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The Washington times., 1910-10-04
POINTS IN CLEANING
WALKS AND STEPS

In cities no pavement can be kept
right unless 1t is cleaned once a day
with the hose. Sprinkling will not do
broom should be used vigorously.
In case Of bad stains on the bricks or
asphalt that will not yield a pro-
fessional cleaner should be called in.
II marble or stone steps have been
neglected it is well TO have a cleaner
DO them up as soon as you return to
the city.
Remember not 10 use soap on brown
stone steps, as 1t ruins them. Vigor-
Gus scrubbing with hot water is all
that is needed.
A nice wash for white marble is a
paste made from equal parts of salt
and fine puruice stone added to twice
the quantity of washing soda. This
IS mixed with water into a paste after
being first finely sifted Rub well on
the marble. especially on discolored
parts. then wash off in water to which
a little salt is added. Do not use
much ammonia on marble, as 1t yell
lows II.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04

were swept beyond their depth and
called frantically for help. The life
guards had gone of duty.
suddenly a man fully dressed dashed
into the water. secured the girls after
tremendous struggle. and when he had
saved them he hurried away, refusing
10 give even his name. I call this act
the height OF gallantry."
There are many other incidents as
conclusive as this which have been sent
me In answer 10 my question.
Is yours among them2
If il isn't you had better put on your
thinking cap and tell me the story o.
some mans gallantry.
For, OF course, every one wants TO
see all the brave and chiValTOus things
the hero OF The Girl in Waiting does
next week on the stage
After the discussion OF the question
Of chivalry In real life all week no 5ne
will want to miss comparing the stories
you publish with the one told at the Co.
lumbia Theater next week, so here's
70 your health, Miss Carroll, and TO nay
winning one of those box es,'' writes an
other enthusiastic contributor.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04

WIEN the merry mice reached the
w nursery and wakened the twins
last night. they saw at once that some
thing was wrong. And Davy's first
words told them which way the wind
was blowing IN Doverville.
Poor old Deacon Swift" said the
little boy, half crying as he told his
story. "He-he's so nice and so good
to us kids, and that mean old Squire
Dwight vows the deacon stole his mill
pond and turned It into Lakeland he's
going 10 put him in jail,'
Yes" said DOrfy. sadly. "and you
forgot TO have the river stretch any.
and II broke right on and is leaking
all over the railroad tracks. and they
say the trains won't dare run through
Doverville any more TIL it's fixed.
Daddy's afraid the railroad company
will sue everybody in town and make
'em nay a lot Of money, and-and first
thing we know. he says. we won't have
enough left to buy candles for our next
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
CLAM BISOUE.

Thirty clans. one cupfuI OF milk, and
half as much cream, or two cupfuls of
milk, two tabIespoonfuls of butter. and
one Of -four, three eggs, a tablespoonful
OF onion Juice, one cUpful OF boiling
water, a pinch of soda in the milk. one
cupful Of cracker crumbs.
Chop the clans and put over the fire
in the boiling water. Simmer half an
hour. Heat milk and cream in another
saucepan with the soda and crumbs.
Stir IN the roux, boil one minute and
pour gradually, beating all the time
upon the yolks, previously whipped
smooth. Heat in a double boiler for
two minutes or until the water in the
outer vessel boils hard. and turn into
the tureen- Season the boiling nince
of clans with salt, cayenne. and minced
parsley, add to the milk In tureen and
cover the surface with the whites of the
eggs beaten to a standing froth
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StthS many 10 beguile.
CATURN occupies a place that is he'll
- by astrology to be evil for specula-
tlon' things depending on lucky circum-
stance and undertakings that do no pro-
vide against misadventure. The time is
indicated as evil for the happy-go-luckv.
the reckless, and those who have the
mania for making fortunes easily and
quickly.
Mercury and Venus occupy siens held
to be auspicious for business under
takings by women and for business with
them Especially good omens appear 10
indicate success in reaching them By
ing, and demonstration
shopping Is under an excellent sign.
Everything connected with dress should
prosper.
There is an adverse influence for those
VINO are inclined 10 nCkleneSs. way
ward temper, coquetry. and change
ability. They viii, probably, be more
than usually prone TO Indulgence In
these faiihgs, and the results may be
Unexpectedly evil In dealing with per-
sons OF these traits il will be well to
insist on having all understandings very
explicit and all agreements in writing
or some other form not susceptible OF
question afterward-
An evil sign threatens the health of
persons who are inclined TO induIg-
ence in liquor or rich food. and warns
against dissipation genera ily.
Dangerous attempts should be
avoided.
Idle and weak-naJured persons are
in great danger from temptation to-
Gay, and must steel their resolution
with determination
OpiniOnatiYe aSsertive, and ma
liciOus persons are likely to do some
thing in this sign that will make
bitter enemies.
a lucky sign is over persons OF
merry, cheerful disposition, espe-
cially those who are fond of arts.
Danger Of explosions and fires, par
ticul2rly in mines and ships. is fore
omened for the next few weeks
Persons with this birth-date are un-
der = rule that frequently makes its
subjects too fault-finding, because
they demand the same quickness
and ability from others that they pos
Sess themselves.
Children are born today under as
poets indicating success from personal
efforts, and they should be trained to
develop self-reliance and independence
Of thought.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
DAILY FASHION TALK TO READERS OF THE TINES

