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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
WreafRS for kRe Hair

The pretty wreaths now so much in
vogue cost a good deal Of money IL
bought complete. of course.
But have you ever tried buying the
materials and making them yourself?
The prettiest little ivy sprays or, bet
ter still, single leaves, can be procured
and as a charming variety, in black.
look so smart In golden or red hair, es-
peciaIly IL you gid or silver the berries.
One enter2rising woman bought two
dozen silver willow leaves and copied
successfully a French wreath for nifty
times less than the cost OF the original.
It is so convenient, too. to be able 10
make up a little head dress out Of what
remains OF the bebe roses or any other
small flower with which you have been
trimming pretty ball dress, and datnt-
ily tied with a pale-colored ribbon bow
20 match or contrast or one in gold or
silver tissues, you have a most becom-
ing little trifie IN no time
A strip OF flowers placed rather close
~ but lightly, noeud OF ribbon 10
match over one ear. and on the other
one of silver tissue. IS most easily car
ried out notion; so is the softly twisted
ribbon apparently threaded through
curly locks, with rather important
bow at the back, below a pile OF en-
pire curis or above a carelessly youth
full knot in the nape of the neck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
Lessons TO Leazn

Learn to laugh. A good laugh is bet
ter than medicine
Learn to attend strictly TO your own
business-a very important point.
Learn 10 tell a story. A well told
story is as welcome as a sunbeam in q
sick room.
Learn the art of saying kind and en-
couraglng things, especially 70 the
young.
Learn to avoid all ilI-natured remarks
and everything calculated to create
friction.
Learn 20 keep your troubles to your
self. The world Is too busy to care for
your Ills and sorrows-
Learn to stop gambling. If you cannot
see any good In the world. keep the bad
TO yourself.
Learn TO hide your aches and pains
under a pleasant smile No one cares
whether you have the earache, head
ache, or rheumatism.
Learn TO greet your friends with q
smile. They carry too many frowns in
their own hearts TO be bothered with
any Of yours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
HINTS FOR THE BUILDERS OF FASHIONABLE FROCKS
HINTS FOR THE DRESSMAkER

lining over the SHOULDER Where this
plat Is placed depends upon the full
nes OF the bust. and, II the figure is a
very fun one. two plaits are used-one
near the center OF the shoulder seam
and the other on the front OF the arm s.
eye. For a figure OF ordinary size,
however. one dart win be enough.
Then there are little boned CAPS that
1T into the tops OF the sleeves: these
are used In ali sleeves-in those OF the
sheerest muslin and chiffon waists as
well as IN those OF the heaviest cloth
coats-and unless you do use these little
caps you viii find that the top OF the
sleeve says unbecoTningly from the
arm s-eye. Sleeve caps are made of
bGckraIn, are boned around the edge and
then entirely covered with silk the color
OF the waist; the buckram Is cut In a
circular piece shaped TO nj IN perfect
srnoolhness over the top or the arm
IN the arm s-eye: the caps taper al
each end into points and sit out Ike
smart epaulettes, making the shoulders
look quite square and holding up nrm'
" the fullness OF the sleeve at the TOP
Of the arm s-eye.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
The Newest Things in
Dress Accessories.

IT'S the little accessories that really
go to make up a perfect cos
tune. 1t is with these little
things that a woman gives the per-
sonal nOte-the expression of origi-
nality and individuality to her dress
Therefore, the selection of them
must be made carefully. The woman
who does it in a haphazaTd way
never achieves what all women want
TO be we'll dressed, well gToomed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

Invented by Miss stillman, OF New
Yogk.
This pattern is Of interest to dress-
mixers. tailors. and designers and all
yho like elegant dressing. II IS Ideal
Cor plaids, alI-oVer lace and embroidery
anyone who can use a needle and
n cad can make a waist from this pat
TEN.
tomorrow Thursday Miss StIlIman
iU give with the sale OF her Comhinas
ion Pattern CEton Jacket Corset Cover
and Waist) a Bias Front Waist Pat
tern free.
These are the only Seamless Waist
P .tterns known TO dfessmaking.
Main floor G. st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
New Parasols.

