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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13

At last the modern boarding school
has come 10 see the wisdom OF our
grandmothers. By dropping from its
curriculum Greek, higher mathematics
and some OF the heavier subjects, and
adding some Of the lighter and domes-
tic accomplishments IL openly acknOwl-
edges that the woman who knows too
much II not wanted IN modern life
The college girl has lost her prestige
for we have discovered at last that
nothing more seriously impedes young
woman in her progress 10 and through
successful matrimOny than mistaken
idea that she knows II all and too
close acquaintance with the ''isms."
II there is any one person the average
man dislilIes more than another II IS the
woman 10 whom he can teach nothing,
the woman whom he suspects or secretly
desplsing his small intellectual attain
menta. however well she may hide the
fact. The mere suspicion that a girl Is
smart" viii drive the young men away
as far away as the nice little girl
around the corner, who can tlnkle tunes
on the piano, paint placques, say nice,
comparable things, and above all. listen
with interest and gratitude 10 the Won
t4t4 tAt-I tNA-- 444E eAtAt A''AAS "a AA%-
versatiOn.
AS long as woman has got 10 be the
background for the attachments Of man
she should be like wallpaper. not too
fashy, but simple and quiet. Everyone
knows that no picture will show up
properly against a lowered wallpaper.
and the iioTid girl is quite as useless and
as difficult 10 haTmonize with.
in one thoroughly smart boarding
school, whore maidens are duly nm
ished," the curriculum includes besides
the three RS" only literature. French.
music dancing. domestic science, history
and painting. But those girls get the
finest drill IN the beautiful art Of living
that can be imagined First OF ali, they
are taught to wear their frocks properly.
and each girl is instructed 10 bring
IN the trunk with her school dresses at
least one dinner gown. one matinee cos
tune, one calling costume and one even
ing dress.
Under the watchful eye OF "a chaperon.
once IN the ultra smart set. but now
IN reduced circumstances. they are trot-
ted round 20 box parties. receptions and
afternoon teas. Every day these girls
dine at the fashionable hour. s o'clock
in low cut frocks ana go through the
COURSES from soup 10 salad Dinner con-
versation. accompanied by everv sort OF
fork and spoon OF which one could pos
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13
MODISH BELTS
Form a Very Essential Part Of the Cos
tune Nowadays.

tune Nowadays.
A great deal may be said about the
new belts. for they form so essential a
part Of the costume that they must not
be left out
In the beginning OF the cnapter upon
belts It must be stated that they are
divided into several classes. Nc longer
is a belt belt It is sometimes a girdIe.
Again it is a stomacher. Again a belt
is so fashioned that II forms a wide
back, making a position effect; and x is
50 cut that It is deep enough TO dis
pense with the shirt waist. With a deep
position belt, and a handsome deep
stock, ore can put or ones winter Elton
coat and be very presentabIe.
There Is one pretty belt more IN the
form of a girdle. and made OF Liberty
satin. IL IS smooth and wide and is
laid in folds. 1t is very deep. coming
almost up under the arms. II is snug
and IL Is put together without visible
fastening. There Is neither hook nor
eye and there is 40 buckle nor button Of
any kind
Such a girdle is best made over a erin
oline foundation But you can do very
nicely by taking three yards Of Liberty
satin ribbon four inches wide. To make
your girdle pin one end Of the ribbon
IN the front. fastening II securely. Now
begin and wind the ribbon tightly around
your waist. gradually increasing the
width Of the girdle. Finally pin the
loose end tightly and lnvisihly with tiny
pins.
1t is well TO have three yards each Of
half dozen different colors. so that you
can make "a girdle at any time at
minutes notice.
For cloudy weather don't forget that
II IS well 10 have dash OF red IN the
costume. even If one does not have an
all red dress Pipings OF robin red
breast red, or of turkey red leather
make very handsome hnish for a lress
OF sorrei brown, deep green or cranberry
red.
i Is no harm TO have a dashing red
leather belt ana a stock 20 match 10 put
on when the skies are duh overhead and
when all other people are dressed IN duH
browns and impossible steel grays.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13

a mannerism is a very difficult thing
10 overcome. once formed i Is almost
impossible 70 obliterate or counterfeit IT..
II is a part Of yourself and there IL is
forever.
A tranquil expression Is a lovely thing.
Once learned. IL viii cling 70 you during
life. When you are old you VII be
TRANQUILITY beautiful. Learn this tran
quillity CT expression. IL Will well repay
you FOR the trouble. Force your mouth
TO smile. Make your lips bow, Let your
look be calm and peaceful This is a
great attraction in a woman.
Now for a lesson IN the use of the eyes.
They can be made 10 look their best and
TO look their best every day In the
week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13
As CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Handsome Cushions Are Stunning in
Rose and Butterfly Designs.

