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The Washington times., 1909-04-27
BEST CARE NEEDED
FOR RUBBER PLANT
Potted Specimens Are Espe-
cially Good for the
House.

Perhaps we have no plant grown for
foliage that is more popular THAI the
India-rubber plant, unless we acept one
or two varieties of palm You wiz dnd
a specimen of it In almost every col
lection, come large and healthy, others
snail and sickly.
When well grown it Is very attrac-
tive because of its large, thick-textured
foliage of rich, shining, dark green
color. It is MT particularly grace
fitl plant. as it does not often have
many branches, and its leaves are more
noticeable because Of their size. form
and texture than because of real
beauty. One reason of its popularity is
that il will stand more dry heat and
dust than most other plants, and on this
account it is better adapted to room
culture than most other plants are
To keep it growing healthily, care
must be taken to see that the soil never
gets dry. II It does, the roots will re-
drop It's foliTge and 10 cease growing
often, and q check Of development al
ways results, If nothing worse.
The leaves should be washed at least
once a week Being of a thick, firm
texture, they can be handled without
injury. When the pot becomes filed
with roots, shift to a larger pot. Use
soil composed of loan, with little
sand mixed n. Drain the Pot we'll DO
not keep & in strong sunlight, but
give plenty of light. If il is not con-
venient to repot. and the growth seems
feeble, give some fertilizer, adapted 70
plants Of this class.
II the lower leaves turn yellow and
drop, do not be alarmed. 1t is the habit
or the plant TO ripen and shed its older
leaVes from time TO time.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
HAS CRAZE
FOR NEW YELLOW
Weird and Unique Names
Are Given to Various
Shades.

Paris turned emerald green month
ago, and then. after pokng round
among her metallic fabrics for another
color scheme. she worked up a perfect
craze for yellow.
Her green satin empire evening gown
slipped into the background when its
place was usurped by corn color and
canary in clinging fabrics. The topaz
satins fairly melted into the golden
gsuzes so much affected as tunics and
trimmings during this whole period of
empire fashions. We have had the
chsmois color, and now among the more
useful materials we find the browns
shading toward "chevelure'-hair brown
with always a touch Of gold in it.
"Abeille." or bee. is the golden yellow
its name implies. The beige" color OF
the present season is a yellowish sand
color Costume linen is brought TO US
in burnt orange and in the very light,
creamy yellows. which we are told to
trim with black.
Bingham appears IN a two-tone check
in yellow. and this popular color is
shown with a stripe OF gray-but the
gray is another story
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
WOMAN WHO ATTENDS TO
THE SMALL DETAILS is
BEST HOUSEKEEPER.

Have you noticed that the careful
housekeeper sees to it that insect pow
ders are put around the cracks in her
kitchen. whether there is need for il
or not?
That the woman who can best afford
to replenish her household furnishings
Is often the most careful Of them? It
is a sign o. bad management to. take
breakage over lightly.
That the = oman who has learned to
save steps is the housekeeper who gets
best results and has most leisure.
That she who takes time for rest and
relaxation. whether she has time or not.
is the woman whose home is in best
running order and who gets he most
comfort in her home
That the housekeeper who sets a
dainty table and is careful to vary the
menu rarely has a meal filed with
fault-finding table companions.
That family peace is promoted by
system and attention TO the small de-
tails which many women count as
TRIES
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
POCKETS MAY NOW BE MADE
AS LARGE INSIDE AS
ONE WISHES.

For the home Goa maker there IS no
more interesting subject than pockets.
and the inside Of thcm concerns Is more
particularly now than the outside
A tailor may even be called upon TO
settle the outside, II it prove a difficulty
or to start the pocket on its way to
completion; but when fashion grants
this great concession to WJman's
comfort, do let us insist upon tn. latest
evolution in pocket interiors by one
brilliant woman.
The outside opening must necessarily
be OF the size indicated by custom OF
the seasons style, but the inside may b.
just as riduculously large as one pleases
which Is the point in question Thf.
making OF so generous a pocket. witt
a width sufficient to extend two iuche,
beyond each side OF the pockets omen
Ing, Is saving to the outside shape
and to the general lines Of the coat
II is a universal habit to stuff certain
small possessions into our pockets, anC
this extra provision for them will an.
doubtedly preserve the fairness of tn,
coat
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
FIRST ROASTING EARS HERE
MAKING NEW RECORD
FOR THE YEAR.

