference. If
YOU are having a number OF guests il
would be hest possibly to havc the usual
salads and sandwiches. coffee and con-
fections.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Stunning Bridal Gown
In TOmorrow's Paper

The prospective bride Of October or
November viii find something especially
Interesting 20 her on this page tomor-
row. Realizing that the bridal robe is
not only a thing of beauty but OF seuti-
ment as well 1 got busy and looked
up one Of the most fascinating patterns
obtainable. which viii be reproduced
cleverly enough TO give an admirable
idea Of the detail of the stunn ng gar
meut. While not many brides in these
piping days OF high tariff r,.y be able
60 adorn their robes with thread lace.
almost any girl with a shrewd idea Of
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

The straight lines Of last seasons sill
houette are passing. The new tailored
suits and tho one-piece dresses are dar-
ing to show the curves of the figure.
Though the early autumn tailored coats
are not actually tiEht-fitting. yet the
new tendency is toward revealing rather
than concealinE the figure. The loose
At seen in the spring models has en-
tirely gone. though the slender hip IS
still with US
The trade refer to the new coats
as seven -eigfts fitting. The tailored
suit for fall is much smarter in appear
ance than last year. The coat IS long,
varying from about forty 10 forty-eigHt
inches in length
Sleeves are SSH small and extremely
plain Coats Of tailOT-made suits are
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Recipe for Making Banana
Mould With SWeet Cream

Two cUpfuls or milk, hale a cupful
Of cream. three eggs. one extra egg
NOlk, i've bananas, two heapiug TIA BILE
spoonfuls of sugar. one hcapiug table
spoonful of powdered Eelatine. half a
cuDful of boiling water, and one tea
spoonful Of lemon juice.
Dissolve the gelatine in the boiling
water. then add the milk boiling. beat
mp the eggs and add them, stirring
all the time Thicker this custard,
but take care that IL does not boil.
Sweeten TO taste and let fl cool. Peel
the bananas and rub them throuSh a
sieve, stir them into the Custard -vftb
the gelatine and lemon juice Pour
into a wet mold and turn on when
firm. Serve with whipped and sweet
ened cream.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

The artistic possibilities inherent in q
clever combination Of fabric and
proper appreciation Of line may derive
enough Inspiration from the illustration
70 make 2 study OF the model very much
worth while.
Meantime. the puzzlers a-e not TO be
overlooked. In addition to furnishing
what i think Is a very interesting and
attractive tree problem the names Of
the winners In this weeks contest VIII
be announced. Later. L have some little
surprises FOR you ia the puzzle domain
several OF the contests Of the near Tu-
ture being along lines entirely different
from any we have hitherto pursued
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Daily Fashion Talk.

Just the daintiest sort Of a bodice to
wear indoors with a white serge skirt
Jacket suit Is the waist presented today
The average stay-at-home eirl viii
find il no less attractive than her col
1ese girl sister whose demands for sim
pIe garments which are at once becom-
ing and inexpensive, are met admirably
in the pictured model Developed in
white net over white China silk, In
white fnulard or indeed In any Of the
novelty silks Il viii prove very salts
factory for the thousand and one occa-
sions the seventeen-year-old may have
on her holiday schedule This is But
terick pattern, No. $685. and may be had
at woodward & Lothrop's.
FRANCES CARROLL
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
TAILORED MODELS
SHOW PLAID STRIPES

Among some Of the newest tailored
models waists shown for early Ial are
plaids and moires with Persian stripes
I'm both subdued and striking color com
bfnations. Simple tailored plaits are
used in the designing, sometimes sell
covered buttons being used as trim
ming.
In the designing OF waists Of all KINDS
TIE sleeve contains practically the only
novel feature. While tucked sleeves are
shown on lines similar TO those worn
at the present time. the modified effects
OF the bishop sleeve are given much
prominence In the late displays.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Should Be In Every HOuSehsis

We herewith publish a simple little
reme.y that is worth its weight In gold
For pimpies, sallOw complexion, cons-f-
patton Diliousness. sick headache, sour
stomach. bad breath, dizziness and num-
erous Of other troubles arising from q
disOrdered liver Also relieves distress
eating
This preparation is known as TISIT
and can be bought for as little as ten
cents worth. cut this Qua for future
reference. as we can honestly say that
IL is one Of the best remedies for the
above known 10 the medical profession
Can be eaten like candy. absolutely
harmless. We say TTSIT again less
YOU forget. Ten cents at your druggist
or he will order for YOU
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
TWO-TONED Innings.

