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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

Here are the rules for steaming the
face: Take a basin of water softened
with. say, a pinch of borax and place
it where it viii keep hot. Have ready
some long strips of cloth and dip these
in the hot water. Bind on the face and
leave on until the skin begins to per-
spire freely In a short time the moist
ure will break out as though in a Turk
ish bath. The face is being cleansed
and this is the true method of steam
ing the face.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08
IN PINEAPPLE FORM

POTATOES IN PINEAPPLE
FORM:-Boil, press through a sieve
white potatoes, then season with but
ter, pepper, salt; to each pint add one
egg. white stiffly beaten; shape in pine
apple form, dent and mark to repre-
sent pineapple, using a skewer; brush
with beaten egg yolk and place on
buttered pan; brown delieately; re-
move to hot plate, stick a bunch of
fried parsley in the top, garnishing the
base also.
This is a delicate and attractive way
to serve old potatoes.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

A pan of borax and sugar kept under
| the sink will discourage reaches.
When mixing mustard add drop or
two of salad oil to it. 1t will greatly
improve the flavor.
Plenty of hot water and washing
soda put down the sink pipes will keep
them clear and lessen the plumber S
bill.
To keep lemons as well as to improve
their flavor, put them into more than
enough water to cover them and change
it every day or two.
A tablespoonful of borax is an agree
able addition to the dishwater and helps
to keep the hands soft, instead of irri-
tating them, as soda does.
If tea or coffee be spilled on wooden
material it may be removed by applying
glvcerin to the spot, afterward washing
out the glycerin with water.
Make tray cloths from half-worn ia
blecloths and use them to place under
the children s dishes. 1t is much easier
to wash half dozen small cloths than
one large clumsy one.
When turning out jelly dip the mold
for one second in a basin of hot water.
Another method is TO wiring cloth out
of boiling water and place it for mo-
ment round the mold. Do not apply the
heat for too long or the jelly will run
and be a complete failure.
Wash brass ornaments over with
strong ammonia, using a brush dipped
in ammonia for the fancy parts. Rinse
in hot water, dry and polish while still
hot with a leather The polishing is
done equally well when the brass is
cold, but less rapidly.
A piece of court-plaster the same
color as the material placed under the
hole is an excellent and simple way of
mending a torn gown The frayed por-
ton of the tear should be slightly
and the edges drawn together
over the plaster. Another method is
to apply a little gum to small piece
of the material; then, after trimming
the tear, place it under the hole. Stand
a heavy weight upon it and leave till
1rv. If carefully treated in this wav
the tear will scarcely show, especially
if the material has a rather rough sur
face.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

For fainting lay the patient down,
even if on the floor. and let the blood
get back to the brain, which restores
consciousness Immediately
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

In applying tonics the hair should be
parted in the middle from forehead to
the base of the neck One should part
the back hair off in strands, strand
at a time, applying the tonic after each
parting with the tip of the finger, a
tiny bit of cotton, or chfld's tiny
toothbrush. With double mirror one
can see the back. The back should be
done first, as 1t takes longer to dry
there.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

Deep breathing exercises besides ton
ing up the general health are the best
possible means of speedily getting the
rounded slender waist line that is so
much to be desired
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

For burns by acids apply alcohol COS
per cent?, keep the cloths damp with
it and cover with a dry cloth to ex-
clude the air.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

white hair. giving it a lovely silvery
luster and keeping it soft and pliable.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

For nausea give small pieces Of
cracked ice.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

A cup of hot water drunk as soon as
getting up in the morning will hurt
none and is positively beneficial to
many persons. 1t is one of the SIM
plest aids to digestion. An abundance
of fresh air is essential to a good COM
plexion and there should be plenty of
ventilation in the sleeping room.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

A pan of borax and sugar kept under
the sink will discourage reaches.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

Plenty of hot water and washing
soda put down the sink pipes will keep
them clear and lessen the plumber S
bill
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

To keep lemons as well as to improve
their flavor, put them into more than
enough water to cover them and change
it every day or two.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

