niE SUNDAY OKEGQNIAX. PORTLAXD, MARCI! 12, 1911. s 3? SIGNS OF SPRING ARE SEEN IN THE WINDOWS OF PORTLAND'S STORES Fine Weather Lure Portland Women to Inspect Season ' Offerings in Millinery, While Man Views the Latest Haberdashery Creations. TIE other day. on Morrison street. Just aa she was passing one ot Portlands big oepartment stores, a prtty young; matron suddenly stopped, frantically grabbed her startled com panion with both hands and gave a little shriek of alarm. -Quick, hold me tight, Marjorte." she cried. "I am about to rush In and buy a new Spring bonnet!" That impulse is no unusual ona among Portland women these beautiful mornings, and it Is being struggled with right valiantly by femininity la general. Not a few have succumbed, for here and there dainty affairs of straw and flowers are making their ap pearance at the matinees and on the streets. Driven by the same Impulse, one sees here and there a man slyly contemplating the glories of gay dis plays in neckwear, or looking Interest edly upon festive suitings and haber dashery. But -really. Isn't it a little too soon? Ot course in sunny Caltfornla. where the Spring season Is fairly launched, hats of fur and velvet are being cast aside generally for straw and lace and flowers. But the first lark often alngs In Portland long before the rains are over, and she who dons her Spring hat now would do well to cleave unto her umbrella. I'nless one's pocketbook be long and not too lean. It Is well to remember also that the earliest offerings In Hp ring millinery are frequently of a misleading trend as to style. It Is no longer a trade secret that merchants and milliners purposely put out dis plays of only passing vogue for early sales. In order that the purchaser win have to buy again when the more per manent-mode comes In. a few weeks later. And then, too, she who succumbs to the Spring hat temptation thus early taken the edge off her Easter morning pleasure, even thouch she Is to have another and rtyre beautiful "creation' for the official day of Spring bios snmtng forth. Some of the millinery showings ar sufficiently attractive to overcome the sternest resolutions against early pur chasing. One of the most charming new tones is known as coral, but it Is more vivid and pinker than the old coral tone: many of the new straws are dyed In this pretty color, and It figures prominently In the small hats of crushed straw. Bright colors and gay combinations are to be used without re serve, and this Is particularly true of the early millinery. When the sun nine becomes a little more ardent It Is sad to contemplate what will happen to the alluring pink of the coral straw toque, and this question of fading is one that will be taken Into considera tion by the wise purchaser. If durabil ity and economy are to be taken Into account. Already the new Spring suits are ap pearing, along with the first tentative hats of straw that are toned down little by Wintry looking velvets. The dignity and grace of the long-coated ault la surely doomed. Instead of the long lines, beloved for their own pec uliar appeal, we are to have the short Jaunty effects, which are very attractive in their almost frisky way. They are to be gay with details of decorative trimmings In braid, also, and they can not fall to Import a Juvenile atmos phere to the most stately wearer. The word has gone out from Paris and the Eastern fashion centers that the short coat Is to become even sltorter. even running to eton and bolero effects, the later coming again Into rogue for dressy afternoon cos tumes and evening frocks. The leading models, however, show the i or Is-lnch coat, and are In the popular "knock-about" or "trotting" styles. They are smartly tailored, and some very attractive little blouses are mown with them. The blouse question Is full of in terest Just now. and it is" predicted that there are more Interesting develop ments to come. The approaching sea son will offer all manner of dainty things In the semi-neglige styles of waist and blouse. The present style, with the body and sleeve cut In one piece will be the key note for all the mart plain and fancy blouse models, and the finest of hand embroideries and the most exquisite laces will figure In the decorative points of these simple little affairs. Sleeves are to be worn short, the elbow-length prevailing, and the low cut round or square neck will be pop ular. This means a continuation of that very comfortable and attractive accessory, the "Dutch" collar, and stiffly-starched, up-standing collars trill be little seen. . Ringing with Indignation, the letter J tt an East Side wife and mother deals with her experience one day the past weekrln transporting a frisky little t Scotch terrlor dog over a route neces 'sltating two transfers and a trip over ' three carllnes. ' "You would have thought I was some "rt of