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The Washington times., 1907-12-31
AFTER HATS TAILS.

They made us cut the tails of Of
our skirts. and now they are after the
tails on our hats / hate these old
microbists." declared the fluffy maiden
with the chaUpeau a Ia hen roost as she
left the lecture room Yes, although the
board OF health has refrained from say
ing anything about the danger 10 the
eyes Of the ordinary citizen who ven
lures on 20 a crowded street car behind
some Of these mammoth feathery affairs,
the germ disCoverers have at last de-
Clared the much befeathered hat quite
Unhygienic- The waving feather which
floats sereuely In the breeze above its
owners head dress is a yeritable catch
all for disease germs OF all sorts. They
cling 70 the ends Of her feather Ike
bumps on a lOK. until its owner bobs
her head violently. distributing them
over the just and the unjust. We must
wear the feathers. so why not fumigate
rhRTu9
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
DRESS ONLY DECORATION.

IT has been truly remarked that. in
order Of time. decoration precedes dress
Among people who submit to great
physical suffering that thay may have
themselves handsomely tattooed, eX-
tremes. Of temperature are borne with
but little attempt at mitigation. Hum
boldt tells Us that an OrinocO Indian,
though quite regardless OF bodily COM
fort. will labor for a fortnight 10 pur-
chase pigment WhCreWith to make him
self admired: and that the same woman
who would not hesitate 10 leave her hut
without a fragment Of clothing on.
would not dare to commit such a breach
OF decOrum IS to go out unpainted.
The facts Of aboriginal life seem to IN
dicate that dress is developed out OF
decorations. And when we remember
that even among ourselves. most think
more about the hnenesS 4 the fabric
than its warmth, and more about the
cut than the ConVcnience-when we sec
that the function Is still ia great meas
IRE subordinated 70 the appearance, we
have further reason for .nferrlng such
an origin.-Herbert Spencer.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
Applique LOCe Easily Mode

In the new application OF Irish crochet
the woman who likes to do fancy work
that will produce a striking effect with
out too much labor has the means at
hand. The expert worker win make the
patterns herself and produce new de-
signs, while the more amateurish one
can unpick the patterns from the old
pieces Of valuable lace that have be-
come too worn for use.
Irish crochet, applqued. as its name
implies. consists If patterns Of irish
crochet lace appllqued on Brussels net
The net, which must be the best pro-
durable. is cut to the required shape
then coarse thread IS darned through
the mesh Of the net about One-eighth
OF an inch from the edge all around.
This line represents the strengthening
line used in ordinary Irish crochet lace
and is worked over in the same way
On this groundwork Of net the patterns
are appliqued by arranging and tacking
them carefully in place. and afterward
sewing them neatly all around on the
back Of the work
Many women possess old pieces of
Irish crochet which. regretfuIIy. are cast
aside as Unwearable on account Of the
Milling having worn away. as this is the
portion that ewayS wears out first II
they VIII examine the lace they probably
Will find many Of the patterns still are
good and can be given a new lease Of
life by unpicking from them the remains
Of the surrounding filing and after care
fully cleaning them applique them.
Heavy Irish crochet lace is not so suit
able as the lighter makes, and the finer
the net the lighter the lace patterns
must be.
For a bolero. jacket. or dress the
strongest make Of Brussels net is the
best. Care must be taken to have the
patterns perfectly clean before applying
them 10 the net and 70 keep the work
free from fingermarks in the process of
making. This easily can be done by
keeping a small piece OF tissue paper
between the fingers and the work Long
strip Of lace or insertion should have
the finished portion rolled up and in
cased in paper as soon as IL is worked.
in this way 1t will be kept free from
dust and look as clean and crisp as il
should be when finished.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
OLD MAIDS CAP.

Why go 10 China to find a triumph
Of vanity as you designated the re-
fusai Of Chinese women TO confess that
they were old in order 10 be allowed
TO use opium writes a Paris woman.
"On November 25-St. GATHERINGS Day
French girls who have passed their
twenty-hfth birthday and are urmar-
rled wear 4 little cap made OF fine
muslin. the symbol OF old maidhOOd
As The day approaches the millinery
shops show these caps in great quan-
ttles, and their manufacture by young
girls X always accompanied by Jokes
AT The expense OF old maids But
strange % relate. these caps, because
tbey are becoming 10 all. are worn on
-. GATHERINGS Day by young girls as
wen as by old maids. Now, who IS
more vain, the Chinese Yaman. vino
VIII not confess her age, or~fhe French
girl. who is willing 20 be looked upon
as an old maid because the old maids
cap is becoming 70 her2''-Exchange
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
COOKING MORALITY.

