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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
CANVAS WORK ON BLOUSES
A FASCINATING TASK
FOR SUMMER DAYS.

The canvas effects on blouses or shirt
waist and coat suits, though not spe-
cially new. make a fascinating pickup
work for summer
This can be done in two ways, either
on the canvas in separate strips, vests
and belts, or directly on the material.
The canvas for trimmings comes in
various stylish weaves. either in white
or ecTu. and some few weaves are to
be found in greens, blues. browns. and
other shades.
The materials for working are woods,
nercerized cottOns or silks, the first
looking specially well on rough tailored
cloths Some times this canvas effect
IS used on coarse linens with~a thread
heavy enough to make counting not too
difficult
For the banding many simple de-
signs can be found in books on canvas
work.
The material for the open patterns is
laid on IN blocks, and the threads cut
and drawn as for regular drawn work.
The threads are woven or worked in
cross-stitch, the centers filed in with
spider or cross-bars, and the canvas
squares worked with a simple star %
daisy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19

gone i'm for this sheer fabric for morn
ing shirt waists, Instead OF muslin or
madras.
These are made out Of the aIl-over
variety, which takes little 20 make into
plated blouse. To see woman
wearing one on hot day is as cooling
a sight as a lump Of ice
They are made with box pIaits from
tucks between. The material is 50
thin that this folding Of ii does not
add to the heat or the weight
The Only outside trimming used is a
bit of good Cluny lace 10 make one OF
the wide turnover collars. which are
worn down on the neckband. or up at
the edge Of a twO-inch foundation.
The lace is also plated on wide turn
over cuffs. which are caught with link
buttons. Under tie collar is worn a
loose coIored tie of silk null or liberty
ribbon.
BY the way, before it slips the mem
DRY, there IS new kind of link cuff
hutton used with these extra sheer
waists that you will want TO adopt If
you haven't already got pair.
They are made OF cOlOred ribbon n
sets To match the color scheme Of II e
costume. Narrow satin ribbon is used,
twisted into a flower rosette, ana two
of these are Joined by three strands Of
ribbon put into a tight plat about an
eighth of an inch long.
The rOsettes must be stiff enough 10
the cuffs. The effect is charming. very
much pTettieT than the one given BY
any kind Of metal or jeweled cuff but
ton for summer wear.
White Lawn Skirts.
These net waists look exceptionally
well when slightly starched and worn
with white duck or linen skirts They
may also be worn with the plated
white lawn skirts which have come
into fashion this summer
Lawn, you know, Is much cooler and
lighter than duck, linen. and piQUe and
great number of young girls have
had many summer skirts made up of it.
Naturally, the fitness of things will
suggest that a sheer lawn skirt should
not be worn with a linen shirt waist
or one of heavier fabric than lawn.
But If most OF your blOuses are thin
and these rule the fashion this sum-
mer-tnen the lawn skirts are quite the
ones for YOU to have.
They take the place of white serge,
white flannel, and white cheviot for in
formal evening wear. Even though
they are short and pleated they are
more dressy with a lingerie blouse or
a plain wash net waist than the gored
plain skirt of heavy fabric.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
WHEN GIRLS GO VISITING
THEY SHOULD ALWAYS
BE CONSIDERABLE.

The girl who goes TO other peoples
houses as a guest. either for a fortnight
or a weekend. should be careful about
remembering certain things.
She does not want her hostess 10 hope,
at her departure. that she viii never
come again.
If you are the guest, observe these
rules:
Be punCtual at meals.
Don't make engagements until you
consult your hostess.
Don't write 10 friends and ask them
TO call until you are sure that such Wis
itors will be welcomed by your hostess.
Don't have your breakfast brought 10
your room unless the hostess urges It
Do nos fail to provide your own writ
ing paper. stamps, and pea.
Garry your own soap and washcloth-
Attend to your own laundry and be
prompt about paying for II
Don't follow your hostess IN all nef
tasks. Let her have some time to her
self.
Don't play the plano while the chill
dren are taking a nap.
Don't insist upon talking 70 the host
when he IS smoking his after-dinner
cigar and reading the evening paper.
Don't let young men who call on you
IN the evening remain until midnight.
Don't stay beyond the day set for your
departure unless something unuSudi
happens and the hostess urges it
Take a half-hour every morning Tor
putting away your clothes ana straight
eDing your room. Don't leave every
thing 70 the housemaid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
GIRLS WHO ARE NATURAL
MORE RESPECTED
THAN OTHERS.

