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The Washington times., 1909-12-20
Mfliiners Are Kept BnSy
With NcqU Tur6an Styles

Evidently the turban is TO take on as
many kinds and cuTls as the mIlliner can
devise. And with each new kink comes
a new name
We have had Turkish. Uhlan, Russian.
Cossack' Sultan; now we are 10 have
Rembrandt, Henry III, Hussar. De
Stael, Drum Major, and Napoleon.
Some of the furs Of which they are
made are Of the Understandable ring
tail; also ermine and seaIskin. AustraI-
ian opossum and moleskin. The drum
MAJOR turbsn is trimmed with a circle
Of antique gold and bronze set with
jewels.
The latter are very new and smar
and viii not stir the wrath of the Au-
dubon Society. A thick quill is used;
then the long, coarse fur OF the monkey
is put in it at each side. 1t is amazing
what influence the AUdubonists are hav-
ing on millinery and these fur ouilIs are
one outcome OF il.
Bronze lace is widely used for trim
ming, and ernine and sealskin without
trimming are among The most dIstin-
gUished turbans OF the season.
Another model that has startling dis
tincton is Of moleskin trimmed with an
heroic pansy made OF blue and violet
bugles with = gold center.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
HoqU Names Are Chosen
For Dress Materials

The Cook bonnet. the Pe1ry coat and
the Eskimo motoring cap are on the
counters. Women are often apt to say
that this trick Of naming garments after
popular hero or place Is new: Il is
really as old as fashion. The Carl
baldi waist is famous. When the Paris
opera house burned down, over a cen
fury ago, the color Of smart ma terials
was called burnt opera house"
BY the way. some Of the old names
for materials were interesting and re-
markable When Marie Antoinette in
stalled q sentimental shepherdess fash
ion the satin I'm favor was 'stihed sigh"
An apple green with white stripes was
called "th, lively shepherdess." Long,
narrow shoes, which are in fashion
again this winter, and which were
studded with jewels, we're called come
and see"
The TWO ribbons that were the vogue
all over Europe were called "a sigh OF
hope and the sigh Of Venus
The four trimmings that were used
from Rome TO ST. Petersburg were sold
under the names OF the sweet smile"
'ap'tstion, regrets and prefer
euc.a -
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
FlannelS Fascinating
IN Dainty CoEorfngS

The new hanneuettes and similar fab-
rics that make their appearance at thls
tine Of year are fascinating, for some
Of the designs in outing flannel are 80
exquisite and dainty in coloring that IL
is difficult TO distinguish them from
delicate French fznnels.
Soft pink and grays prevail There
are 4 number Of other cO3orings, Of
course. but the majority show a touch
OF these two shades. Needless TO add
such tones are universally becoming,
and I am sure few women viii survey
the array Of pretty materials without
deciding 10 invest in sufficient quantity
10 make a dainty wrapper al least.
There are no especially new cotton
fairies, the shades only seem 70 De I'M
proved upon for negligees-
The thin fiannellette and the heavier
kind VIII be worn ag2tn. also the feece
back, smooth faced cotton flannel anu
the staple outing flannel
The light col bred thin hannelleIte N
used for babies wrappers, dressing
sacuues and petticOats. The heavier
grade IS made into long kimonos. loung-
ing and baIhrObes-
The fleece back is preferred when A
warm v.rs pper is required, and Is one Of
tie best wearing Of the collection II IS
as warm or warmer than outing flannel.
but does not soil as quickly because 9I
its smooth outer surface
Such materials always wash prettty.
though, dc all the cOlOred cotton fan
nels if care is given.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
BlouSeS of Attractive Corded Six
Are Mow Demanding Popular Favor

- URELY the weatheRsne OF fash
ion whirls fast these days. No
a sooner had it pointed long enough
TO chiffon cloth bloUses TO make
every one think the wind held in that
direction, than it whirled about and
pointed 10 corded silk blouses.
Chiffon cloth is widely used in building
M a bodice which is partly made Of
The gown material, and it equals coarse
fsncy ngc Isl popularity. Yet the an-oVer
blouse, boued and lined. worn with a
smart coat suit, is OF corded silk, with
9 high lustre in two definite colorings-
These fasten down the front. and are
trimmed with the usual cascade of net.
one Of the new tricks is 10 insert pieces
Of dotted cream net into the color Of
The blouse and edge all with watered
silk ribbon. The stocks Of these blouseS
are o. the ecrT net, or the self-coIored
met. The best designers approve OF both
Crepe lie chine Is widely sought after
in the right cOlors for blouses for morn
.ng coat suits. 1t is quite permissible
TO choose q tone that has a glow Of
another color in it. This would be only
possible in this season o. chanEeable
fabrics.
For instance: with coat suit of blue
The Washington times., 1909-12-20