Florida roasting ears arrived today.
All other vegetables from the South
were sidetracked until buyers had given
exhaustive attention to the young corn
Receipts of this vegetable this early
in the season break all records, dealers
declare. The quality, however, is a
disappointment. as the corn was raised
IN southern Floriad and has lost much
of its succulence by delays In transit
Whether today's. receipts constitute
the real opening Of the market on roast
ing ears is uncertain. The South Caro-
lima season on young corn usually opens
about the middle of June. Heavy ship
nents. as a rule, do not begin before
that time.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
GIVEN
PROMPT ATTENTION

Letters 60 The washington Times
Woman's Inquiry Column are I'm
Vited- Names and addresses must
be affixed TO questions sent by mail.
not for publication, but simply as
an evidence of good faith. Questions
which are not of general interest Will
be answered by mail. # accompanied
by a stamped and addressed en-
velope; rush Inquiries by telephone.
Call Main $3.50.
The department will endeavor to
answer to the best Of its ability.
questions not of technical nature. or
involving professional Judgment. 1t
must also decline to answer ques-
tons which concern the names OF
proprietary articles. or the decision
Of BETS
The Washington times., 1909-04-27

From the number of hints being sent
10 The Times, Washington housewives
apparently do not find an exchange of
Ideas on the best way OF running the
home bad thing. While the contest
was not originated with the view of
making IL a commentary on household
economy, to all appearances this is the
status TO which il is fast resolving
itself
There are few conditions. either Of an
emergency nature or along the line Of
the everyday duties Of home. that the
hints do not touch upon at some point
or another Read them. They will be
worth your while.
Here are few OF the latest:
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
ALL HOUSEHOLDS
HELPED BY HINTS
Entries for The Times Con-
test Touch Every Part
of Domestic Work.
FOR PRACTICAL
HOUSEKEEPERS

II is the sim Of this contest to be
of practical help to housekeepers.
If you have any favorite recipe, any
helpful hint, whether it concerns the
family, the kitchen, the nursery,
sewing room, or any part of the
house, send it to The Times.
For the best three received each
week, prizes of So, 50, and 50 will
be awarded.
No manuscript win be returned,
Nnd no payment will be made for
sny that does not win a prize.
Write your suggestion briefly on one
side of the paper, and address
Editor of WOman's Page,
THE WASHINGTON TIMES.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
ALCOHOL IRON A CONVENT
ENCE TO TRAVELLER OR
DWELLER IN ONE ROOM.

Among the conyeniences for the trav-
eler or the dweller in one room is an
alcohol iron. Hitherto these have been
too large 10 carry easily; now they are
found so small that they can easily be
slowed in small bag
They come in a nickel case abo {
three or four inches long, and contain
a heater and stand. as well as iron.
The handle is straw covered, so that
the holder is not Necessary.
While Mondays wash could not be
turned out with these diminutive irons,
they are convenient for keeping ties.
collars, frls, and handkerchfefs in
good condition without resortirg to a
laundry
The alcohol can be carried in a small
flask with an unleakable cork
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
ONE OF THE NEW FOULARDS
By MAY MANTON.

Foulard makes a favorite
material Of the incoming
season. and the gowns
made from it are Of the
useful. available sort that
every woman likes to pos
sess. This one is chic and
attractive in the extreme.
and is trimmed with bands
Of plain color braided with
soutaehe. while the chem
isette is of net The blouse
portion and the skirt are
Joined by means of the
belt, which is lifted just a
little above the waist line,
consequently the dress is
semi-princess in style,
while it is suggestive of
the empire lines. The new
tucked sleeves are charm
ingly attractive, and the
closing is made invisibly
at tie back. II a more
elaboi ate ostume is
wanted the skirt can be
made with n slight train.
and the sleeves can be
msde to match the chem
isette, as guimpe effects
are greatly in vogue.
A..ain. the chemisette can
be omitted, leaving the
neck open, so that there
are a great many possibili-
ties In spite OF the sim
phcity of the design. There
is no lining. and the model
is consequently adapted to
washable materials as well
as TO the pretty silks and
silk and cotton marquis
cites that are having such
extended vogue.
For the medium size win
be required 1919 yards Of
material "a or q, - yards
b. or 81 yards a inches
wide
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
Clothes Closet

Purchase at any hardware store as
many clothes nails as can be screwed
in che back OF the head board OF bed
BE careful not TO allow the screws TO
come through on right side. II brass or
iron bed be used purchase a board as
long as the bed is wide, use the above
nails and tie 20 top Of bed with heavy
cords. now divide room with curtain
rod and drape with portieres or green
danaask; put head Of bed within a foot
or two from drapery and cover from
head OF bed 10 curtain rod This will
make a very convenient clothes closet
free from the dust
MRS r. S. ENGLAR.
1870 Ninth street northwest.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
No National Holidays.

