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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-30
Sea Water Bath.

Dissolve the substance in two gallons
Of warm water. II is sufficient for a
thirty gallon bath. The best effects are
gained by taking it hot, for then the
free absorption of salts stimulates the
entire body. A temperature of 98 de-
grees Fahrenheit induces perspiration
which in some cases is extremely bene-
fetal. The tonic and soothing effects
are gained in fifteen minutes; a longer
stay may be enervating II is better
for the skin to sponge the body with
fresh water after the sea bath, and
sometimes a cold spray is enjoyable
Lacking a spray, good results have
been obtained by splashing cold water
from a pitcher down the length of the
spine, but the services of an attendant
are required for this.
Among the famous Father Kneipp's
baths a favorite one which is strength
ening and stimulates the function of the
skin. IS made by boiling for half an hour
pound OF fresh, resinous pine needles
and pine cones broken into bits. Strain
the infusion and add 1t to a hot bath.
An agreeable substitute for the lin
gering fragrance of the perfumed and
aromatic herb bath is obtained by
spraying the body after the hot bath
with a fragrant toilet water or invig-
Grating aromatic vinegar.
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straigh. or Hounces of laces are all slf-
icient, especially IL the material of the
gown Is heavy. but # must have always
the long front. with the sleeves very
long and slasfed. TO show unlined IN
dersleeves of net or lace.
Tea gowns made of nuns veiling-a
very sheer. thin quality-are Fashionable
and extremely attractive. In the pale
yellow or cream colored are some OF the
smartest. trimmed with bands OF Per-
sian or pompadour embroidery on white
satin. The lining of the gown fits close
TO the figure. but the material itself
hangs straight from the shoulders down,
in this way giving the long line and at
the same time defining the figure in
more becoming fashion Sleeves loose
from the shoulders put on in pIaits or
gathered and falling back from the
armholes, are most effective, and are
finished with a band of the embroidery
and a ruffie of the lace. The yoke is cut
square and low with a band OF the en-
broidery. and there is sometimes a long
jacket in bolero or pointed front effect,
given by bands OF lace entre-deux,
while down the front are ruffies of lace
which reach to the very hem Of the
skirt and then meet other ruffies, not
over a finger IN width, that go entirely
around the whole gown
Batiste tea gowns are delightfully."-
cool and dainty. and are made in colors
as well as in white. but white is more
fashionable. ALI these are made on the
fitted silk princess Innings, but the ma
terial is left loose from the shoulders
so that the long. transparent effect so
fashionable now can be best obtained
Accordion plated batiste tea gowns are
very smart, and are a mass OF lace in
entre-deux and in rufies.
All are cut low in the neck in front.
either round or square, but have long
sleeves that are slashed to the elbow. so
that the arm is shown Embroidered
lace is also used for trimming these tea
gowns. but IL is really too heavy for the
batiste and is better on the thin India
silk or material Of that sort. The most
useful style among the ready made tea
gowns is the one made entirely OF entire
deux Of lace and of gathered ribbon Of
| the same width the ribbon either white,
blue or yellow. as preferred; the lace
/ always white. This gown is tight in the
back. in princess effect. but the fronts
are loose and yet are supposed 10 be
held in place by jeweled girdle pulled
we'll down in front TO give long line
and to prevent the figure from looking
| too large The Innings are of the thin
nest kind OF India silk. only heavy
enough to hold the bones and 10 allow
| of being taken IN at the seams TO H.
| The moment a heavy lining is put in
the gown becomes TOO warm for summer
wear, and the idea is that not only shall
this look cool, bnt be cool enough 10
wear on the hottest evenings. It would
almost seem that the height of the dress
makers art had been reached in this
| style OF garment, and that while APP
parently loose and without reference TO
the figure. il in reality fits well. and is
most carefully fashioned for either stout
or slender figures.
A T. ASHMORE-
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HIGHER CRITICISM.

