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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-24

not be left in the attic for any length
of time, but should be repaired as soon
possible. In nine cases out of ten, how
ever, ii costs more to repair pieces of furn-
ture such small tables and chairs, if
they are badly damaged, than to buy new
ones. OF course, when there are ancestral
pieces, valuable for their age and style
garnet has been cluttered up with the ac-
cumulations of years IL is wise to disinfect
il carefully after cleaning.
When the attic is done, clean the bed
rooms on the floor below. one by one.
completely finishing one before beginning
another. OF course, when there is paper
hanging painting to be done, several
and this method cannot be followed. There
is, however, no need of disturbing more
than two rooms at a time In ordinary
housekeeping. The furniture, clothing
and bric-a-brac in the room being cleaned
should be stored for the time in a nearby
room not in immediate use.
When cleaning the bedrooms it is better
to examine the beds very carefully, even
if yoI are quite sure that no insect has
found a lodging place there Bedbugs are
sometimes brought TO an absolutely clean
house in express parcels. and even in
books procured at public libraries. There
fore it is safer to dredge all the crevices
and corners Of a bed with insect powder.
1t is the height of folly to store up
odds and ends, of doubtful value, for
future use. Many otherwise sensible wom-
their attics verita BILE clutter places 1t is
better TO give away small articles, of no
present value, to needy persons than to
leave them in the garnet, where they are
of no use to anyone and where they col
lect only dust. moth and mold.
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Sarah B.-A full abdomen can be reduced
by regular massage. and the contour of the
figure restored by simple. harmless meth
DDS which will benefit the general health.
The massage roller is invaluable aid
and can be freely used by very delicate
women, who might find long exercise too
fatiguing, but the roller should never take
the place. entirely, of physical exercise.
The roller is applied with the skin lightly
covered with thin undergarment or towel.
The pressure must be very firm TO break
down the fat cells. and each movement
must be repeated from seventy-five 10 one
hundred times each section of the
body traversed. The object is TO take
the blood from the parts, hence the move
ments should be lengthwise of the muscles.
not croSswise. Grasp the roller in the
right hand and start at the waist line
reaching as far back as convenient. just
above the right hip bone, and roll over the
obliquus externus muscle toward the left
diagonally TO the center OF the base OF
the abdomen or short muscle. known as
the pyramidalis. Start again a trile high
er continue in the same direction, except
TO stop in the center higher UP by the
width OF the roller each time until the last
path traversed will be very short and ter
inmate almost on a line with the waist line.
Each time the roller is applied I'm higher
movement ii should be placed an inch or
two higher over the waist line. When the
right side has been completely covered.
reverse the movement on the left side.
Next. massage the abdomen up and down
through the center. keeping the pressure
very flrm. Continue the roller massage
morning and evening for several weeks
until a decided reduction is noticed. which
IS usually about the end of the second
month Faithful work will surely bring
results
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Novice.-An immense amount OF brain,
as well as physical force. must be used in
caring for the sick. Tact. patience and
slavish devotion to details are necessary
in relieving the tedium of the sickroom.
Radical diversions should only be taken
under skilled advice, and the observant
nurse must know when TO exclude any in
novation which will excite or weary a
patient. She must plan tactfully only
such little surprises as will please and re-
lieve monotony. making the sickroom as
cheerful as circumstances will permit A
pot of fresh green plants. a change in the
arrangement of the furniture, or some
other Slight thing will often supply
wonderful interest the part of the
wearied patient Tiresome, talkative per-
sons should be rigidly excluded from the
sickroom at all times: be cheerful yourself
and never whisper i'm a sickroom under any
ing to the average person who is inclined
to be morbid when i'll. Keep the room ex-
quisitely clean and orderly, removing soiled
articles as quickly as possible. IL the
patient cannot leave her bed. il soon be-
comes overheated and will cause a nervous
person TO become very restless toward
midnight as the vitality lowers. A change
TO well-aired pillows and covers will often
induce refreshing sleep. The undersheet
should be drawn out smoothly and tucked
in firmly, and the undergarments worn by
the patient Strengthened occasionally. Ven
tiation is of paramount Importance: pure
air will soothe and refresh a patient as
nothing else can. To prevent catching
cold, cover the patient with warm blan-
ket, head and all, and throw the windows
open for fifteen minutes at intervals, dur
ing the day, further protecting the patient
by placing a screen about the bed. To
impart delightful refreshing odor to the
room, fill bowl with hot water and pour
in a few drops OF oil of lavender. just
enough to give faint, sweet odor. Never
use heavy perfumes.
