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The Washington times., 1909-06-01
STRAW HAT ALSO REQUIRES
BRUSHING AS WELL AS
WINTER KIND.

How many girls suspect their straw
hats are a retreat for all the dust of the
street,
Evidently the thought does not occur
to many for few girls seem TO have &C
quired the nabit of brushing their sum
mer hats.
Yet these same girls would never think
Of going oct of the house in winter with
ont carefully brushing off their hat, in-
vostiSsting its velvet creases and MAX
ing sure that 40 caucus Of germs was
beirg held in its recesses.
The truth is that the straw hat re-
quires just as faithful brushing as does
the winter one.
And il is the failure to do this when
results in the appearance Of spots after
being caught in a rainstorn.
For unless there was quantity Of
dust embedded in the straw the rain
would have no effect at all upon the
hat
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
CANNING SEASON
HAS ARRIVED AS
BERRIES APPEAR

The canning season is rapidly ap-
preaching and the wise housekeeper is
LOOKING about for her supply of berries
strawberries are beginning to arrive at
the canning stage and the prices asked
on the market this morning Indicate
that the supply is reaching high water
mark Crates Of excellent berries could
be bought this morning for S1.5 and
the indications are that the price viii
20 much lower.
Produce dealers declare that every
thing Is on the market now. Black
berries are becoming more plentiful and
tie price is within reach OF people OF
moderate means. While % cents is
stu asked by the dealers inside the
~, gFket, good berries could be bought
this morning for IS cents on the OUT
side Cherries are beginning TO come
IN at 10 cents per quart and the first
sooseberries of the season ere dis
played on the country line" this morn
ing at 10 cents per quart
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
WHITE PETTICOAT
FOR SUMMER WEAR

The woman who has INDUCED her
fondness for silk in all forms has worn
the silk petit coat in season and out To-
day, If she would be fashionable, her
petticoats are of lingerie. These have
returned to the highest favor. They
will not be worn in city streets under
dark coat suits, for they soil too easily,
but they will ne worn under everything
else and especially under evning gowns.
They are made Of thin cotton and
muslin and handsomely trimmed with
lace when they are for house wear. The
best model for the street or for every
day wear under light frocl1s has a deep
rufe FINISHED with scalloped edge, heaT-
lily buttonholed
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
GUIDE FOR THOSE
ENTERING CONTEST

1t is the aim of this contest 10
be of practical help to home makers.
The prizes this week will be given
for the best three systems of regu-
lating the household work. They
will consist as usual of three prizes:
S., So, 81.
Any plans or idea you may have
for economizing space; for planning
menus ahead so as to avoid waste.
or for forming the habits of your
children so that they may be junior
partners in the domestic partnership
win be eligible for a prize.
In giving schedules of a weeks
system you should state the amount
of hep you have, as well as any
original and ingenious scheme YOU
may employ in the regulation of
your home.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
MYSTIC MENU CONTEST.

Now what do you think Of this2 Mrs.
William A. Mackays Of 3404 Prospect
avenue gives the answers 10 Mrs. Cum
mings Mystic Menu as follows:
what Noah liked-Ham.
A Sunburnt Girl-BrOwn Betty.
Observation-Disclosures
a distinguished Poet-Bacon.
TaiiOT's ITOn-liOose.
a Lean Wife-SpareTibs.
A Sad Fruit-Blueberry.
Spanking MotheTs-sCurnips (turn ups.
Masculine eparture-Mangoe
Game and Nuts-Chesnuts.
A Pert Age-Sausage.
A Great Phiiosopher-Sage
DAYS, Months and YeaFs-Thyue
To Push UnGer-DuCk.
A Vegetable and Fowl-Peaheu.
a Defense and Nuts-Walnuts
A Tail With a Clog-Cucumber.
An Equine Negetab le-EIorseradish.
A Pet Name-DeeT.
TaIy for LOvers-kis
A Charming Essayist-Lamb
A Pipers Son and Eight Interiec-
tions-Tomatoes-
Mrs. MacKay's answer is just one out
OF dozens. DO YOU think IL is correct ?
What would be your solution Of the
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
UNIQUE LAMP SHADE.