When mixing mustard. add drop or
two of salad oil to it. 1t will greatly
improve the flavor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

A tablespoonful of borax is an agree
able addition to the dishwater and helps
to keep the hands soft, instead of irri-
tating them, as soda does.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

Freckles on the hands are very hard
to get rid of. "A highly recommends
remedy is a paste made of finely pow
dered sulphur and white vaseline. Rub
on the freckles at night and wear
gloves.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

Women do not attach enough impor-
lance to sleep as a beautifier. 1t is said
that Nine. Recamier, the most beauti-
full woman of her age, who retained her
marvellous complexion to the day of her
death, always slept ten and eleven
hours out of the twenty-four.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

If tea or coffee be spilled on wooden
material it may be removed by applying
glvcerin to the spot, afterward washing
out the glycerin with water.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

Make tray cloths from half-worn ia
blecloths and use them to place under
the children s dishes. 1t is much easier
to wash half dozen small cloths than
one large clumsy one.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

rolled IN flour, bring to the boil, put
me potatoes and pork back into the
Kettle, cook one minute and serve.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

The girl with receding chin should
be careful to have her hair knotted on
level with her chin or below it, we'll
down on the neck. Arranged in the
middle of the head it accentuates de-
feet.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

Make a foundation of six diced po-
tatoes and an onion. fried in salt pork.
Put layer of potatoes in the bottom
of a saucepan. then one Of pork, next
the~onion. seasoning as you go on,
with pepper and parsley. Pour the fat
from the frying pan over all. Add two
cupfuls of boiling water, cover closely
and cook gently for half an hour after
the boil begins. Drain off and return
to the fire, keeping vegetables hot over
boiling water. Add two cups of scald-
ing milk, stir in a spoonful of butter
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

The child who is threatened with
spinal trouble or has bowed legs will
be much helped if the mother sees to it
that the spine and legs are rubbed each
day with salt water. Make solution
with sea salt that can be bought at any
drug store.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Fo1 tie Orderip Girl

For a girl who delights to have q
place for everything ana everything in
its place there Is nothing more useful
than the sets OF boxes which are now
so attractively covered with chintzes.
cretOune, linen lace, and all manner Of
dainty fabrics never before employed
as upholstery.
These boxes are made TO 1T into
stands OF white euameled wood or wood
enameled IN some OF the light colOrs.
or sometimes even the frames which
hold the boxes are covered with the
There are boxes Ia every size and Tor
every purpose. The haI boxes Of the
usual large square shape are generally
uited Into frame much like q square
table Two boxes TT on the lower shelf.
which Is nearly on level with the floor,
and two on the shelf midway up. The
top Of this piece OF furniture may then
be used for a table. Generally speak
ing, there are not actually shelves 10
hold these boxes, but merely strips OF
wood on which all four sides OF each
box may rest The top OF the table is.
OF course. solid, and Il may be Of 2nAu-
elcd wood or IL may be covered with
ChintZ. over which IS put a glass slab
10 ut, which Is a most sausfa Glory ar
Tangement Tor cleanliness and beauty as
WelE The boxes ia any one frame are
all the same size and shape. Each box
Is covered with chintz or linen as Is
desired. The tops usually are hinged
at the back 80 tuat they VIII hit easily,
Inside the hat IS placed on an upright
OF wood or pinned 20 a cushion at
tached TO the side Of the box.
To match the hat box stand there IS
one for waists. The boxes used for
these are long, Ike flower boxes. The
girl who does not wish TO take the
trouble to cover her boxes VIII find as
attractive ones as she may desire at
the florists. -Four. FIVE, or even six
boxes may be used in these stands.
The frame IS made 10 1T the boxes,
with the proper number of rectangular
spaces Lace waists, lingerie waists,
linen shiTtWaists, silk blOuses. and fan
mel waists are all 10 be kept in sepa-
rate boxes. One may easily see the
possibilities for order in such an ar
rar cement
The Washington times., 1908-02-22

