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The Washington times., 1909-08-03

ing the combined stamp OF rapid sewing
and a bargain price. Nothing could
save it from being mistaken for Just
fair-looking working dress.
To tailor the tub gown means only
little bit more trouble. and Is not half as
difficult as It sounds. II does not mean
that one must have learned the tsilor's
art But simply that one must leave
good-sized seam everywhere throughout
the bodice and skirt portions and wheth-
er these seams be turned together IN
derneath or merely overcast. ESsy are
stitched fiat once or twice or the right
side after the gown IS pressed. The
bodice seams should be stitched down
before the sleeves are put in; the skirt
seams done before the hem is turned Up.
If there are blouse or skirt plaits, very
nice tailoT's touch Is the row OF stitch
ing near the fold Of the plat.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
LOCAL MENTION.
e. Barber So Ii Town

James G. Cook. formerly Of the Hotel
Driscou Barber Shop. has opened a new
barber shop at the corner OF ~ and c
Streets n W Mr.. Cook IS q tOnsOria
artist OF wide experience.
Patrons OF this new shop are assured
the finest obtaiuable barber service
They viii hnd the place perfectly equip
ped with every necessary convenience
that goes 20 make up the modern barber
shop. II is the purpose Of the manage
ment 10 render prompt and attentive
Eeryice at all times.
Mr.. Cook wishes 10 thank his friends
for the many floral gifts received on
opening day. These flowers have beer
artisticany arranged. and greatly add
TO the appearance Of this always at
skactiYe shop.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
Removal of Stains.

You have given me no idea Of the ma
terial or color Of the garment from
which YOU wish TO remove a stain. 4
formula for a powerful defensive effective
for the removal Of fruit stains which
stubbornly refuse to move by other
methods follows: Mix equal parts OF
Alcohol and chloroform (Or ether add =
ing a tablespoonful Of household am
unonia to a quart of the compound,
Thoroughly saturste the SPOT with tn,
LIQUID, rubbing lightly. The ammonia
has a tendency to restore color, espe-
cialIy # 1t has been changed through
heat.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
FLOCK OF BIRDS
TO SOLVE.

IA high flyer.
"A high stopper.
IA clerical bird.
A gay bird.
"a shrinking bird.
"a musical bird.
IA deceptive bird.
s-A family bird.
"a thirsty bird.
I0-A rubberneok bird.
la fast bird.
PA foolish bird.
l3-A deep water bird
IA country bird.
ia saucy bird.
l6-A poet bird.
IA dressy bird.
lS-A nautical bird.
ia rapid transit bird.
2O-A cautious bird.
pa greedy bird.
PA eolloquial bird.
ga master sportsman.
PA warm member.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
Watermelon Preserves.

Mrs Holmes-The recipe for preserv-
ing watermelon rind, published last
week, follows: Pare OF the green part
of the rlnd, cut the white part into
strips Of desired size and cover with
boiling water in which a teaspoonful
of alum has been dissolved, Let stand
over night, then soak for several hours
in clear cold water. Place in a preserv-
ing kettle and cook in fresh hot water
until tender. Have ready a syrup made
Of equal parts Of vinegar and sugar.
Cool in this a stick of cinnamon, sew
era1 sliced lemons (seeds FemOved) and
little ginger root. When thick and
we'll favored drain the slices OF melon
and cook in the syrup until clear. Take
out the melon, place In jars and, after
boiling down the syrup until It is quite
thick, pour over the rinds and seal.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
IDEAS FOR PAPERING.

In papering a room, remember that
large patterns and dark colors will make
It appear smaller, while a plain or
striped paper, If a light hue, viii give
an impression Of increased size.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
ANSWERS TO
THE QUERIES
Information Asked TO
The Times Is Given
Here.
Visiting Autoist.

Visiting 4utoist.
\. H. Twisting autoists do not have
10 take out a license in the District Of
Columbia. but must register Immediately
upon arriving in washington with the
permit clerk az the District building.
They may remain IN the District with
theil machines ten days.
Among the pretty drives around
Washington are through Rock Creek
Park. POtOmaC Park. and the Conduit
road.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
Stamn Lanpuage Prfnted.

