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The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Here's Directions To
Make Yourself Taller

He who Is short may. by iudicious
exercise and by living as much "a the
events. even taller. He cannot alter the
course Of nature, but he can help ma
ture to complete her task. Following
are some of the exercises suggested: !:
Stand upright and bend the body as
far forward and backward as possible
This will stimulate the growth Of the
cartilage of the spine, rendering 1t sup
pls s.anS snr wiss assisx body erect bend Sideways
first to the right, then to the left. right.
Stretch arms up above the head. lower
them to the sides. Stretch. first, right
arm up far above the head, then the
left, and so on. Stand erect. dip until
you are sitting down on the heels
Spring up. making jumping move-
ment in the air.-London Health and
Strength,
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Georgetown Seniors
In Law School Elect

After a campaign that would make
a Maine prohibition ballot look mild.
the Georgetown University senior law
class today announced its election of
officers. which took place behind
closed door, last evening.
John F. McCarren was chosen presi-
dent: Thomas Jamison. first vice
president; Charles I. Larzer. second
retary; Charles b. Weich. treasurer:
John A. Beck. historian. and John r.
Dillon sergeant of arms. This marks
the third time the class has honored
Mr.. Dillon with that office.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Miller Cabin Now
Set Up on New Site

Joaquin Miller's famous old cabin.
which for years stood near Sixteenth
street and Florida avenue. has been
completely set up on its new site out
months to move the old cabin, the work
being done by Contractor c. d. Rem
nIngen.
NJ. F.. O'Donoghue, president of the
morning at the cabin where he well
coined visitors. Next Sunday the Cali
fornia State Association, with the Ore
gon State Association, will give q pic
mic at the cabin.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

THAT sounds just like Billie 'Possum. :"
said good-natured Jack Rabbit. I'll go
and see what can do for him" With
that he wen. over and there was Billie
'Possur, living on the ground rolling
over and moaning like he was in terri
BILE suffering.
whats the natter" asked Jack
Rabbit Are you suffering?"
I'm Just starving to death" moaned
Billie Possum. And I know I'll die
II don't get some nice, fresh lettuce
and some peas and green corn right
away. Oh. oh. oh" and his groans
We're awful to hear;
why, can make you well right
away" cried Jack Rabbit, forgetting all
about his own hunger in his wish to
help some one else. Just walt a
minute" And with that he hurried
home Just as fast as his four legs
would carry him and put all his nice
hot dinner in basket and carried 1t
down tc Billie 'Possum. And Billie ate
up nearly all the nice dinner Jack Rab-
bit had brought, and what he didn't
eat he stuffed in his pockets when Jack
Rabbit wasn't looking. for 'Possums
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
NE day about dinner time, Jack
Rabbit was harrying home

~ NE day about dinner time, Jack
4 Rabbit was hurrying home
~ along the road. thinking hcw
much he was going TO enjoy
his good dinner that was waiting; for
that morning he had gotten Mrs. Rab-
bit whole lot of nice lettuce and peas
and green corn that rabbits Just love.
MY, but how am going TO enjoy thar
dinnsrg' he said to himself. and trotteG
on faster at the very thought Of II.
Now old BILLIE 'Possum, who Is lust as
stump wondering how he was going to
get a dinner without working for 1t. and
he heard what Jack Rabbit said 10 hiiE-
SELF He winked his eye and laughed.
Rnd then he went scurryfng through the
bushes to get down the road ahead Of
Jack Rabbit.
Soon Jack Rabbit csme along and he
heard somebody groanfng over in the
blghcs
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An Accommodation.

Yes" said Mrs. Van Millyun. I'VE
were on this desert island for months
and months"
"Yet you were right in the path of
traffic."
But returning tourists make travel
heavy at this time of year, and 1t was
some time before liner came along
that could give us q first cabin."-Kau-
sas City Journal.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

A. J. C.-If you send a stamped, self
addressed envelope can send the ad-
dress of reliable coin dealer.
M. r. B.-You can find any number
Of books on the subject You have In
mind at the Public Library.
c. R.-You can find full information
about postal savings banks at the de.
partment Of postal savings banks in
the Postoffice building. They will give
you pamphlets on this subject.
Lansdown WIZ You take your tapes
try to an art dealer he can probably
give you an estimate Of the value of II.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Not Yet, But Soon.