Once upon a time an ambitious the
atrical manager paid a large price for
a play, and at great expense prepared
it for production on the stage.
On the opening night he was very anx-
ions indeed, and with palpitating heart
watched for the first evidences OF its
effect on the audience.
There was quite suspense, and then
the anxious manager saw that the play
did not meet with the approval % the
gallery gods. He tried 10 win their ia
vorabIe criticism. but could not. and,
the rest Of the house taking its cue from
the gallery, the play was an absolute
failure and had TO be Withdrawn at a
great loss.
Moral-The most potent criticism
comes from the higher circles.
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n I EWfOhIs the summer
M the very wealthy, naturally be-
comes the resort Of hundreds OF
men and women desirious Of securing
employment There is a sharp contest
for favor. as the regulars
coachmen, maids, housekeepers, ETC.
manage very successfully 10 cover the
field of service. and the outsiders must
offer novelty to secure even a hearing,
to say nothing OF making a living.
Every season women have come to the
fore with ingenious devices that have
netted them tidy sums, besides giving
them a very delightful summer in Amer
icas most beautiful seashore resort.
One practical little body distributed
samples of a delicious confection of
homemade manufacture at the serv-
ants portals, the main entrances OF
the show places on the cliff walk and
Bellevue Avenue being barred to any
one resembling a trade solicitor. By
NoNN anu a WI NdhAAAb i4dAANI Slt hOn
over those in a position to get her
sweeties to madame's notice, and it
was not long before she received or
ders sufficient TO pay her well for her
trouble.
She took this method of disposlng of
her wares, and she thus saved the per-
centage charged when the transaction
was carried on through the medium of
an exchange. AT many a swell lunch
con these homemade bonbons were re-
ceived with great favor by the guests
present. who were tired OF the same
ness OF French CONNECTIONS.
Another young woman wrote a letter
to one Of the prominent leaders of So
ciety just before a much heralded din
ner dance given at her magnificent man
sion on the cliffs. and frankly stated
her case. saying that she wanted 10 get
the list for the newspapers, and that her
descriptions Of toilets would be correct
and the Identification of gown and wear
er absolute. The leader engaged her as
a private scribe TO furnish a complete
and comprehensive account of the af-
fair for publication. Many of the i'm
portant functions after this were re-
ported in this fashion. the young wo-
man being paid by both the papers and
the hostesses.
The arrangement OF wild flowers as
70 luncheon
was made a feature by another enter
priSing girl. In this, as in the news
paper writing, everything was clear
profit, for a short excursion backward
provided her with wealth of lovely
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the cold bath is mainly that of stimu
lating and hardening the nerves-of
vomiting them to shocks of temperature
changes. AS cleansing agent its value
is almost nil. Cold water has no af-
finity for the oily, saline and acid mat
ter exuded upon the skin and freely
mingled with atmospheric soil, and it's
first effect is 20 contract the pores Of
the skin. so they will yield none of their
impurities.
There is no aid to physical WELL being
more effective than TO keep the skin in
a state OF absolute cleanliness and pur-
ity. and only the daily bath can secure
this. The mischIevous advice freely
and dictatorially given on the subject
Of baths would fill volumes and has cost
a great amount of suffering; but most
harmful have been the warnings against
frequent bathing as enervating (Which
it is only when people stay in the bath
too long, and the indiscriminate advo-
cacy of cold baths. The pale, anaemic
women, bundles of overwrought nerves
and excitable energy, who periodically
are on the verge OF nervous prostration,
are often victims of the latter regime.
Though the matter of the baths tenn
perature can never be arbitrarily settled,
but must ever remain an open question
and be adjusted TO individual idiosyncra-
sizes. some facts not generally known will
aid many IN choosing that most health
full for themselves. The tepid bath, hav-
ing a temperature from IS to 90 degrees
Fahrenheit, is commonly ranked as Sc
dative, but is not advisable for any but
the robust, as II lowers the physical tone
and fails to excite reaction.
The warm bath, with temperature from
90 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Is more
cleansing. comfortable, and is a wonder
full restorer after fatigue. and the hot
bath. SO to 112 degrees Fahrenheit, is a
fine stimulant, taken as a soap scrub,
standing upon bath mat. followed by
a brief plunge. and. If agreeable. cool
spray A bath at the latter temperature
is enervating only when the bather Tolls
In the hot water for fifteen or twenty
minutes. This, from overheating, pro-
duces Ianguor, and sluggishness instead
OF stimulation follows.
AS stimulants OF the circulation the
ultimate results OF the hot and the cold
bath are the same, but the expense 10
the vitality is very unequal. Their eff
fects upon the combustion going on in
the body have been compared TO those
OF the hot and cold blast upon the fur
mace. both OF which increase the heat
which it gives out, but with this differ
ence: The hot blast so facilitates COM
bustion that the same work is done by
it's aid with an expenditure of two and
a half tons of coal that is done by the
cold blast with an expenditure Of eight
tons.
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other, especially without the use OF
color. In highly colored ores and crys-
tails some beautiful realistic effects
have been attained by -lithographv
in colors. but many ores and. crystals
have no distinctive eolors; then you
must rely on form.
Again. some forms OF crystals are
identical in form with others of an en-
tirely different order, and you may have
10 distinguish them by color. Shading,
especially in transparent crystals.
should be used sparingly, except when
the shadow is very pronounced or when
the bases of the crystals descend into
the dark depths and recesses of the
geode cavern. To bring out distinctly
the forms OF white or translucent crys-
tails IL may be well 10 shade a dark
background back OF them.
Sometimes a row OF quartz crystals in
the center OF a vein is locked in the
embrace OF an opposite set. like a row OF
clenched teeth. Occasionally these are
beautifully tinted with amethystine pur-
pie. whilst back OF them is a layer OF
milky white oDaline quartz. agate, or
chalcedony. and back of that dense
layer of red. yellow. or variegated Jas
per. IL ing Crystals the main PSAAS
TO be aimed at is their characteristic
shape or grouping. so that anyone seeing
the sketch may recognize them as be-
longing to a particular family.
When crystals are very small. as in
twin crystals OF tin. or in crystals OF
telluride ores. il is legitimate to magni-
~ the crystal so as to bring out its dis
tinctive features. Some ores form a
series OF concentric rings. like green
malachite and blue azurite of copper;
they had better be represented by their
natural vivid colOrs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-30
1liooenBeauttes in Crystals ano Gems

