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The Washington times., 1911-10-02
BY THE SHOPPER.

II there Is a man reader of this col
umn who likes to indulge his fads and
1ancies by buying odd and pretty things
for his den, there is an street depart
ment store that is showing some exclu-
sive artistic novelties Of this sort in
Its china department. For instance,
there is a display of pipe racks that
would make him dig down into his
pocket for the 75 cents with which to
purchase one Of these hand-carved nov
elites. These racks are quite new. In
desirable undressed hides that are SO
popular for table covers. The hides
come in red, green, and brown, with
burnt designs Of poppies. The price Is
only s.
In a store on the south side of F, not
far from Twelfth street, are being
shown some tailored waists that range
lin price from 81 to 81. They are just the
thing to wear with the fall suits, and
some are hand embroidered, while
others show tucks and pleats. They are
made Of an excellent quality OF material
The large soft white felt hats. which
are so popular Just now, are being Of
fered in a department store in Seventh
street near street. These hats are
untrimmed except for the white gross
grain band about the crown, and the
mannish little bow at the left side. The
price is $l.eS
In an F street store, devoted ex-
clusively to women's apparel, l saw
some pretty neckwear at Il remarkably
low price. Some beaded rucninR in tur-
quoise, coral, white and black was
marked 25 cents a yard. At the same
counter they were showing such pretty
velvet neckties in two colors for 90
cents.
A department store near New York
avenue and Seventh street is showing
some values in silk that are really
phenomenal. saw some white taffeta
silk embroidered in a three-leaved clover
design, In a choice of pink, blue or
green, at 46 cents a yard. The goods
was nineteen inches wide.
In a little F street store, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets, I saw 4
quaint little blouse yesterday, made Of
white marquisette, with hand embroi-
derry of lavender. 1t was trimmed with
real lace and was a splendid value at
the price they were asking for it-$5.
The same store is showing I smart lit
The Washington times., 1911-10-02
Wedding Probably Will
Take Place Some Time
During the Winter.

Mrs Titan J. Coffey announces the en-
gagement Of her granddaughter, Miss
Evelyn Chew. to Thomas Roberts, jr..
of Philadelphia. No date has been set
for the wedding, but II probably will
take place some time during the winter.
Miss Chew, who is prominently identi-
fed with exclusive resident circles of
Washington society, now Is in New
York with Mrs. Coffey for brief stay,
after their annual sojourn at the Vir-
ginia Hot Springs. They will return to
the city in about a fortnight, and open
their handsome home in X street.
Mr.. Roberts Is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Roberts, of Philadelphia,
and also is prominent socially in that
city.
The engagement of Miss Lillian
Chew, a sister of the bride-elect. to j.
Upshur Moorehead was announced III
The Times two years ago, upon the
return of Mrs. Coffey and her grand
daughter from the Hot Springs,
Mr. and Mrs. Moorehead, who also
spent the summer at the Springs, ar
rived in Washington yesterday, and re-
opened their X street residence, just
across the street from Mrs. Coney 8
home, for the season.
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MrS, George A. SCI az
Shallenherger, with Mrs. E. 8. Barber
and daughter, have moved from l4lS
Fifteenth street, northwest, to the Sher-
man, at Fifteenth and J. streets.
Il
Miss Maude Foster is the guest Of
Miss Phillips, at the Pines. Berkeley
Springs, w. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace A. Whitaker have
given up their apartment at the Exc
cuttve and have taken possession OF
their new home, at 562l Colorado ave-
nue., which has just been completed.
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I tie street dress in navy blue, trimmed
| with black satin, and a touch Ct green
used as piping. The popular peplun
effect is seen in the waist and the en-
tire gown is distinctive and modish. The
price asked is $3.50
I saw some new wells this morning In
an F street store that would be fine for
automobilists. They are made of a
rather heavy net, showing square
meshes, and are bordered with fringe.
Tho colors are black, white, navy.
brown, and lavender, and the price
was $1.50 and H.75.
The woman who does not have a bit
of fringe dangling from her garments
somewhere this winter, will not be In
styIe, aid she who neglects to place a
tassel at the corner of a collar, or else
where about her winter coat or gown.
need not lay claim TO distinction. In a
G street department store, they are
showing fringes of all kinds for trim
rrirg Silk fringe, tape fringe, gold and
silver fringe, jet fringe, cheneille
fringe comes in almost every color
and sells at front % cents to H:25 a
garnitures are from 10 cents to s1.5O
each.
I saw a pretty golden brown suit in
a G street outfitter's yesterday marked
1880 1t was one OF the prettiest shades
of brown I have seen this winter, and
the soft rolling collar of satin was the
same shade. The coat OF the suit was
lined with white peau de sole, and the
whole affair was sumptuously finished:
A corduroy velvet suit In a choice Of
colors, including plum, violet, brown,
black or navy blue, is being shown at
the same store for S25.
They are selling silk paeon velvet in
all colors for SO cents a yard in a de-
partment store in Seventh street, not
far from E street. This has a very
fine silky luster and a long nap. At
the same counter costume corduroy is
being sold for $1.25 a yard. Eight yards
of this goods are required for a suit.
I saw some pretty black bags. in
velvet and moire silk. for 81 each In a
department store in Pennsylvania ave-
nue. They are finished with a heavy
silk cord and tassels. Those fashioned
from velvet are further ornamented
with a braided design in black These
bags are to be extremely stylish this
winter.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02
AN TIRED, 5aID AucE

