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The Washington times., 1909-11-13
Tet VIII Predon,inate
As Trimming for GODnS

Jet promises 70 be the predominant
note this season. Jet trimmings on
gowns. jet buttons on coats and Jet
ornaments on hats are only a few uses
to which II viii be put Jet ornaments
are even now extremely scarce.
All sorts of neeBwear will be worn
in this becoming stone. Long chains Of
beautifully cut beads in graduated sizes
extend below the waist line, and worn
with a pendant in carved Jet over street
and evening costumes. These pendants
are sometimes IN the shape Of crosses,
heart shaped or round lockets, and
often a festoon Of tassels formed OF
many minute beads
The dog collars of Jet are more pOpu-
lar than ever with the low Dutch neck
gowns, and look equally well worn over
lingerie waists 10 keep the tall collars
close TO the neck Ia VaIlieres Of 1et
are shown IN profusion. and combina-
tons Of cut and dull Jet are among the
pleasing novelties.
Bracelets will be worn more than ever
over the tight-htted long sleeves and
with the three-quarter effects which are
making their appearance for dressy
wear
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
EXPRESSIVE MOUTH
IS AID TO BEAUTY

The mouth Is the most expressive
feature IL the face.
No matter how plain she may be, the
woman who IS kindly and sympathetic
IN the best sense rarely has homely
mouth
And the most beautiful face IN the
world. 70 start with, may be marTed by
q mouth that expresses discomfort or
hardness OF peeyisnness-
We ali know this IN general way,
b,yt few o9 Us deliberately look into the
mirror 20 observe. with cold and i'm
personal gaze. the state OF our own
More external but equally desTuc-
stI-- IN fts erect upon the beauty, is the
Ssbit OF Erimacing, of using manner
SENS in speaking which dist6nd the
mouth or make ugly lines around Il
II you do this get your family or
some patient friend 20 remind you un-
ri vof have been broken OF the habit.
The habit % going about with the
mouth open is a bad one When alone,
resHfng or sewing, make q special effort
- remember 20 keep Il closed.
A Cupid's bow 10 nice 20 have, but
a mouth that expresses strength and
sv0esfness is q more lasting and should
- a more valued possession
me lines about the mouth that come
4rora happiness, from smiling, are sci
dom unbeautiIuL
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
Crepe Mop Travellers Boon

A new fabric making life and
women their laundry is japanese cotton
crepe.
bought by the yard. where
here only n waists made up, pattern
crepe white and colors, has
tage needing little, if any, ironing.
For waists the there nothing
mo satisfactory this
TO such waist be out
in bowl before window, pulled shape and
Cherry plum blossoms with foliage
japan in something unlike
Walachian stitch which is from
center OF a along the a White work
on and a
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
Winners of Hidden Contest
To Be Announced Tomorrow

got TO lose. The only thing about this
puzzle business ] regret IS the weekly
necessity Of having so many lossrs
Time without number. dozens OF lists
have been submitted, correct to the
slightest detail. but the winners got IN
first or they had the most RttTactively
arranged solution or the neatest list
and to them. OF course, by the rules
governing the contest, 80 the trophies.
To be sure each pUzzIer has an fquai
opportunity. and each puzzler, too, may
derive a considerable benefit from the
puzzle chase aside from the amusement
he takes IN working out the problem.
SO generally attractive have the cities
proven. I am tempted to make another
group for the puzzle for next week
Hidden rivers, too is a g00d looking
puzzle which bobbed up recently, so,
possibly, as a last minute thought the
rivers may go before the readers OF the
Woman's Page. However, a specific
announcement with the new puzzle viii
as usual be a feature OF the Sunday
edition OF The Times so watch out for
II and be prepared TO set of early 4
your quest OF adventure
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13

IT HE contest closed yesterday at 8
O'Clock. as usual. and today the
names OF the three lucky
puzzlers are quietly tucked
away in my desk recdy for tomorrows
announcement OF the awards.
Not in a long time has such jolly
journey been made. and as an evidence
of the good feeling that animates the
travellers regardless OF success or fail
ure, read this:
My dear Miss Carroll:
I am rather late sending in my ans
wer but IL is so long since I studied
geography I have forgotten great deal,
but as I am not expecting a prize Il
will not make much difference.
thought I must tell you how much
enjoy The Times puzzles This one wor-
ried me- but I finally got some answer
TO them all.
Trusting you viii keep them up. I an
respectfully,
November II. SIC 3 st. s. W.
OF course, we all know somebody has
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
FIGURES IMPROVED
By PROPER SITTING

