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one. knit two together; knit plain till
there are three stitches left on needle
then slip one. knit one, and pass the
slipped stitch over the knitted one
knit one plain.
Second needle-Knit one. knit two
together, knit plain to the end.
Third needle-Knlt plain to the last
three stitches. then. slip one. knit one.
and pass the slipped stitch over the
knitted one. knit one plain.
Knit four plain rounds. Next round
decrease. as before. Knit three plain
rounds. Next round the four stitches.
Knit two plain rounds. Next round de-
crease the four stitches again.
Knit one plain round. Continue de-
creasing four stitches in every alter
nate round till ten stitches are left on
one needle and five on each of the other
two
Knit plainly round fifteen inches
long. Then increase four stitches In
every alternate row, at the beginning
and end of needles, az the decreasing
was done at the opposite end of neck,
until there are forty-eight stitches.
Then knit two plain rounds. Next
round increase four stitches Knit
four plain rounds. Next round increase
four stitches, when sixty stitches VIII
be on the needles again. Knit plainly
round thirteen inches long. Cast off.
Sew up each end, press fiat. and the
tie Will be finished.
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TO Finish the Ends.

The ends of the towels may be seal
loped and worked with solid huttonhole
stitch. There may be n design In eye
let and French embroidery above the
scallop on one end and the scallop with
the initials on the other end
Letters from four to six inches high
can be used on the towels. They
should be PADDED.
lNirst, take the short running stitches,
Just inside the stamped outlines, fill
the space between the running stitches
Win a layer of outline stitches set
close and even; IN this layer of outline
Stitches Work. another layer. taking the
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Hat. for the Evening.

There are innumerable faint-toned
hats for evening wear, which. If careful
" chosen with due regard to the ward
robe, are better than the overwarked
black hat.
All white with white trimming shows
the soil more quickly than pale yellow.
A useful hat in yellow velvet is a pic
ture hat. with irregular curved brim.
somewhat wider on the left side. but
not too tilted; a band of gold passemen-
tcrie around the medium sized crown,
four large tearoses in centre of front,
with their long stems laid over the
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CIinging Effects.

In the new evening frocks the plain
and clinging effects are sought after.
The general silhouette must be long
and slender.
The sheer stuffs are still. In many
cases. put into tho waistband with
considerable fulness. the responsibility
of dragging them down In the proper
lines being entrusted to heavy bottom
trimmings. 3s n
The underskirt or foundation, must
be In soft satin or silk, cur and fitted
in the approved sheath-slsirr fashion,
so that the sheer stufflwill assume the
proper fold when Weighted.
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Tapestry niue.

Tapestry blue" as the now shade IS
called, is softer in tone than Alice
An exquisite hat In tapestry blue"
was in soft felt, three-quarters OF
yard across from brim edge to brim
edge. carefully wired to keep 1t IN
graceful curves. with its crown cont
pletely covered with gonna In blue
and purple, giving an effect OF thistle
coloring, so airy and lntangiDle IL
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Long and short of II.

The length of the long and short
stitches depends upon the size Of the
surface to be covered, as well as upon
the number of shades to be blended in.
to a given space.
Where several shades ar. to be
worked into a small space the short
stitches may not exceed one-t thirty
second of an inch In length.
For large spaces the long stitch may
be little less than one-half inch long
and the short stitch little less than
three Fights OF an inch long.
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stitches of the second layer into the
stitches of the first layer and not into
the material Work third layer into
the stitches of the second layer in the
same manner.
Work across this padding close satin
stitch, setting the needle for the satin
stitch on the stamped outlines of the
letter; these outlines should never be
covered with the padding stitches.
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A Great FnvorIte.

