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force and faithfully carry out the sys-
tenn that such course of training re-
quires. Perhaps 1 may be wrong, but
in my own estimation I nm convinced
that the overwhelming victories OF the
japanese soldier in his present conflicts
with the army of the Russian etnpire
are but further examples os what a
perfect system of training will accom-
plish. The japanese soldier has shown
his vastly superior powers of physical
endurance on many an occasion since
the beginning Of the war. He can
march all day and do BATE that same
night; he can fight all day ana march
that same night. The reason for this
to me seems very clear; 1t is neither ra-
cial nor temperamental but physiologi-
cal. The Japanese as a nation eat
sparingly and of food that nourishes
the body without overtaxing the organs
of digestion. Above all they are ex-
perts in the art of taking regular
breathing exercises, and they keep their
bodies in such perfect physical condi-
tion that every nerve and muscle is in
use all the time. thus becoming so
thoroughly trained that when slight
extra pressure is put upon It 1t does
not collapse.
I wish I could impress upon every
woman in the land that, providing she
is naturally healthy, anything Is
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So great has the influence Of physical
culture been extended that 1t has be-
come part and parcel Of the curriculum
not only OF the greater and lesser OF
our celebrated universities Of learning
but it has found its way into the public
school training system Of our younger
generation. I could not but feel
much qualification when read recertly
of the innovation which has been intro
duced at the University Of Pennsyl-
vania by its new physical director, Dr.
r. TAFT Mckenzie. Not content with
making some form Of athletics compui-
sorry, DR.. Mckenzie has decreed tnat
every student who takes the gymnastic
course must also learn to swim re-
quired distance OF so many yards De-
fore his course is finished. If pro-
vision of this kind could be made ana
enforced everywhere, It would result
not only in an improvement or the
general physique Of our younger Ameri-
can manhood, but would be the means
of saving so many lives each year
which are sacrificed through Ignorance
of the art of swimming.
I cannot help again revertins 10
those wiry little Japanese as striking
examples Of what physical culture has
done for them and what 1t can DO fcr
US II we but properly en-
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veloped In. japan is proved in the fact
that the Japanese, while diminutive
race, possess the greatest endurance Of
any people on earth. Not enough exer-
else has killed more humankind than
the over indulgence Of it. Play, run,
romp. jump. swim, skate, golf, use the
medicine ball, ride the bicycle, breathe
the fresh pure air of glorious out-of-
doors, absorb all the sunshine you can,
and with the end Of each successive
year you will find your physicians bill
growing smaller and beautifully less.
I do not pretend to be an expert in
the line Of physical training, but what
do know has been gained by expert
ence, and such I willingly give in the
way Of advice to my readers. hoping
that II followed the effect Of such a
course may be as beneficial to them as
1t has been to me. do think that never
should any set rules be laid down be-
cause with the use of little common
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why don't you jump in?" asked
Louise.
He stopped abruptly and looked re-
fectively at her.
That's very good idea, Miss
Louise. Thank you"
When they reached the florists and
Louise had selected the roses he was
to send to her on the morrow, Brad
ley said:
Now, I will make my first jump
and send Miss Kane some roses, too."
Send her violets," replied the little
girl earnestly. They are her favorite
flower"
Thank you again. Miss Louise. You
are certainly my mascot"
He ordered huge bunch of violets
to be sent to Miss Kane on the eyen-
ing following and left his card to ac-
company them.
When Beryl Kane was dressing for
the concert, box from the florists
was brought to her. A little thrill of
pleasure went through her as she lifted
the cover and saw the violets; another.
when she read the card.
Il thought" she unused, ''that he
held me in disdain as ono Of that
musical crowd who are so uninter-
esting to him. He addresses such curt.
cynical remarks to me wnen we meet.
I always begin to get retort ready
as soon as / see him approach. won
der how he came to send me these!
suppose because he was giving Lou
some"
She sighed as she finished her toilet.
Her carriage stopped at the home of
her little Npupil, and Louise, radiant
with excitement and pleasure, came
out, carrying her roses.
You got the violets Mr.. Bradley sent
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By
Belle Maniates

hit. Every one is wild over her sing
ing, and they say she is the perfect
exponent of your teaching"
Then my ambition is satisfied, mu-
sically," she replied. II wanted to be
recognized as successful teacher
And have you any ambitions other
than muster"
why, Of course!" she laughed.
