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The Washington times., 1911-04-11

The Presbyterian Missionary Society
Will meet tomorrow afternoon in the
residence of Mrs. A. B. Garden. Mime
sofa avenue. The speaker of the after
noon will be Mrs. KEEPER, of Washing
ton, a worker in the missionary move
ment.
The Washington times., 1911-04-11

The Easter service that will take place
on Sunday night in the Anacostia Bap-
tist Church Will be conducted Jointly
by the Sunday school and the Baptist
Young Peoples Union of the church.
The Washington times., 1911-04-11

Oneita Council. No. 2 Degree OF Poca-
hontas, held a meeting in the Anacostia
Masonic Hall last night and listened to
reports from the rummage sale recently
held by the organization, indicating
successful outcome
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

Often mans reasons for giving or
Withholding his vote are subtle. Not
long ago a country squire solicited the
support of q notorious poacher, whom
he had previously sent to jail. The,
man declined to give it.
But" urged the magistrate candf-
date, that little poaching affair was
years ago. You should let bygones be
bygones.''
at wasn't for locking me up re-
piled the man. Its the reason why
you did it that puts me against you"
What was the reasonY
why, you said l had stolen rao-
bit, and it was hare. And the man
who don't know the difference amt
fit for a member o parliament.
London Chronicle.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
No Linen Sheets.

The woman who had been spending
a week end at beautiful country
house came back with bitter COM
plants about the linen sheets in which
she lad been compelled to sleep
There can be no reason for using
them she asserted Grossly. but re-
spect for tradition The housekeeper
may enjoy seeing them on the shelves
of the linen press and may take pleas
ure In the thought Of handing them
down to posterity. but they afford cold
comfort to the sleeper. and they are so
rumpled after a single nights use that
they are anything. but beautiful to look
at A good quality Of cotton is far
pleasanter to live with. and physicians
say it is more healthful too. With pill
lowcases it is different, for the smooth
GOODNESS of linen appeals to most faces.
and, besides. 1t lends itself to decora-
ton it one is fond Of needlework.'
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
An Aged Lady Ninety-seyen Years

Eve-Up-to-Date in the Times
Democrat: In Brockton, Mass, there
resides an old lady who recently Gel
ebrated her ninety-seventh BIRTH
day. She says she expects to live a
hundred years. Here are some of
the rules she followed, and she at
tributes her longevity to them:
Lots of regular hard work-fifteen
hours a day is not too much.
Abstain from idle gossiping about
your neighbOrs.
Never flirt, for it is useless waste
Of energy.
Most emphaticaly do not read
novels for it destroys the DISPOSE
ton. Women get wrinkles worrying
over the troubles Of the heroes.
If you have vanity Of dress. de-
stroy it. Some of the young women
of today by their mode of dress are
shortening their lives.
Keep away from dances and NOV
ing pictures.
And women who would emulate
her example rejoice that there ie
sui bridge left to live for.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
CattaiIs and Sausaoes.

A ten-year-old lad had his first
glimpse of country life last summer.
He learned a lot of new things about
what a COW or sheep or a colt will do
or will not do under q given set Of cir
cumstances, but he got the greatest
surprise of his rural sojourn when he
walked by a swampy place one morn
ing and saw bunch of cattails grow
ing.
He took one more look to make sure
he saw Alright, and then he broke into
a lope for the farmhouse.
Say" he yelled out excitedly at his
farm host, 81 never knowed them
things growed on long stems like that
I've ct lot of 'em, but l never seen
'em growing before. Do they all grow
that way?"
The farmer asked him what he was
talking about
''Why. them sausages" he replied.
"Ain't you noticed ?"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
Housekeepers' Helps.