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The Point of View.

The enthusiastic gatherer-collector of an
tiques frequently sees in his treasured find
of old furniture. or bric-a-brac beauties
and virtues that are hidden to other eyes
The Cleveland Plaindealer tells this story
of one Cleveland woman who has a rare
collection of antique pieces: Il never was
ashamed of it but once, she said. That
was the last time we moved The movers
refused TO go without the pay for their
work. Ii was a larger sum than | had
with me and the doctor was at his office
Time was flying and the men were being
paid by the hour Things were getting
serious. Finally l said. But why are you
making such a fuss about il? You'll get
your money Why If nothing else you
can attach the goods"
The head mover swept one contemptu-
Gus glance about him at the furniture of
other days. piled upon the floors and
showing. all furniture does. its very
worst at time of moving.
Yes" he said. I'VE could-if il was
worth anything" and the furniture owner
wilted
Clocks and touches and desks of a hun
dred years old were rubbish in the eyes
OF the honest American workman.
There are others of wider views who call
il trash. In fact the love for the antiques
must be thoroughly I'm one, but once there
there is no more fascinating thing on earth
than the discovery OF prize-nO disap-
pointment more bitter than the losing OF IT,
and no joy so great as that of its acquisi-
ton.
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like their shirtwaists to have a distinctly
mannish air need not be in haste 10 throw
The shapes are similar to those of last year,
sensibly low cut and as comfortable as it is
possible for any collar to be.
A chic neck finish, which has very much
the effect of the turnover linen collar, is
the fancy turnover of heavy white linen,
deliberately embroidered in white or in col
ors to match the shirtwaist. This collar
opens in the front and is to be worn either
over narrow black four-in-hand or a little
bow tie, instead of the ribbon which usually
accompanies the turnover proper The
dainty bit of neckwear has soft finish and
will be preferred on that account by some
Shirtwaist maids.
And the stocks for wear with the wash
ShirtwaistS are shown, too, in almost in
finite variety. For spring and early sum-
mer wear, before the temperature climbs to
the wilted-collar point, there are stocks
and belts of Nappy cloth in various colors
One set in dull gray shows a soft wide
Ascot and narrow stitched belt with a
black harness buckle for finish. In the
white sets there are stocks and belts of
white merceriZed fabrics covered with fine
embroidery in yellow to simulate gilt
thread. And in separate stocks there are
short four-inhands of heavy white linen
with fancy ends or covered with rows of
French knots.
For later summer wear the lady of the
stock will don thinner, lacier collar with
out the sitting folds of the Ascot or four
finland. The prettest of the late summer
stocks yet shown are elaborated by drawn
work. and are of the sheerest and finest
of linen. They will undoubtedly be the
despair of the short-necked woman, who
reduces a stock of so little body to moth
lngness in half hours wear, but they
are dainty and undeniaby cool and COM
Portable.
Buckles and brooches of all kinds for
throat and waist are among the other
shirtwaist accessories now dazzling the
eyes of feminine shoppers. The French
designs are, perhaps, the smartest things
in brooches-odd conventional designs or
flower forms, big and massive in effect,
wrought from dull-colored metals. The
bird designs are also particularly in vogue,
and bright blue swallow. the out
spread wings sparkling with tiny rhine
stones, will pause in his flight TO pin the
stock of the summer maid who is fortu-
nate enough to possess him. These brooches
Will be much smarter to fasten the summer
tie than the tried and true, but somewhat
passee, stickpin-
For the belt the buckle is preferred TO
the pin, and many of the newer ones are
simple in effect bands of gold or silver in
graceful lines, either plain or set at wide
intervals with rhinestones. The peacock S
eye. which has invaded the jewelers. cases
in numbers and is shown in high-priced
and low-priced settings, is the center of
odd wheel-shaped pin, the rays of
which are set with alternating emeralds
and sapphires to carry out the coloring of
the center stone.