Music is only part Of my life
Every one has an aim." said Louise
precociously. Mine Is to be a prima
donna. Miss Kane's to be a. teacher.
What is yours, Mr.. Bradley"
To make SCOOP" replied Beryl.
That is only part of my life,' "
ne quoted. Il have another-a great
aim and hope"
What is it?" asked Louise art
lessly.
Il am going to tell Miss Kane some
time-if she will let me. Then / will
tell you."
Some one called Louise away just
then.
May I come and see you soon
tomorrow night, Miss Kane?" he
asked in vibrant voice.
Yes" she replied softly, screening
her face with the violets.
Il always thought you were bored by
people who were not musical" he said.
And always thought" she retorted,
that you were bored by people who
were musical
You were mistaken"
80 were YOU"
Louise ran to them.
Our carriage is here, Miss Kane. Are
We going home now?"
Certainly not replied Bradley
quickly. 'Prima donnas always have a
supper after they sing. am going to
take you to one now, and Miss Kane
will chaperon u.s.
"Oh, OH" cried Lou ecstatically.
This is my loveliest night"
And mine," declared Bradley en-
phatically.
And mine." echoed Beryl softly.
Copyright, 1904, by Belle Maniates.)
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sense mode of training can always
be adopted to meet any exigency that
may arise and by which if strictly fol-
lowed you will become strong, healthy
and happy, just as nature intended you
should be. My principal advice to
every one in the first place is to be out
of doors as much as possible.
The crisp, bracing weather Of this
season of the year offers excellent nat
ural opportunities for physical develop
ment. There are many channels
open, such as running, jump
ing, club swinging. etc. Play
out in the open air, in Gods sunshine,
until your lungs breathe deeply of the
invigorating atmosphere-for every
breath taken will be an inspiration cf
joy and health to you. OF course all
this advice may sound to many as ex-
tremely strenuous, but no good has
ever been or can be accomplished with
out more or less applied work. Bathe
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you, didn't your" asked the young girl
as she took her seat besides Miss Kane.
II must tell you what he said about
you. He said you were music mad and
you didn't care for him because he
wasn't musical and he could never get
into your circle. and told him to Jump
in"
Beryl listened to this voluble conf
dence with the feeling that she ought to
check or reprove the little tale-bearer.
but she didn't. She felt still another
little thrill, and thought what a lovely
night it was. If only Louise would do
her bestl
Louise did. She came out upon the
stage, clad in the white robes of a Choir
lister, her fair, childish face brilliant
with excitement and expectancy. Her
eager, searching eyes caught sight OF
Bradley in one Of the boxes. She flushed
happily, while the dimples came and
went The prelude to her number
ended, Bradley, the crowd, every one
vanished from her thoughts. She for
got herself in the grand music of the
Ave Maria" and she surpassed in Its
delivery the highest hopes of her
teacher.
Then followed a wild ecstacy Of ap-
plause from an enthusiastic audience.
and she reappeared, this time attired
in a pretty white frock She sang
Home, Sweet Home into the hearts
of her hearers. Applause, calls, re-
calls and flowers followed.
When the excitement had subsided
and the next number was on, Bradley
found his way behind the scenes.
Miss Louise" he said, bowling low
to the happy little girl. when you are
a great prima donna don't forget that
gave you your first flowers
May i thank vor for NV yfoleta 1ss
said a soft voice behind him.
he turned. and his face giowed with
pleasure when he saw Miss Kane was
carrying his flowers He noted how
happy she looked, but attributed the
fact to the success her pupil had
scored.
Even know that Miss Louise made
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ley with a perplexed smile, "but it's
all Greek to me. II her voice was per-
feet by nature, why are you giving
her lessons?"
'I have made her voice stronger and
more flexible; have taught her phras-
ing and enunciation."
ST think you had better write a lit
tie sketch Of her personality and voice
and 1 will publish it,
There came a light rap at the door
and a slender, little wisp of girl with
big, brown eyes and golden hair came
into the studio.
'"This, Mr.. Bradley. is my little song
bird, Louise Harvey"
Bradley was very fond Of children.
He shook hands with the little song
stress. and, turning to Miss Kane, said:
us it possible that this microscopic
child can sing so gloriously as have
heard 1t intimated."
The little girl drew herself up with
a suspicion Of hauteur.
II am in my teens!" she protested.