II Is high time 20 be making the
Christmas cushions, which many delight
10 give. The cushion. too is one OF the
not too numerous gifts which most per-
sons delight IN receiving, as cushion
covers are forever wearing out
Now that elaboration is the keynote in
the planning OF the ruffies. one may
well pause 10 consider them alone. one
eNquisitely embroidered cushion, the de-
sign showing q basket OF La France and
General Jacqueminot roses, is ruffied In
this wise: First, there's a ribbon ruffe
IA Persian effect. the embroidered roses
being echoed in the om5er printings
This is backed by a double rufde Of
plain rose satin. While some show
handsome cord finishes. the most fetch
ing novelties boast these elaborate
sateen and ribbon frllls.
For "a green drawing room there's a
charming new cushion OF moderate size
IN nile green satin IL is covered with
ciuny lace in a charming ecru shade
while al each corner il is finished with
q big crush bow Of satin ribbon the ex-
act shade Of the cushion.
Another fine method. and one that is
even more SNOWY than the beautiful
rose design already described. IS the but
IT, on finest ecfu linen, which is as hand
some as SIX and better calculated 10
exploiting the stunning butterflies en-
brOidered thereon. Lest the butterflies
feel too sure they are having IL all their
own way "a couple OF darling needles
are added And they show the most
fascinating metallic glintings on body
and wings.
one fairly expects them to dart at
once.
Not So the magnificent. self-satished
butterflies They are certain 20 hover
over sweet flowers. and incidentally 10
50 pose that their WOndrOus cOlOrlngs
and Judlci0usly placed spaugles show 70
the best advantage. This butterfly cush-
ton is frliled in the new fashion First
there's frll Of ribbon Ga Persian print
ings-it looks 10 be first cousin 10 the
butterflies LhemselVes-and then comes
one OF plain rich chiffon taneta IN
green. This soft green rs a happy touch,
as III seems 10 stand for the green wood
Ia which these cOquettish beauties revel.
Sure % appeal 70 gay youth. especially
OF the male persuasion. are the lithO-
graphed cushions.
Most OF these show a beautiful fem
iniue head as the principal part OF the
design. SO Tar these are not new. But
that D. not all There are details. One
particular beauty who VIII shed ught
tshe is a blond IN some boys den Is
decked Out most fetchingly. Ia her Golf
fure there's a perky blue satin ribbon
bOW-nOt printed bow. but a real bow
OF real tibbon-and around her alabaster
throat there's string OF turquoise,
which. n not real turquoises, are at
least real blue beads. IL Is 10 be feared
she il sOOn lose them when engaged IN
her new duties OF soothing Wearied
brains. but then so do live bellies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13
Lessons Which Society
Women Are Studying
in New York.
Regarded as Essential in
the Attainment OF
Success.
Lack of RepoSe a Dis
treSSing and Annoy
ing Thing.
By MARIAN MARTINEAU.
TNHE ladies Of New York society
are studying repose.

~ HE ladies Of New York society
are studying repose.
Repose is one OF those elements
Of success which no woman can
AFFORD 10 be without And there are
those who even consider II an essential
Lack of repose is a distressing thing
which annoys everybody. The witch
ing muscles. the anxious rowing eyes,
the busy fingers, the nervous mouth, all
these mark the woman who has never
learned the lesson OF rest
They say that repose Is learned in
early eirIhOod and that the women who
have not acquired y at the age OF
eighteen win never know 1t at all Ger
tainIy il l. a thing which cannot be
studied too young. for 1t Is a quality
which carries with 1t great deal that
Is pleasant. With repose you have
learned one OF the most valuable les
sons of life.
II you want TO study repose learn
these things:
How to keep your hands quiet
How to do nothing at all with your
fingers.
HOW TO let the arms rest at ease in the
Lap.
ton.
How 10 rest the muscles.
You must go TO work every day and
practice these things.
Practice looking at a single spot OF
the wall.
One Thing at Time.
Practice thinking OF only one thing at
q time.
Practice pleasant thoughts.
Don't move your mouth aimlessly.
Never compress the lips or twiteh
them.
Don't purse them up or make grim
aces.
Don't wink Or draw down your eyes
as so many women do.
Learn how TO sit and look ahead OF
you.
Put yourself 10 the test OF remaining
perfectly motiOnless for a whole five
minutes az a time.
There are American women who are
never still. Even when they ere at rest
they are moving. Even when they are
quiet they are busy. When they are do
ing nothing ar all they are occupied
Rowing eyes. restless fingers, tense mus
cles and a compressed moIth show thai
they are IA from being at ease. Tht
body IS here but the thoughts are else
where.
The Southern women early learn TIT
lesson OF ease. II seems imbued in them
this charming manner OF repose. 4
woman OF the South will sit and con
verse with you as though she had no
another thought IN the world. In hel
lap her hands VIII lie idle. There are nj
restlessly moving fingers. Her eyes lool
at you calmly and her whole attitud,
shows that she IS at ease. She is de.
voting herself to an hours converse,
ton with you and nothing else She Is
not planning tomorrow's marketing mol
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13
TWO NEW hGG-WI1lpS.

