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The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
NEW HIGH BELTS.

Most of the new high belts are fln- ished in one long end with a tassel. This idea Is carried out even in morn ing dresses, voile or pongee, and Is be- coming to the average figure, partcu- larly as the new semi-prlncess dress Is so much the rage. The belt at present is not fastened directly around the waist, but slightly above it. to give the skirt a very long line in front and on the sides.
 Some dresses of light material are finished in front directly below the guImpe in a large bow of the material. This Is not unattractive for very slim figures, for 1t adds several inches to the bust measure. There will be, ow- ing to the present increasing popular fly of the gumpe waist, a decided leaning toward the very low line of ithe corsage, for it Is becoming to every woman, and the guimpe will add whatever Is necessary for the sake of modesty.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
DAINTY PARASOLS.

Pafasols, as ever, are of white linen, emhgroidered In many beautiful and elaborate designs, although some for morning wear are in pongee decorated with pattern carried in shades of tan rone really remarkable parasol was fin- ished around the edge with a row of arbutus, which was embroidered in lightest tan and shades of delicate pink.
 For dressy occasions fine white linen Is very popular, incrusted with lace medallions and embroidered in sprays of flowers and twinlng vines. Irish lace Is frequently used for this purpose, and sometimes it forms ruffle around the edge and second halfway be- tween the border and stick, which makes double ruffle on the parasol
 Some white parasols are lined with pink silk to give q pretty color to the face. and others are not embroidered, but merely have lace insertion placed in many curves around the edge, The handles are quite remarkable in that they are enameled to match the dress, and sometimes they are finished at the end with little crystal ball or a gold box containing a powder puff. These sticks are, however, extremely expen slve and many women find that they must be contented with wooden han dles colored with paint; but neverthe- less anything is permissible, Just so plain woods are not used
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
Tone Talks.

Strive to form the habit of taking breath without contracting the throat; for tone is never good or spontaneous if the throat is rlgldy held
 Persons and voices differ radically. therefore the best qualities of a voice with preservation of Individuality of tone can be achieved only through in- dividual instruction and training.
 Begin practice especially early in the day, gently and without forcing. Pretty soon power will come and with 1t quality. Remember, voice is not ever ready t. be played upon like q piano. Always warm it up with pre- llminary light tone practice before tax ing 1t with hard work. Singers, speak CTS and clergymen ought always to ob- serve this. If they did there would be fewer worn-out- throat -aftermathe.
 The public listens to variety of singers; the singer for instance who shouts at the top of his lungs. That Is not singing, it is simply intolerable. Another singer effects a tremolo sen tlmentally slurring or drawing. That is agonzing. A third may sing tech nically well, with great beauty of tone and that is pleasing, so far as it goes. But the singer who is master of tech nique, and yet can forget 1t and sing spontaneously. putting thought and soul into the voice, is the one who VIII find place in the inmost hearts of men.
 Don't form your judgment of sing ers' abilities too quickly. The in- strument they play upon Is not con glomeraton of wood, iron and ivory, ready to be used at a moments notice but a marvellous complex instrument pulsatlng with life and exquisitely sen sitive to influences both from without and within. A while ago the writer att tended q concert "A singer of some note and preheralded artistic worth sang When she had finished her first song, a critical musical friend who sat with me remarked. She cant sing, she possesses neither tone or tempera- ment.' But In the number following she not only sang with wealth of tone but with ilueney of expression and col
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
THE SECRET OF
 HANDSOME HAIR

