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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
AHrach0e at FTfy.

Even II a woman has reached the age
OF fifty she should not give up the effort
to be attractive. but try by every means
in her power TO improve. or at least. to
preserve her face and form. Much can
be done If she will persevere, for science
has opened as many doors whereby the
ravages Of time may be driven out. Ere
quent visits TO the dentist and the scien-
tific massage of the face and body VIII
take OFF years. not only improving the
appearance, but greatly benefiting the
general health.
Exercise freely out of doors and do not
over eat AS a rule the reverse order
prevails. hence the tendency to embon-
point with increasing years. Far too
many women give up all idea OF ply
steal culture at an early age and settle
down 10 an unattractive old age as II II
was natural heritage. While IL Is true
that youthful beauty Is a fleeing pos
session. there is a mellow type of come
illness which comes only with years and
dignity OF bearing, which is truly beau
tiful.
Dress plays an important part in every
xoman's life and is an element that
cannot be safely neglected or abused.
Fine feathers make fine birds. at least
10 the eye, the world over We read OF
and occasionally see a woman so bril-
liant that her manner OF dress seems OF
little consequence, but such cases are
rare and we are compelled TO acknSwl-
edge that the woman who succeeds
must perforce look well TO her personal
appearance, in all its details, whether
she cares 30 much for external show or
not.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
Cleaning Light CLotR.

Wraps of white or pale-colored cloth
such as are so fashionable at present
for dress occasions soon succumb to the
influences Of our dirt-filIed atmosphere.
Every touch leaves It's mark on them.
One OF the best ways TO care for these
delicate coats is to have constantly on
the toilet table bottle of strong borax
water say a teaspoonful of borax to a
pint OF water, dissolved while the water
is hot
When the. first suggestion of soil ap-
pears, rub X with a fresh piece or cot
ton dipped in boraX water If the spot
is diff1cult TO get ont. use two or three
fresh pieces of cotton, so that the soil
Is not scattered, and rub brislGly TO keep
the water from soaking into the cloth.
This treatment will remove dust. mud
spots and also perspiration stains. II IL
wise TO treat a spot as soon as possible
after 1t Is .cQuired, as every hour makes
any soil i cloth more difficult to get
out While cleaning thoroughly, borax
water does not leave the ugly circle of
stain that gasolene SO often does.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
Hoo 10 Freshen Black Lace

Black lace or net that has Seen dis
colored by age or through exposure 10
the sun may be very much frechened up
by the following process: Spread the
lace out on a sheet Of paper and brush
it carefully with a soft brush. then
shake it 10 free It from as much dust as
possible.
If 1t is spotted or stained in any way.
rub il gently with a sponge dipped in
cold tea. and then allow the lace to soak
for at least half an hour in tea pre-
pared In the following manner: Put into
a small, tined saucepan one teasponful
Of gum arabic, one dessertspoonful Of
dry tea. and pint of boiling water.
Simmer these slowly over the fire.
stirring occasionally until the gum is
dissolved, and then strain into q basin.
The gum arabic in the tea Will give a
slight stiffness TO the lace. If the lace
is made of silk. one teaspoonful of alco-
hol may be added &c the other ingredi-
ents, which Will help to give the silk a
gloss
After the lace has been soaked in the
above preparation for the necessary
time. squeeze it gently between the
hands and then in the folds Of cloth.
or fold it carefully in a cloth and put it
through the wringer.
Pull out all the points with the
fingers, roll the lace in dry cloth. and
let it remain at least an hour before
ironing. When about to iron. spread a
sheet Of kitchen paper. smooth side up
permost, on piece Of double felt or
thick ironing blanket; spread the lace
smoothly on the top Of this. and place
another piece of paper, with the glossy
side downyttrd. on the top.
If the rough side OF the paper is placed
next the lace II will peel OFF IN small
pieces. Iron the lace carefully on the
top of the paper with cool iron, and,
when partly finished. remove the paper
pull out the points of the lace. and then
iron again with the paper over.
Never touch the lace with the bare
iron, as any glazing would quite spoil
its appearance When quite dry hang
up the lace to air. The washing and
dressing OF lace is certainly a work
which requires time and care; IL cannot
be hurried over. but il is interesting.
and nothing better repays for the time
land labor bestowed upon Il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
SAENGERBUND SEASON
ENDS ON ANNIVERSARY
Closing Concert Attended by Largest
Audience Ever Within Walls of
the Clubhouse

