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The Washington times., 1907-07-13
suggestions For UInderSRirfs

There Is feeling akin 10 regret when
a woman discovers her almost new silk
unoerskirt beginning 10 split at the
knees. where the strain is greatest.
There is a way 10 avoid this and make
the skirt last twice as long. though It
has seemingly been overlooked BY even
the most careful OF home dressmakers.
Lay YOUR goods on a FIVE dress pat
tern and cut out, letting the length end
Just above the knees. Fit close TO the
hips and lay IN TIVE Rlsits, finishing of
with hook and eye. Make a bias
fiounce broad enough so that when com
blned the hounce and top Of the skirt
VIII make required skirt length. After
gathering the hOunce sew the rufhe edge
and the top Of the skirt in a seam on
the right side. then turn the top OF the
skirt over the seam and stitch. Finish
ne bottom Of the skirt with one, two or
-hree narrow ruffles.
Chambray Of either light blue pink. or
OK blood color, such as is found In the
SHOPS az y cents the yard makes the
best substitute for silk especially in this
day and age. when the best of silk
doesn't last any too long Cut out the
SKIRT top same as instructions for silk
skirt top, with the exception Of cutting
skirt fall length required
Have a foUnce two and a half yards
wide Stamp scallop pattern on the
edge OF ruffie and work with heavy cot
ton. Sew fiOunce 10 the skirt founda-
ten. the hem OF which should be edged
with rick-raCk braid This Will nro-
vent the hem from cutting out.
should one care 10 put more work on
the skirt feather stitch all aIOr-z the
hem seam 90 the founce This zI-,.s-
a pretty finish.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Exercise for Women.

Running is a most excellent means
Of developing the muscles OF the whole
body. One does not need to have space
in which 70 do the running. for going
through the motions Of running in one
spot VIII serve the purpose. Consider
ing this, IL IS an excellent exercise to
take upon retiring or getting up in the
morning. The fists should be clenched
tightly while the motions are gone
through. The speed with which this
localized running should be practiced
depends upon the power OF the indI-
vidual 20 keep the breathing free and
easy.
Many exercises recommended are
unsatisfactory in that they do not
tend 10 an all-round development. IN
the devotion 70 physical exercise Of
these later days-it almost amounts to
a craZe-the number of exercises that
have been invented are legion II re-
auires much intelligence and discretion
10 make a proper selection. The old
fashioned calisthenics tended TO i'm
provement OF bodily poise, ease, and
grace In movements.
One Of the best means Of acquiring
grace is dancing Children should be
taught the graceful measures when
young for in dancing one loses the
awkward in using the muscles OF the
body. Dancing is also an excellent ex-
ercise; the drawback is. however, that
II generally takes place IN a heated.
crowded room. while in order 70 get
the greatest benefit exercise sholld be
taken out OF doors in the free air The
advantage Of physical culture is that
IL teaches the importance OF inhalinC
pure. fresh air. An unfortunate fea-
ture Of gymnastic work is that IL
takes place in "A room instead Of out
of dOOrc
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Furniture in Convenient
Place

II Will be found that n furniture Is put
I'm certain places for some specific rea-
son the effect IS generally good. The
most comfortable chairs should be
placed where there Will be a good light
for reading by artificial light II the
room is used mostly IN the evenings. IF
IL be used as a morning room center the
attractions near a window. A table.
where magazines and needlework can
be laid down should be placed near a
chair, not away of in a corner. Again.
tables should be selected that will not
topple over if anyone passes quickly
through the room. Tiny tables covered
with knicknacks look pretty. but they
are apt 70 be highly incOnvenient
In furnishing bedroom the bureau
must be where the light is good IN tae
daytime as well as by artificial light
The bed should be placed in such way
that the liglt VIII not strike the eyes
In the early morning This Is not easy
10 arrange always. as frequently bed
looms have windows on two or more
sides In such cases, IL Is well 10 have
an extra shade OF dark green on the
window that throws light on The bed.
Nowadays nobody that knows any
thing about furnishing fastens the cur
tains with loops. They should hang in
soft. straight folds. The up-tO-date
woman shOrtens her curtains IL they
have been made in the days when half
yard extra was allowed for looping.
Happily. the day is passing waen
three or four curtains were thought ne
cessary to exclude both light and air.
we never need be afraid. Of plenty Of
fresh air and sunshine entering our
rooms. II is much better 20 have a
faded carpet than a musty, uninvitIng
smell. such as we find I'm a room that
is seldom used As q matter Of fact
the secret Of pretty bedroom furnishing
les IN airiness, so TO speak. avoiding
such faults as overcrowding and heavy
draperies
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
AHs@ezm9 Letters