The transformation of a heavy oil- laden head of hair Into n soft fluffy coiffure by the aid of a Swedish dry shampoo. Is comparatively new in this country though 20 old method of the Swedish scalp specialists that it's origin was lost centuries ago.
 That powder will take the place of water seems rather startling state ment to one who has not undergone or seen the Swedish hair and scalr treatment. But that there arc many women whose heads have not been washed for ten or fifteen years is stil more startling. still, when the re- suit is fine, healthy scalp covered with a mass of soft, flexible, fluffy tresses, 1t makes one realize that after all there may be means of cleansing the hair with other than the tradi. tional one of soap and water handed down to us by our grandmothers.
 The Swedish people, who are world famed for their cleanliness, rarely, | ever, allow water to come ir contact with their hair; yet nowhere is finer healthier or more beautifully coloret hair seen than on the heads of Swed- ish women.
 And the secret of it Is this, They aid rather than hinder Nature: they never remove the natural oil from the roots of the hair, which was intended by na- ture to give strength. vigor, color and food to the hair They have theli scalp properly manipulated so as tc bring about a perfect circulation which allows the blood to feed the roots. They treat the hair and the scalp separately they feed the roots with good naturn oil and tonic and cleanse the hair with fine, absorbed powder, which they brush through until it removes every particle of dust dirt and oil and leaves the hair beautifully clean and vigorous
 Soap and water will unquestionablJ clean the hair, but not the scalp foi unfortunately, at the same time, 1t in- lures it by removing tho natural of upon which its color and very life Se' pend
 Almost every woman dreads the mis- cries of a shampoo and begrudos tho time 1t takes, but when hair and ecalr cleansing is reduced to a twenty ol twenty-five minute brushing, massag' ing and manipulating, and the result is clean, comfortable and rested scalp with no wet tresses and no danger oi catching cold, tho terrors of shampoc have fled; 1t becomes a luxury to bt looked forward to.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
HOW ONE RAILROAD oBEYs.

Nashville. Tenn, April lO.-The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railway is complying with the recent order from Washington to furnish the same accommodations to white and ne- gro passengers, which order resulted from q suit brought by negro bishop who was not furnished soap and towels. The company has taken all soap ana towels from the toilet rooms so that both white and black passengers nave only drinking water.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
RETURN OF THE POCKET

It Is said that pockets are to return with the fashions of the spring, but in spite of the rumor no one has ventur- ed to foretell where these comforts to femininity will be placed in the cos tune Is It that they will be fastened, as of old, to the underskirt or will they take their old position at the placker, or. perhaps, will they be cum ningly placed in the belt of one of the new semi-prlncess gowns?
 Perhaps they will find a nesting place at the end of the long sash ends, SC popular this year or, again, there is a possibility that they may be sewn to the hem of the dress, Of course, no matter where they are, it will only be possible to use them to carry the dan- ty mouchoir of mlady.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
ABOUT TUBEROSES.

Procure your tubcrose bulbs very soon; remember that solldity is moro important than size. Plant in about two weeks The ground can he neither too rich nor too warm to mako them successful. Dahla roots re- duire immediate attention; cut off any decayed or dried portion of the tubers, divide the roots, leaving one strong eye to each division, If convenient put in shallow boxes of earth about two-thirds covered When the time for outdoor planting comes about May 15) they will have formed roots and
 possibly some fresh shoots, which will materially aid their early Towering.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
WaHachian Embroidery,
 NO. !I6.

The pattern for this week Is for wal lachian embroidery for a shirt waist, The pattern is not for the garment simply for the decoration, but the idea for making up Is rather now one, and gives an Impression how the waist will look when made up. The price Is as usual 10 cents, The stamp ing material Is also 10 cents.' We have new stamping material which will wash out, and Is very popular on that account. doing the work in just as sat- lsfaetory a manner as the other, but If 1t is desirable to remove it wholly or in part 1t will be easily washed from the material on which 1t Is used The price Is l5 cents for enough to last for months, Address Pattern Department
 Journal Coulter New Haven, Conn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
PENDANTS FOR
 BROOCHES

There are many new pendants which may be used as brooches or even hairpins They are made with a golden loop at the top that fits over the chain, but the broochpin and hair pin both screw into tiny hole in the back of the middle of the design.
 Some cameos, being such heavy or naments, are arranged so that for pendants they are very large, but when used as brooches the cameo may be taken out of the frame and fixed so that It may be pinned on to the dress. Of course, the cameo would not be used as decoration for the coffure, for such pins are usually of diamonds or some other glttering stone
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

