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The Washington times., 1910-07-25
MOURNING COLORS
HAVE A MEANING
Poetic Significance IN the Brown
Of the Persian and Blue
Of the Arabian.
part Of the empire

Mourning attire and incfdentaIs are
20 purely conventional an Institution
that very few ever stop to think Of
the poetic significance Of the c0I0-s Sc
leCted by different nations TO express
grief. for which reason the English
writer who recently drew attention TO
this phase OF mourning presented a
Somewhat novel topic.
Nearly all nations typify 5v lack Of
color personal loss. or the return OF the
dead 10 the earth, black representing
midnight gloom. or the total depriva-
tion Of light and JOY The pale brow
selected by the Persian typihes with
cred leaves The grayish brown affect
ed by the Ethopiaus IS the color Of the
earth 20 which the bodies return Pur-
PIE, now the mourning for kings, IS said
TO be derived from the purple garments
put upon Christ by the Roman soldiers
when they mockingly hailed him as
King Of the Jews
Unlike nearly every other people the
Syrian suggests neither q sense Of per
s0ual loss, nor the fact that the body
Of the deceased returns 20 earth, SKY
blue the mourning color OF Syria, in-
diCatinE the belief that the departed
Gae has gone to heaven
The Washington times., 1910-07-25

customs which they recognize as evil.
and what progress are they making
We have al heard how the British
government abolished "suttee." or the
burning of the widow with the nus
band dead body This was in 1929
ana petition was presented to the
privy council against the abolition,
which was signed by 1900 Indians.
including members Of the best Ca
CurLa families
It is pointed out that cold suttee-"
the cutting of Of the widows from
all social pleasures and independence.
Is a more lingering cruelty than burn
ing alive. and charges are made
against indian TefOTmerS who marrg
children themselves or who refuse
10 cOu1tenanCe any departure from
tradition In the case Of even the
youngest widows in their own family
On the other hand, we must recoz-
uIze that II is hard 70 fight against
the DEGREES Of caste which have all
the force Of social custom backed
up BY the religion OF generations
Quotations are given from the old
sacred books to show that child
marriage IS 4 comparatively recent
Innovation Many indeed say that
this and the zenana system came into
force among the HinduS as pro-
lection for their girls and women
against the MOham medau invaders.
Nowadays there certainly is a grad
uaL movement toward later marriage
and more equality between the sexes
and this is chiefly helped by the
spread Of education among girls and
women as well as among boys and
men
The Washington times., 1910-07-25

I Uranus rules this day or the high
est mental emotions and ideals,
According 10 astrological science. this
period is essentially fortunate for those
OF great mentality. insight, deep rover
Of thought and a fine moral > .velOp-
uent.
Sensitive and highly strung persons
often feel extraordinary powers OF IN
Outstanding under such circumstances.
and are able 20 perceive motives and
results clearly before less subtle natures
can grasp them.
The inventive and creative faculties
are under powerful rule today. Unique
and original things should PROSPER
There should be fortune Tor those
who undertake uncommon matters OF
engage in duties and enterprises outside
Of their routine tasks.
Unexpected things are likely 10 hap
pen in many places and 90 many per-
sons, bringing strange changes, under
this sign
The day is strong for reforms, better
neuts, changes Of system and settle
ment Of feuds and misunderstanding
Accounts are under signs that indi-
cate the probability Of finding errors
and making balances with uncommon
facility.
Sightseeing, short journeys, study,
reading, science and art are under prom
Using Influences.
Courtships, engagement. and we'd
dfngs should benefit
Shopping and all matters Of personal
adOrnment are under good augury for
women.
This is essentially the day for philoso-
pnlcal, practical. cheerful people. Over
f0TCefUl and lmpetuOus ones are likely
10 arouse opposition.
Over the household the ruling signs
are good tor anything connected with
fish, fowl or fruits. It is a favorable
day for engaging maids
Persons with this birIhdate are IN
der idealiStic natures that carry their
fine theories out in practical life
Children born today are under stars
that usually grant good blending Of
mind and spirit, making their subjects
very useful IN life.
The Washington times., 1910-07-25

