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The Washington times., 1915-06-11
Afternoon Gowns Of Taffeta
With Cable Cord, Stand
Out in a Manner Which
Makes the Thin Fat, and
the Fat Fatter! ~
The Popular Shirt Skirt Is
Offset BY the Wearing of
Appropriate Footwear
Which Seems to Shorten
the Distance. e. i

Z YOUTHFUL slinness Is q ~neces-
" sity for the successful effect
of some of the seasons new
gowns. Taffeta. the favored
material for afternoon gowns. fre-
quently has a tendency to empha-
size any superfluous plumpness. This
Is especially true when the trimming
is used in decided cross lines. such
as an afternoon frock by Lima Dorey.
Of Paris.
The bodice is draped In long lines
from the shoulders. with the fullness
confined by shirring at the waist
line. The skirt is very short. with
a full overdress in Russian tunic
style. Vertical rows Of cable-cord
about three inches wide band the
edge of the foundation skirt, and the
tunic as we'll. Dozens of rows of
cabie-cord above the band about the
edge complete the skirt trimming
and help the taffeta to stand out
from the figure In q style reminis-
cent of the hoop-skirt.
Relief from the severity of the
costume Is afforded by the vest of
opgandie. with wide, pleated~ cuffs
and a collar in Medici style finish
ed with a small looped bow. The
collar stands away from the neck
rather more than does the usual
French ruff. 1t is likely to be more
practical for summer wear than the
high, confining collars that threat
ened to roast their wearers several
months ago.
Many women have found that the
very short skirts are often offset by
shoes that seem to shorten the dis
tance from the hem to the ground.
To accompany this costume pumps
with a single strap have been Sc
lected as the most appropriate foot
wear.
A broad hat Of the same color as
the taffeta may be worm The trim
ming should suggest the coloring OF
the bow at the neck. or oe simply
OF white to echo the daintiness of the
collar and cuffs. II the dress Is dark.
contrast will be secured by a string
of gay Oriental beads.
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rrvHY DOESN'T anyone ever
NI mention the boy gradu-