Adherence TO a few simple rules viii
soon do away with the annoyance due
to the accumulation Of unanswered let
tiers. Especially when one has a large
correspondence Is it desirable 10 have
some sort OF system. In the first place,
II possible, appoint a day when letters
must be answered. and once a week at
tend to your correspondence as a whole.
Then. as soon as A letter is read, unless
it demands an immediate reply, place II
at once in some compartment of your
desk designed for and devoted 10 letters
and letters alone. II your correspond
ence is inordInately large three COM
paTtments, for letters 10 be answered.
those not requiring an answer and illus
trated postal cards. is a good rule. Reg
ularity and system are OF prime import
ance, and when they are observed. and
only then. will your correspondents
feel perfect satisfaction. and perhaps
even reform their own ways.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Luncheon SefS
And Table Cloths

Dainty napery is an important item
among furnishings for the summer cot
tage. and though fashions vary but lit
tie In table linens each season sees some
slight changes in designs. shape. or dec
Grafton. Most housekeepers make no
change whatever In dinner cloths and
napkins and use the same napery as
when in town, usually. fine damask.
hemmed or hemstitched. Drawn work
is always popular as a finish for fine
table linen. and many new and beautiful
models are seen this year. Borders so
finely worked and drawn as TO appear
like a fancy braid inserted. with cor
ners as fragile looking as cobweb
decorate dainty doiIies. while holder and
heavier patterns ornament the handsome
cloths Doilies and table cloths are al
ways hemstitched when trimmed with
drawn work. The former come in sizes
from the small square TO be placed un-
der finger bowls to those measuring
12x12 inches. Table cloths vary In size
from one yard 10 two and a half yards
square, and come I'm both simple and
elaborate designs. Every season sets its
own favorite design In damask and this
year the satin spot handsomely border
cd predominates. Many women claim
that this kind OF a cloth shows off sill
yer and cut glass better than any other
damask ever woven. The housekeeper
who has to economic finds the spot and
dot patterns prove less expensive than
other designs, for they can often be
matched in case Of an accident to a
set, or IL some pieces have become
worn before the others In buying linen
fg 70,
bleached varlties last longer. as a gen
eral rule. than the bleached and only
a few washings will render them per-
fectly white.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Pay As You Go

Did you ever notice that bills are al
ways larger than you had expected them
TO be2 This popularity is no fault OF
he merchant but arises from miscsl-
culation induced BY the slipshod ana
dangerous habit OF running up accounts
Every retailer would rather have YOU
run an account with him than nav as
you go. for he knows that by the form
er method you viii spend far more
money than by the latter. where YOU feel
every dollar.
Another peculiar trait common TO
al bills Is their habit OF arriving lust
az the most incOnveuient time for pay
ing them II YOU pay cash, you sim
ply cannot buy unless you have the
money Are not these sufficient areli-
ments against the perniCiOus system OF
credit which has been the cause OF
more eXtrava ganCC. cheating and desti-
tuition than anything else IN the history
OF the world except drink2
Without making crusade against
the custom. consider a few Of its ef-
fccts. and then ask yourself whether
YOU viii ever again buy a single ar
tiCle unless you can Immediately after
ward pay FOR IT, After a careful re-
view of the subject I will wager that
the answer viii be. no.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Children in Public Places

