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The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
TO REDUCE WEIGHT.
A Daily Routine, including SaFSSs
Diet, Must Be Observsd-Csrriass
of Great Importance.

How do 1 keep hipless?" repeAced
a woman of forty whose figure Is
sylphlike. Through three different
details which form a daily routine to
prevent acquiring fat. l eat carefully,
but l don't starve; I exercise, and,
above all, l sit correctly. The lest, l
think, is most important, for when 1t
Is neglected hips and abdomen are
thrown out of their proper positions
and become large.
Have you noticed how most women
look when sitting? If you were TO get
their profiles you would see that their
spines are bowed toward the lower
end Instead Of bringing the weight
Of the body on the tip of the spine it
is about three or four inches above
/ the tip.
ITO put it differently, their spines
/ are ike Us hooked at the end. rath-
er than like Is The inevitable re-
I suit of the hook is to press the lower
organs out of place, and figures be-
come as one sees them, big and un-
calmly. 1t is easy enough to make the
II by pushing back in q chair until
one can go no farther. Then, unless
woman deliberately permits her
shoulders to drOOp, she is obliged to
sit straight, because her spine can't
bend.
"As for diet. my day begins with
big cup of coffee with sugar and
| cream. / eat nothing, unless it may
be a water cracker. Twice through
the morning l drink a glass Of cool
but not cold water. That gives my
stomach something to work on, aids
In flushing the system and, Of course,
Is not fattening. Luncheon is a light
meal of cold meat, one piece OF hot
bread if I like, a little Of any kind OF
vegetable 1 prefer and sometimes a
dessert.
Dinner begins with soup or oysters
and / have q small bit Of meat and
two vegetables. Green salads are sub
stituted for desserts.
I 81 chew my food carefully, and slow
eating undoubtedly tends toward eat
Ing small rather than large quantities.
Candy Is not tabOOed, but do moi
gorge on it.
81 make a point of walking every
day, even though it be only for hall
an hour | have no cut and drteC
distance nor pace, but my theory I;
enough exercise to keep the circulation
active and the body healthy. L have
food enough to nOurish but not over
load the stomach. and l believe tina
we should hold our bodies so that tn
balance of all organs will be main
tanned.
81 know now of a woman who is suf
fering from serious stomach trouble Il
which that organ is two inches out o
place, due to the fact that she habit
ually leaned while sitting.
81 don't think that kind Of Hines
is worth while, you know, when it ma
be avoided"
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
A Cleaning Hint.

, Hairbrushes must be kept scrupu-
lously clean or they do more harm than
good. This is comparatively easy with
the old fashioned brush, which can be
dipped frequently into ammonia water
and dried quickly in the sun or by a
radiator.
The favorite hairbrush of the mo-
ment, with its pig bristles and patent
spring back, is more of a problem to
keep clean. 1t cannot be washed in
the usual way, as the back sOaks of.
A young woman, after many expert
ments with this brush, finds it can be
quickly and easily cleaned with a stiff
whisk broom. She buys a cheap small
whisk-'t can be changed often in this
way-and each time she uses her hair
brush she whisks it carefully to re-
move dust and loose hairs.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15

visit to the shops and one will see in
Vulnerable weaves Of dainty cotton and
linen, so that even the most fastidiOus
cannot fail to find something that will
suit and at prices that will be inter
esting.
For a dressy frOck there is nothing
prettier shown this season than the
plaid and striped cotton vOiles. They
come in all the lovely pastel shades
and do not require a special slip for
wear under them, which is much in
their favor Then there are the ging-
hams and chambrays, which one never
tires Of and the wearing qualities Of
which are too well known for it to be
necessary to dwell upon them. Fig
ured percales and piques are extreme
ly stylish for morning frOcks and do
not require trimming other than a
band Of Hamburg embroidery or Tur-
kish crochet lace.
In spite of the fact that guimpe
frocks are not new they are quite as
popular as ever. 1t seems as if there
was nothing that could quite take
their place whether the dress is OF
wool or tub material. For the guimpes
there comes a new weave Of cotton
vOile in lace effect that is very pretty.
It can be had for Is cents a yard, and,
since the new guimpes are cut with
the body and sleeves in one, they are
very easy to make and require only a
small quantity of material. They are
made with either hong or short sleeves
and have the neck cut round. If this
dress is developed from bOrdered ma
terial it will be pretty to trim the
guimpe, if one is worn, with the bor-
der, but otherwise a narrow edging OF
valenciennes or eluny lace at the neck
and sleeves Is all that is necessary as
| a finish.
This style dress is suitable for girls
! from six to twelve years of age, and
to make the eight year size it requires
| three and One-half yards Of goods
/ twenty inches wide or two and
J five-eighths yards thirty-six inches
wide.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
River Queen.