II poEoN 4 dHyooHc cNct
NNI mention the boy gradu-
w ate? All sorts of luncheons
and parties are planned
for the girl-to say nothing Of
distractingly fluffy wardrobe-but
the poor boy gets nothing but his
diploma and set of Anthony Troll
lope's works. He doesn't even have
an adjective to describe his happy
lot. and yet his mother is just as
proud Of him as the mother Of the
sweet girl graduate is of her much
feted daughter.
Moved with true pity for the boy
graduates who are shortly to be
emancipated. the Shopper hastened
forth determined to look for tributes
worthy of the occasion. From the
first she scorned books in sets, wrist
watches and pseudo-bronze Psyches.
Instead. she Immediately sought var.-
Gus sporting departments and shops
specializing manly attire, and she
found more possible gifts than she
A sporting goods store yielded an
electric flashlight that a clerk pro-
claimed a paragon of utility. He
showed that the canoeist on the river
might be saved from premature
death or an ignominious wetting II
he had such a searchlight to help
him at the landing on dark nights.
He also proved that the camper would
fipd such a light Indispensable for
explorations In trackless forests.
Last Of all. he enthused ovef the
usefulness of the same article for
trips TO the cellar and attic, when
the obliging beneficiary went on trips
20 these regions for mother and sis
ter. The clerk padsed triumphantly
after this crowning argument With
the concluding announcement that
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also on the wide shade hat of cerise
rubbertzed silk.
Another ridiculous but beautiful beach
as to designate them as bathing suits. 10
of peacock blue taffeta trimmed in tin
sci ribbon. The short full skirt is COM
posed Of four ruffles each with an edge
Of gold. Tinsel edges the three tiny
ishes the wee ruffles outlining the very
much cut out back and front low neck
line. A Chinese cap of the blue with q
gold tasseI tops this glittering garb and
peacock. blue sandals have tinsel laces
that twist high UP around the peacock
blue silk-incased limb turning 1t into a
golden calf. 4.
Bright Bathing Mantle.
Proving that beauty unadorned Is
adorned the most" is still as true as the
first time it was quoted are the one
piece bathing suits of silk Jersey in all
the brightest hues that are worn decor
ousy shrouded with stunning bathing
mantles of the same shade silk lined
with awning striped silk In two brilliant
contrasting colors.
Certainly these simple next-to-nature
bathing suits have It all over the fuss.
fur and feathers of the elaborate beach
costumes. Unfortunately, however. NOT
only do they cost a pretty figure. but
Iney nceu n Pretty lleufS do WStf.
As for the head coverings that offer
their varied charms to the fair bather
this season. they are enough to turn the
mermaids sea green with envy. There
are the little Chin Chin caps with their
bright bobbing tassels. the gay little
shady Coolie hats with their quaint
ne-shaped tops, smart rubberized tur-
bans trimmed in rubberland and realis-
tic flowers and fruits. military-visored
caps and striking black and white
checked and striped silk handkerchief
front .- =
There are even dainty .reticules and
handbags to dangle from bather's
wrist that hold within their ornate and
waterproof silken folds the indispen-
sable powder puff and rouge stick, a
mirror and a mouchour.
So you see there Is really more to a
bathing costume than you might think
at a first and fleeting glance.
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lamps were there in goodly array,
looking most dependable with their
brass standards and plain globes.
These cost S,25 for the stand and
H.75 for the globe. However, the
gem OF the collection was a lamp
of brass with globe OF the mel
lowest yellow imaginable. This
globe was $3.50. and the standard
$3.50 A tiny light that could be
tackled up at the head of the bed
was only (again the onlys' come
to the fore) 81.
Heaven alone can tell why. the
Shopper went to the picture depart
ment In prolonging her pilgrimage,
but she was devoutly thankful that
saw the plain wooden picture
frames for table, dresser. or chif-
Pictures In Plain Frames.
The fact that the manly heart
rebels at shiny silver frames makes
the discovery of these solid plain
ones all the more of a Triumph.
The wood is smoothly finished
without polish and the entire
frame is priced at "a.
Somehow most of the prices SEEM
ed to hover in the neighborhooi of
81, for one of the last gift possi-
bilities was a manicure set in a
simple case for this price.
OF course the rounds of the shops
suggested other things, such as
thermos bottles. travelling bags,
leather slippers and roomy cedar
chests, to say nothing of leather
table covers and whole army of
tennis rackets. golf clubs, and
specially made canoe paddles. but
the brain of the shopper was too
tired to register additional inn
pressions. Nevertheless she was
triumphant. since she had proved
to herself that the sweet boy grad
uate's existence was not only justi-
ned hut encouraged by the wares or
any number Of Washington shops.
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handkerchiefs. She was just hurry
ing out to search for things more
promising when she noticed an array
of bathrobes that would bring de-
light to any boyish heart, however
prejudiced. For instance. there was
soft French flannel. which may not
be particularly appealing al this
time of the year, but is sure to find
constant use when the nights are
chilly once more. The dressing gown
was $40. and cool bathrobe of crash
only $3.50.
Having set aside watches and
Shopper paused before discarding
the jewelry possibilities entirely.
Then she found a trayful Of leather
belts with buckles that any woman
would envy. There was one of oxi-
dized silver simply ornamented,' with
n black kid belt. This was 81. A
still more gorgeous buckle of shin
cost being several dollars more. Last
Of all there was one of plain gold on
a tan belt and this-whisper 1t gent
ly-was SIS.
Lamps Dependable and Ornate.
After this preliminary reconnoi-
tering. the Shopper felt that her
brain needed a short vacation. so
she started for the dress depart
ment OF a certain store with the
firm intention of inspecting the
most frivolous gowns in the lot.
On the way she was attracted by
the soft glow of the lamp depart
ment, which, homehow. is as ire
sistible as will-o'-the-wisp. There
she was forced back into the con-
sidsration of the rights OF the
sweet boy graduate at the sight of
a table full of sturdy lamps that
fairly pleaded to be added 10 the
collection OF desirable gifts. or
course regulation Jeen-shadod
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Gifts For the Boy Graduate Suggested By the Shopper


