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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
VOGUE OF THE SHIRTWAIST
Original and Becoming Designs Mark
the Work, Which Shows Excel
Ience of Designers.

The shirt which is worn with the
tailor-made of today is very smart,
very original and very becoming, and
lovely designs have been evolved, even
in the face of the fact that the two
piece suit, consisting of gown with
coat to match, is still immensely pop
ular.
Among the materials which are uti-
lized for these shirts fashion does not
discard the homeliest ingredients.
For instance, there is Berlin wool,
which is masquerading is manner
which is entirely different to the role
it used to play in the days when our
grandmothers spent hour after hour
ut their embroidery frames evolving
gaily hued parrots and cabbage roses,
for the decoration of walnut wood
chairs and sofas.
The ground work of shirt treated
In this fashion is of tulle-fine, clear
and soft-and this is covered with an
Irregular and slightly conventional
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
FURS ELABORATE AND RICH
Seasons Styles Call for an Expendi-
ture That Is a Strain on the
Pocket Book.

Never within recollection have we
faced more cheerfully the prospect of
warmer clothes, for furs are so at
tractive this season that we welcome
cold weather Ermine cloaks trimmed
with narrow lines of skunk or bear
prove quite singularly seductive, while
among the less hardy type of wrap
much significant emphasis is laid on
a mingling of broche velvet, mousse
line de sole and fur.
Several very sensational efforts, too,
have been launched in fur fitments,
but so far the Parisienne does not
seem to favor the merely fur trimmed
muff, brobdingnagian affairs in costly
skins appealing to them as more lux
uriously impressive. Among the nov
elites is deep cape of pelerine of fur,
with one long stole end to be flung
over the shoulder at will.
A notably strong feeling also OBJ
tains for fiat, square or round collars
of fur as permanent equipment to
habillee costume coats, while ANYTHING
resembling Directoire cut exacts the
up and down collar, opening in front,
an adjunct that works out with par
ticular success in such pelts as err
mine, sable and broadtail.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
@TEGEPSON'S q 9pi ,a1Iy.m EsIIsyss
~EYE WAITE REG Sdk sssFI irene
JOHN l.. THOMPSON SONS & co, Froy.N.Y.
TROUBLE IN DINING ROOM
Little Mixup Between Ladies Accepted
PhllosophicaIiy by the TorpidVille
Landlord.

"At one time yesterday 1t looked
like we was going to have little
trouble here in the dining room, but 1t
didn't come to nothin' much,' related
the landlord of the Torpidville tavern.
Maxine and Syiphie, the young lad
les that are waitin' table, got to SQUAD
bin about pint of etiquette, or the
merits of their respective fetiers, or
something hathaway, as ladies Is
everlastin'ly doin', and Sylphie, reck-
on it was, told Maxine, or mebby Max
inc told Sylphie-anyhow, one told the
other that she wasn't no better than
she ort to be. And Maxine, or
Sylphie, whichever it was, got sorter
fussy about it and answered that she
was too, and she didn't care who knew
It! And then they kind O. tied in on
each other and went round and round
as it were, and it took EN- quite a
while after it was over to wash the
ketchup and broken glass out of their
Golfers, as they call their hair. But
that's all it amounted to, and there's
no use in firm EN-, for ladies' will be
ladies and there amt no help for It."
Kansas City Sun.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

the morning following his first night
in the parsonage, he expressed HIM
self as feeling the need of exercise.
He thought he should take walk,
well" said his housekeeper from
her station opposite him at the break
fast table, "if l was you l wouldn't
take too long a one. You'd better be
back here by ten, anyhow. Where
was you thinkin' of goin'?"
Mr.. Ellery had no particular desti-
nation in mind. He would like to see
something of the village and, perhaps,
IL she could give him the names Of a
few of his parishioners, he might
make a few calls. Keziah shook her
head.
Gracious goodness" she exclaimed.
az wouldn't advise you to do that.
You amt been here long enough to
make forenoon calls. II you should
catch some Of the women in this town
with aprons and calico on, they'd
never forgive you in this world. Wait
till afternoon; they'll be expectin' you
then and they'll be rugged out in their
best bibs and fuckers. S'pose you
found Annabel Daniels with her hair
done uD in curl papers: what do you
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Live and Learn.

