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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
To Wash Six Gloves

Never wash either Isle or silk glove
on a board. for the threads are not
strong enough to stand the strain and
viii break and run so that the appear
ance VIII be ruined. When the dirt has
been washed out the gloves should be
thoroughly rinsed in lukewarm water
and then in cold. and after the myers
have been carefully Strengthened with
the seams outside, they should be hung
out of doors TO dry. Ironing is not neces-
sarv 10 make the fingers and backs
smooth if they have been stretched out
when wet, for they should look like new
after such treatment.
Ecru, light pink and delicate blue Isle
or silk gloves may be cleansed In the
same way, but care must be taken to
hang them IN the shade when drying
or the color may fade White kid gloves
are easily cleansed with gasOIene or
beuzfne. The dirt is best removed by
Dutting the gloves on the hands and dip
ming them INTO vessel containing the
ilouid and then rubbing the fingers,
palms and backs just as one would
wash ones hands. or by using a soft
linen or silk rag. If after the gloves are
cleaned they are stretched out and hung
10 dry in a warm room the odOr viii
Corporate much more quickly than when
H. = are put out OF doors
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
ABOUT DREAMS

A scientist explains some Of the
strange phenomena Of dreams bv saw.
ing that ,hey are due 10 what he calls
hereditary memory" He takes tho
falling through space" dream and
points out that after suffering the men.
tai agony Of falling the sleeper. ESCAPES
The shock of the actual stopping.
The explanation Is that the falling
sensations have been transmitted from
remote ancestors who were fortunate
enough 70 save themselves after faIins.
from great heights in Lreetops bV
c-utchlnE the branches The molecular
changes am tho cerebral cells due to tho
shock or stopping could not be trans
mltled because victims falling 10 the
bottom would be killed.
IN a similar m~aner by reverting to
tne habits Of animals which existed
centuries ago the same investigator
ilnds an explanation for the mental
state experienced by individuals in va
rious dreams-the pursuing monster
dream, the reptile and yermin" dream
color dreams, suffocation dreams. flyinE.
dreams and the like
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
KITCHEN WARE

Steel utensils must be kept dry and
wiped with dry cloths. When II is nee
essary TO put away steel utensils. as
knives, forks, stoves, or nickel trim
mlDgs to stoves. a coating OF vaseIine
VIII keep away the atmosphere and
keep the articles from Tusting News
papers viii answer the same purpose
and If stove parts are wrapped in pieces
or newspapers they VIII be found bright
and untarnished when unwrapped
Articles of enameled or granite ware
should never be allowed 10 20 dry on
the stove, as this VIII cause the en-
amel to chip of. Iron or metal spoons
are bad for stirring mixtures in these
dishes. as the constant knocking of such
q spoon against the sides OF the dish
viii cause the enamel TO crack. Use a
wooden spoon when stirring mixtures in
enameled or china bowls.
To keep choppinE bowls from split
ting, keep them somewhat moist. These
bowls are made from maple and buck
eye woods and their peculiar shape
makes them split easily, II too dry. All
brass. copper, nickel. and lacquered
ware should be kept dry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20

with mayonnaise and dressed on let
tuce for Il salad
Mushrooms are I'm season in autumn
and nothing could be more delicious for
an entree, After peeliug them. rub the
smooth side we'll with butter, and after
taking out the stem put "a DIT of but
JCr, cayenne, and salt into the cavity.
BrOu the smooth side first and then
turn and cook the other. Serve on cir
cles of toast dipped ia melted butter
and lemon juice.
Brush over half a dozen veil washed
and dried soft shell crabs with oil OF
butter. and bron over a clear fire about
five minutes on each side Serve on but
tered toast or bread fried in butter,
then spread with maItre dhOtel butter.
For an attractive salad. get quart of
daTk-Ted California cherries and stone
them. Fill the cavities with bits of
English waluuts and lay on white let
tuce hearts, covering all with a French
dressing IN which the cherry Juice has
been mixed. Sprinkle all lightly with
finely chopped parsley. This is a most
delicious salad, especially with cream
cheese and waters
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20

