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The Washington times., 1910-04-05
Frat WoqU Being Used
By HoStesses of Paris

In Paris hostessess are serving fruit
for dessert and almost entirely supplant-
ing all the delicious ''dub-dub" and pas
try for which the French city is famous.
No knives are served with the fruit. as
these modern housekeepers have decided
the fruit must be eaten skin and al" D."
One IS reminded of that dear creature
in ''CranfOrd' most delightful Of places
who always retired to the privacy of
her room TO eat en- orange especially
since it is no easy matter TO bite into
an orange without horrifying results.
Poor TitIebat Titmouse when he came
into his fortune always experienced
agOnizing moments when fruit ap-
peared, and especially was tried with
grapes, as he knew not what TO do with
The seedl Perhaps classes for the prop
er eating of unpeeled fruit will be
opened, and one can acquire the art OF
biting gracefully Aside from these lit
tie digressiOns, fruit at this time Of the
year is particularly enjoy able as a des-
sert and is really a decided relish from
the heavier desserts of the winter season.
Italian and French chefs always serve
fruit at the end Of the dinner, and in
England fruit IS almost the cornerstone
Of the dining table, If one may so mix
ones phrases Indeed in London IL Is
quite possible TO rent fruit for a formal
occasion for the centerpiece. returning
il uidnjured the day following, along
with the caterers rented ware.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
Tones ALWays Are Good
During the Spring Season

Do not think because you are tired
these days that YOU are only lazy.
Too many persons force themselves in
the spring and feel the bad effects all
summer.
If YOU feel the climatic effects beyond
the usual spring fever 1t is generally a
sign you are running down and are IN
need Of a bracer Of some kind.
AS going away, even for a day or two,
Is out Of the question for the majority
OF women. the next best thing IS 20
look after the general health Take a
simple tonic.
This is best done under the direction
Of your physician. but most Of the
preparations Of iron and phosDhates are
quick strength makers.
Sometimes all that IS necessary Is one
OF the homemade blood purifiers. such
as our ancestors swore by in the good
old days Among them is boneset tea
or sulpLdr and molasses.
Don't fight the lasslt1de. Yield 70 It
az least 10 the point Of taking more
rest
The winter has prob ably been fstigU-
ing and you are feeling the bad ef-
fects- Lie down a part Of each day
II you will not 90 20 bed. al least
rest or q couch which is drawn up near
an open window. whore yCu VIII get the
sun and air
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
Brides Seldom ReceiVe
Antiques as Presents

Few brides get brass andirons and
tenders in their collection, nor are those
old-fashioned mahogany boxes that
served as dressing cases and Jewel boxes
combined a usual gift These have al
most always a mysterious secret drawer
for love letters or most precious gems.
Sheffield trays Of any size. candle
sticks or any Of the odd. small pieces Of
this ware are effective when done over
and restored 10 their pristine brightness.
and so few Of original Sheffield are now
adays found In the same shape that II
Is quite safe 10 purchase as one fancies.
Picture racks of Italian designs in
giIded carved wood are new and at
tractive, and as they are covered on
part Of the shelf with = bit OF silk
damask in some lovely soft color they
will ft in any room Of period de
scription.
Old lamps which may be fitted for
electricity vie with the exquisite old
French candeIabra and sconces for dec
Orativeness, and when properly equipped
with really old globes are most attrac-
tive.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05

body. and then consciously place our
selves in touch with influences tending
70 produce this result; and this can be
done as effectively in q little Western
prairie town as in the Emmanuel
Church clinic in Boston
The belief that personal effort Is not
needed. that help may be drawn from
external forces alone, often retards re-
covery. 1. Is a most wholesome infu-
ence that persuades the sufferer OF his
own personal responsibilities We NAV
receive inspiration. stimulation. fnce1t-
i've, encouragement, from external
within US, or little can be accomplished
II Is a most interesting study % OBJ
serve how different temperaments are
Influenced by disease or accident One
type complains vociferously, yet resists
all effort toward mitigation Of the evil
while another reaches out soul and BODY
for any promised help, Is buoyed up
by the frst indication Of Improvement.
and so creates a mental condition IA
vorable 20 recovery.
Thousands OF people. al present lead
ing lives Of partial invalidism. might "a
turn TO happy, active life could they put
rid themselves Of their fears, intelll-
gently strengthen the weak places. sub
stitute good habits for bad. and. above
all, get a brsnd-new point OF view
More people are invalids because Of
their type Of mind than Of their type
OF disease
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
@8;6, The Ticklemouse
NyNT s1J6' and his Sscpyland Adventures tRY&&1TNI
W& By Roy Rutherford Bailey with Davy and Dorfy ~AS"

