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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-22
slightly Mixed.

Two correspondents wrote to a country editor to know respectively The best way of assisting twins through the teething period" and How to rid an orchard of grass hoppers.
 The editor answered both ques- 'ons faithfully, but unfortunatelE got the initials mixed, so that fond father of the teething twins was thunderstruck by the following ad' vice:
 'If you are unfortunate enoug'l to be plagued with these unwelcom little pests the quickest means Of settling them is to cover them with with straw and set the straw on tire.''
 While the man who was bothered With the grasshoppers was equally amazed to read:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-22
NEW MODELS IN WINTER SKIRTS
By Jea cite Ti. Wash.

New York, Dec. 21.-All things point to long lines, and sheath line fittings. It is seen in the close-fitting forty-inch cutaway coat, or in the tight military coat, followed by the re- yival of the redingote, and now the warming comes that skirts will feel the effect of the long line.
 The very newest of these skirts is called the Paquin. It falls full quite two inches upon the ground all round the feet, has slight train; it fits like a sheath about the hips and waist, above which line it is carried ending in crushed fold across the front by means of few gathers in the Ade front are 1eW nipples to relieve the close fitting adjustment. This model has been so named because the wife of the great creator of new models, was the first to wear it. Now Madame Paquin is a tall, graceful. beautiful woman but the average woman will have to adopt change, or perhaps leave alto gether alone this new model. After slr past models, it will need a sea son or two to get used to the idea, which contains just a hint of the hab't skirt and a hint of the sheath skirt of some seasons ago
 IA skirt of this description intended for part of an evening costume was \ developed from cream silk poplin trim 6med with filet lace embroidered ID seed pearls. The skirt is cut In one piece, on circular lines, with the seam in front, in sweep length by pecu- liar cut in the seams the front nipples slightly across the front. The bottom about four inches from the lower edge, is three-inch band of the tilet lace. The waist of this costume was charming design, the overblouse nav 5 ing bertha of the lace and a full chemisette of shirred or tucked chiffon may be used. A lining had been used ] as foundation for the gathered body portion caught under the crush girdle, l. and attached at the upper portion un' ! der the bertha forming V both nach and front. The short puff sleeves are s inserted in the foundation, the arm holes of the over blouse being finished X with lace. The neck of the under x Blouse is cut down only to the top of s the collar bone and the tucked chif- N ion was laid, over pink chiffon. Long white gloves were worn and a neck }ace or pearls gave the finishing touch The same costume might be developed 8ln one of the popular silks-tussor
 aking first rank perhaps and trimmed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-22

over-blouse of the pongee would Le welcome addition.
 While these sheath-like skirts are being evolved, there is no dimunition in the favor shown to the pleated skirts, which are altogether too be- coming, and allow of to many varia- tions to be easily set aside and their vogue is quite assured for the com ling winter.
 There is an excellent design for a plaited skirt of sheet materials. Brow E voile having hair line stripe in silk was used and the plaits were half an inch wide. In clearing length, the able depth produces fttet effect at the top, with a full skirt .eiow tha, measures about i've yards and seven- eighths at the lower edge. Two bands of brown silk three inches wi,e are set on at four and eleven inches from the bottom. All such materials as silk and wool marquisette, foulard. crepe de chine and chiffon taffeta may be developed from such mo !e. with good results, for it is in the sheet materials that he plaited skirts show to their best advantage. The under skirt was of brown satin finished with a deep kEife-plaiting. The jacket woin with this skirt was developed from brown velvet and made as a short cutaWay with fur collar and cuffs and huff to match
 Several models of kilted skirts were shown at recent exhibition s...l ap. pears on the street as favorite for walking suits. Owing to the great number of striped suitings, many ip- genous methods of arrangement are resorted to. One of thes arrange ments is the bias front seam, another is the alternate plain panel reaching little below the hip at which point s an inset of plaits, for the full hipped figure this is very good model. The plain front breadth retains it's pres ,ise and to many it is the most becom- ing mode after all. A few skirts are seen plain, gored, and smooth fitting to within an inch or two of the knees where a knife or box-plaited founce is set on, while not very new idea it is liked by some, and some novel fea lures are introduced at times; such as insets on the box-pliats, braiding design up the plaits, or bands, or hori- zontal figures. One skirt, a green, had each box plait decorated with a Greek Key design, blue serge was braided with black soutache, chiffon taffeta had insets of lace, and black velvet was finished with scroll pat tern in black satin. The coats, if there is one, Is usually no longer than reaches the plating. and is decorated to match the skirt
 Fo- seni-dress occasions the three piece sut:s are very popular. The
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-22

