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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Clever WOmdn'S WdY
In Dress Matters

A certain very clever woman OF this
city IS positively gifted Fl the way OF
making up a wardrobe. She was at a
luncheon the other day. ana every arti-
clio she wore-save shoes, hosiery, and
glJyes-she has made for herself. She
knIts her skirts. makes her underClOth-
ing, cuts and makes CATERS TO accom-
psny each frOck and makes her frocks,
coats, and hats. She designs dainty
Eandlzerchiefs and neckwear and girdles.
sews bits Of fur into fetching shapes,
and even makes her COrsets.
She was riCh once upon a time and
bought expensive articles. and when tie
necessity for retreEchmeat arose she
ripped up those choice garments and
used them as patterns. She prefers the
Corsets she makes by means Of an old
and costly pair TO the cheaper ones she
can now afford. She makes pEtticoats
OF cotton from silk model thai cost
50 when new. Good fur lasts many
years aHr can be turned 20 many ac-
counts. and she had q good supply %
It, and the odds and ends she uses in
millinery. She is a picture Of style
and elegance. and nobody sees the home
made stamp on one OF her garments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
4 Youthful Ureah

A charming couture for a girl OF eight
cen is a wreath of tiny bows in silver
braid, or o. satin ribbon the same shade
as her dress. These are brought down
IN a slight point over the pompadour
and around the knot OF the hair I'm the
back II is a very pretty and attractive
finish for q party costume. and e does
not give the extremely dressy effect Of
flowers and aigrettes.
The little bows are each about one
and a half inches long. and made OF
-lbbOn about three-quarters Of an inch
wide. They are joined together by wire
too fine II show against ths hair.
For this decoration a psyche knot IS
the best style Of hair dress for * is
both youthful and graceful
When wearing a white dress, either
pink or blue satin or gold braid bows
would be more becoming than white
satin or silver bows. for they give a
touch OF color TO the costume: but when
the dress s. OF some pastel shade, the
bows should either match the dress or
b. Of gold braid, for white IS not becom-
ing when worn on the hair unless &c IS
used I'm &C mbinatiou with some color
This IS because both brown and golden
hair have no decided shade OF Their
own. and the white merely aCCentuateJ
the deafness of the effect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Jade Shirt Waist Sets

To prove that the tailored shirt waist
has come 20 remain a little while at
least, sets Of jade. amethyst, and other
semi-precious stones are being shown in
the shops. The sets include cuff links.
studs, ana scarfpins, and may be had in
almost any design
Il is n relief after the Oriental fnery
Of the last season to look forward TO a
little tailored simplicity in spring shop
ping and walking costumes. Let gowns
for special occasions be as elaborate as
they may, nothing can take the place Of
the correct tailor suits adopted by the
American girl as her own.
Paris may 80 mad over some new .ex-
trayaganCe. wear her shoes two or three
sizes ZOO small, so that her feet will
show under her long drapery, or she
may adopt the flowing lines Of q tea
gown for an afternoon drive IN the Bots
de BOulOgnes but the American girl
viii always modify each fashion by her
desire to be tailor-made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
REMARKABLY Effective
A Noted Doctors Prescription Checks
an Acute Cold in 2 Day and
Cures Chronic Coughs.

The wonderfully healing powers Of pine
have been known for ages, but the COM
paratiVeiy new form OF pine product
which has the quality OF being soluble.
which is now being generally prescribed
by doctors. is known 10 the profession
as Concent rated oil Of pine. A Phiie-
delphia lung and throat specialist de-
clarss that the formula IN which he now
uses the Concentrated oil OF pine has
produced remarkable results, often en-
trely curing a severe cold IN twenty
four hours This formula IS very simple
and the ingredients can be obtained OF
any good prescription druggist and mixed
at home. 1t is as follows: Mix a half
ounce Concentrated oil OF pine with TWO
ounces of ElyCeTine and a half pint Of
eoOd whiskeyi shake IL thoroughly each
time, and use in doses OF a teaspoonful
10 a tablespoonful every four hours
The Concentrated oil OF pine comes
put up for medical use only in half
ounce Walls which are securely sealed
in tin screw top cases and plainly Ia
beIed.
The boxes are tight and thus retain
the original ozone, as well as protecting
the fluid from atmospheric changes.
Care should be take not to get any of
the patent medicine limitations using
similar name and package.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
White DOeSkin Gloves
With Careful Washing
Wear WellUnendingly

