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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
The Bedtime Story.
little
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BILLIE BUBBLE AND THE TOMATO CAN.
By FARMER SMITH

with tomatoes, they took me to live in a
grocery store. There sat way Up on a
shelf. I certainly used to love to hear
all the people come and talk. It was
very interesting.
But one day a lady bought me. She
took all the tomatoes out of me and
then threw me in this little brook And
here I am"
well. what Is It you want to do?'
asked little Billie Bubble.
Il want a big flood to come and carry
me way out to the ocean," said the
Tomato Can. It would dearly love TO
see tue big waves and the big ships"
We'll" said little Billie Bubble, II
hope you may have your wish. Ny
great -great-grandfather is a Big wave.
viii ask him to come and get you and
carry you out into the Ocean,
ooh. thank you" said the Tomato
Can"
--G0odby." said little Billie Bubble.
Al nope TO see you again some day out
in the Big Ocean. am on my way there
now"
"Goodby." said the Tomato Car
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
JACK N-THE-PULPIT
IS BASE DECEIYER
Looks Like Sweet Cicely,
Which Is Good to Eat,
But Just Try 1t!

Two Wild flowers growing and bloom
ing at the present time side by side as
n the best OF friends. are morally as far
removed from each other as any two
plants possibly can be.
Sweet cicely. a perfectly innocent
plant with small flowers and the sweet
scented root which rabbits as well as
children delight 10 nibble. IS harmless
and free from guile; bat Jack-in-the-
pulpit its next door neighbor. is a base
decelver from the tip OF his caustic
CORN 10 the top Of his hypocritical
sparhe
Indian trnip. II IS also called. from
the turnip-like enlargement at the base
Of the stem. and II is said that when
STEPPED IN water for a long time the
turniD loses its sting. and the Indians
did really eat f. But one OF the tricks
known % naughty boys IS 20 induce a
playmate 70 bite into a raw Indian tUr-
NIP, as is sometimes done during school
days
Il Is pointed out by botanists that the
intense and lasting singing sensation
which makes the tongue feel as II Z
were literally on fire IS caused by tiny
needIe-Iike crystals which are imbedded
within the body Of the CORN What
ever the cause, the Grst bite into an In
dian turuiD is likely 10 be remembered
for a long time
To those wishing 10 try the expert
meut The following directions may be
found useful.
Select a robust-Iooklng preacher 10
begin with Dr- TOrTey, an eminent
authority on such matters. viii tell you
that those with dark-stripeC spatnes
are fertile plants while those which
are lacking IN color and are just green
llh and W-UitiEh are sterile If there
are two in the party IL might be well
for one 20 select C. plant Of the brunette
type, and the other tackle one OF the
bonds then they might compare notes
and find out which has the stronger
bite One taste IS usually enough.
Having csrefuIly dug UP and lifted
the dilated base Of the stem. notice how
much T. resembles the Crocus bulbs
{ that you -zsed 90 plant In the garden
u Is really 2 CORN which differs from a
1 bulb iu being solid. YOU cannot peel on
one layer after another as you can
with an onion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
TO CAN RHUBARB
WITHOUT COOKING
Sterlllzed Bottles and Water That
Has Been Boiled and
Cooled Are Used

10 can rhubarh string and cut the
rhubarb into inch lengths. Prepare the
Dottles and covers by thoroughly steri-
LIKING and then cooling. FIJI the bottles
with the uncooked rhubarb. Have a
kettle OF water which has been boiled
and cooled mote that the whole nro-
cess is cold, and from it I'LL the can OF
rhubarb, You may have several fa-s
niied with the rhUbarb. After filling
with water. with q wooden paddle gently
press down 20 the bottom of each one to
let out all bubbles OF air.
This should be done several times. be-
ginning with the first can and going
through u, coming back and repeating
the proc, = fir 10 overlooking and
screw cove down as carefully as with
hot canning he principle is Just the
same; all air Is 10 be excluded
Il is best To wait until the rhubarb IS
well grown, for It becomes tender stand
ing the months in the water In the
winter treat IL as you would fresh rhu-
barb, pouring of all the water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