4 have not seen Mary lately; is she
away2" a mother asked her younger
daughter.
"Oh, no, she is only so affected since
she came back from school I can't
stand her. She rolls her eyes and. her
voice grows so die away you can
scarcely hear 1t. and she uses the broad
A so hard, you'd think her mouth was
full of musb- Sometimes she fOrgets
and then all of US girls punch one an
other
And just think, mother. she Will
not even answer her father unless he
calls her Marie! Isn't it silly? I don't
see why girls have to put on such airs
Just because they've been at boarding
It is silly. but, fortunately. all girls
don't get struck that way. Many or
them come home from school as IN
affected as when they left Their new
friends and experiences do not make
the old life seem something TO be
Scorned.
Don't do it. girls. Don't put on
airs" Your home friends are the ones
who VIII count most in your good times.
II they get disguised with you or think
you think yourself too fne for them
they win soon drop you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
Women Should GiUe More Thought
To Learning to Walk Gracefully

as II every arm, limb. and her head
were wired 10 her body. a tall, slender
girl must walk very erect, sit erect,
and walk with a graceful stride or she
takes on angles. Often one can walk
more gracefully If some hing is carried
In the hand. This is true OF women
who never seem TO know where to put
their arms and hands while walking.
The art OF walking is one of the great
est perplexities confronting those who
must appear in public. II one learns 70
merely tip-tilt the child and carry the
head erect and give the body a good
poise, the limbs will probably take care
OF themselves 1t IS when the weight
Of the body sways every way that the
feet reach out TO catch the falling BODY.
and this IS why people pass US swayiTss
from right 10 left walking like so many
automatic toys or pIunging ahead any
way TO arrive ar the destination.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
ELASTICS IN CORSETS-

Since style demands the fat hip and
allows the large waist. the ordinary
corset is not a very comfortable affair.
There is q new one made which has
two bands of silk elastic let in straight
up the front 10 allow relaxation and
deep bTea thing. Some women have two
more bands added up the back TO keep
the tired feeling out Of the back mus
Cles, which often comes from stiff cor
sets.
for these C0Tsets. as they give a GOOD
figure and allow Eood breath at the
same time. Watch spring staels are
used instead OF Whaleboues for women
who cannot stand the stiffness Of the
latter against the abdomen and the side
of the waist
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
HALF FINISHED EMBROIDERY.

For quite a long time the needlework
shops have been selling pillow tops,
doilies, centerpieces, and table covers
partly embroidered, so the beginner in
the art merely has to copy the work al
ready begun. -
This is a particularly easy method for
the elderly woman whose eyesisht Is
not sufficiently good TO choose the
shades of the silks for herself IT is,
too. much more encouraging to nnish
work already begun. 1t gives an i'm
petus, a desire 10 see it complete, quite
lacking when just the stamped material
is living in the work basket
Besides embroidery one may also buy
bits of drawn work IN which the threads
have already been pulled, and one cor
ner Is finished AS So few know the
Intricate stitches, it is far better to in
vest in one Of these-even If 1t costs
somewhat more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
CLEANING TAN SHOES.

