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The Washington times., 1906-08-11
THIS YEARS ABUSE or THE
ELBOW SLEEVE Is FATED

generation ago suffered must have been
intense. One bride or twenty-five years
ago. who was married in july, wore a
heavy crimson silk, with satin stripes,
made over lining. and had she even
worn white would have sCOrned the light
mOusseliues and silks her more sensible
descendant Of today would not hesitate
TO don in such weather. No, the change
is distinctly for the better. but, as is
apt 20 be the case. the opposite extreme
is being reached; probably in the near
future the majority Of women viii re-
turn 10 a happy medium combining cool
ness and = certain regard for the prop
critics. Just now there is a cry against
the transparent blouse which has start
led staid old Philadelphia. Such dap
hauOus materials are really so little
cooler than a more cOsely woven or bet
ter covered fabric that the excuse Of
comfort does not hold good. But IN
regard 20 short sleeves. until Dame
Fashion comes to the rescue and allows
her deYOtees 10 seek a more sensible
length, so long must women learn TO
make the most OF the feeling that they
are In the fashion and put up with the
dlScOmfOrtS attached.
It IL very hard after the freedom al
lowed at a watering place in the matter
or dress 20 return 10 the Conventional
ties OF city lie, but the sensible woman
learns to meet the necessity and vet
Keep her own dignity.
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To Clean Spinach.

To clean the spinach cut on the roots.
break the leaves apart and drop them
into a large pan Of water rinse them
well ia this water and put them In a
second pan OF water. Continue wash
INK in clean waters ultil there Is not a
trace of sand nj the bottom Of the pan
in which the vegetable is washed.
II the spinach is 80 all wiited let il
stand in cold water until it becomes
fresh and crisp Drain from this water
and blanch. For half a peck Of spinach
have in a large saucepan three quarts
Of boiling water and one tablespoonful
0f salt Put the drained spinach I'm the
boiling water and let il boil ten min
utes. counting from the time IL begins
90 boil. When it begins 10 boil, draw
the cover OF the saucepan 10 one side
little 10 allow the steam 20 escape.
AT the end OF ten minutes pour the
spinach into q colander and when the
H0t water has passed off pour cold
water over g. Let 81 drain well and
mince coarse or fine as is suitable for
the manner in which lt Is 10 be served.
one peck Qt spinach viii make about
one and a half plnts when blanched and
minced
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Elbow. sleeves for the street have
proved themselves 20 be q thorough
nuisance, and, strange to relate, this
fact has been more fully proved during
the hot weather than IL was during the
cold, when one would have supposed
that the discomfort from icy blasts
would have caused their abandOnmenL
II seems. however, that women can
shield themselves better from the cold
than from the heat, and whereas large
muffs did yeomaa service last winter
there is nothing SO eflcaciCus to relieve
the arms and hands from UncomfOrta-
BILE warmth in summer time
Long gloves. even OF the most lacy
silk or isle. are much warmer than
loose dress sleeve and short gloves. and
the short gloves may be discarded by
the democratic without much attention
being drawn 70 the omission.
But elbow sleeves with glOve@-this
certainly was never meant for the city,
although who can blame any one tor
leaving of the long. hot gloves, which
are not only uncomfortable, bat eXpen-
sive and easily soiled2 And yet the ef-
feet OF q short sleeve without glove
is not pretty except IN tho house, nor
is "A long reach of sunburned arm at al
attractive. It is quite as worthy of
abuse as the peekaboO blouse. some
women have thought 20 solve the diff
Guilty by wearing long gloves ana roll
ing the hand OF the glove back, leaving
the hand itself bare This is not very
good looking. either, but IL is not so
bad when the glove IS Of dark color
as IL ls when The glove is white. In The
latter ease IL Is impossible Two or
three girls have walked down Chestnut
street with elbow length white Isle
gloves with the hand part turned back
az the wrist and the effect has been
startling. The glove resembles too
much the long sleeve OF a flannel un-
derearment worn with shOrt-sleeved
fruCk Better FAR is IL 10 go without
gloves at all. and better still is il 70
make some pairs of fine muslin or en-
broidered underslecVes and haste them
tE when The gloves are left of.
Far be il from any one 10 dt.rrv the
modern fashion OF dressing 10 suit The
weather. The miseries the women Of a
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
SPINACH WHEN PROPERLY
COOKED AN EXCELLENT MEDICINE
Attractive and Paatable Recipes for Preparing 1t
for the Table