MUssey said, there could be no economy.
Dr. Kober. who IS a member OF the
homes commission, spoke Of the need OF
sanitary homes for tho poor and middle
classes in Washington. He said that in
many instances these people live in IN
sanitary shacks which are not only a
menace to their own health, but to the
entire community.
Miss Emma Jacobs, director Of domes-
tic science IN the public schools OF the
District, has arranged for two meetings
for the study of home economics The
first meetings VIII be held next Wednes-
day at 212 II street northwest, one OF
Miss Jacobs schools, when the study or
the food problem will be taken up. This
viii include a discussion OF the means
OF food supply and the various channels
through which 1t passes until il reaches
the home.
The Housekeepers' Alliance was formed
last November and its membership, az
its name implies. consists Of hOusekeep-
srs. It's object Is threefold-to study
home economics, to procure better trained
servants ana establish schools for them,
and 70 secure letter and more sanitary
lodgings.
Members OF The organization are anx-
ious TO enlist the interest OF all house
keepers and believe that IN this way
home conditions in Washington may be
materially improved. Quarterly meet
ings are held, although the executive
board holds more frequent sessions.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
K0kOmO Woman
Gives Fortune
To Help Women Who Suffer.

i he past few years Mrs. Cora b.
Mi .eF has spent SIPS COCO in giving
medical treatment to afflicted women.
Sometime ago we announced in the
columns Of this paper that she would
send free treatment 20 every woman
who suffered from female diseases or
piles.
More than a million women have &C
cepted this generous offer. and as Mrs.
Miller is still receiving requests from
thousands OF women from all parts of
the world, who have not vet used the
rem eGv. she has decided TO continue the
one for awhile longer, at least.
This is the simple. mild and harmless
preparation that has cured so many
women IN the privacy Of their own
homes after doctors and other remedies
failed.
1t is especially prepared for the speedy
and permanent cure of leucOrrhoea or
whitish discharges. liberation, displace-
ments or falling of the womb, profuse
scanty or painful periods, uterine or
ovarian tumOTs or grOwths; also pains
in the head. back and bowels, bearing
down feelings, nervousness, creeping
feeling up the spine, melancholy, desire
TO cry, hot flashes. WEAKNESS and piles
from any cause, or no matter o. how
long standing.
Every woman sufferer. unable to find
relief. who viii write Mrs. Miller now,
without delay, will receive by mail free
OF charge. 60-cent box OF this simple
home remedy. also a book with explana-
tory illustrations showing why women
suffer and how they can easily cure
themselves at home without the aid OF a
physician.
Don't suffer another day, but write
at once TO Mrs. Cora b Miller, go Miller
Building. KOkomO. Indiana.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Nd FADS IN THE REALMS OF F4ON1E md FAStIlON
Training OF HOuSeReeperS,
FOOD Supply, and Houses
Discussed by Alliance

New ideas in housekeeping. methods
by which housekeepers and their serv-
ants may be trained with a view to
economy and other subjects of vital
interest in the realm OF home eco
nomics. were advanced at the second
meeting OF the HIousekeepers' Alliance
in the Public Library yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Mary Human Abel OF Bal
timOre was the chief speaker. and ad-
dresses were also made by Mrs. Ellen
Spencer Mussey and DR.. Kober.
Mrs. Abel Is a member Of the Board
OF Charities OF Baltimore, and is widely
known as a writer on home economies.
She spoke OF the need Of women TO or
ganize, particularly, for the promotion
Of the interests Of the home. Mrs. Abel
told OF many ways lin which this could
be accomplished. and gave much In
teresting data concerning the results
OF such organizations.
Mrs. Mussey said It was absolutely
necessary that housekeepers and home
makers should be trained in the many
little duties which we're sure 10 come
into their lives. She said they should
be taught how 20 spend the house
money, how to buy food and house
equipment and 20 regulate the affairs OF
the home without such training. Mrs.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Entertaining Party.

