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The Washington times., 1907-08-12
Ferns Ond Their Names

Garden lovers generally enjoy grow
ing q few Of the different sorts Of wild
ferns in some shady nook Of the home
acre, but comparatively few ever get
acquainted with the names Of these
transplanted beauties. Nature. how
ever. has put a tag on each by which.
with a little perseverance and the use
Of a hand lens. any one may learn the
ferns family name. though 70 deter
mine the particular species, the indivld-
ual's Christian name, so 20 speak. usual
.ly requires some botanical knowledge
10 arrive at
The marks which distinguish one gen
eral 6ind OF fern firm another, are those
dark specks and bloJches on the backs
OF the ferns which are fully developed
in midsummer. a phenomenon which has
been known 20 give considerable dis
tress 70 the inexperienced amateur VINO
mistakes them for some kind Of plight
and tries TO pick them OF, and that
distresses the fern They are perfectly
normal growths; and are TO the ferns
(which produce neither flowers nor true
seeds1. what blossoms and seeds are 10
other plants. being clusters OF DUST
like particles called spores. which, tall-
ing in suitable situations, produCe IN
time the Infant fern plants lheSe
spore clusters are first green ana oniy
noticeable by the sharp-slg,nteo' --Iy,-- ~
later become brown or blackish- lhey
are borne upon the ferns back IN a
number Cf curious and interesting Way ;,
which have been ClaSslned 0y pOtallsLs
and the ferns named accordingly Win
a small rnaEnihying glass any one can
see tLISt how nature has packeted thesS
fern spores. and learn what soIt oL
ferns are in his wild garden OF gro"
along his country paths ,,-,-,-..
In tba neighborhoOd Of Philadelphia
there are but a dozen common genera
/ OF these graceful plants Ine cis-
| tinguishing marking OF SIX OF 1hese
kinds are shown in the acconpanS ING
/ diagram. Thus the common polypody OF
/ rockfern, bears its clustered spores en-
! tirelv naked: the shield fern, o. Which
] several species are found IN our WOODS
/ the most familiar being the evergreen
! Christmas fern. has each spore cluster
! neatly covered with a protecting mem
| brane shaped like a round shield or In
| kidney form; the cherished natdenhatr II
/ tucks its spores under modest little
| flaps along the edge OF the leaf II
I fern has its back ribbed with sort oi
hshbone pattern OF slender lines branS5-
I ing regularly from the midvein, II is a
! spleenWOrt fern OF which there are
I four species common around Phtladel-
phia. II II bears its spores in tiny
fingered fist which opens out into a star
Il is the pretty woodsia, one species o.
| which Is frequent in the chinks OF mossy
old stone walls; II the frond back Is
lined with Hnk-like spore cases, streto5-
| ing in chains along the middle OF the
| leaflets. the fern is a chain fern. robust
J deuizen OF swampy woodlands and
| marshes.
To one who has never examined these
structures on the backs Of ferns. theil
study is full OF interest: but is needfu
that the specimens under observation
should not be too old. as in age the deli
cate. membranOus coverings shrive
laway 10 let the spores escape.
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
The Queens PreCept
and Example

Queen Alexandra takes wornanly
pleasure IN feminine and domestic ac-
comphshments. and Is deeply interested
IN all matters that affect the health
and well-being OF the middle and lower
classes Her tastes, like those Of the
King. are exceedingly simple. and she
believes that every person in the or
dinaTy walks Of life should know how
TO cook dinner and manage a baby.
The Queen has always been a. lover OF
home and family. her devotion 10 her
late father Is a matter OF history. and
her constant attachment to brothers
and sisters is equally well known II
follows naturally that her interests are
closely bound up with those OF her
brother. King George Of Greece. about
whom We have recently heard 50 much
In connection with the curTant growing
industry Of his gallant little country.
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
Fascinating Desk Sets