Nothing is so economical for ordinary
wear as white doeskin gloves. for they
last we'll and wash almost unendingly,
hut their success lies in the secret Of
careful washing. The gloves should be
put in warm water, not too warm, and
gently rubbed with primrose soap; take
each glove singly and soap II into a
ball in the palm of the hand, and
rinse by gently shaking In the water.
When the Tlnsing IS we'll accomplished
soap them again, and then, without
being rinsed, squeeze them until all
the water has run out. Straighten the
gloves, don't pull them, and hang to
dry where there is a current " air;
do not put them near IRE. The dry
ing takes rather a long time. and at
ii st the gloves look spoiled. But they
are q real success when once dry. and
they must be briskly rubbed together to
get rid Of the stiffness. then they are
ready to wear, and "as good as new"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Lillian Russell Gave
Lady Grey Design for
Curtains Used in Play
Performance of wild
fire" in Ottawa Was
Great Social Success.

When Lillian Russell appeared in
Ottawa last week, in her racing COM
edy "Wildfire." Earl and Lady Grey
occupied the royal box on the first
night Of the engagement. The house
was packed with members of parlia-
ment and the smart set of the capital
OF the Dominion. When the governor
generals party entered the theater,
the orchestra played the national an
them, the performance halted, and
the entire audience arose and bowed
toward the box. Earl Grey returned
the salute. The sight was really i'm
pressive.
The play pleased the party, and Earl
Grey sent his compliments to Miss Rus
sell.
Lady Grey, who is charming
W oman and held in the deepest affec-
ton by Canadians. waited until all the
respects had been paid, and then sent
a pleasant little note to Miss Russell
asking her II she would please tel her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
NeU ScdTfs

For a long time the scarfs OF chiffon
and lace have been worn with evening
gowns, bit they we're always very per-
ishabie enc not really thick enough 10
protect tES Wearer from evening chill
Spanish lace has always been the IA
vorite material for the diGphanous ORA
peries, but just now a new material has
sprung into favor. and II IS so inexpen-
sive and so simple that It IS sure 70 be
popular.
It consists merely OF two yards Of
narrow tafIeta silk embroidered at each
end in any way that appeals TO the own
er. WaIachian embroidery used n this
way would make q most fascinating
scarf, OF, for that matter, any style OF
embroidery would be suitable and at
tractivs.
The end may be hemmsd and feather
stitched or gathered into a tassel. or
finished with a fringe. The silk is heavy
enough 90 be useful as a wrap on cool
evenings between dances, and there viii
be no u reds 10 catch into everything,
as there are ia Spanish lace
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House

where she got the curtains which are
used for the decorations OF the win
dows IN the third act Of the play. She
had hunted all over London and New
York for the design and the material.
and could not find them. Miss Russell
replied that the curtains were made by
her orders. She had seen a similar
set in country house IN England.
Joseph Brooks, her manager, had en-
ployed q seamstres, and under Miss
Russelps directions the curtains were
made. Miss Russell would be more
than delighted 70 give her all the de-
tails later. The next DAY Miss Russell
received a formal note from the con-
trOller Of the household calling her at
tentiOn to the wishes OF Lady Grey.
IS she wished TO use the curtains in
the Ridea Hall IN Ottawa this spring.
When Lady Grey met Miss Russell
there was no discussion Of High Art on
the Stage, OF THE influence Of women
in the political life Of England and
America" but the gossip was confined
70 that housewtfely topic, How to
Make and Keep Clean Lace Window
Curtains"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

brought out the announcement that
Henry w Savage has that composer
latest work. Prince HUgO's Honey
moon" up his sleeve awaiting prOduC-
ton.
Edith Wynne Mathison is on the high
seas bound for the United States. where
she viii appear in two plays by her
husband. Il. Ram Kennedy, under the
direction Of Henry Miller.
When Olgo NethersoIe goes 10 Days
in New York February 10 for three
weeks she Will present The Awaken
ing the first week, and the second week
she viii give "Adrienne LecOuvrour. "
THE Enigma" and III PagIiac i-'' Dur
ing the third and farewell week the bill
will be made OF Carmen" 'Sapho. 81"
'Magda," Camille" and THE Second
Mrs. TanqUeTay-"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

