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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Daily MorcsCo4e
"Thc stars incline, but d. ncI
compel
Thursday, Wa -ch IL, 1910.

Vow Jupiter with high triumphant might.
Upon the ways Of men casts fortune bright
THE Moon is in the first quarter this
l day Gemini is a ruling sign.
Venus. Jupiter and Saturn are in ben
etc aspect.
Jupiter rules today as the greatly for
tunate planet. governing for wealth.
prosperity and success. Employees should
feel the days Influence especially, for
the sign is Jhat they who IaboE IN
anOthers vineyard shall find benefits. -
In the aspect Jupiter is always held 10
benefit new undertaking.. financial az
fairs and dealings between men. Open
ing new places Of business, removing,
altering or charging, adding new in
terests. forming partnerships. taking
contracts. making estimates and placing
orders are under auspicious signs, as /.
travelling for business.
Dealings with women are exception
ally favored under these aspects. Shop-
ping should prove successful. and dry
goods merchants, salespeOple. miIIinefs.
dressmakers. as well as all others who
cater TO women. should feel the good
influences Of the time
COurtships, engagements and weddings
are under good signs. The time IS also
good for anusements or entertainments,
inviting, visiting. singing, dancing or
music.
Saturn ceases. to a large degree. to
afhict great possessions The power of
the planet lies on the earth and its
products. vegetable, mineral or metallic.
Dealing in houses and land should
prove satisfactory alike 10 buyers and
sellers
Engineers. builders, rural Iaborers.
farmers, miners. drivers. railroad en-
ployes and others working in the omen
air should benefit.
Old persons viii probably be able to
give good advice today.
Speculation, intrigue and gossip must
be avoided during the twelvemonth by
persons with this birth-date-
Children born today are under planets
that govern artists, writer's. reformers
and orators.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16

bag which holds some delicate liz 81
lace work: from the gaIlon-bound can
dleshade. with it, paneled lights or
clOth-of-gold- 10 the lining Of the giIde.f
or silvered scrap basket beside her desl.
Hats are touched with the same fab
rics the rosette and the home-msde
flowers have not yet vanished before the
breeze Of spring. The narrowest strfns
OF IL are used 10 wrap the end OF
feathered quill, and great scarfIrze
twists Of il are the successful decor
tiOu on the blonde-colored straw hat
The party frOck for the quite youne
girl demands silver gauze. and FOR tn.
matron a bronze or gilded 49, end BE-
tween the two there IS a long line OF
youth and beauty for whom a touch o.
cOlorful gold cloth adds the last needed
DIT OF brightness 70 a rich but half
worn dress-the dance frack that has
seen almost too many good times.
These metallic stUffs are very manage
able by che amateur. They may b.
folded and cut on the bias Turned in
once or twice. they NAV be made into
narrow French folds for beautffyiur rhs
sleeves Of party dresses or for weightinz
the tunics.
Indeed. this fabric fills many a ling
felt want IN the dress, the millinery and
The fancy work field. and we cannot
now picture a day when It VIII Be done
With.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Home Topics

Sprays OF wheat done IN soft greens
end bright golden yeilop-s are wonder
fully To- ely embroidered in glossy silks.
A gay little luncheon set is PRETTY
embroidered in a gracefully curvins
trumpet vine.
The dainty BiIdermaber embroidery Is
attractive Bureau sets, centerpieces.
and al such articles are the best for
this work II is lovely, too, on sofa
cushions.
The lovely cornno-rer e most attract
i've in embroidery ard very decorative
Syrian embroidery e one OF the needle
work novelties
An attractive towel rack Il Of tan
linen stenciled IN dark green and en-
broidered in e glowing Indian red
An effective chahng dish centerpiecs
vas In Dutch embroidery IN shades OF
Delft blue on gray linen
II silk becomes rough IN embroider-
ing. II 4, because too small a needle IS
being used.
Arabian lace is a pretty ere for
linen sofa pillows
A dainty dancing frock for a young
girl IS made Of white da-ned net over
Liberty silk.
Madeira embroidery on striped dimity
Is Yery attractive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Care of the Complexion
Important Wien MOTORING