There are two new egg-whips on the
market both moderately priced and both
certain 20 do their work we'll and quick
ly. The first mas a series OF wheels
which are controlled by reciprOcating
arrangement like up-tO-date screwdriv-
ers. BY moving a handle up and down
and II moves IN the most effortless way
imaginRble-the wheels are kept reyolv-
ing at lightning speed
The other whip is "a tin receptacle in
the bottom OF which are placed wheels
You turn crank on the outside and
tie work Is dOuG
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13

Here are some eye lessons. Stop frown-
ing. Stop wTinkling your forehead. Stop
dropping one eyelid. Stop lifting one sye-
brow. Use your eyes evenly. Stop let
ting the eyes squint up in the light Stop
using your eyes badly. Use them as yoL
should use them.
When coDversing. look person
through level lids. This IL the advice
given 20 the woman who Is going 70 be
q society success. Look at the world
TRANQUILITY through eyes that are neither
staring nor dropping Level lidsi That
IS the way 10 express the well-bred ex-
preston Of the eyes
Never stare % another persons eyes.
Nothing Is more disagreeable than a per
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13

son who looks you right IN the eyeball
Learn how TO let your gaze dwell upon
the people with whom you are convers=
ing without seeming 10 stare at them
Look at them levelly and evenly. But
not IN a hard. fixed manner.
Never Twitch Muscles.
Never twitch the muscles OF your face
This is a nervous affection that can be
cured only BY massage. Don't allow
your face to become a nervous face.
A nervous face is one Of the most IN
pleasant things IN the world Learn IA
cial tranquility OF muscle as well as
tranquility Of body.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13
DON'T KNOW TOO MUCH OR
YOU WILL BE * SOCIAL FAILURE

sibly wish 10 learn the use. Is promoted.
Small talk ard repartee are two CT the
schools courses, In addition, 20 their
delightful curriculum there are dailv
drills IN golf and other fashionable
games as we'll as weekly coullons
where young men are not only invited
but encouraged 10 attend.
When these young ladies are I'm
ished" they are truly well done" and
are as well prepared for drawing room
adOrnment as the most highly cult
waited orchids at the florists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13

wondering how she will make over last
years hat into this years style. For the
time being she is your guest and you are
hers.
Too many women lack repose because
they are absent minded. They are do
ing one thing and thinking OF another
at the same time They cannot con-
centrate.
Few Lessons in Rep0se.
There is a woman In society who was
once noted for her eccentric ways. Her
fingers twitched her eyes roved. her
manner was uncertain as though she
had something upon her mind. Even
her muscles worked and she bore every
appearance OF being i'll at ease.
This woman took few lessons In
repose and from the minute she started
IN she was a changed woman. She
learned how to sit at ease and how TO
keep her mind and body together. all
concentrated upon one thing.
A teacher in elocution and acting has
been teaching repose. He gives these
directions for learning this beautiful art
He calls it the art or rest. and he says
II can be acquired in seven lessons.
The first lesson should be half an hour
long. The patient sits and conyerses.
That is all. But during the lesson she
must not move her fingers. Just how
difficult this is for the woman who Is
perpetually working her finger tips none
can know except the one who has tried
H.
There are women whose fingers perpet-
ually unite knots; whose hands toy with
a chain. who work at the fingers OF their
gloves. who pick and pull and worry
with little articles until they drive you
into a state OF nervous unrest. For such
women this lesson Of repOse with the
hands is a very valuable one.
Pleasing Expression.
The second lesson consists in Guilt
waiting a pleasing expression. The pa
tient is allowed TO converse with you.
But at frequent intervals a looking glass
Is placed before her and she sees herself
as others see her. She must not grim
ace. she must not scowl. she must not
make eyes. she must not draw down tht
corners OF her mouth, she must not
sniff, she must not do any Of the IN
lovely and unbeeoming things which
women so often do.
This lesson is a very difficult one "a
learn, for there are few women who do
not have mannerisms OF some kind. And
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13
Mohar Nets for hPe Hair.

