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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Skirts, Killed or Circular,
Nearly All Habe Top Yoke

SlIirTs. whether killed or cut circular,
are nearly all given a iop yoke, and are
designed to fall close to the body in an
almost vertical line. They eEd in a five
inch hem, ard are all made a short
walking length, easily escaping the
ground.
At the same time the width OF the skirt
IS steadily increasing at the foot. Some
Of the smartcSt are set uIon Middle
Ages jersey tops. Rather stim panel ef-
fects are seen in the strictly tailored gar
ments, and both side and box pleats are
let in al seams where fUllness appears
10 be desirable
This sort Of garniture is introduced
on skirts Of serge, etamine, homespun.
and mannish worsteds. For thinner
materials closely set half-inch pleats
and fine knife pleats are popular In
evening and reception gowns these are
sometimes hung straight from Just be-
low the bust line. though a belt Of Jew
els or embroidery may cOnfine them
slightly lower down; but the smartest Of
the new models are all IN the quaint,
early Victorian styles. which means full
sSirrs corded TO a tight-htting, pointed
waist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
China Department.

10 Imported Odd Decorated China
Bread and Butter Plates. Reduced from
Decorated Austrian China Cracker
Jars. slightly imperfect. Reduced from
75c 10 soc each.
1 Richly Decorated japanese China
Cake Plate Reduced from $3.50 TO Sl.-5
Gold Decorated French China Meat
Dish. Reduced from $500 20 $50
Pink Decorated Haviland China
Sauce Boat, slightly imperfect Re-
duced from 1926 10 500
Daintily Decorated French China
Covered Dishes. Reduced from 800 10
$50 each.
] Decorated French China Hot Cake
Dish. Reduced from 500 to 81 90
Decorated Tankard Jugs slightly
imperfect Reduced from S5c to soc eacl.
! Imported Decorated China salad
Dish, imperfect Reduced from H.75 TO
500.
I Pinch Red-and-Green Decorated
Jardiniere, damaged. Reduced from
$3.50 10 S.09
Fifth floor, @ street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Sir Izaak Walton, Himself,
Would Be Puzzled by the Fish

To judge by the solutions to the puz-
zle problem sent in this week. there has
evidently been a lively time among the
fishes. Personally. I am not up on the
lore of FISH and fishermen, consequently
I am unable to say whether the several
catches" forwarded are made up Of
really. truly fish or whether the lists
represent in some degree the lively i'm
aginations Of the contestants.
Making all allowances for my ignor-
ance Of the denizens Of the rivers.
lakes, ponds, and seas. 1 am sure that
Izaak Walton himself would be liter
ally knocked silly by some Of the FISH
which bob up sereueIy on the lists.
Meantime, it is almost bewildering to
note the number of fish that might be
properly Considered "toilers."
Among the real workers presented in
answer 60 Miss MattinEly's puzzle are
included horse devil pastor. nag. cob
bier. and pilot fish. For a smokers
love- some suggest cigar" while for
an abbreviation and a musical compo-
sition. ''solaria' is offered
Altogether. tho solutions received show
that some pretty keen. shrewd thinking
has been done and, by that same token.
the prize winners will not attain their
distinction without earning It.
FRANCES CARROLL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
YOUTH UNNECESSARY
FOR PLEASANT LOOKS

There is no use fin turning the eve
OF the mind backward when one IS
losing ones looks. Il only embitters
the situation and confuses Il. The
woman who strives most desperately
20 retain her beauty only calls public
attention most strikingIy 10 its pass
ing. The sadness. the defeat OF the
attempt is written on the heart and
on the face. and the spirit Of youth is
lost IN striving vainly 10 retain the
outward semblance. Wisely improve
the presence; II is thine" Fresh, we'll
groOmed, and charming a wise woman
can always be, from sixteen to sixty.
She need not look young 70 look at
tractive. She need only look intelH-
gent, sympathetic, and dainuIy neat.
beginning with the morning toilet
To be slOvenly at breakfast and
dressed-up In the evening IS the fatal
mistake Of many a middle-aged ex-
belle. The morning is the most search
Ing. and should never be allowed to re-
veal neglect I'm dress when the bloom
OF youth IS no longer there TO ex-
cuse carelcssness. When woman has
made up her mind 20 be no longer
young, has cultivated sympathy and
charm. and has learned exquisite per
sonal ueatness, she can then Ego forth
without fear for she Is pleasant 10
look at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Mems furnishings Dept.