The Washington Saengerbund closed
its season Of 1861 at the club house last
night with an entertainment which at
tracted its entire membership, and con-
sequently the large hall was filled to
suffocation. An excellent program had
been arranged by Henry Xander, the
director OF the society. One of the in
teresting events or the evening which
marked the fifty-third anniversary OF
the Saengerbund was an address by the
Hon. Simon Wolf, in which ne recOunted
the achievements of the association in
pOpularizing German music and German
social customs and expressed the hope
that IN the future. no less than in the
past, this influence for good would make
itself felt in the community through the
same agency.
The solo numbers of the program were
fewer than usual. other features being
substituted, but those presented were
allotted TO local artists OF acknowledged
prominence. Anita Cluss was heard in
several number on the harp. one OF them
her own composition; Harry Factor
played Ernst's airs Hongrois" for the
violin. Mrs. William T. Teeo sang Leo
nore's aria IN Ia Favorita.' 20 MIC
sang Allitsen's a Song OF Thanksgiv-
ing and Sumner" by Chaminade. and
she. and Mrs. Reed sang the duet by
Rossini, '''Ehe Regatta" All the PERFORM
ers were cordially applauded and had 10
respond TO insistent demands for encores.
An epilOgue IN German, entitled The
Three Sisters" by President Frank
Claudy. which concluded with tableau.
The MUSES. Of Painting. Poetry ana
Music" executed most artistically by
Mrs. Van Zandt. Mrs. Pluym, and Miss
Thole. enthusiastically received and APP
plauded. The Saengerbund opened the
entertainment with two choruses-Zoell-
ner's '.Weckruf' and Siicher's In der
Ferne' and the program was brought
20 close with the chorus ''Das
Deutsche Lied" sung by the Saenger-
bund and the audience.
In Mr.. VOLTS address deserved encOn-
tums were passed upon President Claudy
for his efficient administration and Di-
rector Aander for his eminent success in
making the Saengerbund one Of the best
among the best German singing societies
OF the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
Diet IN fRe Spring.

overheated rooms. insufficient air,
and the heavy diet of winter are largely
responsible for the tired condition which
comes with spring. an authority on the
subject of dietary has said that II peO-
PIE would only have the courage to DENY
themselves and live dietetically the yeal
round spring tOnics would be quite III
necessary. This is undoubtedly true.
and yet slring tonics will be necessary
30 long as the present good fellowship
of modern life continues
y carefully selected diet is OF para
mount Importance and must be strictly
followed until decided Improvement i'm
health Is felt Plenty Of fresh fruit
three times a day is wonderfully helm
full in clearing the system
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
TO IAUNDER
THEIR DRESSES

There is all the difference In the world
between well Numbered dress OF wash
able material and one that has been
badly done up and carelcssly ironed-
The art of laundering such materials
so they will look like new goods is not
difficult one to acquire. and as more
care is needed than the average washer
woman is apt to bestow. IL is better to
do the work at home.
Vigorous rubbing is not needed, and
will soon make them look old and
faced. Put warm soft water in n tub,
add a tablespoonful of powdered borax
tC every bucketful and rub enough soap
in IL to make a good suds.
Wash the garments until clean with
cut rubbing any soap directly upon
them. Nothing is so good for cleaning
such fabrics as borax. since 1t does not
fade the delicate colors Rinse In warm
water. Prepare thin boiled starch. dip
the pieces in II. and hang them up In
the shade TO dry. A brisk wind is liable
to tear them, and long exposure TO sun
shine Will fade them.
Dampen and roll the garments two or
three hours before ironing them. EN-
broidery should be Strengthened out and
iToned on the wrong side.
Keep a dish of clear cold water and Il
soft sponge or piece Of linen at hand
50 that any spots that are too dry may
be dampened before ironing. Some ma
terials look better when ironed on the
wrong side; others need the smooth I'm
ish produced by ironing on the right
side If the irons are rough. rub them
with piece of beeswax tied In a clotn.
There is no season OF the year when
one can be so beautifully dressed at
such reasonable cost as in the summer.
Dainty organizes. Swiss novelties.
lawns. dimities, printed madras. and
ginghams may be had In lovely shades
and designs. Nothing Is more suitable
for warm weather, either for shirt
waists 20 be worn with heavy linen OF
cloth skirts. or for whole dresses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
Housekeeping Hints.