criminal." she writes, "whereas ' was endeavoring to he humane, and was taking the little animal where be would have a good home and grva great deal of happiness to three children. This waa a superfluous dog In our neigh borhood, a most affectionate and Intel ligent little fellow, and he would have had to go to the pound except that I found the place sthere he waa needed and welcome. I set out with the dog - anticipating no trouble, as I paid a fare for him and bad offered to stand on l FIGURE C the outside platform with him until told by the conductor It would be all right to take him Inside. When I did so the little animal sat beside my skirts on the floor, harming no one. But we had not gone a block until a disagree-able-looklng woman began to mutter eJ FIGURE complaints and look daggers. Fearing that I did not hear her. she raised her voice and said that the conductor ought to be discharged for allowing the dog in the car. A man agreed with her and the two became greatly excited about It. 1 was glad when I came to Grand avenue and transferred to the East Side line. but ray troubles were not over, for there a a grouchy male individual on that car who took exception to the dog. al though all the other passengers were friendly to the animal. Then 1 trans ferred to the Hawthorne car and new troubles, for there were two men who proceeded to air their opinions about my harmless little charge. - "Why Is It." the letter concludes. "that the Instant some men see a wom an on any kind of friendly terms with dog they have to start a tirade about the childless home and all that sort of thing? We alt know there Is a type of woman who is perhaps deserv- New Spring Models in Wash Materials for Little Children CHILDREN'S fashions all have an especial charm when made up In Spring materials, and this year a look of unusual novelty Is added to this bllthenesa. Color put on white la Im mensely in vogue, bands, yokes and cuffs In the most vivid hues showing on snowy tittle frocks and aprons. This color note with whit may take the form of a very effective If simple em broidery on a fine frock of mar quisette, which texture washes like s rag. and very often the needlework In heavy blocks will contain half a dozen rich colors. A. deep red. blue of the most Intense sort, black, orange, ma hogany and green are tints that ap pear In this nsedlework. which, wheth er hand or machine-made, is called Bulgarian embroidery. Of course the small frocks so trested need to be dry- cleaned, aa the vivid trimming used cannot be counted on to stand the rigors of the washtub. Nevertheless, msny a little lawn and linen frock may show needlework In one or three of these rich colors, and If the garment comes from a first- class place perhaps a shop that makes a specialty of Juvenile wear It Is pret ty likely to be warranted as washable. With the bordered muslins, lawns. Swisses and rhallles for challie is In cluded among the wash materials the contrasting banding will be used with charming effect at the bottom of Ht:e skirts, about the cut-out neck and at the edge of sleeves. All white frocks are seen in plenty, and surely notiilng could be sweeter for very young chil dren, bnt when the child has passed S a touch of color Is newer, and It Is apt to appear If only In the form of rlb- Don Knots ana sasnes- Aa to dealgn. the garments of the girl of 7. perhaps, are pretty apt to show some of the lines of her mam ma's frocks, for kimono cuts are used for bodlcea and there are many little one-piece gowns almost Identical In tne with those for grownups. The dif ference comes In an easy width of the skirt. In a decolletage of the neck and in very short sleeves, all raiment dls- Ing of euch censnre, but Is that any excuse for such annoyance as I was subjected to In the simple process of taking a homeless little terrier across the city?" ' Here are a few "don'ta" for the worn- an whose nerves are constantly on edge, ehe of the "excitable" tempera ment: Don't follow the crowd. Shun bargain days. Don't read by strong light. Never be too earnest. Dress not too tight. Wear comfortable shoes. Eat foods that agree with you. Shun tea and coffee. Take an afternoon nap. Systematize your housework. Don't try to accomplish too much. Keep a mem orandum. Let trifles be tabooed. Force cheerfulness. Keep little correspond ence. Belittle worrlments; enlarge Joys. Take part in no contests. Retire at an early hour. Steer clear of chatter boxes. And never hurry. A trained nurse gave to a mother what she called her "five P"s" for keeping children well. Here they are: pure milk, pure air. plenty of sleep, proper clothing and perfect cleanliness. These few rules cover most of the necessities in hygienic child rearing. tlnctly for Summer wear showing these last points. Models for. the tinier children have the babyish features suited to pudgy Infantile figures, and