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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
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WASHINGTON AND POTOMAC STEAMBOA7


WASHINGTON AND POTOMAC STEAMBOAT
COMPANY,
STH STREET WHARF.
steamer HARRY RANDALL. - Monday and
Wednesday AT pm. for lower Potomac land
incs Dilis TO Lower Machodoc creek Saturday
81 an. FOR Ia 1dinss between Glymont and
,,onini
Stcamsr WAKEFIELD . Sunday Tuesday and
Thursday. am. for upper river landings to
Coionisl Reach and Msttox creek.
Steamer ESrEIIE RANDAII~-Daiiy at 7:30
q m for t:lynout aud nfprmrdiste points. Sun
dsy, Tuesday and Thursday u Grinders In addi
tiop Return rrp same day.
schedules subject to tide and weather and to
change without notice.
W. f. CARNE. Jr.. Genl Passenger Agt
Uy9-tf
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The exports from the United States to
Ireland are chiefly whea; -four and other
breadstuffs: bacon, hams and various
forms of preserved meats; refined pc
troleum, boots, shoes and other leather
goods: electrical supplies. machinery and
all kinds of notions The exports from
ireland to the United States are chiefly
linen goods. laces embroideries, wooden
fabrics and other textiles.
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Had Steamships Ready.
Recognized Their Need Early.

A history Of japanese merchant ship
ping enterprises naturally covers three
we'll defined periods" writes Mr.. Scid-
more. The first of these periods ex-
tended from remote antiquity to the year
1886. japanese annals record that about
the year 600 &c. Emperor Jimmu Tenno
built war vessels, and by their aid, dur
ing a space of about three years, carried
on his conquests from MiyaZaki to
Naniwa now called osaka. and finally
established his court at Cnebiyama, in
Yamato. This is said to have been the
first japanese expedition by sea. In the
year 81 BIC. the Emperor Sujin is said
to have issued a notification stating that
as ships were indispensable and the peo-
pie living by the sea were quite desti-
-tute of them. much inconvenience re-
suited, and he ordered the construction
of large craft. In the second century
A. d. the Empress lingo kOgo invaded
Korea by means of an enormous fleet of
vessels. This was the first expedition
from Japan to a foreign country.
up to the end of the ninth century
d. and probably later. Japanese YES
sells are said to have been propelled by
oars and souls, and the art of sailing
was hardly known In later years. and
up to the early part of the seventeenth
century. the arts OF shipbuilding and
navigation greatly improved, and we read
of Japanese traders and buccaneers ex-
tending their voyages to Korea China,
Formosa the Philippine Islands. Cam
bodia and Java
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Atlantic Coast Lime.

September Z 1908.
Notice.-These departures and connections are
not guaranteed.
400 am. dany-Throusb coaches and sleeping
cars to Jacksonville.
8:45 pm daly-sleeptng cars to Jacksonville.
ton. S. c.. and Wilmington. n. C.. Through
coaches to Jacksonville. UNEXCNLED DIN.
ING CAR SERVICE.
For tickets and all informa tion apply at the
OFFICE OF THE LINE. 1910 NEW YORK AVE.
NUE. NORTHWEST AND UNION STATION:
GEO. Y. JAMES. D.P.A.. Washington, ID. @.
Z. c. WHITE, G.P.A. W. J. CRAIG, PIN,
Wilmington
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RAILROADS.
SeapoardAirLine Railway

