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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
DAINTY WHITE CURTAINS GIVE
\ COOL EFFECT IN SUMNER
They Are by No Means Expensive, and Can Be
Prettiy Fri!led, Ruffled, Tucked, or Hemmed

weather. Curtains of dotted swiss made
after this fashion can be easily made at
home. and somewhat newer and as sim
pie to fashion are those of scrim which
have lately been restored to favor. Fine
scrim with plain hemmed border and in
sertion of wide torchon are also easily
made at home and quite smart IN effect
Many ways of hanging curtains IRE
now In vogue.
The, French or crossed. draped
just below the center, are still seen,
especially where ruffied material is
used. Plain hemmcd curtains are more
effective allowed to hang straight from
the pole.
Draped curtains are liked for bed
rooms In country houses. and are tied
back on line with .he window SILL
Ribbon or white cord is used for the
purpose.
For Powered curtains, a valance is In
accord with olG-time custom and is
generally used with bedspreads to
match. These valances are generally
made separately and pinned or stitched
to the curtain after It has been at
tached to the pole. The material is cut
the desired width Of the valence. and
then laid in box or side pleats as pre-
ferred.
Ruled curtains may be hemmed and
gathered over the pole. or attached by
means of pins and rings. The former
plan is most often adopted and q head
ing is usually left as additional trim
ming.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17

The prettiest lace curtains for sam-
mer furnishing are not by any means
the most expensive ones. Very charm
ing ones can be bought for 81 a pair, or
less. and many new ideas are shown in
scrim, lawn and net.
For something over 81 one can
buy a simple pair of white lawn with
edging and insertion OF renaissance and
q border cluster OF four dainty tucks.
At about the same price Is shown an
other design Of sheer striped material
with the vine-like pattern in green and
q ruff3e edge of dotted white lawn
: For a Colonial or old-fashfoned bou-
doir nothing more effective could be haG
than the rose curtains Of pointed lawn
with fluted ruffie. and bedspread to
match. These also are inexpensive. cost
ing only si.25 a pair, while the bed
is sold at s1.75.
An odd design is shown In ruffied lawn
with plain stripe as the border pattern
and an appiiqued flower figure of the
same material.
RULED curtains seem to continue to
demand. for they are really not difficult
to launder and there is something cool
and airy about the futtering ruffie
which makes them attractive for warm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
PLANTING DAHLAS
A Suggestion for June-Late Planting
Assures September Bloom.


Contrary to the general belief June
OF later Is the time to plant dahlias, and
as good results will be had by planting
as late as July as on i,le first of June,
says the Garden Magazine. Many people
blend all their energy to plant dahlfa
roots at the earliest moment after the
danger of late frosts is past. This usu-
ally means from about the 18th to the
Goth of May. Some few people try to get
the roots planted even earlier. Many Of
the most successful growers defer
planting to as late date as possible
for the reason that plants put into the
ground early start into growth and are
well advanced by the time the hot
weather of July and August arrives, II
this period is ordinarily hot, and the
plauts are on a heavy soil. the chances
are that they will stop growing; and
| they never recover afterward. Very
many disappoiptments in growing the
| dahlia are due to planting too early.
| If one has a special liking for dahlias
| 1t is well to make several paintings. The
| first about the middle &c May, the Sec
/ ond and third at intervals of one month
each. From this system succession OF
| flowers will be had all the season from
/ about July 10 till the early frosts cut
down the tops. The dahlia is very SEN
/ sitive to frost, and will not survive
| the first touch which usually comes
! about the end of September. From the
| latest planting a good lot of high quality
| flowers may be depended upon during
| September, and as late rs the frost
| keeps off.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
SCRIP BOOKS
Are Valuable Lesson In Neatness to
Young Children.

The primary school Is not the only
place nowadays where busy work is
employed TO keep hands and brains out
OF mischief The wise mother knows
that her little ones must be given some
thing to do. and she catches at every
device for employing the time. and also
for training the intellect.
All children love to cut paper, and
papers and old books containing pic
lures be carefully saved. Get the child
a pair OF small. blunt scissors and teach
him to cut oat pictures wei. with mar
gins and names preserved. This In It
self Is valuable lesson In neatness.
and the little pupil also learns to hoard
up articles which In many homes are
consigned to the waste basket. A shoe
box will serve nicely as q receptacle
Now take tablet OF good heavy pa
| per, II possible ten inches In length by
| six In width. UHfasten the leaves and
! fold them In pairs crossways- Sew these
inside a strong manila cover cut the
same size. (1he unlettered parts OF q
clean flour sack make good covers
Pretty little books containing ten pages
are thus made, and II sewn with, bright
| colored silk or worsted are made still
| more attractive.
| Supply the child with smooth paste
and small brush and teach him to use
them neatly. Show him the Importance
| of placing the picture straight and ex-
| actly in the middle OF the page. He
knows more about playing than any
be play book" Decorate the cover
fancifuliy-and print the name and that
| of the owner in ink. Allow him to ex-
ercise his taste and judgment in select
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17

