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The Washington times., 1910-03-18
CARE OF CLOTHES.

Garments that are to be hung out
to air can be put on hangers rather
than pinned to the line. This prevents
sagging or marking with the clothes
pins.
Never rinse lace in blue water with
the idea Of improving its color. Real
lace should be finally rinsed in clear
soft water, or. better still, I'm skim
milk. which viii give it a soft. creamy
color.
The care OF small articles OF dress
IS quite as important as that Of the
larger garments. Much can be done.
for instance, toward preserving the
appearance OF a hat II il is always
kept IN a box Boot trees are a neces-
sity 20 the woman who wishes 70 look
trim IN the matter of footgear. Coat
hangers, too, are a cheap but effeo-
tive means OF keeping mantles,
blouses, and so forth neat and shape
". The occasional use OF a hot iron
and a little care in folding will keep
wells fresh and new for a long time
A vel IA soon ruined X Il IS left tied
around q hat, especially u u is damp
at EhRffma
The Washington times., 1910-03-18

in the sand by the side OF the little
brook Willie Treetoad rode I'd 70 the
Ilhe on his Terrapln, then came Jill Frog
on MS Swapping TurtUle. and Jack Frog
was the last to get in line with mis- Mud
Turtle
JACK had put on pair OF rompers
before getting on 10 his Mud Turtle So
lhat ne would not slip or. but Door IN
oid not know enough to do this and he
was sliding around on the Turtles back
Willie TreetOad was having lovely
ume ~ the back Of his Terrapin he
cause he had little suckers on the hot
tom Of his feet which made him stick
10 the Terrapin's back. Mr.. Frog made
another line farther up the brool, and
said that the first one to pass that line
would win the race. He shouted .Gorr
and they all three started of r1rgipe,
their Turtles and Willie urging bfs
Terrapin. but Jill soon slipped off OF
the Turtles back and soon did Jacb
In spite Of his rompers: and although
they got back as fast as thew could
little Willie Treetoad, sitting on ton
OF the Terrapin and laughing as hard as
ne could, went over the line first amid
the cheers OF the frogs. toads, lizards
and even the little fishes made bubbles
ITO show their delight
The Washington times., 1910-03-18

I'm this 18th day Neptune is IN eclip-
- tic conjunction with the eight day
old moon. Cancer ruling as sign. The
days Increase this day IS three hoUurs.
The moon is in greatest Ibration west
ward.
Mercury rules for reason and decisive
action, impellinE persons OF quick mind
to intsant decision IntUitive and other
similar faculties should be at their
best under this influence.
Predetermined persons, however, VIII
suffer more than usual from their way
ward impulses and must exercise un-
usual self-coutroI and frmness. In deal
ing with such individuals. il viii be wise
today 70 establish all agreements so
clearly that there can be no misUnder-
standing later.
Writings are under good auspices. EN-
piOyes who "inscribe. indite or calcu-
late should be on the alert for oppOr-
tunity- Women employees must beware
against disputes or entaugIements with
the other sex IN this period
The day is good for sending children
10 school or selecting trades and en-
plovments for young persons
Canvassers, demonstrators, sales-peo-
pie, agents. representatives and pro
meters should benefit
Tears viii not gain ends" today Tley
who desire something must deserve, and
ask with self-respect and self-conscious-
ness.
The aspects favor all concerned with
brewing, distilling. preserving. bottling
canning, baking. cooking and otherwise
preparing toodstuffs.
The time is propitio1s for hiring vso-
men.
The planets governing persons whose
birth date this is are strong for bet
terment. This twelvemonth should be
fortunate and helpful for retrieving past
errors. beginning things anew and re-
modelling manners and habits.
Children are born today under stars
that grant self-conhdence. persistency
and sCbTiety.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
THE GREAT FROG RACE.
RY FARMER SMITH

1CTELL me what the little Frogs and
L Willie Treetoad did next" said
little Ethel 70 her faith II one night.
This Is the story that he told her:
After the Frogs had been comfor-
tsb5y settled In their home, Jack and
Jru Frog said 10 little Willie Treetoad
one night. How would It do for US 70
have a race tomorrow
That would be great said little
While Treetoad. Let's have a turtle
race
~'Thst is Just the thing said Jack
FTog.
'-T speak fora Swapping Turtle said
JUl.
"T-speak for a Mud Turtle said
Jack
~.And 7 want a TerraDin.' said little
wflie Treetoad
what time would you ike TO have
the racer the Frog Boys asked little
Willie Treetoad-
ss-Say 10 o'clock" said little Villa
Treetoad. That VIII give US time to
have few turtles, lizards, and perhaps
the little fishes would Ike TO see the
race tOo.'
promptly AT 10 O'Clock the next morn
ing Mr.. Frog scratched a straight lin
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
Happiness and Regularity
As An Aid TO Longevity

