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The Washington times., 1909-04-24
WHAT ANCIENT RHYMESTERS
THINK ABOUT MONTHS
FOR WEDDINGS.

There Is an ancient verselet that may
decide bride-tO-be upon the month in
which TO begin her matrimonial career:
Married In January's hoar and rfne.
Widowed you'll be before your prime.
Married in Februarys s sleety weather.
Life you'll tread in tune together.
Married when March winds shrfl and
roar,
Your homo VIII be on foreign shore.
Married meath Apnrs changeful skies.
a checkeTed path before you lies.
Married when bees c or Nav blO&lns fit
Strangers around your board viii sit.
Married in month of roses-June-
Lie Will be one long honeymoon
Married in July, with flowers abiaze.
Bitter-sweet memories in after days
Married in Augusts heat and browse.
Lover and friend in your chosen spouse
Married IN golden September's glow.
Smooth and serene your life will flow
Married when leaves in October thin,
Toll ami hardship for you begin
Married in wells OF November mist.
Dame fortune your wedding ring has
kissed.
Married in days OF December's cheer.
Loves star burns brighter from year to
year.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
FASCINATING NECKLACE IS
SENT TO GIRL FROM
PACIFIC COAST.

A girl had sent to her from the Pa
cifc coast one of the long strings of
tink sea shells, each one a cone about
an inch long, beautiful in opaIescent
tints Of pinhish purple shading to
green. The shells are strung so that
the cones point alternately in opposite
directions.
These necklaces are in a long string
that can be slipped over the head sew
eral times, but the girl had them
made into a four-stranded collar. with
a small plated gold clasp. The work
was done for about fifty cents, and the
dog collar effect was much prettier and
newer than the old way.
This is a good way to treat ali long
strings of beads. 1t can be done at
home by buying clasp. The beads
need not be restrung. but the ends are
caught Up and the two cords on each
side fastened TO the clasp ring by two
smaller rings.
While long bead chains are NO in
first style, the collars are still popular
They are, moreover. less apt TO break
than strings >hat must be put over the
head.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24

AT intelligent and unbiased jury has
considered long ths merits Of the
Household Hints" received during the
week.
The prize winners viii be announced
in the Sunday evening edition of The
Times.
Even when the verdict was reached
there was much inclination to recon-
slider. and frst-on and then another of
the Jurors would present afresh the
claims OF this or that "hinter."
The jury consisted OF two men of ma
fure years and four women-no one
ever even hints at the age OF woman.
Every one Of the hundreds on hum
dreds OF hints was carefully read aloud.
snd those deemed by unanimous vote
20 be worthy of consideration" were
set 70 one side. When the entire num-
her had thus been examined. the pro-
cess OF sitting was again gone Over,
and after the fourth sitting came iSS
tug Of war.
There we're so many altogether de-
sirable hiTts that the judges simply re-
GREETED that all THE best" could not
be given prizes. Then it came to a
vote, before the trial jury, only the
women voting. and thus the winners
and the honorably mentioned were
finally decided upon
Some Of those received follow:
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
SOME HINTS FOR THE WOMAN
WHO HAS A BAD HABIT
OF SCOWLING.

Does IL improve your looks? Not even
so much az the thundercloud in a sum
mer sky, for II, at least. gives signs of
the sun behind
Does IT add to your popularity? Not
while sunny disposition is the winner
as friend maker and keeper.
Does IL heighten your charms? Not
10 those who count suIIenness the dead
Hest fault a woman can have.
Does it boost your chances in life?
Not with the man who has ever had
the ill-luck to employ a sulky worker.
Does it keep you young looking? Ask
the masseuse who has TO wage war on
that heavy line between the eyes and
the crows feet at the corners.
Does it make life sweeter? The sweer-
ening power Of scowI is as salt in the
jug.
Does it make things easier? About as
easy as sand on ball room floor. or
running an unoiled jigsaw
Does 1t pay? Not until crossness he
comes currency for content, and a
frown is pacemaker for smile.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
NOTHING BETTER To WASH
LACE THAN SUPPLY
OF SKIN MILK.