THE little suit shown in the illustra-
ton at the left is in a class by
itself. being on the Peter Thompson
order, that is. having a deep shaped
yoke both back and front. and form
ing the long shoulder effect, and cut all
in one piece. This is surmounted by a
sailor collar which rolls back to show
a shield which should be made Of con-
trasting material. such as white linen
or pique. or for the cold weather made
of the same material as the suit itself.
but in this case a star or anchor should
be used TO ornament il. The blouse Is
slip-on-Over-the-head The sleeves are
plain and tucked in at the wrist.
Variety NAV be obtained bv the
wearing of different ties and shields and
The suit would make up well I'm blue
or brown serge. which NAV be had in a
number OF different qualities. ranging
in price from 70 cents to 800 per yard.
and up. The shield is made separate
and may be fastened in place by but
tons and buttonholes. the buttons being
placed on the shield and the button
holes worked on the woke under the
sailor collar
The picture at the right represents a
splendid blouse and knickerbocker suit
for the small boy The blouse opens
AT the side. where Il is finished with a
box plait The neck may be finished
with band collar or round turn-down
collar. The knickerbockers are a good
type for separate ones TO be made OF
serge or suiting and with which ging-
ham, chambray and madras blouses
may be worn.
The sleeves are tucked above the
cuffs and the wrist is finished with a
band Of the material These bands would
be effective made Of a contrasting ma
terial. such as plaid or figured goods
on blouse Of a plain colc- This fs
equally suitable for a suit ali % one
material, such as linen. gingham. cot
ton rep and chambray
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
'cOpyriEht lsio. BY Roy Rutherford Bansy,I
The Lifted Lake

Christmas treei Can't you fix it. some
how. Mr. TickIehouse2"
Fix Il? Bless your dear heart. OF
course!' The Mouse kissed her and
patted Davy and told him to cheer .up.
The twins were smiling in a tWinkling.
for Mr- Tcklemouse has a wonderful
way with him. They had forgotten
their fears when they reached the shore
Of the movable miIlpond.
Let me think" said the mouse 10
Willy Westinghouse and the twins
They let him think.
Whistle me some angleworms out OF
the sandbank over there" ne said al
last. Two or three dozen OF them
Dayy ana Dorfy heard Willy pIpinz
soft, strange little tune Ike a snake
charrner. $ song. Soon he came toward
them. followed by a small army OF
angieworns- These the Ticklemouse ar
ranged IN a row like a pack Of trained
seals-on the side OF the pond that faced
Squire Dwight's farm
Now, Willy. vou stand on one Leo
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
Sweet Tomato Pickle

Mrs. Z. +. D.-Slice one peck Of toma-
toes and two quarts OF small white on
ions, and sprinkle over them a large
cupful of salt. Let them stand over
night in the brine In the morning
drain well and let them stand in cold
water for a few minutes. Pour this
water or and add enough vinegar to
cover. Add two pounds of brown sugar.
one-fourth Of a pound Of mustard seed
and two tablespoonfuls each of allspicc,
whole cloves, and stick cinnamon Cook
all together until the pickles are tender:
put into jars and seal
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
PuzZlers Are Proving
Men Are as ChiValrCuS
AS Heroes of the Stage
By FRANCES CARROLL.
RE there men in real life as gal
liant as heroes on the stage?