"Since our engagement Fred has been
perfectly devoted to me. Do you think
he will continue to love me when am
old?'
Really, dear, I can't say-but you'll
soon know."-Boston Record.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
FOR TIMES WOMEN WHO WANT TO KNOW
What Is Seen in The Shops

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The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Times Inquiry Department:

Times inquiry Department:
VIII you kindly publish in the Inquiry
Column what city in the United States has
the largest negro population. and how many?
Respectfully, H. A. J.
The census for 1911 has not announced
the negro population in the various
cities In the United States. The census
for 1900 reported that Washington had
tho largest negro population of any city
in the United States. the figures being
$500.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Times Inquiry Department:
viii you kindly tell me how to 20 about
giving linen shower to one OF my girl
friends who 10 to be married next month ?
Tell me some means of entertainment and
also whether refreshments should be served
during the evening. and II So what rney
should be. Thanking you. I am,
Yours truly, NJ L.
A linen shower Is usually an aftes-
noon affair and the refreshments might
consist Of ice cream and cake. II you
go to the Public Library and search
through the back numbers of the
Ladies' Home Journal you can find any
number Of novel ideas for your linen
shower.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Everybody's Question Box-Answers to Queries

Times Inquiry Department:
Could you kindly tell me how TO prevent
new SHOES from squeaking, except placing
formation. / am, Your truly "
E. j. r. .t
Try oiling your shoes. This is as sure
a way as I know to prevent shoes from
squeaking.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you kindly answer the following ques-
tion: Is there q premium on a half dollar
dated 1854, and II so. how much?
Yours truly, A CONSTANT READER.
There is no premium on this coin.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Engagement Of Miss Ada
line Cu'p to H. J. Porter,
Jr., Is Announced.

Mr.. ana Mrs. John M. Culp announce
the engagement Of their daughter. Miss
Adaline Culp. to Henry Jefferson Por-
ter. IT.. Of Birmingham. Ala. The we'd
ding will taks place in January.
The British Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce are spending the weekend at
Lenox. the guests of Miss Emily Tuck
erman ut her Stockbridge villa. They
Will attend the golden wedding anniver-
sary OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H. Choate
at Naumkeag. SUNDAY and Monday.
The Secretary OF state and Mrs. Knox
have gone to Pride's Crossing. Mass,
for q brief visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Daee Mr. OF ana Mra < Knoa aaer wso
rived In WASHINGTON q dsv or two ago
from the Virginia Hot Springs. will keep
their house here open for the season
much Of the autumn at their Pennsyl-
vania country place, Valley Forge.
Colonel John r. Williams, U. s. A,
ner this evening in celebration of their
twenty-ffth anniversary.
A number Of young people from Wash
evening to attend an informal hop.
given by the officers at the fort.
-
The Mexican Minister to Cuba and
Nine. Qodoy and Miss Mercedes Godoy,
who spent q few days in Washington
last week, sailed from New York today
en- route to their homo In Havana. They
spent the last several months in New
York, where they had an apartment.
Mrs Charles A. Spalding, who now is
e. g. Sss,ugernes; un iN;. ~ T. VIII ret return to
and join Mr.. spalding.
Mrs selfridse, wife of Rear Admiral
Selfridge. y, s. AS will return to WASH
ington within fortnight from the
Mrs. George x. McLanahan and Miss
Helen McLanahan. who are en- route to
at Watch Hill, are guests for few
days at the Hotel Albemarle. New York.
-
Miss Mabel Boardman. who has been
in New York. and is spending a few
days at the Buckingham.
DR., Dr. and and J., Mss, @ v; W. Duncan s a 81, MeKim X in
Mrs. Jonn wedderburn, who spent
several days in Washington with her
brother and sister-in-law. former United
States Minister to Ecuador and Mrs.
William c. Fox, has returned to her
home in Baltimore.
=
Mr.. And Mrs. Aldrich .....
And Daughters Are Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson w. Aldric:l. Miss
Lucy Aldrich, and Miss Elsie Aldrich
returned to their summer home at War
wick Neck. r. L.. yesterday from
Europe. They will remain there until
after Thanksgiving before coming to
Washington for the writer. They will
occupy the Hennen Jennings house on
Sheridan Circle this year.
, ~ =
Mrs. Reginald r. Belknap Will arrive
| in Washington in a day or two from
| Stockbridge, Mass, and with her, chill
| dren will spend the winter here.
=
Mrs. Wickersham. wife of the Attor-
rey General, has returned to Washing
ton from their summer home at Cedar
| hurst, l.. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry May, Miss Isa-
| belle May, and Miss Cecilia May will
| return from Europe early in November
Il
Miss Georgia Todd. who has been
| making a series of visits on the North
| Shore. has returned 10 Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Legare VIII
sail from Europe for New York next
| week.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
LOCAL MENTION.
Send Your CARPETS To Conger

