The San Francisco call., 1905-01-08

A. B. c. (Stained Floors).-You can
stain your floors any color you want
by using the dyes prepared for that
purpose. Oak, mahogany or even wal
nut are used, and now and then a
lighter tone, but any should be salts
factory. After straining use wax or
shellac as it gives a good, serviceable
finish.
CITY (Rag Rugs).-Yes, there is
place in this city where rag carpets and
rugs can be made. Rag carpets are
usually made of odds and ends, and
they are very pretty when fashioned OF
bright colors. You can use wool or
cotton. or both, just as you please:
but Of course, the woolen carpets wear
by far the best, and, as rule, look
much better. One-pound balls are
sewed together. and, believe, 1t takes
one and a quarter pounds to make a
yard Of carpet.
PUZZLED SCIENCE.-I am not able
to explain the theory OF science. but
know that there is a book called Sci
ence and HEALTH" and 1t will in all
probability smooth away your troubles.
Read 1t two or three times slowly and
deliberately or you may not derive the
desired benefits from 1t. I cannot give
you the names of any healers through
the medium of this paper, but will
gladly send you list If you will sup
ply me with your real name and ad-
dress.
SEARCHER Moth Patches).-I am
sorry the peroxide did not bleach your
face sufficiently, but will give you an
other remedy:
Alreate of copper. .....15 grains
Ointment of oxide of zinc. Y ounce
Rub into the spots morning and
night.
MiEd, you, this is for the yellow spots
on your face, and be careful where you
put it, There is but one more recipe
that I can give you, but I might as well
add it to the list. This, however, is for
moth patches or liver spots, bat If the
other fails. give it a trial:
kaolin ...................4 grammes
Lanolin ..................1O grammes
Glycerln ............-... grammeS
Carbonate Of magnesia, grammes
Oxide of zinc .......... grammes
This should be applied to the spot =.
before retiring and should remain on
until the next morning. Remove with
the aid Of tepid water and a little pure
soap. Repeat the application as often
as necessary.
BLEACH (Peroxide) No, peroxide
Is anything but stain. In fact it will
make your hair very fair. There are
many things that will make your hair
a dark brown. but this one is easy
to use: Pyrogallic acid one-qiIarter
ounce. distilled water (hot) IA ounces.
Dissolve and when the solution has
cooled add gradually rectif1ed spirits
one-quarter (fiuid) ounce. This is full
strength and will make your hair al
most black, so dilute it with water un-
til you get it from dark tone to the
one you particularly want.
MRS. j. M. .(Pie Crust) AS you did
not give me your old recipe am not sure
but that am giving you one that you
are already familiar with: For a single
pie take two cups of sifted flour, a
half cup of butter, a small pinch of
salt. Heap two tabiespoonfuls of white
sugar (granulated is best), one table
spoonful Of lemon juice, two table
spoonfuls of cold water and the yolk
of an egg. Rub the butter. -four, salt
and sugar together until they are
creamy. Then make the yolk of egg,
lemon juice and water into a paste.
Place the whole on pastry board and
pat with the rolling pin until 1t is
fiaky and white. Then roll out the
proper size and place In the pie plate.
JESSIE acurling Hair) There are
many things that are used TO keep
ones hair in curl. but do rot know
of single one that is very successful
In wet weather. Try this formula:
Gum arabic one dram, sugar one dram.
rose water two ounces. Mix and dis
solve. Moisten the hair in this solu-
ton. Put up in curling kids and be
certain to curl the hair the right way,
so that it will look natural
MERRIE (Theater Frocks) The
prettiest, daintiest little frocks are
worn these days at the theater, but
very seldom are they really low. OF
course, STduQ OpcFd Is QlIcTtHts DuL
then we are not overly favored in this
direction. White is a great favorite:
pink, blue. tan and red are worn and
all very elaborate. The yoke and
sleeves are fashioned many times of a
heavy lace and the result is splendid
Short sleeves are worn with every
thing. Street gowns. waists, and, IN
deed, all sorts and conditions of frocks
are made with this dainty half sleeve
and long gloves are worn as a matter
of course. The cloak is light broad
cloth or lace and made in very elab-
orate fashion or else the extreme OF
simplicity. Champagne is good color
to select, for it may be worn In the
middle of the day with all propriety.