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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
What Women Want to hnow

keeps in constant fiutter is apt to set
the nerves of all her associates on edge,
and you must expect sharp criticism con-
corning your mannerisrns IL you do not
overcome this habit for the passing ac-
quaintance is not always a model of SYM
pathy. Ii will help you remember not to
bite your finger nails If you will dissolve
ten grains OF quinine in two tablespoonfuls
of water and smear the finger tips with
the solution. The intense bitterness OF
the mixture will arrest your attention at
once when you begin to bite your nails.
Excessive tea drinking is most harmful.
and causes indigestion well seriously
undermining the nervous system II you
are wise you will stop the use OF tea at
once Pure milk and a liberal quantity OF
water between meals will supply nourish-
ing and needful liquids Consult your
family physician concerning the extreme
nervousness, and get all the outdoor ex-
ercise and sleep you can. and at the same
time avoid anything which excites or over
fatigueS.
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Pessimistic View of
the Nursery Rhyme
Washington Times.

washington Times.
There are many million children under the
age of five years whose education in most
cases has been already begun by a course
of picture books. One would naturally ex-
pect that the fairy tales and rhymes in
these books. being intended for plastic lit
tie brains. would teach the very best of
morals and good behavior generally.
This, however. is not so by any means.
For instance, cruelty is considered as quite
a matter of course. The small-as inof-
fens1ve a creature as could find--is told
to come out of his hole or he will be beaten
''as black as a coal" The child hears this
rhyme. and presently he grasps the lesson
it contains After that it is only question
OF grasping his fathers walking-stick and
looking out for snails.
Then there is the case of the man who
wouldn't say his prayers. and who is taken
by one leg and flung downstairs. A still
more fragrant case of teaching the right
thing in the wrong way is the rhyme which
threatens the 'tell-tale tit that his tongue
shall be slit.
"As l was going to sell my eggs" says
a very popular little verse, Il met man
with handy legs. Bandy legs and crooked
toes. | tripped up his heels and he fell on
his nose"
What splendid lesson for the little one,
In these four short lines they are taught to
jeer at deformed people and to treat them
with abominable cruelty. "Goosey. goosey
gander. sings another old friend. who
stands yonder? Little Betsy Baker, take
her up and shake her.
The lesson TO be drawn from this case is
that a poor child is to be il-treated for
absolutely no reason at all, except that
her name rhymes with shake her." Poor
Betsy
Now. take the tale of Simple Simon, and
a very sorry tale IL is. In the first place
he tries 10 obtain goods on false pretenses,
well knowing that he has no means of pay
ing for them. Then he goes fishing for a
whale in his mothers pan This. of course.
may be a satire the people who go away
with rod and line ana call at the fish
mongcr's on their way home.
His next proceeding however. stamps
| Simon at once. He goes TO look if plums
| grow on thistle. and pricks his fingers
| very much. which makes poor Simon
whistle. Comment is needless.
But the worst case of all is the tale OF
! ''Puss and Boots" which encourages among
others the vices of cruelty, snobbery vul-
| garity, injustice. deceit, fraud, theft and
| false pretenSeS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

sive sleeves are found most often in COM
paratively simple dresses. and tailors use
such quite often as do the dressmakers. In
on the bodice and skirt so nearly. balances
the sleeves that their completely does not
stand out especially. though. all in ALL
sleeves now are highly wrought as they
have been at any time in the past few
years. Not a few unusual sleeves show
that all but novelty has been overlooked in
planning for them. Grace and beauty are
quite lacking from some of these, and as
for shoulder slope, ii is sacrificed entirely,
valued il is in general. But putting out
of the reckoning such eccentricities. there
is a deal Of beauty and ingenuity in the
almost countless sorts of sleeves that have
been dug up from the past and reproduced
or adapted.
Lacemakers should be in clover this sum-
mer. for laces are being demanded for
every possible use. There has been ample
warning that they would be used lavishly
in dress trimmings, and since ii has been
disclosed that this warning was not at
all exaggerated, new uses have been found
for lace One of the more striking of these
Is its employment III lace wraps and jack
cts for wear with summary gowns. Those
who are setting the fashion for them pre-
sent the style in very costly way. the
Jackets being seamless, at least so far as
casual observation shows, and OF a fine
quality of lace. Their wraps, too, reflect
the same extravagant taste and show that
ingenuity in arrangement that always
means expense, no matter what is the
material upon which ii is expended. Most
of these fine wraps in fichu or scarf
manner. and particularly all are more ac-
cessory than garment. Stole fancies are
found also, but while some of them are
very pretty, they no longer rank as novel
have novelty or perish in the attempt.
While these lace wraps and jackets are i'm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
Matters of F eminine Interest
Soce Household Lore and Otae
Areof Women

