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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
All Solutions to the Puzzles
Should Be Mailed Properly

AS } compliment 20 the authors Of the
puzzle. and also as an evidence Of the
verify Of the problems. the author
name and address invariably accom-
pany the publication Of their work,
but. as I said before. no responsibility
whatever attaches to thu authors In so
far as the conduct Of the contest and
the awarding Of the prizes are con-
cerned- To sum IL all up, 1t IS a waste
of time and opportunity 10 send the
solutions to the authors OF the puzzles;
send them at your earliest moment to
the editor Of the WOr2UTs Page Of The
Times and increase your possibility Of
receiving one Of the prizes offered.
Another matter which [ wish 10 bring
20 your attention. SO many puzzles have
been offered that it viii be an impos-
sibiIity to consider even a small number
of those already at hand. While I ap-
preciate the interest displayed. and am
willing TO look over the manuscripts.
as things stand now we have run
against that old commercial problem Of
. supply and demand" and there is
nothing to do but bow TO fate
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20

For the past few years customs in
the matter OF mourning have changed
materially.
No longer is it considered necessary
TO absent ones self for prolonged peri
DDS from the meeting places Of ones
friends so long as ones personal feel
ings admit a desire for companionshtD-
Indeed. so great has been thC change
Of thought in this regard that the pres
ence Of women in deep mourning at the
theater and at afternoon teas nowadays
is quite n usual thing.
Not less radical has been the change
OF custom in regard TO the wearing Of
mourning. many sJrefcrriug to make no
difference whatever In their wardrobe
To the average person. however. the
gown Of black IS rather a relief for a
time as IL at least precludes awkward
questions and gees some way toward
protecting the constituencies Of the be-
reaved- st the same time while the
greater number are content with reCog-
uiziug the mourning period by the
wearing Of black. there are many. espe-
ciaIly among the fashionable coterls.
who observe the mourning regulations
with the utmost regard for detail and
with these crepe still continues to be
the most accepted material for the ursI
year Of mourning.
whichever way the question is viewed
good suggestions are afforded by the
accompanying illustrations, the mater
iaIs being q matter Of preference. In
figure No. / is shown a modish after
noon gown for second mourning, the
material being crepe De chine. Fetch
ing items OF detail enhance the beauty
OF the frOCk. for instance. the afdxiug
OF the plated dOunce. and the original
little touch impaired by the plastron
and the about-the-neck garniture OF en-
broideries ia soutsche and black floss
The yoke and endersleeves ere Of lace
and the '-rucked" sleeves are caught at
intervals with bows Of the material.
The hat Of taTeta is trimmed with
plated taneta ribbon, caught with
beaded ornaments from which tower
black aigrettes
Figure No. shows q WIDOWS cos
tune Of crepe de chine. The long skirt
is slightly draped and caught on the
left from seam with buttons OF crepe,
the same ornaments appearing on the
bodice.
The yoke and undersIeeves are Of
crepe, the sleeves being trimmed with
alternate clusters OF wide and narrow
Jucks. The draped vest is Of the crepe
de chine. The attractive bonnet has
a tiny widows ruche Of white. the brim
is overlaid with three deep folds OF
crepe and the veil, which falls below
the waistine, covers the crown fatty.
Figure No. 8 shows a daughters deep
mourning costume Of black broadclouh-
A plastron Of crepe is displayed on
the skirt by the draping % the tunic
which reaches to a point on the bodice
Finishing a yoke and stock OF crepe IS
q band Of the Sd e material, while
small bows of the 'tepe rlin me Dollce
~ sleeves which are further enhanced
bv a decoration D. cluster OF PIN
tuCks
The hat OF dull tlffeta is shiTed ana
directly at the back Of the large crush
-royyn ls placed q large bow Of crepe
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
PtLoW CoUerS Popular
In Art of NeedieUorR

Pillow covers seem TO be the most
popular articles in art needlewOrS. Nat
uraI linens and cotton covers are shown
in q wide range of attractive conven-
tioual and floral designs. The obIOna
shapes In pillows finding favor and
square pillows continuing TO be popular
Birthday pillows are the latest idea.
Among The mOst popular are those made
on linen or cotton with the month";
motto. flower, and glass stone worked
IN some effective design. The floral and
horseshoe patterns are among the IA
vorites.
One of the new ideas is the Levantine
embroidery, the pattern having a tinted
background outlined and showing
touches of solid embroidery.
Another extremely pleasing effect also
worked over a tinted pattern or linen
is the Agath embroidery. The ouJIin-
ing stitch and applique Of COUGHING
cord are effectively used in carrying ont
these ideas.
Egyptian embroidery which really ap-
piles 20 the design rather than 10 the
stitches used is worked over a tinted
pattern and in general effect is similar
to the Levantine and AEath embrOid-
cries, with the exception that the de
signs are decidedly different.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
DISH
ANCIENT ONE
Plum Pudding Known
As "Hackin" in OLden
Days.

