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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
MRS. FUzzY-TAIL LOSES HER SON.

My dear Airs FIZZy-taiI.'- said Mrs
Tom VhisIers. pUrrinE soOthiuEIy. he
must just be playing somewhere. and
viii surely ce found and brought home.
Every one knows the dear little fellow.
Why, there isn't a kitten in all this
town with such a coat as his, such
bright eyes, and such dear, fet, little
feet / don't believe he has 4 single
claw. And If he has he surely doesn't
know IL can be used 10 hurt any one.
Now you Just stay here and have
a cup OF hot milk and some biscuits
with me- and Mr. TOm-yVhiskers will
go out and hunt for your son
To he sure 7 will said Nj Tom
VThiszers. and of he went But at the
end OF an hour he came back The
search had not been successful. There
was TO little Tommia-Fatpaw and when
Mrs. Tom Yhis1ers thought OF her own
little iears. all tucked safely and warm
~ in bed, sympathetic tears came into
her eyes She knew how she would
feel II any one of her darlinEs should
get lost
Where DO you suppose he Uent?'
asked Mr. Tom VhiskerS- we have
! looked everywhere for him. We even
Z Investigated the quarters OF Towser."
oh, my goodness e sped Mrs.
Fuzzy-taiI, at the mention Of TOwser-s
name. and she jumped Up so hurriedIy
I she spilled her cup Of milk all over her
fur coat
/ Now I knox. Oh, how stupid I ami
! And out she rushed, her beautiful
black, glossy tai straight out behind
her After her sped Mr. and Mrs Tom
/ Vhiskers, all three going just as fast
/ as their feet could carry them And as
they ran Mrs. Fuzzy-taiI talked.
/ Il had forgotten all about it, she ex-
claimed. but when you mentioned that
awful dog I remembered that when I
/ saw Towser coming into the room early
/ this afternoon ne frightened me so that
/ I grabbed Tommie-Fatpsw by the back
/ Of his neck. ran across the room, and
4 dropped him down into a great. big
! brass jardiniere-
1t is a very large thing and has a
l very wide mouth There is lots Of room
/ in II. and Z knew that TOwseT COuldn't
/ set at my little son if put him there.
And just TO tn1nk! I had forgotten 81
! about IT."
| Him. shifted Mr. Tom-VV hiskers
I've heard of women outings things
away so carefully that they forgot
where they did put them But never
l with a child"
BY this time they were in the living
room of NJ Fuzzy-taiTs mistress.
+; Mrs. Fuzzv-tail herself made straight
for the brass jardinisre IN the corner
dropped down, and IN an instant had
/ sprung TO the edge again
! In her mouth she held a very hungry
sleepy Tommie Fatpaw. But he was 50
glad to see his mother and she was Sc
glad TO see him that neither one scoided
tire other
And Mr- and Mrs -yVhiskers
went sOfIly out and left Mrs. Fuzzy-ta
alone with her son.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25

MERCURY IS IN inferior conjunction
ASA with the sun. Jupiter and Saturn
are in bencfc aspect
The Indications are bright fox bust
ness and industry. promising success
or inspiration to employers and en-
plOyes alike Merchants must avoid
abrupt or rude attitudes In disputes,
however. and employees are van ed
against wiIlfuI opposition.
New undertakings, removals. enlarge
ments, and opening new shops and Of
fees are under excellent signs.
Dealings with Governmental employees
should be successful
Soeculation IS under a malignant sign.
a;.I II viii be well to avoid all risky
enterprises and investments.
1SOse who press their advantage IN
duly or place personal self-fnterest
above fairness and justice today. do so
under aspects that pr2gnosticate that
they viii rue IL bitterly before the end
OF many days.
Dealings in land and houses are IN
der good auspices and building, engi-
nee-tuS- mining, dealing in produce,
cattle ,aising and y,,en air work geuer-
ally re Ekciy TO EFT
Aged persons, Law .-ers. printers uer-
chants, Ciergy-nen, bcus ers and travel
ers are under favorable auspices
Women must guard against fattery
and temptation.
In the matters Of doubt or per7Iexity.
the thoughtful and slow mind VIII be
most likely today 10 see the right
course
Stability and endurance MAJ. properly
be hoped for in undertakings planned or
begun today.
The indications cor persons with this
birthdslte are that they viii benefit dur
ing the twelvemonth Of curbiuE their
temper and cuItivatinC calmness Of
speech.
Children are born today under signs
that often give undue seIf-wfU and
harEhuess Of attftu fe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
AnSEUers to Queries
From Times Readers
Black Net Suggestions