Many really new things are shown In
parasols this season. The silk ones with
the dainty Powered null Innings and the
oolored all-Over embroidery lined with
chiffon of the same shade, which Is fin-
ished around the edge with a tiny friiI
of chiffon.
Pongee parasols plain. tucked, and
embroidered, are very stylish.
We are showing some striking effects
in black and Wholesome with Just a bit
of color introduced One very pretty
style has a narrow border Of red. The
body of the parasol is black and white.
plaid tafIeta-
We are showing all OF the latest now
elites IN materials. decorations and
handles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

Sage tea viii not only darken the hair.
but II will strengthen the roots, as Il
feeds the capillary glands. You should
use either cocoanut butter, rubbing il
into the roots, or vaseline in connection
with the sage tea. as the tea is apt TO
have a drying effect. If the hair tonic
should turn the hair light, the sage tea
viii remedy this defect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
Spring AIseadp In the Ai1.

Spring is already in the air. In fact.
there are days when summer seems 10
be nj the air. too. for the shop windows
are filed with the first display OF the
sheer cotton fabrics which are 50 sug-
gestive Of June sunshine and June
roses. Surely f. Is hard for the rast-
ionabIe woman these days to keep track
OF the seasons, for the summary PAIN
Beach costumes crowd the novelties OUT
Of the shops. so closely do they follow
each other.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
New Neckwear.

The tendency in neckwear is running
to stiff tailored effects The last week
has brought Ascot Ties Of white and
colored pique. linen and madras into
great prominence.
The 5aunty little linen turnover Cob
lars, with turnOvers. ties and 1abots OF
Irish lace, are wonderfully pretty ana
becoming. The null ties, either plain
white or embroidered in dainty coloFss
are very effective worn with white
linen collars
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
New Wells.

The Mesh Wells. with close chenille
dots, are the correct face wells Lace
wells with ribbon borders and dotted net
wells with fancy borders are the stylish
drapary wells. Browns and tans are tbs
most popular colors in yelling. YOU
see brown wells worn on ali hats-blacks
white. green or tan. Usually the broWu
veil is in evidence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

The juice of a lemon in a glass OF
water drunk before meals and kept up
until an Improvement was noticed IS
the usual prescription. but do not ad-
wise this course, as in most every case
it produces rheumatic tendencies. II you
will be careful OF your diet and take
plenty Of exercise you will get rid OF
your fat, and have no bad results.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
Black Hair Dye.

The Editor of the woman's Column:
Kindly tell me good black hair dye?
Also. where will I get your quinine hair
tonic and now TO use it2
VIII peroxide Of hydrogen bleach the
hair? If not. what do you useI
JOSEPHINE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
New Hosiery.

OF course, the demand for tan ana
brown runs to hosiery, too-aud the new
ones are beautiful. Plain gauge, lace
all-over, lace ankle, embroidered: lace
and embroidered. All the pretty, fancy
styles in Srown. bronze, champagne
maize, apricot. etc,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

In order 10 secure smooth skin again
on the elbow joint you viii have to
keep them carefully covered for while.
Wash them every night in very warm
water and rub them In a good cream.
then wrap them In old linen and IN
the morning rinse them of IN cold alum
water. this will close the pores Of the
skin and haroen them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
No. 1880.
NO. 1880.
Misses Four-Gored Gathered Skirt.
With or without fiounce.
All Seams Allowed.

With or without fiounce.
All Seams Allowed.
The gathered skirt is unquesticnably
the thing. and this new idea which has
the ruffie cut IL points ard gathered 10
1T the upper portion is very beautiful
development of the old familiar forms
In foulard or pongee it would be
pretty style for a young girls frOck-
The pattern is in three sizes-thirteen
to seventeen years For a miss or M
teen years, the skirt with cores cut
a yav beneath founce requires 81 yards
of goods % inches wide, or As yards. 36
inches wide: or "a yards AZ inches wide;
l24z yards Of insertion to trim. The skirt
without fiounce needs SIS yards 20 inches
wide, go yards sc inches wides- or 81
yards - inches wide.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
To Wash White Silk.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Kindly tell me what to put in the
water to wash a white china silk dress
70 keep It from turning yellow after be-
ing washed? MISS G. r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
Treatment of Hair.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
VIII you please tell me If it will harm
the hair any TO put sage tea on it 20
darken it? The remedy you gave 10
make the hair grow viii II make the
hair light? DOROTHY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
New Gloves.

