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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Anglers in Times Fish Pond
Too Busy to Write Editor

Evidently the puzzlers are deep IN the
mysteries Of Miss Mattinely's mystic
fish pond for there is an ominous silence
all along the banks. or the hundreds
who are fishing but half a dozen have
given voice" so ] infer that they are
either awed into silence BY the import
,ance Of their task or are so Interested
that they have no time to indulge IN
conversation.
Several have sisnified their delight in
the mystery. and one or two have de-
clared it Is just too hard for words -
One contestant wrote.
Bass. pickerel, trout. 'minnies.' cat
FISH, suckers. and sunish constitute my
fish lore in its entirety. If any OF these
is IN that ltst ] cannot make en- out
once l thought 7 could make silver
sides out of No. IS. but ! finally gave
up In despair. I have no books to con-
suit, so suppose / am clear out OF the
running
Just as an aside. let me whisper inst
one good puzzlcr who has carried on
a prize herself. tells me she always mas
great consolation and encouragement
when she Consuits the dictionary ana
the encyclopedias. Almost everybody
has one Of the other OF these DOCKS OF
reference at hand. so why not add 10
YOUR knowledge instead of making your
present fund stretch TO SUIT the new
drain on your mental resources
I wish to remind you again that after
Wednesday the puzzle pTN)lem VIII be
withdrawn. so be sure 20 put asue your
copv OF The Times or you viii find your
self the victim OF VeNatiOns delay IN the
solution OF the puzzle. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Daily Fashion Talk.

= neat. simple suit made at home
and properly fitted to the wearer Is
really more economical and a better
looking garment that the average ready
made article, and the pattern presented
today has a great many points to rec
ommend to the prudent housemother.
Worked out in khaki. with patent
leather belt, the garment will made an
ideal rough and tumble outfit for the
lively small boy of the household, while
evolved in serge with linen collar End
silk tie. the youngster will be properly
equipped for school on those days when
topco9t Is irixsome and a cotton suit
too light in weight
The blouse should be easy fitting, as
much cor the comfort of the wearer as
for appearance sake. since a cramped
look is Of all things the least desirable
in any garment
A separate shield comes with the pa
tern. and when this is Used the front
should be cut out in a small '"r'' as
Indicated by the perforatfons. n one
does not wish the sleeve pleats, the
sleeves may be cut, shortened one inch.
gathered along the lower edges and
sewed 10 a straight wrist band just large
enough to slip easily over the hand.
This as a Ladies Home Journal pattern,
No, 4703. and may be had at s. Kann
Sons & CO. FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Large Potato Shipment
Nay Make Them Cheape,


Much 10 the delight OF housewives.
sweet potatoes are giving evidence OF
becoming cheaper. They experienced
a substantial reduction today. and with
present market conditions continuing,
another drop should be made before the
close o. the week.
In point Of quantity and price. the
vegetable, II anything. is surprising
.ast years record established at this
time. When It comes TO quality. how
ever, as much cannot be said for IT,.
Of course. the bulk of shipments have
not yet begun 20 come in and there is a
chance for considerable Improvement
beng made I'm quality later.
Increased shipments were responsible
for todays reduction The majority OF
the sweet potatoes now reaching deal
ers were grown in the Carolinas and in
Maryland and the yellow variety is the
one that IS being principally sold. Cen
orally speaking, the outlook for the
market is favorable 20 the consumer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
BABYS TABLECLOTH
CONVENIENT THING

How annoying IL is when baby care
lessly let bits OF bread and milk fan m
on the tableclotb. How Irritating If ie
TO see al ones careful ironing reduced
10 nothing so soon,
II Is trying, no doubt But why not
arrange baby's place 70 prevent acct
dentsE That is easily done and without
the assistance OF a homely tin waiter.
too.
The least Objectiona BILE protector Of
tableciOth IS made Of two obIougs ~
Dutchers linen with an oilcloth lrter-
lining. They may be sewn up Just like
a pillowcase. II you prefer. or YOU r.lgbt
Ike the improvised tray better II each
piece Of linen were hemmed. Then two
may be sewed together just inside the
hem. with one left open for the in
sertion Of the Oilcloth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21