a Great FnvorIte. \"
The silk tie has become a great
favorite. 1t is quite an easy article
to make.
Cast on sixty stitches on three nee
dies (thirty on one. and fifteen on eac,
of the other two, and knit plainly
round, as for a stocking, till ten
inches are knitted.
Then, at the beginning OF the needle,
on which there are thirty stitches. knit
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crown and just touching the hrim.
This hat would go with any costume
pleasingly to the eve OF the beholder.
thereby accomplishing the object of the
wearer.
For the street. with almost any cos
tune. hat in vatican purple is suit
able. It brightcns and adds the chic
touch so necessary to sombre winter
clothes.
Morning glories may seem out Of
place these cold days. but they bloom
happily on the purple hats.
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matched and partners for supper thus
secured. Let the walls of the dining
room be hung with green vines and
pink hearts. In the centre of the table
have heart of snowdrops. with pink
ribbon running to each plate. also
marked with a heart place card or
namented with and painted snowdrops.
Serve oysters in heart shaped pastry
shells. and tomato jelly moulded in
hearts: cheese straws, heart-shaped
chicken sandwiches. cherry ice in pink
heart cases. and heart cakes ornament
ed with bowknots in pink.
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made to serve. or transparent drap-
cry. more or less OF the wing order.
The elbow sleeve is still in evil
dence, but upon the newest model It
does not take the puff form of often
as it did.
Instead. one finds the closely fitting
sleeve or some form of the loose sleeve
falling away from the arm.
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Angel Sleeves.

wing sleeves. loose sleeves of the
wing and angel type, falling quite away
from the outside of the arm, are used
for many Of the French evening
J. They are in lace, tulle or other sheer,
cloudy stuff, and usually give very
graceful lines.
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/ am trying TO make collection OF
postcard pictures of famous old Nir-
ginia homes and should be glad TO
send views in and around Richmond by
way of exchange for them. should
especially like some picture postals OF
homes from upper Virginia and the
Northern Neck. +. . N
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Correspondence and
Post-C ard Exchange

All persons desiring to join this
exchange rrc requested to send
their full nniics nnd ntltlrcss to
Editor of WOmnn's Page. Illness
Dispntch. These nnMcs will not be
furnished for amy other tl,nn cOrrc-
spundcncc or exchange purpOscs.
only initials or 81 nom dc plume be-
In. generally appended. Address
.pnswcrs in care of editor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Fashion Hints.

Yokes wils be broad. reaching from
shoulder to shoulder
Chen.isettes will be very deep reach
ing almost to the belt in front. and
having a depth OF three or more inches
in the back.
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Dear Editor.-I saw from the Wo-
mans Page of The Tines Dispatch a
request from il. B. C. to join a Round
Robin Club for girls. Ny sister and |
would like to join such a. club. as !
think we could get good deal Of fun
and profit out of such a club.
s AND e, +.
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should be glad to find out if there
is training school in Richmond where
Young girls are prepared for domestic
service. If So where it is situated
and who is at the head of it'
p s. P
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DE PROMENADE. ny REDFEEN.
Observation-Disclosures. The circular skirt untrtmned except
the bottom There Is lace bodice
jumper blouse brought girdc of Pompndour
ribbon, the bnck. Shoulder straps
button In centre of each binds of velvet
make attractive finish The
around the stock Is OF narrow Pompad0ur ribbon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Dear Editor.-I take advantage OF
your column to make an appeal for
family that is in great need. The
mother of the family is i'll. and only
one of her children has employment.
Clothes shoes, fuel, anything and
everything, is needed. The chartably
inclined are asked to communicate
with this family through A. L.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

T. A. by way of starting the
Housekeepers' Exchange. l should be
glad If you would tell me why 1t Is
that a practical, working housekeeper
nowadays seems an impossible person
10 employo My experience in the line
Of such employment has almost reduced
me TO despair l should be glad to
hear from some other housekeeper on
Inc snbiect. a. S. P.
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Concerning Sleeves.
For fun evening dress there is a
tendency to eliminate the sleeves en-
trely, mere fold of tule or lace being
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Transparent Material

