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The Washington times., 1909-07-03

breathing deeply A man who was max
ing an uphill fight against consump-
ton spent half of mis- neon hour every
day walking a certain number of city
blocks, inhaling while he took so many
steps. holding his breath for so many
more, eXhaling for an additional mum
Der. He worked hard all the time he
was making his fight for health, and he
IS well man today. People forget TO
breathe deeply. But If you can attach
II in some such way TO some certain
walk, YOU viii get the habit.
study the matter Of your luncheon.
Coffee and cinnamon bun are not usual
~ productive of a brisk, energetic feel
ing 9ftervard. nor is pie and ice cream
particularly restaurant pie. On the
other hand. one can be sometimes too
hygtenic- The woman who munches re-
siEuedly an excelsior sandwich dOesn' t
feel particularly hilarious after lunch.
She might have been the better for in
dulging in a little feast
Midday LuncheonS.
The midday luncheon Of the business
woman is a mater for thought, one
might almost say prayer, when the
average restaurant comes to mind. It
is also a matter for experiment. But
don't resignedly accept the fact that
you must endure indigestion and that
tired feeling.
Keep at the matter until you find what
does agree with you and which you en-
Joy. It is better to eat lightly, and
it is wise always, If possible, to have
some fruit. 1t is all very well tC sug-
gest tempting salads. But the usual
The Washington times., 1909-07-03

Serious or chronic illness one can. OF
course, do little to remedy ones self;
but woman can often cure that tired,
miserable feeling II she will make
vigorous effort and keep at it long
enough.
So many business girls complain OF
feeling sleepy or tired after their
luncheon. 1T is misery &c try to work"
many a one has been heard to say, FOR
the first hour after lunch" To pre-
vent this girls viii apply the spur Of
coffee or chocolate or some other st.m-
ulant, not realizing that reaction is
bound to come sooner or later, and he
greater the stimulant the greater the
reaction.
The luncheon may be primarily the
reason of the tired feeling, but back OF
il are other helps.
Lack Of fresh air. lack OF exercise.
lack Of right food. are the causes in
nine cases out Of zen of the sickly
condition Of the system. Causes every
one of which can be TEifISISed If one viii
take the matter vigorously and intelli-
gently in hand
The season IS a hand when the lest
remedy OF all, plenty Of fresh air, can
be taken literally, says Aunt Martha
IL the Philadelphia Telegraph Nature
is ready to help every one freely to good
health.
Simple Rules.
First. then get plenty OF fresh air,
not merely by having windows open
ard sitting on the front porch, but by
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MAKING THE MAN
TERRIBLY ASHAMED
Newly Married Woman Gives a
Tip to a Prospective
Bride.

Here's a little pointer for you,
said the bride Of last June to the bride
of this June. 'TH tell you my own
experience and you can judge for your
self what TO 10. When we returned
from our wedding trip and / began TO
rummage through Georges belongings,
1 found six or seven pairs o. gloves
and at least nine pairs of silk hose
thirgs that ne had never had ON. They
hat been tucked away in all sorts Of
places. Most of them ] at once recog-
niZed as presents I had given him
from time TO time Besides them
found a lot Of handkerchiefs still un-
Used, hsndkerchiefs that L had EN-
broidAEed his initial on with my own
hands.
What do you suppose I did? Fool
ishly 1 gathered them all together and
spread them out on the bed where he
would see them when he came home
and feel ashamed of himself for never
using my presents. Just think what a
lack of foresight ] showed Consider
what "A saving of pin money il would
have been If / had put the things away
and then doled them out TO him for
Christmas presents or birthday presents
one by one, 1t would have served him
exactly tight too. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
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Mothers Corner

This corner of the Woman's
Page belongs TO Mother. It's
purpose is TO answer her per-
plexities and meet her needs, as
far as it is possible to do so.
Every mother who reads The
Times is invited to bring her
perplexities or her suggestions
which will help other moth
ers to the Editor of the
Woman's Page. In the present
age, it is the mother who mas
the larger part of the RESPONSE
bility for both the physical and
moral training of her children.
With theories deluging her from
every source she is often at sea.
The Editor of the Woman's
Page has made an exhaustive
study of the problems which
confront American mothers
both in the physical and moral
training of their children. Her
knowledge along both lines is at
the disposal of the mothers who
read The Times.
Your communications will be
treated confdentially, and your
names will not be printed where
you so request.
VIRGINIA TEMPLE.
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JUMPER EFFECT STILL POPULAR
Daily Fashion Talks

