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The Washington times., 1910-01-27
Housemaids Disappointing In
Care of Antique Furniture

- Id furniture in the care OF A
modern hoUsemaid is often dis
appointing. There may be a
gloss on the old mahogany
chest, but It is the gloss Of too much
furniture polish II the finger is rubbed
along the top OF a Queen Anne table
with its feather Inlay and its rich color
ing. a smear is probably left which
IS not so much a sign Of carelessness
as il is OF the hurry and r1sh 70 com
plete work which succeed in detracting
from its appearance.
The less polish the better where an
dques are concerned Old oak and other
wood always require more elbow
grease than applications. Sweet oil
spaIingly appied-is, however, excellent
FOR antique mahogany II a flannel Is
raped IN the oil it should be rubbed
over the wood. the surface having been
first Of all well busted Stains and spots
on old mahogany can be t1ken out
by dipping a cork in oxaIic acid and
water and working Il over the marks
Two ounces Of yellow beeswax dis
solved In the same quantity Of spirits
OF turpentine represents another good
medium for mahogany
one OF the best methods for cleaning
old oak is to dust Il well IN the .irst IN
stance and then 20 rub It with a fan
mel dipped IN q mixture OF beeswax- oil
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
NeEy Color Chart ShozUs
The CoLor5st'S True Art

a glimpse at the new color chart.
when reveals The coIor5st's art in fits
highest perfection shows TO us the new
neutral tones In a briIHancy and purity
which is most impressive. Different
manufactures differ IN regard 10 the
most fashionable shades. but there are
seVera' which are evidently struggling
-or SlpreInacy- Gray in cloths is es-
DeclaliE strong a lovely soft s5fnLy7zT,
gray which Is not as hard as the hfrr-
gray and richer and more full Of color
than formerly PlueS are as usual ,--r-
Soods the navy and Holland blue in
Eoutards- and the COTn6OWcr blue Tr
Slantu1lSs- In the Lavender tones there
IS the new iris. which has q suggestion
OF oiue IL Its makeup and the old fay
orlte- amethyst and the deeper. glorious
grape ArucEOke and the reseda tinrS
are highly favored I'm the Erays and tho
mustard and leather tones shading from
~pricot must not be forgotten a deep
raspberry tone reddish shade has al
ready become popular
The Washington times., 1910-01-27

and spirits or turpentine- Many pec---
however. never allow beesWax 10 t-ucs.
Jacobeau chest or armchair which IS
richly carved. and believe in wipizls =
well over with besr-made very bg6--
an6 leaving TO sink into the Furniture
overnight. polishing II IN the morning
with a very soft buster.
To remove the stains on old French
furniture which IS painted white. a
flannel mOistenej with kerosene VII
usually prove successful. while antique
gilt chairs and gfrandoles should be
sporged with a mixture OF garlic and
sulphur IN order 10 restore the original
gloss and Frillisncy- A little sulphur
should be stirred inc a pint Of water
and this should De- poured into q sauce
pan kept Tor the purpose and boiled for
ten minutes 70 a quarter Of an hour
with four bruised garIics or onions A
brush IS the best method OF applying
the liquid Another good gilt poIisher
is that OF two ounces OF common salt
dissolved in half a pint Of water ard
mixed with an ounce and q half OF alum
and two ounces OF purified nitre-
Unboiled HnSeed oil has the eject Of
darkening most woods. Ordinarily In
seed OF, however. diluted with half A
pint OF kerosene, - excellent for oTd
walnut the mixture being rubbed -
and left for hall an hour before poIfst-
ing IS begun
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
Plenty of Apples Left
For Fall Supply Of Pie

