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The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

What a blessing to a woman is a pow
der puff. 1t helps to hide the ravages of
winter winds. and it obliterates the marks
left by the sun on the hot summer days
Always it is useful. but il is not always
at hand.
1t was because Of this last difficulty
that the vanity" box was invented. that
useful receptacle for mirror puff. cards.
bills. and coins, not 10 mention a memo
randum pad aud a pencil The contents
of one of the minute receDtacles rival
even the great number of troubles that
found place so easily in the famous box
of Pandora. With the aid Of the beautiful
toy madame can. without criticism i'm
prove her complexion in public or private.
and If she is noticed in the act the COM
nent is not, See how she must preserve
her looks" but What charming box,
No wonder she shows it on
The boxes, possessions coveted by all
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
SuperfIuouS Hair.

Here is an efficient depilatory: One
hundred grains Of sulphydrate OF soda.
2oo grains Of chalk. Mix thoroughly. and
keep dry in well-corked bottle until want
ed for use Take enough 20 make a
paste and add warm water 10 il until
the proper consistency is secured Spread
over the hairy surface and allow 70 re-
main for from one 20 i've minutes. ac-
cording 10 the nature Of the growth and
the susceptibility Of tae skin; then scrape
OF with d Orunt blade-a paper knife. for
example. 1t should be removed. as in
every case with a depiIatory, when the
burning sensation is produced. Too long
contact with the skin should be avoided.
and Immediately after the hair has been
removed the denuded surface should be
gently washed With warm water and a
cold cream or a bland oil applied to pre-
vent irritation.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Circles Under the Ewes.

Ihere is always some internal cause
for the black circles under the eyes The
tendency is sometimes hereditary. but
dark lines are usually due to some con-
gestion Of the veins of the part, and are
rarely. if ever, found excepting under
one or more of the following circum-
stances:
When the subject is anemic and there
Is an impairment Of the chemical consti-
tuition Of the blood. or when the system
IS being drained. as 1t would be in pro-
longed study. lack Of sleep, or dissipa-
ton OF any description. The external
Treatment is sometimes effective temper
arily, but cannot be permanent while the
cause exists.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Lotion for Premature Wrinkles.

Wrinkles are caused by a great many
different things. One OF the principle
causes is WOrry. and. as worrying bene-
fts no one, It might just as we'll be
stopped at once. before il gets too firm
a hold Apply this lotion to the wrinkles
with soft linen cloth every night be-
fore retiring: Seventy grains of alum,
powdered; one and half ounces of al
mond milk (thick). six ounces Of rose
water. Dissolve the alum in the rose
water, then pour gently into the almond
milk, with constant agitation.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
~ZEz7 AxaHCHcSeS.
To RemOpe Moth Patch.

Two and a half drains Of cocoa butter,
two and half drains Of castor oil. three
grains of oxide OF zinc one ard half
grains of white precipitate of mercury,
ten drops of essence Of rose. Apply this
preparation 20 the moth patch night and
morning
Ih!s will prove a soothing ointment for
lniamed skin; Resorcin. sixty grains:
zinc oxide. 10 grains; starch. 10 grains
petrolatum. 2lO grains. Apply at night
after washing the face. Be sure to keep
the ointment away from the eyes and
nostrils. Wash of in the morning with
soap and warm water
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
THIN HAIR.

One OF the best tonics for increasing
the growth of the hair is as follows: One
ounce OF tincture Of nux vomica, two
ounces Of spirits Of rosemary, two ounces
OF alcohol. Apply this several times a
week to the roots of the hair
Try this skin food for the hands: One
ounce of cocoa butter. one ounce OF oil
Of sweet almonds. one dram of oxide Of
zinc. one dram of borax, six drops OF oil
Of bergamot.
Heat the cocoa butter and oil OF al
monds in a bain-marie, and when thor
oughly blended add the zinc and borax
stir as it cOols and add the oil OF berga-
mot last
Rub into the hands at night.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
wrinkles Between the Ewes.

