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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-02
the Holiday Season, Every
Employe Is Embued With
the Spirit Of Christmas--the
Spirit of Courtesy and of
Helpful Service
Give Wife a
Bissell Sweeper

The Sweeper that has re-
duced the drudgery of sweep
ing to a pleasure.
Light, easy running, hand
some In appearance. No
home equipment is complete
without one.
Christmas stocks of Bis
sells are now ready.
-Bissell's Standard, a cyco-
bearing Sweeper with genu-
inc bristle brush; oak or ma
hogany finish. Priced $3.50
--Bissell's Grand Rapids,
ball bearing Sweeper, with
rubber corners, silent and
easy running; oak and ma
hogany finish. Priced at
49,. 1928
--3issell's ParlOr Queen,
handsomely finished Sweep
er with separate opening dust
pans and genuine Chinese
bristle brush. Priced at
... $40
Third Floor.
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Hair Brushes
Worth $3.50
Special $1.25

A special "job" pur-
chase of assorted Hair.
Brushes, including genu-
inc ebony, cocobola, etc.,
with hand-drawn pure
bristles. Very unusual
values, at .$f.25
Motion Dept.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-02
New Sweaters
Come for
Holiday Wear

One of the newest in
hand knit, of finest wool
yarn, in accordion ribs,
two toned rose and green,
combined with white, roll
collar and knit button
tabs, at ....... $1,000
Fiber Silk Sweaters, in
various weaves in gold,
green, Copenhagen, blue,
rose and two-toned, hello
and white. Some have
belt or sash. Priced from
$5.O5 to $3.50
-Women's Wool Sweat
ers, in green, red and
gray, at $3.05 and $500
-Angora Sweaters in
tan, gray, red, rose and
two-toned, at $5 and $3.50
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-02
Fine Satin
Spreads 1925

Size S1x90 inches, in
beautiful raised floral
designs, heavy quality,
plain hemmed ends.
Same quality with seal
loped edges, cut corners,
at $500. ........$S.oO
Balcony.
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35c Correspond
ence Cards 25c

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Envelopes, fine linen fin
ish. Also assorted tints,
In a box. Special -. .25c
-25c Boxes Fancy Christ
mas Stationery, linen fin
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loo Rolls White Tissue
Paper, containing "a
sheets. Special, 2 rolls
ioT ...... loo
SOC Fancy Garters or
Arm Bands, in burnt wood
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-
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New Embroidered
Pillow Cases Of j
Fine Gift Value


~ ing, with button hole fin
ished scalloped edges and
assorted embroidered de-
~ signs.
y Each pair in gift box.
Pair -. 60c, 500, $1.25
- Bath Robe
Blankets
"A very complete stock
of both the Nashua and
# Beacon Robe Blankets,
beautiful reversible pat
terms in all colors; war
ranted fast. Size 72x90
inches, with cords to
match. Priced at, set :.
$3.50, 1915, $500, 1925
Balcony.
A Linen Gift
Pattern Cloths
for $3.50
AN extra value in Pure
Linen Damask Pattern
CIptbc eQvGo ;onloc a.
handsome round designs,
including
Stripe, dot, clover leaf,
rose and wild rose pat
terms. Priced -. $3.50
" Size 6SxS6 inches, same
ne quality, priced -. $500
~ Fine Satin
ry Spreads 1928 j
M Size S1x9O inches, in
beautiful raised floral
designs, heavy quality,
plain hemmed ends. 81
| Same quality with scal-3
loped edges, cut corners,
co at $500. $3.50. 1850
ng Balcony.
m i
It New Roscoe
&c. Silk $50 Yard
so An inexpensive but very
attractive silk and cotton
weave for little dancing
and party dresses, bou-
doir caps, kimonos, etc.,
in
White, cream, maize, sky,
In pink, hello, Nile, reseda,
20 Copenhagen, brown and
black.
90 -27 inches wide, I'd. 25c
O. SO inches wide, yd. 35c
o. Balcony.
. $500 French
Il Ivory Hair
II Brushes $2.98
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kind, solid backs. Engrav-
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i Special $1.25
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IL inc ebony, cocobola, etc.,
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. values, at SIZE
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35c Correspond
Il ence Cards 25c
"A box of gold edge Cor Z
respondence Cards and
Envelopes, fine linen fin
; ish. Also assorted tints,
In a box. Special -. .25c
-25c Boxes Fancy Christ
mas Stationery, linen fin
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3. boxes. Special .... 10c
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Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23
StEDS

