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The Washington times., 1909-08-01
Tipping on Steamers Essential

deserves more than does the dining
room steward On the other hand, If all
of the people In the party are men, then
the deck steward viii have little work
10 do. Il is, after all, a matter Of
common sense and OF the size Of the
travellers pocketboOk.
Perplexing Problem to Travellers.
To the amateur traveller or TO those
who arc about to take a long journey for
the first time there is no more perplex1
ing problem than tipping. Many there
are who say:
I do not believe at all in tipping peo-
pie. They should be paid salaries and
expect nothing else"
This may all be very true, but II II
is the custom Of the age 10 tip, then
tip we must-and do! Indeed, IL Is not
only a custom of this age. but Il has
been the custom of all the ages past
and gone, even before the year ]. Peo-
pie have always tipped, and 1 think they
always viii. but where our ancestors
calamity handed over TO the serVltor
their purse containing gold We Of more
cautious disposition carefully count
every nickel and reduce il TO a system.
We ali know that it is the custom 70
tip walters in public places, and the rule
is to give an amount equal 70 10 per cent
Of the bill; but il is q rule very often
ignored, for there are many who never
give less than 81. Ten per cent. bow
ever, is fair, with a little more If the
service has been extraordinarily good.
Certainly the very best deserves an
emolument.
Women Are Parsimonious.
Women as a class are very parsimoni-
oas tippeTs. and where they give a
waiter 10 cents, they viii give a wait
ress nothing at all. This is really quite
unreasonable, and they should Temem-
Der that If they are unwilling TO tip
they should eat at counters. where fees
for services are not usually expected.
Just as one must tip the waiter, the
Porter who carries ones luggage
through the station must also have his
share. To him one usually gives 10
cents a bag.
abroad for this same service 10 cen
times, or cents is considered a suffi-
cient tip. but when travelling in this
country it is well TO put all such
thoughts out Of your head, for all the
tips must be higher 10 correspond with
the tariff. Abroad a centimes or fifth
Of a cent. takes the place of 1 cent.
while a franc does yeOTuen duty as the
equivalent of 81.
In England a guest never leaves after
a visit without tipping the servants Of
his hostess, at least all those with whom
he or she has come in direct contact. In
this country the custom is growing more
and more, ard now if you pay 2 visit
small gift is at least expected by the
maid who attends your room. For over
Sunday this sum may be 50 cents; for
a week 81, and so on IN proportion.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
Jolly New Bird
Chase This Week

In presenting Miss Virginia King
Frye's discreetly chosen flock Of birds
reel sure I am setting The Times
Woman IS Page readers off on one of the
loiliest ehases they have had in all their
nlrd hunting experiences. The mystic
element Is very pronounced, yet, when
you have worked the puzzle out, I am
sure you viii agree with me that it is a
sort of mystic puzzle with a diner
ence. It is just this difference that I
thlnk viii appeal TO you, and if there
are not many merry laughs hidden
among this flock Of birds, I am no
seer
Great care has been taken to arrange
the numbers so that but one answer is
logically possible. but of course no
BODY can tell just what viii happen
when several hundred puzzle solvers
set their wits to work. Maybe some will
md more answers than the author Of
the DUZZlC ever dreamed of, but il viii
be merely another tribute to their skill.
The puzzle has been edited carefully
and lot Of thinking has been done TO
avert the dread catastrophe of half a
lem.
Three Prizes Offered Again.
Having done all that is possible to do
under the circumstances, I WI leave
the contest in your hands, saying only
final word about the awards for the
benefit Of the new Corners.
Prizes Of $500 $780, and SEQ are
awarded each week. The first prize
gees to the person who sends in the
first correct or nearest to the correct
answer TO the puzzle, the second prize
IS awarded to the person giving the
eleverest solution, the judges taking
into account the form and wording of
the answers. The third prize goes to
The juvenile contestants. In order TO
make the chances even for all who sub
init solutions regardless of whether
they try at the beginning or the end of
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Many Worked On
Last Weeks Puzzle