Dates are now opened for the sea-
son of 1911 for the River Queen.
Col. Lewis Jefferson, who has al
ways catered to the wishes of the peO-
pie, and Mr. Bensinger, who never
fails to do what he can to please the
citizens, have made extensive i'm
provements to the grounds and places
under their supervision where the
boat will run this summer. There
should be no hesitancy in selecting
your dates for the excursion season.
Now is the time, and the old saying
is, delays are dangerous. Col. Lewis
Jefferson is well prepared to meet all
demands He has always given the
people of this city frst-class accom-
modation He endeavors to please
the people regardless of expense:
Every park under the supervision Of
Col. Jefferson has been improved,
which will make the season of 1911
one of pleasure and satisfaction TO
the patrons of this boat.
Apply at the wharf and make your
dates.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
GOLD EMBROIDERY BAGS.
suoasstions For Women Who Are
Handy at Making These At
tractive Articles.

Every woman appreciates the new
STYLES in gold embroidered bags. Here
they are with the gold tissue scarfs
and the gold dotted tunics. There is
the royal blue and gold bag, for in
stance. The foundation is Of gold
coIored satin, worked In japanese
chain stitch. The darker portions are
In the blue. The flap is made Of rings
crocheted in gold and connected by
gold chain stitches, and the lace and
tassels are also gold. The lining is
Of the plain satin.
Very gorgeous, indeed, is the GRO
cheted bag, made like any other Irish
crochet lace, but in gold thread. Thin
draw strings fasten 1t.
The darker old gold is used in a
Dresden ribbon bag A violet pat
tern is perhaps best In the ribbon.
Make on the pattern OF a WOrkbag,
but smaller, and sew on the gold lace
afterward where the ribbon is scanned
together. The bottom is Of cardboard
covered with ribbon and edged with
the lace. The lining and the long
strings are Of old gold satin.
Dainty bags in ribbon work are very
popular. Any light color will do for
the bag itself, which is made with the
cardboard bottom, etc, just as the bag
! last described. 1t is then completely
covered with thin gold lace in close
pattern, the lace extending to the
edge Of the shirred top and being
fastened there and at the bottom. On
either side the lace is held down by
a diagonal row Of flowers and leaves
in narrow ribbon the same shade as
the silk Of the bag, with a tiny gold
bead as the center OF each blossom
Here, then, are a few suggestions fol
the woman who has the time and abil
| ity TO perfect one OF these exquisite
be gs.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15

love of dress is quite natural and she
should not be criticised for it, as it is
every wOman's duty to look her best.
However, she should be carefully di-
rected, so that she will learn to eXer-
else good taste and judgment in max
ing selections.
Should one lack the good fortune TO
have been born with an eye for the
beautiful it is perfectly wonderful to
what extent good taste can be cult
waited. Good taste embraces a great
deal, but let us remember that the
keynote is becOmingnesS and appTO-
priateneSS. If you will bear this in
mind you will always select becoming
colCrs and styles regardless of wheth-
er they be the very latest fashion. In
deed, it is very poor taste to select ex-
treml styles. To wear clothes inap-
propriate to the occasion is an error
not committed by many of our Amer
lean girls Clothes should never be
Overelaborated. They should be neat
" made and carefully adjusted. Look
at some girl whom you consider espe-
cially well dressed and you will find
that these are matters given by her
the closest attention. Striking con-
trasts should be avoided in trimming
and soft tones selected that blend. If
you are not sure of the proper com
bination of cOlOrs and shades. until
the eye has been cultivated it may be
better to stick 10 one tone.
By the well dressed special attention
is given to the neck and sleeve finish.
When white is worn it must be i'm
maculate. as therein consists its beau
| ty. 1t is better for wear in warm
weather to have inexpensive materials
| that Iaunder nicely and can thus be
| kept fresh and clean and dainty look
| ing than to choose the more expensive
fabrics that must be sent to a cleaner
to be freshened. The latter are cost
ly and unsatisfactory if the dresses
are for general wear.
The simple little frOck shown in the
| drawing can be carried out most ef-
fectively and is sure TO prove becom-
ing. To copy it in the sixteen year
size requires four and seven-eighths
yards os goods thirty-six inches wide,
with one and three-eighths yards of
| contrasting goods twenty-fOur inches
wide for trimming.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
SPRING HATS.
Both Large and Small Ones In
Vogue.
The Former Chosen For Evening Wear,
and the Latter Go With Street
Costumes - Direetoire
Lines Reappear.