To affect these obstinate lines one must
adopt persistent and repeated massaging
OF the flesh Fix some number, say 100.
and TO every wrinkle apply 100 manipula-
tions each sitting. Do not bruise the
flesh while giving it this treatment For
the first few days treat the face in this
way two or three times daily, devoting
ebout twenty minutes to the operation
each time.
You will find the following recipe very
good for wrinkles: One-half pint Of rose
water, one-quarter ounce of simple tine
ture Of benzoin, three drops of altar of
roses. Put the rosewater in a basin.
Add the tincture Of benzoin a drop at a
time. Add altar of roses. and bottle.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
To Keep Hair CurIed.

Try the following lotion on your hair:
One ounce Of gum arabic. one-half ounce
Of good moist sugar. three-quarters OF a
pint Of pure hot water. two fluid ounces
Of alcohol six grains Of bichloride OF
mercury. six grains OF salammoniac.
The last two should be dissolved in the
alcohol before admixture Lastly. add
enOagh water to make the whole measure
one pint Perfume with cologne or law
ender water Moisten the hair with the
huid before putting it in the papers or
curriers'.
This Is too strong solution 10 be ap-
piled repeatedly. as it would surely have
a destructive effect on the hair foIhcies.
Therefore, it should not be too frequently
applied, nor at too short intervals. An
occasional use, however, is practically
harmless.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

One will find nothing better than this
shampoo for dry hair: One ounce OF tine
ture of cantharides,- one dram Of LIQUID
ammonia, one-half ounce of glycerin. one
half ounce of oil of thyme, one-half dram
Of rosemary oil Mix all together with
six ounces of rosewater.
To prevent the hair from splitting at
the ends. II should be clipped every two
weeks
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

" THAT better opportunity could
MAI there be for exercise than
after the morning bath. and
what better substitute for a
wand is there than the Turkish towel?
Conditions are just right for the most
beneficial development Of the chest and
strengthening of the shoulders. Every
motion that one makes is useful as
healthful exercise. and when little
thought is taken and the towel is held
stretched in both hands the benefit is in
creased and the figure is improved.
When drying the chest both arms
should be held out and slightly back.
giving the lungs free play, while the
shoulder muscles are stretched and
strengthened
When the towel is held back of the
shoulders the head should be turned
Slightly 70 one side. thus exercising the
muscles of the neck; at the same time
the chest IS expanded and the spine
Strengthened.
In drawing the towel over the hips the
body is turned on the waist, very use
fuI exercise for decreasing its size and
making the figure supple, while the arms
come in for their share Of development
In drying the back Of the neck the
ends of the towel are alternately held at
arms length. which is the same motion
used In the dumbell exercise. only the
towe. must be used in any case and no
time is wasted. To get the best effects
from this motion breathing ehould be
deep and long, and the head should be
held erect.
When bending over one should be care
ful TO hold the shoulders straight and
20 bend the back from the hips. for only
in this way is grace acquired. and the
simple motion of rubbing the towel up
and down takes the place Of pulling up
the weights fastened on the wall.
In fact. regarding all the motions as
the regular form Of the Delsarte method
in the first and second. the towel is used
instead of the wand: in the third, pulling
the towel around the hips is exactly the
same motion one goes through in giving
the Indian clubs a double twirl. Drying
the back OF the neck is the dumbbell
motion. while weights and parellel bars
are used with exactly the same muscles
which are put into play when bending
10 the knees.
In taking the exercises scientifically a
little more than the usual time is spent
for the morning ablutiOns. While the time
for exercising is saved. thus adding five
minutes to each day for work or pleas
ure. and these little economies count
when reckoned by years, while no one
can afford to neglect some little syste-
matte effort TO develop the figure.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Meteor Silk for Evening Wear.

Meteor silk makes some Of the pretti-
est robes for evening wear The fabric
Is soft, clinging and the coloring is Won
deTful. Those Of rose and lavender
mauve are most beautiful Net Is well
worn, too, but TO have a good effect it
must be worked with very coarse floss or
chenille But when frock is, for in
stance. Of cream net. and the flowers are
OF all delicate tones. and the hangings
from the belt Of contrasting shade
for all the best frocks now employ little
scarfs that depend conque1tishly from
the shoulders or short waist-the gown
cannot but be becoming.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Tooth Wash.

