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The Washington times., 1908-01-05

Hight Sleeves of Lace. Trimmed in
Novel F.ishion. Are New Points IN Even
ing Gcwns.
Amy Number Of Materials Are Combined
viii Good Effect in One Sleeve.
J-Directoire Sleeve of Cloth. with Turned
Back Embroidered Cuff and RufIe of
Lace.
K-The influence Of Old Greece Is Being
Felt in the Lines of Gowns and Sleeves.
This Form Of Sleeve Is Much Used on
EVENING Gown
The Washington times., 1908-01-05

C-Lace Sleeve, Laid in Folds Around the
Arm and Fastened with Gold Ribbon and
Large Gold Buckle.
D-This Peculiarly Made Sleeve IS Gu, in
One with the Coat-Yoke
E-A Simple Long Sleeve Of Cloth Laid
IN Deep Folds.
F-LonR Transparent Sleeves Of White
Tune WnnAed to the KnuckIes Are Fa-
vored By Partisan Women.
G-Double Sleeves, the Upper One with
Turned Back Cuff, Are Still Worn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
When Does Reason pawnf

AS there must be a point back along
the line Of our descent where con-
seriousness observation-disclosures in the
animal and self consciousness I'm man
so there must be a point where rea-
son began. If we had all the missing
links in the chain no doubt we might
approximately at least determine the
point or the form in which 1t first
dawned. The higher anthrOpoid apes,
which are, no doubt, lateral branch
Of the stem Of the great biological tree
that bore man, show occasional CLEANS
Of 1t, but reason, as we ascribe 1t to
the lower orders, Is more a kind Of
gymptomatic reason, a vague fOreshad-
owing of reason rather than the sub
stance itself. For long time the child
is without reason or any mental con-
cepts, and all it's activities are reac-
tons to stimuli, like those Of an ami
NAL It is merely bundle Of instincts,
but by and by 1t begins to show some
thing higher, and we hail the dawn Of
reason and it's development from the
animal plane into the human.-John
Burroughs in Outing Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
Not As 1t Read.

A certain M. p, as proud and fond
as man should be of his beautiful
young wife, was just about rising to
speak in debate when u telegram was
put into his hands. He read 1t, left
the house, jumped into cab, drove to
Charing Cross and took the train to
Dover. Next day he returned home,
rushed into his wife's bedroom and,
finding her there, upbraided the aston
ished lady in no measured terms. She
protested her ignorance of having done
anything to offend him.
"Then what did you mean by your
telegram" he asked.
Mean? What / said, Of course!
What are you talking aboutG"
"Read it for yourself" said he.
She read: 81 flee with Mr.. K. to Do
yer straight Pray for me-"
For the moment words would not
come. Then, after a merry fit Of laugh
ter the suspected wife quietly remark
ed:
ooh, those dreadful telegraph people!
No wonder you are out of your mind,
dear. telegraphed simply: Il tea with
Mrs. X. in Dover street. Stay for
me- "-Pearson's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
Waltz Is Not Modern.

Many people labor under the i'm.
preston that the waltz is Of modern
origin, owing to the fact that it was
comparatively unknown in America OF
in England until the early part Of the
nineteenth century. But 1t was brought
originally from Provence to the court
Of Henry II. Of France, at Fontaine-
bleau, by the Comte de Saulte. Mary,
queen Of Scots, imported it into Scot.
land, for history records her as hav-
ing incurred the bitter wrath and fierce
denunciation of John Knox and Of 9th
er divines of the ''land Of cakes for
dancing it on one memorable occasion
at the palace of Hollywood. Toward
the end Of the seventeenth century ii
was danced throughout southern Ger
many and Austria, the celebrated waltz
tune and popular song, 80, Du Lieber
Augustin,' dating from 1910. But, as
already stated, it was not until the first
two decades of the nineteenth century
that it made its first appearance in
England and the United States, when
1t was alternately denounced and laud.
ed by the poets Of the epoch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
GamIolinu.

