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The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Little Dress of Sheer White dNuH
IS Latest 9Node of Popular Frocks

a new featue after the long reign OF
one-piece effects.
That these bebe dresses are coming IS
evident 10 all who keep I'm close touch
with Paris style Indications. More and
more coquetry j shown in raiment for
the gentier sex, and the stately direc-
tore and Moyen age models ere socn to
be succeeded. If one reads the signs
Alright. by the frivolous. fluffy Louis XIV
and XVI styles. just at present this
tendency shows itself not so much in
the dress itself as in the little Access
series Of dress. in the dashing hats.
rolled up at one side. I'm the nIgh-
heeled' footwear, the frou frou petit
coats. the deliberately embroidered silk
gloves matching the costume. and in
the sash. The Sash at the back Is Oh
viously the death kuell OF the classic
and medieval styles Of Jane, Paauin
and other French couturiers have al
ready more than limited at the sash.
The Partisan sash Is, however, only ar
Incident in the perfect costume.
Matched by a smart hat and parasol.
elk stockings and the gay little reti-
Guile which swings from every French
woman's arm, 81 adds a very charming
color toucA to the whole.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Should Teach the Children
To Sit and Breathe Properly

Sometimes the heaithiest Of children
are laid low with measles or one Of the
usual youthful maladies. and they ac-
quire certain bad habits Of breathing or
sitting. Their muscles are weakened
from i%naction, or they sleep with the
mouths open because their noses have
been stopped up, or they show signs of
stoop a little, because the. have been
lying in bed with their back propped by
pillows AS soon as strength has re-
turned they should be taught to practice
a few rIild physical culture exercises
and deep breathing, which will send
he blood racing through their bodies
AM strengthen the relaxed muscles.
TI-a exercises should not last longer
thar tive minutes for the 1Ist week or
ten DAYS. but the length Of time may be
increased gradually 10 fifteen and final
" to twenty minutes.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Daily Fashion Talk.

The autumn bride can scarcely make a better selection
for her wedding gown than the model pictured. The long,
slender lines which just at the present moment characterize
the fashions, are cleverly utilized TO sweep from the in
genioUsly designed bodice decoration which defines the en-
pre waist, being especially fetching Falling from the bust
to the hem, the skirt lies a few inches in the floor in front.
and sweeps backward into a graceful train. While the sim
pncity of the model Is one Of its chief distinctions. the wom-
an who desires to embeish her robe with some of her great
grandmothers lace will md ample opportunity to do so. On
the other hand, the girl who, lacking means for handsome
trimming, has to depend upon line and beauty Of material,
will find the patterns no less satisfactory.
In contrast to the severity of the untrimmed skirt is the
deft decoration about the bodice, sole folds of the material
giving a pretty fu1lness which viii be especially becoming
to a slender gfrish figure. The heavy insertion Of lace which
defines the bodice in turn works UP in pretty contrast to
the softly pleated chemisette of chiffon. The very high
collar, with its frfl OF lace, is a distinctive and becoming touch
to the costume, as are The sleeves. the upper half of which
are laid in deep folds.
The pattern is capable Of being worked up successfully
in many different materials. iustrous white satin, with trim
mings Of pearl embrOideries, the hands at the front being
finished by cabachons OF pearls, would work up into an
especially rich and becoming costume.
Messaline satin, basdste, and net also offer themselves
The Washington times., 1909-08-29

l. Keeping the shoulders well down
and the abdomen drawn in, inhale slow
~ through the nose Hold the breath
while counting three: then eXhale. This
should be repeated six times.
?. Rise slowly 10 the toes, at the same
time lifting the arms until the fingers
meet overhead. Count three and come
down on the fourth count. Repeat six
times.
3. Take a step backward with the
Ugh foot, raising the arms overhead.
Repeat six times. CThe same with the
left fOOt)
4. Take a step forward with the right
foot, raising the arms. Repeat six
times. The same with the left foot)
5. Bend the body from the waist, very
gently, arms on the hips. Repeat six
times.
6. Standing firmly on both feet stoop
as far as possible without bending the
body, rise n repeat six times.
Z. Lift the right leg to a position per
pendicular with the body six times. Re
peat with the left.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29

