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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Trick of SbiriQaist.

The problem of how 10 put on a SHIRT
waist that buttons IN the back and
button g without the aid Of maid or
other assistance has been solved bE
a New York girl This is how she does
Il:
She puts the waist on. the opening N
front. without putting her arms through
the armholes. Then she closes the neck
and pins Fl evenly
Next she buttons down about three
buttons and then turns the garment
around IN its proper place Lifting the
waist ND about her neck she slips her
arms through into the sleeves. pulls II
down at the waist and by reaching up
me hack she very easily closes the re-
naming buttons
This sounds complicated and on the
ACE OF IL doesn't seem as though II
could be accomplished, but as a matter
of fact the inventor Of the method DC
ciares that Il is just the easiest thing
in the world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
FATHER.

Nv father knows the proper way
The nation should be run;
Ifp tells us children every day
Just what should now be done.
lie knows the way TO fix the trusts,
lie has simple plan;
But if the furnace needs repairs,
we have to hire man.
Nv father. I'm a day or two.
Could land big thieves in Jail:
There's nothing that he cannot do,
He knows NJ word ike fall
"Our confidence" he could restore,
OF that there is no doubt:
But II there is a chair to mend,
We have to send II out
All public questions that arise,
He settles on the spot;
He waits not till the tumult dies,
But grabs it while it's hot
in matters Of finance ne can
Tell Teddy what TO DO;
But. O. he finds it hard TO meet
His bills rs they fall due
II almost makes him sick TO read
The things lawmakers say;
Why. fathers just the man they need
He never goes astrav.
a wars he'd very quickly end
As fast as I can write II:
But when a neiEhbor starts a fuss,
It's mother has to fight It.
in convention father can
DO many wOndroUs things.
He's built upon a wiser plan
Than presidents and kings.
lie knows the ms and outs % each
And every deep transaction;
I've look 10 him for theories
But look 20 ma for action.
Detroit Free Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Economy N Cutting Bread.

France and italy have the reputation
o. being the least expensive countries
in which 10 lie, ana this is owing not
Only 10 the price OF foOdstuffs. but also
20 the extreme care with which every
thing is used
An example o. this studied economy.
which. III time. becomes second nature.
IS their use Of bread. In both countries
mentioned only enough bread IS cut 10
provide the family with one piece ca
Should anyone else wish for bread.
two pieces are cut, and this process =
repeated until the meal is over.
BY this method there Is no bread left
cut from The loaf to dry in the box. and
one baking lasts four fun days. uo-
two GAYS and q half.
Perhaps 10 sounds too economical,
perhaps the generous hostess migh1
think that u was not true American
hospitality Iudee5. Il Is the best treat
menr for guests and family alike for
bread that SranCS but a short time in
the dish IS sure -u be Just 4 little dr.
While bread JUS cit IS sweet and fresh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Ribbons to Suit the
Couture Are Much
Worn.

The only style OF ornament really
appropriate for present modes OF hair
dressing is carried out in ribbon or
hands of silver or gold braid inter
woven through the hair and finished
of i'm a stif bow or rosette a little
10 one side Of the head. No one style
Of hair ornament has been especially
IOpulaT this winter, the long. droop-
Ing marabOut and osprey feathers be
ing attractive and generally becOmiT z.
lut they nave had no real widespread
favor.
Even jeweled tiaras have been less
in evidence than usual, for the hair
massed far back on the head with
countless curls and puffs left little
space for further ornament. nor does
a. high, CrOwn-ike tiara give a good
lae 10 the profile when the hair is
arranged toward the back of the head.
The classic or Greek type Of hair
dressing. with the pOmpadOuT compare
lively fat on the top. but pulled out
fun and soft at the sides and a large
Psyche knot extending out from Il e
head, keeping a fiat line at the top, is
a. present the smartest mariner. Instead
o. a Psyche knot three puffs pulled out
quite large with the center one longer
and wider thaA the other two VIII give
inc same effect. and this IS often more
possible TO arrange, particularly with
snort. none too thick hair. Below the
kaO. is sometimes worn but a medium
SIZED barette IS generally all-sufhcient
To carry out best the Greek effect
with ribbon a fat band about four or
five inches in length should lie direct
" upon the pOmpaOOur In the front,
and on each side of this the ribbon IS
run in and out through the hair and
around the knot, ending OF in a large
double or triple bOWknOt a little 10 one
side Of the front.
Considerable experimenting must be
done in order 10 find out just who
width of ribbon 10 use and at lust
what angle the bow must be adjusted TO
give the most becoming lines, and the
profile, as well as the front and back
Of the head, deserve to be care
fully studied in all lights and positions
aS an inch further up or down Of the
knot or band of ribbon can make or
mar the entire costume.
with very soft hair the lightest liberty
or taffeta ribbon must be obtained 50
that It viii not weigh down the pom
padOur or tend to drag the knot out OF
place. When silver or gold is more in
keeping than cOlored ribbon with the
costume light silver or gold ribbon can
be used instead Of the heavier braid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Daily Health Hints.