The Jumper effect is still popular. particularly r,
princess style possibilities of combination
is specially desrehle the frocl There can
be nothing design developed IN Of
summer wash feurics Of dark shade and
dainty gupe of white the pleasing feature is
that such inexpensive materials be used with good ef
feet This pattern developed striped zephyr ginghan
with simple guimpe white non viii make effective
ANY the wash fabrics may used IL some
thing nicer desired the designs be developed in
nnon of color Cor whte) any Of the soft silks,
with without sleeve caps.
In floor length suitable for walking. the width at the
edge pattern n three yards. The
pattern eight 81 IS Inches bust measure
Size requires Yards 30-inch material, four and
threequarer yards 3sinch material four and
44-inch material without nap Ladies' Journal Pa
These patterns be obtained
S Kann Sons &
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To Clean Ostrich PIumes.

Mrs. S.-Shake your plumes gently in
draft for minute or two. Pull them
open through the length TO clear them
Of dust. After all lurking particles
have been dislodged wash the plumes in
clear gaso!ene. DO IL out Of doors and
IT. the daytime. Souse them up and
down a dozen times. shake, and hang IN
the air to dry. shaking several times
while they are airing.
After the washing in gasolene and the
drying in the open air they viii have
a dissipated look uubecOming the crisp
jauntiness of their former state. When
you are sure they are dry and that the
air has evaporated all the gasolene.
hold them at the sfeaming spout OF a
boiling tea kettle then over the red
hot plate Of the range, or hang them
from the upper grating OF a hot oven
until they curl, being careful not 10
let them burn.
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Shopping by Mail

Our system of Shopping by Mail enables patrons
to shop practically over the counter
We maintain at all times corps of skilled shoppers,
whose duty is to represent the customer thereby putting
personality into the execution of your orders.
No matter where you may spend the summer months,
the store with its nexhaustbe supply hghcass
merchandise is at your service and supply all your
wants with accuracy and dispatch.
Customers shopping by phone viii please call MaiH
$500 and ask for Mail Order Department. al
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CHEAP FLOOR STAIN.

Dissolve half an ounce of perman-
ganate Of potash in quart Of water
and apply this to the boards. Let
them dry, and then If not dark enough
give another coat of the stain. When
quite dry finish of with a coat of var
nish, or polish with beeswaX and tur-
pentine. Permanganate Of potash is
most destructive to brushes. so the
paint brush used should not be an
expensive one. and. when not in use,
it should never be left standing in
the stain. but should be taken out and
washed before being laid aside.
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DROP IS EXPECTED
IN CHICKEN PRICE
Demand of July 4 Held Response
bic for Recent Boost in
Quotations.
Quotations.

Spring chickens viii probably be
cheaper next week than at any time
since the season on frZers began.
Unmistakable evidence of this was
given today, when the price dropped to
a p and % cent basis. Dealers are Of
the opinion that the price VIII be re-
duced TO IS cents before the close Of
next week.
The Fourth of July demand has been
largely responsible for tine boost III
prices, which sent The maximum quota
ton up at the beginning Of the week 20
- cents a pound. II IS now practically
settled that the demand will be satisfied
and a reaction can be expected after
July +
Tie quality Of chickens reaching the
market is proving satisfactory.
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Removal of Ink Stains

Inquirer-Saturate the ink spots With
lemon juice. Rub into them all the salt
that the juice viii hold and spread the
frock In the sun. Let It lie there all
day, keeping It moist with frequent ap-
plications of lemon juice. At night put
ii in a tuD of soft clean water to soak
Ia the morning turn il over to your
aundress to wash in the usual way If
this does not take the stains out, let ms
know, and 1 v ill give you other rem
edies, which, if not 50 harmless as the
lemon juice and salt, viii prove effec-
tive I suggest the above remedy first.
because il Is the only one Of which I
know that does not require extreme care
20 prevent injury to the material.
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Morning Wedding.

