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The Washington times., 1910-03-07
WAITING UMPIRE'S CALL
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL.

IT He mother WHO has an eye for
economy will gladly yield 10 her
sons delight and satisfaction in being
suits bly, costume" for his health Civ
ing and inyigoratiEl, game Of baseball,
since the saving in street clothes IS
something worth considering. The base
ball outfit offered tDday has lot 70
commend II 20 the normal boy who loves
his sport. as well as TO the busy house
neither WHO essays % construct the suit
herself.
At once practical anE simple. serge,
khaki, flannel offer themselves as suit
able materials for the suit Very little
skill or time will be required in elab-
Grating the pattern, and, since there Is
always a certain air OF individuality
given things made foT the v'esrer. the
undertaking VIII be found we'll worth
while. The shirt may be made with
long or short sleeves or in two sections
which may be buttoned together when
a long sleeve is required.
The trousers. which are comfortably
fun. may be padded or left plain as de-
sired. although there IS "a certain smart
ness in the padding. which also makes
for protection TO the player as well as
correctness in the outfit. The SPECIAL
banding used will depend. Of course.
upon the special organization or club
20 which jts w2Ir.U belongs. as Of
course will the letters which are en-
blazoned on the breast. The iaunty
cap is made in sections and Joined 10
a viZor-
The May Manton pattern, No. 6599, re-
quired may be had at Goldenbergs-
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
Demand for Eggs Heavy
And Price Remains Firm

From now until Easter the demand
for eggs being heavy. commission men
expect a firm and steady market with
little variation from the price Of %
cents now prevailing. After Easter and
before The eEg-pacKinE season begins, r.
slight decline is expected that viii bring
tho wholesale price down possibly 20 l.
OF y cents
During April the demand for eggs for
storage begins, and consequently the
price will go up, and It is likely TO
maintain that upward tendency during
tho summer. Wholesale dealers say
that March eggs are as fresh Tor storing
as April eggs, but they are not used
because Of a fear that there may be
frost IN them.
Eggs at wholesale are % cents now.
and the demand for them during the
len;en season is given as the reason for
he-steadiness Of the market
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
MORNING IN BUGVILLE.
By FARMER SMITH.

"D ADDY." said little Ethel one
~ night. CT do wish YOU would
tell mo some more about NIr- and Mrs
Potato Bug"
This is the story that Ethel heard
last night.
cit vas a beautiful morning in Bug
VILE. Mr. Potato Bug sat AZ the break
fast table reading the BuEvilIe News.
while his dear wife was taking away
she dishes
"T notice some new patterns for
childreu's dresses in the newspaper this
morning said Mr. Potato Bug. look
ing at his wife over his glasses i do
wish You would look them over and
see II we cannot get some new Sing-
ham dresses for our little ones
'T am so glad that you spoke to me
about them. said Mrs. Potato Bug. as
she looked over her husbands shoulder.
Mr. Potato Bug went on reading his
raper, when an OF a sudden ne saw his
three children, Faith, Hope, and Charity,
dancing around him.
''T do wish YOU children would go
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Smart Tailored Utility Suits Destqned
For Convenience of Weekend Visitor

II ESPlTE all that has been said
and written IN regard 70 the
vogue OF the tailored rrock
and an accompanying long
COAT the average American. woman
D~efers a more faurrv tvpe OF travel
Hg costume for the weekend trip.
and among the new three-Blecs suits
OF spring weight none are 50 attractive
as those Of hopsacBiug, hairIine, fine
serge and English mohai-.
While It IS comparatively easy fc-
any tailor 70 turn out a naJty costume
In checked or plain worsted material.
IL requires the Ingenuity Of the cult 10
treat a striped fabric so that Il
shall produce the novel effect OF hor--
zonJals. parallels, and chevrons with
out making the wearer OF such. a suit
look Erotesquc. Therefore, the tailor
who IS mot absolutely sure that his er-
forts IN that direction viii prove sat
isfactory, IS apt 10 advise his Gus
toners TO select "a spring suit from
either the plain OF the msnnIeh mix
lures, which this season are brought
out IN a variety OF c0lC-s. Among
these fabrics the blues and modes e-s-
JOY a reputation for being distinct
modish-
Possibly the popularity or these two
shades may he due 10 the fact that
-hey make the wearer look cool, no
matter what may actually be her tenn
perature This season the blue tones
are neither vivid DOR plrpIsh. bu,
breathe OF the soft canton tone. while
the modes are rot too delicate 10 be
practical
The salient features OF the suartest
tailored utility suits are q short. narrow
skirt, which, although not precisely
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
Both Plain
And Fancy Silks.