and startled the pigeons from their
perch. A hurry of hoofs in a vii
lage street, a shape in the moonlight,
a bulk in the dark, and beneath from
the pebbles, in passing, spark,
struck out by a steed flying fearless
and fleet. That was all. And yet,
through the gloom and the light, the
fate of nation was riding that night,
and the spark struck out by that steed
in his flight kindled the land into
flame with its heat. So through the
night rode Paul Revere, and so
through the night went his cry of
alarm to every Middlesex village and
farm. A voice in the darkness, a
knock at the door, and a word that
shall echo forevermore. Through all
our history to the last, in the hour
of darkness and peril and need, the
people will waken and listen to hear
the hurrying hoofsbeats of that steed
and the midnight ride of Paul Re
vere" Coming Sunday night, three
reel animal masterpiece, "When the
Lions Escape"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23

ception of comical character in the
history of journalism, comes to the
Opera House tonight.
The tour of this organization last
season may be termed triumphal.
Never before, since the inception of
travelling theatrical companies, has any
play scored such a tremendous sue
cess; never before has a theatrical
producing manager so perfectly pre-
scribed amusement according to the
public's demand and taste.
The original success was undoubted
ly attained by the artist, George Nc
Manus of the New York American
staff, when he conceived the eccentric
idea of 'Father and Mother" How
ever, it suffices to say that the most
conservative theatrical critics, and
even the "magnates," who control
practically every first class theatre in
the country, hand the "pennant' to
Bringing Up Father" as the financial
and artistic success of a decade.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23

Main streets. 1t is open every day,
except Sundays and holidays, from II
a. m. to 3 p. m.
Methodist Church.
The services tomorrow promise to be
of an exceptionally interesting char
acter. In the morning the pastor, Rev.
McAmmond, speaks on "Our Guide.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Krotz will be
heard in a duet, "The Holy City" In
the evening the pastors theme will
be Spiritual Freedom" The church
quartette will sing "Dear Spirit, Lead
Thou Me-" Don't miss this opportu-
nifty. Everybody will be made well
come.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23
MAINLY PERSONAL

Miss Margaret Delaney is home
from a tour of China, Japan and the
Philippines, having enjoyed greatly
her experience of several months in
the Orient.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23
Methodist Church.
UP FATHER"
AT OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT

Bringing Up Father" Gus Hills
elaborate musical comedy production
of the famous George McManus car
toon play, founded On what is con-
ceded to be the most successful con-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23

Forced to sell a 5-passenger 40
horsepower Speedwell automobile.
Perfect condition. See the car at
Bowles' Garage. J. A. Hoover, 126
North Fifth street.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23

Eldredge Cotton Co., Cotton Buyers.
Always in the market. Phone 200.
Gal Main street, Ell Centre, Cal.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
FOR SALE-S6O0 worth of furniture
at auction on Tuesday, January 26,
at 2:30 p. M; complete furnishings
of broom house; includes 4 beds
complete, ? dressers, l chiffonier,
bookcase, icebox, gasoline stove,
dining set, library table, box couch,
rockers, carpets, dishes and cur
tains, and numerous articles not
mentioned. Chance to pick up some
articles of furniture cheap. Terms
if desired. Don't forget the time
and place. 532 Brighton. x227
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23

500 acres corn land for rent on
shares or cash rent. Stevenson Bros,
Cal.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23