A RE there men in real life as gal
~ liant as heroes on the stage?
n Just single little question
asked the readers Of the Wom-
ans Page!
OF course. l knew you could and
would answer it, for is there anything
that my faithful contest circle cannot
answer?
Well, If there IS 1 have not yet been
able to find out what It is
Anyway, the subject OF this weeks
contest has made the puzzlers think
"Why," said one reader over the
phone, IF / had been asked such
question casually l believe l would have
sa'6 that stage heroes are overdrawn
arr unreal But your question. pre-
sel-ed as II has been as the subject OF
one of your interesting contests, makes
me think
And thinking has been good for me
because IL has caused me to recall Incl
dents of brave deeds Of men performed
with no motive other than pure gal
iantry that l quite overlooked"
Then she went on 10 say that her faith
in mankind had received "A boost
through thinking of so many chivalrous
things she mad known men 10 do.
That IL itself would make the contest
worth while, but that is not all.
Just listen 70 what Mrs. J. j. O'Con-
nell has 70 say about it,
Are there men in real life as gallant
as heroes on the stage2
There are. Daily examples have
come under my own observation OF as
gallant and ChivalrOus acts as were
ever performed by the knights Of old
These deeds were done quietly without
hope or expectation of reward and out
side the glare of the limelight.
The heroes of the stage have their
counterpart in real life In tae vast
majority Of cases the playwright has
taken an incident of real life, clothed
II In fanciful dress, given IL a theatri-l
cal setting and a high sounding name
Then one fails to recognize, In this
stage hero. plain John Smith who per-
formed the brave deed
I witnessed the following incident at
watering place last summer:
Two young ladies were bathing They
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ana be ready 70 freeze the pond when
eve the word Look sharp, nowt''
ne waved MS paws in the rroonlit air
came rush and a mighty
spiash-and the sky was darxened bv a
Schoot OF leaping fish. They turned
sI5StIul somersaulJs above the water.
Suodeniv growing to giant size and an
LaAlng back at the same moment tails
INST Now cried the TickIeuoi1sa 10
WltE-and Willy shut one eve Like A
l.dSH' tne milpond turned 10 a great
Sn-et OF Ice. the fishes frozen fast b,-
the tips Of their tails!
a magic word from the Mouse. and
Ine W9lling anglewOrrns began wiCgIfne
so"Srd Squire Dwight's farm, growing
as ihey ran The captive FISH stop9ed
squf ming Tor moment when the
teHlplng bait caught their eye-the0
iunSeo with ali their might toward their
prey Jnce, twlce-and the frozen pon9
Wds ulted cleSr up on edge ike a big
glass saUcedish. Three times-aud the
frantic flsh had dragged the pond clear
PACK 10 us old home on Squire DwighJ's
IaFn- II dropped into its former hollow
as a gopher pops into its burrow-tbe
Lifted Lake was home again,
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
BLACK IS POPULAR
IN NEWEST HATS
Craze Originates In London, Where
People Mourn for Late
King.

The black hat which was brought into
popularity in London at the death OF
the late King. seems TO have gained a
strong hold on feminine taste for il
Is worn quite generally without any
mourning reference
one OF the fashionable models seen on
the London streets recently was a hat
with black ChantiIIy lace briu. fbe
~ ~cToWh Was covered with one huge black
crepe rose with big petals
The jungle hat is much narrower
across the sides than it is from frOof
10 back, and has a big crown ard mar
row dropping brim.
A BLACK beaver hat trimmed with bir
bows OF blue satin ribbon is smart for
the little girl
A large picture hat worn by a fash
lonable woman was completely covered
with short ostrich tips with four or five
big pink roses placed on the brim a few
inches apart
A big black velvet hat has four lone
willow plumes running from the front
backward over the hat, completely COW
ering the crown.
POmpons Of striped peacock feathers
are worn on some OF the chic hats.
A brown coque feather ornament worn
on brown hat recently was twelve
inches high
There is an imitation ostrich feather
which looks quite like the real thing.
The tshort uncurled ostrich plumes are
being worn a great deal
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
BOILING CABBAGE
WITHOUT AN ODOR

Cut cabbage into quarters and re-
move the core Put the four pieces
into a pot Of violently boiling water,
dropping in one al a time gently so as
not TO stop the boiling. Cover with
a plate or weight to keep the cabbage
under water, add a pinch Of soda, some
salt, and boil fast for twenty-five min
utes- Put the cabbage in a colander
and press the water out and cut It I'D.
Serve with vinegar OF cover with a
white sauce.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
LONG SCARFS.