Miss Adelaide Quisenberry, OF Hyatts-
vile, Nd, was the lucky member Of
The Times Woman's Page family last
week. Miss Quisenberry's solution Of
Mrs. Burners problem with twenty
numbers tanying with that of the author
Of the puzzle. reaehsd The Times Office
on Tuesday.
After the usual custom in the mystic
bird contests the second prize was given
TO the competitor contributing the most
ingenious solution. The work Of the
judges in awarding the second prize was
a difficult task for a torrid day. So
many clever, bright. interesting. and in
genious solutions were forwarded that
It was with some difficulty that the list
was finally reduced to two.
Miss Cox Sends Clever Idea.
Miss Laura Lee Cox, of the Cumber-
land, Fourteenth and Thomas Circle. BY
her fetching little tale called. The
Wedding" was finally declared the VIC
tor, though she ran a neck and neck
race with an anonymous contributor
whose Washington Times Bird Primer
was one Of the smartest things that has
been received for many a day.
The third prize. which is claimed BY
the children, went to Miss Mable Nc
Grath. of 10 L street northwest. Miss
McGrath, who was on the juvenile honor
role in the previous contest correctly
named eighteen of the twenty-six hidden
birds.
Mss Quisenberry tripped up on Nos.
1, r 10, 20. and q. Her close conf
petiJcr. Miss Pearl r. Smith Of the
Agricultural Department, whose twenty
CORR answers came a little time after
Miss Gluisenberrys went astray on Nos
i. 4. 6. S, 19, and n
Both lists were beautifully prepared.
II Is with great regret that lack of
space precludes the printing Of some OF
the contributions offered for second
prize.
Many On Juvenile Roll
On the list of the juvenile roll
last week were Eleanor Butler. Arthur
r. Cavanaugh, Georgiana Lash, Miss
Doris HI, Edith Warren. julius r.
Kinchelye, Rectortown. Va; Edward
Woltz. Sadie Goldberg. Agnes Audley,
The Washington times., 1909-08-01

The period of the child's life when
he is most disappointing to his par
ents Is probably tliat time of light
and shadow between his twelfth and
his fifteenth birthday.
1t is called the awkward" age, and it
is indeed awkward in more ways than
we can enumerate at first glance.
Many moods and vagaries show in
the child during these. years. So IN
expected are they that it is hard for
tie mother TO realize that they are
by nature sporadic. Instead she feels
that they have come to stay, and fear
and disappointment take possession OF
her heart.
She is the last person-and by rights
she should be the frst-to acknowledge
that they are a part Of his developing
personality, and mark no fundamental
change Of any kind
Instead of thinking him peculiar, I'M
natural, queer. she should realize that
In showing this strange side of himself
he is only normal. He is following the
new star in his life, and his obedience
to it marks the adOlescent youth Of all
ages.
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Begins To
Realize Things.

The star is the sense Of personality
that has suddenly quickened in his life.
For the first time ne realizes that he
belongs TO himself He has a new
power, and he IS 0elirious with the joy
of IT, All this fills him with an .exuber-
ance never reached by him again, even
through all the delights Of his maturer
yeas. The wise mother reveFences this.
and leaves il undfstUrbed
At this time of dawn and sunrise the
child is very difficult to handle. II IS
at this point in 50 many lives waers a
milestone marks the parting Of the
ways forever. Mother does not under
stand" the child cries in his Ignorance.
sometimes even questioning her 1--we.
The mother, wounded, proud 8n1 otter.
resents when she should overlook.
No friction that can possibly be avoid
ed should be allowed between mother
and child at this junctur" 1t is now
too late TO Undertake wat has been
neglected in habyhOod. On me other
hand If the training begun in infancy
has taken root. ii VIII stand he shock
Of the awkward age and VIII help 20
lead the growing child into the day
light of right understanding Of all
the varying complexities Of self
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
BE KIND TO FOOLS,
SAYS JOHN RUSKlN

What do you suppose fools were made
FOR? That you might tread upon them,
and starve them. and get the better of
them in every possible way? BY no
means.
They we're made that wise people
might take care OF them. That is the
true and plain fact concerning the rela-
tons OF every strong and wise man TO
the world Ibout him. He has his
strength given him, not that he may
crush the weak, but that he may sup
port and guide them. In his own house
hold he is 20 be the guide and support
of his children; out OF his household
he Is stIil 10 be the father: that is, the
guide and support of the weak and the
Door. not merely of the meritoriOusly
weak ami the innOCently poor, but OF
the guilty and punlshably poor; of the
men vino ought 10 have known better
OF the poor who ought 10 be ashamed
OF themselves. John Ruskin-
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
Novel Bath Costume Includes Poqvder Puff and Smrstads

