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The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
ICE CREAM IN 20 MINUTES.
NewfangIed COntrRption that Makes
Brooklyn Home Brighter.

Brooklyn Home Brighter.
My wife's feeding me ice cream twice
a day now" said the Brooklyn man, ''and
she threatens to make it three times a
day before August. That will make Il ice
cream for breakfast and guess I'll have
10 draw the line at that. There's, a limit
Expensive, you say? Bless you. no
That's the reason I haven't got up my
nerve to kick yet. You see. she makes It
herself, and she's got II figured out that
It costs hardly anything, and as for the
bother, why, it doesn't bother her at ALL
At least that's what she says.
It's a new patent freezer that got her
started. Some friend told her about il. and
nothing would do but l must get her one.
Something a child can handle, you know,
makes the home brighter and all that sort
Of thing. Just a metal box about foot
square. It was.
See here l said to her when I got
II home, you can't make ice cream in
that thing Can't l.? she said. and dis
appeared with It into the kitchen.
Well. sir. in half an hour or less back
she came with plates Of Ice cream all
ready for eating. 1t was good, too. It
was all very simple Inside the metal box
was q cylinder. and In that you put the
cream and other stuff that is to be frozen.
Then you pack the box full of very fine
cracked Ice turn the handle for only
few minutes and the jobs done
My wife went 70 the new freezer Ike a
child TO new toy. At first II was only
dinner. but now she makes II late in the
evening and insists on my eating some
before going to bed. I'm sure she has ice
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12

NE who has recently visited the
opera IN Paris. the birthplace Of
fashion, reports; The ele-
gantes, following closely the
classic idea, have left of all flashing
Jewels. and for adornment wear only
single string Of pearls around their
throats. while a ribbon binds the coif-
fure" II is quite a number Of years since
this was the fashion. but the prevailing
style Of coiffure affords ample opportunity
for just such artistic ornamentation.
The manufacturers. quick 10 note the
change In fashion. have made a special
bodkln TO thread the ribbon through the
pompadour-a first aid TO the accomplish
ment Of the rather difficult feat
The ribbon used must not be too wide
nor too narrow A standard width is
impossible. for It much depends upon the
size Of the pompadour and the head.
\ purely Grecian effect may be ac-
quired by parting the hair in front. al
lowing II to pun at either side and a.
ranging a low knot az the back OF the
head. A wide ribbon or gold braid
brought round the front and fastened
feet OF the hIet Of Ulysses time.
Almost the same. idea is shown where
a soft ribbon is brought round the POM
padour and finished at each side OF the
head in two little bows.
II the hair is parted on the side,
tiny bow may start the decoration in
front whence it IS carried back and fin
ished on the right side OF the Psyche
knot
When the hair is arranged In many
pufs. the ribbon may extend across the
back and finish at either side In bow.
while the puffs may be pinned across the
ribbon here and there. so it will have the
effect Of being woven through the hair
In selecting n ribbon for the hair. do
not let Il be white White Is too start
ling n contrast, and takes the color out
OF both brown and blond hair On rare
occasions when n complete white cos
tune is necessary, the hair decorations
may be Of white tulle. but when wearing
a white dress Il is far better 10 select
either gold or silver ribbon. II the gown
IS pink. blue or yellow. the ribbon for the
coiffure may match IT. but II the gown be
violet or mauve. the decoration would be
charming in silver gauze ribbon.
When choosing ribbon for the hair
satin is better than taffeta. for the sheen
OF the satin is always dressy and pretty
particularly AT night
Never, under any possible circum-
stances. wear any decoration I'm the heir
until dressing-up time or 6 O'Clock
necessary combs and barrettes excepted
Just as evening dress IS inappropriate for
daytime wear so are hair ornaments ont
OF place in the light OF day. such things
need the soft radiance Of artificial light 70
heghten the effect and make the whole
costume both suitable and desirable
This latter rule does not OF course, ap-
ply 70 young girls for they, at all times,
suitably wear hair ribbon, fastened at the
back. either under a figure or 20 hold a
''clubbed" pigtail in place.
Any more complicated arrangement
should be avoided. except for dress-up oc-
casions. The ribbon should be black or
Of a dark color for everyday wear.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Daily Baths.