The supreme objection to gambling
in all it's forms, whether in sport or
in speculative business. is that it works
harm and loss to society. AS soon as
any practice or conduct is found to be
socially hurtful it thereby becomes
wrong, whatever men may have
thought of it before. Does not all NOR
atty rise to consciousness through the
fact of social advantage or injuryY
Now the long and costly experience of
mankind bears uniform testimony
against gambling till at last the YER
dict of civilization has become as near
ly unanimous as human judgment can
be that it is an intolerable nuisance.
It is a dangerous or unsOcial form of
excitement. 1t hurts character, demon
::liZe. industry breeds quarrels, tempts
lnel to self destruction, and 1t works
rpncial injustice to women and chill
9rea We may not know precisely why
morphine preys upon the nervous sys-
fem and has to be labeled poisonous"
The fact Is the main consideration.
So with the stimulus or eXcitatiOn Of
gambling. Grant that I profess my
self willing TO pay for my fun. The
fun is degrading, like the prize fight
CT bear haiting.-Charles r. Dole In
. Atlantic
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
PERCENTAGES In Shoppinq.

'There goes one of the per cent, >
said a conversational fioorHalker in a
big department store as he indicated
a slender, active woman who was max
ing rapidly for the street.
'You must be right, of course" re-
marked his visitor, "but what do you
meanY
''Why, I divide women shoppers into
four classes-frst,~ those who do not in
tend to buy; second, those who intend
to buy, but don't know what they
want; third, those who know what
they want when they leave home, but
become absolutely confused when they
get among the goods, and, fourth,
those who know all the time what
they want, go direct and get it and
get out as soon as possible.
1.-THE fourth class, don't you know
constitute only about per cent Of the
whole, and that woman's one of them
They are a blessing in way, but I'M
fortunately they don't turn in as much
money as classes two and three
New York Globe.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12

"Sir," said the young man, entering
the Office, 81 sent you communication
yesterday
''Well?" asked the grim faced man.
"Well, Mr.. Prater. thought perhaps
you might give me a reply to my re-
quest, and
"Wait a minute" said Mr.. Prater.
"Are you the man that sent this ac-
count for fIO for hats for my daugh-
terY'
''No, sir; r.
"Then you are the one that left this
bill for f53 for her dressesT
"No, sir. My commu"-
'"Then it must be this for FL for
shoes
mo, sir. My note was one asking if
might have your daughters hand"
you want to marry her" gasped
Mr.. Prater. Then, turning over the
pile of bills, he urged: Take her,
young man! / don't know your name,
but take her quickly! She's talking
about doing some more shopping
London Scraps.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
A Doq Story.

A Columbus man who likes to hunt
quail, who is handy with the gun and
has a fine bird dog whose work as a
retriever is remarkable loaned him to
a friend who was only an amateur at
the business. About the middle of the
forenoon Of the first day the dog re-
turned to his masters home. The lat
ter, not knowing what had happened,
took his gun in the afternoon to try
the dog. He worked all right, and a
number of birds were secured. The
next day he met the friend who had
borrowed the dog what is the mat
ter with that dog? he asked. 1--WE
got up a covey Of quail and shot at
them, but missed. We afterward got
up a number of the scattered birds
and took a dozen shots or more, but
got nothing, and the dog put his tail
between his legs and struck across the
fields in the direction of his home"
It is evident that the dog, disguised
at the poor shooting, decided that the
men with the guns were not in his
class and decided to cut it out-Co
lumbus CO., Dispatch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
Another Glass.

The seventeenth century puritan
preachers talked for two hours or more
not 'by the clock" but by the hour
glass. At least one of them turned
the glass to humorous account. He
found himself no further than the mid
die of the sermon when the sands had
run out. drunkenness" was his sub
ject, and, reversing the horologe, Lets
have another glass;" said he. Sir
Roger L'Estrange tells of a parish
clerk who sat patiently until the
preacher was three-quarters through
his second glass and the majority of
his hearers had quietly left the church.
Rising at convenient pause, he ask
ed the minister to close the church
door when he had done, land push the
key under it, as he and the few that
remained were about to retire"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
HoIme and PHILADELPHIA,

The gridiron pattern upon which
Philadelphia was laid out was the
work Of Thomas Holme, the surveyor
general of Pennsylvania. The design,
however, was PENIS own. Little
seems to be popularity known of Thorn
as Holme, although some of his de-
scendants still live in the city and bear
his name, but 1t is said that all of his
vast tract of land and his city lots
have long since passed out Of the pos
session Of his family.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
Attractive Show.

