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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-07-04

NJ ALBrQrERQrE rs THE TERRITORY or SEW MEXIca
AT THE CLOSE or BUSINESS MARCH % 1907.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
The Japanese Idea of Beaufy

Beauty. from a japanese standpoint.
consists Of a long oval face. regular
features, almond-shaped eyes, sloping
slightly forward. a high, narrow fore
head, and abundance Of smooth black
hair.
The movements of japanese women
are graceful. although the style OF their
dress prevents them from walking with
ease: their feet and hands are delicately
formed, and their manners unquesuOn-
ably charming.
They take little or no exercise. and
one wonders sometimes how the little
ladies employ their time-there seems
so little TO be done in a Japanese house.
To begin with. there are no regular
meals. The shops near at hand supply
daily numberless dishes. which seem ID
be eaten at all hours of the day and
night-a few pecks at a time-with those
impossible little chopsitcks. Very little
is kept in the larder. except some slices
Of daikon fermented turnip. some rice
and sweet biscuits. Eggs are cheap and
plentiful, bread is never used, so there
is no necessity for an oven. says Wom-
ans Life The great standby is tea
A japanese lady Is seldom seen In her
home without the quaint little tea tray
by ner side, and the inevitable pipe,
containing one Whit Of tobacco, which
is in constant requisition-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
A ThIeUlng Cat

A curious story of a cats thieving
comes from Neuhof, near Strasbourg.
For some time money had disappeared
from a table of a house. The owner
concluded that a neighbor was guilty
OF these repeated thefts, but in the an
sence of definite proof she Was loath
to charge her.
Finally the mystery was solved in an
accidental fashion. The woman was
looking at the potato plot when she
saw her cat in the act of making a hole
IN the ground. After finishing its dig
ging operation the cat restored the
earth. The woman became curious, and
going into the garden she uncovered the
hole and found that franc had been
buried. She now came TO the conclu-
sion that the cat was the thief, but in
order to confirm her suspicious sic
placed another silver coin on the kitchen
table and watched. says Home Notes.
Eventually she caught the cat in the
act OF disappearing with the coin. There
was no doubt in her own mind as to the
culprit- The potato plot was dug Up
and dozen francs were found They
had been buried by the cat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Fashion TIPS
F1om All Points

A curious effect Is gained by means OF
the new striped Razes de sole in tUo
coiors. such as gray and vieux rose.
vert Indienne and myosotis blue. beige
and violet Some very successful toilets
have been made for Casino wear. the
corsases Of which are simply composed
OF the pleated gauZe draped IN shawl
fashion over an underbodice OF hlet lace,
the pleats being so arranged that only
one color is visible over the shoulders
the reverse being Effected over the hips
This summer abroad-with its unpre-
cedented cold and dsmp-has witnessed
the Introduction OF many little compro-
misses between light summer attire and
that OF more seasonable nature. and
among the latest innovations. the dain-
test little stOles OF shaved swansdown''
have made their appearance These
are wonderfully warm. while they are
almost lighter than the proverbiai
feather.
The coat Of the future. which will
be worn by the very smartest people.
reaches 20 the ankles and even some
times 70 the feet.
II is long plain, and tight fitting. but
as the season advances II will give place
70 the Directoire cutaway coat Of the
same length, with or without a seam on
the hiO. and made with beautiful old
hrocaded waistcoats and any amount OF
decoration In the way OF embroidery
and braid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
IF You Would BE Helpful

Believe in those about you.
Call out their strength, stimulate
their independence, grant them high
motives and noble actions
They will soon come TO look for
those qualities within themselves. In
stress Of temptations, IN bitterness Of
impending defeat, IN the humiliation
OF temporary Wrongdoing. your high
vision of them will fire their hearts
anew, strengthen the soul that Is fall
tering. lift Up the broken spirits.
II is not the soul who has been
taught TO fear evils who triumphs. but
the soul who knows no evil need be
feared.
The boy who thinks he has sinned
is looking down into the abyss.
Help him TO see Just where he
stands.
How much better II mothers would
only meet the eyes OF their children
with friendly understanding and an
unfailing BELIEF IN their children's
strength
Chiidren's hearts would not then be
burdened with the consciousness Of a
sinful act never 20 be erased. but. on
the contrary, their intelligence will be
appealed TO, their grateful apprecia-
ton g fairness, calmness OF Judgment.
purity Of purpose aroused while af-
fection-the strongest Of all forces
would have been s6irred and deepened
by the love and understanding accord
ed them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Bean Grab

