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The Washington times., 1909-11-19
AMULETS IN TIBET
USED AS MASCOTS

"AIascots,'' lucky pictures and
charms Of all sorts have their prOto-
types in amulets such as Dr. w. L.
Hndburgh studied during his recent
trip to Tibet and Burma
The Ttbetan amuleta he divided
into religious. secular, and natural
amulsts. The religious amuIets con
slst principally OF the welI-znoNfn
printed paper charms, small images
Of deities or the like, and relics and
other articles with which religious
IDEAS are associated.
The secular amuIets, formed artI-
IDEALLY, are these In which the inter
session Of supernatural beings IS not
imned lately concerned. Such are
twisted metal bracelets against
strains in the arms, OF charms Of
plated cords.
The natural amuIets consist Of
natural substances in which the pro
tecfiVe or curative virtues are in
herents frequently so because Of sup
posed sympathetic connection. Such
ars parts Of the tiger, the elephant,
tfculariy such parts as the teeth
claws bones or hairs.
Among the principal Burmese
amuiets are rings made of genuine or
imitation elephant hair, ornaments Of
elepnant-uail, parts OF various ami
mails, coral, amber ornaments, repre-
sensations Of animals, and objects
which had been subjected to magical
ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
NARClSUSES GROW
EASILY IN BOWLS

Warehouses Of many sorts can be
grown excellently in bowls, and for
these growers recommend a compost of
crushed shell and cOcoanut fiber. in the
proportion Of three parts fiber to one
Of shell. a good lump Of charcoal being
added to keep all sweet. The bowls
should be covered with moss and kept
in the dark while the roots are forming.
Large trumpet daffodflIs and hyacinths
can be grown in glasses, as described
above. but do not use transparent glass;
as the roots are not particularly beauti-
full.
A beautiful eject results from raising
a pure white hyacinth IN an old double
handled copper hagon. Benares brass,
pewter, or silver bowls look lovely for
dinner table ornament, while the bright
coIored art ware pots can DO made to
furnish pretty effects.
The perfume Of jonquils makes them
g. Joy for table decoration. while GRO
cuses will thrive in quite shallow sauc-
ers Of water and moss, or water and
silver sand.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
Making Christmas Surprises
Keeping Needlewomen Busy

ready for the linen cover and the cheer
ins pot.
Now. drop down TO the other end Of
the family and behold the dainty little
bib and bonnet which the latest addi-
ton to the domestic circle may enjoy.
In the Illustration, the cap is made or
white silk, but handkerchief linen with
"a proper establishment Of embroidery
makes an attractive cap, more
preferable according to the views Of the
average woman. OF course In winter
time the linen cap is worn over a foun-
dalton of SILK. Indeed. any number Of
changes may be rung On this idea, for
instance, the cap may be made of velvet
and have a trimming Of fur. Color is
a matter of individual preference, but
most babies look as sweet as peaches
and cream IN simple little pieces of
headgear Of snowy white with perhaps
a rosette or chou Of pale blue or softest
pink for relief
The Washington times., 1909-11-19

The old mother was quite terrified
when she read this Letter, for she could
not believe the king meant her to do
anything so dreadful She wrote again
TO the king, but there was no answer,
for the wicked wizard always inter
rupted the messengers, and sent false
letters. The last was worse than all.
for fl stated that instead Of killing the
mother and her child. they were TO cut
out the tongue Of the changelsug and
put out the mothers eyes.
But the kings mother was too good
TO attend TO these dreadful orders. so
she said TO the queen. while her eyes
streamed with tears: Il cannot kin Won
/ both, as the king desires me to do. but
] must not let you remain here any
longer. Go now out into the world with
thy child, and do not come here again. 80
Then she bound the boy on his mothers
back and the poor woman departed.
weeping as she went
After walking some time she reached
a dense forest, and knew not which
road 10 take. So she knelt down and
prayed for help. AS she rose from her
knees she saw a light shining from the
window Of a little cottage, on which
was hung small signboard with these
words, Every one who dwelIs here is
safe" Out Of the cottage stepped q
maiden dressed In snowy garments, and
said, Welcome, queen-wife," and led
her in.
Continued tomorrow
The Washington times., 1909-11-19