6 dozen pairs Mems Fancy Colored
Isle Thread SOcks-ends of lines; sizes
9le, 10 101z. Reduced from &c, Sc. and
SOC 10 Doc; s pairs for 800
suits Mems Scotch Madras Paiar7as-
small and medium sizes. Redu, ed from
$3.50 20 $3.50 suit
suits Mems Colored silk Madras Pa
jamas, finished with frogs and military
collar; sizas A and c. Reduced from
$500 20 500 suit.
50 Meas Fancy Silk Four-in-Hand
Ties. medium and dark shades-ends Of
lines. Reduced from soc to 25c each.
S6 Mems Fancy SILK Shield Bows. me-
dunn and dark shades. Reduced from
&c each TO for sc.
. Wire Tie Racks. hold 70 fourth
Hand Ties. Reduced from CSC to Sc each
IS Mems COlored Madras NegIire
Shirts. cuffs attached and detached
sizes 1915. Il. 1I12, lSIa and 10. Reduced
from S1O0 and $50 to 6Sc
Mems Soft Felt Hats, IN black and
gray; sizes ga, 65s. and I. Reduced
from 800 TO 800 each.
p Mems Fancy Hat Bands. soiled Re-
duced from SOC TO &c each.
Main floor, F street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Japanese Screen Adds
10 Room S Appearance

A japanese. screen is a very decora-
tive and useful item TO purchase. and
whether it be placed in bedroom or sit
tng-room. It can always be made an
attractive addition.
In a sitting room. II not employed for
its Legitimate purpose of shielding the
occupants from the draught OF the door,
il viii most effectively break up the
straight walls or the squareness Of a
room. Standing at the back OF the
piano. Il does away with the necessity
of piano drapery, and at the same
time forms a sort Of "cozy corner for
music In the same way a writing
table or tea-table may be placed against
il, or a couch be sheltered from
draughty window. IN the bedroom II
may form a shield for the washstand.
or form shelter for a snug reading
nook.
In large halls and roomy corridors a
screen may likewise play a decorative
part. so that IT is certainly one of those
extra luxuries in which the housewife
may indulge herself.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Bath Soon After Meals
IS Harmful to Digestion

The proper time to take baths Is be-
fore meal or about three hours after
In order to digest food the stomach
needs an abundance or blood to form
the necessary juices sad ferments. and
II the blood is directed from the stom-
ach to the surface Of the body, oiges-
ton will naturally suffer.
A burning or itching sensation pro-
duced after bathing in either warm or
cold water. lasting from a few minutes
to a half hour. is likely to occur in FER
sons with a naturally irritable skin and
especially when there is a tendency to
hives. The cause lies not in the bath
itself but in a digestive or nervous dis
turbance. and should be corrected
through restricted diet and plenty of ex-
eTcise
In these cases the bath should ALWAYS
be quickly taken, and every Particle OF
soap removed, the body dried without
friction and busted freely with a powder
consisting Of equal parts Of starch and
zinc oxide.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
High Necked ColLaron Dress
VIII Take Place of Dutch

That the high necke1 collar on he
waist or dress win take the place OF
the Dutch collar. is generally conced-
Cd but the Dutch collar VIII continue
10 be shown and for a certain class Of
trade will be popular. For both early
ana late fall selling. the linen embroid-
eTed Dutch collar which Is made higher
tnan the low, fiat collar viii have a fair
showing in the neckwear lines.
Coat sets, including collar and cuffs
Ior wear outside the coat, IN embroid-
ered linen and lace viii be extensively
worn this fall The lace collars cor1e
i IN lle imitation and real and some very
handsome designs are TO be seer.
Or course. the most expensive Of t',eaa
are those Of baby Irish Irish lace. and
Eenlse lace, which Is a popular fmita-
ION or the Irish, also makes effective
collars Some beautiful collars OF Prin-
cess point lace and Princess braid. and
reaI lrish lace combined are also to be
seen, but as they retail for s.. are oniv
for high-class selling. -'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
SLEEVES
MADE IN TIERS

All sleeves are long but those of at
home dresses are made in so many tiers,
and composed Of such different materi-
ais, that they convey the idea OF a short
sleeve. Usually there Is a short cap
portion followed by bands and ending IN
a nit sleeve that practically wells the
hand. The newest dress fastenings Cand
these are CorreSpoudingly placed down
a long sleeve), are formed Of a double
row OF closely grouped buttons. linked
together. They neCessitate many but
tonholes. but the result on a severely
tailored silk or cloth dress will be found
very handsome
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
QUESTION
ONE OF PREVENTION