No one looks we'll whose digestion
is out OF order. The old saying that
.L'appetit Went go mangeaut' has been
proved scientifically from experiments.
Physicians seem pretty well agreed that
drinking too much does not do half SO
much harm in the world as eating too
much
Eating stimulates the grastric glands
and prOvokes a secretion OF the disges-
tive juices. but food eaten without ap-
petite Is the cause Of gastric disturb
ance. II b. desirable that we should
always rise from a meal with the power
OF eating more II We were so minded.
without feeling positively hungry, We
should study what suits us II our
cheeks become too rudy after eating. IL
is a sure sign we are eating more than
we can digest readily; this would spoil
The most beautiful face lu the world.
We are all apt to eat too fast
Food should be taken under pleasant
aspects. amid merry conversation: if so.
IL Will do us twice TIE good. Too much
tea. too much coffee. 800 much butter. ali
act deleteriously on the skin, and there
fore should be avoided. These are aI-
ways fashionable crazes. Do you re-
member Corney Grains witicisms on
the variety of things people drank at
fashionable dinner parties? Hot water.
cold water, barley water toast. and
water. whisky, and brandy. and so on.
all these had their followers. embarra ss-
Ing for host and hostess providing the
usual light wines, champagne, port, and
sherry.
Then. again, less meat is eaten; per
haps we ind not eat too much, but in
good truth We take more out Of our
though we smile when we hear Of the
system requiring 10 be kept up. there
IS something In IL. for we require some
stimulus.
We were consulting a beauty special
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
&8sWONIAN'S sos
INQUIRY COLUMN

Letters to tie ' Oman's Inquiry Colu N
are invited. They should be addressed
to Editor WOma1's Inquiry Column,
WASH gtOn Times, and should reach
the Office before Saturday to insure
an answer the following week. Each
letter must bear thu full and eorre;s
signature and the address Of the
sender, not for publication, but
merely as an evidence of good faith.
Unsigned letters will be ignored.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
HINTS

To clean picture glasses rub with a
soft leather wrung out in clean cold
water; wash carefully, but don't make
too wet. Polish with a dry linen cloth
and a soft chamois leather.
To take marlIing-iuk out Of linen ap-
ply cyanide of potassium TO the spot
with a fine brush. After the ink dis
appears the linen must be well washed
i'm cold water. But remember that the
cyanide is a strong poison, and so should
be very carefully used.
To clean straw mating wash with a
large coarse cloth dipped In salt and
water. and then wipe dry The salt
prevents the mating from turning vel
low. But il should not be made very
damp. A handful OF salt TO gallon OF
water IS the right proportion,
To clean bamboo furniture rub with
equal parts of linseed oil and turpentine
apnlied with a flannel, then rub with a
soft cloth. Washing in cold water, to
which a little salt has been added. has
a good effect, and prevents IL becoming
brittle Bamboo furniture should not
be kept too near fire, or II VIII very
likely crack and come apart at the
joints
drv immense them in cold water. They
VIII soon become quite SOFT and ready
10 use.
Rice water may be used in starching
baby clothes or lingerie waists; in fact
for any fine linens or lawns that want
lust a suspicion Of starch.
Let eyeglasses lie fl alcohol for few
moments. then polish with chamois. If
the glasses are set into gold frames a
fine cameTs hair brush viii lift the dust
from the edges and make them look Ike
rev.
Rub the shoe laces of chudren's shoes
with beeswaX and they viii not come
united easily. a bit of the wax applied
10 the end when the metal tip is lost
will facilitate the lacirg.
To remove ink stains from the myers
mOisten them with warm water, then
rub the sulphur end OF "a match well
over the stains and the ink will disap-
pear.
When meat is being roasted and there
is danger OF Ii becoming too brown,
place a basin of water I'm the oven. The
steam will prevent ScOrching, and the
meat will cook better.
Wet umbrellas should always be turned
upside down 10 dry. never left open, as
this stretches the ribs, and prevents
them from being tightly rolled after
ward When not I'm use they should be
kept unrolled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
FOuLHRDS

