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The Washington times., 1907-09-09
The Care Of The
Hands Of fliQdI

The French woman, when she finds
her hands getting old. puts on long.
lacy sleeves coming 10 her knuckIes.
Then she devotes her leisure 10 length
ening her finger nails and letting the
tips grow
The Russian woman. when she finds
her hands getting scanned and old-look-
Ing. puts them through the cold water
cure. She dips them in cold water and
she rubs them vigorously TO bring back
the circulation.
With a lime brought from the Nedi-
terranean she goes over them occasion
ally. dipping the lime in salt to give f.
tooth And she finally treats them
10 wonderful bath Of Russian goat
milk. This bath Is whitening and sootb-
ing, and 1t leaves the hands creamy and
young.
When the Spanish belle finds her
HanaS getting old she makes for herself
some lace mlJts and tries 10 cover them
lp. she lets her nails grow very long
ana she makes hem very glossy with
henzoin. AT night she puts her hands
IN gloves, lest she break the nails She
is the most fastidious Of women CON
corning the length OF her nails. But
she wears them too long.
me italian woman uses the pure fruit
OF the grape upon her hands. and that
is the reason why the bonds OF the
italian woman are so h-a1tifuIIy- qTI--
pie Her hands. all d-aped in lace or
bare, are her pride She zeeDs them
white with grape juice and scented with
rose leaves.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
a Necklace Which
Brings III LUCK

An eerie story is told abcat a necklace
which formerly belonged to the nlaha-
rance Of Cooch Behar. India. and which
is supposed 10 bring bad fortune 10
everyone Connected with IT,
The history of the necklaee-Of pearls
and turquoises. which are not usually
considered to be unlucky stones-is GER
talnIy peculiar. While IL was IN the
maharanee's possession size was robbed
Of a quantity Of valuable jewelry, and
tne maharajah lost some of his best
racing ponies by death and breakdowns.
The advice OF a pundit was sought. He
prescribed a change Of ownership and a
voyage across tnc sea in order to break
the spell. and the necklace, 7yas, accord
ingly, given 10 a lady IN England. says
WOman's Life.
As a result the maharajah has begun
TO win races again, and the maharanee
has recovered the stolen property. bat
the story goes that the present owner OF
the necklace mas been the victim OF
persistent III fortune from the day that
II came into her possession.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
DANNY Handmade Lapeffe
FIo1 TIE MeO0 BABY

There are many little luxuries that
every mother wishes she might have
for a new baby. and with few exceD-
lions these are handwork of the dainu-
est design.
All of the clothing is as old as when
the first babies wore IL, but the novelty
lies in design or shape tina vary from
year 10 year. What tneT5 are may be
learned AT fancy work shops.
a pillow is necessity. but may be
turned into the sOftesL luxury, II should
be stuffed with down, covered with pink
or blue India silk, with a wash case
This should be of finest handkerchief
linen. and the work on u may be en-
broidery. drawn, tuCkiug, hemsutcling
or feather stitching. applique, bT0ldeclV
Anglaise or fine lace inserting set in de-
sign, according to that variety which a
woman can best do. Such a cover
should always be made 10 slip SO that u
may be washed, and a frill of tbs ma
terial edged with lace is dainter than
all lace.
All babies need one or more afghans.
which may be either CrOcheted or knit
ted, and many Of the stitches are beau
tiful. Flannel blankets OF hgIt shades
are most el0DOrdtely treated. and are
extremely useful. Carriage covers Of
cloth and pique and crib covers Of tufted
SILK are among the neCessartes that may
be beautifully dainty in the making
The most exquisite hand work may 20
into dresses. and no article is more
priced than a sheer, daintily made
frock. on IL there may be beading
feather stitching tuckng and lace in
sets, with the Jiniest lace edges around
neck and sleeves. Flannel DeltiCOats
embroidered with deep borders are most
desirable for a new baby, and lovely 20
make. No end of sacks may be knitted
crocleted OF made Of embroidered fan
mel the designs for which are stamped
TO order.
That handkerchief linen b!bs may be
elaborate and luxury will be realized
when II is known that some sell as hign
as $50 each. This is because Of the en-
broidery and lace on them.
SlaWlS made Of cashmere, square In
design and scailoped OF bound, are most
useful. a draw ribbon may be so ar
ranged at the corner as to bring II I'D
into little hood whe nwished. These
are specially nice when carrying baby
through the draughts from one room 10
another
Handmade caps admit Of no end Of
different embroidery and dainty work
and pique or linen coats with deem
capes may be strikingly embroidered
or socks there can never be too many
and they may be knitted, crocneted Or
made OF chamOis. although the latter
would be extremely warm
Sachets Of all sizes, from those for
bureau drawers TO others that are tlny
heip 10 make baby's clothes smell sweet
and because white is daintiest should he
mace much after the maner Of pillow
cases on thin linen. There is need for
pln-cushions, and they, too, should be
white.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
Womans Fancy NoqO Turns Hat for the Early Fall Season
Be Economical
In Your Dress

