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The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
Creditor. Say He i. BANKRUPT

Creditors OF George W. Blankenship
yesterday filed proceedings to have him
adjudged an involuntary bankrupt. They
allege he is insolvent and that his real
estate is about to be sold to satisfy a
judgment. His Indebtedness Is stated to
be $500 Judge Gould cited Blankenship
to show cause December 10 why he
should not be adjudged bankrupt.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.

Il.
John O'Brien, 4, and Haley @. Fletcher. 4. a
Hsrrisonburs. Va. Rev. J. 8. Montgomery.
Adrian Z. Turner, 70 and Matte L. Bledsoe, Sc
both Of Waldrup, Va.
Lester @. HoNser. 2. and Hilma ]. Hidssrun, s
both Of Leesburg. Va Rev. J. Z. BreES
James W. Liptnp. .. Of Roanoke, Va, and Edn,
v Rhinanan, a. Of MGrtinSburg, W. Va. Rev
J. Z Briggs
Mason R. MGrShall, .. and Mary p. Byrd. q
both Of Fauluier County, Va. Rev. L. NJ Chambers
Ernest G. CoC1n, ., and Valerie B. Hunssrford
. Rev. Lncien c. CLARK
Frank F. Wilmoth. ., and Mary Z NunnaIly, q
both Of Richmond Va. Rev. J. 8 Montgumery
Tony Roberto. =. and Modesto C. Rosso, q Rev
W. /. McKenney.
shelton d. Cherry % Of Louisville, KY, and Alic,
r. Walden. i. Of Baltimore. Nd. Rev. L. N
Chamber
Joseph V. selby. =, Of RockviTle. Nd, and Berth.
G. Clarssen, 20, Of Baltimore. Nd. Rev. James Y.
Mackn. %,
CoLoRED.
N. Woodbury.. 2 and Margaret Hoban, H.
G. NJ. Hickman. q, and Olivia GrinnelI. u
A. Y. Boston, 3, and Margaret Banks, 3.
W, Nickens n and F1orrktA Rov M
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BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

Alexis C. and Florence Ynasa, boy.
Frank and Mabel Thsrin, girl
Andrew NJ. and Mary o. Sweeney. girl.
John +. and Cora L. Keys. boy.
David Z. and Stella G. Kline. boy.
Allen and Anna Hoffenberg, girl.
Ross A. and Lillian D. Hefeinnger. boy.
Richard X. and Helen A. Creei, boy.
James T. and Lillian Brown. girl.
Otis +. and Lucy Black. boy.
John W. and Elizabeth Beall. boy.
O0LORED.
Philip 7. and Riselia A. Dincs. girl
Charles and Mary Berry, girl
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FIRST DRILL RIDE HELD.
Twelve Persons, Under Command of
Prof, Burkard, Take Part.

Many persons yesterday morning wit
messed the first drill ride OF the season
OF the Riding and Hunt Club. Twelve
members, under command of Prof. A.
Burkard. of the club, participated in the
drill There is no charge for taking part
in the drills, but the horses must be
furnished by the riders or hired from
the club at the usual ring rates. The
drills will be held on Thursdays through
out the season.
Those who rode yesterday were: Miss
Janet Allen, Miss Desha Allen, Miss
Helen Buchanan, Miss Edna MacMurray,
William =. Emo. Maj. Lyons, Miss Lucy
Slddons, Miss Grace Herman, Miss Mil
dred CREDIBLE, Miss Mackay-Smith, F. j.
Chaplin, and Miss Britton
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ASKS APPROPRIATION REPEAL.
johnson Introduces Bill Against
Comfy Hiehways.

Representative johnson yesterday intro.
duced a bill providing for the repeal OF
the authorization contained in the last
District appropriation bill for the open.
ing Of the streets and highways in the
District, but outside Of the cities OF
Georgetown and Washington to conform
with the plan OF a permanent system OF
highways for the District
The bill provides, however. that its pro-
visions shall not so into effect until one
OF the present District Commissioners has
been succeeded in ONCE.
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Urges National Highways.