Here are a few selections from a
circus poster recently displayed In Am
bala, India:
81. Some horses will make as very
much better tricks.
"2. The clown will come and talk
with that horses, therefore the audi.
ence will laugh itself very much.
50. Boys will jump and roll in the
mud
81. One man will walk on wire tight
he doing very nicely, because he is
professor of that
"5. Then will come the very much
better dramatic.
"Notice.-No sticks will be allowed
in the spectator, and he shall not max.
ing the smoke; also we don't make il
only the fourth class.
IN. B.-The circus Is the very much
better; therefore he come to see that. u
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12

1t is rank foelishuess to attempt
to remove sallowness Or grexsiness
of the skin by the use of cosmetics,
or "locar' treatment, as advocated
by the ''beauty doctors. The only
safe and sure way that a woman can
improve her complexion is by purify
ing and enriching the blood, which
can only be accomplished by keeping
the liver healthy and active. The
liver is the seat of disease and blood
pollution. Green's August Flower
acts directly Oh the liver, cleanses
and enriches the blosd, pari6es the
complexion It alse cures consti-
patton, bilieusness, nervousness, and
induces refreshing sleep. A single
bottle of August Flower has been
known to cure the most pronounced
and distressing case Of dyspepsia
and digestion. New trial size bottle
rs cents; regular size 70 cents. Al
Frost & Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
A Paris Restaurant.

The Partisan men are not likely to
grumble at being asked to dine in
dress clothes in any particular London
restaurant, for they have in Paris one
dining place where this unwritten law
has always been enforced. No man
ever goes to dine at the Armenonville
In the Bots de Boulogne without put
ting on his dress clothes. Why fash
ion has decreed that Frenchman may
dine at any Of the boulevard restau-
rants In tenue de vile, but must wear
a swallowtail coat when he drives to
the big park of Paris to dine, no one
knows. 1t is custom, and there to a
Partisan is the end of it.-Bellman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
The Giraffe's Neck.

Lamarck thought that the giraffe OBJ.
tanned it's long neck by transmission
Of parental stretching to reach the
leaves of trees and that each new gen.
Grafton literally -'began where the last
left Off" 1 say literally because the
young giraffe was conceived. so to
speak, as continuing at the branches
which its parents could just reach
and then stretching its neck to reach
leaves inaccessible to the parents. So
to say, it began eating where the par
ents left off. Pail Mall Gazette.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
Amino and Hittino.

Mr.. Kidder-I think a woman's club
to be successful should aim at some
thing far removed from female suf-
frage.
Miss Strong-I don't agree with you,
sir. That should be It's sole object.
Mr.. Kidder-Yes, but it's more likely
to hit that object, if it. aims. at some
thing else ,Philadelphia Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
Social Duty.

The idea of social duty dominates
our time. We are impregnated with
1t. 1t is the most urgent aspiration of
the modern conscience and in the
midst of our controversies defies all
our ironies.-Georges Touchard in La
Nouvelle Revue, Paris.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12

1t may be the census idea that
woman who is merely the mother Of
family has no occupation, but the job
keeps her pretty busy just the same
indianapolis News. A
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
A Remarkable Hat.

A woman wants a divorce because
her husband has purchased her only
hat in twenty-five years.
1t would be interesting to know if
there is enough of the hat left to get
on straight.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
Worse.

'At least the audience didn't hiss, %
remarked the playwright after the un-
successful first night
"NO," replied the manager sadly;
''they were too sleepy Lippincott's
Magazine
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12

Eloper Tin loud whisper)-Are you
sure the rope ladder is firmly at
tached? Eloperess- yes. won't
fall. Papa and mamma are at the top
holding it.-Cleveland Leader.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
A Case of Luck.