=
TICKET OFFICE. 1921 PENNA. AVE.
sss Fass SI':ss
!scksonville. Through sleeper Wa:hineton TO
Hisi ;9' aiTs' fs R1sa
and Pullman 70 Savannah. Jacksonville. lamps.
L p %nesii paeF agent
Baltimore and Ohio r. z.
LEAVE Eo NEW = TT 10 i.i STATION.
NEW 70 ss5 s ASP xEy yr y9k Ionk
100 am. Diner. Pullman Parlor.
!ooo am. Observation Parlor. 5-nour Train.
Diner and and Pumsn P Psrlcr Ca
800 pm: pm: .:Roy.i Lm,tsd:" Al Pullman. ohs.
-. ;;ss%9 Pm: s sesshes s' e fs,la@ %
AILISTIc CITY. +7oo. .so s.' tiico am.
''' EVERY r aG s.l2 Fl IRE HOUR
wsst e', .sse t. 10 90 S' $50
400. 1880 1000 :llo a;m;. 100 Eo: on
US .se :las :;se ssss :s
night.
CHICAGO, ~" s 80 In A'
. scrSsA11 ST I'm 1: 's, II; night. 1o1'sv'I1h
PIITsBuRG. 1910 an. 'l.22. $40 Pm.
sl2 30 night.
CLEVELAND, 'n. 10 pm.
COITMBCS IS 30 2. m
WHEELING. 1910 am. $50 PM
FREDERICK. 1870, 1910. 1918 am, $3.50.
IA HAeEssTSW R :sno IN. 800 Pr. .,
70 e. 81 ana sS,d tsoo Rsnnd,v only,
TELEfHoSEsp . at ali Of The fcliowins ticke.
Offices; 14l7 ST Ny w. Main 1sal; go Penn
Ticket once. Main 1880 Information Bureau
Main 1880.
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Subsidies Are Granted.

The following subsidies and bourtios
were provided by the Japanese budget
for the fiscal year ia0I-oS:
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Revival of Shipbuilding in 1868.

When, in the year 1865. the Tokugawa
Shogunate was overthroWn, these restrc-
tons fell with it. and the imperial gov
eminent gave immediate evidence OF its
desire to develop shipping interests. The
first modern Japanese organization for
carrying on steam transport by sea APP
reared In 1868 under the name of the
.'kWaiSo kwaiSha'' (see Transport Com
pany). and it operated between Toxic and
Osaka.
Mr. Scidmore gives the history of
each of the several successive steam
ship companies OF Japan, and describes
how they have been built up by the
encouragement of the government. The
Nippon Yusen kWaisha now has a fleet
of 70 vessels. aggregating 261.4o7 tons.
with a capital Of nearly $4,000 600 and
assets of more than S23,O0O00o The
shares in the company. which are
nominally worth S24.30, are quoted on
the stock market at $40.94. and it is
said that large block of them is held
by the imperial family.
The Osaka Shosen Kuisha has 10 steel
vessels and thirty-one wooden vessels.
making q total of loo vessels. of 1O6 -
757 tons. and is building six new steam
ers of 5000 tons each for service be-
tween Japan and the Pacific coast of the
United States.
der way six steamers of $500 each for
service to the Pacific coast of the
United States and Australia.
Finest Vessels on American Line.
The Oriental Steamship Company is
comparatively new. but is very enter
prising. has capital stock of more
than S6,OoO.o00 and has in the San Fran
cisco trade the largest and finest mer-
chant vessels yet built in Japan. They
measure 13.50n tons each. are propelled
by turbine engines and twin screws.
burn both coal and oil for fuel and are
provided with the latest and most i'm
proved fittings. Another vessel of the
same size and type. and two vessels of
go tons Will be launched for the com
pany during the coming year.
There are several other steamship
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ChesaDeake& Ohio Railway
NoTE--Published only as Information. and not
guaranteed.
bule train. Pullman sleepers to Louisville
Cincinnati INDIANAPOLIS. Chicago and st.
Ionis. Connection for Virginia Hot Springs.
Pullman cars Louisville to Nashville. Mem
phis and New Orleans Dinin. cars, n Ia
carte service.
11:10 PM. F. v. LIMITED. daily-Pullman
sIeepers to Cincinnati Lexington and Louis
vile Compartment sleeping car to Virginia
Hot Springs week days: Dining car. 10
carte service. Pullman sleep-rs Cincinnati to
Chicago and st. Louis and Louisville to Mem.
phis. Nashville and New Orleans.
Chesapeake and Ohio Offices at 5l3 Pennsylva
MIA avenue 1880 street and Union sta
ton. Telephone Main l0G6 22O6 for tickets
la gage checks reserva tons and taxicabs.
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W. B: A. B. RI.
THE ELECTRIC LIME
Electric palace cars from White House station
FIFTEENTH AND H STREETS NORTHEAST.
For Baltimore-5:3O and every half hour from
$50 am. tc 7:3O pm. and $780, $3.50. 1880 and
II :35 pm.
For Annapolis-Every hour from $50 an. to
1880 pm. and $50 and 1888 pm.
Fares. One way. Round trip.
To Baltimore. ........... 15c $1.25
To Annapolis and o. 8.
Naval Academy. I5c $1.20
An H st. cars run direct to White House Sta.
ton.
Ticket ONCE at 14th and \. Y. ave. NV. and
at White House Station. 18th and II SITS. ne.
Telephone NJ. 1905.
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INSTRUCTION IN MATHEMATICS,
science, languages music: university graduate:
twenty years experience: literary work
vised Prof. j.. Station q, Box 2513. city.
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JAPAN AND IRELAND
Mr.. Curtis Furnishes a Story
of Interest on Both.
NIPP0N'S STANCH SHIPS
Early Began to Sail to Far-0ff
Lands.
WERE USEFUL IN TIME OF WAR
Ambassador Bryce's Efforts to Pro-
vide Irish Laborers With Homes.
Ireland's Commerce.
USEFUL IN TIME OF WAR
RN WILLIAM Z CERHIS