ALWAYS keep your celery roots and
dry them. They are good for seasoning
soups and sauces.
Mix plaster of paris with vinegar in
stead of water and you will find it ex-
cellent to stop the cracks in the wall
Instead of ricing the potatoes directly
into the serving dish, mash them first
and season, and then rice them ready
for the table.
after rice or macaroni IS cooked,
place in colander and drain off tie
water, then quickly turn cold water
through and you will find that the
thickness which is so undesirable will
DE prevented.
A good general rule always to remem-
Der in the use OF gelatines is TO soften
the gelatin in cold water, then to dis
solve in boiling water. Neglect of eithG-
part of the process will cause trouble
In making jellies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
OHIO SCHOOL GIRLS
FORM BASEBALL TEAM
Challenge Boys to a Game-Sister-i
Law of "Biddy"t McPhee Man
ager OF Outfit.

CINCINNATI. April 25.-Cora Broer-
man. sister-in-law of "Biddy" McPhee.
formerly second baseman Of the Cincin-
natis, has organized a female baseball
team. Of which she will be manager, and
Miss Olive Taylor. of Fourth Street.
sists OF light blue short skirt, dark blue
stockings and cap and white shirtwafst
The girls have challenged the Walnut
Hills High School team, which is COM
posed OF boys of an average weight of
lf0 pounds. and a series of games will
be played on the Cincinnati gymnasium
grounds In the East End The first
game will be played in the first week
of luna.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
JAPAN'S TEA GARDENS
AT THE WORLDS FAIR
Island Kingdom Will Make Fine Display at St Lous-Art
CurioS and Industrial Work.

"Japan's exhibit at the St Louis Ex-
position will far surpass the displays
made at Chicago and Paris. The tea
garden win be a thing of beauty, and
in the main buildings there will be
exhibits Of Japanese art, curios, and
Industrial work
our aim throughout viii be to show
the modern side Of Japan. We want
the Americans and the rest Of the
world TO see what progress we have
made in civilization and Industrial ad
vancement. At former exDositions we
gave prominence to old relics and HIS
torical trophies, but a new era has
opened 10 US. and up 10 dateness viii
be our aim"
In these words Baron Masanao Mat
sudaira, Of Japan. the vice imperial
commissioner to the St. Louis EXPOSE
ton. who IS now in Washington on a
visit TO Minister Takahira. outlined
some Of his plans for the exhibit which
Will be opened at st. Louis soon. Com
menting further on the display, Baron
Matsudaira said that in spite OF the
war in which Japan is now engaged
there is great enthusiasm over the fair
throughout the Island Kingdom, and
that out OF a special feeling Of friend
ship 70 the United States, many OF his
countrymen Will come over to visit the
fair. The number of applications for
space from japanese exhibitors. he said
was three times more than he expected
Outside of our Industrial exhibits Of
japanese ware, erockery, embroidery.
bamboo work. eCc., perhaps our most
attractive feature" said the commits
sioner, will be the tea gardens. which
will excel anything OF the kind we have
ever attempted before. A beautiful bit
poi ground on a hillside has been set
aside for the special use Of our country
and this lot, extending for several acres.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25