THAT does give one an old feeling" +"
he said with laugh. 'I haven't for
gotten the first day I could say so
proudly, L am in my teens"
Have you been out of them long ?"
Miss Kane could not forbear asking.
The bright eyes of Louise sparkled
with appreciative mirth.
Miss Louise, you mustn't make fun
OF me- / have the power to make or
mar public personages. I am going
to put your picture in the paper to-
night and the day after tomorrow
shall tell how well you can sing
THANK you," said the little girl SIM
ply, but / must go now. I came to
return this music, Miss Kane"
II will go with you," said Bradley.
1--WE will stop at the florists and or
der some flowers for you to carry at
the concert"
Louise flushed wit. pleasure as she
left the room in company with Brad
ley.
81 like Miss Kane. She is lovely
to me-" she confided when they were
out on the street.
II wish she would be lovely to me-"
he said ruefully.
rs she mad at your" asked Louise,
ingenuously.
Yes, music mad; but, unfortunately.
I can only appreciate music from a
ragtime standpoint. SO can't creep
into the circle OF devotees Miss Kane
draws around herself"
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~ RADLEY paused at the door of
TX Miss Kane's studio, listened
q moment to the sound OF
- smoothly struck chords and
then gave an apologetio knock.
The music ceased and the door was
opened by Miss Kane, teacher Of vocal
music.
''You know better" she said forbid
dinghy.
Eyes," he said with penitent air,
@but am not a visitor. I came on
professional business, really" and he
walked on into the room.
do you want your voice tried?"
she asked sarcastically.
mo. I don't want you to score an
other point against me, but called to
see you In regard to your pupil, the
little girl Patti. I understand she is
: to make her debut at the Charity Con-
cert tomorrow night / want to write
her up"
"Oh!" she exclaimed, interested but
still skeptical, "and since when did the
city editor himself take to writing In
q Minor Strain column"
Miss Fleming is ILL.," he replied,
land we are all helping her out. vol
unteered to take this part Of her work.
I thought, Miss Kane" he said earn
estly, that 1t would be to your advan-
tage and to that OF the child to get
satisfactory press notices. and will
write whatever you wish"
THANK you very much, Mr.. Brad
ley" she replied her little air Of re-
serve melting for the once. IT shall be
very glad IL you will do so.''
Now. what kind Of a voice has
she?"
High soprano. Her voice is per-
fectly placed. When / discovered her
pure tones-I heard her first in school
IT had her come to the studio. I
sounded low C on the piano and asked
her to sing the note. She did, with
nerfect attack and pitch. Then she
kept on with the successive tones and
haIf tones until we came to B fiat.
heran to tremble. for there begins the
middle register, the stumbling block of
nearly all singers, but the right quail
stv came into her voice-that imper-
centible shading Of the chest tones as
t,,sv merge into the smooth waters OF
the sopranos realm. The tones kept
corning ~., clearly, sweetly and with sill
s,s,v ring until didn't dare take her
any farther"
Il suppose It's all right" said Brad
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frequently, not only for the sake Of
cleanliness. but for health. Fence. use
gymnastic exercises. daily devote some
time to calisthenic work. swim, under
stand the value and take advantage OF
percussion. exercises and massage.
Physical culture stands for much more
than a mere development Of muscle
and the harmonious. workings Of the
bodily functions, for the direct end ana
object Of 1t is to attain an ideal har-
mony between mind and body by CIV
Ing to the former a properly developed
and healthful physical vehicle through
which to work. The beneficial effects
resulting from a course of physical cul-
ture training are Of twofold nature.
for not only does 1t invigorate the bed
fly system but its value as mental
treatment cannot be too highly esti-
mated.
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N this enlightened age when ad-
vancement is ever the watchword.
1t is surprising the large STRAIT

vancement Is ever the WatcnWoru,
1t Is surprising the large STRAIT
6. um Of ignorance that exists where
knowledge is supposed to prevail.
And right here I want to say that this
applies in superlative manner to the
lack of properly taking care Of ones
self through the medium Of vigorous
exercises, proper breathing and regular
diet, not only as means of regaining
perfect health, but of retaining 1T. In
my travels over the country 1t has fire.
quently come to my observation what
remarkably small percentage Of the
average community there is that really
take even the amount or exercise that
is absolutely necessary.
