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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27

IF straw is discOlored- the best plan
to adopt IS 70 paint II with har
enamel Of some seasonable dark
shade
II you do not wish the straw 70
look shiny after treatment mix a
tablespoonful Of methylated alcohol
with the enamel. Apply the mixture
with a large paint brush, and leave
the hat for twelve hours to dry CHIP
straws- being soft and absorbent, re-
ouire that the enamel should be d.
Iuted with a double amount Of spirit
II ribbons are limp dip them IN a
solution Of hot sugar and wate--
our Jumps Of white sugar 10 a pint Of
water. Lay them between two clean
cloths and press them with a very
hot iron. Take care not TO move the
iron backwards and forwards, or the
ribbon Will acquire a shiny surface;
stamp with the iron, exactly as you
do when marking on q transfer pat
tern
If velvet is creased, stretch it tightly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
DYEING FOR FALL WEAR

The tine OF year is upon US when
it IS necessary to think OF the
transformation Of last springs
clothing into this fsE-s.
Nothing in this work iS so important
as the dyeing and cOloTing Of fabrics
before making over. Besides this, there
are always methods OF retuvenation by
a careful use OF stencil paints and water
colors.
Garments may be dyed entire OF they
may be ripped apart and dyed in
breadth The latter is better for skirts.
long coats, etc, but il Is quite easy 10
dye blouses, ribbon trimmings. and
things OF that sort Just as they are
without ripping them.
Different directions come with the
various prepared dyes. each Of which
has its own best methods. General in
formation. however. can be given The
dye is usually mixed with boiling water
n tub or pot that will not he hurr
by dlscolorEtion, and two stout sticks
are used 10 keep the hands from the
liquid Rubber gloves should be worn
Even Dipping
Keeps Color Uniform
Dip the material evenly, being sure
that Il Is thoroughly permeated BIZ the
dye before removing It For some varie-
ties II must be left 20 soak overnight.
Finally, take IL out with the aid OF the
sticks and hang it on a line in the open
air to drip without wringing or squeez-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
Chats With the Puzzlers
By Frances Carroll
, ELL Mss Carroll. I just

(CV = ELL. Mss Carroll, I Just
NJ want to say" writes one
ouick-witted puzzler to-
day. that Mrs O'ConneIl
has given US an ideal puzzle First of
all. 1 am finding it highly instructive,
and am taking my first lesson in modern
fiction, Of which am not to anv great
extent a reader. but in regard to which
1 Ike TO be well informed.
men, this puzzle given Us bv Mrs.
- COnneH Is not so difficult as TO be
dlscouraging. Every sentence repays
the work one puts upon it, so that the
chase Tor the correct names OF books
IS q compromising as well as q merry
one
And now, because our puzzle ctrcI. &c
oelns constantly recruited by new mem
Ders' and in order to give these new
readers an opportunity at this weeks
puzzle take pleasure in giving Won,
again The story Of the literary wedding
HIlIten by Mrs OConneH To make IL
"a correctly, you have only TO sub
$500 LOF Ine name Of the author a
certain book by that writer.
raul Leicester Ford and uvfrsson
ChurchiI. OF Mrs. Henry Wood we're
married yesterday at the home OF the
Dtlae, Hdchard Whiteing by oliver
GOLDSMITH The bridesmaid was Char
i I,t.,'s- tSsronte' and Harold AIcGrath was
80 the groOm's nephew, Frances
flOdBsOn Burnett r. The bride wore a
Gown or Myrtle Reed. and Amelia. z.
err IN her hair The music was fur
nlsned by James Lane Allen
@nong the guests was the brides old
LIZA eaIVert Hall Although Charles
Ram kennedy had left the u-as5tre
iLheheon vas all that could be desired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27