One Of the little art shops about town
recently showed a novel and rather
unique lamp shade. II was made over a
wire frame and was twelve-sided, being
formed of twelve panels. And il was
the panels that were the novelty. They
were simply little cardboard fashion
plates OF styles that were IN order over
half a century ago. The plates we're
really old and very delicstely colored.
They were carefully sewn together.
and from the bottom there was a deep
fringe Of tiny white beads.
Simple as il was. II was most effective.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
HOUSEKEEPING LEAKAGES

Buying articles because they are cheap
and will come in some time.
Allowing WhaleDOnes to rub through
the waist, thereby running an elegant
gown.
Wearing the clothing each week as it
comes from the wash.
Leaving a silk umbrella in the case,
thereby causing il 10 split in the folds.
Turning skirts wrong side out when
hanging them.
Pieces Of lace and ribbon thrown
sway.
Failing to sew glove buttons on be-
fore wearing. or mending them before
cleaning.
Pieces of bread and cake allowed 10
mould and then thrown away.
Dried fruit left uncovered and cOnse-
ouently allowed TO become worn1y.
Towels used for wash cloths.
MRS n l. MTLMORE,
1713 Corcoran street.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
NEW IDEAS IN LUNCHEONS
FOR THE ENTERPRISING
HOSTESS.

A rainy day luncheon is a novel
idea. Place an old umbrella frame YER
ucally In fernery and twist sniiIax
around the frame and down each spoke
AT the base OF the fernery have a bed
OF violets as large around in circum-
ference as the umbrella. At the
luncheon hour hide a small lump OF lee
in the smilax at the end Of the spokes,
allowing it TO melt and drip on the
violets.
new fancy at q luncheon was the
passing of two little glass dishes with
the salad dishes. One dish held finely
minced green peppers and the other tiny
slices OF little new onions. The guests
took what they wanted and sprinEled it
OF the salad, which was a combination
OF lettuce. tomatoes, and cucumbers.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
TO REMOVE STAINS.

To take out wagon grease. which is of
two kinds, that made from coal tar MAJ
be removed from cloth by an applica-
tion of petroleum; the other, made from
animal fat, responds to a sponging with
ether.
=
Old perspiration stains may be remov-
ed by applying oxaIic acid and water in
solution one part of the former to
twenty parts OF the latter.
=
In CLEANING fabrics great care should
be taken not to rub them roughly be-
tween che hands. The gentle rubbing on
the solvent with a fresh cloth is SUI
flcient.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
Doughnuts In Rhyme

one cup Of sugar, one Cur! of milk;
Two eggs beaten as fine as silk
Salt and nutmeg, cinna1non'n do.
OF baking powder, teaspoons two.
Lightly stir the -four in;
Roll on piebOard, not too thin,
Cut In diamonds, twirls, or rings,
Drop with care the doughty things
Into fat that bT.slzly swells
Evenly the sponey cells.
Watch with care the time Of turning
Fry them brown. just short of burn
ing.
Roll in sugar, serve when cool,
Price, a quarter for this rule
MRS. w. +. COLES.
Tuxedo, Md
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
Answers TO Inquirers

Letters to The Washington Times
Womsn's Inquiry Column are in
vited. Names and addresses must
be affixed to questions sent by mail,
not for publication, but as evidence
of good faith. Questions not of
general interest viii be answered by
mail, if accompanied by stamped
and addressed envelope; rush in
quiries by telephone. Cali Main
526O.
The department win endeavor to
answer questions not of technical
nature, or Involving professional
judgment. It must decline 70 an
swer questions which concern the
names of proprietary articles, or the
decision of bets.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
MAKE BABY'S BATH A JOY.

So often baby's bath is fatiguing 70
his mother and horror TO him. A good
way to make his bath a joy is TO put
his toys in the water-some of those
brightly painted ducks, fish or turtles
which swim after a magnet. Show him
how TO sail a boat IN the water. Give
him a rubber doll OF animal to scrub
with soap and washrag, or made a fleet
OF ships for him from paper.
Take him 10 the bath as though he
were going TO have the greatest fun.
undress him with chat and laughter,
and the playthings will DO the rest. such
methods will eventually induce the child
TO love the tub as much as il was
formerly dreaded. and viii certainly
economic mothers strength.
MRS L. A. RAY.
1923 Fifteenth street.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
A PERFECT
TEST FOR ICING

A clever home cook. celebrated for
her delicious cakes. gives this as a test
for perfect icing:
ITO make sure that your frosting is
Just right, neither too hard nor too
t'oft," she says, pluck out a clean
Eroom straw and benz It I'm the form
Of a loop. Dip this held in this posi-
t.on, into the icing when you suspect
you have it about right. Hold the straw
with the ends to your mouth and blow.
If the icing is just right it will form
q bubble on the straw. If no bubble is
formed it is not yet hard enough
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
OF MERIT
ENTERED IN THE
TIMES CONTEST

A few Of che Household Hints that
received honorable mention in last
weeks prize contest are given herewith:
Comfortable Bed Chair.
Saw of the legs of an old rocker or
arm chair and place il in the bed when
some one is long i'll. first making it COM
Portable with pillows or a comfort, and
see how grateful your patient will be
for the change.
MRS J. e. WALLACE.
1901 Tenth street northwest.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
USE OF ROCKERS.