Chambray IS another favorite when
plain material IS desired
Polkadotted cottons can be found IN
the desired colOrs for trimming bands
A plaid Bingham. which ran through
soft yellow ones, with white and a mere
line Of black IN the design, is made up
into trim little morning frock. with a
rundown collar Of white, embroidered
linen. and cuffs to match, a black tie
and black girdle.
A touch OF black IS considered very
smart and is seen upon everything, even
70 the white chamhray or linen.
A French Idea, with the colOred tub
frocks Of the simplest sort. Is to work
two long, vertical Sits in eyelet on the
chest and similar eyelets on the turn
back or plain cuffs of the tlree-guartnr
sleeves. Thee eyelets are buttonholed
IN the color OF the material. and
through them wide, black ribbons are
run, tied In large, smart bow on the
blouse front and in small bows on the
sleeves.
II gives very chic air 10 the pIainest
gown. and the ribbons are easily re-
moved when the dress goes TO the tub.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
A-.,->.., 0s.,..eA
MODULATED VOICE
DENOTES BREEDING
Many Women Overlook This Ba-
rometer of Refinement Which
Can Be Acquired.

Many women overlook the fact that
nothing evidences refinement more IN
erringly than a pure. earnest, we'll
modulated voice, free from affectation.
IN fact, it is in the voice that the secret
Of the charm OF many women lies
Not every person may have the ad-
vantage Of lessons in elocution, but
every person who will may cultivate a
pure tone and a pleasant voice. The
first step in learning to talk well is to
breathe correctly. Let your tones be
clear and as musical as you can produce
them Did you ever hear a person speak
so that their words were really musical?
Do not waste your breath in speaking,
but let your last tone be as distinct as
the first. Listen TO yourself when YOU
speak and catch the first false note Do
not speak in monotone, but mOduIate
your voice TO give expression, lust as
you would follow the signs in music
Pitch your voice TO suit the time and
place-not so low as to appear secretive,
nor so high as TO seem bold and nerv-
Gus. Learn to control your voice per-
fectly, and TO use II 10 give pleasure to
the listener as well as do credit 10 your
self.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
MALINE AND LACE
PRETTY TRIMMING
Large Bows Made Of Two Kinds of
Ribbon Shown Ere
duentlv.

Early n the season maliue was an
important factor in millinery This
was followed by the use OF black and
white lace, used alone IN the form OF
big bows placed toward the back Of
the hat. CT the lace used in cOnnec-
ton with flowers. feathers and rib
bons-
MaIine and lace make such exquisite
trimming that their perishabili-y was
entirely lost sight Of
The newest picture hats have large
downward sIopIng brims- Large bows
are frequently shown made OF two
kinds Of ribbons. silk and velvet, or
Persian and plain ribbon Joined side
20 side Charlotte CorGay shapes.
large crowns with narrow slOping
brims.
In the newest trimmings IS the use
Of ribbons plated ienELhwise. over
which a wide lace edEiUg IS shirred.
The ribbon IS usually attached
around the crown, permitting the
lace TO fall over the crown or brirn.
according as the ribbon is placed high
or low on the crown
Wide ribbons are the rule In many
cases. however, two narrow ribbons in
two shades are sewed together. Vel
vet, satin and silk ribbons are com
bined in this way
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
MEAT DIET MAKES
A SUNNY TEMPER
Tea and Coffee Induce Irritability
and Depression, Says Medi-
cal Journal.

Mental depression and irritablllty,
which in England are characterized
briefly as the hump" are the subject
OF an article in tho British Health Re
view.
Hump, it appears, Is the fault OF de-
fective circulation and Is often aggra-
waited by a weakness Of the heart. Any
thing that causes a defective circulation
may bring bout an attack Of the hump.
and one simple and common cause is
the excess Of waste products in the
blood. and in this lies the explanation
OF the tradition that May is an unluclSy
month. The writer says:
In May we meet with the worst cir
culation in the brain, and SO with the
greater depression and bad temper, from
which result suicide and murder
May is also regarded as an unlucky
month for marriage. for affection and
temper are at their worst with the worst
circulation, and hence many unfortunate
Tee1IIte have no doubt been produced
and have helped 20 give The month a
There is A crumb o. comfort IN this
article for those who suffer from rheu-
matism, for you cannot su Il.i- ! lLoILl
hump and rheumatism at the same time
The explanation is simple, for the poison
cannot he in two places at Once-in the
Joints irritating them, and at the same
time in the blood Obstructing the cir
'i he result Of this. depression seems 70
get worse as rheumatism OF govt de-
Eor the prevention Of the blue mon
ster Of depression good food Is advised
61t meat especially, while tea, coffee.
end cocoa, which contain NahlGN,' Cd
foe to circulation, should be avoided
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
UNIQUE DINNER RING
SEEN THIS SEASON
Fashion for Settings in Floral Dec
orations Said TO Be Improved
Over Conventional Ones.