Not only the milliners, but the public,
have decided that any hat will be in
fashion the coming summer provided
h covers the head and has no bandeau.
One can wear any trimming, any fabric
and any size hat that is becoming
The tiny turban is as popular as the
immense cart wheel, and the odd part
Of 1t is that the latter may be worn
with a coat suit on the street and the
former with a low house gown at the
!heeteF.
Naturally one makes a difference IN
the choice of fabrics for occasions, but
sven this is not as pronounced as It
was. Since velvet and satin have be-
come everyday materials and are made
into one piece frOcks and coat suits it
Is only natural that they should give
the same service in millinery as In
clothes. One might draw the line at
wearing a straw hat with low gown,
kut one would not mind wearing a vel
vet hat with a coat suit Of white serge.
In fact, this will continue to be the
fashion through the spring as it has
Been through the winter.
The hat may not be all of velvet.
Our illustration shows a sailor of mod,
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
DRESSING THE HAIR
Every Woman Should Acquire
the Art.
Women Must Study Their Features In
Order That They May Effect
the Couture Best Suited
to Them.

A wOman's hair, so aptly called her
crowning glory, often becomes her
Waterloo, and yet when one knows
how, how many weak points it may
be made to cover, not to mention the
pretty lines which can be brought out
by its judicial arrangement Take the
woman with the high, rounding fore
head, for instance. Perhaps her hair
does grow in a delightful little point
in the center Of her brow, but do you
think she has ever looked into her
hand mirror? Her neatly rounded
pompadOur rises above her rounded
forehead, giving her profile a scallOp
which could easily be avoided by part
ing her locks, or by arranging them
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
DRESS FOR LITTLE GIRLS.
The Advent of Spring Necessitates the
Selection of Their New
Wardrobe.

The wardrobes Of the younger mem
bers of the family must be attended to
with as much thought as those of
their elders. This season bOrdered ma
terials and fiouncing are even more
popular for their dresses than they are
for grOwnups, because the twenty
seven inch widths are inexpensive and
work up nicely without waste. Chill
dren are very fond of this style of
trimming, and since it is simple and
inexpensive there is no reason why it
should not be used The frOck pic
tured is one that can be pleasingly
carried out in this style or in plain
goods with bands of insertion as a
finish.
The first warm day girls will begin
to want these dresses, so it is not
bit too early to plan their making. A
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
SCHOOLGIRL DRESS
NeatneSS, Not EIaborateneSS, the
First Consideration.
Choice of Their Wearing Apparel
Should Be Left as Much as
Possible to Young Girls
Themselves.

In spite of the hours that must be
given to study, where is the schoolgirl
who at this season of the year does
not ind time to consider clothes?
After the dark worsted fCOcks of the
winter it is delightful to see the pret-
ty cOlored cOttOns and linens. A visit
to the shops and the most staid of US
will be stirred by what we see.
The young girl should be encouraged
in any desire she may have to select
her own clothes. The average girls
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
croehstsd Mats For the Table.

When one has a polished mahog-
any table care must be taken to pro-
tect It's surface both from heat and
moisture. Even when g heavy mate
rial is used under the tableclOth it is
hardly sufficient protection. One can
buy asbestos mats, but they are not
dainty and soil easily. Better than
these are mats crocheted from macrami
cord. These can be made either OBJ
long or round. according to the shape
of the dish under which it is to be
used. If only dOilies are used on a
bare table. individual mats can be
made to place under these doilies at
each place.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
Phone Main 2315

Snewshoes need very little care. You
don't have to wipe them dry with
chamois, for instance, the prescribed
treatment for skates. When taking
them of merely tap them against the
wall or a tree to shake free the cling
ing snow and stand them up on their
heels outside. Never attempt to dry
them before a fire. When they are put
away for the summer select a dry
place where there will be no danger OF
mice.-COuntry Life In America.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
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Little Helps.