Bride--Eight o'clock would be better
than 8 for the wedding since the break
fast is to follow It, and there ought to
be no hurry about catching the train.
Nothing could be more beautiful Khan
saw a morning wedding in an old-fash-
Toned flower garden just at sunrise. The
flowers were dew-laden, the eastern
sky a radiacce of color, and the en-
,semble was one never to be forgotten
by those who witnessed the ceremony
With such setting. I offer this merely
as a suggestion TO you since your gar
de- seems just the place to carry out
spch an idea.
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Bad Policy.

X. Cit is bad policy to seek 10 be
leader Of a conversation. You may ind
very suddenly that you have to take a
hurdle or climb tretS Most OF US take
advantage Of q g0oc argument and
press IL too hard Perhaps your lack
Of popularity is produced by your eff
fort 10 mOnopolize speech. Be q good
the PARTIES
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wv beg to that store will remain closed
W Monday, the fifth of July, and, thereafter, and
until further notice. will be closed, daily at
o'clock; Saturdays at 1 O'Clock.
We also announce that semi-annual inventory was
made last Wednesday, June 80 with the result that the
era Stocks Individually and collectively in the best
shape the ceanes they have been and that
a position purchase desirable merchandise in quantities
however great to place before patrons the public
during July and August and long as there demand
for such
The daily papers will contain interesting news and tell
of opportunities to supply personal and home needs, at
very much less than the usual prices
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To Bleach linen Dress.

NJ II. Al. know of absolutely moth
ing that will satisfactorily bleach the
blue linen gown white. A cleaner and
dyer could redye it its original shade
of blue. The acids which would bleach
would disc eat into the fabric. In adj
diti0n TO this the white would not be
clear, but always dingy.
2. The New York World Bureau is in
the Wyatt Building. Fourteenth and F
streets They will receive there the in
sertion you wish TO place with them.
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LOCAL MENTION.
1oc Cans Evaporated MIX, Sc;

1oe Cans EvapOrated Milk, &c;
Family size, sc; small size, 33kc; 2Oc
Honey Boy Cakes 10c. ask FOR q fan: 4
lbs. Head Rice, 25c; 2 cans Regina Peach
rs. 25c; S Fat Mackerel, 25c: 3 C4Ivcerina
soap, Zoe; Oleine Soap. I0c; 3 lbs
starch. 10c; 25c can Baking Powder 1Oc:
l0c Strawberries, nc; Zoe PineapDIe
other stores.
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Must Be Called Hmm

Etiquette requires that an engaged girl
shall be called upon as soon after the
announcement as her friends can con-
Venientiy arrange IL. They do this, even
though she does not set a special after
noon for seeing them.
There is no obligation TO send an en-
gagement present; the matter is wholly
optional. II a man wishes To send flow
ers TO an old girl friend. whose en-
gagement has just been announced it is
a graceful compliment and one that
gives her pleasure. On the other hand.
IL IS not expected. A girl may send
flowers to another, or some simple SIT,
such as a bit Of silver. There is. indeed,
no Init 10 what she may choose, except
that rarely is an engagement gift an
elaborate one. il is 10 be. regarded as
a souvenir. if such a present Is sent
il may 90 directly from the shOp az
which it is bought. ard the. senders Wis
itin.s card IS inclosed. II s. not neces-
sary that anything shall BE- written on
the card
The gift must be acknoW rledged in the
same way as any other.
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Eliminate Wrinkles.

B. C.-No beauty specialist car re-
move wrinkles instantaneously. The
best and sanest treatment for wrinkles
is the correct and scientific complexion
treatment once or twice a week and
rational care of the health. Weak eyes
and Worry cause more wrinkles than
any other influence. The frowning habit
can be easily overcome. Every night
battle your face thoroughly well with a
complexion brush, pure soap, and warm
The Washington times., 1909-07-03
But One Motive
For Child's Actions.

The very simplest and the most impor-
tant element in child training is TO edu-
cate It TO act always from one motive
that all things ii does must be done be
cause il is right to do them. The most
difficult to teach them is why some
things are right and others wrong, but
no training Is good that neslects either.
For mother to ask child to do this
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Woodward e. Lothrop
New York-WASHINGTON-Paris.

Our York Europe today on the
White England
Austria
importation special
feature wit
The Washington times., 1909-07-03
Complexion Brush and wash.