we shall endeavOr to convert into a
typical japanese landscape. In order
TO carry out the Illusion still further
there have been u large number of Jap
anese trees imported and planted there
The terraces viii be kept green and
fresh and scattered over them will be
the tea gardens. These are copied from
the models Of famous temples and tea
houses in our country. In this little
village one can get n fair idea Of the
summer gardens of the wealthy and
luxurious. Several of the famous houses
Of the Diniyo dynasty are reproduced.
There win, perhaps, be twenty or thirty
Of these places. Japanese girls will
probably serve in the booths.
Il should say that our exhibit of jap
anese art Will be particularly attractive
All the famous painters have been work
Ing night and day 10 paint some new
pictures for the fair, and know OF one
old fellow. Hashinoto, a famous artist In
our country, who, though he Is seventy
years old, has just turned out two inn
mense screens and several smaller paint
( ings to send TO the fair This will be
the last work of his life, he says. and
he IS well satisfied 70 end his career with
his pictures on display In America
Among other famous artists who will
send their pictures are GegiO Keikolxu,
Ol4CLa4 JOl NIdlt painter Tor the mouse or
peers; Takashima Hopkai, a lightning
sketch artist, and Imao Keinen, a
painter Of flowers and birds
I'm the Transportation Building I
have arranged to have a large nodded
map of Japan, showing the topOgraph-
zeal features OF the country. Full Noun
tain on this map viii be about a foot
high in elevation. The lines Of tele-
graph and railways will also be ele-
waited. On the walls around this topo-
graphical map Will be about $50 pictures
Of japanese scenes"
Baron Matsudaira said the japanese
government had appropriated 81, 600. 600
for the exhibit. The opening of Japan s
special exhibit, he said. win probably
not take place until the end of MAY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
NOTABLE CONCERT
TO SMALL AUDIENCE
Appreciation Of Excellent Reading Of
Boston Festival Orchestra Makes
Up for Small Attendance.

An appeciative but small audience lis
tened last night 10 a concert by the
Boston Festival Orchestra, at the Ma
tional Theater. A program or excellent
orchestra and vocal music was pre-
sknted.
TIE orchestra is under the direction
Of Emil MoIlenhauer, and IN its read
ing Of several OF the program numbers
gave keen pleasure TO the musie-lovers
present. This was notably the case
with the symphonic poem Don Juan. "
by Richard Strauss, and Cigars over
ture "Cockaigne."
The second part Of the program was
devoted 70 the entire third act OF
Faust" The familiar music found
much favor as interpreted by the or
ehestra and soloists. Miss Milford Miss
Sexton. Mr.. CoWper. and Mr. Martin.
The other soloist of the evening,
4Wiiym Miles, won several recalls Tor
ais dne Interpretation OF the prologue
srUU ''r PaKliacoi."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
ScIatIca Cured After Twenty Years
of OFtIIr0

Massey, OF 1922 Clinton Street, Mime
apolis, Mimi, was tortured by sciatica-
The pain and suffering which he endur-
ed during this time Is beyond compre-
hension Nothing gave him any per-
manent relief until he used Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. One application OF
that liniment relieved the pain and
made sleep and rest possible. and less
than one bottle has effected q per-
manent cure. Mr.. Massey relates his
experience for the benefit OF others
who may be similarly afflicted. II
troubled with sciatica or rheumatism
why not try a 25-cent bottle OF Pain
Balm, and see for yourself how quickly
IL relieves the pain. Fer sale BY all
druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
REFRESHING FOR THE
INVALID'S TRAY

Orange pulp served in glasses may be
used 10 introduce either the breakfast
or luncheon. For the invalid's tray
cially appropriate. Cut the fruit in
half crosswise and scoop out the pulp.
rejecting all the seeds and white fiber
A sharp knife may be made to aid
in the process so that the delicate
globules may be broken as little as pos
sible. Sprinkle with sugar and stand
the glasses on ice for ten minutes.
Pineapple strup from can Of the
precious fruit may be added to give
zeSt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25

When she IS pensive and sweet and
winsome she wears a modest fiat straw
with soft trimmings and a dropping fall
Of lace. With 1t she holds down her
chin and locks up with such a gentle.
sweet EXPRESSION! Indeed, she Is a guile
less maiden then!
But in her sparkling moments. presto
change! on With the fat hat and on
with the wide-brimmed. fancy straw.
with a turned UP brim and plumes ram
pant. Now she is chic and dashing. self
reliant and strikingly stylish. You
single her cut on the street and turn
TO follow her with your eye.
In still another mood she dons the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
HUNDRED YEARS OLD,
HAS READ BIBLE ONLY
Mrs. Harris, Centenarian, Knows
No Other Liter7s
allure.