with the dress up wash frock it la pretty much the rage to have the child look aa' much like a French doll as possible. The long bodice and skirt that is no more than a tiny flounce with edge some times falling short of the child's knees still comprise the favored model, bnt Instead of the distinct sleeve the bodice portion of the smart garment is rut in one with these details. In fact It Is well-nigh impossible to escape the kimono influence, and although It may be run In the ground after awhile, ror the moment It Is all powerful. Among the accessories for little girls are delightful aprons, which, since they are skirt length, may be used on a hot day in the house or country without a frock. These graceful and Important details may be of the plainest linens or 'ginghams, but mothers who like the neatness and coquetry of the apron often turn out cunning little affairs of dotted swIss with lace edges for wear with quite fine frocks. In the little models scattered over the page may be found a series of use ful and stylish designs for waah ma terials, though ss to that there is no reservation In point of material. Silk could be used for the two gown on the. older girls, and anything from pongee to organdy over silk for the .frock on the smaller child. But Spring is tne ttme tor wasn textures, so let us discuss them here. Figure A gives a stunning Russlsn blouse for a girl from i to 7, a hand some linen In either white or color suggesting Itself as appropriate to he tailored effect. If of white, the scal loping and knots used might be In some color, pale blue, yellow or white. the belt and tne tie matching. The little frock begins with an under body to which is attached a abort plaited skirt. The kimono blouse, belted Rus sian style. Is in one. with the bodice portion fitted with deep shoulder tucks and the tall slashed at the side and there plaited. Linen in a pale coral pink; or robin's egg blue would be charming for this frock, though a stout suiting in a handsome color might he almost as ef fective. With a deep blue, or pink or green chambray, white stitching in several rows could be used effectively. A one-piere frock of exceptional sim plicity Is presented by Figure B, the design permitting either a plaited or gathered skirt, as the smartness or practicality of the garment would de mand. A plain chambray, bordered with a check or stripe at the neck, sleeves and waist, and with the skirt gathered, would turn out the useful thing that would stand any number of scrubblngs without harm. Linen, a good quality of lawn, or a fancy cot ton with some body as percale would be better for the plaited skirt effect, and with these textures a stout lace or Hamburg embroidery would be suitable. Again, a bordered goods might have the banding put about the neck and sleeves, and in one or three rows on the skirt, but it must be remem bered that a trimmed skirt will make a short, dumpy child still more un graceful, such figures calling for the plainest effects. Here the little kimono bodice and plaited skirt are sewed tightly to a waistband In the usual one-piece way, but for convenience with washing the two details might be made separate and button together under a wide leather belt. . ' Figure C displays the tiny tot's get up. the sort of Russian thing a smart little girl of 3 would wear. On the figure the dress Is of white mar quisette, with a handsome banding of dead white guipure, and the dress is put over a pink silk slip and belted with ptnk ribbon. But the rear view of the dress shows how simply it can he made, and if an every-day material were used bias bands of the same might be the decking. Fashioned of a practical texture, with a leather belt slipping through bands sewed to the waist, the frock might oe tne rougn est play garment, yet at the same time the lines permit the utmost elegance with fine materials. A white pongee with an embroidered band would be splendid for the design this material and trimming permitting unlimited scrubblngs and needing only a change of accessories to be dressy or practical, as the mother chooses. Figures D and E give the little aprons of the moment, and their cuts allow homely morning textures or smart afternoon, ones. The little lady marked D wears the frock-apron that, made in a stout brown linen or pretty gingham, might be used without a dress In very warm weather, but if the little slip were of a dotted muslin or lace-edged, cross-barred muslin It would be a very useful addition to a mussed little frock, should the occasion sua denly arrive for a more presentable ap pearance. Then If made with ornamental in tention it Is possible to insert a pretty tucking between bands of other trim ming, and so give the Dutch look here obtained. As pictured, this apron Is of a delft shade, with a plain blue tucking and b'ue and white braid. The "cook's apron" is