The construction and maintenance of a
limited number of national highways in
different sections of the country was
urged before the House Roads Commit
tee yesterday by A. NJ. Law, of Kansas
City, Mo. Law said he thought, how
ever, that If national highways are to be
constructed Congress should have abso-
Lutte Jurisdiction over the routes ira
versed.
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Local Temperatures.

Midnight, %: 9 g. m, 80; 4 a. m, IS; 6 a. m, -:
m. IS; 10 e. m, s.; Il noon, 5; Pm, a;
D. m, "a; 6 p. m. il; p. m, %; 10 p. N. %.
Highest, 70; lowest, %.
Relative humidity-s a. N, s.; p. m. IS.
D m S. Rainfall Is .. m. TO D. M, 7. Hours
Of sunshine, az Per cent Of possible sunshine. S.
Temperature sane date last yesr-Highest, 10;
lowest IL
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Brewery Company Is Sued.

The Christian Heurich Brewing Com,
pany was named defendant yesterday n
a suit filed by Joseph ]. Inscoe, who al.
leges that a wagon of the defendant rar
into him October 10 last, in G street be.
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets. and injured him seriously and
permanently.
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TOWN TOPICS
/ ERSELY TOLD

Gales and particularly low tides along
the Potomac have delayed several steam
ers plying the lower river.
nav building win be constructed al
Washington Barracks II Congress appro-
PIRATES the 10000 asked by Secretary OF
War Garrison for Improvement OF the
post here.
Most of the river tugs have been put
into winter quarters because OF the CLOS
ing Of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
The tugs viii be overhauled during the
cold season.
Battles in which BuIgarians took part
during the Balkan war were described
last night, by Mrs. Furnojief, in an adj
dress at the Church OF the Covenant, on
The Bulgarians in the Balkan War.
A musical program has been arranged
for the meeting, at IL o'clock this morn
ing I'm the lecture room Of All Couls
Church, Fourteenth and L streets, OF the
woman's Alliance Of the congregation.
Representative Humphreys, of Missis-
sippi will deliver a speech on pending
legislation for the Improvement OF the
Mississippi River. at meeting OF the
Mississippi Society. at o'clock next
Monday evening at Confederate Memorial
Hall. 1872 Vermont avenue northwest.
Injuries received Wednesday night
when he fell into the car pit OF the Capt.
tai Traction car barn resulted in the
death In Georgetown University Hospital
Yesterday OF Taylor Greene. Waterman
at the barn. He lived at ~ o street
southwest.
The charge of larceny-in that he ap-
peared at several houses in the guise of
an expressman and took away trunks
was made against Andrew Mills. colored.
Yesterday. He was bound over to the
grand jury by Judge Pugh. Bond was
fixed at 5000.
The following officers were elected at
an organization meeting Of the Gideon
Class Of Ninth Street Christian Church:
Alvin Davis. president; Ernest Elwood,
vice president: Donald BarnhArt, secre-
tary; Chester Guy, treasurer: Harold
Keys historian. and Arnell Carpenter.
sergeant-at-arms.
Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity OF George
Washington University will give a
smoker to the graduates tomorrow even
ing at the Chapter House, III street
northwest. Members OF the alumni of
the local chapter and of the other chap
tiers of Phi Sigma Kappa. who are In the
vicinity of Washington. are expected to
be present.
A dinner will be given at the Army
and Novy Club tomorrow evening
by the District OF Columbia Com
mandery OF the Naval and Military
Order Of the SpRnish-American war
The order is composed OF commits
stoned officers OF the army. navy, and
marine corps who served in the war with
Spain. Several members of Congress-
who held commissions in the days OF 'sS
as well as many OF the older army and
navy officers, will be present.
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MUsIC.LovERs DISAPPOINTED.
A announcement Led Them 10 Foster
store ON Wrong Night.

announcement Lea inc" 10 roster
store ON Wrong Night.
Repetition of an announcement that
there would be a complimentary recital
in the music hall of the Percy S. Foster
Piano Company tonight led numerous
readers of The Washington Herald last
night to the music hall In the Foster
Building, 1880 G street northwest A
company OF excellent artsist had given a
series II splendid concerts to celebrate
the third. anniversary of the Foster COM
pany's occupancy Of its present quarters
at 1880 G street northwest, but the last
recital was held Wednesday night before
the usual large audience drawn by the
Foster attractions" A recital to COM
pensate those disappointed last night
and those who could not obtain admit
lance Wednesday night will be given in
the near future.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
Wife Alleges Nonsupport.

