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CLOTHES FOR CHILDREN
Frocks of Light Materials

Cool dresses OF t:pt material with
Matching shady hats arc being made
speciality Of this spring.
Just as the materials vary in char
actcr, SO do the dresses made thereof
from models that show straight skirts
ones with full skirts falling from high
waistlinc effects. marked Win sashcs
Tying IN wide bows behind.
VI the fancicr numbers, one in lawn
IN high shades Is noteworthy. The
Sample is made OF deep rose la wn with
touches of blue. Three picot edged
ruHlcS stand out on tho skirt. two on
the sleeves and one on the round neck
the latter restrained a little with old
placed a sash OF picot edged rrosgrain
ribbon in the contrasting color. The
little hat that completes this set is
sunbonnet with full crown and wide
corded briin.
Figured voilcs arc much used for
these combinations. lowered effects in
the more elaborate numbers and line
ter, two colors are we'll used in a
llttle frock of pink and white checks.
trimmed with plcated rufflcs OF white
roiic hemstitched in blue. a crushed
sash OF white marks the end of the
snort bodice. a poke brim finishes
tne soii crowned hat that goes with
this dress, the touch of blue repeated
here In band OF ribbon that falls
back ward in short strcamcrs.
Other summer frocks are shown fea-
turing white wolfe with bit OF coll
ored hand work, cmpha sizing the lines
and net with ribbon trimming. plain or
shlrred. for children of this age
Ihc voilcS arc for pretty general
wear and arc therefore built on sim
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buttonhoie outlining and shocking,
with little flowers Sprinklcd through
IL. Occasionally. tiny tabs and a fun
sash of colorcd voiic will be used in
stead OF multicolorcd embroidery. In
all cases these frocks have pockets.
patches OF different shapes. breaking
viding place for the small child's
playtinc treasures.
Ribbon trimmed nets are for party
wear. and arc therefore not sold in
such large numbers. These have paral-
lei rows of ribbon and fancy rosettcs
as their chief decorative motif. fore
going the pockets OF the play hour
clothes.
Hero, of the coats and oapes. it is
said the latter are at tho present mo-
ment the more popular garment. in
military and double breasted or waist
coat effect. II has been quite gen
orally remarked that the military in
lucncc has been on the wanc for
clothes. but the exception is said to be
found in this one outer garment which
Is reported especially popular in tho
bright rcd.
little military ones with bright brass
buttons in double rows. are said TO
take well, with the bright red appear
ing in the lining. So bright as TO be
almost CeriSc is the SILK used to
line the under side OF the top short
The tiny waistcoats used in these
capcs are Of some contrasting color
in most cases. such as "A lighter blue.
a rcd or plaid. Sometimes the vest
effect is content with a distinguishing
braidinE or a row OF buttons.
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Good Health for Women
Carriage Of the Body
ny Dr,ICE BE;I,DEN NJ n.

One OF tho commoncst causes OF
digestive disorders is faulty carriage
of the body and relaxation of the alb
normal muscles, with lcsscning OF the
abdominal type OF breathing. In this
type of breathing the downward OK
cursion of tho great muscle known as
the diaphragm acts directly upon tho
Ever and its ducts. promoting the Dopcr
flow of bile and ohviating torpidity.
Shallow breathing with the upper
part OF the chest only, as frequently
observed in women. and relaxed
state OF the abdominal muscles pro-
mote distortion and faulty function.
Free and properly related movements
of the stomach. liver and intcstines arc
Impossible in most women. This state
OF affairs is induced or aggravated by
tho improper mode OF dress affected.
Reform should begin with the chill
drcn. They should be so dressed as to
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ny uAnEy C,JIjnCu.

