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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-04

GEORGE l. SHEPLEY, President
EMIL G. PIEPER. Secretary.
Subscribed ard sworn to before me this 30th
day Of January. 1909
HUBERT A. HUFF. Notary Public
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-04

B. F. ston. dentist, Post st. at Grant av. .
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-04

Net amount OF risks writ
ten during the year
Net amount OF risks ex-
pired during the year. /.
Net amount in force De
cember 81, 1908. ......
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-04

VAN NosTRAND TO PREs1DE-Judge Cab
aniss having gone on his vacation. Judge Van
Nostrand has been elected by the occupants of
the superior bench to act in his stead pre-
siding judge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-04
RISKS AND PREMIUMS

Fire Risks. Premiums
s51. 2s4. A3l s433. zoe rs
s4,so2.s44 2ss.5s7.s 80
81. 277. 274 s21.s75.sS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-04

Net amount Of risks writ
ten during the year. .-
Net amount OF risks ex-
pired during the year
Net amount in force De
cember 81. 1908.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-04

A. n. WRAY. United States Manager
Subscribed and sworn TO before ne This Toe,
day Of February. 1909. H. R. RAY
Notary Public. Kings county n Y
r. c. MEDCRAF'T,
Manager.
CATION. BELL a CO.
General Agents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
I reatment of the Feet
During Trying Season

slightly stimulating. but one should
be careful to get the best, made with
grain alcohol
Especial care should be taken In hot
weather in the treatment Of the nails.
which must not be allowed 10 project
beyond the toes or to cut into the cor
ners, and they should be as carefully
looked after and oiled and polished as
the hngeruails, for IN that way lies
not only beauty but comfort and health
for the toes
BHsters should never be lanced. The
fluid in the blisters is healing, ana IL
left untouched 1t win soon be absorbed,
and the foot show a normal surface
Summer is perhaps the most trying
season Tor those afflicted with soft
corns. If their feet are of the moist
sort, after recourse to the chiropodist,
one should be careful TO dry the toes
whenever bathed, and 10 sprinkle some
antiseptic powder thickly over the corn,
and sometimes the slightest layer OF
cotton wool is useful, but the latter
often hurts by its pressure The point
is 70 keep the corn dry when IL will
disappear.
Soft cotton stockings are much easier
on the skin and feet than any form Of
isle, for the latter has a hard twill.
the former a sOft one. The average
woman cannot afford silk stockings for
daily wear. ard these are by no means
always az comfortable as the soft cot
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
Good Preparation
To Clean Ribbons

Ribbon is first busted and then irored
between tissue paper To clean ribbon,
a mixture is made in the proportion Of
three tablespoobfuls Of soap jelly. three
tablespOcnfuls Of honey. 10 a teacupful
each of gin and water.
The ribbon is placed on a board and
scrubbed with the mixture. Then rinse
by dipping several times in as many
lots Of clean, cold water, and not
squeezed out, but hung over a line 20
drip. Then put between clean cloths and
iron by drawing the ribbon from under
the iron. This prevents creasing and "a
stringy appearance at finish. The iron
should be kept still without pressure
upon II.
Ribbon interviewer with tiusel Is bert
cleaned with bread crumbs and pow
derCd blue. then shaken and rubbed with
a clean cloth. :insei. or gold lace with
rock ammonia
To wash colOred ribbons, make 2
strong lather Of cold water and fine
soap. wash the ribbons and rinse them
several times, always in sOapy water.
not clear water. When partly dry iron
between pieces Of muslin. having the
ribbon perfectly smooth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
Side Saddles for Women
3(ot Suggested by ModeSty

Speaking OF riding astride. there Is an
impression abroad. and II has been
abroad for long time like a good
many other false impressions that are
hard TO eradicate, that this method of
horseback riding was prescribed for
women on account OF the supposed mod
esty Of the methOd. According to his
torical resesrc and In line with the
reasons why ancient fashions were es-
tablished, and a great many modern
ones. too. for that matter. the original
way for women to ride was astride, just
as man rides. In other words they
began riding I'm the natural way and
continued so riding for a long time.
Then. the manner OF woman's riding
changed. not because II was considered
immodest or inappropriate. but because
Of one OF those vagaries of fashion,
which defy al natural law and every
thing else. In monarchical countries,
the Kings and princes set the fashion
for the menJ the Queens and the
Processes do the same for the women
Il so happened that there was an Eng
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
Maiden Blush Apples Here
And The Quality Is Good