BIushing is a disease that affiictS not
only young girls, but if the habit Is not
controlled it may follow one, regardless
of age until she is an old woman.
Rlushing is much matter Of habit and.
therefore, If those who suffer from 1t
will determine to get the better of 1t
they may eventually stop the crimson
waves rushing to their faces. the mere
effect OF which makes her who is doing
1t SO unhappy.
AS rule blushing Is largely the result
of self-con sciousness. and the very first
thing one who wishes to get over the
trick must do Is to cease thinking about
herself. This sounds easy. / know, and
to many seems most difficult, but fact
we learn with advancing years is that
we are not 81 the public eye as much as
we fancy, even among our family and
friends, and many things we do and say
are unobserved. The self-conscious per-
son thinks that every movement is noted;
the sooner she loses this unhappy form
Of egotism the better.
curious thing about the blushfng
habit is that it demonstrates itself when
the sufferer is doing her best not TO
give way to it. The more person VINO
bushes determines not to GO IT,. the
deeper grows the color until she longs
for a friendly corner in which TO hide.
One form of self-consciousnesS is due
to the great sensitiveuess to the opin-
ions of others. A shy person lightly
criticised or made the center of obser-
walton Immediately begins to blush furi-
ously. One of the lessons that must be
learned first If blushing is to be con-
troIled is that though others may differ
| in opinion, and even If one Is In error
| 1t Is usually q matter of absolute indf-
ference. Opinion is a personal thing,
and each person is entitled to his OF
| her own If it Is stated with liberation
and consideration. Once this belief is
| instilled init shy persons they lose some
| of their self-consciOuSncSs and step
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
TO CLEAN RUGS
Choose a Windy Day to Beat the Rugs
Before Putting Away for Season.

When cleaning rugs or carpets, man
age, If possible, to do Il on a windy
day, when the high wind will blow away
the dust pounded out and decrease the
amount of labor thai would be neces-
sary on a quiet day.
This plan for cleaning, according to
expert carpet cleaners, is as near the
scientific way as can be managed at
home.
# convenient to clean when the wind
is blowing briskly hang the rugs and
carpets on a line, top down, and beat
them on the back with a broad fiat rug
beaten. Try to bring the back in the
direction from which the wind comes.
SO that as soon as the dust leaves the
front it is caught up in the gale and
whisked away. Whtn no dust is seen
to leave the rugs place them back down
On the ground or floor and brush the
nap with stiff broom. This done,
spread wet bran over the front, leav-
ing it only long enough to thoroughly
cover every inch of the carpet, then
sweep 1t of. The wet bran takes out
the loose dust that is bound to remain
despite the pounding and sweeping, and
hrightens the colors more than any
other process except securing. Be sure
not to leave wet bran on any spot longer
;;ian five minutes, or the desired fresh
ness will be dtngy instead For If the
wet bran is not swept off as soon as ],
collects the dust, then the dust that
has become damp. settles into the mar
and the rugs have dingy look tina,
| is discoura ging after all the work OF
cleaning.
Never shake rug to ger out tbs
dust for it ruins the binding and
| fringe, and after few shakings the
edges tear from the warp at the corners
| and not only spoil the appearance OF tho
| rug. but shorten the period Of its use
fuiness.
After the cleaning rugs should be care
| fully looked over for breaks In the
| threads and in corners and mended al
once, with linen carpet thread or wool
If necessary.
! When grease spots are discovered OF
the rugs the best plan is to send them
at once to a carpet cleaner and have
them properly secured, for almost al
| home remedies leave big black ring
| around the spot on which they have
! been rubbed and they don't always take
/ out the grease. II soap is used in an
| effort to cleanse the spot the suds must
be made with only the best toilet quail
| ties and a little tepid water. Coarse
| laundry soaps are likely TO fade the
| best of colors. and should never be
| used.
| To remove an ink stain carefully cover
the spot with milk, applying it gener-
stain with lukewarm water and ivory
or CASTLE soap suds. Apply both milk
| and water with cloth or sponge.
| In putting rugs away for the summer
| be sure to roll them tight as they are
always kept In stores. and stand on END
| top of them. Then wrap in tar paper
and put in a dark. dry closet. to make
sure moths will not be found in the mar
when they are taken out again for use
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
TIKI. H7l/E ITS PROBLEMS AND ITS INTERESTS
TO BREAk THAT ANNOYING
LITTLE HABIT OF BLuSHlNG
1t Is a Disease That Can Be Cured by Syste-
matte Methods

