Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

ing them as the air grows hot and sitting
in the morning. II this Is systematically
can be perceptibly lessened: The cellar.
particularly. should be subjected to this
daily treatment, but when left open at
night should have strong, coarse wire graf,
be done as much as possible in the cool of
the day. An oil or gas stove Is far more
convenient on this account, as the heat can
be turned OF when not in use. Where the
laundry work Is done at homo and fire
has to be kept all day for the ironing 1t Is
the part Of prudence to take advantage OF
the strong fire to roast enough meat to last
several days, bake cookies or pies, or make
some dish en- casserole.
Let the Children Splash.-The latest sug
gestion for keeping the children cool and
healthy is to let them dabble in water as
much as they please.
almost everybody can place big wash
tub full Of cool water in the middle Of a
dren splash to their hearts content dur
ing the heat of the day." says DR.. Darl
ington, the president of the New York
board of health. Let the girls wash their
no matter how much they splash them
selves, nobody should scold them. They
should be stripped to their flannel abdom-
| inal bandages and their parents need have
no fear of their youngsters catching cold.
Summer colds are not due to the chilling
of the system in that way, but to over
| eating, combined with Irregularities Of and
| lamentations in the bowels" further
suggestion by mother who has tried this
| plan for her own little man, last summer,
during which time he never ate or slept
better, and never had a fretful moment, Is
to dissolve a cup of sea salt in the tub
of clear water. This has distinct tonic
effect, while a layer of white sea sand on
the bottom Of the tub prevents slipping and
feels comfortable to the little toes. This
ocean tub may be set under the shade of
tree, on shaded porch or in the house,
first spreading down square of table OIL
cloth, If there is any danger of injuring
the carpet.
For both children and adults frequent
sponging of the body with cool water is
advocated, together with absolute rest in
the hottest part of the day and the avoid
ance OF stimulating, heating edfbles and
liquids.
Common Sense Dress for Children.-Even
Dame Fashion is on the side of common
sense in childrens dress this year Thin
stockings or socks, low easy shoes or san
dals simple lightweight straw hat, a
plain skirt of Bingham or linen, cotton
trousers, with everything loose about the
neck, forms the approved summer costume.
'Unconquerable Stings"-The roll call of
summer pests among the creatures of wings
and Stings is a formidable one. but these,
too, can be made much less offensive or
quarantfned. The mosquito, for instance.
Research has proved that with proper pre-
CAUTIONS ne can De suppressed. in the
matter of his suppression, however, the en-
tire neighborhood must be united. A code
of laws framed for his undoing is now
kept in force in many towns from March
10 to October 10 1t runs as follows:
First-No rain water barrel, ciStern or
other receptacle for rain water shall he
maintained without being tightly screened
by netting or so absolutely covered that
no MOSQUITO can enter.
Second-No cans pals anything capa-
BILE of holding water shall be thrown out
or allowed to remain unburied on or about
the premises.
Shall be kept In such condition that oil
may be freely distributed so to flow over
the surface of the water. Covered cess
pools must have perfectly tight covers
and all openings must be screened.
Fourth-No waste or other water shall be
thrown out allowed to stand on or near
premises
The prompt cooperation of all persons
In the enforcement of these regulations is
earnestly desired, and they are assured
that in this way the breeding Of mosquitoes
on their premises may be prevented.
Mosquitoes are. SO far as known, the only
means of conveying malaria.
To Avoid Malaria-In making out the
summers itinerary avoid places that
abound in mosquitoes malarial patients.
Not only do mosquitoes bring poison from
sWampS and ceSSpoolS, but they can carry
the disease from one person to another.
If you cannot visit the place to make a
personal reconnaissance, write some disin-
terested party for the desired information.
The Wicked House Fly.-The house fly
too, is held responsible nowadays for dis
tributing all sorts of infection which he
carries on his wings and feet. Whether
or no, he Is guilty of this misdemeanor he
has enough other things to his discredit
from spelling the ointment of the apothe-
cary, up and down. The Turks have
trenchant proverb: "A fly is small thing,
but he spoils the SOUP.
1t is a well known fact that there are
certain odors that the fly objects to. Sas-
safras, pennyroyal lavender and eucalyptus
are all discouragers of flies. Scrupuous
cleanliness and careful screening of all
doors and windows during the summer
months with supplementary use of fly
paper are essentials. If the door screens
are wiped off frequently with kerosene, flies
will avoid them so that one is able to get
in and out without the flies lodging in. The
following potion Is also recommended for
their discontinue Mix together one ia
blespoonful of cream with the same amount
of powdered black pepper and tablespoon
full of brown sugar. Darker the room save
one window in which is set the saucer con-
tanning this mixture.
That Sticky Fly Paper-Even with the
greatest there is bound to be trouble
with some one getting tangled up in the
fly paper besides the flies When that
time comes 1t is we'll to remember that a
liberal application of butter dssolves the
sticky stuff so that it can be wiped off at
once.
The Plague of Ants..-Ants are another
plague with which the housekeeper is called
to wage war in hot weather. The first thing
to do Is to locate their nests. After that
there are several devices that may be en-
ployed to dispose of them Most effectual,
probably is the use of bisulphide of carbon.
Make several holes in the nest with stick
and into these pour several ounces of the
bisulphide, quickly closing the holes with
the foot. The fumes of this most malo
dorous drug penetrates through the under
ground tunnels and kills the ants in i'm
mense quantities. If the nest is located
where it Is ungetable, sprinkle ashes wet
with coal Oil all about their haunts. Quick
lime placed at the entrance to their nests
and then washed down with boiling water
is also excellent, while another time hon
ored remedy is London purple. To trap
ants sweet oil placed where they can have
access to it is recommended. They are very
fond Of it, but it closes their spiracles and
suffocates them.
To Rid Pussy of Fleas.-Pussy, also, has
trials of her own in hot weather. and the
f1eas that trouble her far more rave
nous than dog fleas. If left unchecked they
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