brings back the exact color
and luxuriant beauty Of
youth-puts it back in the
precise condition it was in
before it began to turn gray
or to fade. This is what it
does, and it never fails.
Hays Hair Health helps
men keep their positions or
get better ones by making
them look young and vigor-
Gus. 1t helps women to Sc
cure and keep their chief
charm, and thus I to hold
their rightful place among
the younger set" instead of
being banished by reason of
premature grayness. 1t
stops hair from falling out,
removes dandruff, and keeps
the scalp clean and healthy.
Try tit will work wonders
with yo'- hair.
, MONTE pu.z
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
WOMEN MUST PRAY
ONLY TO THE DEVIL

There are certain HindOo sects which
forbid women TO pray. All over India
women are treated as chattels. and they
do most OF the manual labor OF the
country. In Madagascar women are
permitted 20 pray only TO the devil
Prayer 10 the Deity IS a masculine pre-
rOgative there. as the native women are
taught that only his Satanic majesty
silI deign to open his ears 20 hear them.
In BOrneO women are permitted 10
pray only as deputies OF their husbands.
When the BOrneO husband suffers from
the heat or is keen IN a hunt Of the
head OF his neighbOT his wife relieves
him ~ the responsibility OF prayer. but
never can she offer petitions on her own
account because the gods have no ears
for women.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21

Inc goodly kitchen apron coas
without saying iniO the housewifel,-
ar"or Of proof. IT must incase one mn
70 the chin and down to the hem OF
the snort skirt. II It have not sleeves.
let her lave a pair Of bingham sleeves
with drawer strings az the top and
bottom to protect the sleeves OF her
gown.
Many persons actually think that
the apron IS the badge Of servffuda
but the history of the a,ro- S uuet
back TO the time when Eve made az
apron or hg leaves. Then the Masc7, e
apron owes its birth TO the davs Of
81 IOILlon ana so on down the line to
ne present day. when II has lost none
OF us usefulness and IS not consideraJ
paige Of servitude. as its pe1e-.i
u.liiity recommends # to mistress. as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
NEW BABY'S PICTURE
TO TELL OF BIRTH

Instead Of the conventional engraved
cards Of parents and newborn child
tied with white ribbons, there Is a
novelty card that Is charming.
1t is the hand-painted profile OF a
babys head on a long. white paper
slip. one little hand and the careless
frin Of lace around the neck is sug-
gested I'm pencil.
on the white paper Is written the
name Of the newly born and the date
of its birth.
The long. narrow envelope is also
handmade and sealed with the family
crest in wax. or tiny silver seal with
the family initial IN the center.
The day after the great event these
cards are mailed TO all friends Of the
couple I'm all parts Of the country.
II one must pay 70 nave them done,
the cost is not slight. but II one is
clever with the brush, 10 proves a pleas
ant and simple task.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
aprons Also Haze Their Day
As Well as Pretty F,ocks

Aprons. as well as frocks. have their
day. Last year fancy aprons trimmed
with lace with jaunty little pockets
were scheduled 10 appear. Would that
they viii be IN evidence,
Coming down 20 the prosaic. she is
q sensible woman who counts among
the essentials OF her wardrobe a gem
erous supply OF aprons. II you would
know how much wear and tear and
soil they ward off the gown you don,
look carefull-- at the apron you dis
card for a clean one in the morning.
For the needs OF the sewing room
good-sized apron with deep pockets is
a necessity as we'll as a comfort. II
not only saves the gown from lint and
thread but the pockets are conVen-
sent resting place for pins. scissors
and thimhle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
BLACK NECKTIES
ON DUTCH COLLARS

Even the Unobservant must have no
ticed the recurrence OF black neckties
on smart costumes this summer With
the Dutch collars are worn Eat pump
bows Of black velvet or silk and often a
jabot Of lace or embroidery lawn falls
below.
Black ties also give cachet 10 coIored
linen frocks and even 20 white costumes
often one OF these crisp black ties being
1sed with dangling jet earrings and a
huge black hat. The touch II black
just beneath the chin is most becoming
and frequently makes dead white
frock possible 70 even woman OF sal
low complexion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Regeneration of the Jersey
Is Distinct Feature of Season