strongs TO 1t, one on each corner, leaving
each string loose at one end
say Stlng-A-Ree." he said, going
Cut 10 the barn, do YOU mind fiviDS
tnrougn the air with rle2--
Stlng-A-Ree, Sting-A-Roe. anvwbera
A-Ree. ZIG sung
men men Funny Bug tied one string 10
S5cl-oI the Sting-A-Ree-s legs and +bs
SSling-A-Ree took the otherStWo in his
,. FSeaay:, asked the Sting-A-Ree.
80 AN Just a minute said E77rr--
- E,-1z- ne went into the house and
o-SLEAl out his field glasses.
I've got 70 watch our Tor the vVo-,r7a
7E Pr ne said as he climbed into the
basket, and they were Of ---O eiie
..-- ,+-ooo-oye- Jen- said Funny Pho
1s-Ae care or yourself until I eat 1,sCI- .
.1,,..,- ~ N ElaI 90 you think of that
. me Stlng-A-Hsee and Funny R,re- o1S4 -
slSnl E-Ven when he couldn't Sc Tte~1
$780, ~ ne S2.l-o near the Sting-A-Res
raster than Womble Bird : can ~
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
LINGERIE GOWNS
NEVER LOVELIER

Lingerie gowns were never lovelIer OF
more fashionable than they are this
year.
The elaborate models are most at
tractive made with a train and a skirt,
which is attached TO the waist by a
wide gIrdle-
Those built On princess lines are fitted
perfectly smooth over the hips. and are
without tuck or plat from throat to
hem
The trimmings are very elaborate in
lace, embroidery, medaIlions, GALLONS,
and Insertions.
Such a gown is worn over a fitted
princess slip Of taffeta, and is preferred
IN some delicate color rather than
white
The one-tcae Costume is temporarily
out Of favor
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
FRUIT PLENTIFUL:
PRODUCE IS SCARCE
Fresh Vegetables Making Rather
Poor Showing IN the
Markets.

Except Eor the abundance Of fruit and
berries there Is but little attractive
produce in the market today.
Apparently the continued drought is
edecting the gardens unfavorabIy, and
most Of the fresh vegetables present q
rather withered appearance.
Fine red apples are beginning to come
in III large quantities, and NAV be
bought IOr from - cents TO 81 a box.
IN spite Of the heavy demand for
Peaches the supply sliu holds uD. and
this in face Of the fact that none of
the n ut IS coming In from the nearby
country
other fruits, such as plums. pears.
and aprlcots- are also making a GOOD
showing me prices varying a great
qeal' according TO the size and quality
Berries and Curranrs are sill b-7Dr-i-g-
from 10 TO = cents a quart
The Washington times., 1910-07-25

- HEGE are many who fancy that
the foreign ambassador Of this
OF that country IS the person
whom government or court has
to consider in state functions. But very
often he is not It is usually the wife
OF that ambassador who has 10 be care
fully catered for: Il IS she who can
make things awkward and Troublesome
FOR the authorities, II she IS not proper
" considered
ANY insult or attack on Mrs" Am
bsssado- IS reckoned by her husbands
government as being an afront TO itself
On one ~ccasIeS there was a mar 'ow
shave Ct war because Of an insult offer
ed 70 tie French ambassadors wife at
Turin.
The-, more than once, the thorny
question % precedence, when the wives
OF AMBASSADORS appear at court, has led
70 serious ructioas between countries
Lady Paget, wife OF the British am
bassador in Italy the Countess de
AIouy. wife Of the French ambassador,
all once left a ball given b. the Princess
Palavicini at Rome-Ieft il before the
departure Of the Italian King and Queen
just because they had not been placed
at the roy,s4 supper table, whilst ladies
OF lower position had
Each government involved IN the &C
ton strongly upheld the course taken
By It's Mrs Ambassador. with the re-
suit that the Italian court had 70
make apologies TO each country
The wife Of an ambassador IS not
liable to arrest. nor can she be sued for
debt; she Is IN the same position as
her husband with respect 10 these
thi,4gs- However much she may get
credit, or even defraud a Iradesman,
she cannot be prosecuted.
An instance bearing on this occurred
when the wife OF a Spanish ambassa-
dor at Turin had her goods seized by
a creditor. On which Spain at once de
manded the most prOfuse and abject
apologies from the Italian government
and got IhemI
II a child is born 10 the wife OF any
The Washington times., 1910-07-25