When you motor, and every one
does who can. you Will probably pay
for your pleasure with a bad skin unless
you guard against II.
Do not think II enough 10 have your
hat we'll secured with an autom oblle
veil, and your face left exposed to cut
ting blasts. For all automobling # e
wiser 10 wear the chi Ton over your face.
II your skin IS 20 be saved
At this season rub cold cream into
your face each time before starting on
a long ride, and On your return wine II
off with equal parts Of rosewater and
glycerine.
To counteract the frowning wrinkle or
tense lines that come from coustan0rid-
ing. learn to relax IN a car. Each time
you feel the face contracting or the
brow drawn. loosen the facial muscles
This can be done by opening wide the
mouth and eyes several times in sue
cession.
Excellent for these tense lines q daily
bathing OF the fsce with sour milk.
When a wrinkle has become marked
Try small adhesive plaster carefully
placed across the wrinkle 20 smooth il
cut
vi iuoLDLIiiB hoAlCe whether your eyes
have drawn, tired feeling. II so, cog
giles should be used. They not only keep
ont dust and glare. but protect the eyes
from colds which fast riding causes
The motorist cannot keep the skin in
condition by ordinary washing. a com
pleXion brush is essential 10 cleanliness
A good brush Of this kind should cost
about 81. The bristles are Just stin
enough 10 start up circulation without
irritating the skin. Some women make
the mistake Of using nail brushes to
scrub their faces
For long ride carry a vanity box or
a powder book. aud g small bottle OF
rosewater and alcohol. With these and
silk handkerchiefs travel stains can be
quickly removed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
TIME TO BEGIN
WAR ON SCALE

Now Is the time 10 keep an eve on
the San Jose scale, as well as other IN
sects, which VIII be out in force later
and bring about the ruination OF your
garden or orchard. Spray your trees
with your favorite insectitude. Lime.
sulphur. or one Of the soluble oils will
be a good thing TO keep away the scale
and win also work harm 10 the aphis
and other insects. Where fruit trees are
infected with black-knot or canker, cut
away the diseased portions. To stop
the peach leaf curl spray the trees with
lirne-sulphUr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16

there and plenty Of room 20 smash
aroundY asked Jack Frog Of his father.
You better get up and see said his
father. ans
The frog family had soon finished
their breakfast and were beginning TO
put al their things out on the front
porch when suddenly they spied a lot
or hshes looking at them from the lit
Tie brook. and a lot Of treetoads look
ing at them from the tops of the trees.
What are you all looking at?' asked
Mr.. Frog.
We are waiting to see the fur said
one OF the little fishes. we think it will
be good fun to see you folks move
Pretty soon Mr.. TreeIoad came over
and he helped Mr.. and Mrs. Frog get
ali OF their belongings on a large lear.
and then they began to push and TO
shove ana haul, and finally with a
great deal OF trouble hey landed at
their new home, and Mr.. Frog and Mr..
Treetoad carried the last piece Of furni-
ture into the new house Just as the set
ting sun went down behind the hill"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Daily Fashion Talk.
BY FRANCES CARROLL.

THE spring sewing bee and those
who manage il should take ac-
count of the natty coat am picturing
today.
The necessity for long garment Is
thorou ghly appreciated by the mother
Of the young girl who attends dancing
school. or who goes 10 afternoon par
ties or who. following the custom OF
the day. frequently dous lingerie frocts
even IN the heart Of winter The coat
may be made OF seal brown diagonal
or covert clOtl or, II a more dashing
garment is desired. Of ret broadcloth.
and trimmed with rat-taH braid. If pre-
ferred the collar and cuffs may be made
OF black MORE and the edges trimmed
as illustrated.
The single rever Is a French FAD and
The arrangement u the buttons is also
novel.
ladies' Home Journal pattern no. 1876
may be had az s. Kann, Sons & Cos.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Geranianls ThrfUe Best
When the San Is on Them