The whole question Of sanitation Is.
possibly more Of preventive Gamma On
Ihan anything else-the svstena tic
avoidance Of gem-breeding conditions
&C the killing off OF such bacteria as
Nd! pc present through chemical and
physical agents. Gnu
eliminate the dust-catchers. his, and
,lIie. Let the cuspidOr be consigned 10
ne realm Of unpleasant memories and
u ~ newspapers and the odds and ends
bacteriolcgists point OF Wow ver, 49,
~ everything contains germs Of one s0rt
or another and that ali germs are cana
Dle CT obstruction; that chloride of lime
LII sunshine and boiling water are
nearly always accessible. fbaf fa,, ~
.Hee hard boiling will free from bac-
lerlal NE any substance CAPABLE ~
sC C-,l'llIls the operatiOn-save only i'm the
~ Eases OF germs which speculate in
Whlch case the boiling should he 20.
P@ated after twenty-fOur hours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
SCHOOL GIRL HATS
IN CAVALIER SHAPE

The handsomest school hats for old
er girls are Of the cavalier and crushed
Henri II shapes, and all are most sim
ply trimmed. A big bow of velvet or
ribbon or some large fancy rosette. with
perhaps a quill stuck through or behind
It. OF scarf with fringed ends wound
about the crown and arranged with
dropping ends at the left side-usuaIly
is the extent OF tho trimming
Many of the larger girls hats have
contrasting brims, as have the felt hats
for women. Plain felt and hairy beav-
ers are both seen. Hats with wide and
rather soft brims are sometimes tired
under the chin with ribbon strings the
brims under the tension framing the
face like a SCOOP bonnet.
The ribbons in an such instances are
wide and soft. either the lOuisine or lib
eTty ribbon being chosen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
FASHION KEEPING
FOLLOWERS BUSY

Skirts show many changes. II was
only a very short time ago that the
plated skirt gave an old-fashioned
stamp 10 a costume. The plain gored
skirt. as nearly straight up and down
in line as ~ was possible to make 10.
was the reigning fashion Now This
autumn our skirts 10 be stylish at an.
we are told must be plated Surely
Fashion keeps her followers extremely
busy these days. There rs no time to
lolter By the way in the world Of style
The newest skirts have a deep hip
yoke erect which Gas the figure very
closely. From this yoke come the plaits.
The plated portion % the skirt may be
killed. box-plaited. or u NAV show a
panel front with plaits Introduced Al
the sides. But plaits there must be I'M
one form or another. and fulIness Al the
bottom. or the skirt VIII not have the
newest stamp OF fashion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
ANS ERS TO
THE QUERIES
Information Asked of
The Times Is GiVen
Here.
To Entertain Friends.

To Entertain Friends.
Mildred-For young woman living
IN a boarding house to entertain is al
most out Of the question Those who
have homes and the means 10 maintain
them expect very little entertainment
from tho not SO fortunately placed
II one Is asked TO the homes of ones
socially influential friends il is up
10 one 10 help things along by being
as attractive and interesting as possible.
Under your circumstance YOU may ue
quite sure your company is desired or
you would not be included In your friend s
Asts OF guests. However, If your hos
pltabie spirit urges YOU to offer some
return Tor the Invitations you receive,
me better way would be to make up
theater party or a concert party, or
POSSIBLY to have your friends TO lunch
con al one OF the smart tea rooms Of
the city. H1u may have a room set
apart for your guests and also, If you
Wlsh, you may select the menu and
dictate the decorative scheme. Of
course, such an undertaking presup-
poses that YOU have ready money at
your disposal Even the simplest form
OF entertaining outside ones own home
IS =a expensive proposition. and quite
beyond the reach of the average woman
Who makes her home at a boarding
house.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
WOmen's Costume Dept.

3 Percaie Dresses. jumper STYLE. trim
s.. 90 TO $50 each
Checked Bingham Dresses. one-piece
STYLE, neatly trimmed with washabie
braid Reduced from $500 to s. 50 each
Black MnsSa line silk Dress. with
net yoke and sleeves bodice neatly en-
broldered. small size. Reduced from
$3.50 to 1880
mite Linen Dress, one-piece style,
trimmed with linen lace and nestIv
nd-embroidered. Reduced from SS7 90
/ Fine White Lingerie Dress, sin,pla
styls made with round neck ans Ioys-
sleeves Reduced from $3.50 TO 5000.
Third door. G street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
THIS WEEKS PUZZLE
LIKE A FISH POND