Look up the files Of The Times for the
week OF July IS and You will find the
stamp language, which has repeatedly
been published IN this column.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
Annual August Sale OF
FUrS and Fur Garments

THE luxury and elegance of Fu well forth in this August
Sae-he richest and most beautiful showing have
sembed Great exercised the selection of this superb
stock, and absolute rankness dictates the selling policy
Every Garment Neckpece and Mu made up in advance
styles to special order Nothing better viii be shown
later and for the garments garments of equal " and value
will have pay from oneouh to oneha when the
opens.
You can readily the advantage in buying now You run no
risk guarantee the quality and style and in addition will store
and insure them until October or later free of charge.
Included Black Lynx Eastern and Natural Mink Caraca
Beasom Electric Seal Pointed Isabella and Sable Fox Ene
Skunk Natural and Blue Wolf, Natural and Brown Coney Opo
Sable Squen fact all the most fashionable Frs represented
floor,
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
Continuation of August Sa1e
Bed Blankets
(Manufa cturers' Seconds)

THIS August Sale annual event with us-omes regularly
with the seasonand welcomed by houSekeepers newly
RED people poprieors of hotels and boarding houses and
parents who have boys girls gong away to school,
sale of fine fluffy Wool Blankets practically perfect at an
average saving of a quarter third regular prices.
These Blankets known TO the trade Seconds" that
are absolutely perfect and the high standard by the
ucer This from Of the leading manufacturers in the
East and mpons very Slight md less noticeable than ever
We offer them at quarter to third less than they would cost
you they strictly perfect
4o4-siz5 $780, s225 $780, s275 $780, $500 and ssoopa
Regular prices, s225 TO SOS.
1f-Stz5, $780, $3.50, $780, $780, s575 and 800 pair.
Regular prices, $3.50 to $1,000
t24-S5.5o and 5000 pair. Regular prices 800 to $500
Crib s-S225 and S275 pair Regular prices $500 and $500
4255-S20o and $3.50 pair Regular prices $3.50 and S37s
Second hoorE
The Washington times., 1909-08-03

It's worth your while to remember that
Piper Heidsiecx chewing tobacco has al
ways been regarded the criterion OF ex-
CefIence.-AdVt.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
PANS FOR BoILINGS.

If the pans in which milk. custards
and salad dressings are 10 be Boiled are
first wiped out with a cloth creased
zcorch.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
Brush Beneficial.

A rubber complexion BRUSH is consid-
cred very beneficial. A brusk rub with
a soft piece Of channels IS also very SAT
isfactory, care being taken to rub up
ward and outward.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03

sI.oo Reduction in the Price Of
-four. A car OF "Old Time" Just arrived
1926 per boil 6-lb. sack. 20c J. T. D.
Pvleg - stores
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
Essv TO DIGEST

Eerens' Bakery Rye Bread is so pure
and nutritious that il digests almost i'm
mediately. It's just the thing for the
children.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
Snrinp Stock.

Cottage Lamps-Gas Ranges-Wate1
Heaters. SIS 18th 81 C. A. Muddimar
& CO.. 1905 O ST
The Washington times., 1909-08-03

Try Brownley's Crushed Milk Chocolate.
It's delicious. ParIors open TIL 30 1905
@ ST.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
Rixev's Raak.

J. c. K---P.elIcy NJ. Rixey is surgeon
general Of Siss Eavy. He has the RAM
OF rear admiral.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03
Government Publications.

S. V. H.-AH Government publications
| intended for general distribution can
/ be obtained through the superintendent
| of documents, Government printing Of
| fee.
The Washington times., 1909-08-03

caverIy's plumbing, 1891 C St. y. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Business Factors.