A Paris contemporary has been in
structing its readers how to live to a
good age, dra wing its conclusions from
the lives and writings OF distinguished
men
Michael Eugene Chevreul, the cele-
brated chemist, who lived one hundred
and three years, was always very fru-
gal in regard 10 his diet, and considered
q happy disposition u be an important
factor contributing &c his long life
Victor Hugo had a tablet on the wall
Of his house with the following; "Ris-
ing at six, dining at ten, supping at six,
retiring at ten make the life Of man ten
times ten" The secret Of Moltke's
health law in his great moderation in
all things.
Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson de-
clsred that those -ShO wished TO reach
a century must neither smoke nor
drink, eat sparingly of meat. work as
little as possible by artificial light.
trouble themselves little about making
a fortune and never allow ambition 70
rule their lives.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
USE FOR OLD BRUSHES

The old crumb brush. which Is never
seen at the table nowadays. Is Just the
thing for brushing down corners Of hard
wood stairs, or getting into the crevices
Of shelves and bookcases where a larger
brush viii not reach
A tooth brush that Is not NJ for use in
the mouth is excellent 70 apply tonic 70
the scalp or 70 mOisten backs Of post
age stamps or apply paste over a mar
row surface.
Old stockings with feet cut of and
hemmed make good polishing cloths
they also can be used as legGins where
one must TUn out in the yard 90 hang
up clothes IN cold weather.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
Dnck Egg Demand Heavy
During Lenten Season

For the next two weeks. or until
Easter has passed. duck eggs will bring
a higher price than at any other time
Of the year. The demand for them,
especially among people Of the Irish na-
tinnality, is heavy just at the closing
Of Lent, and the price quoted today IS
. cents a dozen. After Easter they will
sell below the regular hens eggs.
There are not many people in Wash
inSton who indulge the custom, and
while there are a great -Gany duck eggs
produced in this locality, fe,r OF trem
are sold here. Commission men here
ship them 10 New York. where at this
particular season the demand Is heavy.
The demand falls of after the religious
feast Of the resurrection
There is said 70 be a peculiarly strong
and somewhat bitter flavor about duck
eggs that makes them less desirable
FOR food than chicken eggs.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
ALL GERMANS LOVE
FUTURE EMPEROR

In almost every German home now
adays there are portraits OF the
sturdy sons Of the crown prince. The
Oldest OF these boys. Prince Wilhelm.
is just three, and VIII, II he lives.
some day be- Emperor OF Germany.
His brother, Louis Ferdinand, is tu-o.
and there IS also a baby brother, e
little over three months old. These
boys are brought Up simply and
trained 10 render rigid obedience 20
their nurses and tutors. and the ut
most respect 20 their father and
mother. their grandparents. and all
persons IN authority, as, indeed, are
all weIl-bred German children.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
Cutf Is Strong Feature
OF This Season s SieeUes

Many OF the modIsh bl0uses have the
FUN length sleeve If modified Bishop de-
sign Some designers stll show the
leg o. mutton sleeve, but the cUn is
really the s-rong feature Of this sea
sons sleeve styles Sleeves are decided
ly fuller than those of the passing
STYLES. The three-Quarter and elbow
sleeve lengths are 20 be seen I'm the
more advanced summer blouse models
and there Is a general indication that
by early summer We shall see the re-
turn OF the short blouse sleeve.
As the sleeve becomes shc~1 ~. IL be-
comes correspondiugly fUller JeccUse a
fun length sleeve of unusual amplitude
IS really not a graceful one. In tailored
waists the regulation shirt sleeves are
smart, though even these shirt sleeves
are much fuller than those OF the past
eaaaon
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
DARNING COTTON CASE.