5ne that from a distance. even a slight
distance, Il can easily be mistaken for
satin or some smooth-faced silk
AS to the shape. il is about the same
a 8 the jersey Of other times, save that
II hooks Gown the sides and, instead Of
being plain, IL is quite els borately dec
GRATED. Beautifully embroidered and
even beaded jerseys may be purchased
ready made They are intendedfto wear
over pleated skirt or else with some
pleated material attached to the lower
edge. A jersey of this kind forms
three-quarters Of a dress. and the home
dressmaker need only add A pleated ruf-
fe 10 obtain A gown of real beauty and
undOubted style.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Psary's Name Pronounced
As Though Spelled 'Peery'

a long as Commander Robert E
Peary has been in the public eye as A
persistent and successful explorer,
there still seems to be uncertainty on
the part of many people as 70 the prop
er pronunciation OF his name.
OF course, the spelling decides moth
ing-it never does with English names.
and not always with those or other ma
lions. The commander himself Is the
very highest Of all authorities. and.
according to him. the first four letters
in his name have the sound which the
same four letters do at the end or the
word appear" and not that which they
have when they stand alone and mean
fruit.
II is a bit shorter than Perry
would be. but it isn't Parry Parry %
or Perry"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
ELDERBERRY CORDIAL.

Add 70 three gallons bruised elder
berries three and one-half gallons or
water. one-half cupful raisins, two
ounces whole all-spice, one ounce ging-
or root and a dozen whole cloves Boil
for half an hour, strain, then add three
and one-half pounds of sugar to every
gallon Of the liquid. Bring to a boil
skim again. add a yeast cake softened
and spread on slice Of toast and put
il q clean keg TO feVment. When fer
Il1entation ceases, bottle.
The mixture Is ~ for use In three
months. but the longer II remains IN
disturbed the better.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
TWEEDS POPULAR
FOR SCHOOL WEAR

The favorite materials for school
coats are heavy tveeds, plain or with
a double face. and wool serses. Many
Of the dress coats are in white curly
lamb, or IN white fur-trimmed cloth.
Quantities of ready-to-wear models
are offered in plush and other cloths
that initiate fuTs. The fancy for the
all-white outer costume for children
under eight was never before so gen
orally followed. Sometimes IL is varied
by an all-black costume tWhere the
family is I'm mOuTningJ, or by a Dale
tan or gray suit. The imitation and
real fur suits usually comprise leggings
and caps or bonncts TO match.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
THIS WEEKS PUZZLE
LIKE 4 FISH POND

IA small boy.
"A vegetable.
3-TA military weapon and an
edged tool.
A country and a vessel.
"a goddess and an article of
dress.
6-Part of a church.
An sbbreviation and a musical
composition.
s-A fungus growth.
"a deity and a household neces-
sity.
lO-A smokers love.
IA musical instrument.
PA country.
ia popular edible.
l4-Part of loom.
ia spirit.
l6-Neptune's trumpeter.
IA transparent substance.
lS-Sometimes found in the hallway
of house.
ia cheat.
9O-A common horse.
PA cape.
PA fecked equestrian.
pa guide.
PA shoemaker.
25-Part of a gun.
Pa pedestrian.
"a comfort in summertime.
2s-Part of riders outfit.
pa child's tov.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21

One Of the distinctive features II the
year is the regeneration OF the old
time jersey.
Formerly these jersey garments we're
worn with dark skirts to form a per
fectly plain costume, but later girls
found that they were convenient to
wear over summer dresses; that they
protected them from vagrant breezes
and fitted the figure beconningly. From
these then grew the sweater. and the
jersey was forgotten for a time; but
now Il has reappeared.
The new jersey is Of silk, a material
as lustrous as satin and Of weaves so
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Choose BedcLothes Carefully
When Sleeping Out of Doors

When you sleep outdoors provide
yourself with ? very good bed, at least
twc-thir1s width. Have a thick mat
tress. hair preferred. and over that one
or two thick wooden blankets. BY way
Of covers have. IL possible all-wool
light blankets and a wool or down
comfortable. Do not use heavy cotton
comfOrtables or quilts. They are eN-
hausting
Wear a flannel vest at night and an
outing flannel night robe. and either
night cap, such as our grandmothers
used TO wear, or cover the head with
shawl. Heat the bed before retiring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
SPICED ELDERBERRY RELISH

