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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Cut Flo4UerS Soon Fade
And Wilt In Summer

Who Of Us haAC not been disappointed
in summer when presented with a bunch
OF flowers 10 carry home from a friend 5
garden 10 find them a faded and N,iltsd
mass when we reach our destination?
II II is impossible to have them pat Ia
a box, as often happens, ask the silver
For a piece OF old cotton batting and
some paraffin paper. Soak the former
I'm ice water and wrap It around the
stems. Then cover the bouquet with the
paper and the flowers Will be fresh and
unwtlted even though you may have
carried them a long distance on a hot
day.
When put in a box II is a good plan to
cover the flowers with newspapers
wrunE out OF cold water. This excludes
the air and gives needed moisture.
In carrying field flowers collect leaves
or grass, wet il well. and tuck in the
box around the stems. Or mOisfen
leaves or grass and wrap around the
stems, covering the whole with a hand
kerChief or piece OF pa per.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Each Year Adds to Beauty
Of Popular Auto Veil

The chiffon wells are usually fascinat-
ing and alluring and 1t seems that each
season adds some more new and beau
tiful touch 70 wells that one had thought
were already as beautiful as skillIul
hands could make them.
The delicate pastel shade in when
chiffon veilings come-dainty pinks at
each end, shading down 10 the center.
where there is Just a blush upon the
soft shtmmering white OF the chiffon
are selectablc. The same scheme is car
ried out in other colOrs. A deep viol Z
At each end will run the gaunut OF the
violet shades till 4 reaches the center
Of the veil, where just the faintest tinge
OF an orchid tint will be disCernible
The double wells. too, are most allur-
ing Some are OF London smoke on one
side, shell pink on the other and var
ioUs charming combinations FREQUENT
" clever women make their own double
wells by buying two OF the tones de-
sired ana slip-stitching them together.
When this mode is followed the wells
can be taken apart and washed ana
then readjusted.
A debutanfe motOrist will look charm
ing IN an all-wnite costume. white hat
and yards and yards Of pure white Cfif-
Ton yelling. The hat must be small and
the veil gracefully adjusted with a fold
pnoer the chin and tied on the left side.
leaving the ends TO fly merrily as the
motor races along. Some Of the motor
wells are tied In the back.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Daily Fashion Talk.

The natty little frock pictured today may be admirably
worked into half dozen different dependent
upon the purposes for which the intended
Cashmere always good selection for semdress
tune for girl while bengalne offers possibilities
at the experienced pat
tern which includes the full sleeves with the fashion
able deep cuh depends for its chic
the selection Of trimming The blouse and skirt
are Joined by OF belt sides back both
being joined panel.
The skirt, which is straight gathered it's
edge readily adjusted the inexperienced
modiste This is Msnton pattern, and
be had Goldenberg's. FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
NO BLOUSE AT ALL
IN THE NEW MODELS

The word blouse Is a misnomer IL
some OF the 'just-out" models are an
evidence OF the coming style In line and
cut They blouse not al all They are
far removed from any looseness OF fit,
and can be said to actually define the
figure. What is more-and what Is sad,
indeed. for the slim woman-thev de.
mand figure
The Ehirt-On -a-shovel blouse seems TO
be vanishing before the incoming fitted
bodices. II Is natural 20 suppose that
the cuirass Of today viii mean the
bOned bodice OF tomorrow; but, while
we may be willing 10 wear our blouseE
somewhat closer. let us hold of the
predicted whalebones MS long as pos
sible.
This marked movement toward the
closer blouse Is shown In the tendency
20 carry all tucks and pleats the fun
length instead OF allowing them 10
fall out at the bust line. The elongated
epaulette, too, extending along the
shoulder and down the top Of the sleeve
eliminates all fullness from the sleeve
top
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

depleted by the house hunters who are
on daily inspection tours.
Callers at The Times office and thoss
who write continue 10 commend tie
project
4 have been hunting houses for q
week and I am weary and footsOre.
Not during all that time have I found
anything that seems to meet my needs
so satisfactorily as the list you have
given me. I do not feel that il is \
waste OF time TO inspect these There is
a good chance that they will suit Work
ing on my own acsount have made
long trims across the city only to find at
a glance that the house did not meet
nv needs"
called at The Times Bureau today. It
voices the sentiment or others who have
thanked The Times for its interest in
the fall house hunting.
The service is free TO readers o. Tie
Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Wen-FurniShed Dressing Table
Marks Woman of Refined Tastes