SO fascinating and artistic are the desk
fittings Of 1907 that they would dis
tract the attention OF the most Spartan
scribe from her work. The wealth OF
the jewelers. art is Iavished on these
small trappings, some desk sets costing
we'll up in the thousands.
Hammered brass has long been a
prime favorite for escritoire equipment
but the beauty Of its new designs DEFY
description, brass foundations being
often elaborated with bronze and copper
trimmings in the most grotesque and
stunning patterns. while the ingenuity
OF the leather worker has produced
wonderfully novel conveniences OF
charming decoration to meet the needs
Of the busy woman.
None Of these. however, appeal to
ones fancy as do the enameled mosaic
effects, so exduisitely delicate in tiny
flower designs one fetching set for a
boudoir desk has the prevailing color, a
plea sing scarlet enamel. which forms
wee blossoms like forget-me-nots.
against n dull gold ground. The four
corners or the blotting tablet are tri-
angles Of floral clusters. The little lamp
is a globe of dull gold with garlands or
the red blossoms, and the long inkstand
shows two pots on either side OF a
stamp box, the covers Of all three pieces
and the pen troughs being decorated
with the same garlands.
Another set has sapphire blue for the
dominant color. and the effect of the
enamel is Identical with that of the
genuine Persian stone mOsaics. and IS
ineXpressibly dainty
A famous designer has recently exc
cuted a desk set OF wondrous beauty for
the wife OF a multi-millionaire Of inter
national reputation because OF the ele-
gance OF his palatial home. The candle
sticks. inkstand and letter case We're a
combination Of pinlSish ivory and dull
gold filigree. showing extremely graceful
forms or men and women alternating
with a vine fligree. This was studded
with wee diamonds and rubies. and an
occasional emerald and sapphire
The red of the rubies seemed to bring
out pinkish tinge in the dull gold, and
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
The Secret Of
Looking Young

Most women. il they were asked by a
fairy godmother to choose three gifts
she would bestow like the old story Of
our childhood, most probably would de-
mand wealth, beauty, and perpetual
youth. At all events. whatever else
they did not desire. they would certain
" value the durability Of a youthful
appearance
No one seems to be careful enough in
keeping control over the appearance.
one is far too apt 10 frown ana look
serious. thereby implanting wrinkles
and lines. which once come are most
dinncult to efface, whereas with a little
trouble and forethought these signs OF
age need not he implanted for some
years.
Pose and expression have great
deal to do with a youthful appearance
end. having realized what in these is
most useful in retaining juvenility' our
advice is to follow II closely. Looking
downward and bending the chin lit
tie inward is fattening 70 the neck. ana
women should never neglect to massage
The wrinkles. when they DO come, the
contrary way. If in speaking stand
ing. or sitting. we hold the head up we
take some years from our appearance.
whereas by bending our necks the
wrong direction we implant lines in the
throat.
Figure is a great element in juvenes-
cence. II is wise advice TO take care
that your stays are OF the best make
drawing the waist in we'll at the back;
messing +. in. in fact, retains the gtrlish
anpearance which all desire 10 emulate,
for # is perfectly true tnat a woman is
rs old as she looks.
The more sprightly a woman Is the
more signs of vitality she has about her
the younger she seems. She must move
with an elastic step. and there is a
great art Of sitting and rising in a
youthful fashion. AS age approaches
one has to struggle for equilibrium, so a
woman must study how 70 balance the
body. II Is necessary 10 sit down grace
fully not in haste. and in such way
that one does not lose ones balance.
and when rising let the feet be well un-
der one and let the body spring up light
ly. not holding on to the cnair. as one
would do, perhaps by instinct, as the
years go on, but remember, IN getting
up, the pose OF the feet. Il Is worth
while to practice certain balance eXer-
cises. which help greatly in retaining
elasticity OF movement One must re-
MEMBER that one cannot keep the eQul-
Hbrum unless the body is properly ptv-
oted. Let the feet be we'll poised first
as one rises and then the body viii get
credit for sprightliness, which means
youth.
Women are so apt to look in their mir
rors and see only the front OF their
faces. AS a rule. it is the profile that
shows age, and there are certain lines
and crows feet which will come very
early in life that massage keeps down
nFG F1fT
wrinkles that come even before one
knows.
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
Pretty Hosiery That
May Be Made at Home

The insetting OF effective lace motifs
in stockings is not a difficult thing 20
accomplish Some large design, like a
butterfly, is a good one 70 practice on,
and often a small remnant OF heavy
black silk lace may be found which VIII
supply several such ornaments. Each bit
Of the design should be firmly button
hoIed in place before any cutting away
is done. or ones work viii be wasted
When securely fastened 10 the fabric.
the stocking may then be turned on the
rong side and the material carefully
clipped with a pair OF sharp scissors
The edge may then be turned back and
again made fast by another row Of but
tonholing.
Three upright lines Of lace insertion
form an attractive method for the ANA
teur workers, each row finished with Z
lace motif. and the center line Of inser-
tion extending several inches higher VI
on the stocking than the other two.
There Is almost no end 70 the pretty
fancies which a clever girl may carry
out along these lines IL she has a taste
for fine sewing and the necessary
patience
White silk stockings are coming in,
embroidered with gold bands. which
start at the instep and reach Almost 70
the knee.
Pendants Of pink coral are set in dia-
monds suspended by airily delicate
chains of gold, just long enough TO nj
around the neck and fall an inch or two
below the throat.
The Washington times., 1907-08-12