Daisy Gaskins yesterday filed suit for
maintenance against Eugene s. Cas-
kins, alleging nonsupport. They were
married in this city November 30. 1910
and have no children.
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DEATHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE
Caroline Mccaw. rs years. George Wash. Hespt.
William Kullinann. . months Children's Hospt
AEcs NJ Burton, s. sibley Hospital.
Kurt Diederick. .. Episcopal Eye, Ear. and
Throat Hospital
COLORED.
Ada Brice organd. 80 years, Canal road.
John Washington, 90. Freedmer's HosyitaL
Susie Moshy. 20. Washington ADium Hospital
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condition Of one water.

Tmpsztne and condition Of water: Great Falls
Tempentur. IS: condition. % Dalecsriis reservoir
Temperature q; condition At north connection. 10;
condition at south connection, u Georgetown dis
tabuting reseryoir-Tsmpertwe %; condition at In
fluent eatehouse. II; condition at efhuent gate
house. II.
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to points in Virginia, West Virginia,
and Southwest. on sale Dec. II to 20.
Also to points in Arkansas, Oklahoma,
and Texas, on sale Dec. 20, 81, and %.
1883 F, 513 Pa Ave, Union station
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rempe-a.ure. I'm Other Cities.
Rain

Temperatures In other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall for the tweryour hourS ended at
d m. yesterday, are a. follows:
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Derbyshire, Devonshire, and West
moreland provide the finest marble found
in England.
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Today-Low tide. rs 4. m. and rs p. M; high
tide, 81 q. N. and 791 p. IN
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SPANISH LESSONS.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS STORED IN
the following names will be sold for
charges December 23. 1918, at $3.50
o'clock, at 1870 U 81. NV: NJ. w. Bar
ton, Isiah Herndon, VIM. Mcdonald,
Henry Smith, Mrs. Corbin Shields
FIDELITY STORAGE CO.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of the District Title Insurance Company
win Be bald 1t the ofnos Of aid company on MON
DAY, January Il. lsll. at = O'Clock noon
Polls for the election Of trustees to servo for the
ensuing year OF until their SUCCESSOR are elected
win be opened at L O'CLOCK noon and remain open
for one hour, until O'Clock p n A. r. LAWSON,
Assistant Secretary. decIl-I2la
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders OF THE WASHINGTON TITLE INsUR-
ANcE COMPANY VIII b held at the otfics Of aid
company on MONDAY, January l. lsa. at u
O'Clock noon Polls for the election Of Trustees to
serve for the ersntng year until their successors
are elected, win be opened at Il O'Clock noon and
remain open for one hour, until I O'Clock .. m
A. II. LAWSON, Assistant Secretary. della
GENERAL HOUSE REPAIRING; ALL
trades: experts on stove and roof re-
pairing; all work guaranteed: lowest
prices. Phone Lincoln ma J. W.
AANDLEY, LII Bladensburg Road
ylAvI SCIENCE OF HEALrH FREE Leo
turs fos women. Wed, . p n kstural poor
urEical: cisthbcund oou4 ire a. Oc,onde blhs.
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- Work days remaining in
which to do your CHRIST
MAS SHOPPING. Don't
"a be selfish. SHC@ EARLY.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12

Most of the river tugs have been put
into winter quarters because OF the CLOS
ing Of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
The tugs win be overhauled during the
cold season.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12