Why the Congregation Tittereta
 The story is told of Helen HuntY the famous author of "RamOnE9 that one morning after church sey- vices she found q purse full of moc- ey and told her pastor about il.
 Very well," he said, you keeN it and at the evening service I wIlE announce it, which he did irg ehEls wise:
 "Ths morning there was fouTEl in this church purse well iilIe@s with money If the owner is pres- ent he or she can go to Helen Huuit for it D '
 And the minister wondered why the congregation Uttered.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-22

The best method of treatment ua to give them each warm batE twice a day and rub their guma with boneset."
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
FOR THE WOMAN WHO CAN WEAR A LARGE HAT
The Engagement Ring

Instead Of the once inevitable diamond
solitaire. the engaged girl has won a
pretty independence in the matter OF
what the token Of her bet-othal shall be.
Birthstones are wonderfully popular
for engagement rings. and the gold
'AI1Zpah" bracelets Cthe kind that fasten
on for keeps" and have 20 be ignO-
miniousIy filed off y the engagement IS
broken) are about equally popular. the
bracelets probably best liked Of all
tokens for those engagements which
must necessarily be a matter Of years,
and are consequently not announced at
once.
Perhaps the prettiest Of all betrothaI
gifts, though, was a rins-nOt a usual
ring, by any odds, but a circlet OF dia-
monds. the stones set between two mere
rims OF gold
And one girl who was in business,
hit upon a clever way Of wearing a ring
without letting It tell the tale it usually
does. The only man had a replica Of
his seal ring made for her her to wear
on her Ntte finger.
A little while before the wedding, when
her engagement was made public, she
put the other beautiful ring on the i'm
pOrtant fourth finger. But the little fin
ger ring, she said, was the real ring.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
To DestnOu Moth r1nlers

il moth millers be found be sure and
XIII them If possible. and look care
fully for the eggs or worms. In every
case where there Is the slightest sus-
picion OF their existence. pour naptha
all along the Under-edge Of the carpet.
having the windows open ana no light
or fire H. the room.
DO this with any stuffed furniture
which may have traces Of the moth
about IT, Nothing is cleaner or more
effective than naptha. but great care
must be taken 20 nave the windows
open. that the gas may escape and
there must be neither a fire or a light
in the room for several hours
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
RubOiyGt Of "OId Prob"

The weather prophet writes, and having
writ 80
Beniignly back amongst his clouds
doth sit;
Nor all the cold sarcasm of the press
Can hinder him from thinking he is it.
And that inverted bowl we call the sky
He rules from day to day with varied
Lift not your hands to him for help-for
he
As little really knows as you or I.
Myself when young did eagerly peruse
The weather Indications in the news
For picnics and for balls, but evermor1
What they did promise did lose.
I sometimes thank that never CLOVIS so
red
The dawn as when the weather clerk
l'Tomorrow-cloudy; heavy winds and
showers
And Sol comes out right dazzingly in
stead.
All. love! couldst thou and I somehow
cOnspire
To grasp this weather bureau scheme
entire:
Would we not quickly get onto the job
And then remold il to our hearts de-
sire2
For he no question makes of ayes and
mes.
But anything that strikes his fancy
What others think is neither here uor
He knows about it all-he knows-he
knowsl
-Munsey's Magazine.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
BoudoY GOSSIP