DR.. Sophia Jex-Blake, whose per-
sistent efforts finally brought about
the admission of women to the prac-
tice of medicine in England, remained
wittily unimpressed by the bestowal
of this privilege. AS the Saturday
Review has it:
1T was absurd" she said, ito keep
the door longer shut against young
women, seeing how many old women
were already inside"
OF tireless eloquence, Doctor Jex-
Blake once drew the incisive wit of
Benjamin Jowett. The Master of Bal
liol had sat next to her at dinner, and
after the ladies retired, he remarked,
in his mild, high-pitched voice:
q always knew that lex meant law,
but never till this night that JeX
meant iaw."-Youth's Companion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

sign. Strands of them form the fringe
Gray satin is used to line this bag
1t is carried with a short but heavy
cord of dark green silk. A novelty
bag formed of strip of corbeau-blue
MORE silk, would appeal to any wom-
an. Silver gray taffeta forms the
lining and silver tassels adorn the bot
tom.
This bag is attached to a clasp of
dull silver and carried by means Of a
silver cord.
The same jeweler is showing old
fashioned handbags of black MORE an
tique with clasps of platinum studded
with jewels in an elaborate filigree de-
sign. These clasps can be purchased
at any shop and cover wide range of
prices. Handbags are always accept
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

tocracy, but undoubtedly unique spec.
mems. He visited four more house
holds that afternoon. The last call
was at Mrs. Thankful Paynes, and
while there, listening to the wonderful
poem" he saw Miss Van Horne pass
the window. He came home to Cape
Cod supper Of scalloped clans, hot
biscuits, and baked Indian pudding.
and Keziah greeted him with a CHEEKY
smile which made him feel that it was
home His summary disposal Of the
chart" had evidently raised him in
his housekeeper's estimation. She did
not ask a single question as to where
he had been.
Next day he had taste of Tru-
NETS real aristocracy, the genuine ar
ticle. Captain Elkanah Daniels and
his daughter made their first formal
call. The captain was majestic in
high hat, fur-collared cape, tailed coat,
and carrying a gold-headed cane. Miss
Annabel wore her newest gown and
bonnet and rustled as she walked.
They entered the sitting room and the
lady glanced superciliously about the
apartment.
"Hum-ha!" barked Captain Eliza
nah. "Ahem! Mr.. Ellery, l trust
you're being made comfortable. The
parish committee are-hum-ah-
anxious that you should be. Yes?"
The minister said that he was very
comfortable indeed.
st isn't what you've been used to,
we know" observed Miss Annabel
Mr.. Langley, our former pastor, was
sweet old gentleman, but he was
old-fashioned and his tastes were
queer, especially in art. Have you
noticed that fruit piece in the dining
room? Isn't it too ridiculous?"
Then she changed the subject to
church and parish affairs. They spoke
Of the sewing circle and the reading
society and the Friday-evening meet
ings.
THE Come-Outers are so vexed with
US" Uttered Miss Annabel, that they
won't even hold prayer meetings on
the same night as ours. They have
theirs on Thursday nights and it's
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
NEVER TIRES
OF the Food That Restored Her to
Health.

Something was making me i'll and
didn't know the cause writes a
Colo young lady: For two years
was thin and sickly, suffering from in
digestion and inhammatory rheuma-
tism.
Il had tried different kinds of diet.
and many of the remedies recommend.
ed, but got no better
Finally, Mother suggested that
try Grape-Nuts, and began at once.
eating it with little cream or milk.
A change for the better began at once
To-day l am well and am gaining
weight and strength all the time I've
gained 10 lbs. in the last five weeks
and do not suffer any more from in
digestion, and the rheumatism is all
gone.
Il know 1t is to Grape-Nuts alone
that l owe my restored health. still
eat the food twice a day and never
tire of it." Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
The favour of Grape-Nuts is peculiar
to itself. 1t is neutral, not too sweet
and has an agreeable, healthful quality
that never grows tiresome.
One of the sources of rheumatism is
from overlooking the system with
acid material, the result of imperfect
digestion and assimilation.
AS soon as improper food is aban-
doned and Grape-Nuts is taken regu-
larly, digestion is made strong, the
organs do their work of building up
good red blood cells and of carrying
away the excess of disease-making
material from the system.
The result is a certain and steady
return to normal health and mental
activity. There's a reason" Read
the little book, "TAe Road to Well
viile," in pkgs.
Ever read the above IetferT A new
enc appears from time to tame. They
! are genuine. true, and full OF human
sAterest. Adv.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