Only two things are needed to bring high degree of prosperity to the Bir- mingham district-an active coal trade and a brisk buying movement on the part of the railroads" said a niron com pany official.
 'The coal business has. been unusually dull for year past. It is now showing a slight improvement, but it will not be- come anything like normal, perhaps, be- fore the fall. As it is only a few of the mines are being operated at more than half or one-thrd capacity.
 What causes this depression in the coal trade? Tn my opinion it is over production. It is reasonable to suppose. however. that in the next era of pros perity Alabama will make a new high record in coal output and will find buyers for all the coal that is mined But our productive capacity Is now about 15o0-0Oo tons a year, and that is a good deal more than can be sold Our highest record was 14.25O 454 tons in 1907 By 1911 our coal production will probably reach the 100000 mark
 But revertng to the matter of factors in business improvement, the railroads in the south are at last beginning to place large orders for road material and rolling stock. This will help amaz- ingly."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Men's Summer Apparel.

"In New York discussion arises every summer concerning the methods of keep ing cool and of suitable apparel for men, said travelling man.
 T find a letter in the New York Sun On the topic of summer clothing and these paragraphs impressed me favor ably:
 " But why should we Americans not adopt the style employed by English residents in India, especially during bus iness hours? It would certainly cause great relief. The Anglo-Indians wear pongee and silk suits of clothing. the best of which do not cost more than s15. When you have one of those gar ments on you feel cool and comfortable during the hottest kind of weather. It is pity that our business men have not taken to this style long ago.
 " I am afraid we are all little self conscious and afraid to do anything which in this democratically clad nation would make us a trifie conspicuous. It requires but few courageous men to start the fashion and then all will follow instead of sweltering the way we do in our heavy woolens, serges and flannels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Tetsra2 the Scene of a Revolution

Just as Abdul Hamid was driven out and constitution granted to Turkey, so has the Shah been upset by the na- tionalists, and the demand for a real constitution will have to be granted, Shah or no Shah. The royalists with their Cossacks have everywhere been defeated and the nationalists are pre- pairing to restore and fully establish the constitution of 1907. If the Shah becomes obedient to the will of the people he may be permitted to remain on the throne. This will be determined when parliament is reassembled. and the demand made for the constitution of 1907.
 Neither the Young Persian nor the Young Turk cares much for the repre- tentative of the Prophet, and practical freedom and parliamentary govern snent count for more in their, minds ehau the doctrines of Mohammed. Both
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15

Turkey and Persia are striking illus trations of the march of democratic modern ideas. A pan-Slayic revolt was once considered impossible, but the world is full of change and revolution at present.
 The danger of Russian or British in reference is not considered probable unless disorder and anarchy are per mitted to gain the upper hand. In the absence of grave outbreaks the Anglo Russian agreement of 1907 will be re- spected. In that agreement Russia agrees to confine her commercial ac- tivities to northern Persia, while Great Britain is left pretty free hand in southern Persia. This agreement does not destroy the independence of Persia provided she maintains order and pays interest on loans. If interference be- comes necessary Russia and Great Britain agree to act jointly after free exchange of ideas This may be re- garded by some as practical partition of Persia. but on the surface the sover- eighty of the country remains un- touched. Internal disorders might lead to actual partition, and at any rate the Shah has lost prestige and the country is not educated up to real parliament ary government The Persian people bid fair to be exploited by Russia and Great Britain, and it is difficult to see how revolution can bring them better conditions except, perhaps. tempora-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Chancellor YOn BueiOW's Successor

The reichstag rejected the financial bill prepared and fostered by Prince von Buelow, the German chancellor and the latter. after a notable service of ten years, rendered his resignation The Emperor permitted him to suggest his successor. That successor Is to be Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, secretary of the interior and vice chancellor. The new chancellor Is a college friend of the Emperor, and he has held office ever since he left college, and he Is now 53 years old. The appointment is favorably regarded.
 How much the resignation of Prince von Buelow is due to the failure of hIs bill to refund the debt of the several German states and to overcome recent deficits, and how much to the with drawal of the Emperors favor on ac- count of the London incident, will perhaps never be known. The bill of the chancellor proposed a tax on in- heritances and this was unpopular be- cause some of the various German states now levy such tax. However, a compromise has been patched up and the long struggle of eight months bids fair to be ended. An inheritance tax is not to be levied but instead there are to be heavier taxes on liquors, tobacco, coffee and tea, and the stamp taxes are also to be in- creased. In this way a sufficient reve- nue, 1t is hoped, will be secured and parliament will not have to be dis solved and a new election had, which would certainly have resulted in so- cialstic gains.
 The old "bloc" is dissolved, and the new chancellor will have no easy task in meeting army and navy bills and in securing support in the reichstag. Ger many has become solidified and the joint product Is largely commercial The new chancellor will be expected to make ends meet and to boom trade, and to secure support from the numer- ous political groups in the German par liament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
EXPLOITING THE SOUTH