The colored slip or lining IS not as
fashionable as in past seasons; though
sometimes color Is incorporated in the
frock. = modish little dress of sheer
white null. recently brought over from
Paris. had inch-wide insertions OF rose
pink mousseline set into the null With
narrow entire deuX Of cluuy lace. To the
shallow hip yokes was attached a deep
founce showing alternate rows Of the
rose pink and white materials. the pink
stripes growing narrower as they near
ed the top Of the hounce. Bodice and
seeves were pin tucked and bands Of
the pink mousseline outlined The Dutch
neck and extended down the outer
edge Of the sleeve. A soft pink satin
sash with ends falling 10 the knees at
the bsck completed this charming little
dress which an admiring masculine be-
holder pronounced as delicious as a
strawberry ice cream soda" Both
waist and skirt Of this pretty little
dress were gathered into the belt, and
in fac waist and skirt were separate
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
SUITABLE MATERIAL
FOR A TRUNK COVER

For a trunk cover select a neat
striped material of pink and green
c%retonne and edge the hounce with a
single border of Egyptian cotton in
seTtion.
This insertion is very pretty be-
cause Of the deep, rich colors. and It
is quite handsome for cotton fancy
work.
Make a small cushion and border it
with ir-erticn and place on the trunk.
When II is needed it will be ready for
use.
The college girl should have both
the trunk cover and cushion for her
room.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
HAY WATER FOR LINEN

If you have a natural linen color coat,
skirt or suit which you do not want TO
fade 90 the homcly yellowish tint after
washing. soak e In hay water before
laundering. Get fresh timothy hay. soak
n in water over night. strain Il and let
your linen lie I'm 10 for t~Wenty-four hours.
You can wash % safely after this with
ont its losing any Of the soft, pretty
color.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Last Weeks Puzzle
Correctly Guessed

l-Musk-rat.
2-Spectscled bear.
3-American tapir.
EOceIoid.
5-Angora cat.
AFRICAN ratel.
7-Armadillo.
s-African wart hog.
panther.
lO-Bonnet monkey.
Il-Shetland pony.
l2-Csnsda lynx.
l9-Mountain zebra.
l4-Black leopard.
l5-Rocky mountain goat.
l6-HippoPotamus.
l7-Sable antelope.
Is-Meadow mouse.
le-Migratory lemming.
20-Persian wild goat.
2l-Domestic yak.
22-Tibetsn wild horse
23-Swamp hare.
24-Ring-tailed Iemur.
25-Indian elephant.
26-Orangoutsng.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Canned Corn and Tomatoes.

Mrs. s. V. For canned corn and
tomatoes the following is recommended
as a successful formula. Cut the kern
els from two dozen ears Of corn stil
hot from the ~parbOillng process. Peel
two dozen ripe, firm tomatoes and cut
into small sections. Mix the corn and
tomatoes together, add salt to taste,
and after boiling hard for a minu-e
pour into scalding hot Jars and seal At
once.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
This Weeks Puzzle
About Menu Card

l. ALL OF FIBRE.
. o Puss.
3-Yes, sour top.
Mop out a sot.
"a cheap old fuss.
Chew cold ram.
Soft shiny dears.
Sim a dolls bone.
9-Sis. bed strap.
lO-Pon destroys aces.
ll-Charlie spsnks me.
I2-Fires destroy.
10 Mates.
I4-Chronic steak.
l5-I do not tumble.
l6-Sat before.
17-Basket fee.
Is-Garnish faded gems.
l9-Gas rose, too.
2O-Toe got nipped.
2l-Barest weeds.
22-Skurry to tea.
% Let's Eva Beg.
24-Tom leases TO wed.
25-Claw u life.
26-I hoe tracks.
27-Coiled Bier.
2s-Shrimp and suet.
29-Oi Poets eat stew.
30 Sad Sal.
3l-All toss bread.
32-Sad nice chalk.
33-Stop at a load.
80 sT-arm to tea!
35-Nigs and Pups Died.
36-Pine mole.
37-Cub died painting.
3s-Dip up, glad pen.
39-Cheer me up sg'in.
40-Fat Cuisine, DR.. -!
4l-Cave in. all Crimea.
40. the cruel stars
43-West barriers.
Att rains and suns.
MRS. A. L. LEWTON.
ESQ Westminster street.
Washington.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Geranium Plants.

Flower Lover-The average person will
find that a dozen geranium plants Of
different varieties Will prove more salts
factory for house plants winter and
summer than anything else. They will
bloom p~rofusely, give a pleasing dash
Of color and c~heerfulness 70 a softly
lighted room. besides they viii get on
with little attention and are almost in
sect proof.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Find Address In Citv Directorv.

