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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

nerves without undue exertion, is form
Of sport in which almost every girl can
indulge to the advantage of her health
OF course. it can be overdone and strain
will result. but with common sense and
proper supervision no such effect need be
geareS. Should a girl, however, be of
very frail physique, or suffering from
heart weakness. 1t would be we'll to con-
suit a doctor before allowing her to take
UP swimming.
Courage and self-reliance are two of
the moral qualities which swimming can
teach: and II to the art OF swimming is
added knowledge of life saving girl
may, in an emergency, be the means Of
saving a human life.
The dangers of boating accident, too.
are reduced to a minimum If every occu-
pant Of the boat can SWIM There are
many parents who rightly hesitate to al
low their daughters, not able to swim,
to boat even on river or lake, but they
would have very little cause for anxiety
IL their daughters could at least keep
themselves afoat until help came. In
this connection it is suggested that girls
should sometimes practice swimming in
old clothes in order that they may be
accustomed to the feel and weight Of sod
den skirts and shoes. Also that they
should try. while treading water, to re-
move their skirts. which are serious i'm
pediment TO free movement. If girl has
TO keep afloat for any length Of time the
absence o IA heavy. clinging skirt might
make the difference between life and
death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Little Stories for Bedtime.
Johnny CHUCK HAS SOME FUN.
By THORNTON ". BURGESS.

RED He sat down on top II littls
hill. Pretty soon Reddy Fox came along
through the hollow below.
Hello. Reddy Fox! Do you want -
know how you can catch Peter Rab-
bit?" asked Johnny.
Reddy looked up lie didn't know Just
what 10 say. He knew that Johnny
very best OF friends. Still. friends fan
out sometimes. and perhaps Johnny and
Peter had. Reddy decided that he would
be polite.
Il certainly do, Johnny Chuck" Ira
YES" said Johnny. Peter is fast
asleep over Wonder behind that little
bunch of huckleberry bushes There is
a little path through them. All you have
to do Is to hurry up that little path AS
fast and as still as you can
Reddy Fox waited to hear no more. Hts
eyes glistened as he started of at the
top of his speed UP the little path. lust
In such a hurry that he didn't use hts
eyes for anything but signs Of Peter
Rabbit.
Bang. Reddy had run head first into
the paper house OF Johnny Chuck's hot
tempered friends. In fact. he had
| smashed the whole side in Out poured
old Mrs. Hornet and all her family, and
they had their little needles with them
He yelled at the top Of his lungs and
| started for home. slapping at old Mrs.
Hornet. whom he never could hit, and
stopping every few minutes TO roll over
and over.
OF course. when he yelled Peter Rab-
bit awoke and sat up to see what all
the fuss was about He saw Reddy run
ming as II his life depended upon it.
Over on the little hill he saw Johnny
Chuck. laughing SO that the tears ran
down his face. Then Peter began to
laugh. too. and ran over to get Johnny
Chuck to tell him all about it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

Johnny Chuck had watched Reddy
Fox try to fool and catch Peter Rab-
bit, and sometimes Johnny had been
very much afraid that Reddy would sue
coed. But Peter had been too smart for
Reddy every time, and Johnny had
laughed with the other little people Of
the Green Meadows whenever the Merry
Little Breezes had brought a new story
of how Peter had outwitted Reddy.
"Peter'il have to watch out shaper than
ever now. for Granny Fox is almost
well. and she is very angry because
Reddy could not catch Peter Rabbit for
her when she was i'll. She says she is
going to show that stupid Reddy how
to do 1t. and do il quickly" said Jimmy
Skunk when he stopped to chat with
Johnny Chuck one fine morning.
Johnny had Just been laughing very
hard over one Of Peter Rabbits tricks,
sober. indeed. 1T won't do to let old
Granny Fox catch Peter. II won't do
at all. We must all turn In and help
Peter" said Johnny. why. what would
est be like with no Peter Rabbit there?
he added.
Late that afternoon Johnny Chuck
happened to find Peter Rabbit taking a
nap. Yes, sir. Peter had actually gone
to sleep outside the dear old brier patch
At first Johnny thought that he would
waken him and tell him that Rsddy FoS
was hunting right near. But just Their
Johnny's bright eyes saw something tina,
made him chuckle. II was the home OF
some hot-tempered friends Of his, a
beautiful home made Of what looked like
gray paper. 1t was fastened to a bush
just above a little path leading to the
very spot where Peter lay fast asleep
Johnny chucltled again. then on he hur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Short Silk Coats.