Benevolent Lady-But, my poor man,
If you have been looking for work all
these years, why is it that you have
never found it? Tramp confidential
ly)-It's luck, mum-just sheer good
luck.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
Often the Case,

"a man should think twice before
he speaks"
"And a woman three times before
she sings."-Harper's Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
Given Up To Die.

B. Spiegel, 1904 N. Vlrginir St.,
Evansville. Ind, writes: "For over
five years l was troubled with kid
ney and bladder affections which
caused me much gain and worry.
lost flesh aud was all run down, and
year ago I had so nbandon work
entirely. | had three of the best
physicians who did me no good and
] Was practically gwen up to die.
Foley's Kidney cure was recon-
mended ane the first bottle pave me
relief, and after taking the second
bottle l was entirely cured. Why
not let cure you?
@. W. Frost.
$4,000 paid by DR.. Shooo for any
recent case of Grippe or acute cold
that 25 cent box of Preventics
will not break. How is this for an
offer? The Doctors supreme conf
dence in these little candy cold cure
Tablets-Preventics-is certainly
complete. It's a 800 against %
cents-pretty big odds. And Pre-
ventics, remember, contain no
ounine. no laxative, nothing harsh
nor sickening, Pneumonia would
never appear if early colds were al
ways broken. Safe and sure for
feverish children. 48 Preyentics
25c. All dealers.
When you want anything in the
line of job printing The Times can
| a,,,o,11x, x,o,,~ 1,on4e - Gxe4 oloao
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12

When you want anything in the
line of job printing The Times car
supply your wants in frst-class
shape.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
Matters of Interest to Women

To-day's pattern is for a shirtwaist front collar and cuffs in Wallachian embroidery. Done on fine linen or lawn this des.gn is particularly effec- tive and is easy to do. Next week we will have skirt panel and border which matches the waist and will make a very handsome suit. Embroid- cry by hand, is one of the most popu- lar of the seasons promises, and the women who have their gowns ready to put on with the coming of the first warm days are the ones who enjoy them most. Colored linens embroider- ed in white or self colors are among the prettiest things shown in the shops You can have one for about one fourth of the cost of a readymade one by doing it yourself.
 The shirtwaist pattern, perforated for stamping is 10 cents. Stamping material sent at any time to any ad- dress for 10 cents eXtrt. Address Journal-Courier Pattern Dept, New Haven, Conn
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
ABOUT THE HOME.

An open fire is certainly happy feature in it.
 Chairs that can be sat upon are a more necessary essential than some housewives think.
 In the living room there must be a softly shaded light placed low for reading and sewing.
 Readable books and magazines lying around loose are. one of the important things.
 A carpet that can be walked on by the family Is much better than one preserved for the sacred feet of strangers.
 Suited suits" of furniture are a good thing to avoid; also loud papers and highly colored pictures.
 As to tobacco smoke and dust-well. there have been homes with them and places without them that utterly failed to be homes.
 Cheerfulness and love and mutual accommodation as to tastes go further to make real home than overzeal- ous spotlessness and everlasting over- sight.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
TO FORGE LILAC BLOOMS

Cut off some strong branches of the lilac and put in a crock of earth. Put strong solution of plant food in the eartls and set the crock in deep saul cer of water, never allowing the water to dry out. Occasionally pour weak solution of ammonia water around the stalk. Some try to force the buds by growing them in water, but, while they bud, they soon die and are never fully matured. By adding natural plant food, keeping the plant warm and moist, the flowers will develop nicely. All kinds of fruit blossoms will de- velop if the branches are kept in jars of water placed in the strong sum- light
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
SUPERSTITIONs.

