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Evening journal., 1908-06-23
ABOUT SODA WATER.

Facts Concerning a Popular Drink.
Why II Foams.
We all like soda water, but perhaps
not all of us know that there is no
soda in It Notwithstanding its name.
1t Is called so because it used to be
made with soda, but now, as served
from the fountains, It is nothing but
plain water charged with carbonic
acid gas, as many persons call It. That
term, however, is Pathological, for car
bonic acid is a gas. and there is no
reason why that word should be added
to the name. The gas is produced, for
soda water purposes, usually by pour
ing a weak solution of sulphuric acid
over marble dust.
The soda fountains are charged by
pumping carbonic acid into water held
in a strong, air tight vessel, from
which the fountains are subsequently
filed. These filed fountains are sent
around to various places and are put
into use by means of a screw connec-
tion with the marble case that stands
on the sellers counter.
But soda water, as 1t Is called, though
much liked by many persons just as il
is drawn from the fountain, would not
be so popular were it not for the deli
cious sirups. creams, etc, with which
It is mixed when served. A little
sirup, perhaps with cream, is put into
a glass and the stream of water
charged with carbonic acid turned on
Immediately you see a rich foam in
the glass. which lasts In proportion tc
the heaviness Of the sirup.
The foam is caused by the violent
agitation made by the gas as 1t enters
the glass. 1t separates the particles
of water and fills them out into little
bubbles. just as the air filed bubbles
that make foam are formed by the agi
tation Of the water of the breakers al
the seashore. News.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
TO BUILD new
PLUMBING SHOP
Water Board Decides to Go
Ahead With Proposed
New Structure
Mr.. KNOX OPPOSES MOVE

The Water Commission yesterday
afternoon decided to ask for bids for
the proposed new plumbing shop at
Sixteenth and Walnut streets. Mr..
Knox voted against the proposition, be-
lieving that such a building was not
nesded at this tsme.
President Shaw made the remark
that it would be needed cne of these
days, when the department would sud
denly find itself confronted with a no.
tice from the government to vacate its
present quarters in the old Federal
Building.
The board decided to build ash pits
at the pumping station the foundation
and the roof of which are to be part
of the proposed plumbing shop. The
contract for the iron work of the roof
Of the pits, which will be the first floor
of the new plumbing shop, was let t.
Frank Jones for S175.
The contract for revarnishing the
window frames and outside work at tn
new pumping station, bids for which
were opened, was given to William z.
Linton.
The bank balances of the department
are: Current fund, $1,643.15; special
fund. s17,S36.41. and the pay rolls al
lowed were: Current weekly, S76O64,
and special. S136.16.
City Auditor Rice in a communica-
tion, called the boards attention to the
fact that after the weekly pay roll is
paid this week the department will
only have SSS2.51 to the credit of its
current fund, and that there were bills
Amounting to S2,S7107 which he had
approved, which could only be paid out
of next years appropriation.
The balance to the credit Of the cur
rent fund will just about meet the de-
partment's weekly pay roll next week,
the last week in the fiscal year.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
WOmen'S and Chill
dren'S Shoe News

If every woman and child in this city only
knew the quality, style and low prices of our
footwear, what a difference it would make both
to them and us. 1t would be to our mutual
benefit; you would get better shoes, more
stylish shoes and at a lower figure. We would
naturally sell you EVERY pair of shoes.
We would like you now to see our nobby
perfect fitting pumps oxfords, Gibson and
sailor ties. We have very large and choice
selection in the very newest shapes and pat
terms, both Cuban and medium heels
The feathers are patent colt, Russia calf,
Russia kid, gun metal suede, glazed kid in
black tan and colors welted and turned soles
all sizes and widths.
Our prices are just as correct as the styles.
TO-DAY'S SPECIALS
Women's Russia calf pumps, with buckle,
AA, A and B widths, all sizes regular So .S225
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Sheet Music, l5c a Copy

With the theatres closed it takes constant at
tention for music lovers to keep pace with the
times regarding the latest song and instru-
mental successes.
There are several ways of keeping fully in
formed. One of the best ways is paying our
sheet music department a visit at least once a
week. There are ALWAYS new pieces arriving.
When in the store always come to the sec
ond floor and have our expert demonstrator
play over for your pleasure any piece that you
care TO hear. 1t isn't necessary to buy
Second floor.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
1900
GIRLS APRON.
Paris Pattern No. as0O