The Maiden Blush apple is Oh The mar
ket
Of homegrown varieties Of apples. the
Maiden Blush. although later than the
others in arriving, usually has things
its own way. II is claimed that a great
deal Of the popularity OF the Maiden
Blush is due to it's color. which gives Il
an attractive, appetizing appearance,
and that were it not for this feature Il
would be no more desirable fruit than
any other variety. However this may
be, something should be said for the
quality Of the fruit this year. as II IS
above the average Pennsylvania, so
far, has supplied the biggest bulk Of
the shipments.
Plums have figured prominently I'm
fruit sales this week and great many
Of them have been preserved for winter
use. New York Bradfords. especially.
have met with "a demand. as shipments
Of this variety have reached the mar
ket In splendid condition for canning
Most Of the fruit is packed in grape
boxes and Is firm and fun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
Mixed Corn and Clans
An AppetiSfng Dish

Corn and clans is an appetizing COM
bination that may be carried out In
scalloped corn and clans as follows:
Chop fine half a green pepper without
seeds and a slice Of onion.
Cook both till soft in a quarter OF
cup or butter, but do not let them or
the butter grow at all brown. Add
quarter Of a cup Of flour and stir IN
til it all frcths. Heat a pint of clans
in their own juice till they reach the
boiling point, then drain and chop; re-
move all the hard part Of the CLANS be-
fore cooking them, saving only the good
part. Measure the clans and add an
equal amount of Refrigerated corn. Add
three-quarters Of a cup of the clam
juice after straining. to the butter, flour
and peppers. and stir them till they boil
well: beat the yolks of two eggs. mix
with three tablespOonfuls Of cream and
stir this into the clam Juice, but do not
let IL boil again: heat till the eggs thick
en-; then put in the corn and clans.
Butter some large clam shells and nut
In the miNture; cover with sifted crack
er crumbs and a little melted butter and
brown in the oven; serve on a napkin
on a hot platter, and garnish with
lemon and parsley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
No Catch. Numbers"
In The Times Puzzle

From the general tenor Of the notes
appended to the solutions Of the Wom-
ans Page puzzle this week IT is APP
parent that many OF those interested
look for catch numbers" Therefore,
] hasten to correct such an impress
sion. The puzzles. from first to last,
are straightaway trials of your keen
wits No number Is selected IS a catch,
for the simple reason that nobody
wishes TO set a handicap for any one.
The puzzles ERE open to all readers
of The Times, the casual reader no
less than the 365-day patron, who, In
hundreds Of Instances, has taken the
trouble to tell us he would miss the
daily visit OF The Times as much as
he would his dinners. The youngest
member of the puzzle-seelSins contin-
gent has the same opportunity offered
70 him as has his grandfather. The
purpose OF the puzzles is to afford
amusement for young and old. and
that they have abundantly demon
stTated their possibilities in this line
is happily apparent fact.
Il regard numbers 4 and % as catch
es," writes one good puzzler. coming
straight to the point like sensible per
son. wherefore /, in turn, undertook TO
nave TINS neaIL 70 AttnAA 10 tOAAttA any
such impression.
From time 70 time during the course
OF these contests, typographical errors
have done terrible things with the birds
and beasts and LOsies. but there was no
intentional twist up; on the contrary,
every misprint caused all sorts Of
commotion and corrections were made
on the SPOT.
on one signal occasion a different
course was pursued. the judges think
ing II wise 10 throw the offending mem
Der clear out o. their consideration. I
speak OF "aard wolf" which ran all
through the previous week as draw
wolf" However. Notwithstanding tho
serious dislDcation the animal under
went his identity was discovered bv
scores.
For next week I am going TO give you
something different. Realizing that YOU
have had a series Of tremendously IA
tiguing journeys 1 am going to take
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28