If you sing while making bread you will cry before it is eaten.
 If your apron becomes united it is an indication that somebody is speak ing of you.
 To forget to put coffee in the cof- fee pot is the sign of a coming gift.
 When soup continues to boil after it has been removed from the fire, the cook will live to good old age.
 If you are pestered by visitors whom you wish never to see again, sprinkle salt on the floor after they leave and sweep it out by the same door through which they have gone.
 To accidentally place the teakettle on the stove with the spout toward the back is a sign of company.
 If a coal of fire falls on the floor il a sign stranger is coming to see you If, after sweeping a room, the broom is accidentally left in a corner stran- gers will visit the house that day.
 When you are sleeping and some body comes and your drowsiness al once is gone the person that came will be rich before long.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
SMART WASH GOWNS.

The girl who intends to have some- thing stylish and out of the ordinary. will make the skirt of her tub frock from white linen and the coat from pink or blue, and braid each in self colors. Carrying out the same idea in woolen materials the coat will be of a darker shade than the skirt, even though the colors be the same.
 Before the material is stamped. the coat should be finished with the eXcep- tion of lining and facings. and the skirt completely finished. By so doing the design can he arranged in exactly the position desired and the effect will be much more satisfactory than if first braided and then made up.
 The cuffs and collar of the coat are braided before attached. If the gar
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
MISS MARL0WE'S ADVICE.
Tells of Actual Conditions Required
 For Success on Modern Stage.

Every actress has her share in the advising of stage struck girls. Miss Julia Marlowe is most conscientious in regard tc this, finding it not so un- pleasant as it is responsibility of large proportions.
 If | find what l think talent, I may cause trouble if l encourage it-unless the family consent has been obtained If I discourage. l have my own trou- blesome conscience to stifie.
 Really, it is placing me between Scvlla and Chary ybdis. Talent is so rare and so precious, It should be encour- aged. nurtured, brought to it's fullness and vet the struggles, the heartaches, the waiting-all give me feeling that must not be too quick in my reliance on my judgment. There is so much to be said of success, but success does not come in day. It is flower of slow growth. To put aside obstacles, smiling at the rough places, saying to ones self, Shall allow so small a thing as that to interfere with my de- sire for success?' is the first require ment Smiling at difficulties, sights, disappointments, the thousand and one thing that beset the way of the ambi- tious one. must be learned Indeed the smile that won't come off is very near ly the thought that must govern the seeker for histrionic honors In seems easy for me to say this to a stage as- pirant, but would l dare speak unless I had experienced?
 "I studied Shakespeare for years be- fore I actually appeared on the stage. Before I learned a part. l had read the part in which it was. more than fifty times. I always repeat this to the aspiring girl and ask Could you do this?' If she seems reluctant or anx- ious for the short cut, I can only pity and be silent. for without effort and our life on the stage. we grasp what we wish. but there Is room for but the greater desire. It is a stupid idea that actresses have time for a life of roseate pleasure. There is no life more exacting. The hours are a reversal of
 
 volts at that Then any lessening of the rest time causes restless nerves. DOT performances. for the exhausted actress cannot hold her audience if she be not master of her nerves, Economy is soon taught to the wise. foise must be gained by exercise and dominion over every muscle of hody or mind The girl who can study without a healthy desire to run or play. would som wear out but the desire to run or play must be held in check until the study is accomplished. That is why the idea that success brings late hours | high living and no eXertion is so detri. mental to those ascending the heights It is still work, even though success has set the seal of public appreciation on that work Sometimes, I wonder that an association of No Advice is not formed by my fellow actresses, fol if they fell the disinclination I do as to the final yes or no as to the adop- l tion of a stage career. I'm sure tha' such club would be welcomed. Fol after all, advice means little or noth' ! ing, It is experience that proves and al could say might not convince So i I find myself always in quandary l knowing that really l am only expect cd to agree with what Is already decid ed upon"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Weeping" eczema is the kind most common among infants, and the term is given because the skin breaks. and there is constant watery condition of the surface. Cheeks, forehead and joints are most often affected. The first two remedies for such case are to prevent baby from scratching and further irritating the spot and to sub stitute lotions or oils for water. The latter must never be used when eczema is present Soap, too, is not to be put on, as it is both drying and irritating under the condition. Warm olive oil should he gently wiped over with the finger tips and the spots are then mopped with old soft linen Under no conditions should such places ever be rubbed