Yes-s-s." Kissed the excited Tickle
mouse And there's another with her
chlidren. and another, and another
- cats, exactly, on each old wife's
cneese-so the old riddles true after
aIlE lie shuddered and drew the trem-
bling twins farther back into the shad-
ows.
And now there took place before their
eyes as strange drill as ever soldiers
WenJ through. Exactly twenty seven
nundred and forty-four cats-as the
Mouse afterward told them during their
eolneWard flight - poured out OF the
LVI @ y -IiHe sacks carried D. The seven
ole kitten, was in comical little Zouave
UNIFORM or red and wore a little red
cap. zach carried a little tin gun that
GlIttered IN the moonlight as they
IllaLched l-, and countermarched in solemn
ranks, each company with an old wo-
man as its captain.
me twins We're SO astonisEed that
Iney forgot 10 trembie, and even the
Ilcklemouse stopped shifting the air and
Wdtcned tne soldier-cats with intense in
lSIesI suddenly. Scale the wallr'
shouted each captain in a sharp voice
and the cats swarmed over the castle
walls and disappeared
me llckiemouse sighed with relief
ana hurried the children back to where
lner KITE lay beside the highway. "I
~ rnaneauvers," they heard him NUT
yer as they flew back toward home.
that l almost forgot about the Cats o
Dawn. Well-weu have another try
at the castle. chilIuns.'
You haven't told us the name OF the
CdSiie YET. whispered Davv 10 the Tick
IeInouse as they crept through the nuT5-
cry window few minutes later.
It isn't Castle Nowhere. Is ft?'' asked
Dorfy. shyly. The Ticklennouse patted
her rosy cheek and tucked her into bed
It's Castle Guess-It,'' he chuckled-and
was gone.
Davy lay and stared at the ceiling
when the kite had whisked away into
the night oh 7 know he called
softly across 10 DOrfy. az last II know
what that castle was-that was St Ives
Don't you know, DOrfy.
Each wife had seven sacks,
Each sack had seven cats.
Each cat
but a little snore from Dorfy's white
bed stopped him short
Poor. sleepy little Dorfy was too far
away IN dreamland TO listen n any
more,
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
Special Attention GiVen
To TulEe Wedding Wells

The wedding vel Is quite important
enough TO deserve attention apart from
the rest of the wardrobe
A wedding veil OF tulle will cost from
ten 70 fifteen dollars 20 begin with.
The price depends somewhat upon the
height Of the wearer. for the vel must
fail quite 70 the length OF the long train
After the lengths Of tUlle have been
draped on the head and spread out over
the skirt the lower edge should be
shaped so that it falls gracefully Just
over the train.
The veil which falls over the face Is
the easier 10 arrange. for it has only 10
be thrown over the head. a coronet of
orange buds holding it in place on top.
White pearl-headed pins should be
used. for fastening it to the brides hair.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
MATTE MOUSE'S SURPRISE.
By FARMER SMITH

THE stories about mice had amused
Ethel. Her father told her another
one last night. and here il is:
One day when the sun was shining
warm, and Wahles. the cat, who spent
most Of his time around the barn. was
quietly sleeping on the back fence. little
Matte Mouse went out in search of a
nice big piece Of apple
First she had 10 climb the tree and
make slre that Waffles was asleep and
that Rover. the big dog, was out OF
sight, and that there was nothing in the
way 70 bother her.
Fer mother had told her time and
time again 20 he careful and keep her
eyes open so that Watles and Rover
could not get hold Of her, and she also
told her always TO keep one eye look
ing up at the sky 10 see II any birds
were coming along, for sometimes birds
ate little mice.
II viii be very careful" said little
Matte. and win always see that one OF
my eyes looks up at the clear blue sky
ard the other looks straight ahead sd
as TO see 81 anything is coming after
me-" and then Matte went over and
gave her mother real big kiss as she
started on her way toward the barn.
No sooner had she gotten over the
little hill and was looking in the direc-
ton Of the barn when she saw a lot
OF little boys and girls playing Ring
Around the Rosy" and lot Of other
games under the big apple tree. Vnat
on earth is that?' she said 10 herself.
But I should not ask: What I should
ask is Did they leave anything to
eat?'''
So Matte Mouse lay very quiet, very,
The Washington times., 1910-04-05