Many women, in their struggle to ap-
pear well dressed. seem to forget en-
tire1y the great value of simplicity
Daintiness is always preferable TO mag
nificence. Pretty muslins and dainty
lawns or prints make up quite as be-
comlngiey as the soft chiIons and laces
that are only within reach of the mi
nority. a Well-Cut cloth gown. quite
in color, and without a suggestion Of
the freaks fashion is so fond Of. is well
within the reach of most of us. Such a
garment VIII last until II can be re-
placed, and viii enable its possessor to
always appear well dressed in the day
time and an equally simple frock, csfe-
c.ally II II is black, VIII do duty for The
evening.
A few simple shirt blouses can be
easily made at home by skillful hands,
and dress accessories need not amount
Up 10 a large sum II economy is eNCr-
ciSed. One very stylish women makes
all her own clothes with the exception
of the boots and gloves, and these She
always maintained that she would make
II she only could spare sufficient time
from the care of her children to learn
how. Her gowns were not many, but
they fitted perfectly and although Of
hest taste. Her collars, her ribbons,
and her. belts were as dainty and neat
rs they could be. Her feet and nCr
hands were covered with the best she
could buy She WIS a woman at whom
even women would turn and look in the
street, and not discover that her gar
ments were homemade. NeVeT-ceaslug
secrets Of her reputation as a we'll
dressed woman.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
CrcQlncd Onions.

Peel a quart Of medium sized white on
ions, cover with boiling water, adding
a teaspoonful salt for each quart OF wa
ter
Boil rapidly ten minutes with the cover
partly OF, then drain and cover again
with fresh boiling water. Cook until
tender. but not broken. drain and add
milk 10 cover Gt viii take about half a
cup for every six oniOns}. Simmer until
quite done. then thlcken with table
spoonful butter rubbed smooth with a
tablespoonful -four. Add salt and pep
per 10 taste, cook. stirring all the time
until the sauce is creamy and thtckened,
thea pour into a hot dish to serve. \
charge may he made by turning the
onions, sauce and all into a serving dish
that can 90 into the oven, covering with
buttered cracker crumbs then baking
until brown. Still another variation IS
to cover the top Of the cracker crumbs
with grated cheese. onions cooked in
This way will be found very delicate and
not OdOrOuS.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
The FOlR Lore of puSS

Puss has earned the reputation OF be-
ing weather wise. Good weather NAV
be expected when "tabby' washes her
self, but bad when she Hcks herself
against the grain or sits with her tail
70 the fire.
Formerly. in Scotland, when a family
removed from one house to another the
family cat was always taken as a pro
lection against disease 1t IS curious to
ind the opposite practice obtaining in
Ireland, where II is considered highly
unlucky for a family TO take with them
q cat when they are fitting especial
" so If they have TO cross a river. There
IS a popular belief that a cat born in
the month Of May is no use whatever
for catching rats and mice. but exerts
an Injurious influence on the house
through bringing into it disagreed ole
reptiles OF various kinds. says Woman s
Life.
In Scotland black cats are supposed 10
bring not only good luck but also
lovers, I'm illustration of which may be
quoted the well-knoWn rhyme:
Whenever the cat o the house is black
The lasses o lovers will have no lack. ="
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
Good for lnVOlidS

Esvariau creams OF all sorts make de-
licious and nourishing desserts for in
valids For chocolate BavaTian cream,
soak half box Of gelatin in cold water
for at least half an hour In a double
boiler. heat one pint OF milk and two
ounces OF grated chocolate; add the gel
attn and stir until dissolved. Next add
half a cup Of sugar and remove from
add one tcaspoOnful OF vanilla, set this
bowl into Il pan of ice water and stir
until IL ChiCkc1s like a sauce, then add
a pint Of cream whipped stin. Stir light
~, pour into a mold, wet with cold wa
ter. set IL on ice. and serve with whip
ped cream. This must be made very
early IN the morning If IL is 10 be used
for lunch or tea. il a fruit cream IS de-
sired substitute fruit juice, stewed and
strained. for the milk. emitting the
grated Chocolate. Both raspberry and
peach Bavcrian cream are delicious.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
HEMORRHOIDS
SORESAND ECZEMA
Accompanied by Terrible itching
kCOmpIiCated and Most Distress
ing Case-WeII-kn known Remedies
Failed to Cure-DOCtor Thought
an Operation Necessay-Then
CUTICURA PROVED ITS
WONDERFUL EFFICACY