Mohair nets are sold for the back of
the hair II keep the new low couture
In place. Smaller nets come 10 put
over the front The two combined keep
the hair from belus wiudblOwn and uu-
tidy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13
Such a Difference.

Between the woman who is tranquil
and self-contained and the woman who
Is voluble and uneasy there Is no com
parlson at all. Both in society and In
business the former is the one who sue
ceeds. And not only does she succeed
in the long run but in the short run as
well. She succeeds from day to day.
There are in New York city two news
paper women one earns $4,000 a year.
The other one is lucky to earn s25 a
week. Both are equally gifted But one
has the gift OF tranquility and the other
sadly lacks it.
The girl who is lucky to earn SIS q
week is always nervous. She has hard
luck stories to tell. Her boarding house
is a poor one; her friends 90 not treat
her right; she was almost Frustrated
yesterday; she is sure that something is
going 10 happen TO her. All her life she
has been the victim OF premonitions.
The other girl, the one who is making
an independent fortune. is never ner-
vous. She is always cheerful: always
ready; always bright; always active.
Her friends say she is lucky. She
laughs and knows il is a matter of tenn
permanent with her
There is a society woman who never
makes a success. At a Woman's lunch
con she describes her insomnia OF last
night. She is nervous and has been
known 10 go into Mysteries. She is full
OF troubles and she talks about herself
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-13

Then learn tranquility OF demeanor.
This is a MINDLESS thing which. II well
exercised, is almost hypnotic in its at
tsactiveness. Learn how TO act az
though you were pleased with the world.
pleased with everybody in it, pleased
with yourself. Tranquility OF demeanoE
is one OF the most difficult Of all things
20 acquire. Yet when you have learned
II you have a priceless possession.
Not only IN society is this tranquility
valuable, but IN the world of work as
well. It is useful everywhere. The
woman who Is at ease in mind and at
ease IN body is the one who is attractive
to her friends and acquaintance. She
is the one who succeeds, whether in
society or IN the business world. and the
one who. TO use the worldly expression.
wins out"
The Glenwood post., 1904-02-27
Got the Rioht Kind.

Gainesville. Texas, Feb. 22nd.-Mrs.
L. E. Burton of 507 Glad street, this
city, writes the following letter:
Il have been awfully troubled with
my Kidneys; l was in a bad fix and
had been doctoring with the Doctors,
but was getting no better. l tried a
remedy called Dodd's Kidney Pills and
found they did me lots or good.
had slight return of my trouble
and l went to the Drug Store and call
ed for Dodd's Kidney Pills. They said
there was no such pills. told them
there was. They said they had the
best pills that were made and per-
suaded me to try a box of another
kind, not Dodd's. AS / needed some
medicine, l bought a box, but they
did me no good SO l went elsewhere
and got the real Dodd's Kidney Pills
and very soon was completely cured.
took box up to the Drug Store and
showed them that there was such
pills and asked them to order some,
but as l haven't needed any more l
haven't called to see whether or not
they got them"
The Glenwood post., 1904-02-27

For years the editor has been urging
farmers to SOW Alfalfa Clover. and
glad he is that thousands of wide
awake farmers scattered all over Amer
lea, are doing this now. to their great
benefit and satisfaction.
A Walford, Westlore Farms, Pa.
writes: II have 60 acres in Salzer's AL
falfa Glover. it Is immense. 1 cut
three crops this season and have lots
of pasture besides"
Hon. II. F. Hunter, S. D.. says, Sal
zer's Northern Grown Alfalfa clover
cannot be beat. l have solved the
question of stock raising mere. Salzer's
Alfalfa is good for 8 rousing crops OF
hay, Salzer's Speltz for 60 bu. of grain
and 8 tons of hay, Salzer's Macaroni
Wheat for 65 blu. best hog fattening
wheat, and Salzer's Hanna Barley, for
arid, dry land, is good for 20 blu per
acre. These are all great hog, sheep
and cattle fatteners. and last but Eot
least, Salzer's Victoria Rape for sheep.
and Salzer's Teosinte. good for so tons
of green food for cattle, and Salzer's
Billion Dollar Grass Bromus 1nermis
for lots and lots of good hay. These
things make it possible for me to grow
live stock by the thousands.
Have you heard of Earliest cane?
Gives six mowings year, and Teo-
sinte, the so ton per acre fodder wonderf
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND loo IN
STAMPS
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La
Crosse, Wis, and receive their big cat
alog and lots of farm seed samples
free. CIV. N. W
The Glenwood post., 1904-02-27