very quiet for a long time with one of
her eyes turned up to the skies and the
other turned toward the children. Every
now and then she would .ake a glance
toward Waffles to see that he was
fast aslep
1t seemed TO Matte that she waited
an awfully long time. and finally when
the sun began 10 sink in the west ana
me katydlds and crickets began 10 tune
thelr tlddles for the levening music the
children left the apple tree and Matte
stole very quietly up TO where they had
been, and what do you think she found ?
Delicious pieces of bread and dainty
little morseIs Of cheese.
Can this really be true2" she said
10 herself, "and I am so hungry" So
she sat down with a little piece of bread
in one hand and tiny piece Of cheese
in the other.
Gracious" she said to herself. ..T al
most forgot about WafIes. 7 wonder 90
he is still asleep" But as she sat there
eaung her lunch she saw VARIES onen
ms eyes and look all around
Nhat shall I do? What shall 7 do7..
she said. and then she began 70 scrsne
IN the ground as hard as she could ana
push all the crumbs Of bread and little
pieces Of cheese into the hole and COW
cred them ND very carefully. Then sbe
rubbed her little paw all over the ero,,n5
and said to herself. Now. he will think
have been here and viii not suspect
The bread % Then sitp scampered home as
fast as she could and told her mother
Of what she had found
That is good news, that is good
news said her mother. L must go
right there, for I'M almost starving"
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
GOOD WAY TO COOK
EXCELLENT SHAD ROE

A delicious way OF cooking shad roe
IS 10 bake II IN the oven with a tomato
sauce Boil the roe for ten minutes in
salted water. then drain and cover with
cold water. Let il stand for ten minutes
Meantime, prepare tomato sauce ac-
Cording 70 some favorite recipe Butter
a small baking dish. put the roe into II
and cover with the sauce
Bake them for three-QUarters OF an
hour in a moderately hot oven, bastins
them with the sauce that is around them
once or twice every fifteen minutes
Then serve very hot This makes a
nice dish FOR q sprinE luncheon-
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
TO FRESHEN FLOWERS.

II cut flowers from the florists or
garden are placed as soon as possible
in cold water in which a little mild soap
has been dissolved. making suds, they
Will keep fresh much longer than usual,
and viii even freshen up wonderfully
Il they have already dropped Also' II
one wishes 20 keep roses in bud for
some time. a soft thread should be tied
snugly around The bud, and when ready
Tor use. even though several days after
picking. the rose viii be found as snuE
q bud as when first tied up, and, more
over. Will not shatter as soon as ordj-
narilv.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
Power of Mind Over Bodies
Has Much to Do With Health

wv e Z Fl. e.: e.: ~ IT. =; :::: e: :
physical and the spirit
ual," declares a writer The spirit, II
y might, would surely choose for its
home a sound bOCy. and thus save for
effective living the energy that would
otherwise be exhausted in the patient
endurance Of physical torment. The
cultivation Of good physical habits IN
questionably makes for the spiritual and
mental Uplift Of the race.
The first move toward spiritual right
living is, therefore. physical soundness.
and this most CT US can acquire by
studying the actual causes OF dis
ease and recogn. zing our own per-
sonal responsibility therein. We are
rapidly approaching an era OF in
telligence when disease itself shall be
frowned upon as more or less disgrace
ful. and this era has. been FASTENED
enormously by the various popular cults
OF mental healing. None Of the great
truths underlying these modern methods
Of treatment are new, but the effort 10
make practical and universal use OF
what has hitherto seemed mystical. in
tangible, or unintelligihle 10 the average
mind is an outcome Of the modern spirit.
and is Of colossal importance in tho
development Of the human race.
we take the first great step toward
health and happiness when We first de-
sire q closer harmony between mind and
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
ROLLING LINENS
TO AVOID CREASES

To have lunch cloths and center
pieces without creases from having been
folded is difficult.
Either save the heavy pasJeboaud rolls
that pictures and calendars come n Or
make a roll Of heavy paper about twice
as large around as q broom handle: and
by the way, an old broom handle serves
20 start t-e roll Of paper on
Have two lengths. one about q foot
long, fO- The SmaI linen pieces. and an
ether about three feet long for larger
pieces, and roll the freshly irOned linens
on these rolls and keep in linen draw
ers ready for use. and IL VIII not
be necessary 20 iron the creeses out o.
each piece, as is the case when they
are folded.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
Interest Shown by Puzzlers
In Early Christian Writers
% HE early Christian writer's with
their medieval and modern col
leagues furnished most accept

