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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-17

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est. We require the name and ad-
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DILLON. s. O., NOV. ~, 1910.
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
FASHION HINTS FOR FALL

- IMPLICITLY and elegance are the
keynotes Of the new fabrics for
fall wear Chief among them are
velvet and its stepsister, vel
veteen-
The latest variety in the former IS
what is known as ''mOusseiine velvet,
which is Of a weight similar 10 Chiffon
velvet. but with the pile less closely
shearea These fabrics are nearly all
in plain coIors, such as black and navy
blue, but some novelties are shown, such
As chanEeabie veivets Of black woven
with color Brocaded velvets- stamped
and embossed patterns, hoIlcw-cUt cords
and cordurOys and an imitation Of the
hairIine stripe on serge will also be used
IN the fall gowns
Among wooden materials first place
must be given to the new material
known as ratiue- This is q fabric with
n soft. semi-rough surface. broken by
little loose knots A wool fabric printed
in cashmere patterns and having a vel
vety' surface IS also popular, though as
vet unnamed
satin in black and navy blue is worn
more than ever and is used for suits
and street wraps as IT has not been for
years For this purpose the new CLOTH
back satin Is used. being more durable
and warmer than the usual variety
M5ire, tsfets, and such transparent
goods as chiTOn, marqufSettes and
Eauzes are among the fayorites, espeCi-
ally when woven with metal woofs OK
dull gold, silver, and steel
Beading continues in favor, beaded
The Washington times., 1910-09-24

through the trees. but he could not see
the little squirrels. Then Billie. who
was mischievous little chap, dropped
another acorn. II hit the man on the
head and bounced of, just like rub
Der ball
7 am a fine shotp' said Billie to
Johnnie.
You had better be careful" warned
MS brother I think the man is angry.
He may shoot us
He has no gun said Billie, which
was true enough L am going to drop
another nut
You had better not" said Johnnie
But Billie did He got farther out on
the limb, and dropped an acorn down.
and as the man happened to be looking
up. with his mouth open, the nut went
right into II, and he Choked and
Sneezed and coughed, and had q dread
Iul time lneed before he got the nut
out OF his mouth All this while Billie
was laughing so that his bushv tail
shook TO the very tip. Then, all at
once. the man saw the squirrels, and
on, now angry he wasi He took up
some stones, and threw them at Billie
and johnnie, though Johnnie had done
nothlng- And one OF the stones hit Bill
he on the left hind paw. and made him
lame Then the two uttle s1T1irreIs 1-si.s
we're veTy much frightened. and. frop-
ping all their scorns. that Tlatfersf5
down on the leaves like rain. thew ran
nome to the nest, the man fhrovi0sr
stones az them as far as he could sec
JneEn 30 that Is the trick Billie
bHsnytaH played. and sext time,
providing nothing happens in the
meantime. you shall hear about Jobr-
NE and the tame squirrel.
The Washington times., 1910-09-24

LILLE and Johnnie Bushytail
we're jumping about from tree
To tree. They could do this quite
well, since Grandpa Lightfoot
had taught them. and they en-
joyed doing II.
Let's take nice long trip through
the woods suggested Johnnie TO his
brother. 4 know a place Were there
are lots Of acorns- It's in hollow
stump I saw them yesterday
POOH those are wormy acorns." re
piled Billie Il saw a woOdpecker bird
hide them there, 50 the WORMS would
set IN them They are no soOd for US
What did the wOOdDecker DO that
for asked Johnnie
'.BeCauSe he likes worms better than
nuts But I don't mind going with you
Maybe We'll find some more Christmas
nuts. They were fine
shall We ask JennieZ' inquired
Johnnie
NO. let's run OF BY ourselves We
don't want a girl with US"
So the little boy squirrels started on
without the little orphan chipmunk, and
Jennie had been along something that
did happen might not have happened
But that IS always the way in this
world isn't Z, Children2
Well Johnnie and Billie jumped along
through the trees for quite a distance
and Johnnie showed Billie where the
scOrns were in the hollow stump.
- told YOU they we're vvoruny" said
Billie. after tasting one.
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
DAILY FASHION TALL, y X
~ ~ TO TINES READERS