Rocking chairs are bane to good fig
ures, for it is impossible to sit in one
and not double up even a little. once in
while, as a great luxury, this does
not matter, but the practice Of using one,
getting into it and sliding down to rock,
is Tuinous 10 a Weli-shaped body.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
SAVE IN THE KITCHEN.

often. in cooking. the yolks of the
eggs are wasted Many a time there is
A yolk left which is either thrown away
or left to dry up. If put IN a glass Of
cold water and set in +he refrigerator.
IT viii keep for several days and be
just as soft as when taken from the
she'll.
MRS. A. A CHENAY,
1001 Massachusetts ave. northeast.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
HOUSEKEEPERS ARE URGED
TO SEND IN HINTS
EARLY IN WEEK.

Where are your ideas this week for
economizing space where your house
room is limited. for systematizing the
household work so that it can be ac-
cOmpIished without sapDing the home
makers vitality?
Where are your little ingenious plans
for the training of your children to
some day provide the home, or make it
beautiful as the sex may be? Where
are your menus planned ahead, so
that waste may be avoided? Where do
you think leakages occur in households,
and what are your methods Of prevent
ing such leakages in your home?
It is not at all necessary that you
write an essay on household system A
single idea that may prove helpful to
sister home-makers, who have had per-
haps less experience than yourself, is
eligible. Send it TO The Times Prize
Contest Department, no matter how
small your suggestion.
Names Missing.
While a great many have entered this
weeks contest, there are some of the
names which have become familiar to
the editor OF the Womans Page, yet
missing. It is recognizable at a glance
that this weeks contest is not quite
so easy Tor you as recipes, but your
hints for eeonomizing in any line of
your holsehold management viii be very
acceptable to some little home-maker
who has just started and does not k ow
the first thing, as yet, about the words
system and economy.
Don't allow the Mystic Menu Con-
test to absorb you utterly, you who
have been so faithful with your sus-
gestiOns in the past, and who have not
yet entered this weeks contest.
Idea Counts.
Come in with your hint, even though
1t be a mite. A wise suggestion is Of
ten contained in q very few words, and
it is the thought that is going TO win
the prizes and not the length OF the
manuscript.
The author of THE Days Routine"
entered in this weeks prize contest and
printed yesterday, is Mrs. Bessie Il. Lin.
1913 Florida avenue north Invest.
Let me have a suggestion from every
woman who reads The Times by to-
morrow morning.
EDITOR OF THE WOMAN'S PAGE.
Here are a few of the helpful sugges-
tons that are among the latest received
in this weeks contest;
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
IN TRUE SAILOR STYLE
BY May Manton.

Sailor suits can
always be trusted
to make the little
lads happy and
they are also ex-
ceedingiy attrac-
tive to look upon.
This one is very
simple. 1t is made
OF white duck
with bands of
blue and is worn
with q blue tie.
The trousers are
the long ones
which belong to
the sailor boys
and the blouse is
5 ] m pie a n d
straight, while IT
car be worn
either with or
without a shield.
White duck is a
favCrite material
and is always at
trac i've but blue
also IS used, and
for the cooler
I e h { W Gig h {
lays fianuel and
serge are much
to be desired. and
II liked, the suit
could be Of blue
and the shield of
white. W hi L e
flannel, too, IS
handsome a n d
much used but
the duck is smart
a n d serviceab BILE
and launders cas-
lily and success
fully. The blouse
is made without
any opening. sim
ply dra wn on
over the haad
and the trousers
are made with
fall fronts that
are buttoned TO a
support while they
are laced at the
back. so that eV-
cry feature of the
real sailors cos
tune is included.
For the six
year size will be
required AZ yards
of material "A, i
yards 81 or 21L
yards "a inches
wide.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
Care of Clothes.

In putting away winter clothes. place
q sheet of newspaper. Dlentifully
sBr4nkled with spirits of turpentine
between each garment. This liqU@S
leaves no spots on the goods.
To prevent moths getting inside To
piano, tie a string around a small
bunch Of newspapers. dipped in turpen-
tine, and hang inside so that it does
not touch the keyboard.
MRS. r. w. HAWORTH.
1S thirteenth street southeast
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
CARE OF NAILS.