A well-furnished dressing table marks
the woman OF refined tastes.
II is the part of the household fur
nishings which is distinctly personal.
therefore most distinctly reveals her in
dividuality.
There are some bureaus or dressing
tables SO Cutlery and far from dainty
that the owner is at once stamped care
less. II does not need money so much
for good-looking appointments as good
taste. common sense, and the ability to
keep cleared up.
inexpensive materials are c. IN the
most suitable for bedroom embroIderies-
Silks. satins. and perlshable laces are
extravaganza for any but the extremely
wealthy they are, indeed, being less
and less used for this purpose. even by
women who can afford 70 replace them
whenever soiled
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Tempt Cfdzdren'S Appetfes
With Plain Sumner Dishes

1t often difficult think simple wholesome varia-
tons the restricted OF children three or four
Old Too frequently they permitted everything
The exercise OF little especially summer will
vent much sickness planning will make nIsin
things festal dishes relates her expert
ence follows:
4 have found /she sandwich will often
mpt hree-year-Od girls appetite will eat
he rest OF her meal with relish From piece
STEAK scrape, with the knife enough beef 10
spread generously over soda cracker sprinkle with
tiny pinch OF salt and place under the just
long enough to slightly change the color.
spoonful two OF the juice stewed prunes makes
the breakfast porrdgea delicate better than
A little bit of cranberry other
then. the
of stewed bfackberries summer. 1890 '00
If the slice bread Is ont into
thin Il will please
TO caintily. Putting potatoes hroueb
the makes lighter and
It teach little children
thing they have little inclination
with small portion at time They will
broth or soup much mole readily II it small Gun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Clothes Weld Great Influence
OUer Persons of Different Ages

Grace does not grow out Of discomfort.
Even the littlest girl is graceful IN
whichever clothes make her most com
Portable. She loves the belted dress
because it gives her the Independence
Of a boy; that belt about her waist Is
a pair Of pockets TO hands that have no
other place. Bingham barred with
bright red, box pleated, with white duck
collar and cuffs makes an acceptable
frock.
A dashy little frock worked out IN
Scotch Bingham IN navy blue, red and
white, and trimmed IN straight rows OF
narrow, white wash braid is very effec-
tive. White braid buttons and bias
folds also make attractive decorations
for child's frock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
HonSekecpers Profit
By Accepting Suggestions

II you want only little bread
crumbs and are not a provident house
keeper, with jarful ever ready, rub
two stale bread crusts together over a
bowl until enough is rubbed of. This
saves trouble Of getting out board and
rolling pin.
Keeping vegetables in the cooking wa
ter after they are done" spoils both
looks and taste. After pouring water
off return 20 fire for a minute TO dry
on before dressing
Mashed potatoes should be run
through 3 vegetable press az soon as
boiled. After dressing they should be
beaten with fork until light
Some hOusekeepers add a tiny pinch
of salt 10 cream before whipping. They
say IL hastens the work. Both cream
and Chun should be ice cold before
starting. In summer IL IS we'll 10 put
them in q bowl Of cracked ice while
whipping Use egg beaten rather than
fork
To test beef press II down Wit.
thumb. II II rises quickly the meat =
good.
A good cut OF meat should he ane
grained bright red in color with streaks
Of WITHHOLDING fat. Unless there Is an
aoundance Of fat the meat Is apt TO
be tough.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

Lawns. pique, heavy linens. dotted
Swiss. dimity. and even cheesecloth OF a
good close grade are utilized for bureau
covers. pincushious. glove and handker-
chleI cases and catch-alls. Delicate ere
tonne, striped madras and naturaI-coI-
ored linens are sometimes used for
dressing table purposes. but most wo-
men prefer to have such appointments
white or white and color.
Most bedrooms have a special color
scheme in the decoration. This shorId
be repeated in the dressing table, unless
il Is kept entirely white. Blue and pink
In delicate tones have hitherto been the
favorite colors. but there is a growing
fancy for the cheerfulness Of yellow.
the cool harmOnioUsness OF green, or the
stylish and serviceable effects OF old
blue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