Plain and fancy sIks are equally p0p-
u!ar- The colOrs are along the favored
shades % dress fabrics and are to be
used in matching tones.
ChanEeatIe silks are regarded with
much favor rs well as n1Oire and prints
OF various designs Plain tsffeta is also
shown extensively and In a line Of colors
which are extremely attractive. Stripes
I'm combination with floral designs are
popular as weH as black ard white com
binations. generally N the form Of
stripes. Persian silks in allover and
border effects are seen, as weu as nov
city IDEAS in the form Of bird patterns
ErocaGas in black are seen in some Of
The newest things.
Much favor is accorded ponEee silk
in shades in both natural color and On
fancy designs OF color. Plain ponEee
lined with color is shown 10 quite an
extent, as well as printed effects IN
color on p0uEee grounds.
Stripes are very often seen Of color
with a deep border OF Persian design
with the background IN the natural
shades.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07

NENUs is in ecIipuc conjunction in
the moon today. The moon &C
cupies the place OF .,quarius.
Jupiter today is briaht for business.
The aspect favors particularly the be-
Ginins Of new things. opening new
places of business. removals, changes.
and enlargement OF offices or shops, en-
tering new situations and dealing with
bankers.
The sun and Neptune hold dual posi-
uons that favor love affairs. but punish
unfaithfulness OF Irritation.
This is marked as an excellent day
for hiring men for any service. whether
IN shop. Office, or home.
Lucky numbers for the next o DAYS
are 3. s. 10. II. Il = IS 10 % %. and q.
Herbal astrological lore denotes today
good for ounce. barley beet. rye. sIoes.
faN-Weed. plaintaln, hearts ease and
Soiomon's seal under Saturn.
There is an indication Of approaching
danger for a very famous American.
Mercury attains a position that afflicts
many places with religious strife acci-
dents 10 vehicles Of traffic and troubles
with laborers.
A mysterious occurrence rs likely 70
nerpieX large portion % the United
states excessively during the month.
Some who are set high Will be dragged
down.
There rises sign OF man pouring
water from pitcher. tt IS held 10 de-
note that labor will produce great things
in the coming time
Persons with today for birthdate often
suffer from neglect Of taeir talents or
health They should end success dur
ing the tweivemonth in concentrating
their resources.
Children are born this day under stars
that generally incline their subjects TO
old-iashioned ways and gravity beyond
their years They should be oIIowed 10
play IN the open air as much as possible
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Exercise Needed.

Rebecca-The thing for You rs course
IN a gymnasium. The woman VINO stoops
terribly is likely 10 contract lung trou-
bic. and such a trouble as you de
scribe Is really a grave physical defect
With the shoulders drawn together the
lungs cannot expand. You can do much
for yourself by making a quiet, constant
effort to stand up straight, holding the
head erect. the shoulders ba~k, the
chest up. the abdomen in and he hips
back. Stand this way and breathe slow
ly-inhaIe, cxhale. rest. inhale, eXhale,
rest. So on for three OF four minutes.
several times day After a time you
will gradually straichten-
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
Corned e. Hash a Ia Hanna.

B.-There has been much discussion
about the recipe used by the late SeEa-
tor Hanna In the preparation OF corned
beef hash The ingredients are corned
beef. potatoes boiled until they are ten
butter. but not ''mushy." "A small piece
of butter. pepper. salt and just enough
onion TO flavor.
After the beef is minced 20 a nicely,
add the potatoes and onions, and chop
thoroughly before placing In a spider
with just enough water 20 cover the
mixture. Boil slowly until the onion
is tender, add the pepper and butter
and serve at once. The salt. OF course.
is put in when the kettle goes on the
fire.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07

away and stop bothering me- he said
AS ne put the newspaper on his lap.
What on earth do you want now"
We want you 10 make us a see-saw,'
said Faith Potato Bug, climbing on her
fathers lap and giving him hug and
kiss.
All right. all right, Ill 90 with you,
but I do wish you would let me alone
once in a while. II seems TO me that l
ought 10 be able to read my newspaper
IN peace. Bring my hat and cane and
III 10 with YOU
80 Mr.. Potato Bug, followed by his
three children. Faith. Hope and Charity,
eli nbed down the back steps and went
hopping. skipping, and jumping toward
the fence
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THOROUGH.