There is nothing so good to wash lace
as plenty of skim milk. 1t can be had
for small cost, so that tie Lace If much
soIled can be put through several fresh
supplies.
Most persons make the mistake of
rinsing out the milk. Instead do not use
water at all and iron while still damp.
This gives just enough stiffness, does
away with the necessity OF starch or
gum arabic and prevents the limpness
that follows If the lace is ironed dry
without stiffening.
The best way to dry lace that YOU do
not wish to iron is to stretch it tight on
a table covered with a clean white
cloth, pull out the edges and pin into
place with many pins. When dry il will
look soft and almost like new
Should you wish a little deeper tint
20 the lace than washing in milk gives.
rinse through a weak tea water. This
is much better than coffee and leaves
no disagTeeable odOr.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
COOK VEGETABLES
WITH THESE MEATS
Kitchen Hints for Women
Who Always Practice
Fine Serving.

Certain meats are as closely allied
10 certain vegetables as is the long me-
ter doxology to "Old Hundred" To
separate them seems almost desecration.
Thus stewed chicken without mashed
potatoes. and pork without apple sauce
lose half their Zest.
Fried onions fairly cry aloud for a
Juicy beefsteak. and roast beef without
potatoes Drowned under the meat never
tastes quite the same
Potatoes are an accommodating sort
of vegetable. They are good with all
meats. though their digeSs sibility when
served more than once a day is ques-
tOnable.
With roast meats sweet potatoes are
appropriate as are squash. tomatoes, as
paragus, anC stewed onions.
Baked mScarOni is fitting accom-
paniment 10 a roast so are Brussels
sprouts and scalloped or creamed cauli-
flower.
Turnips. carrots. parsnips, and cab
meats, while peas, beetss beans, corn,
and tomatoes are good with either
boiled or roasted meats.
Rice should be served with stewed
chicken. Roast duck demands both
apple sauce and stewed onions Turkey
without cTanberries would be as lost
as venison without currant jelly.
Ceery should never be omitted when
serving poultry, and is an invariable
accO apartment Of soup. II Is specially
gooG for the nerves and is fttingly
served with all meats.
Squads and all game have lettuce with
French dressing served with them, AMI
lettuce must be eaten with Virginia
ham.
1t is no longer correct to serve more
than two vegetables with the meat
course, though with poultry, cranberries
sre counted as an extra
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
PRICE OF BERRIES
IS BEING REDUCED
Supply Of Fruit Is Increasing in
Keeping With the
Demand.

Apparently the early season Of high
prices on strawberries has passed
The gradual reduction on the scale
Of quotations with respect 10 various
grades has set in, and the fruit may
be expected TO become cheaper from
now on until the close Of the season.
In few Instances were strawberries
sold for more than IS cents a quart to-
day, which marked reduction OF from
TO . cents since Monday. Just what
the market price Will be next week is
producing considerable speculation. al
though IL rs practically certain that il
viii not go higher than the lowest quo
tation of this week
Some fault has been found with the
quality of the berries which have reach
ed the market this week, but this is a
condition which is expected 10 improve
Immediately. Reports from the South
ipSicate that quality will be one of the
chef characteristics OF the berry, as
soon as the season has gotten well
started
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
Wedding Rings Origin.

+. A K.-The history of the origin Of
the wedding ring is an interesting SUBJ
ject- 1t seems that from reD,Jtest an
uquity the finger ring was an emblem
OF authority and symbol Of binding
compact. The transfer of a rulers ring
TO an agent had the force OF a legal
contract. The exchange of rings in
token of amity is also Of immemorial
antiquity. l do not know when the
wedding ring first came into use, but
the reason of the ceremony is obvious
II signifies the transfer of interests and
a solemn agreement to perform certain
obligations specified between the COZ
tracing parties An authentic history
Woald be worth having, and mavbe
some correspondent can reply more di-
rectly as to the origin.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
OILCLOTH USEFUL
TO THE HOUSEWIFE
Saving Device for Woman
Who Does Her Own
Work.

