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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-06-22
nisrneIi,s Retirement.

In 1876 Mr.. DiSraeli was raised by
the queen to the peerage under the
title of Lord Beaconstield, and he left
the house of commons before the news
of his elevation to the house of lords
had been made public. His withdraw
nj from the stage where he had played
so long the leading part in a manner
obviously devised to avoid any sort of
ovation was in accordance with the
dignity which characterized the re-
naming years Of his life after the de
feat of the Conservatives, when the
general election of 1880, in consequence
of the Midlothian campaign, had ter
minated his public career. No appll-
cant for his opinions on any subject
ever received a postal card from Lord
Beaconsfeld No speech was ever
made by him at railway stations. lie
died in 1881 as he had lived-alone, Il
stranger amid a strange people. After
his death his memory became to Eng
fish Conservatives an object OF almost
sentimental affection; to English Radl-
Gals If remained an object of never
failing animosity. But to Englishmen
of all politics. to Conservatives ana
Liberals alike, his life continues to be
a constant puzzle, an unsolved enigma.
London Standard.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-06-22
"a SCIENTIFIC PROPHET"
II. &. Wells and His Ideas How lie
Writes a Novel.

ii. G. Wells who is making an ex-
tended tour of the United States to OBJ
tain ideas for new novel, has often
been classed with Jules Verne as one
of the two 'anticipators' among mod
ern novelists. Mr. Wells frankly calls
one of his stories anticipation" and
it has been said of his writings that
most of them do not prophesy but sim
ply describe what would be the logical
outcome of continuance of present con-
ditions. Mr. Wells, who is just round
ing out his fortieth year, was educat-
ed in science and his writings show a
wide familiarity with the results of
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-06-22

modern scientific study and expert
ment. His adaptation of this knowl-
edge to the purposes of fiction has
made him a field quite his own. He
does not believe in system in writing
fiction. He has tried it, and it does
not work well in his case. Sometimes.
he says, he will have three or four
good days and then will follow a ne
Rod of stupidity or Incidence.
In an unguarded moment he once
told an interviewer that he wrote an
average Of 1000 words day. That
paragraph pursued him and haunted
nm until he figured it up and found
that If he had written at that rate he
would have completed all his books in
one year, whereas their publication
covers a period Of ten years. But he
sometimes destroys as much matter
as afterward appears in the book. In
MS early manhood when he was en-
gagged In newspaper work, he aecu-
mulated drawerful of ideas in an
ticipation Of period when he should
have time to work them up, but he has
never used one of them.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-06-22
A GRAND OLD LADY.



The approach Of The nations birth
day suggests the debt Of gratitude that
is owed to those who have served it
we'll men ana women. in war or in
peace. Among the women who deserve
the affection and esteem Of all citizens
and lovers Of country is Mrs. Julia
Ward Howe, sometimes called the
grand old lady Of the United States"
who recently celebrated her cighty-sev-
en;h birthday She was born May 81,
1870. IN New York city. and the intel
lectual ana physical vigor which she
still possesses is the marvel of every
One who s~ea her THIS fact was illus
trated by an incident which occurred
about the time She observed her last
birthday The Italian societies Of Bos-
ton celebrated the four hunlredth an
nyerSnry OF the death of Columbus in
meeting 80 Faaeul hall, and among
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
TABLE SERVICE.

In entertaining It is better to serve d
simple meal perfectly than 10 attempt a
more elaborate one imperfectly pre-
pared.
In waiting at table. pass dishes on the
left side and hold them low enough for
the person served to help themselves
with ease.
All soiled dishes should be removed
from the left.
In passing a plate on which the food
has been placed, put II on the taple IA
/ front of the person for whom II IS IN
tended Do not wait for IL 10 be taken
from the tray, says Mrs. Addie +.
Knowles, in the Portland Evening EX-
press.
Soup IS served by the hostess: fish.
rCasts and entrees by the host
Hot dlshes-Be careful that hot dishes
are served thoroughly hot, anc on hot
plates. as few things are so objection
able as food that should be hot being
served lukewarm.
Salads are mixed and desserts served
By the hostess while vegetables and
side dishes are usually served by the
servants from a side table. the guests
helping themselves
Everything needed for the table should
be at hand so that there IN. y b. no I'M
necessary delay in serN lag. Finger
bowls. extra cutlery. silver, tracked ice
and an extra supply OF bread can all be
at hand IN case they are required.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
Too Delicious DzRkS

