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The Washington times., 1910-03-31
MODISH SPRING FROCK
Daily Fashion Talk.
Bv FRANCES CARROLL.

THE tunics and puffs and full skirts
which are important features OF the
modish spring frocks. bring Us back TO
the 1880 or romantic styles. The mod
ern adaptation of these fetching fash
ions. however, do not hide the suave
lines Of the figure. on the contrary,
indeed. the modes evolved in diaphanous
and supple fabrics reveal each graceful
line ana curve, in further accentuation
OF which comes the straight. round belt
which is generally preferred 10 the
draped girdle
Dresses Of linen and silk ana lingerie
materials very often show supple belts
Of suede
AS an example Of the graceful and
becoming possibilities lE0erent in the
present mode, l am ptese nting a draw
ing from model gown. Made Of soft.
cl.nSing crepe in a cloudy gray tone. il
is built over a frOck OF soft shell pink
satin. The yoke and stock Of silvered
net laid over white net introduces a be-
coming touch In the gi-dle and the
landings which outline the yoke and
the seamless shoulder effect, the me-
tallic tones are further shown. The
tiny buttons which mark the front panel
are white crochet embroidered in silver.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
Household Hints

To mend a crack on the inside OF a
range, use filing e sc OF equal paris
OF wood ashes and common salt moist
ened with water.
This viii prove has1 ana lasting.
A few drops OF lemon Juice added
20 scrambled eggs while cooking VIII
improve them.
Turpen-ine viii remove tar from
any kind OF fabric
Household brushes last much longer
IL washed regularly. Remember that
they should never be allowed TO rest
upon the bristles.
Scale Or crust can Ne rrevented IN
a tealSrttle by keeping marble in IT,
A suspected sample Of ground COT
fee may be treated in this way: Place
a teaspoon Of the coffee in a wiueElass
containing water. II a part floats and
a part sinks ii is adulterated.
To clean q wilton Or brussels car
pet or mug and make u look like new.
dust and tack to the floor. and dis
solve a bar OF any good soap in two
gallons Of water and add one-half tea
cup Of ammonia
Scrub with a brush and wipe with
a damp sponge wrUnE out Of clean
water.
II there are INK spots. rub with
half a lemon and a dry flannel cloth.
A hOusekeeDer says when cooking
dumpines with meat or chicken boil
slowly. and they viii never fail OF get
heavy.
A powder pun can be made with a
bunch OF white cotton rolled into a
rather compact bali and tied at the
top with a ribbon.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
Fashion Hints

The metallic craze has not spent it.
self
The trimmings that are not metal
lied are embroidered in bright colors
OF silk and touched up with glittering
mock jewels and beads OF all sorts.
Oriental effects, such as Persian, Turk
ish, Bulgarian. and Russian embroid-
cries are much In evidence
TIE prettiest novelty In trimming
comes IN band and allover form and is
nothing more or less ,han a wooden
weave IN cashmere o. Indian shawl ef-
feet This trimming Is very expensive,
but little Of II goes a long ways. BUY
ing The GLOVER by the yard. Il can ne
cut 10 suit. and is used for small Insects
IN the cuffs and collars
Fancy buttons are still much used
Besides the metallic effect there are
the now enameled buttons shown in a
number OF new designs, which are right
IN line with the new trimming ideas
Crochet buttons are 10 be had in q
number Of styles and shapes. Covered
buttons are also much in evidence ard
some Of the bra idc5 and embroidered
novelties bespesk the designers won
derful ingenuity.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31

- ARE in wiping each finger after
washing will do much 70 i'm
prove their form.
For example, each separate
finger should be rubbed with the towel.
beginning at the top OF the nail and
working or pressing down 10 the cuticle-
The effect OF this Is To prevent the flesh
from growing over The nail, and the
hablt once acquired viii accomplish eX-
ceilent results. IL Is useless to wipe all
the fingers together. for the moisture IS
not taken from the base Of the nails.
and so the flesh from constant wetness
becomes thick AMI coarse. Scratching
the enamel also coarsens II and that IS
why the surface should not be touched
with any hard substance until softeneC
by soaking.
Too little attention is given 20 nails
Of the toes. For instance. Iudiclous
shaping. which is easy. prevents ingrow-
ing nails, and is done by cutting the
top In round or pointed effect AS is
done with the fingers, nails OF the feet
should be filed concave: that is, the
center must be lower than the sides.
To do this with scissors or knife is pain
ful, but with a file Il Is easily accom-
plished-
The object OF benefit OF this method is
realized when pressure Is brought al
either side Of the toe. for the flesh. in
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
Daily Horoscope
~The stars incline, but do not
COMPEL
Friday, April I, 1910.
Friday, April 1, 1910.