BY WILLIAM F.. CURTIS.
Written for The Star and the Chicago Record
Herald.
The Japanese have initiated us in many
things. We might initiate them in at
least one, if not more, as is illustrated
by an interesting dispatch which George
II. Scidmore. American consul at Maya
saki. has sent the Secretary of State on
the mercantile marine of that country.
Mr.. ScidmOre gives a review of the his
tory of shipping in Japan and its re-
markable development under the wise and
generous policy Of the government. The
Japanese navy has distinguished itself, as
everybody knows. to brilliant degree.
The Japanese have distinguished them
selves to an equal degree in the mer-
chant marine. and Mr. Scidmore tells
how 1T was done
The government has furnished means
Of transportation when private enterprise
could not afford to do SO, and has en-
couraged private enterprise to,establsh
transportation lines when they could not
be maintained without loss. In that way
the foreign commerce of Japan has been
developed and it's naval policy has been
sustained.
Had Steamships Ready.
When the war with Russia broke out,
during the war with China in lS34-95 and
during the Boxer outbreak of 1900 it was
not necessary for the government to go
outside of Japan for steamers. One COM
pany, the Nippon Yusen kwaisha, fur
nished fifty-seven transports, of over $780,
600 tons, Immediately upon the deciara-
ton of war with Russia and other COM
panies were able to furnish a CORE
spending number.
At the end of the year 1907 Japan had
2, 100 merchant steamships. with an ag-
gregate of 1,115.SS0 tons. and 4,72S sail
ing ships of new type. with an aggregate
of 10000 tons. exclusive of 2O.363 smaller
vessels. with an aggregate Of 249, 757 tons.
OF the steamships 81 We're of over 5000
tons each, ISL were between 1000 and
5000 tons each and 13l were from LOO
to 1000 tons each
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EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON,

PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR THE STUDY
Of voice and piano. NINE. j. ESPUTA DAILY.
Endorsed by John Philip Sousa. Studio. 112S
+ ne. Phone. Linen. 400 NJ de12-3Ot'
FRENCH LANGUAGE SCHOOL,
Successful method; classes or private lessons.
Christmas gift Of valuable hook call FOR it.
NILE. V. PRCD' HOMIE, 31i Ind: ave. NV.
de11-d .eSu.i
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Character of Exports and Imports

The exports of manufactured goods
linens. woolens and other teXtiles-from
Ireland during the fiscal year 1907 eX-
ceeded 20OOo.0CO The imports of sim
liar articles amounted to G27.O00Oo. The
Irish import a vast amount of bacon
from the United States when they ought
to supply their own market.
The following table will snow the com
MERGE between the United States and Ire
land during the last three years:
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OCEAN TRAVEL.