For a mother who does her own work
really know of few helps equal to
white oilcIoth Don't smile I'm going
to prove my statement. Perhaps some
of my ways and means may not be new
but some, 1 know. are original with NY
self and the rest are good enough To be
repeated.
One Of my ideas Is bubble suit" IF
ollcloth for my youngsters when they
want TO blow soap bubbles. or play
mudpies. T have a big apron made tor
each. 1t comes up To their necks and
down to their ankles. They have
sleeves of the same material. and there
they are. They may splash and splat-
ter to their hearts content with no
harm done We call the suit their ar
NOR
For all exigencies. where rubber
sheets are needed. the oilcloth suffices
at a fraction of the usual cost.
A piece in the bottom of a clothes
basket is cleanly and economical.
For traycloths, where there are young
children, it cen be made into pretty
labor-s saving articles.
For a table, where liquids are apt TO
be upset. il is useful as a covering next
TO the wood.
I use a square of it, instead Of a bread
and cake board 1t is cleansed quickly,
and can be rolled up and put way IN
q small space
we tack II o, er our screen doors in
winter, and leave them on We use
brass-headed tacks, and the effect is
pretty. a coat of paint can be added.
if considered desirable
As bathing or busting cap material II
is excellent, and it can be made into
splendid kitchen aprons at a small ex-
penditure of time and money You
Tever need to wash them. Wipe with q
damp cloth and they are clean
For laundry bags and comb and tooth
brush Eases We use this same cheap
material 1t is really entitled 10 be call
ed The HOusekeepers Friend"
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
RAINY DAY GIRLS
HAVE MANY CHARMS
Time Spent Upon Wet
Weather Toilet Is Usually
Well Repaid.

This should not necessarily present a
picture Of dropping chinons and strag-
Cling forelocks. for the practical girl
takes care 10 equip herself 20 suit the
caprice Of the clerk of the weather:
and surely there is something quite
Irresistible in the light trippingness Of
her well-shed feet as they twinkle
over the shining pavements.
There is charm, too, in the breezy
independence OF her manner. as she
firmly grasps her weather-proof skirt
with one hand, while with the other
she deXterously wields her umbrella
through the mass of hurrying people.
all possessed with the one absorbing
idea OF how to preserve themselves
from the inclement weather.
1t is quite a mistaken idea with SOME
girls that II Is not necessary to expend
50 much care over their toilet on a
wet day. "Oh, / shall be dressed in a
few minutes it's not worth while to
take much time!' is often the CRY Of the
fair Diana, as she disconsoIateIy
watches the pattering drops; but surely
this is quite erroneous. as it is then that
the resourceful maiden should take ad-
vantage Of the occasion to prove the
fact that she can look quite as attrac-
tive in her smart blue suit of serge and
coquettishly poised toQue. as in the
more elaborate f2eries IN which she
may indulge to her hearts content
while the sun shines brilliantly.
Then, too, what could equal the daz-
zlng glow of her checks: the brilliant
clearness of her eyes, as she trips on
with head held high, drinking in the
freshness Of the air. delighting In the
sweetness Of the shower, and looking
the very embodiment of youthful bright
ness and glowing with her cheerful
smile.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
DECISION IS MADE
WITH DIFFICULTY
Judges Have Prolonged
Argument Over Merits,
of the Hints"
LOOK FOR WINNERS
IN SUNDAY EDITION
Contributions of Women Readers
Best During Course of the
Contest.
FOR PRACTICAL
HOUSEKEEPERS

II is the aim of this contest TO be
of practical help to housekeepers.
If you have any favorite recipe, any
helpful hint, whether it concerns the
family, the kitchen, the nursery,
sewing room, or any part of the
house. send it to The Times.
For the best three received each
week, prizes of So, SO, and 81 will
be awarded.
No manuscript will be returned,
and no payment win be made for
any that does not win a prize.
Write your suggestion briefly on one
side of the paper, and address
Editor of Woman's Page,
THE WASHINGTON TIMES.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
|NOUIRERS GIVEN
PROMPT ATTENTION
Readers of The Washington
Times Answered With
Little Delay.

Letters TO The Washington Times
woman's Inquiry Column are in
vited. Names and addresses must
be affixed to questions sent by mail,
not for publication, but simply as
an evidence of good faith. Questions
which are not of general interest will
be answered by mail. il accompanied
by a stamped and addressed en-
velope; rush inquiries by telephone.
eau Main 52Ge.
The department will endeavor to
answer to the best of its ability.
questions not of technical nature, or
involving professional Judgment. It
must also decline 10 answer ques-
tions which concern the names of
proprietary articles. or the decision
CT bets.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
NEW CAP PROTECTS FINGER
FROM SHARP POINT
OF NEEDLE.