as good as a play to hear them shout
and sing and carry on. You'll enjoy
the Come-Outers, Mr.. Ellery. They're
a perfect delight"
And as they rose to go Captain FL
kanah asked:
rs there anything you'd like done
about the parsonage, Mr.. Ellery? II
so, 1t shall be done immejitly. How
are you satisfied with your house
keeper"
Very well. indeed, Captain Dan.
iels," was the prompt reply.
She's a character, isn't she?" gig
gled Annabel. She was born here in
Trumet, but went away to New Bed
ford when she was young and grew up
there. Her maiden name was Hall,
but while she was away she married
man named Ansel Coffin. They
didn't live together very long and
weren't happy, l guess. l don't know
whose fault it was, nobody knows
much Of anything about it, for that's
the one thing she won't talk about.
Anyhow, the Coffin man was lost at
sea, and after a while she came back
to keep house for her brother Solo,
mon. She's an awful odd stick, but
she's a good cook, 1 believe; though
I'm afraid you won't get the meals
people such as ourselves, who've been
so much in the city, are used to-
Ellery thought of the meals at his
city boarding house and shuddered.
He was an orphan and had boarded
for years. Incidentally, he had worked
his way through college, Captain FL
kanah cleared his throat.
lTO Re CONTINUED
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
ALL MOST HARMONIOUS
POINT TO BE REMEMBERED
ABOUT DRESS ACCESSORIES.
Ornamental Handbags, for One Thing,
Called For by the Seasons Styles,
May Be Easily and Cheaply
Made at Home.

The variations of fashion are no.
where more noticeable than in the &C
cessOries of dress. Each season shows
great amount of thought given to
the small details which combined pro-
duce a perfect costume. The en-
tire effect of handsome imported
gown can be lost If the handbag does
not harmonic with 1t.
To be strictly modish, one must
carry handbags to match each gown.
This is an expensive luxury to the
woman who has to purchase every ar
ticle of clothing; but to the clever
needlewoman, who is the envy of her
less talented sisters, it only means fas-
cinating handwork to be done at odd
moments. Many of the most expensive
handbags can be duplicated at little
expense. MORE, velvet and soft
leather, if jeweled, braided or en-
broidered at home, compare very ia
vorably with those sold In the eXclu-
sive shops.
From one of the oldest and best
known jewellers on the Rue de la Paix
come the attractive models illustrated
here.
Old rose velvet is used to fashion
the braided bag. The sample design
is done with dull gold soutache braid.
A lining of old gold satin pro-
duces pretty finish to this smart
model. If copied in old gold velvet
and braided with dull silver, this bag
is equally attractive.
Especially lovely is the beaded bag
Of dark green velvet. Small steel
beads are arranged in an artistic de-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
Two GueSses.

Well" said the proud father as
the doctor entered the room, what
is it-a boy or a girl?"
IN give you two guesses, and even
then you won't guess right" said the
doctor.
"Tush! nonsense!" said the proud
father. "Boy?'
Nope" said the doctor.
"Ah-girl, them" said the proud
father.
Nope" said the doctor.
All know said the proud
father, sadly.-Harper's Weekly.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

when working on dark materials, to
wear a light-colored apron and spread
white cloth on the work table. If
you are working by an artificial light,
a white cloth on the table will be
found to increase the light to an
appreciable extent; thus the strain
on the eyes will not be so great,
On the other hand, if you are work
ing on white or very light-colored ma
terials, a dark cloth thrown over the
lap will reduce the strain on the eyes.
If needles having elongated eyes are
used, they will be easier to thread
than thoses with round eyes. When
the eyes become very tired, you will
find relief in looking out of the win
dow at a distant view, or at picture
at a distant view, or ashrdhrdlhrluu
of a landscape that has distance IN 1t
down a long road shaded with over
hanging trees or over the hills to dis
tant mountains.
Leaning the head back against the
chair and covering the eyes with a
cold compress will often relieve eye
strain and eye headache, which is the
result of sewing on fine materials or
intricate Stitchery in fine lace making
where the crochet hook is used.
Take care of your eyes; they are
your best friends, for what would you
do if you should lose your sight?"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
Limit of the Borrowing Habit.