Spinach. because OF its refreshing and
medicinal qualities, makes IL a valuable
adjunct 10 the more substantial foods.
IL contains little starch and only a sug-
gestlon Of sugar, and Is therefore one
Of the vegetables that physicians in
clude in the bin Of fare OF many in
vaUds who require a diet without these
carbohydrates.
Like most other vegetables, il is rare
iy cooked 10 perfection, yet 1t is not
difficult 10 prepare. Except for special
reasons the simplest methods are the
best for this vegetable. No matter how
cheap the raw spinach may be, IL is al
ways expensive ia two things. labor and
butter. 1t takes good deal OF time,
water. and patience to wash it clean
and no other vegetable requires SO much
butter, If it is to be at it's best Where
strict economy must bee practiced sweet
drlpplngs from roast beef or chicken
can be substituted for butter.
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SINGLE COMB FOR
THE NEW COUTURE

TnI American woman has grown
tired Of combs, and though she stu
makes occasional use OF them, she no
longer cares 10 have them greatly in
evidence.
In the newest styles OF hairdressing
tho comb has taken the place of the
abandoned rat" and is kept as care
fully out OF sight AS for the circle Of
combs which not long since decorated
every feminine head. its very common
ness has been the cause OF its banish-
ment
When the comb does form visible
part Of the couture IT is both beautiful
and striking The reintroduction Of the
Empire model OF hairdressing has
opened the way for the quaint high
comb Of the same period. The large
Spanish comb. OF which the Empire is
a mobilization, is also IA vogue.
The combs are usually made Of tor
tolse shell. curiously fashioned, and ar
tistieally Ornamented with gold and
Jewels. One handsome comb is mount
ed In gold ana set with turquoise ma
tr1X and pearls. NAnOthcr.is set sOlidly
with rows OF bTilliants Still another
OF jasper shell. which is a lighter shade
OF tortoise shell than the ordinary va
rtety, displays a latticed band of gold
picked out with diamonds.
All or these combs are costly, but TO
meet the popular demand there are eX-
callent limitations 10 be had at Il mod
crate price A faVOrite styIe for ordi-
nary wear is 4 plain tortoise shell comb
pierced at intervals with paste diamonds
Stimulating nail heads. These high
combs. IL should be noted, are decided
aids 10 the proper adjustment Of the
mOdish tip-tiIted hat.
" hen a comb OF this kind is not used
fancy tortoise shell pins are sometimes
set here and there 10 keep q pun or
braid In place. These are chiefly OF
horseshoe design, and occasionally when
the hair is arranged in a FreEel twist
II Is fastened down with two or three
sucn pins, set one above another. An
other way OF securing the twist is 10 set
a long. narrow comb down its entire
length.
For "A braided coiffure there is a horse
shoe ornament Of tortoise shell which
has a couple Of spikes run through il
c~ossWise, one OF which is make believe
while tho other run through TWO holes
pin the ornament TO the hair.
THE barette, which seemed for time
Indispensable as a stray lock retainer
has gone the way Of the comb When
substitute for fl IS demanded q Fa,nty
jeWeled pin is worn. but more often -
is rendered unnecessary by the judi
c.0us use Of bandOline. just a drop or
two OF which rubbed on the hair re-
dgces struggling locks 10 submission az
once.
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Details for Complete Outfit.

The skirt Is completed by a straight
ruhle-just a continuation Of the Skin --
of net, plain Brussels. point de spirit
coin dotted. OF what not, and then trim
med with ribbon the color of the silk.
say this is pink, the net viii be white
or cream and the ribbons pink This
can he applied in rows. or as little
pointed straps. ia motifs, or any way
that tGe quantity at disposal will allow.
The Jacket is adorned with a similar
founce. which extends below the hips,
the sleeves coming in for the same
treatment Lace about the neck and
down the front Is the finish TO an es-
pecially handsome boudoir toilet. Such
a set bought ready TO wear would Ger
Jainly cost $50. Yet for five or six the
same thing may be produced at home
and, provided with paper patterns, very
little skill will be required, as the flt-
ting is next 10 nothing at all, and the
making all fair sailing.
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
Spinach Cooked without Water.