D. J. F.-There is no national holiday,
not even the fourth of July. Congress
he's at various times appointed special
holidays. In the second session of the
Flfty-third Congress II passed an act
making Labor day a public Holiday In
the District II Columbia. and it has
recognized the existence of certain days
as holidays for commercial purposes
but, with the exception named. there
is no general statute on the subject
mating a day of Thanksgiving only
makes il a legal holiday in the District
OF Columbia and the Territories.
Legal holidays are made so in the
various States by the government there
of.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
Excellent Values

WOmeH's Striped Madras Shirt
Waists, plain tailored style, finished
with Gibson plait> and pocket; long
sleeves; fasten in front Each-...-.S 1.00
womens India Linen Shirt Waists,
trimmed with embroidery insertion,
lace edge and tucks. finished with
Dutch collar and jabot. Eaeh--------$l-O1
Women's Batiste Shirt Waists. with
front of embroidery, lace insertion
and tucks; back and sleeves trim
med 10 match; long sleeves; fasten
in back. Each..-...-.--...---.- --....-S1-VV
WonIen's Batiste Shirt Waists, in
the popular au-over tucked style;
long sleeves; fasten in front ach.$1-oo
Wouren's india Linen Shirt Waists,
with frUat of embroidery insertion
and tucks. long sleeves; fasten in
front. --S1-Vl
women's Batiste Shirt Waists,
with woke of small tucks; long
sleeves; fasten in back. Each........ Lee
Women's India Linen Shirt Waists,
trimmed vvitA large and small tucls,
finished with stock collar and soft
cuffs; long sleeves; fasten in front
Each ............-......-....
Third floor. G street.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
Trv a Loaf-You1I Like II

People who never thought they cared
FOR rye bread enjoy eating Berens
Bakery Rye Bread. The loaf that's diff
ferent[the fastest rye loaf YOU ever
fasted-evcry bit as good as IL tastes
Your grocer sells Berens' Bakery Rye
Bread.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
LOCAL MENTION.
Have You Tried aMilkp Bread

II is real homemade bread. II is more
delicious. more nutritious than any other
bread you know Of. Delivered fresh and
clan from oven 10 table, Sc. Homemade
J. os. 20c. Holmes Bakery ist & Z SITS
Phones Linen. 14f0 and 1871
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
roc ems Evaporated MilJ, &c:

SC cans Evaporated MIX, Sc; sc cans
Evaporated Milk. 3iAc. 17i4 l4tb ST. NV.
I43s z 81. NV. and j. 7. ID. Pyles' II
other lucky stores. Such bargains as
above have made them lucky.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
Pack Flowers.

Sesect Towers that are not quite blown,
.cut up white potato In small pieces
placing a piece on each stem Line
box IN tissue paper, place flowers in as
compactlv as possible without bruising:
cover with Tissue paper Do not
dampen. MRS T. r PUCKETT.
1874 street northeast
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
BED ROOM.
: Cleaning Beds.

Cleaning Beds
For cleaning beds take one ounce OF
corrosive sublimate to one pint OF
turpeniine mixed well together. Then
by taking brush and putting the same
on your spring beds and around the
wash boards you will ind IL to be one
OF tho best bedbuE destroyers known.
MRS. FRANCIS J. ARDEESER,
1071 Sixth street northeast.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
TO Refresh Cut Flowers.

Submerge flowers in bowl Of luke
warm water; dip two or three times:
shake gently and submerge in tepid
water. Then place them into a vase OF
cold water and set in the sunshine They
will be almost like freshly cut blossoms.
MRS. r. R.-PUCk EFT,
1917 = street northeast
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
Slicing Pineapples.

The knife used for peeiing a pine
apple should not be used To- slicinE It,
As the rind contains an acid that is
apt 20 cause a swollen mouth and sore
lips. MRS. LILLIAN MARTIN
39 . street southwest. city.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
7sc Table D'Hote Dinner. &c.

Including bottle OF wine. Served every
evening 5 10 $780, Sundays 1 10 s. Try
our special 25c business mems lunch
served daily i 10 2 HOTEL GOLDEN
STROTH. 1fl3 Pa. ave.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
WASN'T WORTH WHILE.

