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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1909-10-13
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1909-10-13
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1909-10-13
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The Washington times., 1909-12-02

man is doubly conspicuous, and the Mrs.
Maiaprops are always IN the Hmelight.
The tactless woman commits bluDders
with a calrness which gives a tactful
woman goosefesh even to think about.
She Is & ways talking 70 old maids about
age and how hOrrid II must be to grow
old alone.
IL you have a bIrthmarz she relates
anecdotes of blemishes. If you have
weak eyes she talks blindness. II Won
have rheumatism she asks you If YOU
expect TO have TO use crutches. II a
child does not answer quickly she asks
its mother If he Is deaf or only back
ward
And, she never knows she has done
anything amiss. Even n you tell her
she can't see Il. because your tactless
woman Is generally conceited and thinks
her own standard OF social amenities a
sufficient guide for any one
The tactIess woman rides roughshod
over timid women, leaving tears and
helpless rage in her wake
But once in a while she meets wo-
man who IS not afraid TO speak out in
meeting" and who tells her what people
think Of her.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
Daily Fashion Talks.

THE pattern presented today offers
suitable sunshiny day attire even
for the midwinter promenade Evolved
from serge or mOhair in any OF the sea
sons preferred shades. Il would make
a most effective costume. supplemented
by a collar and muff OF fur, and todue
in keeping with the peltry. The un-
usualness OF the box pleated effect
should appeal to the woman who likes
something bit different, while the pos
sibility of having the garment emerge
successfully from the hand Of the home
dressmaker is not the least OF its at
trac.iVeneSs.
II the waist, which comes under a
separate pattern, is not attached to the
skirt in semi-princess effect. it should
be finished with a peplunn. an idea which
has a pronounced vogue this season.
Butterick patterns Nos. 3341 and 1858
required may be had at Woodward &
LOthrOp's.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
Real Tesf Is Absolutely Necessary
To Women Who Would Be Successful

Tact consists Of knowing How and
When.
The French cali it savoir faire, and
it's all OF that. only more so. In fact,
tact is much more 50 than any dehni-
ton can describe OF even Indicate.
People with tact can go everywhere
and do everything Without II the
woman who hopes 20 do anything IN the
social line might as we'll go and drown
herself. because the first requisite in "A
social leader Is tact.
Tact is even useful In snubblng people.
It needs 20 be done with sufficient
frmnes so that the solar pleSus Is
reached, yet with rot sufficient cruelty
TO cause humiliation.
In fact, tact is useful IN all walks Of
life. In a cat 1t lies n mis- whiskers.
which tell him Vnen BOT 10 risk the
rest of himself. II a hCopsnake il lies
in his tail He takes ii I'm his mouth
and gracefully tvundIes himself out Of
harms way.
A woman uses IL beforehand and saves
herself many a modification. A man
uses a. as an army it's rear guard. 70
avoid surprises and prevent mistakes.
As women more naturally possess
tact than men, therefore a tactless wo-
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
Care Should Be Taken in WASHING Sizks

the heat of the iron might ignite the
spirit and the silk be destroyed.
There are silks whose appearance is
entirely spoiled by washing for the rea-
son they ought 10 be dry cleaned
The method is as follows:
Put into 4 basin a quantity of ben
zine and add a little dry clean soap.
The quantity Of benzine and sOap usad
depends upon the size and number OF
garments TO be cleaned: but one gallon
Of the liquid is usually enough to clean
three Unlined waists and two ounces OF
soap should be quite sufficient to a gal
Ion.
The quantity Of soap depends entirely
on the degree Of soiIed matter in the
clothes
Mix the soap with the benzine and
also rub soma of it on the dirtiss-
parts OF the garment before immersing
It.
Then place the waist IN the liquid and
squeeze or gently rub It until quite
clean Squeeze out and rinse i'm clean
benzlne, again squeeze tightly and roll
IN 4 cloth and beat well to remove as
much Of the IiquiI as possible. The
garment IS likely to dry shaded if this
is not thoroughly done.
Shake the garment wei 20 remove a &
many OF the CredSes as possible ANA
hang in a current of air TO dry unriI
all the spirit Is evapOrated.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
About the House