Tinted embroidery can be cleaned by
rubbing the surface with a piece OF
bread day old. Use 4 small piece with
Ine crust on, and throw away as soon
rs soilcd
Never fold a centerpiece or table COW
er Il you wish &c 70 we'll without re-
pressing. Roll on a brOomstick il Moth
ing better is At hand. These can be
easily cut the desired length, and are
especially good for pieces that are too
broad FOR the ordinary Centerpiece case.
Old newspaper wrappers make excel
lent rollers for center pieces They can
! be covered with piece of white paper,
which IS easily removed when soiIed. To
each end paste pieces of tape long
enough 10 hold the covers in position
when on.
Never neglect to moisten the linen
that Is TO be drawn with a damn ra Q
CT small sponge. The threads pull even
more easily il the line 70 be pulled Is
! rubbed with soap after being moisten-d
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
USE ROUND TOMATOES.

For baked tomatoes and peas choose
round tomatoes; do not peel them, but
remove the pulp from the stem end
wipe them out. dust with salt and pep
per and fill with peas, also easoned
put then into a deep saucepan. add a
bit Of butter 10 the top Of each. and
bake, basting with mixed butter and
hot water until there Is sufficient Juice
In the pan 10 use. This dish may be
made with leftover cooked meas or
with fresh ones when the peas have
been cooked the first time the dish NAV
be covered during most OF the cooking
10 prevent their growing too dry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Some Helpful Hints That Women
Are Always Anxious to Be Told

II you are away from home and have
forgotten your stiletto. borrow a
wooden skewer from your hostess. IL
she does not have on hand supply OF
orange wood sticks.
a substitute for a stiletto that Is
available when doing a bit IF fancy
work in the woods Is smooth, heavy
thorn.
To prevent embroidery on sheer ma
terials from pickering. haste tissue pa
per under the par6 TO be embroidered.
II will easily pull away when the Worl.
is finished.
II you can work letters neither with
hoop nor without il. compromise on a
piece of fine oilcloth sewed under the
letters. Basic outside the portion to bs
worked, otherwise there is danger OF
pulling the embroidery when the stitches
are cut II is ease with a little practices
10 do the lettering without sticking tlle
needle point on the oicloth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Good Hair Treatment.

A Resder-wash the hair and sraIn
thoroughly with a strong suds made
Of warm water and tar soap, adding a
little ammonia. Wash comb and
brush the hair well. then wet thor
oughly every day for a week with
tincture OF larkspur. As the .incture
Is deadly poison when taken inter-
nally, be careful TO keep fl out OF the
reach or children. II IS also a good
plan. when dealing with suc', deadIy
stuff, 10 keep the hottie bv itself lest
some one might mistake IL for an
ordinary lotion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
WASH DISH TOWELS.

Every day take the dish towels. put
them r. a pan with a small piece OF
soap and cover with cold water. Place
on the range and allow them 10 boil
ter or fifteen minutes, then let the
cold water run on them and rub the
towels gently Rinse IN several waters.
This method keeps them white and
clean with little labor. Another point
they are washed BY themselves. a fact
one cannot be sure Of n they are sent
10 the laundry with the general wash.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
WOVEN MESH Wells

The wells which are appearing for
morning wear are OF extremely large
woven mesh. The coin-spot design or
square effect Is a result OF the weave
They must be worn with the large hat
20 produce The best effect and TO keep
the features behind them. Chiffon wells
are very long and hang down the back.
Some are knotted and drop from the left
Shoulder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
This Weeks Puzzle
About Menu Card

I ALL OF FIBRE.
. @ PuSs.
3-Yes, sour top.
Mop out a sot.
"a cheap old fuss.
Chew cold ram.
= Soft Shiny Bears.
Sim a dolls bone.
9-Sis, bed strap.
lO-Poll destroys aces.
. ll-Charlie spsnks me.
l2-Fires destroy.
10 Mates.
l4-Chronic steak.
Isl do not tumble.
l6-Sat before.
l7-Basket fee.
ls-Garnish faded gem.
l9-Gas rose, too.
20-Toe got nipped.
2l-Barest weeds.
22-Skurry to tea.
% Let's Eva Beg.
24-Tom leases to wed.
25-C1aw our life.
26-I hoe tracks.
27-Coiled Bier.
2s-Shrimp and suet.
go! Poets eat stew.
30 Sad Sal.
3l-All toss bread.
32-Sad nice chalk.
33-Stop at a load.
80 swarm to tea!
35-Nigs and Pups Died.
36-Pine mole.
37-Cub died painting.
3s-Dip up, glad pen.
3s-Cheer me up sg'in.
4O-Fat Cuisine, DR.. -!
4l-Cave in, all Crimea.
go, the cruel stars!
43-West barriers.
fit rains and suns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
FILLING FOR PEPPERS.