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and be malodorous. Expose such articles
to the air until perfectly dry and they may
then be put away in safety. To bleach
damaged articles, first, wash the pieces
clean in warm water containing very little
soap; do not scald boil, for heat will
set the stains. Prepare solution of chic
ride Of lime by dissolving at the rate of two
tablespoonful of lime to each pailful of
lukewarm water Let it stand for several
hours, strain into a tub and soak the arti-
cles in this solution for an hour or more
until the spots of mildew disappear. Then
rinse thoroughly, blue and dry in the sun.
This process will rarely fail to remove the
most obstinate spot. The same solution is
excellent to- bleach crechted quilts house
hold linen, curtains, etc, which have be-
come yellow from being packed away.
When colored goods are widowed they can
rarely be bleached, as solutions which will
remove a stain will also take out the color
from the goods Mildew on a figured fab
ric having a white ground can he success
fully removed by moistening the spot on the
white ground only with the solution, using
small brush. This is best done by
stretching the fabric on an embroidery
frame or hoop. AS soon as the spots fade
out plunge the article into a large uuan-
tity of water that is cold, and thoroughly
rinse out the lime solution before il can
have any effect on the colored portions of
the fabric.
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Points ON Summer Draperies.

"Cottager- When fitting up the summer
cottage, aim 10 have everything about
the windows dainty and airy. Danish all
heavy draperies and substitute only wash
able sash or long curtains over the shades
OF dark Holland. Select a standard
tain in Irish point Marie Antoinette lace
the newer bonnie femmes in ecru net.
with Renaissance motifs. for the drawing
room and library. Dining room curtains q.
a fine grade of rufied bobbinette are
charming, as are also sash curtains OF dot
ted Swiss or figured net Cut them the
desired length. hem. and mount on small
rods OF brass. For chambers there Is an
almost endless variety IN rufiied and plain
rnuslins and nets which will relieve mo-
notOny in furnishing. For instance. there
are dainty, dotted Swiss. with plain ruff
fies. profusely trimmed with lace in
sertion, with daintly nuted ruffies. The
rufied nets are very attractive and pos
sess the advantage that they do not burn
out quite 50 quickly after seasons use
as 10 those of Swiss. Window draperies
each such enormous quantities Of dust
MAT the wise hOusekeeper selects only
standard fabrics. which will launder per-
fectly. and she has them dainty and WELL
made 80 that they viii return from the
frequent journeys IL the tub exquisiteiy
fresh
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long to women who are especially fond of
Celebrations. and then there are many
more who rarely can afford tailor attire of
the perfection order. So from both of these
groups of women are drawn those who
make the mistake of overtrimmng their
short-skirted suits Now and then the
error is in the employment of too much
tailor trimming, but more often Ii lies In
ornamentation not used in severe tailor
getUps. There's a temptation to indulge
in wrist laces. They are beautifully rich
i'm fine gowns for dressy USE so why not
for the walking suit? In the latter they
should be used sparingly. If at all, and
entirely without elaboration of cuff. And
as for front trimmings TO correspond. ii is
a question If they can be employed at all.
But some of the walking suits being worn
and more being prepared for the sum-
mer season go away beyond this, having
lace trimmings of snowy character for
both front and wrists, accompanied by
finish of cuff and revers nature that is of
material strongly in contrast with the
goods, at times trimmed in still further
contrast. Some tailors show such models
approved ones, so there will be more
of them, but they will not gain anything
like general acceptance, being hardly to
be classified as tasteful. Simplicity and
serviceability always will be the dominant
characteristic of these suits.
Skirts in general are so varied that the
course of the next changes of style is not
traceable yet it may be noted that sug-
gestions of overskirts many. Among
these are triple skirts. which are very
numerous. though the fashion was one that
women were very slow in taking up, though
for a long time it was urged upon stylish
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and other accessories to match her up-to-
date 1904 shirtwaist The shops are ready
for her and the pretty things shown therein
will appeal irresistibly to the girl who likes
trim things.