Poor rations are demOralizing," says
n prominent army officer. And it is true
that when a man does not get In HIS
food the stimulating nOurishment which
his nature Graves he becomes demoral-
ized and seeks in other stimulants the
satisfaction of the craving of his stom-
ach for well-cooked. nourishing food. a
man disappointed in his meal can con-
sole his hunger with something to drink
This gives him spasmodic activity and
fictitious strength for a brief time, but
when the reaction comes leaves him
worse of than ever. Is Il not correct
to argue that a breakfast unfailingly
good. composed Of elements that stimu-
late and nourish the body. has a moral
as well as physical beneht2
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
CHARM OF THE NEATLY DRESSED

There is an exquisite charm about a
neatly dressed woman. She does not
wear her hair as II It IS just about TO
fall on her shoulders.
Her gloves are not ripped al the seams.
nor are any buttons missing from her
boots.
Her veil does not reveal a hole over
her chin, nor does the binding OF her
skirt show ragged IN places.
The We!l-grOOmed woman considers
that neglect in these little things is fun
of shame to WOmankind.
Note the well dressed. tailor built
woman.
Her cloth gown fits her without a
crease, and there is neither speck nor
spot on II.
Her linen collar and cuffs are snowy
white, and remain properly fixed In their
places.
Her gloves do not wrinkle. but button
smoothly over her wrists; her shoes
are dainty and polished.
Her bonnet or hat Is pinned on
straight, and her hair is neatness itself.
She Is the picture Of delicate finish
and wholesome order.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
MONEY WAS SCARCE.

However scarce money may be at
times at the present" said an old Mis-
sourian, "the oldest inhabitants will re-
call when II was almost unobtainable
and other commodities had to be used
al media Of exchange The wolf s scalp
was worth 81 because e was n State
bounty upon the death OF a wolf. and
venison hams and deer skins also had
a purchasing value. Skins OF the fur
beavers were likewise abundant and
valuable When the first sheriff of Au-
drian county. in 1887. went to Jefferson
City TO deliver the county revenue, he
met an old friend on the way who.
needing money, wanted TO borrow the
actual coin part Of the COunty's revenue.
The gOod-hearted sheriff lent Il 20 him
and went on TO the capital ano deiiv-
cred only the sCalps- BY the line OF
the next settlement the loan was re-
paid and the sheriff made his next set
tlement complete. No note or other OBJ
Igetion than the mere word was given"
St Louis Republic.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
NEW FMBROIDERIES.

Lovely embrolderies are carried out in
floss silk, alone or combined with silver,
gold, or blacIzs threads. or with bugles
and beads. on both velvet and mousse
line
The embroidery Is seen on the most
luXuriant OF the evening wraps and
gowns. and exquisite silver. gold. and
jet friuges adorn many Of the imported
fTOCks-
Gold and old silver tissue and net are
employed as the foundation for both
mousseline and beautiful overdresses or
tunics Of lace ard embroidered flet net
that are now being lavishly displayed
in the shops.
Heavily sequined black evening gowns
are again very fashionable; also those
OF net and lace, relieved with application
OF velvet and chenille, either in self.
tones or In contrasting colors, with the
design outlined in Jet
Embroidered Irish. Chantlly, and point
de Nenise lace are also successfully IN
troduced on many OF the black evening
gowns.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
Dressed IN Gold

Its merely a choice OF color.
Golden yellow IS one Of III. now
hues.
Lhe-e - an exquisite shimmering
sold-c'lc-ed messaline for a grown.
TO match it are dainty little cloth OF
gold slippers.
An accompaniment f. a tiny hand
kerchlef or gold and white lace.
"A gold mesh bag and a white ha.
with big gold ribbon chou and a gold
en- yellow plume go with this.
is the finish
-Ihere Is also rich gold net fer
gowns. IN the Brussels mesh.
Laces for hoUnces have the design
ana eoglEgs worked in gold thread.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
TO IRON PILLOW COVERS.

For pillow covers with q raised pat
tern. place the iron inside the cover
and iron the work on the wrong side,
beg'rning at the end Sarthest from rhe
OpS ming
The back should be ironed IN the same
way.
II one side IS ironed over the other
the impression OF the work Is trans
ferred 20 the back Of the pillow, and
al times the color Is impaired in The
form OF a stain.
Before doing the frIlIs CT pillows. Il IS
advisable 70 pass a hot iron over the
seam which Joins The friii to the cover
10 dry that part. 50 that no moisture
may be transmitted 70 the gathers after
they are ironod.
All art work articles should be folded
carefully In strips or squares, but nc
folds should be messed IN as thai
would spoil the appearance OF the work
II should then be aired.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
BABY IRON NOW THE THING.