cross.barred or plain white dimity, figured
or plain-cciored ohenbray. checked bingham.
Persian lawn and nainsooh all make attractive
little aprsns for the growing girl. Tho one IL
Illustrated is a vcrF pretty. graceful model. easy
Of construction. Tho front and back body por-
tions are Rn1hsrsd into q square yoke-band Of
aH-over English or blind embroidery. and the
Bfikado ar1ibandsare made Of similar embroi-
dory: botn being bound by narrow bias bands
Of the material. Two pockets ornament tho
front. aRd the fuliness Of the back Is held In
plsco By wido sash ends of the material, tied
in a sIInvto bow. The pattern is IN 4 sizes-e
to 12 ycArs. For girl OF years the apron TO
quirss yards OF material n inches wide. or
z1S Jsrds 90 inOhss wide; az fiyards of inser-
kion 70 trim.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23

taking care that one side is a tribe
heavier than the other. Then insert
the little boomerang under the nail Of
the index finger of the left hand. as is
shown in the illustration. and snap il
sharply with the thumb and middle
finger Of the right hand. The missile
Will tiy upward with quick revolutions
similar TO a rolling wheel, stop finally
and return TO the starting point.
1t takea much practice to learn to
fy this little boomerang correctly, and
the first trials will certainly be unsuc-
cessful
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
The cobbIor eobbIsd.

Near Des Moines, Ia, a farmers
horse that was galloping around a field
slipped on the ice and went down.
breaking his leg. There were no men
folks about, and an old turkey gobbler
who had seen the accident went to
the kitchen door OF the house and set
up such a gobble that the woman
came to the door Then the fowl
turned and walked away. but stopped
every few feet to gobble some more
and at last the woman followed him
far enough to see the horse lying on
its side.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
HGmOr Guo Philosophy
BY DUNCAN n. SMITH
%
THE ANNUAL QUERY

What"
Asks tho poet
Who is earnestly seeking
Information
At first hand,
rs so rare as a day In Junef
That looks easy.
June days may be rare.
Particularly
IN winter
or very late in the fall,
But there are other
Rare things
II one starts out
With a search warrant
or a pinch OF salt
Looking for them.
Tho man
Who, recognizing his own
Superiority,
Allows his wife
To have the last word
Without
Being mean about II;
The woman
Who can look pleased
And feel II
When a rival steps forth
With a twenty eight dollar hat
To match her own modest
Two forty-eight lid; -----
The small boy al
Who tells the truth i9
And stays at work ~
When a lie 81
Would get him taz--..,
Into the ball game; <sitft
The minor clerk
Who doesn't know more than tn
boss.
The woman who knows
The difference
Between an inshoot and a hom
run
In fact.
The list Is so large
That we wonder at the poet
For asking the question.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

A paste that will strengthen the nails
is made of forty grains of white wax,
sixteen and a half grains each of pow
dered alum and powdered resin, six
teen grains Of table salt and a quarter
of an ounce Of pistache oil. The wax
and resin are put into a basin and set
into hot water and stirred as the wax
melts. The oil, salt and alum should
follow In succession, and lastly add a
grain Of carmine. Beat all smooth and
apply thickly over the nails at night.
On every dressing table there should
be a small jar Of bicarbonate of soda
or some tincture of camphor. Each is
most excellent for whitening and pre-
serving the teeth. If the soda is used,
half a teaspooDful TO half a glass OF
water is sufficient, and the liquid is
used as a wash, rinsing the mouth al
ways after eating and without fail be-
fore going to bed. About five drops of
camphor tinctuie are sufficient to half
n glass OF water. Soda and camphor
should not be used at the same time.
Nothing Is more softening or nourish-
ing to the skin than sweet almond oil
It's odor, which is not pleasant, though
inoffensive. may be concealed by add.
ing a few drops of oil Of lavender. II
may be massaged into the pores at any
time, and when the hands are being
treated the beneficial effect is more
rapid If they are thickiy busted with
powdered French chalk and incased in
gloves. This done for several nights
will make a marked difference in the
appearance of the hands. While moi
as easy to use as cold cream, it is q
perfect substitute.
1t is very bad taste to place beautiful
jewelry upon neglected fingers.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Young Folks
A LITTLE BOOMERANG.