inclination OF giver. One for an en-
gagement gift could be made OF white
suede dotted with silver beads and with
initials in center Of one side wrought I'm
silver and coral. or silver and TURQUOISE
beads. The lining and drawstrings may
be white or match the monogram.
More servieeabie would be a bag OF
gray suede or satin dotted with silver
beads, and lettered with silver and
dull gray OF black beads. Only the
body OF bag--aot the fF.n above the
neck, IS stGdded; or the studdinE may
be omitted and the monogram en-
broidered in raised letters and set in a
medallion OF beads.
A good-loolSing effect IS in fswn-col-
ored suede studded with bronze beads.
with monogram in gilt and bronze, and
the drawstrings and Innings OF bronze
Other pretty combinations are violet
suede studded in amethyst beads and
lined with similar tone, the mono
gram IN several tones Of purple; white
with jet beads FOR one in half mourning.
and pale pink IN coral and dull black
bags.
II one does not find Il easy to get
leather in artistic shades Ottoman silk
could be used for the outside and lined
with satin
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL

VIZ HILE the ready made departments
OF the shops offer all sorts OF
Things in the line OF underwear, there
are many good housewives who recog-
nize a certain economy in having at
least the simpler garments made at
home.
When the increased dura bility comes
to mind the extra trouble fails to
minimize the IMPORTANCE OF the saving
Add to this item. too the fact that one
may chose colors and material and have
a word in the detail of finish and cut
and the woman who looks far enough
ahead 10 buy her materials at the of
season prices may find herself amply
justified IN her much ridiculed tendency
to keep an eye open for bargains
The pattern today will give the home
seamstress an opportunity to construct
a set Of well-fitting comfortable ma
jamas with little effort
This is a Mccall pattern No. 1874, and
may be had at the Palais Royal
The Washington times., 1909-12-20

OF lhe ihl"d story. That was terrible
passage, lie put his leg straight up.
and stuck with helmet downward and
MS oayouet between the paying-stonos.
The servant-maid and the little hoy
came down directly TO look for him. but
though they almost trod upon him. they
could not see him. IT the Soldier had
cried out Here I ann" they would have
founu him. but he did not think il gt-
TING To call out loudly. because he was
ia uniform.
Now u began 10 rain. the dropg soon
fell thiclSer. and al last IL came down
into complete stream. When the rain
was past two street boys came By.
'Just look"' said one Of them, there
lies a Tin Soldier He must come out
and ride in the boat"
And they made a boat out Of news
paper, and put the Tin Soldier in the
middle Of b., and 50 he sailed down the
gutter and the two boys ran beside
him and clapped their hands Goodness
preserve Us, how the waves rose in that
gutter and how fast the stream ran.
But then 20 had been a heavy rain.
The paper boat rocked up and down.
and sometimes turned around so rapidL,,
that the Tin Soldier trembled; but ne
remained firm
CONTINUED TOMORROW.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
This Seasons Debutantes VIII Wear
Much Liberty Sak in Short Frocks

A DEBUTANTE Of this season Will
" wear a great deal Of liberty
n silk. This is the identical ia
brio we nave had with us for
cars. out Of which We have made
Fcarfs and drapery and even window
curtains. 10 Is London faISous ma
tcrial. but Paris produced il wholesale
this year and has sent il out in numer-
Gus kinds OF evening frocks
II Is dyed in shaded tones. sometimes
running from pale red 90 d flesh
pink. or deep violet to a blue anne
thyst II is an admirable fabric for the
oFer-draped gowns Of today. as ii does
not add bulk 10 any figure. no matter
how much is used
Many Of the dancing fTOcks Of 81 have
the modified washerW oman's tuuIc, cut
longer than usual and rolled into a
sash drapery below the knees. iooped
into loose bow with ends ~ back.
with a plated nOunce below IT, AS All
the dancing gowns are from four 20
five inches short showing the entire
ankle, the drapcry or this liberty silk
docs not have IFS fun value Il looks
cut OF. whereas last year drapery was
allowed such long swing that 10 fell
into graceful lines
II is quite true that the early autumn
gowns for evening wear were long. and
this gave rise 80 the impression that
the short frock Of Paris would not be
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
STARTLING STYLE
IN PETAL BLOUSE