Unrest viii stir mankind and trouble lands.
I'D Is the sign today for meddling hands.
VENUS IN sextile and Saturn in trine
are in benefc aspect TO the moon
on this ninety-hrst day. promising well
for women. love affairs and employ
ments connected with the products of
earth or WITH houses and locomotion.
Good advice NAY be expected from the
aged.
Shopping is under excellent signs
Dress and ornament, pleasures, music
and visiting are under good signs
Persons inclined to extravagance must
lake heed lest the days tendencies exag-
gerate their failing and lead them into
some dangerous or embarrassing expen-
diture
Lucky numbers during the month are
said TO be 4, s. 6. S. 10, %. IS. p. p and
%
The signs governing the month fore
tell social unrest. anarchy IN "a trou-
bled land" and many strange and ter
rible deaths. The signs are evil for
especially in The eastern United States.
where serious disasters are threatened
from flame.
The sign Is excellent for the produce
Of the earth. but foreteIs much strange
and unusual weather during the month.
On this day there is a sign warning
against vexing or annoying others or
making dangerous experiments. inhict-
inE pain want0nly and deceiving those
who are innocent and trlstful
Another excellent sign to-day is for
hiring men for any purpose.
Women and men with this birthdate
should find the tweIvemonth lucky. but
they must avoid social rivalry. over-in-
diligence in food and drink. and they
must not take part in an attack on a
/ prominent persons character
Children with this birthdate are born
| under aspects that promise good health.
an equabie temperament and fair sue
/ cess !n business
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
NeW Crop of Potatoes
Makes It's Appearance

A new crop Of potatoes has made its
appearance, but with a fanny price at
tdched, and doubtless the did variety
viii claim the attention Of the purchaser
for some time TO come. The new pO-
tatoes are quoted at from s. 20 s. a
barrel. just about FIVE times What the
old ones are now selling for.
The South Carolina strawberries viii
be ready TO tempt the taste Of WASH
ingtonians IN about two weeks. The
season is well advanced IN that State.
and the first shipments Of the crop are
expected 10 he here not later than the
middle Of April. At present what straw
berries are in The market are corainS
from Florida.
From the soaring OF the price Of
spring chickens the early season was
apparently not a very good one for the
poultry farms. A scarcity caused a
jump in price Of g. TO cents this morn
ing, bringing the young broilers up 20
a range OF from 30 10 So cents a pound.
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Porch Can Be Furnished
With Bat Little Expense

II a porch is 20 be furnished cheaply
buy furniture which is on-hHed and not
vanished or painted
Never. under any conditions. paint or
varnish the pieces. because damp wealth
or sOftens the finish and clothing is
ruined Rustic wood is not desirable
because II catches and holds the dirt
Smooth wood-cane or bambOo-is pre-
ferred.
) re rugs are serviceabIe. Many Ike
the cheap domestic rugs, woven very
much after the order OF rag rugs. Sc
iect one with plenty Of gray or tan
and IL viii not show the dust. II a
porch. well sheltered. calls for bis.
roomy chairs Of reed or willow and
also a number Of camp chairs which
may be folded and put aside when not
needed. Where there is space. there
should be a coat rack, paper rack and
library table.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
Return of CHaperonS
Attributed to Men

II IS being rumored hat chaperous
are coming In And one hears that (.
Is the men who are starting the reform
for-one hesitates 10 say it-fur their
own protection and AS a means OF aTay-
ing their nervous fears
II seems that the chaperonIng system
existing IN other countries has caught
their attention and pleases them great
" They are under the impression that
the men instituted n. nnd sney feel In
IS a thing they have been wanting for
years
The growing prevalence Of Ann White
fields may have had something 10 do
with II. or the discovered ract that big.
strong competent Englishmen never
dream Of running the risk that Ameri-
can men have been exposing themselves
70 for years-but be these things as they
may, il is not 20 be denied that there
is a timid apprehension, a gloomy de-
preston which makes the incoming
Of chaperons encouraged, welcomed.
Perhaps Il is best. precaution taken
in time saves many a bachelor.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
Hints on Salads