the price was only sS-with emphasis
on the only!
The Shopper then wondered IL the
boy graduate wasn't secretly plan
ming a camping-trip-if he only had
a respectable tent--and went off to
inspect them with a soul open to per-
suasion., She found that a tent of
khaki-absolutely waterproof, of
course, solid, substantial and all the
rest of twas $3.50 II one wished
quarters of decided snugness. Tho
clerk declared that 1t was a stand
ard size. Z by feet, but at the same
lar edifice of khaki that seemed
more promising, inasmuch as the
size was by IL feet This was
$1T50.
, Has the youngster generation for
gotten how to fish, or is youth suf-
where Izaak Walton's art is con-
cerned? Surely It seems that the
majority of fishermen are either ten
or sixty. However. as the sight of
some long-forgotten object brings
back all the early associations with
It., SO the very sight of a fishing
pole, may bring back once more the
craving for a day out of doors with
no other companions than rod and
reel and a can of bait. Youth is
apt TO be too fastidious to relish the
use of the straight bamboo of for
mer years, but the very slimmest of
steel poles will probably find warm
welcome. The Shopper found sew
eral such. made with three and four
: Joints, and prices all the way from
- TO $1l.
Bathrobes and Belts.
Being a woman, the Shoppers
mind drifted quite mechanically into
channels of dress and jewelry. then
remembered that young men COM
monty scorn feminine selections of
ties and hosiery, 70 say nothing OF
The Washington times., 1915-06-11
White Fur Boas in June,
Fur Trimmed F'rocks and
Bathing Suits Now Worn
Beach Costumes of Peacock Blue With Edges of Gold and
Covered With Brilliant Mantles Are Startling
\. s,a Fashion For Summer Maidens. A.
BY MARGARET MASON.

Oh, whore is our white pussy cat?
For days she's not been seen;
Aiaci. she's wrapping round the throat
scms summer girl, ween.
NEW YORK, June 1d.-Pretty pussy
better not stray far from home and
hearth these days II she be white as
snow. I doubt II even the gentle bunny
ought to feel overly safe In his cozy
hutch now that the dear fashionable
girls are all demanding white fur boas
enough to discourage any union ther,
mometer the way the damsels are all
wrapped up In these fur neckpieces.
why. they're in them up to their very
truth IN this instance is indeed
stranger than fiction, for what modern
author would ever have the nerve to
write: ''It was a close, sultry afternoon
in June as Belinda, wrapping snowy
riYded SS+ rspsarousIy spU I in into OF Pereys waiting
arms" And yet we are In the midst of
June and in the midst Of flr-swathed
Belindas. Yea, verify: this is going a
Even the gorgeous new silk sweaters
OF italian silk. dyed in the most won.
drous shades Of green, rose. blue, and
yellow, are not quite the last word un-
less they be finished with a wide white
Iur OafIu around tnc nipD anu with q
sin il4r pelt edging the abbreviated sail
or collar.
Fluffy Dance Frocks.
Many smart and. fluffy little summer
dance and evening frocks Of chiffon. net.
or organdy are banded sparing1y around
the low cut-out neck or have as a
heading for one of the multitudinous
nounces Of the skirt narrow widths OF
Onsnofted errnineL An ebon-hued dance
frock of net is stunning with q touch
Of the startlingly contrasting white fur
banding. An all-white organdie. crisp,
with many fiuted ruffies. is yirginal and
yet chic with the square cut-out bodice
outlined with the snowy fur.
Even bathing suits cannot escape the
fur craze, and a cerise taffeta is fool
ishly decked out with an edging Of un-
spotted ermine around the very low "
shape neck. It serves as a trimming
The Washington times., 1915-06-11
BY MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERICK
Copyright 1913 by Mrs Christine Frederick.)

tained windows. with three yards Of
lace at the tail. curling on the par
lor carpet. 1t is now as common and
as good taste to change curtain
drapries frequently and to use
most inexpensive fabrics, even in the
formal rooms of the house.
One kitchen boasts the most charm
ing curtains stenciled with small
casseroles at the end. The curtains
are of a somewhat transparent fabric
of a delightful cream shade. What
pretty curtains you have" have ex-
seen them. what are they made
Off" Just cheesecloth." explained
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

~ HANGING draperies and win
dow hansings Is with some
4 women q sacred function.
Curtains" are as revered as
spode china by others. and they ex-
pend q large share of the amount
set apart for furnishings on the cur
tanning Of their windows.
But wholesome tendency is set
ting IN. to use simpler. inexpensive
fabrics. The sanitary movement has
shown that the more light and sun
In the rooms. the better. Gone-or
going-are the days of heavily cur
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

When your poor. suffering feet stins
from walking; when you try to wriggle
your corns away from the leather OF
tight; when feet are swollen, sore.
chafed - don't experiment just use
"TIZ." Get instant relief. .'TIZ" puts
peace in tired, aching, painful feet. An!
Ave miles. feet won't hurt you, won't
swell after using ''TIZ."
Sore. tender. sweaty. smelly feet need
that draw out all the poisonous exuda-
foot torture "TIZ" is the only remedy
that takes pain and soreness right out
Get 25 cent box of ''TIZ" at any
druggist orr department store. Get Q
whole years foot comfort for only 25
cents. Think of it!-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