Did Mae get her maiden name back
with her devorce2"
She didn't want it. She married that
afternoon. Puck
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
Memory Shelf.

Put up a memory shelf in she cloak
closet. II takes but minute 70 place
there the things that need attention
when you're going out: borrowed books
and list of things YOU want to purchase
MRS. ]. J. O'CONNELL,
934 1 street northwest
The Washington times., 1909-04-27

Women's Striped Din2ity Shirt
Waists. full tucked front, Dutch
collar; long sleeves; fasteR in front
Each
Women's Batiste Shirt Waists.
trimmed with embroidery insertion,
thread lace and fine tucks; long
sleeves; fasten in lack Each..--..xLeo
women's Linene Shirt Waists.
plain tailored style, with Gibson
plat and pocket and tailored collar
and cuffs; long sleeves; fasten in
front
Women's India Linen Shirt waists,
with front OF aIl-over embroidery
and tuczs: long sleeves; fasten IN
Ddck Each-----.--....---..--.- -SLo1
Women's Bstiste Shirt Waists.
front Of fine tucks and heavy thread
insertion; long sleeves; fssten in
back Each----..-..--
Women's India Linen Shirt Waists,
tucked tailored style, with Iaunder-
ed collar and cuffs: long sleeves;
fasten In front. Each................H.s8
women's Batistee Shirt Waists,
trimmed with lace insertion and en-
broidery medaHiOns; Dutch neck:
long sleeves fasten in back. Each. 800
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
Presbytenans.

Query--The Secretary of War. Jacoa
NJ. Dickinson. and the Secretary OF
Agriculture, James Wilson, are Presby-
terians.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27

Ask your grocer for l0c trial racket
OF "Salada" Tea. Delicious and fragrant.
--AdVt.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27

Try Rosenfeld's Fresh Strawberry and
other dayors OF Ice Cream 81 90 per gal
Ion. Phone L-1oo9 So n St y. F.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
Against Rules.

NJ I. SIT IS against the rules OF
this department, set forth in the head
ing, to publish The names or addresses
of manufactured of proprietary articles.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
House Cleaning Tine Is Her.

Use the best. Lucas Tinted Gloss Paint
r n Brown. Agent. eth and y.
The Washington times., 1909-04-27
Free Demonstration, Cooking, Pastr,

Samples. Expects from Connecticut
using Florence Automatic oil Stove c A.
AIUDDIMAN &; CO. sl6 18th St, 1904 G st.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-02
MERCHANTS WANT
STREET FESTIVAL

You can put me down for one mer-
chant who is decidedly in favor of
a Mardi Gras street festival celebra.
ton to conclude the Washington IS
Birthday celebration announced A.
b. Arleigh yesterday. 81 want to
to see the affair made an annual one
and supplant the usual Christmas Eve
jollification, which is something that
hurts the business of every merchant
in the city. 1t is true that Wall.
Nichols and our place do a big bust
ness in horns, noise-makers and CON
fetti, but we could very well do with
out this business for the sake of the
other business we could do if the
streets were less jammed and less
noisy.
81 am decidedly in favor of the
Mardi Gras, and believe that everv
merchant on Fort street would join in
decorating, Illuminating and helping on
the affair. Some of US would probably
keep our stores open and have music
to help on the merriment. | am pre-.
pared. | have ordered plenty of con.
fetti and | think others have also. In.
clude the affair in the program by all
means, and that will give us a chance
to do something towards cutting out
the Christmas Eve affair That is
hurting us; this would help us.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-02
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
BAND FOR PARADE

Captain Berger, leader of the Ha-
waiian band, is anxious to have tie
band of the Boys Industrial School
brought up from Waialee either on
Lincoln s birthday or Washington 5
birthday, to play in the parade The
band has twenty players and it has
been given instruction for the past
year by the captain, and is now said
TO be fine little musical organization
The boys dress in white uniforms. The
question of transportation to and from
NaIalee is an anxious one for the com
mlttees IN charge of the celebrations.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-02
THIS IS FREE

Electro Figor is curing people
every day. You should know abont
II. Ny I00-page Illustrated book ex-
plans all, This book is free if you II
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-02
Moonlight Band Concert.