Now that all shades of brown shoes
are worn more than any other kind, it
is wise for a woman to know how to
clean them. She is not always near a
bootbIack. who makes them look like
new for q nickel.
Banana skins are excellent. Rub the
inside on the leather. let it dry. then
polish It with a piece Of channels or
cheese cloth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
GRACEFUL GOWN OF FoULARD
By MAY IIANTOE

Foulards never were
more generally worn
than at the present
time and never were
lovlieT. The one is
exceedingly charming
IN color while il IS
made IN an attrac-
tive, graceful man
ner yet is quite sim
pie withal so that
il can be utilized for
a great many occa-
sions. The skirt is OF
the semi - princess
sort which combines
the normal waist line
at the front with the
short one ct the
back. and can be
either tucked or
gathered at its up
per edge. It is cir
cuIar in cut and con-
sequently flares be
cOmingly at the low
er edge where in
this instance il Is
finished with a wide
silk hem and bands
of velvet ribbon. the
upper portion OF the
hem being Oyerlaid
with applique. The
blouse is a novel and
attractive one, made
with a prettily shaD-
ed yoke and vita
chemisette that can
be Of any thin trans
parent material that
may be liked. IN ad-
ditiOn 10 the fOulard
crepe de chine and
all materials that are
soft enough 10 be
shirred with sue
@ IS Will b g
found appropriate.
and just now, when
there are so many
bargains offered in
the silk ana cotton
tissues IT may be
we'll 10 suggest that
one Of these would
make an exceedingly
beautiful as well as
useful gown TOT the
late summer.
For the medium
size will be required,
for the blouse 3i4
yards Of material q,
90 yards q, or rs
yards a. inches wide
- u --L -. III
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
NEW CLOTHES FOR FALL.

It is runOred that the Chevron design
viii be the SNARE thing in all neutral
tones of cloth for autumn wear.
Smoke and elephant gray, several
shades of brown ana dark blue have
an beer dyed ready for the counters,
and each one of them Will De chris
tened with a fine new name.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
Ordinary Naphtha
Soap is Yellow

Because of the roSin in If.
P. 6 6. Naphtha Soap
is White-nO ToSiH
in it.
Rosin is cheap.
That is why most manu-
facturers of naphtha soap use
it.
P. & G. Naphtha Soap is
white.
There is no rosin in it;
nothing but high grade soap
and refined kerosene.
P. & G. Naphtha Soap
does its work quickly, easily
and thoroughly.
II does far better work with
cold Tor lukewarm water than
ordinary laundry soaps do,
with boiling water.
Use it and get rid of prac-
tically all the discomfort of
wash day-the boiling of
clothes; the hard rubbing up
and down the wash board; the
necessity of keeping hot fire
going all day long. 81
P. q @. Naphtha Soap
5 cents a cake.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
LOCAL MENTION.
I as Nourisbiue.

Delicious as Well as Nourishing.
Schnetder's Malt Bread possesses the
double virtue of being agreeable to the
palate and beneficial tothe system. Fresh
daily at all grocers', sc loaf. Order it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19

for quality OF its product. for cleanliness
and system. Holmes Pies. zoe. Home
made MIX Bread, &c, delivered fresh.
Bakery. LIST < = SIS, Phone your order.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
RIDING HOOD CLOAK
FOR EVENING WEAR
Especially Pretty With Pre-
vailing Style of the
DiTeCtOire.
COST OF CLOAK
Scarlet Rroadeloth for 500.

Scarlet Broadcloth for $40.
-Four yards of broadcloth, double
width, at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $500 |
One yard scarlet tafeta, p
inches wide. for binding
seams -.-...................... 10 |
One yard scarlet silk cord. -
Two scarlet silk tassels, at 1Oc
each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20 /
One spool silk-.-....-..-.- .O0 /
one pattern................. 10 |
$40
White Chiffon Broadcloth. S17.7A
Four yards white broadcloth.
81 inches wide. at S2..--........ $500 |
Nine yards Persian taneta for
lining, 2 inches wide, at ST.. 800
One yard gold cord.............. .25
Two gold tassels, at 12c each. -
Two spools white silk at 5c.-... 10
One pattern. Is !
MA
Peach CoIored NessaIine, S2Os9.
Nine yards heaviest MESA
line. q inches wide. at $50. $3.50
Nine yards peach-colored taft
feta for lining, q inches wide,
at Observation-Disclosures. go
One yard gold cord for fasten-
ing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. %
Two gold tassels, at 12c each. "a
Two spools peach silk at &c.. 10
one ............-........... Is |
-
999
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
Mason's b 49, - - d..