NORTH GERMAN LLOYD
Fast Express Service
PLYMOUTH ERBOIRG-EREMEN-iO AM.
kais. VIM H. CIR Jan : tC-cfli... .....-...F Feb. Is
kniser WIN. II...Feb. 2lKaiser Vim H.. Mar.
Twin-Screw Passenger Service.
BREMEN DIRECT-fo M.
ScharnhorSt. Dec. "a Rrandenhurg. Jan. "a
Gneisenau. -. Dec. 31ltp. Fr'd'h Wm..Jan. 10
fCalls at PIvmnIth and Cherhourg
Mediterranean Service.
tIIBRALTAR-ALGI ERS-NAFLES-GENOA.
Sailing: NJ IL An.
Earharnsss Ian. ! X. Albert Ian. 70
X I.use. IAN. III Rarharossa 80. Feb. Is
WASHINGTON OFFICE. 1:iI1 + ST. NV.
l.. 7. DROOP & SONS CO. 925 PENNA. AVE.
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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02
CHAPTER XIV.
Before a Corsican Election,

Escorted by the mountaineers. two
stalwart young men carrying Made
moiselle Paoli down the dizzy path,
they skirt the dread precipices of Del
Orc and passing the vinelands and the
clearings, come into the main road
leading from Corte, then descending
the hill are In the chestnut groves of
Bocognano
Then their leader turns to Marina
and says: Have no fear, Signora:
your English sister shall be returned
to this gentleman, but" he lays his
hand on Barnes shoulder-Huse not
the weapons ] see at your belt, Tty
quarrel shall be my quarrel. No for.
eigner shall ever be compelled to pro-
tect a woman while |, Antonio Bonelli.
dominate Bocognano."
Were it not meeting night, every
thing would be silent save the dogs
and pigs chuckles Tomasso. Nov
they'll have light enough to see am
alive"
"Cospetto, they are making a fete
for you, Monaldi,' laughs one of the
young men, for lanterns are dangling
from the overhanging boughs of the
main street of the little village some
of the houses are Illuminated, and
round the communal building and the
wine shops are gathered many men.
The little party tramp through the
lanternlighted streets, and coming to
the door of the municipal building. the
loungers who are smoking their pipes
make way for them, doffing their hats
and saying with great reverence: The
Bellacoscisf
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02
BETTER THAN MASS OF FLOWERS
Handsome, Tall Lamp Makes Very
Effective Center Piece.

When families are in mourning
and they must dine, as well as any
body else-instead of flowers in the
middle of the table, frequently hand
some tall lamp which will not inter
fere with the view is placed. Then
again, tall plant in the middle, such
as a palm, is effective, and over the
cloth are scattered punches of pink
roses. This was the decoration used
the other evening at a dinner given by
Frederick Townsend Martin at the
Plaza. The idea is that the view shall
not be obstructed and the vase or re-
ceptacle must be quite tall. This
makes much more artistic effect
than the former arrangement of an
immense mountain of flowers and
ferns and greenery in the center of
the table. In large establishments one
must have at least one footman for
each two guests. A party of IL will
require six footmen with the butler
and frequently an assistant. All foot
men should match in height and be
over six feet if possible.-Vogue.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Be prompt with home repairs and
the house will look ten times smarter
than when little damages are per.
mitted to be In evidence.
Mother of pearl should never be
washed with soap, for it discolors and
destroys the brilliancy of the shell
The right method of cleaning is with
whitening and cold water.
A tablespoonful of alum well stirred
into four gallons of water will cause
all impurities to settle to the bottom,
when the water will be fit for use OF
course, the water must not be touched
during the settling process.
When ironing handkerchiefs begin
ironing in the middle. Ironing the
edges first causes the middle to swell
out and makes it very difficult to iron
and fold them properly. Test the
iron on piece of rag or paper to pre-
vent any accident by scorching.
To clean marble take two parts of
soda, one of pumice and one of salt
(all in powder) and mix to a paste
with water Rub this on the marble
not forgetting to add some "elbow
grease" and wash off with salt water
Finish with clean cold water and a
soft cloth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02
To Beautify White Hair.