\ bad-tempered woman is not bcauti-
full.
Giving way to fits Of arge~ win injure
health.
Perfect repose Of manner IS simply
conserving vitality.
White vaseline is excellent for keeping
the lips sole and smooth.
Sleepless people should live in the sun
shine as much as possible.
Flaxseed tonic win counterfeit the eff
feet OF dampness on the hair.
Powdered orris root and prepared
chalk combined is a good dentifrice.
NcCdlcssly twisting and distorting the
face IS a potent cause Of wrinkles.
Be sure that the bed linen is always
perfectly dry before sleeping upon it.
Take good care of the teeth. Disease
and contagion lurk In the human
MIX, taken hot or cold. is generally
fattenlng, but II should always be
slipped
Cowslip root dried and reduced to a
powder is an excellent remedy for In
sOmnia-
Children should not be given solid
food until they are one year Old. and
then sparingly.
Sunshine should never be shut out of
the nursery. Sleep at night Will be
more refreshing for the Hood Of sun
shine let into the room during the day
II troubled with pleurisy apply flannel
cloths wrung out of hot water to which
small quantity Of mustard has been
added. Change the cloth often
BroOding over the calamity of being
thin viii not produce flesh. Settle down
10 work and pleaSauter thoughts and
before long you VIII surprise yourself
Observation-Disclosures is exceedingly
harmful 70 babies. They viii be less
nervous and more healthy If left to
amuse themselves more than they usu-
ally are.
. Clear honey and sweet oil warmed to-
gether are good to take for lOOsenlng a
colo. The amount Of sweet oil should
be proportional according to the condi-
ton OF the patients stomach.
strain strong sage tea, add a tea
spoonful Of alcohol to a pint OF the tea
and apply it to the eyelashes with
soft brush once a day, TO darken them
and stimulate their growth.
Two ounces of bOric acid CRYSTALS
dropped in glass quart jar and filed
with water, makes a saturated solution
II is useful IN cases OF burns and is an
cffectual antiseptic.
Before having a plaster applied to the
pack or chest, one should take a deep
breath and hold II while the plaster is
being put on. II this is done the patient
VIII not be annoyed by that drawing Of
the skin which is so unpleasant a fea-
ture when the plaster is ordinarily an
pied.
Nothing enhances a womar's face en-
much as pair Of beautiful eyes Ma
ture has not endowed the majority of
girls with beautiful eyes. bur natiIre-e
work can be improved by careful man
agement. Character and disposition
inquire most, of course, in the eXpressioy,
OF the eyes, but the eyes can be i'm
proved by keeping them in a heaItbv
condition and taking particular caro- -
the brows and lashes.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Garden Tools.
Ready-MiXed Paints,
VarniSh Stains,
and EnamelS.

Ready-mixed Paints. for inside use,
cau.--...--..... ---.-- Ia. ans -
Ready-miXec Paints. for outside use,
Ne--A
Ready-miXed Varnish Stains. can
10c to SOC
Ready-n1ixed Enamels, for bath tubs.
can ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 9C. SOC and 55c
''SapOlin" Aluminium Enamel for
frosted silver finish, can. he 20c and SOC
C. or "Sapolin" Stove Pipe Enamel.
for enameling stove pipes. iron work.
etc, can. ........................15C and 25c
"Japalac" Wood Finish, for floors.
furniture, interior woodwork. etc. can
15c 70 $3.50
Gnden's Light Hard OIL Finish. can
2oc TO soc
SapOlin' Wire Screen Enamel, for
window screens and doors. does not clog
the uleSheSs can-..----.........l5c and 81.
'SapOlin' Floor Stain, can
&c, 4oc and 75T
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Furniture and
Floor pOliSheS.

'Ching-fow" Furniture Polish, bottle.
Sc and 75c
"Cning-fOW' Floor Polish. bottle 81 60
'POllux" Furniture Polish. bottle. 15c
Jordan's Perfection Wax Oil Polish
can sc, 45c and 75c
"Chtng-tow' Stain Remover bottle 4ts-
For floors and interior woodwork:
JohnsOn's Prepared Wax, in 1 and 2
"Old English" Floor Wax. in I and
10. cans. ..-.................-.- and 75c
Butchers Boston Polish or Wax, in 1
ana 10. cans........-.........E0c and Soc,
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
UncUgLed Feathers
in DISfaUor

The temporary popularity OF uncurled
ostrich plumes is happily at an end. BY
the way, not everyone knows that this
somewhat bedraggled-looking plumage
gained its popularity from a certain
Sunday at Auteuil where a torrent Of
rain sent all the Parisiennes home with
their beautiful ostrich plumes absolutely
limp.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Child's Square-Yoked Dress.
No. 1882.