T.-Use the complexion brush as you
would any other brush. CameIs hair
is the ideal kind for facial use.
/ thiuk that the tissues have become
dry asId a mixture made OF the follow
ing is what you require.
.Ttacture OF benzoin, one ounce; half
pint pure alcohol.
Apply this twice a day and at night
allowing il 10 dry in. A few drops OF
glycerine might be added to a portion
of this mixture Omit IL If il should
prove irritating.
The Washington times., 1909-07-03
Meaning of Place Cards.

Marjorie-Place cards are simply cards
that Indicate where guests are to sit at
luncheons and dinners. They may be
plain bits of pasteboard or may be
daintiIy decorated.
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Answers to the Inquiries
From The 7 lines Readers

water. Rinse with clear water and rub
ia a reliable skin food with the finger
tips. Do not rub heavily. Be very
gentle and delicate in the treatment.
being sure TO massage with an upward
and outward moVement
The Washington times., 1909-07-03
What TO Wear.

Martha M-Evening dress for girls
means low neck and short sleeves, and
usually train. The appropriate dress
at an afternoon reception is precisely
what would be worn In going to church
or paying afternoon calls
The Washington times., 1909-07-03
Wall PAPER.

Mariposa-It Is quite possible to tint
the wallpaper on the wall You viii
find the names of deco rating firms IN
the telephone book or directory.
The Washington times., 1909-07-03
A Strength Builder

Berens. Bakery Rye Bread is a per-
feet food II builds up and invigorates
the body, It's easy to digest ana as
Stimulates quickly.
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Coat Pattern.

Mrs. Harris-The coat pattern to
which you refer was in The Times of
May "a. 1t is a May Manton Pattern.
No. 1858.
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Prolong
Childhood Days.

In strong opposition to the modern
spirit. I assert that the aim Of d mother
should be TO prolong childhood as much
as possible. The miniature man or wom-
an OF twelve years of age is a human
monstrosity; il compelled by misfOr-
tune-pitiable; If made by parental neg
Iect-sinful. The natural impulses of
childhood are beautiful and should be
prolonged. The grateful love that de-
pendence gives to protecting care, the
open mind reaching out after truth, the
desire 10 initiate tie best, the playful
spirit that forgets pain, the hope that
gilds everything of earth-these are q
child's possessions, and If he can be
taught never to part with them for the
vanity and greed that soil so many
youthful lives, all its life il VIII be a
witness to a mothers careful love.
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Lamps - Gas Ranges 49, Water
Heaters, SIG 18th ST. Q. A. AIuddiman
& CO, 1904 @ ST.
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Ignorance of Child.

Wise mothers viii never forget the
profound ignorance OF a child. When
they order a child TO do a thing, they
know why they want il done and why
it should be The child knows abso-
lutely nothing about the matter Most
children seem TO revel in dirt They
love it dearly, judging ~ the avidity
with which they seek it, The mother
may know the laws of health. possess
That beautiful mental order that COM
pels neatness, comprehend that a clean
person is hOnored by society. and, act
ing from her instincts and experience,
thoughtleSssy scOld or whip her happy.
dirty boy or girl. The beaten child must
smart under a sense Of injustice, lose
some measure of love for its mother,
and feeling Of hostility may result that
becomes permanent In the cEild's life.
In everything in child growth II starts
from absolute zero. The mothers work
IS to educate its reason by teaching not
only The right way TO act, but, more
important. why one way Is right and
another wrong.
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or that "just to please mamma, is
very unWise. The instinct of individual
ity forces a child to believe that IL is
right to please itself, not mamma, by
any means. Mammals pleasure as a reg
ular motive destroys individuality and
Weakens the idea of right as the stand
ard OF conduct. A self-conscious person
may sacrifice his will to crafty another
and be benefited by the act A child
knows nothing of self-sacrifice- The
reasons why this is good must be
taught, but it easily learns the differ
ence between right and wrong
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Engaged Girl