Third Sunday after Epiphany.
Morning prayer will be said tomorrow
at II a. m. and evening prayer at 5
p. m. The Rev. Timon z. Owens will
preach at both services.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-23
AT THE CHURCHES
ST. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Third Sunday after Epiphany
Morning prayer will be said tomorrow
at II a. m. and evening prayer at
p. m. The Rev. Timon E. Owens vii
preach at both services.
First Baptist Church.
Walter S. Reed, pastor. Sunday
school, 9:45 a. m. Sermon by pastor
"The Past Forgotten" IL a. M;
B. Y. P. u, 6:15 p. M; governor serv-
ice, followed by service of baptism,
1880 p. m.
Presbyterian Church.
Sixth and Orange streets; William
Arthur Cook, Ph. D.. minister. Sun
day school at 10 a. m.; morning wor-
ship. II a. M: Christian Endeavor
meeting, 6:45 p. M; evening preaching
service, 1880.
B. Y. p. L.
B. y. P. U. begins promptly at 6:15
p. M, at the First Baptist church, cor
ner of Sixth and Holt; topic for the
evening is "Favorite Characters of the
Bible and Why; R. B. Mclean will
lead. Come and tell us of your fa-
vorite characters. All are cordially
invited
Christian Church.
Bible school at 10 a. m. Preach
ing by Dr.. Bruce Brown, II a. M;
quartet, My God and Father, While
/ Stay" Miss Morris, Mrs. Berneker,
Mr.. Thomas and Mr.. Maddux. Chris
tian Endeayor, 6:30 Closing serv-
ices Of revival, 1880; preaching by
Dr. Brown; male quartet, Messrs.
Thacker, Thomas, Maddux and Sha-
fer; baptismal service. All are cor
daily invited.
Christian Science Services.
The Christian Science Society holds
services every Sunday morning at II
o'clock. Subject tomorrow, Truth. :"
Sunday school at GAS a. m. Wednes
day evening testimonial meeting at
O'clock. All esrvices are held in Ma
sonic hall, corner Sixth and State
streets.
/. The Christian Science reading room
is located in Room 2, FL Centre Ma
tional Bank building, corner Fifth and
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27
WASTE BASKET MADE NEW
Small Touches RejuVenate Receptacle
So That It Is Again an orna-
ment to Room.

When the old wicker waste basket
has become yellowed and SCARED with
age 1t can be beautifully and easily
rejuvenated by tight covering of col
ored silk or lining, and then a second
and top covering Of crocheted lace.
The round waste basket does not
agree very readily with the applica-
ton Of crocheted lace, but the square,
octagonal or paneled waste basket can
be readily fitted up in this manner
Crochet panels Of lace the width and
length of each side Of the basket
First baste each separate panel, thus
crocheted. to the basket, through the
wicker, and then proceed to whip the
panels together with white thread and
an ordinary sewing needle. Bind the
top and bottom of the basket with
ribbon to match the first layer of ma
terial used upon the basket and place
a not-too-large bow at the side. The
color used in making the basket
should. of course, match the color
scheme of the boudoir or bedroom for
which the basket is intended.
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27

was to be trusted to find his way un-
guided to the door. 1t lay to the right
and he was going left. Now he stun
bles-isn't there any one to-yes, she
is not the sole one on watch. The
same man who had read aloud the
note and then dropped it within reach,
had stepped after him, and kindly, II
artfully, turned him towards the
proper place of exit. AS the two dis
appear, Deborah wakes from her
trance, and, finding herself alone
among the seats, hurries to quit her
corner and leave the building.
The glare-the noise of the square,
as she dashes down into it seems for
the moment uncomfortable. The push.
ing, painting mass of men and women
of which she has now become a part,
closes about her, and for the moment
she can see nothing but faces-faces
with working mouths and blazing eyes
Thick as the crowd was In front, it
was even thicker here. and far more
tumultuous. Word had gone about
that the father of Oliver Ostrander
had been given his lesson at last, and
the curiosity of the populace had risen
to fever-heat in their anxiety to see
how the proud Ostrander would bear
himself in his precipitate downfall,
They had crowded there to see and
they would see.
He was evidently not prepared to
see his path quite so heavily marked
out for him by the gaping throng; but
after one look, he assumed some show
of his old commanding presence and
advanced bravely down the steps, aw.
ing some and silencing all, until he
had reached his carriage step and the
protection Of the officers ON guard.
Then a hoot rose from some far-off
quarter Of the square, and he turned
short about and the people saw his
face. Despair had seized it, and If
any one there desired vengeance, he
had 1t. The knell of active life had
been rung for this man, He would
never remount the courthouse steps,
or face again a respectful jury.
(TQ BE CONTINUED)
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27
COMING DOWN TO LANGUAGE
Congressman Surely Named combi'
nation That It Would Be Hard
to Beat.

At a dinner the other evening the
talk topic turned to bunch of things
difficult to pronounce, whereat an ap-
propriate anecdote was exploded by
Congressman Edwin Y. Webb of North
Carolina.
Down at the cigar store some time
ago, the congressman said, the regu
lars were talking about the war and
remarking how it gave one something
worse than the faceache to pronounce
the Russian names. A man named
Benners. who was sitting near, largely
smiled.
"Those Russian names are moth
Ing" ne remarked. "You Just ought
to hear what l stack up against in
my own home every day Of my life" "
What's that?" demanded one of the
regulars, with an amazed expression.
DO you mean to say that you have
somebody in your family who can put
kink in the czar's syllable twists %
well. should say that havel"
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27
BEST SPRING COLOR
BLUE SERGE MOST POPULAR OF
THE SEASON.
For Small Girls Wear Nothing Can
Be 5etter-Here Is Garment
That VIII Make Up In Most
Satisfactory Way.