ct am now eighty years old and one
morning, three years ago, ! was taken
with a hard pain IN my right side. In
two days / had an attack Of piles
(hemorThoids), bleeding and prOtrUding.
The doctor gave me some medicine and
en- ointment Tor them which helped me
some but l had TO keep using them all
the time. Then l changed TO the p
remedy; but II l did not use it every
day, I would get worse. The doctor
said the only help for me was to 20 70
q hospital and be operated on. at
this time. about a year ago, went to
using the s. remedies. tried them
for four OF five months but did not get
much help for my piles. During this
time sores would come on q feshT part
of my body. They bothered me all
the time. I would get one healed and
another would come. These sores
8 terrible itching. Is seemed as II J
could not keep my hands from tearing
my flesh. This and the pile trouble
brought on an inhamed condition.
Then l got the CUticura Remedies. l
washed the affected parts with Cuticura
Soap and warm water in the morning,
at noon, and at night, then used Cuti-
cura Ointment on the irTitated sur
faces and injected a quantity Of CUti-
cura Ointment VIII CutlCurG Sup
pOsitOry Syringe. l also took Cuti-
cura ResOlvent Pills three times a day.
Il took a month Of this treatment 10
get me in a fairly healthy state and
then treated myself once a day for three
months and, after that, once or twice a
week. 1t Is fortunate that I used Cuti-
cura. The treatmenCSI had tried took
lot Of money that l would have saved by
using Cubcura Remedies sooner, but
1 am wiser now 1 am supplied with
q full set Of the Cuticura Remedies and
would not feel safe without them.
D. 81. Henderson, Hopkinton, St. Law
renee Co.. n. Y, Apr. 20, 1907"
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Humor OF Infants, Children, and Adults con-
ssts OF Cuticura soap t25cD 70 Cleanse the Skin.
Cuucura Ointment (5OcD 70 Heal the Skin and
Cutcura Resovent(50c Tor il the form Of Chocolate
Coated Pills 25c per vial OF 60) 20 Purity the Blood;
also the Cuticura SuppOstory Syringe C35cD. sold
Sole Props, Boston. Mas.
6S-Mailed Free. Cutlcura Book On Skin Diseases
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
THE LOOKOUT.

The winds are wild and wailing loud,
Above there's never a guiding sound.
With creaklng mast and stralning
ShrOuG
she .plows her way thro' the trackless
dark.
But no matter how dark the skies be
cast
EEne lookout bends to the hurting blast
T.l'th slanting keel and slipp'ry deck,
She rises, dips. 20 the heaving swell;
Her bow IS draped in coat Of fleck-
And singing cry comes "AH is
WELL
The lookout guards, in rain or shine.
The souls asleep meath the water line
Whether the sky be set with stars,
Lighting the reach Of desolate track.
Or whether the c-eak Of mast and spars
Come Ike q dirge when the night is
black,
II the sea be rough, or the sea be dead.
His eyes are true to the course ahead.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
Brussels SPROUTS

The 'half-shell" is that of an Edam
cheese from which the inside has been
sCOOped by degrees, leaving II as hard
as wood Cook the sprouts tender in
two waters. adding salt TO the second.
Cut each sprOut in two and pun a layer
in the bottom of the shell when you
have washed and wiped IL. Cover light
~ with nne cracker crumbs, dot with
butter, season with pepper and salt and
let fall on each layer d few drops of
lemon juice. Stick butter bits t-ickly
in the uppermost layer of sprouts, COW
eT with crumbs and bake TO a light
brown. The sprouts should be put in
very hot and the filling be done SO rap
idly that they do not cool before going
into the oven. Long baking would at
feet the integrity of the shell. The
slight flavor Of cheese is a pleasant ad-
diticn 10 that of the vegetable
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
Hot WeOthcr Dessert.