Gay Innings, as fruit reds, jewel green's.
etc-, appear IN some coats that are all In
one soIuber tint on the outside Two
toned Innings are also much used, and
very pretty in effect they are, too. Vel
vet is used very much for collars and
cuffs. Sometimes the fur collar IS OF a
funny fur, while the lining IS Of another
and hatter fur. But fur ~ for tho 90
casionally needed coat, and not for an
all-the-season-throug garment.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Vases For the Interior
Decoration MoZv Necessary

This is an age OF interior decoration
with a predominant idea Of a color
scheme and one should buy every ar
tiCle or furniture with the artistic eve
wide open.
The latest aid to the living room Of
twenty-five years ago is seen in one Of
the new Dotteries. It is reasona BILE in
price, and has the added recommended
ton or a blush green color which har-
monies with any other tint or designs
and color combinations from which YOU
can select youT lamp and Vases-mark
you, and vases. for this Is the idea that
IS distinctly new.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Straight Lines of Last Season
Superseded by Daring Costumes

strictly tailored and are extremely man
nish in effect. They show none of the
elaborate trimming OF last year, none
of the conspicuous button-trimmed
pockethaps nor big directoire revers.
Instead, they have plain notched col
lar and a small inconspicuous cuff
Many are made single breasted, fasten-
ing with rather large but incopspiCuous
buttons, or they fasten invisibly with
a fly.
THE extreme cutaway effect is also
n thing OF the past. The fronts Of
the coat may curve a trllc toward the
bottom and stu he this seasons style,
vet the very newest models show the
fronts perfectly straight. Some OF the
tailored coat-and-siCrt suits BEow the
coat trimmed with bands OF The self
fabric OF with braid to emphasize the
elongated waist lire, but generally
speaking the palmer the tailored coat
this year, the better its style.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

that they are IN liberal supply and
selling az easy prices makes the market
a satisfactory one from the consumer &
standpoint. Vans are IN demand, but
their scarcity doesn't make much differ
enCe just al this season.
White potatoes will be in greater de-
mand later. but. by that time. 10 is ex-
pected the supply will have Increased
greatly. Considered generally, the win
ter prospect for the several kinds Of
potatoes with respect 10 supply is
bright, and. n anything. a better record
should be established than was made
last year
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

In the flower vases, and this Uu.nnE OF
the artistic with the unitarian gives A
most pleasing effect on the library table.
For the person Of esthetic taste bit
a limited pockethOok there IS a clever
combination IT. the same ware. The
lamp by night and vase by day has
the supporting column OF the lamp,
with four hollow ones at the base in
which the flowers can be placed.
Remember that everything I'm a room.
whether IL he the reading room OF mi
ladfs bOudoir. should be selected or de-
signed al home with the idea that Fl Is
a contributing unit In a harmonious
whole. And don't forget the Va ses,
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Afternoon Wedding.

Mrs. A TIFF you are to serve at
an afternoon wedding in a small VII
lsge church ] would advise you wear
ing a becoming afternoon frock, re-
Eardless of the fact that the bride is
TO wear a tailored gown.
The matrOn OF honor and the maids
anyway are merely backgrounds for
the bride, so why not contribute d
graceful and attra background
An afternoon frock and a fetching
hat Will prove much more picturesque
than the most stunning tailor made
costume you could procure.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
PRAYER is ANNOUNCED

Little Johnnie, who had been pray
ing for some months for God TO send
him a baby brother. finally became dis
cOuraEed- Il don't believe God has any
more little boys To send he told his
mother. and I'm going to quit it,"
Early one morning not long after this
he was taken into his mothers room 10
see twin boys who had arrived i'm tbe
night Johnnie regarded them thought
fully for some minutes
Gee, he remarked finally ssif'e q
good thing 1 stopped PRAYING when 7
lid - / guess
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
SWEET POTATOES PLENTY IN THE MARKET.

Sweet potatoes have almost overstock-
ed the market: white potatoes are
steady, aud yans are wanted. That
about sizes up the potato situation at
the local stands just at present
II isn't often that the various kinds
Of potatoes bear the relation 10 each
other that they do now. Il IS an UNI
usual situation. IN a way, but IL isn't
altogether an unfavOrable one TO the
houSekeeper
Now is the time Of year when sweet
potatoes are IN demand. and the fact
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
LEMON SHERRET.

Many persons prefer lemon sherbert
made with milk 20 a water ice The fol-
lowing recipe. known as zone, Two
Three Sherbet," has been used in one
family for years. One quart of milk
two cupfuls OF sugar, and tie Juice OF
three lemons, with the stiffiy beaten
whites Of two eggs added just before the
mixture goes into the freezer. What
ever curdling appears in the mixing Is
frozen out Punch cups are the most
attractive things in which TO serve
shernet-
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
ANSWERS TO
THE QUERIES
Information Asked of
The Times Is GipeH
Here.
George Washington Canla.

c. z. after diligent search No
record can be found of a George Wash
ington canal In Virginia. General Wash
ington was Interested in the Maryland
and virginia canal, which was granted
a charter i'm 1854. The canal was to rIlr
from Georgetown 10 the Allegheny
mountains. II was abandoned in 1X22
after about $4,000 had been spent upon
IT,
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
FISHER TO BE USED

Fisher, a fur Of which some Of the
younger readers of this page have
never heard. VIII be revived It was
once a favorite. but has not been seen
Tor many years. II is one Of the most
beautiful skins, being a cousin of the
sable, and yet much less expensive. In
the matter of expense it ranks with
mink
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Kearsarge.

c. H.-You ask for the derivation Of
the name "Kearsarge," which one OF
our battleships is named. The present
ship by that name is so called from the
vessel Of the civil war. which sank the
Confederate Alabama The older ship
was named from Mt. Kearsarge OF the
White Mountain range in New Hamp-
shire.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
BRoADCLoTH IN CAPEs.