Already the prettiest Of little foulard
dresses are being made up, 20 serve a
double purpOse-that of finishing ont the
outdoor season, when IL is possible 90
wander around minus a wrap of any
description. and an even more import
ant one OF being used for a house dress
Paris has openly declared her belief in
foulards-but they are always the new
foulards. which have come under the
chiffon influence and find themselves as
soft and supple, and almost as rich in a
way. as liberty satins.
Only the simpler sort of house gowns
can be made Of them, but they are
stunning Red foulards. sprinkled all
over with tiny white dots. are made up
In fascinating ways that show skirts
shirred on cords, unique piaitings and
tuCks and plain shirings without num-
Der. OF course there is trimming, and
il is usually OF q lingerie Iype-a sheer
white yoke. perhaps with underSleeVeS
10 match, or at least with some sort OF
a frilI or of an elbow cum to match.
Like crepe de chine. fOulard dOesn I
require a silk lining. which makes it
appeal even more strongly 10 the ma
The combination Of dotted foulard
with a plain fOulard Of the same shade
is most effective OF all when IL is carried
out In new Dlues uGnJei lndn the
usual shades, as soft. In its way, as is
old blue, yet a much stronger shade and
one that utterly lacks the peculiar milky
tone that characteriZes old blue.
Quite elaborate combinations are made
in this fashion, skirt of the plain,
trimmed with an elaborate fiOunce of
the dotted silk; the waist as likely made
of the dotted and trimmed with the
plain
As to figure, Whenever foulards are
worn 30 saws one of those wise 1orfa Is
gifted with the habit of observing, dots
are inevitable; and whenever dots are
about, it's impossible TO point TO any
one slZe-its a mere matter OF individual
taste" For the most part, however,
for house gowns, dots Of rather a small
size ara chosen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
Ne1O Ma1cel Wave

Smartest of the new coiffures is that
in which the art is lost in the charm
ing effect OF abandon produced. 1t is
the Marcel wave, bus not the set style
so often seen. Instead the pompadour
stands high, with the hair done I'm large,
loose waves which stimulate naturally
WaVy locks.
To obtain this effect one must have
very long. even hair, IS many short
ends spoil the effect, TIE curling or wav-
ing is done with a large iron, the hair
first mcistened slightly with violet wav-
ing fluid There is just sufficient elut-
nous substance in the latter 10 nix
the hai- so that once waved. 10 should,
under all ordinary conditions. remain in
curl For a fortnight. For dress occa-
siOns. the addition of an amber back
COMB and possibly an aigrette, either
black OF white, fastened with one Of
the big headed amber pins, completes a
cnimure that is unappTOaChabIe-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
GET YOUR STOMHCH IN TUNE

ist the other day wei versed in the laws
Of hygiene. and this IS what was en-
Joined 70 show of the face at IT'S best
and have the general physique tn per
fectlon. No wine or spirits. no beer. no
tea. plenty OF fruit. eating an apple first
thing IN the morning and tumbler Of
water rhe last thing at night Plenty OF
vegetables Of the more common sort
were recommended as wholesome. such
as carrots. cabbage beerOOt. waterCress
and similar simple fare. White meats
and not too much Of them. plenty OF
fish. are enj0lned. and no highly spiced
or co1ked-up dishes, Above all. we are
10 pay attention 70 the bath, tepid
one must ho taken daily. A little COM
mon vinegar IS not bad IN H. with sage
leaves soaked therein. Some salt is an
other good thing. and a few drops of
Jincture Of myrrh. These reliable items
OF advice are needed.
Women IN general are le3rT ing how
all-important IS the treatmen, Of the
hair no one looks smart unless the
hair Is well dressed. and II cannot be
satisfactorily treated II IL Is not kept IN
sound Eygleuic state. The present
modes OF hairdreSsinE nearly always
neceSsltate having the hair waved. II
this is not natural, the proper thing 10
do Is 20 so 90 The best hairdresser's and
have II waved on the most improved
principles. In such hands 10 will last
for long time, and. as the wave re-
mains ia, IL Will be just what il ought
20 be. whereas amateur efforts are most
iallaclous. The great fault IN haIFdresR-
ing when recourse has 10 be had 10
false hair, is that we 0verdO il. In order
TO dlsJend the hair 10 have the propor-
tons that fashion enioins nowadays Won
nave as rule to use under proppings
IA the way Of frisettes. wires OF some
thing or the kind and then a t0upee Is
placed over that IN front II looks FAR
more natural and more successful 10
introduce waved CuTls. with long hair
attached, which are quite Hight. and have
the desired effect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
Red, White, and Blue