TOMATO TOAsT-Allow a large cir cular piece of toast for each person. On this Ia a medium thick slice of tomato (raw and unsklnned) over this toma- to scatter finely minced green peppers and onions. a little salt and some grat- ed American or Edam cheese. Have your oven hot, or better still. If you have a gas stove use the broiler. Set your spices of tomato on toast in a shallow baking pan, place this in q hot oven or under the broller jets and cook until the cheese is melted and lightly Drowned, sufficient time also 10 cook the tomato.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

or and with splendid timbre. It was a complete metemorphosing of her voice, and In 1t she revealed deep and charming personality, In the first song she was entirely outside of her self Where lay the difficulty?
 Perhaps with Increased technical equipment and new train Of thought, she might be able to give the first song a reasonably effective and to cer- tain extent an appropriate interpreta- tion. But 1t Is doubtful if song ever rings true that does not flt vocally, that is, not fully absorbed mentally and that does not appeal to the spirituality of the singer.
 GEO. CHADWICK STOCK.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
TO ESTABLISH BRANcH BANK.

The Bank of Spain is getting ready to establish a branch bank at Tangier. "This will be of great advantage to spanish interests' writes Consul-Gen- eral Ridgely (Barccona) and will be of utility in preventing the total dis- appearance of Spanish silver coin, which formerly was of almost exclus- i've use in North Africa and by which markets were regulated but which Is gradually failing into disuse It is be- lieved to be of great importance to spain that ner silver money should no employed in Morocco as the principal n,ndiur, in commercial transnCfione q d Morocco will probably always present a wide field for it's circulation"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
TOILET TABLE TALK
Splendid Hair Lotions, and a Simple Formula for
 Tooth Powder.

IL Is said that simple homemade dye for coloring the hair brown Is made from potato parngs boiled in cold wa ter in an Iron pot until, soft The wa ter is strained before using and Is ap- piled with a comb or brush This must be carefully done, as, like most color ing matters, 1t stains the scalp, Diff ferent degrees Of brown can be applied according as one wishes light or dark tint.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
1uswaNIA MAKES 5-DAY RUN.

New York, April 1O.-The Cunard line steamship Lusitania, which arriv- cd this morning, made the run from Daunt's Rock to Sandy Hook lightship in exactly Ave days, at an average speed of 24.0S knots.
 It was intended by her builders that the LusItania should be five-day ship.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
HINTS FOR THE
 APRIL GARDEN.

At this time the early vegetables should be planted and same almost making their appearance. Should thls necessary work not yet have been done the matter should be attended to without delay Quite variety of seeds germinate moro freely and do better if started before the extreme hot weather begins, notably peas. parsnlps parsley, onions, eek, salslfy, spinach and celery. Sow also some of the early varieties of lettuce and radish with continuance of the later sorts every month as long as you de- sire, In flower seeds, sweet peas, mignonette and popies should now be in the ground. and with a few more warm days SOW marigold, calendula, corn flower, alyssum, candytuft, adonis. stocks dlanthus In any of its varieties, or any of the so-called hardy annuals, Zlnnias. cockscomb, anna ranthus and few others would bet ter be delayed till the ground is thoroughly warm. Use the same pre- caution in sewing beets and carrots, Tho vine seeds, such as cucumbers. squashes and melons should never bc rlanted till the ground Is in proper condition, perhaps about the first of May. String beans may possible be lianted by that time. but wax and lima beans gain nothing by planting before the middle of May or even later
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
The Secret of Queen Alexandra
 of England.