Bring out your dried gersnium roots,
place them In some rich earth and set
where the sun can reach them. You vii
be surprised 20 ina that you VIII b.
several months ahead OF gardeners who
DO not do the same thing, and you viii
have geraniums Ia the garden from the
very first For such things the proper
method IS 20 plant in pots and not IN
boxes, because OF the resetCinE in May
B0N-raiSec plants have the diSadvan-
tsCe or having 70 undergo quite 2 shock
when they are replanted, out II they are
raised indoors in pots the entire earth
can be sunk into the ground without
any danger to the roots
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Mccormick Potatoes
Are L09UeSt IN Price

The Mccormick who invented the
reaper was probably not the same man
who gave his name 20 the Mccormick
potato, since the latter appears not 20
be 50 successful in bringing financial
returns The lowest quotation in the
wholesale markets FOR potatoes is for
the Mccormick, which sell now at Is
cents q bUshel wholesale
This particular variety is grown on
the f1lns near Washington. and. while
II is z fine looking potato. II has eyes
that go far back toward its heart The
presence OF these sightless eyes is re
sponsible for considerable waste, hence
among the potato family the Mccormick
occupies the lowest round on the ladder
Of prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
WEARING COLLARS
HELD DANGEROUS

The high, stiff collars which some wo-
men are so fond Of wearing are not only
unbeeoming, but dangerous. From time
TO time cases Of persons ASphyxiated BY
their collars are reported. One such
recently occurred IN London, the vic
tim being young woman employed
in the postoftice, and the physician who
attended her is quoted as saying that
IN nine cases out Of ten the same result
would have followed a faintfng At. as
me sharp edge of the collar cut into
the throat and pressed upon the wind
pipe. The supporters worn with trans
parent collars are not so bad as a coIIs =
sdh all around, II seems. but these. too.
are CONSIDERED dangerous. as they press
the side OF the throat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
MOVING DAY IN FRoGuLLE.
By FARMER SMITH.

fTT was all Mrs. Frog could do TO
wake Jsek and Jill up IN the morn
Ing of the dry they moved" said EthePs
father as he told her the usual story
last night. ''They were so tired that
their eyes seemed glued together. and
Mrs. Frog was very anxious to get them
up early because It was moving day.
Finally she called her husband and
asked him TO wake the boys I'D. He
got an CID straw hat OF his and filed
Il with water and dashed it over the
two boys heads.
Here, you, he said. Hurry and get
ND. for we are going to move into a new
house today
What's THAR asked jill Frog.
We are going 90 move into a new
house said his father: and you two
boys are to have a room for each OF
you
Hurry up hurry up, and let's get
up said Jill. I want 20 see what this
new place is going to be like
'.Are we going TO have lots Of water
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes of five, three, and
two dollars, respectively, are given
10 the contestants in The Times
WOman's Page puzzle corner for
the three solutions adjudged
worthy.
The contest, which closes ut ID.
I'M. ON Friday of each week, Is open
TO all who care 20 solve the puzzles.
The awards arc based, primarily,
on correctness, timcIineSS, and
nehtDess. Originality In preSeDta-
tiOn also receives consideration in
awarding the prizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
A SANDWICH FILLING.

Seed and wash a quarter OF a pound
each OF dates prInes, raisins, and
washed figs Shell and blsnch half cup
Of almonds. the same quantity OF hick-
DRY or Brazil nuts, and a half pound
OF peCans-
meat chopper, then some OF the fr-1it
mixture, alternating until al ingredi-
euts are chopped Mix 70 a paste with
Juice Of two oranges and one lemon
or with sherry, and pack in round
nCIds OF baking powder tins. Set IN
cold place until ready for use, slice
thin and use on brown bread and butter,
or on toasted crackers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
KITCHEN LORE.

When soaking mackereI or other salt
FISH, see that the skin side is placed
upPermost.
Most housekeepers are agreed that
better work can be accomplished by
using heavy iron than a light one.
u IS said that good black ink mixed
with the white OF an egg is excellent
10 restore the color 70 black kid shoes
and gloves both.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Helps Growth of Evebrows.

Narths-The following has been rec
commended to me as reliable formula
TO use as a help to Increasing the
growth OF The eyebrows: Cologne, two
and half ounces; glyce'-ine. one and
n half ounces; fluid extract Of labor
sndi. two ounces. Agitate ingredients
Till thoroughly incorporated Apply TO
the eyebrows with a brush and to the
lashes with a tiny cRmers hair paint
brush.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Evaporation In Eggs.