Girls who wish TO cultivate graceful
figure must not only hold their shoul-
ders we'll back, but must also sit prop
erly. The easy way Of sitting in a
chair often detracts from natural trim
ness and smartness, and a cramped
position often brings on a "dumpy' eff
feet.
A woman should sit in a chair until
the back prevents the figure from ad-
vancing another inch, as this precludes
putting the weight about three or four
inches from the tip Of the spine, com
mon habit among the careless
A girl who sits at work all day may
do something toward keeping her figure
neat BY trying al frequent intervals to
make her elbows touch each other be-
hind her back. At first she VIII not sue
coed, fut &i1e effect viii be to raise her
chest and straight,sn her spine.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
Acquiring Grace Is Easy
And the Course Is Simple

Of unpleasantness caused by over
eating will frequently undo the work
or six days. One hour more than the
seven allotted for sleeping will un-
whole system.
When an athlete goes into training
he makes IL a business He strives for
results, and he takes up each task with
determination, studying its effect in de
tail. He aims by cOncer trated thought
ana work TO get himself into the de-
sired condition. He knows if he is care
less and Indifferent In his training his
medals or prize-money will be awarded
the man who shows better form.
Adhere to Rules.
If a woman seriously wishes % re-
duce her weight she may do it hy ad-
herring strictly to the rules that govern
the change. II viii not be expected of
her that she tire herself completely out,
that she strain every muscle or twist
every ligament in her first attempt.
This often has the disastrous conse-
quence Of keeping the victim In bed a
day or two while she recuperates, and
incidentally adds from three to FIVE
pounds to her avoirdupois total. Neither
viii il be required OF her to go without
water, suffering the pangs Of thirst
while her organism is constantly being
clOgged up until she turns In agony
| for relief to patent medicines or family
Granted her digestion is good and that
| she has regulated her life. making ii as
normal as environment will permit, the
woman of sedentary habits, who has
| seen the flesh accommodating while she
has only sat and watched, can profit by
these suggestions:
System to Follow.
/ Keep all the fresh air possible in the
icgse, summer and winter; lie on the
right side at night, with legs straight,
and the arms never raised above the
head. Upon awakening in the morning,
get up at once. drink two glasses of
water. stand erect. head up, stomach In,
/ heels together. Take eight or ten long
! breaths, expanding the lungs, and al
/ lowing the fresh air to reach every cell,
but always contract the muscles before
! the supply OF air Is exhausted Take a
tub with a temperature OF ninety-eight
/ degrees, rub down briskly with warm
alcohol, put on the corset as tits to be
] worn for the day, eat breakfast, which
should consist of fruit. toast well cook
/ ed through tea or coffee but no water.
/ OF course, there is no objection TO an
! egg, bacon, or brOiled fish. One hour
or a little later following breakfast two
more glasses of water should be drunk.
! This drinking should continue at in
teTvals throughout the day, excepting
the hour before and after meals. until
] fourteen glasses have been consumed.
| There is no reason why the benefits OF
a cure cannot be experienced at home
| If one has a due regard for the first
laws OF hygiene, eats consistently.
drinks water generously, and gets into
the open whenever there Is an oppor-
Itunity-
The Washington times., 1909-11-13

Some OF the most important Things
for the natron 10 consider are the laws
of proportion and the true combinations
If color. The older woman cannot,
after once having mastered these, make
those glazing mistakes that would indi-
cate a persistent desire to stay young
The mastering, however, OF propoF-
lion and color are no light tasks, par
ticuiarly after having grown used TO
dressing in some easy fashion that the
lesser years allowed
Help is always at hand for those who
are respons-7e, and IN this age OF learn
ing AM yearning only the very aged
fail to respond.
First, If built on generous lines, why
not begin ty avoiding the skinny lines
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
MUSICAL VOICES
EASILY ACQUIRED