IF shall have all the things to do
20 to school and piav whiIesI can for
when / am grown up l shall never have
a minute for anything but locking after
the house"
1T is not so hard as that DEAR" said
her mother. Il would not give up the
joy and happiness 1 get from my home
and children for all the world, but did
not want You to think that all there
was in life was fun, as you called II,
after you were grown up"
Tomorrow's story "Pussie's Request"
The Washington times., 1911-10-02
FOR TIMES WOMEN WHO WANT TO KNOW
What Is Seen in The Shops

This column
shopper
In what the shops
inspected by The shopper
carefully considered
ty of the
asking 4 Shopper
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

lido not want to go to school this
morning." said Alice; Il wish
could STAY at home as you do,
mother, and not tnve to study
And l wish could go to school In
stead of staying at home this morning.
replied her mother.
why, mother, what thing to wish"
said Alice; @you would have to study
and rlind the teacher. and now you do
not have to mind anyone, and can dc
1ust as you like. I she'll be glad when
am grown. up and can stay al home" "
You may stay at home today" sad
her mother. IF you will promise to
follow me everywhere / go and see how
much fun have"
The Washington times., 1911-10-02
Will Be Married
Middle of October.

The marriage OF Miss Mabel Estelle
Gray, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
F. Gray, to George McCurdy will take
place Monday, October Is. at o'clock
at the home OF the brides parents. at
$50 F street northeast
The bride, who will be given in mar
rage by her father, will have as her
only attendant, Miss Irene Cochran, and
Walter McCurdy will be his brothers
best man.
An Informal reception will follow the
wedding ceremony and later in the
evening Mr.. McCurdy and his. bride will
leave Washington for New York. Upon
their return they will be ct home after
November / at 13S Brown street north
west.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

The best man acts as the sroom's rep
resentative, confidential adviser, and
business adviser. On the morning Of
the wedding he should have received
both the ring and the fee from the
groom, and should personally see to ali
other details. He accompanies the
groom to where the minister is standing,
and stands by his side until the bride
appears, when he receives the groom 8
hat and gloves, and stands a little way
behind him. When the clergyman bids
the bride and groom join hands he gives
the ring to the groom. At the con-
clusion Of the ceremony he gives the
wedding fee to the clergyman.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02
ANSWERS TO QUERIES SENT BY READERS TO
The Times Question Box

Times Inquiry Department:
, Would you kindly tell me what will stop
excessive falling out Of the hair, and what
a will make the same permanently dry and
dufy and greatly oblige.
A CONSTANT READER.
A very good tonic for falling hair Is
the following formula: Sulphate Of
ouinine, one dram; rose water, eight
ounces; rectihed spirits, two ounces.
Nix, then further add: glycerine. one
quarter ounce; essence musk, five or
six minims. Agitate until solution is
complete. Apply to the loots Of the
hair every day. If you wish your hair
- be dry and fluffy, use this lotion:
Powdered bicarbonate OF soda, borate of
soda, also powdered. one-quarter ounce
each; eau de cologne, one FUN ounce; al
cohol, two fluid ounces: tincture Of coch-
ineal. one-quarter fluid ounce; distilled
water, sixteen ounces. Mix and agitate
until the solution is complete for gen.
eral USE II used daily II tends to
produce a crispy, dry condition Of the
hair, and 1t will also make the hair
q trife lighter, and auburn in shade.
Times Inquiry Department:
Will YOU please let me know through the
Inquiry Column II the Merkle motorcycle
won first place in any OF the racing events
a Benning on Labor Day? Thanking you
IN advance / am, A. +. H.
The Merkle motorcycle won first place
In the ten-mile race.
Times Inquiry Department:
Can you tell me of anything that will
remove the odor Of paint and varnish In a
cabinet, and what will clean a rubber rain
coatf Yours truly, S. B. n.
To remove the smell of paint from
your cabinet, leave in 1t overnight a
pail Of water with three or four sliced
raw onions in it. Shut the door, aid
In the morning the paint smell Will have
Tonc. the water and onions absorbing
# Try rubbing gasolene on the soiled
spot of your rubber raincoat.
Times Inquiry Department.:
Will you kindly inform me which would
De the correct dress to wear to be a brides
maid at an informal wedding where the bride
will be married in a travelling suit and leave
have been debating with myself as 10
Just what I should wear I have a canary
mousselne dress, also a black and white
serge suit (that Is, a white serge with a
black STRIPED, and would thank you 10
inform me just which, II either, is appro-
pirate. Yours very truly,
ELIZABETH 3.
Wear the white serge suit with the
black stripes in 1t. The canary colored
Bousseline dress would detract atten-
tion from the brides costume, and this
would Se in very bad taste. Also wear
a large corsage of Bridesmaid roses.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

