The Washington times., 1907-02-10

and It would seem that no
new phase Of the matter could be pre-
sented. No one. however. has thought 20
remark that it is time to return TO the
complexion, not of our arbOreal ances-
tors but Of our infancy. The feminine
world would. indeed rejoice il some
specific could be found 10 restore the
perfect pink-and-wEite, smooth, soft
skin Of babyhoOd. Still more would
women rejoice II they were told that
this remedy would involve no inQuisi-
torial tortures-no cuticlc peclinE nor
electrical scOrChing. And their JOY
would burst it's bounds if they were in
formed that this wonderful treatment
was cheap. close at hand. and easily
procurable
Yet all these things are true, and
the magician who works THESE marycls
is no other than the humble and dc
spised carrot. the foundation not only OF
French potages and New Egland boiled
dinners" but also of our grandmother
excellent complications. This carrot
conplexion is too. a beautiful one. clear
white shading into rose pink at the
cheeks and absolutely without biemish
throughout. Best Of all IL is easily with
in the reach Of everyone not suffering
from a constitutional complaint affect
ing the skin.
But there is no real. magic nowadays.
and so there is a drawback even 10
this. One must, above all. have pa
ttepce and for mOnths-two or three
al least-accustom ones self 20 a daly
diet OF a vegetable by no means pald-
table to all. Every day no fewer imam
ro,,r ounces Of carrots must be taken
and each day missed is equal TO two in
the bad effect IL has II will by no
means answer to eat carrots today ana
then forget all about the matter LOT a
week Not once. nor for any occasion
must the ordeal be shirked.
Variety Is Possible.
II may. however. be lightened 10y ln-
r,sInr variety into even so monotonOuS
. 5let The plain boiled vegetable soon
mills lint any number OF preparations
may lie devised to take its place 10
begin with. the German carrots" men
are small. tender, and Infinitely more
uaIatable than our native ones-can De
purchased I'm tins, and at an exceed
inglv low price If bought by the case
-his at once eliminates the tiresome
labor Of preparing the daily supply. But
even our American roots may be dis
ruised. Boiling and frying are not by
ANY means the only alternatives. They
may be Creamed. mashed. or cut into
cubes with half the quantity OF apple or
celery, and dressed as q salad with on,
lemon Juice and paprika. Macedolne
EcaIIop, consisting of carrots green peas.
and string beans arranged in alternate
layers. with cracker crumbs, salt. pep
ner and bits Of butter sprinlled between.
covered with cream sauce and baked IN
an earthcn casserole for half an hour
Is a delicious novelty. Grated carrots
my be added to soups, stews, patties.
sosghetu. and numberless other meat
or vegetable dishes. and even To- pud-
dings and custards. without notceably
altering their flavor. Chop native car
rots fine and boil them unit! very soft
Strain of the water and use ii as the
basis OF @ firm rather acid. lemon Jelly
Pour the latter into individual glasses
tho size OF those commonly used for bar
ie-duc. Eat the contents OK one glass
each night before going to bed. The
lemon juice will materially assist the
action OF tho carrots y weeks supply
can be prepared at one operation. thus
minimizing time and trouble
The lemon IS. indeed. the carrots good
friend. and nothing Will So hasten the
rcjuvenatinF process as slowly slipping
a glass OF water. containing tho juice
OF half a lemon. each morning upon
rising. The water may DO hot or cold
though the former is preferable. provid-
ing il is nos unpleasant TO tho palate
The quantity OF liquid taken during
meals should also be increased.
With 50 many palliatives, surely tht