Battles in which BuIgarians took part
during the Balkan war were described
last night. by Mrs Furnojien, In an ad-
dress at the Church Of the Covenant, on
The Bulgarfans in the Balkan War.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12

A new building win be constructed al
Washington Barracks II Congress appro-
PIRATES the $4,000 asked by Secretary OF
War Garrison for Improvement Of the
post here.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12

Gales and particularly low tides along
the Potomac have delayed several steam-
ers plying the lower river.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12

A musical program has been arranged
for the meeting. at IL o'clock this morn
ing in the lecture room OF All Couis
Church. Fourteenth and L streets, Of the
woman's Alliance of the congregation
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12

yIAvI SCIENCE OF HEALrH- FREE Leo
surEicsl: cisthbound ooo4 IRE ~ Oo,orsde ms
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12

The charge of Iarceny-in that he ap-
peared at several houses in the guise of
an expressman and took away trunks
was made against Andrew Mills, colored.
Yesterday. He was bound over to the
grand jury by Judge Pugh. Bond was
fixed at 5000
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12

The following officers were elected at
an organization meeting of the Gideon
Class Of Ninth Street Christian Church
Alvin Davis. president; Ernest Elwood,
vice president: Donald BarnhArt, secre-
tary; Chester Guy, treasurer: Harold
Keys historian. and Arnell Carpenter,
sergeant-at-arms.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12

Injuries received Wednesday night
when he fell into the car pit of the Capt.
tai Traction car barn resulted in the
death in Georgetown University Hospital
yesterday OF Taylor Greene. Waterman
at the barn. He lived at ~ o street
southwest.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-11

railway material reaches Aleppo daily.
Soon the erection Of an imposing sta.
ton will be commenced at Aleppo. to
cost over q million Turkish pounds.
Aleppo IL not on the main line; Mosel.
mich. little to the north. will be the
junction Of this great system Of Asiatic
railway; but all trains will 60 to Alep.
po over the short branch line connect.
ing It with the junction. A temporary
wooden bridge has just been built over
the Euphrates SO that the rails may be
laid with all speed to Mosul. This TEN.
porary bridge will be replaced by q
permanent handsome structure of steel
and iron, which will occupy three years
In erection. The river here IL nearly q
mile wide in flood time, and the cur.
rents run very strong. It 10 ultimately
intended for Alexandretta, near the
northeast corner OF that part Of the
Mediterranean. to be the Syrian port
Of the Bagdad railway. and from here
branch line has been built connect.
Ing 1t with Osmaniyeh.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-11
MILITANTs ENLIST BIG ARMY
zelle Emerson Tells Of Plan Of Wo'
meme Campaign to lmprlson
Cabinet Members.

London.-Miss Zelie Emerson. lead
Ing American suffragette in London.
who has charge Of the East London d.
vision Of the Women's Suffrage Po-
litical association, said here recently:
"Our suffrage army 10 progressing
rapidly toward success. The object Of
this army is to protect militants from
the brutality of the police. who have
been ordered by the authorities to
make no arrests. but to inHict a.
many bodily injuries as possible.
"Our army will be composed of both
men and women, who will be drilled
separately In the use of clubs. fists and
5iu jitsu by volunteer instructors skill.
ed In such matters. Sir Francis Vane.
who Is in command. proposes to divide
the force into units of twenty-five mill.
tants. under the command of capable
lieutenants.
III we can we shall recruit our
ranks 80 a. to outnumber the police
three to one In any crisis. We expect
to do much effective work and may
even be successful in imprisoning
members Of the cabinet In their
homes"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-11