7 is happy thought that the new fall
fashions. not only admit OF. but en-
Ihasize. the necessity for, he separate
shirt waist. which viii vie with the COS
tune blouse In popularity. Women
everywhere viii be glad to learn that
this separate waist. viii. to some ex-
tent, sdDDlant the blouse made OF the
same Materials. or material similar in
color to the sIIit, though that special
blouse ton, sztll be largely worn by the
smart Woman.
The shirt waist pattern I am giving
you today is one which no woman can
wei afford 70 be without In her au-
tuTnn and winter wardrobe she will need
one or More Of these separate waists
which may be utilized for wear with
best. second best. or everyday suit
IRE model given here is 5istn nctive in
hat il is made with front and under
arm section cut as one piece. bringing
the seam AZ the side back instead Of
the direct under arm as in the regular
shirt waist Il has two sleeves, a plain,
tight sleeve and a regulation shirt waist
sleeve gathered into a cum and having
Ine regular opening at the hack It is
opened IN the front under 2 box-piait
and Il suitable for almost any material
from EinChETu and chdmbray through. 10
French fauneI and silk.
II is splendid foundation on which
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
Halloween Party

3. E C.-To give a successful Hal
IOween party, everything from the
costumes Of the guests to the decora-
tons and refreshments must be weird
One most en5oyabIe given last year,
the decorations were in the form Of a
wood Of dead trees and pines Sew
eraI Of the dead trees were filled with
solemn looking white Stuffed paper
owls A gypsy presided over E real
gypsy kettle and told fortunes at the
sane time she served something deli
CiOus ard spicy out Gf the kettle. For
tunes IN every way were told and
really there ara so many fortune games
70 be played that the trouble * 10 de-
eide which not TO play. Tea leaves.
cards, palm reading, popcorn. chest
nuts. apple paring-in fact. all these
games could be fortune telling ones
One way to know your future partner
Of veal and woe is to place three tum-
blers on the table and have the guests
walk blindfoIded by and dip the finger
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
COMMANDS FOR HUSBANDS
By Dorothy Dix

10 support a wife II takes money
10 nourtsh love at the present price
Of beefsteakS-
3 Don't shoe away the stork from
your house Every married couple
10 be happy must have a common
interest and thsre IS no such com
mon interest as a baby.
D. Don't boss or be bossed. The
ideal marriage IS not an sutOcrscy,
but q partnership
G. Settle the financial question
the day you are married Make
your wife a fair allowance. and
compel her TO keep within IT.
J. Give as much time and thought
10 your wife as you do TO business,
and show as much real heart in
terest IN her as you do in the
stock market.
s Make II a rule 20 tell your
wife at least once a day that you
are a. much In love with her as
YOU we're when you -Courted her.
and that she gets better looking
every year Of her life
E. See that your wife ha- plenty
Of work 10 do. mixed 81 With
plenty Of fun II Is only idle and
neglected women who have anini-
ties.
10 Never let your mothsr or
your Wife's mother live in your
house MotEer-jn-Iaw Is the har-
binger Of domestic strife and the
first aid 20 divorce
The Washington times., 1910-09-24

- ERMANY has taken over with
enthusiasm the idea ini-
tiated by the Italian Mar
rage Gazette Gazette degiI
SpOzi. which gives rules for a happy
married life. and there is now pub
lished a German edition of the Ten
Commandments for Husbands
II should be explained that these
ten commandments are intended, and
taken. seriously by both the Germans
and Italians, and are by no means a
joke
The problems OF each nationality
are, to a degree, dinerens in matrf-
niOny as well as in politics, so 1 beg
20 suggest the following ten com
mandu1ents for the American hus-
bands
L Pick out a wife with as much
care as you do a horse Invesri-
gate her pedigree, and find out II
she IS kind, gentle, trSctable- good
tempered. willing 10 work in dOu-
bic harness without shyinE or
boiling.
2 Don't marry until you are
ready 20 settle down As long as
YOU want to train with the boys
keep single
;. Don't marry until you are able
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
PRICE OF CHICKEN
DROPS TWO CENTS
Hens May Bring Higher Prices
Than Springs Produce
Attractive,