Cold nee and steved tomatoes can b
made into a delicious filing for peppers
little onion. These can either be baked
directly o can FIRST be fried, IN hot
butter or olive oil, then put in a baking
dish covered with a cupful of white
stock and baked for half an hour OF
more. All baked peppers are better
when cooked in stock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Queries of Times
Readers AnSWered
Tomato Catsup.

tomato Catsup.
Mrs. Flossie E.-This is n good recipe
for tomato catsup. Slice a peck Of I'M
peeled tomatoes and six large onions.
and boil together until so soft they can
be run through "A cOlander. Strain
through a sieve and return to the fire
adding three bay ieaves a tablespoonful
each OF powdered mace. pepper, cloves.
sugar, and salt, and a half teaspoonft,I
OF paprlka. Add a tablespoonful OF eel
cry seed tied in a small cheese cloth
/ bag. Boil Cor six hours. stirring fire.
quenuy. Remove the bag OF celery seed
and pour in a pint Of vinegar Bring
again 20 the boiling point and remove
| from the fire. Bottle and seal when
cold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Palatable Pepper Hash.

Housewife don't quite catch what
you mean by pepper hash" Chopped
peppers cooked with the ordinary s1c-
cotish give delicious flavor TO the
NIP ture; Green corn, sliced from the
cob. and cooked with chopDed green
peppers also makes a most palatable
dish. Peppers. corn and tomatoes
stewed together is another paiatabIe
comolnatlon 10 which a spoonful OF
rich cres m adds materially Tba
cream is stirfed into the mixture inst
as you are about to lift 81 from the
fire. i
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
CHARCOAL ABSORBS ODORs.

A small dish OF fine charcoal kent
upon shelf OF a dark closet or i'm a
refrigerator. and renewed every week,
will absorb all odors and helm very
much 10 keep things fresh and sweet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

Brass Beds. with 2-inch posts, square
top rod and twenty-five = fillinS rods;
all sizes. 4 very substantial bed.
S34.75. Value, $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Annual September Sale
Metal Beds and Bedding

TT HE Metal Bed be brass enaeled on superior to til.
wooden bed in every respect and slowly suppanng it. Be-
sides being the of sanitation and cleanliness which the
bed also has that unusual merit of adapting
itself and all sunoundng-wa papers, woodwork carpets
ne -hamonzng with all and greatly enhancing the looks OF
any
beds that comprise this sale hggrade-have be-
hind them-beng made by reputable manufacturers who take pride
their output and all of the latest patterns.
Besides complete lines there number of onoand designs
used on our display purposes and which represent unusual
values.
The Mattresses in his sale made of Cotton Fel-the most
hygenc today and all made up
rooms which nSes patrons cleanliness superior construction,
and finish.
The following attractive values offered your consideration
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
LOCAL MENTION.
Repairs and Alterations
J. Richard Riggles, ea7 9th St. N. v

John Lucas. Metropolitan Paints, 81 30.
Glazing promptly attended 70.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
Peonle Of Refined Taste

Like our Port. Sherry. and Angelica
Wines. 35c per bottle. for 81. Schwab' 8,
t25 9Th s.. s. z.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

Not an atom OF dust remains when We
clean your carpets, 50 thorough Is our
work Conger, phone West Al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, 616 Iath St
c. A. Muddinnsn & CO. 1904 G st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
s99.75. Value, $3.50

Brass Beds. with pinch posts, l-inch
filling rods, IL-inch top rod, and panel
head and foot pieces: all sizes. A very
rich and artistic design.
$3.50. Value, $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

Brass Bees. with Pinch posts and
square top rods; all sizes A very pretty
design
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

RNR0AAo ahN FeStNAaNluHof
Q. .. Collins, Carpenter, 71s 18th n. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