Did ever an entertainment or concert
take place: was ever a play given. OF
lecturer heard, that a child's wailing
did not at some time. pierce through
4be intense silence Of the place? These
,l,aoies are omnlpresent; they are always
tired always frightened. and always
,,ra5isnosed to cry at the first contribut-
ing cause.
one cannot blame the youngsters, for
..bev are obviously out of place, and
entirely unconscious OF the disturbances
they are causing. On the other hand,
t,one cannot hold the parents wholly at
fault. They need some recreation; they
cannot desert the baby; they often have
no one with whom they can leave IL;
and so they bring il with them. There
IS one solution of the problem; the
rs OF public entertainment must
themselves supply adequate means of
caring for the infants. while their par
ents are within. A few theaters have
already done so. and the Improvement
is manifest
But the trouble extends even further.
Many and many a mother stays home
from church because she cannot be sure
that the baby will conduct itself proper
" during the service At certain
church in New Jersey the girls OK the
Young Ladies' Aid Society formed them
selves into band for TIE entertainment
of infants while their mothers wor-
SHIPPED. room was set aside for them
and so well did they perform their self
imposed duty that the youngsters beg
ged 20 go TO church and wept to leave
There is no reason why the plan
should not be tried In any churca in the
country, where the number of Young
children Is sufficient TO warrant the
trouble necessarily taken. II vvo,,ld GER
tainly be boon TO tired rootL,-.' "a
IS at any rate worth the trial
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
DowNTRoDDEN HUSBANDS.

The middle class woman in England
now generally affects 20 be superior to
the social position she occupies; she en-
deavors to dress. live. and act up TO
the higher standard she has adopted as
her own. This attitude. and its attend
ant circumstances, eventually induce the
ordinary middle class husband to regard
her as socially superior TO himself In
time. from this cause. he becomes lit
tie better than a footman to his own
wife.-London Truth.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Dip Skin

Women who have oily skins too quick
ly resign themselves to their fate. The
following solution will give a clear, dry
skin in three months If used regularly:
pulverized borax. 1 ounce; pure glycer-
inc. . ounces; camphor water. not spirits
OF camphor. ? quarts. The skin should
be bathed with this lotion two or three
times a day.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
ALEXANDRA AND ETIQUETTE.

Queen Alexandra Of England. is strict
on such points of etiquette as make it
breach OF decOrum, for instance. to
hand anything but new and unused
coin, fresh from the mint, to the con-
sort of the British sovereign. To make
love to her majesty is punishable by
the law of Britain with death. unless.
of course, one happens to be the king.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

For bIackheads and pimples. first, be
careful in your diet. Take teaspoon
full of phosphate Of soda in Rot water
every morning before breakfast, and
drink a glassfm OF hot water every
night before retiring and before meals.
Every night before retiring rub on some
good cold cream. Of you VIII send me
a self addressed STAMPED envelope 1 can
give YOU the name OF the cream con-
slider the best for this purpcse-) Let
this remain on the face for ten minutes
Then rub this off with a towel Then
wash the face in water as hot as you
can stand it, using some good, pure soap
that suits your skin. and complexion
brush. Rinse thoroughly in clear hot
water, gradually reducing the tempera-
1ure until il is cold Then apply little
,liaxoRen as a lotion. This imDarts a
fresh youthful glow 10 the complexion,
md Il persisted in will soon remove all
eruptions from the skin. Then massage
forta few moments with cold cream IN
the morning rinse with warm water and
rinse with cold
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Cocoa Butter Good.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
viii you kindly let me know II cocoa
butter is good for the neck and arms
Does it improve them. and how should
IL be used2
Also kindly let me know how TO make
NV ankle smaller i wear low shoes all
winter and my ankle looks horrid-
ONE OF YOUR REARERS.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

Among the belts shown for women
are striped ones in white and brown.
white and blue, and different colors.
There is always an alternate white
stripe and finished with a pearl buckle.
The price is quite moderate
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Girls Suspender Dress.
With One-Piece Plated Skirt and a Sept
arate Guimpe.
All Seams Allowed

All Seams Allowed
The pinafore or suspender style Of
froc< is so becoming "a the figures Of
young girls that mothers are reluctant
to relinquish IL This latest addition to
that list. made Of pale-green English
pique and worn with a guimpe of ecru
all-over embroidery is a remarkably
pretty development Of this idea
The pattern Is in 4 sizes-6 &c u years.
For a girl of 10 years the dress requires
81 yards of goods 20 inches wide. or 27s
yards 36 inches wide. or 2Ss yards A
inches wide. The guimpe needs pa yards
Is inches wide. or IL yards IS inches
wide: q yard OF edging 10 trim.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

Apply cocoa butter at night upon re-
firing II is an excellent flesh builder.
Try binding your ankles snugly.
think YOU can get an ankle support that
will not show through the stocking and
that will prevent the swelling so likely
20 come from wearing low shoes.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Seen in the Shops

Among the new wells is one OF black
net with fringed border.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
For Falling Hair.
Editor woman's Inquiry Column:

ILditOr WOman's Inquiry Column:
Some time ago l used, with very salts
factory results. one of your lotions for
failing hair. Now my hair has started
10 fall again and the majority Of them
have the roots on. Won't you please
help me again by prescribing an effec-
tive treatment through your valuable
paper. / have misplaced the former pre-
iscription, hence the necessity of this re-
lguest.
Thanking you in advance, am and
Twill remain,
Ia GRATEFUL AND CONSTANT
READER OF THE TIMES.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Recipes for Rouge and Butter.