The short silk coat is never more sud
denly or unexpectedly worn than with the
frock Of muslin or the linen robe There
is. OF course. one sort Of muslin frock
with which Its affinity Is obvious. What
could be more suitable. for example. than
q dainty skirt in which a mauve tone OF
muslin Is posed over a red, giving a
lovely lilac shade. which is repeated In
the silk OF the coat, shot with cerise
and mauve? The harmony of s,ich a tot
let Is one OF its most delightful features
while in other cases the charm Ia wholly
that of incongruity.
Embroidered muslin or broderie an
glaise Is worn with a. silk coat by way
Of contrast. and the only touch of tat
fetas In the frock itself may be a sash
which. however, may either be omitted
altogether or may be Of velvet or satin.
not taffetas at all.
1t is wonderful how accommodating a
lingerie frock can be to a new fashion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Learning to Dive.

Diving is a particularly fascinating
branch OF the art of swimming; moreover.
1t is to be recommended because to do it
we'll demands a perfect balance combined
with ease and grace Of movement. These
attractions are not conspicuous in the
modern girl, and practice in diving might
make her more graceful.
II is scarcely necessary, at this time of
day, to warn elders against allowing chill
dren to battle too soon after heavy
meal. Nevertheless, some may be igno-
rant in the matter. An hour and a half
to two hours should elapse between q
large meal and a bath.
1t may not be amiss to utter a warning
against racing in the strict sense OF the
word There is nothing to be said against
a harmless trial Of speed between two or
more girls at their own instigation. Rae
ing. unless for very short distances, il
much to be deprecated. It leads very
ovten to overexertion. and possibly to
heart strain or other injury to health.
Surely a sport so rich In delight and
amusement is sufficiently attractive In
itself, and does not require. among young
girls. the added stimulus Of racing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
MiIady's Mirror.

Every woman has known the misery OF
needing shampoo after a journey and
not being able to have it at once because
Of lack Of facilities. The hot and cold
water may be handy. but not the sham
poo medium. So prepare this before you
leave home and carry 1t along in q tight
ly stoppered bottle-a three-ounce vial
would do.
Boil CASTLE soap shaved to a powder
about two heaping tablespoonfuls-in a
little water. putting in about two salt
spoonfuls of washing soda. When get
ting ready to wash the hair massage q
wee bit of cold cream into the scalp. then
slightly wet the hair and work in the
soap jelly or liquid-into the scalp, of
course.
Rinse as usual, trying to keep the sue
cessive waters at an even temperature.
It is the sudden change from hot to cold
water that makes the hair harsh. as 1t Is
SO often found to be after the most care
full shampoo.
The reason given by the beauty people
for boiling the soap used in shanpoos Is
that this preparation makes 1t still more
bland: IL the hard cake Is rubbed directly
upon the hair 1t is bound to be harsh and
less bright than If the head is washed by
regularly prepared soap, as directed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
SOAKED I'm COFFEE
UNTIL TOO STIFF TO BEND OVER.

When l drank coffee | often had sick
headaches. nervousness and biliousness
much of the time; but about two years
ago went to visit q friend and got in the
habit of drinking Postum.
II have never touched coffee since and
the result has been that am now entire
ly well OF all my stomach and nervous
trouble. Tea contains caffeine. the same
drug found in coffee)
MY mother was just the same way.
We all drink Postum now. and have not
had any coffee in the house for two years
and We are all well.
"A neighbor of mine. a great coffee
drinker, was troubled with pains in her
side for years and was an invalid. She
was not able to do her work and could
not even mend clothes or do anything at
all where she would have to bend for
ward. II she tried to do a little hard
work she would get such pains that she
would have to lie down for the rest of
the day.
Il persuaded her at last to stop drink
ing coffee and try Postum, and she
did So and she has used Postum ever
since; the result has been that she can
do her work. can sit for q whole day and
mend and can sew on the machine and
she never feels the least bit of pain in
her side. In fact. she has got well and
it shows coffee was the cause of the whole
trouble.
Il could also tell you about several
other neighbors who have been benefited
by quitting coffee and using Postum III
its place" Name given by Postum Co.,
book. The Road to MELVILLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
THE STRONG-BOX MIND
By Ruth Cameron.
Have you an open mind