Americans who visit society circles in London say that Queen Alexandra is the admiration of half the royalty of Europe In spite of her age (she' is over sixty), no wrinkles cross her face, and her beautiful complexion displays the same youth and attrac- tion of thirty years ago.
 Tt is gift with which Nature has endowed her. said a well-known lady In fact, I would think so my self" added another lady. But this is not the secret. It is proper care that preserves woman's beauty.
 Queen Alexandra has been devoted to beauty culture all her life She knows what good cream means to the face, and does not hesitate to give ample time every day with her masseuse.
 Facial massage will change and im- prove woman's complexion. Neck, arms and shoulders are rounded out: wrinkles and crows-feet vanish as by enchantment. The glow of health and youth returns to the face
 That these statements are true can be proven in very short time, and the most perfect satisfaction and de- light assured by the facial treatment followed by
 Mary E. Lengel,
 $40 CHAPEL STREET.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
MEND BEFORE WASHING.

Mend torn garments before they go to wash and half the labor of mend ing Is done away with. When the garments come from the laundry they are stiff and hard to sew on, but mended before hand the task is com paratively easy. anG ironing some times makes stitches almost invisible.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

He understands everything we say to him." sad the proud young mother, exhibiting the baby. Darling tell the p'itty lady, won't you, who smokes the big meerschaum pipe on the mantle piece?'
 "Mam-m ma" plped baby,
 Sometimes he gets his answers young mother-Chicago Tribune.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
A Summer Frock of White Linen and Lawn.

of and The
 
  and the buttons with blue The band of blue liberty
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

Sour milk should be added to the water with which llnoleum and oil- cloths are washed, and this will make them look new.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

The carpet sweeper will be found more effectual If pushed in the same direction as the pile of tho carpet, not against it.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
RECEIPT COLUMN
Dishes to Tempt the Family Appetite This Late
 Lenten Season.

As Lent draws to a close the house. wife who has been obeyng strictly the church regulations has trouble in tempting the family appetite, The members of her household rebel against fish and eggs and develop un- Lcnten appctites for forbidden flesh pots. Here are somo tempting dish os that will make Lcnten dishes a pleasure, not penance:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

Soda should be rubbed or cream spots on linen before lt is washed, to re- move the heavy grease stain.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

SHRIMP FEATHERS Take three vell-beaten eggs, quarter of a emp of milk, tablespoon of melted butter and a pinch of salt and make into a smooth batter, Take half pound of picked shrimps and chop up fine with ture. Add enough stale bread crumbs to make quite a stiff batter. Drop by tahlcspoonfuls into,a pot of boiling fat, and fry golden brown. Drain on a piece of thick brown paper, and serve with rich white drawn butter to which has been added a chopped hard-bolled egg and a little tomato juice for col- oring matter Garnlsh the dish with Crcss or parsley.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

CRBAMED SALT CODFlSH-Pick the cod in small pieces Soak one and a half cups of this picked fish in warm water for half an hour Drain off and add two cups of white sauce seasoned with pepper. A Id two eggs slightly beaten just before serving Serve on toast with hard-boied eggs sliced over it. Some families like this dish with half a cup of grated cheese added to it. Allow the cheese to melt in the sauce before adding the eggs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

If ham be plunged from boiling wa ter at once into Ice water, tho fat will harden white and firm, giving the meat fine color.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

If the hair is dull and lusterless, es- peclally after washing 1t, let 1t down and rub with soft wooen cloth that has been sprayed with equal parts of alcohol and olive oil, scented. DO not have the cloth too oily, Rub this thor oughly through the hair until every part Is frightened. It Is one of the se- crets of the hair-dressing business which gives the even gloss that no other method insures.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

One woman prolongs the life of her silk hose many times by sewing Q piece of soft silk on the inside of both toe and heel She uses the soft Jap anese wash silk and darns 1t in around the sdge She also sews q piece of the silk at the top where the suspenders fasten.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11


 on closed at the side of the front breadth extends well the at With boo jacket forms rich golden
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

ONION SOUP MILAINEs Melt half n cupful of butter in frying pan and when golden brown add three onions cut in thin slices, Fry these until they are transparent; cover with lid and set far back on the stove to sim mcr or steep for an hour. Add a quart of milk and bring to boil. Toast half dozen squares of bread n gold en brown and lay these in piping hot tureon. Pour over the toast the boil- ing soup and scatter over the top of this half a cupful of grated Parmesan or other rich cheese
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
NIMBLE FINGER NOTES.