IA small boy.
"A vegetable.
"A military weapon and tn
edged tool.
A country and a vessel.
"a goddess and an article of
dress.
6-Part of a church.
Am abbreviation and a musical
composition.
s-A fungus growth.
"a deity and a houaahold neces-
sity.
l0-A smokers love.
ia musical instrument.
PA country.
ia popular edible.
l4-Part of loom.
l5-A spirit.
l6-Neptune's trumpeter.
IA transparent substance.
ls-Sometimes found in the hallway
of a house.
ia cheat.
20-A common horse.
2l-A cape.
PA fecked equestrian.
PA guide.
PA shoemaker.
25-Part of a gun.
pa pedestrian.
"a comfort in summertime.
2s-Part of riders outfit.
ga child's toy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
INGENIOUS MANNER
OF BANISHING MICE

All houses are more or less overrun
with mice. and. as the tiny creatures
are capable OF doing a great deal Of
mischief, il is only natural that the
careful housewife should try and get
rid Of them
A simple and ingenious plan consists
OF standing a small tub of water on a
chair almost on level with the pantry
or cupboard shelf the mice most fire.
quent. and then sprinkling the water
thic<ly with oats
The oats float on the water and i'm
part sucF an appearance Of soliditv to
the surface that the uususpectIng mice.
having liking for oats. venture upon
II at once and, Of course, are drowned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
DREAMED OYSTERS
WITH SWEETBREADS

Parbotl pair Of sweetbreads and cut
them into slices the size and shape Of
oysters. Drain pint of solid, fine
oysters. and put them over steam till
they plump but do not curl at the
edges Make n large cup Of cream into
a smooth sauce with heaping table
spoonful Of butter melted and rubbed
with two tablespOonfuls of flour; season
with salt and paprika; drop in the
sweetbreads and oysters and cook tim
they are very hot and the edges of the
oysters just curled.
Serve in Individual dishes, or on small
squares Of toast wet with hot cream.
Or, prepare in the chafing-dish and
serve on toast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Friday Bargain in
Young Mems Suits.

Two lots of Young Mems Suits, made
by Hart Schaffner & Marx, Of fine cas-
slmeres' cheviots. sergess and other all
wool materials. In blues, grays. etc. {;
also fancy mixtures. shadow stripes,
and cluster stripes: some Of the stripes
being very broad. These suits are par
tcuiarly desirable for young men going
away 10 college, as they are right up TO
the minute In styles and patterns
$3.50 each. Value, S22.50.
$3.50 each. Value, $500.
Main floor. Tenth street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
CORN SHREDDERS
FOR THE KITCHEN

Corn shedders that remove the kerr
nels from the ears without taking of
with them the tough hulls are con-
venience for cooks when succotash,
corn fritters and the like are to be pre-
pared.
For corn fritteTs an ordinary griddle
cake batter mixed with a goOdly GUAM
tity of sweet corn Is made and the fritz
ters are fried on the griddle or a thick
er batter IS made and they are dropped
by the spoonful into hot fat and then
drained on paper
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
VELVET RUSSIAN BLOUSE.

For younger women the novelty OF the
winter is tho beited velvet Russian
blouse. This is edged with a fine fur
border. il has long, rather close sleeves,
a tight round collar Of medium height
(alsO finished with a line Of fur. a
plain stitched velvet belt. and is usually
accompanied by a matching turban or
tall fez-shaped fur hat The garment Is
about a knee length. In Lincoln green
edged with eTmine. sapphire trimmed
with chinchilla. or russell velvet with
tures4ue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Shoe Department.

l9 pairs Misses Dongola Kidslxin But
and medium-weight sole. sizes i2lS. IA
!, and 2B, IL. u, 12i5. and nc: ii. III.
1872. and ID; lll5. i. 12I4. 10 49,. 1. and
llRE. Reduced from 81 25 TO SlI5 pair.
Y pairs WCmen'S kidsbin Shoes. lace
and button STYLES. with patent tip or tin
or same, GOODYEAR welt sole and Cuban
heel; sizes 3 AZ, and 5AA. 8. 80. and "a.
~ and 5B; 2 and 21AC; and . and 2l5D.
Reduced from $500 10 $50 pair.
Third foor-Tenth street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Eliminating Red Ants.

notwithstanding TO a good author
fly red ants win seek other quarters
II cucumber pealings are placed about
their favorite resorts. The remedy is
so simple and easily employed that I
would be very glad indeed to hear II It
Is effectual Another remedy is TO pro-
cure large sponge, wash Il well and
press quite dry. which VIII leave the
cells open. Then sprinkle the sponge
over with powdered sugar and place
where the ants are most troublesome.
When the sponge has collected a goodly
number OF insects dip IN hot water and
wash the sponge out before preparing
for q new haul
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Glove Department.