Sketching crystals, says mines and
Minerals" is fine and delicate work, re
quiring much study. a sharp pointed,
hard pencil, and a steady hand. First Of
all, having selected your nest OF crys-
tails, it is well TO study all the books
have 10 say about them. their angles,
cleavage planes, luster, etc, then take
large ore magnifying glass and ex-
amino them closely under it
An unexpected world Of beauty will
thus often be revealed. If the crystals
are in a little geode or cavity, such as
is common in the zeolite class in vol
canic rocks, you may see the fairy-like
caverns lined with sparkling gems, from
which radiate tufts of fine silken hairs
with a big gem crystal set in the midst;
sometimes the caverns contain purple
gems of amethyst or fuorspar- You will
observe crystals that have been stunted
in their growth or mishapen by the
pressing against them of other stronger
growing crystals. You may see fine
striae or parallel lines or indications of
twinning of crystals; you will notice
also the lines of cleavage characters
tic of certain crystals and invisible 20
the naked eye, also crystals that have
been broken and faulted and recemented
by mineral matter.
Having thus thoroughly studied the
crystals. place them on a piece of white
paper in strong light and shadow. Draw
the outlines clear and strong, and the
angles and faces of the crystals sharply.
Some crystals resemble one another so
closely, like certain forms of calcite and
quartz, that only by very careful draw
ing can one BE distinguished from the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-30
By ELLA ADELIA FLETCHER.