OF ancient and most honorable line
age rs our Christmas plum pudding. II
was ancientiy known as ''Hackin." from
the word 20 hack or chop. while Hone
defines IL as "a large sort Of sausage
made Of ulnce meat seasoned Wen with
sugar and spices" Tradition declares
that it must be boiled az Gaybreak or
else two young men must take the cook
oy the arms and run her round .he
market place to punish hey for her la Il
ness At an events the cum pudding
required long boiling and then a fort
night or more Of 'ripeniug."
While all English recipes for .qInra
pies and plum pudding can Tor brandy.
The American housewife may substitute
with advantage grape Juice. orange
juice. or the rich Juice Of eiderberrv or
ounce. All the ingredients OF a plum
pudding must be wen mixed By knead-
irs1 then packed and tied securely. Ieav-
Ing but little room for the pudding 10
swell A last word Of caution IS. IN no
case TO allow the water IN which the
pudding is cooked 20 stop boiling, for
even a moment
A large pudding win take from eight
TO ten hours boiling. For a small one
five hours VIII suffice. A standard
recipe calls Tor one cupfuI hnely
chopped suet one cupfuI each seeded
raisins, sliced eitron and orange peel.
currants and sugar, ana three cupfuls
soft bread crumbs. Mix well add four
eggs one by one. q thorough beating fol-
lowing each addition, a half cupfuI each
Of milk and fruit juice, a teaspOonful
OF cinnamon, a quarter teaspoonfuI
each Of nutmeg. gllspice. and cloves,
and the grated rind OF a lemon. When
thoroughly kneaded, hU the mixture
into wei buttered and sugared mold,
cover with a piece Of oiled paper, then
a tightly fitting I'D. and steam eight
hours. When sending to the table,
decorate with q wreath OF holly and
split almonds, and, If desired. give Il a
fluffy setting Of whipped cream.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20

- GOD puzzlers, attention: Al
though the puzzles have been
i running for many months. al
most every week brings TO
light the fact that the contestants are
not well up" on the proper procedure
in regard TO the forwarding Of their
solutions.
Almost invariably a number Of puzzle
sOlvers, after duly getting up a list
will forward IL 10 the author Of the
puzzle instead Of the editor of The
Times Woman's Page AS the author
Of the puzzle has nothing whatever TO
do with the contest. the solutions there
fore run a perIIous risk OF missing any
chance Of being considered.
Most times the authors Indeed, I
should say al the tines who have had
these lists sent to them Immediately
forward me the manuscripts. but there
IS always the matter of delay to con-
slider, and hope this word OF warning
will fan on attentive ears. The rule is
that The manuscripts first reaching my
desk rre the ones TO receive first con-
sldarati0n at the hands of the judges,
and no allowance. therefore, can be
made for roundabout journeys.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
A SHUT-INS PLAN.

Being much alone, and on account
Of deafness shut-in also. / find /
must study to maintain "a cheerful
spirit and manner" says writer.
When solitaire loses It's charm, learn
poetry pieces usually something hui
morous. Such a course helps to make
the time pass pleasantly. gives one a
confidence GTom frequent praCtice)
when cOnversiug with others, and also a
feeling Of some Importance to be able.
when called upon, TO contribute ones
share ia au evenings entertainment"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
MANY WOMEN BUY
TOO MANY CLOTHES

Many women buy too many clothes at
one time. Consequently, as styles
change rapidly. they never can be really
quite "lu style" and are everlastingIy
compelled TO make over" the large
supply they have on hand.
AIIurcd by the bargain counters they
keep on buying because "a thing IS
cheap.
How much more sensible It would be
to buy fewer things and wear them out,
and then have absolutely fresh, stylish
ones as the fashions changed
A large wardrobe Of many gowns
and its accomplishments always re-
/ quires vast amount of time to even
care for properly and unless one keeps
"a maid. the fewer and simpler the
clothes the happier the woman-much
duery always brings trouble and worry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
ReadjaSting of Prices
In the Market General