OF course, they belong to the beach and
not to The water. But even the best
swimmers spend a great deal Of their
time on the beach these days.
AS for the reticule, it viii prove a de-
light to every woman. In it she carries
al the little articles that are necessary.
such as talcLm powder, a handkerchief,
possibly cold cream. a book she may
want to read, her comb and brush. &c
1t is a dainty substitute for the black
satchel. When there is so much Of a
beach parade these days, and when IL is
the habit to spend hours of The mOrning
in ones bathing suit, IL is quite a pretty
idea to have the light shoes, the picture
hat. the gay little reuCule, and the nee
essaTy sunshade all in harmony with
the suit.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
PRlMPS AND DANDIES
HAVE LITTLE CHANCE

The world has little use for the
primp, the dandy-the fellow who spends
all his time pressing and putteriug. He
ought 10 go 10 work. The fellow who
is above his job-the millionaire with Il
bootblacks income-is not only too lazy
10 work, but too good as well: aud the
man who is too dignifed to do dire
WOrk-dirty physically not morally-is
too good for any job. Cleanliness is to
be desired but prudishness is TO be con-
demued All work is honorable il IT be
honest II IL soils your hands, there 3
the soap and towel; If it soils your char
acter, leave It aloue.-W. II. kniffiu, jr,
in 1.-The Man With a Pumpkin Vine an
The Book-Keeper.
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brought out for the summer season a
fashionable shop has projected upon
the public athe queerest one Of all Its
very novelty viii probably gain 1t d
wide following.
IT is of oId-fashioned figured silk, the
kind worn dcCaoes ago. The foundation
color is of white or blue or brown, with
stripes of white and colored flowers over
the surface.
The model is me popular semi-princess
one. with a narrow belt at sides and
back, and a COX plat down front and
back. There is a Dutch neck, lingerie
collar. and gathered sleeVs half way
10 elbow,
The gown is only half of the costume.
The accessories. are important. There
lined with rubber, with long streamers
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
LITTLE FOLKS FOND
OF MILK SHAKES

Chocolate and egg milkshakes are ex-
tremeIy nutritious, which makes them
very desirable for chiidren's luncheOns,
and the little folks are usually very fond
OF them. IT is we'll TO always have on
thev may be made Melt four squares
OF unsweetened chocolate. and add one
and three-fourths cupfuls Of sugar and
one-eighth of a teaspOOnful Of salt; fher
pour on gradually, while stirring con
stantIy, one and one-haIf cupfuls of
boiling water. Stir until smooth bring
ID the bOiiing-pOint, anG let boil five
minutes Cool and turn irtu a jar Keep
I'm the ice-bOx 10 use as needed.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01

Lorraine Poindexter, Sylvester Maxam.
Mary Agnes Maxarn, Leon F. Cooper,
aIirnie R. Stricken. Francis Jameson.
Teresa Madigan. Marie Humrickhouse.
Louise Steinberg, Mary williamson,
Emily c. Davis, Lorraine Ryan, Gather
inc Howell. Mary Maydeld, and Willie
Knowles. Willie is one of the small
residents at the Home for Incurables
who notwithstanding his physical handi-
cap sent in a beautifully prepared list
with a goOdly number correctly an
sWered. EDITOR WOMAN'S PAGE.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01

from the sides; a pair Of shoes reaching
well above the ankles, made with rub
Der soles. the top part of the silk wide
open in front and laced across like san
dals with ribbon to match The silk
stockings are of the color Of the silk
frOck
The cap and the shoes are not so
novel, however, as the sunshade and the
reticule Both of these are of the silk.
The suusnade Is wide and fiat. with i
long bamboo handle, and the retiCule IS
generous affair made like a. sewing
bag and carried over the arm by long,
wide ribbons of the silk.
The Idea Of adding these articles to a
bathing costume is good and acceptable.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
FLOCK OF BIRDS
TO SOLVE.