G. S.-The address you desire may be
found in tine city directory. The brides.
maid may wear a lingerie frock, though
II would be In better taste for her cos
tune TO correspond more nearly with
that OF the bride. inc remainder OF
your note Is so illegible I cannot make
out your reQUest
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Wash oIcloth.

Housekeeper-OiI cloth will net only
wear better, but look better II cleansed
by polishing with beeswax and turpen-
tine instead OF soap and water. To
make the polish. dissolve an ounce OF
beeswax In a large teacupfuI Of tur-
p~entine; apply with a piece Of flannel
and polish with another cloth. Dust
well before APPLYING the polish.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Health i'm Fverv MorseI

That's why doctors recommend Ber-
ems Bakery Rye Bread so strongly. rs
pure, wholesome and nutritious, the very
best you can get. Try q loaf. You'll
declare it's deliciousi
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
HER COMPLEXION.

where does she get her complex
ion?"
pays 70 keep IL in repair. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Plume Easily Cleaned.

Plume Easily Cleaned.
A. B.. CT think you will have no
trouble in having your plume cleaned
successfully at some OF the shops
where plUmes are cleaned and curled.
10 is against the rules Of the paper TO
publish the names or addresses Of
business firms in this column.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
G MENTION.
Home Cook Could Not Prodnoe

AAehAN SpSho SON1 wv AOuuJE
the equal OF Schneider's Malt Bread. even
though given the best materials. Malt
Bread is In a class by itself-incompara-
bly, delicious and wholesome. Grocers, sc.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29

Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, 6I6 I2th st.
&. A. Muddiman & CO. 1904 G ST.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29
Queries of Times
Readers AnSuered
Explain 10 Friend.

Explain 20 FRIEND
Anxious-It would be only sensible for
you to write TO your friend and ex-
plain the situation to him.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29

Csverly's plumbing, 1881 C St, N. W.
The Washington times., 1909-08-29

Cost of Bridal Dress
In Three Materials
IN

IN MESSALINE.
Z yards Messaline, Is inches wide. at soc yard. $3.50
- yard Al-over Lace, Is inches wide. at 500 yard. -
5k yards Imitation Irish Lace Insertion, at 2c yard. IS
IN BATISTE.
~ yards Batiste. 40 inches wide. at 37kc yard......... s2T3
= yard Swiss All-over Embroidery, p inches wide. at
800 yard .......--.......... ..................... SO
81 yards Swiss Embroidery Insertion, at 15c yard. SO
1ctai oSst
IN NET.
IA yards Net, p inches wide, at SOC yard. ............ S28
y yard AH-over VaIenciennes Lace, IS inches wide, at
$50 yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .................. 80
81 yards valenciennes Lace Insertion. at Pic yard. As
Total 3.s
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11
7HREW IIze DNQP MDE O2kIY

erous owner of the good liquor, with a
show Of Indifference | was far from
feeling. He was a late arrival, it
seemed, and lived in a shanty far up
on the mOuntain-side with two COM
panions. The three were making a
rathes poor attempt to work claim
they had preempted
Getting away from my loquacious
miner-friend, | climbed the steep trail
to the cabin and set about an investi.
cation Of it with great caution. The
men were at home, and from the
sounds issuing from its closed doors
| guessed they We're having a rare old
time that evening. l approached to the
very door and listened with my ear to
the planks to sounds of revelry within.
The men were gambling and drinking.
and | could hear the clink of coins
and the rattle Of bottles and the ribald
Jests with which they made their bets
and gloated over their winnings and
cursed their luck when they lost I
heard sufficient to make me sure that
my muchsought bandits were in the
cabin, although there was no direct
mention OF the express robbery.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11
The Clew Of the Liquor Bottles
Edited by William J. Bacon
True Story Of the Secret Service, as Told by Capt. Dickson

| Late the third afternoon | stun
bled on the ashes Of a campfire, and
close beside it, among the frs and
cedars, | f0urd where horses had
been tied This was what | had
searched for, and | felt sure that
would here find something Of value
| camped a short distance from the
place so | would not disturb it, leaving
my examination until the next morn.
ing, when | would have a good light,
it then being too dark to attempt such
thing.
THAT night, by the light of my
campfire. | read again the report Of
the robbery as given by the train
hands Near the last of it was the
account of the sleeping car porter who
related, with evident grief, that he
had been relieved of $6.15 in silver,
and that the bandits had rifed tEe
liquor cabinet of the buffet, taking
with them all of the whisky and a few
bottles of the rarer and stronger
wines.
EARLY next morning l examined the
deserted camp of the highwaymen.
There was nothing but burned-out
pile of ashes and charred sticks and a
few empty bottles. The bottles gave
the clew for which | searched The
highwaymen had certainly made their
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11