There was a general readjusting Of
prices in the wholesale produce market
today, with poultry and eggs recording
advances, and vegetables and fruit be
coming cheaper
Speculation as TO what VIII constitute
the Thanksgiving market in the matter
Of supply and prices was made even
more uncertain by tOday's develop
ments.
The best nearby eggs brought 50 cents.
reaching the highest market Of the fall.
But chickens, turkeys, and geese also
sold at higher prices. The latter brought
an additional cent a pound. Turkey
advanced from ] to cents a pound.
Chickens Of brouer size. which have
been selling for is cents. brought j.
cents easily, and the Iarge-sized fow s
did not sell under IG cents. Trading
was brisk throughout the day and the
market was firm at the quotations. Tie
retail market did not feel the fun ex-
tent of the advance, and viii not before
the first Of the week, provided present
conditions continue.
In the fruit and vegetable markets.
oranges. tangerines, and cranberries and
celery all recorded decreases iu the
prices brought Supply rather than any
irferiority in the quality of the pro
ducts was responsible for the reduction.
From present indications, cranberries
viii be cheaper at Thanksgiving than
in several years.
Fruits and vegetables generally prom
Use 70 experience an unusually cheap
Thanksgiving market
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
The Bedtime Story.
Published The
nigh
THE MAIDEN W ITHOUT HANDS.

years and was very happy, and So
pi9us and good that her hands. which
had been cut OF, were allowed fo ,,rrr,
again. and the little boy became her
great comfort.
Not long after she had been sent
away from the castle. the king returned
and Immediately asked TO see his wife
and child.
Then his old mother began to ween
and said, you wicked man. how can
you ask me for your wife and child
when you wrote me such dreadful let
ters and told me 90 kim two such limo
cent beings"
The king, iu distress, asked her what
she meant, and she showed him fine
letters she had received which wore
changed by the dreadful wizard Then
the king began % weep SO bitterly for
his wife and child that the old woman
pitied him and said: do not be so nm.
happy; they stiu live; ] could not KIN
them. but your wife and child are
gone into the wide world, never I'd
come back, FOR fear of your anger"
The king then said: 81 will go f.
the ends of the earth to find them. and
7 will neither eat nor drink till ] find
my dear wife. even if I should die OF
hunger" Thereupon the king started
on his expedition, travelling over rocks
and valleys, over mountains and high
ways. for seven long years; but he
found her not, and he thought she was
starved 20 death. and that he should
never see her again.
Continued fomoFrovyl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
BaSketfut of Growing
Tulips Beauty Table

A basketful Of growing tulips makes
a beautiful centerpiece for the winter
dinner table, and If planted now the
first Of the year should find the house
gay with these gorgeous flowers For
forcing the best variety is the scarlet
Due Van ThoH.
OF course, the basket chosen must be
deem enough to hide the pot or pan in
which should be some drainage holesi
this should be filed with a compost con-
sisting of two parts OF loan 70 one OF
mingled leaf mould and old hot-bed
manure. with a good handful Of coarse
silver sand added. It should be used
in a condition just damp enough to be
pleasantly manipulated. Firm planting
is essential, and four bulbs may go IN
a fve-inch pot, covered with an inch
II soil.
When the pot OF pan is filed it must
be plunged in ashes or cocOanut fiber
refuse. In q box with a glass lid and
kept in an airy place In three weeks
tir7e the ashes or fiber. which should
be about three inches in depth, should
be gently removed from each pot while
a search is made for any sign or green
growth. and any pots that show this
should be eft uncovered, the ashes or
fiber bein- replaced over the others.
Just as described above. the next day
the plant may be removed to sunny
window.
1t need not be at once slipped into
the basket, but should not be kept out
SO long that the tail foliage can get
bruised OF bent when inserted. When
buds are forming the effect Will be
pretty. so ribbon ties should be affixed
20 the basket handles, the remainder OF
the ribbon being wound around them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
ELDERBERRY WINE
FOR WINTER NIGHTS

One quart OF elderberries. picked clean
from the stems: pour over three quarts
Of water. add a quarter ounce extract
OF cloves. and simmer slowly one hour;
then add the sugar, allowing one pound
TO each quart.
Toast a piece OF bread. and pour over
one teacupful Of yeast. and when the
wine is cool put IN the bread.
Allow this to stand over night, then
remove the bread, put In stone bottles
and allow IL to stand two or three days
70 work. filing up the bottles each day.
Then stand in a warm place three
weeks. Afterward put in the corks
lightly and watch them so that they
do not iy.
Then cork tightly. and allow 10 stand
six months (the longer the better, and
bottle, taking care not to disturb the
sediment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
SOME OF MISTAKES
HOSTESSES MAKE