\ pouluce or witch hazel is often verv
soothing TO muscular pain. u Is sirnpIv
made. In small saucepan put a. square
folded flannel cloth. Pour over this
enough witch hazel 10 thoroughly n7oie--
en- II; heat and place the flannel cloth
over the pain. Cover f. with a drv ian
mel, and pin towel over it TO keen II in
place
L you have a cold hunt for the
cause In nine times out OF ten f. will
be found that you are afraid of fresh
AR Keep your windows up as far as
tney VIII 60 at night, and the more vriD-
lows YOU nave the better Chance will
Inere be that you rOut the cold habit
or ChlIblains rub on witch hazel
rms Is also excellent for main IN rba
joints, poor circulation or Stiffness
baDN-s eyelashes may be cIfDnas 70
induce the growth, but after eariias+
chhdhoOd that method is fnadvIss6i a a.
NE ne la5hes may not grow a second time
ne eyebrow cuJiCle requires 70 ba,-a jts
circulation aroused precisely as doc TIE
scalp This may be by brushine- rbaro
vigorously every night and mornfno-
with .stin Dristled nail brush TaI-ir,5
care 70 move It always in the dirAcfio55
N which the hairs naturally grow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
WIDOWS BLOCK GAME..
GOVERNMENT NON-PLUSSEE

The Merry Widow hat craze, which
grows by leaps and bounds. has ceased
10 be a Joke with some people in the
Government service at least, and now
presents a serious problem.
The Assistant Superintendent OF the
PostOffce Department building. George
+. Shaw, modest and mild-mannered
man. IS today almost frantic over a
series Of difficult problems presented
through the big hat fad.
The lockers ordinarily provided Tor
the clerks viii not admit the cart wheel
hats. and fully seventy-ave requests
have been made within the last forty
eight hours for larger hat boxes. At the
present time the proud possessors Of
the Merry Widows" are compelled TO
nail the hats on the outside OF the
lockers or suspend them from the cell
Ing
The elevators, according TO Mr. Shaw.
are not carrying half their capacity
since the new headgear has come TO the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Millinery Whispers.

The popular flower hats have the high
crown first covered with tighty-dra0n
tuIIe. which is then yelled with nasseo
blossoms picked from their stalks Priu-
roses. Cowsiips. and seraniums are raw
o-ite flowers for these crowns
The crowns Of many OF the new leg
horns are covered with foliage, or how-
erz and foliage mixed
Ostrich tip crowns. with lace or tulle
brirns. are seen or many Of the new
hats. The feathers are laid on the TOP
and coued round 50 the fibers fan IN
A cascade over a double frin Of lace or
tulle
Many OF the new hats are covered
with dotted or ring-spotted Brussels net
white over white O. black over WnlJe-
Turbans. made OF soft straw. bent and
soT5a.7 In Tho same manner as silk or
velvet have as their only trimming bent
oullIs that follow the shape OF the IA;
a nrettv tan rurban Of this style had
ouills OF lizard green
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28

front. and as result many clerks who
were never known 10 be late are rsuort-
ing for work after the commencing hour
because OF the inability OF the elevator
conductors 20 crowd the people close
enough to get them TO their division in
time Fully twenty people Ia the office
Of Auditor Chance were late Tor work
this morning by reason OF the hats. and
the danger OF crowding the elevators
Several accidents OF q more or less
serious nature have already occurred
on the elevators. such as injured eye
sight, scratched faces, and bruised noses.
all resulting from the unmanagea Bile
hats. until the clerks who do not indulge
IN this expanded headgear are CRYING
out for protection and deliverance
Mr.. Shaw IS considering the Feasibility
or setting aside one elevator on either
side of The building for the exclusive
use OF merry widows
To overcome the locker difficulty ne
proposes 10 place nails or hooks on the
pillows surrounding the court and on
the blank walls. allowing about ten feet
Of space TO each hat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Getting the Tint.