The cook had been called away 10 =
sick sister and so the newiy-wed mis-
tress Of the house undertook, with the
aid Of the maid. TO get the Sunday
luncheon.
The little maid, who had been struE-
Cling in the kitchen with q coffee mill
that would NOT work, confessed that
she had forgotten 10 wash the lettuce
well, never mind. Pearl. Go on with
the coffee and I'll do it, said the con-
siderate mistress Where do they keep
the soap p-''-LoUisviIIe Herald
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes Of five, three, and
two dollars, respectively, are given
to the contestants in The Times
WOmsn's Page puzzle corner for
the three solutions HdjudGed
worthy.
The contest. which closes Mt ? y.
m. on Friday Of each week, f. open
to all who care Ia solve the puzzles
The awards are based, primarily,
on correctness, timelincss, md
neatness. Originality in rresenta-
tIon also receives consideration in
awarding the prizes.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
Greatest Novelty
In Handles and Sticks.

In the new handles and sticks, the
greatest novelty is seen In the new
parasols. In practically all instances
the woods match the color of the silk.
the handle sometimes showing a con-
trastinE color. Some of the newest
ideas in handles are shown with the
stick wound with Er0s grain ribbon.
the end finished with gold cord. covered
with a silk crochet IN the same color
as the ribbon. Sticks covered with
suede leather, finished on the side with
lacings Of the leather and a long loop
on the end are also one Of the at
tractive novelties.
GIace leather Is also seen covering
Some Of sticks with a handle Of horn
I'm some novel form Snake wood sticks
with the handle trimmed with gold
bands ana colOrc1 ebony sticks with
cry Stal handles are shown in a pretty
array One of the attractive designs in
green chanEe.Lbie silk which had =
bead trimming and fringe on the edge
had the stick covered with Chaugeable Q
green beads, matching the color Of the
silk Some of the foreign shades have
horn handles. which are about four OF
FIVE inches in diameter in mushroom
shape. while others are smaller
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
SPONGE CAKE RECIPE

For goOd sponge cake. take three
eggs Ctaks the white OF one for icing.
one and half cups OF sugar beaten
wei with the eggs, add one cup OF nour.
one-halr cup OF cold water, three-foJ-rtns
Of a cup Of flour more, and one tea
spoonful of baking powder. Bake i'm
two pans.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
For Morning Wedding.

r. E--F'rock coats for mems formal
wear are being replaced bv cutaways;
but lit must be the right KIND of cuta-
way Tho frock coat substitute i7
long. the edges being bound with braid
II is these which one sees al fashion
able dav weddings and receptions.
when n man does not own this precise
Kind, frock coat is good form. and he
may wear it AT his own wedding With
q cutdWay the waIStC0at is Of the same
cloth With a frOck II should be white,
either double breasted or single. TrOu-
Scrs should be dark gray, striped. and
Erayish or pearl colored ties have sup
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
KEEPING IRONING BOARD.

A most convenient and o,t-of the-wav
resting place for an ir,linC board Is
against the far side OF the kitchen
dresser Drive stout nail or screv. into
same at a suitable distance from the
foor upon which TO hang It. Bore a
hole through the narrow part Of the
board three inches from that end-lsrCe
enough 20 slip on and or readily. and
hang IL up-
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
SOME HOUSEHOLD RULES,

II an egg is cracked. 5Jt a teaspoon
full OF salt in the water in which IL is
cooked and the white will not come of,t
To prevent clothes freezing 10 the
line, put a handful Of salt in the las.
rinSinG water.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
To Cleanse Complexion.

Lvdia-Tris IS an excellent lotion for
cleansing the complexion and healing
the eruptions: One-half pint Of water
one-half pint o. alcohol, one ounce OF
rose water. one ounce Of Elycerin, one
ounce OF camphor. Nix al together and
amply night and morning with a bit o.
old soft linen.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
Dollars In Pounds.

n W.-As nearly as can tell You
800 Is worth twenty pounds, ten shlll-
ings and a few pence IN EnE'lsh
money.
You can make the exchange at any
money exchanges, some banks ana
also at tie steamship Offices.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
About Switches.

Mrs. II. T. N.-The only thing to do
with your switches is 20 have them COL
c~cd. II they are valuable. YOU might
have them exchanged for hair nearer
the color YOU desire. Switches Of arti-
fetal color lose much Of their beauty,
and I would advise YOU TO make every
effort to exchange them, rather thar
take the risk Of having them dyed
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
HER IDEA.