Up-to-date Miss Boston numbers
among the necessities OF life g baby
ironing board and an Iron or two. This
IS because Of the evil ways OF the killed
skirt. The killed skirt needs constant
attention. II is very beautiful when well
pressed and very ugly when out OF
shape. To sit down In a damp pleated
skirt Is fatal 10 ifs lines, and To see
the ruses which women in street cars
use 10 avoid doing this. especially when
some gallant gentleman arises 10 give
up his seat to one, is very amusing. The
skirt Of the day isn't easy TO press. but
given an ironing board, a moderately
hot iron, and plenty OF time, II can be
done
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
CARE OF FURS.

Never put your furs away damp
When you come in on q stormy dav
shake every possible snowflake and
raindrop from both nun and boa. and
spread tnem in a place 10 d--y.
Before putting them IN the closst
brush the fur the wrong way with a
good. stiH brush
The reward for your diligence will IL
The renewed fiufhnesB and softness d
your lurs.
White furs or light ones should b
kept in pastebOard boxes between Law
ers OF tissue paper.
THESE delicate furs may be cleaned
with lump magnesis- II the collars or
the darker flrs are soile-d. clean vvif-
q piece Of cotton wet with gasoline.
Don't toss handsome fUrs in q hear
on the top shelf Of dark closet and
expect 10 md them TO be in q wear
able condition the next time Won vTs1r
them
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
ECCENTRICITY IN FASHIONS.

Eccentricity and individuality are
marked features Of this seasons TASK
ions.
AZ first glance # would seem as
though there are absolutely no marked
rules and regulations TO be followed.
bot that eacn woman has but to choose
.slat she thinks most becoming and be
-traightway in the height OF fashion.
Empire and princess models reign all
supreme. according 10 the dictates Of
some OF the leading dressmakers. Ac-
.ording to the dictates OF otner dress
makers, equally prominent, the empire
and princess are not TO be considered.
In fact there are two or three al
most diametrically opposite arblters Of
fashion this winter, and the result for
the moment has been a Generalization
OF the average woman who trusts blind
" to the taste Of any one dressmaker,
and at the same time seeks advice from
friends.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
DARN WITH MACHINE.

Let the sewing machine darn hat hole
in the bedspread. Il Will darn it eyer
so much better than your hands can.
Cut a piece Of cotton cloth half an inch
larger al around than the hole, turn
the edges in, and stitch down on the
machine. Basic the patch to the inside
of the worn portion. Now lengtnen the
stitch as YOU would for very heavy ma
terlal and stitch vertically over the
hole. keeping the rows Of stitching as
near together as possible Do not lift
the needle during the process, but lift
the foot OF the machine and swing the
article around the end OF each row or
stitching
When the hole has been quite covered
with the vertical rows OF stitchlnS
stitch across horizontally, as In regular
darniug until the hole IS completely
allied M The finest table linen can
also be repaired in this way, only the
oatch must be Of linen instead Of cot
ION cloth. A darn made this way Will
far outlast the article
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
LAW AND LITERATURE.

The old connection between law and
literature the Law Journal Of England
says. as strengthened by the late Sir
Lewis Norris, who practiced as a con-
veyancer IN Llncoln's Inn, while he was
establishing his reputation as a poet.
mere nave been several poets who
nave abandoned the steeD .rlaces Of me
bar sfOr the slopes OF Parnassus. The
present poet laureate was called at the
inner temple in 1857. and attended the
York asSizes and West Riding sessions
Tor two OF three years. But the late
Sir Lewis Norris is the only. poet Of re-
pute who found the tasks OF convey
ancer noC Incompatible with the cu1ti-
vatiOn o. the muse. London Granhlc.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
ART IN PAPERING.