Black Net' suggestions
Home Dressmaker-With little trouble
or expense you may make q most al
Iractive gown OF your ''ol5 black net
T. you wear flame color. lilac shades,
emerald green. OF the new cold shades
Of blue, such as orchid or hyacinth blr
would advise your having a princes Q
frock made Of the preferred shade, ever
which you may build your net
TunIc draperies are the fad Of the
moment and this permits you to utilize
your material. whicr has oeen cut into
uneven lengths Have a Grapcd bodice
20 utilize your r-1lerial- and 20 give
the zone piece ersect use q wide. softly
draped cirdle Of black satin To bring
your tUnic drapery into touch with this
border Il with a fold OF black satin.
which. if YOU prefer, may be finished
with a fringe OF jet-am5er and Jet
beads with the blue undertook would
be particularly effective. Have puHeJ
sleeves 20 the elbow. finished with a
band Of the black satin embeIIished with
the fringe. Yea VIII have little diff
Guilty IN selecting a good pattern which
would be s~FvlceabIe IN the work Of re-
modelling.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
JEWELED TRIMMING
GREATLY IN FAVOR

II would be difficult TO find anything
more beautiful n the way Of trimmings
than the exquisite jeweled trimmings OF
this season To begin with. the de-
signs are most artistic and unusual,
and the blending of the colors positively
superb One may choose trimming az
brilliant in all its barbarity as that said
TO have adorned the beauties of the
East or passemsnterie in which the
cOlOrs are SO sUbdued and soft that il
compares faVOrably with some famous
works of art Tt Is not surprising.
therefore, that even g small amount OF
such siluTing enhancement can make
Of q gown a creation worthy Of al our
admiratiou-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
COLORS WELL BLENDED.

Never within recent memory has there
been a season when the artistic blending
Of color has received as much attention
To begin with, the strong cOlOrs Of the
winter have asserted themselves to such
a degree that II has been necessary 10
study carefully the correct combination
of tones If the effect was 10 be har-
mouious. One method Of accentuatiug
the beauty OF the seasons shading has
been to fOrego all violent contrasts, and,
in fact. to let the color speak as IL were
for itself This calls for very little
trimming. the expense OF the frOCk
showing itself IN the richness Of the ma
terial-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25

its high pulpit and its plain, IN
painted wood is an eloquent witness
TO the hard life which our ancestors
were obliged to live.
But ali that has long since passed
away The United States has become
quite the richest country in the world,
If judged by the wide distribution OF
wealth and the prevalent luxury. The
greatest prosperity OF the past dozen
years has flowed over the whole land
Its effects are TO be seen everywhere
Every village has its weII-tO-dO family.
and mUItitudes OF towns have biOssomed
Into prosperous modern cities.
Social ard private life have under
gone tTer- sndOus. change Household
possessions that would have been treas
ures in any family a hundred years ago
are now common in the home OF the
mechanic Ny friend, who asked his
coachman living over the stable what
he would like for a Christmas present,
was answered that money would be ap-
preCiated, fOT his daughter was taking
music lessons and had a piano for
which he still had TO pay
Meanwhile, my neighbor, who occu-
pies a beautiful apartment handsomely
furnished and has a large automobile.
thinks he can not afford 10 20 to
church His is the case Of multitudes
Of young families about him who feel
compelled to live I'D 10 the full meas
ure Of their incomes and have moth
ing left for benevoience OF for reIis-
ion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
Friends of Puzzle Column
Profit by Former Contest

cry evidently those in the
puzzle game" have profted
v b. the knowledge gained in
the former gem contest for no
hesitancy marks their work. Any
number OF solutions have come TO the
desk and not few show a pretty
fair acquaintance with the lore Of
precious stones. A good many have
failed TO ST. Ike the tran that Mrs
Bailey foIIo-.ed when she worked up
her list. consequently the combined
collections are really something worth
noting.
Scores Of stones that am sure are
unknown to the average person figure
on the lists presented. and, altogether
IL Is a pretty evident fact that the
puzZlers are not afraid TO have few
opinions OF their own IN these matters
So far, IL has been a very business
ike contest, too, for 50 intent have
many OF the puZZlers been on getting
out the puzzle that they have cOntented
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
Campaign Against Neat
Fails 10 Affect Prices

II there has been any concerted Al
tempt IN Washington on the part Of the
ultimate consumer TO join the army
which is DIedEiHg itself TO abstain from
meat, It has had no effect So far i'm
bringing down the prices OF meats. In
fact, today there is an increase in the
quotations on calves, which IS explained
by wholesale dealers by the fact OF a
good demand for the caIv and a
scarcity in the market
At this time q the year, while there
may be as many calves as n few months
ago. they are nearly an fed on skim
mix, and are consequently thin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
Matters Of Attire.