Farm products arr awfuIly high"
yes, indeed; 7 paid 80 for a hat with
two artificial melons and a bunch OF
grapes on it.-kansas City Times.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
Plated Ware Called Silver.

Housekccpe 1T is usual Z" SPEAK
Of plated wac as silver, but steri'u-
silver means that the article is solid
silver and neither plated ware nor an
Lm.La ton.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
TO PREVENT LUMPS

When mixing flOL- or buckwheat nom
the water IN slowly and stir with a fork
u stead Of a spoon, WI ch prevents IL
becoming lUmpy, as IL does when stirred
with a spoon.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07

VERY evidently the good puzzlers
who have been on the lookout
" for real, downright. brain
racker have attained their de-
sires IN the puzzle this week.
At least. the spontaneous response to
the usual sunday problem does not char
acteriZe the contest So far. In other
words, the general contingent have not
been able TO forward their solutions
within an hour after the publication Of
The puzzle.
I have been asked If the persons max
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
Governmental Positions


r. J. Starberry. 91 g street north
west-A position as clerk cannot be Sc
cured, either temporarily or permanent
Is, in any Government department
without passing a civil service examin-
alton Clerical department positions pay
from 80 to SO per month
.. 10 civil service examinations are
given I'm connection with positions in
the Congressional Library. To obtain
such a position It IS necessary for one
20 fin out an application blank stating
his or her education. and qualification
for library work. The work AT the
Congressional Library is largely tech
nical, so that experience Is a necessary
qualification IL is also worth while
To remember that there are now on file
at the Congressional Library seven
thousand applications COR positions. the
greater number OF which are made by
trained Librarians who have had expert
ence elsewhere.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
AnSWers GfUen to Inquiries
From Readers of The Tines

planted white. Shoes must be patent
leather either ties or button. The lat
Ter are smarter. The best man dresses
similarly.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07

IN general style there Is IttIe Change
frcm last season. the coaching shades
being given the preference.
In form. the parasols are similar 20
those OF last season. The twelve ribs
being shown I'm the foreign shades and
the eight ribs IN the domestic lines.
Gold ribs predoninate in both the for
eigu and domestic paTasoIs, and the
sticks are Of the usual length. the long
er ones. however, being given consider
.hIe Greterence.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
The Bedtime Story.


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The Washington times., 1910-03-07
Daily Horoscope
SThe stars incline, but do NOT
COMPEL
Tuesday, March s, 1910.
Tuesday, March S, 1910.

Now lovers that unfaithrul are
Are looked on by an angry star.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
NEW DESIGNS
IN PARASOLS
Greatest NOpeIty in Ma
teriaL and Handles
Next Season.

- ARASOLS for the coming summer
- will display novelty IN the ma
terials. sticks. and handles. ratu-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