T HE early Christian writer's with
their medieval and modern col
leagues furnished a most accept
able puzzle for the readers OF
the Womans Page. AT least that is
what I infer from the comments which
are coming in.
Miss Martha williams. of 1888 Thirty
first street northwest, writes:
4 have several times almost won the
goal in your puzzle contests, but this
time I think 1 have scored a touch
down.
To-day has been neither a day OF rest
nor yet a day Of worship. but is not
Sunday well spent in so goodly a COM
pany Of theoIogians as these Miss
Spa1lding has invited US to meet?"
7 am enclosing nv answers TO your
puzzle, which has taken a day TO solve,
not TO speak Of my ingenuity and my
whole library. The idea of having the
initial letters spell tho sentence seems to
me a very clever one" writes Miss
Jeannette NJ Williams Of the General
Land Office.
I could give you ever so many more
letters, but alas, The Contributions will
have 10 be kept in the da-' until after
Friday at p. m, when the last list is
In. otherwise I might by some chance
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
FOR AN EASY WAY
TO DO HEMSTITCHING

For an easy way to heHnstitch try
this Draw he required number OF
threads Turn the hem down, and tack
with the edge in the center Of the
drawn threads.
Lessen the tension Of your machine
and stitch as nearly on the edge of the
hem as possible Remove the taCkinC
threads; take the garment in one hand.
and the hem I'm the o,ner. and pull the
edge Of the hem 10 the bottom Of the
drawn threads. This is very quickly
done, and can scarcely be distinguished
from hand work. HemstitChed tucks
are made on the same principle.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
TO MAKE CANDY
OF ORANGE PEEL

To make Candied orange peel. wash
thoroughly and cut in small pieces Of
uniform size. Then with a sharp knife
scrape OFF all the white skin possible
Place in an earthen jar and cover with
cold water. Add a pinch Of salt and let
stand overnight The next morning
drain, cover with boiling water, ana
simmer until tender. Remove. being
careful not TO break, and let drain.
For the peel Of six medium sized
oranges make syrup Of one-half
pound OF sugar and one pint Of boiling
water Boil the syrup until II begins to
thicken, skimming constantly. Then
pour over the peel and let stand over
night The next morning let the peel
drain. boil the syrup and again pour
over the peel. Repeat this process. for
several days, dry peel thoroughly and
pack in air tight cans.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05

Kind stars look on the Iaboring hand
Fortune IS hidden IN the land
VENUS and Saturn are in benehc
aspect on this day, and Mercury ard
Neptune occupy relative position Of un-
urusual power.
Great wealth and undue gains are
likely TO feel the plaguing influence OF
Saturn. and those who strive 10 extract
the utmost in toll and money from their
fellows are under a sinister sign. threat
ening that undertakings begun by them
, in this period viii make a disastrous
ending.
The wage-earner, however, is under
auspicious omens. promising future
benefits from present attempts. e.
ployes should use uncommon zeal and
alertness. as chances are likely TO come
Unexpectedly under influences like TO-
days
Women are under bright auguries
Shopping, household affairs, iressmsk-
ing, millinery, invitations. entertain
merits. and anything connected with
music, singing, or dancing are under
good aspects.
Travel. especially in the open country,
should benefit those who undertake long
or short journeys.
Letters. especially If written for the
purposes Of making good viii. are well
favored
The period is good for giving employ
ment.
Real estate. gardening. mining, farm
ing, and anything connected with the
products of earth should prosper.
The indications are that aged persons
can be of counsel and help in the TWEEN
ty-four hours.
Persons with this birth date are under
signs that often endow their subjects
with great originality and power of
thought, but they must not carry their
Selt-reliance to the extreme Of .deSpiSs
ing all advice and suggestion.
Children born today shOTld be care-
fully studied, as they may develop fine,
sensitive natures that can be cultivated
TO an extraordinary degree, but that will
be easily crushed and distorted under
unWise guidance.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05

orly some old women" he said. but
the Euenv are somewhere near What 8
that on their backs?"
And now a strange thing happened
one OF the seven Fat old women stopped
short in the moonlight and began fun
bling with one Of the sacks she was
carrying The fastening gave way and
out popped a cat A Tot Of nimble kit
tens, All dressed in red. followed her.
The TickIemouse snarled softly in the
darkness and DaVy saw the giedm OF
his angry teeth. Count EN-" he
whispered Seven kittens" said Davy
IN the MOuse's ear.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
Spring Lamb Cheaper,
Bat AboUe 1909 Mark