How TO Shoot Small Model Of tho
Australian missile.
The boomerang used by the native
Australians IN war and in the chase is
curved wooden missile. The skin
with which the boomerang is made
and thrown is great. 1he>thin slight
ly bent piece Of wood, rarels more than
two feet in length, may be made to
fly In a complex curve and strike the
ground behind the thrower.
Let us make a small model Of this
boomerang. Cut It Of stiff cardboard,
Evening journal., 1908-06-23

Tooth brushes, pure white bristles regular
I2c, Isc and ISc, special. l.................8 SC
Tooth brushes. fine quality bristes, some hand
drawn worth 2oc and 25c.............,I7c
Regular 2sc hair brushes ................IS ISc
Regular 3oc hair brushes, solid back one line
is guaranteed OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Hair brushes. hand drawn brstes, elegant
quality; regular Soc. 9c................... 65c
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
WOmen'S Washable Suits

Materials: Linen rep and linene; colors:
white, blue, pink and TAM prices. SIS to $I2
Ss.oo-Women's and misses lnene suits;
white and tan, trimmed with leather coored
materials. Jacket is the stylish 3o-inch length
with semi-htted back and doube-breasted
front, flap pockets, turn back cuffs. The skirt
is a nobby I3 gored model with a stylish wide
fold just above the hem
50. so-Women's and misses suit of rep; the
jacket is a tackey two-buttoned cutaway jacket
with semi-htted back, patch pockets. Skirt is
full pleated with wide fold trimmings.
S8.7s-Women's and misses pure linen
suits, white and natural; strictly tailored !;
semi-bacS and double-breasted front The
skirt is an entirely new and stylish model; I3
gored buttons directly down front
SIo.75-Women's and misses linen crash
suit This suit is a regular SIS7s quality, but
priced at this special figure for few days only.
1t is strictly tailored The jacket is 80 inches
long Semi front, single-breasted buttoned
through with large pearl buttons. The skirt
is a Is-gored model, buttoned through and d-
rectly down the front Fastens with large pearl
buttons. Second 1oor-right.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Reason Enouqh.

"I am going to quit my place." said
the man of all work.
What's the matter?" asked the sym
pathetic friend. Don't you like the
brand Of cigars the boss smokesT
"Yes, but he keeps them locked"
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Clear Waste.

''why is Chester moping about soT
Disappointed in love-"
Thinks the girl he can't get is the
only one in the world, I supposed"
mo; 1t isn't that so much. but he
spent S4 or her in ice cream sodas."
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
conundrums.

What sweetmeat do you get by slam
ming a door on your angers2 Jam.
When is a widow like a gardener
When she tries TO get rid OF her weeds.
How many make a million? Very
few.
What does Sweet William carry
when he goes out walking? A sugar
sang
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Wild Enough.

Wild Enough.
Don't you feel
the call Of the
wild in { h &
sprlng?"
Il can't say
that / do. Near
est l come to ex.
periencing 1t is
I'm the call of the
instanmenth house
collector. He is
wild NO u g b
W h c n I don't
pay"
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Real Bargains in
ChiIdren'S OxfOrdS

White canvas, sizes s to 8; value 81, special
price -......... ......... ......-...... I5c
White canvas, sizes 81 to II; value SIPS, spe-
cial price Observation-Disclosures. ST 90
White canvas, sizes IIH to ? value $I.5o, spe-
cial price .................... 4I.So
Fine quality white canvas oxfords, weted
soles,
Sizes to 8 value $3.50, special. $500. 81. 20
Sizes 81 to II; value $L7s special. .SI.4o
Sizes IIH to ?; value S2.2s, special. .SI.So
New stock, all sizes. First floor, extreme left
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Ready to Please.

"when are you going to pay TINT
billr
Tomorrow"
"I am afraid tomorrow viii never
come"
"rhen call around yesterday"
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
tabernacle sooIsty,s Exhibit.

The Tabernacle Society of Whining
ton is having an interesting exhibi,
Of vestments and linens at the Ursuline
Academy today. The exhibition viii
continue until o'clock this evening,
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Has 70 Chase Them.

Has to Chase Them.
'Do you golfT'
mo; don't need to-"
''what do you do for exercisef"
81 have a garden"
Does that give you the right kind
OF exerciseT
"Well, my neighbor keeps chickens
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Aftersinht.

Predicting weather far ahead
Looks good, but they will find
IT'S easier 10 dope IL on
A week or so behind.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23

Hair brushes Of fine quality Coco Bola and
genuine ebony back regular $I.oo. .... 78c
Hair brushes extra fine brush genuine ebony,
nicely finished; regular $500. Sis
Clothes brushes, pure bristles regular So. 35c
Clothes brushes, real ebony; regular ST.. ..7oc
Hat brushes pure brstes regular 25c. .2oc
Hat brushes; regular SToo.. CSC
Right of main entrance.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Miss LawIess a GRADUATE.