IA high flyer.
"A high stopper.
"A clerical bird.
"A gay bird.
"a shrinking bird.
"a musical bird.
"a deceptive bird.
S-A family bird.
"a thirsty bird.
IO-A rubberneck bird.
ia fast bird.
PA foolish bird.
ia deep water bird
IA country bird.
ia sancy bird.
ia poet bird.
IA d-sssy bird.
ls-A nautical bird.
ia rapid transit bird.
20-A cautious bird.
pa greedy bird.
pa colloquial bird.
pa master sportsman.
IA warm member.
VIRGINIA KING FRYE.
IA Fourth street northeast.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
Daily Fashion Talk.

girlish garment combines with high degree
of serviceabiity developed
materials will work up charming gown young girl
SILK of the summer linen cotton
readily the demands this model which
long. cose-htting sleeves. though
threequarter substituted preferred.
The belt circles fitting closely back but
lowing slight freedom where The front panel sets in
skirt which moderately FULL falls in
is a Butteriok pattern 1851 and may King
Palace
The Washington times., 1909-08-01

The porter on the train. the barber,
the maid, and the bell boys at the hotel
where you stop all expect to receive
remem brances on your departure.
In regard TO the waiter. if the meal
is a la carte, even though you are stop
ping at the place, the waiter must re-
ceive his 10 per cent. II you are stop
ping on the American plan for ana
length of time you will do well TO re-
member your waiter at least once a
week, and your head waiter, too, If you
wish TO have the best the hotel affords
OF course, in tipping this last-named
parsonage you must not offer him too
little. Nothing but bill would suffice.
The only other tips which we need
consider are those that must be dis
pensed upon an ocean steamship, aud
these are the ones that travellers need
TO be careful about, for they are really
quite Important.
Terrible Stories Of Anti-Tippers.
Terrible stories have gone the rounds
about one who, crossing on one line,
forgot to sufficiently remember the deck
and room stewards. On his return trip,
even though he sailed on another line,
both stewardess and steward forgot to
make him comforta bic. OF course, II is
a sort of wireless or subterranean meth
90 OF communication W0eTeDY all the
other ships that sail the sea are warned
Of an unusually paTsimonious traveller
Most people, however, do not tip merely
because they are afraid of the conse-
quences. They tip because they have
received really good service, and they
are glad TO reward those who have
made Il EN- comfortable.
There are only FIVE persons for the
woman traveller to tip, and these are
the room steward. the steWaTdess, the
bath steward, the deck steward and the
waiter. These must all be remembered.
and on the average ocean steamer only
these five viii wait upon her, so she
need have no haunting impression the {
there are others.
Do Not Forget the Deck Steward.
Sometimes 1t is a little confusing %
decide exactly which deck steward has
been the mOst attentive, but as a rule
one particular one will become distin-
guished before the end of the voyage. a
man viii have all these to tip except
the steWarQess, but he will have in her
place the steward of the smoking room.
AS a general rule it is customary to
give each Of these five $3.50 for each
person in the party, although when
there are four or five together II is, per
haps. just as well TO reduce the amount
for eaCn, so Eflat all or the tips together
viii not equal more than certain fixed
amount If the majority of the party
have remained on deck for most of their
meals, then the deck steward certainly
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
LAST WEEKS PRIZE
SOLUTION.

l-Adjutant.
magnolia warbler war blur.
3-Tailor bird.
4-RoselIa.
5-Black cap.
6-Tambourine.
stone chat.
s-Tyrant.
9-Flycatcher.
l0-Diver.
ll-Egret laigrette).
lz-Titmouse.
l3-Robin.
4-CalIiope.
l5-Parson bird.
WheateaE
l7-Sappho.
lS-Heron.
l9-Lyre bird.
20-GadwalI.
2l-Stakedriver.
22-Magpie.
23-Swordbin.
24-Wren (R. NJ
25-Whiskey Jack.
26-EngIish sparrow.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01

the week it has been decided that when
more than cue correct answer is re-
ceived TO award the prize to the person
submitting the neatest copy. The con
test closes at o'clock on Friday after
noon. EDITOR WOMAN'S PAGE.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01

Is the mother, then, to do disciplinlng
after her child has reached his tWelIth
birthday?
No Discipline
After Twelfth Birthday
OF the kind she has done heretofore
emphaucaIly no. It is now time to guide
in a far more subtle way. BY exam
pie. by companionship, by tender spo-
ken love. TO point the way, and then
to walk In it herself Is a certain manner
Of influencing the impressionable chlid
at this time, when, uncertain of him
self or his surroundings, he may Sc
riously err.
In spite of her many disappointmentS,
and disappOiutments are sure to cloud
the few years succeeding the chlld $
twelfth birthday, the mother must con-
troll in herself the desire TO scold, rebei,
criticisei she must believe IN the uitl-
mate goodness Of her child she must
curb her Impotence, and allow him 10
come through the dark waters TO the
finding of himself, unhindered.
The safeguard of his life at this time
viii be the conspicuousness of her faith.
At her peril she blurs this protecting
sense Of nearness of harsh criticism o.
unkind words.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
LOCAL MENTION.
For Ice Cream Soda GO To Brownley's
Parlors open till $50, 1205 g ST.
Try Berens' Bread.