Though spring lamb is cheaper BY s o.
cents a pound than Il was two weeks
ago, selling on the markets today,
wholesale, a. L cents a pound, it Is >
cents q pound higher than il was a
year ago az this time The increase is
IN line with the general increase in food
products As the spring advances and
the number OF lambs decreases there
will be 2 reduction IL the price.
Country dressed pork is z thing OF
the past so far as this season = con-
cerned. There Is none OF Il 20 be found
in the markets now, and there VIII not
be until next winter. The failure OF
facilities for shipment IN q manner 70
preserve the meat during the warm
weather Is the reason given for the
farmers cOnfning his pork dressing 20
the fall and winter months.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
Daisies Most Appropriate
For April Celebration

April is the diamond month. signih-
cant Of innocence; the flower Is the
daisy and the Colors blue. white and
pink.
With these suggestions IL is possible
20 have very pretty birthday party. II
you can not obtain daisies use violets
IE.E E-" ApTiTs own blooms. A table
1tifully arranged with Just a
few violets- rs
piece IS desired, cover the
dish "r vessel with coarse ueShed W-ir.
net ard the flowers can be arranged IN
sl.-lI natural growing position II one
desires TO use place cards. VioIets can BE-
painted or Sketched on the cards
Blanohed almonds may be used to de-
sign daisies on the cake and ice cream
so the daisy idea need not be entirely
left out
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
LEFT OVER" MEAT
OFTEN MAY BE USED

The following recipe is useful in using
leftover meat. Take thir slices OF
cold beef or mutton, three tablespoon-
tuls OF gravy. one dessert spoonful each
OF Worcestershire sauce and catsup, one
teaspoonful of vinegar, pepper and salt.
Have ready a very hot dish. put the
thin slices Of meat on IL, and then pour
over the sauce made as follows: Put
the gravy into saucepan, with the
sauces, vinegar, pepper, and salt, and
stir over the fire till very hot Then
pour over the meat. Put some halves Of
picked walnut. and cubes Of brea d
round, and serve.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
NEW WRIST BAG
FOR SUMMER USE

A new wrist bag ready for summer IS
made Of any fine leather IN a small
swagger shape and has a double strap
handle fastened to the top edge of the
bag. which is long enough 10 slip over
the wrist comfortably-the latest meth
cd Of carrying the bag
The bags with long cord handles
which allowed them 10 swing from the
arm nearly TO the bottom OF the gown
are less seen now. but they are still 10
be had Bags for the summer are
naturally somewhat smaller than for
the winter
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
POPULARITY COMES
HIGH TO MAJORITY

Popularity comes high for every
body, but the few who are born with
sunny. lovable natures.
It means that one must forget self
and be interested in the lives of others
rejoicing with their happiness and sym
pathizing with their miseries.
II means the elimination of jealousy
envy and dislike. and the cultivation oi
tact and infinite patience.
Does II pay That you must decide
for yourselves
Judging from appearances, IL pays
in handsome dividends-in health, more
power and material comforts.
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
PACKING CLOTHES.

When packing away winter clothes
sprinkle them with this mixture, which
is q most delightful one: One ounce
each Of powdered cloves. GALWAY seeds.
nutmeg. mace. cinnamon, and tonka
beans; also to these add six ounces OF
powdered Orris root.
The best method is to make little
cheesecIoth bags. filling them with the
mixture
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
CHAMBRAY SKIRT.

Get six yards of a pr city shade (tsn.
blue, lavender, or green Of chambray
and two yards. (for each petticoaO of
coarse white bObinet. Cut the skirt bv
a good pattern, with a narrow dust-rrf-
file Make a f1ounce Of bObbinet eigh-
teen or twenty inches wide, stitch mar
row folds of the chambray five or six)
on the bobbinet flounce, and finish with
effect IS dainty and pleasing,
The Washington times., 1910-04-05
FAR OFF FIELDS. +"

Augustine, the greatest man n the
early church. has remarked in hfs "a
nous Confessions" that men explOre
distant lands. climb lofty mountains,
and face terrible dangers in their search
for new knowledge. whereas Il they
would quietly stay at home and look
into their own souls they would behold
rlsrvels srcateT than any the material
universe has 70 offer