Canaries love nasturtium blossoms.
Use cream silver polish to clean old
ivory.
Wash table linen first in cold water
and then in hot.
Use sour milk and salt to brighten
brass candlesticks.
Have slip of unbleached muslin for
your pastry board.
Rainwater and soap will remove ma
chine grease from washable fabrics
Kerosene will make boots or shoes
hardened by water soft and piable as
new.
Boiled starch is made smooth and eff
fective by the Introduction of sperm.
salt or gum arabic dissolved.
To keep maidenhair fern put the
end of the stalk in sealing wax, or
hold it in the fire until the end is quite
black.
Old paint stains may be removed
from cloth by covering the spot with
olive oil or butter, then applying chic
reform.
Chemists state that more than twice
as much sugar is required to sweeten
preserves and fruits if added whe
they begin to boil as if introduce
after the fruit is cooked
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
QUEEN MARY'S GEMS.
Size Owns Nearly Half Hundred Dia-
mond Tiaras.

Size Owns Nearly Half Hundred Dia-
mond Tiaras.
Queen Mary has had her wonderful
collection of diamonds reset. This
serves to direct attention TO the fact
that these are her favorite stones.
Though she possesses some very valu-
able rubies, emeralds and opals, she
rarely wears them, and as rule dia-
monds form her sole ornament
Queen Alexandra. on the other hand.
prefers to have her diamonds mixed
with other stones. particularly with
emeralds and amethysts. EmeralGs
are the favorite stone of the Duchess
of Connaught. who possesses some
wonderful gems Of this description.
while her daughter. Princess Patricia,
confesses to preference for tur-
quoises. The latter. by the way. is a
favorite with several other members
of the English royal family. including
the Duchess of Fife and the Duchess
of Argyll, while pearls appeal to
Princess Victoria in particular
1t has been computed that Queen
Mary must possess no fewer than
forty three diamond coronets and
tiaras. most of which she has APP
peared in during the present season.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
RAINY DAY LORE.
When Nature Frowns Is the Time For
Woman to Look Her Brightest.

When Nature Frowns Is the Time For
Woman to Look Her Brightest.
One man was so impressed with the
pleasing appearance of girl he knew
when he met her one rainy day that
he decided on the,spot TO win her for
his wife.
81 met Mary downtown one gloomy
afternoon he said in relating the In
cident. when the rain was chasing
everybody of the streets and people
all around looked about as much like
drowned ducks as possible. She wore
a neat gray raincoat buttoned snugly
m to her chin; high. sensible looking
black shoes and the snappiest little
hat wound with some sort or req
scarf decided that any girl who
could brave the weather and bob up
serenely like a flower that simply rev.
a,eti In the rain was pretty good
snrt of girl TO win The chances are
she would meet the overcast skies OF
real Ire In the same glad fashion.
ATTRACTIVE rainy day outfits are. IN
ex,.ensive. The well dressed girl will
SEQ the wisdom of spending a little
less. for her evening gowns and put
ting the extra amount into clothes
suitable for wet days.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

with navy blue and black worsteds
and silks.
Among the novelty waists are some
that have the lower portion made Of
satin in the same shade as the suit
with which it is worn, such as black
or navy blue, while the upper portion
is of white lace or fillet net, embroider-
ed in coI0rs to harmonic.
Metal fringes are used on evening
dresses and dressy blouses. These
fringes are made from bullion cords
and are in both bright gold and silver
and the darker antique metals.
There is Il great feeling for having
all dress accessories to match. even
hand bags following the fashion and
the uppers of shoes as we'll as stock
ings.
In this blouse the Gibson plat gives
q fullneSs that is most desirable to slim
figures, but the sleeves and bodice are
cut in one piece The side plating is
one of the newest features Of the sea
son. JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
Another Theory Knocked Out.

"You say there's nothing in environ
ment?''
Eyes, sir. l insist that it's the in
dividual and not his surroundings. IF
man is going to be great he'll be
great in spite of everything"
"Well, now, wait minute. You
used to be considered quite an impor-
tant figure down in the little old home
town, didn't you?"
Il am proud to say that ryoody
thought we'll of me there"
you're just as great now as you
were then. aren't you"
81 hope I'm a good deal greater than
I was then"
sWeT, you see 1t all depends on en-
vironment, as l said. There you were
somebody Here you have to get some
one to identify you when you want to
cash a check for So
''Now, there's where you're dead
wrong, old man. l know a bartender
who always cashes my checks with
out a kick" -Chicago Record Herald
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