Some new transparent silk fabrics
have appeared woven with spots.
stripes or even flower designs in vel
vet o.. chenille.
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Dear Edtor,--1 am constant reader
OF The Times Dispatch and wish to
Join the Woman's Exchange. Will
st. Valentines Day? Who was this
tanning on Valentine evening.
PRINCESS.
Answer. st, Valentine was a Roman
priest who for assisting Christian mar
tyrs during the Claudian persecution
WAS beheaded about the year 27O. He
was noted for his gentle disposition
and his love of young people. SO that
the custom of choosing Valentines on
his festival took rise from thence.
For an old-fashioned and very pretty
Valentine entertainment use pink and
green for decoration, with hearts. bow
knots. horseshoes and wishbones
formed of flowers and hung wherever
opportunity offers, Portleres of pink
kearts, cut from very light quality
OF cardboar and strung on ribbon,
are very effective: festoons from the
grills, doorways and arches and draped
over lace curtains give the rooms a
required gay and festive air. Hearts
Is the game for the evening, and this
score should be kept with candy heart
fastened to score cards with pink rib.
bons. tied through holes bored In tn,
hearts and punched in the cards. TIL,
notices on the old-tashioned candle!
will afford much merriment. After tn,
card game present each lady with al
arrow tied with u ribbon, and Gacl
gentleman with q bow decorated II
the same manner. The eoiors ar
u # + # q
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Answer.-The Iowa. which first sig.
nailed the attempt OF Admiral Cevera
to escape, and fired tho first gun III
tho action that followed.
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/ should like to exchange postal cards
with some one living in Roanoke, va.
Should like to get cards showing pub
lie and private buildings in Roanoke
and points OF interest IN Its vicinity
Will give Virginia or Richmond postals
for them f. a. Fl.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Will some one give me tested
recipe for old fashioned Sally Lunn.
the kind that is risen with yeast and
baked in a loaf? have tried. but have
not attained to the flavor and consist
ency which l desire. Z. L. IS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

DINNER GOWN, CIIRIsroF DRECOLI.
Gray white dotted mons.eline dc Sole with printed
border cop&entionnlized flower design Skirt laid
np uclss around the hips below which nre two satin
der another fashioned of lcc Insertion in Creek design
straight Insertion below
this is fourincb hem topped with band of incc The
q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Dear Editor.-1 should like to ex-
change postcards with some one. VIII
send views Of Richmond and other
places in Virginia in exchange
VIDA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Answer-James R. Randall. of Mary.
land. who also wrote Maryland. MY
Maryland"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Question-Will you tell me the au-
thor of Southern war poem entitled
"There's Life In the Old Land Yet?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Dear Editor,:-I am true Virginia
girl residing in a fertile and produc-
tive portion 6f the State. Would be
glad to receive letters of interest for
amusement and Improvement. or his
toric and scenic post cards.
vIRGINIAN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Question-When was the battleflag
adopted by Confederates. and what be.
came Of the first flags made and used?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Question.-Who first introduced the
culture of navel oranges into Calf.
tornla? w. C. s.
Ahswer.--Mrs. Rebecca Warren, Of
Maine, who shipped tho first carload
East, and Is now living in NORWAY,
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came of the first flags made and used?
l.. I. T..
Answer-1n 1861. after the first bat
tie OF Manassas. the battleflag with
the ST. Andrews cross was adopted.
The flag had red ground. The cross
was blue, with gold stars. the whole
being fringed with gold. Misses Henry
and Constance made three Of the first
battleflags and presented them to Gen.
erals Johnston, Van Dorm and Beaure-
gard. The last named flag was sent
by Beauregard toiNew Orleans. Upon
the fall of the city. to Havana. 1t Is
now in charge of Colonel j. A. Chala-
ron. custodian of Memorial Hall, New
Orleans,
Question-When was the statue OF
Henry Clay unveiled in the Capitol
Square? p. NJ Fl.
,Answer--on Henry CLAWS birthday.
the 18th of April, in the year 1860.
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Question: Can you give me a good
toast for the ed of February?
Answer-How will these do?
"oh, we'll and bravely he has done the
work he found to do,
To Justice. freedom. God and man, his
heart was ever true.
ITO Washington and his little az,
A toast we now demand;
So let's admire who tells the truth
With a sharp ak in his hand"
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VIII you please give me the omen
for person whose birthday, falls in
APRIL Also poem. stone, flower and
couplet. A. NJ. p.
The omen for a person born in April
is pretty. dainty. inconsistent and not
given to study An appropriate poem
is Welcome to April" by Tennyson,
The flower for April is the daisy, and
the couplet:
Though oft repentant, thou art limo
cent,
Ashbodel knoweth of thy good intent"
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Question.-Is 1t true that Bishop
Henry G. Potter has daughter who
has gone into business on her own ac
count? If so. what Is her name ana
occupation? C. T., p.
Answer.-Her name Is Mrs. Mason
Davidge. She is the proprietor of
novelty and fancy shop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-06
Ioxah,e LIST.