The bib is Of course available only
for the smallest child, but the bon
net may be made to suit any kiddie
from the lin arms stage II. TO two
or three years.
For baby's mamma, this collapsible
sewing basket would prove a real de-
light. Pretty lowered cretonne or silk
OF any preferred shade or weave wiz
prove equally available, though possibly
a bit less practical. The foundation
for the basket is cardboard cut into
sections. The material is then stitched
into place and the attaching Of the
pockets, cushions. etc, is the last touch.
The patterns pictured may be OBJ
tanned at Goldenbergs.
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
SOME TIMELY HINTS
FOR THE GUEST ROOM

naturally, you viii make your guest
room, as wen as your whole house,
as attractive as possible. But don't
crowd too much into II. Heavy dra-
peries are mistake in bedrooms.
Plenty of fresh air and sunshine are
needed, and should not be shut out.
Don't have furnishings that cannot
bear the sun. A fine soft mating,
with rugs for bedside, bureau. and
fireplace, viii be much more setisfac-
tory than the most expensive carpet.
A well-choseu wall paper, a few
pretty pictures-some of the soft
photographers or autOtypes, if you
cannot afford anything expensive
few bits of bric-a-brac a shaded
lamp, q stray book or two, a vase Of
flowers, airy window draperies, and,
above all, If il be winter, a bright
open fire. viii go far toward making a
charming room. If it be large. and
especially if two persons occupy Il, a
folding screen is almost a necessity.
It may be as inexpensive as you
choose, only it should harmonic with
the general effect Of the room.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
For NeedLezUork

OFTEN women who do needlework have
'everal sets Of embroidery hoops on
hand which they have bought at dif-
terent times and do not need.
These may be put TO excellent use IN
several ways
They may be used for the tons Of
bags, work bags. laundry bags. almost
any kind Of bags which do not re-
quire top wider than the hoop.
Their chief advantage IS that they
are firm, so that the bag is not likely
to tear around the top from the hastv
thrusting into IL Of large objects.
1t may be made up into an attractive
little gift, for man, in the shape OF a
necktie holder
Wind the hoop with ribbon, not too
light; shaded ribbon IS pretty and dur
able.
Ribbon ends are attached to hang the
circle up by, and the neckties hung
through Il. convenient to hand.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
Massage THROAT

Too many women make the mistake
when massaging the face 10 treat the
face only. Possibly they manipulate
the throat slightly. but that is all.
All massage should be carried well
down to the bust line, as this strength
ems the muscles that extend into the
face. throughout their entire length.
Another Important spot for massa e
ing is around The ears and down to the
edgs Of che sh .ulders.
Here Is f. that turks the first signs
Of advancing age, yet strange to say
Il is the spot most often neglected,
though much can be done to prevent
wrinkles and that withered look by
careful manipulation.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19

Again I have thought, well. here IS
one time that those puzzIing somebodies
viii have a bit OF sport getting things
fixed up. Did they? Not 90 any no.
uceabIe EXTENT
Altogether. I have gotten so many
opportunities TO think suoth r time" I
have about given up prophesdng, con-
Guiding that I am too near the Cassan-
dra class to admit Of any special at
tention being paid to my prognostica-
tons
What TO present next week is. I dare
say the most profitable thing for me
to consider. wherefore, without another
word on the subject I viii proceed 70
prepare a real one" for you ali next
week
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
GEM COMBINATIONS
IN UNIQUE FORMS

Jet and pearl, also jet and amethyst
combinations are being shown in very
unique and attractive novelties. Jet
collar and sash pins continue to be IA
vored, although there has been a ten
dency recently toward the metal nov
elites into which are embodied the Iargs
semi-process stones.
Jet hat pins are extremely popular.
Jet gaUze wire collars. which are made
70 closely resemble real gauze, are be-
ing featured in clever designs, and ars
receiving considerable attention. This
gauze wire is covered in elaborate style,
with neat little jet ornaments arranged
TO form various sorts Of patterns. The
collars vary in shape and height.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
Women of Fascination
Are Rulers of World

TO be willing 10 turn his back on the
rosy paths Of peace. Any woman can
hold a mans attention and interest for
short time; 1t IS only the fascinating
woman who never pals, who can exert
a subtle charm after years Of assocIa-
ton when the familiar becomes the
commonplace.
Quality often
Dominates Age.
Women who have possessed this nyB-
terious quality have dominated their
age. From the dim recesses Of the tomb
they sim influence the world. giving a
glamor and charm 10 the printed page of
history.
Such women need not fear to die or
grow old. Tanner women can never fill
the niche they have occupied IN the
hearts and minds Of those who loved
them.
1t IS not wit nor knowledge, nor the
pink-and-white or youthful bloom, that
lends to a woman this potent power TO
enthrau,
Many uneducated women are fascin-
ating. Women with snub noses and
Russian leather compilations have
swayed the minds and hearts Of men
In all times.
The cause goes deeper than the color
and texture of eyes and hair or the
ability to speak several languages.
Nell Gwynn, the bitter-sweet Nell of
Old Drury," illustrates perfectly the
abandon, the diablerie. the gayety and
seductiveness Of the fascinating tenn
permanent
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
The Bedtime Story.
tucked away for the night
THE MAIDEN WITHOUT HANDS.