The California pepper works out
daintiIy in an embroidery design.
Snail trail outline stitch is effective
over the hem Of a portlere or burlar
or denim.
Basket stitch forms a pleasing variety
in embroidery, and Is used TO i'll the
petals in conventional designs.
A pretty laundry bag is Of cream
linen with a wreath Of pink roses cut
out Of cretonne and appliqued on
A beautiful bedroom set is made 81
princess lace and linen, the lace form
ing deep border on each piece, and
wide insertions.
a dainty cap for baby is made OF
strips Of Irish lace and beading, through
which ribbons are run, and rOsettes Of
the ribbon are placed on each side.
An effective method for embroidering
berries is II ,ong and short stitch, Us
ing a dark coi1r silk on one side and
lighter on the other. making the berry
look round
A charming luncheon set that could
be made in a little time consists Of a
centerpiece and all the required dollies
Of white linen buttonholed on the edge
I'm fine scallops in old blue.
The simplicity Of the decorations gives
a rare distinction, consisting only Of
two circIer Of KensingtOn outline stitch
about an inch and a half In from the
edge. with a row Of dots worked be-
tween the lines Of the circles
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
THE YOUNG GIANT.

dark" said the miller "for the mill Is
enchanted, and no man ever comes out
alive who stays there all night"
"Ch, that doesn't matter" said the
youngstcr. you make yourself quite
comfortable and go 10 sleep"
Away went the giant 20 the mill.
shook out the corn into the mill troughs
and when the clock struck II he went
into one Of the rooms OF the mill and
seated himself on a bench. After he
had been seated a little while. the door
opened and Doe saw "a large table come
in an by itself and on it were placed
bread. wine, and many dishes Of good
things, but no one could be seen carry
ing them. lie drew his stool back a it,
tie and watched tin az last he saw fin
gers and then hands holding knives and
forks and laying pieces on the plates
but stiI he saw no one.
At last as DO felt hungry, ana the
supper looked very tempting. he seat
rd himself ar the table and ate and
enjoyed himself very much As soon
as Doe had finished. and the other plates
and dishes were also empty, an at once
the lights were blown out with pun
which he heard quite plainly, and I'm the
darkness Io suddenly felt something
like "a blow ON the face
CONTINUED TOMORROW
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
CHIMNEY LIGHTS
DULL THE ROOM

An electrical engineer. who is also an
artist Of no mean ability. points out
what he regards as a mistake in the
placing OF electric sldeIghts on chin
ney breasts, as IS so frequently done
The idea Of placing them so. he
says, is borrowed from the cd time
candlesticks on the manteI. The upbf
OF the candle, soft and mellow. blended
well with freight and only enhanced
the cheerful glow Of the fire. Not 50
the clear, sharp light Of eIectricity. II
dulls the freight and detracts sadly
from the beauty of the open fire. which
should be the center Of any room so
fortunate as to possess. one"
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
Mountain Climbers Report
Adventures Among the Ranges

r We had all sorts OF reports from the
expedition which set out on Sunday
i TO discover Mrs. O'ConneIIs mystic
mountains, but the droIlest one OF
all came from traveller who told me
all his troubles and forgot TO sign his
name.
This is the way his communication
goes:
Dear Miss Carroll.
I respectfully submit the following
solution to this weeks puzzle. Mum
bers 8 and 13 caused me some diff
Guilty but think I have them at
las .
( have not mentioned whether they
were ranges, buttes, or peaks, be
eau Sc I'm some cases they might be
any one OF the three. besides. the
puzzle does not, I'm my estimation,
call for this specification.
Yours, respectfully,
Georgetown University. City.
Interest In Journey
Continues Unabated-
The interest in the journey continues
undated, although many difficulties are
encountered. and just 20 let you all see
how things are going from first hand
evidence L am going % print a few Of
the letters. Here Is one from Leesburg,
Va:
Dear Miss Carroll:
Il have taken great interest IN
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
BUTTONS ARE MADE
IN POTTERY PLANT

There are some famous potteries
named Baudin, near Dinard, France,
which are turning out fashionable but
tons. Rather odd, isn't it, to buy ones
buttons at a pottery place? Yet that
Is what the master builders OF Paris are
doing.
The Baudin button Is a huge white
china plaque, with scroll in gold or
silver. 4 is used on an elaborate frock.
Not more than three are put on one
gown. Il is also in fashion for fur coats
and wide shoulder pieces of ernine and
marabou.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
RHINESTONE BROOCH.