It has been said that List was the
most loved man in history. This state
ment may appear sweeping and rash.
but there was such an indescribable
personal charm about him that all with
whom he came in contact felt the force
Of his attractiveness. Not only was he
loved by personal acquaintance, but
also by those who merely heard him
play in the concert hail. There was q
mysterious charm about his playing
that turned artistic admiration into
personal affection. When List played
all who heard him deluded themselves
into the belief that he played for them
in particular; that he shared their phi
losophy-aye, their joys and sorrows
He was tall, of commanding appear
ance. learned. strong and fearless, yet
simple, as most great men are. A
large, warm heart. which embraced the
whole world, presided over these yir-
tues-a heart ever ready to rejoice and
suffer with others. His generous yea
in behalf of his contemporaries
ner. Chopin, Schumann and BerlioZ-
proves clearly the unparalleled love
power of his heart, which continually
showed itself in a thousand different
ways, conquering the sternest and cold
est of natures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-06
ATrxinn Presentation.

There was little doubt in the doctors
mind that Mr.. Lambkin's recovery
from an attack of nervous exhaustion
would be more rapid if Mrs I.ambkip
were a less animated and constant
talker.
Mrs. I.ambkin had never felt that her
husbands trouble was serious. Her
own health was in far more preca-
rious condition than his. she felt sure.
I'VE didn't need to come to the coun-
try on his account any more than OIL
mine she told the doctor or his third
visit. 'As say to Mr.. I.ambkin day
after day, if he'd rise above his feel
ings, rs do, and take an interest IL
everything and ask questions and OBJ
serve and draw people out he'd forget
himself. Now, know perfectly vel
that have Il high temperature this
morning. and should like you to lool
| at my tongue
She thrust out her long and >livel!
tongue for the doctors inspection ant
waited for his answer.
81 see madam" he said at las
yravely. that it is sadly in need oil
/ exactly what am prescribing for you.
husband-perfect rest and quiet for al
least six hours day for the next three
| months"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-06
8he Hrgus Daily Short Story
Evolution. by Nellie Cravey Gilmore.
Copyrighted, 1908, by Associated Literary Press.