John Barrett, who returned TO Breton
Woods, n. H.. Friday, after a flying trip
to Washington, was among the dinner
guests last night OF Mrs. Joseph Stick
ney. Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Crowninshield
also were In the party.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

Mrs. w. Riley Deeble and Miss Dor
othy Decide, who have spent the las
several weeks at Silver Spring, Nd.
will return to Washington Tuesday
October TO-
The Washington times., 1911-10-02
Take Residence of
Rear Admiral Hutchins.

The second secretary of the British
embassy and Mrs. Esmond Ovey who
will return TO Washington in a few
days from Seal Harbor, Maine. have
taken the residence of Rear Admiral c.
T. Hutchins. L. s. NJ. and Mrs. Hutch
ins. in Eighteenth street. for the
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

The First Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral, Charles p. Grandfield, left Wash
ington today for the Pacific coast,
where he will spend a month.
Mrs. Grandfield and Miss Grandfiell
have returned TO Washington, and have
opened their residence in street fer
the winter. They spent the greater
part of the summer in Atlantic City,
Asbury Park, and Cambridge Springs,
n. Y.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

Mrs. Alfred c. whitton, who now is
at Lake ToXaway, n. c., will return
to Washington and Join Mr.. Whitton
within a fortnight.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02
Miss Edith c. Fry and
W. E. Pearson Wed
October 18

Or. and Mrs. Henry Davidson Fry
have sent ou: invitations for the mar
riage Of their daughter. Miss Edith
ellis Fry. and William Edmonston
Pearson. Wednesday evening, October
Is. at O'Clock. at the Church Of
Epiphany.
The engagement of Miss Fry and Mr..
Pearson was announced last spring at
dance at the Chevy Chase Club given
oy Miss Fry in compliment to her
brother-in-law and sister. Mr.. and Mrs
Andre" Bradley Dayall.
The Assistant Secretary of the
Interior. Samuel Adams. will leave
Washington in few days for a five
weeks trip through the Southwestern
States.
Mrs. Adams. who now is visiting in
Omaha, Nebraska, will leave there
shortly for ST. Louis and Chicago.
where she viii make a series of visits
Derore returning to their Washington
residence at 1873 Rhode Island avenue
for the winter.
Mrs. Robert Shaw Oliver, wife of the
Assistant Secretary of War, will re-
turn to Washington this evening after
fortnights visit to her daughters,
mrs. Joseph Choate. at Mt. Kisco, and
AIRS. Frederick Stevens, on Long Island.
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Miss Adaline CuIp, who has been visit
Ing In Birmingham, Ala, will join her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Culp, at
their residence in Q street tomorrow.
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Assistant Secretary of the Interior c.
A. thompson. who spent the last SIX
weeks visiting the national parks in
the West. has returned to Washington
and Joined Mrs. Thompson at their
apartment in the Woodward. Mrs
Thompson spent the greater part Of
the summer visiting relatives in Ohio.
The Chief Clerk CT the Postofflce De
partment and Mrs. Theodore L. Weed
nave returned to Washington from At
lantic City. and have opened their resi-
dence on Riggs place for the winter.
f
Mrs. Julian James is the guest of
Miss Clementina F>urniss and Miss
Sophia Furniss at Lenox this week
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

The Chief Clerk CT the Postoffice De.
partment and Mrs. Theodore L. Weed
nave returned TO Washington from At
lantic City. and have opened their rest-
dence on Riggs place for the winter.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