In jeweIy, a touch Of black being
the mode, we sec black MORE ribbon
combined with diamonds I'm ali SORTS of
charming ways
One OF the newest brooches Of this
description has been copied in rhine
stones. IT is in the shape of a bow
knot two u. rrov. straight loops with
a knot between. These loops are out
lined In single row Of rhinestone,
set in silver. leaving the middle open.
Here Il IS filled g.. Dy black MORE RIB
bon. and the effect IS lovely The sharp
contrast OF the stones on the black
Is very good.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
Fancy Creamery Butter
Price Expected 10 Rise

Fancy creamery butter may increase
iu price within ga few days.
There is q scarcity Of butter IN the
market and nrst-ciass goods are hard
90 get This scarcity is more pro-
nOuuced than il was n year ago. al
though at present the prices are no
higher than in 1898. due TO- The fact tTat
the high level was reached earlier this
season than last
Renovated butter took "a jump up
ward Of p cent pound this morn
ing.
The lower price of sweet potatoes Us
due tO the poor quality OF the North
Carolina product. which has been af-
fected by almost constant rain The
Michigan crop Of white potatoes is COM
ing into the market now. and they are
OF good quality There is plentiful
supply.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

climbing your mountains this week
ana nud II one Of the most interest
ing trips ever made. don't know
that my solution Is altogether COR
- rect as the weather is So Indictment
and possibly I stumbled over the
wrong mountain: hope the weather fe
favorable FOR our next trfp n We
have mountains to climb again. Hon
ing my solution will escape the trash
basket as this IS my first atteynDt in
pulling am an anxious reader.
MRS. CORNELIUS vIRTs-
Mrs. Roy II. Wiseman. of7s7 Gresham
place, says several Of the numbers
would admit Of more than one an
swer For instance. No. might be SiI-
yer mountain or Iron mountain. No 70
might be Stars mountain. No. Ia might
be Ruby mountains, No. Is might be
Bear mountains. No. II might be Carl
bou mountains. etc.
Nellie Crock, Of TWining CITY. d G.
tells me she thinks the mountains are
harder than the cities, and that in
her trip she had a few mishaps which
were easily got over. Concluding. she
declares the puzzles interesting enough
TO continue for some time.
Tomorrow viii bring the contest to .
conclusion, 50 here's a hurry nm, -,
the belated ones
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
GIRL WHO CROCHETS
MAKES HANDBAGS

The girl who f. fond Of crocheting IS
the jeweled desiEns-that is, the really
purse and email articles
These are made up I'm all sizes. the IA
v0ritcs being quito small, Different Cro-
chet stitches are used, but the hand
sOmeest bags are I'm Irish. with large
rose or shamrock In the center Of each
side. and the rest Of the lace worked
into d close mesh.
Directions for such bags can be had
at art nCedlewOrk stores. or there are
books on linen crOcheting which give
directions.
When the lace part is finished the bag
is made up over fine white linen or a
heavy ETOs-grain silk.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

bowl with one cupful Of alcohol
and half a cupfuI OF white honey
stir over hot water until the soap is
melted.
spread the garment on a clean table
rub the soiled parts with the Prepara-
ton. using a soft brush or sponge.
Rinse In several cold waters.
For light and colored silks and pom
gees. make a strong suds with hot wa
ter and hrr white soap Put this into
two large bowls
When tepid put the fabric in Wash
by rubbing between the palms OF the
hands. Wash in the second suds IN the
same manner. Rinse in cold water. Roll
in a clean, dry sheet and iron as soon as
possible.
IF stifening Is liked. dip in dilute
preparation of gelatine.
II Is advisable while glace silk IS dry
ing to shake Il repeatedly and get II
smooth by this process, so that 1t may
not require ironing. as the application
Of hot metal removes the natural crisp
ness from the silk and entirely spells
its appearance
All soft silk, however, looks better II
ironed. but this should not be attempted
until all the benzine has passed of, as
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
An Angel Husband