To make a delicious strawberry punch:
Pour two cupfuls of strained strawberry
juice upon a heaping cupful OF granu-
lated sugar. stirring until the sugar is
dissolved; then AID a.. ..4s- 5sGrr zen
toned the juice of one lemon. three
tnly sliced oranges, two cupfuls of
cold water, half pint Of MaraschinO
cordial, and few Of the cherries; allow
this fruit PURGE TO ripen directly on the
ice for two or three hours. and at serv-
ing time add quart of iced ApollinaTis
and pint of cracked ice; turning into
a punch bowl decorated with strawberry
vines and strewing in a cupful Of fine
fresh berries.
The South is gleefuI these days. The
julep season has opened. This is the
way they make the gladstone beverag e:
Slice into a mixing bowl. in thin
slices. three rolled lemons. adding a
pound of sugar. one shredded pineapple.
a pint of cold tea. a small cupful Of
sherry. and the same quantity of ia
maiea rum: cover closely and let IL
become thoroughly chilled: stirring in
fifteen minutes before serving a large
handful OF fresh mint sprays. a pound
OF shaved ice, pint of Rhine wine ana
a quart Of iced waited. Pour slowly into
a crystal tankard. oTnamented with a
bouquet OF mint. and serve in glasses
garnished with slices Of frosted lemon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

for making every effort TO avoid them.
It is certainly all right for a young
woman in a business office or anywhere
else 10 wear a blouse that buttons down
she back, but il is not all right for
her 10 be careless about the way IN
which II is fastened. or rather not fas-
tened. Neither is IL good for the sides
Of her placket hole 10 refuse to associate
with each other Neither OF these state
ments viii be disputed by any normal
young woman. and all would disclaim
being among those who appear thus un-
finished. Yet the fact remains that you
see scores and scores Of these daily
downtown. as well as uptown. and that
is why the use Of hand mirrors is TO
be advocated.
Any thoroughly feminine woman who
wishes the approval Of her own sex and
that of the other who stands before a
looking glass. holding in her hand q
small mirror IN such manner as to see
her back. Will not dash OF unfinished
20 the office. One glimpse Of the way
her entire effect is spoiled by buttons
undOne and collars uneven will do more
toward making her neat than yards Of
moral lectures by showing her how
homely they are.
wherefore. girls, those Of you who
have not hand CLOSES, buy them at
once. You VIII be better dressed. and
far more attractive.
The fact that you viii also be neater
is incidental. but by no means unim-
pOrtant
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HOW 70 SUCCEED

Don't be satisfied thai you'll do it to-
morrow or rest on your laurels because
you did it yesterday; do it today.
Take advantage of every opportunity
that comes your way.
Don't get into the way OF belittling
your chaoces and feeling they are not
big enough TO bother over.
Try 10 put energy, interest into every
thing you do.
Work with all your heart; play with
all your heart; above all things. avoid
Indifference and that enemy TO ali prog
reSs-apathy.
Select the pleasures that will bring
you greatest Joy. Choose the work you
are most fitted to do.
Keep your eyes open; be alert; never
be afraid to try things.
Eliminate II can't from your vocab-
ulary and put 'Tu try" in its place
Even If you don't ike the work you
are at present engaged in. do II well.
You never can tell but that 1t may be
the opening to your true vocation.
Play is the antidOte to work. and
when it comes time to play put all work
out of your mind and let the joy Of liv-
ing and fun MI you from head to foot.
BE alert and alive: make the most OF
every minute of your youth and health
and vitality, The worlds a pretty fine
old place, and your chances are lust as
good as any one else's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
To ST. Gracefully

Not one woman in 2 hundred knows OF
thinks about seating herself gracefully.
Columns have been written about how
TO enter a room gracefully. how 10 ac-
quire a graceful carriage in walking
or dancing, but the art of sitting
gracefully seems to have been omitted
from the category.
Yet it is one of the things that arc
necessary to make girl as attractive as
possible.
The average girl spends much more of
her time sitting than walking or dane
ing. How much more necessary, then,
that she make tbs most OF her oppor-
tunitles.
A woman may be very beautiful and
her whole appearance may be spoiled
by her awkward movements. How dis
tressinC to watch her flop down in an
ungainly manner in an attempt to seat
herself somewhere.
If a woman is tail she should choose
the highest chairs 10 seat herself In, in
stead Of doubling herself into a. dis
j0inted position IN a low chair or one
too small for her.
When she seats herself at a table she
should not lean over il lazily. or rest
her elbow on It.
These habits are too easily acquired
and a woman does not add to her at
tractiYeneSs by INDUCING Ia thsLa.
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TRUNKS AND TRAVELLING BAGS
or MODERN GIRL CONVENIENT
No Excuse Now for Crumpled BIouSes, Flattened
Hats, and Wrnkled Skirts