The foundation tor this delicious des-
sert IS can OF pineapple large enough
to fill a pint measure when sbred5sd
very me. Bring to n boil with a half
pound OF sugar, strain over a half
ounce Of gelatine which has been dis
solved in just enough cold water 10
cover II. When cool but not get form
ed, stir in the beaten whites NJ rbras
eggs and half pint Of whipped cream.
Four into mold and set on ice ia
cool. II you use the canned. Shredded
pineapple, which is almost like pre-
serves, you will not need to add the
sugar.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
Yellow Flag Lilies

The yellow flag lilies, which are so
plentiful this season. can be used to a
very good advantage as decoration. The
stately blossoms look best in tall vases
and can be reproduced on the place
cards. Water colors and a little time
can be utilized to make the cards very
dainty. painting the stalk along one
side so that II and the flower form the
outline of the card.
The dining room should be darkened
10 give that soft, pretty light that is so
popular. This can be aided by the use
of yellow lily shades on the candles or
lights.
The menu. of course. carries out the
color scheme of yellow and green.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
No. zO77.
All Seams Allowed.

-AAA t--tAtaAsP -A4aA " ~
This graceful lOunging gown IS devel-
Oped in pale-blue crepe Powered with
heuOtrope chrysanthemums, the trim
ming band is Of heiotrope silk and the
frinSed sash is Of the same delicate
shade. Il night also be made Of nuns
yelling. cashmere or albatrOss If a less
elaborate garment is desired.
The pattern is in 3 siZeS-smau, medi-
Um and large For the medium size the
gown requires l012 yards Of material p
inches wide, 50 yards p inches wide,
5@l yards Sc inches wide or 81 yards q
inches wide; each with as yard of con-
trasting material II OF more inches wide.
20 yards of ribbon SIa inches wide for
sash and = yard OF fringe.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Kindly tell me what will remove
freckles; also a dye for the eyebrows
and eyelashes. a READER
am giving you DR.. Shoemaker S
bleach Tor freckles: For freckles and
brown spOts-Bichloride OF mercury in
coarse powder, eight grains. witch
hazel two. ounces; rosewater, two
ounces. Agitate until a solution is OBJ
tanned. Mop over affected parts Keep
out of the way Of children and ignorant
persons
Eyebrow and eyelash grOwer-Vase-
line two ounces: tincture Of canthar-
ides, one-eighth ounce; oil Of lavender,
fifteen drops: oil of rosemary, fifteen
drops. Mix thoroughly. Apply TO the
eyebrows with a tiny toothbrush once
day until the growth is sufficiently
stimulated: then less often.
This ointment may be used for the
eyelashes also In this case IL should
be carefully applied as it will infiame
the eyes, as any oil Will II IL gets In
them.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

Allow three pounds of brown sugar
10 each quart of vinegar. Bruise four
1unCes OF stick cinnamon and two
ounces Of cloves, tie in q mustard bag
and boil i've minutes with the vinegar.
Pour this over the pared and sliced
Tind and let * remain lWenty-four hours.
Drain of the liquid, repeat, and pour
over the riud again, ana let it stand
for twenty-fOUT hours. Then boil all to-
gether for a short time and put into
jars.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

Shell, cook for fifteen minutes in
boiling water, slightly sailed. Season
with salt and pepper. Take the beans
from the pot with a perforated spoon
and put them IN Jars standing in a pan
OF hot water. Boil up and skim the
liquor remaining in the kettle and ill
the jars to the brIms with this. Seal at
once.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

To obtain this pattern OF any OF
the others heretofore described in
The Times. I'LL out the following
coupon and enclose it with 10 cents in
an envelope addressed to the Fashion
Editor. The Washington Times, Num-
sey Building. Washington. D. c.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column.
Please publish a recipe for picking
watermelon rind2 INQUIRER
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column.
VIII you kindly publish how 70 can
lima bednS2 q + II
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

The best way to keep your hai- light
IS 10 give il frequent and thorough
champOO- il il then persists IN growing
darker, II would be better 10 allow il
10 do so than 10 apply a bleach of any
kind
shampoo that will help to keep
your hair light is as follows:
potassium carbonate, ! ounce; am
monla, IL ounces; JinctUre Of canthar-
tces, drains; bay rum, 4 ounces: alco-
hol. 4 ounces; water ounces
Dissolve the potassium carbonate in
The water and then add the remaining
ingredients. Rub well into the roots
Rinse thoroughly in several waters
Then dry carefully.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

]. No.
2. Care Milton & Sargent AbOrn Co.
1441 Broadway, New York city.
s. Edith Bradford was her real name
before her marriage.
(. She is married. Her huband is
Charles Worth Meal<ins, leading bari
tone singer with the Belle of May
fair Company
.. she has been on the stage about If
teen years. I believe.
o. Miss Bradford has not yet definite
~ completed her arrangements for the
coming season She may go with lhe
Henry W Savage Company.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
Editor Woman's Inquiry column:

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
VIII you iSiUdiy advise me what you
would think of a young man who
showed a young woman a great deal
OF attention when introduced 10 her.
made engagements regularly for a while.
stopped and called once or twice a
week always on the same nights each
week. without engagements, and now
comes sometimes when he has no other
engagements 3. i. &.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
INQUIRY Column.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Won't you please recommend 10 me
q harmless hair bleach? Ny hair is
very dark. almost black and is not as
becoming as il used TO be when light
er. Hoping YOU viii reply soon and
thanking you in advance, / am. II. G.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

boil up Just once. and pour the jelly
into glasses set in a pan of hot water.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Tell me the best method of removing
from the floor large quantity of glue,
which has hardened. It seems impOssi-
bic 10 chip II away SUBSCRIBER
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

Editor WOmans Inquiry Column:
Kindly publish a recipe for making
grape jelly J. II. NJ.
Put your grapes over the fire in a
large double boiler, without water.
Cover closely, and cook until the fruit
IS broken 10 pieces. Rub through a
COlander, then. squeeze through a fan
mel bag. Measure the juice and to each
pint allow a pound of sugar Put tho
sugar in pans and set in the oven to
heat but not TO melt. Stir ii from time
10 time 10 prevent sCOrching. Return
the juice to the fire in a porcelain-Hned
kettle and bring 10 a boil Cook for
twenty minutes, add the heated sugar,
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
Editor Woman's inquiry column:

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column;
Please publish in your columns the
answers 10 the following questions.
!. Is Edith Bradford cOnUalJO OpeI-
ATTIC singer q Washington girl2
2 What is her address,
3. Is that an assumed nama2
{. Is she married.
.. How long mas she been on the
stage?
g. What are her engagements for next
season. INTERESTED.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

I should think the young mans affcc-
tons were engaged elsewhere. or else
that he was tired Of the social whITl.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

An authority on floors tells me the
only way 10 remove the glue IS to
scrape il on with a piece Of glass or
sandpaper. Or Try rubbing the spot with
q rag saturated with tuTpenune.
The Washington times., 1907-09-09
New Jersey Resorts.
ATLANTIC CITY.
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia Ave. and the Beach. Atlantic City
y. J. Capacity, 500 guests. Specially reduced
-ates for Sept. and Oct. American plan. $40
70 SIS weekly. s. 20 S. daily. Superior table
and service. largest and lnest rooms. Hot
and cold sea water in all baths. private and
public. Music. Write for folder. Garage
CHARLES z COPE
The Washington times., 1907-09-09

LEXINGTON Pacific Ave. and Ar
from station and Young's Pier. Premises ex-
tend TO beach. Bathing from house 81 Up
weekly. Booklet PAUL c. ROSECRANS.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1907-08-29
-
Ograniczenie zyCia.

Najwznioslejsze lekarskie aauki
przyrodnicze So jednomyslne W wy
wodzie-iz og6lnie przy;ete ograni-
genie v zyciu niewiast jest kilka
lat pred mozliwemi przymiotam,
kt6re rod obecnie posiada. Kry.
tyczny period kt6ry .decydu:.e czas
rawania zdaje sig bv6 pomiedzy SO ,
60 st6sowna piecza cia{a podczas
tego dziesisclolecia ME moze bye 70
nadto nag}a: niedba}o5c by}aby "
ten czas zguba do d}ugowieczno6ci.
Najlepsza pomooa natury
pc so jest Electric Bitters przy-
rodne :lekarstwo kt6re . orzezwia
wszystkie organa cia}a. Gwarapto
wane przez M. J. Kowalewskiego
aptekarza.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1907-08-29

I'd tez pomimo tego,. il .zy1
Pimi, po7ostaf ola Mich OBJ
Gym. Jeden tylke niewol-
mix zdawa} sic zwracac uwa-
ge% ma jego usi}owania- by}
to Ameryka6czyk O }agod-
neil powaznej twarzy, z kt6-
rego inni szydzili z powodu.
jego poddania sic swemu To-
sowi. Nafelowi powierzone
by1o przepisowanie rekopi-
sow, kt6remi K|audyusz
zbogaca} swa biblioteke.
Wiedza jego by}a g}eboka
i rozmaita, chociaz sadzac
20 70 skromno5ci ma lzwyczaj-
nej, mona 60 by}o' uwazac
"a najprostszego cz}owieka.
Umia} on bez zajakniecia sic
p~rzepowiedzie6 najpiekniej-
sze ustepy z filozof6w, now
COW poet6w greckich; ale
mad wszystko inne przek}a-
da} on pisma kilku zyd6w
nieznanych, kt6re przepisa}
by} ola swego w}asnego
uzytku a kt6re be- ustanku
odczytywa}.
(Ciag dalszy nastapi).