Gooo-natured before breakfast.
Allows wife TO carry the pocketbooJ-
says wife's cooking is better than
mothers.
Prompt at meals.
Good entertainer.
Adept with chahug dish.
Good Judge Of feminine beauty.
Generous and kind-hearted.
enjoys home more than club.
Almost feminine ability 70 stew
Happiest when among friends
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY
THEN the bailin assembled all his
farm people and nelEhbors and
asked for their advice rhe clerks con-
sidered for a long time. and then they
sid that with a laborer on The estate
v,i1o with one blow could crush chem as
easily as a man would crush a gnat. no
mans life was in safety So they decd
ed az last thai he should be sent TO
clean out dry wen, and while he was
down they were 10 throw mulstones up
on his head, taat nc might never again
see daylight. This counsel pleased the
baIin. and he sent the young man down
into the well % clean IL.
while he was down they rolled great
stones upon him, and thought ne must
be crushed 20 death, but he cried out
Drive those hens away. they are
scratching I'm the sand by the well and
throwing 70 into my eyes, 80 that can
not see what am doing"
After this he again asked n he might
take his wages, but the balm begged
for another fortnight 20 consider, and
assembled once more his clerks and
people for their advice So they pro-
posed that ne shC--I send the young
man 20 the enchanted mill. TO grind corn
in the night. for that no man wn) geu-
there ever lived to come out again. The
advice pleased the bailin. he sent for
the young giant, and told him 10 carry
eight sacks Of corn to the mill 90 be
ground that day. as the -four was want
"a greatly.
Away went the young man 10 the
barn. put two sacks in HIS right pocket,
two "a his left, and fOIr he placed 10
his wallet, half IN front and half be-
hind. and thus laden. walked on to
enchanted mill
Sxeu mast grind them all before
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

SYNOPSIS or STORY PRECEDING.
couniryman's tiny son is taken away
BY giant who develops him into such
huge man that his parents do not know
him and do not want him 90 remain with
them
The son Offers TO leave his father, and
he obtains employment with a blacksmith.
whom he kicks over three hayrlcks or tho
termination OF nis work
He next obtains employment with "a
bsilin as head man among the Iaborcrs.
Offering % take as his wages three
thumps al his employer at the end OF the
year.
when the year is up. the bauin IS
frightened
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
ACCEPTABLE GIFTS.

Lunch or picnic baskets are being
perfected by degrees until now there
is almost nothing left to be desired.
The very latest from the other side is
fitted with two thermos bottles, as
well as cups, plates. spoons. etc.
everything. IN fact from napkins to
tHermos bottle. The novelty in this
basket is the plate and saucer com
bined, which is much more con
veuieut.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
KEEPING SILVERwARE

When silver is wrapped in flannel and
packed away 1t is sure TO turn dark
and need polishing before Il can be
used A few pieces Of camphor gum
sprinkled in the boxes where the siIv7-
IS kept win prevent this. Your siIve-
win be ready at moments notice
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

Dear Santa Claus-T am seven years
old and in the second grade. I want
you TO bring me "a leather carriage and
set of tin dishes. I don't want a big
uol because I have one big one, but
want little one so 7 can make clothes
for it. and 7 want my nuts and candy
and apple, too. Wen. 7 will cloze. from
MAY REED, Naylor Road. Twining
CITY. ID. c.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

Dear Santa CIaus-We are going 70
write 10 you for the first time and tell
what we want We viii be six years
old January e. Adelaide wants a big
doh. a set of dishes. an English doll
carriage. with a book. August wants
irish mail, a drum, "a milk wagon with
a horse, also "a book, and don't forget
candy and nuts. From your loving
little friends. ADELAIDE and AUGUST
LAVENDER.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
GOOD CHANGE.
Coffee TO Postum.