With Dutch Neck and Elbow Sleeves.
All Seams Allowed
This little frock Of blue embroidered
null is made with a full baby waist
caught into p yoke. The yoke is cut
put in square fashion to give the popular
Dutch neck. and the sleeves terminate
lust above the elbow. It is an excellent
model for the little frocks Of plaid or
checked Bingham or Of cotton wolfe.
The pattern is in 4 Sizes to years.
For a child OF years, the dress needs
37s yards Of goods % inches wide. or 2
yards SO inches wide. or rs yards -
Inches wide. pa yards of beading, s
yards or ribbon. and IL yards OF edging
10 trim
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
To Remove Finger Marks

The lintels Of the doors Of a room and
the woodwork around the windows when
enameled white or in pale cOlOrs fire.
Quently become marked with the impress
sion Of finger tips. says WOmans Life
A piece of flannel dipped in kerosene will
chectually remove all traces. but after
rubbing the woodwork the surface
should be washed with a clean cloth
dipped In very hot water. this Being the
only method Of removing the smell OF
the oil.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30

Put over the fire in a saucepan three
fee suCar-with a cupful of milk and
oou TO the stage when dropped into
cold water fl makes a soft but firm bail
IN the fingers. Add, then, a teaspoon
tul OF butter; take from the fire. flavor
with q teaSpoOnful of vanilla and stir
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Wooden and Metal
Hose Reels.

at extremely moderate prices, quality
considered
Wooden, upward from Csc.
Metal, upward from $500.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Old Enough to Vote.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Kindly let me know through your
column how old a person is who was
born on April -. 1852 J. r S.
a person born on April 10, 1856, would
be tweuty-one years OF age.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
"Cedarine," the Ideal
Moth Preventive

Cedarine is the heart Of southern red
sweet-smeiling cedar, chemically Dre-
pared in chip shaving form, and i'm,
enhance its efficacy as a protectior
against moths.
Cedarine is an absolute preservatsve
OF clothing and all wOclen goods from
moths
25c package.
Fifth floor
The Washington times., 1907-04-30

This would depend upon the time en-
urely. If you reached the young ladys
nome about $50 or Q. and were Invited,
Z would be perfectly proper TO remain
an hour or so.
If a man particularly enjoys a lady's
company he is at liberty 10 tell her so
and thank her for accompanying him.
II is generally more agreeable "a
lave the man walk between TWO ladies
rather thar on the outside.
II IS not considered good form for
man 10 Oher hls arm 10 a young lady
On the street during the day.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30

Teaching baby to feed himself is often
rather a messy business, but If a small
aft5 moon teaspoon or COffcC-SpOOn is
used TIE matter Will be much simplified.
spoon of this description is so small
and holds 50 little that IL Will go quite
easily into the tiny mouth: and even
then there viii be plenty to spare for the
face and bib, the usual safe-deposit for
most Of the meal when baby first at
tempts 10 feed himself
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
When Should He Go Home?

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
How long should a gentleman remain
after accompanying a young lady 10 her
nome in the evening?
Should a gentleman thank a young
lady for her company to the theater or
other place Of amusement?
When walking with two ladies should
4 gentleman walk between them or on
the outsider
Ordinarily, is it considered good form
ior a young man 10 offer q young lady
ais arm on the street?
REUBEN"
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Call in an 0cculist.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Please inform me through your col
umn Of some lotion TO use in my eyes.
They ache continually and my sight is
dim at tines. MARY -.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
For Making Penotchie.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Kindly publish in your column a re-
eelpt for making very rich "Penotchie %
Please state the kind of sugar TO use
The Washington times., 1907-04-30

in a cupful Of kernels of English wal
nuts, hickory nuts. or pecans. broken
INTO pieces. Turn out upon n well-but-
tered shallow pan and mark into squares
with a buttered knife.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30

I should advise you to see an oculist
and have him examine your eyes. You
may be in need Of glasses or treatment
The Washington times., 1907-04-30

ODDS
new and becoming The br own all around
the
rough having loops Of black
OF pinkis yeIow rose
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Garden Hose.

Rubber or Cotton hose for the lawn.
garden or street. We make no effort
70 offer the cheapest make OF hose, but
the most worthy and satisfactory at as
moderate a price as can be named.
Several qualities and varieties
from
1Oc foot upward.
Special attention is invited to our
Colonial" Hose at
1Sc foot.
as representing a superior quality.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Lawn flowers.