THE peasant blouse and the fettered
skirt are fancies Of the moment
which may be successfully employed in
the elaboration of frocks for the girl IN
her teens Youthful slenderness and
the absence OF settled lines lend them
selves admirably TO the quaint effects
which are a feature Of these distinctly
fads, and no more attractive exDressi on
Of the faddy blouse and fettered skirt
could he found than that shown In the
Illustration am Offering today
Materials with the two-width border;
mUsliDs, dotted swisses. dinities, and
the fascinating Powered fabrics which
abound on every side are admirable me
diums for the elaboration Of the pat
tern If a costume suitable for chill
afternoons OF evenings or the early fan
is desired there are TO be had attractive
weaves in lightweight wooden as well
as in the simpler silken fabrics. which
would make a serviceable and sttrac-
TIE costume as dressy or as simple as
the taste demands or purpose requires.
May Manton pattern, No 6T7ol, Oh
tair@Sle at GoIdenberg's. is necessary
for this garment
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
CHILD WIVES OF INDIA
There Seem to Be No Young Girls
- HERE are no young girls in India
according TO an English writer
who has spent her life in that

- HERE are no young girls in India
according 10 an English writer
who has spent her life in that
part Of the empire
Among the poorer classes II IS Just the
same as among the rich In the Wiz
lagos dear little dark-eyed girls run up
10 one and smile. and ones experienced
guide announces that they are matrons
because they are wearing bracelets
above the elbow or in the lutte or cot
ton mills one sees little girls whom one
almost suspects Of being under even the
aSe @ years. at which children may
work in n.lIs IN India, and one IS told
that the red paint along the parting OF
the black hair IS the sign that they are
married
asked an Indian woman doctor one
day whether there --ere less child
mothers now than formerly, and she
told me that she had attended. one
mother OF fifteen that day and one OF
fourteen the day before.
The physical results of such mother
hood have been attested as bad by o-1fre
indispUrabIe medical evidence It's
CraDpiuE effects mentally and morally
are acknowledged as evil by the most
earnest. OF Indian ref0rmers-
Upon this the questions naturally
erise-In what direction are reform
ers IN India working to change these
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
FUNNY BUGS AIRSHIP.
By FARMER SMITH.

ssT DO wish that crazy Sting-a-Ree
would hush up a while" said
Friendly JEFF 20 Funny Bug one morn
Ing. He does nothing but sing
Yes sac Funny Bug. and since 7
got his mes -I3thes for him, he sings
all the time"
Just listen 20 him now" said Friend
" Jef in disgust
''SUng-A-Ree. Sting-A-Rose. at last
I've landed my new clothes
Il wish he would get OF the earth. %
E1Orted Friendly TefI-
That's a good idea" said Funny Bug
It wouldn't m-nd taking little trip
myself
what do yoI nean?" asked Friendly
JeH-
Just wait and your See said Funny
Bug Where's the clothes basket2-'
In the closet said Frs-7dIy JEFF
Funny Bug pulled the CLOTHES basket
cut Of the closet and then lied four
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
CARE NEEDED
WITH HIGH TEMPER"
Not Such DeplOrable Characteris-
tic in Child Il Mother
Acts Wisely.