HE greatest westward filtration Of
the Noon falls in z conjunction
"hlcn brings both Mars and the Sun
INTO 0enenc aspect, a highly favorable
position indicating success in all mat
Jers that are attacked with determine
ton and energy
Inc aspects are extraordinarily favor
able for integrity and frankaess Of &C
ton and word
Mars IS IN a position favorinx phvsf-
cans, surgeons, oculists. d zntistz- chem
lists and other scientists whose concern
is the bodily or mental health. The in
olcauons are good for beginning meth
DDS OF cure, travelling or changing en-
yironment or habits for the SAKE Of
heaItn and making changes in diet
There IS q lucky sign over military
naval, and marine affairs
artisans, sculptors, artists, painters.
aee32TatoTs' engtneers. and those who
Work With wheels, edged tools or fame
are under good sign
Unskllled persons must avoid the
cages OF eNcav ationS and use great care
his Gay N approaching the neighbor-
hood Of whirliuS things, fire, or danger
Gus apparatus.
The position Of the Sun marks this
as a good day for asking favors or seek
Ills employ Inent or enlargement Of Op-
The augUry Is good for the land ana
the things Of the earth, Indicating a
favorable time for real estate dealings
building, buying, or selling crops, miner
ais or metals and for any tasks or rec
reatfossS in the open air.
aged persons are under a sign denot-
ING that they are likely to be gifted with
the aI'Iity 70 give good counsel in this
period
Jupiter favors alterations in business
Ihos= whose birth-date this is are
unoer d rule that should give them
great opportunities for fortr5na 5,,-fr~~
the tTeive-mouth, but they are warned
against speculation and against social
designations.
Children are born today under signs
that are held TO give a curious bIerC3T,o-
or self-asserJiveness and romance. max
Ing natures that require careful training.
lney often prove to be among the high
" successful ones Of the earth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
Time Enough
By ELLA WHEELER WILCOX

Copyright, 1910. By the New York Evening
Journal Publishing Company
know II 5 early morning,
And hope is calling aloud.
And your heart is sfre with Yos,tt,s
desire
To hurry along with the crowd
But linger q bit by the roadside.
And lend hand by the way.
lis curious fact that a generous act
Brings leisure and luck to a day.
know it Is only the noontiue-
There IS chance enough 10 be kind
But the hours run fast when. noon has
passed
And the shadows are close behind.
So think while the light is shining.
And act ere the set Of the sun,
For the sorTiest woe that a soul can
know
Is to think what it might have done.
1 know il is almost evening
But the twilight hour Is Iopk.
IF YOU listen and heed each CIV Of need
You ran right fun many a wrong.
For when we have finished the journey
We VIII al look back and saw
On LIES long mile there was nothing
worth while
But the good we did BY the way"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
10 CLEAN GOLD.

With all its trials. the wedding rlng
& bright, for hand-washing Just suits
It There is no better treatment than
soap and water for either plain gold
OF silver jewelry, unless II IS very much
furnished Warm water, q little soaPy
Iather and a soft brush for articles OF
Intricate workmanship with brisk rub
OF tissue paper, Is the recipe Tor
brooches chains and bangles alike
Conside ring its simplicity, It seems a
atty that many women appear content
ed 10 wear chains and necklaces so
dirty that they viii not only soil white
and light gowns. but the flesh ITSELF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
y Her Baby's Smile

az the third night the fairy was late.
~ and for 2 while the twins were
afraid she wasn't going 10 come after
all. But at last, while they were liSten-
ing patiently to long. sleepy story
Willy was drawing out, a quick, light
tap on the window pane told them she
had come back
I'm late, fear She nodded bright
" as she melted easily through the
glass and stood on the rug before them
Until I told her II was TO teach some
one q lesson, her majesty was a little
doubtful about opening the third tears
secrets TO any mOrtal-eVen TO the
Sleepyland Twins The third tear. You
see is most preciOus-One Of the most
precious gems in the whole wide world,
Fairyland and all
She poured the third tear into Dorfy's
waiting palm. then raised her magic
wand aid smiled
The -Ecklemouse shifted the air Willy
and the twins shifted, too. From the
spreading teaT-dTOp IN the little girls
hand there came soft. delicious fra
GRANGE unlike any they had ever smeIled
before
It was as faint as pansy-s perfume
yet as clinging as thar OF lily OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27