If the hands are not good and the
nails badly shap ped try % improve the
latter by training the cuticle.
Every night soak the fingers in hot
water for fiv.s minutes
Then with an orange wood stick press
back the cuticle to lengthen the nails
Afterward rub in cold cream.
Do not omit this or the soaking win
make the cuticle very dry.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
TO Cool Butter.

To cool butter in warm weather where
ic,' Is not procurable, try Lhts method.
Plunge a basin into a box of sand so
& at AZ is nearly level with the top of
lie basin; lScep the sand wet with
plenty of cold eater and have a good
cover for tire box. Keep the butter in the
basin which shoUld be covered with q
plate. MISS G. CHRISTIE
1900 Columbia road.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01

Mystic Menu items? The answer most
nearly correct viii win 81 The contest
ends Friday afternoon at 8 O'Clock. FPhe
correct answers. and the winner of the
prize, will De announced Sunday after
noon.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
A Good Whitewash.

Slacken your lime in hot water, make
1t as thick, If possible, as soft soap,
then thin with kerosene oil. Now YOU
have a whitewash that will both stick
TO the walls and kill vermin Apply the
Whitewash while hot to get best results
MISS II. W. TOLSON,
1l02 F street northeast.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
To Kill Cockroaches.

Put mixture of flour and plaster OF
paris in places infested by cockroaches.
They will eat Ii greediiy The plaster
of paris sets" after they have eaten
and kills them. This will also rid your
house OF mice, IL sifted where they go.
MRS. V f. DARNELI.
1904 Seventh street northwest
The Washington times., 1909-06-01

A Shipment Of Fine Lynn Haven Bay
Tlsrd Crabs Is received daily for Schnef-
Gers Crab Feasts. The finest ever.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01

EvapOrated Milk, Family Size, SC
per can. j. T. y. Pyles' - stores.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
LOCAL MENTION.
dakes the Youngsters Healthv.

Pure rye bread is one of the best foods
known. and Berens' Bakery Rye Bread
S. absolutely pure. Recommended by
doctors for growing children.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
Purissima RIVE Is the Best

whiskey to buy for hospitality or xnedici-
nal purposes VIM. cannoas. Iz25 7th.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
Honey Boys, Honey Boys.

They're the zoe cakes sold for IOc per
10. at j. T. y. Pyles' IS stores.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01

oil Cookers-Gas Ranees-SVatsrIIe Heaters
SIS u 81. c. A. Mudd.nan & Co. 1909 q 81,
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
Spring Stock

csverly's plumbing. 1891 C St N. W.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
Question of Car Fare.
Massage
TIE Cold Bath.

Mary H.-The proper time for the cold
bath IS before breakfast The important
result of the cold bath is It's reaction.
This should take place quickly. bringing
on warm, comfortable refreshing
glow.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01

Tea grown at an elevation OF 1000
feet, gives "Salada" Tea a rich. uni
form, delicious flavor. At all grocers.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1909-06-01
For Tired Ewes.

For Tired Eyes.
Miss T. B.-For the listless dull eyes
that tire easily I would advise bathing
them twice a day with tepid elder flower
water Buy an eye glass. which you
can procure for . cents, put the elder
flower water IN It and turn It up close
over the eye and let the soothing water
run over the eyeball This Is partieu-
larry good IN cases like yours whsra
there is a tendency to inflammation.
Question of Car Fare
NJ A. A young woman should
pay her own car fare and not permit
Il to be paid by a casual acquaintance
whom she has happened TO meet.
Massage.
Mrs. Z. D.-The directions for mas
sage for removing wrinkles is too long
TO give here If you WIS send me a
stamped. self-addressed envelope I win
The Washington times., 1909-06-01

Here are a few of the helpful sugges-
tons that are among the latest received
in this weeks contest;
The Washington times., 1909-06-01

nung until further notice. store will close at 80 p m
The Washington times., 1909-06-01

Another Exceptional Bargain,
15C French Printed
Organdies, 0zC.
Tomorrow will offer you of the best bargains of the
season. ard coming just this time right the beginning warm
weather should be appreciated by every lady the District We
will place sale the big bargain table the 9Th ST. wash
goods Secton pieces beautiful French Printed Organde %
inches WIDE white ground with satin stripes printed large va
y of designs red pink blue lavender green yellow black
Remember these regular t5c qualities Special for tomor- g.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-19
ELECTRIC TRACTION PROBLEMS
Beginning of Anoth ep Era of Revolution and
Change in TRANSPORTATION.

to their own operation. But what an
object lesson it is for the cities and
towns to which they carry their ton
mage of coal! While in the State of
Colorado there soon will be in oper-
alton plant upon their order, fur
nishing light and power for a district
of $50 miles radius, the great cities
of New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg,
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Baltimore, In
dianapolis, st. Louis, Chicago and a
hundred lesser ones are still carry
ing their electricity on the coalcars
to the cities, instead of having it more
cheaply brought to them on wire
direct from the mines. The railways
may as well accept situation which
will force itself upon them-and,
while it will revolutionize existin +:
systems, will only do so because t
is the best thing for the people, the
country, and possibly for the roads
themselves.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-19
The "sisters- and Their Money.