The linen collar is to be more favored
this year for shirtwaist wear than for the
past season two and that fact will cause
rejoicing in the heart of the girl who pre-
fers it's cool and starchy plainness to the
soft folds of linen cotton in which her
stock-loving sister swathes her neck. The
newest of the neat little linen collars is
not the absolutely plain affair that it has
been in seasons past, however; there is
hemstitchd edge that robs the collar of the
severity, which is too pronounced for some
wearers and gives it bit of feminine friv-
olousness. hitherto unknown quality, to
its starched sedateness The collars are
worn with particularly good effect with
those waists which while plain and essen
TALLY shirtwaist-like in cut, are elaborated
by embroidery drawn work.
The perfectly plain linen collar. however,
is still to be in vogue. so those girls who
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What Women Wants now

best hairpins. preferably those of shell, and
keep the combs and brushes scrupulousy
clean. Shampoo once month. mixing the
following soap jelly with the first water
or rubbing il directly into the scalp. Cut
a cake of pure olive oil soap into fine
shavings and dissolve in double boiler
with one quart of hot water; cool. add one
rounding teaspoonfu OF bicarbonate of So
da and strain into a wide-neck bottle.
Perfume with one-half teaspoonful of con-
centrated extract of wood violets, shake
well and cork tightly. To use, pour one
tablespoonful into half pint OF hot water
and rub into the scalp. or pour into the
first water. Rinse in several waters and
dry in the usual way.
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suitable Gift. for spring Brides.

BOSTON Journal.
Spring generally finds little Dan Cupid
cry busy. and the serious question as to
that wedding or what engagement present
D give to this. that and the other friend.
nd at the same time endeavor TO escape
ankruptcy because of the multitude there
(, arises to confront most women.
OF course there is always a wide choice
1 silverware, and just now the soft gray
nish adds greatly to the beauty of the
ift and will be sure to charm it's recipient.
his finish Is found on the larger as well
the smaller pieces. and teapots and
ream pitchers alike may be found so
nished. Lattice work in silverware has
gain come into vogue. revival of fash
On of some years back. and this looks par
.cularly attractive when lined with blue
red glass in sapphire and ruby tints,
or sugar bowls and such things.
a scoop for Saratoga chips Is very use
al little article. and any person who has
ried 10 serve these elusive things will APP
rebate this latest invention. which will
ave much vexation of spirit
There new designs in knives. forks
nd spoons that are unusual and attrac-
I've: the reproductions of old colonial sill
in spoons and ladies being some of the
manifest things seen. and not necessarily
Expensive. Crests and deeply cut designs
re used on large pieces TO advantage.
The Russian trouble I'm the East has
nade many turn TO Russia for informa-
ion and study its history and products,
eEce Russian brasses are greatly in vogue
With collectors. Brass sconces. candle
ticks and candclahra are always accept
bile gifts. and many genuine antiques or
productions of antiquities may be had.
.conces are sold which serve equally well
or candles or electric lights: and. of
curse. candelabra in glass. brass or silver
rc used in many houses for diningroom
lighting.
Cut glass IS always pleasing and accepta-
lie. but some good friend of the bride or
room should be thoughtful enough 10 send
handsome glass closet. wherein TO keep
ieces of cut glass safe and sound. for now
days many pieces of this delightful ware
re showercd OF every bride and they need
be kept in a special place. so that chip
ing or cracking from contact with other
sares may not result.
Pictures are welcome gift at all times.
Though 20 be sure much care must be
Exercised in their choice.
Clocks are always useful and accepta bic.
rom the pretty little Dresden clock. guard
q by cupids garlanded with flowers. for
he bedroom. 10 the massive grandfather
lock-the old clock on the stairs, or for the
all.
Hall sets, and indeed dining room and
ibrary pieces are no longer rare gifts I'm
hese practical days. and the wedding OF
'rincess Alice OF Albany. not long since
furnished ASA very sensible example that
&c might follow In the matter OF wedding
resents. where several members OF u fam
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Two MenIs n Day.