There Is no need for any man. woman
or child who possesses ordinary health
to ever become a weakling. In Japan,
where the natives have developed the
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low simple system of exercise regu-
larly and you will be surprised at the
result. Rise early, take cold baths, deep
breathing exercises, but above all
things cultivate the fresh air habit,
for remember. oxygen is a food.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

Some husbands appear to dislike
more than the weeping wife the nagging
one. To nag successfully you must let
no opportunity go by Of finding fault.
Suppose you are taken TO the theater:
you must complain that your seat isn't
i good one and that you can't see.
When you change houses you must
make odious comparisons between the
small one you have left and the big
one his industry has provided for you,
always TO the disadvantage Of the big
one Husbands are quite chilled by
systematic disapprovaI, therefore the
nagging program is TO be recommend
ed when haste Is matter to be con-
sidered.
A written guarantee to succeed in six
months at the outside is given away
with the next recipe. There are men
so exqulsitely patient and long suffering
that a day or two over that time they
may hold out, but dislike OF the most
pronounced type invariably rewards the
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

sack coats imaginable come In scarlet
cloth, trimmed with black velvet. cuffs
and collars with brass buttons and in
white caracul angora and astrakhan
with cuffs and collars of white cloth and
heavy white Brandenburgs across the
front
Perhaps the most attractive cap ever
worn by small children. and il is used
by boys and girls alike. is the Russian
toque. 1t has a wide turban band eX-
tending upward upon the sides. and is
finished with a crown of cloth. laid in
loose folds. The brim is of fur trimmed
with Brandenburgs in the same color
of braid. These smart toques are worn
by children OF from two 20 five years of
age. They are charming in black Per-
sian lamb. with a crown of scarlet cloth
or velvet and black horsehair tuft on
one side. The tuft is often tied around
the middle and il occurs on all the Rus
sian toques. The toques show combi-
nations OF white and black. blue and
black. green and black and so on the
color usually being in the crown. Otter
and beaver toques usually have a crown
of the same tint. while white is invari-
ably finished with a crown of white
cloth or velvet.
Older children wear the boat-shaped
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persistent practicer of the reproach
prescription. Do not be over-scrupulous
In this quarter. You may reproach your
husband for everything without reserve
IL your old grandfather in Boston falls
down slippery bit OF pavement. or
year little brother In Chicago catches
the whoopins cough. you must make 1t
perfectly clear to your husband In New
Yo:k that both disasters are traceabIe
to him
Supposing your husband to be one OF
those open-hearted and confding speci-
mems who longs for sympathy, and pays
you the compliment OF telling you the
values your opinion and advice, grant
him no attention when he talks to you
about his business affairs. Such sub
Jects, you may inform him, do not in
terest you one bit. II may occur that
he will even then persist, and should
he do so your best plan is TO go away
and sulk Few men admire sullen
wives.
Among these hints every wife should
find something useful.
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Fascinating Empire Waist Effects.

A simple and yet effective coat is IL
1ustrated In Figure 3. The back has a
fancy belt arrangement not made in the
front, so that this view of the coat is
the most helpful and attractive. A wide
strap extends down each side the back
from the shoulder 10 the hem, where IL
terminates in a point II is stitched
twice on the edges and has extensive
pieces at the empire waist line, forming
belt effect, which does not meet in
the center. and which is fastened with
buttons. similar strap down the
front Of the coat begins at the line or
the empire waist and has no belt ef-
feet. Another strap. connecting the
front and back ones, passes over the
shoulder and fastens to the others with
button in a rounded point The hem
and cuffs are stitched The cuffs have
velvet pieces across the fronts to match
the velvet upon the collar
The rest Of the turned-up cuff is
plain and stitched in double rows The
fun skirt is sewed to the empire belt
line with double stitching and the re-
yers are also stitched twice.