Every woman who sews or enbroiders
objects to the roughened first finger Of
the LEFT hand, which seems impossible
not to prick Not only is the roughened
edge unsightly, but il catches on the
work, especially when doing silk en-
br0idery, and is almost Impossible to
keep clean.
There is new protector for this
finger that seems 10 protect without
getting in the way of the sewer. II is
made in a specially prepared glass tbat
does not blunt the needle. comes In
several sizes, and, best Of all. is cheap
enough for every sewer TO own.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
Lady Baltimore Cake.

r T. W-The Lady Baltimore cake
so temptingly described ~ the novel
ist, Owen Wister, may ls made by fol-
towing this formula:
one cupful of butter. two cupfuls of
sugar, three and one-half cupfuls OF
flour, one cupful of sweet milk. the
whites of six eggs, two level teaspoon
fuls baking powder, and one teaspoonfuI
of rosew1ter. Mix as for white cake
and bake in three layers in moder-
ate oven.
Dissolve three cupfuls of graduated
sugar in one of boiling water: cook until
II threads. then pour il slowly over the
WeIl-beaten whites of three eggs, beat
ing constantly. Add to this icing one
cupful OF chopped pecans, one cupful
OF chopped raisins. and five figs, chop
PED IN small pieces. Ice the ayers and
emooss the sides with this mixture.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
LOCAL MENTION.
Tastes Gnod-Ia Gnnd

The delicious taste OF Berens' Baker,
rive Bread Is in no wise deceptive This
wholesome loaf is every bit as good as
Il tastes That Berens' Bakery Rye
Bread is superior to other breads is
proven by ever-increasing sales.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
HOME MADE SOAP.

A soap that can be made at home
quite cheaply is an excellent substi-
tute for the costly complexion soaps
that not every girl who values her
skin can afford.
A small cake of CASTLE soap is
scraped and ground 20 fine powder
and mixed 20 a paste with two table
spoonfuis of lemon juice and an equal
quantity of cologne. The paste is
made into small cakes and allowed TO
harden.
This simple preparation not only
softens and whitens the skin but
prevents il from chapping. After US
ing this or any soap the hands should
be thoroughly rinsed and dried.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
..Milk. Bread HeIps Health.

II is substantial homemade bread-made
Of the finest patent -four mixed with rich
milk instead Of water Delivered fresh and
clean from oven 20 table. %. Delicious
Homemade Pies. 20c. Holmes Bakery. Ist
& L SITS. Phones Linen 1870 < 1441
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
CLEANING.
Kerosene a Cleanser.

Kerosene a Cleanser.
To clean the bath tub and wash
stand. take some lamp oil and a piece
of flannel. rub we'll and polish with a
clean soft rag. The kitchen sink may
also be cleaned In this way.
A NJ. BREW,
1511 G street southeast.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
1ec Cans Fvaporated MIX. &c:

Sc cans Evsporated MIX. Sc: sc cans /
Evaporated Milk. 3izc I714 18th St NV. |
Is3s p st. NV. and J. +. ID. Pyles' II ]
other lucky stores Such bargains a. I
above have made them lucky
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
SICK ROOM.
Burning Candle All Night.

When. as in case OF sickness. a duu
light IS wished. or when matches are
mislaid, put powdered salt on the can
die until IL reaches the black part OF
the wick In this way a mild and
eteady light may be kept all night by
8 small piece or candle.
MRS A. JONES.
637 Second street northeast
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
20 Table D'Hote Dinner. zsc.

including bottle OF wine. Served every
evening to 7.30. Sundays I TO ). Special
&c business mems lunch daily, u 70 2.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
To Wash Delicate Materials.

Wash thoroughly i'm a suds of warm
water and soap, being careful not TO
have water too warm. Rinse in fresh
water. and then dip in gasolene,
thoroughly saturating with the gaso-
lene. wiring and hang out to dry Press
when nearly dry with a moderas selv
hot iron. placing thin material between
the iron and cloth. The gasolene keeps
brosdcloth soft
MRS. w. f. SISSoN.
Box &C. Alexandria, Va.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
LAUNDRY
TO Remove Mildew.

10 Remove MlIdeW.
Put enough cold sour milk in vessel
to cover material. Add large handful
OF salt. Leave material In over night
Then take IL out and lay II on the
grass in the sun. Do not wiring Pour
balance OF the sour milk over il.
sprinkle with salt and let il lie for
one day. Wash well and it will be en-
tirely free from the mildew
MRS II. e. MCAMMON
1esS New Jersey avenue northwest.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
Ice Cream Made From The

Fruit. 500 per gallon. orders for sun
day delivery should be sent in a 5 early
as possible TO insure prompt delivery
Rosenfeld's Quality Ice Cream, SIP II ST
n f. Phone Line. 1909
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
To Kill Grass.