Evening capes are seen made OF white
broadclOth in military style, with gold
buttons. and simulated button holes OF
black braid trimming the she ulder from
the neck 10 the shoulders edge. The
yokes are trimmed with whi e braid
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Packing Chestnuts.

a. A. D.-PackinE chesnuts in salt will
keep them fresh and free from worms
for a considerable time.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

Expert Sewing Machine Repairs and
Cleaning, 81 up. Adjusting. 30 cents. 913
On St Davis Sewing Machine Agency
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

Perfection in Oyster Cooking.
Phns. oyster & Chop House. 5l3 18th NV.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
]. Richard Riggles, o27 9th St. NV.

John Lucas mtltopoHtdH rants. alJO.
Glazing promptly attended 10.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Carpets CIeaned and Laid

Mattresses made and renovated. Tel
ave. S. W.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

IAN odd story from my vacation" +.
Hez SVEN. sun. night, 2d Bapt. Oh.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

We Clean Your Carpets Right.
No Halfway Work With US.
Charge Very Moderate.
CONGER. Phone. West AZ.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

caverly's plumbing. 1891 St N. W.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, GIG 1ztb St
c. A. Muddiman g. Co 1904 G ST.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
People Of Refined Taste

Ike our Port. Sherry. and Angelica
Wines, CSC per bottle, for 81. Schwab's,
Us Sth St. S. 4,
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
LOCAL MENTION.

LOCAL MENTION.
Perfection in Oyster Cooking.
Phils oyster & Chop House. 5l3 18th NV.
]. Richard Riggles, o77 9th st. N. W.
John Lucas Metropolitan Paints. 81 80.
Glazing promptly attended 10.
Expert Sewing Machine Repairs and
Cleaning, 81 up Adjusting. % cents. 90
Oh St. Davis Sewing Machine Agency.
Carpets Cleaned and Laid,
Mattresses made and renovated. Tel.
Main 2o25. +. p. Hinkel & Co.. iS8 Maine
ave. S. W.
IAN odd story from my vacation" e
Hez SVEN. sun. night, 2d Bapt. CHI
We Clean Your Carpets Right.
No Halfway Work with us.
Charge Very Moderate.
CONGER. Phone. West AZ.
People Of Refined Taste
IKE our Port. Sherry. and Angelica
Wines, CSC per bottle, 3 for 81. Schwab's.
Us Sth st. S. X
Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, GIG 1ztb st.
c. A. Muddiman & CO. 1904 G ST.
caverly's plumbing. 1891 c St N. W.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-25

One lot ladies' and misses wash
suits and dresses, in white, tan, blue
or pink; all sizes; broken lots;
nicely made and trimmed; worth to
$40.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-12-06
BALlHdER AND Our Ships.

Secretary Ballinger in his annual
report dealing with Hawaii states
that It has been suggested that the
cqastwise shipping laws shall be sus-
pended In their application to the
passenger service between Hawaii
and the mainland.
'Suggested" Is good.
This shows with what heartfelt
Enthusiasm the Secretary OF the In
terror endorses the plan that must
eventually turn the transportatiop
between these islands and the coas,
over to foreign ship owners and
wipe the American flag OF this
ocean.
1t has also been ''suggsstsd" thai
the merchant marine Of the United
States be turned over to Japan.
But we don't believe II will. No
II the Merchant Marine League o.
the United States can prevent It.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-12-06
Big Catch At
KAENA POINT

More than a dozen men. boys for
the day. spent yesterday at Kaena
Point fishing. The party left town
yesterday morning on the Haleiwa
Limited and through the courtesy OF
the o. r. & l.. officials the train was
stopped twelve miles belond Waianae.
where the fishers disembarked. The
baggage of the party on the way down
was the object Of much curiosity Of
the passengers on the train but the
boys maintained that much baggage
was needed In order to provide lunch
for such a large crowd In addition to
the necessary fishing tackle and armor
for unexpected salt water baths.
The success of the party was large
according to the reports furnished by
the various members. and while the
size OF the catch varies according to
who Is telling Of the result, II seems
that one hundred and seventy.ninc
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-12-06

lana steam NavlgatiQn company
and Captain Thomas X. Clarke Wis
tied the Celtic Chief this morning.
Their inspection resulted In the ves-
sells master authorizing the EN-
pl0yment of alb the available tow
age At the command OF the later
Island Company.
Lines were soon sent out from the
steamers Mauna Kea and the Mika
hala. One other vessel VI tile loo Al
steamer service was dispatched to
the scene. and 1t is estimated that
at least 5000 horse power is now
straining on the several lines at
tached to the stern of the British
vessel.
The Celtic Chief lies bow on and
was making perceptible headway
towards the shore until the steam-
ers commenced their work OF pull
Ing.
The grounding OF the ship at this
time is unfortunate. as the elements
apparently eonspire against her
carly release from = dangerous 20