And the same is true Of gloves-afI
shades of brown and tan have the lead.
Long glaee gloves were never so pOpu-
lar, and the light shades are worn 70
brighten up otherwise dark suits. Black
and white glace gloves continue popular
and will throughout the season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
Golf Was a Baritone.

Editor of Woman's Inquiry Column:
VIII you kindly let me know through
your valued column If the late Eugene
Con-. of the Castle Square Opera Com
pany. was a tenor or baritone; that is,
what did he sing2 DERFLA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
Use of Lemon Juice.

Editor Of WOman's Inquiry Column:
Please tell me if lemon Juice Is good
TO reduce fat; how to use it. how often
and for what length of time.
DORA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
RUSH QUERIES viii B. ;; 4 A2sSees1
Cal FlaiR $500 and Ask for the
Times Bureau of Information

the tonic can be obtained at the same
place. The directions for using were
given with the recipe.
Peroxide of hydrogen is the hest
known bleach for the hair or skin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

The waist can be cleaned with gaso-
isae. Pour the gasolene in bowl and
put the waist down in it. Rub very
lightly. then wave IN the air, and hang
in the air for q day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

Editor OF Woman's Inquiry Column:
Would you kindly tell me through
your paper what the excursion rates
Will be from MarshalltOwn, Iowa, to
jamestown, Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
Can Buy Pattern at Store.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
I would much appreciate 1t If you
would give me the number Of the pat
tern shown in the inclOsed Illustration
and where II can be obtained
MRS. J. c. a.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
New Handkerchiefs.

CoIors are very good-stripes, checks
and corded effects. The tan handker-
give a pretty touch 20 the brown or tan
suit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
To Get Smooth Elbows.

Editor Of Woman's Inquiry Column:
Would you kindly inform me how to
make my elbows round and smooth?
They are not sharp but are so cracked
II seems they may have been chapped
by rough weather. as they have been
exposed TO such by the wearing OF
short sleeves. ETHEL,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
20 Clean Lace Waist.

Editor WOman's Inquiry Column:
VIII You please tell me what would
be best to clean lace waist with2
L G.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

You can obtain = very good black dye
at any drug store. The ingredients Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

If you are making 2 fun Waist-that
is, a waist OF sofz material put on with
tucks and snirrings TO s uRht-htted
Hning-there should be a plat dart
(as Il IS called IN Paris taken In the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
New Combs.

The empire style has been revived in
combs. Quaint and pretty they are.
Shown in amber and shell. plain. deco
rated and jeweled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

The inclosed Illustration is line
drawing from a model dress and the
pattern can be obtained from any pat
tern store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
BIBLES FOR THE WORLD.

Single trip $500. round trip. sixty
days. $500. and is good on all roads.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

The new warehouse of the British and
Foreign Bible Society in London con-
tains $50. 600 Bibles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

IS washed often. The best you can do
is TO put plenty of borax. and when
rinsing it put a little blueing in the
water This may prevent It from turn
Ing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

To obtain this pattern or any of
the others heretofore described in
The Times I'LL out the following cou-
pom and tnclose it with 10 cents in an
envelope addressed 10 the Fashion
Editor. The washington Times, Mum
sey Building. washington. D. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
Fare to jamestown.

The singer in question was named
Winifred GOff, and he was baritone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10


gored shown the Narrow enTedeu insertion let into
really takes the place OF corset and Ped Venennes lace ana
ohemse threaded handnbroIdared buuonhos sits
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
one-Half Regular Prices.