Fresh spinach when washed holds
enough water for cooking Put the
spinach In a stewpan and on the fire.
cover and cook for ten minutes. Press
down and turn the spinach over several
times during the cooking. At the ea1
Of ten minutes turn the spinach into a
choppiug bowl and m.nce rather fine
Return 20 the stcwpan and add the sea,
sonings, allowing for half "a peck Of
spinach. two generous tablesp5oUfuls 0f
butter, and a teaspo0uful OF salt Sim-
mer ten minutes or IL very tender FIVE
minutes viii be sufficient
Spinach cooked iu this manner viii re-,
tSiu all its salts. It viii be more Iaxa-
tive and the flavor stronger than when
hlanched fbOilei iu WGteTl lr younE
tender spinach this IS not Objectionable,
but when the oyergrowl vegetable IS
cooked IN its own moisture the flavor is
strong and somewhat acriI.
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
4 Plea for Girls

There is nothing better for a 9irl.
sometimes, than a little hearty praise
when about her home duties. Many
good people whom we know set In a
directly opposite manner and think moth
ing better than fault finding and blame.
We ind sore burdens enough. bitterness
and pain and hard work enough IN our
lives 10 depress us and keep us humble.
A hearty word Of commendatiOn or
even a look Of appreciation will brighten
the heart and send a girl ahead with
new hope and energy. and II given at the
right moment will do her no harm says
WOman's Life. We know OF girls who
are really heart starved for a little
praise and appreciation of the many
little deeds thev accomplish from day
To day, and become wayWard and de-
pressed for the lack Of appreciation
from their parents. who really think
they are using their children in kind
~ manner,
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
To Clean a While PazaSoL

White taffetas. pongees or lingerie
parasols can be scrubbed literally II the
worker Is quick and careful Make a
lather Of naphtha soap and apply thick
ly with white SILK rags, rinse with clear
water, lukewarm from the suds. and set
in the sun where the breeze VIII play on
it. II there is no breeze swing the para
sol back and forth TO create a current Of
air. The entire operation must be per
formed with the paras0l open and it
must not be closed until Il is perfectly
dry. Czasolene or benzine VIII remove
small. specific spots. If the fabric IS
Of the sort thai viii run or show n ring
II cleaned with gasolene encirc!e the
spot with cornstarch or hno pu:verized
laundry starch. this VIII absorb the
gasolene and prevent an unsightly ring
1t IS always safer to do this with deli
cately COlOred fabrics.
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
PRETTY STYLE or BORDERS
ON HANDKERCHIEF WAIST is
Pretty Things Seen in the Shops That Are Cheap
Now

The idea OF making handkerchiefs into
pretty waists is not particularly new,
but some late materials shown Tor de-
VelOping along these lines are exceed
ingIy attractive. and so simple are the
designs that almost any amateur sewer
might safely attempt the construction
OF one of these smart waists.
Fashioned from five haudkerchiefs.
thlrty-two inches square. OF soft silk In
solid centers and yari-cOIored borders,
these blouses viii be just the thing for
cool days at mountain and seashore.
worn with an odd tweed skirt. and, as
so little sewing is involved. the hand
kerchiefs could be packed In the trunk,
and the waist made up as piazza work.
The front suggest a surpuCe. or v. rath-
or. TO wear with chemiscttes and re-
quire two haudkerchIefs The border
edging the Y and continuing 10 the
WaLELlIue.
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Easy TO See.

II is easy 10 see. says an exchange.
why the price of wOman's clothes has
scared ike an airship. We wish they d
come down after the same fashion. The
silk lining was the first step. That viii
iuvaria bIV add Sl5 or SIS to the price Of
gown, but ii must be had. although IT
is the most unwearable and Unsatisfac-
tory fabric I'm the world IN month.
time tbe average silk drop skirt calls
out for needle and thread and patches.
To be sure, SIX is much nicer and rust
lieh than anything else, but let me
tell you, there's many a dollar pald Tor
silk Innings that might better be slowed
ayvav in he bank for a rainy day. IcX-
pensive things are all right for those
who can afford them. but they are hap
piness Wreckers for those who cannot.
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
To Make Handkerchief Waists.

The plain part is then pleared on the
shoulders. and n cut on border is set
iut0 the shoulder seam and brought tap
er.ug 90 the waist line. iu a kind Of Glib
son effect. as the border is close 10 the
armhoIe seam. Under the arms is seen
the plain silk. The back requires one
handkerchief from which the borders on
TWO opposite sides have been removed.
Those remaining are placed on the
shoulders on q line with those on the
front and are brought JaperinE 10 the
waist line back. in q similar manner. A
part of The border is now placed straight
across the back from sleeve to sleeve.
forming a short yoke, and more border
Is used Tor the belt.
For the sleeves the borders are caught
together auL the pun sleeves arranged
so that these either run leugthUlse or
around the arm as most becoming 10 the
Wearer TO be. then confined with cuffs
of the border, just a strip crushed, sim
liar 10 the belt and finished as fancy
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
Spinach With Egg.