Send Your Carpets To Conger,
23d q N. Y. ave-, for renovating and you
can rest assured that work and prices will
be entirely satisfactory. RELAXING II
desired. Phone w. 427 for wagon to call.
Oysters. Nd. Quick. 6Io 9th, 1908 Pa. ave
See Mary Fuller In Electra At Virginia,
9th bet. b and @ sts.. today. Great.
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Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
! have q scar on my right cheek which is
very red. Please tell me Of some good rem
edy which can apply to It that will whiten
Il or mako 1t disappear. What do you think
10 q nice present for a young girl to give
to the fellow to whom she is engaged, for
his birthday? Thanking you for your kind
ness. I am, Yours truly.
REBECCA @. o.
Nothing will whiten a red scar under
the skin. ] should think You could give
your fiance something that you know
he particularly cares for. 1 do not know
tho tastes Of the young man and 4.
would necessarily be rather difficult to
advise you. OF course. the regulation
presents Of stick pins, cuff buttons
clasp pins are always suitable presents
4, to give the man to whom you are en-
gagged. However, a present With more
individuality in 1t would be appreciated
for instance something of leather thai
he can carry with him all the time. 6
handsome knife. books by his favoritt
author. etc.
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Times Inquiry Departm

Times Inquiry Department:
Please inform me through the Inquiry Col
umn II q 50-cent piece dated 1871 and 1864
is worth any more than It's face value. and
II so where can dispose Of them7 Thank
ing you in advance. ! am,
A CONSTANT READER.
These coins have no premiums at
tached to them.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
win you please publish through the In
quiry Column Just how to make q good
whitewash? How long to slake the lime /;
how much water to q certain quantity of
lime; and how long to let 1t set after mix
ing It, etc.? NJ. A. b.
The following recipe is well recon-
mended: Boil one pound of rice in five
gallons of water until soft and broken;
strain and rub the rice through a colan-
der back into the water, and while 1t
Is boiling stir into It one peck Of best
lime. with a pound Of salt. Boil up at
once and apply hot. It makes a glossy
and durable covering for walls and
wood.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Times Inquiry Department:
! have an old engraving entitled The
Finding of the Saviour In the Temple. "
On one corner of the picture are the words,
"A. Blanchard, Sculpt.," and in another cor
ner. Nv. Holman Hunt, Pinxt." Can you
tell me II there Is any value to the en-
craving? F. G.
w. Holman Hunt is a very famous
engraver and your picture would be
valuable to any one who cares for rare
engravings. advise you to take the
picture to q good art store and see what
value they attach to the picture.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Times Inquiry Department.:
VIII you kindly tell me the non-profession-
al name Of Gertrude Elliot, and obiige,
Yours truly. BP.
In private life Gertrude Elliot IL
known as Mrs. Forbes J. Robinson.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
fines Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
WIN you kindly suggest some way to en-
able a young man to get acquainted with
some young ladies. whom he sees every day ?
Yours truly, LONESOME.
II you have no mutual friends to
whom you may turn In your perplexi-
ties see no other way for you to
make the acquaintance of these young
women than to be around handy some
time when their lives are threatened by
an enragcd bull or they are in immi-
nent danger of being run down by a
man-eating automobile. This would
give you chance to prove your hero
ism. and all girls dearly love a hero.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Times Inquiry Department.:
Please tell mo what hours are good for a
Halloween party. Is $3.50 to ~ D. m. too
late? A CONSTANT RIA pEP
These hours are quite suitable for a
Halloween party. However. II you be-
gan your party at $50 it could be over
earlier. ~
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Times Inquiry Department:
Kindly answer the following questions. Will
raw egg beaten up and taken be as bene-
ncial as II II were swallowed whole? viii
iuncheon daily. or will II make him fat?
A DAILY READER
Yes a raw egg beaten up and taken
Will be Just as good for you as II you
swallowed 1t whole. 1t is all right to
eat Ice cream with your luncheon and
the small amount you eat for dessert
will not make you too fat.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Mrs. Oppenheimer
Surprised BY Friends.