This department. Is conducted
with the desire to give informa-
ton, and to be of practical serv-
ice to The Times readers. If an
swers to questions by mail are
desired. stamped and addressed
envelopes must be inciosed. No
attention can be paid TO ques-
tions relating TO minor person
alities of the stage, republishing
Of poems or quotations, or the
solving of mathematical prob
lens.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
MOTHERS, YOU SHOULD Al Ways
KEEP IT IN YOUR HOMES"
How My Boy Was Cured Of the Grip by
Using Father Johns Medicine"
By Mrs. Hattie A. smith1

Mrs. Hattie A. Smith in q recent letter
sayss Father Johns Medicine ought
TO be IN every home. Ny poor little boy
tseven years Odd had the grip and was
sick for 10 days. I was much worried
over him. He had a very high fever
and pains all over him I had a bottle
OF Father Johns Medicine at one time
when I was sick with cold in my chest
and back, and It did me so much good
that now I got a small bottle for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

Joseph It helped him so much that I
got large sized one last Saturday. He
will not let me forget to give It TO him
at bedtime. He is back I'm school now
end is feeling fine"
(Signed) Hattie A. Smith
1913 Locust street. Philadelphia, Pa,
Cures grip and all throat and lung
troubles, not a patent medicine and free
from poisonous drugs or alcohol. 20
years In use
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
SkeeUekeSS Goats.

A novelty shown this season IS the
long coat. semi-ftting, without sleeves,
but cuL Seep on the shoulders. which
gives il e. slightly japanese effect.
j. Is not a wrap. but an integral
part Of 8 sult-not intended for walk
ing-thOUgh generally made up Of cloth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
In order 80 secure the best possible
results IN baking, be sure 20 use
CRYSTAL PATENT

manufactured by W 3. Bakers Sons. Win
chester, Va, who have been making this
-four fer moro than 8 years.
IN the manufacture Of CRYSTAL PATENT
only choice wheat and tie most improved
processes are used. which, with careful mill
ing and our personal attention 10 AL de-
tails. result IN a product which IS the best
and most satisfactory -four for family uss
that can be made from wheat.
For color and strength, Bakers Crystal
Patent Is inComparably tbs best -four made
For further recommendation. We refer you
70 the best families, many OF whom uss no
other -four.
S. a. GEE. General Agent. els Florida
Ave. y. ", Washington, d c.
SOLD BY ALL GRoCEEs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Tllree-Cent Piece of 1859.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Ara there any premiums on a cent Of
1870, five-ccnt piece of $780, three-cent
piece OF 1853, a Canadian one and a half
cent OF 1888, and a British penny Of
1882 FIVE OLD COINS.
None Of the coins have a premium.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Cent Piece of 1916.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
What premiums are there on the cent
Of 1915. scent piece Of 1880. a gold dollar
of 1852. Columbian half-dollar, and a 25-
cent bill2 n. A. II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

tern with hip measure too small This
results In a drawing apart OF the pieats
in the back from the waist down.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

Binding with a bias strip of light
weight material is the usual method OF
finishing skirt seams. The importance
Of pressing should always be borne IN
mind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Half Dollar Of 1917.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
What premiums are there on half
dollar Of 1917, silver Scent piece OF 1858;
gents OF 1917. 1878. 1927. 1928. 1929 $780, 1888.
1854. 1871. 1872. 1913. 1877. 1913, 1s49 1852,
1850, 1856 and some English. Brunswick,
and German coins? G. G. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

Material for making Valentines. Gould's
12l 9Eh ST nv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

Editor WOman's Inquiry Column:
Is there any premium on an 1901
cent; where can 1 find the value OF
foreign coins, and where can sell old
coins? CONSTANT READER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Mrs. Hetty Green

Editor WOman's Inquiry Column:
Is Mrs. Hetty Green a widow. Are
there any premiums on a Scent piece
of 1881, half-dollar OF 1893 and $50. and
q cent Of 1852 SUBSCRIBER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

The 1901 cent Is worth % cents; YOU
can find the value Of cid coins and sell
any coin which has premium by
writing 10 the NumismatiC Bank. BOs-
FnrI Mas
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Gent Piece Of 1901.