Have a glass or china bowl of beans.
One by one the players dip into this.
endeavoring to catch as many as pos
sible IN one grab.
II for a progression. let each OF the
four seated at the grab table try three
times. the biggest handful taken by any
player being recognized as his or her
limit Men grab against men and women
against women, or each grabs for him
self or herself There are many ways OF
playing this game and Of counting. all
equally good.
Corn and beans, a classic game, can
be obtained in any toy store for one OF
the rounds. For an active game. give
each player tablespoon, which he must
I'll with beans to run around the room
with.
The person spilling least wins a prize
or each man or girl receives three
beans which. running over a prescribed
course, he must drop into a narrow
Eecked vase. Players making good
scores win points. Those falling 20
score at all must redeem forfeits.
Or bean search, conducted like a
nut search. would be good fun.
In the way OF table games. have bean
guess, where each player receives an
tain more from his opponents by guess
ing in which hand, right or left, the
bean is held at the time of guessing II
ne guesses correctly, he wins the bean.
Most beans. game, or prize IL one Is
given.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Fluffy Shirt Waists and Blouses for Hot Weather Wear
GOOD TABLE MANNERS

Do you remember that hero OF Charles
Dudley Warner who fell in love with
his wife because she ate so daintily2
If most Of our love affairs depended on
our good table manners. it is to be
feared that this would be a rather love-
less old earth.
1t is surprising how few of us eat
absolutely nicely. This does not refer
by sny means exclusively 20 those VINO
have not had the advantage of early
training, Men, and even women. who,
by their birth and breeding, should have
good table manners arc not above re-
preach in this respect.
OF course, we may not indulge in such
glsring faults as juggiery with ones
knife, talking with full mouth. drink
ing with a spoon in the cup or eating
with painful audibleness But how
many of US, for instance eat our
bread only after breading into small
bits2 Do we all remember 10 dip oUr
sOupspoons away from US, rather than
toward us2 Do we duck out heads 70
get That soup. instead OF lifting the
spoon to our mouths
This latter breach of table niccties Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
The Des1e TO Be Attractive

The desire to be neat, graceful. at
tractive, and dainty is not unworthy am
bition by any means.
Such n desire does not necessarily
crowd out other ambitions.
In fact. cleanliness and good care OF
the body are stimulating habits and NJ
one for better work.
The business woman who goes about
In dusty, spotted. unbrushed garments.
and whose hair IS flying 10 the various
winds OF heaven has no chance In the
world 70 get good position, for, no
matter how fine her mind may be, or
how far-reaching 4. her ability. no BUSH
ness man or woman wishes his or her
Office marred with a picture Of feminine
neglect and untidineBE.
Many a woman has been tremendously
benefited by becoming interested In sane,
hygienic, rational beautifying
Such expenditure is money well spent.
Il helps a woman % retain her youth
than which there Is nothing sweeter or
more beautiful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

something OF a temptation. it must be
confessed. II one is large of body, shaky
of hand, and with a fine regard for clean
shirt fronts or blouse, which the rigid
rules prescribed forbid covering with an
eNpansc Of tucked-in napkin
Perhaps some one may say. ''Finikin
nonsense, all this talk on table etiquette
Il Is what a man is that counts, not ex-
ternals,"
Unfortunately. except to ones nearest
and dearest, what one is may be so OBJ
secured by what enc does as to go prac-
tically unrevealed. A big heart or a
profound brain may be admired, but
somehow with most OF us II is the graf
Ing little unpleasautnesses of converse
ton or manner OF those kind, granny
men and women that make the deepest
impression.
Too great stress cannot be laid upon
a thorough training in table niceues.
II we do not want some one 20 have
occasion 10 vince at the offensive ways
of eating OF our children, az we have
often WINGED at others, we should begin
almost from the cradle to iustil the
principles OF dainty table manners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Shirts and BIOuSCS

The difficulties in providing oneself
with a plentiful supply Of shirts and
blouses are considerably lessened this
yea7 by the revival OF the genre chem
isier." neat. well-cut examples OF plain
or embroidered lawn being all that is
required for ordinary occasions.
The ubiquitous double friIl-gauffered.
scaTloped or pIeated, and edged with
lace. piped or bound with colored lawn
is all on the side Of economy. while
many women prefer 20 have these made
separate from the shirt. 50 that they
are transferable. while they can be re-
moved al viii and replaced by another
variety. thus giving several aspects 10
the same shirt
What IS more important, they may be
cleo ned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Lace and Ribbons Not
For Business OFFICE

Openwork waists and short sleeves are
quite perfect in their place. but they
are distinctly among the "frills" OF
feminine life. and nothing of that kind
has any place in business. A stenogra-
pher ct her machine dressed in laces
and ribbons Is so incongruous as to be
almost n not quite ridiculous. Such a
mode is a distinct challenge for atten-
ton. and a well-bred girl does not go in
for this sort OF thing during business
hours II she wishes to have the respect
of her employer and those with whom
she comes In contact down town.
Business Is business, and a girl should
dress for Il. and styles selected should
neither be uncOmfortably warm nor too
plain. To the contrary, she may chal-
lenge attention OF the right sort by her
perfect understanding OF what she
should wear. how to wear Il and a gem
eral air of smartness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Keeping Do0n TIE Gas Bill