Americans naturally take 10 pie
William J hampton. in one of his
'-yavrps- once referred 10 our ma
tionaI pie-eaty." and with respect 10
the varieties which pie may take
the world has the words OF a ceie-
brated NIassa chUsetts authority,
who - name is without question pre-
serV ID somewhere in the musty
arch yes OF New England that there
are three kinds Of pie open face,
cross bar. and covered. all apple
TIE supply Of apples In the Wash
fugI0n cold storage houses is ample
10 keep the city supplied with pie
from now until the time Of the next
harvest Very good apples are scarce,
but there are plenty OF medium
grade. and an increase in price IS not
looked for except possibly on the top
grades late in the season as the
stores become low
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
Giving of Gifts to the Bride
Is an Ancient Institution

MS interesting note from Mrs Eveiy
Davis one OF The puzzIers:
Ny Dear Miss Carroll.
In the search for the correct
names Of stones and gems given
IN this weeks puzzle 1 have been
much interested in the notes and
descriptions found in the Oxford
Bible. = study Of the plate COM
pairing the ancient and supposed
modern names OF gems used in
the High Priests Rreastpiate,"
EX- 2S-17-20. ornaments worn By
the King Of Tyre" Eek 2S-l3-
and the foundation OF the
heavenly city. as described in
Rev 2I.19-20. is extremely inter
escing-
The diamond. % this article says
could not have been used in the
'breastplate' because the Hebrews
knew Of no means OF engraving
a name upon it (See EX. 2S-2D-
tuTed to be the cnyE, or ala
baster. CT jasper
Nearly all the precious stones
are mentioned, and 10 II interest
ing 10 note that TIauy Of the
names remain the same as the
modern name while equally as
many are called by other names
! desire TO thank YOU for check
Tor the recent book puzzle. and
70 express my appreciation OF the
puzzle page
Sincerely yours.
MRS. EVELYN B. DAVIS.
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times., 1910-01-27

ssL EE's drca5fUTy slow. Cook COM
L plains Emily told Poppy in her
esr. but what can YOU expect OF a
Grandfather Clocks do live such
uces,-- y sr7r7sese It is because Father
Time looks after them began Poppy
But the doll gave her another warn
Ing pinch They croUched down in the
Shadow Of q water Jug. while the door
was pushed open. and in tripped a pro-
ccssion Of Umbrellas and Walking
sticks 1t was headed by stout old
dame named Mrs. Camp, who wore an
castle beI- round her ample waist. ana
Poppy sax her own little silk UNI
Irelia. with the ducks head handle.
among the others
welcome, alI--' cried the Kettle, who
considered herself TO be the hostess.
and she very kindly offered 10 sing
them another song But the BrOoms
lad been siru- mp so long that they
wanted TO dance. and very soon the fun
was at its height The hOusemaid' &
musical box supplied the music
Take your places for Sir Roger de
Ccverlev-,- snoUted the Poker presently,
end By this time every one was so mer-
rily disposed that even the Dishes
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M ERCURY IS in great heliocentric
4F1 latitude north. Neptune IS in
favorinE aspect
Science. nature study. and occupa-
tons based on knowledge Of natural
laws are under good signs today
Chemistry is under special favor
There appears to be conhguration
which. according to astrological laws
TENDS TO incline the nature TO mysticism
and curious speculation Persons in
cIined 10 superstition or nervous ex-
altatioa viii do we'll 10 keep their
minds away from all such meditations
during this period and TO dwell only on
material things
instability OF character, impulsive-
ness, unreasonable desire for change,
lack Of self-control excitability and
love f sensations are all likely TO be
abnorulaiIy intensified n the signs rul-
ing today and persons v 10 have any
Of these characteristics, however,
slight, viii do well 10 make an extra
ordinary effort against them
Nervous and pessimistic people must
cultivate cheerfulness and bright, IN
Kismayed energy today Those VINO
are depressed should seek the open
country.
Whenever possible II VIII be weu 20
postpone the consideration Of involved
or vague affairs and projects tiH to
morrow or Sunday The influences
that viii govern the latter day are OF
a nature particularly conducive TO re-
Election and perception
The aspects governing persons with
this birth date are for dominance Of
taste and art. They viii need concen-
rrarion and enthusiasm during the
tveIyemOnth-
Cuickuess OF observation and integ-
rfty are attributes Of the signs that
govern children born under tOday's as
poets
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
Thirteen, as Real Inflated Number,
Is NogU in Lead in Superstition Lists