To restore the fragrance to baskets
made OF sweet scented grass plunge
them into boiling water, removing them
almost instantly.
In sprinkling table linen use large
salt shaker and in the water put a
little cold starch, about a tablespoonful
to a quart of water. The linen will
iron with about the same stiffness as
when new.
Wet shoes should be stuffed with
paper before putting away. 1t will
absorb the moisture and prevent the
shoes from becoming hard.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15

crate size emphasizing the new tend
ency of the brim to turn up from one
ear in order to show the hair, which is
now worn over the ears if one is at all
fashionable. This hat is Of tagal
straw lined with black velvet and trim
med with a wreath of spring flowers,
including daisies and morning glOr1es,
for the note of purple is everywhere,
mounted on a scarf of black velvet,
which is arranged into loops at the
side.
The turbans now in vogue are the
kind that will be most worn for all
occasions. One seen recently was Of
white straw so thin and supple that
II could be folded up if necessary.
Another woman wore one of the
fascinating new spring frOcks that
take on some of the lines of the dtrec-
tOire. Her hat was an immense af-
fair, quite irregular in shape, sweep
ing down on one side and rolling up
on the other. 1t was of purple straw
of the kind that the French call erin
and we call hOTsehair. 1t did not
weigh more than feather, for it had
no lining or facing. A bow of ribbon
which was of supple satin was in
black and white stripes.
The gown was of white marquisette,
with a girdle of black satin and
band of the same across the bust The
shoulders and sleeves were of purple
chiffon cloth over white net. There
were two long directOire panels at the
back, which were finished with deep
pieces of ecru lace,
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
The Age of the Microbs.

People just now are living in a state
Of almost morbid apprehension con-
cerning what they should eat and
drink. There have been the psleO-
lithic age and the red sandstone age.
The present age would come to be
known as the bacillus, micrObe and
tubercle age. - Lord Rabblesdale IN
House OF Lords
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15

1t is better not to drink water until
an hour OF two after eating. Water
taken Immediately after meals is liable
10 wash the food from the stomach
into the inteStineS before the action OF
the gastric juices is completed.
Stimulation is merely hurrying and
must be followed by resting to equalize
matters. After the physical stimula-
ton is removed there comes the time
Of rest for the heart, during which
time a feeling Of depression is noticed.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15

There are many women who prefer
TO stick to old fayOrites rather than
try any Of fashions new foibles or fan
cies. Some women, for instance, espe-
cially ike mOhair and prefer wearing
it for street and travelling frocks. re-
gardIess Of the soft and wOOlIy or
clinging fabrics which have been in
vogue.
Such women will like to know that
the shops are already showing these
well liked mOhairs again for spring
wear.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15
What Il Qoea-

Speaking Of poetry. does the mod
ern school make US Think"
"Well, it makes US hustle for the
dictionary-that is, those Of US who
have any curiosity at all."-Louisville
Courier-J Journal
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15

The Long and Short Of IL.
"He may win the race"
eyes; he's stsrt legged, but long
winded. d."-Detroft Free Press.
The Washington bee., 1911-04-15

Best kfro-American Accommodation IN
the District
Milford chronicle., 1911-06-16
Appreciates A Real Public Benefit.

John S McMaster, of Jersey City. has
sent the following letter to General T.
Coleman DUPONT:
Dear General am rative of POGO
moke City, Md, and although have
been living North for thirty years I make
frequent trips to my native section and
am very greatly interested in it, which
interest / find increases as I grow older
have just returned from two weeks
trip to the lower Eastern Shores Of Mary
land and Virginia, where l lately made
Commencement addresses at three schools
in different towns, in each of which re-
ferred with appreciation to your splendid
gift to that section in the proposed Boule
ward the entire length Of Delaware. /
feel that the counties of Maryland and
Virginia, south of Delaware, will continue
this road to the very Southern tip of the
Peninsula, which by the way, as YOU may
know, is a most beautiful spot. So much
has been done to improve living conditions
in cities and towns by Mr.. Carnegie and /,
Mr.. Rockefeller and others that it is most
refreshing to find someone like yourself, |
who is interested in improving conditions
in the country. Yours is the best remedy
/ know of to bring the best results out of
the present movement known as Back |
to the Country" Knowing as do, the
wonderful merits of the entire Delaware, !
Maryland and Virginia Peniniula, I can
not help but think that in time it will at
tract many who are now only half living
Milford chronicle., 1911-06-16
Practical Ray 10 HeIp YOUNG FoIks.