White hair, unless given the most
careful and thorough treatment, will
become yellow and streaked.
Hair tonics containing glycerine are
likely to discolor white hair Eggs
make an excellent shampoo for white
hair, and a little ordinary bluing
should be added to the last rinsing
water. An excellent soap shampoo is
made as follows: Take one ordinary
ten-cent bar of CASTLE soap, dissolve
in one quart of water, and boil down
to pint. When cool add one pint of
bay rum. one tablespoonful of borax,
and 80 grains of bisulphate of quinine.
This is not only cleansing but the
quinine and borax II re it an excel
lent toni
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02

been forced to take to the macchia
and become a bandit.
Attention, ALL" commands Antonio.
Listen to my words. If not. my fol-
lowers shall give sharper notice to
you'll" And the crowd wisely becomes
still.
In pursuit of your suffrages, Sail
ceti has put base outrage on our hos
pitality," continues the bandit chief in
solemn tones. "He has abducted
young English lady and brought her to
Bocognano to lure to death her hus-
band, an American Signcre who shoots
well enough to be a bandit and who
this night, with his own weapons. has
slain Rochini and Romano. whose mur-
ders have made you all tremble as you
went along mountain paths and whose
outrages have caused our maids to
have nightmares"
"Rochini and Romano dead? Impos-
sible!" cries a shepherd. as a sigh of
relief and then yell of gratitude rises
from the concourse.
Il saw him shoot the ruffians to
death upon Del Orc, l. Antonio Bonelli.
Don't dare say moi" This last is ad-
dressed to Saiiceti, who having recov-
cred from his astonishment, is about
to open his mouth.
"Ah, you admit it. Maladetta, where
is the English LADY,"
And Saliceti, being admonlshed to
answer by "A quick prick of the stiletto
from a Bellacoscia youth who has
stepped behind him, the young politi-
ciau falters forth: mo harm has come
to Aer She is with my mother"
On this Barnes has looked from a
distance, wisely rejecting that his bat
tie is being fought for him, but with
difficulty restraining his hands from
putting pistol ball through Saliceti.
He now cries:
Then, for Gods sake, take me to
her quick!"
This brings upon him the attention
of the crowd. Learning that it is he
who has relieved them of the terror OF
Rochlni, the men cry "vivaln and em-
brace him, and little girl steals up to
him and timidly kisses his hand.
.Your lady shall receive you soon.
Signore Barnes" remarks Bonelli. Il
would like you to see Corsican justice" /"
and at some words from him two or
three of the young men having left
the hall on his errand, the hawk-eyed
bandit continues: Besides, fear
common report has done wrong to the
lady of our town. Marina, child. step
here and make your friends love you
again"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02

bands of trimming are carried from
the shoulders and crossed below the
bust or arranged to meet at the waist
line. The central plait is also trimmed
with frills on either side.
Very soft silk, fine crepe in silk or
woolen weaves and chiffon cloth are
used for the blouses which are to be
worn before the summers influx of
lingerie blouses. The trimming and
styles are much the same as those
which are considered suitable for
blouses of lawn and linen, but many
of the silk blouses have lining of
even thinner silk, which makes them
a little more perfect in fit, especially
for the stout woman. A touch of gold
is sometimes used on the silk blouses-
either in embroidering the lace in
very slight and delicate fashion or in
a narrow braid or cord to outline the
trimming. In the same way color is
used on the white silk blouses.
A dainty embroidery pattern is
worked out in colored silk on the lace
or piping of pale blue. pale pink or
pale green satin is employed, some
times to trim the lace of the cherS
isette when 1t is made a part of the
lace design and sometimes in narrow
er bands or to cover small buttons
which are used as a part of the dec
grafton. Black satin is stlsed in this
fashion on the white blouses as well
as the pale tints of color. The idea
seems to be to get little away from
the entirely white blouse without real
ly going in for colored ones.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02
PRUNE SERVED IN NEW WAY.
Prepared Thus It Makes the Daintiest
Sweet Imaginable.