toward getting better Of blushing has
been taken.
A sensitive person is quite likely to
have q poor opinion OF herself She Is
apt to think that she is the one who Is
wrong, she Is not self-confident, and If
called upon to take part In discussion
or whatever may pc under way she is
itself is a pity, for without self-confi-
dence life is a very unhappy thing at
times, and the habit OF pushing will be
moro or less constant. If the Shy person
who makes mistakes could only .remem-
Der that everyone commits them at
| times. and that none thinks the less of
them in consequence, much would be
done in establishing salf-conddence.
To set about working systematic
| cure two things are necessary-plenty
OF open air exercise, and, even more i'm
portant. frequent mingling with ones
of circulation, and the better this is
| made the less likely the heart will be
| to pump food TO the face. Out of door
athletics will also serve to make the
| nerves stronger, and almost all people
| who blush frequently are nervous.
| Making a practice of going among
| quent meeting with strangers brings
| with It, especially for woman, self
confidence and poise that Will come IN
no other way. She learns unconsciously
| that she is merely one Of a multitude,
and that the roomfu1 of people does not
| pause to listen simply because her voice
/ is making itself heard in one place.
| She finds herself being treated with
! courtesy but not being stared at for
any reason by those among whom she
| is mingling. and after while she be-
comes a part of the crowd without
thinking herself the most conspicuous
person in 1t Being spoken to unexpect-
! edly viii not make her jump or blush.
a question viii cease to cause her
agony Associating with her ;.ind she
finds there are hundreds of others just
like her or perhaps not quite SO nice,
| and with the idea comes a self-reliance
ing blushing thing OF the past
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
Pongees.

Pongees are at the very zenith OF their
success this season. They are displayed
In self-color, browns. greens. and blues.
and fashioned into almost everything
from a shirt waist TO a hat. The sep
arate coats of this material. worn by
Young and old last year, are just as
popular this season. and some very
smart Affairs in cute little bolero and
Elton suits have been seen.
To be utterly smart one must pos
hess O .ra5ah" made up IN some form
81 other "Rajah" comes OF the pongee
amfIy. and was worn to some extent
al YEAR sBurlingham'' is the newest
Eariety. and its uses are legion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
Beauty of Stamped Designs.

When embroidery Is quite out Of the
question, the summer girl may content
herself with the beautiful stamped de-
signs in silk. gauZe. net. chiffon. muslin,
dirnity. linen. lawn, and organdie. These
come in exquisite pastel colorings, deli
cate pinks. blues. lavenders. green's. and
yeliows on a white ground or a paler
seif-tone- They are made up with lace
insertions. entredcux. and edgings Some
mems around the bottom. but have foot
ruffies edged with lace. Others are made
up In double and triple founces and still
sewn tucks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17

Ing the prettiest and most effective IL
Illustrations: talking them over as they
cate many important lessons
Next work book may be made Of
pictures showing children engaged in
any occupation Naturally follows q
rest book and valuable lessons in i'm
portance of sleep and quiet. An tex-
ercise book" may also be made
BY this time the little worker has be-
come quite proficient in classifying pic
lures. Let him make books illustrating
the three kingdoms. Provide him With
an old geography or two. and he will
soon have little volumes illustrating oc-
equations OF men, queer people, queer
bab ies. odd vehicles, bridges, etc II he
visits menagerie or show he may
make book containing pictures Of the
animals he saw.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
Morning SuRs.

The morning suits for street w. ar will
be severely plain. especially Sc II, the
linen suits. which are finished with a
deep hem and stitching. Russet shoes
Will be feature of the street attire
but they differ from those of former
years. not only IN being of a much dark
Ter shade, but also In having the fat
bow to the instep. With the tailor srit
a soft leather belt is usually selected
which may be ornate or plain. accord
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
Lingerie of the Lille French
Gil.

Like her mother. the little French girl
has an Unborn love of pretty lingerie,
but the luxury Of her underwear is lin
tied strictly to the quality Of the ma
terfal and the beauty Of the hand stitch
ing No lace trims the dainty garments
unless II be very narrow Yaienciernes,
edsins little frill on which three tiny
trcks have been run by hand. Any en-
broidery that may find place on the
lingerie Is worked directly on the NAH
sock or broadcloth, In button-hole
stitched little scallops.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
Kaiser Wilhelm at Sea.

The Hapburg-American liner Ham
burg, which the Emperor William char
tered for his Mediterranean cruise. was
SO fitted up that his majesty might have
at sea all the comforts that he could
enjoy on land. says Home Notes.
gymnas'uIn was even constructed
for his use. Among the novelties 1t con-
tanned were an electric horse, which
Jumps about so wildly that its rider
needs 10 have good seat That, of
course, the Emperor has, for in spite
of his withered arm he is a splendid
hcrsemap, his natural defect apparently
never troubling him In the least when
once he Is IN the saddle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
Dress "Don'k IS. -

Don't wear vertically striped material
II you are tall
Don't expect great bargains TO turn
out great savings
Don't wear big sleeves and big hats
IL you are short.
Don't Jump into your clothes and ex-
pect to look dressed.
Don't put cost before cut Corded
silk won't cover poor fit.
Don't put all your allowance outside
A shabby petdcoat kills the smartsst
gown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
OilUe Oil and Bruises.