Rea3 er-If you want something un-
usual 10 amuse your little company,
have a conversation party. Have at
tractiVe little programs made. either
your monogram or that Of your honor
guests, If you have one, with a little
watercolor or pen-and-ink sketch grac-
ing the cover. Within the folder or on
the other side, # il is a straight card,
have as many numbers as you desire
conversations. Opposite each number
have written a subject Cor CONVERSE
lion Distribute your programs among
your guests, and have the men engage
certain young women for conversations,
Just as they would engage partners for
q dance. After every ones card is com
pletely filled the hostess rings a bell
The two who are TO converse are per
mitted to 50 where they wish TO carry
on their conversation At the end OF a
certain period usually from five TO ten
minutes, the hostess again rings her
bell. when the men leave their partners
and hunt those for the next subject TO
be discussed. In this way everyone gets
an opportunity 10 talk with everyone
else Il Is often the case that the pre-
sCribed subject Is never even thought
Of; but II the guests find something
Of more mutual interest to each other
so much the better.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Brief Notes of Fashion

TTicorne hats are coming IN again.
Natter blue IS becoming one OF the
favorite hues.
For evening wear many little todues
are made entirely Of gold or silver lace.
Even IN day time gray hair can be
beaUtided by adornment with lovely
silver gauze or a snOod OF silver rib
bon.
Many pretty tailormade gowns are
made OF soft cotton velvet.
Petticoats no longer stand out" un-
der the new French gowns, they must
drop as Imply around the feet as
chiffon.
springIike silks simmer already In
the shop windows. and checks and
stripes are both prominent.
The checks is larger than the pin
checks Of other years. on the new silks.
ard mostly is in two tones Of the
same color
silk is more in evidence for evening
gowns this season than the gauZes.
laCes or spangied nets. Silks are in
deed having an almost unprecedented
winter run. not only the plain ones, but
striped and daintily Powered ones.
The cutaway coat Is the garment
having the greatest popularity for walk
ing and afternoon suits at this hour.
In tailOrmades that are beginning TO
drift into the stores under the title
OF advanced spring models. these are
in the first favor.
II you can afford only one or two
evening fToClks a season, says one VII
ter, by al means select crepe de chine.
Besides being suitable and pretty, this
material washes or dry cleans beau
Uifully and is not SO perisha.ble as most
other materials employed for evening
dresses
Big hats OF dotted nets with no other
trimming save an immense tulle bow
are TO be worn this spring. A paTtiCu
larry eirl.sh looking hat OF black tulle
fashioned something on the order OF
newest models. It is made Of narrow
pleated flies Of the tulle with a large
tam crown, and Is trimmed with Z stir
aigrettes, they will be much used this
season for trimming both straw and
net hats
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Drying The Hair

Drying the hair after a shampoo IS
trying work especially when the hair IS
thick II is better that it be done
quickly and evenly without resort to
intense heat. This is important both
to make the nair softer and glossier.
and to prevent colds.
When a woman has electric lights fl
her house she will find It a good In
veEtment. If she does her own shampoo
ing, to buy some good variety Of the
electric dryers that dry the hair in
about ten minutes by steady but not
overpOwertng heat.
II that be out of the question, the
next best thing is to put the wet hair
IA a thick towel and rub il gently till
the drip OF water Is stopped, then sit
down near a register or stove from
which q strong heat is coming aud
fan the hair gently with a large palm
leaf fan till perfectly dry.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Ho! For the Cufaway.

All hail 10 the eutaway coat! Moth
ing IS newer than this style OF wrap at
present, nor Is there any other in view
likely 20 prove a formidable rival The
latest models are cut into deep points
az the lower edge, sometimes IN Just
four. at back. front and sides, respec-
lively while others are bordered With
deep points II win be the easiest mat
ter 10 transform a tight-ntting half or
three-Quarter Old-fashiOned coat into q
smart up-to-date wrap by simply cut
ting the lower edge into points and
then inserting a snart-iOoking waist
coat and adding cuffs Of some pretty
contrasting material The cuffs should
be cut star-shaped on outer edge.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
New Dress Gloves

The gloves shown for spring are but
little different from those on sale dur
ing the winter, but one Of the newest
styles IS a three-quarter gloys or
dressed kid, finished at the back with
crows feet, and buttoned az the wrist
with two big pearl buttons. These char
acteristics are q novelty in dress gloves.
but the PECULIARLY about the newest
importations rs their color. This IS a
sort OF cross between an apricot and a
champagne color and IL Is said 10 80
well with all the new models
Indeed, champagne color seems 20 be
the prevailing fashion for spring
gloves, while suede and kid are equally
popular.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Grove Family to Appear
in Vaudeville in Parish
Hall.