- pairs Women't 1-clasp Castor
Gloves, in black, gray, and tan: sizes
81, 57s. and IA. Reduced from q * -
&c pair.
9 pairs WOmen's 3-clasp Suede Gloves.
IN gray only; sizes 81 and 524 Reduced
from $50 10 75c pair.
Main floor. G 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Friday Bargain in
BOYS PaiamaS.
S1.0O per suit. value. sI,5l

A large lot OF Boys Pajamas. made
OF good quality outing flannel, in neat
and attractive colorings: sizes 4 70 IS
S1.0O per suit. Value, s1.5O.
And these remnants:
Al Boys Fine * & E" Blouses, soft
collar. and laundered neck band STYLES;
sizes Z to Il. Reduced from 800 to soc
each
y BOYS Tan Neglige Shirts, attached
collar Reduced from soc TO 25c each
10 Leather Belts, for little boys and
girls. Reduced from SOC 70 15c each
Third floor, Tenth street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Friday Bargain in
Wcmen'S Isle Hose.

20 dozen pairs Wonen's Fast Black
Isle Hose, with double soles, heels and
toes For everyday wear these hose
are unsurpassed.
PIC; pairs for slice.
And these Remnants:
. pairs Wcmen's Isle Thread Hoss
black and wlt-e pOllSa-dot and bow-knot
effects: sizes s, ~, 9, and 80 Reduced
from SOC to 29C pair
IS pairs WOlEen'S Black-and-Whits
Elgured Cotton Hose: sizes s1s 9 and
95z. Reduced from sc to l5c pair.
Main floor, F street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Friday BARGAINS in
Muslin Underwear Dent

We offer for quick clearance, a. lot
greatly reduced prices IncludeS ave
Gowns, Chemises. Drawers and Corset
Covers, which have become soile5 snd
lnussed from display. All are marked
al unusually low prices
CSC TO $3.50 per garment.
We're S1.e0 to $500.
A lot OF WOmen's Black silk Peril
coats, OF good quality Taffeta. with deer
cular ruffies
$40 each. Value, $500.
lot OF Crepe Kimonos, made fun
and long. in black. navy, light bIua 49,
PINK, trimmed with attractive Persian
Sl.OO each. YaIne. s1.50.
Third floor. Eleventh street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Relationship Tangle.

Reader-You request the information
as to what relation you are 10 a young
lady whose mother and your father are
first cousins. Authorities differ, but the
consensus Of opinion Is that you and
the young lady are third cousins. You
also desire 70 know what relation there
IS between her mother and yourself
me same authorities agree that you
would be second cousin to the girls
mother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
Umbrella Department.

Women's 26-inch Black silk I'm
brellas, with steel rod. paragon frame
ana silver-capped partridge wood
ils ID Reduced from $500 10 1885 each
Womens 26-inch Black SILK TrrlbreI-
las, with steel rod. paragon frame and
gold-trimmed handle. Reduced from
500 TO 1915 each.
Main floor, Tenth st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
SLIGO each. Value, SIPS.

AND these remnants.
Silver-Blue Messaline Satin Waist.
yoke and high collar OF heavy white
net; bodice richly trimmed with Ger
man Nalenciennes and Baby Irish lace
shirred mosqUetaire long sleeves: size
50. Reduced from 5000 to S3a5
l Natural POngee Waist, yoke formed
OF me tuckS; low round collar OF hne
sIer1nan Valenciennes lace. finished with
lace jabot; tucked long sleeves: size z0
Reduced from $40 to s3a5.
Z Taupe Chiffon Cloth Waists. woke
ana nigh collar OF tucked white net.
bodice richly hand-embroidered: shfrred
5nIiosquetaire long sleeves; sizes "A and
50. Reduced from S12.0 90 to SS7S each
, Fine Lingerie Waists. font elaIpor-
ately trimmed with tUcks, c erman Val
enclennes insertion and bsadfnz and
hand -em broidery; back trimmed 10
I,aten; long sleeves. finished with deep
tucked GUNS; sizes IS and A Reduced
from $500 20 $3.50 each.
Lingerie Waists, front hand-embroid-
cred and finished with matte se Insertion
pack neck. and sleeves trimmed with
me tucks ana maltese Insertions an
sizes Reduced from $3.50 to $50 each.
Third tioor. G st.