Brass Beds. with 2-inch continuous
posts and s. filling rods; all sizes Sub
stantlal beds.
s1s.75. Value. $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

BRASS Beds, with 2-inch continuous
posts and ss-inCh films rods; finished
with heavy brass mountings; all sizes.
Rich and attractive beds, and unusually
well made.
s22.75. Value, $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

Brass Beds, with 21z-inch posts. 2-inch
top rod and = filling rods; all sizes.
a very attractive bed.
$500. Value, $500.
F5-ft. Brass Bed, square mission de-
sign. with heavy filing rods. very
handsome bed.
$4,000. Value, $4,000.
White Enameled Beds. with heavy
continuous posts and filing rods: all
sizes a we'll made. substantial bed.
800 each. Value, $1,000.
White Enameled Beds, eIaborateIv
trimmed with brass. Rich and attractive
design. All sizes.
$1,000. Value, $500.
Az-ft Cotton Felt Mattresses-mad. IN
our own workrooms-in two parts and
covered with best ticking.
s11.75 each. Value, $500.
Fz-ft Cotton Felt Mattresses, made in
two parts and covered with good quality
ticking.
Other sizes in proportion.
$3.50. Value, $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

csverly's plumbing. lssI G St. N. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04
New YOrk-wAsHINdToN-Paris

Store will close at S O'Clock. Saturdays at /.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

Brass Beds, with 2-inch poz.s and IS
inch filling rods: all sizes. Neat and at
tractive beds
s9.1S each. Value, $3.50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

White Enameled Beds, elaborateIy
trimmed with brass. Rich and attractive
design. All sizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-04

Second floor f st.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-05

Tle OLD song, Sweet Home, has
ninent in il that touches every
hear .sthere's no place like home.
40 appreciate this to the full q IS only
nsces sary to get away from home to1,
agiaiIe. no the man WAC goes into
town for the day, going home means
n his own preside. On the other
hand 10 the globe trotter' coming
home may only mean back to the Uni
ted States.
II you should go to New York or
san Fnsncisco, coming home might
mean West virginia. As the writer
lately returned from trip to the
eastern part of the state, coming home
meant Marion county and especially
THAT part of it lying around Fairmont
and it is Of That section we shall speak
herein.
we were sent by the Director OF
the Experiment station to investigate
Especially tomato canningl
conditions it being Prof Stewards pet
hope to eventually see all parts of the
state producing sufficient canned
goods to. supply all local demands and
thus keep the money spent for these
+
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-05
PersonaIs.

Mrs. Fannie Powell, of Little Falls
came up yesterday to visit her sister
Mrs. Jacob Garner. of East Park.
Master Barr Powell, who is Ill o.
scarlet fever, is doing nicely.
Mr.. LA Stevens mas gone to Ham
nond for few days.
Mrs. j. x. Grimes and daughter
Olive, were at Warrington Sunday
Tie little SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Kemple, of Diamond Street, is yer5
sick
Mr.. Willis HEawley, of New York
is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Mary Garner Is the guest o.
friends at Barrackyille.
Mr.. j. D. MILLER, who has been very
Ill, is slightly improved.
Mr.. Hugh Harr is working for the
Hall Drug Co. on Water street during
the Illness of Mr.. Jesse Rex.
Misses Leota and Lenora Gaskins
spent Sunday with friends at Weston
Harold Tetrtck is very i'll OF ty
phoid fever. y
Mrs. Mollle High mas returned tc
Little Halls afetr visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. phoebe Gaskins, OF smithtown
was mere yesterday on business.
Mrs. Della Flanagan is recovering
from a few days illness at the home
of her sister, Mrs. w. N. stoneking.
Mr.. Jackson Gaskins, of Booths
Vile. is dn this ward for q. few days,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-05
Or. calIaRan's Address.

Those who did not read the an
nouncement of Dr,J. M. Callahan's adj
dress to the Marion County Historical
Society and the public generally in
yesterdays West virginIan should
read it and get interested SO as not To
miss the meeting at the High School
Auditorium Friday evening, the Sth
inst, at 1880. II we can't write his
tory we can find out how 1t is done
and vino does it, and where they get
the information Or. Callahan is pro
lessor of history at tine University
and stands in the front rank in his
line Our people are fortunate in hay
ing the chance to hear him and learn
the value of some Of the things we
call common.