LONDON. March 5.-The American
Duchess OF Marlborough since. as Con
ducal bearer of ono OF the most his
,toric of british titles and took up her
abode in this country. has had as re-
woman in England Her experiences
in tho great world Of society and
among tho masses of the, population
ardent and disintcrcsted of philan-
thrOpsts and humanitarians. would
Her. Grace could be prevailed upon to
write one, or TO allow somebody else
comparatively free hand.
adventure before. her which will he
citing OF her life. She is one Of the
many women candidates for election to
the London County Council. tho body
which really governs this metropolis.
and has as her opponent. not a repre-
hbf mnsii 49, Of her s own class. bu. a
monger. AS they call them over here
who is also an evangelist of tho cccen-
tric type. and is known TO his religious
Followers, who arc numerous az
Brother John" His real name is John
Osborne. and he viii oppose the
Of the Progressive party in LONDON
munieipal politics. as Representatives
OF labor.
TIE ELECTION TAKES
~
The Duchess OF MARLBOROUGH has
been z member OF tho London County
Council since August last but wbcn
arSt elected thereto she was MOI
obliged to submit herself 10 the votes
Tor the purpose OF securing her seat"
IN competition with tho choice OF mem
GERS OF the IL g. c." "A system obtains
which Is known as "co-optine" The
large percentage of the members OF
mo Council are elected by direct yote
Of the people. but the members thus
ohosen have the privilege Of cIectinE
otneE mem bera and il VAS thus thai
Inc duchess was enabled 10 take mari
N INC actual administration Of this
MeIropols and secured the privilege
OF writing IL c. c." after her name
RECORD AS C0UNCIrLoR
MORE THAN CREDITA
Her selection as county councillor
vac generally regarded as fittinr
recognition OF her constant activity az
social worker. which has more Than
onte proved serious tax upon her
noI Scry robust constitution. and in
Inc prosecution Of which She must
nave poured out literal fortune.
inc dutchcsa's record as A Comfy
councillor. though short has been moe
tban crcditable. and II was not believer
mat she would be opposed at the com
ing election. This election Is notable
by reason OF the prominent part which
hoth the woman candidate and tho
woman voter play in IL. on this oc-
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Ideas In Millinery
Hats and Sweaters

Stitching on straw in bonnaz work
is new and good looking.
straw embroidery is being used on
serge b? tho French milliners
HIGH colorcd satin hats are made
large by deep Ranges OF natural leg
All sorts OF emil rodcrics are good
IN moss, metal threads. chenille, raftia
inc suggestion of metal. 1t is
thought, Will carry through to the fail
season. as is evidenced by some new
trcnch millinery fabrics which have
just come to this country.
chiffon "A paca models are also ia
Vorably spoken Of
a smart pink Shetland siip-on with
white a1gora collar is worn with a
narrow black patent leather belt.
Hand crochet tiiet sweaters are voted
popular number for the coming sea-
being ordered.
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allow tho frecst motion OF the chest.
garments to be suspended from the
shoulders. The body must be erect
when sitting or stand ing. the chest
kept properly raised. ana the abdominal
muscles not permitted to relax so as
10 favor the saSslnS OF the Internal
organs.
The standing attitude of most women
is improper, fact largely concealed
by their mode of dress. About one
half OF all civilized women suffer from
condition known as cnteroptosis
which is characterized by Il SaggnE
downward of the stomach. intcstincs.
liver and kidneys, which organs finally
remain permanently out OF their proper
position.
The symptoms OF cnteroptosis are
backachc. debility, biliousncss. head
ache, poor complexion and n host of
nervous complaints.
The downward push OF the organs
mentioned finally leads to displacc-
mcnts and deransements OF the pelvic
organs.
Out of-door sports in childhood.
physical training and proper meth IDS
Of dress lay tho foundation for good
health in adult life. This good health
should be maintained by vigorous out
of-door life, good food. the avoida nee
OF The worry habit. the cultivation of
cheerfulncss, sufficient sleep. Austen
tation from. alcohol in all forms and
transforms strong abdominal muscles
into fla bby masses of fat, after which
dire result it's tyranny must perhaps
be borne with. although in such cases
spe cially designed stays will minimize
CIVIL
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Aviation Style In Clothes
Designers Bring Out New
Ideas