fish princess who was hunchbacked.
who, because of this deformity could
not ride astride. SO, she rode on a
saddle especially made FOR her. and
this was the origin Of the side-saddle
or course, when the defOrmed princess
appeared on a side-saddle. ali the ladies
OF the court must do the same: that
made II the proper thing, Of course.
Then the women who aDed the court
had 10 ride sidewise also, and ditto
those who aped the women who aped
the court who aped the young princess:
and so on down 10 the last mothers
daughter Of the tribe or gentlewomen.
once begun for a reason. 10 continued
without reason. and. as a great many
persons In this age and generation
think. who are not looking for some
thing immoral or indecent because It
is strange. contrary to reason
Use makes custom and riding astride
for women. being the natural. safe,
sane. and healthfu} way. In the opinion
Of an ever increasing number will some
day come again into general use, and
no one will be shocked or think any
more OF astride riding by women being
bizarre or worse than they viii in the
case Of man. The old side saddle
method will appear to be the one that is
uncouth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
WerVeS Are Dangerous
For Business Women

The busi ness woman who lets a repri-
mand for 8 mishap reduce her to tears
or state Of nervousness that utterly
units her for work for hours would be
more efficient II she could philosophi-
cally pTt such things aside with the
mental observation, It's done and can't
be undone, Iii try to prevent its hap
pening again. and let It 60 at that.
The person who can take a diSap-
pOintment stoically, who can get the
right perspective and see that in a
week. or month or a year il viii be a
little thing. though just now Il seems
big, has a help along lies highway
that viii considerably brighten dark
places
1t isn't meant that we should be care
less OF Indifferent. It IS meant that
one should put a right valuation on the
things that disturb ones serenity.
II isn't meant that in great trouble
we can summon philosophy 10 take out
the sting. But for the trihes, the in
consequential things, it is a most useful
armor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
Daily Fashion Talk.

This picture represents characteristic example OF The
long that combines several excel
features Princess body the and and
plated skirt fulness adapted the
design, wishes useful carry well
into the fall the silk would better Select fouard
pongee dark blue reds,
fancy banding which repeats the
detail its design The banding trims square
line and the sleeve the collar tucked
chiffon would and becoming preferred.
made Of silk the tucking only
the The pattern
The difficult be
the line This ugly little
wrinkles and easing all that is necessary
prevent them This a pattern.
1912. may be a S Kann, &
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
BRAIDED NET COAT
CONTINUES POPULAR

The net coat dyed the same color as
the skirt, and braided all over con-
tinues TO flourish.
IL Is often sleeveless, but Il, too, is
apt 10 be Of the cutaway style.
There are a great many fancy little
summer coats ready for warm weather
which are made OF silk or lace. or of
fancy buttons which run the gamut Of
ooquetish shapes.
OF all the coats Of this class, the
pongee ones are the most practical.
They are In color or in the natural
tone Of the silk. and made quite plain
and severe, and are trimmed prOfuseIy.
For lingerie gowns little satin coats
IN bright or light colOrs are one Of the
pretty fancies.
the same tone I'm such cases.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
DandeEon Is Good Barometer.
It's Prophecies Seldom Fail .

The dandelion is a dandy barometer.
one or the commonest and most rglia BILE.
lt Is when the blooms have seeded and
are in the fluffy. feathery condition that
the weather prophet faculties come to
the fore. In fine weather che ball ex-
pands tn the FULL but when rain ap-
proaches it shuts like an umbrella II
the weather is inclined to De showery
il keeps shut an the time, only opening
when the danger from the wet is past.
The ordinary clover and all fits va
rieties, including the trefon and the
shamrock, are alse-barometers. When
rain is coming the leaves shut together
like the shells Of an oyster and do not
open again until fine weather is assured.
For a day or two before rain comes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28

their stems swell 10 an appreciable ex-
tent and stiffen so that the leaves are
borne more uprightly than usual This
stem swelling when rain is expected Is
feature of many Towering grasses.
The fingers OF which the leaves Of the
horse chestnut are made up keep fat
and fanlike so long as fine weather Is
likely 20 continue. With the coming OF
rain, however. they droop as n TO offer
less resistance to the weather. The
scarlet pimpernel is nicknamed the
poor mans weather glass or wind
cope, and opens its flowers only in fine
weather. As soon as rain Is in tie air
It shuts up and remains closed until the
shower or storm Is over.
The SOmmC1 garden ConvOlvulus
crumbles up its delicate blossoms with
I'm the space Of half an hour If rain
drops are on the way. and II keeps them
thus until the bad weather has passed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
LOGGED ANIMALS
AGAIN THE PUZZLE