Their courtship lasted, only F,linor
Giyn, and can be called Marie COreIH
as they met in italy, and Winston
ChurchIl was reached in America Tbev
VIII spend their honeymoon AT .Joh1
Ori Lloyd. As they started on W y
HoTells, Miriam Nicholson, the groom
nurmured- Thomas Hardy and Robert
aerrlck az last you are Thomas Dixon
for me Later in the evening PoleS-t
W CfasTnoeT took possession OF things
ana II was then Edith Wharton -
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luton each week
or, II you are one Of the recruits b.
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Page Of The Times.
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Prizes Offered Puzzle
SoLOers.

Weekly prises OF i've, three, ana
two dollars. respectively are given
70 the Contestants for the puzzle
printed on the Woman's Page OF
the Sunday evening edition OF The
Times each week for the three So
lutions adJudged worthy.
The contest, which closes az : d
N. on Friday OF each week, Is open
to all who care to solve the puzzles.
The awards are based. primarily,
on correctness. timeIness, and neat
ness Originality in presentation al
so receives consideration in award
ing the prizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27

ing. Only in this way can you avoid
streaking-
There are usually different dyes Tor
cotton and linen and for wool and silk
as vegetable materials take dye much
less quickly than animal fabrics. It is
never possible to obtain the same rich
shade BY the use OF the wrong 6ve as
By the employment Of that suited TO the
material
As for mixed goods. they are usual
y cotton and wood, and must be dyed
rlai- rms IS usually cotton. but there
IS different r-ie for practically every
fabric
Color Choice
Important Consideration
The great question OF dyeine Is that
OF color In general, velveteen and a
few wooden fabrics are the only goods
that viii dye 70 even dark coIors. The
important thing Is 70 make the shade
always darker than IL has been OF
course one phase Of dyeing IS simply
the restoration or COlOT-Ihe refuvena-
ton OF the shade always present
In dyeing to another color the FOL
lowing rules should be observed. Blue
sno purple viii not dye over yellow OF
orange. nor navy blue over brown Green
VIII not dye Owe red OF brown. Seal
brown, scarlet, crimson. cardinal and
turkey red and garnet viii not dva ovar
green nor the first two named ,rer
blue OF slate Crimson viii not dive over
purple or old gold, nor yellow over nm
pie or slate Golden brown, pink orange
and gray viii not dye over any dark col
OTIS Black Is the only shade thar v-ffI
dye over everything
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
Fads and Fashions of Women
By Florence fairbanks

7 vember without a coat. with perhaps
black satin scaTfs 10 protect the chest
| and throat. These dresses are very at
tractiVe not only for street duty. but
also for the house and the place OF
business There is a vogue for striped
materials These arc frequently COM
bined with bands Of plain Buttons. SOU
tache, and black pipinGs are generally
used as trimming
this season grays OF all sorts are
high IN favor. and black and gray
combinations, though sOmber in tone,
are extremely chic All the shade
of mauve and violet Will be in vogue
during the autumn and winter, and
there is a new prune color which
is particularly well liked in Paris.
Huckleberry is blue-viOlet shade.
which is shown IN cloth and satin
fabrics, elderberry being a similar
shade with more OF the burgundy
tone The coats OF many rather SOM
Der colOred suits are frightened by
very cheerful Innings Of bright satin
or of Persian silk
Pretty Suit
OF Blue Satin Cloth.
\ very pretty little suit by Cheruit.
made of blue lavender satin cloth, has
a coat lining of Pin-dOtted white
swiss over thin white silk and the
effect IS decidedly dainty Lovely
pale cOlOred Innings OF apricot pink,
Tea rose 1GliOW. anu care al 4dAL TAI
are put into street tailored coats and
the French tailor never fO-gets the
little shirred lining pockets that are
so invaluable for the slowing away Of
small belongings.
Though the new tsilOr-mades are any
thing but masculine IN type, freakish
cuts and eccentric modes OF trimming
making them more feminine in style
than any costumes that have been
brought out in years the general out
line Of the silhouette has a mannish
suggestion This is due 10 the very
narrow, straight skirt which Clings
closely to the limbs. and 10 the short,
loose coat on boxy lines
Box coats Of this type are used for
morning wear. the more definitely fitted
garments appearing in the afternoons
An American tailor suit in imitation
Of the French box type has htp-length
coat, almost untitled and q straight.
very narrow skirt TO the ankles At
the lower edge Of the coat are three
tucI<s and similar tucks are placed
at the foot Of the skirt
Diagonal, curved, and vsndyked cuts
are the rule on the gay little tailored
coats Of the new season It Is unusual
to SEE a coat front opening straight
from The bust TO hip, without slant IN
one direction or a lap in another lap
ped-Over effects are specially modish,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27