Passing a horseshoe without picking
It I'D.
DeiyinE fate by saying you are never
Sic antidote. touching wood OF rapping
under The able.
Seeing pin and letting II lie
Giving knife or other sharp article
10 friend and penny with it TO keen
II from cutting the friendship.
Other members OF the league contrib
ute the following, which they say are
believed il TO-DAY:
Dropping a fork means A woman IS
coming
Dropping a knife means a man Is
coming
Dropping a spoon means a letter is
coming
Two forks al your plate mean you will
have company.
Two spoons forecast an euza cement
Bubbles IN your coffee mean money
90 do leaves in tea
II you hang a hsIrpin on a hook YOU
are sue tc have company
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
COSTLY DINNERS.

The chef OF one Of the most garish
hotels In Paris, just to show his re-
sources, has framed up a dinner 70 cost
$3.50 q cover. But il has never been
ordered. and without an American TO
order II the chef is in a despair Of ever
being able to display his greatest
ability.
This circumstance has led 10 a dis
cJssion concerning the cost of dinners
now and in the past King Milan OF
Servia once ordered a dinner in Paris
az go a head. but that no longer counts.
And then there was dinner given TO
King Edward Of England. then Prince
Of wales, ten years ago this month, at
which the twenty-three diners drank
800 francs worth of one particular
wine Chateau Lahtte). or $40 worth Of
the wine apiece.
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The Bedtime Story.
HttIe
for nEht
POPPYS ADVENTURE.

climbed down and got in line. ~.aile
The Peper-bOx gave his arm 10 his
cousin, the Nustard-pot. and brought
her along.
just as Poppy was wondering what
would happen If she and the don tried
to take part in Sir Roger the Pom
peT-pot and his partner arrived close
beside them What happened exactly
the little girl never knew. bus some
how the Pepper-pOt stumbled al fell
on his head, aud-weIl, the next mo-
nient Poppy was sneezinE violently
Instantly there was a scuffe and rush.
and q patter of small feet as the
alarmed cancers hurried this way and
that way The music ceased, and the
lights went out. and Poppy felt her
self being pulled along impatiently By
Emily Little E0Ose-- mutte-ed the
doll fancy making such a noaser'
Poppy answered with n final sneeze-
She couldn't help it. but Emily did
not seem 10 understand Pepper haG
no effect upon her Upstairs they
scrambled and Poppy slipped into bed
with her head full OF the funny things
she had seen.
But when she awoke the next morn
ing. and spoke about the party in the
kitchen 20 mily the doll stared
blarkly, and did not seem 10 know
what she was talking about Poppy
save her 2 little shake You'll he
saying Eext that dreamt il all she
said
And Ewilv. who stiu wore her best
hat did fs't contradict her.
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
Menu Book Contains
Helps to housewives

The puzzled housewife who is looking
for q Hrs+ aid in the selection OF pal
atabIe and nutritious menus for every
meal th-ouEl the months average thlr-
II days VIII md the Campbell Menu
BOOK --fusl the thing
Cornelius Bedford, who has a me
seuse Of what 10 eat and how TO cook Il,
is responsible for the menus. and a
feature Of the book which is OF distinct
value includes the formula for making
the dishes named in the menus
The different sorts of soups which
may be appropriately served with Ger
tam meats and vegetables are also dis
cussed. wherefore each dinner menu
i'm the thirty Is Of educational value 10
iba mistress OF The house
Moreover, not a few unusual recipes
ma a place in the little pamphlet
which Is neatly made up and con
venfentIy arranged for ready reference
To cap tins. climax 4 useful list of gen
eraf dishes and how 10 prepare them IS
tucked away among the formal menus
CampbelTs Menu book may be had
free Hv addressing L IL Failey. score
tarr CampbeI-s Soup Company, Cam
den. y J, and my advice TO everybody
IS to add the brochure 10 your list OF
kitchen necessities
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
CHOICE OF WORK
PROVES DIFFICULT