As enduring as the rock of ages,
blue serge comes into it's own every
spring. Not that it goes out at any
other season-but in springtime 1t is
as omnipresent as showers, flowers and
nice earthly smells. Always popular,
serviceable and in the best of taste,
1t holds an assured position that no
upstart, short-lived rival material can
oust It from.
For your small girls between-sea-
son coat nothing could suit your pur-
pose more satisfactorily than navy
blue serge, and a splendid design by
which to make up such garment is
offered in the sketch.
The odd feature is the belt, which is
an extension of the right side of the
coat. Starting from the neck, the
overlapping right side resolves itself
into a slanting five-inch band that
curves gradually into the belt. The
end is pointed and brought around to
the center front of the coat, then fas-
tened in place with three buttons, cor
responding with the three that hold
the top Of the coat together. Snap but
tons at the sides and back of the belt
will serve to hold 1t in place. There
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27

Come here, child" said he, in a
way to make her heart beat; and.
as he took the gloves from her hand,
he stopped and kissed her on the fore
head-something he had never done
before. Let me see you smile," said
he. ITS a memory like to take with
me into the courtroom"
But when in her pure delight at his
caress and the fatherly feeling which
gave a tremor to his simple request,
she lifted her face with that angelic
look of hers which was far sweeter
and far more moving than any smile,
he turned away abruptly, as though
he had been more hurt than comfort
ed, and strode out of the house with.
out another word.
Morning passed and the noon came
bringing Deborah an increased un-
easiness. When lunch was over and
Reuther SAT down to her piano. the
feeling had grown into an obsession
which had soon resolved itself into a
definite fear. She found herself SC
restless that she decided upon going
out. Donning her quietest gown and
veil, she slipped out of the front door
hardly knowing whittier her feel
would carry her.
They did not carry her far-not al
this moment, at least. On the walk
outside she met Miss Weeks hurryine
toward her from the corner, stumbling
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27
SYNOPSIS.

curious crowd of neighbors invade
the mysterious home of Judge Ostrander.
county judge and eccentric recluse, fol-
lowing yelled woman who proves to be
the widow Of a man tried before the judge
and electrocuted for murder years before.
Her daughter is engaged to the judges
son, from whom he Is estranged, but the
murder is between the lovers. She plans
TO clear her husbands memory and asks
the judges aid. Deborah Scoville reads
the newspaper clippings telling the story
OF the murder of Algernon Etheridge by
John Scoville in Dark Hollow, twelve
years before. The Judge and Mrs. SEQ
Vile meet at Spencer's Folly and she
shows him how, on the day of the muir
der, she saw the shadow of a man, whit
tling a stick and wearing a long peaked
cap. The Judge engages her and her
daughter Reuther to live with him in his
mysterious home. Deborah and her law
yer, Black. go to the police station and
see the stick used to murder Etheridge.
She discovers broken knife-blade point
embedded In 1t. Deborah and Reuther go
TO live with the Judge. Deborah sees a
portrait Of oliver, the judges son. with a
black band painted across the eyes. That
night she finds, In divers room, cap
with peak like the shadowed one, and
n knife with broken blade-polnt Anon
ymouB letters and talk with Miss
Weeks increase her suspicious and fears.
She finds that oliver was in the ravine
on the murder night Black warns her
ana shows her other anonymous letters
hinting at divers guilt.
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27
DOOM FOR DEER AND HARE
determination Of Game Animals
Planned to Avert the Annual
Great Forest Fires.

determination OF deer and rabbit
in New Jersey is planned by the state
forestry commission as the only ef-
fective means of protecting the state
woodlands against forest fires such
as destroyed nearly 100000 worth Of
property during the first two weeks
Of the recent cunning season.
The commission decided to seek the
cooperation of the state fish and game
commission in procuring legislation
revokiDg the closed season for deer
and rabbit In the discussion preced-
Ing the adoption of this resolution 1t
was fIeely admitted that such a
course would ultimately result in the
determination OF deer and rabbits.
which are now to be found in consid-
erable numbers in various parts Of the
state.
That the action of the forestry COM
mission will stir up the opposition of
most of the 10000 hunters with which
New Isrsay is credited seems almost
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27