''Most o. the breddren, Use pleased
to say, has been tollable lib'ral," bit
severely began good old Parson Bag
ster when the result of the collection
had been reported to him, "but re-
gret to state dat de sistahs has been
dess de diverse. Dey has contributed
sca'cely nuthin' to de arwgin fund.
'Taint as If dey isn't got no money.
Sistahs, lemme AK yo': Whuh does
yo' putt yo' : money? De Lawd
knows
Oars all right, pahson!" inter-
rupted Brother Tarr, rising in his
place in the midst of the congrega-
ton. Oats all right bout de Lawd
KNOWN. Lawd knows whuh sis
tabs in gen'l puts DER money, but
isn't yo' gittin' slightly spectacular in
akin de Inflammation for yose'f?
yassah, dess little spectacular"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-19
For number of years this plant

For q number OF years this plans
has been under observation in the
testing gardens at Washington, and
some of the points which seem to be
necessary to successful cultivation
have been established, Evidently
plants which grow In the shade of the
forests could not be expected to be-
come used to growing in the open, at
least without years of cultivation;
the cultivation of such plants is high
ly necessary. This is also true, as is
well known, of the pineapple, which
grows best in the shade of the live
oak or in artificial shade in Florida.
Growing in the Shade.
In France the truffies are found to
grow only under the shade of certain
trees, such as oaks and walnuts, and
certain kinds of mushrooms flourish
in the greatest abundance in the for
ests.
In the cultivation of mushrooms 1t
Is necessary to have dark cellar or
cavern, as the mushrooms do not
grow artificially in the full light.
This is an important point to keep
under consideration in the cultivation
of wild drug plants.
The cascara is another plant which
has been cultivated both in Washing
ton and in South Carolina. Profes-
sor Sargent, of Harvard University
states that at the Arnold Arboretum
the cascara maintains an existence
after some years of transition, but
eventually dies. Senega, snakeroot
and purple conehower are other drug
plants to which particular attention
has been given.
The above are sufficient examples
to show that the cultivation of drug
plants may result in very profitable
, industry, but it must be conducted in
such way as to preserve and in
crease the valuable ingredients of the
plants, and it requires the highest de-
gree of scientific skill.
If the youth of our country can be
got to take an interest in the mar
velous possibilities Of country life, es
pecially in the application of science
to the improvement of plants and the
development of new varieties, rura
life will become much more attractive
than it is at present. There is gen
eral idea that only mediocre talent is
required for service on the farm ant
in the garden, but it is evident from
the achievements already made thai
the highest talent can find opportun
ity for expression in these avenues Of
activity.-Youth's Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-19
The Flag.
By ELLIS o. JONES.

"If you ever decide to settle down
here and go in for politics." said the
Politician, "the first thing you should
do is to get up good speech on the
flag. Many an orator has made a
reputation and concealed his ignor-
ance by an apotheosis of the flag"
"The flag! What's the flag?" in
quired the Man from Mars.
"Oh, of course, quite forgot. You
don't know what the flag is, do you?
Well, you see, the flag-the flag
that is to say, the flag is-well, the
flag is kind of emblem. 1t stands
for what we are."
what do you mean by that?" pur-
sued the Man from Mars, with grow
ing interest. what does it stand
for?'
1.-THE flag" replied the Politician,
blandly smiling, sis very meek. 1t
can't talk back, and accordingly 1t
stands for almost anything. That's
what's I'm trying to tell you. When
ever you make speech in favor of
a proposition do it in the name of
the flag. II you are opposing the
same or another proposition, you be-
gin by denouncing it in the name of
the flag. In both cases you at once
cease talking about the subject and
continue to talk exclusively about
the flag, saying anything commenda-
tory that comes into your head"
'But suppose what you say is not
true" suggested the Man from Mars.
That's not the point" replied the
Politician. you must commend thel
flag because the people will not be-
lieve i'll of it. If what you say is
false, it can't be helped. On the 9TH
er hand, If you are going to stick to
the truth all the time, there is no
need of the flag at all You must un-
derstand that the flag is not an argu-
ment."
Eyes; but what is it?"
SIT is the emblem of an argument" ;"
From Judge.