culties in the way of doing it properly, and left within reach of the most slug gish imagination of the inference that he-Colonel Dawe-was the man to man. age it. After that, we suppose the secre- taries had an excellent Atlanta banquet and dispersed to their several homes, fully persuaded that the Southern Commercial Congress was heaven sent pioneer and promoter and Col. G. Grosvenor Dave Its chosen selected prophet.
 Of course the facts we are about to mention have no bearing upon the South ern Commercial congress, it's proposed palace in Washington, the annual con- vention of the secretaries association. their consequent banquets and the laud- able hatulence of Col. G. Grovesnor Dave. It is nevertheless true, however, that for at least 30 years past northern capital by untold millions has been pouring into the south-to Chattanooga, Birmingham. Bessemer, to the innumerable cotton mills of Georgia, Alabama and the Carolinas to the sugar industries of Louisiana. to the great forests of ten states, to the enormous railway systems everywhere. to everything that even promises an ade- quate profit on the investment. Early fruits and vegetables? The Illinois Gen. tral has been carrying them into Chi cago from Louisiana, Mississippi etc, for more than a quarter of a century Florida and Georgia have been gorging New York and the east during the same period. As for water power, look at Charlotte, N. C.. and dozen similar towns. They are lighted more brilliant ly than New York, paved better than Washington-which Is not saying very much, however-and are clean, prosperous and go-ahead as possible Consider Staunton, Va, a l-odel city In every please, the indications of growth, expan- sion and prosperity are visible to the naked eye throughout the south. And it is all a Legitimate and logical devel- opment-not the product of windy dinner table speeches or newspaper mysteries.
 The south is all right. It is growing as fast as it ought, and the money need ed for that purpose is always forthcom- ing from perfectly we'll informed sources. Maybe the southerners are not building good roads as fast as they might, but that default is not going to be rectihed by a few tramp automobiles with grand stand lectures from the Barmecide Blu reau of Public Roads at Washington. For all We know, it may be the automobiles that are frightening away the road builders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
A BIG PROBLEM.

From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
 There is problem before the people of the Mississippi valley that is just as big as the big irrigation problem of the west. We can save as many acres of land in Illinois. Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama as they are re- claiming in the arid west. Our problem, instead of being one of irrigation, is one of drainage. Instead of holding the wa ter, we are confronted with the prob lem of getting rid of the water.
 There are millions of acres of land in these states that are swamps. This land Is of enormous fertility. Some may think that the cost of the drainage proposition in the Mississippi delta is too much. Big things require big expenses. It is just as easy for a community to do a thing like this as 1t is for one man with S1000 in oash to buy a 100-acre farm for ,60oO, live on 1t. and pay for 1t in ten years.
 All these drainage movements, diversi- fled crop movements, alfalfa and hog discussions and corn congresses are signs of a new movement in the south, clearly indicating that we are getting Into new lines of endeavor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Two Constitutional Propositions

The Denver platform demands the popular election of senators and the authorization of an income tax. Bach requires a constitutional amendment, and each is before the people at the present time, and each is in position and condition to be acted upon by the legislature of Alabama at it's coming session.
 If four more states petition Congress to call a convention to prepare for submission constitutional amend ment authorizing the popular election of United States senators, Congress will be forced to act. Says the Denver platform: I've favor the election of United States senators by the direct vote of the people, and regard this re form as the gateway to other nationa reforms" If this pledge of the party has any binding effect in this state Alabama will join 27 states next month in calling for the popular election o senators. No senator elected in tha way has been a supporter of specia interests.
 The income(tax proposition has beer put before theN legislatures of the coun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
SENATORIAL SIGNALS.
Elevator Boys Know Them By Thelf
 Ring.
From the New York Herald.