Quaker matches, Toe doz.: S5c brooms,
Csc; 10. mixed picking spices, l2c: 25
nutmegs. &c, ! h. ground pepper, 1Oc: 8
Olelne soap, l0c. J. T. d. Pyles' stores.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
ksst, G. A. Auddinaa 6 Co. ele 18th M,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19

with = yard OF silk for the fancy collar
and either q yard Of all-Over lace for
the cbernisette and cuffs. or lace band
ing acOrdingNto the width used; for the
skirt 10 yards q, IL yards q, or yards
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-19
The Holmes Bakery a ModeI

Lightning Rods. J. H. Kueung. 500 18th.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-03
THE POPULIST PLATFORM
Completed To-Day After An All
 Night Session.

St Louis, April 3.-The platform to be. submitted to the populist con vention was completed at daylight after an all night session of the com mittee on resolutions. The money plank when finally accepted by ma- jority of the committee was not sat- isfactory to the minority and a fight over it's phraseology in the conven- tion was certain. A debate was also expected on the plank on trusts.
 The money plank declared that the issuing of monayis.a function of the government alone that should be del- egated to any corporation or individ-- lual. The demand is made that money be issued direct to the people without the intervention of banks and be a full legal tender for all debts public and private. The AL drich bill and the Fowler bill are both denounced.
 The plank on trusts demands that the government own and control the railroads and all public utilities which in their nature are monopolies.
 Ownership of the general telegraph and telephone lines are parcels post were also asked The taxation of monopoly privileges while they remain in private hands is another feature of this plank Other blanks favored initiation and referendum and the power to recall from office inefficient representatives. The en- actment of legislation looking to the improvement of conditions for wage earners.
 Abolition. of child labor and sup precision of sweatshops.
 Abolition of convict, as opposed to free labor.
 Eight hour work day.
 An employers liability act within constitutional bounds.
 Work on public improvements in times of depression for unemployed men.
 A law prohibiting courts from as- suming jurisdiction involving the constitutionality of any law enacted by congress and approved by the president
 The maintaining of farmers organ- iZations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-03
BIG FIRE IN PEORIA
FiremeD Having a Hard Time 10 Control FlameS-LOSS Will
 Reach a Million.

Peoria, III, April 3.--Fire which started at the mill at Corning & Co.'S distillery rearly to-day was still rag ing at 9:30 o'clock, and indications were that the entire plant, including the two immense bonded warehouses, elevator, cattle yards and store houses, would be entirely wiped out The damage so far is placed at be- tween $750,00O and $1,OO0,00O.
 The firemen appeared unable to control the blaze and devoted their efforts more to saving property in the immediate vicinity. several ex- plosions endangered the lives of the firemen. Soon after the fire started 50,0O0 gallons of spirits iii the still plant were consumed, the result of an explosion in the warehouse.
 Shortly after the first explosion 5000 head of cattle stampeded and ran at large in the railroad yards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-03
SCHOOL OF RELIGION.
One to Be Established in University
 of Michigan.