Among the startling bodices that are
worn IN the arerT Oon with the high
wasted, long skirt is one that is made
OF petals. IL is quite interesting and
very artistic. The gown is a duH purple
satin cloth, the skirt made with four
scanty circular hounces that are sloped
sharply across the GSure from right TO
left. The material is slightly drapcd at
top OF high waist line and caught al the
left side with q buckle OF amethysts.
The bodice Is fun over the chest. II
ls made in tones Of purple. There IS n
satin lining Of dull purple. covered with
silver fish net, then white / ierre lace.
over this there are petals ia one tone
OF purple that run downward from col
lar bone 10 bust. ana other petals OF
black velvet that run from top Of skirt
20 bust. The sleeves are made ina The
same way, and The stock is of the lace
edged with a bit Of gold.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
Latest Long MORE Goats
Haze Beauty and Style

NO one could claim warmth for M IRE
SILK but il has got beauty and distinc-
ton The cheaper qualities OF Il are
NaIueless, although the world is fued
with IT, The better weave has a ripple
or water slightly defined over 2 s3r.
surface and # Is OF this weave the new
coats are made.
hey are worn with skirts OF the. same
color. are fastened below the waist line.
and have wide revers Of fur There is a
wide cascade Of fine lace aai ne. down
the front Of the blouse.
These coats are kept on. They are not
removed even for a luncheon. When one
goes into the open a loose motor. coat is
slipped on
one IS becoming quite accustomed to
the Idea Of retaining the coat. 1t is not
possible 10 do this with heavy cloth
or fur naturally. but the coats that
are 10 be kept on are made Of MORE,
Ottoman silk, satin, and satin cloth
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
Inexpensive Opera Bags
Are Not Hard to Make

n OST opera bags look Ike work
Nh bags fmprovised for evening
purposes. The one to be des-
cribed has not that objection,
yet need not be expensive nor difficult
TO make.
The bag is made from two pieces OF
suede or soft leather shaped like the
oval money pouches.
broad and bullying below and narrowing
to the top like an Egyptian vase. where
it again spreads to form a top. The
size is easily gagged by the size Of the
articles 20 go in IT,
Care must be taken that the neck is
amply wide to take in the glasses. 2 s Il
is not pleasant, in the hasty departure
from the theater, to be delayed by
trides.
Groups of double eyelets are worked
in silk the color OF the bag, around the
neck. These should be just long enough
to hold the ribbon without crushing.
The halves are sewed together in a
narrow seam and lined with silk either
in the same or contrasting color When
the latter is done the drawstrings may
match the lining or outside. as pre-
ferred.
The material or bag depends upon the
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
FOLDING PROPERLY
SAVES ANY SKIRT

To. fold dress skirt properly for
packing and so avoid the crease down
the middle Of the front breadth. fasten
the skirt band and pin the back TO the
middle Of the band in front Law
the skirt on a table or other fat sur
face, right side out. with the front
breadth down. Smooth out all creases
and lay folds fat. Then begin at the
outer edges and roll each side toward
the center back until the two rolls
meet. In this way the hang Of the skirt
f. not injured: there are no wrinkles
and the front breadth is smooth and
fat. II the skirt IS too long for the
trunk. fold 80 near the top and place
a roll OF tissue papt~ under the fold
The Washington times., 1909-12-20

accepted; but winter styles show the
extra short skirt everywhere.
Debutantes are charmed over their
double chance Of showing that they are
grown up in the afternoon by wearing
a long skirt. and having entire comfort
IN the evening BY wearing a short
skirt They can dance 10 their hearts
content " thout being exhausted in the
effort 10 hold up their skirts.
These fve-inch-Off-the-fl frocks are
not restricted 70 young girls. Women
or fifty wear them with as much
placiditV as did their ancestors
This is not a graceful fashion. There
rs nothing to recommend In 10 for any
one over twenty years Old. but the
fashion designers have not been over
Jealous for three years i'm finding
graceful fashions.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20

"a feast OF love and sunshine. to which
sorrow. envy. ihwill, and their sinister
relations are never bidden as guests
Where the door is slammed in the face
OF despair and where joy and peace
and good will do all SIT around the fes-
i've board where hope presides at the
head
Cohtehtment Is no respecter Of per-
sons II IS like time-it may be shared
Oy me mliionaire and the pauper alike.
ana II very often happens that Il pre-
fers the humble home OF the latter -
the gorgeous mansion of the forr,a,.
Inc smile of joy and contentment often
WieatheS the face Of the poor man
Whlie the wrinkles of care and vyorr,,
IuffOW the brow of the man OF wealth.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
Price Is High on CaponS,
But Market Well Supplied

Capons are expected to bring as high
as q cents by February With general
wholesale price of 2 cents today, deal
ers say the advance is on, and maxi
mum Of = cents probably will be reach
cd before the market begins TO decline.
II anything, there are more capons
this winter than last. and the stiff quo
tations cannot be attributed to small
supply. but rather TO the inclination
toward high prices prevailing in the
market, generally. The birds average
seven hounds in weight. with larger
fowls selling At a premium
String beans advanced - cents today
The advance is attributed to the strong
New York market on the vegetable.
Prices were steady in practically all
other divisions OF the local produce mar
kpt
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
NOVEL CHRISTMAS GIFT.