Miss Katherine ]. Lawless. of this
city. is a graduate in music OF this
years class at the villa Maria Convent
of the Immaculate Heart, at West
Chester. The exercises were held yes
terdav
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
LIPPNCOTT & co.
Sheet Music and Magazines
s9S 10 3i4 Market Street
A Special Four Day Sale OF Brushes

It seldom that a brushes
hard hold
fortunate getting will tell
The sale begins morning
Evening journal., 1908-06-23

Board Of Education, attended the meet
ing Of that body last evening. He was
extended a cordial welcome by Presi-
dent Shortlidge and his fellow mem-
bcrs.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
Couldn't Fill tho Bill.

"Are you the man who advertised
for a dog?"
"Yes."
"what kind of a dog did you wsntr'
mo use going into that. You wouldn't
do"
Evening journal., 1908-06-23

Some men are born poor. some attain
poverty and others meet up with the
gold brick man.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23

Sometimes a man mistakes rapidit,
for progression.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23

To obtain this pattern or any OF
the others heretofore described in
THE JOURNAL. I'll out the follow
ing cLupon and lnclose it with 10
cents in an envelope addressed 10
the Fashion Editor. THE EVENING
JOURNAL. Fourth and SLipley
streets, wilmington, Delaware.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
col Morrom ATTENDED Nicotine.

After an illness of forty-one weeks,
Col L. b. Morrow, member OF the
Evening journal., 1908-06-23

and some beautiful pieces of handi-
work are shown.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Truth telling is an exact science, but
lying is a fine art
Evening journal., 1908-06-23

The man who is with the majority
doesn't see the need of reform.
Evening journal., 1908-06-23

When trouble takes a whack at us
It Is surprising TO discover how many
of our friends just knew 1t was going
to happen.
1t isn't safe to invite in another
pretty girl If you have valued regu-
lar caller.
One way to look pleasant is to i'm
agine that your salary is doubled.
Riches take wings when the flying
machine man can get backer.
A wise Irishman says the way to get
rsch is to save what you spend and
work all the time you are resting.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
WANTS ENGINEER IN CHARGE.
Maj. Morrow Asks skilled Mechanic
Mt Municipal Building.

Senate amendment 10 the District ap-
preparation bill, which provides for the
appointment Of DIR. TindaH secretary Of
the Board OF Commissioners. as superin-
tendent Of the new Municipal Building, is
not approved by Commissioner Morrow.
Maj Morrow's opinion is that a me-
chanical engineer should have supervision
over the new building. The duties are
mostly Of the kind that require knowledge
.of engineering. he says, as there is not
only an extensive set Of mechanical fix
lures like elevators, furnaces, dynamos.
heating. lighting. and electrical service,
IN addition TO the largest pneumatic tube
service in any Office building IN the coun-
try, which connects every room in the
building
with these requirements. Commissioner
Morrow is OF opinion that one man can
not hold down properly the two positions.
as secretary Of the Board of Commig-
.sioners and superintendent of the building.
Maj. Morrow is heartily In favor of the
appointment OF DR. TindaH as superin-
tendent Of the building, but the provis-
ions of the Senate bil and the duties Of
the Office make IL essential an engineer
nave control he considers.
A bin on the subject in the House nro-
Vides Tor dividing the work OF superin-
tendency between two assistants who
have knowledge Of engineering.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
COTTON WILL COMPROMISE
Agreement with Contestant Interest
Submitted to Court.
Mrs. Dalghren, Her Daughter Kath-
crime, and Helen Sasaeher to
Divide Estate.

The compromise recently agreed upon
between the attorneys OF Mrs. Caroline
Cotton Dalghren and her two daughters
Miss Katharine A. Martin ana Mrs
Theodosia Cook Grace, benefclarles un-
der the viii Of the late Mrs. Ellen NJ.
Cotton. mother OF Mrs. Dalghren. and
the attorneys Of Helen Beatrice Margaret
Sasacher a great-granddaugbte Of Mrs
Cotton. who, through her father Solo
mon siegfried Sasacher, Of Paris. was
laid before the Supreme Court Of the
District Of Columbia yesterday for ap-
prevail
Under the terms OF the will Mrs. Grace
was given a piece Of real estate in Santa
Cruz County. Cal The little Sasacher
girl was bequeathed Sl0l0. The remain
der Of the estate was devised equally be-
tween Mrs. Dalghren and her daughter
by a former marriage. Miss katherine
Martin
The compromise provides that the will
be admitted 70 probate and that two ad-
ministrators be appointed. ore to be
chosen by each side Of the controversy.
The expense Of the litigation. estimated
to be S500o0, are first to be paid, the re-
mainder Of the estate then to be divided
between Mrs. Dalghren. her daughter
Katherine, and Helen Sasacher. Mrs
Grace TO receive the 81, 900 and the real
estate devised to her. Tie value Of the
estate is given at 100000 The little Sasa-
cher girls share will be about $4,000
Mrs. Cotton, who died tn this city about
three ye ars ago, was the widow OF Gen.
David Cotton.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
VALUABLE MEMBER OF D. A. R.
Mrs. Parker's Splendid Record
Covers n Number of Years.