It is a curious fact. as well as a pleas
ing one 20 Americans. that these three
colors are in the flags Of all progress,
sive nations. with the single exception
OF Germany. in Britain's flag the RED
predominates. but the cOlOrs in the
union. in the upper left-hand corner
of the flag. are blue and white. France 3
three upright stripes are red, white and
blue. and the Japanese-the Yankees OF
the Orient-adopted q white standard
with spiral red lines COnverging toward
8 blue sphere. Immediately after they
conquered The Chinese
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20

a light dessert easily made Is COM
posed of sliced ripe bananas over which
unsweetened Custard is poured. Allow
three eggs 10 a pint of milk. Bake
twenty minutes or until the Custard
is frm and the bananas. which viii
rise 10 the top. are slightly Drowned.
Serve with boiled brown sugar sauce.
HIince fine Ieft-overs OF any sort Of
meat, season highly, put tablespoon
ful on a four-inch square Of pastry
rolled thin. fold. making a three-cor-
uered turnover. and fry in deep fat
and YOU have a dish fit to set before
the king
A little fresh grated cocoanut sprin-
Killed. over Waldorf salad (of celery
and tart apple with "a mayOnHaise) is
"a pleasant addition. gratifying to both
eye and palate.
Cold. fried soft shell crabs make an
uppetizinE luncheon dish served with
sauce tartare. They may also be mixed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
SOCIETY SLANG

To the outsider who is interested in
the slang Of the smart set" one may
say that II consists wholly of abbrevia.
tons. and is, therefore. as labOr-saving
an invention as the typewriter Thus.
in the language OF the upper ten.
''neury' stands for neuralgia, "cham
pey" for champagne, "divey" for divine,
''umbey'' for umbrella. "Kensey'' for
Kensington. and so on. says Home Chat.
1t is almost too foolish to print, but
il is a phase of modern life. and so may
command an instant's attention. No,
the jargon of cliques and sets viii never
Ffa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20

I. Peroxide Of hydrogen makes an ex-
Celleut face bleach. Pour q little into a
saucer and apply with a soft linen cloth.
This must be applied daily. However,
this VIII not bleach a brunette skin
white. Massage cream is very good for
the skin generally. Ii cuts out the dirt
that even hot ater and soap fail 10
reach. IL should be rubbed into the
skip. always rubbing outward and up
ward from the mouth.
D Following is good eyebrow and
eycla5h grower;
Nas-iiHe, ounces; tneture Of can
tnarides, ls ounce; oil OF lavender Is
drops. Mix thoroughly. Apply 10 the
eyebrows with n tiny tooth brush once
"a day until the growth is sufficiently
stimulated. Then less often. This ONT
meut may be used for the eyclashes also.
IN this case IL should be very carefully
applied II is apt TO iutiame the eve II IL
gets into them. Sage tea should help
make your eyebrows darker.
Another reader who signs herself
"Auxious'' asks about reducing flesh. II
she viii send me a stlf-addrcssed stamp
cd envelope ! shall be glad 10 send her
"a reply 10y mail She has asked for an
answer in tOGay's Times. but such
questions are usually handled by mail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
APARTMENT HOUSES.

Our guide was showing Us the new
apartment houses in the great city
over here" he announced through his
megaphone, we have 'Bonaparte court
This. ladies and gentlemen, is occupied
by the middle class"
-"Ah indeedv we exclaimed And
what Is that other rather imposing
structure calledZ'
" 'PiccadMly court Occupied by people
a little better OF in the worlds goods
uhan those in Bonaparte court"
And that grand building 10 the LETT?
" Kings court Occupied by only the
wealthy
Wonderful But how about that ex-
traOrdinary model Of architecture with
Cupids shooting broken arrows at iron
hearts2"
20. that is Divorce court Occupied
by the ultra smart set Puck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
Flower-Laden Hats

There is a positive mania Just now
for the mingling OF flowers on hats.
Nvreathes of field howers-immense OK
eyed daisies. peoples. wheat oats. bar
ley-are carefully arranged as trimming
on the exquisite leghorns that are 50
universally worn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
The NeU0 Shade

String-color-the color OF Irvine, and
not that shade that comes between
biscuit and cream-is what you want II
YOU desire that Irresistible charm that
Paris gets out OF rough cOlOrs and fins
tailoring
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
40 Woman,s InquIry CoIumn:

Editor WomaE's Inquiry Column:
!. VIII You please publish in your
column what / could use to bleach my
skin. Is massage cream good. il so. how
should ~ Doe applCdf
2. NV eyebrows are so thin, Do you
know Of anything 10 make them grow
and to make them darker
ANXIOUS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
Furnishing a Se&mg Room

A sewing room should, n possible, be
fitted up with all the necessaIdes OF
WORK ii should contain pier glass.
and opposite fl one belonging 10 a chif-
fonier, There should be a long table.
manikin. a rack, a hamper, sewing
machine, and baskets for pieces anu
patterns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20