These umbrellas were made for q
firm which failed before they wer6
ready for delivery. We were fortu-
nate in getting the entire lot (about
2o0), which we offer at half price.
There's variety Of handsome
handles. including sterling silveEs
copper and natural wood.
They are divided into two lots, as
follows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

Woo edward
Lothrop
New neutrality-suspicious..
Sale of
Umbrellas
At Half Price

WYE have secured from man
W facturer LOT Of Wom4
ems and Mems Umbrellas
at a concession which enables US to
offer them at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10
Women S, S1.0O to s12.75 each.
Values, $500 to $500 each.
Mems, $500 to S14.00 each.
Values, $500 to $4,000 each.

We would suggest an early in
Spection Of these, as they are princi-
pally one-of-a-kind styles, and there
is choice, Of course.
Main floor. near c st. entrance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

All welI-hnished skirts have hangers;
they are made four inches long and
sewed fat 20 the inside belt more toward
the back than the front, as the skirt is
heavier toward the back. Work A fancy
belt which indicates center front.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

A deep ruffie added 70 the lower edge
OF the gingham aprons used IN the
kitchen is great protection. So many
grease spots seem to get on the bit Of
the dress skirt showing below the ordi-
nary apron. The ruffled aprons are be-
coming and picturesque.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-10

R. NJ. c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10

imittee Of the .H,Ee. has
thing to say I'M gard to-
ordinary expeye OF 'he ".
ton of vess,,s, as well 5ther
work, in te navy yasS of the
country, and has III Connection with
his associates on the committee
had clause inserted In the naval
appropriation bill which, If IL he.
comes law, will create board
consisting of two naval officers and
three civilians. to inspect the var
ious yards and report on the best
means to work out greater economy
In construction work, as it is be-
lieved that sl,000,0OO. or more can
be saved thereby. In this connec.
ton Chairman Foss concludes by
saying: :.
1T is unquestioned that nava.
officers are more valuable to the
government when they are at sea
their natural element than when
doing shore duty. If the present
plan Is carried out, we should au.
thorize the navy to hire trained
civilians TO he put In charge o.
all construction work at navy yards
Naval officers could continue to
perform the military functions OF
the yards, and they would be de-
tailed as designers and inventors
but the work they mapped out. VIC
believe, could he done better if ii
were turned over to civilians for
execution"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10
FIREINEN DELAYED BY
CONDITION OF STREET
Horses Couldn't Pull Engine and
Hose Wagon Through Mud to
i Burning Dwelling.

y small two.story frame dwelling
house Mt 75i Hampton avenue, occu.
pied by n negro family named Be-,
was considerably damaged by fire
about II o'clock last night, An over
heated stove pipe set fire to bed.
which was standing near 1t. and
when the flames were discovered by
the occupants of the house. the heu
was nblaze.
An alarm was sent in 10 tho fire
department and the East End COM
pany responded, but 1t was sometime
before the firemen reached the scene,
they being delayed by the condition
of the streets. The hose wagon and
engine turned into Marshall avenue
from Twenty-fifth street to go to the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10
LINER JUN|ATA TO Be
HEIGHTENED AT YARD|
-
Merchant q Miners Company Let's
Contract 10 The Local /
Plant.
COST 0VtB HUNDRED THOUSAND
While Here the Steamer VIII Have
/ New Boilers Installed and Under.
f, go General overhauIins and Re.
! palre-other Ships of Flee. May
/ be Enlarged.