Quotations on spring chicken, the
leading feature Of the poultry market,
today show a decline Of from 1 to ,
cents a pound since Saturday Eight
cen and 19 cents were the prevailing
crices during the latter part OF last
week
Hens are Is cents. and indications
point 10 higher prices. Owing to the
scarcity Of eggs, il Is predicted that
hens will bring better prices than
spring chickens next week BOOSTERS
are selling for 10 GEMS a pound. ducks
from I3 TO II. and turkey p cents a
pound
Eggs still remain high, 2S cents
marking the bottom price for nearby
EfrziniaS- Southern eggs are bring
ing 1 and , cents less a dozen. and
Western a cent less than Southern
The produce market is still attTac-
tive, and prices remain substantially
the same
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
II ~ Bedtime Stones ~ ~
JOHNNIE AND BILLIE BuSHYTAIL
X y * By HOWARD r. GARLS ~ *
By HOWARD r. GARIS
Copyright 1910. BY r E Fenno & Co
III-BILLIE BUSHYTAIL'S TRICK.

Maybe there are some at the bottom
of the stump which are not said John
ME. III look
So he began throwing out the acOTns
until he had dug all the way 20 the
bottom. and there, sure enough, were
some good nuts. that the worms had
not Yet reached
"Goody-'' exclaimed Billie Now We
viii have a feast"
So tbS little squirrels carried off as
many OF the acorns as they could, and
took them up into a tall tree to eat
them, as il was safer there than stay
ing on the ground.
All al once, as Billie was eating mis-
NTH nut he looked down, and saw a
big creature asleep under the tree.
''Oh, look cried Billie to his brother.
What's that down there2''
Johnnie took a look and said: That 3
a man I know because / heard grandpa
telling about hem He is asleep Don't
wake him up, OF he may shoot US
Why nOt2- asked Billie Il never
saw man awake, and I'd Ike to see
one I n gong 10 wake him I'd.
you'd better not, warned his
brother.
II am going to-" insisted Billie. II
am going to play trick on him I am
going TO drop an acorn on his nose"
Then he got out on a limo right over
where tie man was sleeping. and
dropped down a nut It struck the
man right on the end Of his nose, and
he woke Up just as quick as a wink.
If not quicker
..fIai ha"' laughed Billie. only. OF
course. the man did not understand
squirrel laughter.
The man sat up. and he looked up
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
Chats With the F uzzIers
By Frances Carroll

- INCE the lose OF the puzzle con-
test yesterday afternoon. there
has been a pleasant aftermath Of
belatesl solutions. letter. from and
telephone chats with. the puzzle circle
j suppose It is too late for nv solu-
ton 70 he even considered. writes one
member Of our circle but must con
fess that I have not sent ia any ans
ger because I was 50 busy learning in
teresting facts about the painters, whose
Eames I succeeded in straiShtenins-
When I went 10 the Encyclopedia 10
verify a name I found SC many things
week studying art I became 50 in
terested in the PAINTERS, that I forEoJ
about the prizes.
That the iumbIed list Of famous paint
ers has been as instructive as il was
amusing is the consensus of every one
who has concerned himself with solving
the puzzle OF the week
please give US another puzzle real
soon that shall be as stimulating as
this one was" requests Eleanor I.
Greene and the same request has been
expressed by many others
Among other communications nave
20 acknowledge, not a letter, or poeTnr
or a bright solution but a huge chOcO-
lace cake sent By Miss Margaret camp
bell. who had proven herself clever at
other things as well as puzzle solving
With the cake came this note
Ny Dear Miss Carroll II never
daWned on me Till this cake was COM
pleJed what an advantage cake-Tnaker
has over the artists II, in the cake
line. one starts out TO make master
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
~ "REFORM'' -
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox.