Celery must he carefully handled for
II so lacks On absorbent qualities that
il requires coaxing. Yet ~ 81 stands in
the dress ng a moment longer than the
required time Il wits and the salad be-
comes a failure
The French Crossing. modified and
elaborated by experience and taste, IS
the one that is used at the table.
Fash host or hostess knows a Pc
culiar and gratifying way to toss up a
salad, but the ordinary person relies
;e!y on the ingredients and proper
Cons laid down by cooks.
This calls for one-half teaspoonful or
saIg. one-fourth teaspoonfuI Of pepper.
two tabIespoonfuls OF vinegar. four
-atleSpoOnfuls OF olive oil
An aroma OF garlic a tiny touch Of
Onions. few bs2z leaves and other
palatable Ingredients are often tossed
up along with this commonplace dress
ing.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
Several Helpful Hints for housewives
That Frequently May Be Put TO Use

from, experience II layers are made a
dav before the filing is put on they Will
keep moist much longer than Il made
the same day.
To make icing remain firm on cakes,
-four the top of the cake before putting
on icing 10 which previously a tiny pinch
Of cream Of tartar has been added.
To make lasting and lUstrous stove
polish. shave the polish fine, all at one
time, and add turpentine 10 the consis-
tency Of thick cream. You viii always
have /; ready. and il will last three
times as long and be much more lus-
trCus than II wafer be used.
To prevent the lower pie crust becoUI-
ing sOCEy, sprinkle graduated sugar on
the lower crust before the filing is put
n and il viii be as brown and crisp as
he top.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
NezUest Thing in Wells
SAID to Be Glaze Chiffon

The newest thing n wells IS the glace
chiffon. Some Of hsse chiffons are
made up into auto wells and are made
double, using two changeables. one over
the other. The effect produced by the
double glace Is a very pretty rainbow
color design. Face vcilings with Urge
meshes or with double neshed designs
are 10 be had in solid black and two
tone effects
The two tone effects are particularly
good this season, because there seems
10 be tendency Tor ma itching the veil
TO the hat or costume. The black and
white combinations arr a. woN liked
as ever, especially those made in double
mesh effect. Lace shawls and scarfs
are popular, many having fringes Of
beads as We'll as silk embroidered Dor
ders.
Lace wells I'm ChanuIIy and Brussels
sim retain the favor Of modish women.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
THE AIR SHIP ACCIDENT.

L THELS father told her this story
IL about -he Frog Brothers and little
Willie Treetoad sailing around in the
air. and. although he tried not 10 make
u exciting. suII it Interested Ethel very
pauch:
When Willie Trectoad and the F'roE
Brothers started out 10 look for the fire.
flies they had quite a task Of il, for the
firefies We're mp In the air shooting
around themselves. Finally they found
three f. efies sitting on a fence ad-
miring - moon.
Here. you frenies. would you like 70
take a nice rise up IN the sky higher
than YOU have ever BEEN
sure. we would" said the dreflies,
as they Jumped off OF the fence.
Then come along with us" said
little Willie Treetoad. as he led them
over the where the Bats were waiting
Hurry up no., and set on, YOU fire.
flies said little Willie Treetoad, as he
hopped on 10 mis- Airship Bat.
s. they all hurried as much as pos
sible. and soon they we're ur in the air
circlins around,
MY. but mis- is great shouted little
Willie Treetoad.
7 don't see d., sale Jill Frof, Tor II
is all ] can do 10 hoiI on. One Of my
feet keeps slipping of all the time.
''Wel. If YOU are s--ng 20 fall down,
said little Willie TreetCad. do not fsl
on the church steeple o. something like
that
Don't talk like that" said Jill Frog
i am getting mighty uncomfortable
so am T. said Jack.
Little Willie Treetoad looked over al
them and saw them little by little slip
ping OF the Bats, while the Bats were
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
PILLOWS
IN LIVING ROOM

The most effective pillows for living
rooms are shown IN two shades Of
coarse burIap; the natural color is in
variably combined with contrasting
color.
Bold designs are cut from the
natural bUrlap and these are artis-
tically arranged upon square Of dull
green, blue, red, or brown, according
10 ones taste, and are held I'm place
by COUGHING or buttonhOling with
heavy thread.
These pillows are extremely good
looking and at the same time repre-
sent but little work.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
LARGE BLACK HATS
SEEN IN THEATER

At e. recent opening night al a New
York theater large black hats were
conspicuous I'm the fashionable audi
ence, the favored trimmings being
black or white aigretIes. maline. and
lace. in yelled effects.
Among mOdish women dark gray or
coal dust maline is sharing favor with
black. Occasionally a touch Of vivid
color is added. or a Eunmetal or gold
CsbOchon with turquoise or other imi-
talon level Is the only note Of relief
The Washington times., 1910-03-31