There is just as much good style
shown in papering a house as there is IN
costuming an individual.
There is the correct way to do both.
AS a business suit is inappropriate for
the evening. so paper designed for the
ball or dining room Is decidedly out of
place IL used In the parlOr or sleeping
apartment.
For hall papers a distinction is made
between those suitable for the country
and those adapted 10 city homes
For the latter, warm, rich colors are
chosen. while for the country a lighter
and cheaper paper is correct
DO not forget one OF more good pic
lures to be hung on the wall IN the best
light. and q clock, II only a niche for Il
can be found
A clock is more essential to complete
the furnishings Of the hall than IN any
other part of the house
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
TheateF Hair

on, yes. she removes her hat.
But can those behind see the stage
Not likely.
And al. because OF the modisn coiffurg.
WOuldst Ike II jtemized?
First. there's 4 woman's real hair.
Not that 1t plays any great part. as
a rule.
Then comes the alI-round pompadour,
built upon a giant rat"
As II a cartwheel pOmpadour were not
enough. half a dozen puffs are added.
\ Jew curls. an assortment OF combs
and clasps, a c0rJnCt braid complete the
"edirice."
For years the request has been, Ma
dame. Will you kindly remove your
hAtE We may yet hear. ''yVNl yot,
please take on your cOifTureT'
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
GOULD DOCTOR MA'GINN.~

The Ould doctor had only wan failin'
1t stayed wild him. faith, till ne died
And that was the habit av wearin'
His darby a thrihe wan sideI
And twenty times daily twas straight
ened,
But try as he would for a year,
Not thinkin', he'd give II a teether
A thriflc down over wan ear
1t sat him lOp-sided and aisy;
i throubled his kith and his kin
But ach, twas the only thing crooked
About our Cuid Doctor Ma'Ginni
And now that he's gone to his Glory
Excuse me a bit aV a tear
Here's twenty TO wan that his halo
Is slantin' down over wan eari
Arthur Stringer, in Smart Set.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
THREE GOOD CEMENTS.

For wood, metal or earthenware, mix
Htharge with glyCerine to the consist
ency Of thick cream, or use thin putty.
1t must have time to harden-at least a
week-and viii stand the action of either
hot or cold water, as well as intense
heat
Transparent cement.-Grind rice until
as nne as -four: wet with cold water; d;
then add boiling water, and boil till
as thick as paste. When cool, add a
little alum or oil Of cloves.
waterproof cement, for repairing
marble or porcelain, is made BY mix
ing plain white glue and milk. I'm
slaked lime and the white Of an egg
makes a good cement for ordinary use
as does also PLASTER Of paris blended to
2 cream with the white Of an egg.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
HOODoO Il.

when I lived In New York" writes
a former New Yorker from Berlin,
there was a house near Central Park
which should have borne the number
l3. but because OF the superstition OF
the occupant permission was secured 10
place the number la or ia over the
door. 1 spoke Of the circumstance a
few days ago, and learned that the
thirteen superstition was more clearly
marked here in the instance men
toned by me an individual was con-
cerned; here it was the most important
corporation I'm Wiesbade.s There is no
No. l3 bathroom In any Of the bath
houses, no No j room in any hotel
and no No. 13 place at any table d'hote.
At Iangenschwalbach the baths, under
government control, also have bath
cells No. Ia where they should be
numbered 13' "-Exchange.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
AS TOLD BY THE FOREHEAD.

A recedinE brow, ike a receding
chin, shows a lack Of Will power and
OF a firm and quick intelligence The
forehead that has projections, bumps
over the eyes indicates observation
a high. prominent buiEinE brow does
not contribute TO the beauty OF the face.
but IL shows both the absent-nInded-
ness and the keen intellect OF the
scholar
It is the forehead that looks straight.
but which, in reality, slopes back 8
very little. with the eyebrows project
ing and firmly marked. that is one OF
the most desirable
Its pOssessor will be tolerant. but firm
steady. intelligent. and decisive.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
MIXED HIS METAPHORS.

Edwin Markham. at a dinner. said Of
mixed metaphors; when 1 was teach
ing in Los Angeles I used to read every
week "a little country paper whose ed
itors metaphors were an unfailing Joy
70 me. Once I remember, this editor
wrote of a contemporary: Thus the
black lie issuing from his base throat
becomes a boomerang in his hand, and,
hoistng him by his own petard, leaves
him a marked man for life He said
IN an article on home life; The faith
ful watchdog or his good wife. stand
ing at the door. welcomes the master
home with an honest bark In an
obituary ~ q farmer he wrote. The
race was run at last Like a tired
steed. he crossed the harbor bar and
casting aside whip and spur. lay down
upon that bourne from which no trav-
eler returns. Rochester Herald.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
Bridal White

The first bride 10 wear a white silk
wedding gown was Mary Queen OF
Scots, who introduced the fashion IN
1888. when she married Francis II Of
France. Her dress was made OF white
brocade, but over Il she wore a court
mantle Of Persian blue velvet which
was held UP by two pages
For some time the white wedding dress
was favored only by brides OF high rank.
and il was not till the end Of the seven
teenth century that II became general
at weddings, says WOman's S Life.
At the close OF the Middle Ages scarlet
was worn by brides on their wedding
day, and scarlet Is still the bridal color
in China
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
NEW SILK SCARFS.