Times Inquiry Department:
Rlease tell me the duties of the best man
at simple home wedding, and oblige.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

Mrs A r. Eddy has taken an apart
ment in the Highlands for the winter
Mrs. Eddy is the mother of Mrs. VIII
liam H briggs. also OF the Highlands
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

Mrs. Julian James is the guest of
MISS Clementina Furniss and Miss
Sophia Furniss at Lenox this week.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

A grammar school education is re-
quired or its equivalent in order to
attend the night session at Business
High School. However, I am told
there is no iron clad rules regarding
admission and you can probably at
tend with even less education.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

Times Inquiry Department:
Kindly advise me through the Inquiry Col
umn the qualifications and rules governing
an application for course in Business High
School might SESSION., and greatly oblige
~
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

Miss Adalins CulD, who has been visit
Ing In Birmingham. Ala. will join her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Culp. at
their residence in Q street tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

Wear the white serge suit with the
black stripes in 1t. The canary colored
Neousseline dress would detract atten-
tion from the brides costume, and this
would Se in very bad taste. Also wear
a large corsage Of Bridesmaid roses.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

Times Inquiry Department:
Please give me a good recipe for preserving
fresh figs. Thanking you in advance. I am
Yours truly, T p H.
Heat the figs in a double boiler
without water. then drop them into a
heavy boiling syrup; remove ond let
stand in 1t over night In the morn
ing bring to a boil, remove from the
fire and let stand until cold; reheat
and drain. Pack figs close together
in jars: cook down the syrup and
pour over the fruit Figs may be pre-
served in lemon syrup, in grape juice,
or other tart fruit juices or have
added to them lemon peel and juice
or lemon and ginger root
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

Tomorrow's story: :"Pussie's Request. '
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-14
FINE PICTURE.

The picture at the Dixie Theatcr is
a presentation by the Edison company
Of that famous story written by Rob.
ert Louis Stevenson, entitled "The
Black Arrow"
The picture Is one Of the most su.
perb productions yet seen here. and
employs an army Of men In its differ.
eut parts. Fully a thousand men are
seen in the picture at one time. The
costuminE is beautiful. The scenery
and settings OF the photo-play are
wonderful. and the acting is realistic.
A story OF love runs through this
picture, and a most divine, yet ten.
pestuous love 1t is.
War. carnage. bravery. cowardIec.
duels, bombardments and all OF the
usual happenings o; life time in the
olden days in the early centuries are
depicted SO well that one also goes
back to those ancient times and for
the present live with his forebears.
Don't miss It, The Dixie now opens
in the mornings al 10 o'clock. but this
picture will only be run to-day and
tonight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-14
JOHN BROWN SENTENCED
GIVEN TWENTY DAYS IN COUNTY
JAIL AND FINED FIFTEEN
DOLLARS.

Last evening John, alias Ben Lilly,
alias John Miller. was arrested by
CHIEF OF Police Buckley at the home
OF Mrs. John DeitI, from where
Brown had stolen watch. just leav.
ing when the Chief placed him under
Mrs. Deitz. she agreed to drop the
charges against the man IL be return
ell the watch, which he did, and
Chief Buckley allowed the man to 20.
However. at later hour Buckley
was notified or told by some one iha;
the man carried a gun, and that lie
also had n butcher knife on his per-
son. and the Chief again looked up
the man and placed him under aTres:
finding the knife in the road where
Brown had dropped 1t.
lie was placed under arrest a. be-
ing a suspicious character. and then
today at 1880 before Justice Il. Leigh
Fleming he was charged with petl.
larceny. and confessed. being given
sentence OF twenty. days In jail and
TO pay fine OF $500.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-14
ITALIAN Held
OFFICERS BELIEVE THAT THEY
I HAVE THE MAN THAT HAS
BEEN sTABeINe PEOPLE HERE