To eight pounds Of berries allow one
pint cider vinegar. four pounds Of sugar
and two ounces each whole cloves and
stick cinnamon broken into bits. Put
vinegar, sugar and spices tied in thin
muslin bags in a pOrcelain-lined kettle
and cook ten minutes. Add the berries
and scald Skim out the fruit and cook
the vinegar and sugar until reduced
one-half. Remove the spice bags and
pour the syrup with the berries into
sterilized jars sealing while hot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21

Cndress ami make all preparations for
bed in the warm living rooms. Never
30 20 the outdoor bedroom feeling
chilly, get warmed up first II obliged
to get up In the night for any reason.
bundle into the house at once and do
not return 10 your outdoor bedroom
again that night unless you are feeling
perfectly warm and know that your
bed If still warm.
If these rules are observed, any one
who can lie down in bed and stay
cen1ber TO December with comfort .and
derive great benefit from the pure night
air
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
SHOULD TAKE CARE
WASHING BLANKETS

Women usually wait until the hot
days OF summer before washing blank
cts knowing that II will take hot sun
shine 10 bleach them. dry them perfect
~ or make them light when new
The secret Of blanket washing is the
use OF tepid water FOR washing and rims
ing and the process Of washing is more
easily accomplished n each blanket or
pair OF them is washed In good wash
ing machine.
Place the blankets in the washing ma
chine and cover with tepid water con-
tanning one bar Of dissolved yellow soap.
Wash until the blankets look clean
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
HAND EMBROIDERY

Hand embroidery is again in the as
ccnd5nt, and the girl who is skillfu
with the needle can have exquisite dress
es and underwear at small cost.
There is no reason why the average
girl should not learn to embTOider sim
pie designs for her own personal adorn-
ment. An hour spent in embrOiderinu
on on her own endorsements will prove
a pleasant and profitable occupation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Some Timely Suggestions
For Use in the Kitchen

When two glass tumhlers or other
glass dishes stick together so fast
thar there Is danger OF breaking them
In getting them apart, put warm
water in the lower one and cold
water in the upper end they will sep
arate as fl by magic.
To make extract of orange. parr the
rinds of very thin and put them into
a bottle half filed with alcohol.
DO not cover the frying pan when
frying fish. as IL makes the fish soft.
II should be crisp, with solid. firm.
faky meat
.Croutons for soup are most easily
made by cutting stale bread about
half an inch thick, buttering IL thick
~ on both sides. cutting in la finch
squares and baking IN the oven until
brown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Wrinkles Shouldn't Come
To a Woman Under Sfxtv

Wrinkles are To he axno.+..
sixty, but previous TO that age tbo--
oISht not TO appear I'm a womar'e fsco
an every instance they are not dUe
tney are due to force OF habit
IN the former case some good st,t,
1000 Will be beneficial In fbe Iatfor
tle only course TO pursue is 10 breaL,
4OuI IroWning or scrUwiing habit bv Ali
means, before the wrinkles have r6ote5
too deeply. o'eo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21

For twenty years Hays
Hair Health has beer restor-
ing gray and faded hair for
both men and women from
one end of the country to
the other and yet some peo-
pie confuse it with hair dyes.
1t is not a dye. 1t contains
no chemicals-no dye-sub-
stances. It doesn't color
hair, but restores it. It
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Carpets Cleaned az Laid.

Carpets Cleaned and Laid,
Mattresses made and renovated. Tel
Main POS. r. = Hinke &. Co.. 4sS Maine
ave. : ".
We Clean Your Carpets Right.
No Halfway Work with us.
Charge Very Moderate
CONGER. Phone. West ~.
People of Refined Taste
Like our Port. Sherry, and Angelica
Wines, 35c per bottle, 3 for 81 Schwab's 3,
SIS sth 81. s. r
Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, 6I6 I2th 81.
c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 C 81.
cayerly's plumbing. 1891 St n. ".
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
LOCAL MENTION.