1T would have been the rankest
folly to have attempted their arrest
without Observation-Disclosures ! did
tackle such job once in my salad
days. as this scar will testify and he
pointed to an ugly wound at the back
of his neck, partially covered by his
flowing gray locks. But that IS an
other story. | decided to call on the
United States deputy marshal, man
Of tigerish bravery, for assistance
There was no chink or crack in the
door through which | could gain a
peek at the interior Of the cabin, so
| dropped down on my hands and
knees and craWled around to the back
Of the cabin where | thought there
might be a window. There was win
dow, but it was closed with a heavy
shutter and | could not find any point
to peep through; but | did find some
thing on the way around. My hand
touched something round and smooth,
duu tlultICu 1t llSOIullJ tai lIf II "dS
one CT the little whisky TASKS. After
had left the cabin | struck match
and examined it. The label of the
car company was still on it.
The deputy marshal was found at
one Of the dance halls and he soon
summoned a reliable posse. We sur
rounded the cabin, from which still is
sued the sounds of revelry. The men
were stationed at every point about
it. Then the marshal and raped on
the door. In response to our summons
one Of the miners staggered across
the floor and threw the door wide
open. We tripped him up and rushed
over him into the cabin. The men
We're too drunk to make any resist.
ance, and we captured them without
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11

pound. After taking one ana one,
half bottles of the Compound, l am all
right again, and [ recommend 1t to
every suffering woman. Mrs. MAY
DEAL, Winchester, ind.
Hundreds of such letters from girls
and mothers expressing their gratitude
for what Lydia Z. Pmkham's Vege-
table Compound has accomplished for
them have been received by The Lydia
E. PinkhamMedicine Company, Lynn,
Mass.
Girls who are troubled with painful
or irregular periods, backache, head
ache, dragging-down sensations, faint
ing spells or indigestion, should take
immediate action to ward off the seri-
Gus consequences and be restored to
health by Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. Thousands have been
restored to health by it's use.
If you would like special advice
about your case write cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinlham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11

camp here. Each bottle bore the
label of the sleeping car company, and
some of them were the diminutive
TASKS Of which | had drunk one on
the trils from Denver. There was not
scrap of paper anywhere else to
be found
"Elated with my success. I made a
survey of the country and discovered
half-obscure trail leading farther
into the mountains. | took up this
trail and followed it as best could
until nightfall. Often | lost it, and
sometimes l spent an hour or more
casting about to pick it up again, as
nave seen hounds baf1led on the trail
OF fox. About three o'clock that
afternoon I found something that made
my eyes sparkle. Shattered into
thousand pieces was the remains of
one of the small whisky bottles on
large fiat rock beside the trail where
1t had doubtless been cast in a playful
mood induced by its contents. Among
the fragments | found the label of the
car company.
1T was the dry season, and this
was in my favor, for no rains came
to obliterate the trail. For five DAYS
l followed the bandits across the hills
and through the valleys, verifying my
route from time to time by fragments
of broken whisky bottles along tn.
way, and at the places where they had
camped for night The buffetcar
must have been well stocked, for !
found many bottles in this journey.
THE trail eventually came to a
well beaten road, which, from my map,
| learned was the stage and mail route
from Montrose, the nearest railroad
point to Ouray, then a rather insig-
nificant mining settlement. | lost no
time in getting to 0uray, for it was
impossible to trail my men along this
road and | was sure they had headed
for the mining camp.
Two days were spent at Ouray
without finding a trace of the three
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11
en- They had not stopped there GER