1 From the New York Herald.
 Ut goes without saying that wouldn't mention 1t if Theodore Roosevelt were not in Africa" said an old habitue of the cap itol but the influence of great railroads over the Senate is growing to be some l thing remarkable. When the voters hear of it there is likely to be bad results" !" he added ominously. Laying his pipe aside, he tiptoed to the open door, and after a look Up and down the corridor explained;
 Its them elevator bells." he said mys- teriously. They give 'em away every time I've listened to 'em and then watched who would get on when things are dull, and if 1 have time I can spot 'em almost every trip. You know, when senator wants to ride up or down he gives a special signal, and the elevator men know 1t and let the rest of us wait while they dash up and down like mad Anything more than one bell means a senator wants to go downstairs and won't wait
 Now, here is where the railroad infiu- ence shows You know railroads have differents signals in various sections of a country and these are pretty apt to get firmly settled in a persons mind. Now, for instance, when Senator Hale of Maine wants to ride down from his office on the gallery floor his ring Is two shorts and two longs. Whistle twice and bark twice is what the instruction book of the Boston and Maine railroad calls 1t, and Sena- tor Galllnger of New Hampshire, when he rides at all, uses the same ring. Senator Burrows of Michigan when he wants the elevator gives three shorts and two longs, a Michigan Central sig-aal. When you get out to California, where the Union Pacific uses the four hoots, you get the signal that calls the ele- vator for Senator Flint of California when he uses one at all.
 Senator Warner seems to have picked the Missouri Pacific and Senator Deliver of 'em have that same little trick. Watch 'em yourself" he concluded, as he took down his hat and coat and prepared to close his office for the night.
 Ever see Senator Hanna call an ele- vator?" he asked as he arranged the lock on the door. Well, he used to bother the elevator men to death. He would walk up to the shaft and make jab at the bell with his heavy cane. Ever try to hit a little bell with big stick? Senator Hanna generally missed 1t about three times. By that time the elevator would have passed his floor once or twice and would have stopped for him. But he wouldn't go in until he had hit that bell. Hold on min ute until I get this thing, he would say and he always got 1t before he gave up.
 Sometimes they get so full of these sig nals they use them on the street cars. Senator Warner the other day rang a street car bell three times in a moment of abstraction. This is the signal to back up and he had hard time to explain to the conductor how 1t happened"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun
 N NUMBER of eleventh hour en- WH enthusiasts are now running
 amuck all over the south, point ing out its great resources, expatiating on its varied climatic conditions, solemnly describing its water power, it's fertility and its general qualities that make for remuneratve investment. Some are doing 1t in automobiles, looking over the roads and telling the natives where they ought to mend or reconstruct or build anew. A few days ago car belonging to one of the Washington newspapers broke down at Brandy Station, Va, and this incident was at once telegraphed far and wide as an evidence of the need of bet ter roads-for strange automobiles, no doubt. And an agent of the department of agriculture bureau of public roads, went along with the party to lecture on ruts and mudholes, and apparently did his duty ore rotundo. Maybe the de- partment has some authority over state roads and money for purposes of con- struction. Maybe it maintains a large force of professors and takers to tell the people what they know already. It is our belief, however that the people know all about their neighborhood roads and will repair them when they get ready. Whether they will be hurried in this by a wish to make things pleasant for auto- mobile tourists we are not so sure.
 But the great event in southern de- velopment, so described, was the meet ing in Atlanta, July T. of representatives of at least 100 southern cities. It is spoken of as the first annual convention of the Southern Commercial Secretaries association" We don't know what that means, but are sure it is all right The secretaries assembled in large and festal numbers and were addressed by Col. G. Grosvenor Dove, managing director of the Southern Commercial Congress, which convened in Washington last fall and was noisily patronized by the Hon. Theo- dore Roosevelt. Colonel Dawe-they say he comes from Montgomery, Ala, but it is almost too good to be true-obliginsly furnished his spellbound audience with a lot of statistics which every man in the assemblage had had at his fingers ends for 20 years. He told them about the south's coast line. the water power Of the Appalachian country, the early veget- ables, the cotton, etc., the timber, and the vast areas of arabic land as yet un- occupied. Then, rising on a wing of forecast, he told them how these wonders should be advertised. explained the diffi-