Ann Arbor, Mich, April 3.-A school of religion to be located here in connection with the University of Michigan and to present the study of religion without sectarianism or even the giving of favored place to christianity was advocated yesterday by Professor Robert M. Wenley of the department of philosophy of the University of Michigan. Professor Wenley was addressing an interde- nominational conference of church and guild workers of the state.
 Professor Wenley said that Christi anity should only be studied in such Ia school along with the religions of the oriental savage and primitive races. Bishop Charles D. Williams of the Episcopal diocese of Michigan, addressing the conference, said that there was no reason why religion could not be studied impartially just the same as medicine or law, and that there was no reason why the state could not support school of religion. Bishop Williams character ized theological seminaries as de- humanizing and said that they gave about the worst possible preparation for the ministry or anything else.
 The delegates agreed that the uni versity should have school of re- ligion and an executive committee was appointed to prepare plans for a permanent organization of the con- ference.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-03
SEA DISASTER
An Officer and TWeniy-Six Men of British Fleet Go Down
 With Their Boat
.TWENTY-TWO SAVED

Portsmouth, April 3.-Thirty-siX men including Lieut. Middleton, the commander of the torpedo boat de- stroyer Tiger, lost their lives in the collision off the Isle of Wight last night between that vessel and the British cruiser Berwick. The vessels belong to the Portsmouth division of the British home fleet and were en- gagged in night manoeuvers in the channel while on their way to Port land. The night was very dark and the Berwick was steaming slowly. When the destroyer attempted to cross the big cruisers bow she was caught amidships and cut in half with knife-like precision, sinking al- most immediately. The deck crew who were dressed in heavy oilskins and boots went down with the vessel not having time to free themselves from these heavy encumberances.
 Of the 22 men who were rescued most of them were engineers and stokers who, having light clothing, were able to keep themselves afioat until boats from other ships which were immediately launched picked them up.
 The collision occurred at S:10 o'clock last night. The ships were manoeuvering without lights. It Is believed that several of the men were killed by the impact. Divers will make an attempt to recover the drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-03
RIOTS IN ROME
General Strike Proclaimed Be. cause of the Shooting Yesier-
 day of Anti CIericaIs.

Rome, April 3.-A general strike has been proclaimed as protest against the fatalities in connection with the disorders on the streets here yesterday when troops fired on and killed three rioters and wounded 15 others, four of whom were mor- tally injured. The strike so far has not been very successful, especially in the center of the city. Most of the shops are open, although shut ters have been put up on the build ings as protection against possible riots.
 The government has taken ener- getic measures to restore order and the whole garrison of the city is be- ing kept in readiness. Several dem- onstrations had been formed throughout the day but these were rapidly broken up by the troops who, with fixed bayonets, charged upon the disturbers and forced them to disperse. Seventy anar- chists, who had gathered at their headquarters, were surrounded by troops and taken into custody.
 During the noon hour the move ment became more general. The drivers of the mail wagons used to collect from the pillar boxes refused to continue and were at once re- placed by soldiers. The wagons are being escorted by cavalry. one of the men injured died to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-03
FIRE MOTOR CARS.
Talk of Replacing Horses in Water.
 bury Fire Houses,

The department of safety is said to be considering whether it would nt pay to do away with some of the horse flesh in the fire houses and employ electricity instead. The motor car is giving excellent satis- faction in Bridgeport, Hartford and other places and there is no reason why it should not work we'll here. They come high but then they last a long time and it doesn't cost much to house them. For example there is some quiet talk about doing some thing at No 6's house on East Main street. Some say it would pay to put a motor car there. The house wants new floor and this with such other changes as would be neces- sary in case it should be decided to use horses would cost over $5,000. The city can get a motor car for that. While nothing definite has yet been agreed upon it would not surprise some to see a motor car bought for the Leavenworth street house this year. Such a course would enable the board to change the apparatus now at Leavenworth to some of the other houses and in this way all would be well equipped and the total expense would not ex- ceed what it will cost to buy ap- paratus which may be considered behind the times in year or so.
 Meanwhile things are moving painfully slow on the Baldwin street house. Some of the commits sioners blame the architects and others say the whole trouble is due to the tomfoolery of the commits sioners and there you are. In any case, the work is not going ahead very fast and unless things change 1t will not be finished this year. Why wouldn't it be a good plan to let Architect Freney and Commits sioner Minor have it out all by their lonesome and then have the better man decide what to do with the house, finish it according to plans and specifications or give it up?