Cleanliness in clothing being partic-
Ularly essential in summer, and the
prices charged at resorts for laundry
service almost prohibitive. there Is
nothing left for the girl whose vaca-
ton money is limited but TO do some
part of the work herself. And this,
startling as it may seem TO the unini-
tiated, is a matter comparatively easy
of accomplishment.
One young woman who has learned
10 beat the hotel laundry at its own
game packs in her trunk a galvanized
iron pail that cost Is cents. This takes
UP practically no room as il may be
filled with wardrobe accessories-or,
better still, affords valuable protection
10 a choice hat. Accompanying the pail
is a diminutive washboard six BY fifteen
inches. 10 be had at any toy shop for
the sum OF % or 30 cents: also a small
fatiron and an alcohol lamp. The
wasboard fits nicely into the pail be-
fore mentioned, and is a business-like
liJtle affair. capable Of doing serious
work. albeit intended merely for the
wardrobe of a doll.
With this equipment in practical hands
il is possible 10 launder sub rosa nearly
all of ones belongings with the exccp-
ton. of course. Of starched waists and
skirts). II the vacation outfit be select
ed with a view to its launderable possi-
bilities Dainty lingerie VIII give place
to vests. drawers and short skirts OF the
woven variety, now 10 be had In all
up-to-date stores. whilS, corset covers
81 white china silk will replace those
OF nainsook, lawn etc. All these lend
themselves favorably &c the summer
girls plans for reducing-f not oblit-
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
ECONOMICAL WAY OF
WASHING SUMMER CLOTHES
Cleanliness Is Essential and Can Be Accomplished Easily
in Systematic Manner.

erating-her laundry bills. Waists OF
pOngee. china silk. and crepe de Chine
are i'm high fashion just now, rendering
the starched shirt waist by no means
essential to correct dressing AS SILK
garments OF this kind get but indlierent
treatment from any laundry, IdSAulOuS
women generally prefer 20 WASH thesS
themselves, even where the matter OF
expense is not a necessary co2sluerallon'
The Droper method or washlnS SILK
waists is first TO rub them wen Win
white soap, and allow them 10 soak
for an hour They may then be rubbed
gently between the hands and the water
soueeZed-nOt twisted-out or them
Rinse in three clear waters, roll in a
dry towel and press. while still damp.
with an iron barely hot enough 70 hiss
when tried with the mOistened finger.
Hapdkerchiefs must be rubbed on the
board. II a small lump Of starch is
dissolved in the last rinsing water.
which must be slightly blued. they will
acquire that new look which usilalIv
vanishes with the first wash. They may
be pressed perfectly without the use OF
q fat iron, IL they are smoothed while
still wet against a clean mirror or win
dow pane, and there allowed 20 dry. The
woven underwear responds admirably
TO the ministrations OF the pail and
washbOard, as do, also, hosiery OF all
kinds
Tub suits will. of course. be tabooed
by the summer girl in the selection OF
her wardrobe. and their place supplied
by lawns, summer silks, batistes and
the like, showing light stripes or fig
ures on a dark ground. Dots and fig
ures on ground Of dark blue are espe-
cially popular with the practical girl
season with the aid Of an occasional
pressing, while presenting an appear
ance quite as attractive as those OF
more perishable materials.
The Washington times., 1907-08-12

the gems were interspersed with rare
judgment
One of the most popular designs for
hammered brass shows the heads and
forms Of languishing maidens with long.
flowing hair. A pen tray. headed by a
reclining girls figure, resolves itself
gradually into plain brass tray, the
clinging draperies of the loose robe
fading away near the feet. An odd
paper clip has a small brass tennis
racquet for fits top clasp.
The difficulty of finding much-used
telephone numbers quickly is entirely
overcome by leather book. which
stands on the desk like a calendar. Nine
rows OF leather flaps compose the out
side cover. Every flap has three ascend
ing squares of leather, each holding a
letter of the alphabet This indexes the
names, and a number can be found
readily with only one hand
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
The Long Sleeve VIII
Reign Mext Winter