Don't invite more than eight guests.
Don't have dishes OF which your cook
is ignorant
Don't invite uncOngenial people. Have
some stupid and some brilliant; some
who VIII talk and some who viii listen.
Don't watch for mistakes in the
service.
Don't be absent-minded when the man
at your side is talking TO you.
Don't give orders to the maid IL it IS
possible not TO do so.
Don't seat a husband next to his wife
II mistakes are made. remember they
are more important TO you than 70 the
others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
HAM DARIOLES.

Chop fine enough cold ham TO fill q
cup Oue-Quarter cUpfuI Of sifted bread
crumbs, the yolks of two hard-boned
eggs passed through a sieve, two table
spoOnfuls of melted butter, one-quarter
teaspOOnfu each OF salt and paprika,
two beaten eggs and One-haIf cupfuI OF
milk. Bake IN patty pans, mixture TO
be threc-duarters If an inch thick in
the pans. Cook on several folds OF
paper and surrounded with boiling wa
ter until firm ia center.
Unfold on rounds Of toast and set a
p9ached egg on top. This viii be found
delicious and is something new. IT may
be used as course at a luncheon Larty
or principal course al a home luncheon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
PRACTICAL DONT'S
FOR WISE BUYERS

The wise buyer does not get things
just because her ueighbor has them.
Size does not get a thing because II is
cheap. nor does she think that cost
means beauty.
She does not buy things just because
they are il the height of style
She purchases neither more than she
needs nor less Both methods are spoil
erss the former Of goods, the latter OF
ones temper.
Nor does she get into the habit OF buy
ing hastily with thought OF the eX-
change desk This is unfair TO the
shOpkeepeT and 10 herself
She does not buy more than she can
see her way clear TO pay for. To make
purchases with no money IN sight may
not land YOU In jail, but IL will ruth
your credit and make you a professional
dCdger OF duns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
FROCKS
FOR YOUNG GIRLS

Froclls Of soft Cashmere are especi-
ally suited for young girls. The tex
ture of the material can be worked in
10 soft giTIish lines, and the ClinCtng
quality allows the SLIM ess or a youth
fui figure TO be retained. even though
fuljness be used.
Gowns of cashmere for home wear
have now received a velvet touch.
which enhances their charm and gives
new opportunity to introduce color
effects into the costume.
A band Of darkeT-hued velvet is eff
fective at the bottom Of dress; en-
phasiZing lines and tiny velvet bows
are used TO give contrast at the neck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
TEA FOR AFTERNOONS.

Of the desired strength, sWeeten with
orange syrup instead Of sugar being
careful not TO get too sweet Then
squeeze in enough lemon juice 10 give It
q little bitterness, and set on zee again
10 get thoroughly chilled. Have ready
a bowl Of chopped ice. a bowl OF vanilla
ice cream, and the cold tea Fiji a
dainty glass a third fun Of ace. pour on
tea until it is tWo-tEirds fun, and then
drop a spoonful Of ice cream on top
and pass with nut wafer or delicate
cake.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
No Significance.
NOVEL CENTERPlECE
FOR CHILD'S PARTY

For a chndren's party try this novel
cenJeTpieCe.
A tan glass vase filled with dropping
asparagus fern and. in place of bios
SONS. q gorgeous. long-stemmed bunch
Of red, toy balloons. Red candles ar
ranged gracefully about the base of the
vase VIII send up a current Of hot air
TO keep the balloons swaying prettily
There should be one for each little
guest. A wise hostess will have an ez-
ira balloon or two ready for imitation
lest some explode. Supper over, il
won't be necessary TO suggest a game
The balloons VIII do the rest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
LOOK SUSPICIOUS.