men. They had not stopped there GER
tSinly, SO took the trail to Telluride,
mining camp farther on in the noun.
tains. Telluride was then camp OF
500 or 1000 souls, and there was a
bit of a mining boom on which daily
brought new prospectors to swell its
citizenship, fatuous souls brought
there by the greed Of gold-a lure
that never fails to attract victims in
swarms. For three days ! searched in
vain through the saloons and dance
halls and other places where the rough
miners congregated without finding a
trace Of my three rogues. That infal-
lible sixth sense of mine was doing
its best to keep me longer in Teflu-
ride, although my judgment told me
to move on to Silvert0n; but In the
end my intuition won the fight and |
remained.
One evening was drinking with
a raw-boned miner. The whisky was
abominable The distillery where it
was made would never have recOg-
nized its product in its present form.
| complained of the poor quality of
whisky and asked my acquaintance ii
there were not some better stuff to be
found in the camp. He said there
was rot, at any of the bars, but that
he had been given an amazingly good
drink by a miner, whose name he men
toned. He said it had been in little
bottle which held just enough to tease
one, but it was the best liquor he had
drunk since he left Kentucky many
years before. He licked his lips in
pleasant memory of the drink.
Il almost gave myself away, so
keen was my pleasure at this chance
remark. | inquired about the gen
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11

a shot being fired. They were hav.
ing big stud-poker game, played with
gold pieces and currency instead of
chips. There was some $4,000 or $1O,.
600 upon the table Strewn about the
floor We're many whisky and wine bot.
ties. In a box beneath one of the
hunks was a solitary pint bottle of
whisky, the last remnant of the con-
tents of the buffet cars liquor store.
1t was, as said, a clean case of
luck"
Copyright, 1908, by w. G. Chapman,
Copyright in Great Britain)
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11
People Talk About Good Things.

Fourteen years ago few people knew Of
such a preparation as a Powder for the
Feet. To-day after the genuine merits of
Aliens Foot Ease have been told year after
year by grateful persons, it is indispens-
able to millions. 1t is clearly, whole
some, healing and antiseptic and gives
rest and comfort to tired aching feet
IT. cures while you walk. Over 10000
testimonials. limitations pay the dealer
Larger profit otherwise you would never
be offered substitute for Aliens Foot
Ease, the original foot powder. Ask for
Aliens Foot Ease, and see that you get it.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11
Played on Ancient Instrunnen

At concert which took place in
the large hall of the Royal museum at
Stuttgart, recently, at which the king
and queen of Wurtemberg were
present, no instruments were used
save sPinets, clayicembolas and pianos
OF the seventeenth and eighteenth CEN
turtles. The most Interesting of these
were the one which was once owned
by Johann Sebastian Bach, and an.
other on which Queen Louise of Prus-
STA learned to play.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11
Pittsburg Man Is "Loaded"


tries-natural gas, steel rails tin
plate, petroleum, steel pipes and sheet
metal tire bricks, tumblers, table
ware coke, pickles, and all that sort of
thlng-that you will begin to feel like
a combination delicatessen and hard.
ware store.
/ nave not begun to enumerate tho
inherent data have collected IN tbia
subject as | have no desire to make
the reader feel small or to lose conf,
uence IN himself. AS l have pointed
out before, the Pittsburger or the man
VINO Is under the influence Of pitts
p purs' must be provoked before he un-
oufdens'-c. H. White, in Harper's
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11
Perfect Fiend to Quote Statistics. Ac
cording to Writer in
Harper's.

The Pittsburger can carry more fig
ures OF large denomination on his per.
son without your suspecting their ey.
istence than any other citizen of the
United States. He is a reservoir of
decimals and statistics. He must
have ample justification, however be-
fore he turns the spigot, but when he
does there is torrent no man can
stem.
II provoked and inclined to extend
IN a five-minute talk he can
I'LL Y6l so full OF miscellaneous indps.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11

The second-year debutante, as she
massaged her left cheek with rotary
movement, said:
"Of course l love him. though he's
rather rough, confess"
Before | threw him over" said the
thlrd-year debutante, looking up from
the face-gteaming machine, "he shaved
every day"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11

me regular, and
thatI would event
uaIly have dropsy.
| would bl0at, and
sufferfrombearing-
down pains, cramps
and chills, and |
could not sleep
nights. My mother
wrote to Mrs. Pink
ham for advice, and
I began to take
LydiaE. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11
His Professional Habit.

How did that sculptor leave his
affairs?"
"In a strictly professional condi-
tiCn."
What do you mean?
'In statu quo"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11
On Natural Lines.

How does Miss Hilda get along
with her French conversation
classes?"
she is making them a pronounced
success. "-BaltimOre American.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-11

ONE years ago, before l be-
came connected with the
United States secret seTV-
ice in the east, was en-
gagged by a member Of the
western express com
panies to do some special
work for them" began
Capt. Dickson. My head
quarters were in Denver
and my work, on the whole,
was decidedly interesting.
One adventure in Oarticu-