Matters Of Attire.
Mrs. L S-A white sweste--the lorE
ones are Fust at the moment moIe
fasnfOnable--would be entirely apprO-
pirate for the purpose you suggest. and
+ would not advise your buying a white
one and having il dyed black 7 think
you viii ind a cape very satisfactory
for an evening wrap. Black broadcIoth
with duh jet buttons and toutac braid
could be made very attractive gar
ment
y you have a princess frock with
pleated fou1ce should advise your
taking it with you. but II you are having
a new fr0ck made 7 would have IL made
on the new tunic model
Thank you very much for your words
Of appreciation. The Womau-s Page
aims TO be not only entertaining but
helpful. and the editor is glad indeed
10 hear that YOU have derived benefit
from its COunsels-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25

themselves with setting down the list
Of gems.
Usually I get All sorts Of pleasant
little asidCs and ] must confess I miss
them soreIy since they serve TO keen
me ia touch with the contestants
Meantime here Is a pleasant LITTLE
note or thanks you may be interested
IN reading.
s13 r L Ave y. ".
January IL 1910
Dear Miss CARROLL 7 want to
thank goa for the check which
received last evening as the za.-
ond prize IN the puzzle cCn-es.
week ending January Is I wis
70 say that ] enjoy the puzzle
very much indeed and nearly al
ways have the correct answers.
ont I do not send them in ver-
often
Ihanking you again for u-
check, I remain
Yours sincerely.
Mss +. y. FAIRFIELD
~ CO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
BLUE STYLISH COLOR.

over in Paris. whence ell our sartOriaI
inspirations emanate- the question Of
color for spring has been as definitely
decided as II is possible for such a mat
ter TO be- and the result IS inaL We nave
2 series Of SIX beautifully clear cold
looking blues which are called Pole
Nord and a series Of warm topaz shades
known as TOiSon dor. as urSL and sec
ord choice with six gray shades fol-
lowing IN favor These Srays are
known as the DOuVres shades Inc
North Pole blues are sure TO be good
with US, and che golden fleece shades
are smart
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
CREPE WEAVE NEW
IN DRESS EFFECTS

A crepe weave in white goods IN cross
bar and striped effects are among the
newest materials for the incoming sea-
son and madras cloths and tailored
waistinEs have again been brought out
IN Jacquard stripes and corded effects.
ANY number Of figured stripes are being
shown this year and all Indications are
THAI they VIII be most desira bic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
FUR-EDGED TAPESTRY.

Enhancing mantels OF richly coIored
tapestry edged all around with wide
bands OF skunk and bear fur are among
thu many handsome wraps or this sea
son Long coats with wide, loose Japa-
nese sleeves and circular capes arc
made Of this fabric They are lined
with satin in vivid tones and brOcade-
Huge granny muffs are made up to 20
with these cloaks and are OF the tap
Cstry with great bands Of shaggy FUR.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
SKIRTS
OF NOVEL DESIGNS

The new spring designs fu separate
skirts are Of . novel and effective type
Plated ideas are shown exclusively,
many OF the new models showing the
full-plaited designs. although the pref
eTence seems 10 be given the TUNE de-
sign with the plated fOUuCe
This idea I'm a multitude Of pleasing
designs, trimmings sometimes Suggest
lnE this idea while aszain the skirt IS
designed with a short ruu5C-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
REGENT DIAMOND
NOT ON EXHIBITION

II the Regent diamond. as shown I'm
the Louvre, is only a model in paste,
and tie eaI stone is hidden away, II IS
a care - history repeating Itself
In ~. ~5len the Regent diamond was
pawuE- FOR house furniture 10 Nanden-
ber.-, "a banker of Amsterdam, and he
was demonstrated with upon the danger
Of exhibiting IL to the public, he re-
Piled The Ssegent that is IN the glass
case is a shaE,- the real Regent IS in
my yvife's sts-ysr'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
Bleaching a Skirt.

