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The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1910-01-14
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
State of Washington for King County.
William A. Ecton, Plaintiff, VS.. Nellie
Ecton, Defendant. Summons by Publ
cation.
The State of Washington to Nellie
Ecton, Defendant:
In the name of the State of Washing
ton, you are hereby summoned to appear
within sixty days from and after the
date of the first publication of this sum-
mons, exclusive of said first date, to-
wit: within sixty days from and after
the 18th of January, 1910, and defend
the above entitled action in the above
entitled court, and answer the complaint
of the plaintiff and serve copy of your
answer upon the undersigned, the at
torney for. the plaintiff, at his office be-
low stated; and in case of your failure
so to do judgment will be rendered
against you according to the demand of
the complaint, which has been filed with
the clerk of the above entitled court.
The object of the said action set forth
in the complaint is as follows: TO Sc
cure a divorce from the defendant upon
the grounds of cruelty and personal in
dignities and that plaintiff be given the
exclusive custody of the minor daughter
and other proper relief.
FRANK B. WRESTLING,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
P. o. Address: 422 Boston Block, Sc
attic, King County, State of Washington.
First date of publication Jan. IA, 1910.
Jan. 14-Feb. rs.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1910-01-14
Facts About Latin-America

Nicaragua was the only Latin
America that had troublesome
times the past year.
July 9, 1910, will witness the
opening of the Fourth Pan
America Conference at Buenos
Ayres.
The disagreeah]e boundary
question between Peru and Bo-
livia was settled amicably by the
two disputants.
The coming winter in Buenos
Ayres, Argentine is looked for
as the most brilliant in the social
life of any previous seasons.
Quito, Columbia, held it's ex-
position the past summer but
very little has been said or even
known concerning the success of
the affair.
The important imports coffee,
cocoa and rubber were not af-
fected by the tariff changes, but
continue on the free list.
In 1910, Mexico will celebrate
the anniversary of independence.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1910-01-14
Scientific Gleanings

The earth is guaranteed to
continue at least 5000, 900 years.
The moons surface contains
about IA, 685, 900 square miles.
The Chinese indemnity real
lied in round numbers $13, 500,
600 to the United States.
The national parks of the U.
S. contain 1864, 1876 acres of
land.
The patent Office granted about
300 patents on electro-chemical
subjects during the past year
and a half.
The Royal Geographical So
ciety of England has published
"The Story of London Maps"
Railroad construction in Africa
is rapidly progressing, many
roads being built north and south.
Reinforced concrete is coming
into use for large undertakings.
The new water system of New
York is built of this material.
1.-THE Carnegie Hero Fund" is
a gift of SIS, 100000 and is man
aged by a commission of twenty
one citizens of Pittsburg, Pa.
Grants of medals and money are
made by the commission.
The Laurentian mountains are
the oldest portion of our CONT
nent and said to be millions of
years older than any other noun
tains in the Western hemisphere.
The human race is supposed
to have existed 100000 years but
it's great est work has been done
during the last 200 years. Its
psychic existence has continued
only for the past 1000 years.
Highest tide of the ocean is at
Eastport, Me-, and lowest tide
is at Galveston, Texas. High
tide reaches 218 inches, low tide
reaches Ii inches.
Between the Appalachian and
Rocky mountains there once ex-
tended an ocean reaching the
Arctic Sea and covering the en-
tire Mississippi valley.
Italy has experienced the
greatest number of earthquakes
while Japan has stood steadily
for the second place in seismic
disturbances.
Andrew Carnegie has given
nearly 1000 libraries to cities of
the United States and countries
throughout the world.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

press any marked qualification when a
gentleman is introduced; it is customary
for man to signify his pleasure by
little phrase. such as, Il am very happy
TO meet you. Miss Sand"
A hostess invariably rises to receive
an introduction to either a man or a
woman. A woman should not rise when
a man is presented to her: neither is it
necessary when she is one of a group
always courteous to rise when a woman
very much older than she is presented.
Now suppose that you have failed to
You should, as soon as possible, to avoid
embarrassment later on. ascertain the
name by polite question: will you not
tell me whom / have the pleasure of
meeting, for l was unpardonably stupid
in not hearing your name?" or some lit
tie explanation will suffice.
Any introduction made in a public
place does not require a recognition aft
erward A casual presentation that is
made without any expressed wish on
either persons part does not entail
the obligation of a renewal of the ac-
quaintance. The introduction that has
resulted in a friendly conversation and
discussion OF affairs needs the future
acknowledgment of each person
After all. the spontaneous cordiality of
our manners should be the structure
around which these social customs
should be built. The happy woman is
she who can combine them in clever pro-
portions.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
When Dancing
Dear Mrs. Adams