Have you an open mind?
Or do you shut up your convictions
and your opinions in a strong box OF
prejudice In the very center of your be-
ing. where they Will not be subject to
any danger OF change or modification.
At an interesting lecture at which two
speakers discussed the opposite sides Of
a question of the day, one of the speak
erp began: When your chairman asked
me to speak to you on this matter 1
said to her: is 1t one of those gatherings
where every one comes with his mind
made up on the opposite side? Or will
there be some open-minded people there
who will be interested In what l say for
what it's worth and not merely for the
purpose Of confuting it? Because. unless
there are, i don't see any real sense in
my coming"
After the lecture one of the women In
the audience stepped up to this speaker
and said: You have convinced me- I've
heard several discussions on that SUBJ
iect. but | had my n.ad all made up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Practical Summer Styles
i'm king Tailored Waists.

New styles are being shown
for the first time, introducing
original and exclusive ideas as
conceived and interpreted By
these master makers of Women's
Tailored Waists, whose achieve
ments in this line of apparel have
set a standard seemingly unsur-
passable. Special models are
shown for recreation wear.
Materials are Irish linen, dainty
lawn, sheer and sturdy di1nity.
some tucked front and back, 9TH
ers plain with large tucks on
shoulder. and number in the
shirt style SO cool and comforta-
Bile for summer wear.
Prices $I.5o, $500, S2.5o, $2.o5
and $3.50.
Third door, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Strawberry Snow.

One-quarter Of box Of gelatin. whites
or three eggs. one cupful Of sugar. a pint
OF hot water and the Juice of one large
lemon. Dissolve the gelatin in the water
then add lemon juice and sugar: mix well
and strain through a cloth into a mixing
bowl to cool. Beat the whites OF the
eggs to a stiff froth and as soon as the
mixture begins to thicken stir in the
beaten whites and continue to whip until
1t Is thick and snow white all through
1t will take half hour longer, and the
colder the ingredients the better your
success; either mold into forms or pile
into pyramids and leave space around It
Keep on ice till the next day. This pud
ding will be sufficient for two meals and
may be served In a circiet Of fresh straw
berries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Unusually Strong Values
i'm WOmen's Wash Skirts.

We could place upon many Ct
these skirts prices greatly in OK
cess of the present and still not
be marking them beyond their &C
tual worth. Fabrics that look the
best, laundcr perfectly. wear. long
est and most satisfactorily.
Az Fine White Rep Skirts, five
gore model. with panel
back. finished with side pocket; perfect
fitting.
At 81 -wide-wale Piaue Skirts.
high waist line, fasten in
front with large pearl buttons.
A. 6, 90 Ratine, Rep and Bedford
Cord Skirts. side-buttoning
or panel-back effects, with high waist
line.
A. S7or-Tan and Oyster waite
Linon Skirts: exceptionally
smart and becoming model for all figures:
high waist line. finished with pearl but
tons
ThiSd Hoor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Sour Milk Biscuits.

Sift two cups Of -four with two tea
spoonfuls OF baking powder and one-half
teaspoon OF salt. With the tips of the
fingers work in three tablespoonfuls of
butter. then moisten with about two
thirds cup Of sour milk in which one
third teaspoonful Of soda has been dis
solved. Turn on a Toured board. knead
pat and cut into rounds place
in buttered pan and bake about twenty
in a hot oven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Corn Chowder,