In actual conditions % per cent Of
individuals are only indiffereutly fitted
for their work, ami follow professions
for which their physical or intellectual
capacity is entirely unsuitable. they
might change their employment with
out any iH consequences.
For q long time IL has been notice
able TO mary how often those whose
.occupati has been chosen without re-
gard tc their constitution are attacked
10y tuberculosis and neurasthenia-
Too often the choice of a profession
Is dictated icy considerations quite for
ciEn 10 the question Of real Physio-
logical aptitude. while this should en-
ter for a preponderatiug part IN the
choice.
The case of those VINO are method
icaI in their work may he cited But
this work is affected by all sorts OF
farcies and Irregularities. and when
r. Is an everyday need, Il is found ON
ANALYSIS 10 consist in tLC main or al
reInatives OF 0NerwOrk and uonCha-
lance. Of hurry and iDaCUiOn, the two
Iesi1cs being couelatIvc-
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
TUNICS ARE HUNG
IN STRAIGHT LINES

Whatever the design 81 the gown, the
straight long lines ara Invariably car
Red out The tuufcs hang In straight
lines and are usually considerably
shorter IN the front than in the back,
the latter frequently reaching 20 the
foot Of the skirt
With these straight lines in the skirt,
the defining OF the waist line with belts
does not materially lessen the straight
up-aud-dowu effect which has been IN
vogue for the last two or three seasons
This effect seems 10 prevail rega rdIess
Of the fuller skirts. and sleeves. belted
waist line. and the tendency toward
bloused effects which az the present
time is particularly pronounced.
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- He other day when I was rum
masinS about among some old
! hooks / came upon what / think
IS a distinct "hEd" in the matter
OF Unusual informatior- To come to the
point at once, I discovered that n 1891
3. g Rebekah received some Jewels =
marriage gift
Did i ever ocCUT 10 YOU that wecdlng
g5Fls were such a tremendously ancient
institution Tho record - RebekaE' 3
good fortune Is found IN Genesis 50.
vou see. almost from the beginning OF
things wedding gifts have been the por-
ton of the blushing bride In coHneC-
ton with THIS piece OF information I
discox ere,3, too, what I think is the rec
ord for extravacancs in the wearing Of
Jewels. Lola PaUIjns. wife OF Caius
Caesar. ard afterwards CslEula- on oc-
casionz OF great state came forth re-
s7Iendent in jewels aGSregating in val
le the sun, Of SL614 $50.
After this piece of history Is set down
v~e viii he able To read with Indifference
the stories OF tlarras and stomachers
and bodice Jewels and necklaces which
we hear about on gala nights n society
Jewels. according TO the historian, were
won IN France II 1874 and in 1873 their
uses were encouraged in England
In connection with this discourse OF
the gems and jewels OF history read
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
No Changes in GLoUes;
White Is Still Stylish

Gloves are not expected to sho- any
startling chHnges- White has b-5ome
the accepted fashion for light or dressy
gowns, and the good wash chamois
holds its cwn braveIy- White piqUe
gloves are 50 universally worn on the
street, as well as for more formal ocCa-
siOns, that one requires dozens Of them
There Is he single stitching. giving the
effect Of / raised cord, which is so trig
to wear with the tailored costume. II
one desir's q more dressy glow the
same grade with the wider fancy
stitching may be had
The Washington times., 1910-01-27