will reveal a thick coating of dust on the
paper. which can readily be brushed off.
the paper removed. If preferred
Putting ground coffee to steep in cold
water the night before will be found TO re-
suit in economy and richness or flavor Tor
the breakfast beverage. Enough coffee
should be used to allow one tablespoonful
for every cup and an extra one for the
pot.
Candles burn better and more slowly if
they have been stored in a dry place six or
seven weeks before using. Soap will go
twice as far if well dried. 1t should be
cut into small blocks, and these arranged
in tiers with spaces between TO allow them
to dry.
Sugar should be bought in small quanti-
ties. as il dries and loses flavor II kept.
raSins, currants and candled peel Will not
keep long. Vinegar SoOh loses its flavor IL
kept. and so does Lucca oil. Macaroni will
not keep and spice. pepper and roasted cof-
fee, too, soon deteriorate.
In a small flat Kitchen there is usually
no separate cupboard i'm which the flat
irons can be kept between wash-days, away
from the steam of the daily cooking. Many
of the greasy coatingS and the rust which
results from this cause can be obviated by
drawing stout brown paper bags over them.
directly they are cool, and keeping them
thus wrapped until again needed.
1t is well to keep on hand yard or so
OF damask from which to pull threads for
mending table linens. When these are
bought (as they commonly are nowadays
by the pattern there is chance for the
trimmings" which used to fall TO the lot
of the buyer in getting them in shape. The
rawlings from this class of goods make
a darn which is practically imperceptible
after laundering.
Nothing puzzles the amateur cook quite
so much as the contrariness of noodles. .
Sometimes they mix up nicely so they can
be rolled and cut i'm full perfection at other
times they turn into sticky, soggy mass.
utterly impossible. An infallible rule is to
fill one-half the shell of the egg used with
cold water and then beat fold in only
as much flour as can be absorbed. Put
enough on molding board and rolling pin
to prevent adhering. and the result will be
a smooth. brittle paste, which can be shred
ded without any difficulty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
Definition of an Art show.

An art show is a place where artists ex-
hibit their nerve ard others their ignorance.
says a writer in Life.
A connoisseur is one who at once, upon
entering art show. wonders why certain
pictures were hung on the line rather than
certain painters on telegraph pole.
An art show is less brilliant than a horse
show, but there are, nevertheless. many
women who find ii easier 10 talk pictures,
clothes and scandal, than horses. clothes
and scandal.
Abroad an art show Is called a saloon.
but in America saloons and art shows have
little or nothing in common. The patrons
OF saloons are much more sincere
Polite usage lays down rigid rules for the
conduct of the visitor at an art show. He
is TO have his stick checked at the door,
after which he Is to look at the pictures
pronouncing all which remind him OF any
thing mere daubs. and buying all the rest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
Round About the House.

A bunch OF common clover blossoms OF
a pot of musk hung up in a room will
drive nes from II, these troublesome
plants
A small quantity OF ordinary cider vine
gar Gin the proportion OF one tablespoonful
10 quartz added 10 Boston baked beans
before putting them I'm the oven. will b,
found 10 give an improved flavor.
Dust Will manage TO find its way even
underneath the closely woven linen slip
covers. BY which most housekeepers hope
10 project their furniture during the hot
weather when open windows are a neces-
sity. To guard against this in a measure
wrap the furniture IA paper and tie IL on
well before drawing the covers over An
examination whenever the rooms are swept
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

i, A L L Y fanciful
sleeves have come
TO the point where
they easily are the
most complex fea-
ture of the cos
tune Of which they
are a part. 1t is
but a few months
since stern critics
were finding much
fault over this very
feature o f [ h g
fashions then cur
rent. So much was
S a i & about poor
taste. with refer
cnce to the saying
about the tail was-
ging the dog. that
a change was ef-
fected, but only
for n short time, as
the S a m e point
again is noticea-
BILE. These impress
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
Treotment for NaiI-Biting.