the next style. the rear bands fastening at the shoul ders being an exact Imitation of some of the spron cuts used by chefs. The little quantity of goods needed for this apron should recommend It to mothers who like their children to present a neat appearance at home and who can not afford too many changes of frocks, Then quite a gay and childish look can be given the small garment with the use of a colored cotton witn email Mother Goose figures for the banding, one such being employed in this case on a brown linen. Spring Remedies for Children A LINE! of small folk was drawn up before the family doctor a sal low fa.. i!ntfhA one. one that uggested fever. The good man looked at tongues, turned back eyelids, thumped abdomens. Then he flung back his head and roared: 'Dear lady, three doses of caator oil will do the whole business." The mother had talked of malaria, scarlet fever. jaundice, almost all the Ills to which flesh Is heir. And here was the simple remedy for all her fears castor oil, the good oil purgative that costs next to nothing and that almost everybody needa In the Springtime. The three small peo ple were only Buffering from congested bowels; overloaded stomachs, mother carelessness.- How many mothers call In the doctor when a little good sense might stave off his bleT bill and some simple laxative or other serve the purpose of other and more high-priced nostrums. The stom ach Is the root of almost all child ail ments of a mild order, and that uncom fortable malady known as the "Spring sickness" is) bound to result from its abuse. Castor oil is not a pleasant dose, but It may be made palatable, and it Is the first thing necessary with a Juvenile overthrow. For children of five years and over a tablespoonful, slack or brimming, as the conditions suggest. Is generally given. When prepared .with strained orange Juice the dme Is not objectionable. Put a little of the Juice made very cold In a glass, pour the oil, also very cold, care fully on top of it. and cover with more juice. Then try and Instruct the child how to take the dose In one or two swal lows, for with sipping the castor oil taste Is bound to manifest Itself. If It Is Impossible to administer the oil through the child's objection or the delicacy of Its stomach, sulphur and mo laws make another excellent and in expensive home remedy for mild dis tempers. Stir a teaspoonful of sulphur powdered Into a cup of good molasses, and give from a teaspoonful to a dessert spoonful of this every night until the bowels seem thoroughly cleared out. . If the result of the sulphur and molasses Is very active, Oessen the dose, giving FIGURE D. tllMHl.MM. Sue J I I J IM" l Hit iVIlM r rr. m wmwmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :' ;. AocnvAcf PERFECT STYLE, EASE AND SLENDER SHAPELINESS. ? j A BETTER FIGURE THAN YU EVER HOPED F0R. YOU ( ABSOLUTE FREEDOM FROM BANGERS OF TIGHT LACING. ULTRA-FASHIONABLE effects and marvelous comfort due to the use of that new kind OP A fabric, LASTIKOPS WEBBING, a Nemo invention for which there is no substitute. Greatest corset-values ever offered. TvTITYX I LASTIKOPS CORSET No. 330, for slendeb and medium figures. Broad bands I'tiYV i of tastlkops Webbing trlva grateful support and banish all dangers of CJ CQ tieht lacing. No. 330 (medium bust), and No. 332 (high bust) "r" MT7YA7 I SELF-REDUCING CORSET No. 408, with broad bands of Lasttkops Webbing that ItutV reduce the upper limbs to regular size, flattening the flesh that has been driven down by long corsets a genuine long-felt want No. 40 (high bust), and No. 406 A QQ (low bust) vritf f SELF-REDUCING CORSET, No. 321, the hip-confining bands of Lastikops Webbing llilt W 1 ,t t)le bottom of long skirt give the fashionable in-slope, with perfect "l CQ comfort when seated. No. 321 (high bust) and No. 319 (low bust) r ' Sold IB All Good Stares Everywhere. - KQPS BROS.. San Francisco Office. 154 Sutter St. WW Ml perhaps a half teaspoonful or a smaller quantity; but quite a week's course of this dosing Is required for a good effect. Citrate of magnesia makes a gentle morning laxative, and the lemonade taste of this appeals to children wno would squirm and shriek with the more unpalatable dose. But. of course, the citrate does not do the proper scouring needed in a bad case of Indigestion; it Is only useful as a temporary relief from tight bowels and the headache and fev- erlshnees conseauent upon the condition Half a bottle of the citrate Is enougn for a child of six, and it should be taken half an hour before breakfast. The cas tor oil gripes less if three or five drops of brandy are put In It, and if the stom ach is empty when it Is taken it Is not likely to nauseate the little patient. Of all the things suggested here, castor oil Is the best for the good clearing out the Spring requires for children who overload their stomachs