Last evening about $3.50. Mr.. Frank
Moore and his family were in their
home on Washington street when
some suspicious noises were heard
and Mr.. Moore after preparing him
self for any emergencies which
might arise, slipped out OF the house
as quietly as possible and made an
Investigation.
As he turned the corner OF his
house, he saw a man standing in the
shadow, while another was on the
back porch trying to gain entrance
Mr.. Moore ordered the men to desist,
and held them while word was sent
to the police.
Asst. Chief Fleming and Policeman
Arnett answered the call. and brought
the two men to the city jail in the
court house, where they gave the
names OF Jue Cuba and Frank Fraz.
ella, and their residence at Morgan.
town.
They had on their persons pay en-.
Selopes from coal company located
near Morgantown. and had both been
drinking. and after arrested. claimed
that they had gotten into the wrong
house.
This morning in police court. where
the men were given trial, Joe Cuba,
who fas the older OF the men. claim
ed that the other man, who It's time
gave his name as DomInIck Fadilara.
had chased him up on the Moore's
porch. after telling him that he was
going 10 rob him and take his money
away from him.
Joe Cuba was released. while Fad.
llara viii be held until IT can be as.
certaIned whether or not he is the
man who robbed and then stabbed
another foreigner near Coal Run the
other night.
II he is proven TO be the man. he
will be held for the Grand Jury. but
II not. he will be fined and released.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-14

The ever popular HIppodrome to.
day presents 10 the public three OF
the strongest acts OF vaudeville OBJ.
talnable.
The English Bellies. singing and
dancing open the vaudeville part OF
the performance. they being followed
by Zackell and Dunell In comedy
musical novelty which is guaranteed
to make you laugh, whether you want
to or not.
The Ewnen and Price in their big
team hit, entitled THE Tanning of
Eleanor" This is a society sklt. and
should take well with all who see 1t.
Two reels of pictures. the first en-.
titled National Guard Encampment
At Fort Riley" and The Land
Thieves" start and end the perform.
ance, and taken in connection with
the delightful music rendered by the
HIppodrome orchestra, assuredly your
moneys worth.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-14

Tonight a, the First N. E. church
Edwin Arthur Kraft an ofganlst who
needs no introduction or recommends
ton to musieally informed people viii
give a recital atathe church on the
handsome ORGAN recently Installed. An
unusually strong programme has beer
arranged for this event which is a.
follows:
/. Concert Prelude and Fusue =
l'aulkcs.
.. canzOna. Faulkcs : INSCRIBED
TO Mr. Kraft
2. Meditation. SturgcS. edward ]
sturscs, an English orsauist, residing
m LondOn.)
;. Grand Chor1s-Rogers.
c. AT TwllIght-Frysinger.
=, Andante Cantabile-Dethicr.
s. First ORGAN symphOny-NIaqualrc
Ia Allegrol "r
.. MelOdy-Tschalkowsky.
10. Intermezzo-Bonnett.
II. Fuguc in G minor-Bach.
IL. Observation-Disclosures.
10. Toccaia-Roger.
Il. Observation-Disclosures.
10. Ride of the yalkyres-wagncr
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-14
SPeESONALSz
~ PEOPLE -
as THEY cone AND co

A. R, CAMPBELL in CITY TO-DAY.
Mr.. Alex R. Campbell OF wheelluE
a candidate for the Republican noul-
lnation for congress In this district
Is in the city today interviewing
friends Mr.. Campbell Is well known
in political circles having served his
district in the Senate and sllter be-
Ing connected with the Internal Rev
enue Service
Rev. @. w. Klhsey, OF near Manninr.
ton. Is in Parkersburg the guest OF his
son. Clarence Klnsey and family.
Mr. and Mrs. John whitridge havc
returned TO their home on North
Charles street after a visit TO friends
In Observation-Disclosures Star.
Mrs. Noel Weaver and Miss Mar
garet Mckinney have returned from
Plpsbug whee they had spent sever
al days.
Attorney Ira l. Smith returned last
night from Masontoyn. Pa where
he had been the guest OF his mother
FOR several days.
Edwin Watson arrived homo yes
terday from Pottstowp. Pa, where DC
attends the Hill School.
81. A. Fletcher went east last night
on business TIP.
Mrs. John Blackshere Of Manning
ton was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Arthur Clayton and Miss Lucy
Prlchard, Of Warrington. were in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. 7. s. Hardesty OF Mannlngtcu,
spent yesterday in the city
Mrs. Grover Beardsley and daught,
or. Of New York City. are the guests
OF the formers parents. aIr. aud Mrs.
20. n. Koen in Warrington. Mr.
eBardsley viii spend the holidays
there.
Judge W. S. Raymond and dangh-
rrs. Misses Geneyieye and Maria.
returned last night from Baltimore
where they had spent several days.
This afternoon at the residence OF
her son in law. 1Ir. Wilson IN Barnes
Vile. funeral services were held oyer
the remains Of Mrs. H. L. Ford. whose
death occurred on Tuesday night.
Rev. II. C. Stoetzer conducted tho
funeral services and lpterment was
made in the Jones Cemetery In
charge OF Undertaken 1fdsgraye and
sons. 1880 lslltsle eli-