3 The half-dOllar OF 1917 is worth 81
cents: the others face value only.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

The gold dollar IS worth S1.40 the
others their face value only, except the
paper 25-Cent piece, which is worth g. %.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Valentines, Red Hearts, Favors.

APPLY satin skin cream to wet skin. wipe
dry. Secures satiny, smooth skin. Csc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
1895 Penny.

Editor WOman's Inquiry Column:
Are there any premiums on pennies
Of lS49. 1855, 1907, and 1875; where can !
sell them? XXI.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
e Id Fnling

in u e pies that makes them so tasty
only the puTest and best ingredients
are Jtsed by the Connecticut Pie Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

There Is a premium Of . cents on the
,gS07 Penny; 81 on the 1898 penny. You
can sell them 10 the Numismatic Bank,
Boston, Mass
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

The Pen Greet Players are now play
ing a four weeks engagement in Bos-
ton, whence they come to the BelascO
u heater this month This season be
SSLdes presenting some Shakesperean
plays in archaic stage surroundings.
they present seine Of the old comedies
with adequate scenery and costumes.
SEverymau'' win have special matinee
sTevivals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
American Actress GeS Lady Grey Pointers Care ofLace Curtains
SEWING HINTS

The first side sslm and the seam
next the vlacket show whether a skirt
is cut and draped properly. The side
seam should run down in almost a
straight line from the hip to the lower
edge. L it slants backward. it gives
the figure the effect Of fitting forward.
The seams on each side Of the placket
should run in a straight sweeping line
from the waist to tie lower edge OF the
skirt at the back If they run toward
the sides, a very wide, ungraceful ap-
peorance Is given the hips from the
back.
Every day one sees in the streets
skirts that have this fault, The result Of
incorrect fitting at the waist line The
waist measure corresponding with the
hip measure has been too large for the
figure.
Instead Of taking in more at the dart
seams, or the top of the gore seams, It
has been turned IN at the pIeat at each
side Of the placket, drawing the seams
backward at the waist line.
There should never be any interference
with these pleats at the back closing
They should be carefully marked from
the pattern and pasted 10 position be-
fore fitting. II they twist or draw in
any way, the correct effect at the center
back viii be lost.
The fold edges OF the pleats should be
stitched down few inches. and below
this ShoHld hang In good line close 20
each other 70 the bottom OF the skirt
practically COncealiug the am at the
center back.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Cent Piece Of 1916.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Are there any premiums on cenr
pieces Of 1916, 1885, 1875: who buys old
-coins2 CONSTANT READER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

Mrs. Hetty Green's husband has been
dead some years. The 1896 cent is worth
. cents. the other coins have no
premiums.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

Johnnie Stanley and his Blonde Type
writers. a girl act. will be submitted at
+ Chase's February q.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

The length OF a skirt is best marked
with chalk by a second person while the
Wearer Of the skirt stands on a raised
platform. a patented marking device, a
foot mea suTe. q yardstick or an even
length Of cardboard may be used as a
measure IN marking at the desired dis
lance from the floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

The news that Ethel barrymore IS to
appear for twenty weeks next season as
.RosaIlnd In LAS You Like It." IS Of
= de interest to theatergoers. Still more
the announcement that Charles
oil nan viii later present her In she
Stoops to Conquer and other old COM
a1fac5
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

There are no premiums on these coins:
the Sumismatjc Bank, Boston, Mass,
buys old coins.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

Remember that over very round hips
one or the other edge OF the seams from
the hip to the waist will sometimes seem
to need 10 be fulled into the other In
order TO make Il hang properly.
Gather the seam edge where the full
ness seems TO he required. draw this
gathering thread to hold the seam 70 the
same length as that to which IL is to be
joined, then wet and shrink the gathered
edge with q hot iron.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
Notes of Stage Folks