embroidered linen and line with white
SILK, Fasteu the TWO pieces together
by an lnch-Wlde piece Of white silk
elastic going entirely around the case
and secured az the center OF the top
pieces under a dainty bow. This elastic
VIII stretch enough 10 hold a number Of
handkerchiets. Yet the case takes up
little case. about six inches long
and three wide, VIII carry d half dozen
or more of the tiny medicine Walls used
by the homeopathic doctor. These hold
az least several doses of liquid, and
can be filled with the tOuics or tine
lures dear TO the heart OF the woman
who never feels SAFE away from her
physician. This IS a big Improvement
on the cumbersome travelling medicine
chest OF a few years back.
A serviceabIe little looking glass now
comes for the bag, safely protected in
leather case. These may De of the
most inexpensive imitation calf. or real
art treasures IN The way Of hInd-CaTVcd
copies Of old GObelin tapestries IN the
most exquisite tones OF duh green and
brown
An unspiIlabIe fiat leather tnkstand.
made expressly Tor q travelling bag. is
much less dangerous than a fountain
pen for the woman who writes on the
train.
Then there are very fat jewel rolls
OF leather or siIk-cOvered chamois which
are easily slowed away IN the side Of a
bag
4 tiny collapsibIe frame, Just the
thing for q satchel, should bring Joy 10
the woman who cannot be parted from
the photograph Of her nearest and dear
est
Trunks with their greater space. re-
oulre fewer makeshiftS.
No traveller however, should be With
out set of the trunk covers TO lit the
various trays and compartments. These
are made of pink or blue chambray,
bound with washable galloOn apd en-
broidered with the owners monogram.
Small. similar covers go with the set for
wrapping shoes.
Convenient shoe holders are simple
bags of pink galatea, each on a sep
arate drawstring, which are securely
tide together in the center to keep
mated shoes from getting separated.
Rubbers are never likely 10 make dam
aging descent on ones best lingerie
gown when neatly inCased in a bag OF
brown linen. simply stitched IN darker
brown cotton, the flaps fastened down
with twO-shaded brown buttons, while
"Rubbers' is neatly outlined across the
front
The folding coat hangers. umbrellas
and paTasOls are an ineXpressible boon
70 the modern traveller.
After all. though philosophers may re-
vile US as given over to luxury, the stag
coach and the Pullman are far apart.
and the modern woman would find il
hard TO return to the primitive travelling
comforts OF an earlier generation.
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Cold Water RzaefTfS

A cold spray on the SPIKE VIII re-
new vitality after over-filtigue better
than most things. and nerves and head
aches hanish before Il. health and
beauty being the result Of this water
cure; and the liberal use Of water IS
the veritable handmade OF hygter G..
Many a strong. healthy being, rejoicing
from childhood IN the glow and eiory
resulting from a cold bath, Iorgets tnaI
Cold water. enjoyable as IL may be.
has little cleansing powers. and IS utter
.ly inadequate to relieve the skin or
It's impurities-Oily maybe, acid very
probably. especially as life goes on. and
saline tor certain. But unless these can
escape. the body, however glowing and
rejoicing, Is not clean Cold water
contracts the rlTes and keeps much of
the impurities from the atmosphere
away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
To Wash SILk Stockings

