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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
PHYSICAL CULTURE FOR THE uPBlILDNG OF CHILDREN
The Dufp of Letter Waiting

IN what various ways people look upon
letter writing. and with what different
emotions one welcomes the postmani To
one he brings a message or love- to
another hope, and to third the depths
Of despair.
The generality Of people are delighted
TO receive letters. but dislike answering
them. Now. 10 neglect this duty Is to
bring unhappinss or keen disappoint-
ment to another disappointment which
we cannot perhaps for a moment con
ceive Think of a brother in far off
lands eagerly watching every mail. or
riding perhaps many miles OF the home
message, the delay Of which causes him
days of heart hunger and weary longing.
Just few minutes, and the letter
breathing remembrance and encourage
ment. and having the power TO cast
away all gloom, would be well on its
way; and yet the writing OF this note
Of gIadness is postponed for another
day, and so it goes on until time lapses
into weeks, and then we excuse our
selves by saying We are ashamed 10
write.
A mother is waiting, and waiting I
have seen more than one whose chief
delight was a letter from her son or
daughter but the son was busy and
through his neglect TO write made them
thoroughly miserable.
Consider IL a duty TO write cheerful
letters, and, If you haven't anything
70 say, hunt TIL you find something.
the sun doesn't shine today IL will to-
morrow, or perhaps the day after, and
II the winter Is dull the summer VIII
come IN its own appointed season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
To Clean Kid Articles

Kid articles, such as slippers. purses
and belts. can be cleaned by rubbing
with French chalk But gloves are
usually too dirty for this simple pro
cess.
The only practical way 10 clean gloves
IS with beuZine or benZine soap. The
co-l binatiOn of these two is death 20
dirt II more amateurs understood this
process there would be little need for
the professional cleaner for gloves,
Sixty-hVe cents will purchase a wood
en- hand. over which the glOTC Is slipped
ready for sCrubbing. y securing brush,
much Ike a nail brush an form md
sitter as 10 brisJles, is dipped into ,he
cleansing mixture and the glove IS
thoroughly scrubbed 1t Is hung TO dry,
and the glove stretchers bring II into
shape when the cleaning is done.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
Doo1 Bell Philosophy

1t IS quite as important to know
how to answer the doorbell as il is 70
know how 70 ring II.
Servants are apt to be quite neglect
ful in this matter and at many houses
one can tell whether the mistress is
home or not by the promptness or lack
Of promptness with which the servant
comes to the door
To be sure IL isn't always possible to
respond instantly. In houses where
there is only one servant she NAV be
bling the floors and Will require Few
moments to wash her hands and adjust
her clean apron But servants are not
always the offenders in this matter.
It seems almost to amount to Gus
tom at certain houses 10 keep one
standing on the doorstep no matter II
the weather be wet or the thermome-
ter down in the teens.
In your parlOr you would not wait
fifteen seconds before you answered
your visitors question. Why should
you keep them on the dOOrsteps fifteen
or twenty minutes when they ring 10
know whether you are at home?
Then again. probably you have not
been conscious OF Il, but every time
door bell is pulled II registers 10 a
marked degree the, sort Of a person you
are. 1t IS very seldom that two rings
are alike.
The postman's has a snap and vim TO
it which is unmistakable, and tells you
at once that he is in a hurry. The
caller with bad temper pulls the bell
with quick. vicious jerk that sends a
wild jangle into every corner OF the
house. The impatient caller pulls the
bell in two short jerks and does not
wait long To repeat IL again The hesi-
tatiBg woman draws 1t out in two or
three timid half-jerks and allows IL
TO relax with a faint apologize tiuhle.
The jOIly friend that knows she is well
come .grasps the knob with hearty
swing that is fairly eloquent with
good nature
a door bell has as many voices as
its visitors, and its philosophy, while
not recognized in the etiC Iette books.
include a number Of things which may
he remembered with profit at either
end Of the wire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27