Little Margie was a frequent visitor
at the Jones home, going there on err
rands of borrowing many times each
day. On this occasion she asked the
loan of a cooking utensil But Mrs.
Jones had become very much out Of
patience at the continual borrowing
and sent word by Margie that she
"had other fish to fry"
Imagine her surprise when in few
moments her neighbours little Margie
again appeared in her doorway, lisp
ing:
"Mozzer thaid pleathe to thend
thome of the fifth, pleathe."
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
TAKE TIME TO REST EYES
Too Close Application to Very Fine
Sewing Is Something Always
to Be Avoided.

If there is much sewing to do-and
at this season of the year there is
generally piles of 1.-THE seamstress,
dressmaker or mother of large fam
lily, as the case may be, should take
care that her eyes are not strained or
allowed to become overtired by close
application to the stitching of seams,
working of buttonholes and the thou
sand other tasks that are necessary
when dressmaking is being done.
For that reason, always be careful,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
Rustic Jardlnieres.

Artistic in appearance and a pleas
ing relief from china and pottery are
rustic jardinieres. They are made of
wood, with the bark left on the out
side, but nicely polished within Some
are covered with birch bark, and
among them is a group of odd shaped
ones filled with very natural looking
make believe" autumn foliage, any
one of which would make stunning
effect in dining room or hall.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

there was another religious organiza-
ton in town and that made up of
seceders from his own church. He
was. surprised.
"Er-this Miss Van Horne?" he
asked. is she a-Come-O uter?"
Mrs. Coffin nodded.
YES" she said. She's one. Couldn't
be anything else and live with her
Uncle Eben, as she calls him."
Has Captain Hammond no children
of his OWN" he asked.
Keziah's answer was short for her.
Yes" she said. "One."
"Ah! another daughter"
mo, a son. Names Nathaniel, and
he's a sea captain. He's on his way
from Surinam to New York now. They
expect him to make port most any
time. ! believe. Now, Mr.. Ellery, |
s'pose we've got to arrange for your
supper and stayin' overnight; and
with this house the way it's and all,
l don't see
81 guess" ruminatively, that the
best thing for you to do will be to go
to Cap'n Elkanah's. They'll be real
glad to see you, know, and you'll be
In time for supper, for Elkanah and
Annabel have been to Denbro and
they'll be late home They can keep
you overnight, too, for it's big house
with lots of rooms. Then, after break
fast tomorrow you come right here.
I'll have things somewhere near ship
shape by then, l guess, though the
cleanin'll have to be mainly lick and
promise until l can really get at it.
Your trunk1l be here on the coach,
| s'pose, and that'll be through early
in the afternoon. Get on your hat
and coat and I'll go with you to El-
kanah's."
The young man demurred little at
thrusting himself upon the hospitality
of the Daniels home, but Keziah as
sured him that his unexpected coming
would cause no trouble. So he en-
| tered the now dark study and came
out wearing his coat and carrying his
hat and valise in his hand.
I'm sure I'm ever so much obliged
TO YOU" he said. And, as We are 60
ing to be more or less together-or
at least l guess as much from what
you say-would you mind if suggest
a mutual introduction. I'm John FL
lery; you know that already. And
YOU"
Keziah stopped short on her way to
the door
well, declared" she exclaimed. eff
that amt the very worst! Fact is,
you dropped in so ahead of time and
in such irregular sort Of way, that
| never once thought Of introducin
anybody; and I'm sure Grace didn't
I'm Keziah Coffin, and Cap'n Elkanah
and l signed articles, so to speak, this
mornin', and I'm goin' to keep house
for you"
She explained the reason for upset,
ting the former arrangement by
which Lurania Phelps was to have
had the position.
At the Daniels door Keziah turned
her new charge over to Matilda Snow
the hired girl. 1t was an indication OF
the familys social position that they
kept "hired help" This was unusual
in Trumet in those days, even among
the well to do.
Good night" said the young man,
extending his hand. Good night, Miss
or is it Mrs.-Cof1in?
"Mrs Good night"
"Shes a widow" explained Matilda
Husband died fore she come back
here to live. Guess he didn't amount
to much; she never mentions his
name"
Keziah, in the midst of her labors,
found time to coach her employer and
companion in Trumet ways. and par
ticularly in the ways which Trumet
expected its clergymen to travel. On
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

work design made of darned work for
which the white Berlin wool in ques-
ton is used. The darning is, howev-
er, very close and very neat, the out-
lines being sharp and clear cut. A
very striking contrast is afforded by
tiny turned-down collar of black
charmeuse, a similar bit of the mate
rial forming the cuff, while there is
besides a small vest of mousseline de
sole set in narrow plaits, and the front
is punctuated by serried row of cut
jet buttons.
Another and even more beautiful
shirt was carried out in white chiffon.
with motif all over it worked in rich
bright gold thread.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
Mo Gail for Anxiety.