4 delightful tooth wash may be made
thus: One ounce OF white CASTLE soap.
two drops Of tineture Of cardarnom. two
drains Of assarum, One-haf dram OF pep
permint five drops Of oil OF cloves. FIVE
drops of oil of cassia. four ounces OF gly-
cerin, fourteen ounces OF alcohol, four
teen ounces os water.
Use diluted with water
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Pomade to Reduce Fat.

Rub this pOmade over the fatty parts
twice a day. Forty-Sfx grains Of iodfGe
OF potassium, one and three-Quarter
ounces Of vaseiine. one and three-quar-
ter ounces Of lanolin. twenty drops OF
tincture Of benzoin.
One should abstain from food that IS
especially fat-forming- cereals. potatoes.
corn, beans, &c. Avoid sweets OF all
kinds.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Oatmeal Helpful.

Chapped hands are very troublesome in
winter. 1t is good plan to have on
hand jar of oatmeal with which to rub
the hands Immediately after drying. Be
sure to dry your hands carefully If you
wish to avoid the chapped condition you
complain of.
One should use clean washrag every
day. one that has been washed, boiled.
and hung in the sun to dry. One cannot
be too particular with the toilet articles.
especially when clear complexion is de-
sired.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
zzzXBox NzzzLHzo1

possess no magic jewel. a pocket sewed
TO the silk Detticoat is the only solution
of the problem. It is ineonvenient ana
absolutely prevents public msndiag of the
complexion. but. although one might do
worse. one can do no better. and the
siiken pocket must serve TN Christmas
comes again.
Other women find that they cannot bear
to be so far separated from the aI-hiding
powder. and they carry it, puff and all
in the center OF their handkerchiefs
where II is fastened with bit of ribbon.
This, combined With a r4irror framed j.,
leather and fiat enough TO be carried
easily in an envelope purse. makes il non
matter of criticism to do what little
one can. but Of course. is not like hold
ing the beautiful vanity box uD for the
admiration of the curious public.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
To Apply Powder.

When powder does not adhere nicely 20
the face it is because the skin is too dry.
Anoint the surface every night with n
good skin food after having washed the
face in warm water. This viii get the
skin in good condition Before applying
the powder to the face it is well TO anoInt
1t first with little cream, wiping off the
thickest before the powder is used.
Very often the irritation in the throat
can be relieved b. taking the juice Of a
lemon
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

A simple formula for tooth powder is
this: Five ounces Of areca nut charcoal
two ounces Of cuttlefsh bone. one ounce
OF raw areca nut pounded. Mix to-
gether. Two or three drops of oil Of
cloves or of cassia may be added If q
perfume is required.
Use firm brush when cleaning the
teeth. Remove all foreign particles w n
a piece of dental floss. Twice year
have the dentist scrape away the tartar
which is sure TO form IN spite Of all care.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
To Develop Muscles of the Lsrs

To strengthen and develop the muscles
Of the lower limbs practice the following
exercise. Raise on the toes. count five:
lower The body until the heels almost
touch the floor; repeat eight times.
touching the floor with the heels only
on the eighth count Repeat the same
exercise, raising on the heels.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Tooth Powder.

One will md this an excellent tooth
powder: -Four ounces Of precipitated
chalk, eight ounces Of powdered orris
root. enc ounce of powdered camphor
Triturate the camphor in a mortar. moist
ening II with very little alcohol. ADD
other ingredients and mix thoroughly
then sift through a fine boiling cloth.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Paste for Finger Nails.

The following is an excellent paste for
brittle finger nails: Take equal parts of
refined pitch and myrrh. or OF turpentine
and myrrh melted. Mix together and
spread upon the nails at night Remove
in the morning with little olive oil.
Th:s paste will nourish the nails and
make them stronger.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

unblessed femininity are made of gold.
silver, or that base gun-metal. and are
studded with turquoise. amethysts. or yet
more precious stones. When miIady sets
forth to take the air she wears upon her
arm every veTiety. bag. coin, purse, and
vanity box, while the latter, II necessity
pressed. could easily take the place of the
others, each and all
For those women so unfortunate as to
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
For Tender Feet

Wash the feet in cold water night and
morning. rubbing dry with a rough towel,
after which mop on the following solu-
tion: One-hah ounce Of salicylic acid.
four ounces of alcohol This is not only
refreshing. but will often prevent dis
agreeable perSpiration
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
How to Revive Aniline Color.