A simple exercise TO control the out
going b;eath-the breath with which We
speaks taking a deep breath and let
ting IL out as slowly as possible on the
syllable 90"
The resonance in a voice which gives
Il a musical quality may be increased
by prolonging the sounds Of IN" IN, %
ing until they seem TO vibrate like
The notes OF q tuning-fork. When q WO-
man can control the organs of voice
production Especially the diaphra gn),
we find not only a better voice, but
more dignity of speech. The gasping
voices OF many women become calm
and their converse ion itself is infiu-
enced.
The last physical req, site for a good
speaking voice is health, which is ma
terially helped by the simple training
for deep breathing and relaxation. III
ness shows in the voice at once. weak
ness, and fatigue are quickly reelected
in the voice, ana we all know the voice
OF the chronic invalid. The woman
who lives much out-of-doors, who gets
the breath OF life among the hills and
woods, brings into the house a voice
] of peace and good cheer.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
Hot House and Home
Gro7on Vegetables Plenty

Several vegetable commission
houses found themselves confronted
by an unusual situation today. They
received fairly large shipments OF hot
house tomatoes and, at the same time,
were supplied with more homegrown
tomatoes than IN several days. The
former represented the greater cost OF
production, and we're OF good quality
but the home grown also we're OF gooo
quality, and cheaper
II is the first time IN several years
that such a large quantity Of home
grown tomatoes have been on the
market this late IN the season, Wheh
hot-house products begin arriving
Florida's shipments of spring vege-
tables were addeS to today by nDerai
consignments of string beans. There
was a big demand for the vegetable.
and the shipments were placed
readily.
Tangerines are now arriving from
the Peninsular State. and are OF
quality that compares fayorably with
the orange and grape fruit shipments.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
Daily Fashion Talk.

The kindergarten kiddie just she is about
big girls schoor will appreciate
thoughtfulness providing with
pictured. The simplicity its lines
satisfactory thing about the model Evolved from
checked material with trimmings plain
garment will prove both becoming modish.
specially feature is the wide square
hanGembroidered shield Of handkerchief
SIDE the blouse skirt
together, all the comfort of the onepece SIT
readily slipped The belt = pointed
front portion marked with buttons is novel touch
Especially dear TO the. small will the ntCe
pocket which ac good trimming Half
good combinations possible to the who
the pict and appropriate in chdres
wear. possibly servceabe could be worked
white with facings Of hunters
green artillery scarlet Any number of changes too
rung shield which be of silk embroidery
Of contrasting embelished with
picked bullion.
a May Manton pattern, No. 6s1. and may
at Goldenberg's. FRANCES CARROLL
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
French Consider the Deni- Toilets
More Dressy Than Regular Dress

Restaurant-and by the same token
theater frocks are what the French
woman calls deTni-toilets, which means
something more dressy than the simple
princess dress worn in the street. yet
less formal than the impressive grande
toilet which VIII be donned for the opera
the season.
A majority of the women at the races
abroad this year wore skirts in trOt-
teur length, even when the general style
Of costume was quite elaborate. and
while American women have been pains
takingly holding up bothersome trail
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
Anscuers to Inquiries From Readers of The Tines

the oven before being filed with the
oysters. A tart sherbet and a light and
refreshing salad, such as iced grape
fruit cut iEto sections and covered with
a highly seasoned French dressing an
hour before serving in a nest Of lettuce
leaves, should be provided. and instead
Of crackers and cheese, pass sailed
waters, buttered, sprinkled with paDrika
and parmesan cheese and Drowned in
the oven. Mince and pumpkin pie are
sacred 20 the day, anS the dinner is
well topped OF with some cream minis
and a tiny cup Of black coffee. If a
fish course a bit ont Of the usual IS de-
sired, lobster farci is a good selection.
In these days Of dietetic reform the
national bird is by some considered
too heavy a food, IN which event
squads may be substituted.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
EMBROIDERY MAKES
BABY THINGS DAINTY