SYNOPSIS OF CHAPTERS Priced
ING.
very poor miller Is offered great
wealth IN return for chat which stands
behind the mill" Knowing that II Is
his only daughter sweeping back Of the
building, the miller consents.
The wizard, however. could not touch the
Eirl as long as her hands were clean as
snow so he orders the father 20 chop
her hands on saying that unless he does
he viii carry him OF instead.
After the maids hands are cut on the
wizard loses power over her. She refuses
TO stay with her father. and asks thai she
be permitted 20 60 out and seek people
who viii give her the sympathy she needs.
Everyone IS kind TO her on her travels,
a fairy making chanel thFouEh a mOat
SO that she was able 20 reach orchard
fled with luscious fruit
Here she IS able to eat only the pears
that hang within reach OF her mouth.
When the gardener sees her he thinks
she Is q spirit and is cread1ully fright
ened-
when the gardener sees her he thinks
she is a spirit, and IS dreadfully fright
eued-
The king TO whom the orchard belongs
finds the maid and marrles her after
having silver hands made for her
year later, while the king is al bat
tie his mother writes him that he has a
little son
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
Defines Fascination
Ability to Enchant.
CHARMING FROCKS
FOR DEBUTANTES

Quaint. sh0rt-length 1880 dresses are
charming frocks FOR the debutante.
Rufflss Of lace over net, stiffened at
the edges with ribbon ouilings, reach
from hem to knee.
Nearly all evening dresses are draped
in such a way that long lines are re-
tanned. while soft fulness is kept near
the lower part Of the skirts.
MORE in IT'S soft form is exceedingly
popular for long coats.
Il is used to cover evening gowns, is
combined with fur for street wear. and
IS lovely when, as an outer coat, It ap-
pears In the same color as the afternoon
geWu underneath.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
PUT
UPON HANDKERCHlEFS

A girl who has the llnack Of devising
novel remembrances for birthdays and
other festive occasions has invented
what she calls the autograph handker-
chief" on a plan somewhat like that
Of the autograph cushion so popular IN
the past.
To prepare such a gift she buys or
makes a handkerchief Of sheerest linen
with narrow hemstitched border. An
autograph Of the person for whom the
gift is intended IS obtained by some
pretext # II cannot be found on a note
or letter.
IT IS carefully traced on the linen.
This is then embroidered in white or
c0lOrs TO match the border. II makes
an unusual gift and one which bears
evidence Of personal thought
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
To Make Walnut Cake
MINT TULIP RECIPE

one cupfuI OF sugar, six sDrlgs Of
mint, one gill OF strawberry Juice the
juice Of four lemons, two cupfuis Of
coid water, one cupful OF boiling water.
one gill Of raspberry Juice and Zoe
Boil the cold water and sugar for
twenty minutes. Crush the mint and
pour the boiling water over ii. Allow
20 stand Tor ten minutes. strain and
pour into the syrup. no this add &C.
strawoerry, raspberry and lemon juices.
Serve very cold.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19

tractive suEges: ION in the form Of a
tea coy, Note the removable cover OF
embroidered linen which after its tub
bling comes back fresh and bright and
sDick and span as though &c had just
received # last adjoining stitch.
AS for the coy, itself, it is made Of
silk of a soft shade of yellow MESA
line and the hand enwrougHt tSlen
line and the hand enwrought linen
ribbon. The foundation is made double
and, after a proper wadding. the pun
is attached and the whole thing stands
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
RUFFLES OF SILK
USED ON PILLOWS

In materials used for pillow covers,
scarfs. table squares, as well as IN the
designing OF novelties, the tendency to
use naturaI-color linens. crashes. and
cottons IS most pronounced.
Sometimes these articles have ruff
fies Of silk or satin, but more often
one sees linen fringes, cords, or CluEy
lace IN the linen color on the edges.
Practical Ideas seem to predominant
In all art needlework materials.
The embroidery silks and cottons
can now stand the test OF the wash
tub without detracting from their
beagty in the least, so that most de-
signs made in art needlewOrk are
tubable and are therefore extremely
practical.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
VEGETABLE TIME TABLE.