Dear Mrs Adams
4. what you'd be the correct thing tn saw
70 boy who insisted on calling a gjrl
anecuonate names while dancing with her7
Would she do right to refuse to finish the
Is 1t proper for three girls all over
~ years or age, to entertain seven. hcys
brothers? s 'Heii
call girl kid? man 70
:. =, When two girls are dancing together,
is II proper for two boys to stop them and
ask for the dance7 TsvrT ~
/. She should remind him of the fact
that ne was overstepping the line of
friendship and request him TO stop, IF
he persisted. she would be nerfectlv
justified in refusing to finish the dance
II the girls parents are willing II
would be all right. A much pleasaliter
evening would be spent If an equal
number of boys and girls were present.
3. The word Kid is a slang term
which is never used by a well bred
person.
4. 1t would be very rude for the boys
TO stop the girls; they should wait until
the dance is finished and then ask them
for the next 1t is hardly fair, however,
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Serving Fruits

Dcaf Mrs. ADAMS.
l. What Is the proper way to serve apples and
other fruits at small partyf
2 In ordering at a restaurant, should the lady
gentleman order first?
). In leaving restaurant. should the lady or
gentle-han lead
main in the room when ! receive gentlemen
callers7 n
/. Fruit served in salad form is very
nice. or the whole fruit may be served,
although the latter way does not lend
itself to graceful treatment
2 1t is always well to allow the gen.
tleman to do the ordering for both
g. When leaving a restaurant, the lady
precedeS the gentleman as they are
leaving the dining room. The gentleman
steps forward to open the door, if there
is no porter there to do so.
4. 1t is not necessary for your mother
to remain in the room all evening She
should, however, some time in the even
ing come into the room to speak to
your caller
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Feels. Sighted

Dear Mrs. Adams.
am young married woman and am
very unhappy at times. NY husband goes
to church and all the girls there make
fuss over him.. and when they are around
he hardly speaks to me. l am not jealous,
but l think they all slight me. and l feel
SO badly that I, think I shall stay. away
from church. I am very backward. and
would like your advice.
A FRIEND IN NEED.
The fact that you are backward may
be the cause of all your unhappiness.
Do not allow the girls to slight you.
much fun out Of the occasion as they
do. You would make a big mistake
If you stayed away from church. Go
with your husband. SO that you may
both mingle with the same friends.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Il Birthday Party

Dear Mrs adams.
J. Win you please tell me through the
rsper how TO write an invitation TO boy
using large w5rds2
2 What is usually served at birthday par
g. Until what time should the guests
stay2 They are from Il years to u wears
- age BERTHA.
J. Let me tell you that the simplest
words are always the best TO use at all
times. If ycGr party is TO be informal.
write your friends personal notes ask
ing them 10 come 10 your party. 1t is
in much better form not to mention in
the invitation that the party is in honor
Of your birthday. so that the guests will
not feel obliged to bring gifts.
2 The birthday cake is always In evil
dence. Sandwiches, ice cream and
candy are very nice refreshments to
serve.
9. From to 10 o'clock is the proper
time for holding a party for boys and
girls Of the age. you mention.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
ANSWERS TO BEAUTY QUERIES

get rid of the hair but have been told
il Is very dangerous to use on the flesh:
JESS
The electric needle is the only thing
which will remove superfuous hairs
/ could give you a depilatory 10 re
move them for a time, but the hairs
will grow back again coarser and
thicker than ever. You may be able
to bleach the hairs. making them
less noticeable by using a solution OF
half peroxide and half water Car
bolic acid would be dangerous
thing TO use, for it burns the skin
and may leave scar.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
ACKNoWLEDGING INTRoDUC-
TIONS