Now that flying is no longer a
novelty. and its commercial possibili-
ties are being seriously considered, the
probability of woman's entrance into
the field is interesting costumcrs. who
are considering the Kinds OF clothes
she shall wear as she pilots her own
machine through the atmosphere.
The best brains OF the dress world
are concentrated upon this kind OF
apparel. and as leather is conceded to
be the best suited material. II is OK
pcctcd that before long sofi. sucdcs in
smartness is also 20 be found in other
materials than leather. and waterproof
materials in different varieties Of silk
London designers arc by no means
Iacklns IN IDEAS on fashionab!e &C
G squire, for the female Eyer as in.
Mrs. Jack May.
dying when II comes nso seneTa
Will affect the clothes worn by femi-
nine nine Pilots has Yet to be ,divulsed,"
thing is that special attire will be
ordained, and also that pctticoats will
ts-e ne ;n. taboo i Will be in
specialist in sports cloths will be able
10 attract the public who arc merely
passengers in airp!ancs by original at
made its debut.
Already at this carly stag. OF
things the leather helmet is too well
known 10 need further comment, but
the heat and closencss OF this fire.
aucnuy most necessary covering, OBJ
lisate its removal Immediately terra
hrma ia reached. Nor is it always alb
so!utcly requisite, much depending
upon tho weather the length OF the
Hight, and the height destined.
There has never from the com
inenccInent been any doubt as to the
value Of leather in connection with
hyinE habiliments. Only leather is i'm
peryious TO all sorts OF atmospheric
conditions.
IT is safe surmise tina. these
aviation suits will be supplemented By
wrap coats OF the warm neecy order
for the wcarcr TO don going TO or from
the machine; while for the helmet il
is suggested brown brushed wool
shall be used. faced back with white
coneT, and probably lined throughout
with that pelt. The best and most
attractive leather FOR the purpose is
suede nnished, as that is softer. and
more Pliable than the more ordinary
hrisht-surfaced quality"
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Eau-de-Colorne.

ColoEne's toilet-vater industry r,s
established at the beginning Of the
seventeenth century. at that time tho
CITY numbered about $4,000 inhabitants
ana the present population is $50 600
Tho inventors of cau-dc- Cologne were
Paul Feminis and Maria Clemcntine y
Catholic nun. They began on a small
scale, win few persons employed. whom
they did not initiate into the scorers
OF tho whole process. the last and most
important mixture being made by the
inventors Paul Feminis left the secret
with the Farina family. while the nun
oeTueathed tho secret to one. Peter
Schae chen. who lad been her assistant
for many years
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silk,orm OF the Ser,

Many worms live in the sea. ana
some OF them arc very beautiful crea-s
lures. But the so-called "sukwcrp,3
OF tho sea"-t-the designation being
purely fEurative and poetlcpl--i. ~
btvalve molluSc properly known AS TIE.
pima. and native to the Muditerrarran@
ancient days the fiber was reserved oxi
clusivciy for the weaving az rovai
garments. This SILK IS spun bv tf,S
which it fastcns itself TO a conyenjent
rock 1t Is extremely tine and very,
strong. Cleaned, dried and passed
through combs. Il is reduced to dsiIt'
cate threads OF lustrous b-ownish
yellow hue; which are woven into
gloves. stockinEs ana othnr articles
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IRONMONGER OPPONENT
OF AMERICAN DUCHESS
Former Consuelo Vanderbilt Up for Election to London
Council Today-"Brother John" Osborne, Child
~l~ of Sums Other Candidate

tasion. daughters who have attained
The age OF twcntE-one and the wives of
in municipal contest their newly
given electoral rights. Practically half
the i.''".'pV voters are women and
candidates OF their own Sex arc coming
forward in large numbers.
The Duchess OF Marlborough sits on
the L. Z. Z. for North Southwark a
working class district which contains
some OF the worst Sums in the metro.
polls The Municipal Reform party.
inc most formidable rival OF the Pro-
srcsSiFcs which is the duchcss's party,
VIII not oppose the election OF Her
Grace. but She and her Progressive
coiieaEuc, i. Hunter, will have rivals
IN Two labor men, OF whom Brother
john osborne, the ironmoEger already
mentioned. is by far the most formid ida :
bic. lie is likely TO give the duchess a
sim fight and the speeches on both
sides should make interesting hearing
and reading.
OTHER CANDIDATE IS
FOUNDER OF CHURCH
Brother John" is an idealist who has
founded new Church OF humanity,
which he calls The Peoples Church"
He is 4 social missionary and rcfor'ner
with a big following among the work
cTs in Southwark.
stocky build, rugged OF feature with
short beard and eyebrows that turn
upward like those Of Mcphistophelcs
or the kaiscr's mustachc and is about
Fifty years Of age. He is full OF the
power" and is a sincere advocate Of
reforms for the benefit of his class.
Il have nothing TO say against the
Duchess Of Marlborough or her, policy
or anything that is hers" said
Brother John" in an interview yes
tcrday "All ! wish to say is that I
am Southwark man. and know
Southwark and the horror OF its Sums.
AS boy lived in them. and work ed
in them from in the morning until
10 a; night for $3.50 week. ] know
places in this district where her grace
the duchess would not allow her horses
TO go. I want these slums removed.
and sane. healthy. comfortable houses,
Al for decent men TO live in. erected
In their place"
Brother John was asked IL he thought
the Duchess OF Marlborough was OPP
posed to these reforms.
NO" he said cmphadcally. I know
her opinions on the subject But
repeal-what does she know about
it7''
As a matter OF fact. the Duchess Of
Marlborough knows lot about the
London slums, and has proved time
and again that she has no qualms about
visiting them. sometimes late at night.
Her election speeches tand the duchess
knows how TO make spccch) are
likely TO prove eye-opcncrs TO her an
;asonist and TO others in this respect.
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AT the Movies