Put in boiling water and cook:
Potatoes, % 70 30 minutes.
Carrots, 50 10 80 minutes.
Turnips, 35 10 45 minutes.
Beets (youug), 45 minutes.
Beets (Old), 9 10 4 hours.
String beans, ] 10 hours.
Onions. 40 10 so minutes.
Cabbage, 20 10 30 minutes.
Celery, 80 20 IS minutes
ParEnips, 80 70 80 minuIess
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
10 OPEN ON

In case a screw top on a can
sticks, strike the cover lightly with
the handle Of an old knife If there is
no tack hammer convenient while you
turn the can. In a few moments the
most stubborn cover viii open with
simply "a slight twist
The Washington times., 1909-11-19

welded by the woman possessed
of charm. MAGNETISM. spiritual
energy, easI it by what name you will
is almost unlimited.
The beautiful woman may be fasci-
mating; the fascinating woman need not
be beautiful.
The difference between the merely
lovely woman and the one who exerts
that compelling charm we call fascina-
ton, is the difference between dew and
fire.
The dew is beautiful delicate. Won
serful But It leaves the heart I'M
touched, It calls forth no unknown and
undreamt-of emotion.
Like the lambert flame, the fascinat~
ing woman is ever changing. ever radi-
ant, throwing out tiny tongues Of fire
in tlae form Of wit. symbolizinE the life
force that thrills through all creation
Fascinetion is power unsCrutable. It IS
to rule.
Defines Fascination
Ability to Enohant.
Webster defines fascination as the
ability to enchant. beWitch. CaptiVare.
II Is all this and more. and # is the
only beautider that cannot be bought
in the modern beauty parlor.
The husband or lover OF a supreme
y fascinating woman has not the
easiest LOT in life, but he has this rec
Ompense-he never knows what It is
10 be bored in his Iady'B company.
For that one blessing a man ought
The Washington times., 1909-11-19

- ALTERED together today IS
quartet of things interesting to
J. the needlewOman who has
Christmas surprises on hand
for her friends or relatives.
Beginning with graudmamma and
her consOling tea pot I present an at
The Washington times., 1909-11-19

to get to rorz."
More than one Of the Iast-minute ar
rivals had a word to say about the
puzzle, too, and maybe they did not
give me a surprise when they announced
that MISS @ass' problem was LOT
harder than Mr.. Bernstein's! There It
is. thought 1 you never really can tell
any human thing about what the puz-
zlers are going to think Many a time,
when I felt as sure as possible that no
one would come within gunshot Of his
game, a score arrived loaded down with
the quarry.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
AnSWerS to Queries
From Times Readers
Cat Shelter.

Cat Shelter.
Miss X W.-The address Of the
Washington Cat Shelter is 126 y street
southwest
No Night Glasses.
s. =. $40 night classes are con-
Quoted at the George washington Uni
versity, is the Information furnished al
the Offices of the school.
To Make Walnut Cake.
z. o. IA good recipe for walnut
cake follows. Cream one cupful of
butter with two cupfuls Of sugar. add
cupful OF cold water. the weIl-beaten
yolks Of our eggs, and three cupfuIs Of
prepared flour stirred IN alternately
with the stifened whites Of the eggs.
To this add two cupfuls OF nut kernels
thoroughly dredged with flour Stir In
quickly and turn at once into a wen
creased lOaf-tin. Bake in a steady oven.
covering the cake with brown paper for
lhe first half hour Il iss IN the oven.
When a straw comes out from the
thickest part quite clean the cake is
done When cold, turn out and cover
with a plain white-of-egg icing, arraug-
Ing nut kernels at regular intervals on
the top. Care should be taken to avoid
getting the batter too stif.
The Washington times., 1909-11-19
Many Belated Puzzle Solvers
Just Get Their Answers In

GOODLY number OF travellers
arrived breuthlessly today just
in time TO make a hurried bow
to die judges who were about
The Washington times., 1909-11-19

- AsCINATING women are the real
rulers of the world The power
welded by the woman possessed
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-18
LIVING PIN CUSHION.
Fifteen Year Old Girl Carries 100 Pins
in Her Stomach.