A daily bath is a necessity II the body
Is 20 be kept in a good. sound condition
II ones constitution Will not permit Of a
daily plunge. the sponge bath will prove
sufficient for all purposes Of cleanliness
and health.
Whether the hath should be cold one
IN the morning OF a hot one at night IS
10 be determined by the physical strength
Of the bather
A cold bath has a tendency 70 make the
skin dry and harsh. To avoid this condi-
tion. some outdoor exercise should be
taken soon after the bath. This Will pro
mote perSpiraton and the action OF the
oil glands. thus making the skin soft and
smooth again.
For nervous people a bath IN sea water.
or in water 70 which sea-salt has been
added, will prove beneficial Tie salt
stimulates the heart and Overcomes the
exhausted feeling one so often expert
ences after some mental or physical
strain.
The hot bath has a soothing effect. and
often insures sleep to one who is in
clined 20 be wakeful and restless.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Care of the Hair.

To have head Of luxuriant hair !t is
needful 20 take the utmost care OF the
scalp. for from an unhealthy scalp no one
may expect beautiful hair 10 grow
An important thing TO do 10 increase
the growth Of the hair Is % brush u
throughout its entire length. this dis
tributes the natural oil uniformly from
end 20 end and also removes any dust
that happens 20 fall upon the hair during
the day
The hair should never be bound up
tightly for-the night II possible. il
should be allowed 10 fall over the pillow,
so that the air may circulate through IL.
II Il Is too annoying 10 let the hair fall
in this manner. part il down the middle
and plait II loosely in two braids.
The hair needs more frequent washings
In summer than in cooler weather.
Various are the methods Of cleansing
the hair. but perhaps the simplest OF all
shampoos is the following: Dissolve half
& cake OF white soap in a quart Of boiling
water. Let Il simmer half an hour over
a slow fire. Dissolve a tablespoonful Of
washing soda in a quart Of boiling water.
Tho two quarts mixed together complete
the preparation. Five rinsings are neCes-
sary
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
THE IDEAL HEIGHT.
For Man II Is n Little Under
Six Feet.


Six Feet.
Erum the saturday Eveuing Post
Recruits who are much over six feet tall
are not desired for the United States
army. There are exceptions, Of course;
but as a rule men who run much over six
feet lack depth Of chest. and by reason
Of inadequate lung capacity fall below the
average in power Of endurance.
The ideal height for a man, according
10 observations from a military point OF
view. is an inch and half under six feet
II does not seem to be intended by nature
that the male human animal shall exceed
this stature. n due regard Is TO be had
for development at all points. On the
other hand. 1t is an obvious disadvantage
for physical effectiveness 20 be under the
average number of inches. At five feet
ten and a half a man attains his best de-
velopment of muscle and bone. with high
est vital efficiency
Just what is the average height for a
man seems to be not satisfactorily settled
Obviously. u differs largely with race, we
Bnd the japanese representing among civ
ilized peoples the two extremes On the
other hand the American Indians are
taller than we are. and the aborigines Of
Patagonia must be considered the loftiest
folk IN the world. inasmuch as the men
commonly run over six feet in height
When the early Spanish explorers de-
scribed them as race Of giants they
were not far from the fact.
Even In the United States stature seems
10 vary considerably with locality. Dur
hE the civil war, from the beginning 70
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
A Simple Wash for the Skin.

Cucumber wash is excellent for the skin
at all seasons Of the year, and now is the
time to prepare Il. To make IL. take one
or two cucumbers. cut them into rather
small chunks, without peeling. Put these
into a mortar and pound with a pestle Tor
use a heavy wooden potato masher in
heavy eRrthenware bowl until the mass
is pulp-like in consistency. Now filter
this through a piece OF cheesecloth or
very coarse muslin. squeezing out as
much Of the Juice as you can
Put all together In a clean enameled
saucepan and simmer (don't bold for ten
minutes
Restrain. and when cold add alcohol to
the proportion Of one tablespoonful 10
half a pint of the strained liquid. Bottle
and use, instead Of water. for spraying
the face during the day.
The alcohol-should preserve the Juice.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12

Mary Chulkhurst above, and below the
figures the date Of their death. A. d. 100,
with the word Biddenden.
The distribution has OF recent years de-
generated into a scrimmage. but II was
formerly a solemn ceremony. The cakes
are considered a great curiosity and they
cannot be bought. except from those who
are fortunate enough 10 receive them.
Tho Charity Commissioners Of Kent are
taking steps to abolish this 700-year-old
custom and 20 apply the income which
amounts to about 500 year, 10 building
a hall or something Of the sort for the
benefit OF tho poor.
The church Of Biddenden contains tomos
with efigies and inscriptions from as far
back az 1866. when William the Con-
oueror landed in England
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Give Attention to the Teeth.