1t sens laughable even 70 mention
exercises for little folks. They usually
are quite active enough-so much 50
that they provide plenty OF physical eX-
ertiCn for their nurses or mothers IN
running after them 10 keep them out or
mischief. But, granting this, the train
Ing of a chud's muscles is important be-
vond q doubt. There comes a line
when their exubeTance cools AMI the
natural activity of early days lapses into
the sedate behavior Of young ladies.
The first step in this direction is taken
al school The play. play. play from
morning iii right is somewhat cur
tailed, and the little folks learn their
first lessons Of sitting still. In later
wears these habits. II allowed 10 grow,
develop into the sedentary life so de-
structive 10 health and strength From
school DAYS grow the vocauons the
Young people choose for tnemselFes-
teaching. VII ing, sewing. business, etc.
In many of these perfect freedom and
activity of the body is so much i'm
haired that ali SemDIauCS OF The IresR-
ness of youth is lost.
The point, Their is this: Little people
should be 50 carefully trained IN matters
Of physical welfare that daily exercise,
natural or artificial, is a 5 much part of
their lives as eating and sleeping. The
little girl whose mother hopes some day
viii grow into a lovely woman could
have no better preparation for the grace
and perfection OF later years than the
careful training of her body, beginning
in early childhood. a certain amount OF
physical exercise is practiced In the
schools today; but what is begun so
worthily in school can have much better
effect If il is faithfully carried out in
the home life, as well.
Such exercises are practically the
the same as those pTacticed by grown
people. Among some that might be spe-
cially mentioned are those used % cor
rect some physical defect. Nature is
unklnd sometimes, or careless, perhaps
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
PROPER PHYSICAL CULTURE
EXERCISES FOR CHILDREN
Exercises to Properly Train the Muscles or Even
to Remedy Physical Defect

at any rate, her handiwork Is not always
perfect. For instance a child may be
understood. The best time IN all the
world 70 correct this, II possible, Is
surely when the bones are comparatively
soft, and the muscular tissues quickly
responsive 10 training
Stretching exercises work great
changes sometimes, IL taken with care
and without harmiuE the little lady.
Morning, noon and night, and as many
times ia between as possible. let her
stand upright with heels together. FRS
she should reach upward with the rigEJ
arm as though she were trying 10 touch
the ceiling, but she must not stretch
too hard Then let her repeat with the
left ann; then with both arms This
stretches the trunk II IS good. also,
rs a general exercise, since IL makes the
muscles elastic
Now, let the child bend the body for
ward tin her finger tips touch her toes
without tending the knees. Her mother
VIII recognize this movement as one Of
her own exercises. It stretches the
muscles Of the legs
Another excellent exercise is as fol-
lows: Let the child lie hat on her back
on the floor with her toes touching some
object, such as the wall near the floor.
With arms stretched above her head.
along the floor. let her try To touch with
her finger tips another ObjccJ just out
of reach This exercise can be OF
longer duration than the others, since
the child is lying nat ana so does not
feel fatigue so quickly.
Nothing feels the influence of habit so
quickly a a child's body. Though the
Benefits Of proper physical training are
recognized almost Immediately and are
so lasting, just as ready IS the little
frame TO suffer from abuse or neglect.
CrOuChing OF stopping positions, or
Crdmped pastures at any time, work
certain harm and are great despoilers
Of beauty.
In almost numbeTless ways a Child's
body can be trained TO health and
beauty Neck. lips. arms. hands, trunk.
legs, ankles, even the small feet. can be
shaped into more graceful lines if they
are not already well formed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
New Designs in WGII Paper

The new paper this season in plain,
with a heading which comes in beau
ufui floral effect. producing a border
when pastel 20 the walls Large cIus-
ters Of flowers trailing in places is
one OF the neat designs A deep cream
paper. splendid for a north room. has
a branch border. respIendent In spring
fruit blossoms and graceful birds. II
is an attractive paper for a bedroom.
The almond blossom is truly the work
OF art. while the geranium is a very
attractive paper in pink The plain
walls are excellent 20 show 10 advan-
Lage good pictures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
No. 1873.
Misses Nine-GOred Plated Skirt.

All Seams Allowed
In the general clamOr for new ways
of making the popular plated skirts TO
serve for separate wearing from the
jacket OF bodice, this model will be re-
ceived with favor. cor il shows good
lines and falls with pretty gracefuiness.
If developed in wolfe, etamine. ,cheviot,
pcplin, panama. or serge IL VIII hold the
pressing and keep its prescribed lines
with excellent result
The pattern is in three sizes-Thirteen
to i years. For a miss OF fifteen years.
the skirt viii need S yards of material
20 inches wide. or "a yards So inches
wide, or 4 yards A. inches wide, OF 3ls
yards "A inches wide
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
Special Sale of
White Skirts.