The Merchants & Miners Trans.
portation Company has awarded the
Newport News Shlpbuildlng IL Dry
Dock Company the contract for max.
ing extensive alterations and re.
pairs to tho steamer Juniata. The
steamer is to be cut In two and
heightened 30 feet, to have four new
boilers installed and to lie given a
thorough Oyerhauing. The work will
cost over 100000 and will require
from three to four months for com.
pletion.
Work on the vessel will begin this
month. and while she Is laid up at
the yard another steamer of the COM
panys big fleet will replace her on
the route between Boston, Newport
News and Baltimore.
The lenEthening of the Juniatn will
give her an additional carrying ca
pacity Of about 500 tons of cargo and
Will increase her passenger accom-
modations considerably. This Is the
second vessel OF the Merchants and
Miners fleet to be heightened within
II year, the steamer Essex having
been made 20 feet longer while she
was being rebuilt ut the shipyard re.
Gently. The work done. on the Es-
sex gave such entire satisfaction to
the company that 1t was decided to
longthen other ships of the fleet in
order to give the vessels sufficient
carrying capacity to meet the In
creasing freight traffic between Bos-
ton, Newport News and Boston. II
Is probable that after the work on
the .Iuniata Is completed other shins
of the same line will be heightened.
This will be the fifth vessel that
has been heightened ut the local yard
during the past fifteen months. The
others arc the Hamilton and Jeffer.
son, of the Old Dominion fleet, the
Essex, of the Merchants and Miners
fleet and the Virginia Pilots A,i'o-
citation pilot boat Relief. The yard
now has the contract for lengthening
the Chesapeake & Ohio ferry steamer
Virginia
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10

plications amused o small audience
throughout the three acts.
AS is usual iii n farce comedy,
there was not so much of plot, and
thls one does not prove an exception
TO the rule. However, it was a rather
entertaining bit. and those who did
not consider 1t worth while lact night
really missed a pleasing performance
by not attending"
Manager Booker has reduced the
prices for this engagement to 25. so
and 20 cents and 81. There will lie
bargain matinee for ladies and chill.
dren at 20 and 80 cents.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10
ss Social Personal "


Elaborate preparations are being
made for the musicale and dinner to
be given by the st. Agatha Guild of
st. Paui's Episcopal church in the
parish house next Tuesday evening.
A musical and literary program will
include selections by II mandolin and
quartette club. and the Rathbun quar-.
tette. and solo by Mrs Pattee, of
Richmond. Admission to the enter
tainment will be free and dinner.
consisting of chicken salad, oysters
and other good things will be served
for 80 cents. The affair is given for
the benefit OF the organ fund of the
church
Mrs. Theo. Cox, Miss Blanche Webb
and Mrs. Thomas +. Stearnes left
yesterday for Waynesboro where
they were called by news of the crit
ical illness of Mrs. Webb, mother of
Mrs. Cox and Miss Webb.
MIR. w. Perry Epes will leave this
morning on trip to Richmond and
Blackstone.
MIR. Louis Buchanan has returned to
Baltimore after a visit to his parents
here.
Mr.. j. w. McNair is recuperating
after an illness ut his home, 213 Thir-
tieth street.
Mr.. R. NJ. Johnson. of Richmond,
arrived in the city yesterday to spend
day or Two with relatives,
Mrs. Logan It. Davis has been call
ed to Williamsburg by the illness of
a little nephew.
Miss Maude Garner has gone to
Washington where she will be the
guest Of relatives for several weeks
Mrs. Ed. Adams arrived here from
Philadelphia yesterday to visit rela-
tives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10
To Commemorate Robert Futon.

commemorate ROBERT fuiton.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. o.
The state Department is Pleased
with the prospects OF getting Con
gress to appropriate $4,000 for the
representation Of this government
al the International Maritime Elk
position at Bordeaux this summer
This exposition, which opens May
1st. and closes October 31st, is in
celebration of I'll, centennial OF
the invention OF steam navigation by
Robert Fulton, the American. The
government has decided to send al
least one American warshlp t.
Bordeaux at sometime during the
exposition.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10
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30 THEATRICAL ~


The only attraction at the Academy
OF Music this week will be Its All
Your Fault" which plays Il return en-
Easement Saturday matinee and
night. The Atlanta, Ga. constitution
last week said
It's All Your Fault, the farce
comedy at the Grand for n matinee
and evening performance yesterday,
was one of the best performances of
its kind witnessed in Atlanta this
season, and with its numerous COM
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-10

scene OF the flames, but the condition
OF the avenue was so bad that the
horses could not pull the heavy APP
paratns and the drivers were com.
PEELED TO go back to Twenty.fifth
street ana drive to Jefferson avenue
and down that avenue to Hampton
avenue AID thence to the scene Of
the fire.
When tho company finally reached
the burning building they made quick
work Of the flames. The loss will
not exceed 500.