It is always better to make stem in sewing on a button, as If 1t is sewed tightly it will more easily tear out the material Take loose stitches and then wind them on the right side with the thread four or five times
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

EGGS IN CHEESE sAUcE-A sup- per course to be made in the channg dish. Melt heaping tablespoon of butter In the blazer. and one table spoon of flour and stir until smooth, then add two cups of milk and stir un- til a creamy sauce results Flavor with teaspoon of salt, dash of red pepper. one small teaspoon of Worces- tershlre sauce. Finally add one cup- full of grated cheese When the cheese Is melted, break into the sauce as many eggs as the blazer will hold, bee ing careful not to break the yolks. When the eggs are well set, or poach. ed, serve with the sauce on pieces of toast. If you have no channg dish, use a porcelain lined skillet on gas or coal stove,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

If your furniture. especially the heavy pieces, are In need of new cas- ters, have the pieces fitted with rubber, bal-bearing castors. It makes It easy to move any piece of furniture and tho rubber will not scratch tho polished woodwork of the floor.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

A near little frame for a picture Is made with a handkerchief. It Is first stifiy laundered. All points are di- rected toward the center and ironed. The four points are then turned back just reaching the edge They are pressed and held in place with baby ribbon rosettes This leaves a small square for the picture. Hang 1t da- mond shape on the wall
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

Removing basting threads, a bone stilctto, such as used to be included in old fashioned work baskets, is the best implement, as 1t is far less likely to injure the material than a pair of pointed scissors or q pin which are often employed for this purpose.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11
HELPS FOR BUSY
 HOUSEWIVES
Cold Water Will Remove Odors From Cooking
 Utensils.

Honey should be kept in the dark or 1t will granuate.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-11

Should you wish to increase your collection we would advise purchasing from a grower that knows tho varie- ties and would strongly recommend the beautiful cactus types as being the most showy and effective. but some of the newer single lowered sorts cannot be surpassed for cut flow CT work. especially where long stems are desired. V.
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 have the cloth too oily. Rub this thor oughly through the hair until every part Is frightened. It Is one of the se- crets of the hair-dressing business which gives the even gloss that no other method insures.
 A simple formula for tooth powder is this: Five ounces of areca nut char coal, two ounces of cuttleish bone, one ounce of raw areca nut, pounded. Mix together. Two or three drops Of oil of cloves or of cassa may be added If q perfume Is required Use a firm brush when cleaning the teeth. Remove all foreign particles with piece of dental floss. Twice year have the dentist scrape away the tartar which Is sure to form In spite Of all care.
 This lotion and powder will be found beneficial for tender and swollen feet. Get a pint of grain alcohol, adding to 1t a teaspoonful of boraclc acid. Put this into an atomizer and spray the feet with 1t. The evaporation cools the infamed feet and the acid also assists in giving relief. Before drawing on the stockings use a powder made of these ingredients: Powdered starch, thirty five grains; oil of bergamot, ten drops; oil of lavendar, six drops: oil of win tergreen. sixteen drops. Mix we'll and run through fine sieve
 Nlnety-eight and a fraction degrees is the normal temperature of the body Therefore any degree above that indi- cates the presence of fever, or space lower means lack of vitality, being be. low normal.' Tn either one of these cases 1t may be well to send for phy- sician before an illness gets firm hold On the other hand, if the thermometer indicates normal there is no trouble, Save fatigue. and there is no reason to worry. Tn taking the temperature of child 1t Is always well to remem- Der that It is more quickly affected than that of a grown person, and that degree above does not, of necessity, mean sickness. There will be not the slightest trouble in taking temperature if 1t is remembered the bulb must have the exact heat of the body. TO have !, the thermometer in the mouth and Weave the lips open, Is to allow air tc pass It, and its record becomes worth less. With little children who may g- n'orantly incline to bite the tube, 1t ls sometimes better to place this test under the armpit, holding the arm wei to- the side, so that the bulb will be closely covered by the flesh.