crown fringed out, so that the line of
fringe extends spirally to the top.
While taffeta or ribbon fringed out
at the sides or ends is seen on some
hats, a newer kind of fripging is ap-
nearing on others. This is a row of
fringe in a contrasting color applied
along the edges of the silk or ribbon
or velvet White fringe may be used
on dark bow and black or color on
a white bow.
Very unusual is hat of white silk
with a turned down brim of black
velvet This is in the lamp shade style
so frequently laughed at, but the re-
semblance in this case is even more
striking. Black silk fringe is sewed
all around the edge, hanging down for
all the world like the fringe on q
lamp shade Even the bow at the sides
looks as though it might deck a lamp
Skirts this fall are still to retain the
loose panel back and front This mod
el also includes underlying panels at
the sides that are very smart and al
low effective use of trimmings.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
MOURNING MODES.
Long Wells In Vogue Once More.
Mourning STYLES.

Extremely long mourning wells are
worn, and these depend not only from
the small plain hats. but from the
snug little helmet shapes covered with
the lines. not all concealed by the veil
ing.
A high mourning hat is fashioned
from dull, sheer silk in narrow folds
At each side is tall pointed black
wing, the two meeting a few inches
above the high crown. which is eight
cen inches high The brim, which is
inconspicuous, is made of folds of the
narrow mourning silk.
Net shirred in bands is applied on
both brims and crowns in many of the
mourning models.
, On one smart model, almost of the
picture variety. dull taffeta is cut into
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

BLOUSE WORN WITH RAISED SKIRT LINK
deep purple. glowing cerise. brilliant
emerald green and flashing royal blue.
With white tailored suits these shoes
are particularly striking. especially
when there is a hat to match.
One white broadcloth suit, semitai-
lored, had a broad collar OF emerald
green and white striped silk. With it
was worn broad sailor shaped hat of
emerald green felt with white kid
trimmings. The shoes and stockings
were the brightest of emerald green.
Another black satin suit trimmed
with royal blue was worn with royal
blue satin pumps and stockings to
match.
Of course these colored shoes are
only for house and country wear
Here is most attractive waist to
wear with slightly raised skirt Of
cloth or any suit material. The shaped
yoke is particularly becoming, giving.
as 1t does, long shoulder line.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

I'm oriental design. Over this is veil.
ing of bright colored chiffon.
When making serge skirt for hard
wear try lining the front width
Lined skirts are things of the past,
but there's no doubt but that the
front breadth wrinkles across the
front. especially if it fits over the hips
rather tightly. When cutting the
front breadth cut it with a piece of
silk or sateen. and proceed to make
the slit up the front in the usual way.
There is a trend of fashion toward
the fancy sleeve. and several varie-
ties, such as the modified kimono. the
draped and the boned effects, have
been launched
Napoleon revers are used on every
kind of coat that will stand them.
They are often put on jackets that are
too severe and too small to be over
Swallowed by revers.
Double breasted coats are going to
be very smart this season. This one
is finished with modish big revers of
velvet and cuffs to match.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
FLOWER SOUVENIR.
A Suggestion For Travellers or Vaea-
tionists.

A Suggestion For Travellers or Vaca-
tionists.
Travellers or vacationists will end
that a flower souvenir plucked Ia the
place it is sent from will be greatly
appreciated by friends The flower
may be pressed and should be fastened
to a card giving date and particulars
kof its pIucking. If possible send a
S>eower or leaves characteristic of the
reality. Sometimes it is possible to
send them on picture postcard illus
trating the place where they were
: found.
Flowers TO be sent by post shc116 be
elucked before the dew dries on their
petals. Place them where they will
not wither. and when they are dry put
them between the pages of an old
book. being careful that the pressure
is not heavy enough to crush them.
See that every petal is fattened out
and arrange any leaves adhering TO
the stem.
After two days place the flower care
fully in a heavier book. SO that 81 be-
comes perfectly fiat. Keep both books
closed tightly. so that no air can get to
the petals, as it will destroy the color.
In sending wrap the note about
piece Of pasteboard cut to fit the en-
velope, placing the flower against the
board. so it will not be crushed in
transportation Two lovers. separated
for five years through foolish quar-
rel. were united through the sending
of a spray of valley lilies. flower
that bore a certain significance to both
af them 80
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
iah;teninn the Face.