NTONDAY there viii be a Spe-
MI cial Display and Sale of
Women'S White Skirts. IN
Guided are those Of muslin and cam
brio, variouSly trimmed with laces,
embToiderieS, henStitching, tuckS,
etc. Some are very elaborate and
suitable for wear with thin, fluffy
dresses. Some are made in the plain
er effects and are suitable for street
wear with shirt waist and walking
suits.
They are high-grade goods, we'll
made and carefully finished, and.
considering the great advance in the
price of this class of materials, the
values are exceptional.
While the aggregate lot is gener-
Gus, there are but few skirts Of any
one style, and we would suggest the
ACCESSIBILITY Of making selections for
the summer vacation.
Skirts of Muslin, with 00r
hemstitched rufle. Each. o.. Nv
Skirts of Muslin, with wide
hemstitched rufle and dust E0c
ruffle. Each. ........... OOG
Skirts of Cambria, with deep
flounce finished with tuckS 7En
and demonstrating. Each. 4 ~
Skirts of Cambria, with deep
flounce of embroidery and tuckS;
some lace trimmed. a 00
Each. ........ QIsOO
Skirts of Cambria, with hounce
Of blind embroidery and q 0E
cluster of tuckS. Each. PIsZC
Skirts of Cambria, with wide ruff
file of blind embroidery; also with
deep fiounce of tuckS
and demonstrating. q En
Skirts of Cambria, with deep
flounce Of tuckS edged
with wide blind en- GO 00
broidery. Each. .......P pow
Skirts of Cambric, with lawn ruf-
file finished with clusters of tUckS
and edged with embroidery; others
with lawn ruffleS of
.uckS and three rows of @ or
lace. Each. .QZsZO
In connection with the Women's
Skirts there will be a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
To Clean Ribbon, Etc.

Editor WOman's Inquiry Column:
Kindly answer the following ques-
tons:
1. have about twelve yards Of white
satin ribbon which is slightly soiled-
How can clean II, or where can l get
it cleaned and dyed, and about what
viii il cost?
,. Kindly tell me something good for
an itching scalp.
Z Which month is considered the
lucky one for a wedding? .
!. Wash the ribbon in btnzine and
press carefully. This viii make II look
ike new. If you will send me a self-ad-
dressed and stamped envelope ] VIII
send you the name Of a good cleaner
and dyec. The cost for cleaning or
5yeing the EibbOu would be from 81 70 81
, Itching Is generally caused by
uandruf. A good shampoo followed by
the use Of Quinine Tonic viii relieve it,
QUININE TONIC.
Sulphate OF Quinine, 1 dram: rosewat-
er, ounces; dilute sulphuric acid, 10
minims; rectified spirits, > ounces. Mix
then add: Glycerlne, Z ounce essence
royale OF essence musk, D or @ minims.
Agitate until the solution is complete.
Apply to the roots of the hair every
day.
3. June is said to be the luckiest
month OF all for q wedding,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
Recipe For Club Sandwiches, Etc.

Editor WOman's Inquiry Column.
Kindly publish a good receipt for club
sandwiches, also a good hair dye. one
that will not make the hair streaked.
Miss NJ. /. ON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27

To make club SAM witches toast slices
Of bread 10 a nice brown, and while hot
spread with butter and put between the
slices q lettuce leaf. some cold baked
chicken cut IN thin slices, Il few chopped
olives ana pickles, some slices of hot
crisp bacon, a layer of salad dressing,
another lettuce leaf and the other slice
Of toast.
If you insist on having your hair dyed
60 70 q professional hair dresser.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
RUSH QUERIES Will BE- 5s T SR5$sGsl
Call Main $500 and Ask tor the
Times Bureau of Information

water TO cover. Let this come to the
boiling point, strain. and you will have
strong. dark tea Dip a piece Of
wooden cloth in the tea and rub on the
shiny places. Press on the wrong side
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27

If you viii send me self-addressed
and stamped envelope 1 viii gladly send
YOU the name of a coin dealer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
Wants Name of q Coin Dealer.

Editor Womans Inquiry Column :
Please give me the address OF a coin
dealer IN this city as ! have some coins
that ! should Ike 10 sell.
MRS. ST c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
To Take Shine Of of Cloth.
Don't drink water at meals.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
VIII you kindly tell me what W III take
the shine of OF a skirt? d. N.
Buy a package Of soapbark and put
the same IN & saucepan with enough
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27

To obtain this pattern or any OF
| the others heretofore described IN
| The Times I'll out the following cou-
pom and inclose 1t with 10 cents in an
| envelope addressed TO the Fashion
| Editor, The Washington Times. Mum
| sey Building. Washington. D. c. /
i.-
/ To the Fashion Editor.
/ The Washington Times.
| Munsey Building.
Washington. D. C;
IncIosed find 10 cents, for which
send me
Pattern No............
SiZe............
Date pubiished...........................
Name .'',.''.................
..-.........s..........-.. street
................-......-. city
-.--..-..............-... State
Date OF this order....................
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
How to Reduce the Weight.