A convenient case for two Epools OF
darning cottOn-a black and a Whites
made Of two similar siIk-covered paste
boards They are oval IN shape. and 90
planned as 10 length that they win fully
cover the two balls OF cotton.
They are covered with figured silk and
faced with plain silk. the two Qualities
being overcast together along 1hetr
edges.
Within these two colored obIonrs there
arc placed the two spOOls. Through
their openings there are passed ribbons,
which are then threaded through holes
punched IN the cardboa.rds.
These will hold the spools OF oGtton
firmly in place after the ends OF the
ribbons are sewed securely 20 the fg-
ured silk. and finished with Fogettes on
The Outsides Of the oblongs.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
GLYCERINE MAKES
A GOOD COSMETIC

GIycerlne is one OF the most valuable
cosmetics we have. as IL whitens and
softens most skins. and also Is a pow
erful oleacher-
There are some skins with which Il
does not seem 10 agree. probably be
cause fl is not diluted sufficiently II
used in too concentrated a form II ab-
stracts so much moisture from the skin
that Il has the effect OF burning
For dry OF sensitive skins Elycarine
should be diluted about one-third part
70 two-thirds OF some perfumed water;
for the average skin one-half Of each
VIII be weak enough
ElderhOver, violet. rose. lavender. or
orange flower water all combine well
with glycerine, while a nice cleansing
combination Is made from a third each
OF rOsewateT, giycerine. and pure alc0-
hOl.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
Meck-Piece NoUeltes Come From Paris;
Styled Yoke, Bot Really Is Tail Stock

contrast. or matching the color Of the
blouse
An Easter bride-to-be recently pur-
chased one OF these little yokes. made
OF very fine handkerchief linen. sx-
quisitely hand embroidered IN forget
me-n0ts, with eyelets Tor the center
and the same appearing in small
groups The ends were pointed, finished
with insertion and lace edglug. The
yoke rose 10 a considerable height at
the back and sides. as most Of them do
Separate stocks appear in great num-
hers, made OF all-laCe or combined with
finely tucked muslin or hand embroid-
cred A simple one was made entirely
OF fnely tucked batiste. with a deep
turnover Of NalenCiennes lace. The
same idea could be copied with bebe
Irish or Cluuy. or the turnover OF
hand embroidery. When the top Is OF
lace, with a finished edge. 10 is a clever
wrinkle 10 turn the edges back 10 form
small reve"s, or these may be adjusted.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
PAINTED PILLOWS.

The dearest little scent pillows are
made for one Of the exchanges where
fancy articles are disposed Of Tor thrifty
workers. They are creamy white, ind a
good quality Of grOsgrain silk Ga the
TOP OF each is painted a wreathlHe de-
sign Of blue forget-me-nUts or pink
anemOueS.
The pillow Is four inches square, and
its edge IS z soft binding Of iuch-wide
g.osgrain ribbon. either blue or pink,
according 10 the blossoms. Il Is mitered
20 ft ar the corners. and is hemmed
arainst the upper and the under sides
with the tiniest hand stitches and sew
ing silk TO match
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
SHIRT WAIST SETS.

Shirt waist sets are 10 be found IN
every design These usually come in
sets Of three pins. two for the collar
and one for the inevitable 5abot Extra
long iabOt pins In eccentric craftsman
design are for use with the velvet neck
bows. which are still being worn. and
with the tuIle bows
AS for hatpins, they continue TO be
as-hig-a g-as-aIl-Out-Of-dOor, with a pref
81 ence for those OF the wicked looking
spike variety. Ornamental guards for
their visCiOus points have been devised.
however. which wiz rob them somewhat
OF their savage appearance,
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
TurbanS Are Sh0zUn
In a Wide Variety

TUrbans in wide variety distinguish
the millinery displays. a Spanish
turban, faced with black velvet, was
most effectively trimmed with three
black pompons from the center OF
which sprang a scarlet aigrette. An
other tUrban OF Tuscan straw was
simply decorated with a rosette OF
changeable taneta- These changeable
effects VIII be much used. especially
In the maIines Turbans made en-
ure!y Of flowers are again being
worn Lace flowers which are made
OF Brussels lace or fine maline formed
into petals have the regular flower
centers, and are used IN the sem
b-ance Of the cabbage rose, chrysan-
themum or dahIia on many Of the
smaller hats. The leaves are some
times traced with gold or silver vein
ing 20 give the touch Of metal 80 de-
sirabIe.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
FLOWERED BEDSPREADS.