AS a result OF several students at Mis-
souri, University, Columbia. having tried
with good results going only two meals
q day, 20 of the students have now de-
cided TO leave out the midday dinner for
the next four months and note the effect
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ST as the walking
suit with short skirt
has apparently be-
come an stablished
feature that a sea-
sons changes of
s { V | G S cannot de-
throne, some wom-
en- are beginning 10
endanger the admir-
able { a 5 h ! o n by
making the suit too
dressy. 1t isn't in
tended at all for
such treatment, and
the f a c { hardly
should need empha-
sis. But the plain
ness of simple tall
oring, the grade
best suited TO the
walking suit. isn't
often acceptable for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-24

No garment included I'm the travellers
outfit is more essential TO comfort than
the loose robe which can be slipped on dur
ing the hours of fatigue illness the
steamer or worn at night In the sleeping
car. This one is admira bly, adapted TO the
purpose and can be made from any OF the
lightweight flannels or Of such cotton mate
rails as cheviot madras and the like. but
Is shown in Scotch flannel simply stitched
and finished with plain collars and cuffs.
The tucks at front and back give a be-
coming yoke effect and also the
practical end OF providing fulness whore
fullness is needed. The sleeves are loose
and annie without being exaggeratedly
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anything for a little fun. Last
week he found a dead sheep. around which
a number of buzzards were holding high
carnival He determined upon catching one
of the buzzards and at once built very
large trap He baited it with the dead
sheep and in a very short time he had cap
tured a buzzard He then stole one of his
shirts out of the house and fitted it on the
buzzard. cutting off the sleeves and putting
the birds wings through the arm holes.
He then cut off the front tail of the shirt
and sewed the garment firmly TO the buzz
yards body. after which he liberated the
bird
With a kissing noise the filthy bird
Tapped his wings and flew UP into the air.
the tail of the shirt fiuttering behind him
as he flew. About twenty-five crows took
after the strange looking object and the
buzzard was pecked and knocked about at
a terrible rate.
Three or four days afterward Jerry found
the buzzard a mile away. huddled up
against a tree. dead. When washday came
Jerry was called upon for his shirt and
the story leaked out. His father was so
much amused that he would not allow the
boys mother 10 whip him.
Charleston, Ind. WILL DEITZ
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brimmed heddgear: Il owe so
,uch to the wide brim l do not know how
express my gratitude to it. l cannot
ee why women wear hats that turn up
rom their faces when this kind and she
atted her broad-brimmed hat affection
teIy. adds so much piquancy to life.
I'll put IL on aud show you just what
mean. There. pretend l am at tea. .
II have just entered the room. BY lower
lg my head just little / throw my eyes
1to shallow and can without the least APP
earance of investigation scan the room for
he people / want to talk to and the new
eople I want &c meet 1 can also place
ne ones / want to avoid
IF my hat rolled away from my face like
his" and she twisted back the brim. 81
hould lock very brazen doing just what
ave been doing under the brim. which has
sven the impression of pretty little feel
az OF shyness about going among so many
eople.
Nov. / am speaking TO my hostess. My
at. which is very beautiful. has already at
racted attention. Every one wonders what
tanner of face is under a beautiful broad
trimmed hat.
You know how that is. / know that
hall not disappoint people. so l am per-
ersely slow about raising my brim.
Now l am talking 10 a new man. We
re seated. / dip my brim toward the
oom. This delights the man, 1 seem so
bsorbed in interest in what he is saying.
His delighted looks advertise my charms
o the room at large When / glance up
! a few minutes l see quite a group of
len waiting TO meet me.
There is way of glancing up from un-
oad-brimmed hat. See, this way.
how your eyes, but don't show them quite
nough. Some one is bound to ask for
n Introduction Immediately. just to see
our eyes a little better.
you can keep watch of the other women
nder your broad brim without their know
1g II. They cannot see your look of Curl
city, your look of envy.
In fact. you can constantly keep a close
urvey of the whole room just by raising
our brim high enough TO avoid meeting
copies eyes
1T aids so toward general popularity.
he broad brim. for under ii one can hide
mes face when ill-tirned laughter. bored
expressions or vexed looks threaten to APP
car. One can struggle under cover to
egain the appropriate expression without
my ones knowing of struggle.