1t is a pity that more people do not
know how 10 fix their meteEs. There
would be less Erumbiing about gas
bills If they did.
Nearly every meter has too much
pressure on II. and the pressure In the
evening is not the same at all times
Of the day.
A good method of regulating the meter
is TO turn on full and light all the gas
jets in the house, including the kitchen
range. il the supply comes through the
same meter. II there are some lets
which are never lighted az the same
! time as the others leave them out.
The idea is 10 regulate the meter so
that It will Supply eli you need and no
more
While some one goes down TO the
meter let some one else watch the lights
upstairs. A key is supplied with every
meter by which you can turn a screw
in the pipe at the side and regulate the
amount Of gas passing into il.
he gas may be turned off very grad
uaHY. and the one who IS doing this
must inquire from slime 10 time how
the lights aTe burning.
The first effect II there WAS a high
! pressure is to stop the unnecessary flare.
As soon as the lights begin to grow at
all dim the meter must be turned on a
little and left. The pressure is now suf-
hent TO give the fullest possible light
without any waste
/ 1t is very important that every burner
| on the gas range should not be kept
! going a moment longer than necessary.
! After pot has ocen brought to a bolt
the gas may be turned very low with
out red lcing the temperature below tn.
/ boiling point
Another great saving may be effected
I by use of the double boilers
In ironing the expense Of the gas NAV
/ be greatly reduced oy using on each
| jet little stand that will hold four
irons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
DRAWERS.
All Seams Allowed.

The combination undergarment has
Become n prevalent fad. This combina-
zion oorBet-cover and circular drawers
Is a pretty undergarment Rufies Of en-
broidery are used to finish the drawers
ct the bottom. and bands OF lace inser-
ton trim the corset cover.
The pattern IS in eight sizes-32 TO 46
inches. bust measure For 80 bust the
garment requires yards Of goods p
inches wide or pa yards Is inches wide.
either WITH 2Ss yards Of edging So inches
wide for drawers ruffles; 3 yards OF in
sertion, pa ya~is Of beading, 3ik yards
OF ribbon. and 49, yards OF narrow edg-
ing TO trim If rufies are made OF gar
ment material 3 yard p inches wide,
or g yard IS inches wide. extra. win be
needed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
To Make Friends

Fight against the feeling of restraint.
reserve. the feeling Of shrinking away
from people, shyness. oversensitiveness
or the feeling of antagonism.
When you greet people with a hand
shake let your heart run out to your
finger tips.
Do not be afraid of giving too much
of yourself TO the people YOU meet
Do not hold yourself back as though
you are afraid you would give some
thing away that you ought to keep. or
that you would say something that you
would be sorry for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

Long loose, enveloping cloaks have
become very popular and are frequently
made OF the same material as the gown
they protect For instance, one Of the
most noted elegantes was recently seen
wearing a wrap OF the shawl persuasion
(Which is the latest Of fashions fan
cies). made OF light weight cloth. Of a
vivid pink shade, falling in one long
point at the back and two equally long
In front II lay perfectly fat on the
shoulders and arms The princess dress
beneath IL was Of the same material.
the skirt long and clingfng. The hat
worn with IL was Of fine dark green
straw. the rather high crown simply
draped with emerald green ribbon and
two large black ostrich feathers, sep
arated in front BY a buckle, the tips
brought forward so as 10 fan slightly
over the brim above the face.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Sachef Powder

A good sachet powder is made as fol-
lows: Two ounces OF gum benzoin, a
quarter Of an ounce Of dried orange
flowers. chree-quarters OF an ounce OF
powdered cassia flowers. two ounces OF
powdered rose leaves, four of powdered
crris root. Blend all we'll together.
Then gee five grains OF oil OF lemon
grass, the same Of musk. and OF oil OF
bitter almonds. Mix these together and
work into the blended powders.
The dried rose leaves and the orange
flowers should be added last.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Polish for Mahogany

An excellent polish for old mahogany
furniture may be made OF a wine
glassful Of olive oil. the same quantity
of vinegar and, lastly, two tablespoon
fuls of pure alcohol. Very little of this
preparation snould be used at time
polishing being afterward effected by
means of a soft buster or old silk hand
kerchief
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Decide for Yourself

No greater evidence Of weakness Of
character can be shown than a contin-
ual aDueal to friends for advice. At
times we all need the counsel of a
good friend; but constantly to ask for
II is like constantly borrowing.
Learn to decide small matters for
yourself and learn to decide quickly
Better make a mistake once in a while
from too hasty decision than TO form
the habit OF indecision- II is the first
milestone on the road to failure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Laundering Embroidery