Editor woman's Inquiry Column:
am a subscriber and would he very
sxlad II you would tell me how to make
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

The English ware that IS shown is
very attractive; white ground with a
dark green edge. and huge red roses
and green leaves covering them There
are plaits, dishes. baskets. Jelly Jars.
and numerous other pieces.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Who Is Mime. Manhattan.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
VIII you please describe or tell me
something Of Nine. Manhattan who
writes for the New y ork Telegraph
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

am sorry but do not know anything
"a bout Nine Manhattan. You will have
10 write TO the Telegraph for informa-
ton concerning her
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

I am sorry, but I have no recipe for
either strawberry rouge or for peanut
butter. I never heard Of the first and
the latter / would advise you 10 buy in
little Jars. ] don't think IT would pay
you TO go 10 the trouble Of trying TO
make IT,
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

A small gold chatelaine mirror seen
had the sliding cover dotted with small
pearls. 1t was a very pretty ornament
to hang with the other trihes that are
carried with a purse.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

To initiate ground glass. daub the
glass over with a lump Of glaciers
putty. carefully and uniformly. until the
surface is covered This is an excellent
imitation OF ground glass and is not
disturbed by rain or damp air Il Is
very useful for kitchen or back hall
windows.
Tomatoes TO be served raw should
be peeled and set on the ice at least
an hour before using.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

When ironing, use the inside wrapper
OF a bar OF soap 70 polish the iron on
Just rub the iron over Il few times
and you will be deHghte1 -.--S INC
result
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

. The following is the formula for
'uuinine hair tonic: Sulphate OF uuinine,
ii dram; rosewater, s ounces; dilute sui
sphuric acid. Is minims; rectified spirits,
"a ounces. Mix. then further add:
lCIlycerine. Il ounce; essence royale, or
essence musk ; or minims. Agitate
until solution is complete. Apply TO the
roots Of the hair every day.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
For Removing Freckles.

Editor Woman's inquiry Column:
VIII YOU kindly send n prescription Tor
removing freckles from the face TO me
I am a little girl and | was reading IN
an old issue Of The Times where you
have sent several remedies for remoV-
ing freckles from the face 70 several
constant readers Of The Times. private
" 70 their homes. As you have nelped
N number Of girls of my age. will you
.please- help me to remove these freckles /:
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

Belt buckles are shown Of small horse
ghoes studded with steel nail heads
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

Flat boas Of feathers. in brown, white.
and different colors are popular They
are made IN four ropes OF the feathers
Joined together. ending In tassels Of the
same.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

Among the jewelry shown was a
shirt waist set OF sleeve links, collar
button, three studs and a bar Of gold
for fastening the collar. Some sets are
pink coral. others are gold set with a
stone
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

strawberry rouge" and how TO make
peanut butter. Hoping TO hear from
you soon, respectfully, Mrs. c. II. b.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

Beautiful boxes OF gold are shown for
powder or candy. They are small
enough to carry in tae purse.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

A rather odd brooch shown was a
large gold spider, the body and legs set
WITH green and white brilliants.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

A broom support made OF spools Is a
simple and convenient device. Screw
two large empty spools high up on the
middle frame OF the door. or wherever
you wish TO hang the broom. Just far
enough apart to allow the handle OF the
broom 70 slip IN. The broom part rests
on the spOols.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

For waist and vDllar pins are shown
Teddy bears IN oxidized silver.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

To remove white spots from furniture
rub first with a little OIL then with
alcohol.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

A parasol shown to wear with a pink
dress, is OF pink silk, with scalloped ruff
fles.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

If vo1r will send me 4 stamped self-ad-
dressed envelope I will gladly send you
the name Of the cream l consider best
A1or this purpose.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

Salt fish are quickest and best fresh
ened by soaking in sour milk.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

A beautiful fan shown was Of Ouch
ess lace. with mother-of-p pearl sticks.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

To obtain this pattern or any OF
the others heretofore described in
The Times, ill out the following
coupon and inclOse il with 10 cents IN
an envelope addressed 70 the Fashion
Editor. The Washington Times. Mum
/ sey Building. Washington, d C.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Remedy for Blackhesds.