Gardener-Grass growing between the
bricks in the walk can be quickly killed
by sprinl1ling the pavement with either
a strong solution Of salt water or with
solution of one part pure carbolic acid
10 1,000 parts of water
The Washington times., 1909-04-24


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The Washington times., 1909-04-24
The National Inverted Light.

Best-Safe-Bright. sl.75 Complete put
on. c. A. MUDDIMAN & CO, GIG 18th
St. 1201 q st.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
Garden Implements
New York-WAsHINGTON-Paris

showing coEplete Hoes Rakes Trowel5
Spades Shears and all the other necessary implements spring gar
dening. Standard quality goods moderate prices
The Washington times., 1909-04-24

]. Richard Riggles, oz7 9th St. ~ w.
John LucUs Metropolitan Paint $50.
Glazing promptly attended TO.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24

When making apple pie the flavor is
much improved and the apples will
keep a good color il a few drops or
lemon juice are squeezed over the ap-
pies just before the paste is put on
The Washington times., 1909-04-24

Steel Garden Rakes, u teeth, 45c;
IA teeth, soc.
Iron Garden Rakes, 20 teeth, 1Sc:
Il teeth. zoe; IA teeth, 25c; 16
teeth. soc.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24

An absolutely pure tea Of the highest
possible quality. ''Salada" Tea Your
grocer sells it.-Adyt.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24

knot made in rows close together. It
is made by holding the mad down
with the thumb on the saI57 lai, just
where il was first broUg73.- 5ut; twist
the thread twice aroulrs the needle,
turning the needle from left TO right
pass it through the material, bringing
the needle out at the left at the place
The Washington times., 1909-04-24

A delicious sandwich filling Is made
from one part chopped almonds and
two parts shredded or grated celery.
with a dust OF salt. Moisten the NIX
ture with mayonnaise and spread be-
tween thin crustless slices of brown
bread.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
SMALL LINEN PILLOW CASE
MAKES DAINTY GIFT FOR
SMALL BABY.

dainty gift to make a small baby
is linen pillow case for 2 small-sized
pillow. The back and front can be JONI
ed together with small scallops. and an
opening left in the center of the back
to slip the pillow through, or, il seal
lops are not used, the back may be
Joined to the front by sewing the two
parts together on the wrong side and
turning them on the right-whipping
lace or. al four sideS-and leaving one
end of lSc pillow case open for the pill
low. On this end make a hem ana
small buttonholes, fastening tiny but
tons on the inside edge OF the front by
which * may be fastened.
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FOR sALE-coTTAGE.

FOR SALE--Seven room cottage, al
modern. south side. near car line.
528. Forum.
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FRANCE PLANS TO
WELCOME TEDDY
"LE COLONEL" HAS ENpEARED
HIMSELF TO FRENCH BY HIS
sTRENUosITY.

Paris, Nov. e.--Looking well ahead,
anticipating the future, the people OF
France in general and the residents Of
Paris in particular are already eagerly
expectant of the arrival here from
Africa early in the coming spring, OF
lie Colonel Roosevelt" the strenuous
one, whose very strenuosity and love
OF the dramatic has ever endeared the
former American president to the
French lseart.
Theatricals always appeal to the
French imagination, hence the 'onling
Of the mighty American hunter, ac-
companied, as II no doubt will be- by
the brass band and limelight effects
which the popular ex-colonel OF Rough
Riders knows so we'll how to preIent
In a way to obtain the best results.
strikes responsive chord in the
French nature.
1t is universally believed In the
American colony here that 1t has pri-
vately been arranged that the first in
timation that Colonel Roosevelt in
tends seeking a denomination to the
presidency will be made public hera. In
a guarded way, until the manner IN
which the news is received IN the
United States is ascertained, when, II
the announcement is regarded favor
ably, the theatrical effects will be
made use OF with a vengeance. and
the colonel will land on the shores Of
his native land with a Characteristic
hurrch-and the campaign will be on.
On reaching France 1t is reported on
excellent authority, that he will ice the
guest of former President LGubst at
the latters beautiful estate, the Cha
teau La Begude- de- Mazenc, at Monte
limar in the department OF the Drome.
which is situated near Marseilles, and
therefore will be especially convenient
for Colonel Roosevelt wien he lands at
that port from Africa
AS NJ. Loubet is one OF tine best
known and most enthusiastic sports
men in France, the for Mer French and
the recent American 1sads Of their
respective governments will have much
in common, for the hunting at la
Begude- de- Mazenc is among the best
in the republic, although no lions hip.
popotami or tigers will be available.