Mrs. Richard Jackson Parker, vice presi-
dent general, chairman of the programme
committee. chairman OF the magazine
committee, member of executive commit
tee, secretary OF the committee on patri-
otic education. member Of the auditing
committee, member Of jamestown COM
mittee. Congressional committees, enter
tainment and reception committees. is
historian Of the Colonial Danes of Rhode
Island.
She is interested in all educational rlat-
tiers, having recently been reelected
chairman of the Riverton School commit
tee, position she has been elected to for
sixteen consecutive years. She Is. also.
vice president Of the Rhode Island Insti-
tuts of Instruction, being one of the five
members of the special Committee on
legislation" and is connected with the
womans college board OF Brown Uni
versity, having been one Of the original
members and incoTpoTators.
Mrs. Barker is on various boards Of
charities in Massachusetts, has written
articles, published in pamphlet form edu-
cation and historical subjects. and Is In
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21

her section one Of the acknowledged au-
thorities on American book plate, owning
valuable collection, which has received
much notice. According to Charles Dexter
Allen, American authority, she Is reported
In his book on American book plates as
being the first lady collector I'm this coun-
try. This collection was sent by the State
or Rhode Island 10 the Atlanta Exposi-
ton, and was a feature that was espe-
cially commended. Mrs. Barker received
a medal at that time. She was com
missioner and aslo sent many other rare
curios.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
CHANEY TALKS TO HOOsIERs.
Indiana society Entertains in Carroll
Institute Hail.

the District Of Columbia, at Carroll Insu-
tute hall last night, Representative John
&c. CLANCY, of the Second Indiana district.
spoke on THE government and the State
After explaining the form Of govern
ment under the Constitution. Representa-
tive Chaney said the histories as writ
ten to-day. start the boy in with the
aborigine, bring him down to the present,
and devote little time to the Constitu-
ton.
A concert WAS given I'm which bass
solos were sung by Ben Lineback, duets
by Mrs. J. P. MegTew and Thomas 7.
Jones, tenor solos by f. II. Jones, soprano
solos by Miss Frances Johnson.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
NEW SKIN REMEDY
Creates Big Stir; Drug stores Crowded
with Sufferers.

For several weeks past Ogram's, O'Don-
helis. and other leading drug stores IN
this city have been crowded with persons
desiring supply of poslam, the new cure
Tor eczema This is the drug which has
created such a stir throughout the coun-
Try since It's discovery one year ago.
For the convenience Of those VINO use
poslam for pimples. blackheads, blotches,
red nose, acne, herpes, and other minor
skin troubles, a special 50-cent package
has been adopted, in addition to the regu-
lar two-dOilar jar. which is now on sale
at all leading drug stores.
In eczema cases. -cslam stops the Itch
ing with first application and proceeds TO
heal, curing chronic cases IN two weeks
In minor skin troubles, results show after
an overnight application For a free ex-
peTimental sample. write direct 20 the
Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twen-
ty-hfth street, New York City.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
school for school Janitors.

Word has been received by the Com
that a regular school OF instruction for
janitors for schools is maintained now IN
the District of Columbia Information
was also sent to the Commissioners by
the board Of education that the leaks and
overflow Of water in the Addison School
were due to carelessness.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
ELKS ENTERTAIN.
Musicale and Dance Given for Bene-
1T of Furniture Fund.


More than one thousand persons were
entertained at the Easter celebration and
dance given by Washington Lodge, No. Is.
B. P. o. f., at its new home, sl9 Il street
northwest. last night.
This was the first opportunity visitors
have had to inspect the interior OF the
Elks' new home
Those who contributed the entertain
ment were Mrs. Annie Grant Fugitt. Miss
Mamie Dunn, NJ. d. Hensey. T. A. Mur-
ray, Mrs A. Gumprecht, J. Frank Dug
gan, and J. McNamee.
select dance programme was en-
joyed in the ballroom. Music was fur
nished by a section of the Marine Band.
The entertainment will be given again
tonight. The proceeds viii be for the
benefit Of the furniture fund Of the local
lodge.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
skull Broken by Fan from Car

Morris PitGe. OF 1916 Q street north
west, fell from a street car at New
Hampshire avenue and Dupont Circle
last night at 1870 o'clock and fractured
his skull. He was removed to the Emer-
geney HOSPITAL His condition is serious.