Dear Annie Laurie: have been
going with q young man OF twenty.
one for about a year, and in that
time I have come to love him, and
he says that he loves me. Before !
met him he went with another girl
that ne only considers her as girl
friend. She does not live here. and
when she comes to the city he calls
to see us on alternate nights. In
my own opinion he is acting In
nice way. and l do not want him to
give up his friends for me. Last time
she was here my friend took her
home from a party before taking me.
Didn't act right to allow 1t?
The young man has a good posi-
ton and wants me to share his
home some time in the near future.
We are not engaged, but feel toward
each other as IL we were. Do you
think. under the circumstances. 1t
would be wrong for me to kiss him?
why. sirue.sI don't see much for
you to be worried about In your
case, though 1 don't believe that
you should feel. yourself engaged TO
the man as long as he pays so much
town.
He may just be doing 1t to be kind
hearted. but 1t would be safest 70
be sure that you are "ths only
girr' before you consent to a for
NAL engagement. really think. how
ever. that he does care more for
you than he does for the other young
lady.
Ask him to wait until you have
openly announced your engagement
before you allow him to kiss you.
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

L. Col have a soft corn on my
little toe. Will you please recommend
something to remove It?
A-Corns are thickenings of the
outer layer of the skin, in the center
Of which is nail-like peg which
projects downward and hurts when
pressed upon. Soft corns form be-
tween the toes and are only differ
ent In the fact that they are soaked
with perspiration all the time. The
following should be applied to the
corns with a camePs hair brush after
they have been soakedy
Salicylic acid ,........l dram.
Extract cannibis .......5 grains.
ColIodion ..,..-...........1 ounce.
The Washington times., 1915-06-11
ADVICE TO GIRLS
Bv Annie Laurie

men. They come to see me on al
ternate nights and the one calling
always seems to me the most dear
One is to go away soon and would
like to have me tell him my inten-
tions. Likewise the others wishes
to know whom I intend to marry.
1t is impossible for me to choose.
and II / do not l will lose both.
What shall do? It's.
How can you be desperately in
love IL you can't decide upon the
object of your affections? The fact
that you have tried everything in
the endeavor to find out your own
feelings seems to show, that you do
not care SO very much about either
longer to make your choice? If you
lose" them during this short time,
perhaps your problem will solve it
self. In addition. YOU are still very
young. and after three years you
may be able to laugh over 1t.
Dear Annie Laurie: I am girl
twenty years of age, and have never
had any man friends. I cannot 20
out much. as I have so much to do,
keeping kir1 f4;.nSS house e., for my , father Ny
Please advise me what to do, will
you? LONESOME SUE
II your girl friends are SO anxious
to label You as an 'old maid" why
can't they introduce you to some or
their friends and try to remedy your
loneliness? They must know yol,
are SO busy that you haven't had
much time to mako cquaintances.
Miss Laurie VIII welcome letters O,
Inquiry on subjects of feminine fnteres
paper. and win reply to them in thess
columns. They should be addressed Il
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Anszuers to Health Questions

all day. Can this be helped, Al
perepire very freely at night. WHAT do
you recommend? w
Al. You should retire early. get ten
hours sleep, out OF the twenty-four in
well-ventilated room, and take seTl
eral hours active exercise daily. q Eat
more green vegetables. spinach. car
rots. plainly cooked Spanish onions.
water cress. lettuce, peas, boiled dam
delions, vegetables with salad oil. rice.
brown bread, cornbread, bran crackers
clear soups, such as beef. mutton
oyster and clam; also chicken broth:
all kinds of fish, fresh meats, poultry
game. stewed prunes. stewed figs. baked
apples. dried fruits. grapes, oranges.
bananas plain puddings, ginger bread
money. shredded wheat oatmeal. and
other cereals. and drink three quarts
or distilled water daily-two glassfuls
pelore each meal and one wineglass
Of olive oil half an haur after eating.
rake six charcoal tablets after each
meal. Be in the fresh air and sun.
light as much as possible. 3. Good
food. fresh air. sunlight, ana sieep in
trouble. 'N'
Dr.. Htrshbero sotH amsvsr questsons
hyoientc and sdnttatton subjects fhGt az
Of general tntercst. He a1M not under.
take to prescrtbe or offer ddvtcs for jn.
dtvfdNdl coses. Where the subject q NOT
Of general interest letters tciH be an.
stcered personoliy, " a stamped and ud-
dressed envelope u enclosed. Ad}ess an
snqutytes to DR.. Z. X. Htrshbsr1, core
thts Office. -
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