Mary: There is but one way TO break off
a bad habit and that is to exercise de-
termination and eternal lf-watchfulness.
II you are so nervous that you cannot re-
frain from picking at something. try and
occupy your hands with some small object
a fan. handkerchief or purse will offer re-
lief when in public and fancy work may
be relied upon for home diversion. At the
same time exert all the self-control at your
command ana try 10 learn 10 keep the hands
quiet at least make the nervousness as
inconspicuous as possible. a woman who
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

3. 7. L.: There is such a variety of
fashionable fastenings for the shirtwaist
this season that a woman is whimsical in
liking OF course, there is the ever popu-
lar pearl button. varying from the tiniest
ball to the fiat coin shape large a
silver half-dollar. The medium, dime-size.
is most practical, although the larger
sizes are extremely smart on waists OF
heavy linen. Then there are the pearl and
metal sets which are attached TO the
waist by means OF a pin at the back and
need only to be detached when the waist is
cleaned, and then their removal is de-
cided advantage. enabling the laundress
to iron the center box-plait and cuffs more
perfectly than can be done when buttons
are permanently attached The small.
slightly oblong bar pin, about an inch i'm
length, which was quite the rage several
seasons ago, has been revived and is shown
In both gold ana silver. The most dainty
ones have plain frosted surface, set with
a single pearl-colored gem or the loveliest
bit of colored enamel. The fancy for hand
painted porcelain buttons of immense size
is a fad among wel-dressed women, and
them herself. for the prices asked for them
In the shops is so high as TO preclude them
from becoming common. A novelty of the
season is the set of studs, oval or round.
a half-inch in diameter. with belt buckle
to match. which is made of gun metal or
silver, set with a rather large opalescent
center. These buckles are from one and
one-half to two inches in diameter. Waists
of every class of material are made up
with the Dutch or blind closing. guleless
of any visible fastenings. for those who
prefer less display than provided by the
ornamental fastenings mentioned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

A B. c.: I fear you cannot entirely eradi-
cate the stain left around the spot cleaned
with gasoline However. IL the spot is very
prominent. it may be rendered less con-
spicuous by the following method. unless
the gasoline has caused the color of the
fabric 10 smirch, as is sometimes the case
when the color Is not absolutely fast To
one pint OF tepid water. add fifteen drops Of
best household ammonia. Stretch the
stained portion firmly into a large en-
broidery hoop. have plenty OF clean white
cloths handy. and with a small wad Of
the fabric like the garment moistened but
not too Wet. go over the stain rapidly and
then rub dry with a clean dry white cloth
changing this cloth as soon as IL is slightly
soiled. a new tooth brush with soft bris-
ties moistcned with the ammoniated water
is very helpful In reaching into the warp OF
the stained fabric. and is 10 be preferred
10 a wac OF the goods. Use the brush
lightly 20 prevent "fuzzing" the fabric BY
holding a sheet OF clean white blottiny
payer under the stain the moisture Is rapid
~ absorbed and a further stain guarded
against III you prefer. you may rub French
chalk freely over the stain and allow IL
10 remain on for several hours. then brush
off. Grease Is readily absorbed by this
substance, and IL may not be necessary @
inoisten the fabric.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

Loose coats in box style. made OF six.
very thin cloth or washable fabrics, are
much in vogue for little girls and make
ideal summer wraps. This one is eminent
~ simple and is available for all the ma
terials mentioned but is shown in tam
colorcd taffeta stitched in tailor style and
held by handsome pearl buttons The
wide. full sleeves allow OF slipping on with
perfect ease and are finished with becoming
mean satisfaction To the little wearer as
we'll style. To make the coat for a
child OF years OF age Will be required }
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