not the first decent thing to wear to
such place"
Tut, TUT" said Battersleigh
There speaks the coxcombry of
youth. You're able to pull out your
blue uniform, l know, an b'gad! the
uniform of an officer is full dress the
world overt"
Franklin grinned amiably. Thank
you for the suggestion about the uni
form, at least" he said. Now, If we
can fix you up as we'll"
Battersleigh came and stood before
him, waving long forefnger
Listen to me, Ned" he began, IAN
I'll lay down to We few of the fun
damental rules of conduct and an.
parl.
"A gintleman never lies; a gintle-
man never uses unseemly haste; a
gintleman is always ready for love
and ready for warrior, Ned, my boy,
without love and war we'd miss the
only two joys of life. Thereto, a GIN
tleman must shoot, fence, ride, dance,
and do amy of 'em like a gintleman.
But If We found yeself bit low in kit,
as Batty is this day, what would ye
say. Ned, me boy. was the first salient
what is the first essential in the
dress of gintleman. me boy?"
Linen" said Franklin. "or is it
gloves?"
Ned" said Battersleigh. solemnly,
laying hand upon his shoulder.
white, white, me boy. is the first
color of gintleman. White, to show
the integrity of his honor and the
claneness of his merit roll. A touch
OF white at neck and wrist amy GIN
tleman must show who presints him.
self at ball"
But. now, how?"
Grasping his companion by the
arm, Battersleigh stepped outside the
house. and strobe of with long steps
across the prairie. Come" he said
Franklin followed for quarter of q
mile. Then, bending his gaze in the
direction of the march, he saw afar,
fluttering like signal Of distress in
the engulfing sea about, little whip
ping flag Of white, which was upheld
by the gaunt hand of a ragged sage
bush. This. as he drew near, he dis
covered to be portion of an old flour
sack. washed clean and left bleaching
in the sun and wind.
Battersleigh made dramatic ap-
proach. "There!" said he, pointing
with triumphant dignity to the fl ter
ing rag.
Yes. I see." said Franklin. "but
what do you want Of this piece of
sack!" er
Sack" cried Battersleigh. offend
ed. "'Sack!' say you, but say
The Glenwood post., 1904-02-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The others watched him eagerly as
he removed the hot tin from the oven
and set it upon the bare table. Curly
drew his clasp knife from his pocket
and cut into the portion assigned to
him. Franklin was reserved, but Cur
ly attained enthusiasm at the second
bite.
"Rile Irish" said he, I'm not so
sure you're such HI of a military
man, but as cook you're burnin'
success. You kin sign with our outfit
to-morrer if you want to-
The pie, startling as it was in some
regards, did not long survive the de-
termined assault made upon it. Curly
wiped his knife on the leg of his
CHAPS" and his mouth on the back
of his hands.
But say, fellers," he said, 81 plumb
forgot what | come over here for.
Theyse goin' to be dance over to
town, an l come to tell you about it.
o. course you'll come"
what sort of dance can it be,
man." said Battersleigh.
why, plumb dandy dance; reg
lar high steppin' outfit; mucha baille i:
best thing ever was in this settle
ment"
Pm curious to know where the
ladies' will come FROM" said Frank
lin.
Don't you worry" rejoined Curly
"They's plenty O. women-folks.'
And when does this all happen
Curly, boy?" asked Battersleigh.
why, night after to-morrer night
to the big stone hotel. They're going
to clean out the dinin' room for us
Three niggers. two fiddlers, an a
'cordion-oh. we'll have music all
right! You'll be over, of course?"
THAT we will, me boy" responded
Battersleigh. Man, we'll be the
| first
Now. as to a ball, Battersleigh, >
well, then, so long, fellers," said
Curly. 81 got to be movin' along a
little. See you at the dance. sure
said Franklin, argumentatively. when
they were alone, how can l go? I've