Cream or ecru Iaces are more popular
than ever; wonderfully becoming are
they. too. II their creaminess is that Of
age or slkillful dipping. without a sus-
picion Of the CRIME that comes from
dust or careless putting away
OF course we all want the old laceS
that are heirlOOms and have carefully
been laid in alright boxes for years.
wrapped in blue paper TO give the ar
tistic tint Of antiquity. But as few Of
IiD can have what we want the next
best thing is 70 color our laces to look
as e they had belonged TO our grand
parents
This coIoring can be done IN several
ways. Most women use coffee for it, but
as a rule It gives too deep an ecru tint
and frequently has a disagreebale smell
that II never quite loses.
Dipping lace in weak tea gives love
" tint. but probably the best OF all is
to wiring Il out Of saffron tea. II the
lace is dingy from long lying away il
should be carefully washed TO remove
the dust and dirt before being dipped
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
All Around the House.

About sixty drops of any thin liquid
Will I'll common sized teaspoon: four
tablespoons or One-half gill viii ill a
wineglass; four wine glasses will MI a
had-pint measure, a common tumbler
or a large coffee cup. Ten eggs weigh
one pound. 4 tablespoon OF salt weighs
ono ounce.
When using dripping instead of butt
ter for pastry. try beating it to a
cream with a squeeze of lemon juice.
This will take away the taste that some
people object 10 IN dripping-Elade pastry
and make IL beautifully lighC and crisp.
y quick drying glue can be made by
putting the glue into a bottle two
thirds full and filling up with whisky.
Cork tightly and set by for three days.
and q will dissolve without the appliCa-
ton Of heat and viii keep for years.
To remove the sediment which hard
water leaves on china and earthenware
pitchers and other vessels in daily use.
put il a gOod-siZed lump of salt and q
cup Of vinegar and let stand for half a
day. Wash well with warm water and
good soap.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
FLORAL EAR RINGS
MATCH CLOTHES
OF MADAME.

Floral earrings are the latest They
may D. bough- 10 match the colors Of
cost Erue= or the flowers on the
latest spring hers. Forget-me-uOts ara
made Of turqEoises with a pearl or dia-
mOnd in the center OF the flower. Pink
rosebuds are cut out OF pink coral
Purple pansies and yiolets are initiated
in ametBysts; amber does duty for but
tercuDs- Delightful garden daisy ear
rings are made or mOJher-Of-pezri.
with the tips OF tIis petals tinted pink.
a leaf earring IS fashioned Of emeraIds.
Dainty little peoples are set with rubies
or garnets. Certain women prefer the
Hover earrings fitted close 20 the
loDes. whereas others stan cling 20 the
drop design and have fixed 20 the hook
or screw "A COZ PIE Of slender gold OF
silver links. from which little jeweleo
blossoms depend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
The Proper Temperature.

There cannot be cut and dried rules
laid down for the washing Of the face
Different skins require different treat
Iucnts. and the best thing is TO test the
effect Of several before deciding on
any.
Generally speaking, however, thick,
oily skins. or those that are 50 thin
and fine that cold water VIII cause
wrinkles, should be washed with hot
water. or. at least. tepd.
IF there he q tendency to facial neu-
TalCia it is also well 10 avoid cold water.
rs The shock Of il frequently starts up
the pain.
ON the other hand. soft fabby skins
that fall into folds and FUCKERS need
cold water 10 give them tone. This
closes the pores Of the skin and lends
II Grmness II Is well 20 add a little
cologne or vinegar 20 the water TO as
Sigt I'm the hardening effect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Delicious Sandwiches