The program for the band concert,
to be given at Thomas Square this
evening, will be:
March-Comrades Teike
Overture--The smuggler's Bride. -.
...+..-... Bohm
1ntermezzo-The Queen of The Ball
Vo1lstedt
Seleetion-The Bohemian Girl. .Balfe
Voeal-Hawaiian Songs. Ar. by Berger
seleetion-Gipsy Baron ...... Strauss
Waltz-The Syrens $50. Waldteufel
Polka Good Kiss. Coote
The Star Spangied Banner.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

While the people of Manila received
with pardonable pride Taft's invita-
tion to send Loving and his gifted
Ministries all the way across the Pa
cifc and the American continent. they
part with their favorites with pang
as pathetic as Elsa s lament. The
band, wealthy as it is in all that goes
to make up a great musical corps,
lacks the peculiar quality of Boyle
Roche S wonderful bird. 1t can not
be in two places at the same time;
which palpable fact inspired the Ma
Mia Times to say editorially, under
The caption, LET the Band Co...
IF the Constabulary Band goes to
Washington to lead the inaugural pa
rade on its proud way down Pennsyl-
wanna avenue, it can not be in Manila
to give the distinction and pleasure of
its presence to the Carnival, but we
are persuaded that the sacrifice on our
part is worth while The band typi-
ties this country in very creditable
manner, and if it goes for tour of
the United States and has the promi-
nenee that participation in the in.
augural parade would mean, it should
in part eounteract the savage idea
about the Philippines that prevails In
certain quarters. =
In the meantime, get your tickets.
They are on sale at the Bergstrom
Music Co., at 25e., soc, 75c. and 81.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-02

In the meantime, get your tickets.
They are on sale at the Bergstrom
Music Co, at 25e., SOC, 75c. and 81.
Elks Show Great Form.
The reserved seat sale for the Elks ,
Ministries opened yesterday morning at
Bergstrom 5 Music Store. Last wear
there was considerable difficulty expert
eneed in handling the crowd waiting
Tor the office to open for the sale of
seats, but complete arrangements had
been made to overcome this trouble
on this occasion. Although the
Elks' shows always draw IS. r. o.
houses, it is believed that by giving the
performance on Saturday as well as on
Thursday evening the crowds will be
handled comfortably.
The members of the cast will spend
most of the evenings this week before
Thursday, in dress rehearsals, and get
some of the finishing touches brushed
up. They are already letter perfect in
their parts, and the show this
year will, without doubt, be the best
or It's kind ever attempted by local
talent. Some of the boys have develop
ed more talent in the minstrel line than
any one ever dreamed of their possess
ing. For instance, nobody ever accused
Eddie Douthitt of being a Dutehman.
but you IL change your mind when you
see him on the stage as the proprietor
of the Seaside Hotel. Other characters
are just as well taken, and the whole
show is the best kind of fun, without
anything Objectionable Sonny Gun,
ha, who is responsible for a large part
of the work of preparing the perform.
ance, has actually been greatly en-
barrassed by the bouquets which have
come his way from those who have seen
what he has. DONE
The first full rehearsal was held last
night at the Opera House, and all went
with a swing and spirit that promises
well for the final performances
For the first time, the soloists,
chorus and orchestra, who have ali
been rehearsing separately, got to-
gether. and the result was that each.
seeing the good work the others are
doing, felt encouraged and 'fbucked
up - SURPRISINGLY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
SENATE NOT IN SESSION
WILL NOT MEET AGAIN UNTIL
FRIDAY.
Two Postal Savings Bank Bills In
Misunderstanding Assistant
Doorkeeper Appointed.

No session of the Senate was held to-
In accordance with a resolution adopted
yesterday. the Senate adjourned over I'M
til Friday, and it was generally under
stood that the upper house will hold only
a brief session Friday, and then adjourn
over until Monday.
Following his announced purpose, Sem
ator Bailey yesterday offered resolution
providing for a daily meeting of the Sen
ate, Sundays excepted, at o. clock instead
of at noon. At his request. the motion
was laid on the table, but the senator
declared that he would call it up at some
convenient opportunity.
Following the action of the democratic
caucus Monday. the Senate yesterday, on
motion of Senator Hale, appointed T. w.
Keller acting assistant doorkeeper.
On the motion of Senator Lodge, the
Senate yesterday called upon the Pres-
dent of the United States for information
for the repression of the white slave
traffic"
Two postal savings bank bills were in
PRODUCED yesterday, one by Senator Bur-
kett and the other by Senator Borah
A resolution adopted by the American
Federation of Labor at it's last conven-
ton urging economy in national expendi-
lures was submitted by Vice President
Sherman.
The creation of a national department
of public works was urged in a petition
of the New York board of trade and
transportation of New York city.