"HIS is q very important question,
and I am going to suggest few
things TO help you. A guest is
moi al liberty TO refuse an intro
duction made by host or hostess. even
though the person presented be an en-
eny II Is a question Of the decision
between ignoring for the short time
any unfrienoly feelings or making your
entertainer extremely uncoonfortahIe
The first course is the better Bow no
litely in a dsgnifed manner and tact
fully avoid any further intercourse.
A hostess extends her hand in her
ovn house tc the person who is pre-
sented- In other cases women bow
slightly and repeat the name Of the one
presented. woman never should ex-
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Continue the Lessons

am young girl 16 years Of age and
have been taking lessons from young man
for some time. He is five years my senior
and always acted as a teacher should
towards his scholar until few months
ago He has displayed jealousy and has
used endearing terms toward me, and yet
| think he does not love me, but considers
me a child / do not love him. but would
with him? TROUBLES.
Why don't you have one of your
parents speak to the teacher, so that he
will treat you with proper dignity? 1t
will then be more comfortable for you
to be in his presence.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

II THINK that nearly all women have
In their hearts the wish to be "di-
III Fineiy tall" Grace is generally asso-
ciated with height that does not bor-
Ger on the extreme. and to those who
"lsh 10 Increase their height am giving
rev exercises that will make the ideal
little more attainable
II is possible to stretch the muscles
through exercise, and the fact is indu-
btable that through continuous move
ment The different portions OF the body
can De percepubly heightened. II the
ialthful oriQ be given every day, morn
ing and evening, IL you possibly can
manage t. there viii be a gratifying
proof Of the efficacy CT this method
The free an6 easy movement Of all
parts Of the body is important: there
1ore ] advise & special suit. If this be
impossible. divest yourself of all tight
clothing as the preliminary step.
Now bend :he body slowly forward,
with arms extended. and touch the toes
WIKI The fngerTips. At least try to do
this, for you win find that this IS not
feat easily performed. However, do not
despair, for by constant practice a feXi-
bility Of the trunk muscles VIII be at
tained. and you will find that each few
days VIII bring you nearer the goal.
With hands on the hips, 10 insure
easv balance. rise on the toes just as
high as possible. This stretches the
leg muscles. Repeat ten or twenty
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Tired Of His Company
Dear Mrs. Adams.

Dear Mrs. AdamS.
/ am II years OF age and have been allow
ing gentleman to call on me every s,,n-
day evening Now / tired of his com
pany and want to know how / can tell
him to discontinue his visits without hurt
prRPLEXED IMOGENE
1t is too pad you allowed the young
man to call on you regularly. but now
the deed is done and you have grown
tired of his attentions there is nothing
for you to do but be honest with him
Tell him that you think you are too
young for him to call regularly, but
that you still wish to claim him as
friend.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

I went with middle aged lady as chap
ercn. When my cousin saw me he merely
said, 'HGw do you do?" and never came
near me to ask me to dance nor to in
troduce me to any one. AS l was not
acquainted with any one present you can
imagine how I felt Would ii have been
proper for me to make him speak to me?
What could prompt Young man to
grossly insult young girl?
AMANDA w.
1t would not have been proper for
you to force yourself upon your cousin.
His treatment was not at all manly, and
I cannot understand why he was SO
rude.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Solutions to Social Problems

Monday January Sd. 80 to 5. Clifton Hail.
neither sent a note of acceptance nor de-
cilhation, and did not attend the reception
member OF my family was i'll at the
Ine Might use that as reason or is IL
100 late Tor redress? Mrs. J. J. L.
is never too late to be courteous.
put the sooner you make your apologies
tne better. Call upon the woman who
extended the invitation. and give her
your reasons for neglecting your duty
able excuse TO offer.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

2 When girl meets a young man the
street accidentally. and he accompanies her
home. do you think it Is proper TO ask him
into the house? A READER
Would you feel comfortable if you de-
ceived your mother? | can assure you
that YOU would not be very happy. |
am certain that she will not force you
to go out with the young man OF 10.
You are such a child to fall In love-
Why not occupy your mind with things
suitable to your age and forget about
the man to whom your mother objects?
2 1t Is proper, but not really neces-
sary for you to do so.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Dandruf Cure

Dear MIS-. Symes.
VIII you kindly tell me if castor oil viii
cure dandrun7 II not let ne know of
something that will
Inc skin on my nose seems very dry. and
II has shiny appearance Powder scales
on when ru II on. VIII YOU kindly pub
ilsh something that viii help me?
A READER.
castor oal has proved itself to be a
sure cure for dandruff in many cases.
and know of nothing better to advise
you to use.
III you will rub olive oil on your nose
your skin will be soft and smooth
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
In Need Of Massage.