There is nothing that adds so much
charm 20 a persons beauty as pearly
white teeth.
To insure healthy and beautiful teeth
care should be given them from the time
the baby teeth appear Therefore. il is
important that all mothers pay >strict at
tention 10 this detail until the children
themselves are able TO care for their
teeth.
Cleanliness is the only way 70 over
come causes which. in time, destroy the
teeth. They should be brushed night and
morning. and, II possible after every
meal
Do not brush the teeth across, but in
vertical direction; brushing the upper
teeth with a downward motion and the
lower ones with an upward motion.
As chalk Is the main ingredient in most
tooth powders, II may he used alone It
IS always wise TO substitute chalk for
Questionable tooth powder.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
CONCERNING THE NAILS.

T<o HAVE pretty .fngernails IT is
necessary TO keep them properly
manicured.
The nails should be sled in a
curve which follows the shape Of the end
OF the finger
After the nails have been filed the
finger tips should be held in hot. soapy
water until the cuticle is soft. when IT
may be easily pushed back from the nail
by means Of an orangewood stick.
To give the nails delicate rose tint
they should be polished by applying some
good ointment or powder.
IN the interest OF pretty nails Il IS a
good habit to rub cold cream into the
cuticle every night always rubbing the
cuticle away from the nails.
Another little habit Is 10 always, when
drying the hands. rub the cuticle back
with the towel. These little habits help
materially 10 keep the nails in order and
greatly tighten the weekly maniouring
process.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
PROGRESS AT NEWCHWANG.
Chinese Authorities Are EstabIiSh-
ing a Proper Drainage Srrtem.

Chinese Authorities Are EstabIiSh-
ing "A Proper Drainage System.
Chinese authorities are making good
progress, says Daily Consular and Trade
Reports. in establishing a proper drain
age system throughout the Chinese city
at Newchwang. Owing to strict sanitary
rules, the port has been free OF epidemic
diseases this year The International De-
batting Society at Newchwang. started two
years ago by the Rev. James Webster.
las for its object the promotion OF friend,
ly relations between foreigners and Chi
nese and IS largely supported by sub
scriptions from the native officials and
merchants. Addresses On Chinese and
foreign affairs are given daily IN the HuO
Shen Mao. or temple Of the god Of fire.
and the principal Chinese newspapers are
explained TO several hundred people by
experienced Chinese lecturers, while spe-
cial lectures are given from time to timo
in the Chinese theaters. Constitutional
government" has been the topic for sew
erai months studied with intense inter-
est on the part OF the students. The IN
stitution carries with II no religious OBJ
legations. and the lectures and debates
are open 20 all.
Newchwarg is buying It's bean oil mill
machinery Cthere are FIVE large mills
there) IN Hongkong. A Japanese syndi-
cate is building another mill in the same
line. Successful demonstration has been
made by a steam plow manufactured in
Bedford England It's capacity is twen-
ty acres In twelve hours The river
waterway is to be improved by the con-
struction of q dam sevsaty-five mIlas
north. at . cost Of $4,000 gold
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Cheeks Are Too Thin.

Subscriber-To make thin cheeks plump.
rub a good skin food in with the follow
ing movements: To treat the right check,
place the thumb Of the left hand just be
yond the corner of the mouth on the
left cheek as q brace Make rotary move
ments upward and outward. beginning at
the corner Of the mouth. and making
three Giverging lines Of manipulation over
the cheek With the right hand, treat the
left cheek. About six times over each
cheek is sufficient.
Use the lotion for premature wrinkles
once a day.
Tlts pomade should not be used as a
massage cream, but should be applied
after massage to restore shrunken or
nabby skim OIL OF sweet almonds. six
ounces; white wax. three ounces; tine
ture benzoln. one and One-half ounces:
rosewater, one and one-half ounces; pull
verized tannin, six drains.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Cleansing Cream.