lust as gorgeous and just as beauti
y full as 1t can be. this gown in one
of the many wonderful gold shades
shows the cleverest handling of the
most extreme ideas in this winters
modes.
The skirt Of panne velvet Of the
softest and most supple variety is
made on the Turkish trouser" model
About all its fullness is arranged at
the front. There is no mistaking the
appearance It makes on the. wearer
1t looks actually more like q pair OF
voluminous trousers than like our
ordinary skirts.
The pannier and bodice in one,
with soft crushed girdle of velvet, is
a wonderful garment. The drapery 10
arranged in two over.hanging pan.
niers. broadening the hips and hang
ing into the figure at the bottom.
The bodice is cut with a kimono
sleeve. apparently, although It is hard
to be sure Of this. At all events, the
arm's-eye Is not discernible In 1t.
The sleeve Is heightened until 1t GOV.
ers the wrist and extends in a point
over the back Of the hand. Such
sleeves are the height Of styles.
This costume is an achievement Of
which the designer has right to be
proud. It manages difficult problems
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-11
JULIA eoTToMLEY.

The small round hat with slightly
rolling brim Is covered with the mate
rial put on smoothly. The crown 10
small and puffed, and the odd standing
ornament is made Of a hemmed strip
OF Grape wrapped about supporting
wire and ruined about It at the top.
The scarf Is only a plain length OF
chiffon with its edges finished with q
wide border Of Grape. The ends are
gathered and finished with an orna.
ment made of folds Of Grape and nm.
ished with bound scarf end OF the
fabric. This is a strip of the material
bound with narrow bias fold of Grape
like that which trims the mum.
A ready made mum bed lined with
black silk and covered with It az an
interlining makes the construction OF
the mum q simple matter. Five deep
folds Of Grape are placed over each
side and sewed down at the ends. A
strip bound of the material is brought
across the top. tackled down one side
covering the ends of the plaits and tied
In knot with hanging end as finish
The set is as handsome as anyone
could wish and only ordinary skill In
sewing is required to make It.
JULIA eoTToMLEY.
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SHOOTS A 7oo.PouND ELK
Dayton Alksns, . Hunter at Lewiston,
Pa, Presents Animals careass
70 Hospital.

Lewiston. pam elk Weighing 700
pounds was killed at Seven Mountains,
near Siglerville. by Dayton Aikens. He
claims he mistook 1t for deer. Five
hunters fred at the animal. but Aiken
was the only one to hit It.
Aikens went before q Justice of the
peace and furnished bond for the 5000
fine he will have to pay for killing pro-
tected game. His father was inform
ant. thus keeping half the fine In the
family.
Not in many years had an elk been
seen in Mifiin county. The animal
was probably driven by hunters from
the state game reservation.
The carcass was presented to Lewis
town hospital for use Of the patients.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-11

Of draping In the best way. There IL
a pretty fichu OF net worn under the
bodice, and a standing run about the
neck. A finish of long loops OF black
velvet ribbon In a narrow width is
placed at the termination OF the
neck ruff at each side.
One cannot help wondering at and
admiriYg the lovely turban which
finishes this toilette. A length Of
soft fur. or plush. appears to be
wrapped about the head and provid.
ed with the narrowest Of supporting
brims at one side. Poised at the cen.
ter is the body and head Of a wing.
less butterfly made of velvet. The
nudacity of a wingless butterfly used
as an ornament would be unforgiv-
able except that the gorgeous crea.
ture In gold is the real butterfly.
which fact his velvet fly ship is pro-
claiming at the top Of his-turban.
The pretty clothing OF the feet 10
to be noted. Silk stockings in black.
and pointed slippers of black satin.
laced across the instep with narrow
black ribbon.
Not jewel Is worn here. The
toilette Is in fact wonderful con.
ception and the smallest detail has
not been neglected.
JULIA eoTToMLEY.
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Tilted, BITES OFF HER NOSE
Jealous italian Takes earbarous Re-
vsnge on eweetheart Who Re-
fuses He sKttentlons.

Paris.-Biting on the end Of hen
nose Is the novel revenge here by an
Italian. Gaetano Sangiori. ON q young
woman who had Tilted him.
: The girl accepted an invitation
from the young man to take dinner
and he pleaded his suit for the last
time. As she remained adamantine,
he threw his arms around her and
drew her to him az II to kiss her.
She did not resist. But. instead OF
pressing his lips against hers. he sud.
denly bit of the tip Of her nose.
Sangiori has been sentenced to Q
years imprisonment for his barbarous
oct. -. - 49,.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-11
WHY TEETH DECAY
Thyroid Gland Has Much to Do
With Their Quality.
What Can 30 Accomplished by the
Uss Of Substance Obtained From )
Anlmals-views Of an Eminent
British Dental Authority.