A high temper" and a strong viii
are not such deploraJle Characters
tics as sOTe mothers seem 10 think.
for many times the most remarkable
characters are a result or the com
biuation of these two traits.
A temper which ''goes all TO pieces
at nothing may be so wisely trained
as to be sOu-c Of helpful ersrev
and q Stubborn viii, which won't
listen 10 reason" may become a we'll
poised controlling power, which will
be the baiance-wheeI Of life
so. instead of letting the head
strong pepperE little individual ~ ye
the reins into his own hanus. while
mother looks on and says, 7 cau-r IA
thing with him, he's so headsrroue-~ o
let mother wisely and PRAYER sui =
study herself and the child, that the
two natures may be ABUSED so as 10
be helpful. and IL is q question which
VIII develop the more, the child who
IS guided into the right course or The
mother whose tender nature s.nfoT6s
so gTaciOuSly in her task
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
LINEN CARD CASES
ARE EASILY MADE

Card cases Of cretonne or linen are
useful and pretty with summer dresses.
and they are very easily made at
home
Most Of them are lined with linen.
although others are finished with zaf-
feta- All are stiffened BY & niece OF
tanOr.s canvas, placed between cover
and lining.
The linen must. OF course. be Gu,
straight-nOt 0iaS-and turned back
on the lining side at either end. to
form pockets.
braid or stitched bands Of tire ma
teriaI, but should 5hey be of white
linen. they are very attractive. when
buttOnhOled all round the edge.
The owners monogram too. may be
embroidered al one corner. either in
linen floss or meTceTized cotton. which
greatly adds 10 the beauty and fndi-
viduaIity Of the whole.
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
WOMEN OF DIPLOMATIC SET
Rank Of Ambassador Wives

ambassador during her husbands ten
uTe Of office IN a foreign land. the SOW
ereign OF that land now always acts
as sponsor 10 the infant at its christ
ening. This is not exactly law, but Gus
tom, which has grown and Hourished
so long that il has become uuWri1tsa
law.
Several courts have had 10 tackle the
difficult subject Of the proper station
Tor Mrs" Ambassador 20 take in Ger
tain functions. where seats were neces-
saTy. which IS quite another affair %
places ID procession In spain. the
lady is given seat on the right hand
OF the Queen. al Versailles she used ID
be given the foremost place among. the
French duchesses. when received at the
dllCdG D. the Pope aubaSS4 dI-aSSes
are permitted to sit on special piles OF
CuShlOnS prepared for them
EFeTE anbaSsadTess has the right to
DC addressed as Your EZCelleECy- when
Spoken or written to officially The
ladies' IRE as particular about the
etiquette OF this as about anything re-
latinE 20 their rights and PRIVILEGES see
ing Iha- the title IS generally reckoned
next 10 that OF royalty itself as e. e
the NOE Of addressing rulers oe tra
greatest countries who act directly as
FicerOys or governors for the monarch.
LaslIy, II any other lady-such as a
dduSIleTS niece sister, etc--dOeS duty
with the ambassador instead OF his wife
on any court occasion. such lady has
not the rights and privileges Of the wife
Lhis point was directly settled bE the
laIe queen Victoria OF England after q
delicate question had arisen The late
Queen consulted the opinions Of other
European rulers on the point, and they
the true etiquette OF courts for such
case.
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
Summer Care Of the Skin
Nc Longer Fashionable to Be Tanned