one which had just released to free
dom a man seemingly doomed
Few persons we're now left in the
great room, and Deborah, embarrassed
to find that she was the only woman
present, was on the point CT escaping
from her corner when she perceived
movement take place III the rigid form
from which she had not yet withdrawn
her eyes, and. regarding Judge Os-
trander more attentively, The caught
the CLEAN Of his suspicious eyes as
he glanced this way and that to see If
his lapse of consciousness had been
noticed by those about him.
Wherever the judge looked he saw
abstracted faces and busy hands, and,
taking heart at not finding himself
watched, he started to rise. Then
memory came-blasting. overwhelm-
ing memory of the letter he had been
reading; and, rousing with a start. lie
looked down at his hand, thdn >Nhe
floor before him, and, seeing tareftter
lying there, picked 1t up with Rt
sidelong glance to right al,u cIaft,
which sank deep into the heart of the
still watchful Deborah.
If those about him saw, they made
no motion. Not an eye locke TGdnd
and not a head turned as he straight
ened himself and proceeded to leave
the room. Only Deborah noted how
his steps faltered and how little he
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27
WORK WONDERS WITH SASH
Dressmakers Are Relying More Upon
Light Touches Than Upon Dis
tInetlVe Changes.

Instead of announcing drastic
changes in dress the designers are CIV
ing due attention to details and make
a change here and there which is very
effective. They vary the appearance
Of the backs of frocks and coats in sew.
eral attractive ways, thus relieving
threatened monotony.
In their schemes the sash enters
Obligingly. The simplest of simple soft
wool frocks were seen a couple of
weeks ago in dark blue in coloring
with a center fastening down the back
Of the corsage instead of in front,
which left the rest looking like a jer-
sey. On the hips a black moire sash
was posed. and this ribbon, after trav-
ersing the waist, was brought forward
and tied in loose bow.
This type of frock, known as the
nursery Dress" appeals less forcibly
to the majority of women than the
Iorsage with a front fastening, which
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27
SLEEVES MAY BE REPAIRED
sklIIfuIIy Done, the Waist Can Be
Made Prettier Than It Was at
the Beginning.

II you have kimono-sleeved waist
most likely 1t has torn under the arms
In the way that those sleeves have
from the strain. A patch on such a
tear shows too much to be allowable
on a dress for nice wear, and the fol-
lowing plan makes a good substitute
for the darn or patch. Cut the sleeve
on top, down the center from the neck
to the wrist; now insert in 1t some
sort of appropriate trimming. such as
a silk band. If this Is two or three
inches wide 1t widens both the sleeve
and the waist just that much, and so
makes sufficient fullness to allow for
a deep seam under the arm where
the soil or tear has been; and 10! the
waist is not only mended but dressier
than ever II there has already been
an insertion or lace ser in along the
shoulder and arm line, wider piece
may do the work.
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27

the equally old-fashioned netting. For
long years past this species of hand.
work has bene left almost exclusively
to fishermen and their wives.
1t served for fishing nets and that
was about all. But now it is coming
back as fast as it can to the place it
occupied, let us say. hundred years
ago, iR the repertoire OF fancy work
for women.
Then was the time when dainty
slipper-cased feet we're put forward
and used in the service of the kind of
fancy work known as knitting Now
machinery does a great deal of the
work which human fingers aided by
the foot used to do.
But whether wrought by fingers OF
machinery, 1t remains a fact that old
fashioned netting is a distinct revival
and that its presence in drawing
rooms throws an air of fashion around
them. The ecects of embroidery upon
1t are now more artistic than of yore,
nature as well as pictures often serV-
ing as models.
Middletown transcript., 1915-03-27
WORTH AGAIN GETTING BUSY
Great Parislan costumer Has Sent Out
Some Hints as to Coming
Spring Costumes.

Paris is beginning to take little in
terest in the question of costumes just
now, and the foremost couturiers are
sending forth their messages of fabric
line and trimming almost as in former
seasons. Worth is making many won.
derful frocks for the spring. A recent
letter from the fashion center says:
Worth is employing gabardine and
very soft, silky and supple cloth for
his walking costumes. Fallie Fran.
caise is also being used by him very
extensively. and for his evening gowns
he is using great deal of charmeuse
pekine with silver. His skirts are very
wide and short. showing the shoe. The
sleeves of his evening dresses are ell
bow length; for the robes de Vile the
sleeves are all long The collars are all
very high and close-fitting. Worth is
also making underskirts, as these will
now be worn with the very wide
dresses"