New York, Jan. 1s.-Medical men
are so interested in the case of Flor
ence Smith. a ffteen-year-old grill Of
Patchogue, l. l., who has swallowed
a half u paper of pins from which she
has suffered comparatively little that
she will be brought to this city this
week for an X-Ray examination. An
account of the case will be published
in the Medical Journal The child
swallowed the pins. numbering about
100, three weeks ago and although she
complained of pains, physicians say
that the protective walls which nature
builds in such cases, will proba bly, save
her life. A physician speaking of the
case said:
Although about fifty pins are still
lodged in the abdominal tract, the
tract does not seem to have been badly
affected by them While the points of
the pins have unQueStionably per-
forated the tract, the heads of the
pins seem TO have stopped up the per-
forations Nature, as far as We can
judge, is also building adhesive walls
around the points of the pins. The
copper and zinc of the pins may cause
Miss Smith to suffer from chronic
anaema and debility all her life. But
she will nevertheless get we'll
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-18
IEAST NPEkANOES|
4aet-A ad7:l

Items for the East Topeka column may
be teleDhoned to Ind phone 2Ss1 black-1
w. s Hunter. physician and surgeon.
ONCE and res 111e East 9Th Ind 1868.
Mr.. and Mrs. E A. Clarke went to
Kansas City Sunday to visit Mrs.
Ciarke's daughter, Miss Mamie BarteIl.
Who Is at the University hospital,
where she underwent an operation for
appendicitis.
Mr.. Joe Bowers of Berryton took
dinner Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wilson of Law
renee spent Sunday with their parents
here.
Mr.. Frank Lawn. who has spent the
past year in Ohio, stopped here Satur-
time while en- route to his home in Ell
Reno, Okla. Mr. Lawn formerly lived
in Topeka.
Mr.. E. H. stamm of North Lake
street IS able TO be up and around
again after few days Illness
Mrs S l. Wilson of 325 Kline street
will entertain her Sunday school class
of the Third Christian church at her
nome Tuesday evening.
MI Geo KARI and Mr. John Page
spent the day Saturday at Spencer on
hunting trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Wilson spent sun
day the guests of friends in Emporia.
Kansas.
Mrs VIM. Dunn of Omaha. Neb-.
came TO Topeka Sunday to spend three
weeks with friends ard relatives
Miss Florence Ellis returned to work
today after spending two weeks in
Usage City, visiting relatives.
The East Side Improvement associa-
ton Will hold a special meeting Tues
day evening at their hall Eighth and
Lake street. for the purpose of plan
ming for a play The proceeds viii go
toward the Park fund This Is to be
an important meeting, and all people
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-18
Hl6efR efR1SS! az

Billy Clifford and Maud Lambert.
vaudeville headlinerS in the larger cir
cults for number of seasons, are the
bright particular stars in THE Girl at
the Helm" seen at the Grand Saturday
matinee and night. THE Girl at the
Helm is another of the Chicago La
Sale theater successes and that means
Ii is well staged and cleverly produced
and that its chief claims to distinction
are the beauty and agility of it's
chorus, their costumes and business
Unlike most Of the La Sale shows
which have passed this way, the music
of THE Girl at the Heinz was not
written by Joe Howard Raymond
HubbeH is the guilty party, and Rob-
ert d. Smith is responsible for the book
and lyrics. Neither will win the au-
Helm is mediocre in every respect ex-
cept its production That's what saves
IL, and the real hit of the piece is the
man who staged il, clever Mr.. Ned
theater shows and who either origi-
mates or appropriates the effective
business.
As for Mr.. Clifford and Miss Lam
bert, once a vaudeviIhan always a
vaudevilliau- You may break. you
may shatter the vase If you will'' and
all that sort of thing, don't You know
Miss Lambert has the two best songs
in the piece and sings 'em ''pooty good"
at that Mr.. Clifford sings a little,
dances a little and fools around right
amusingly a lot He has an infectious
laugh and way of his own and he has
his audience going from the start. They
get together in the second act for
brief exchange OF the pleasantries
which used to delight their admirers
on the vaudeville circuit, and the audi
ence settles back as comfy as if the
seats. had only cost ten. twenty, and
thirty
Mr. Clifford and Miss Lambert get
their names in upper case letters. but
they have some partners in crime. Miss
Florence Martin, a pretty little trick
who can't sing a lick in the road, but
who makes up for it by being Just As
Cute, and another comely young wo-
man who excites a mild curiosity about
her right to the title of the Countess
Won HatzfeIdt. She isn't stuck-up. ap-
parently, in spite OF her connection
with the nobility.
But it's the chorus that gets the hand
the prettiest chorus. wearing the best
this season Honest Injun, there isn't
a really ugly girl in the whole lot
They are all easy to look at, graceful,
youthful. and fetching and they are
employed in some exceptionally pretty
dances and stage pictures. The Mar
riage Game, sung by the Countess Won
Hatzfeldt and illustrated by the chorus.
is a particularly clever feature new to
this one night stand, at least. The
chorus men in The Girl at the Helm
are also worthy of notice. The chorus
men who pass this way are usually a
sorry lot, but this particular aggrega-
ton look, and sing and dress as well
as the Elks Ministries.