Housekeeper-A newly laid egg is al
most perfectly fun. but the shell Is
porous, and the watery portion of its
contents begins 10 evsporate through
the pores the moment the egg is ex-
posed to the air To preserve the egg
IN its natural state it Is necessary,
therefore. to seal the pores Of the shell
air tight This may be done by dipping
them in melted suet. olive oil. mink Of
thyme. solution Of gum arabic. OF cover
ing them with any airproof varnish.
Some people pack them In bran, oats,
meal. salt. ashes, or charcoal powder
When packing the eggs in salt. get the
coarse salt, and place the eggs in the
box. or whatever you pack them in.
small end downward. Some people sim
ply pack in salt without closing the
pores, method that Is not quite as
safe as when the egg shells have pre-
Viously been coated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
MAKING UNDERWEAR.

When making up flannel garments II
Is good plan 70 wash the flannel be-
fore cutting the garment.
Even the very best makes Of flannel
have an unpleasant way Of shrinking.
and IL Is very annoying 70 find that the
garment has become too tight after It
has been washed two o. three times II
not washed, IL IS wise 20 make flannel
garments loose 70 allow for shrinking
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Direction Found BY Watch.

Qusrist-The correct way to find the
south BY a watch is 10 face the sun with
watch in hand mot inverted) and point
the hour hand toward the sun, then the
south VIII be between the hour hand
and y For instance, If il is 3 o'clock.
the sun viii be (roughly speakinC) -
degrees high I'm the west. Now. 81 you
point the hour hand Of your watch to-
ward it, the u will point toward the
east at the same altitude rs degrees):
therefore, the point between and >
Will be south.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
BRAID AND EMBROIDERY.

Coarse cotton embroidery appears in
termingled with many Of the braided
designs upon heavy linen frocks. Any
little open space In the braiding may
be thus filed In with solid work of a
color matching either background or
braid, and il viii add 70 the richness
Of the general effeCt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
GOOD SKIN LOTION.

A home made lotion that is exceIeul
for skins and VIII prevent p-emature
wrinkles IS made by boiling twelve
tahlespoonfuls Of pearl barley in a
quart CT water until gluten IS extracted
strain through a fine linen and add q
the liquid a teaspoOnfuI OF rincture OF
benzoin-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
NEW WAIST MATERIAL.

Fancy cotton grenadine or let % dis-
mOnd weave in unbleached tone OF In
cOlors 70 match any suit s. 8 new ma
te-ial for waists Waists OF n are hand
made and hand-embroidered and have
frflls a. the front
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16

says, Dear Puzzle Editor-drst mail out
this time-wits quickened.
Finally Miss Castle comes in for a
mild criticism from Mrs. Mary II. Bond,
OF 13 Iowa Circle, who declares, Miss
Castle is rather mixed as to her moods
and lenses but one must not be too
critical" Mrs. II. p. HOlafield, Of 104
Hammond Court, after wrestling with
No. Is comes 10 this conclusion.
IF No 10 is correct it is stated
Improperly. II II is intended for Beroi
otus that is a grave mistake, as YOU
will see.
Surely a Iote OF useful knOW'tdgc Is
CLEANED by these puzzlers as toy -.
delving industriousIy into ont = -
way corners for help in heir --Is
chase.
~ c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
TO REMOVE STAINS.

For removing the stain OF perspir-
alton, a strong solution Of soda Is first
10 be applied with subsequent rinsing
OF water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Puzzlers Agree in Disputing
No Is as Biblical Character