In washing silk stockings they should
first be soaked In bOrax water. after
ward washed quickly IN soap suds which
Is no more than blood warm. II the
water is hot. the result Is that the silk
becomes harsh and crinkly. Instead OF
wTinglng the stockings out, simply
squeeze them well, afterward rinsing in
two waters the same temperature. hang
ing out to dry without wringing. A lit
tie bluing should be added 10 the water
II the silk stockings are white but not
n colored
There is another little wrinkle which
should be kept IN mind, and that is that
knit silk should never be sprinlled- In
stead wiring out a towel from hot water,
fold stockings up in IL snd leave for an
hour. IN ironing them smooth out al
the wrinkles Oh the ironing board ana
press quickly. Turn inside out ''''o
White lace stockings should b2
cieansed IN beuzine. Turn inside OK
and lay In a dish and pour the bet
removed turn the stockings right size
out and with a fresh supply OF benzl.>@
wash again. Dry thoroughly ana fney
are ready 10 wear.
stockings and those in bronze eSsS. 'I--e
Of the best things 20 freshen the cox!
is 10 make q black pcTpeI tea And -"
them FOR an hour. Also II Jh-re = az
chance for the colon 20 fade l. W.. &c
well 10 soak them fl salt Rad visTcr -
fore they are wash, q.
Occasionally small boys &c. tne,,f
stockings very dirty - thai IL Is d.
most impossible 10 cleanse thoroughly
with gOap and water al9ne without IN
turing the fabric IN rubbing. For such
as these soak the feet or The soled por-
tons in kerosene, allowing them 10 re
for half an hour. Then cover with very
hot water in which some SODA or am
monia has been dissolved, us5 a small
stick of wood 10 stir tEG.I thOrol gaIy,
then remove and wash IL clean sLds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
MIRRORS, LARGE AND SAlALL,
ARE ESSENTIAL TO NEATNESS
The Woman Who Dresses Without the Hand Glass
Has Not the Finishing Touch So Effective in
Her More Careful Sister

Hand mirrors are much neglected
accessories OF the toilet. This may
seem to the unthinking "a frivolous and
superficial comment, tending 20 cult
vate vanity, but they who ponder over
the serious things OF life VIII readily
admit the assertion For. with
greater and constant use OF those small
mirrors whereby a reflection Of the
back Is gained there would be less bad
dressing among women, fewer collars
would look as though struck by light
ming in the back, where they are fast
ened unevenly. skirts sagging yaWn-
ingly from the belts would cease.
packets would no longer refuse TO join
folds, and, most important OF all. shirt
waist fastenings at the back would
fasten. and revealing spaces and empty
buttonholes would cease TO offend the
eye of man as well as those of women.
There is a theory abroad, real or fan
cied. that life in these early days of the
twentieth century is more complicated
than in those Of years gone by, when
every man took his best girl to drive
IN a buggy with the approval OF her
family, and chaperons had not been
invented 10 help obstruct the path that
never runs smooth. BE that as il may.
there is no question bu- that dressing
is more complicated, for in the times
Of hoops and powder those who wore
the latest had maids TO dress them.
and those who were not sufficiently rich
10 have maids wore the simplest Of
hOmespun.
Not so these days. when every effort
is made to follow fashion in all its
changing details, regardless of suita-
bility or expense
That this should be the case is so
truly feminine that to deplore IL would
be foolish as we'll as a waste of time.
but young women, and especially work
ing young women, should not be so
eager TO put on the newest fTills as TO
be careless OF the way in which IL is
done II is bad enough for girl at
nome 10 be carelessly dressed for one
down town TO be so is both bad taste
and ludicrous. though she may be I'M
aware OF the latter. There seems now
ever. to be something irreslsubly anus
ing 10 the masculine mind at sight or
a blouse with buttons at the back. one
or moro of which in the haste OF Dress
ing have not Deeu fastened.
A pompadOuT 50 nigh or badly ar
ranged that the supporting rat shows
through also tickles the masculine sense
OF humor, that is frequently many
times easily amused. Added TO THAI
both are slovenly looking, and by no
rossibjIity can be called anything but
homely, and either reason Is enough
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8>WOSIAN1 sos
INQUIRY COLUMN

Letters to t-e v oman'c Inquiry COlu.ln
are invited. They should be addressed
to Editor WOman's Inquiry Column,
Washi gton Times, and should reach
the Office before Saturday to insure
an answer the following week. Each
letter must bear thu full and corrcst
signature and The address of the
sender, Eot for publication, but
meyely as an evidence of good faith.
Unsigned letters will be ignored.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