New York.-More important than
all tho dentists and their new filings
and methods 10 the mystery Of why
teeth decay. An eminent British dem
tai authority believes that certain
ductless gland In the neck. known ~
the thyroid" largely controls the
destiny Of our chewing apparatus. OF
course. no one doubts that cleaning
the mout. selecting proper food and
general care Of the health aid in keep
Ing the teeth sound. and lack Of these
things contributes to their breaking
down. But these are not the only
causes nor tho main ones.
In spite Of neglect and Ignorance
some people have absolutely no trou-
BILE with their teeth. while others
brush and clean and yet spend small
fortunes with the dentist. "A polished
tooth never decays" they say. and
this is probably true. but It Ia eQual-i
ly true that nobody can keep every
portion OF every tooth polished alI
the time.
"The lungs and the liver and the
heart and other organs are supposed
to take care OF themselves without
ones personal attention" says this
doctor. THAT IL natures business.
II nature does not attend to her busi'
ness. we ought not to be perpetually
busting and sweeping and cleaning up
after her. as n she we're careless
housemaid. but should call her TO 20
count.
Good health was early recognised
a. one Of the foundations for good
teeth. But many cases Of excellent
general health show poor teeth. 30 We
must conclude that there are various
kinds OF good health. some which In
clude good teeth and some which do
not. Also many patients Of very
feeble constitution for some reason
have no need OF the dentist"
Among all the varying causes Of
health and disease 10 found one con-
stant factor. When there 10 trouble
with the thyroid gland there 10 trouble
with the teeth.
All over the body. In hooks and
corners. are found all sorts and sises
Of glands. Some Of these are we'll
understood. such a. those that ~
crete saliva for the mouth or tears
for the eye. These have outlets called
ducts" which supply their products
where they are needed. There ase
also other kinds Of glands which have
no outlet. These are called the duct
less glands" and whatever they %
crete goes right into ths blood itself.
The thyroid 10 q blind. ductless gland.
II 10 in the neck. and when enlarged
causes the disease known az "goiter."
The thyroid does several wonderful
things for the body OF which We
know. and doubtless several others
unknown. The entire process OF
growth and development of q body
into full grown adult depends on this
small body hidden s~ay behind our
mOuth
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-11
THE AWAKENING OF ALEPPO
Railroad Construction In and About
Old Syrian city Causing
Great Activity.

Aleppo.-From this city. the principal
base Of operations. railroad builders
have pushed castwards towards the
Euphrates, which has now been
reached. and northwards again to o..
maniyeh, on the way to Adana. The
activity at Aleppo 10 remarkable. A
few years ago It was . sleepy. old.
world Syrian city: now all Is hustle
and activity. At the present time build.
ing material Is being brought over the
French railway from Tripoli. From
this port train OF 20 to 25 cars Of
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-11
Ribbon Sets.

Detachable sleeve trimmings to
match the waist garniture are easily
made, and afford desirable way of
rejuvenating a last seasons blouse.
These ribbon sets are delightful bits
Of work for leisure moments and quite
transform an otherwise plain waist.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-11
Freshenlno Eurs.

Any fur coat. nun or neck piece
that needs freshening up may be
greatly improved In appearance sim.
ply by brushing with soft brush and
water. to which one tablespoonful Of
pure alcohol has been added for every
quart. Always brush with the nap OF
the fur. When white or light-gray
furs have become soiled they may be
cleaned easily in gasoline.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-11
New Stockings,

Stockings are made with anklets of
embroidery or beads or rhinestones.
They seem fanciful, but are really NO
more SO than the now accepted rhine
stone studded heels which were
laughed at when they made their first
appearance here last winter,