l-Sut mark.
Peter c. leads cab
3-Pi, race a martin.
die cool
5-Cora, tag An.
6-Lal Fat Carrie \.
Mar a dolll II
S-A war car! Fight ont
9-Hen trap.
lO-K. No boy-ten men.
ll-Honey lands P. 7.
I2-Land an ak, Cy.
l3-I am Nora U. Bentz.
l4-Dora Bell, pack.
l5-R. Yount took Mag Cain.
40, 1 must hop, pap.
l7-Open table sale.
80. U. Some am wedl
l9-Mary NJ, trim leggin' OF
2O-Two pals gin, dear.
2l-Doc may tie K. S.
22-L We said Rob hit ten.
23-Me saw harp!
24-Lu, lead erring Tim.
25-Dan, help ante in.
26-U. 60 TO Gransnl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
IMPORTANT FACTS
ONE SHOULD KNOW

Witch hazel and rose water, half and
half Is good for wind-tortured complex
ions
Washing the scalp occasionally
with lemon juice will make white hair
glossy and Of a pure color.
BOlting the food has ruined many a
good complexion. Teeth were given for
a purpose. and If one does not use them
they will suffer along with digestion cnd
skins.
Slewed rhubarb has a weIl-known
medicinal value, besides being a COM
plexion beau,iher; IT Is said to be valu-
able for rheumatic troubles
A good rule 20 acquire a graceful
way o. sitting Is TO be careful that the
hips are never farther forward than the
shoulders. To keep erect, sit so tho end
OF the spine touches the back Of the
chair.
Book cases viii not smell mustv II a
few drops OF lavender are placed on
the shelves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
LITTLE HOUND.

You little houndr' snapped the multi
milliOnaire's vixenish wife.
30, WELL" he said, yawning drearily,
Il suppose everybody knows I lead a
dogs life. Chicago Tribune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28

you right into the buffers pantry and
let you work out a delicious dinner for
yourselves / am sure you win appre-
ciate the feast tremendously.
TomorrOw the table will be spread and
tomorrow also the prize winners in this
weeks contest will be announced,
wherefore, as usual, The Times viii be
welcome Sunday visitor
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
EATS IT AFTER DINNER.

The Patrolman's Wife-Does your
husband eat fruit in the morning.
The Roundsman's Wife-No; he's only
on duty in the evening. -Yonkers States
man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
LOCAL MENTION.
It's AhsolnfeIv Pure

Every ingredient used in the manu-
facture OF Berens' Bakery rive Bread
IS the purest ana best that can be OBJ
tanned. The result is a-dCliciOus. whole
some bread, that not only tastes good,
but Is good.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
Witch Hazel
Is Always Good.

Witch hazel is always good for the
feet II the feet perspire. witch hazel
or alcohol much diluted or a weak solu-
ton of alum water may be used to battle
the feet with twice daily, and oftener II
convenient.
In any instance, the feet should be
carefully bathed twice a z =; OF course,
the full daily bath covers the one end
of the day. but. in addition. even II one
does not take two tubs a day, they
should be bathed twice, II in nothing
more than cold water
Soaking the feet for I'VE minutes twice
daily in cold salt water or IN hot salt
Observation-Disclosures one finds by expert
enee the most soothing and benehcial-is
also good for sensitive feet
II should be borne in mind that what
suits one persons feet may be bad for
another.
Feet that swell and are hot are
usually best treated with hot baths and
cold cream at night, followed by some
astringent or tonic lotion, as expert
ence shows best adapted TO the indi-
viduaL
Best Made
With Grain Alcohol.
In any instance, however. witch hazel
is soothing. cooling, slightly astringent,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28

Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, 6r6 Izth St.
c A Muddirnan & Co. 12Of G St.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
you'll Like the Delicious Flavor

OF our peach Quality" Ice Cream, be-
cause n Is made from the fresh fruit
Rosenfeld's, So II ne, phone Line. 1913.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28

]. Richard Riggles, CAT 9th St. n. w.
John Lucas metropolitan Pants, $40.
Glazing promptly attended TO-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28