BV ELIZA ADElIA FLEICHEh.
TT is not long since a residence pro-
vided with one bathroom was de-
- scribed as possessing ''all modern
conveniences, and only in the large
and handsome homes of extremely con-
siderate and thoughtful persons were
there baths for the servants use. Now
the up-to-date apartment house provides
a bathroom for almost every bedroom,
and the servants bath is coming to be
considered indispensable.
The wave of so-called sanitary
plumbing which swept over the country
Tin many cases fighting winning battle
against preventable disease) was the
first step in the reform from which have
sprung the beauty. comfort and perfec-
ton OF the modern bathroom.
The strictly up-to-date bathroom, in
addition 20 it's commodjous lavatory and
the conventional tub. is provided with a
tub for a sltz bath and another for the
feet. and also with a complete needle
shower. having a series OF hoops and
faucets by means Of which every part Of
the body can be sprayed with water at
any desired temperature. The manner
Of the setting of the bathrooms and their
individual elegance are restrained only
by tho taste OF the designer and the
limit of expense. The luxury OF old
Roman days did not surpass. II it
equaled. the decorations and fittings Of
the bathrooms in some OF our modern
palaces.
The almost universal provision Of
either the portable spray or the station
airy needle shower. having its own re-
ceptor. Is a result OF the hydropathie
cult which taught women their immense
value as adjuncts of the bath.
From the hydropathic fad many wo-
men discovered undreamed of physical
benefits in the systematic application of
water. which, when properly applied, is
q remedy for a host of humanity's self
created Ills. Health and beauty have
been wooed and won from the tub and
sprays, and every other luxury and con-
venience could be dispensed with rather
than these hand-maidens of health. For
overweight nerves and headache.
caused by fatigue. the cold spray played
up and down the spine is wonderfully
calming and restorative.
In all this cult of baths and bathing
the benehcent Offices of hot water have
come In for a fair share of recognition,
and the cold water faddist no longer
browbeats his fellows into believing in
the superior virtues Of his hardihood or
that his is the only way. The Office OF
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Cea Gowns, Matinees
ano Catchy Neglioes

expense CT the real lace OF heavier quail
ity. AS a rule, however, people ap-
parently prefer the heavier and more
expensive real laces for this purpose 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-30

is not necessary, in order TO carry out
the lines OF the fashionable tea gown.
to have any trimmings OF lace on the
skirt. Either the front of lace all
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ably effective and always becoming.
The net laces. with the applique of heav-
Ter lace. can be used for this style
when it is not desirable TO go to the
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style of these gowns is much the same
princess back and straight fronts.
with an inner front of lace or chiffon.
The gown can be cut round or square at
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mary. and a half ounce each of ground
cloves. cinnamon and peppermint. Strain
and add to the bath water
II is soothing. when summer heat has
developed rash or hives, TO take
vichy bath. which is accomplished by
Gissolving 500 grammes of bicarbonate
OF soda in the bath water. A sea-water
bath can be enjoyed in the mountains by
the use either Of sea salt or of this
compound:
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Iururv ano novoiene III Mooern Baths

The important question, therefore.
which should determine the use of the
cold bath is whether the individual has
superluous vitality to consume. II she
has. let her use 1t in this healthful
fashion. For the weak II is a reckless
expenditure. The hot bath stimulates
the natural combustion processes in the
body and. acts with a certainty that
nothing else can equal in facilitating
the renewing processes of organic life.
By cleansing the skin and freeing the
secretions and sudoriferous glands II
brings II up TO its fullest efficiency as an
eliminator of the body's waste pro-
ducts, and failure on its part 10 per-
form this office perfectly throws addi-
tional work upon both kidneys and
lungs. When these are diseased an i'm
portant aid TO their cure is omitted II
the skin be not stimulated by means of
inducing profuse sweating to take upon
itself the work of the disabled organs.
With the bath cult we are reviving
much OF the old time luxury of per-
fumed, mineral. and milk baths. Queen
WiIheImina's daily bath is perfumed
with a pint of her favorite Cologne
water. and French women practice many
dainty devices for imparting to their
baths q subtle. lingering fragrance. One
OF these, reputed TO be delightful. and
moreover, calming to the nerves in the
spring. is 10 toss three handfuls of wild
cowslips into the warm bath. Emollient
baths. recommended especially for
anaemic women, which render the skin
supple and white. are prepared by
adding to the bath water from two TO
six pounds of bran. or two pounds OF
cornstarch or oatmeal, or half as much
eelatine or linseed meal.
Although only fortune pampered
women can indulge in using a pint OF
choice perfume for single bath and
other expensive concelts OF the day.
there are many methods for enhancing
the luxury Of the bath which are TO be
had for a little painstaking. and which
are so beneficial in results as TO be we'll
worth while A good substitute for the
celebrated beauty baths Of milk is the
following mixture. which can be put IN
the ordinary bath; the ingredients should
be thoroughly mingled and put in cheese
cloth bags Of convenient size:
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Milk Bath.