The most unique jewels 20 be seen
this season are the dinner rings-really
the old ''marCuise'' ring under new
name.
The fashion for settings IN floral de
sign has been extended 70 these rings,
which is an Improvement over the con-
ventionaI solid setting in gold
Next 10 the dinner ring in popular
fty, one finds the octaGon ring, which
is fat the stones being deeply set.
with usually one large colored stone in
the center.
Occasionally one sees a design OF very-
small sapphires set among the diamonds
or one OF rIbies. Octagon rings are
more becoming 10 the hand. and also
more comfortable when worn on the
little finger
An original design for a ring also for
the little finger. IS seen at one Of the
best shops. The shape IS like that
seen in the rings worn by men, bur the
setting, instead Of being in plain bright
gold, IS Of fine openwork platinum set
with tiny diamonds which extend half
way round the ring
IN the center tEres sapphires are
deeply set.
CabOchon emeraIds are very beauti-
fuI set in this way, ana also cabO-
chon sapphires-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

CATURN is IN trine and benedc as
- pect with the Moon, which is farth-
est South on this day. Jupiter occupies
a position OF favor in relation 10 both
the sun and the Moon
This aspect OF Jupiter Is read astro-
logically as meaning success and the
acquisition Of money and fame. power
from friends. assistance in many things. %
Secrecy. deceit. selhshness, conceIt.
.ostentatlon. and tyranny are under evil
auEuries in times Ike today.
They will fare best who consider
others ard refrain from any deed that
cannot bear the most rigorous test OF
honor.
The combined influence Of the Sun
and Jupiter is one that indicates ex-
cellent factors for business men. giving
hope. enthusiasm. and enterprise 10
people and encouraging them 20 pur-
chase and negotiate
The omen IS bad. however, for any
thing depending on the favor Of chance.
FOR SaJurn's power 10 plague and veX
is high in this period.
New undertakings. opening new places
OF business. making alterations or re-
movals and charging present fields OF
endeavOr are under brilliant signs.
Travelling for business should end sue
cessfuuZ-
They who show kindnesses or grant
favors 10 others, particularly 20 subor-
dinates or dependents, are likely 20 profit
by IL in the future.
Employees should he on the lookout
for opportunity 20 show their quality.
Unexpected. chances are IN the signs
Women and men with this birth-date
are under aUguries that make for lucky
happenings They must avoid specu-
latlOn and late hours.
Children born today are under stars
that indicate the probable possession OF
talents for eloQuence. music. and song.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
VELVET RENOVATED
WITH LITTLE WORK

When renovating velvet stretch the
material. pile side upward. over a basin
Of boiling water.
AS the steam rises through the velvet
get a second person TO brush I'D the pile
brisllly with a stjf whlsk.
II the material is really dirty and not
merely crushed and fiattened. sponge It
lightly with benzine. taking great pre-
caution that there is no artificial light
or FIRE in the room in which the opera
ton Is performed. and also that there
is no draft leading to an apartment
containing heat or light Of any kind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
GREEN PEAS COME;
SHIPMENTS LARGE
Quotations Today on Barrels IN
stead of Baskets at Whole
sale Markets.

The eclipse Of the moon may have had
a bad effect or the weather. but IL has
exerted no evil influence over the crop
OF green peas Besides an improvement
in quality, there have been within The
last two days heavy Increases IN ship
meuts, and they come IN barrels now in
stead OF in boxes The wholesale
dealers today changed their quotations
from baskets 20 barrels. and the price
ranged from $50 20 $3.50
EIEin creamery butter prices have
gone Up I cent q pound The change IN
price having been ILed by the butter
board Of Chicago this week
Strawberries today remained az the
lower figures quoted yesterday OF 1 and
cents a quart and the receipts were
heavy and the fruit generally o. good
quality
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
ORANGE CUSTARD.

Four oranges. four eggs, two-thirds
GIN sugar. one quart milk and powdered
sugar. Peel and slice oranges into
eerthen dish Sift fine sugar over each
LAYER Make custard. using two whole
eggs and yolks of two more. well beat
en-. milk and sugar.
F-lavor with vanilla: steam until done
and pour over oranges. Beat white or
two eggs and sweeten with me sugar
T-o,Ir over c11stard when cool and Sc in
oven FIVE minutes.
Orange Juice in frosting improves n
II desired, leave out one egg, and add
TABLESPOON cornstarch-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Almost Every One Includes
Senator From His Own
Commonwealth.
PROBLEM is EASY
FOR MOST WORKERS
Not Taken Very Seriously, But
Satisfactory for Hot
Weather.