'" B.-o.-1. A drowsy feeling comes
a remedy? q My head IL dull and heavy
The Washington times., 1915-06-11
The Summer Curtain At Little Cost

inexpensive Fabrics of Simple Material BesNeed of Light and
Sun Throughout House Becoming More and More Recognized
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

A-There is no danger Of it's turn
ing to cancer IL removed by cleo
tricity. but II not attended to, serious
danger may develop.
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

Dear Annie Laurie: I am girl
seventeen years old and am des-
perately in love, contemplating mar
riage. I may choose either of two
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

i. Is expectoration q symptom OF tu-
berculosis. 2. Can shortness of the
breath be cured? 3. II good doctor
pronounces one a victim Of tuberculosis
and sputum is examined ard found to
be negative" can there be danger Of
said disease?
/. / have written several articles on
this. Expectoration accompanies many
maladies besides tuberculosis. Some
with tuberculosis have no phiegm. 2.
Shortness Of breath is due to many diff
ferent causes. some of which are
durable. 8. Yes.
!. A. B. Nom De Plume-Q. I suffer
constantly with pains in my shoulders
and knees. Will you kindly help me?
A. Use the small (s3.5o) electric bat
terry every four hours on the knees and
shoulders and massage them every night
and morning. Manipulation and Swed-
ish movements, gymnastics and physi-
cal culture exercise will help a great
four. drink three quarts Of distilled
water daily, lots Of fresh milk and take
q Bulgaria tablet with your meals.
, d. NJ C.--Advertised remedies are
not discussed in this column.
G. B. .C.-Q.-I have q mole7at' the
edge of my hair. above my left eye as
large as a quarter. Ie there any way
of having 1t removed without a can
GER forming? s..
A-There is no danger Of it's turn
ing to q cancer IL removed by cleo
trfcity. but II not attended to, serious
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

D. NJ. C.--Advertised remedies are
not discussed in this column.
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

Oh. whers is our white pussy cat?
For days she's not been seen;
Alack. she's wrapping round the throat
scme summer girl, ween.
The Washington times., 1915-06-11

yoUTHFUL slinness Is q ~neces-
v sity for the successful effect
Of some of the seasons new
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
TO TEST LAW BARRING FILMS
 OF BIG FIGHT

Washington, April 2s.-The con stitutionality of the act of Congress. approved July 21s 1912. for bidding the importation into this country and interstate transportation of films of prize fights and other pictcrian repr resentations of the same Is sto% be test ed in the Supreme court of the United States.
 Charles A Towne, of New York. representing the owners of the films taken at Havana during the recent battle between Jess Willard and Jack Johnson, was in Washington yester- day. in conference with John " Da- wis, Solicitor General of the Depart ment of Justice. The New York law yer was promised the aid of the Jus tice Department in securing an early consideration Of the case by the su- preme Court.
 It is contended by MT. Tcwne speak ing for the owners of the prize fight films, that Congress exceeded its au- thority when it passed law barring the exhibition of prize fight films from this country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
ORGANIZED BALL
 AND FEDS GATHER TO DISCUSS PEACE


 Chicago, April Conferences seek ing to establish peace between the Federal league and Organized base- ball were to be continued here today, according to published reports. a1- though parties to the conferences de- clined to say whether meeting had ben held or what progress towards peace had been made.
 Negotiations for peace were begun at a meeting yesterday. according to the Chicago Herald which says that B. B. Johnson. president of the Ameri- can league; Phil Ball, owner of the St. Louis Federals: Robert l.. Hedges. Eowner of the St. Louis Americans, and Judge George H. williams of St. Louis, one. of the attorneys for organized baseball. met and discussed peace pro- posaIs.
 The report also says that James A. Gilmore, president of the Federal 1 league. was in long distance telephene
 conference with President Robertson ! and Robert B. Ward aof the Brooklyn club, both members Of the Federal league executive committee. It was said that certain club owners in the Federal league had been offered clubs fin the National league and there would lbe ama1gaanattens in at least five cities I which now have Federal and Naticna. Il 1eagTle baseball