Furs for wearing with tailor-mades
are Unpretentious and sensible. A short
neck fur is drawn close round the
throat, with long or short ribbon ends,
and a big, fiat nun of cloth like the
gown, trimmed with fur and drawn to-
gether A the top by a bunch of ribbon.
One model is mouSe-colOred cloth with
deep fancy velvet collar and cuffs and
fUrs Of excellent skunk tied with mouse
and purple ribbons
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Prizes Offered PnzzLe
SolVerS.

For the best ten answers to the
question, "Are There Men I'm Real
Life As Gallant As Heroes on the
StaEet" the following prizes will
he awarded
First Prl1e-LOwer box for "The
Girl in Waiting"
Second Prize-Upper box.
Third priEe-FOur seats.
Next seven prises-TVyO seats for
my performance OF this play at
the Columbia Theater next week
This contest closes Mt , o'clock
Friday afternoon, and In open to
all readers of The Washington
Times.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04

we sHall give 70 truth a zrander birth,
and TO s1eadfast faith q deeper worth.
We shall feed the hInEering souls OF
earth.
But whom have We fec today?
We shall reap such JOYS in the by and
by,
But what have we sown today2
we shall build rs mansions in the sky
-3ut what have we built todaye
us sweet in idle dreams 10 bask.
But here and now do we do our task7
les this is the thing onr souls must
ask.
What have we done today7r
-NlNon Waterman. In Merry Mood. -
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
THIRTY-CENT MARK
REACHED BY EGGS
Dealers Unable to State Whether
or Not Price Is Per-
manent.

Eggs have at last touched 80 cents.
Although they have been flirting with
this figure for over a month now, hith-
erto the high mark had been . cents.
But today the best nearby fresh eggs
are commanding 30 cents. Dealers are
at a loss 20 know whether this Is a
mere temporary advance due 10 the
Hebrew new year or is permanent and
warranted by the supply.
A number claim that the holiday sup
ply had been provided for days ago and
that the advance today is entirely with
out relation; others that the supply
does not warrant an advance and that
a drop will occur within several DAYS.
Turkeys have fallen off slightly. the
best fat birds commanding Is cents a
pound
The produce market is unchanged.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
MENDING HINT.

When glove edge IS torn or uS1ped.
eottonhole it with fine cotton thread Of
me same color. using very small size
needle. Then whip these buttonbolo6
edges together. Even kid gloves MAJ
be mended in this way so that they will
stand any amount Of wear. as the cor
ton does not cut the glove
The Washington times., 1910-10-04

We shall 10 so much in the years 10
come,
But what have Ee lone today?
We shall give our gold in a princely
sum,
But what lid we give today?
We shall lift the heart and dry the
tear,
We shall plant 2 hope IN the place OF
fear,
We shall speak the words Of love and
cheer,
But what did We ~peak today2
We shall be so kind in the after while.
But what have We been today?.
We shall bring each lonely life a smile,
But what have we brought today?
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
BABY'S SCREEN.

. To make an attractive screen for the
nursery, get light bamboo screen
Tan old one viii dO), and remove the
silkoline with which these are usually
covered Substitute dark red or cree,
cambric and cover IL with cOiored
pictures, pasted on so that each panel
is given over to one kind. such as
nowers, animals, children, etc. The
screen viii prove its value in the
early morning hours. when the habv
Will lie and look at the pictures in
stead Of starting an untfnelv concert
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
CHILLED PEACHES.

Chill thoroughly large free stone
peaches. Peel carefully with silver
knife, remove pits with a spoon, tll
with cream seasoned, sweetened, and
mixed With chopped nuts: place a can
died cherry on top Of each peach. Serve
at once after prepared.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
Embroidery Patterns

NJ. WI am sorry that 1 have not
room to give you embroidery patterns
on the Woman's Page as YOU request
II you viii send me a self-addresSed
stamped envelope I will tell you where
you can secure some very pretty shirt
waist designs.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
Wedding Attendants.