\ novel ribbon roll in one OF thu
neeflewOrll departments comes with
stiff tube inclosing three fOur-inch reels
held in place BY metal ends ana with
a piece Of natural cOlOred linen stamp
ed for embroidering in colors The lin
en- after being worked, Is glued rouud
the tube and fitted 10 the slash in one
side through which the ribbon threads
There are rings in the metal disks a.
The ends BIZ which 20 hang the roll
Finished. the roll is most attractive
and would make a handsome Christmas
or even Wedding gift.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20

homespUn fastened with black corded
silk buttons, there is a crepe de chine
plouse- Of blue which looks as though
purple ink had been split over II.
The white lingerie blouse is distinctly
on the shelf. IL viii come again with the
springtime, So no woman need feel that
money invested in these is money
thrown aWsv.
The fashion Of self-toned embroidered
blouses has come back as an epidemic
This was natural since hand embroidery
is so widely revived for clotn gown.
The embroidery on the blouses is carried
out in massive designs, either japanese
or ESyPtIan, and is done in thGee or Ave
tones OF floss
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
BEST DAY OF TIE YEAR.

IT'S beautiful time when Christmas
cor IS.
All m the street and down.
For hea is alight make faces bright
W hen Christmas comes TO town
Neighhor and friend in Sladncss meet.
There are greetings far and near.
Nhen ne Christmas peace bids evil
cease
In the holiest day OF the year.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20

you know IN the las, few weeks I
v have had so many puzzles sent
IN TO me FOR approval that / am
practically "swamped." There
they are. pilins up ana piling mp, and 1
fear Z never will get time TO look them
all over and return To the authors those
found not available.
am always glad TO get the puzzles
for consideration, but hereafter ] shall
have 10 ask tEOse who send them in To
have each contribution accompanied by
a stamped and addressed envelope So
that the task Of returning them viii not
be so formidable.
While 7 am on the topic. too, let us
discuss just what We must have in 4
puzzle To begin with when you are
seized with a desire to become puz-
zlc author please be sure you have an
idea that viii work W. into a good, all
round problem.
Don't have the puzzle begin very. very
well indeed, and go lame" about two
thirds Of the way down. Re sure, also,
II il Is a mystic that YOU do not Sc
lect "disguises" capable or hslf a dozen
different solutions. Don't be too far
fetched either, and don't fall back too
often on a vowel" or "a letter Of the
alphabet" either. IF YOU are going TO
have a girls name" be fairly sure that
just one name would At into the case.
Make Subject
Worth Looking Into.
Preferably, get something together
that will be worth while working over.
Take hidden cities, for instance. il is
worth knowing something OF the cities
OF the world, or the Rivera, or the noun
tains or the lakes.
7 am sure, too, nobody regrets what
ne learned about the Howers and about
the animals and the birds we have dis
cussed during these contests.
Somthing worth thinking over and
ferrefinE out. or something that Will
elicit a smile or a chuckle occasionally
viii never come azniss.
Last weeks puzzle, Washington
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
OXALIC ACID GOOD
WASH FOR HANDS

Among the kitchen supplies keep on
hand pint bottle filed with sat
uratcd solution Or oxalic acid Ten
cents worth Of acid with enough water
TO nearly fll the bottle usually makes
saturated solution u viii be found
useful IN this ready for use form at all
times and particularly AZ this season
A little on the hands after preparing
fruit and vegetables viii remove ali
stains. BE sure tho bottle is well label
cd.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
Write to Agents.

II. o. C.-Write to the passenger
agents OF the roads YOU enumerate for
the Information you wish regarding the
distances you indicate. The shortest dis
"a ace. and road or roads, from Wash
ington TO III Paso are probably over the
Southern from here to New Orleans.
and the Southern Pacific from New
Orleans to r $50.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
FLOWERS FASHIONABLE.