A few friends o. Mrs. Max Oppen.
heimer rendered her a delightful sur.
prise party yesterday at her new home
in Monroe street. During the afternoon
whist was played. the prizes being won
by Mrs. Isidore Freund and Mrs. b.
Klawaus. A dainty luncheon was
Schoenthal. Mrs. NJ. Lully, Mrs. s.
Klawaus, Mrs I: Levy. Mrs. Clara
Breslau. Mrs. M. T. Pines. Mrs. Isidore
Freund.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bowman, who
were recently married in Richmond
spent a few days Of their honeymoon
in washington.
Miss Marie Bondy. Of Baltimore. is
the guest OF Miss Helene Hoffa, of
street.
Miss Florence Gusdorf. who spent n
few days in Baltimore as the guest oi
Miss Carrie Burgunder, has returned
to her home in Washington.
Cards have been received in Washing.
ton announcing the engagement of Miss
Edith Hlza Hecht, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. M. c. Hecht, and Abe Blattner, o.
Pittsburgh.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Times Inquiry Department:
Can you tell me II there is a magazine
published at the present time pertaining to
truck farming, and II 30. will you please
Thanking you, i am, Yours truly,
DAILY READER.
There are any number of these kind
of magazines published in this country.
the following are a few of the most
popular ones: Farm Life, monthly,
Chicago H.; Farm World, monthly,
Chicago: Farm and Home, monthly,
springnelS; Ohio i american Agricuitur-
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
Please inform me the cause of manteis in
Q gas dome backing and a remedy for It.
s. A. Y.
The backing is caused by some sort
OF deposit If you turn of the gas after
Il Is once LIT and then turn II on again
quickly the backing va disappsee
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Times Inquiry Department:
Would you please tell me when the drills
write to secure tickets hope to see my
answer '''n' Your rkitt1TaH1zhiRnls THE W.
Write to, the adjutant's office at
Fort Myer, Virginia, and he will send
tickets to you. I am not informed as
to when tho drills begin.
Times Inquiry Department:
some novel suggestions for Halloween
party. to play In a private house ~
The following suggestions might be
helpful to you: Have mirrors every
where-big mirrors. medium sized
mirrors, and little. wee mirrors, all re-
flecting and multiplying countless can
dies that burn in candlesticks Of every
description--most novel are those
made from long-necked gourds and
tiny squashes. Across the top and
down the sides Of each doorway hang
festoons of yellow and white corn and
turn the husks back to show the firm.
glistening kernels. Here and there.
in the most unexpected corners. cen
be placed jack o. lanterns. Place in a
tub of water red. green and yellow
apples. Provide each guest with a
toy bow and arrow The young man
or maiden who succeeds In firing an
arrow into rcd apple will be assured
Of good health: plenty of money Is In
store for those shooting arrows into
yellow apples; good luck is In store
for those hitting green apples In q
doorway hang q big. pear shaped
pumpkin, on whose shining surface all
the letters of the alphabet have been
burned with q hot poker. Keep this
turning rapidly while the guests try
to stab some letter with q meat skew
er The letter hit will be the initial
letter of ones fate.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Times Inquiry Department:
Will you please tell me the are of Horatio
Parker, Of Yale College. and obiige,
Horatio Parker was born September
Is, 1858, at Auburndale, Mass.
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rimes Inquiry Department,

Times Inquiry Departments
Is there any place around Great Falls
where one can Ash with hand lines? T.G.
Yes, there are many places at Great
Falls where you can fish with hand
lines.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Times Inquiry Department:
Kindly give me a list of magazines who
accept short stories, and oblige,
CONSTANT READER
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Times Inquiry Department

Times Inquiry Department:
Kindly advise q constant reader on the
following questions: Should allow the
school boys to call on my daughter. who Is
in high school? Should allow my daugh-
ter to 70 TO dances occasionally with young
men? Should . Civ Of sixteen require an
evening coat7 Also kindly recommend an
inexpensive menu for an evening party Of
young people. Thanking you. am.
Yours truly. A. A. p.
would not advise you to discourage
wholesome and innocent boy and girl
friendships. but your daughter Is too
young to receive forma! attentions from
young men. Yes. II the dances are
properly chaperoned. Some light even
ing wrap while not essential to the
wardrobe of girl of sixteen, would be
a desirable addition to her winter outfit
Salad, ice cream, cake and fruit would
make a good menu for an evening
party.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Arrangements Made for Wedding of
Miss Edith G. Fry and w. E. Pearson
Party to Make
Southern Trip