From the things which fret and worry
ourselves, from the people who fret ana
worry US. from ourselves who fret ana
worry ourselves, we can at least turn
TO nature. There we find our right
place a resting place Of intense reuose.
Here we lose that troublesome part OF
ourselyes-our own sense OF Importance.
Then we rest. and not till then.-Bea-
trice Harradcn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20
PICTURESQUE AFTERNOON GOWN.

popular OF
Of
a footr- o
Irish With this
nadenhair articaly with long white
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20

In Vienna a society exists for the ben
eft OF people with short memories. A
card Is Issued upon which the purchaser
writes the date Of an engagement and
posts IL to the sOcletys Office. BY the
first post on the day OF his engagement
he receives the card again from the So
ciety, and is thus reminded of his en-
gagement.-Home Notes.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-20

Please tell me in your column the
recipes for the following
Tomato catsup, ounce preserves;
ounce Jelly and apple butter, and
obilge O. NJ d
Tomato catsup- Slice a peck Il un-
peeled tomatoes with SIX white onions
and boil together until so soft they can
be rubbed through a cOlander. NOW
strain through @ sieve ana return 70 the
fire with three bayleayes, a tablespoon
fun each u powdered mace, pepper,
cloves. sugar, salt, half teaspoOnIul
of paprika. and q tablespoonful or celery
gced-lhis last tied up in small cheese
cloth bag Boil for nearly six hours,
stirring frequently. Remove the bag OF
celery seed and pour IN pint or Nlne-
gar. Bring again 90 Doll, ana remove
from the fire. When cold, bottle ana
seal.
ounce preserves-Pare. core, and
quarter your fruit, then weigh u ana
allow an equal quantity or "hlte sugar
Take the paTings and cores ana put IN
a preserving kettle. Cover them with
water and boil for half an hour. strain
through a hair sieve put the juice back
into the kettle and boil the ounces IN
IL "a little al q time until they are ten
der. Lift ont as they are done with q
dralner and put ~ "a dish, II the liquid
seems scarce add q little more water.
When an are cooked put In the sugar
and allow 10 10 boil ten minutes before
IAtllaE lA tllr ounces --tN t-lE-At hfN.-t
until they change color say about an
hour and a quarter on slow IRE. While
they are boiling occasionally slip silver
spoon under them 20 see that they do
not burn, buJ on no account stir them
Have TWO fresh lemons cut In thin slices
and when the fruit is being put in jars
lay q slice or two iu each. ounces may
be steamed until tender
Ounce ielly-Wash the ounces but
do not peel them cut in quarters ard
remove the cores Put over the fire in
cover closely and stew until the fruit
is tender and broken. STRAIN and press
through a Jelly bag. but do not squeeze
the pulp. The juice must ne allowed 10
drip through. Allow a pound OF sugar
10 each pint of the juice. Return the
juice 90 the fire and as soon as IT, bells
pour in the sugar. Boil all hard until
the Juice begins TO jelly. skimming OF
the scum as il rises 10 Jne surface
Test the Juice occasionally by pouring
a spoonful upon a chilled plate. AS soon
as this quantity begins To jelly about the
edge tle kettle may be removed from
the fire. Put at once into Jelly glasses.
Apple butter-BOil cider down 10 two
thirds of its original quantity Into this
turn as many peeled and sliced apples
as the liquid will cover and simmer,
stirring often. until very tender. When
the first supply OF apples is tender
strain them out. add more and cook I'm
the same fashion until the cider IS abb
sorbed, Take from the fire put all into
q stone crock, and set aside for twelve
hours then return 10 the fire and boil
untlI-you have soft brown mass. Re
move and pack I'm stone Jars
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Editor Woman's Inquiry Column.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Can YOU please tell me where the
Dandy Dixie Minstrels went after
leaving Washington or where they are
noW2 If you do not know, could Won
tell where ] could ind out? 1 will
gladly appreciate any Information I can
get on the subject.
ANXIOUS READER.
The Dandy Dixie Minstrels went into
a series Of one night stands after leav-
irg Washington. They will be ia Atlanta
either Tuesday OF Wednesday, but that
Is as definite as I can tell you. How
ever, you viii always he able to trace
Them or any other theatrical company
through the Dramatic Mirror. which IS
always on the newstands on "Wednesday
or each week, and which devOtes an en-
llFe department TO the dates OF all com
pauies on the road.
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Editor WOman's Inquiry Column;
Please tell me in your column the
recipes for the following,
Tomato Catsup, ounce preserves,
ounce jelly, and apple butter. and
obiige q. NJ d