A F. d. know OF no solution which
viii successfully bleach a blue linen
skirt Later in the season you might
be able 70 bleach Il BY putting Il out
repeatedly on the grass I'm the hot sun
but even this process I fear would
leave II streaked-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
DIMITIES IN FAVOR

Printed dimities- with Cross-bar effects.
IN floral patterns, IN the most beautiful
color combinations. are among the most
popular dress fabrics for the coming
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
Daily Horoscope
s'Tbe stars incline, but do not
Compel
Wednesday, January IS, 1910

nov doth an impulse stir the air
To brighten labor everywhere
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
The Bedtime Story.

Published for little
tucked into their beds for the night
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-06-14
Ne Decision Reached.

No deciison has reached here from
the Chicago Motorcycle club regard
: ing the holding OF motorcycle race
meet at the fair grounds track on July
4, which was the object of the club
run to this place Sunday. to con-
slider the advisability of a race meet
here on Independence day. The track
and its merits are we'll known to the
Chicago and county motorcyclists as
the fair grounds have been the scene
of some exciting contests in the past
when such stars as Huyck. Jenkins.
Davis and others shot around the cir
cult for time honors. at q race meet
two years ago. Should the club decide
to hold a race here-on July It is GER
tain to pull a large attendance OF Chi
cago people. a. the motorcycle is stead
lily coming into favor as a racing prop
osition. In the event of the race meet
being held here 1t Is certain that
Crown Point people Will assist in a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-06-14

home OF his sister. Mrs. Herman Theis-
sen of Indiana boulevard. Sunday. DR..
kohr performed the operation
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bland entertained
a number of relatives from Chicago at
their home in Roberts avenue over Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fritz and chill
dren OF Roberts avenue visited the
formers brother and family in South
Chicago, Saturday evening.
Miss Amy Roberts of Roberts avenue
was the guest OF out of town friends
Saturday.
Frank seliger OF East Side visited
his sister. Mrs. Henry Eggers of Rob
erts avenue last evening.
Miss Mary Stein of Roberts avenue
spent the day with Hammond friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Wichorst of Har-
rison avenue are entertaining the form
er's nephew from Valparaiso. Ind.
James Clabby Jr. remained home Sat-
urday after few days visit with
friends in Milwaukee,, WIS.
Edward Freese of Roberts avenue
spent the week end in Tracey, Ind
visiting his father who still remain.
in very critical condition. at his home
Miss Mertie Bohon and Axel Benson
were White City visitors Saturday eve-
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Landon Jr OF
Harrison avenue visited Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Collins of Chicago, over Sunday
Mrs. Vanderhoff and children of Lin
coin avenue were South Chicago visi.
tors last evening.
Mrs. Henry Flick is reported very IL
with an attack of asthma at her home
In Harrison avenue
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-06-14
9IGHLANDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. s Daugherty were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Daugherty at
Crown Point Eunday
Mrs. NJ. j. Grimmer and son Tony
spent Sunday with Mrs. Grimmer at
Griffith
Mrs. Hortog is spending a few days
with friends at Hartsdale.
Miss Susan Kickert was the guest of
Miss w. Hartog Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Johnston spent sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Esser at Ham
mond.
Hello Mary, what's the matter with
your hands?
Oh l have been earning my dollar
for the Ladies' Aid Society of the Con-
gregational church. and IL you will
come to the Experience Social to he
given by them next Friday. June nth,
at the church you'll hear how / earned
the money, for each member of the so
ciety must earn a dollar, and at the
social tell how ii was earned Better
come and hear the stories Bring the
family and your pocketboo too. for
they will have lots of fine ice cream
and cake, Of which you will want to
eat your fill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-06-14
Get Busy With Oscar.
TOLLESTON.

Mr.. s. Morris of Chicago transacted
business in town yesterday
Mr.. Geo. Stolly OF Hammond was
visiting in town Sunday.
Mr.. F. ,Buse. Jr.. and Misses Edna
and Cora Buse were visiting in town
Sunday
Mr.. 5rnest Traptow transacted bust
ness in Hammond yesterday forenoon.
Mr.. w. L Cole transacted business In
Hammond yesterday.
E. H. Hill of Chicago was in town on
business yesterday afternoon.
Frank Borman transacted business
In Hammond yesterday.
A pleasant birthday party was given
in honor OF Miss Dora Kosche at her
home Sunday afternoon. 1t being her
eighth birthday, a number OF her
schoolmates were present. and the
afternoon was spent in indoor and out
door games and singing, after a few
hours refreshments were served. Those
present were: Anna Kirchof, Elsie
Woldt, Frances Smith, Pearl Janke,
Myrtle Runge, Florence Kunert Flor
ence Borman and Caroline Bormann.
Mr.. j. McNaughton transacted bust
ness in Hammond yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-06-14
WHITING AND ENVIRONS