II you like Rye Bread you'll like this
It's pure. healthful and delicious.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
Tries to Escape
Home Restraint.

II is one of the signs Of his approach
ing manhood that the boy of twelve
should wish to escape from the author
ity and restraint of home. Being un-
able to guide or control his life renders
his situation awkward and pitiable IN
the extreme.
But this ignorance is the very step
by which he mounts 10 an understand
ing of life and Of himself. He longs
he is inadequate-he blundeTs! Here
truly is a perDlexity to try the veriest
saint. Although all mothers by right
of their vocation should be saints, IN
fortunately some are Yet unhaloec In
her personal disappointment in her child
and apprehension for his future, hard
words are out before she is aware.
These bitter thoughts expressed at THIS
time are never forgotten. The child S
sensitiveness Is abnormal, and he alb
serbs impressions with an almost
greedy haste Without the utmost toll
erance. wisdom and self-cOnTol on the
parents side, misunderstanding are
bound to occur Although forgiveness
comes when the turbulence of adde's
cence cOOls, II is often then too late
TO re-estabush the first relations Of sim
PIE. trusting love.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
100 ReductiOn IN the Pm

-four A car Of old Time" just arrived
S6.25 per biol. Glib. sack, zoe. J. T. L
Pyles' IS stores.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01

This fiat storing process as done by
one woman who has some valuable rugs
is started by placing a large piece of
unbleached cotton, seWed together in
widths, until at least fourteen feet is
made on the floor The rugs are then
beaten and swept, and as completed.
each is laid smoothly upon the cotton
square.
over the carpetings is thickly sprin-
kled whatever preserVative has been
chosen. This is done with each layer.
as many as eight being possible. The
top and edges get an extra thick sprink-
ing, and then the square is folded over
snugly, making a compact parcel
II wished, the cotton may be sewed
down, but this is unnecessary. The pile
Is left in an open place. where air win
circulate about it, and in this condition
VIII be safe during the months OF hot
weather.
The best way of preserving oil PART
lngs and gold frames through summer
seat and dust is 10 cover them both
with paper and coarse cheesecIoth. Dust
VIII sift through the latter. while paper
is likely 10 tear.
Together these are unequaled. The
frames should be carefully busted and
then wiped over with a soft cloth wrung
out IN milk. An oil painting may re-
celVe the same treatment and both
must be we'll dried before being Gov
cred. The paper Is then laid on smooth
~, putting the picture face down. as
though II were d parcel
Ihat no dust shall get in the edges
OF the covering may be pasted down
70 the back of the frame over this
the cheeseCloth is stretched neatly. min
nlng II on the back. The whole makes
a smooth and not unsightly surface,
ana the picture may be rehung where
II IS most likely 10 be out of harm S
way.
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
Spring Stock.

Cottage Lamps - Gas Ranges ~ Waite
Heaters, Sic 18th ST. c. a Muddimal
L Co.. 1904 @ St
The Washington times., 1909-08-01
Parents Frequently Disappointed in Children
During Period Called the "AQukquard Age,

There is one way open TO the par
ents Of influencing their boy at this
time. It is a simple way. so simple
that it has been often overlooked. II
is to make it possible for him to en-
terrain his friends I'm his own home
instead OF meeting them at street cor
ners or in public places. Then watch
can be kept over him In so light a
manner that is IS quite unsupported.
The parents must first choose a good
school for their boy. BY so doing they
fulfill their duty of seeing him started
in the right direction
Then, by making it convenient for
him to see his friends within his own
home, they viii be able to guide him
gently, without arOusing his suspicion
and perhaps guard him from the temp
tation Of making unworthy friends.
one Of the greatest dangers a boy
runs is this same danger of making
unworthy friends. For the comfort of
conscientious friends, let it be said
that the boy who is gently rea:e ed and
carefully matured among good people,
viii not attract TO himself any but ike
minded boys.
If he should do so. let the parents
question themselves, for there has been
something wrong in their management
OF his life