Bibs and shoes make always charm
ing gifts for infants. A new bib is
pointed and attached to a beading OF
embroidery which runs around baby's
short waist. This ties IN a ribbon
bow at the back The bib Is daintily
worked with en- broidery and edged
with lace. and It Is fitted with
little quilted pad which may Be
bought and attached. The rib bon is
withdrawn for laundering. and the
belt keeps the bib down without the
use OF pins.
Little first shoes, too. are attractive
and are easily fashioned from pique.
They should be feathers stitched and
edged with lace, and they may open
on the side or front with tiny fat
buttons or wash-ribbon strings.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13

the bed, and when he heard what the
wicked man said, he thought TO him
self. You old sinner; now as you
wanted 10 Kill me after all the good
things I have obtained Tor you. I will
pronounce your fate"
Instantly ne wished that the cook
should be turned into a large black
dog, which should be fastened Up with
a golden chain, and have only ashes
to eat. and as he uttered the wish I'm
a lOWtone. IL was Immediately &C
cOmplished, and the wicked cook be
came a fierce black dog. who could.
however, hurt no one because he was
always chained up.
The children. after this, remained for
some time at the castle alone. but
at last the boy began TO think OF his
mother, and to wonder whether she
was alive. So he said 70 the maiden.
II should like 70 return 10 my father
land; will you go with meT l will pro-
vide for all you want"
All" she replied. TT r. such a hong
way, and what will become OF me IN
a strange land where am unknown
So as he saw she could not bear q
be separated from him, he wished that
she might be changed into a beautiful
carnatiou, and then he placed the
flower in his coat and took Il with
him.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
NEW GARNITURES
HELPFUL TO DRESS

Blessings In out steel. embroidery.
lace. and braid are the garnitures which
may be had nowadays in the shops BY
their aid the average woman may have
ell sorts Of swagger looking frocks and
bodices at small cost
These garnitures are so shaped that
merely placing them on a plain frock
works an instant transformation. Little
wonder that they are proving a great
boon to women who make their own
gowns, those who employ a dressmaker
10 come 10 the house. or those who
purchase ready-made dresses Of simple
description.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13

ponds upon the personnel Of the COM
pany. Cards are always & great
standby--dve hundred or progressive
euchre, If you have no fancy for
bridge.
Fortune telling has never ceased to
provide interest and enjoyment and If
none of your friends are able to read
the future either by the palm or by
cards, why not employ a seer" and
have her discuss the prospects of the
guests. Refreshments. such as tooth
some sandwiches of all sorts, an ice.
some small cakes and bonbons, and
possibly a good fruit cake IN celebra-
| ton of the national feast. would be
found acceptable. Coffee, cidar, OF a
good punch II you so desire.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
TIME IS SAVED
IN NEWEST HOMES

4 is more important that home be
fitted out with energy and time-saying
helps than that it be furnished IN the
latest and most fashionable style
with them a woman can dispatch the
work Of the house quickly and efficient
lv. and be free for its higher duties. that
az training the young minds and making
happy the hearts o. its inmates.
while a home must rest on the roun-
dation OF cleanliness and nourlshlng
food, its superstructure shouiu oS LLI0
-,sv1fai ,onapa nfonship and moral re-
fresbnent that makes for true and
happy lives
The Washington times., 1909-11-13

" HEN one has gone through an
M elaborate experience to bring
about a desired end. it is
often found that a simple
course would have answered the pur-
pose much better.
A well-known Englishwoman Of title,
who was with the Joseph Chamberlains
al Aix-les-Bains last season, was asked
how she retained her youthful figure and
supple charm The reply was:
''Afy reasons for being slender are such
reasonable ones they would scarcely in
terest any one. When / realized my
hips and waist were growing larger, and
my neck settling into double lines,
looked about for remedy. ] found 1t
in my dressing room. and ] exercised
with il ten minues each morning. Now
my proportions are as they were when
I was eighteen, and I shall keep them
So
Simple Health Method.
The apparatus used for promoting
grace. renewing youth, and destroying
weight was q wardrobe. The English
woman stood with knees together, head
well I'D. body entirely erect, facing the
instrument OF beauty-giving properties
she raised her hands from her sides
gradually in a circular way, elbows
stiff and fingers straight until they ap-
preached the wardrobe, the top OF
which was four inches higher than the
tin Of her middle finger. She repeated
this exercise for ten minutes, each time
endeavoring TO get nearer the Top
Gradually. as the flesh dlsappeaIe u
and better action Of the muscles Iol'
lowed, the distance was lesseneq, ou
the struggle to get - something hleh5i
than she could reach still went on IL
The absence Of a wardrobe, mantel OF
q cupboard or possibly q door mlsn'
Just as acceptably be brought mt
service. ..
All OF which goes 10 show that It Is
not at all necessary 70 nave sWlIlIilliie
pools and gymnasiums in the nome u
order 10 secure physical development
or q requisite increase OF decrease II
weight Neither is II esSGnuai q
accomplish the hoped-for resOlti
through violent exercising, exhausted
muscular force. and undue nervous
activity.
Exercise Makes Grace.
The billiard cue in the hands Of TIT
woman Of wealth, or the dust cloti
ana broom under the guidance OF tn
housewife, are training schools II
grace and agility Add TO these tn
athletic arts, fencing. or the usually
available stair climbing, teach tn
muscles to be responsive TO the vii
and temperament, and the individual
vvfu achieve the result for which SIT
Before one can hope to get an!
great amount Of good from physica
Training there must be good digestion
and careful regard to diet. One houi
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
The Bedtime Story.
mothers who wish
THE LOST SON.