The newest gowns seen among ele-
giant women do not have the long slope
OF shoulder. All japanese effects have
disappeared. and sleeves reach TO the
thumbs- shirred unIined tulle or NOUS
seline sleeves almost covering the hand,
are fniEhed at the shoulder with
smart little putting, giving quite mar
row. high effect by contrast 20 the kim
ona droop. Many are the white gowns
covered with shawls or huge scarfs Of
colored chiffon, some plain, some WITH
printed or painted borders. Filet and
Irish. mingled with null embroidcrie5,
still hold their important place. ana so
many redingotes and loose SACKS on
Irish lace are worn. loaded with fringes
and passementeries, that one gaps
breathless at the costliness OF the ap-
parel Of a handful Of women seen D.
chance at a restaurant IN the Boise or
about the betting booths at Long
champs.
Now that it is pretty sure, however:
that more long sleeves are 70 De useI
than for several seasons II IS vel 70
remember that the length OF the sleeve
has a good deal 10 do with the appar-
ent height OF the wearer. In one OF the.
suit departments the other DAY one o.
the heads advised a short woman 10
have a long sleeve that came 10 the
back CT the hand cut of so that II would
| be OF short wrist length "A long sleeve
madam. she salu. viii AdhE dlL 4lA, AZ
| from your apparent height II Is only the
woman with Inches 10 lose who can AZ
| ford 10 wear it
Purple is all the rage. especially for
/ hats or for smart little taffeta coats
| quaint and old-fasniOned in shape with
/ swallow-tail, which are worn with white
gowns. other summer wraps are OF an
/ tique silk in loose capuchin effects. abso-
lutely NVatteauesque. bordered with
J ruches and unlined, others in change
! able silk trimmed with bands OF velvet
| ribbon.
! The white linen costume popular above
! all consists OF a long straight coat and
] skirt. almost entirely covered with SOU
/ tache embroidery, sleeves long. revers
small, and long narrow waistcoat OF
| toile de Jouy beige printed with huge
/ purple peacOcks. so huge that the whole
! design does not show anywhere When
! its wearer stands with one hand on ner
| hip and the coat thus thrown back. as
| she often does, the waistcoat is seen %
| extend very far back. its long skirts cut
/ diagOnally across It's corners. bound
, with black velvet, and having black vel
vet hound pocket flaps OF the same toIle
Il aas small black buttons. but hangs
O0en 70 show the frilled iabot which
/ becomes more and more exquisite. the
/ sheerest lawn, the finest Vaienciennes
Mechlin or Chantilly bordering its hand
sewn her1s. The little beading up the
center Is pricked with jeweled studs. and
black tafeta bowlInOt about the stock
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
TX Secret of Looking oun9 Is pose and Expression u
WHAT LONDONERS THINK
OF THE LADIES' LUNCHEON

pretending to enjoy a long and costly
meal. is simply amazing. I am far from
denying that a woman's party can be
one OF the most sociable and diverting
Of festivities. butt all depends on the
women. Unfortunately. the kind of hos
tess who has TO fan back on the ladies'
lunch as an entertainment has not gen
orally The art 20 draw around her the
intellect and wit OF the day At these
women's parties the conversation Is apt
10 turn on chiffOns. small scandal-With-
out any sauce-and even low be II
spoken, the iniquities Of maids and
chauffeUrs. The whole thing Is too often
simply a procession OF unnecessary
dishes. accompanied by a dress parade,
where banking book scores and personal
charms are at a discount. The ladies'
iuncn, IN short, Is an innovation which
should be sJerEiy discountenanced. II
serves no purpose: and is a waste OF
time. nerves and money"
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
Testing Bdby'S r1iIR

The proper way of testing the warmth
OF baby's milk is TO squeeze the nipple
so that a few drops fall on the back
of the hand. One Of the most filthy and
unhygienic things that can be done.
and one sees frequently, is for a mother
or other person to mOisten handker-
chief or napkin with the tongue and then
wipe baby's mouth. There are no words
too strong to express the nastiness OF
this and the consequent risk to a young
baby's health is great
The Washington times., 1907-08-12

IN one Of the leading weekly 7eriodi-
Gals Of the English capital a woman
writer thus expresses herself regarding
this latest phase Of the American in
vasion:"
This idiosyncrasy Of modern man Is
responsible for that new terror of London
society. the latest lunch-one Of those
strange customs imported from America
which we could do so nicely without
To the experienced hostess the feminine
lunch is a sign OF social failure and dim
mutton Of personal charm And. in
truth. there is something pathetically
forlorn about these midday Adamless
banCaets. 10 the mere man the spec
taclc of twenJy peerless beauties. pea
cooking in tn n5ir best frills without a
single specimen OF the other sex. and
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
Ladies' Blouse Dressing-Sack,
With Peplum and Three Quarter Length
Sleeves