Copyright. lsI0
oh. We men who orate Of college,
And OF books as doors 10 hope.
60 and gain the living knowletlge
Wnere the toiling people grOpe-
Like the plants in shsdowy places
They are needing sun TO bloom
They are hUngerinK for life's graces.
They are wanting light and room
Si-e them something more Of pleasure
Than ten million dollar tones
GIVE them work and give them leisure,
Give them clubs and give them homes
open wide the doors Of beauty
And invite the people in
And you'll find the paths OF duty
Better filed than paths OF sin.
Oh. cannot sit debating
On the issues OF creed,
With the mighty work that's waiting
And the world s tremendous need.
And the cold and costly steeple
Brings no pennies from nv purse,
While the people. people. people
GToan beneath OppresSiOn's curse
While the teuements are reekinZ
With the striving. tOiling poor,
90 not send your Churchmen seeking
Help Tor heathens to my door
Let rherg 90 where sin CarOuSeS-
OF w5.--e seething sweatshOps stand;
Let them seek the slaughter houses
OF the children Of our land.
True reform has one beginning
The right hand Of brotherhood
Would vO1 help men out Of sinning2
WoUiu YOU lead them into SocdE
Would YOU teach that Christ has TlSen7
Prove Il by your deeds Of worth.
II YOU want 70 close the prison
Beauty Of the homes OF earth
The Washington times., 1910-09-24

THE last quarter Of the Moon falls in
a configuratlOn Of planets; that is
read under astrological rules to make
for. Influences on the body Of the earth
prcVOCauSe OF volcanic disturbances or
Of eart-uuake. The greatest power OF
the heavenly bodies viii fall on the lands
and countries along 15S west longitude
For today the Influences are greatly
in favor Of the home benehttng all
entertainments. celebrations. family
gatherings. reunions, and meetings be
tween relatives and old friends
Venus and Jupiter are IN a mutual
position that always has been held by
aStrOlogy 70 be highly favorable Tor
lovers. COurtShlpS, and weddings There
IS q sign Of great prosperity for couples
VINO begin married life n this period
There is also a sign indicating that
domestic troubles caused by money
matters can be bettered today by mutual
goodwill and effort
The Sun rules fortunately today for
generosity. benevOlence, kindness,
philanthropy, and deeds Of friendship
There Is 3 malign sign over any er-
IOrt TO deceive or OFerreacn OLnerS OF
70 tyranrize over those who are
= A fortunate planet rules writing and
governs well for AL mental OF manual
undertaking. that require Wit. lnge-
uUiJy. or deXteFiJy-
Mars rules favorabIy for the i'll. in
spring the brains and eyes % doctors
and surgeons with keenneSS-
There is an omen Of quarrel between
many persons IN great gatherings.
and a menace against disputes with
strangers. also against handling
weapons or vehicles carelessly-
The sign is good for ministers
teachers. lecturers. and speakers
There IS q good sign over those who
wear uniforms.
Persons whose birth date this is, are
under the rule Of aspects that are
held 10 spend their best power on
those who aim TO retain their enthu-
Eiasm and freshness Of idea while at
the same time cuItivatinG sOIidity and
Strength OF character
Children are born under aspects
promising a cheerfulness and courage
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
THE TIMES INQUIRY COLUMN

in one OF the tumblers- Il IN the one
fun Of water. a widow or WidCwer VIII
De the fate II IN the one half fun q
water, first choice it is and alas, Z
n the empty tuubleT, an apuToprf-
ateC blessing through lie
Have all the lights turned low and
some one with a most SeQuICbraI voice
tel a ghost story. Even Little Red
Riding Hood told under these circun-
stances IS blood C9Irdllng
For refreshments have sandwiches
cut N fantastic shapes and little tiny
paper pumpkin lanterns filed WITH
candy Tor souvenirs
Fruits, nuts and cider should be in
ciUded among the Halloween refresh
nents also A good salad beaten bis
cult and coffee. would be sufEcl-ct to
complete the menu As faTors. soIenn-
looking little white owls that look IS
II they knew 10 all, might be obtained
al any large department store
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
LACES IN COLORS
NOW FASHIONABLE