No matter how deep the tan. the fol-
loving preparation will whiten the
complexion. Take of oil of sweet al
monds, five ounces: fresh cucumber
Juice. FIVE ounces: essence of cucum-
hers. one aud one half ounces; powder
ed CASTLE soap. one-eighth ounce; tine
.efs,ie IF benzaia one-ha!f dram.
70 Obtain the cucumber juice take
one. cucumber. slice and boil il water
and strain through a fine cloth. Mix all
ingredients together and massage the
lotion into tive skin
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
FASHIONS LaTEsT.
The Aeroplane Sleeve and the individ.
uaI Gown.

The Aeroplane sleeve ard the inoiVio.
uaI Gown.
The aeroplane sleeves are the latest.
They are as big and fioppy as the
sleeves of q college gown The ord1-
nary kimono type is quite put in the
shade This sleeve crews up from the
waist line and down from the shoulder
and comes together i'll a gauntlet at
the wrist, so that when the arms OF
the wearer are stretched out the
sleeves seem to be huge. batlike affairs,
extending to the sides of the blouse in
unheard of proportions. However, as
they ATE the latest thing to fly over
from Paris it is certain that they will
ftake."
For the first time in years d woman
is going to have something to say as
to what she shall and shall not wear
and still be considered modishly gown
ed. The only two items that fashion
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

eyes. / love the water and every
thing connected with it, but | never
want to go to sea because it makes me
so deathly sick"
Say, you ought to apply for the JOB.
of secretary of the navy."-CleEe1ansA
Plain Dealer. .1..,.. .t.t ;
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
CHILD's ONE PIECE DRESS.

insists upon are the big waist line and
a tendency to a slight shirring in of the
skirt at it's joining to the blouse.
The simple frock made with a gath
cred skirt is always needed for the
younger girls. The illustration shows
a charming little frock of this descrip-
ton that will be found very useful as
a model for school dresses.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

s'What kind of fence mending is 1t
you statesmen are supposed to DO
when YOU go home for the summer"
"a little hedging, rs a rule, replied
Senator Sorghum Washington Star
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
for misses of fourteen sixteen and eight
cen years of age Send 10 cents to this
Office. giving number. 7134, and it will be
promptly forwarded to you by mail If in
haste send an additional two cent stamp
for letter postage. which insures more
prompt delivery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
Never.

'Polonius was very wise man.
Just consider his advice to his SON."
''Recds we'll But would. really
wise man attempt to tell his son any
thing Washington Herald.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
His GRANDFATHER COLLECTS
MINES. BUT he PREFERS DOGS

l1te boy represents probable
heier trust which at present
eye on
vast tracts or
the pretty
Daliel is the of of
hls granoppa is Daniel Gugganhe
OF the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
Disaureeable Aiiusion.

Garrulous Barber-As the sayfnf
goes. There's always room at the top"
Sensitive Customer-How dare you
refer to my baldness!- Boston Tran
script.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
JUDO CHOLLET.

This May Manton pattern is cut for
girls of six, eight, ten and twelve years OF
age. Send 10 cents to this office, giving
number. 71S1. and it will be promptly for
warded to you by mail If in haste send
an additional two cent stamp for letter
postage. which insures more prompt de-
Ii1rar
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

Dick-How are you getting along
with the Sweetleigh girls. Jim?
Iim--Oh. I'm holding my own.-Bos-
ton Evening Transcript.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
from 81 to "A inches bust measure. Send
10 cents to this office, giving number. 71S3.
and it will be promptly forwarded to you
by mail If in haste send an additional
two cent stamp for letter postage. which
insures more prompt delivery
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

large petals to form a conventionalized
flower with center Of Grape.
The evening waist that is made with
one big revers and Tapped surpIice
fashion is an exceedingly smart one
this season. This model may be treat
ed in such way as to adapt it for for
NAL occasions. JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
Daily Proof.

do you believe in mental teleo-
athy?"
q have to when y see SO many press
humofists thinking of the same joke
at the same time Pittsburg Post.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

Johnnie. why did not the lions eat
DanielT'
"'Cause they didn't know he was So
good. "-Lippincott's.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
MODISH FOOTWEAR.
The Craze For CoIored Shoes Vents It.
self In Popular Shades.

