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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
NEW
FOR THE WOMEN

Opera bags are being shown IN MORE,
cclored with heavy antique tapestry
binding and gold lac trimming. The
frames are square, Of gold or copper.
Fabric handbags are seen in fancy
silks over metal frames, -ith chain or
silk cord handy. Velvet bags are also
in demand
Empire girdIes with long streamers
have again become the mode. They
are usually in silk and satin, though
ribbons OF these fabrics are also en-
ployed-
Fancy goods, like garments in gen
eral. are seen largely in black and
white. or in one OF these two shades
Fabric Eirdles Of strongly. contrasting
co!Ors VIII be worn with separate
blouses-
Cord effects are much used. and both
cordelier and Persian handbags viii De
made TO match the fashionable gowns.
With Persian gowns or tur.oans.
landings Of the same fabric and fsur-
ing VIII be used as bandcaux or inter
twining for the cOiffUre-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22

wood; then write the invitation. or
name, II Tor place cards One shop has
perfectly darling wee corn Peppers
filled with real popcorn; the corn may
be popped over candles. Imagine a
table set with these Peppers at each
place. the name tied 10 a card on the
handle; candle in q vegetable holder
In front Of each plate. What fun the
guests would have
Pumpkin and lack o. lantern seals
are Tor sale. also all kinds and cOndi-
tons Of witches; some astride -he
prOverbial brOOmstick. some with cats
and some without Il is a study 20 see
all the cOlCelts provided for the ceIe-
braJlon OF this last day OF October
A vegetable race makes splendid
diversion al Halloween party.
Il is hest % plav this outdoor. unless
there is plenty OF room inside. Take
vegetables and law in two rows about
six feet apart IN each row have SIX
assorted vegetables. like carrots, beets.
Juruips. auC potatoes Place them 4
foot and half apart At the end OF
each line have a large tray or basket
start two players at a time, each al the
near end Of a row The game IS 20 lifJ
with a tablespoon one vegetable az a
time and carry IL 10 the basket The
one who makes the best time wins OF
course there must be Judge and q
tiUekeeDer- Vegetable candy boxes
make excellent prizes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
FAMINE IN GRAPES
IS BEING RELIEVED

The Unprecede nted famine IN grapes
that has held Washington in its grasp
since the beginning Of the season, Is at
last beginning 10 break a little. accord
ing 10 the dealers.
For many weeks the almost complete
failure Of the crop in the famous vine
yard sections Of Delaware and New
York caused a shortage in this city
which supplies from other parts of the
country failed TO relieve. The Washing
ton market WAS receiving from the usual
sources only about 200 baskets daily as
against as many thousand IN former
years. But now tae dealers say the out
look Is a little be tier and the shipments
are daily growing larger
Prices have not shown any falling on
yet. but this. IL is predicted, viii follow
in a few days They now stand as fol-
lows on domestic grapes: Concord
grapes. I4c per basket; Niagaras. - 10
is cents per basket. Catawbas, 70 cents
per basket. Delaw. res, is cents a has
ket; Salems. Is cen a basket.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
~ ~

didn't see SniX creep up behind the
gate post, shin up to the top, and dis
appear inside the lantern How could
they guess that inside the grinninC Jack
g Lantern fat mouse was stuffinS
himself. laughing softly as he nibbIed
and swallowed nibbled and swallowed
There comes somebody muttered
the biggest boy at last: The tall. bony
ngure Of old Squire Dwight was coming
down the street. Wait till he gets
closer before we fash II on hinn-Novv,''
The Jack o. Lantern spun around on
the gate post, but Squire Dwight never
so much as jumped. He walked steadily
past, and they heard him slam his door
after MIN moment later.
Wen. what do you think of that %
SAID one boy TO another "Oh. no Won
der-the candies gone out"
We got match" said the other.
4. AND there's lots Of candle Ieft-I look
ed especially TO see
what! was the Lantern bcwitched ,
For when they went to relirht the cam
Gle they found nothing but a long.
/ dropping wick. the tallow was gonei
And somewhere. away back I'm the
shadows, they heard the cheerful
ehucl5le Of very fat, well-fed little
L-aughinsmouse- Snix knew where the
candle had EoneI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22

THE girl who has a room big
enough for dancing should give
i Halloween cotiIIon. At no
other holiday season has she as
great opportunity for originality and
amusing favors at small cost
Should there be no room in the house
clean barn floor, well waxed, is espe-
cially appropriate for such a dance.
The unusualness Of the ballroom viii
make 1t the more enjoyable. a place
for the musicians can be fixed in the
loft or corner may be turned into
an autumn bower, with stacks Of
grain and a screen Of autumn leaves
and Virginia Creeper fastened TO wire
screening or strings.
The illumination should be entirely
from the weird lanterns that come IN
In the shape Of hats. snakes. pump
klns. witches, masks. cats. and owls
These lanterns are made like the we'll
known Chinese ones, and can be found
az any Shop where Halloween novel
ties are sold.
An ingenious girl can make her own
lights from lightly constructed frame
work covered with gay papers Mixed
with them could be grOtesque Jack
o.LanternS cut from all sizes OF pump
kins. Be careful in making a psDsr
lantern that the opening is wide
enough AT the top so the paper does
not come near the flame. A burnt
home is a sorry ending 10 a froIic
For decorations use grains, autumn
leaves punches OF yellow chrySanthe-
NUNS and weird shapes Of Halloween
symbols cut from black cardboard and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
OLD STUNTS ARE BEST
FOR HALLOWEEN NIGHT

ALLOWEEN is almost here.
~ and with its approach come
volumes Of letters from ex-
cited youngsters all bubbIing
over win curiosity as 70 what IS %
be don and how 20 do IL To many
II IS first experience; there are others
who want something new and there
are mothers who want TO give sur
prise PARTIES.
The only way 10 plan a Halloween
party Is 10 do the old stunts. perhaps
in Iew ways Traditions and legends
do lot change; IL is only the novelty
OF our doing them; it IS a blessed pro-
vision made by a loving Father that
all things are new 20 each Individual,
though the things are as OLD as time
itself
Shopkeepers have made ample pro-
vision for favors, invitations and
prizes. But II she has even a very
little cleverness with pencil, brush and
paste pot, most charming favOrs and
invitations may be manufactured at
home. and half the fun Of a party is
IN the preparation and happy anticipa-
ton.
Cut Halloween designs from paper
napkins and paste on cards or bits OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
APPLE RECIPES

For an inexpensive but TASTY des-
sert cook tart apples with grated
rind and juice Of a lemon and sugar
to taste. When the apples are sof.
rub them through a sieve. and for
three cupfuls Of the apples, add an
ounce of gelatin that has beer. KIDD
scft in half u cupful of cold water ana
dissolved in half cuDfuI of hot
water Color the mixture with a littIs
pink c7lOring paste. turn into a glass
dish, End stand in cool place Serve
with whipped cream. An ounce OF
GelGtine equals about two heapinC
Ia blespoonfuls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22

.Fu9ilsnea At lHe reaue'
II I could see him again,
If 7 could hear him say
Merry and kind as he used to dc.
well, little wife. what has come to
you
All through the busy day,
While I have been away2'
often then I was cross
often I used to reply;
What comes TO a woman everywhere
Washing. and baking. and household
care;
7 declare il makes me cry
To think how my days go by"
Then he would kiss me again,
Try to be still more kind;
TenderIy say. My poor little wife!
Would I could give you an easier life"
How could I be so unkind?
Oh, how could I be so blind2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22

4 STROLOGY marks this as an evil
\ twenty-four-hour period for any
thing that cannot bear full light. Ur-
derhanded schemes, gossip. intrigue.
conspiracy OF any kind. however trivial.
deceit and attempts 10 misleal anybody
often have Unexpectedly mai guaut re-
suits under such CONGREGATIONS
Especially powerful and affecting 90
ward this end is the tendency OF the
planet Saturn. which is in strong posi-
ton
There win be little profit today in
merceDary plans or in contrivances for
gaining advantage over others. Even
ordinary commercial matters viii prob
ably benefit little from discussion or
consideration under this influence.
The indications are that this is es-
senially a day favorable 20 a with
drawal Of the mind from the Srrlid,
burieuing matters of every day.
There Is a bright sign over The open
country and everything conceI =vC with
things r.ose 10 the soil.
There is favor. also. for elderly per
sons
The Noon IS in a sign held Of old to
make for inharmonious tendencies I'm
the cases OF persons unduIy ambitious
for social distinction and sensation
There IS a warning also against ten
denotes toward fault-fnding and criti-
Cisn.
Under this rule Indulgence is always
danrBr ous. and all persons must refrain
Zeal0usly from excuses.
Persons who love uo1Oriety are in ian
ger under these influence. Of doing
something that viii cause them much
future trouble and disgrace
Those who are Opiuionative and love
to force their views Oh others viii profit
by practiCing silence and remaining
strictly reserved, as they are likely 10
be carried away and 20 become disliked
by one whose good opinion they crave.
Persons with this birth-date usually
gain BY forcing themselves 20 think and
consider instead of giving rein 10 Their
inclination for quick retOrt.
Children are born today under as
poets promising success from steady.
sober endeavOr.'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22

Of Mrs Tom Ian dergren-)
God took him away one dav.
Took him away from me;
Now, though I labor the whole dav
through.
Nobody asks; What has come 10
your"
Nobody pities or shares
The weight OF my household cares
Oh. yes. I have children too:
A mother cannot complain.
But never a son nor a daughter,
grace
Can fill the void OF a fathers place
A mother cannot complain.
But, oh, for my husband agaiDI
If had only known
That I should ever find
II was an angel love for years
Worked for me, cared for me. dried
my tears;
had been far more kind:
But, oh, I was blindl so blind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
OLD SKEWERS.

A novel present given to a bride-to-
be at @ Housekeeping shower was a
set OF four old silver skewers. The
handles were quantity carved. and
always a matter Of admiration and
comment when drawn from a roast bv
the host
So delighted was the giver by the
success Of her present that she has
started collecting them in antique
shops and on old farms and tumble
down houses on her travels The ad-
vantage Of such a collection is that II
has not been done 10 death. so yaIl1-
able finds are more probable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
TO CLEAN WALL PAPER

You can remove grease spots from
wallpaper with bIOtting paper, a1d a
hot fatirOn- Put the blOting % per
over the stain and press II with the
hot iron. BY this process the stain
Will be transferred TO the bIOttinS
paper. Other stains may be removed
from wallpaper by rubbing them with
a piece of bread a day old or with
piece Of flannel dipped in dry oatmeal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
@6:1 THE TICKLEMOUSE muaAn
SWln5P His Seepyand Adventures with Davy and Dory
% UgSG BY ROY RUTHERFORD BAILEY 41L4l9SS@
,s - The Bewitched Jack OLantern
BY ROY RUTHERFORD BAILEY

HO OOH breathed Dorfy.
30 clappinE her little hands
softly as Davy finished cut
ting the jagged, grinninE
mouth in the pumpkins yellow face.
.Oh. isn't he q tierce-lo0lzing old Jack
O. Lantern?"
Sink. the Iau-hinEnOuSe. took one
lock AZ the Eriun.uS pumpkin and went
Off into sales Of laughter Teddy and
Willy and even the Ticklemcuse laughed
too, for Davy had given a very. coInicai
twist 20 Jacks nose, and when the can
die was lighted IL looked as il he wero
trying TO wiggle mosquito of his
pudgy nosei
II was still early I'm the evening. and
every now md then people passed by
along the quiet street Whenever any
body came near, DOTfv spread her skirts
IN front Of the shining Jack. and no
body ives the wiser.
But suddenly with a veil and q whoop.
two bows spied the grinning face and
raced toward II. The mice and the
twins has just time &c draw back into
the shadows when the boys reached the
lantern Iaan and lifted him TO the top
81 the gate post
Keep his face turned away from the
street" whispered lone boy to the other
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
ARTISTIC CHEESE.

The next time you have cheese with
your salad try the effect Of cutting
rounds OF red pepper about a quarter
of an inch thick and filing the center
with cream cheese. These rings should
he prepared several hours before using
and be kept on the ice until very cold
Pass as ordinary cheese with crackers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
MAKES NICE GIFT
FOR A TRAVELLER

A small silver novelty that makes
a useful gift for a traveller is q fat.
plain silver case to hold the books Of
powder paper. The case is double
clasping like a card case. and is made
with an inner rim. beneath which the
powder book covers are dipped.
Marked with a monogram on one
SIDE and date on the other. such
case makes a useful engagement pres
ent; unmarked II is suitable for a
prize.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
Green Pear Preserves.

have been requested by a reader to
publish the following recipe -Jr max
ins Keifer pear preserves:
Peel the pears, take cut core, slice
into six pieces, cook until easily peue-
trated with fork. take out slices. and
add sugar to the liquid. about three
parts Of sugar to four Of the pear Juice
stir well and replace the sliced pears
The entire time Of cooking pears must
not exceed one hour and twenty min
utes. When these details are followed
the product has a favor that Is de-
liciOus, and is not equaled by the flavor
Of the far-famed ounce. Pears can
now be bought for one-sixth the price
of ounces, which will make this recipe
valuable to every housekeeper at this
season
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
Life Not a Failure.

Rosa-In the sight o. God your life
cannot be a failure ANY right thinking
being would not 50 conSi.!er Il.
4 life that IS useful can never be a
failure il is most inconsiderate for
your Young man friend 10 compare your
accomplishments with those Of girls who
may have had greater educational OPP
port mites. 1t seems 70 me II would be
well worth your while 10 consider
whether or not the friendship Of a man
so lacking in tact and appreciation is
worth any more Of your time and at
tentiOn.
I admire and honor YOU for your life
OF self-sacTifice and service far more
that I would do had YOU ignored the
demand OF the seven younger brothers
and sisters and YOUR invalid father. and
insisted upon the mental culture you 50
craved- It viii all come riSht sometime
because YOU have done the right and
noble thing
Now that YOU arc doing well IN busi-
ness for yourself. could you not take up
q course Of reading and thus improve
yourself during your spare time?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
NEW BARPINS.

The latest IN the minor jewelry''
is the Ions barpins, four TO six inches
in length. which are being used 20
fasten automobile wells. and, less fire.
ouentIy, collars and jabOts- They
come in plain metal and enamel fin
isheS. and in the heavy. barbaric semi
precious stones 50 popular nowadays
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
SOME HANDY HINTS
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD

Use cotton 20 mend gloves rather than
SILK: it shows less and is stronger.
Finger marks on doors can be re-
moved with a rag dipped in parafdn.
Afterward wash the door with a little
hot water. and the smell viii soon 20
of.
Gilt on china viii not last long If soda
be used in the washing Of IL: therefore,
use soapv water for washing teacups,
etc. patterned with gilt. AMI Keep soda
carefully away from them.
\ quick way Of making bread crumbs
IS 10 pat tho crumb from a stale loaf
into muslin nag. tie at the top, and
then rub gently between the two hands
for few minutes. The crumbs will
then be fine enough for any purpose.
When hanging pictures don't drive in
nails at random, but seek out the crew
ices between the bricks with A darning
needle II the needle won't penetrate
the wall, don't try to drive in a nail
but seek another spot for II. In this
way trouble IS saved, and also damage
10 Lllt wallpaper
Zinc is easily cleaned with whiting and
water mixed 10 the consistency of thick
cream.
To clean a lamp chimney hold It over
the steam of a kettle for a few mo-
ments, then polish II with a clean, dry
cloth or, better still. some soft paper.
If fat or milk boil over on the kitchen
stove, salt thrown on il will keep down
the smell If - grease be spilled on
table or floor. cold water thrown on II
VIII set it and prevent its sinking into
the wood.
Discovers may be easily kept bright
and clean. Remove grease with warm
water and soda, dry with a soft cloth
then apply a little metal polish with a
flannel. A final polish with fine whiting
will then make the covers look like
silver.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
ONE DAYS MENU;
HOW TO PREPARE 1T

BREAKFAST.
Cream Of Wheat with Bananas
Fried Esq Plant with Bacon.
Whole Wheat Puffs-
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Dreamed Oysters and Fish. Celery
Graham Nut Bread.
Apple Orange Marmalade.
Cocoa
DINNER
Celery BOuillOn-
Stuffed Rump Steak
Baked Potatoes. Steamed Squash
Grapefruit and Celery Salad.
Pear ShOrtcake-
Demi Tasse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22

Apple Orange Marmalade - One-half
peck of apples cut in small pieces with
out peelinl.- Barely cover with waite
and cook until soft Peel just the ye.-
low riud from three oranges, then r.
move the white part and put the vel
low peel and oranges through the
grinder. Add this TO the strained apple
Juice and measure before boiling. Boil
thirty minutes and add same quantity
of sugar as measured liquid and boil
hard tive minutes, or until II drops thick
from a spoon. This viii make about
twenty classes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
LOCAL MENTION.

Carpets Cleaned, Stored, and Relaid-
CONGER. sd and n 7. ave offers the
most satisfactory service In the above
capacities. Special "AIOTH-PROOFING"
process. Phone WIZ for wagon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
Poems Women Should Know

Editors Notes Every which viii appear one
throb Of thb happ-
ness Of inspiration clipping saving
the series you afford one umb
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22

Stuffed Rump Steak-Two slices Of
rump steak, one cup stale bread crumbs,
two tablespoons bUtSer, one tablespoon
minced onion, one teaspoon chopped
parsley. One-eighth teaspoon pepper
same OF sage, one teaspoon salt, one
egg The meat should be about one
inch thick MOisten the bread crumbs
with hot water. add beaten egg and sea-
sonings, and butter melted. Thorough
" blend and spread between the slices
Of steak and tie together with a stout
cord Bake in hot oven until tender.
Basic often with hot water to which a
little strained tomato has been added
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22

Cream Of Wheat with Bananas-When
a quart Of cream Of wheat is ready 10
serve. quickly chop five bananas, sweet
en- with little confectioners sugar. add
a teaspoon Of lemon juice, and pass
through a sieve Serve this with the
wheat, with or without cream
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
QUERIES ANSWERED
FOR TIMES READERS
Booth Not Dead.

Iaquirer-GeneraI Booth, head OF the
Salvation Army, is not dead He is at
his home in London planning a trip
around the world His daughter. Maud
Ballington Booth. IS head OF the Amer
lean branch Of the Salvation Army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
PROPER PLACING
Of THE FLOWERS
Every Plant Is Improved by
It's Setting If APP
propriate.
PLACE WILD BLOOMS
LOOSELY IN BOWLS
Autumn Leaves and Branches
Look Best in Large
Pottery.

" , F should not associate IN the
Nh same vase flowers that have
v Y nothing IN common IN the
garden No one should see
In our rooms sunfowers and dollhouse
roses, lilies Of the valley and golden rod
in the same holders. Each has its place
indoors, hut not together
Feeling viii not permit US TO rob flow
ers Of their foliage or thei- stems; It
will not permit US 10 mass taII-groWing
plants that should sway and make hot
house bouquets Of wildings from the
woods.
What To Put IN Bowls.
Every flower IS improved. by its proper
setting, anc the artist realizes that the
setting should be as nearly as possible
as 1t is grown Pansies nastUrtiuns.
sedurn and moss roses look at their best
when cuddlcd into low .-e-v-ls with the
IoilaGe forming a graceful BACKGROUND.
Dahll--s, golden glow fOxElOYe and cos
mos must be allowed 20 spread IN
crowded in deep vide-moUnted bowls or
vases that harmonic IN color.
Take the wild flowers OF the moment
wild carrot. Uarshmallow, wild aster
and golden rod why 90 Sc many fan 20
realize their possibilities for indoor dec
orauonZ Because they are stripped OF
their leaves and pushed closely into
vases l.nsuited 20 their length OF stem
and coloring-
Have You ever seen a great bunch 3r
wild carrot stuck loosely IL a great lar
OF gray pottery so that each blossom
stands out against the green Of tn-
blooms t----t have gone 20 seed, LEAVING
q Ie&thery seed pod which few think 0f
gathering Until you have tried such
an arrangement you have failed 70 know
me possibilities Of a rank weed.
Golden rod must be placed 10 show
each individual stalk. not crushed into
tight waC- II can be set OF by purpIe
aster, and looks lovely with maple
leaves touched by hard frost into
aurumuai tints.
Arranging Branches.
Autumn leaves. punches Of barbary.
kOchia branches. all look their best liz
doors when placed in a large pottery or
brass Jar with plenty Of space 10 spread
freely. Earlier in the season this is the
treatment for the apple. cherry, and
peach blossoms. for doEwood and thorn.
lilacs. deuJzia. and forSythia, later. for
holly.
If you have but one OF two flowers. do
not put them into narrow little vase
about an inch IN diameter Try the ef-
feet OF setting them in a low bowl. hold
ing them upright BY japanese holders
IN bottom OF bowl You VIII notice their
graceful sway1ng beauty as never be
fore
Don't bunch any towers and never
arrange them without a bit Of green
They are transformed by the latter. II
YOU are skeptcal buy bunch OF garden
plDES sold IN the market. cut the en-
cirCIing string auC let them fall al viii
in a wide mounted. low vase, in which
have been stuck q. few ferns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22

Dreamed Oysters and FiSh-One cup
OF rich white sauce. two cups cold faxed
fish. one large cup Of oysters Butter
baking dish, put in layers OF fish and
oysters (season with salt and pepper,
then white sauce. Cover with cracker
or bread crumbs and bake until a rich
brown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22
At Grogan's You Can BUY

furniture and carpets on an open &C
count, with di.Ided payments arranged
10 suit YOUR CirC,-ulS tanceS. Credit prices
are marked on t.eTy article in plain
ncgres al. voUU md them as low as
the best offers % cash stores
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-22

How Washington women can marry
y Tez SVEN. Sunday night. Typographi-
cal Temple, 423 . ST NV Parsonage. 40S
2nd St NV Phone. Main 5S4-