The light and sheer Taces are the
coming fashion CoIOred Eaces are also
10 be popular, especially in coIored
figures on black white or coI0red net
Often the pattern OF the lace IS tinted,
and metal threads are combined with
the color.
Tne oriental tendency still lasts gold
and silver being frequently Sesu-u0re
often than not indeed-virh the Persian
designs A-ai1e and chaEtiIy hold their
own and ran laces are quite smart
Many % these fat Iaces resemble the
old and priceless patterns and are the
more eagerly sought after on that ac-
The Washington times., 1910-09-24

be about eight inches square OF eight
by six For the baby's wardrobe, four
inch bags are daintier.
HandkeTchiefs Make
Fascinating Bag Covers.
Handkerchiefs with colored borders
make fascinating covers for lavender
bags Fold like an envelope, bringing
the three points together and overland
ing edges neatly Provide the point Of
flap with a buttOnhole or loop and put
a small lace button on clasp.
When intended for gift the mono
gram or initials can be worked across
point Of flap A square of linen or
lawn can be henmed all around and
made into an envelope in the same
these hens IN cOiored meTcerized cot
ton and working initials in the same
give a dainty finish
Another treatment Of the handker-
chief is 10 turn II over from diagonal
points tC make a triangle These can
be blind-stitched together IN easily rfp-
ped stitches or eyeleJs worked opposite
each other on the four sides and lace
with baby ribbon tied at the point.
The filled bag for one Of these triau-
Sles may have 10 be lightly quilted to
keep the lavender IN place
y dainty effect can be had by making
square with the inner part Of sheer
white material joined by narrow lace
beading 10 a COlOred hem. or The center
can be in color and the hem white or
figured Lace through the beading with
narrow ribbon TO match the center
Round or oval dOilies Of sheer linen
can have eyeiets worked in them about
a half inch from ScaNOp. Lace two to
Cethe- for covering OF a lavender bag
A dozen Will make a set Of Six, a good
number 10 give
Embroidered Initials
Give Individual Touch.
When intended as a gift II is nice 20
give the individual touch by embrOideT-
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
To Develop Chest.

Auxfous-If your chest Is weak and
undev-Ioped, you viii hnd that rowing
and bathing are splendid exercises Try
also to persexere IN deep breathing
spending fifteen minutes night and
morning Al your breathing exercises
The best massage cream you could
use would be that made by the follow
iug formula
I.anoIine, ounces cocoa butter ?
ounces oil OF sweet almonds. ounce
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
Prizes Offered PazzIe
SolgzES.

Weekly prizes o. FIVE. three. and
Two dollars. respectively, are giEen
to the Contestants for the puzzle
printed q the Wonan's Page OF
the Sunday evening edition OF The
Times each week fOr the three So
IJtiOns adjudsed worthy
The contest. which closes at 3 D
n on Friday Of each week, is opeu
10 all who care to solve th4 puzzles
The awards are based. pri-ls rfly,
on correctness. timeliness. and eat
ness Originality IN presentation al
so receives consideration II av ssd-
ing the prizes
The Washington times., 1910-09-24

to make the lingerie waist, trimmed
with Insertions and tuckinE- The Iirg-
erie waist IS one that any woman win
a little ability can make Ou5 Of odds
and ends Of lace and insertions. which
one may have at the house or that nay
be bought 50 reasonably at the rem
naut counter
The ladies' Home Journal pattern
required in the making OF the waist
may be purchased At s KaPn, Sons, &
Co.
The Washington times., 1910-09-24

cotton crepe and marquisetts being well
thought Of Damasses and broca6es are
also seen
Among regular suitinEs serEes woven
from both loose and tight yarns: India
cashmere in the old oriental uarterns
soft Camel-hair fabrics. uohairs. and
cotton vOiles are the prime favorftes.
From al Of which there IS surely 2
vide enough choice 70 suit the most fas-
tdiOus Of women
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
LOCAL MENTION.
Washington. BzItimors 4 AIMS

Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis
Electric Ry- operates o. limited trains
each day between Washington and Bal
tiUOre. leaving 18th & y Y ave y w
on the hour and half hour Also hourly
trains 10 Colonial ANNAPOLIS and the
great Z : Naval AcaEeunv-
Pitman Shorthand and Touch Type
writing Classes. starting nov THE
DRILLERT. IIIh and y Y ave
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piece, and il turns out something Of 4
dsu5. IL may stll help the inner man
As Tor the caUbs- history tells us-weII,
you know WHaE history SAYS. so here
IS 10 use IN taking up your douo-y
valuable time Cordially yours,
MARGARET CAMPBELL
Besides o-i2e- anouvr-CGs c0,IIa niC1-
tons. the uuZZIe editor received loflay
a clever rhyme whose author is evident
u determined 90 remain unidentified. for
the plain white envelope Is addressed bv
tvpevVrIt and contains no return ad-
dress
From beginning 20 end. the rhyme 3
a. clever as can be. and 7 regret that I
cannot give the writer credit for II here.
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
To Mend Punch Bowl

A Reader-If you VIII send me a seh-
addressed envelope / shall be Siad %
give you the name OF a hrm mere %
which you can take your DTcken P!-l PuLi!Cil
tr.ss-I "a be nPuded II the bowl = NV
ered by an expert. you can use II again
an excellent French recipe Tor re
moving frecl<lss consists OF equal par =
oF lemon juice. oil Of lavender, oil 81
rose alcohol oil OF cedar, and dis
TILED water. into which has been
squeezed the Juice OF several lemons
= similar remedy, and one that IS
also sffcacio11s is made Of equal parts
of zlycerine and lemon juice
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
BRASS BED NEEDS
CAREFUL CLEANING
Chamois Leather Should Be
Used to Polish
Metal.

LaCQUeTed brass needs care and At
tention if II is 10 last long and look nice.
II should never be touched with a
damp cloth, but in damp weather the
brass should be frequently rubbed with
a ChamOis leather or dry duste-.
Damp destroys the lacquer more
quickly than anything Painting Ordi-
nary brass over with a solution Of shell
lac after cleaning helps TO prevent II
from furnishing But II also gives IT a
slightly darker tint than freshly polish
cd brass should have, and so many
people 90 not care TO use -
When glazed tiles become discoIored
or spotted they should be rubbed with a
cloth moistened with lemon juice, left
for a quarter Of an hour. and polished
with q soft cloth
Tiles should never be washed in the
ordinary way, but rubbed with a damp
cloth and then polished with skim-miIk
and water a rag just moistened with
paraffin also gives a brilliant polish.
but the tiles should be well rubbed with
a clean soft cloth after.
Remember that paraffn : very in
ftamuabIe, and must not te used near
a light or FIRE
The Washington times., 1910-09-24

The following Is an excellent polish
for Old oak Nix together two ounces
OF boiled linseed oil. three ounces Of
turpentine. one ounce Of vinegar, and
a quarter of a pint Of methylated spirit
Rub q uttIe Of this well into the oak.
and polish with a soft cloth. Old carved
oak that looks very dusty should be
brushed with hot beer, and allowed 10
thoroughly dry before the polish is sp-
piled.
The Washington times., 1910-09-24
FOR AFTERNOON WEAR.

For afternoon messaIine, satin tat
feta, brOa dClOth. cashmere. and vel
vet are ali in favor The usual trim
uIings are hand embroidery lace.
brai. and oriental appliqUes. Some OF
these afternoon frocks have a collar
less neck and thTee-quaTJeT sleeves