Brown bread. whole wheat bread. and
other varieties OF the health food type
OF bread may be used for plain sand
witches, and are often preferred with tea
TO any with a mixed filing TIE bread
should be fresh and moist and the but
ter spread as thin as it is possible 70
get It. Cassava cakes are a pleasing
change from the usual sandwiches.
They come in tins and are made in the
South. To prepare them butter them
on ore si6e and place them on a grid
iron II heat When they are almost
done double each cake as one does an
0melet and leave them on the gridirOn a
little longer until they are crisp and
brown. CasSaVa cakes are delicious
with tea ana should be served hot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Striped K0iLe Used in NoUeL
Way.

a EARNING dress Of wolfe rs made on
the seni-princess plan. with the fains
stripes running from the shoulder &C
hem, but the panel which extends in an
unbroken line down the front IS made
with the stripes extending from side 10
side This costume is very Nttle trim
med, and depends on this peculiar panel
and its surpliea sleeSes 10 carry out Ihe
effect OF the wonderful lines.
the colors shown are pale violet and
white stripes. and the belt wEich eX-
tends around both sides. but does nOt
meet I'm the front. is OF violet linen.
The hat for this costume made OF
violet chip lined with white straw auo
turned up on one side. was trimmed
with a wreath Of viOlets about three
inches in diameter. and a white straw
aigTette
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
OpaLs High in Favor.

The Sd luck which is supposed 20 fol-
low the wearing OF Opals does not seem
TO bother the up-to-dste damsel 81 she
has liking for these poetic stones. And
opals are just now high In favor with
artistic Jewel workers. If blue-lghted
opals are used they are set in duh,
beaten silver. The wonderful Mexican
fire opals show 10 best advantage in
red gold A peculiar lighting effect is
obtained by backing a fre opal wiki a
sapphire. the costly stone hidden 'as-
meath the comparatively inexpensive
one.
The result is a quee- minglinG OF fame
color and blue not obtained iu any other
way il is Ike the flame OF burning
dTiftWOod.
Since Queen Alexandra OF England
created an interest in the inexpensive
amethyst, many stones Of comparatively
little value have been high in favor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
HaDe Soft Hands.

Melt and clarity one-qua- ter pound
mutton talIow- then take an old pair o.
hid gloves, the longer and larger the bet
ter. turn wrong side cut. and cover
thoroughly with tallow. using ST all
brush Turn wrong side in again and
they Will be res dy Tor use.
AT night before retiring scrub the
hands and arms gently with soft brush.
using warm water and white soap. then
splash warm. clear water on, wipe dry
with soft towel. cut a lemon in two and
rub over hands and aTms thoroughly.
getting out all the stains. and put on
your gloves Leave on ALI night Do
this three successive nights and watch
results. Gloves can be used several
weeks before refining again with LaIlOw.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Nobel Luncheon.

japanese luncheons are all the rage
and not hard 70 manage. The most es-
sential thing IS an abundance o. flowers.
Cherry blossoms or yistaria a.e favor
ties. both of which can be initiated in
tissue paper The delicate paper napkins
OF japanese make are softer and pref
tier than those made I'm America.
Rice. fish. and tea must be served
Creamed chicken In rice cups with
mushrooms IS delicious combination. A
sandwich OF anchOvy or fish relish with
a salad made OF Cucumbers and rad
nese vegetables. can be served. A cherry
ice. with ginger. IS an appropriate des-
sert, but A good substitute Tor this
would be frozen rice jelly served with
fruit sauce and whipped cream.
II would be novel 10 serve each guest
individually on a small Japanese trav.
4 luncheon given along these ines is
always great success
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Keeping FiL6erts Moist.

One ingenious houSekeeper whose fam
fy is extremely rDnd or nuts has found
way 70 prevent that drying out OF the
kernel which is 50 disappointing after
one has gone to the trouble Of cracking
a shell
When she lays in a supply OF nuts in
the early fall she packs them IN salt.
and always finds the kernels soft and
full, even if the supply OF nuts lasts
till late spring
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
WoVsL Afghan.

Very Cdd and pretty is the CIumy lace
and crocheted afghan which one woman
has devised Il is made in FIVE strips
done IN double crochet. PhIs or the
palest blue Germantown zephyr is used
These strips are cast On thirty stitches
and are TWO yards long each. When
By four bands of Cluny insertion the
same width as the yarn strip. 4 band
Of the yarn is lett on each side of the
afghan The afghan is then edged with
a ruffle OF lace to match the insertion
A lining Of silk or merCeiZed cotton 10
match the yarn is used. When the
afghan needs washing the silk lining
may be ripped out and the remainder
put I'm the tub. as the yarn and lace
both are strong and will wash we'll
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Rest Your Clothes.