Editor Womau's Inquiry Column;
kindly tell me how to reduce my
weight 7 am in excellent health and
gaining flesh all the time MARGIE
Don't drink water at meals.
Take your tea and coffee clear.
TnsWeetened lemonade, vichy, and
kiSsingen are thinning drinks.
Rise early, walk at least five miles
DAY. Don't take a nap after eXerCis-
ing.
Sleep eight hours only and on a mod
erately hard bed.
Shun fresh or hot bread. Eat glutton
bread.
Do not eat potatoes. peas. macaroni,
olive OIL, cream. candy or pastry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27
Correct Costume For Red Riding Hood.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column.
Kindly tell me what is the proper
costume for q young lady Of nineteen 10
wear. TO a church entertainment. repre-
seP-ing the character Of Red Riding
Hood. GERTRUDE
4 rather short white dress, black slip
pers and hose, white mitts, and a long
red convent cape-that is, . cape gath
cred on fitted yCke-make a very pretty
costume for Red Riding Hood. Carry
an Old-fashiOued basket with two lids
filled with flowers and wear your hair
down your back in curls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27

In connection with the Women's
Skirts there will be a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-27

X TONDAY there will be a Spe-
IV cial Display and Sale of
Women's White Skirts. IN
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-27

to be ssDplisd: LeAAvtlle. Rev. A. G.
Elliott: Ia Junta. Rev. W. II. Prince;
Tucson and Dousias. Arir.. Rev. W.
II. Humphrey: Prescott, AriI.. Rev.
H. II. Hawkins: Starkville and Ration
circuit. Rev. J. II. Booker Mission.
aries: Mrs. Dorcas Watson. Mrs Olive
Elliott, Mrs. Mary Ramsey. Mrs. P.
N. Maxneld. Mrs. Mamie Reynolds.
Socially the conference was the
pleaSantest In Its history. The ladies
OF Shorter through the various clubs
served dinners that were veritable
fcas,s. The good people OF the city
were lavish in private entertainments.
The reports OF the year will be hard
to excel for come time to tome, so
large was the improvement In all de-
partments. New churches are being
erected. mortgages paid on. parson'
ages improved, and generally the A.
N. r, interests In the Rocky Mountain
region looked after as never before.
The dollar money raised about 800
more than last year
Saturday the conference took cog
nizance OF the charges against the reg
ularity of the Electoral College cleo
tions and referred the whole matter
for adjudication to the general con
ference. The charges which are
marked temporary will probably he
filled With transfers from other con-
fcrences. Among those who may
come to Shorter are Rev. Edwards OF
Topeka and Rev. Ward Of Kansas
City, Kans. Bishop Grant has gooe to
hold the Kansas cooisrencs.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-27
- x1NA
osaos3ahoeA 60 ~ osssioa - ~
Grand Ledae q o11 feitsWs
Neces(ely Neod Ia pvsoie.

Now that the smoke OF battle has
cleared away and everyone has set
tied down to the ways Of the common
herd again, a short retrospective Of
the recent session Of the District
Grand Lodge. G. u. o. OF o. F. should
not be amiss.
In many essentials the meeting dif.
fered vastly from the one held In
Salt Lake year ago. The social
features were not SO pronounced. nor
did the meetings attract as many Wis.
itors as Joined the pilgrimage to the
Mormon capital. II, however. the so
cial side OF life predominated at Salt
Lake, the meeting at Pueblo may be
distinctly classed q business session.
For II can be truly said that more
business was transacted At this meet.
ing with less oratory and parliament
AIRY disputes than any meeting in the
history OF the jurisdiction. Cotorado
Springs and Denver had the largest
delegations on hand Of any Of the
cities in the district and II was no
ticed that Denver preserved her ''Old
Guard" Bruce, Contee. Johnson. Hall
and Marks. heroes Of many battles
and who appeared In all their glory at
this session. There. Was a notable
meeting. Salt Lake City. Walsenburg.
La Junta and No. 6sll OF Butte, all
sending new bat able men to repre-
seat them. silver Bow lodge OF Butte.
however, took % chances % new and
untried timber, but ssat dowa "nas
Bob" Davis. a. " In Asast aAA SOD
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-27
Conference
Appointments
A. N. E. Churches Report the Best
Year in their History