In the treatment Of Commissions where
there is extensive discoloration Of the
skin. If olive oil be freely applied with
out rubbing the discoloration will quick
ly disappear II the skin is broken a
little boric acid should be applied over
the abra sion. A black eye thus treated
can he rendered normal in a few hours
especially II the oil be applied warm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
Keeping Sandwiches Moist.

When preparing sandwiches for a
large company 1t Is sometimes neces-
sary to make them several hours In ad-
vance OF the serving. II q napkin is
wrung out OF hot water and wrapped
around the sandwiches. which should
then be placed in q cool room. they will
keep as fresh and moist as though .us,
spread.-Woman's Life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
SOME SMART STYLES IN SUMMER SLEEVES.


ha
is
the design but with the omitted That
half
sleeve Almost effect is attained the fred
elbow
shirred the amhoe-whch
az the a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
Waning Plates.

Warn plates and dishes by pouring
boiling water over them. There is not
the chance of their cracking and be-
coming brown as when they are put in
the oven-Woman's Life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
TRUTH COMES OUT.

Mamma-Of course you said, "Oh, this
Is so student" when Tom finally pro-
osed
4 Daughter-No: fully INTENDED to- but
q was SO excited forgot and exclaimed,
KAT last!'-Chicago News.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-02-17
STANDS WITH SENATE.
Bryan's Opinion on Right to Make
Arbitration Treaties.

81. RAUL Miami. [.ph. Wi-Wm.
Rlvan was in 81. l,aul ana called ON
Governor Johnson ut tn. capitol. While
there he gave out am interview ON the
recent controversy between The presi-
dent and The SENATE with regard la The
treaty makins uower
Mr.. R,N.au said.
II believe ne senate is right I'm re
fusiug to surrender iis right to a voice
i'm making t,ealies aud think the
president in erro, i'm making The action
of the senate n basis of c,itIe,s,n. The
yery fart mat h.. refused 10 recognize
the rirh, ,f ;n oninion 50 overw
inaIv sy,,,,sse1 is in itseif evidence. of
The hansar of a.l.p,tmp TO him tlc
nov.., ,y,,icb H.. asks There is. nov
syer, "a basis upon which hr and the
,,;.b, ~ -,ra.,,a, ,,I
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-02-17
CHANGES
Sioux Valley News Will Be Run by
Sons of Late General N. C. Nash.

Canton. $. ID. Sci. IL, The SioUS
Valley News, for oyer twenty-five years
the property OF the late General n. C..
Nash. in its issue of Yesterday an
nounces that iii tuture the paper Will
be conducted by n. G. Nash's sons. The
sons are George w. Nash. at present
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton. and his brother, Frank +. Nash.
who has been associated in the publica-
ton of the paper With his father for the
past three years. Both the boys have
grown up in the News Office and are
practical newspaper men. From anoth-
er source it is learned that Superintend-
ent q. w. Nash has declared that he
made educational work his choice for
u permanent occupation. and that as
he does not intend to devote much zine
to the newspaper profession either now
or after his term of office expires. the
paper has beer placed on the market
for sale and will oo disposed of AS soon
as a suitable purchaser can be sound
-,,,.iif
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-02-17
Arizona Eoreuer.

Ton,bston" Carlo Epitaph The In
herent h"ains and of Altoona
:'lc forcing her To the front. In every
capacity she is asserting her superior
lily and knocking the ~persimmon. Last
Friday Clay M~coionigal. at The steer
tying tournament ut FL P..so, rciad ald
tied his steer in ~twenty-eight seconds
flat. our Arizona cowboys. like All
other Altoona Institutions. are strictly
in the lead. They may not have that
quality of stove polish on them that
distinguishes eastern society. but they
simply have the STUFF" i'm tiaam to
get there
You .annot shut Arizona aff. She
has the Upper. she has the gold. IN.
silver. the lead, the stock, the cttrtivnt-
ing climate and the brains. Tn. vigor
and the originality. the self reliance.
and she is irrepressib1e. An eyes IRE
upon her. Il million hopes ara staked
upon her resources, her sunshine and
her Wild free magnificence, aud they
will all be realized, The rich matl
comes here to grow richer, the plain
man is here to better his r.roum-
anc the invalid comes herr. for
health and strength, the dis consulate
come 10 Arizona for me comfort and
chez our salubtious climate aud hos
pitable society afford.