V. T l.: When treating the bust for
any reason. always bear in mind that the
manipulations and remedies must be gen
tie and the pressure rather light to avoid
bruising the delicate tissues. the result OF
which might cause dangerous develop
ments. Massage and a pure skin food are
invaluable for bust development II their
use is persisted in. As a preliminary for
the absorption of the skin food. battle the
breasts with warm water and dry gently
with soft towel; then annoint with
liberal coating of skin food. The MASSAGE
is most essential, hence should not be done
in a careless or hasty manner. Place the
finger tips under the arm and bring upward
10 the center OF the bust, then above.
bringing the fingers downward: from under
the bust until the entire surface is gone
movement around the left breast. bring
ing the movement gradually 10 the center;
continue the manipulation for ten 10 fifteen
minutes, then treat the right breast in
like manner. Throughout the movement
use plenty of the skin food, for 10 VIII
hasten the filling out of the shrunken It's
sues and the exercise viii send the blood
bounding briskly through the veins which
alone means new life and vigor. In the
morning battle the bust with cold water
10 give tone and firmness 20 the muscles.
dry thoroughly. keeping up a rotary move
ment. A decided Improvement should h
noticed at the end OF a month II YOU are
faithful in the treatment as directed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

New York Times.
a pink dinner given the other evening to
celebrate the engagement of two young
people may give few points TO others who
intend entertaining young lovers. The color
was. of course. pink called loves hue. In
the center OF the table was an antique sill
Yer vase filed with pink roses. aud loose
roses and fine ferns were arranged In irreg-
ular outlines on the table around the vase.
The entire silver service was very old and
rich. and scattered here and there over the
table. but in no set fashion. were small sill
Yer vases containing sweetpeas. The sepa-
rate antique candlesticks were FILED with
pink candles shaded by roSe-colored silk.
On the long French crackers arranged in
cut-glass dishes were hearts or bows and
arrows which when pulled disclosed pink
tissue favors. caps and aprons. The bon
bons and cakes were pink and heart-shaped
and the strawberry ices were served i'm
heart-shaped pink boxes decorated with
lovers knots. At each girls plate there
was a cluster OF pink carnations. On each
name card was pen-and-ink sketch OF an
original rhyme verse abiding 10 some
fad or characteristic OF the guest. The
verses carried out the pink idea. as they
We're done with peculiar shade OF rose
red ink
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
Faith.

II Faith were given human form.
Alive and warm
/ think thy steady burning eyes.
Where Love and Hope and Courage dwell,
/ think thy mouth SO sweet and wise,
Would suit her we'll:
For II not very Faith thou art.
Yet Faith abiding In thy heart
Hath wrought thy features TO her Will
And made them pure and glad and still.
Ii. {. Macfle. In the New York Tribune
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
Some Troubles of
the Modern Bride
There Are Other Things Now to
Think About Ee sides the
Trousseau

Boston Journal.
Recently a woman who has dwelt many
years in the fashionable world remarked
that as the years go on and expenses
which include modern ACCOMPLISHMENTS
in the same ratio, the requirements of an
up-to-date fashionable life multiply, and
these nowadays are totally different from
those of even twenty-five years ago.
Formerly a brides trousseau was all that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

[An questions pertaining to subjects which
desire information, religious subjects
excepted, will be answered in this column.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

to the London Daily
Mail. Lucille, a dressmaker In
England's capital. is acclaimed
the Poet Laureatess' of dress.
ian apostle Of the cult of nerves.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