A fuu coat skirt is given In the back
by means Of two pleats. facing on each
side the center. set between the orna-
mental straps. These really cover seams
This coat is equally becoming 10 a
child Of seven and one OF fourteen
years. and may be made OF any of the
popular coat materials and trimmed
eiaborately or simply according to the
material and the uses TO which the coat
may be put Straps of embroidery may
be used upon pale coIored coat, and of
lace Upon velvet or silk one.
smart little box coat Of dark blue
velvet is shown in Figure c. 1t is for
very little girl. although the pattern
could be worn by a somewhat older
child. Down each side the front runs a
broad lace band, turning backward at
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A Few Things That Make Life Miserable

"HoUGH to few men there is
something pathetic in the sight
4 Of n wOman's tears, 20 the ma
Jority the emotional female is
an abhorrence. Therefore. a good
tap or brine is great weapon in the
wife's armory. should she be desirous
OF securing ner husbands dislike She
must not cry and have done with IT,
however; she must continue 70 whim-
per with infinite patience and on every
occasion. and between whiles must sea-
son her drip. drip, drip with resonant
sniff
Should she go about her work in this
condition, with the air OF a martyred
angel. knocking the furniture over and
Ja5bing down pieces OF crockeryware
calculated TO make good row, at the
same time carefully leaving the door
open SO that 'he" may be played upon
by savage draught during her fire.
quent passages from sitting-room 20
kitchen. she may count upon her con-
quest as secure.
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ew Models for Gate Wi7ter aDd Early 81. 6Azd
Spri3e Days Sbow Collars Oh ALI tbe Goats. W

charming box coats of cloth are lined
with fur.
Empire coats are most popular in the
new cuts of wraps for little girls. and
these set particularly well over the new
and quaint short-waisteG frocks of
merino. cashmere. soft silk and soft
wash materials for little girls.
These short waisted frocks are mostly
made with guimpes and sleeves, and the
frock sleeves are short. The waist line
is sometimes merely a narrow band over
the gathers of both waist and skirt and
sometimes ribbons are arranged around
the waist. These 3re put on In a new
fashion. They are of soft silk or satin
or velvet. and of medium width. They
fasten witS loops and ends directly in
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Highland caps made in the same fur
and cloth and velvet combinations while
still Older ones have iSrg-, shaggy beav-
er hats. trimmed with soft satin bows,
an Tam o. Shanters and little CAPS For
dressy wear the same beavers, in white
or light colors are elaborated with
plumes. Utility hats are very simple,
and dressy hats are really too fancy
for children. Fur hats and caps 10
match the coat trimmings and muffs cf
the little folks are invariably smart.
Children now wear almost as Slabor-
ate hose as do their mothers. Llsie and
silk drawnwork stockings are often fur
ther embellished with embroidery, and
sometimes Dresden effects are intro
duced in "A mingling of dainty embrOid-
cries In a variety of pastel tints.
EaVorite materials for frOckS for little
girls are white linens and mulls and
lawns, both plain ana embroidered:
woolens of light weight, IN plaids. en-
broidered and simple Jacquard designs:
cashmere. Oriental silks silkine mohair,
velveteens and wool batiste.
Dress trimmings for children are al
ways prettiest when quite simple in
character. Embroidery snouid he fine
and not conspicuous and race is not Of
ten appropriate upon a child's dress ex-
cept for party frock.
Copyright. W. r. Hearst. 1soS.)
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Box Coats With Big Buttons.

Somewhat full coat sleeves have a
plain cuff. with velvet outer side border
ed with cloth and fastened with two
buttons at the hack
A seam runs down the middle of the
back OF the coat and gives fullness to
its skirts. Made OF velvet or silk this
coat would stand fancy trimming, and
fur would be pretty trim ming on any
material.
The coat shown in Figure E is par
ticularly appropriate to a small child.
1t is a wide. double-breasted box coat
with two big buttons on each side the
front. The rows OF stitching upon the
edges of the collar, cuffs. and fronts are
over half an inch apart. The collar is
cut in scallops all around. Very fun
sleeves are gathered into cuffs seal
loped at the top. A pocket is set on
each side the coat and the only seams
are those which occur under the arms
and on the shoulders.
Coats of fine material and much trim
med usually omit the pockets. but coats
for utility purposes nearly always have
them.
New models of coats for little ones in
variably show collars and cuffs. Most
or them are simply trimmed usually
with appllques of lace. embroidery and
braid, while stitched bands of cloth are
much used upon cloth coats and of ker-
sey upon those of that material. Panne
velvet is used as a trimming upon
cloth. and both velvet and velveteen
make up smartly into coats.
A pressed plush makes up smartly in
TO dressy coat. and this is lined with
pressed white plush, instead of satin.
the invariable lining for children's coats.
Satin makes a very durable and salts
factory lining and is used to the exclu-
sion Of almost anything else. Fur. of
course. Is an exception. Some very