FOR SALE-Here Is a good residence lot
on 14th avenue, South Highlands. one
block Of 18th street car Fright in the
SWIM, that 1 can sell you at a reduced
price ard good terms. 1t is good
location for comfortable home: now.
you can build a. good 2-story. S-room
residence furnace heat, all finished in
good STYLE so that the house and lot
will not cost you over $4,000 Wesley NJ.
Smith. Of 8. Bethea & Co., 2027 Sd ave-
nue.. Think about this 6-12-2t
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FOR SALE-Or trade, best paying bust
ness In Alabama; owner cannot look
after same; closest investigation invited
will trade for vacant or improved.
SmithWilliams & Bass. GOO Farley bldg.
Main 1916. Peoples $685.
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YOU don't need any experience to make
SIS salary weekly advertising and dis
tributing our toilet package; steady
work; no capital required. Premier Co.,
32i Dearborn, Chicago.
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F0P SALE-Modern S-room residence IN
Norwood; hardwood floors; furnace
etc. corner lot; will sell on easy terms
or exchange for other property. smith
Williams & Bass, 600 Farley bldg. Nam
4aA6 peoples 1888
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FOR QUICK SALE-S650 cash. $3.50 at SO
per month; $3.50 due in years. will get
modern new 6-room house. Owner.
Bell phone 81, r. L. Elk.
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$50 TO $3.50 per week, newest, easiest,
surest; make s425 on every sale. w. II.
Morgan, Pennsylvania, sold 70 nine
days; 7. A. White, Illinois, 10 four
hours; r. E. Poole, Massachusetts, six
first day; c. E. Golf, Missouri, 5 first
day. Figure profits yourself, make
more money In a day than you do now
In a month. New Home Vacuum Clean
err, sells for $3.50; weighs pounds, easy
to carry; nothing else like it; powerful
double action machine; does same work
as the 500 kind; no motors, no electrici-
ty; one person operates; constant ter
rife suction gets all dirt and dust from
carpets, rugs, etc, on floor. No more
sweeping busting, house-cleaning; no
wonder it's live wire; sell out of 10
families. Send postal today for agency,
full description free sample. R. ARM
strong Mfg. Co., 127 Aims Bldg, Gin
cinnati, o.
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FOR SALE-We have some nice resi-
Dental property at sacrince; also
acreage and factory sites at very low
prices. Hale, sol First national bahN
Bldg Phones 1910.
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SALESMAN for local territory to sell
direct to user a new electric suction
cleaner of wonderful efficiency at hall
price Of other cleaners: tremendous
demand; to hustler this agency means
800 weekly. Magic Sales Co., Lans-
downe, Pa.
WANTED-Men, age 10 to 35 for fire
men 500 monthly, and brakemen $50
on railroadN In Birmingham vicinity
experience Unnecessary; no strike; pro
motion to engineers, conductors; we send
40, men to positions monthly; state age
send stamp. Railway Association, Dep.
112, 2N Monroe ST.. Brooklyn. N. Y
Railroad employing headquarters.
&50o-New Groom corner home. Avondale
800 cash, SIS month. Eborn.
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FOR SALE-$4oOo. 1o-room modern
home, close in on North side; the
house alone is worth the money, but
owner needs money and offers at this
price. Apply WIZ, care Age Herald
6-12-3t
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COITNTRY HOME-Forty acres near X.
r. station. IL miles out on public road
elevated; fine breezes; everiasuhs
spring; will make excellent truck ana
,,orlfry farm: two houses, in good con-
dition This is worth $1,000 but the
owner Is leaving and will accept $1,000
cash for a quick deal. C-Barnes, Avon
dale Bell 1928 Main.
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FOR sALE-To lady, good paying chirop-
ody and massage parlor; II unacouaint-
ed with the profession, wiling TO teach
Good reason for selling. Address s-1s,
care Age-Herald.
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FOR SALEM acres land, broom house;
all kinds of fruit; one-half block Edge
wood car line; $1,000; easy. SmthWi-
lians g. Bass, room GOO, Farley bldg.
Bell 1916. Peoples 32SS. 6-9-3t
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FOR SALE-S1750, room cottage on
lot 50x190 in best section West End !;
5000 cash, balance like rent will ham
die this. Apply x-1s, care Age-Her-
aid. 6-12-3t
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FOR SALE=Will sacrifice furniture
and furnishings of three bedrooms.
dining room and kitchen. Better see
it at once. SIT N. 23d street.
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FOR SALE-$17,500 will buy lao 5o-foot
lots, we'll located on car line III &C
fare limit, between birmingham anu
Ressemer. This is part of subdi-
vision where lots are being sold at
$3.50 to $500 each and where 10 or
16 new cottages have been erected
and are occupied by owners. Moder'
ate cash payment will handle the deal.
If looking for an investment in real
estate you can find nothing better than
this. To give the name of owner
or property after giving such low
price would hurt the property, so
ask that you apply to V-19, care Age
Herald. 6-12-ot
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GROCER'S refrigerator, roll front, at Q
bargain; also a few high-grade resi-
dence refrigerators to 60 at factory
cost Southern Store Fixture Co.. 2O2e
I'd avenue Bell phone 835. 5-26-10t-eod
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FOR cotton seed huls and alfalfa hay
write to w. w. Hooton, West Point,
Miss. 6-9-7t
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lone CENT A WORD|ONE CENT A WORD.

hATES-Onc cent n word n day, no ad'
taken for less than 25c for first inser-
lion. Cash must accompany order.
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WE want district MANAGERS and sales
men for Alabama and Mississippi: me1
capable of earning $4,000 to $4,000 yearly
TO sell a clean, high-grade guaranteed
stock; must be able to finance them
selves: experience not essential; POSI-
tons permanent. Address 1908 Fourth
National Bank Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
6-12-3t-su- we-fr
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AT LAST

WE have some very attractive bust
ness propositions as we'll as few
investment bargains, the possibilities
of which are very appealing. II you
are interested In anything along
either line 1t will be well for you
to see us. Birmingham Business Brok-
erage Co. sol First National Bank
Bldg. Phones 1910.