Plush and all articles dyed with aniline
colors that are faded from exposure TO
light Will look as bright as ever sfter
being sponged with chloroform. The
methylated chloroform VIII answer quite
as we'll as the purified. and is much
cheaper.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Mole on the Nose

There is no remedy that will perman-
emily cure mOles. The only way is 20
have 1t removed by some specialist. The
operation may be a little painful but it
is the best and surest remedy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05
thoroughly up-to-dAts in routine and

thoroughly up-to-date in routine and work.
 There Is a great contrast between the quiet life we are leading here and the hnsy whiri of the gay existence we have enjoyed for the past few weeks. are seemingly shut In on all sides by wooded hills Bremerton Hes on the shore of basin of water perhaps two miles wide. and the exit to the sound seven miles away is gained by very narrow channel lined with heavily wooded banks. Approaching the navy yard one may readily imagine him- self sailing on deep. quiet river Tar from any habitation, until, suddenly rounding wooded point of land, the bowl-sha2ed anchorage is in view, with the white government buildings. store-houres, shops and dry docks on shors, and the little village of Brem- erton, adjoining communication by steamers making hourly trips.
 Last Sunday the boys took the goat, one of our nnascots. to farm across the bay. and intended leaving 1t 10 pasture for a few weeks. You would have thought 1t would have been ticki- cd to death over the chance to run wild and have lots of green grass to eat, but the poor goat was so home sick it would not do thing but stand by the fence and bleat ct the ships. Monday q couple of fellows went over in a small boat to vfsit the animal and had all they could do to get away. for 1t nearly tore the fence down. So last evening they went over again, and as soon as the goat was led out of the gate 1t broke away and ran ahead down to the beach and piled into the boat. All the way back to the ship Billy stood up in the bow, and when the gangway was reached clambe cred aboard, and with ell the capers it went through for half an hour. he cer- tainly took first prize. Billy ran up and down, bucking at everybo ody and showed the feelings a goat is possess. ed of that 1t was glad to get back aboard ship again. Bill Is about eight years old and has spent his whole life in the navy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05
FULL TIME IN SHOPS
1. ANn N. NAY RESUME OPERA
 TIoNs IN NEW DECATUR.
Reported that CempEny omefsis and Striking Machinists Have Reached
 an Axreement--Gcod
 Times are Expected

... .| .1uN4. LA
 Decatur. July 4.--iSpecial.1 1--What seems to be a well founded rumor, says that the Louisville and Nashville Raii- road shops In New Decatur will eom- mence working full time next Monday morning; that is. they will run SIX days week and nine hours each day.
 It Is also stated here that there is a movement on foot with the company ofiiciais and the machinists. who have been out on strike for some months to adjust the matter and allow the rnachinists to return to work.
 These reports could not be substan- tiated. but they come from source that sesms to be quite reliable.
 For some months these shops have been working a greatly reduced force on short hours. and on an average of about four days each week. If these reports are true. 1t will mean much for the Decaturs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05
ANoTHER DEAD ONE.
The wud West of Future Must Be
 Made to Order.

 The WlId West of Future Must Be
 Made to Order.
 The Wild West of the future will be made to order. The Wild West of the present Is a manufactured article. Skilled showrnen who wear patent leather shoes and high hats in winter exploiting Shakespeare and the latest London plays. buy sombreros and red flannel shirts in April for q campaign under canvas. Cowboys leave their town haunts and Indians leave the vaudeville circuits and the government reservations for the annual tour. The advance agent Is mightier than the six shooter. ~
 The Wild West is dead. Red Dog and Wolfville exist only In the books of Az fred Henry Lewis and others of his llx Even the Yukon country ls no longer wild. The Canadian Northwest win have typewriters and pianos and tels- phones as soon as the Grand Trunk Pacific road gets its line through to Port Simpson The old days are dead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05
WAR AGAINsT TIPPING
Hope Expressed That Evil VIII Some
 Day be Krradieated.