There are many people whose skin is so
dry that a cream wash" IS often a de-
sirable substitute for the usual one OF
soap and water.
Here Is recipe for a cleansing cream,
which, I think, you will find valuable.
might add that the cream is free from all
ingredients which have a tendency 10
promote a growth OF hair. Apply the
cream with the tips Of the fngers-worl-
ing up and out as IN ssage-to the face
and neck; then remove with a soft towel.
The recipe is: White wax, two ounces;
spermaceu, two ounces; sweet almond
oil. twelve ounces. distilled water. two
ounces; glycerin. two ounces; salIcylio
acid, ninety grains.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
IrIIH aHfde Part tie .TH6o7 rs
TIED 6oZH Mq7 aHa low
Brown Spots on The Face.

Myra-Brown spots are generally caused
by liver trouble. The recipe I am giving
you will fade the spots somewhat: Sail
cylic acid sixty grains; bay rum. four
ounces.
Label Apply night and morning with
a soft cloth or sponge. This lotion soon
produces slight rOuEhness Of the skin.
which should be subdued by the use Of
glycerin or starch.
This may also be tried in case OF obsti-
nate freckles: Lactic acid, three ounces.
glyCerin, four ounces: rosewater. one
ounce.
This is 70 be gently applied by means
Of a camers-halr brush II the skin be-
comes irritated or sore, omit one or two
days treatment.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12

cream for lunch every day when I'm not
home. I know because went home for
lunch TO surprise her once and found that
Ice cream was about the whole bill OF
fare. so 1 came away In a hurry.
I'm hoping she'll get tired OF her new
plaything after a while. and let me off
with only an occasional CONCEALED dessert.
II really is a mighty handy contraption ie
only she wouldn't overdo 1t. She's got so
expert now that the whole operation takes
less than twenty minutes"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Avoid Wrinkles.

Frequently wrinkles are the result Of
bad habits such as repeated contracting
of the eyebrows. which forms small lines
sometimes one deep one-between the
brows. the lifting Of the eyebrows, which
results in transverse lines on the fore
head.
A stereotyped smile frequently imprints
a heavy fUrrOw from nose TO corner Of
mouth on either side.
Little lines about the mouth are usually
the result of much laughter. these. 10
my mind. are not Objectionable. good hu-
NOR and gayety being more conducive to
beauty than lines are TO ugliness.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
To Exuand the Chest.

XYZ-Depress the chest, letting the
shoulders come forward, with the head
up and back Raise the chest by muscu-
lar effort, not by breathing to the point
Of greatest expansion. Raise and lower
the chest in this way eight times.
The following recipe makes a good YER
mifuge: Fluid extract OF spigelia, five
fluid ounces; fluid extract of senna, five
fluid ounces: oil Of anise. ten drops: oil
Of caraway, ten drops; simple sirup. eight
fluid ounces.
Dose, one or moe teaspoonfuls for
adults, One-half teaspoonful for children
at intervals until purging commences.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Witch-hazel Cold Cream.

Resident--I regret that It is against
my rules 10 give the name and address OF
a skin specialist I would suggest. how
ever. that you massage each night with
the recipe I am giving.
4 thorough cleansing OF the pores be
fore applying the cream with a camers-
hair face brush, hot water, and soap. will
prevent the cream from stimulating a
growth Of hair. Here is the recipe: White
wax. one ounce; spermaceti, one ounce;
oil Of almonds one-fourth pint. Melt
very gradually add three ounces Of rose
water and one ounce OF witch-hazel. and
assiduously stir the mixture until an
emulsion is formed. and afterward until
the mixture is nearly cold.
THIS cream Is particularly useful 20 heal
sore or stretched skin.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
A Tin from tho Bench.

From the London Standard.
As a writing test the Redhin County
court Judge asked a man recently TO
write down the name Of the horse he
thought would win the Derby. When the
man protested that he took no interest IN
the race. the judge said: WHAT II might
be the Kings horse or an outsider-did
some one say Signorinetta7" Several per
sons hurriedly left the court and backed
Ginnnrinaffn
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Cleansing of Combs and Brushes.

In order 10 have healthy and beautiful
hair, il Is necessary TO have all articles
for dressing the hair perfectly clean.
The best way TO cleanse brushes with
out scftenlng the bristles IS to put n
teaspconfuI OF ammonia into quart OF
water and soak the bristles OF the brush
in the solution Ckeeping the back Of the
brush out of water. The brush is then
rinsed in fresh water ana dried in the
air-but not IN the sun,
Combs nav he cleansed in like manner.
using a small brush or a coarse thread or
card between the teeth.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
A Swan that Saved a pigeon.
From the Field.