When a girl is engaged il becomes
necessary for her friends to treat her
with a formality they never before ap-
preached. for she often becomes an as
tonishingIy touchy person in many par
ticulars and If etiquette is not observed
and she is not paid the Difference due
her rev status her feelings are likely to
be hurt
For instance. Just as soon as one
knows Of her engagement the fact
should he acknowledged by the sending
Of a congratulatory note This is, I
know. not always an easy duty TO per
form. but If the girl who is writing does
not know her friends fiance she may
Still be able TO send note such as this:
My Dear Miss smith:
The pleasant news of your engage
mens has lust come 20 me. and I want
10 be among those who most cordially
congratulate Mr. Jones upon his great
good fortune.
II am glad. TOO. 20 wish you all happi-
ness. and ] am hoping that before long
] Way be so fortunate a. to meet Mr.
Jones and give MIN NV good wishes per
MARY JAMES"
Write Simple Note
A girl who knows Intimately the en-
gagged person TO whom she is writing
will have no difficulty with her note
for she win simply express the Interest
and pleasure she feels in the event
According TO the strictest etiquette it
Is the man and not the girl who is
felieitated. the theory being that good
fortune is his. not hers. But IN custom
both are congratulated.
It is expected that the engaged girl
Will answer all the notes she receives.
and her response may read something in
this form:
Ny Dear Miss James:
EFT Ia very kind OF you To be interest
ed n my new happiness. and / appre-
ciate your good wishes for Mr.. Jones
and myself Indeed, / hope before long
that l may have the pleasure OF making
you known TO each other, for / want
him TO know my friends
Cordially.
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Fresh Hard Crabs
Spring Stock.

Family trade suppIied-Phone Seine
ders, 20 Lincoln.
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Cost of This Frock
In Three Materials
Zephyr Bingham.


Material 81 inches wide requires yards yard $14
Is buttons match, "a
yards of soutache braid for loops; &c yard... o6
LS4
Guimpe to be worn with this be made of tucked
white lnon, wide requires 81 yards.
18
Pongee Linen.
inches wide requires yarss 25c pd.s2OO
buttons match sc "a
yards loops. yard.....-. Os
40
Guimpe above $50
40
P1kin Silk
Material 80 requires yards. yard s5s8
pearl buttons to match 4sc dozen
yards of soutache braid for loops. Sc yard.... 5
Dotted gui mpe. requires tucked sleeves,
as shown 2ls yards 4nch material yard. 50
IA
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Cool, delicious, efreshing-"Salada
Tea. iced, with dash Of lemon in tt
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Complexion.

Miss B.-If you follow these directions
carefully I see no reason why you
should not have a clear skin and not
encourage a growth of hair. Blackheads
require persistent treatment to remove
them; they also require you 10 be care
full of your diet. avoiding ali sweets,
pastries. and fried foods. Each night,
as regularly as you go to bed, cleanse
the face with soap and tepid water, then
colo, then apply this lotion:
BOracic acid...................1 dram
Alcohol .........I ounce
Rose Water .-.--..-.....--.-.2 ounces
In the morning battle in cold water.
Into the cold water put a pinch of borax.
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cayerly's plumbing, 1891 G st. N. w.
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Altogether Perfect.

In life I have never seen man or
woman so good that IL was worth am
mothers while to endeavOr to train q
child so that it might be an exact copy
OF its parents. Evolution means regu-
lar progress in power and virtue To
secure that progress, God gives individ-
ua1ity. The mother should study the
child TO discover what peculiar elements
there are in It, how it differs from 9TH
er children. It's disposition is God 3
sign-post pointing the way to proper
training, actually indicating in what
way the Creator is working for the ina-
provement OF the race. Mothers may be
certain of this, for all progress starts
from the mind OF the man or woman de-
teTmined to make existing things bet
ter, or invent new ones to lift life high
er- If mothers study their children to
discover Gods new thought in them,
they win by loving cooperation with
Him help to give to the world a new
impulse On the better way.
The Washington times., 1909-07-03
Make Study of Child
To Rear It Correctly
BY VIRGINIA TEMPLE.

There are many mothers today who
are simply bewildered by the many
modern theories that treat OF child
nature and its proper development. So
profound are they. that in sheer despair
some mothers I know refuse to study
them, asserting that they are hindered
and not helped by what they have read
May / suggest that the high-grade
watch is a marvellous contrivsnce. that
many mysterious natural laws had 10
be understood and honored before the
accurate timekeeper was possible, and
still the proper care of the watch IS
simple; that not much knowledge, but
little right knowledge, is all we need
to compel the watch to do its best for
US. In child training the facts are SINH
lar. The right way to treat child is
nearly self-evident. and nothing is more
important than for the mother 70 con-
stantly remember that it is a child God
has given into her care.