fessional, so much the better, for the
thorough massage, which always accom-
panies such applications will stimulate the
entire system. If the professional is not
available, one can take an oil bath ones
self and it will prove very beneficial. Too
many make the mistake of overworking the
stomach. when the nourishing baths should
assist in the work of restoration. The best
grade of olive oil may be used for the BATH
although professionals generally use cocoa
butter. Three oil rubs may be taken each
week, provided the oil or butter is we'll rub
bed in The body should be perfectly dry
and almost free from the oil when the rub
bling is completed. Before the application
use a cleansing bath of warm water and
soap, followed by tonic bath of tepid salt
water then the cleansed pores Will greedy
drink in the oil. Just before retiring is the
best time for such treatment, Tor the
fatigue which the exerJion brings is
quickly forgot in refreshing sleep. While
the oil should be applied to the entire body
the trunk should receive the most thorough
manipulation and the largest quantity OF
oil / cannot give the exact quantity of oil
to be used each time. because of the diff
ference in individual needs, but the general
rule is to use all the skin will absorb.
About Tight Clothing.
Mrs. T N. j.: The woman who is
healthy and happy, and the terms are
synonymous. does not wear her clothing
intentionally tight. She has grown
wiser Womens clothing is cumbersome
enough at best. but when vanity and a
mistaken sense of style prompts the wear
ing of tight shoes. which distort the feet:
high collars, which beget THROAT troubles
and cause the face to flush and darken, and
tight corsets and bands. which force ugly
lines about the hips ard bust, then the
woman of civilization is but a step re-
moved from the women of China who hob
BILE on manned feet. Many women have
an idea that comfort and untidy looseness
of attire coupled with lack of style, go
hand in hand and are victims of NERVES"
in consequence. How this wrong idea still
obtains I cannot ina CINE, in view OF the
fact that perfect cut and fit has made the
loose outer garment and shirt waist artistic
and pronounced success for years past.
If all women would apply this knowledge
in the selection or making of other gar
ments, all might be as comfortable as men
who scoru a garment If 1t pinches. l do
not advocate any of the monstrosities of
dress which have maSqueraded under the
name OF health garments, but | do insist
that if the corset is properly fitted and loose
belts, etc, fitted on the same principle,
woman's health would be much better than
il is. So long as women wear compressing
clothing, just so long will suffering from
numerous physical ills result An hour a
day spent in exercise will not undo the
work of ten or twelve hours of improper
living, hence the absurdity of women
trying TO obtain better health by exercise
ercise directly into the vices of tight fitted
clothes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
Oil Baths for COnvaIescents.

OROTHY: After a severe illness,
when the body responds slowly to
nourishment, oil baths are in
valuable in supplying the needful
fat to the skin and underlying It's
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

yards 50 inches wide A MAY Manton pat
tern. No. 47l7. sizes . TO S years, will be
mailed 10 any address by the Fashion
Department of this paper on receipt OF
ten cents.
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PATTERN COUPON.
For patterns OF garment illustrated above
send 10 cents tcoln stamps.)
Cut out illustration and inclose IL in letter.
Write your name and address distinctly and
state number and size wanted. Address
Pattern Dept. The Journal.
Indianapolis. Ind
Allow one week for return OF pattern.
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Copyright. 1901
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-02

THE JOURNAL JUNIOR,

divers but moved quietly from place to another,
disappeared between the oive-hued branches
The floor of the channel level and hard and
almost free of coral the living wall bullying out four
five feet at the bottom The occupants of this coral
street richly hued fishes occasional which
darted off with bird-like motion, and of cray
fishes whose whips everywhere in evidence be-
meath the base of the coral wall.
The explorers had traversed perhaps two hundred
feet along this singular street. the Dolphin following
overhead, when it made decided turn, narrower
and they suddenly confronted with huge mound
that intercepted their passage The branches
long and slender, and seemed to grow in
direction. The professor stood measuring with his
pike while Ralph was breaking off huge branch as
q curiosity, when telephone exclamation from
the captain
1--WE have found her!"
It true, and they at stood face to face with
the wreck of a large vessel, propped covered
and curtane about with growths of branch coral that
she almost concealed. She had evidently pitched
the bank bow first plunged down into the chas,
crashing into the heart of the forest that
or what was left of her, stood end with the
stern in the watery air The old ship preyed
by the teredo for many that she little
less than skeleton. In portions the planking
gone, and great clusters of coral branches had
grown out thru her sides in apparent
round her
This illustrates the rapid growth of coral"