The citizen put the solicited coin
IN the hand of the tramp.
And now | want your assurance"
he said, that this money will not be
used for any unworthy or unnecessary
purpose"
The tramp drew back.
You don't think FIR a minute that
you?" he Indignantly demanded
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
Pedestrians.

A teacher in primary school was
endeavoring to make clear to her
class the meaning of the words
"equestrianism" and "pedestrianism"
when she put this query to one small
boy. What is a Pedestrian" Gle
is one of those fellows" said the boy,
who makes an awful kick when an
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
CountrYman,s Nation.

Farmer (seefng water cart for the
first time)-Dang me, Ha@bert, II
these Lunnon chaps amt smart! Just
look what that feller's fixed up at the
back of lis wagon to keep boys from
hangin' on beind! London Sketch.
Sketch.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13
SYNOPSIS.

v-e Keziah Coffin. supposed widow; is
Hanging TO move from Truaet TO Bos-
ton' han she had kept house. Ryan
for Ssnn %roW Widower, offers marriage. and is
iTredRgpnantiy refused Capt. Elkanah Dan
I IDis leader of the Regular church offers
iKeSiah a place as housekeeper Tor tne
new minister. and she decides 10 remain
IN Trunet.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

able gifts. Any of your friends would
appreciate a remembrance of this
kind.
Dainty opera and fan bags can be
made with little difficulty and furnish
delightful work for the woman who en-
joys plying her needle
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

Every woman should have an aim
in life, even if she can't threw a stone
with any degree of accuracy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

An old topper says that none are so
blind as those who refuse an eye
opener.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

Letters a man doesn't write are
never read in court
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

Only a poor love letter can be
spoiled by weak spelling.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

(Photo. by Underwood s. Underwood. N. "
Beautiful embroidered evening stock
ings are now the rage in Paris. The
photograph shows Milady's stockings
embroidered with snake. Green and
blue beads give the shimmering eff
feet of the twining reptile, while the
body is embroidered in olive silk.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13

minis
J. K
Waco,
rings,
| obate
| LAO
$780,
loans
$4,000
|ecrd
on q
to be
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-13


Ellery took the list from her hand
and looked it over.
"Hum!" he said musingly. Am
supposed to recognize these-er-
class distinctions? But you're not Sc
riously advising me to treat a rich
man differently from a poor one?"
mot openly different-no. But if
you want to steer a perfectly safe
course, one tlnt'll keep the deep water
under your keel the whole voyage,
why, there's your chart"
Mr.. Ellery promptly tore the chart"
into small pieces.
I'm going out" he said. 81 shall
be back by supper time"
Mrs Coffin eyed him grimly.
Coin to run it blindfolded, are
your" she asked.
Eyes, am"
Her grimness disappeared and she
smiled.
"Ill have your supper ready for
you." she said. Bring back good ap-
petite"
AS matter Of fact, the minister's
calls were in the nature of compro-
mise, although an unintentional one.
He dropped in on Zebedee Mayo, own
err of the big house on the slope Of
the hill. Captain Zeb took him up into
what he called his "cupoler," the OBJ
servatory on the top Of the house, and
showed him Trumet spread out like a
man. Ellery decided that he should
like Captain Zeb, although it was evil
dent that the old whaler had decided
opinions Of his own which he did not
hesitate to express. He judged that
the Mayos were of the so-caAled afas-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-10
Notions For Christmas

Ladies Knit Bedroom Slippers. all pretty colors and sizes, both ladies and cnidren's: DUG 10 ..-.,. ..........,....... .s,,....... 1.5o Eiderdown Foot Warmers; red, blue, pink and white .......,...... 75c Ladies fancy hand made Garters. very nice for Xmas gifts; orders taken for any color; priced from S15o up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-10

Gold handled Scissors, R. J. Roberts razor cutlery, put up in fancy boxes: stock Mani cure and Embroidery Scissors; priced at soc to ...................... S1oO Leather Novelties, such as Match Holders, Tie Racks, DusteI Holders, etc; 25c, $100 and ...............-..... .st5o Gents Tourist Gases, filled, from s1 5o to s1o