Corn Chowder.
Take one can of corn. one-fourth tea
spoonful of pepper. four cupfuls sliced po-
tatoes. one-half slice onion chopped fine.
two tablespoonful butter or beef drip
pings, one and half teaspoonfuls salt,
four cupfuls hot milk. three tablespoon
fuls -four.
Fry the onion FIVE minutes in drippings
stirring often so the onion will not burn.
Add three cupfuls boiling water and po-
tatoes and cook until potatoes are soft,
then add corn milk and -four mixed thor
oughly with one-half cupful cold milk.
Boil up once, taking great care it does
not burn. Serve with crisped crackers.
Veal Birds.
Take two pounds of veal chops, one
bunch parsley. two ounces bacon, one
half onion. one-half cupful bread crumbs
one saltspoonful salt. one-fourth salt
spoonful paprika.
Cut the veal in three-inch squares. Put
out fiat, place on top a strip of thin bacon
three inches long and a half-inch wide, q
spray of parsley and a teaspoonful Of
bread crumbs. Sprinkle with salt, pap.
rika and add few drops of onion juice
Roll the veal tightly and skewer in place
with metal skewers. Brown in hot fat
and place in casserole. With the fat In
which the birds have been Drowned make
a thin brown sauce and add to the cas-
der. When ready to serve arrange the
birds on the platter. remove the skewers
cover with brown sauce and gArnieh with
sprigs of parsley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Corued Beef Hash.

Mix two cupfuls of cold corned beef.
four cupfuls of cold boiled potatoes, chop
separately and then together. season with
salt and pepper, add tablespoonful OF
chopped onion or chopped green peppers
If preferred. Put in hot water enough to
cover bottom OF frying pan and add one
large tablespoonful Of butter. When the
butter is melted add hash and let II SIM
mer until Il has formed a brown crust.
Fold over and serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Planned Tomatoes.

To pan tomatores, cut the tomatoes into
halves. place them in q baking pan skin
side down. sprinkle lightly with salt and
pepper, and put in the center OF each a
tiny BIT Of butter. Bake slowly until soft
Take up and add to the liquor in the pan
one pint of milk. Moisten two level table,
spoonfuls of flour with little cold milk
add it to the pan and stir constantly until
boiling. Add a teaspoonful of salt, a dash
Of pepper and pour it over the tomatoes.
Garnish with squares OF toast and serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
EXPERT GIVES ADVICE ON
LEARNING TO SWIM
BY ELAINE GOLDING.
Champion Woman Swimmer.


Suggestiorse to swimmers from one ac-
quainted with the water are very valu-
able. providing. Of course, those who have
use for them to take the time and trouble
to become thoroughly acquainted with the
practical side OF such advice. Reading
them over is not enough. To make the
suggestions of any value the swimmer
must be familiar enough with them TO
guard against their complete loss once
she is in the water. which has a ten
dency to wipe out all the best laid plots
and plans for it's subsection.
1t is extremely foolish. not 10 say ex-
tremeiy dangerous. to swim when YOU
have a Severe cold. At such time the
body is feverish, sensitive to all changes
In temperature. so that tho slightest chill
upon emerging from the water Is liable to
cause serious illness. II there IL a ten
dency to chill rub the body vigorously
with a rough Turkish towel until II glows
with warmth and complete reaction is
assured. Follow the rubbing with warm
clothes and a drink either of brandy or
hot boullion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Dresses at Sl2.75-
were IND to $500.

French Linen Dresses. tailored
or trimmed effects. with large
collar OF embroidery and braid
ing; White Lingerie Dresses o.
embroidery flouncing, all-over
eyelet embroidery and lace-triln-
med batiste; also figured and
dotted voiles, simple in style and
design. but unusually artistic and
effective in make and quality.
Broken sizes and incomplete as
sentiments.
Third floor. G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Black Currant Fool.

Pick the currants of the stems, wash,
drain and put in a stewpan with sugar
to sweeten. Stir and cook until the
sugar is dissolved and the currants soft.
Press through fine sieve, return to the
saucepan and cook until reduced to the
consistency of thick cream. Leave on
the ice until cold. turn into glass dish
and serve with whipped cream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

gown material The possibilities Of ap-
plique have not been thoroughly under
stood. Really beautiful motifs are to be
had ready done, and II properly applied
they are just as successful as though
hours had been spent In working out the
pattern on the goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Dresses at S17.5OE
were uD to $500.