Not only a Powered surface. but with
blossoms made by hand, IS the latest
in bedspreads-
Great cabbage roses IN rich, delicious
pink dotted here and there All over the
plain surface Of a white linen spread.
Not closer than you care 10 pla~e
them, with the embrOider1es In view.
but Just so near that there will be
plenty OF pink in evidence. You can do
the stamping yourself. IL you secure a
single large rose with a leaf and a very
little stem and trace Il upon the goods
Mercerized and twisted embroidery
COTton-a coarse number-wilI be your
best medium, and the work need not be
solid Skeleton embroidery is effective.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
Egg Associated With Easter
Because Symbol of New Life

. BE egg was a symbol in Pagan
times of new life.
The ancient Persians believed
that the world was hatcheT from
an egg. SO a great many Easter Gus
toms are associated with the egg.
In Germany Easter is an especially
happy tinre for the children. From peas
ants to einperor's children. all indulge
in a graIC egg-hUnt. and when cOlored
eggs are found. they believe them 10
have been laid by a white hare
In the country districts every hedgerow
and other likely places are searched
high and low. parents and elders joining
Each country seems 10 have had some
Easter customs Of a strictly local na-
ture. In France. IN an early day. the
people OF Easter Sunday carried the
largest and most perfectly formed eggs
to the church, where they were ar
The Washington times., 1910-03-18

ranged pyramidal fashion. then with
elaborate ceremonies presented as an
Easter tribute 20 the king AfterUard
the priest blessed and distributed them
among the people. who preserved them
as amulets during the year.
In Scotland an egg-hunt upon the
noors ushered IN the dawn Of Easter
Sunday. a lucky hunt was a good
omen
The Easter hare is another custom
which we have borrowed from Pagan
times, FOR. the hare was associated with
the moon and new lie
In Swabia the children are sent out
TO look for hares' eggs az Easter. IN
SaxOny there is q popular sasing that
the Easter hare brings the Easter egg:
and so we may see in the cOnfectiOners-
windows hares wheeling barrowfuls Of
eggs OF drawing a large egg behind
them
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
Scientists Say FioZverS
Exist on the Planets

Following the discovery Of oxygen
and water vapors In the atmosphere
OF Mars, there comes the news that
MOWERS and green foliage must be
present on the planets Of Jupiter and
Saturn, and more particularly on
Uranus and Neptune
The discovery has been made quite
independently by two scientists. a
Russian named Timirisziew, and a
Dutch bOtanist, Byerinck.
In examining the spectro-photo-
graphs OF the planets, published by
Prof Lowell. and taken by the we'll
known astronomer, Mr.. Slipher, they
discovered certain bands and lines
which correspond TO the spectra Of
chlorophyll, 10 which the gre-h OF
foliage is due, and the red ead blue
COlOring matter Of flowers
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
LAUGHTER AIDS DIGESTION

Where nourishment and health are
concerned laughter and good will are
vigorous promoters Of the digestive
functions The court jester was a vail
liable piece of dining room furniture IN
olde1 times. and a good naulred and
cheerful guest who keeps I'd a lively
and entertaining conversation ar table
deos more TO Gid digestion than al the
nO5trrlms ever invented.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
MADE
OF WASHABLE GOODS

washable underskirts are shown In the
most attractive designs and STYLES The
giugham skirts are made Of TIE finest
and daintiest fabrics now 90 be had IN
this lire. and are as prettily made ard
trimmed as the best OF the white lingerie
effects. There is also a wonderful as
sortment OF cor, which includes all
The light and deeper shades OF the sea
son. Blues, piuks. lavender. cool look
ing greens and sensible tans and grays
are trimmed with embrUidcrtes tn self
or contrasting color L-aces are also
used extensively. Besides the Eilghams,
there are chambrays. linens, lawns,
dimities. and percaIes.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
PRETTY DESIGNS
SHOWN IN LAMPS

In lamps, which may be considered
the necessities In art ware. there is an
Increasing number OF elaborate cOncep-
tions. but AT the same time there are
more attractive styles 20 be obtained
ln the less expensive styles than ever
before.
The oil lamps with a pressed glass
stand, in Colonial design and with Gre
tonne shades are greatly favored for
bedroom lamps because the cretOnns
used may match the furnishings OF the
room. When these shades are finished
with crystal fringe there IS nothing in
better taste for the bOUdoiT. Cut glass
lamps are used for rooms OF formal
decorations, but do not give the pleasant
glow that lamps with less transparent
shades do.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
FULLER
FOR COMING SPRING

The new petticoats for spring. are much
fuller and wider than those OF the rsss-
Ing styles. and most Of the fuIlness lies
in the knee deep foUnce. because the
upper part Of the petticoat Is cut 50 as
10 NJ TIE figures very closely. Jersey
tops and silk limitations show a great
deal Of the patented self-adjustirg
hands. although this style Is also OBJ
iainable m silks. The silks used this
season Ilre 80 soft and pliaOle thar the
patent clasp Is not half as necessary in
garments made Of this material as in
those made OF the heavier and stiner
satines and cotton taheta.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
HAT AND MILDLY BLOUSE
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL

HERE is hat worth looking at for
good ideas in what to buy for ones
outdoor costume and a MILDLY blouse
thSt has a hundred good suggestions
for the clever woman who can adopt
designs 10 her own purposes and uses.
Particularly attractive touches are 70
be noted IN the sleeves, which are put
into the shoulder without gathers, and
in the adjustment Of the opening at the
throat. which is laced with brown silk
cord 10 match the tone Of the rep, Of
which the blouse is made
TT collar, which is an unusually
gra~sSSi conception Of the sailor made,
has for trimming a bias band Of the
material. The cuffs are narrow bands
OF silk finished with stitching.
The hat is Of rough straw faced with
velvet. and caught al the side with a
choux or black satin.
The design is drawn from a model
garment
The Washington times., 1910-03-18

NEW sort Of neckpiece has come
" to Us from Paris. which IS
~ termed yoke but which IN
reality IS a very tail, perfectly
ftted stock that passes the throat line
for several inches.
The edges are scalloped or pointed
II is made Of sheer materials, trimmed
with laces. behe Irish. linen Cluny and
ValenCiennes preferred. Hand eu'hroid-
cry and sxQuisltely dainty little Ledal-
lions are Nsed. Frequently it i~ made
up Of sections, and these are Joined with
French beading or insertion.
This is an exceedingly simple design
laid IN very small box Dlaits, pressed
fat and then released an Inch or two
20 give a soft ripple 20 the top and base.
Here Il IS fashioned or batiste, with A
hand embroidered and scalloped edge.
with a dot In each. This work may be
IN black. white or colOrs, in harmonious
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
PUFFS ON THIN FROCKS.

OId-fashioned tucks and pufs are in
evidence on thin frocks. In white mate
riaIs the puff appears between bands Of
lace insertion.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
Writer of Puzzle Admits
Error AS to One Name

7 SUPPOSE all the puzzlers viii read
with interest Miss Castles response
Il 10 the queries anent No. Is. Here
Is her explanation:
Washington, y. C.,
March Is, 1910.
Dear Miss Carroll: Answering your
cail for help, 7 believe after search
ing, that / shall have 10 acknowledge
mat number 10 cannot be claSsed as
a Biblical character. The other names
on the list and their histories were
so familiar and this one .ffered such
q good subject for dissection that
did not consider at the time [
FOUND II under the caption of Greece,
IN the table Of the Restored Com
monWealth" in my Bible dictionary.
but / suppose that one could hardly
term a Greek historian as Biblical.
From the prompt correction by the
family YOU can see what a bright
one you have gathered around the
board and that the puzzles act as a
mental massage.
This is awful on the puzzle maker
and as il was an unintentiOnal di-
gressiOn on my part I shall have TO
ask the fOrbearance Of the family"
Yours very truly, y. CASTLE.
And Just while we are discussing the
ancient writer. read this puZzleTs dis
position Of troublesome No l..
My dear Miss Carroll: Well. I can't
say how pleased ] was to be among
the prize winners Yesterday. I was
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
Daily Horoscope
"The stars incline, but do not
compel"
Saturday, March 10, 1910.
Saturday, March 10, 1910.

He fares best who quickly thinks.
Little comes 20 him who shrinks.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
TO CLEAN BRIC-A-BRAC.

Bric-a-brac containing mother-of-
pearl should never be cleaned with
soap and water. Instead. II should be
rubbed with cloth dipped into whit
ing and water.
The Washington times., 1910-03-18

OF course, 7 knew there would be
many more who would send in cor
rect ones also, and only dared hope
a little TO be one of the lucky ones
Am inclOslug my list of Biblical
characters in answer 10 this week $
puzzle and believe ] have them all
after a diligent search for Nos 10
and II. Evidently they meant 10
stump me- but I kept thinking until
at last I succeeded in getting them.
/ think No. II was meant TO be
HeTodOtUS (heTO-dOt-us). but he was
4 Greek historian and Miss Castle
must mean Herodias. It was most
interesting puzzle and / enjoyed the
hunt for the names. Dare 1 hope for
another prize?
With very best wishes, I am very
respectfully.
(Mrs.) NINA s. GRIMES.
1924 Euclid Street.
I am hopeful Herodotus got through
lie without causing such a peck OF
trouble as he precipitsted among the
Duzzlers this week, where, I must say
MS unwilling Introduction as a Bib
ical character was pretty promptly
The Washington times., 1910-03-18
The Bedtime Story.

thoughtful the I.
thef the night