Ths ssssiao DAY q cosisrsacs WAS
Sunday and Shorter church was
crowded morning and evening until
people we're turned away Even the
stairvsys we're crowded. Bishop
Grant preached In the morning. aim.
Ing his sermon directly At the min.
listers, but It's powerful presentation
Of religious truth and common sense.
brought conviction to others and a
number we're added to the church In
the evening the appointments we're
given out for the year As follows
Denver District-Rev. Jas. II. Hub
bard. presiding elder: Shorter chapel.
Rev. W. W. s. Dyett. temporary;
Campbell A. n. r. church. Rev J. 8.
Payne: Ward chapel. Rev J. H.
Brown: Grand Junction. Rev, j. H.
Smith; Salt Lake. Rev. J. c. Bell;
Cheyenne. Rev. II. H. Jones. Butte.
Rsv. r. 0reenlca; Billings. Rev. B. F.
McCully; Anaconda and Boseman,
Rev. W. l. Baker; Helena. Rev. w. T.
Osborne: Boulder. Rev. G. W. Tolscn;
Havre and Great Falls. Rev. J. c.
Redd. Missionaries: Rev. J. W. Sard.
ers. Rev. G. W. Tolson. Mrs. Hattie
Rsdd. Mrs Mary Payne. Mrs. Jennie
0oodall.
COLORADO Springs D.strct-Rev. A.
Wagner. presiding elder; Payne
chapel. Colombo Springs. Rev. @. n.
Tillman. Temporary: 81. Johns. Pue.
bio, Rev. J. J. c. Owens; st. Faul'g,
Pueblo, Rev. J. p. Watson: Trinidad.
Rev. John L. Turner: Las Vegas. N,
NJ. Rev. VIM. solly: Albuquerque. N.
NJ. Rev. @. n. Byas; Phoenix. AriL..
Rev. Jas. washington: Cripple Crock.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-27
Progressive
Odd Fellows
Measures and Men are Typical of
the Orders Greatness

~ b in pAysiQua. and n there vas
anything At an worth having that
Butte didn't get. then It Is because
Davis forgot to ask for IT. He virtually
swept everything before him. Still
there was another Davis from No.
G3ll lodge Of Butte that must not be
overlooked. for he was certainly one
Of the brightest young delegates that
ever attended a grand lodge. Landon
of Cheyenne, Scott Of La Junta and
Steele Of Walsenburs were other new
comers who made good right from the
start. The parade on the afternoon
OF the first day was striking dis
play of nice uniforms. good looking
men and handsome women. Too much
praise cannot be given the Patriarch
band No. 81 OF Pueblo. which furnish
ed music both for the exercises In
the afternoon and for the beautiful ex
hibition drill in Armory hall at night.
One feature that will always stand out
as splendid tribute to Odd Fellows
In It's section was the visit to the
Colored Orphanage and Old Folks
Home. made by the entire body. Here
scene that would melt the heart OF
the most hardened being met the eye.
Orphan children Of almost every age
reaching up to the aged and helpless
were sheltered in 4 home. which for
neatness. gentleness and kindly sollc-
itude could not be excelled anywhere.
fAa ns4raa. Nrs Hargrove. assuredly
= worthy. sstimable and lovable won.
ranged waiting room. DR.. Douglass
introduced TO her the Grand Master.
WHO b tnrp Dsssentsd Mr.. Geo. s. Con-
tee a spokesman tor the assembled
(Cooltsusd "a page ls)
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-27


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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-04-04

Chicago. = Whether or not there
is to be a strike of the employees in
the train service of the western rail-
roads depends on a meeting to be
held here Saturday morning between
two of the government officials and
the representatives of the union and
the railroads. The general managers
of the railroads who appealed to Wash
ington for a settlement of the diff
Guilty under the terms provided in the
Erdman act. The government will
be represented by Martin A. Knapp,
chairman of the Interstate commerce
commission and Charles P. Neiil,
commissioner of labor while C. R.
Brown, chairman OF the board of
managers will be the spokesman for
the railroads and Grand Chief P. H
Morrissey of the railway trainmens
union and Chief Conductor A. B. Gar
retson of the conductors organiza-
ton will look after the interests Of
the men.