first returning home, wipe of soil and
CRIME with alcohol and rosewaJer. one
part Of former 10 taree OF latter, then
apply clothes wrHng from very hot
water TO allay the bun
Where sunburn has a poisonous e.
feet, producing biisters or ugly Sores
extra care must be taken Tor prOtec-
ton Before going on any long expedi-
ton on land or water, rub glycerine
and rosewater into the face, then pow
der thickIy with magnesia, or use a
skin food and talcum powder.
The effect may be CHASTITY, but VIII
not be 50 bad as a poisoned skin OF
scarlet coUDtenance. peeIing Ike an
onion. Two Chiffon wells white under
meath ana brown on top, should be
worn when sailing These need not be
fastened tightly. as they afford enough
protection when allowed to float and
they do not shut out air
Remedies To Be Used
On the Skin.
There are small tubes OF a coIorless
lip salve or pomade that are excellent
TO take on a long excursion In sun OF
wind The grease can be rubbed into
the skin without making II look shiny
On returning remove grease and row
der with hot water. OF II the skin IS
painful use hot witch hazel. In extreme
cases OF sunbUrn relief IS given by
lying fat on the be * and keeping the
skin covered with o-Oths wet with witch
hazel These should be removed when
dry
Bathing sunburned skin with new
milk or butJeruiIk VIII relieve the burn
ing and tone down the color Il moth
Ing better IS at hand crush lettuce
leaves into q, paste with a little water
and apply
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes OF five. three ana
two dollars. respectively. are given
10 the contestants fer the DCzzie
printed On the Woman's PAGE OF
the Sunday evening edition OF Tho
Times each week for the three SO
buttons adjudEed worthy.
Tie contest. which closes at D
n. on Friday Of each week. s open
TO al who care to solve the puzzles.
The awards are based, primarily.
on correctness tiueliness. and neat
ness. Originality IN presentation al
so receives consideration IN award
ing the prizes
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
TO SHRINK BELT.

Shrink your machine belt with a few
crops OF OIL If its looseness annoys.
A cloth wei oiled and rubbed thor
ouEhly upon the whole length Of the
strap VIII cause it TO tighten, or seem
y to the metal as the wheel turns
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
RAISTN PIE RECIPE

Crate the rind from one lemon, discard
al the white rind and seeds. Chop re-
nainder OF lemon and one cup stoned
raisins. ADD to them a little salt. a piece
OF butter the size OF a walnut One-half
cup uOlassss, one cup brown sugar, two
cups water Boil all together five min
utes, then thicken with five tablespoons
flour Bake between two crUscs. This
makes 8 medIUm-siZed pie
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
SUTnameS Alone
Are Necessary

But, then, ven let bygones be by
cones. and turn our faces toward the
new problem, which, I am sure. you
viii find not open to the objections
launched against some of che c,---l
puzzles The surnames Of the authors
alone are necessary TO make the
story this week go along properly
Having had a tragedy in the air last
week know you VIII All enjoy the ro-
mantle episode which Mrs. Buckingham
has to tell in this weeks puzzle.
It's a story Of action, 100. as YOU viii
discover II the proper authors suggest
themselves 20 you
Here's wishing YOU luck in your ale
telling and e fine bright and early
arrival
The Washington times., 1910-07-25

brought about IN just the most reason
able and logical fashion possible.
The fact that the first and second
prize winners came so near the Origi-
nal selections either speaks well for
their literary knowledge or their imagi-
nation. but what TO say for those who
presented the general run OF solutions
& beyond me
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
LOCAL MENTION.
Is Of AII-ReliabiIitv.

ALLoL OF III NCIIaUINLV-
That's the policy Of tie GrOgan Fur
niture store E~ery pr. e IS marked in
plain fgureS-a price that VIII give YOU
more real value than can be had else
where for the same amount Of money
Prove 1t TO yourself by making com
parsons
French PeTfumes-TTue Flower doors
at one-half usual prices. Brentano's.
For Automobile Eye Insurance.
Ask Druggist for Murine Eye Remedy"
CaverIy's plumbing 1891 c St. n. W
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
Talks With the Puzzlers
By Frances Carroll
Asst weeks contest which brought
r-s------- =, 49,. ----.---..--.-. 49, -

7 Asst weeks contest which brought
victory to two comparative new
Corners in the puzzle circle, and
one Of the regular @'sJandbys,"
was remarkable chiefly for two things
the seeming impOssibiIity Of the contest
ants to ind titles suitable TO trip
in tie air and the utter Indifference of
some 10 Che well-kn0wn rule Of an ar
rival at O'Clock on Friday or be-
fore
Saturday mornings post contained
dozen or more solutions which in two
cases at least were better than one OF
those which had won a prize. Just a
little time ahead of these. along about
40 O'Clock on Friday afternoon, came
goOdly collection Of answers which,
Of course, did not stand the ghost Of a
chance in the competition. The thing
1 cannO. understand is that many Of
these late arrivals bore the names Of
puzzIers Who almost invariably send
in a solution
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
Rules Are Enforced
Nery RIgOrOusIY.

The rules and regulations which are
published every day in the week in
connection with the daily puzzle chat
are very vigorously enforced They
must be. 10 keep things straight, and.
anyway. rules and regulations have
e purpose TO fuIfu or they would not
be worked ont
All this scoIdiuE which You are getting
let me ten YOU Is. for your own good. %
wherefore be aware and also watch out
If YOU hope to strike luck with q late
arrival you are putting your faith in a
fOTeEone failure am indeed. curious
10 hear what you all had to say yes
teTday when the biplane story was re-
vealed to YOU
I've often said I am not at al clever
at puzzle solving or puzzle making.
but 10 my mind the bipIane story was
unusually wei told II had a very
Interesting beginning, and throughout
the story the interest was properly
keep 'taut' while the denOuemeut was
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
Cost Of TITS Frock
In TqUo Materials

9 yards Of bordered lawn, -21zc
yard .----------- Il dS
IA yards OF plain white material
for Suimpe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is
II yards Of embroidery for yoke 20
AO1@i ----'--''-''.--...-...- ls3
81 yards Of FouIard, sc yard. s.1s
IL yards Of plain color, for
suimpe, Acc yard.-..-.-....-.-.... 50
l1zyards allover lace, for yoke. 1-75
Total .------------.>-.--. SO
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
Daily Horoscope
The stars facIIne, but do not
COMPEL
Tuesday, July 26, 1910
I TRANUs rules this day or the high

Now bright Uranus sends
Power 10 make amends
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
Avoid Bathing Face
After Exposure.

After exposure to the sun DO not batne
the face at once Rub in a soothing cold
cream. letting II remain az least half an
hour Wash on with water Is hot as
can be endured Before going to bed
that night, rub in more cold cream, let
ting It stay in until morning, when It
may be washed of with soap suds and
dashed with cold water or Jumps Of ice
20 close the pores
When II IS impossible to use grease On
The Washington times., 1910-07-25

THE hard time OF the year Is at
hand for the girl with sensitive
skin Everything she does shows
on her face. and II she IS nOe
careful TO protect her complexion from
the not sun, she pays the penaity.
It IS no longer fashfOna bIe-It never
was sensible-tO ruin the skin for ten
months for two months foolish expos
ure- The lucky girl whose skin does not
tan. burn, or fTeckle, can AFFORD to 90
hatless and veilHss; all others should
take precautions
In going for ling walks, sailing, or
motor rides. YEA hat with a brina: IL
the weather Is Tot too hot, add a thin
chiffon vel Even when the skin IS not
sensitive, this Is wise for driving or
motoring, as it prevents dust from clog
ging the pores OF tn skin 10 cause black
heads.
II your face tans meerschaum color
you can perhaps afford to trihe with sun
and wind though Il coarsens the text
ure OF the skin eventually When there
are thick, unsightIy freckIes. OF yet
more painful burns. precautions are
necessary
The Washington times., 1910-07-25
THE BEDTIME STORY

Published thoughtful the utt
while he Right
The Washington times., 1910-07-25

Caverly's plumbing 1891 C St n. ".
The Washington times., 1910-07-25

born 10 the wife OF any