isix-Aii week. barbara Castle
ton. In ''rhc Silver Ring"
ODEON-Todny, Marguerite Clark
IN "Mrs. WiEgs OF the Cabbage
Pntch"; Friday und Saturday, Doug
las Fairbanks In ''Thc Iiaif-Brccd."
New Thrntcr-TOdny. Irving Cum
minEs md George NcQunrric I'm
'.'rhc Unwilling Hand; Friday and
Saturday, Bert LytcII oud Mary An
dcrsOn In .'Thc Spcndcr."
C"ionini-Todny, Alice Brndy In
"Thc World We Live In, Friday
and saturday, Gladys BrOckwcll In
the "FOrbiddcn Room"
Victorian week, Elaine Ham
mcrstein in "Wnntcd for Murder"
u jOu = Rcmuinder or week,
Pauline Frederick In "PnId in Full"
BlucbIrd-Todny md tomorrow,
Gladys Leslie In "The Beloved Inn
poster; Saturday. variety.
rex - Today. variety; Friday,
Francis Mcdonald in "Tony Amerl-
en-; saturday. Eddie Polo in orhc
Lure OF the Circus"
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Cnyiarc,

Nearly every ono is aware that
caviare is the sailed roc of tho stur-
geon, fish caught in great num-
bcrs off tho south coast Of Russia.
The large grained caviarc. made
from the roe OF the largest species
OF that fish, is considered tho best.
Some of the surgeons weigh as much
as $500 pounds, measure from eighteen
to twcn;y-seven feet in length. and
yield a roe weighing 500 pounds The
fish should be caught some months be-
fore spawning time. while the roe is
hard and light gray in color. AS it
gets softer and darker il becomes less
suitable for preparing caViare. and
when it is quite ripe it Is compile tcly
useless for the purpose.
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SWISS PRICES FALL

Prices in Switzerland have begun
tile goods have made their appear
ance at prices one-third below those
which have obtained in that country
correspondent. writing TO the Franz
furter IeitunS. Decentralization
offices will later. it is said, determine
the justification of the wholesale pur-
chaSes contemplated by the Germans
In Switzerland before import 10 Ger
many may take place. Quantities of
goods at high prices are stored in
SWltzctiand Tor Gcrmany's account.
limiting export TO Germany. INC
result is considerable depreciation
OF Nalues
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p,,te.C1enninr Mixture.

A good plate cleaning mixture which
is also excellent for polishing brass is
made as follows: Take a cup and half
brim with cold water. Pour this into
a bottle and add TO It one ounce OF
ammonia. shake we'll before using.
Wet flannel cloth with this and rub
il on the metal. afterward polishing
il with n soft cloth or leather.
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HOUSEHOLD SUGGESTIONS

Poached cggs may be removed from
the pan without breaking the yolks If
the fryinEpan is creased before putting
in the water.
When cooking haricot beans add salt
to the water first, and they will cook
In third of the time and will not
need TO be soaked overnight.
Always wash the tin-opcncr in hot
water after using. TO prevent the smell
OF the fish in the tin from cInging
q H.
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Many Uaes For EGGS.

INC uses 70 which eggs may be put
are many, apart from their employment
as food: a mustard plaster made with
the white of an egg will not leave a
olister. The white skin that lines an
esq is useful application for a boil
The white OF an egg beaten with loa (
sugar and lemon relieves hoarscncss-
a teaspoonful taken once every hour
An egg added TO the morning cup of
coffee makes an invigorating tonic. a
raw egg. with tho yolk unbrokcn,
taken In glass OF wine. is beneficial
for convalescents
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Too IInsty,

4 builder, Observing a man stand
inS on the scaffolding with his hands
In his pockets. smoking a pipe, went
up to him and said: Now. I've caught
youi We'll have no more Of this! When
did you start? Monday? Well. here's
your four days pay; consider your
self discharged" The man pockctcd
the money and went away quickly. a
up, and the builder told him what he
had done. Why" said the foreman,
that man wasn't working for us-he
was only asking for n Job"
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Gentle Remembrance.