Here is q good way 20 keep cake from
falling
The cake, when done. shrinks from the
pan. Remove the pan from the oven
and let the cake remain I'm IL Eve min
l1tes before taking out. This has never
been known 10 fail
To keep layers for CAKE from ADDER
ing TO tins. uuttor the tins, and flour
them also. When removed from oven
let set a few minutes on GAM cloth.
To have bread crust brown and soft
when the bread is thoroughly done, il
will leave tho sides OF :rc pan. then re-
move from oven and lay on a bread
cloth. with the tor side doNu, for I'VE
rninutee-no longer. else II will sweat
and become so=gy.
To keep layer cake moist. II is found
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
HOW TO PREPARE
CREAM SUBSTITUTE

The following is a very good substitute
for cream:
Boil three-qusrters OF a pint Of new
milk. put a level teaspoonful OF -four
into cup with the yolS Of an egg and
mix wei together, adding a little sugar.
When the milk boils, draw il back from
the fire, and. after IL has heen allowed
10 cool little. pour over Ike -four and
egg mixture. stirring briskly 10 prevent
II from becoming lumpy-
Pour the mixture into the saucepan
and heat over the fire. stirring one way
until the egg thickens. 1t must not boil.
or il will he spoiled. When cold it IS
ready for use.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
To Clean Carnets.

Lena-The following is a reliable
formula for cleaning carpets.
Into one and a half gallons Ct hot
water shave one bar Of white soap: add
two tablespOonfuls of ammonia, two
tablespoonfUIs of borax and four
tablespoOnfuls OF soap powder. With
a brush scrub as you would a wooden
floor, use a small board with which
20 sCrape up the lather. Have with you
a bucket Of pure water and use wit De-
a rag, soaking up the best part Of the
water. II the room is left Oper 10
air. in a few hours the carpet will ..rv
and you will find it looks like new.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
Many New Ones Attracted
BY the Literary Puzzles

Anyway, we are all glad 70 have her
IL the circle. faint heart or not.
Then here is another new puzzler 20
say how-de-dO 20:
Dear Miss Carroll: Please ind
inclosed this. my first effort, In
solving one of your weekly puZ-
Zies. / have been quite interested
I'm the work. and shall look for
ward with pleasure 10 the next
one. Miss DORA NIXON.
1850 Columbia road.
March 2s. 1910"
Still another interesting parsonage
called up over the telephone this morn
ing and we had a nice long chat anent
puzzlers and puzzling. This particular
contestant has been out Of town for a
long time. but did that avail TO separate
her from the puzzle2 Not at all.
a friend forwarded the Sunday Times
to her at Denver so she has kept pace
with us, although at such q distance
she did not send IN her solutions
Truly a very loyal. keen-witted. and
genial company are The Times Won
ans Page puzzle solvers, are they not?
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
METHOD OF CLEANING.

Tatting cannot be properly washed
70 look as Eood as new. for 1t is almost
impossible TO restore the picots to their
natural shape. Soak the pieces in gaso-
Iene and while wet dust them with
cornstarCh Wrap them in q clean
towel and leave them for several hours.
Seat the towe! lightly, lift out the lace
and shake Dr. free of starch. press the
pIcots into shape and iron lightly On
the wrong side.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
SHAKFR RONNETS WORN

The vogue OF the demure little Shaker
bonnet is very pronounced for auto
wear. indeed. not a few OF these bon
nets are being used for ordinary street
wear Gray "a good dust colon Is fire.
0uenrly employed A rather severe little
model utilities gray bur-ap with vide
band and fat WinE-llke loops Of dark
blue linen
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
OLD FURNITURE.

In the garnet will be found the old
fashioned camp chair with high back.
II WI make an excellent porch chair.
When covered with tan crash or cotton
rep it is pretty. The old-fashioned set
tee can be swung on chains and made
an excellent hammock. The legs shOuli
be removed. The little spindle legged
tables are convenient 10 place in porch
corners TO hold jardiniers or pots OF
rnupre-
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
UMBRELLA TO MATCH.

The umbrella must match the gown,
and the long slender directoire IS the
most popular shape The knob Is some
times used as a receptacle for a small
o'Irse or powder puff and the materials
or which the handle is made may be
very costly. In these DAYS one handle
may Outlast several umbrellas. but the
present styles are decidedly new
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
MAKING OVER SUITS.