Great care should be used in washing
silk embroideries. Even the best silk
will not bear having soap rubbed upon
It. One SHOULD use warm water. not hot
and a suds made from some pure soap
With reasonable care white silk en-
broideries can be Numbered many times
without turning yellow. which is gen
orally the result of too not water and a
poor soap or cheap washing powders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Back Combs for Hair

Exceedingly attractive shell combs OF
medium height and slight curve with
wide band at top. OF pierced. shaded
gold work over the shell in a pretty
open design. are s.. The she'll Of course.
is imitation. and the gold is wash gold
plate or silver gilt. but both are the
finest class Of workmanship and quite
defy detection. besides being extremely
Drettv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Gathering

To gather without putting On the at
tachment to the sewing machine.
lengthen the stitch of the machine. and
stitch along where the material is be
gathered with loose tension. Taking
the garment from the machine. draw
the under thread TO give the desired
fullness. When gathering thin goods
stitch twice about a quarter of an inch
apart. This does away with laying the
gathers. which often tears thin cloth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

The economical woman. who is hard
on her gloves, will be glad 20 hear Of a
novelty that will lessen the expense of
the long ones. which are constantly
growing dearer. This is an adjustable
top OF me lace. which may be easily
old pairs grow too soiled TO be used.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
PARIS NOTES

washable tulle is now heing much
used for dresses. which are just about
as serviceable as the lingerie gown,
while much more novel This airy fabric
is also seen in guimpes, unGersleeves,
and the new draped 1chus.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Purple Tones Popular

In colors. purple is daily growing
stronger. and II the present indications
are reliable purple tones will be the
leaders when fall materials and trim
mings come to town.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
Hats SET Firmly on Head

The craze for backward-tipped hats
has subsided somewhat. and II looks as
though ii would never live TO reach this
side OF the water At present the hat
set frm on the head is the leader there
and here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

Another summer novelty is muslin
painted with large garlands Of blossoms
or large single flowers, the favorite
being roses of every size and shade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

How about a long coat in Vatican
style of very fine black muslin, elabor-
ately embroidered? Worn over a white
gown the Parisienne has discovered.
these transparent coats are very charm-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

Wells with large spots embroidered in
relief in the tulle itself are. much In
vogue. The favorite colors are brown
and holland, two shades particularly
good for the complexion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

Colored valsnciennes allover Is quite
/ a novelty IN blouses. Dyed naturally.
but none the less lovely for that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

The fabrics most in favor at present
are marqusette, foulard, linen, supple
taffetas and especially tussure dyed or
in the natural shade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14
To Mend granite Wear

Fuse together equal parts Of sulphur
and black lead and melt q portion OF
this in the hole with a hot iron as in
soldering
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

A novel trimming for all kinds Of
summer dresses consists Of bands of
white or narrow printed chintz in every
shade
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

over here white seems in greater favor
than ever, especially in white voile ol
plumetis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

Though from America comes word
that more cOlors are being used this
season than for several summers past.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

To obtain this pattern or any OF
the others heretofore described In
The Times. fill 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. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-14

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The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-27
DREW LARGE CROWD
springlike Weather and Good Track at City Park, New
 Orleans.
FOUR FAvORITES vICToRS
Varnety Wins in First Race--Peter Becker Successful in the
 Steeplechase.


 New Orleans, Dec. 26-Springlike weather and a good track drew large crowd to City Park to-day. Four fa- Yorites were successful Results:
 First, five furlongs-Varnety, 1O5, Notter, even, won; Male Fletcher, 1O5, Banker 10 to 1, second; Maria, 1O5, Lee, g to 1, third. Time, 1:O2 2-5.
 Second, five furlongs Might Mist, 1O5 Lee, g to 5, won; My Love, 11O, Ott, 10 to 1, second; sylya G., no, Not ter, to 1, third. Time, 1:OS.
 Third. steeplechase, short course, handicap--Peter Becker, 145, Yourell, 1-2 to 1, won; Rip, 147, Ellison, 25 to 1. second; Dulcian, 147 Rae, to 1, third. Time, S:O9 3-5
 Fourth, six furlongs, handicap--Jack Atkin, 1S4, Notter, II to 20. won; The Bear, 9s, Sclessinger, 20 to l. second; Lady Esther, 100, Booker, 40 to 1, third. Time, 1.14 2-5.
 Fifth, five and one-half furlongs, selling-Apache, 1O4, Ott Il to 10, won; Bitter Sir, 106, Lee, to 1. second Thomas Calhoun, 9S, Sumter, 70 to 1, third, Time, 1:0S 2-5.,
 Sixth mile Royal Onyx, 90, Finn, to l, won; Warner Griswold, 1O4, Not ter, to 5, second; Rio Grande, 95, Koerner, S8 to 5, third. Time, 1:43.