Dear Mrs Sym&.
quite prominent in places. Will you give
me a remedy to fatten II?
NV arms are thin and I would like you
TO give me something to give. them proper
!. NY bust is rather fiat. Have you
remedy for 1t? X. Y. q.
Massage with cocoa butter is my an
swer TO all three of your questions. To
develop your neck and bust, deep breath
ing will do much for you.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
In Unfmthful Lover

am 23 years old and was engaged to a
Young man of rs. Now he is going with
an old sweetheart of his. l wrote him a
letter. but never I,. got an answer In and /
much and would like to know what 70
do so that he Will come to me again.
HEART-BROKFN
l know how your heart is aching, but
the man does not seem to be worthy of
your love and consideration If he treats
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Making the Engagement

~ EAR Mrs Adams.
When a gentleman asks A lady 10
accompany him 10 the theater a Ger
tain evening and rs refused because of an
engagement for that date. but expresses the
des.re FOR some evening IN the future is Il
the place of the ladN 10 saw Nnsf aaie
would be convenient or should the gentle
man ask Tor some date that would be suit
able? : r
II would be better for the gentleman
TO suggest a date and ask the lady if 1t
~gill be convenient for her.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Inviting Bows and Girls

DtdI NlrS. AGdulS-
l. Will you please tell me II II is proper
TO Invite either boys or girls to a, party.
having only met them once or twice.
provided nv folks know their parents?
2. Is 1t all right for my mother to invite
boys and girls to my party whom have
never met. but she knows their parents?
l am Is ANXIOUS.
l. Perfectly proper.
2. Yes; mother rarely makes mis-
takes in choosing companions for her
children.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

times. and it will surprise you to no
tice how strong these will grow.
Head backward, bend! This gives
the throat and the muscles of the
chest their proper work. A very SIM
pie exercise, but il is necessary for
the complete stretching OF the body.
Now mark a point upon the wall
just beyond your reach. Face the
wall. and on the toes rise, and stretch
the arms toward the, mark. Repeat
this exercise. and as you are able to
touch the point, move it up the wall,
always a little beyond. The fact that
you can reach a height that was unat-
tainable. in the past is proof of the
benefit derived
As a final exercise raise the body
from the floor by means of a horizon
tai bar and reach with the feet toward
the floor. This is excellent for develop
ing and lengthening the body, and need
not be of such long duration as the
other sters.
l know positively that many persons.
by following rules quite similar to these,
have increased their height in four
months. Your determination is all that
IS required to add a few inches to your
stature. II is worth a trial, and
promise you the most satisfactory re-
suits.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Lifting the Hat

Dear Mrs Adams.
What is a young required to do
when he meets a LADY friend and tips his
hat. then meets her again a short while
afterward? Is he required to tip ais hat
the second time, what Is he supposed
to do? A CONSTANT READER.
He should lift his hat every time he
meets the young LADY,
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Traveling the Stairs

Dear Mrs Adams.
Is It proper for a gentleman to precede a
lady when going up or down stairs!
The man should be in a position to
render assistance to the woman; there
fore. he should precede her when gong
downstairs and she should precede nlm
when going up.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Difference in Religion

Dear Mrs. Adams
with a young man of 81 My mother OBJ
jects to my going with him on account OF
difference in our religion. l go with
young man of 10 whom / do not care for,
but my mother wants me to continue going
with him. she thinks great deal OF
him. Do you think II wou d be proper for
me to go with the former man without my
mothers knowledge?
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Whose Turn?