during the win ter and get "peaked" at this time, and along with the boost to health the dosing gives, this especial medicament is ad vised by all persons of authority for beauty purposes. There are women. In fact, who make a point or taKing xne oil once a month, claiming that It makes the skin soft and fine, brightens the eves and increases the growth of hair. Next to this needed clearing out or tne bowels In the Spring comes a change in food, and if this change is made early enough the purging may not be needed. As soon as February has passed, ana new vegetables begin to come In, all the heavy Winter foods children may have been eating should ba banished from the table. Let the heads of the family just stop and think for a moment how they themselves crave tne new rresn iooas ac this season crisp green salads, the deli cate on'ons. tiny carrots, young aspara gus, new spinach, the tender cabbage, young rhubarb and so on. In Spring the fibre of all these things is ten times more digestible than at any other season, and certain of the vegetables, nice spinacn. onions and rhubarb, act directly upon the blood. G've the child or 7 that craves tne green picKie a sum sprig shallot and a dab of salt and watch its enjoyment of the unusual luxury. All the new vegetables should be boiled plainly, and served with drawn butter, for cream sauces are invitations to more Indigestion. Watercress and chicory make the best Spring salads, these greens being in perfection at this time, but con diments should be simple a touch of olive oil, a pinch of salt and a little lemon Juice comprising the dressing. When tomatoes begin to be plentiful, a nourishing and beautifying luncheon may be made with the fruit peeled, chilled and dressed lightly with mayonnaise and chormed parsley. Refreshments, food and medicine are all contained In this dish, the delicious new tomatoes acting beneficially upon the liver and the oil and egg feeding the little body. Aa to rhubarb, there is no green stuff more beneficial at this time, and as the new sort Is entlrels without the bitter taste of the old, it can be cooked in a way to seem an actual preserve to the young folks. Freshen up the child's food in every way, even in the matter of chops, roast and fowl serve the dainty Spring lamb when it Is possible, boiled or roasted with mint sauce. Get a Spring chicken occasionally Instead of the terrible old Winter fowl and broil or fry it. Any change is beneficial, for all the stomach and health and looks need now 1s a change which means lighten the quality of every dish served. Hot breads are not good at this time, and pork should be banished from the family menu until . Winter sets In again. Another factor, all powerful in the Im provement of a child's health at this season Is plenty of outdoor exercise, especially walks and romps that permit a sight of growing things. Exercise and fresh air are required for a good con dition of the bowels, and if the little outing Is taken where Nature is be ginning to be brave with her buds and leaves the child's Joy in the run is ten fold greater. Then there is a curious sympathy between health and the grati fication of the eyes between, Jho eouli 1 , -J n feT'iT-rT-J-rii.." .... .tfeaafe and new buds, and unfolding leaves, and patches .of young green grass. The di vine earth seems to say to the young people as to her rabbits and squirrels and birds: "Let's have a good time." Daintier and fresher food, a laxative if needed, blue sky and the earth beneath here are Spring medicines for child and grownup. So why send for the doctor when nine times out of ten these things, and a lit tle other good sense, will "do the busi ness?" KATHERIKE MORTON, Apple Desserts for Children. Steamed apples Any cooked apple dish simply prepared makes a wholesome and likeable dessert for the growing child, and steaming the fruit is one ex cellent way to prepare It. Peel and core some good cooking apples, and place them in an earthenware dish that will exactly fit the top of the vessel that is to hold the water. Have the water boiling in the steamer, set the dish over it, covering the top with a new jelly cloth, and putting the steamer cover over this. Fold the ends of the cloth ud over the cover and steam the apples until tender about 20 minutes. Take the apples out. measure the juice In the dish, and add to it the same quantity of sugar; flavor the syrup with a Isttle lemon Juice and cook until, thick. Then put the apples in a fruit bowl, pour the 8Tup over them and set away to cool Serve with .cream. If a little bundle Is made of the cores and peel and these are steamed with the apples they will have a more dell clous taste. Tie thes trimmings with a thread for convenience and discard trie little bundle when the steaming is over. Apple float Make a nice apple but ter of puree from tart fruit, sweetened to taste and