The new crepe de chine and satin lib
erty scarfs are now stole shape
Some show exquisite hand-embroid-
cred designs; pale gray crepe de chine
stole scarfs. for instance. are heavily
embroidered in Wistaria. and others OF
apricot with a conventional embrOid-
cred design in self COlOrs.
Then there is the stole, altogether
new and novel, which has two OF the
dearest little pockets. one at each end
Narrow silk fringe is often used as a
finish for these stole scarfs.
Sometimes II IS IN the self c0lors, then
again II Is in silver or gilt.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
Sincerity Gives Power.

There is nothing which viii add so
much 70 ones power as the conscious
ness OF being absolutely sincere. genuine.
II your life is a perpetual lie, II you
are conscious that you are not what
you pretend 20 be, you cannot be strong.
There Is a restraint. perpetual lighting
against the truth going on within you,
q struggle which saps your energy and
Warps your conduct says Home Chat.
Sham and shoddy are powerlessi only
the genuine and the true are worth
while
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
Lemon Sauce for Fish.

Squeeze and strain the 5ulcs from, q
large lemon into a saucepan. then al
70 u one-quarter OF a pound (scan) OF
Dutter, One-half saltspOonful Of salt and
saltspOOnful Of pepper. Eest over tie
nre until thick and hot, but do not let
II boil When done mix the beaten yoiks
or two eggs and serve al once
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
TELEPHONE GIRVs LEFT EAR.

left -eared?" said the physician.
Most Of you girls are"
"Left-eared2' said the young lady
from. the telephone exchange.
Yes. left-eared. The game as left
handed. That is 10 say. is your left
ear better at its work than your right
one2'
She did not know. so he tested her,
finding. sure enough, that her left ear
was n little more acute.
1T is a natural thing" he said. You
girls use the left ear exclusively all day
long in your telephone work and the
right ear has nothing to 90. Hence the
left Ike a muscle. develops: the right
atrophies.
comes into much greater use we shall
not have merely left-eared exchange
girls. but we shall become a left-eared
nation"
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
TAILORED FROCK.

For morning wear the skirts are
quite short. but for afternoon all are
long and cut with ample fulness.
The coats are generci'y soutache and
three-quarters in length
Black is becoming very fashiona bic.
So is mahogany, Natter. peacock
blue and all shades OF grays
To wear with the dressler tailor
nnades, muslin and crepe de sole bIouses
dyed the same color as the cloth or vel
vet. are the fashion.
The newest sleeves for these frocks
are arranged in deep tuclSs and cut in
one with the coat or bodice.
Black velvet coats are seen worn
with MORE waistcOats and striped black
and blue or mole or dull violet skirts.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
AMOUNT OF SLEEP REQUIRED.

> woman needs seven hours sleep
for tho building up Of her system Then
size needs two hours more for the re-
cuperaiOn OF her body, and an extra
two hours will restore her complexion
and take the wrinkles out Of her face.
Tic woman who wants 70 derive the
full benefit from her sleep will COM
pose Eer mind before sinking of into
slumper-
A glass OF warm milk taken before
retiring Is often helpful and lnsures a
nights rest
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
THE TROUBLE WITH CLoAKs

Indeed there is one
They simply muct be posed n
Otherwise the wearer is a bean-pOle
One has the drapery kimono sort in
mind.
The folds are only to be exploited by
outstretched or raised arms.
And one cannot always pretend to
arrange ones coiffure, or point cloud
ward.
And. as forever posing against por-
there's with arms extended to the limit
why even that Is tiresome. besides being
too amusing TO ones friends.
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
LONG MoUsQUETAIRE SLEEVE.

The long mousQuetaire sleeve OF
wrinkIed lace or chiffon, that outlines
the arm closely from the sleeve cap to
well over the hand, Is smartly indorsed
on both sides OF the sea. This is 4 par
ticularly good choice for women whose
arms lCOk best when their outlines
are sOftened by Eauzy shroudings,
while the unF1roken line from shoulder
to waist tends to make the arm APP
pear longer and more slender than
does the usual sleeve arrangement
The Washington times., 1907-12-31
IN THE SICKRooM.

Good cheer is better than medicine.
The jest has a. important part 70 play
as a remedy for irritability
Don't tell long stories
Don't rehssh other peoples trials
Don't think u miSera bic possibilities
Order, obseTv lion, and obedience are
three cardinsi virtues IN a nurse.
Add TO thGse cact, the want OF which
is the base - nearly every sin a uurse
may commit.