Prom The Field.
While some children were recently feed
ing the swans at the lake. a pigeon
allghted quite close 10 them and one of
the boys attempted TO capture Il, but 1t
flew off over the lake toward swan
and apparently was about TO settle on its
back. instead OF which it closed its
wings quite naturally and dropped into
the water close in front OF the swan
and commenced TO struggle. The swan
went 10 assist II, put its head under the
water and lifted the drowning pigeon into
the air The latter then made almost a
circuit OF the lake. eventually resting on
the Island.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12

f. r. T.-This powder is very easy 10
make at home: Farina starch. fifty
grains. powdered talcum. twenty grains;
powdered lycopodium, twenty grains;
salol or boric acid, ten grains; essence
OF violet. twenty drains.
This lotion may be used as a wash when
desired: Boracio acid, one dram: distilled
witch hazel. two ounces; rosewater. two
ounces.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Tronhled with Acne

Pet-open each seed acne with the point
Of a fine caDbric needle. The hardened
mass must be pressed or picked out. The
empty sac Of the gland should then be
bathed with a little toilet vinegar and
water or with a very weak solution of
carbolic acid and water. Sterillze the
needle before using It by dipping into
boiling water, as the use Of any instru-
ment, unless thoroughly cleansed is dan.
gerous. The skin also should be carefully
cIeansed-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12

ounces; tincture nux vomica, one-half
ounce; tincture cantharides, two and one
half ounces.
Mix thoroughly. Apply night and morn
ing.
Another very efficient remedy for bald
spots Is made as follows: Salicyllc acid
ten grains; res0rcin. eight grains; phenol.
five drops; lanolin Cor vaseline), one
ounce.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Tea as a Hair Stain.

Winnie-The sage tea mixture Is one Of
the simplest forms Of dyes or stains. Il
will not harm your hair in any way This
is the recipe for the tea: Alcohol. two
ounces; green tea, two ounces; garden
cage dried, two ounces. After strain
Ing. keep tightly corked 10 prevent evap-
OratiOn
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
A Renann for IL.

II must confess" growled the dissatis-
fed tourist. that 1 can't see why so
many people want to come here. No
scenery. no amusements. no good things
70 eat--absolutely no attractions
"Ah, signor." said the innkeeper. "zey
come because we ave zs gr an label 70
stick On zs luggage"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
HEALTH DONTS.

~ ONT eat when fatigued or over
heated
Don't bathe the body for at
least an hour after eating.
Don't eat an excess Of sugar. sweets.
and starchy foods.
Don't eat foods that disagree with you.
Don't be gloomy at meal time.
Don't eat between meals. and eat fruit
or drink a glass OF water before break
fast.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Cure for Bald Spots.

D. G.-When the hair Falls out IN spots
trT the following wash; Distilled rose
water, six ounces, aromatic vinegar. five
drains; pure glycerin. two and one-half
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12

~ WING to the great amount Of
mail received and the limited
space given this department il
is absolutely impossible 20 an
swer letters in the Sunday issue following
their receipt. The letters must be an
swered in turn. and this ofttimes requires
three or four weeks.
All correspondents who desire an imme-
date answer must inclose a self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope for a reply.
This rule must also be complied with IN
regard TO personal letters.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
HYgienic Taloum Powder.

tub into the part night and morning.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-08-14
DISCUSSES
CAMPAIGN WITH
WESTERNERS
Members of National Repub-
llCdn Committee Meet Chair
man In Chicago Conference
WILL SOON APPOINT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Chicago, Aug. 14.-Western mem
hers of the Republican national COM
mittee, including Senator Borah e
Idaho, Frank .. Lowden of Illinois,
Victor Rosewater of Nebraska and
Charles Nagel of Missouri, greeted
National Chairman Hitchcock when
he arrived here today from Hot
springs, fresh from a conference with
Taft. Hitchcock took up with them
The details for the western campa gn
and these westerners will continue the
conference tomorrow with the chiefs
of various divisions of the national
committee. These ofhc!a are ex
pected to arrive tonight.
1t is likely that Hitchcock will be
ready to announce the personnel of
the advisory committee, which Is 70
aid Treasurer Sheldon in gathering
funds for the campaign, before he
leaves Chicago Sunday night.