flavored with the grated rind of one lemon and cinnamon or nut meg. Put the puree on the ice to be come very cold ;then beat the whites of two eggs to a stiff froth, adding this to the fruit, which should now be the serving dish. When it comes to the table cover the top with a cupful of rich cream. Fried apples Wash and wfpe dry some tart cooking apples, cut them in slices a quarter of an Inch thick and fry them in butter until tender and brown. Dredge with powdered sugar and serve piping hot on warm plates. Apple fritters Half a pint of sweet milk, a scant half-pint of flour, two Dost Hide Them with a Veil Remove Them with the New Drug. An eminent skin specialist recently discovered a new drug, othlne double strength, which is so uniformly suc cessful in removing freckles and giv ing a clear beautiful complexion that It is sold by Woodard, Clarke & Co. under an absolute guarantee to refund the money If it fails. Don't hide your freckles under a veil; get an ounce of othlne and remove them. Even the first night's use will show a wonderful improvement, some of the lighter freckles vanishing en tirely. It Is absolutely harmless, and cannot injure the most tender skin. Be sure to ask Woodard, Clarke & Co. for the double strength othlne; it is this that is sold on the money back guarantee. rounded teaspoenfuls of baking pow der, and a pinch of salt. Stir all to gether. This should make a batter as thick as that used for cake. Roll thick sllcesAone at a time, of apple in the batter with a fork, and drop quickly into boiling fat. When the fritters are a nice brown they are ready; they must be served on hot plates with a thick sprinkle of powdered sugar. The bat ter must be used as soon as made as It spoils with standing. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR Should Never Be Removed With Poisonous, Pasty Compounds Because They Are Dan gerous and Increase the Growth. ' The preparations above referred to are invariably in the form of creamy pastes. These are easily recognized by their pale grayish-greenish color. They are to be spread upon the skin to re main until they are dry. These con tain Sulphide of Barium, an Insoluble chemical, which cannot be dissolved, therefore cannot be absorbed by the skin. The very fact that you are told to leave these pasty compounds on the skin until they dry and cake and then lift off with a knife is proof posi tive that they are not absorbed. If they are why do they still remain on the skin? The most they can possibly do is to remove the surface hair, which in consequence will reappear stronger and thicker after each removal. There is only one logical and scien tific way to remove hair and that Is by means of a liquid containing soluble ingredients which can be absorbed by the skin. De Miracle, known all the World over as the only real superflu ous hair remover. Is Just such a prep aration. It Is easily and quickly ab sorbed and after you have used it you will note there is nothing left on the skin. It leaves the skin free from ir ritation, and what is more to the point. It is absolutely non-poisonous, there fore it will not produce eczema or blood poisoning. Remember, no mat ter what claims are made to the con trary, no poisonous, pasty compound or so-called "liquid cure" ever did or ever will destroy a single hair root, and we can prove it. The extravagant claims recently made by unscrupulous manufacturers of hair removers in sensational adver tisements unquestionably justify physi cians in cautioning the public against the use of this class of depilatories. How many people have been enticed into using these dangerous prepara tions with consequent Injury to them selves cannot be estimated, but only guessed at, therefore beware of fake free advertisers and others, who by wording of their advertisements, try to give the impression that newspapers and other reputable publications en dorse their worthless preparations. Don't be deceived by them. De Miracle is the only preparation which is so en dorsed. De Miracle is sold at all good stores, including Lipman. Wolfe & Co. No honest dealer will offer you a sub stitute on which he makes more profit. We will send you a 62-page booklet containing full information concerning this remarkable treatment, as well as testimonials of prominent physicians surgeons, dermatologists, medical Jour nals and the principal magazines and newspapers. Tou should read this booklet before you try anything. Write to the De Miracle Chemical Co., Dept. L 2, 1905 Park Ave.. New York, simply saying you want this booklet, and it will be mailed, sealed, at once. Note All readers of this paper who are afflicted with superfluous hair growths are strongly advised to write for information concerning this won derful method, which is endorsed the World over by eminent authorities, who have made a lifelong study of this sub-. Ject-