Senior Partner-Keep a sharp eve on
Holdtast. m afraid he's rObbInE the
firm.
Junior PartueT-Eh? Is he living ex-
traVagautlV2
Senior Partner-Weu, I passed him in
the street yesterday, and he was em0ly-
ing cIsaT that didn't smell at an bad
-Tlt-Bits-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
AnSZUerS to Queries
FOn1 Times Readers

ACceptances.
Reader-send your acceptance TO a
wedding reception as soon as you are
sure you viii be able TO attend. the
earlier the better, since your hostess
naturally wishes TO know how many
persons she must prepare for. Ii is
not necessary to accept or decline invi-
tations TO a church ceremony. that is, If
You are asked only to the ceremony.
though Of course, some recognition
could be gracefully made, when you are
making your first call upon the bride
Any gift you see ft to bestow should
be acceptable since you are on init
mate terms with her the selection
should be an easy matter Send the
gift any time after the cards are out.
No Significance.
I. @. N.-The initials you name have
no significance TO newly not ask the
young lady herself?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
When Choosing Husband, Girls
Should Think Only of Love

patience to bear on this matter you
viii still be taking more or less or
leap into the dark.
Learn Much
About Man Before Marriage.
You can never be absolutely positive
that your marriage win he a happy one
until your golden wedding anniversary,
so il beho0ves you to be as sane as pos
slbIe in this divine madness" for there
is no time when absolute sanity and
G Iearsightedness is so needed as when
contemplating marriage
Eudeavor to know as much as you can
Of the actual man YOU are marrying be-
fore you enter into life contract with
him. Find out his views and Derspec-
tivcs of life. his attitude toward his fell
low men and women, his ideas on art,
religion, and morals. Watch his actions
iu public, his treatment Of old people,
little children and invalids. 7 Ea0w a
woman who broke her engagement with
O. man because he arose in the street car
TO give his seat TO a pretty rirI when an
elderly woman had been standing right
before him for several minutes. lit was
an index tn his whole character" she
said sorrovfuiv- land I tn ruEht of the
years after while when I, toe. would
be an old. white-laiTed woman. and I
gust couldn't risk st." If the young man
who is paving YOU devoted attention
lives with his family. visit them occa-
siuualiy if possible and see what sort
of a chap he is in his own home Try
90 learn as Tar as YOU can where he
spends the hours absent from YOU
do not mean that you are 10 become q
spy OF a female detective, b1t without
lowering your dignity I'm any way. you
can, IL YOU care TO take the trouble
know something about the man o Fde
from his actions when he is cou Ing
you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
A CRITICISM.

KNOX saw Nuritch looking at one
of vour paintings the other day.
u, Auber-Ahi I'm glad of that He
Jrff01afad 10 me that he might have
sonnet hfne~ for me 20 do
En6x-Yes, while he was looking at II
Re rnId me he had intended 70 let YOU
Dafnt his back fence, but ne dion think
Times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
HORSE NAME COMB
BOON TO WOMANKIND

A great boon 20 w0manlSind In these
DAYS OF the v0Iumiuous couture is a
horses name comb. which can be
bought al any harness shop.
This comb has short teeth quite far
apsrt and viii untaugIe Ga a most sat
isfactory manner the srarls In lot of
RATED" hair Ii is also a great help
ia comblug the hair of an invalid or
conyaIesc1uts as there is less pull 20
il IMAM TO an ordinary comb,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
SYNOPSIS OF CHAPTERS PRECEI
ING.

= INOESIo OF. CHAPTERS Priced
ING.
A very poor miller IS offered great
wealth iu return for chat which stands
behind the MILL" Knowing that a. is
his only daughter sweeping back or the
Building. the miller consents
The wizard however. could not touch the
EiTl as long as her hands were clean as
snow. 30 be orders the father TO chop
her hands ON saying that unless be does
he VIII carry him of instead.
After the maids hands are cut or the
wizard loses power oEeT E-F. She refuses
% stay with her father and asks that she
be permitted % go Qua and seek people
VINO win give her rhe sympathy she needs.
Everyone -s kind l1 her 0u her travels,
q fairy Ha KING channel through maar
so that she was able 90 reach an orchard
FLED with luscious lrlIr.
Here she ls able IU eat only the pears
thai hang within reach OF her mouth
81 hen the gardener sees her he thinks
she is "a spl-ils and Us dTeadluIIy fright
Cled-
The king 90 whom the orchard belongs
finds The maid and uaTrles her after
having silver hands made for her
a year later while The king is al bat
tie. his mother writes him tlaL be has
little son.
The wizard steals tHe letter, replacing
h. with one saying che child ls change
liEg. then sends word 10 the kings mother
10 kIl both mother and child.
This The old mother refuses 90 do. but
sends the young queen and baby away
They meet young woman dressed ia
white.