An aromatic bath, which is refreshing
after extreme fatigue, a stimulant TO the
nerves and also disinfectant therefore
TO be recommended after the uncertain
exposures attendant upon mingling in
great city crowds) is made by macerat-
ing in warm water for two hours eight
ounces each of lavender. thyme and rose
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-05-22
BE NOT APATHETIC.

kI Is icpOIISu that III SoiQe
localities in the district voters
regard the present congressional
campaign with considerable apa-
thy. Which party is most effected
by this spirit and to what ex.
tent it prevails is not easily de.
tsrmined. Of this, however, we
may be assured: it is altogether
wrong. Every man legally en-
titled to vote should go to the
polls and cast his ballot for the
principles he conscientiously and
intelligently believes are the
best for the public welfare. The
man who has sound and whole
some conceptions of the dignity
and grave responsibilities oi
American citizenship will not
shirk any Of its duties. He will
weave no sort Of excuse, seek nc
subterfuge to escape from his
duty, even though the perform
ance Of itinvolves inconvenience,
self.denial, life itself.
We are 10th to believe that
good citizenship and patriotism
are forced far into the background
by the spirit OF a mean. selfish
commercialism. It cannot be
that our people have become so
absorbed in the materialistic con-
Germs of life that it requires the
destruction Of a Maine or the as
sassination of a president to
arouse their patriotism and recall
them to a sense of their duties as
worthy citizens.
AZ no time should republicans
be reminded of their civic duties.
They believe, and have the best
of reasons for believing, that the
principles and purposes of their
party have worked, and are now
working and are best adapted to
WuAA OuI SuG SASdlCSI SOOu "
each individual citizen as we'll as
TO the whole mass of citizens
which we designate as the state
the country.
These principles are involved
in this contest. Republicans will
not fail to support them at the
polls. In addition to this their
candidate for congress is in full
harmony with the principles and
purposes of the party. His ex-
perience, his past fidelity, his
energy, influence, and mental
and physical activity all attest to
his fitness for the position. The
only mistake republicans can
make is to remain away from the
polls. They will not do this for
good republicans are good citi-
sens and good citizens neglect no
duty.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-05-22
Notice for Publication.
LArp orrrcr Ar oREaor CrrY: oRraos.

al. LiSD OrFioE AT OREGON Cry; oREeoS,
1 >, April "a, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions Of the act Of Congress OF June g. ISS en-
titled can act for the sale Of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada. and Washing
ton Territory" extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1892,
PHILIP H. JOHNSON,
of Monmouth, county of Polk, State of Oregon,
has this day filed in this office his sworn statement
No. 6l22, for the purchase OF the + Of s ii,
Of S. ctiOn No. Is. in township No. l3 s, Range
No West and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to estabs his
claim said land before the county clerk of Benton
county, Oregon. at Corvallis, Oregon, on Friday,
tn oath day of July, 1908,
He names as witnesses: Chas. Newman, Ina.
vale, Oregon, Hiram Newman, Fred Huber and
Frank Fisher, all of Monmouth, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested to file their claims in
this Office on or before said Oath day of July, 1908
ALGERNON s DRESSER,
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