Five clever little children. sisters and
brothers, viii give a concert Monday
evening. March 2. in ST. Andrews par
ish hall. Fourteenth and CorcOran
streets. for the benefit Of the Sunday
school
The chief performer will be Roy c.
Cove. the gifted young pianist. and
the assisting artists will be other ju-
venile members OF his family-Mona,
lola, Thclma, and Douglass Grove
The children range IN age from FIVE TO
eleven years, and while Roy has been
giving his attention TO his musical stud
les, the other little folk OF the family
have been working up other specialties,
and their performance IS a vaudeville
show in itself,
Each one does something clever, and
together they present a series Of dances
and song specialties which are alto
gether novel and entertaining.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Practical pettICOdtS

Practical psticoats are made OF mo-
reen this season, with a deep hounce
trimmed With two seton ruff1es- These
ruffies. already made, may be purchased
at any OF the department stores for
about a dollar
SHk-fnished sateen and cambric petit
coats are shown made with deep
founce. Two or three OF these narrow
seton FUffies can be bought ready
made. end they are easily adjusted 10
the petucoat.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
LuStrOuS Irish Chino

A new and most beautiful eggsheIl
china has just been brought 20 this
country. Il is reported as having been
made ia ireland, and II Is the most
lustrous china IN the market It Is
oyster white, with a few lights show
ing through Il Ike those IN polished
mother-Of~peRrls in fact, II looks not
unlike the inner side Of an oyster shell.
such detailed description, however
fails 70 do the new product justice. II
must be seen TO be appreciated.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22

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 inclosed. No
attention can be paid to ques~
tons relating to minor person
alities Of the stage, republishing
of poems or quotations, or the
solving of mathematical prob
lens. The values of rare coins
can be obtained at the Union
Savings Bank, TO Fourteenth
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Wegt Point Appointment.

Ambitious-Each Senator, Congress
siOnal. district, and Territory, including
District OF Columbia Is entitled to al
ways have one cadet at the Military
Academy. There are forty appoint
ments at large made by the President
Admission Is between seventeen and
twenty-five years OF age, and the appli-
cant has to pass a rigid physical and
mental examination. For more extend
ed information write to the command
United States Military Academy, West
Point, Il. Y.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Anty Drudge on Literature.

Mrs. Housewife ike to read more books but
seem to find time. Monday have to wash all day
and -
Antg Drudge Stop right there my dear! If Won will
begin Monday morning by reading the directions on
the back of a Feis-Naptha soap wrapper and follow
them faithfully, you'll have more time for other kinds
Of reading tina. day and feel more like it, too
The Washington times., 1908-02-22

Z. II. S.-Penotchie-Put over the IRE
IN a saucepan three cUpfuls OF light
brown sugar-nOt coffee sugar-with a
cupful OF milk and boil to the stage
when dropped into cold water IL makes
a soft. but firm, ball IN the fingers.
Add then a teaspOOnful Of butter and
stir in a Cupful OF kernels Of English
walnuts, hickory nuts, or pecans, broken
into small pieces. Turn out on q well
buttcred shallow pan and mark into
squares with a buttered knife.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
,Poli,e Sweat Box.

InqUiTeT--A police ''sWeat-boI'. SO
called, is an office IN a police station
where criminals are questioned and sX-
an iued as 10 their actions and records,
usually by the chief OF detectives, The
term Sweating" or "sweat-boX," has
come into use on account of the fact
that when criminals are being examined
IN the 'SWeaI-hoX'' they are made I'M
easy and wholly uncomfortable.