or Of plain lawn in contrasting color.
it could be utilized for the morning
hours
For tie medium size viii be required.
for the blouse 25s yards o. material 4
OF ., 2Ss yards g, IA va IDS a inches
wide with 3 yard IS for The yoke and
under sleeves, s yard IS for the trim
ming portions; for the skirt 10 yards -
or 2, II yards % or 81 yards a inches
wide. May MsntOn pattern OF the
blouse. No 6S72, sizes 81 TO - inches
bust, or OF the skirt. No. 655S. sizes - 20
80 inches can be purchased at Golden
berg's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
LENGTH OF SKIRTS.

Skirts are worn short. at least two
inches from the ground. even for
ceremOniOus wear in the evening
Occs sionaIIy one sees a narrow skirt
heightened to a point at the back,
but the majority are in the absolute
" round length Of thu Directoire
period, a happy length, which most
OF the younger people at least viii
approve
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
HAND BAG VARIANT.

The girl who need not consider
wear first can indulge IN some Of the
new hand bags in heavy watered
silk, set in a gold frame and finished
with gold tasseIs at each corner
Especially good looking is a bag OF
black watered silk. so set with a
monogram IN gold in the Ieft-hand
corner
Velvet Is sometimes used fer the
bags. but the MORE Is newer and
more stylish also does not catch dust
so easily
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
KEEPING PARSLEY.

To keep parsley fresh. wash and dry
fresh parsley and place in mason Jar.
Cover and keep in refrigerator Parsley
may be kept in this way for several
days This is a more sanitary method
than the old unpleasant way Of keeping
II in water
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
ANCIENT USE OF OIL.

The men and women Of ancient Greece
and the famous beauties OF every cline
always understood the use Of oil in the
following hint: When animal oil is used
II clogs up the pores and renders the
akin coarse, but vegetable oils, such as
She Greeks used, feed the skin There
are many skins that do not need lubri-
Ation AFTER a bath, but there are many
0ahers which are benefited by the use
e fine vegetable oil.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
FINISH FOR BLOUSE

Narrow plsitinEs Of tulle- make a most
attractive finish to the collarleSs blouse
OF simple house dress. Similar piaitings.
turned back and caught with a few in
visible stitches. are the finish to sleeves
which reach Just below or above the ell
bow. as ones fancy dictates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
Salad Dressing.

z Else msyonnaise dressing for
the chicken salad The following is a
good recipe: Into q chilled soup plate
drop the yolk OF an egg, drained free
OF all the white; squeeze upon Il a
teaspoOnfui OF lemon juice and stir in
with a silver fork until well mixed
Vow add gradually few drops Of salad
oil, stirring steadily As the dressing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27

! thickens. add the OIL more freely until
you nave used hall q pint Season Win
a dasn OF paprika. a half teasDoonflJT %
sdLl, SalISpoOnful OF mustard and a
generous tablespoonful Of VINEGAR
In making your chicken salad sTfozs
cupful Of celery cut into bits 10 sy-ervS
Two cups OF chicken dice. and make =
the salad -
You can find no better dressing thar
mayonnaise for the fruit salad slso
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
FALL HAT COVERINGS

Some OF the early fail hats are covered
with a deep red, yelled in navy blue
chiffon The result is purpIish tone
which is considered exceedingly smart
Other combinations seen in the late
summer and early fan millinery are
black and white, the tWo-tone purpies
and the strong blues IN tWo-tone shades.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
Falling Hair.