HIothes require an occasional vaca-
tion- II you wear them constantly thew
VIII sag. wrinkle, and lose their frcsb-
ness. Do not carry heavy articles in
your pockets. Don't suspend a Jacket
by the loop in the back: drape If o,Io~
2 hanger or a chair. Do not st1,ff 80.
n III into you pockets If you expaCt
t SheIh 10 keep their shape. Don't pver-
look q stain In the hope il win dise1-
pear somehow The older the stain ~
harder 1t is TO remove. Creases oIIici lil0
o wear INTO thin places, so pressing is an
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
10 Danish Tandem Chfr.

The tandem chin is one OF the r,oe+
determined teIl-taIes Of aDproacb{r,- o.,
To rid yourself OF this chin with socia1
tendencies one should -nasss,a g.
throat each night. The method NJ
scribed Is to begin at the point or rSo
chin and rub hard toward each asr ~
niger tips should be together at tha no
ginning of the motion and should fben
push away from each other. Repeat tbe
motion under the jaws and remember
10 always rub upward. Either cold
cream or an astrfngent lotion should
be used. Be sure that during the mas
sage the head be held well up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Goats 20 Stormy Days

hot weather comes. and Il IS necessary
10 wear a rainCOaJ, We VIII not have
20 wear those heavy silk affairs, either
IN white OF any other color. that have
been worn for so long The new sum
mer raincOars are Of rubberIZed ponzee
just as waterproof as the strongest
rubber. but light and cool. and fairly
becoming in their soft lines
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
WHEN DRESSING A CHILD.

4 playful small daughter found more
fun than her mother in Withdrawing Tire
tapes from tie tops Of her small shirts
and from other garments. The parent
,bviated this. and also the annoyance
Of always having 10 use a bodEin be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Grandma Soap Powder, SAC;

Oieine Soap. for 10c; Old Time Soap. Sc;
large cakes Pearl Soap. 45zc; Starch. &c;
I bottles Blue for 10c 1853 p St NV. and
J. 7. j. Pyles' J. other places
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Phone Main zoos.

And order one of RObinsOn's Carriages.
Up-tO-daJe service. Prices moderate.
ST. 18Th 81. NV.
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fore dressing. by fastening the middle
OF the tape 70 irs place IN the garment
with q few firm stitches
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
LOCAL MENTION.

Order Holmes Homemade Pies
and they'll be delivered fresh from the
oven to your table any day-any time.
All favorite kinds, 2Oc each. Homemade
Milk Bread. sc loaf Holmes Bakery, list
and L SITS. Phones Linen 14f0 and l44l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28

DR.. J. c. Buchanan, Eye Specialist,
200 X st. NV. has moved to 1903 I'd
81. NV.
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as Different Kinds of crispy crusted

Pies-Every kind the most delicious one
could eat. Baked by the Connecticut
Pie Co. Served everywhere in Wash
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28

Fair faces white hands. satin skin given
b. satin skin cream and powder. &c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Carpets, Taken Up, Cleaned, and Stored

Lowest prices. r. p HinkeI & Co, ass
Maine ave. sw Phone Main 2025
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
Classic ard Eccentric Spec
ialties VIII Be Given by
Little Miss FOrney.

One OF the pretty charity entertain
nlents OF the week viii be the dancing
carnival by the pupils Of Miss Hawke,
Wednesday afternoon and night. at the
Belasco Theater. for the benefit of the
Episcopal Home for Children. formerly
the Bell Home
Rehearssls have been progressing rap
idly and the little ones are perfecting
themselves in the different solo and en-
semhle numbers The matinee has been
especially arranged fo- children. Little
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-28
New and Attractive Number
vii! Be introduced at the
Evening Performance.

Red Riding Hood" with the fairies and
the wolf. Will all be there to intercSs
the little folk. and numerous fancy ana
character dances will be given.
The evening performance VIII be the
carnival. introducing new songs, dances,
and groupings, The costumes and stage
settings are especially attractive and the
beauty will be enhanced by calcium
lights
Miss Elizabeth Forney, the little toe
dancer, will give several classic and &c
centric toe specialties.