6YNOPsIs OF STORY PRECEDING.
An envfous cook steals the queen 8
son because he possesses the power OF
obtaining everything for which ne
To hide the guilt the cook tells the
king that the queen fell asleep and al
lowed the child 70 be slain BY wild
beasts
The queen is then imprisoned in q
tower, but the cook, becoming fright
ened. decides that the child shall die
BY the hand OF his little girl playmate
-HE poor child begged him not 10
ask her 70 do such dreadful
thing: but he said. IF you dis
obey me It Will cost you your
life"
SO she went away: but in the morning
she had not done the wicked deed. Il
could not do It," she said. with tears
why should I take away his innocent
life. for he has never injured anyone"
Very WELL" he said. If you don't
XIII him tonight. you shall die yourself. -
Then the poor child went out in the
dark. ana was obliged 10 XIII a little
fawn and take out its heart and tongue
10 show 10 the wicked man that hs
might think the boy was dead.
But he was in the room when the man
came In and still alive concealed under
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
CHILDREN HAVE
COLLECTING CRAZE

Older boys and girls are sure TO
have craze for collecting things, and
take the greatest pleasure IN arrang-
ing this clloection In their own rooms.
This desire should be respected and
encouraged.
The countless decorations" mean an
immense amount Of labor 10 keep In
good order. but a bargain should be
made
Girls should be allowed TO decorate
exactly as they please. provided they
take care Of their own rooEas. The
same privilege should be granted to
boys. provided they give some service
in return for the care OF their rooms.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13

ing skirts all sunni 5er. the happy Paris
ienne in most cases has tripped bHtheIy
about in skirts that showed her silk clad
ankles.
This Partisan fancy Tor short skirts is
having an effect on fashions here. the
trains Of which are noticeably shorter
black and white combinations. red pron-
Uses to be prime favorite. not an elu-
siye berry or fruit red either bat an
unequivocais frank scarlet, which flames
forth in vivid note OF color on somber
frocks.
This dasfing touch OF scarlet has been
introduced by the couturiers in eHabroid-
cries, pipings, and even in yozes and
guimpes Of tucked chiffon and nst
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
CAN YOU BEAT IT?

Shell don't see why you should hest
tate 10 marry or 5000 a year. Papa
says my gowns sVer cost more than
that.
He-But. my dei q. we must have some
thing TO eat
She petulantly)--Isn' that just like a
man. Always thinking q fie stomach
Tranacrlpt.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
Thanksgiving Menu.

Mrs. H ca palatable menu for a
Thanksgiving dinner follows: Cream Of
beet soup, roast turkey or goose, cram
berries served in individual molds.
mashed potatoes or potato au gTatin,
escalloped tomatoes, oysters. creamed
and served in rolls which have been
followed out. buttered and Drowned IN
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
Complexion Masks.

Mrs. r. A CT know OF no place
IN Washington where complexion
masks may be obtained, although
some OF the local establishments, where
massage is given may have them for
sale. Numerous shops in New York
carry the articles you desire.
The Washington times., 1909-11-13
Matrons Should Be Careful
Of Combinations of Cotors

and the large patterns7 When VOC are
pulled into too tight garments the SuIg-
ing appearance serves but to add to the
elderly and oyerstout effect.
A bad effect is not reduced. but
heightened, by the picking up OF every
odd length Of ornamental band and
trimming within the range Of vision
and the applying OF It IN all the least
likely places on the garment. Tbs gar
fish has an elderly look because. IN
fortunately. 1t has been a tfne-honored
custom Of the uatron TO ''bsdecb .