Gen. william L. Marshall, u. g. A.,
Mrs. Marshall, and Miss Maitland
Marshall, will leave washington Tues
day morning with Mr.. and Mrs. H., M.
Atkinson on their private car for a
trip South. General and Mrs. Marshall
win spend two weeks with the lstter's
sisters, Mrs. c. #. Arkwright, and Mrs.
q. l.. Howard. daughters OF the late
senatSor, rSSs,, GGlquk ,I9 MAZE series a. visIts ss
and will not return to Washington un-
til early In the winter.
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Countess de Chambrun, wife of the
Military Attache Of the French embassy.
has returned to the city from Pride's 8
Alfred Mitchell Innes. counselor of the
British embassy, is spending few days
in New York. at the Hotel wolcott.
Miss Lily Paret. Of Baltimore. Nd.
daughter of the late Bishop Paret, OF
Maryland, has taken an apartment in
the Cordova, and wall spend the winter
here.
Gen. G. N. Lieber, U. 9. A.. and Mrs.
Lieber, who are now at Bryn Mawr,
will return to Washington early next
week.
DR.. and Mrs. Robert w. Baker, who
spent the summer at Grand Isle, Lake
Champlain, have returned to their resi-
dence, on street, for the winter.
Mrs. Charles H. Poor viii arrive in
Washington about October 20. accom-
panied by her daughter, Mrs. Maus,
who will spend some time with her.
DR.. John c. Boyd, o. g. NJ, and Mrs
Boyd. accompanied by Miss Alice Boyd
have ARRIVED In Washington, and open
ed their house for the winter. They
spent the summer touring in switzer-
land.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Try Department.:

Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you please tell me where can re
night lessons in millinery M. II. b.
The Mckinley Manual Training
School has night classes in millinery.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Any magazine which publishes storie
will accept short story II 1t is goo,
enough.
The Washington times., 1911-10-14
Mrs. Charles Nagel
And Daughter In City.

Mrs. Charles Nagel and Miss Hide
garde Nagel, wife and daughter OF the
Secretary Of Commerce ana Labor. have
closed their summer homo at Marion,
Mass. and Joined the Secretary at their
Washington home for the winter.
Mrs. William r. Draper and Miss
Margaret Draper, wife of daughter OF
the late General Draper, who have beer
abroad for over a year, will come to
Washington early. next month and open
their handsome home here for the
season.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-05
BYRAM LOWEST
ARM0RY BIDDER
Fails to Land Contract and
Will Submit New Bid
on Next Tuesday

Col. Wright of Austin was present
last night when the bids for the
construction of the new armory
building were opened at the Office
of w. B. Clement, in the presence
of Captain Inglis and Lieutenant
Gales and the bidders.
M. O. Byram of this city made
the lowest bid of the three submit
ted but all bids were rejected owing
to the diversity of specifications in
the bids. Mr.. Byram called for a
cement block building with brick
front. The others were for all
brick buildings.
1t was finally decided to ask for
new bids which will be opened at
Austin next Tuesday evening. Mr..
Byram's bid was for $21 900.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-05
At the High School

The Thanksgiving football game
was called off because of the wealth
er and there being quite a number
out-of-town students on the team
who wanted to spend Thanksgiving
at home.
There was no school after Wednes-
day of last week and all out of town
students spent the week at their
homes.
The literary program of last
Wednesday was rendered in a very
able manner.
The report cards were received
last Wednesday.
The chemistry class will have lab
oratory work for about month now
because Of the arrival Of material
for use in the laboratory.
The English 3 and 4 classes had
book reports to make last Monday
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-05
CAPTAIN YATES DIES IN ISLANDS
Sleepy Eye Army Officer Victim Of
Surgeons Knife.

A cablegram announcing the death
of Captain Ralph Yates in the Philip
pine Islands was received by his ia
Their. Engineer Ralph Yates. Sr. of
Sleepy Eye.
The message gave no other in
formation except that death had re-
suited from an operation. The last
advices that the family had as to
his whereabouts were to the effect
that he was stationed at Lingayen.
200 miles north of Manila. but it is
believed that the operation was per-
formed at the latter city.
Efforts are being made by the
family to have the remains brought
home at once for burial.