The edict Of the fashionable toot-
makers is that the more vivid the
shoes the more fashionable the wearer
There are pumps and slippers Of
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

This May Manton pattern is cut in sizer
for misses of fourteen, sixteen and eight
cen years of age. Send 10 cents to this
Office, giving number. 1877 and 1t will be
promptly forwarded to you by mail If IN,
haste send an additional two cent starnp
for letter postage. which insures mors
prompt delivery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
from "a to AZ inches bust measure Send
~ cents to this Office. giving number, u2l.
and it will be promptly forwarded to you
by mail. II in haste send an additional
two cent stamp for letter postage, which
insures more prompt delivery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17

This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
TOR misses of fourteen, sixteen and eight
cen years of age. Send 10 cents to this
Office giving number. 1892 and it win be
promptly forwarded to you by mail If in
haste send an additional two cent stamp
for letter postage. which 1nsures more
prompt delivery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
JUST HEARD.

Two Toned and Frinsed Effects In
Millinery.
Two toned color effects are liked in
millinery. The dark facing on white
hats and the colored facings on many
other hats are signs of this.
A draped turban Of tafeta has thf
edges of the silk which forms the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
SNAPPY STYLE ITEMS.

Smart Waists In East Indian Designs.
An Economical Hint.
A newly imported waist. which H.
Illustrates the popular East Indian eff
feet, is white with a stenciled pattern
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-09-17
VaNITYs VISION.
Ottoman Silk In Demand For Coat Re-
vers-Corenation Fed Popular Shade.

Ottoman silks are having a conSid-
cradle vogue as trimming. being es-
pecially used for collar facings and
revers. The big demand in Paris has
been for cream white. deep yellow.
tan and coronation red These three
coiors have been used in combination
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
PRODUCE EXHIBIT.

In view of the fact that there certainly will be held in Fairbanks d produce exhibition some time i'll August il behOOvcS these who are interested 10 commence to make pre- paratious. The exhibition last year was all excellent one. but il was gorpen up in a day or two and il can be cclipsed when more time is taken for preparation.
 The exhibition for which plans are being outlined. will be one Cf the flowers. vegetables. farm produce and minerals of the district. It will be conducted on much the same lines as the one of last year. but before il will take place there will have been formed an association, similar 10 rhe agricultural societies of the Outside. which will organize the work with view to its thor oughness.
 The gardens are now coming along splendidly and there is every req son to believe that their showing will be equal to or better than that of last year. If those who have gardens will remember that plants in baskets or pots will be very de- sirable al the show and gOvein themselves accordingly, il will help much. and the especial care cf some particular batch of vegetables or grain will also tend to make a better exhibit in the farmers part of the hall. The quartz miners can remember to keep out their particu- larly good samples. for the mineral exhibit which will be later sent 10 the Land Congress exhibition ill New York. will be one of the most important features of the show.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
SEATTLE NERVE.

The press dispatch to the effect professional men is 10 undertake the task of prescribing in a sort of leg islative sense for Alaska is another instance of the workings of the Seat tie spirit which moves to laughter. But il is something which should be severely sat upon, nevertheless.
 This talk of Seattle Alaskans" working 70 secure this or that for Alaska has been done to death and makes one sick Who are they. these Seattle Alaskans? Isn't it safe bet investigation would develop their headquarters are those of some com panies or corporations doing busi- ness with the North country, and that. except for few corporation lawyers. none of them ever spent a winter in Alaska.
 But they are always quoted in press dispatches as being the fore most authorities on any matters af- fecting Alaska and as welding an influence far outranking that of Alaska's delegate.
 Alaska wants none of them or their help. and prefers to fight it's own battles. starving like man rather than fawning and begging like dog. This is not the first country that has had to fight for it's rights. nor is the obtaining of those rights ulti- mately less certain here than it was in the days of '1G to our fOrefathers. A corporatiOn-rid ridden administration may for a time defer the emancipa- ton day, but it is as sure to dawn in the near future as is the national