81 don't ask you to remove your hat,
miss" piaintivcly spoke a little man
i'll tho seat at the theatcr behind a
lovely damscl, but If you will kindly
refrain from webbing your head |
the high hat, but am not accustomed 90
the wobble, and IL confuscs me and
obS,ructs my view of the gentleman
in :he orchestra who performs on the
kett:eErtlm'
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Ncro's Fish rond.

Beneath the Basilica of the Flavian
palace in Rome, Professor Boni has
found two narrow stairways leading
to a "piscina." water reservoir con-
sstinS of five large compartments
1T is still intact. covered and well
preserved by watertight cement. The
reservoir dates from the time Of Nero
when it was used as pond for sea
fish, with the object of breeding
exotic fish for the Emperor's table.
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Yea. nna'am," said an "out o'-work,"
atty years OF life I've spent over six
teen years In bed"
"why. poor fellow" replied tho
lady sympathetically, handing him
a copper. what has been tho trou-
ble-iparalyais?" mo. ma'am," he
Ssld lest regular habit OF alccpin'
c)ght hours night, maam!"
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The Wrongs. Of Ireland

There's a difference in time, you
know: between this country and Eu-
rope, said man in New York TO a
newly arrived lrshman. For in
stance, your friends in Cork arc in
bed and fast asleep by this time. while
VIC are enjoying ourselves in the
early evening" That's always the
way. exclaimed Pat. Ireland nivcr
got justice yit,"
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Menu Sussestion..
cereal,

Breakfast-Stewed prunes. cereal
toast coffee.
Luncheon-Bananas and peanut
salad. rice. bread. tea.
Dinncr-Pot roast. Drowned potatoes
gravy. boiled onions. cabbage salad,
lemon jelly, mock cream, coffee.
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Mnnn Sunpe.tinn.

Breakfast = Grapefruit, buckwheat
Grtd6le cakes. toast. coffee.
Luncheon-Cream of vegetable soup.
toasted cheese sandwiches, tea.
Dinner-Plankcd fish, Earnish OF
green peas and carrots, lettuce salad,
apple sauce, coffee.
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One IN JIrrx

Tcacher-Why. Jimmy, Jimmy! Have
you forgotten your pencils again?
What would you think OF soldier
going to war without gun?
JIMMY should think he was an
officer!
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Stomach ills

permanently disappear after drinking
tho celebrated Shivar Mineral Water
Positively guaranteed by moneyback
offer. Tastes fine; costs a trinc. De-
livered anywhere by our Richmond
agents. nce-Nunnamaker Co. Phone
thcm.--Adv
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SOME HOME RECIPES

Brown Fancakes-I use plain wheat
bran from the mill. II Is clean and
with your hand so enough fne bran
VIII come through. Now take one cur,
or siftcd bran aDd one cup of flour. a
,itt!e salt one teaspoon sugar and add
ono teaspoon soda Add gradually two
cups huttcrmilk. Then break in one
egg Beat All together Well Have hot
SHilict we'll creased. Pour in enough
batter 10 run thin over skillet AS IL
rises or pufs up. turn over quickly
Have butter sliced and ready. Put a
generous slice on each cake as YOU
take II up. This amount will make a
stack about three inches high and six
inches wide. Sometimes | leave the
egg out entirely and positively can
not tell any difference in them
MRS, NJ J. NJ
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MNrrinye IiccnscA

Waiter Owen T-oup (csD Phil,ssinh,,
Ruth Adele Tavior '2n. Richmond
Thomas BENJAMIN JOHNSON tco). Rlchro,l
Esther Lee Jennings t@p. Richmond
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Graham Gems-One tablespoon sugar
one-half teaspoon salt. one tablespoon
lard and one ana a half tcacups sour
milk, half teaspoon soda one teaspoon
baking powder. one cEG beaten sep
arateiy and one and half teacuos q
graham and whea, -four. mixea half
and half. Seat egg until nuffy. then
add milk. Mix all dry ingredients and
add 10 egg and milk. Melt lard in
hot muffin tins and pour into dough
Fill muffin tins only onc-half full of
dough and bake twenty minutes This
makes one dozen. r. II
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Times Square

At Broadway. 4ssh - Ash SreehA
the center Of New Yosk's soc;sl
and busincss activities. Ia close
proximity to al railway ter nainals.