1t is one Of the best methods to fix facts
in the mind Of the youth of the land, TO
send them to see the things they are told
of in their lessons, especially is this true
in teaching civics From all parts of the
country the policy of sending classes of
students from the schools to Washington,
the capitol of the nation, to study the
buildings and the methods of government
from personal observation. Most of these
| trips have been made through the kind
ness of persons OF wealth, who have de-
frayed the expenses Of students in large
classes in making the trip. The children
of the senior class in civics of the vii
mington public schools, to the number of
thirty, through the generosity of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred l. DUPONT went to Washing
ton on June 18th and 14th of this week,
for two days trip, which was free of all
cost to the students
Mr.. and Mrs. DUPONT became interested
in behalf OF the young men and women,
and expressed desire to defray all of the
expenses incidental to the tour They
gave instruction that everything possible
be done for the interest and pleasure of
the class, and it goes without saying that
the money thus invested, in the interest
of the future citizens of Wilmington, will
yield gratifying results in return for the
civic spirit manifested by Mr.. and Mrs.
dupont in making the trip possible. 1t
was a fitting climax to a very interesting
year and is an occasion long to be remem-
bered.
Congressman William H Heald assisted
in the entertainment Of the class in Wash
ington, and q strenuous two days were
INDUCED in. The class was accompanied
by their instructor, Miss Elizabeth Car
isle, who arranged the details Of the visit !
When the news of Mr.. and Mrs. duPont's !
offer became known, congratulations were
extended to the fortunate students, and |
enthusiasm ran high. 1t was great event
in Wilmington High School annals, and
one of which the school was justly proud.
Milford chronicle., 1911-06-16

in our great cities and towns, and few
things will contribute more to this than
the establishment of your road.
In view Of the above / beg to thus ten
der 20 you personally my warmest appre-
citation Of your gift 1t is worth while in
every sense and will be most worthy
and lasting monument TO the memory Of
yourself and family,
Very truly yours,
J. 5. McMAsTRR.
Milford chronicle., 1911-06-16
MT. MORIAH.

Mrs. Susie :. Griffith, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Lord, died recently in New
Jersey. The body was brought here on
Saturday and interment made at Mt Olive
Cemetery. On Saturday her mother died
and was buried beside her daughter last
Monday. Both we're afflicted with tuber-
culosis. Nh Lord is now under the care
of a physician.
Mt. Olive NJ. P. Church, which has
been closed during the remodeiing Of the
building, will be reopened at 10 30 Sun
day morning
Childrens Day will be observed at Ms.
Olive. Sunday, June 25th.
Milford chronicle., 1911-06-16
FELTON,.

James II. Hughes, Jr., son of Mr.. ane
Mrs. S. Carl Hughes, of FELTON,, and
Harry X. Hoch, of Woodside, were grad
uated from Dickinson College, Carlisle
Pa, last week during the annual COM
mencement exercises. Both are well
known young men of this county. Hoch
was formerly pitcher, who attained glory
on all of the Delaware diamonds.
Milford chronicle., 1911-06-16
Atlanta Movement For Commission.

Atlanta Movement For Commission.
Steps toward the establishment of
a commission form Of government for
Atlanta, Ga, we're taken when at a
mass meeting it was decided to petit
ton the legislature to pass the laws
necessary for an election on the prop
Osition The legislature will convene
this month.
Milford chronicle., 1911-06-16

Because he was unfamiliar with the
rule requiring applicants to register
when they begin their study Of law,
Robert AlphOnse Taft, son of Presi-
dent Taft, was denied the privilege of
taking the Ohio state bar examination
in Columbus. He probably will take it
two years hence.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-01-19
A GENEROUS OFFER.

That is a generous offer of Mr.. Jul
ius Rosenwald namely, $4,000 for
every city that raises $4,000 during
the next five years for the purpose of
establishing Young Mems Christian
Associations for negro young men.
The negro is coming in for some pref
ty hard knocks lately, and even first
citizens and other brands of civic phil