Anxious-There is no rule defining ex-
actly the number OF attendants al a
wedding. but as a rule. there are not
more than twelve bridesmaids at a
church wedding; at a house wedding a
maid or nlatron Of honor Is frequently
the only attendant beside the best man
and Ushers.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
To Darken Hair.

n. J. B.-Walnut juice will dye the
hair a darker brown It can be secured
at any druggists. No dye can be used
without some injury TO the scaIp, al
though walnut stain Is the most harm
less Of any / know. ! would not advise
you to darken your hair.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
Brides Privilege.

Jane R--It is a brides privilege TO
name the date and hour of the we'd
ding. She is expected 10 decide how
many persons shall compose her escort
10 the altar, and who shall act as maid
Of honor, matrOn of honor, and brides
maids. She also may choose some of
the men who shall act as ushers.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04

A HALF DOZEN women, grouped
IN about an afternoon tea table.
were almost Historically en-
thUsiastic over the heart-com-
peiLng little play called Mother" now
running at the Hackett Theater. and
Wnlch mas hit the feminine contingent.
at least, where Il lives.
After the other women had exhausted
al OF the adjectives in their vocabulary
IN trying TO describe how sweet" and
dear" and lovely they thought the
play was, and in describing how many
barrels OF tears they had wept over
IL one tired-lOoking little woman put
ooWn her cup and expressed her feel
ings on the subject after this manner:
Yes, she said. I've been to see
Mother and I think the play is ex-
qu4site. and human, and heart wrench
ing, and all that. and Miss Dunn's act
ing ought 20 be framed and hung on The
wall along with the other old master
pictures OF the Madonna
She Married
One Of Mothers Sons.
But I could get more enthusiastic
about the play Of Mother II I hadn'.
married one Of Mothers sons, and
hadn't had thirty years OF living with
the kind Of a man that that sort OF
sweet, gentle, self-abnegating, self
sacrificing saint raises up.
You remember in the play. Moth
er's sons are selfish beasts who have
never been taught to consider any
BODY else's pleasure. or comfort. o.
rights but their own They've been
brought Up TO think that they are
little tin gods that everybody must
koW-tow TO- They've got 10 have
money, and they take II from their
mother ana sisters when there is nc
other way 10 get IL, ana mother think
it's just right They are surly brutes
who don't treat their mother and sis
tiers with even ordinary politeness
and mother spends her time trying
not 10 tran pie on their little feelings
and rubbing them down the right
way They kick about the food, and
mother breaks her neck making pies
with her own hands for them.
Lovely picture Of mother devotion
isn't it, But Il won't appeal 70 YOU
very much If you happen 10 marry
the mass Of monumental seIfshness
and egOtism that Mothers methods
are responsible for producing. Then
you won't see Mother with a halo
about her brow. You will know tha,
her proper place is among the arch
criminals. for she has done an thai
she could 10 ruin a man. and slay the
happiness Of another woman.
Knows What
She Is Talking About.
These be strong words. but I know
what i am talking about. 1 sneak
from experience I am the victim OF
my n1other-in-law, for have had q
garner the harvest Of all the faults
that she cultivated IN her son.
Yet my mother-in-law is as good 2
woman as ever h-ed She is fbe
genuest and the kindeSt creature. utter
~ incapable OF deliberately hurting even
The Washington times., 1910-10-04

Housekeeper-Sift together two cups
of flour. one level teaspoonfuI of salt
and four level teaspoons of baking pow
der. Mix with three-quarters Gun of
thin sweet cream. Turn onto the cake
board and roll half an inch thick Cut
INTO rounds and lay a spoonful OF
chopped dates on one side. roll over and
press together. Bake In a quick oven.
The Washington times., 1910-10-04
Poem Requested.

Reader-If you will send me a copy
OF the poem. Women Who Under
stand I viii be glad TO publish it in
l the department, Poems Every Woman
/ Should Know as you request. It may
send ii TO me
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Knows What
She Is Talking About.
Poems Women Should Know

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