Keeping the feet conf Portable and cool
IN summer is by no mems always easy,
but there are certain things that any
one can do to keep ten5es' feet toIerabIy
comfortable. even for days shopping
in town.
OF course. the frequent changing OF
shoes. the powdering Of the feet, and
care in the choice Of hose every one
knows are essential
If ones Get burn and are dry they
should. after the evening bath, be rub
bed thoroughly dry and some good cold
cream with plenty OF lanoline rubbed in.
Several minutes should be spent on each
foot. and the superhuous cream removed
18th bit Of old cotton OF with cheese
cloth.
The latter, which is easily washed.
should always be kept on hand when
cold cream is used.
After The cream Is thoroughly rubbed
IN and The surplus removed, the feet
may be bathed with witch nazel or with
cold wat r having a little alcohol. This
will stin ulate the skin, and the cream.
already absorbed. viii prevent its drying
the skin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28

csveriy's plumbing. 1881 C St N. W
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28

Book cases viii not smell mustv If a
few drops Of lavender are placed on
the shelves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-28
Best Made
With Grain

In any instance, however, witch hazel
is soothing. cooling, slightly astringent,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-09
WANTS WATERWORKS
CITIZENS OF LEXINGTON HOLD
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.

Lexington July Am enthusias-
tic meeting of the citizens of Lex
ington was held Friday evening, the
purpose of which was to further con-
slider the proposition of the towns S
securing waterworks and electric
lights. The committee appointed at
the last meeting few weeks ago to
inquire into the cost of installing a
waterworks system made its report.
1t is estimated that the cost will be
something like SIS 200, and the I'M
mittee recommended that the chair
man. Mr. 5. J. Leaphart appoint a
committee of three to canvass the
town with petitions to secure the
necessary signatures for ordering an
election, on the proposition of bond
ing the town.
The matter of securing electric
was deferred. pending developments
which it is thought will enable the
town to secure lights at very small
cost. 1t seems certain that the town
will secure water works. and not in a
far distant future.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-09
THE SEMINOLES VICTO-
RI0US In FIRST GAME"

In very exciting and snappy
game of baseball, the Batesburg
Seminoles won the first game from
Winnsboro yesterday afternoon on
he latters G ound by a score Of 20.
The feature of the game was the
fast playing Of the Seminolcs and the
excellent pitching of Farmer for the
Seminoles, who did not yield hit
and striking out Is WinnSboro bat
ters. Smith also pitched good ball.
The second game of the series will
be played this afternoon.
Score by innings:
Batesburg, 00l OlO 900 r 3 H3EI
Winnsboro 600 100000 ROHOE 4
Batteries Batesburg, Farmer Hartley
Winnsboro Smith-Bye.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-09
CONGRESSMAN LEVER
AT HOME
DOES NOT expect CONGRESS TO
ADJOURN BEFORE AUGUSTl

Lexington, July 5.-Congressman
A. F. Lever arrived in Lexington
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Ernest M
DuPre having brought him over
from Columbia in his automobile.
Mr.. Lever is looking we'll and it
doesn't appear that he has lost any
great amount of sleep over his vote
on the tariff. He predicts that con-
gress will not adjourn before Aug
ust l. He says, though, that it is
getting mighty hot in Washington
and there is no telling what effect
this will have on the members.
Mr.. Lever spoke to large and en-
thusiastic audience N Orangeburg
county on Friday and Saturday of
last week. He will leave here to-
morrow for WILLIAMSON, Anderson
county, where he will make speech
to the farmers on Wednesday,
Thursday he is scheduled to speak
in Clarendon county, and on Satur-
day, the 10th, he speaks at Chaplin,
this county. He has an invitation
to address a gathering of farmers at
a big farmers rally to be held at
Walterboro, Colleton county, on the
18th, but this invitation has not
been accepted, as it is not known
what day he will be called back to
Washington.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-09
Personals

Mr. Belton Boylston of Augusta
is spending a few days with Mr. J B
Hartley.
Messrs Fred Cartledge and Fred
Wise spent Sunday in Columbia.
Mrs II G Cullum spent Wednes-
day in Augusta.
Miss Edith Spann is visiting in
Aiken.
Mr. and Mrs M B Edwards Mr. and
Mrs L c Hartley Misses Della ard
Anna Hartley returned tuesday from
Lexington.
Judge Robert Aldrich OF Barn
well spent Sunday night here on his
way to Salula.