Editor Woman's Inquiry ColumnS
am troubled greatly with blackheads.
wash thoroughly, but can't seem TO
remedy them. Can you tell me what to
dor PERPLEXED.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

Among the hat2ins that are popular
is one with huge head composed en-
tirely Of brilIiants.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

TO HoCsEKEEPERs OF NORTHWEST
WASHINGTON.
Answer following questions and receive re-
ward free:
Do You Enjoy Baking This Hot Weather:
Why Do You Do IT,
send answer with name and address on
postal 70 follouing address and reward VIII
5vlS-sot b b b. Care Times once
The Washington times., 1907-07-13

To extract the essence OF any flower,
put the petals in layers In an earthen
far. cover each layer with one Of salt.
Do this until jar is full. Cover closely
and put in a cool place. Leave for a
month. then strain OF the essence BY
means OF a press. Put essence If
bottle and add a few drops 20 every
pint OF water II viii lrnpart a most
delicate fragrance.
The Washington times., 1907-07-13
Household Helps

A few drops OF the essence OF sassa-
fras will keep files away.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-10
Ivanhoe DEBATING Club.

Iyanhoe Debating Club meets to-
night at s O'Clock at the Y. NJ. c. A.
All men are cordially invited. and a
special invitation is extended to the
young men to attend.
Following is the program:
Roll Call-Response to be discus
sion Of the race problem.
Reading Of chapters 10 and II OF
Life on the Mississippi" Mark
Twain. by all Of the club members.
\ PapeEby Roy Marsh on Texas"
Debate-"Resolved: That the The
atre is an Influence for Evil" Affirm
alive, Carl johnson and Robt. Fulton:
Negative. II. NJ. Collins and Earl
5laughmer.
Music-Selected.
Report Of Critic, H. I. Myers.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-10
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Investigating committees canno,
harm honest men.
Even a little miss may make a hit
when she grows mp.
Few people mourn the loss OF other
peoples money
Every time a man bets with a wO-
man he loses IL he wins
Every bride should possess a lot OF
patience and a cook book
The father gives the bride away
loo her small brother doesn't get ahead
of him.
It's queer how anxious people are
To- lend YOU money when YOU don't
need g.
During courtship it's tcmpera-
ment. after marriage it's case OF
temper
II the Young man isn't too dense q
woll.timed yawn on the part Of the
girl will start him homeward as quick
ly as an application Of paterual shoe
Ieathcr.-Chicago Daily News.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-10
SPARKS CALLS FOR THE CASH
Says al Cannot Pay You Unless You
Get the Money"

Austin, Texas, Dec. 9.-The County
Tax Assessors Association of Texas
convened here for its annual conven-
ton today with about rs members
present, including about u county
judges.
The morning session was occupied
with addresses and the enrolment OF
new members, some 10 new ones be-
ing received The address of vel
come was delivered by Tax Assessor
Francis Of Travis county and the re
Spouse by former County Jddge Mc-
Coy of Johnson county was witty and
well received. Mccoy said he knew
something of the troubles of the as
SCISSORS, as he had served four years
behind four mules.
President Charles B. White Of Fan
min county presided and delivered his
annual address, in which he declared
that the assessors must have a single
mindedness in performing their duty
to render all property as the new law
directs, at its true valuation, and that
if this is done and hidden personal
property is showed up and placed on
the rolls at its true value, as will Ger
tainly be done, the people will dis
cover that their taxes will be lowered.
Representative Brown Of Wharton
was discovered in the audience and
called to the platform for speech,
but he pleaded that his train would
soon leave and he had time for only
few words He said that he would be
a candidate for reelection to the leg
islature and was not afraid to base
his claims for reelection on his rec
ord IN the Thirtieth legislature.
This afternoon State Treasurer
Sam Sparks addressed the assessors.
his subject being, q Cannot Pay You
Unless You Get the Money"