7sc-Try Our Famous Stews-75c.
Phila. oyster & Chop House, 5l3 18th NV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21

PEOPLES PHAR, EEHs MoDER PHAR
STEVENS PHAR., SPARKS BROS, stores,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
III y = fair
q 91fh

DON'T TRIFLE WITH
DYE S--P TORE YOUR
GRAY HAIR To THE COLOR
AND LUSTROUS LUXURI-
ANCE OF YOUTH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Queries of Times
Readers AnSUered

Interest on Deposits.
X b. M-NationaI banks pay inter
est on time deposits only. The rate
varies. Initial deposits also vary
from s1.o0 20 500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Cracking Shoes.

u. +. CT know of no reliable rem
edy for creaking shoes that can be
applied by an amateur. Any reput-
able shoe shop viii fix the matter for
you at small cost.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
September Sale Pictures

excellent opportunity for those needing pictures for any part
~ the home for wedding gifts to from 50 to per
The subjects the very latest and the mounngs both
artistic Included Oil Paintings Fac-Simile Water Colors Old
French and London Prints Handcooed Photographers Engs
Sepa Prints and Coored Prints suitable for paor drawing room
library den office dining room bedroom etc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21

Second floor Eleventh st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Peonle of Refined Taste

caverly'E PLUMBING. l2sl g 81 n. ".
La Junta tribune., 1909-07-17

eoetdsation Of youth and beauty. The
real woman was worn, and there was
something In her face that checked
the boy more than even her siatternly
attire. The door closed. and he fied.
Al be CROPPED his way through the
darkness Of his sitting room he trod
on the pages of his latest manuscript
that had fallen to the door, but be did
not heed. Throwing himself into an
armchair. be leaned against the table
and buried his face In his arms.
For long time he sat In the dark.
ness. He thought Of his violets now
only with feeling Of self disgust.
Suddenly the soft strains Of Annie
Laurie" fell on his carr. played and
sung by the girl across the hall. He
raised his face and listened. A sud.
den contrast rose before him-the hard
features be had seen and the sweet,
modest face Of his little neighbor. He
obeyed q sudden impulse that brought
nim 10 bis feet and sent him across
tAe ball; The doQr vas ajar.
The stralrs Of the old song had
ceased. but the girl was still sitting
Aseote Tie pi.ao. Der face buried in
the fragrance of q bowl Of violets.
She raised 4 startled face at his
knock. but at sight Of the boy her
face frightened. He looked at her In
wonder-at the smooth coils Of her
soft brown hair-and marveled that
The gartsh gold had ever seemed 80
"oh." she said, II have had such q
lovely present. And, lifting the vio-
lets. she took long. luxurious snifY
81 don't know who sent them. Just
think, the janitor said they were for
the sweet singer" And she laughed
happily.
There was something In the boys
face that startled her.
oh she cried. did you-I believe
you sent Them
The boy laughed In a light hearted
way that quite surprised him.
Il am glad you like them" be said.
They are like you somehow-the vio-
let's"
The girls eyes nlled with a sudden
moisture. and she held out an i'm
pulsive little hand.
'Oh. you don't known she said. ~
was tired and lonely. and love now.
ers. feel SO very helpless some.
times" She finished with tremulous
laugh
The boy stepped to where she sat
and laid gentle hand on her shoulder.
Little girl" he said softly. you sing
NIL the old songs. Let us try together
the one that says the first sweet vio-
lets OF early spring."
And on the ear Of the celebrity ms
she came forth from her room. the lat
est song hit" under her arm. fell the
sweet strains OF "Oh. Promise Me-
La Junta tribune., 1909-07-17

A bran new board OF trade was
organized and reorganixed In Rocky
Ford this week. and II was voted to
change the name to the Chamber
OF Commerce OF Rocky Ford. The new
boOsters' club starts with member
ship Of 1853.
Irving N. Moe. OF Denver. compiler
and publisher Of the Colorado Mo-
torists' Official Guide and Handbook.
issued under the direction of the Den
yer Motor Club. was In town yester-
day. delivering number OF copies
Of his book to local subscribers. The
book contains the name OF every H.
censed automobile owner In Colora-
do. with q synopsis Of the ordinances
In each town regulating automoh lies.