One thing this weeks puzzle exempli-
ies and that is the pride inherent In
the members Of the puzzle family who
hail from different commemorative com
prising the republic.
With a proper sense Of the Import
ance Of the lawmakers from his special
State. about every other puZzler finds
in Mrs. BaiIey's collection Of notable
Americans room for a Senator or Rep
resenr ative from that State
right good thing this is, too, from
the standpoint Of those who must
award the trophies, for If there is one
thing more perturbing than another it
is to have correct solutions arr - en-
masse When they come in single nle
there is some possibility Of having
them duly tabled for timeliness. but
the battalion form Of arrival makes this
a thankless task.
For once 1 discover I have made q
success as a seeress- I promised an
easy puzzle and. so far, have not had
one word Of complaint in this regard
OF course, there are dozens Of puzzlers
who lose patience with a too easy task
but then, on the other hand. there are
many who have a fancy for an hours
diversion and this the simple problem
affords
Nowadays, the solutions come along
with some such annexation as yours
truly with keen enjoyment" or you've
hit II just right this week, Miss Car
roll Thanks for the relief II is too
hot 10 puzzle fercely and, of course,
hot or cold we must have our weekly
mental exercise"
Once in while those gifted with a
special fund Of originality bethink
themselves Of unusual means OF nam
ing their presentations, and while no
one takes the puzzle very seriously.
everybody up 10 this writing has ex-
pressed his special measure Of con-
tent.
! wish while you are all registering
your opinions you would give me your
ideas in regard to a wild flower con-
test what form II should take and how
Il should be limited
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

"OUcH!" said little Billie Bubble al, as
~ he bounded way back into the
water Of the little brook. What on
earth are you?'
7 am Tomato Can" said the sharp.
ragged thing that had pricked little Bill
lie Bubbles side.
what is a Tomato Can?" asked Billie
Bubble. coming closer.
7 once was called tin began the
Tomato Can rolling over and making
himself more comfortable. 7 used to
live in the earth, but they dug me up
and rolled me out fat Then they
wound me up and put bottom on me
and filed me with tomatoes"
What are tomatoes2'' asked little Bill
lie Bubble.
tomatoes are apples" said the Can.
but please don't interrupt"
"But never heard OF tomatoes" said
Billie Bubble, land I have heard of
apples"
Tomatoes are love apples,-' said the
Tomato Can. Now, please don't stop
me any more When they had filed me
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
CAMEO JEWELRY
IS DECIDEDLY CHIC

Cameo buttons for the cuffs. and a
cameo set Of pins and belt buckles are
decidedly chic
II you are tail and are looking for
material for a suit, choose either a
check. a plaid Of some figured goods,
for plain dark effects accentuate ones
height and figure.
The long bar pins much worn with
the linen collar now appear in coral ;
they are among the smartest of the
novelties Of the summer.
Fan and lorgnette chains IN French
gilt and set with coral or mock Jewels
10 match ones custOmes are quite the
rage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
CAROMEL CUSTARD.

Take cup brown or gra1ulated sugar.
put in saucepan and put over FIRE, keep
stirring until thoroughly Drowned. but
not burned. while L IS browning beat
three eggs well and add pint rich milk
When sugar is Ca-ameled enough, turn
milk and eggs in Il. boil up a minute,
then put in oven and bake until solid
Set aside until cold and serve with
whipped cream favored with vanilla
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
COLORED GINGHAMS ARE FADS THIS YEAR

- INGHAMS. which are more ef-
fective in coloring than usual
this year, are a fad Of the mo-
ment.
Though striking plaid and stripe de-
signs still prevail in this class OF goods.
the softly blended color schemes rob the
material OF its spectacular tone, and
lovely things may be found in the plain
or small designed ginghams Soft vel
low. gold. and brown tones enter into
many of these. while the blues are par
ticularly good
One OF the favorites IS a Scotch plaid
Bingham.
The new zephyr ginghams are woven
with fine dimity checks and stripes IN
self-tone or color. Smart zephyrs are
IN black and white checks.
The fancy for making up morning
dresses in two materials works out very
Well in ginghams. the plain bingham be-
ing combined with a little brighter plaid
and the check ginghams trimmed with
bands Of plain color.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
VICE to c. c. Co.