Hope Expressed That Evil VIII Some
 Day be Eradicated.
 New York Tribune.
 Tha war now being waged by Yale against the tipping evil gives us the first substantial hope that the land may some day be rid of millionaire porters and servile patrons. Why didn't some- body observe ten years ago that de- liverance from the sperstition of the tipping system lies through education ' Our cities might now be filled with young men able to pay a waiter the exact amount of the bill rendered with out the faintest perturbation. But better late than never If all the colleges will hereafter include among their dearet traditions the proper senti- ment on the subject of tip giving the truth may become as popular as a college yell and much more inspiring.
 And every Alphopse who prefers petty grating to working for wages will buy a ticket for Europe. while awaiting this happy event, let us all join in a hymn of praise to Yale for its latest defense of true democracy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05

An incandescent lamp in its green shade, will. when turned upward to- ward the ceiling, spread a soft and pleasantly dinused light. plenty strong enough for a room where no one is reading. When the lamp is so used no shadows are cast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05
yonaA ana the whnle.


 There has just been removed from one of the Missouri courts a lawsuit that the whole country regrets. minister of the old school out in that State agreed to donate $B,O00 toward the maintenance of q college. whea the time came for payment he, how ever, refused, Non the ground that he had learned that the college had re- 5ected the Jonah and whale story teaching the students that 1t was an apocryphal yarn, gotten up by some imaginative young reporter, back in the days of our antediluvian ancestors.
 The man of cloth was shocked. TO him the whale as surely swallowed the son of Amittai as Missouri had gone Republican. To reject that chapter aboue thae terrible affair was rank heresy. One might as we'll say. he arr gued, that Moses never smote the rock or that the ravens never led Elijah or that Dagon had never looked upon the wine when 1t was red. And unless that college should return to the Scrip lures as they were writ. 1t wouldn't get any of his money. not e redl
 A suit was filed. Lawyers prepared long briefs. The Bible was read as never before in all that part Of the Southwest. People talked about lt preachers thundered. newspapers con- sumed pages. The college President stood firm, the minister was immov. able. Finally the question arose as to who should decide the matter. Should Q jury sit upon the evidence or simply a judgef But just about the time the case was to be called the minister yielded and compromise was affected the whale advocate paying e2.500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05
BODIES OF POPEs.
Catholics believe They Have Diseov
 cred Miracles ReLica,

cred Miracles Relies.
 Rome July 4-Devout Catholics claim as 6 miracle remarkable dis covery made at the church of San slIvestre in this city.In an ancient tomb there has been discovered three bodies which are declared to be the remains of three of the early popes'
 One of the bodies Is In q miraculous state of preservation and it is expected that It's escape from decomposition will be recognIser as a miracle by the Church.
 With the remains were found a num- Der of ancient treasures. If not a miracle the discovery is certainly an event of unusal historical and artistic lntereHt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05

Science so far has failed to furnish any explanation of the mystery of seedless fruits. They are not the out come of the work of man. Man perpet- uates them; he does no more. The seedless orange was found in a state of seedlessness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-05
RAILROAD DrvELoPMENr.
sEIIeags Has increased Faster TAan
 PopuIatfen.

AAAht8AU GA84 hOSfEMB&4 EHA13E X40E
 PopuIstfom.
 Harper's Weekly.
 There are 3s.fs miles of railroad line in tho United States for evory 1o.00o inhabitants, as against e.2 in Germany B.5 in the United Kingdom. T.4 in France. and 15.3 In Sweden. whose rail- road development exceeds that of any other country in Europe. Tn other words our railroad system, Ia nearly 200 per cent in advance of the develop ment shown by the most progressive of the old world countries in thia respect. while 1t is more than 500 per cent in advance of that of all Europe, which has ony 4.s miles of line for every 10000 of population.
 Railway mileage in the United States has increased more rapidly than has the population. During the year 1907, the miles of track which were added to those in existence totaIed 5,S74. The contrast between New Jersey, with It's s0.Sa miles per 100 square miles of territory. and Nevada. with it's 1.31 in- dlcates the wide difference in conditions under which railroads are operated.