1 am giving you the only recipe l can
get hold Of for blackberry wine. IL is a
Southern mammys rule Tor making II
and is very delicious.
Take ten quarts of blackberries for a
gallon OF wine Cover the berries with
luke warm water and boil till they are
soft Then mash, straiuing the juice
through a jelly bag. Put the juice on
the nTe ana bring To a boil. Skim and
put into earthen jugs to ferment and
set away uncOrked or tie a piece of
cheese cloth over the mouth OF the
Jug 10 keep out dust 1t Will require a
week then 10 complete fermentation.
Then add sugar To taste and place on
the fire long enough 10 melt the sugar.
Allow it 10 cool and add one-half pint
Of whisky 10 a gallon OF the wine 70
preserve IL. Bottle AMI seal when cold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
Care of Scars

sears are caused by the destruction Of
tissue. When this destruction is com
plete nothing ia the world will remove
the white blemish When the injury IS
only partial much can be done by
amounting the spot with zinc ointment
every night and bathing IL with q satu-
rate solution OF boric acid every morn
ing Electric massage treatments are
helpful for the reason that they bring
the blood 10 the surface and encourage
a Thoroughly healthy action OF skin
andglands
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

Into a chilled soup plate drop the
yolk OF an egg drained free Of all the
white. squeeze upon It a teaspoonful OF
lemon juice and stir IN with a silver
fork until well mixed. Now add gradu-
ally a few drops OF salad oil, stirring
steadily. As the dressing thickens, add
the oil more freely until you have used
paprika, a half teaspoonful OF salt. a
saltspoonfuI OF mustard, and a generous
tablespoonful of vinegar.
In making chicken salad allow a cup
ful of celery cut Ito bits 10 every two
cups of the chiclscN dice. and make a
cupful of mayonnatse for FIVE cupfuls
Of the salad.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
To Wash LiSle Stockings

Iisle thread stockings should be wash
cd in tepid water tinted with a little blue.
and soap should only be used for the
feet. Rinse in clear water, allowing
piece Of ammonia the size of a bean to
every gallon of water Dry quickly in
fresh air. but not In the sun. II this
is impossible, roll up tightly and wiring
in clean cloth, letting a fold of the
stocking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
EqqS in RanekInS

Mix one cup OF bread crumbs with one
half cup OF cream. add two teaspoons OF
finely minced parsley, a teaspoon OF
onion juice. a saltsPoon OF salt and lit
tic pepper. Butter four ramekins, pat
half the seasoned and moistened crumbs
into the dishes and one egg into each.
Cover with the remainder OF the crumbs
and place in the oven until the eggs are
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
An Object Lesson.

There's a little English story going
the rounds which is a tremendous object
lesson to most of US homebodiesi
An old FIenchman stepped into a
crowded car and young girl sprang uD.
urging him, pleasantly. TO take her
place As he sank into it. he said.
gratefully:
..Ah, nademoiselle. If you are so kind
to a stranger. what must you be at
homeF'
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Figurat0eip Speaking

She swept into a butcher shop.
With martial mien and tread,
And when she made her choice ot meat
Please chop my ribs" she said.
The salesman 10 a small boy turned
And bawled IN bovine tones,
Before you put this order up
Just break the ladys bonesr"
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pictured Of variety or STYLES shown 1t is built Of tan cloth
the and trimmed the cuffs wit" Feeu reatnss OF silk
added
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a
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when
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the Of a
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do the a
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in dressing an
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

l. Rice pudding.-Put into a baking
dish one cuptul of rice sweeten with a
cupful OF sugar, season with "a tea
spoonful each OF salt, grated nutmeg
and cinnamon. Scatter through the
rice one-half cUpful OF seeded Taisins
and pour over II six cupfuls OF milk
II the pudding looks dry, add another
Cupful OF milk fifteen minutes before
king from the oven.
2. Sunshine cake.-Sift one cupful OF
graduated sugar and add IL TO the
yOiks OF uVe eggs, I5Tst beating these
until they are thick Add a dash Of
salt Sift three-quarteTs OF a Cupful
Of -four twi1e with half a teaspOOnful OF
cream OF tartar and add 20 the eggs
and sugar Beat Tor twenty minutes
and fold in the whites of seven eggs
whipped sJim with a teaspOOnful OF
white sugar dissolved in one teaspoon
tul of lemon juice and one tablespoon
ful OF orange Juice Butter a pan. -four
oven for forty minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Kindly inform, through your inquiry
column, whether or not IL is considered
good form TO drink from the cup with
the spoon in it2 F.. T. H.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

II is in decidedly bad taste to drink
from cup with the spoon In It.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

Editor Womans Inquiry Column:
VIII you kindly publish in your column
a recipe for blackberry wine?
PROGRESSIVE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

Editor WOman's Inquiry Column:
Please publish ia your column a good
recipe for mayOnnaise dressing?
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