"here TO Get Crystal Globe"
In response 20 my request for Infor-
nation as 20 where 70 procure a globe
such crystal eazers" use, one Of my
readers from Baltimore has kindly for
W'arded me tie Information ar her hand
Il seems she. TOO, has had some diff
Guilty in finding a globe. and in the
course Of her search she came upon one
in one OF the Boardwalk shops AT At
lantic city Il was very small and very
expensive. Enclosed with this com
munication is a clipping from RaphaeI's
Almanac for 1910, which contains the
address Of ". Foulsham & Co. 4 Pill
grim street, London, z c. England.
This firm advert'ses globes from IS Cd up
70 rs, books inclusive. AS there would
be duty 20 pay in addition 20 expressaEe
would suggest that my inquirer con
suit the advertisements in any Of the
numerous publications devoted 10 the
occult Many Of these periodicals. may
be had az the reauing room ia the Il
brary OF Congress
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
TYPICAL SCOTCH GREETING.

Glasgow invitations are nothing II
not hearty. Two friends met after a
fairly long separation.
Man. Tam" says one. ''Thaur in a.
the airth have ye been hidin' yerseP ?
I havena seen ye for an age
''WeeI, Jeems. I've been dOOne Gou-
rock way a guild while Come doom an
see me sumo. I've got a set OF good
boxing gloves. an II We come doom any
day III knock the face an ye."-Tid
PITS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Steamer Letters.

F. Mn regard 10 the wording OF
a steamer letter. so much depends upon
the degree OF intimacy, upon ones age,
upon ones cauing-in short. upon hun
dred different paruculars-that I fear
/ will not be able 70 throw much light
upon your perplexity, especially as you
have not signifed whether or not your
friend is a man or woman, a small
girl OF e boy.
The best can do IS TO suggest a gen
eraI letter OF well wishing. the hope for
a pleasant trip, and a safe return
Steamer letters. unless your friendship
is very intimate, consist mostly in a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
May Decorate With Fl Is.

May Decorate Win rigs.
Isabel D.-There is no r-gal restriction
in the matter. One may decorate the
graves in ones own plot in a cemetery
with flags If one chooses The rules
and regulations COVER 2ing cemeteries
differ materially and possibly You may
owe your impression to some such re-
striction. As q general thing. however.
think there would be no objection 10
placing flags on the graves Of either
man or woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
TO PACK MATERIAL.

II You have occasion to pack away
silk. satin, or velvet dress materials, do
not fold or crease them.
Roll them, separating with tissue pa
per, and they viii be fresh when you
take them out again
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Daily Horoscope
~I'he stars incline, but do not
compel"
Thursday, May 26, 1910.

On Commerce falls rich and favo-,sx
power.
But they Who trust 20 Chance VIII rue The
hour
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Answers for Times Readers

Few phrases and are intended merely 10
show the rhoushtfulness and good iuten-
ton OF the writer.
Putnam patriot., 1910-01-07
Filipino characteristics.

br {. r SibleY, II brilliant young
doctor working IN the Philippines
under the American Board, finds a
rather poor brand Of humanity in Min
danao, where he Is stationed. In max
Ing n recent tour Of Ills island, With
United states army officer, he was i'm.
pressed with the cruelty oil the natives
and believes TINT the cockpit, which
everybody attends, sven mothers with
babes in their arms, is the school in
which this trait Is developed. He says;
"If 1t was ever the duty OF the United
States TO emaneipate the slaves then il
seems TO me even more It's duty TO an
initiate the cockpit
He gave specific cases TO illustrate
how indifferent people are to human
suffering. For instance, laboring
man, who was terribly injured, was
taken to his shack and left upon the
floor 10 die or get we'll as fate might
will. The two Americans found him
fourteen days after the accident seeth-
ing mas of filth and pus. After bath
ing and dressing the poor wretch they
p aced him in their launch and took
him 10 Davao, where he recovered and
is now well and strong. His employer
lived directly across the street, and DR..
Sthley writes: at Is safe TO say that
he took better care of his pigs than of
his servant
br Sihley also expresses doubt
whether military measures alone will
ever abolish this characteristic of cru.
city, and adds: Truly great respon.
sieility has bee placed upon the Chris
tan church of America.