It is a good plan 10 have ones last
season suit brought up to date by just
a few changes before being sent TO the
cleaners. II new material Is added to
the skirt then all may be cleaned at the
same time. az ever suit takes on a
slightly differen Mt appearance after a trip
10 the dry cleaners.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31

having a very good time and enjoying
the fun. He noticed that the Bats were
flying over IN the direction Of the river.
and when they got just over the river
the Bats began 10 SILVER and shake. and
Jack and Jill Frog slipped of of their
backs and fell down. down. down anu
lane in the river "Cher-plunk."
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
let IS POPULAR.

Jet continues 10 he popular and the
effectiveness with which it was worn
with white gowns. as well as black.
during the winter. assures its use with
the light gowns Of summer Cor1usls.
long let chains and o series II slides,
through which may be threaded black
tuIe for the throat, are among the
favored forms most in demand.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
TO CLEAN CLOCKWORKS.

Saturate a piece Of cotton as large
as an egg with coal oil and put on the
floor OF the clock and close tightly
In four or five days you Will see the
works clean as new and the cotton
black with particles Of dirt which have
been loosened by the kerosene fumes.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
AnSgUers to Queries
From Times Readers
To Make Bernaise Sauce.

Mrs. G.-The following is a relia-
bic recipe for Berna!se sauce. Beat
the yOlks OF two eggs very lightly.
put into a round ho;tomed saucepan
and set in one OF boiling water, stir
into the eggs, a few drops at a time.
three tablespoonfuls II olive oil. Beat
as you stir, then gradually add three
tablespoOnfuls of boiling water. next
one tablespoonful OF lemon juice. a
dash Of cayenne pepper. and salt.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
NEW LACE EFFECTS.

Among the newest lace effects are the
filet and round nets. The newest things
in dress trimmings re the bands and
galloons done on heavy linen. and these
are TO be had in open lace effects as
well as III the plain blind patterns.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
DECORATOR FOR TOWELS.

A simple decoration for hand towels
is 20 emhroider each end with Joined
links. Make the links as large as a dol
lar. interlacing them the came as in a
chain. Work the outline with wash
floss in the briarsttch- Make one initial
az the center and pad e with chain
fCSS
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
BOILING MILK.

When boiling milk, put two table
spoonfuls Of water in the pan first, and
let II boil II is said that milk boiled
IN this wav viii never burn 10 the bot
tom Of the SauCenan
The Washington times., 1910-03-31
THE SEASONS STYLES.

Even the = lite satin Of the brides
gown is being yelled with chiffon or
mousseline or tulle. The gauze often
makes up a large part Of the waist and
some sort Of skirt drapery.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31

CorSscrew curls dropping each side
the face are threatened. but as yet curIs
are confined TO massinE the coiffures,
rather than TO dangling ways. The
plain swirl hairdressinE is already los
ing caste, and elaborate masses Of
waves and curls that cover the head
over low frames are taking its place.
The Washington times., 1910-03-31

Walking gloves again have stitched
backs, some very wide. Stitching is be-
coming TO all hands and especially to
one that Is inclined 20 be large Black
gloves are quite out Of the run. as. 10 be
sure, they usually are at this season.
Pale tones are seen where white ones
have been figuring alone
The Washington times., 1910-03-31

LOT Of brand-new puzzlers are
n coming in" on account Of the
~ literary puzzles.
Says one:
ct have kept tab on the puzzle
corner ever since its inception but
have never gotten down TO work
ing each puzzle out.
Some appeal TO me more than
others, Of course, but these puz-
zles on books and authors and
clever sayings are just I'm the line
with my fancy SO ! nave been
quiet worker for some time past
This week the impulse TO get into
the contest actively proved too
much for me, so ] am sending this
my first list 10 YOU. Please be
good 10 IL and don't publish my
name. 7 think II 1 should see my
name printed in a puzzle which
was not solved correctly I'd faint
dead away
Did YOU ever hear Of such a very
sensitive puzzler?
pretty nearly printed the name TO
this letter. but on second thought con-
sldered II best to let our newcomer set
reasoned I'm the ways of puzzledOm
before sUbjecting her 10 the ordeal Of
print
I've q notion after the first or second
week she viii develop the "correspon-
dence habit and be sending NE all
sorts Of clever messages
The Washington times., 1910-03-31

Unrest viii stir mankind and trouble lands
III Is the sign today for meddling hands