Will leave this evening to be maid of
honor, and Mr.. and Mrs. George Mails
low, the latter a sister of the bride to
be- viii also be present at the we'd
ding.
Miss Lucille Daegling of Laporte ave-,
has been suffering with light attack
of appendicitis, but is improving now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright of the Recht
flats moved to Fort Wayne. Ind. yes
terday.
The Juniors banquet to the seniors
VIII be held in the domestic science
room of the new high school at 1880
o'clock this evening. The banquet will
be very elaborate affair. Oscar ALL
gren, II. will be the POSTMASTER.
Mrs. Cook and family of 522 John
street, are planning on moving to Chi
cago in the near future
The high school alumni association
held meeting last night at which
there was an unusually large attend
ance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-06-14
SOUTH CHICAGO

The oil brigade a new name for dog
catchers has been inaugurated Chief
OF Police Leroy Steward has chosen a
corpse of dog catchers to go out nights
and catch all the CANNES without IL
censes or mules.
The chief said that a good many peo-
pie keep their dogs tied up in the day
time and let them loose at night and
the result is that at night all will be
captured by the dog catchers hereaf-
ter. The experiment will take place
the nrst OF next week and a good catch
Is expected.
Save the babies" are the words in
scribed on banners belonging to the
United Charity Society of South Chica-
go and campaign Is being started to
erent parts of Chicago and South Chi
cago for that reason.
Frank O'Connor a sailor on the
steamer Chile locked at its Illinois
steel plant was hurled from a car on
the racing coaster at White City Sun
day night and is probably fatally In
tured. He had his skull fractured and
his leg broken. O'Connor was with
two other men Harry Miller and Ed
ward Mallet, both sailors on the same
steamer and when the coaster made a
sudden turn he fell 20 feet to the
ground. He was rushed to the Park
emergency hospital thence to the
Washington hospital where he is in a
serious condition
Miss Elsie Johnson of Ewing ave-
nue. and Edward Mahue OF Indiana
Harbor were married Saturday at ST.
Joe. Michigan.
Miss winifred Joseph and Earl
Schwenk were East Chicago visitors
Sunday.
The Banting Bros. defeated the Holly
Cross team by a score of to Sunday
at 9th and stony Island avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-06-14
Get Busy With Oscar.
ROBERTSDALE.

Mrs. Jake Leosch of Shelby Ind.
spent the latter part of the week visit
Ing Mrs. Adam Dorsch of Indiana
boulevard. The Dorsch children Adam,
Emma and Louise will return with her
to spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Flick have pur-
chased a beautiful new piano for their
children.
The teachers of the Franklin school
have left for their various homes Miss
M. NEWMAN going to Michigan. Miss
Julia Hubbard, New Baltimore, Mich.
Miss Mertie Bohon, Ewing, Mo-: Miss
Hattie DAHL Lowell, Ind: Miss C.
Noble, Lowell. Mich; Miss Lockridge,
RoachdaIe. Ind.
Harry Timm of Indiana boulevard at
tended the inter-scholastic meet at the
Chicago University in Chicago, Satur-
day.
George Maladin returned home from
Indianapolis, Saturday where he has
been attending the deaf and dumb state
institute.
Mrs. B. F. Barnes of Roberts avenue
spent several days in Chicago Heights
visiting relatives.
John Eek of Chicago was Roberts
dale business visitor yesterday
The members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety are requested to be at the church
Wednesday morning, at o'clock sharp
Harry Stress of 116th street attended
the south side ball game IN Chicago
Saturday afternoon.
Fred Balm of East Side had a slight
operation performed on his foot at the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-06-14
ST. .TO6N

Mat Thiel of Chicago spent Sunday
with relatives here.
Charles Newbold and Earnest Larson
of Shelby were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Emil Larson Sunday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Adolph Scherer
a baby boy. Miss Laura Scherer and
George Fuegle acted as sponsors at
the christening.
The st. John Catholic Benevolent So
ciety will hold their regular meeting
Tuesday evening at Hammers hall.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Schafer of Whiting
were the guests OF relatives here sun
day.
Mrs Portz is on the sick list and IL
under medical care.
Mrs Peter Koch and Charles Trinen
acted as sponsors at the christening of
the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. N KAN
mer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. M. Gerlach and Mr..
and Mrs. John Stark enjoyed a pleas
ant trip at Hanover Prairie, Brunswick
and Cedar Lake Sunday.
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