The wearing OF an artificial flower on
house gown is a revived fashion.
Roses are tie favorites They are Of
satin NAM gold and silver ones are
used. They are pinned at the top OF
tho high-wgist drapery. The artificial
Eardcnia is low worn AT the end Of the
long shawl revers on coats, instead OF
on the lapel.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
Care of Ferns.

NaIe OF fSEnS.
May Towusend-Kee your ferns al
ways in a mild temperature Loosen
the carr In the pots and apply some
fertiliziHg element. Water frequently.
not only at the roots but upon the
stems and leaves as well. Remember
that it Is the bottom or leaf that alb
serbs moisture and not the top.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
CONTINUED FROM YESTER

CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY.
It HE only two who did not stir from
their places were the tin soldier
and the dancing lady she stood straight
up on ,he point Of one OF her toes. and
stretched out both her arms. and ne
was just as enduring on bis one leg
and he never turned his eyes away
from her
Now the clock struck 12-and. bounce.
the lid few off the snun-DoX. but there
was no snun i7 il. bat a little black
Goblin; you see. 10 was trick
Tin Soldier" said the Goblin. don't
stare ~ things that don't concern YOU"
But the Tin Soldier pretended not 40
hear him.
"Jkt you wait tin tomorrow said
thc Goblin.
But when the morning came. and the
children got up, the Tin Soldier was
placed in the window; and whether it
was the Goblin or the draft that did
o.. an AZ once the window few open,
sHy tho Soldier fen head over heels out
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
Puzzle Editor Is Swamped
By Deluge of Suggestions

streets was not a poor idea. but one
week was about ali il would carry
but one contributor sent in a puzzle on
apartment houses. Now please. what
interest does the average person take
in such natter
Use your good wits and your bright
thoughts, and get something as differ
emit as possible. Another contributor
sent in problem on the names Of bust
ness firms in the city. which. of course.
would not make good puzzle at all for
our page.
Be Certain
There Are No Errors.
When YOU make tumble" please be
certain that your letters are not worse
jumbled than YOU intended. Check off
TO avoid error. for it is annoying all
the way around TO have errors creep into
the puzzle. but ii is eNasperating to have
the puzzle begin" wrong.
When possible have your COPY type-
written. If il is written i'm long hand.
see TO it that it is legibly done Write
on one side of the paper only, and do
not make your puzzle TOO short Give
from twenty-five to thirty numbers then,
if it becomes necessary Tor any special
reason TO drop a few, there will stIlI be
enough left to work out into a puzzle
OF reasonable length. With these work
ing suggestions / trust I may look for
ward to receiving a little better ma
terisl than 7 have gotten recently.
Remember you have very experienced
.persOnages to cater to. and work out
your problem accordingly; and also
please stipulate that you are sending
stamped and addressed envelopes for the
return Of the manuscripts If they are
not available. Otherwise 7 shall take
fl for granted that you do not wish
them returned: and II they are not
printed they viii be destroyed.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20

:. a. c. Many persons are employed
as interior decorators and perform SER
vices such as you Indicate.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
AnSUerS to Queries
From Times Readers
Consult Attorney.

c. D. ". ubscriber-Consult an at
torney regarding the legal matter con-
corning which you wish 10 be enIight-
ened.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20

they take Of the world should make up
this recipe:
Take A fun quantity OF good health
and perfect complement Of content of
mind, and shake well together. This
compound cannot fail to produce hap
piness. 1t will cure the blues. and will
even cure sickness Of the body. Even
the latter ngredient-content or mind
has alone often been known to work
miracles for the alienation Of the self
inflicted ills OF mankind.
A contented mind is a continual feast
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
Consult Associates.

G. c. HIT would perhaps be well for
you 10 consult associate members Of
your Bible class regarding the proposed
gift which you wish 10 present 10 your
teacher An appropriately inscribed
Bible might be a suitable gift.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
Trumps in Euchre.

W. 3. Bowes-In euchre YOU must
follow suit II you have IT; il you have
not you may trump. II you haven't
suit and 90 not care to trump you may
discard.
The Washington times., 1909-12-20
The Bedtime Story.
Published
be- fort
THE HARDY TIN SOLDIER.

% NOPSIS OF STORY PRECEDING.
TTcuty-nye tin soldiers lived on
trble near = nice carl castle belonging to
q little boy
Tn the castle lived = paper dancer. with
whom ono OF the Tin soldiers ZEN iu love.
AFTER the house Wa an dark the TOYS
lersn to have some Fem
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Recipe Unknown.
Interior Decorators.

Reader-There is no such recipe in eK-
istence that The Times is aware Of