If you want the daintiest sweet
imaginable to nibble on this afternoon,
go right out to the kitchen now and
put some prunes on to soak. Several
hours later, perhaps right after din
ner, stew them in the same water.
Then drain them. and when they are
cold, take the stones out. just as you
would treat dates.
Boil together x cups of sugar. one
half square chocolate and three-fourths
cap OF milk until a thick sirup is
formed; then add one-half cup chopped
English walnut or pecan meats Re-
move from the fire; add a half-tea-
spoon vanilla and beat until creamy.
Fill the prunes with the mixture and
press the edges together. Dissolve
an ounce of gum arabic in a pint of
water and dip each plume in it; then
in granulated sugar. Set in a warm
place until dry, and you won't recog-
nize your humble old friend, the prune,
in its new guise.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02
Braid Trimminq.

Soutache braid on filet net has taken
firm hold as trimming, and is now
more than fad.
Quite number of the newest waists
have an entire deep yoke of the net
braided vermicelli fashion with the
braid. instead of the usual lace and
embroidery. Others show v-shaped
chemisettes only, while a third class
is decorated with waistcoats, just a
strip from four to six inches wide, set
in from collar to belt. and collar to
cuffs. The work is not difficult to do,
and is quite handsome in effect.
Given good quality of net, such a
trimming would almost last forever.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02
Velvet Collars.

Now that fashion advocates strict
ly tailor-made gowns to have velvet
collars on the coats, the question
arises how to keep the dark outside
collar from rubbing off on the neck
Of the blouse worn beneath it.
No matter how good quality is pur-
chased, velvet will always leave a
soiled mark on any light fabric it
comes in contact with, and many a
woman is known to wiring her hands
in despair at the sight of dainty
waist Immediately fresh except for
dirty line across the neck.
To prevent this wipe off the velvet
thoroughly with a soft cloth slightly
moist, then rub with rag saturated
in pure alcohol. This done once a
week regularly will prevent the velvet
from "crocking" and collars will not
be soiled in the back.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02
Sleeveless Goats.

One of the most charming novelties
for the coming spring will be coats
heavily braided, but without sleeves.
They hang loosely in plaits from the
shoulder, where they run into point
and are fastened by button. These
are made of linen, pique or silk, as
the occasion may require, and usually
are Elton length. A few are of broad
cloth, in three-quarter length. The
latter are used to wear over evening
dresses or for garden parties.
They are best, however, when worn
over light blouse of net or lace for
then the yoke and sleeves may be
seen, and give to the coat finished
appearance which in itself it lacks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-02
TuRPENTINE IN THE HOME.
lnnumerable Uses for Which 1t Really
Is invaluable.


After a housekeeper fully realizes
the worth of turpentine in a household
she is never willing to be without a
supply of it. 1t gives quick relief to
burns; is an excellent application for
corns; and is good for rheumatism
and sore throats.
Turpentine is sure preventive
against moths; by dropping trihe in
the drawers, trunks and cupboards 1t
will render the garments secure from
injury during the summer
1t will also keep ants from tire clos
cts and storerooms IL few dsoss are
put in the corners and upon the
shelves. while it is sure destruction
to bed bugs and will effectually drive
them away from their haunts If thor.
oughly applied to all the joints of the
bedstead. 1t Injuries neither clothing
nor furniture
One tablespoonful added to a bucket
of warm water is excellent for clean
Ing paint.
Turpentine is used in laundry work
in conjunction with ammonia to re-
move paint stains from colored clothes.
The two liquids are mixed and the
stain dipped in and rubbed until it
disappears. 1t is also used in cold
water starch to make the iron pass
along the fabric smoothly. Proportions
four drops to one tablespoonful of
starch.