Dear Mrs. Adams.
When moved in this neighborhood one OF
the neighbors called and was not at home
She left her card. | returned her call in two
weeks time and she not at home. so /
left my. card. Whose place is it to make the
next callf ANN ARBOR.
1t is the :neighbor's' turn to call on
you.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Cream for PimpIes.
SnperMons Hair

Dear Mrs. SyHes,
Could YOU suggest remedy for the per-
rnanent removal OF superfuous hair on the
upper lin? IT is so annoying and seems to
have been greatly aggravated by the use OF
a hair remover. The electric needle sis too
expensive so l would appreciate any advice
vol, can offer was so desperate about 1t
that / thought of trying carboiic acid to
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

Dear Mrs Svmes.
VIII YOU please give me some remedy
1 can use for goose fesh2 I have used
cold cream great deal. but with no good
results BRAVE HEART.
Battle the affected parts with soap
ana water and then apply olive OIL
rubbing It well into the skin.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Using Sage Tea

Dear MrS. SYmeS-
How should one use sage tea to darken
the hairp 1SADORA
Apply the sage tea to the scalp and
hair with brush until both are thor
oughly saturated
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
FreckIes and Cro1v' s-Feet

Dear Mrs. SYTnes.
Please tell rpe something TO get 20 take
1reckles from my face 50 that they will not
come back again.
What VIII take crOw's-feet from under
my eyes? ELIZABETH.
This recipe has proved very valuable
to persons who have been afflicted with
obstinate freckles:
Oxide OF zinc s.... n dram
Su6iociqe OF oiSmuth .-.......-... j. Dram
Os4trlne .---.--.--.--.--------....--- Ia drams
1919 - ~ drarnS
spread the paste upon the freckles at
night before going to bed In the morning
remove what remains with a little powdered
borax and sweet oil.
Late hours, worry and lack of care
are all causes of crow s-feet. To get
rid of them you must have plenty OF
sleep. avoid all worry and massage the
skin once a day with the skin food for
which the recipe Is here given:
-
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Who Precedes?

Dear Mrs. Adams.s
Is 1t proper for gentleman when going
down the aisle IN theater to precede the
ladv when tho usher is ahead? n d. X
The lady precedes the gentleman, both
following the usher.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Courts AAother Woman

Dear Mrs Adams.
am in love with young man and
went with him for eight months. He told
me he was true to me, but know he
has been calling grass widow. Shall
I permit him TO continue calling on me?
MARY SMITH.
If the young man is not engaged to
you, there is no reason why he should
not call on other women. Do not let
jealousy get the better of you. If you
care for his company, let him continue
to call on you.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Poor Complexion and Crcula-
ton

DedT MIS-. CyIItS.
Nv complexion Is sallow and my circu-
lation poor. l rather thin and wish
yon would recommend something which
would benefit me. CORA H.
Are you working too hard and too
long? If so, you cannot expect the
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Quite Rude

Dear Mrs Adams.
am young girl IS years old A short
time ago a second cousin of mine gave me
two tickets 20 attend dance and told me
he would see that ! had pleasant time.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Blaekheads and Pimples

win You kindly tell me something bene-
fcial for blackheads and pimples? have
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
NegIected to Reply

Dear Mrs. Adams.
received an invitation which read: Mrs.
John Smith TO meet Mrs. Robert Jones.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
II air-CnrIing Recipe

Dear MIS- Syme9.
Win YOU Kindly publish the recipe that
you published not long ago for curling the
ha RI
Is there anything to make the eSelashes
and browS dark without using the pencilf
- = ).
hope the following recipe is the one
to which you refer;
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
II Toothuush

Dear Mrs. Symes
VIII you please give NE a recfue for
making a liquid toothwash?
A CONSTANT READER.
Following-is the recipe you desire:
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

been troubled with these for two years.
When / do get rid of the pimples, scars
remain. BADE-
You will find the following recipe for
lotion very beneficial:
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

you cruelty now, what would life be
in years to come? Try to forget him,
and some day the right person will
appear who viii honor and respect your
love
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
WING TO the great amount of
mail received and the limited
space given this department,
it is absolutely impossible to

answer letters IN The Sunday issue
following their receipt. The letters
must be answered in turn. and this
ofttimes REQUIRES tnree or four weeks.
Immediate answer must inclose a self
addressed stamped envelope for re-
ply. This rule must also be complied
with in regard to personal letters.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
CeIandine Leaves

Dear Mrs. Symes
VIII you kindly let me know how to pre-
pare and use ceiandine leaves. and II by
constant use taey Will permanently destroy
superhuouS hair?
A CONSTANT READER
To make a depilatory, take one ounce
of celandine leaves to one pint of hot
water and apply TO the hairy surface in
poultice form. Use once a day. The
leaves will not destroy the hairs per-
manently; the electric needle is the only
thing which will have a lasting effect.