As she reread the words some of the
savage Indignation that had come into
Patricia's face while she was writing
them died out. She pondered a mo-
ment, then tore the sheet in two ana
tossed it into the wastebasket The
clock struck the half hour after A.
She took up the pen again and wrote
painstakingly:
The Fins, Thursday
Dear Mr.. Frierson-Afte. considering
the matter thoroughly have come TO the
decision that cannot marry you. There
are SO many things that make for hap
by union, and, lacking in many of the
requisites, i fear it would be an unwise
step. For instance. two people just en-
tering upon nlatrimoay should in all cases
begin by being able to trust each other
implicitly.
1 shall return all your letters by ex-
press. Please do likewise. Yours sin
cerely, PATRICIA r.
She signed her name with a hysteric-
al flourish and ran her eyes quickly
through the curt sentences. Uacon-
sciously her red lip curved upward.
"Eoo sentimental" she shifted and
crumped the paper in her hand The
clock licked with warning insistence
Without hesitating she drew up fresh
sheet and began:
Thursday Evening
Dear William-Of course after practic-
ing willful deception upon me it is out
of the question for me to further consid-
er your offer of marriage. We should
never be happy with the knowledge of it
between us even if l could go to the
length of overlooking it, which l cannot
/ After all, it would have been simple for
you to have told me that you had a pref
ty young aunt who was coming to spend
the week. Fancy the shock l experienced
upon seeing you kiss a girl-stranger-at
the Clanceys' last night And so farewell.
PATRICIA.
She stared at the composition a sec
ond, the words running together in an
aggravating fashion. At last her gaze
cleared. But how ridiculous. The next
thing he'd be thinking she was-jeal-
ousA She must be more dignified. more
impersonal. Once more she wrote:
My Dear Billy-No, do not get the ring
We have made a mistake. Let us still
be friends. Cordially. PATTY
p. Spy the way, / never knew before
that your grandmother had been twice
married. Strange you didn't mention II
all these years. There's quite a differ
ence in your mothers and Miss Heaslip's
age. isn't there? P.
The clock announced 5. Patricia
glanced around, startled, to assure
herself with her eyes that her ears had
heard Alright. In the tall mirror oppo-
site that stretched from floor to ceiling
|lsae got transitory glimpse of her
face. 1t was pathedeally altered. - Her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-06
Judges and PASSES.

Judge Peter S. Grosscup, once a re-
c:pient of such fayors, has set an ex-
ample that every member of the jul
dietary should adopt. He will not &C
cept free transportation from rail
roads. He states his position thus:
Ten years ago the acceptance OF
passes by public officials and public
men was general. The president of
the United States rode nearly always
IL a Especial train, furnished by one
of the railroads. Mr. Roosevelt did
this for a number of years after his
Inauguration. Senators, congressman,
editors of great newspapers and
judges, with some exceptions, OF
course, rode on passes. Neither they
ror the railroad officers looked upon
the subject as containing anything
wrong. The passes were accepted and
treated as mere courtesies.
Gradually, however, the feeling oil
the public on this subject underwent
a change. The people did not, l be
lreve, on this account distrust their
officials, but they did not like to see
them the recipients of such favors
In most cases, upon subjects like this
public feeling, deliberately formed, is
correct The feeling of the public on
this subject | believe to be correct;
and any defiance of it would be an
rnseemly defiance of a correct public
opinion. This is not an attitude Of
mine formed by any provisions of the
Interstate commerce act, but was
formed and acted upon before thai
act went into effect-was, indeed
formed and acted upon the moment
realized that by accepting passes
might, in the eyes of the public, be
doing something that might rehec
Upon the judicial trust l held"
The public does not believe that s
judge should ride on free passes. Ac
ceptance of such favors from railroad.
reflects upon the judiciary.
The judges receive good salarie.
and should pay their way like per
sons in other walks of life The!
have no right to accept passes, il
fact should refuse them, as the bencl
should be above any possible suspi
cion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-06
A Rich UEindv

The sensational discovery of buried
Spanish treasure Of gold and jewels on
the foreshore at Paradelha reminds one
of the romantic discovery CT the ia
nous treasure of GuarraZar under con.
ditions almost identical. says the West
minister Gazette. Some peasants trav-
cling near Toledo one day In 1858 no
ticed objects OF gold and jewel work
which had been exposed to view by the
heavy rains. The peasants. ignorant
of its value, sold their treasure trove
for trifiing sum to local resident
who fed with it to Paris and disposed
Of it to the authorities of the MUSES.
Clury. The objects proved to be OF
rare antiquarian as well as intrinsic
value They were. in fact, clever
crowns which had been worn by Visi
gothic kings who had ruled Spain 1,20t
years previously. The largest of these
crowns. q beautiful piece of workman
ship, has thirty large sapphires and a.
many pearls of great size. Below i
hangs cross set with similar preciou:
stones, from which hang jeweled pend
ants