One-half peck spinach. three table
sDo5nfuIs butter. one-haif teazDoonfuI
pepper. two eggs. three reaapooafuIs
salt.
Wash and bianch the spinach. uslne
TWO teaspoonfuls Of the salt in the wa
ter IN which the vegetable is boiled
Drain the biauched spinach and chop
rather fine. return It 90 the saucepan.
and add the salt. pepper. and butter
Place on the FIRE and cook ten minutes.
Heap iu a mound 0u "a hot dish and gar
ntsh with che hard boiled eggs, cut in
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The Washington times., 1906-08-11
To Ren1o0e FHges Marks.

Clean flannel dipped IN parafhn oil
will satisfactorily remove finger marks
on polished or painted wood If rubbed
on for a few moments. Wipe with
clean cloth wrung from hot water to
remove the odor. The oil viii also
prevent leather from cracking and is
said TO make shoes polish easier.
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
Wedding SUperSfIfIoHS.

The bridegroom who carries a minia-
ture horseshoe in his pocket viii always
be lucky.
The bride who dreams of fairies on
the night before her wedding VIII be
thrice blessed.
Never give a telegram 10 a bride OF
bridegroom on the wsy 70 church. II
is a sure omen or evil
Marriages on board shin are consid-
cred unldcky. II YOU cant be married
on dry land remain unwed.
The finding of a spider on the we'd
ding gown by the bride IS considered q
sure token Of happiness 20 eome.-Home
Chat
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
Boiled Lettuce

Wash four or I'VE heads Of lettuce,
carefully removing thick, bitter stalks
and retaining all sound leaves. Cook IN
plenty Of boiling salted water for ten on
fifteen minutes, then blanch in cold wa
ter for a minute or two. Drain. chop
lightly. ard heat in a sJeWpan with
some butter. and salt and pepper 20
taste. If preferred, the chopped let
tUce may be heated with a pint Of white
sauce seasoned with salt. pepuer. and
grated nutmeg. After simmeTing for a
few minutes IN the sauce, draw 10 "a
cooler part Of the range and stir I'm the
well-beaten yolks Of two eggs.
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Sninach with Cream.

One-half peck spinach, . tablespoon
fuIs butter. ! tablespoonful -four, tea
spoonful salt. = teaspoonfu! pepper. ,
pint cream or milh-
Blanch and mince che spinach. Put
the butter in a saucepan and on the fire
When hot add the -four and stir until
smooth and frothy. then add the minced
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Cost Of Material.

Each handkerchief costs forty-nine
cents So that such a waist yiIl by no
means be expensive. Again. even this
cost may DE reduced II there are any
short lengths OF silk left on hand, the
pretty printed ribbons that are going
so cheaply. now taking the place Of bor-
ders, and so being the only expense.
Another exceedingly dainty way OF
utilizing remnants of silk ret and rib
bon is In tho making of s. mativ-e set.
If one has a discarded evening fIock
of thin silk SO much the better; IL not.
q length of four yards Of china OF ra-
dunn silk VIII be sufficient. With this
cut a good skirt. ending below the
knees and a loose jacket. ending about
the waist line, also bell sleeves reaching
the elbow.
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dictates Navy blue with ORIENTAL look
ing borders are very stylish. and the
wood browns. with pretty creamy bor-
ders dashed with black equally smart
Some Of the pretty greens. too. will
doubtless appeal to the blonde
The Washington times., 1906-08-11

spinach and the salt and pepper. Cook
Tor uve minutes, Ineu add the milk or
cream. hoJ, and cook for three min
uJes longer. Serve.
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
Lettuce

II lettuce has grown until rather too
old for salad. it may be cooked and
makes fairly palataole dish.
The Washington times., 1906-08-11
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

II a feather boa turns limp after a
walk on the beach or a drive through
the mist curl It as soon as you enter the
house by shaking It over the heat. An
excellent way to accomplish this IS 10
shake the boa over boiling water In
which sail has been generously dis
solved
The Washington times., 1906-08-11

Common house ammonia is much bet
ter for cleaning porcelain than sand
soaps. Many of the stains on porcelain
tubs. wash basins. and sinks are caused
by allowing them TO be injured When
new porcelain is smooth and Is rubbed
with sand soaps IL becomes rough and It
IS quite impossible 10 remove the dlscoI-
Grafton
The Washington times., 1906-08-11