n VIOLENTLY the puzzlers have had
~ their work properly cut out for
them" chis week Anyway it
looks that way, for 1 am fairly
certain that no correct list has arrived
yet
However. everybody has been cheer
fully digging away. despite the fact
that no. one of the contestants heard
from ot this writing is willing TO look
upon NJ. Is as a Biblical character.
As a matter Of fact. I've a notion
myself, that No. Is while a contempt
rary d some very famous men whose
deeds are record ed in the Scriptures. was
not himself --entioned in Holy Writ
Miss Castle. though. may have made
deeper research and perhaps can give
the dates and 'acts on the important
matter
Meantime 90 judge from the incidental
comment. the puzzle served its purpose,
as you may see from the following
cheerful letter:
'1S0l Wyoming avenue
Dear Frances Carroll: Am
sure everyone must be interested
IN the Scriptural names puzzle.
My family enjoyed IL so much
Sunday evening as we sat around
the table each absorbed in solving
them We differed much among
ourselves, so each sends a set OF
answers. l forget il this IS
against the rules Think you Will
have to print them over for US
Hoping / may be winner. as
I used to be. rather good on Bible
Characters, 1 am
Sincerely yours.
"CMRS.) e SMITH"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
Favors For March II.

FavOrs For March II.
St. Patrick-You may buy all sorts OF
attractive favors for ST. Patricks day
and as the shop windows are full OF
them, you will have little difficulty in
making selections.
For plate cards for a simple informal
luncheon You may buy post cards war
ranted 10 break the ice" even II your
guests came from the four corners OF
the earth.
The shamrock in all shades OF vivid
green is TO be had in the form of little
boxes which might contain a spoonful
or two Of tiny green CONNECTIONS and be
used as favors-
Your whist prizes If you cared to in
vest might be clever little books deal
ing with some Irish subject, particu-
larry attractive volume consisting OF
Irish love songs or Of Irish jokes. which
abound a-plenty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16

From ali sections of the city notes
are arriving. James H. TOwle. OF 1921
Riggs street northwest. prefaces his So
luton with, Below please find my at
tempt TO solve your entertaining little
Sunday school lesson Of Sunday
Mrs Lila p. Wallace, OF 1908 Potomac
avenue southeast, says, Am sorry for
the blank, No o. but as you wish our
lists, tho not complete, I am complying
and hoping.
Mrs. +. r Lange. OF Vienna, Fairfax
county, Va, one of the newest pUzzlers,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
The Bedtime Story.

Published for the thoughtful TO read - the ~
folk while they their beds for IN. nigh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-16
AnSWers to Queries
From Times Readers
"Graustark" Last November.

UIduoLdth List NUFOIHUtI.
Mrs. NJ. D. O.-"GraustarN'' was
played at the Academy last November
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-17
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARkEr.

New York, April ls-Flour-DulI and bare
Is STEADY Spring patents s5i5a57o win
ter patents, 1875 d5T5 Rye FlouT-Duli.
cornneal-steady wheat-DuIi. 80. red
SLIT c. & g. TO arrive; No. ! northern, stle},
opening navigation May. si.isfs. July.
slio-s: September. sLCfTs. Corn-steady;
steamer esL4 nominal Options closed un-
changed. May. esssc,; July. Tl=.c.. septem
Der. Ii.se. oats-Nom;nal, Closed nominal
Beef-steady. Lard-Weak. Tallow-Quiet.
Petroleum-Stsady, Rosin and Turpentne--
Quiet. Rice and Enthusiastically. Sugar
Raw. quiet; refined. quiet. CoFee-Furures
closed steady, net points lower to point
higher. Spot. quiet: Rio, No. Z, 8itc.; san
tos, No. 4. SIC: mild. quiet: Cordova. sis a
ike. Butter-'Weak; creamery. specials, $3c.
extras. SIC: third TO first, asQ3ic.; held
second 10 specials, 3545lc.; state dairy.
common 10 finest. 255i &c. Chaese-Quiet and
unchanged; weekly exports. +2i boxes. EGGS
Steady and unchanged. Potatoes--Irre gu
lar: southern. new. si50gs,5o. CARRIAGES
Quiet: Southern. new, per crate, sa.5eG s-25.
Freights and Peanuts-unchansed
After weak opening in the cottonseed
oil market sharp rally on covering of near
positions and strength OF crude the market
closed firm. Crude quoted at 40, May,
ISlaIs5; July. 7.sog7sl; September. 7.s5 a
1856; December, ssl9s,63: prime crude, T.20;
prime summer yellow. rs a E.s1: prime win
ter yellow. SIS as.7o; prime summer white,
s,25GSss.