Waiter-Better stop experimenting with
hair tones and consult z reliable
specialist 4 course Of electric treat
ments seems to me what YOU need II
IS very evident that your scalp Is in
an unhealthy condition, in which case
ne<1ing is so effective as electricity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27

r ARLIER in the season there was
* a TumOr 10 the effect that wider
skirts would be worn in the fail
and winter, but this prediction
has proved TO be unfoUnded.
At least, it Is asserted by those in
close touch with the foremost dictators
Of fashion IN Paris that the vogue for
narrow skirts viii continDe for some
time 10 come The models recently i'm
ported all show narrow lines, although
banded effects are not favored by the
best makers
The new tall suiungs shown in the
shops are extremely beautiful SOftness
of texture and lightness OF weight are
combined in new Weaves OF wool. OF
mohair. and Of permo. Satin backed
with Goth is one of the newest of the
French Inspirations in fabrics. and this
luxurious material is used by all the
great houses for street tailored cos
tunes OF dressy character. From Ber-
nard comes street suit Of seal brown
satin backed with cloth, which is one Of
the most important models OF this kind
shown in America so far. There is
straight, narrow skirt fitting smoothly
over the hips and slightly gathered IN
at the ankles under a six-inch band Of
sealskin. The hip length coat is in The
new box shape. which defines the figure
very little, and this coat has a broad
collar and revers, and also cuffs OF the
seaiskin-
New Wool
Cloth Popular
Ratins is new wool material that IS
as light and soft as thfstledown. and
which is used for smart motor coats
and for utility suits BTocades Of great
beauty are being used for handsome
limousine and evening coats Broad
cloths and serges hold the palm for coat
and skirt costumes. and there are basket
weaveS and cheviOts which answer for
rough weather coats and suits All OF
these materials are more OF less trim
med with fur, Hudson seal being the
most popular FtIr for bands and border
trimmings. though the soft silky mole
skin is used on some suits and frOcks
OF light material
Serge and cheviot are the materials
that bid fair to occupy first place in the
long list OF autumn fabrics They are
wide, cutting 10 advantage and the
variety of ccIors and ueaTes Is worthy
OF favorable consideration In Paris
these dresses that are built on shirt
waist suit lines. viii be worn until No
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
Socialist Club.

I. F.-Either write to or call ,,,,.
Mrs Charles Ferguson, who has -
residence in the Peoples Church Hou-s-
at III East Capitol street 1 think 50
VIII be glad 10 give you the iufO~msS
fst order
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
wOMEN'S WORK IN Japan.

The influence exerted by the Ladies
Educational Association OF Tokyo,
Japan, Is increasingly its mem
bers are the wife Of the mayor OF To-
kyo, the crown princess and Princess
Mort.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
Question Boz of The Washington Times

II does the
SEND you" query TO Question
query promptly where II IA possible
printed 80
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-27
"POORLEMON MUCH MALICNED

THE poor lemoui II has become ?
subject for so much comment of
late that We are beginning 20 for
get its manifold uses on The
dressing table OF the wCslld-be fair
Yet there is hardly anything II will
not accomplish Listen 20 few Of its
unappreciated virtues
Lemon juice is an excellent cleanser,
and often answers the purpose OF soap
with delicate skins It IS. OF course,
very sticky, and should be well washed
OF II IS excellent, with the addition
Of salt. for stains Lemon riDd may he
rubbed on the hands when they are
stained. also; wet them first in warm
water
As a lotion, try a wineglassful Of
lemon jmSe, q pint OF rainwater. and
five drops OF essence Of rose Cork
well. Or else use half a pint Of milk
and the juice from slice Of strong