Fly marks and general griminess may
be removed from gliding by dipping
small piece of cotton wool in gin. and
with It rubbing gently over the ,soiled
uarrS The cotton wool should be
squeezed before being applied 20 the
gliding. for this must not be made really
wet. and any damp on it should be dried
by the fire as soon as the marks have
been removed.
The Washington times., 1906-03-08
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
SOUTHERN CITIES WANT
FAST MAIL CONTINUED

ATLANTA, Ca, March S.-Business
men in the larger cities of the South
are much disturbed by the possibility of
curtailment or discontinuance of the
present fast mail service between New
York and New Orleans There is danger
of its termination owing to opposition in
Congress to the granting of a bonus OF
s2OO, ,O00 for its operation, and the dis
position to vote it for another fast mail
train from New York to the West.
Atlanta, in particular, is deeply inter
ested and is making a strong effort to
have the bonus given as heretofore and
the train continued. As that city IS the
recognized Southern headquarters for
Northern business firms and manufactur-
ers much of whose business is done by
correspondence, any change cutting on
this fast mail, would be to their serious
Disadvantage II would mean delay
of twenty-four hours to many of them,
and the delivery of newspapers would be
twelve hours later than now Ior many
sections of the South.
The Atlanta chamber OF commerce mas
taken up the subject and numerous trade
organizations throughout the South VIII
be heard from. New Orleans business
men are also adopting measures 10 con-
vince members of Congress that TINS
fast mail service is essential to the best
interests of the whole South.
The Washington times., 1906-03-08
NEW BOND ISSUE BY
u. S. STEEL CORPORATION

NEW YORK. March S.-A new bond
issue by the United states Steel Cor
poration. or an issue of bonds guaran-
teed by this organization, is a matter
of more OF less interest to Wall Street
which Yesterday was discussing the
probability of an output of s25,oOo,0o0 or
$50 600. 900. bearing interest at per cent,
the proceeds of which are to be used
within five years for the purpose of
financing a part of the cost of the new
steel plant it is proposed to erect on the
shore of Lake Michigan in Indiana a
few miles south of Chicago. A tract or
land about 5000 acres in extent has been
purchased near Tolleston. ind. and a
town is to arise around the plant. which
is to be called Corey. after the presi
dent of the Steel corporation.
When the idea of this new Indiana
steel plant first was given to the pub
lie some weeks ago by Judge F.. H.
Gary. chairman of the board of direc-
tors of the Steel corporation, the propo-
sition was to spend about $25. .0O0 600 all
of this money to be set aside from
the net earnings of the company. Lat
er it was decided to expend SIS, 600 900 on
the works, the financing of the scheme
TO continue through five years. Some
1900 or 1900 men are to be employed at
Corey. which. it is confidently expected.
VIII grow into q city of more than $4,000
people inside of ten years The new
plant will have a capacity of nearly
2,D0O 600 tons yearly.
The Washington times., 1906-03-08
READING MAKES
EXTREME BREAK
Reaches Lowest Point In
Downward Course.

NEW YORK. March S.-Reading
made sharp break of points today
The effect or this extreme break was
offset by sharp recoveries in some rep
resentative issues, extending TO l %s
from the low early price IN Union Pa
cific. Later Reading recovered nearly
a point due to covering of short con-
tracts.
There was a far better tone to the
stock market during the early hours of
trading than in any time in the last
ten days. Although there were no sig
nificant buying orders, prices for the
great majority of stocks traded in made
advances ranging from y to about l y
points. Union Pacific continued decid-
edIy armer. and advanced from above
$50 to above 151.
Reading was exceptionally weak, and
fell from 12S TO 1259s, the lowest
point at which the stock sold since it
started on the downward movement
from 164 Selling has been based al
most entirely on the attitude of the
Administration in regard TO coal carry
ing lines. There was some scattered
selling of the steel stocks. London
bought and sold moderately without
much excess either way.
Government bonds were unchanged;
others firm
P M.-The market had to face to-
day special liquidation of Il rather ur-
gent character in Reading shares and
considerable pressure directed against
Pennsylvania stock. Weakness in these
issues was partly due, at least, TO the
unfavorable sentimental effect of the
Presidents message to Congress sane
tioning the Investigation of the coal
combination, although, according to all
rational views of the matter, it is cx-
ceedingly unlikely that any important
results vii be accomplished by the in
quiry resolution.
For various reasons. however. the
market position of Reading stock has
become more vulnerable than that of
any other issue on the list, and II is
quite probable that good part of to-
days liquidation would have occurred
for this cause, If there was nothing else
to explain ii. Prices elsewhere eased off
for a brief while after the opening,
but quickly rallied, and when the pres
sure relaxed against the coal stocks,
there was a general advance above last
night s closing.