All Seams Allowed.
A compromise between a shirt waist
and a negligee is this blouse dressing
sacque, which would be appropriate for
morning wear and for summertime
breakfasts. II would develop beauti-
fully in madras, or cotton voile, or in
such wool materials as challis, cash
mere. or albatross.
The pattern is in seven sizes-s2 to a
inches, bust measure. For 36 bust the
sacque requires 4l4 yards Of goods %
inches wide. or 25s yards 90 inches wide,
or yards 42 inches wide; 21z yards Of
ribbon for ties
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
YELLOWSTONE PARK
IDEAL IN SEPTEMBER

Every month of the open season is delightful in
the Park but the early days of September present its
wonderful charms in the best light The temperature
is bracing the atmosphere without blemsh the view
distinct, and the roads at their best The coach ride
of 145 miles by easy stages, in full daylight, makes
this a distinctively close-to-nature outing.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers most attrac-
tive tour leaving the East September g. arriving in
the Park the 9th and remaining until the 11th al
lowing five and onehalf days of perfect sightseeing
The return trip, by way of the bustlng cities of
the North Pacific Coast through Oregon, Idaho, Utah,
and the scenic trail of Colorado is enhanced in inter
est by the charm of the season
Excursion tickets, including all necessary ex-
penses, will be sold from Washington and Baltimore at
$229 and at proportonate rates from other cities.
completely appointed special train, in charge of
Tourist Agent and Chaperon, for the exclusive of
the party, adds to the uniqueness of the trip.
As the membership of the party is necessarily linn
ited applications for reservations and itineraries
should be made at to B. NJ. Newbold, P. A. S.
E. D.. 18th and Streets, n. w. Washington; Geo.
W. Boyd General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia or to
Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Agents.
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
French FZdnHeLS for Fan

New French fiannels for mountain
wear and fall use are in and show a
variety Of attractive designs and col
OTIS superior TO the usual output. There
are all sorts Of Persian and striped ef-
fects in many cOlors, dots of various
sizes on grounds OF any desirable tone
and a host of other patterns. They are
to be had in light or dark effects.
The Washington times., 1907-08-12

Black chiffon gowns. rich with jet
trimmings, were among the smart things
at the early summer society functions
In London and Paris. One described by
embroidery and long strings OF pendant
Jet beads. The folds that formed the
fichu and the tight sleeves were of white
tulle.
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
A Fire IN Summed

To obtain a fire without the use OF
coal, saturate a soft brick with kero-
sene, place in stoves and light same and
you will obtain a fine fire which will last
long enough 70 cook a dinner at small
cost
The Washington times., 1907-08-12

To obtain this pattern or any Of
the others heretofore described in
The Times. hn out the following
coupon and inclose it with 10 cents IN
an envelope addressed TO the Fashion
Editor. The Washington Times, Mum
sey Building. Washington, D. C.
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
Colonial Beach.

FOR SALE-Cottagas and lots for dwellings
or business purposes; come and see them.
J. JAY GOULD. Colonial Beach, Va. oppo-
site ornohundro's store. au10-st
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
LEXINGTON PseIao ave, Ave- end =.
GALEN HALL

HOTEL AND SsANATORIUA.
ATLANTIC CITY.
Ono OF the newest stone brick. and steel
buildings with everY comfort. always open:
always ready: always busy
The Washington times., 1907-08-12
Summer Resorts.
New Jersey Resorts.
ATLANTIC CITY.
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL
Virginia ave. and the Beach. Atlantic City,
y. J. Under new management; $50 beautiful
rooms en- suite, with bath. hot and cold sea
water attached 20 all baths. Also Public Hot
Sea Water Baths. Phones in rooms Music
and social diversions. American plan. S250
per day up; $3.50 weekly UP. European plan.
Si.50 per day up. Garage. Special September
rates. CHARLES E COPE. PrOpr.. formerly
Of kIttatinny, Delaware Water Cap Pa
LEXINGTON Paeinc ave and Ar
from station and Young's Pier. Premises ex-
tend 10 beach. Bathing from house s. up
weekly. Booklet PAUL C RoSECRANS.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-07-01
Long 1.-Two the King!

is the popular cry throughout Eu-
ropean countries; while in America,
tho cry OF the present day is Long
Live DR.. Kings New Discovery, King
OF Throat and Lung Remediesl" of
which Mrs. julia Ryder Paine, Tru-
ro, Mass, says: "It never fails 10
give immediate relief and to quickly
cure cough or cold" Mrs. Paine's
opinion Is shared by o majority OF
the Inhabitants OF this country. New
Discovery cures weak lungs and sore
throats after all otl.er remedies have
failed; and for coughs and colds
it's the only sure cure. Guaranteed
by ]. C. Perry, druggist. soc and
$1.0O. Trial bottle free.