OF known reliability at moderate prices.
Fully guaranteed and Of superior con-
stTuCtiOn throughout. These machines
will afford excellent service.
High ana low wheels. plain or ball
bearing. according 10 price 4 very ex-
celleCC Mower at
S2.25 each.
Others up to 5000 each
Lawn Mower ShaTpeneS, 25c.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
FoC ike Young MofRe1

See THAI the cushions, etc, Of the per
amDulaJOr are well aired and quite dry
before taking baby out. PerambulatOrs
are often stored in an clubhouse or pas
sage. where II is quite possible for them
10 become slightly damp from one day
10 the next. When the weather IS very
should be placed in the vehicle at baby s
feet 70 prevent him from becoming
chilled.
As soon as a child IS oil enough to
ask FOR penny 10 spend for Itself a
small weekly allowance should be given.
and the child taught 20 save a portion Of
II for presents, etc. No matter how few
the pennies, a child should know just
how many TO expect during the week
and on what day. This VIII teach the
value Of money! valuable lessOn-and
IL viii also teach the little one now 10 be
generous and selt-deuying by carefully
saving up some Of those same cherished
pennies for a present for someone else
Strong tea or coffee are very bad for
children MIX, milk-and-WaJer. very
weak tea or cocoa are far better for
growing boys and girls
Neve- let a child cry itself 10 sleep. II
the little one has been naughty, talk
gently TO il. make il feel how wrong
II has been TO BE- so naughty and sorry
for Its misdeeds, and then send IL 10
sleep with feeling OF peace and happi-
ness IN its heart, ana a kiss OF forgive
ness on its lips
Nails should be carefully trained and
attended 10 during childhood. Regu-
larly-and at least once a WeeK-a Child's
nails should be thoroughly washed and
STEPPED in warm water, then cut and
carefully maniCured. An orange wood
stick should be given, and the child
shown how 70 use il 10 press down the
skin around the nails. Pressing down
the skin around the nails with a towel
after washing the hanus is another thing
that child should be taught to do for
itself If shown that this simple pro-
cess VIII, II persevered with, cause the
pretty little half moons 10 show above
the skin, the little one viii soon take a
pleasure in doing IT,
Teaching IaLr- n fnnl EIrrruIF g. -.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Send 1t to the Cleaner.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
VIII you be good enough TO advise me
what steps to take to first clean cream
colored straw hat and then dye It the
fashionable brown tint 50 much worn
this spring? +. NJ. s.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Fashion Notes

One very lovely little sleeveless jacket
was made Of printed cotton goods with
a design IN big. blurred flowers. The
little jacket buttOned in the back. 1t
was cut with a very low and very
rounding neck Underneath It was worn
a lace waist with elaborate sleeve ruff
iles and with thin yoke, through which
cleaned a lovely pink lining.
The lingerie dresses are so pretty that
many women wear them all the year
around. even in the washable goods.
And. In making up a lingerie gown, it is
well 70 calculate upon It's being worn
next winter. II should be an all-the-
year-round frock- And. by the expend-
lture OF little thought il can easily be
50 planned that II is just as good next
winter N the ballroom as IL is this sum
mer at the hop.
It is becoming fashionable to intro
duce three or four different kinds OF
lace IN these lingerie gowns. Bands Of
Cluny run around the belt line: there
are insertions Of hlet lace upon the
waist; tOunCes trimmed with net are set
around the foot Of the skirt. and the
neck and sleeves are trimmed with tiny
frihnBs Of NalenCiennes lace and
little Irish crochet. Thus IS the lingerie
gown put together II IL a marvel in
daintlneSs.
Perhaps the favorite style IS one in
trOduced by q woman who is noted for
her elegant plainness in dress. The
gown, which Is made Of a pompadour
cotton print Is cut IN Princess fashion
with The skirt very full around the foot.
There are bands OF insertion let into the
waist line. and there are bands running
around the hips and across the bust.
The skirt has a graduated fiOunce of The
a Hn4 FlFFHH- eHs.Hr
worn over Princess foundation OF pink
and white plaid tafeIa-
The Washington times., 1907-04-30

To obtain this pattern or any Of
the others heretofore described IN
The Times fill out the following cou-
pom 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., 1907-04-30

This cannot be done very satisfactorily
at home I would advise you 10 take
the hat to a professional cleaner.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
Colonial"
Water Bottles.

Plain Glass Water Bottles, in a choices
Old Colonial pattern.
1SC each.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
ChinaWare,
Cut Glass,
HOuSefurniSh-
ingS and
Pure Foods.
Imported Sailed Bowl
and Cake Plate Special.

Salad Bowls and Cake Plates, daiutily
decorated and gold stippled.
19C each
The Washington times., 1907-04-30

Strong tea or coffee are very bad for
children. MIX, k-aud-Water. very
weak tea or cocoa are far better for
growing boys and girls