The large army Of persons who have
found relief from many chronic ailments
by changing from coffee 20 Postum as
a daily beverage, is growing each day
II IS only a simple question Of trying
q for oneself I'm order 20 know the joy
OF returning health as realized by an
Ills. young lady. She writes.
II had been a coffee drinker nearly all
my life and # affected NY stomach
caused insomnia and I was seldom with
cut a headache. L HAD heard about
Postum and how beneficial il was. so
concluded 90 quit coffee and try Il.
Il was delighted with the change. L
can now sleep well and seldom ever
have headache. My stomach has got
ten strong and can eat without suffer
ing afterWard- I think my whole system
greatly benefited by Postum.
MY brother also suffered from stom-
ach trouble while he drank coffee. but
now. since using Postum ne feels so
much better he would not 60 back TO
coffee for anything
Read The Road to MELVILLE" 10
pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? = new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fun Of human
interest.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

years old. 7 want a pair Of ball bearing
skates and a horn Please bring me A
wig for my doh, candy and nuts
ROSA WILKINS.
Alexandria, Va,
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
CANNOT LOSE IT.

If a man ernpties his purse into his
head. no man can take It from him.
An investment in knowledge always
navs the best interest-Benjamin
Franklin.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
Joseph He'll
JUotpI IItIL
Asks For An Automobile.

Dear Santa Claus-I thought I would
rite you a few lines what 7 want
want a pair roller skates and a auto
mobile. Christmas is coming now.
live at Go Four-and-a-half street south
west JOSEPH BURTON HE'LL
Dear Santa ClaUs-I will write you a
few lines TO let you know what want
you TO bring me. 7 want an Pr gun and
a rubber bah and a bunch of fire crack
ers and some app les and oranges and I
guess that is an. Your little boy.
OREN NIX
Saint Jo Tex
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
On Pennsylvania Avenue.

NJ r. W--There is an establishment
on the north side Of Pennsylvania ave
nue.. near Four-and-a-han street, which
deals in these articles.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

Dear Santa Claus-I am little girl in
the first grade I love you so much and
wish you would bring me a infant doll
And If you can bring me a big doll 10
would love TO have one 10. 7 want a set
of dishes and gloves. 7 almost forgot
stocking fun st up with nice things. And
don't forget my little brothers and sis
ters.
From one Of your little friends,
GLADYS HILLERY,
500 T street. Washington. d. G..
These kisses are for you. X X
Dear santa CIaus-I would like to write
YOU a few lines Z would like to have a
automobile.
MASTER SAN BLOCK.
m2 Four-aud-a-Half street southwest
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
Some Nuts
Wanted In Fairfax.

Dear Santa Claus want GO cart
with a top that pulls down and a sled,
some candy and nuts for us all
KATIE SCHOENI.
5o9 South Fairfax street.
Alexandria Va
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
SIS Twenty-fifth street northwest

Dear Santa Clause-Bring me a ping
pong game, some skates and a foot
ball TOO, and a magic lantern, train on
a track, checker board. From
CHARLES
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

Dear Santa Slans-I want pair OF
bsIl-bearing skates, writing oeslS. I
am a little girl eight years old. am fin
the second grade. hope you won't for
get me. Thanking you in advance, I
remain. ESTER O'CONNOR.
126 r street northwest
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
AnswerS to Queries
From Times Readers
Man Usually
Takes the Outside.

G. H.-There is no set rule in the mat
ter. Usu,.lIv when walking in the street
the man takes the outside.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

Dear Santa Clsus-I am a little boy
four years old am a good little boy
and want you to bring me a peddler
wagon and FIRE engine and a hook and
ladder. IRA J. POSEY,
906 sixth street soutE,reet
The Washington times., 1909-12-02

Dear santa Claus-I am a little boy
OF seven years. Pl Ease send me pair
OF skates, an album, a horn, and a fold
ing cup. JAY p. CONGER.
The Washington times., 1909-12-02
The Bedtime Story.

PHbi-bd
folk while they