When Elsie Janis comes to the New
National in March she will hava been In
no less than eighteen limitations of
prominent players, Among the more
prominent %take-offs'' are Eddie Foy,
George NJ Conan, Vesta Victoria, Edith
Decker, Anna Held, Bertha Kalirh. Fay
Templetou, Blanche Ring, and others of
equal prominence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

Oil HeateTs-Gas Radiators.
300 q St C. A. Muddiman & Co. 61s II st
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

The success Of Oscar Straus' new mus
C. comedy THE Waltz Dream" has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06
LOCAL MENTION.
BrOOke's Crystal Soap, 3 lac;

sWell. &c; Kirkman's BoraX. &c;
oh. &C; Soda, %; 4 bottles Blue for
:. No. 6 Harrison St, Anacostia. and
T.. d. Pyles' 10 other stores.
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This is an operation that needs care,
but It Is most satisfactory when proper
~ done, giving a ut over the hips that
cannot be acquired IN any other way.
BOr a plain seven or nine gored skirt
simple Tapped seams make q good tail
ored finish, end they may lap either
toward the front or back
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-06

They are basted in the usual seam
fashion, then both raw edges are turned
in the same direction, showing on the
outside a Tapped effect OF one gore over
the other, and stitched from the outside
about three-sixteeuths Of an inch from
the fold edge.
When the basting IS removed the lap
ped e6Ee IS left free from the stitching
line.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-04-29
HOUSE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT.
A six room house for rent. within
two blocks of business district. In
quire of Mrs. CARRIER.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-04-29
HONOR SHAKESPEARE
The Shakespeare Club Entertained on
Monday Evening

Monday evening. April 9th. the
Shakespeare club celebrated the birth
day of the greatest writer OF the
English language, by a banquet and
unique entertainment. At Sc en-
O'Clock the members OF the club and
their guests, about fifty in all, assem-
bled in the club rooms which were
very tastefully decorated with the
colors of the organization. pink and
white. The long tables with their
new arrangement. beautiful with their
snowy linen and boquets of pink carna-
tions. looked pleasing enough to tempt
an epicure. To the strains of march
played by Mrs. McC, nnaughey. one
of the daughters of the club. all found
their places at the table where place
cards bearing quaint corundrums ad
ded much to the sociability of the
hour. The banquet which was of the
best. prepared under the direction of
Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Gebert and
Mrs. Martin. was served by the
younger daughters of the club. After
the inner man had been we'll cared
for. the President. Mrs. s. q. Wright
welcomed the guests in behalf of the
club. Then followed grand march
of the members of the club. the ma
jority of whom were in costume.
Portia and Resalind. Celia. Jess ca.
and Queen Anne together with many
other notable women of fiction seemed
perfectly at ease in spite of the many
years living only in the seclusion of
old books.
Under the direction of Mrs. Aims
worth and Mrs. Wright, a series of
Shakesperian tail "a, x were worked
out and given, interspersed with mus
ic. Sylvia Cochran and Pearl Rich
ardson rendered pleasing piano duet,
Mrs. Martin and Mrs. McConnaughey
each sang delightful solos. Mrs. Nc
Williams and Mrs. Martin presented a
beautiful shakesperian duet which
was greatly enjoyed by all. Miss
Jessie Luney gave reading which
was highly enjoyed by all present.
The tabIeaux were different scenes
from the plays. Hamlet and the
Ghost appeared very realistic. while a
sc ene in the palace of Denmark present
ed another thought from this same
great tragedy. The Merchant of
Venice was represented by the Trial
Scene, where Portia is pleading for
her lovers life
Richard III was portrayed by scene
between Queen Anne and the King.
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who kneels at her feet. One of the
prettlest of the scenes was taken from
the Midsummer Nights Dream where
Puck and the Fairy appear. The
sleep walking scene from Macbeth
where Lady Macbeth enters and
soliloquizes about the deed she has
done was very effectively presented
by Mrs. Armstrong who gave her lines
in a very realistic manner. The
ladies who planned and carried out
this program certainly deserve great
credit for its success and originality.
Those fortunate enough to be present
certainly spent a delightful evening.
and all went home wishing for the
club many happy returns of Shakes
peare's birthday.