Crepe Meteor Dresses, with
Jacket effects of chiffon, in navy
blue, black and white and gray
Black Taffeta Dresses. trimmed
with white and light shades Of
Crepe Meteor: Evening Dresses
in charming styles; also Wool
Dresses, in tan, gray, black and
white.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

Belted Russian smocks are always in
good form for small children. They are
made of heavier material such as piques.
linens and galateas. With hand-em-
broidered borders or touches about the
yoke, these make exceedingly good look
ing little frocks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

White is leading in footwear. gloves,
neckwear, parasols and general dress &C.
cessories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Dresses at S5.7S@
Very Special Value.

Foulard Silk Dresses, striped
and figured, light silk with dark
figures and dark silk with light
dots and stripes; some made with
yoke and collar of lace or net,
others made in new outing and
summer styles with low neck and
fastening in front. Broken sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
AN IMPORTANT SPECIAL SALE
WONEN.S NEW WHITE CANVAS FOOTWEAR.

No al
o mode snat
S in
style O Pumps. OF ttrp,6nh
Of Agodan
NJ h % IL o
Special Sale Price, S1.90 pair.
One=third regularly
rmhN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

Revivals from the crinoIine period are
making their appearance in the hats OF
the moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
~ IHE
.hlTG5HEH
PANTRY

Veal birds are a meat dainty claiming
the attention Of the skilled home cooks.
A palatable contrast is panned toma-
toes, and fruit salad is a refreshing des-
sert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

Swift & Cenpany's Sales Of Fresh Beef
In Washington. D. c.. for week ending
Saturday. July & averaged 216c per ID.
-A0V&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

Mechlin lace is much worn just now
and appears on many Of the smartest
evening gowns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

Black and white foulard will be greatly
in favor for morning frocks for wear In
the parks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

In Paris sleeve frills are very impor-
tant: also jabot frills with vests and re-
vers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

The design above intended for lowered muslin froc
of which needed in the summers wardrobe Though
effective the foundation of this frock simple require
very little labor in the making The kmono blouse has deep
inset yoke composed of alternate strips of lace and embrod
with wide collar of alover lace The waist line
high and skirt and blouse gatherer into folded
grde of ribbon below which ruae of lace The
skirt gathered into band of embroidery about foot above
the hem and this band is finished also with fri of
lace the lower edge t.I.El
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Courage and self-Reliance.

the muscles Of the body. opsnp the ,lunss,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

Taffetas, crepe Satins and Turkish towel
ing are equally in the foremost march Of
fashion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
CHIFF0NS.

In open embroidery patterns oblong,
square and triangular eyelets appear.
Champagne colored needle-run lace is
a charming addition to many afternoon
costumes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

Thosese dentaly and qualities
haveo throughout a higher prices
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-27

Millions Of dollars are being spent
in advertising EXPENSIVE sets of
educational hooks. The Britannica
alone is expanding upwards of mil
lion dollars in general publicity in the
four-page announcements you have
seen run for over year in every mag
azine you open. But any expensive
set is large and unhandy; they are
made up Of ten, or twenty, or more
books; they are heavy and unwieldy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-27

The prices Of
all larger sets
high
over s10o-that they must
be sold on the installment
plan. The publishers of
Everybodys Cyclopedia
took advantage of all these
facts and from revision of ALL these various large
and .g good eycloPedas they have compiled all that
IS eood-,all that is necessary-and have merely
eliminated or condensed that which would be Of
interest to a specialist or technical student.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-27

This FEATHER WEIGHT edition; only FIVE volumes; contains
ALL important FACTS ready and HANDY
And priced at LESS than the of ONE
MOI advertised in the you get ONLY through
this newspaper while this edition lasts previous being put
on sale through at its regular S2 price after
lpubicity campaign is finished
The Washington times., 1912-04-27

TOTALS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ,S0S a
District OF Columbia. City OF Washington, IS: /:
I. WILBUR H. ZEPP. cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
WILBUR II. ZEPP,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
cath day Of April. 1912.
GEO. 2. TERRY
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
WADE H. COOPER.
w. r. G. PENNY.
JOHN J. SHEEHY,
e. X BERGMAN.
WILLIAM T. DAVIS
CHAS. A. GOLDSMITH,
JAMES L. KARRICK.
It Directors.