FINDLAY. Ohio. April 25.-Mrs. Sarah
Belle Harris was 100 years old last
week. and the 200 people of Mount
blanchard. the town In which she has
lived almost fifty years. prepared a
celebration in honor OF the event
Mrs. Harris. whose maiden name was
Sterling. was born in Mercer county.
She moved to Hancock county in 1854
and settled on the farm upon which she
lives today with her baby boy" Eau
cett Harris. aged fifty-two.
In all her years Mrs Harris las never
read but one book-her Bible. Recently
she began TO read newspapers. and is
well posted on current events
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25

as the varying shadows on a mobile
face.
Dress is after all ornamental more
than useful 1t originated in the idea
of decoration rather than protection.
The belle Of the South seas who needs
and uses practically no garments. yet
decks herself with jewels or a gay scarf
The king OF the Cannibai Islands, or
any other such interesting savage po-
tentate. eagerly assumes a high collar
and silk hat. while he scorns more prac-
teal articles Of attire
And so IL is today. We will have
pretty things at any cost High heels
may be injurious and long trains IN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25

soft lace-trimmed pompadour. with
crush roses on the brim and below it.
Now she is really dangerous-the little
coQuette-sO ingenious, so girlish, she
seems, with little curl on her shoulder
and a thoughtful look in her eyes. You
would never suspect that the express
sion. like the curl, goes with the hat.
But so II is, sweet occurrences is the
proper role.
Now is the time for the mere man
to be careful She gives a side glance
and looks down-but don't forget the
rest-''beware, take care, she IS fooling
thee"
Inde the maid of many hats often
makes mischief-she is too subtle for
masculine understanding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25

How often the sage philosopher COM
ments with scOrn on the varying
fashions, AID would sweep them all out
OF existence with wave OF his hand.
To him they are only folly, and worse
than folly.
Hopsacking. he thinks, would answer
all purposes Of warmth and protection
from the weather. and what more can
one want?
But the philosopher after all is limited
in his wisdom. He may understand alb
stract questions. but frills, laces and
other feminine fineries are beyond him.
He cannot understand that our gar
ments may express our moods as truly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
THE VALUE OF BORAX.

Borax is a useful thing to have In
kitchen. Add a little TO the water when
boiling out enameled saucepans and it
will help 10 cleanse them. II added to
the water dishcloths are washed in IL
Will help TO keep them a nice color.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25

hygienic, yet so they are becoming they
viii be worn. Especially will Miladi
always give her hearts love to her hats.
They make or mar her whole costume.
This season she has them a-plenty.
and she selects the shape or style that
best fits the mood OF the moment
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-01

For toilet articles, fancy goods, combs, brushes and mirrors go to w. E. Bevens, successor to J. l.. Sells. 00dtf
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-01
ALL EYES ON ST. LOUIS.

The eyes of all the world will be turned toward St. Louis dur ing the year 1904. Everybody will want to get, from first hands, the news of the greatest Worlds Fair which the world has ever seen. Our readers are advised, therefore, to subscribe for the greatest St. Louis news paper newspaper which ack- nowledges no equal or rival in all the West, and which stands in the front rank among the great newspapers of the world. Subscribe for the St. Louis Globe Democrat and get all the news of the Worlds Fair, all the news of the national campaign, and all the news of all the earth. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue. 24d6x
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-01

E. c. Ferrill, who has n' studying stenography in !! !0xe5nphis, returned home Monday ffternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. E. Star Thomp- son of Memphis are spending a short time in the city, and are at the Cunningham. Mrs. Thomp- son was until last week Miss Nina Isler, of San Antonio, Tex. They were welded at Paragould, where Mrs. Thompson was on a visit to her sister. She is a most charming young woman and her husband one of the best fellows in the world. Helena World.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-01
S39O FOR LETTERS TO
 ENCOURAGE EMIGRATION.

The Rock Island system offers twenty prizes of the aggregate value of S390 for letters relative to the territory along it's lines in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kan sas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Letters should deal with the writers experiences since he settled in the Southwest. They should tell how much money he had when he arrived, what measure of success has attended his efforts and what he thinks of that portion of the country in which he is located. Letters should not be less than 300 nor more than 1500 words in length, and will be used for the purpose of advertising the Southwest.
 Letters are desired not only from farmers and farmers wives, but also from merchants, school teachers, clergymen, from every one, in brief, who has a story tc tell and who knows how to tell it.
 For circular giving details write to John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago,