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The Washington times., 1910-05-16
Cultivate Pretty Hands

While it is impossible for every one
TO have perfectly shaped hands. i Is
not impossible for one TO cultivate pretty
hands.
a pretty hand Is one which is soft >od
white. with ROSY and well kept nails
The loneliness of complexion Of a pref
~ hand depends upon the circulation.
Imperfect circulation causes the blue
tinEe which We see on some hands to
appear. and also gives the hand the red
LOOK which is so Objectionable.
Perfect health necessary FOR the com
plexion is, Of course, essential to the
hand
The hand requires more creams and
lotions because the skin Is made dry
by its being in water
The hand. 20 make il smooth. soft and
white. should be treated the same as the
face.
Wash them well in warm water. rinse
in cold. TO stimulate the circulation. and
then rob IN cream or a good skin food.
and rub until the hand fairly gIovEs-
GlyCerine and rOsewater are excellent
I. for the hands. while for bleaching pur-
poses there IS nothing that can equal
lemon juice
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
EARTHENWARE POTS
USED IN COOKING
Modern Housekeepers Returning
10 Methods of Centuries Ago
in Preparing Meats.

Skillful cooks use stone or-earthen-
ware cooking appliances 10 very great
advantage for various forms or prepsr-
ing food For the p0t-au-feu the
French housewife has used f1reproof
eaT1henWaTe dishes for generations
Soups. various savOry dishes. and all
sorts Of stews are cooked in stOneware
pots. indeed. 50 much has this form
OF cookery come into fashion that many
dishes are sent 10 table IN the pots in
which they are cooked
Cooking in stoneware has no equal
where slow cooking is a requisite there
are many dishes which one would 90
vel 20 refrain from attempting unless
cooked IN this fashion These cooking
pots are inexpensive. and certain foods
taste better T cooked in this fashion
For bralSing. pot roasting. or stewfnz
fruit and other articles which need 10
be cooked slowly under close cover.
The application OF a moderate, even
heat produces far better results than II
quick heat IS applied. For such cases
the use OF earthenware cooking pots Is
commended
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
CLOTHING REQUIRES
CLOSE ATTENTION
Footwear, Gloves, and Other
Articles of Attire All
Demand Care.

Street shoes should never be worn
indoors as II makes them prenatureIy
shabby. II one cannot get shoetrees,
II Is good plan 70 stuff paper or cot
ton Into the shoes to preserve their
shape
II is wise to see that the buttons and
aces are IN good condition and the
SHOES thoroughly cleaned before they
are put away. The heels should be
Strengthened as soon as they. are percep-
tibly run down
A Weli-shod foot IS an extremely i'm
porfant item Of the toilet since the very
short skirt has become such a promi-
heht feature Of our fashions. and IL
seems destined TO remain So We should
De just as particular Of our footwear
as We are Of our neckwear.
Gloves are another item about which
many DO not concern themselves suf-
hciently. \ soiied glove looks as had
y as soiled collar. yet no one would
think Of wearing the latter. whereas
gloves that reek with dirt and germs
are worn with the greatest DISREGARD
for appearances and hygiene
FastidioUs women End the cbsrnofs
glove a delightful substitute fo- the
regular kid. as Il can be washed when
sOiled, wears as well as any other and
Is much more comfortable.
Gloves, like stockings. should he
mended. the moment they begin 10 show
wear IN TACT every garment requires
constant inspection 70 keep e in good
condition and always ready for use.
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
THE MILK HOUSE.
By FAF MER SMITH

FsVYT HAT has become of the City
Nice" asked Ethel last night
And EtheI's father told her this story
Now, my dea-s,' said 2Ir- City Mouse
TO his dear little wife and to little
1Iaudie Mouse I'm going to try and
make run Ior that little house where
The farmer goes every mornins
those pals OF delicious milk
"Oh, do be careful. said Mrs city
Mouse. one never knows when some
big cat may come Jumping around a
corner. Although ] would dearly love
10 have some OF that good cheese I saw
Mrs Farmer carrying into that little
house yesterday afternoon I declare il
Just made my mouth water
Wei, wei, I'll be careful" said Mr..
City Mouse. Is he put on his high silk
hat. took up his cane and started down
The steps into the big horse barn be-
meath
tome, AIaudie, let's look out the
window and see that papa gets there
safely" said Mrs.. City Mouse
Hes In all right said fittIe Maudie
Mouse with a deep breath of relief. as
she and her mamma saw Nj City
Blouse vanish inside the door OF the
little house across. the barnyard
8Irs- CITY Mouse and little MaudIe
Mouse waited a long, long time. and il
was almost dark when Nr. City Mouse
came back.
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
HERE ARE SEVERAL HINTS
OF USE TO HOUSEWIFE
Many Timely Suggestions That MAY Be of Help TO the
Home Dressmaker When She Makes Her
Own FrOckS

Heavy linen is used with coarse net,
cloth and silk. while linen crash often
serves as a foundation for embroidered
yokes, guimpes, and vests.
A most serviceabIe froCk is in pale
gray cloth Of the finest texture with a
dainty bodice such a gown accords
well with ALMOST any kind Of q hat
OF the many wells that have appeared
this season the spider-weblike lacy de
sizn. that looks so well in colOrs TO
match the hat, has proved the fayOrite-
A valuable convenience for spring
weather is a pair Of TubbeTS in a small
rubber-Ilncd cloth case that can easily
be tucked into an ordinary handbag
The lace nounCe impaTts the decOra-
tive note as a skirt trimming upon many
new evening gowns The fiounCe Is US
uaIIy headed by a wide band OF en-
broidery.
Lingerie gowns EUiltless Of collar
are frequently worn with narrow
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
Marriage a Duty.

Every girl at times feels the thrill
and glow OF patriotism. but the
trUest patriot is she who marries and
bears children for my country's
good" Her highest, noblest mission
is 10 be a mother. Among the Jews
marriage is a religious duty. and that
race IS coming TO it's Own at a great
pace in America
The native American. at the pres
ent rate, IN about forty years from
now viii present the whole Of his
beloved country 70 alters IN about
the ratio that he has already given
New York city to L The pa
UrloTlsm or our women apparently
needs rOusing. They must sacrifice
Injuries and little varieties for the
higher goOd-the welfare and per
petuatiOn OF their own race They
must fight against failures. not by
avoiding the risk. buC BY invoking
a noble patriotism as the ideal TO
be attained in the married state.
And in these days remember the
battle Of brains-Oftcn the keenest
intelligence and consequent ability
10 maintain wife and children 90
with mediocre physical development
Some OF our greatest men have been
physically weak. and while athletics
are admirable and coumeuda bic, the
advancement OF the race must be on
the mental side
The Washington times., 1910-05-16

black velvet band az the throat on
which may be a diamond OF other jewel
ed ornament.
y detachable riu and detachable turn
over collar is an addition 10 a smart.
white linen shirt waist of medium
weight which has the front covered
with quarter-inch tucks-
Rufdcs OF plated net. bstiste, pain or
Iace-edEed and attached 10 a heading
or insertion may be- fought BY the yard
and made into side frzIls Tor the shirt
waist OF coat suit
Gold cofored stray trimmed with
black Is The combination OF many OF
the most attractive models for spring
some Of the best hat decorations are
gold and silver.
Practical itttIe striped EinEham frOcks
for tiny people Of two to four years are
in Russian style CT with the Ions
French waists and fuH-kilted skirts. IN
bright or dark colors.
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
PALATABLE SALAD
OF STRING BEANS

Slice IengthwIse IN fine strips one
fourth peck Of tender string beans
Throw in boiling salted w5ter and sim
mer from forty-iTe minutes 10 one hour:
drain. cover and keep warm Slice one
third as many onions rs you have beans,
very fine, and UP and down through the
onion. not across or around Mix with
the beans and cover Chop very fine
oDe-quarter OF pound Of breakfzst
bacon and fry until the fat IS well ont
and TIE meat is crisp aid brown Sen
9rate the meat from the fat and place
- with the beans and onions. keeofnE
the fat hot in the frying pan while YOU
prepare the dressing Mix one teaspoon
fUl Of dry mustard, one-daif teaSpO0u-
ful Of salt. one tablespoonful % sugar
one-quaTter teasDOOnfuI Of black Dep-
per. with One-half pint OF vinegar
Brown one teaspoonful OF -four IN the
fat. and stir IN the dressing Stir con
stantly until thick and smooth Pour
over salad cover and serve slightly
warm, after standing about one s.aif
hour
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
CHERRY DUMPLINGS
WITH FRUIT SAUCE

therry dumplings made ike apple
dumpllngs and served with a sauce made
OF TIE Juice Of The fruit are delicious
An olo-time method is 70 make a
tn2ck cater, using two cupf1Iis os -four,
two eggs, two teaspoonfuIs butter one
tablespoonful sugar, two teaspoonruls
basiDS -pOwdeT sifted with four one
cupful water and one CIpful stoned
cherries Drop the mixture BY table
spoonfuls into boiling salted water "a
few at a time, as the water must not
stop boiliDg)- Cover closely and cook
twelve minutes without uncoverfnc
Take from the water and serve on hot
plates To make the sauce, cream to
gether a cupfuI powdered sugar and a
tablespoonful butter Add gradually
one beaten egg and a half cupfuf cherrr-
juice. beating constantly.
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
How to Prepare Smeits

Egg and bread crumbs, little hour
boiling lard
Smells should be very fresh, and not
washed more than is necessary to clean
them
DRY them in cloth. lightly -four dip
IN egg and sprinkle over with very
Fue bread-crumbs. and put into boil
ing lard
FRY a nice pale brown. and be care
fuI not to take of the light rougn1esS
o. the crumbs, or their beauty VIII De
NJ before the FIRE on q draiuer, and
serve with plain melted butter
Smells bread-crunbs. One-quarteT
mound Of fresh butter. two blades of
rounded mace; salt and cayenne TO
taste
wash and dry thoroughly IN cloth
and arrange nicely in fat 5akiEg-dis
cover with fine bTead-CruTnDs, and place
little pieces Of butter all over them
season and bake for fifteen minutes
IA rSfev and cut lemon
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
T INTEREST IN the strangers problem
IN WASHINGTON cnrtirr,as 1850

INTEREST IN the strangers problem
in washington continues undated,
and many communications come 70
my desk treating Of the topic in
many aspects That the natter is con-
sidered seriously by the ssarage writer
is evident on the face
In this connection I may say one. more
that, though I am wiling 20 print
any letter that VIII throw a light on the
subject or provide ways and means for
bettement Of the conditions which
my correspondents admit exists. I VIII
not undertake 20 forward letters nor yet
viii The Times engage in conducting a
matrimonial bureau. be the lines Of its
organization ever 50 honOrably cast.
The discussion IS undertaken simply
as a possible means Of affordlng help
through the suggestions offered by the
many readers OF the WOman-s Page
An Interesting Phase
As an interesting phase Tot vet
touched upon, ] am printing the tao
letters which follow:
Washington. D. c.
Ny Dear Miss Carroll
While on this subject or young
people getting acquainted, or rather
nos getting acquainted. and hence
loading solitary. lonesome lives, let
me say something about poor mid
die-aged people j am a widow
have lived in Washington for years
ard ] do not Know an eligible man
or what / consider eligible that IS.
refined. educated. and sober. able %
provide a comfortable home foE a
wife 7 love Housekeeping and home
keeping I am lonesome and lead
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
FEW STRAWBERRIES
ARE IN THE MARKET
Quality Not So Gooi, Demand
Greater, and Price Is
Increased
Increased.

Receipts were light and the demand
heavy for Strawberries or the wholesale
market this morning The quality was
much poorer than during the sreater
part Of last week, but despite this fact
all shipments were quickly disposed OF
under pressure Of buying that sent the
price I'D from Saturdays quotation Of
and 1255 cents 10 s and Is cents. This
price is not expected 70 hold for more
than today's trading.
There was firm tendency ID ali de-
partnents OF the market noticeable in
q fractional increase N the price OF
eggs which Saturday were quoted at
even % cents and which todsv are %
and q. also in calves which are IN q.
cent on the TOP grade The only exce3-
ton 20 the general rule was new cab
bsge which dropped from = 10 81 cents
a crate
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
CHAMOIS SKIN USED
TO WASH WOODWORK

Housekeepers viii ind the work Of
washing woodwork materially lessened
II chamois skin is used instead Of cloths.
Have Two pieces Of convenient size. Use
one in a pail of Iukewarm water. TO
which a few drops OF ammonia have
been added. Thoroughly wash woodwork
With it. then rub over with tie dry skin.
Unless the paint Is much soiled, this is
a. that is. necessary.
In washing the baSebOaUdS and door
frames. have q sheet Of p2steboard 10
hold against the wall paper behind YOUR
wet chamojs- This enables the work 10
be done much faster. as there Is no
danger OF wettfng or soiIinE the paper-
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
Complaints Coming in That
Brain Racker Has
Been Found.
CORRECT SOLUTION
MAY NOT BE SENT
Names May Be Selected From
Many Vacations and All
Time.

The puzzlers certainly have succeeded
3n giving me troublOus position be-
tween his Satanic majesty and the deep,
deep sea
Last week the puzzle was too easy for
any 'growH-Up person TO get much
pleasure out Of it, vas the verdict of
one OF the puzzle family. This week al
ready I am hearing terrible screams
OF 6ismay because Major Stevens ap-
parently has gone out Of His road to
make a brain racker that Is sure to per
form its work
There you are, I strive to please
and have a feeling that I have abun-
dainty succeeded in some ways and in
Others have fallen a bit short OF the
mark Anyway, it is troubled voices
which are coming over. the telephone to-
DAY, and I would De not al all sur
prised II, as one OF my friends remark
ed today, no entirely correct list viii be
received this week
Just TO help YOU all out a bit. let ne say
that the puzzle contains the names Of
men famous in the realm OF geological
research, physics. literature, philosophy.
art biology, astronomy, mathematics.
music. medicE e. zoology, chemistry. and
architecture. The ancient Greeks, the
Germans. the French. the English. the
American, the Italian, and the Russian
peoples have representative in the cir
Gle chosen indeed. some have several
representative. and when Il comes TO
the matter of time, there Is absolutely
no limit 10 -be. placed. some OF the Won
GeT-WOrkeES Of the present day. rubbing
clothes with Seniuses- whose gifts laid
the foundation for modern achieve
nents.
7 may think out some fair plan OF
giving a general hint a. the days 20
by anyway I viii try so i viii be
well for YOU all 10 keep a weather eve
on this daily puzzle chat
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
SEASONS GIRDLES
DEMAND NEATNESS
Suggestions Offered For
Fitting Finish At Back
or Ends.

The girdle VIII appear upon the sum
mer frOCk. and whether 1t viii take
on the form of a bit Of insertion or
lace holding tOgetT er the sheer white
skirt and bodice, o. drift over into the
lowered elegance Of silk or sash rib
bon, it viii need a fitting finish at the
back OF ends.
Neatness is the first CRY for the belt
girdIe Two methods Of fastening are
10 be recommended and one decried-
Never use hooks on the wash gown II
YOU have any other fasteners at hand
They sometimes rust. and. almost worse,
they wear the fabric when the iron
passes over them: this last at the
hands of yhe usual laundress.
Buttons with small buttonholes Sre
a very secure finish. but not so ad-
visable as buttons with embroidered
loops. In cases Of shrinkaEe Of the
band the cut buttonhole makes any
change OF size well-niGh impossible,
while the loop may De ripped of and
replaced on the enlarged belt.
Lace or fine tUckinZ viii frequent
" make the buttonhole an impossible
ity, so that loops VIII have TO be re
sorted TO
Long silk cirdIes are finished IN va
rioUs ways They belong 70 the sum
ineF dance gown ana the sdIutu party
frock. Make your girdles IN advance.
If YOU care TO, and plan some pretty
fTOCK that VIII accommodate them later
on
on the very dainty long girdle of
liberty silk, satin or radiun fTinges-
long. heavy silk friuges-sre used. This
IS the simplest method, merely imply
Ing the basted hem with the fringe
sewed upon IL 10 hold Il down.
Another easy finish is the silk tassel.
which Is fastened 70 the shirTed ends
Of the sash
The Washington times., 1910-05-16

Why. where on earth have you been
So lOnS?' asked Mrs. City Mouse.
I've had a great time" said Mr. City
Mouse I do tell you the things to
eat in that little house just make my
nose wrinkle ali up with JOY. I've
brought you and AIaudie some good
cheese" Mr.. City Mouse took of his
six hat and there in the lining he had
hidden some cheese
My. but that is fine." said Mrs City
Mouse smackilS her lips
We're going to move into that house
tomorrow" said Mr. City Mouse
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
IF YOU'D LOOK WELL
WATCH EACH DETAIL
Women With Slim Purses Often
Appear Better Dressed Than
Their Wealthy Sisters.

Eternal vigilance and attention 20 de-
tails must be the watchwords Of those
who wish L. lock well at all times. The
reason why some women with slim
purses appear better dressed than many
Of their wealthy sisters is because they
have learned this lesson, which IS also
shown in the splendid appearance r7ade
by the thousands OF girls employed IN
our wonderful department stores
These girls are frequently envied BY
the customers they serve. who how
ever, fail 10 draw an inspiration from
these trim figures, clad in black with
sPctle=s -neckwesr and neatly coiffured
hair. II is evident that the girls inspect
Cheir clothing carefully. snd that no
hooks or buttons are allowed 70 be miss
iU~- as otherwise the remarkably chic
air they always present would be lost.
= multiplicity Of COlors Is never IN
good taste. the artistic blending Of
colors in a WOman's toilet requires more
skin than most OF Us possess 20 carry
ont q color scheme unless one cOlor is
adhered 10, IS expensive. and for that
reason the adoption OF black is ex-
cremely economical
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
%
TABLE DECORATED
TO INITIATE SPRING
Artificial Birds PeTched on
Branches With Blossoms Prove
Attractive.

a ceUterpiece of a nest made Of soft
d moss lined win spring flowers, a branch
twisting abovv IL on which are poised
some artificial birds, makes charming
motif for a spring table Wires may
be stretched from the. chandelier to the
corners Of the table. twisted with green
vines lreaf or made from creme oaperl
and birds and butterflies Of paper can
dauEIe from different lengths Of in
visible wire from these wires
A bird or butterfly can be perched on
the blue cases which hold uu-s and
bCUbous. and some of the dishes as
salad and desert can be in nest shape 90
At each place q spray Of blossoms can
have q paper bird perched on it. a
diminUtive place card tucked In its
bill
IT adds further 70 the charm and
daiufineSs of this table If the cover
b. of white net over blue siIkOline- or
o. pink net over blue. The soft tones
and general effect VIII be q picturesque
remiuder OF Sprinstiule-
The Washington times., 1910-05-16

-l.= lLall-at STAR IS bright
CATJRN entering Taurus on this r7-tf,
- day Is held by British astroIoeerz
to Indicate some trouble for Ireland or
about Irish affairs
There is also. an auEurv OF un1itfcaT
as well as serious social disturbance
iu Great Britain
Mars this day rules with great and
helpful fire. instiIiiuE the clements Of
vigorous growth fH undertakings be
gun IN this period. helpin, those Of
great plans or dominating personality
anc giving direction as well as fore
90 al workers who have concentration
and determination
The martial power OF the time. how
ever. IS likely TO make the choIeric or
headStrong man quarrelsone and bIfndTv
iWpetuous- Persons with saug1ine tenn
peraments are in danger o. being mis-
led into bad Investments or 1y,~I-Iess
speculation Those who have a weak
ness for gambling must. positively avoid
cards and betting in these tweuty-foUr
hours.
Physicians. surgeons. dentists. ocu-
lists. and other scientific specialists are
under a bright sign. promising helm
70 the III. but there is sign also that
cUscIs viii be Unusually active
Mercury occupies a position aug1rfng
excellent results from advertising. cir
c1larizinS, 5suvassinE. and other meth
DDS for calling the public attention to
merchandise
The time Is propitious for lovers
a good sign rises for workers with
machinery fire, edged tools. instru-
meHIS. and steam
Care must be exercised IN using veFi-
cIes. elevators. and boats.
There is a shadow Of evil to come in
Spain
Schools are under good signs
Persons with this birth-date are IN
der aspects that should give them a
successful twelvemonth, but they must
, avoid speculation.
Children born today are under plan
cts that are held TO endOw their sub
I 5ects with great love OF home and kin
bred. patriotism and courage
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
INDIA MATING
EXCELLENT DADO

For dressing room or bath room il is a
good idea 20 have Indian mattingput along
the the wall as a dsdo- The mating may
be fastened under the wainscOt board,
but II il Is being put I'D after the room
is fitted. a small additional piece OF
rnolding may be put along the top Of
the board 20 hold the edge OF the mat
A similar strip Of beading runs around
the room to hold the upper edge al a
height OF two and half feet from the
floor
The advantage Of India mating Is
that Is does not spot II splsshed- and
gives a light. clean appearance 10 the
room
From the standpoint or comfort, cork
carpet is decidedly the thing for the
bath room or dressing room Il is
warm 20 the feet. and IS easy TO clean
OHCIoth should be avoided in hath
rooms. because IL IS 50 cold to walk
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
HOW TO SAVE HAT
WET BY A SHOWER

should you be unfortunate enough 10
be caught unprotected in heavy shower
and return home with your best hat a
mass os dropping roses, chiffon and RIB
bon. do not De disnsyed but give the
hat this treatment
Shake the hat well. suspend il from HE
chandelier or other convenient place. I'd
side down and leave II until quite dry.
The flowers. trimming. etc. zfU DRY in.
an upright position and the hat itself
may look fresher for its iulurompfu
bath This has been thoroughiv tested
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
IRONING NARROW LACE

Everyone knows that ironing narrow
lace is very tedious and tiresome.
Simply dry the lace by running an
iron over Is. then straigl1en the lace
out with your myers It looks much
better that way Do TuchinE for the
neck TINS way It gives II q new effect
and also saves time and gas. as Il does
not take near. as long to straighteu il
a il does TO iron it,
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
COLLARS ARE MADE
OF NARROW RIBBON

A dainty collar can be made with
strips Of narrow satin ribbon edged on
the upper side with frilIs Of soft vaIen-
CienueS lace
Three strips should be firmly stitched
/ TO q chiffon foundation.
FO- the jabOt portion make strips of
rio5On and lace Insertion and edge with
ruffies Of valenciennes.
The Washington times., 1910-05-16
Send Out Usual Cards.

Mrs. J. B--BIerely send out the usual
cards announcing your marriage, the
fact that there has been a recent death
in The family does not alter that pro-
&c lure At all Wedding invitations in
tb emselves give no Indications Of ''lev
1T and a lessening OF grief Usually
however, in the event Of bereavements
the cards are not sent out, and If, al
ready. they are recalled and the cere-
mony performed merely in the presence
OF relatives and intimate friends.