For instance, Spare the zoo and sp5U
the child" is commonly attributed 20
Solomon, which is a mistase- II occurs
IN Buffers ..Hudibras-' part Il, cauto Z.
line 81, and also in Rays PROVERBS 90
God tempers the wind 10 the shoru
lamb is also attributed 20 the Bible
but the reader may search all through
II and never find It, for the simple rea-
son that IL Is not there. Il occurs n
SteTne's Sentimental journey -Tu
reality, Il IS an old French saying. ard
occurs in a book by Henri Estieune
Macauisy's saying regarding the trzv-
eler from New Zealand. who. in the
midst Of a vast solitude. took his stand
on broken arch Of London bridge 10
sketch the ruins Of St PauTs- IS not
original. alth0uEhA5t seems 70 have been
q favOTite with him as he repeats Il
twice IN different articles
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
Exactly Opposite Types
In Fashion S Latest Fad

Just at present. the new fashions are
narshaied ir two distinct classes
which seem Numerically opposed 10
each other on The one side are the
draped and fitted dresses that carry
the idea OF the closely sheathed figure
10 an even greater extreme than the
gowns OF last yea IN these dresses
the skirts seem to fit the figure more
snugly below the hips than over them.
II the cut OF the dress does not give
this peculiar hour-Elass silhouette, the
dressmaker resorts 10 other means TO
obtain IT. A sash. a band Of fur. a
rhinestone-st'-dded ribbon holds the
skirt in 10 the knees so closely that Il
is really impossible 10 walk with any
degree Of freedom and ease
Even the dresses that are made with
comparatively fun gathered skirts are
held IN either AZ the knees or ankles
with some sort OF a sash arranzement
that rObs them Of az bouHancv ana
reveals the figure with startling frank
ness. Il IS the eliminating point
toward which dressmakers have been
working for the last two years. II *
the perfection Of the sheath and fl
-eally takes an almost fawIess figure
10 wear It
On the other hand, the Louis STYLES
are far less exactinE in their demands
on the silhouette They represent the
opposite extreme Of fashion from the
hour-glass styles Many OF them have
the deep-poiE ed waists that emphasize
the panniers and overskirts and dra ?
a still sharper contrast between them
selves and che sheath dresses. Most Of
I. them are made in heavy brocades and
velvet-embOssed satins draped with
tulle and chiffon.
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
COLD APPLE FOOL

For apple fool, peel, slice, and core
two pOu 1ds of apples. and simmer
them witt a cupful OF water. -wo or
three cloves. and a strip Of lemon
rind till tender; then beat them veil
with a delicately clean wooden spoon.
adding Il lem as you beat a pint of
new milk OF ,-eam Cor half and haIf)
boiled and allowed TO get cold before
adding il TO the fruit sweeten and
favor tc taste, pour it all into a glass
bowl a. cave till cold
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Ansqers GOen to Inquiries From Readers of The Times

low 2, last for weeks. Render the fat
using care 10 prevent its scorcniug- A
few drops OF benz0in added while the
;allow Is melted viii improve IT, The
only objection TO the use OF this agent
Is the unpleasant door OF the fat which
even the use OF perfume fails 20 dissI-
pate
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
Treatment OF Hands.

Mrs. Il IA mixture or rose water
and siyCerine with enough benzoin TO
make the liquid milky is q reliable prep
aTation for keeping the hands soft and
white Apply Immediately. each tine
after washing the hands.
Rub well before drying with soft
towel Powder the hands with tslcum
20 remove sickness
Nothing exceIs mutton taIlow as a
means Of whitening and keeping the
hands soft. After washing and rinsinE
the hands. just before retiring for the
night, rlb thoroughly with mutton t.
low Loose Eloves-white kid Is pref
erable-saturated with mutton taIlOw is
an admirable supplement TO the daily
use of the glycerine lotion For a few
cents one may buy enough mutton tai
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
RIBBON ROSETTE.

When buying hair ribbon. include
some narrow ribbon OF the same color
and make a rosette out OF the hair
ribbon and tie 1t with the narrow rib
bon. leaving the narrow long enough to
tie the rOsette on your hair; this will
save the hair ribbon. making II wear
a long time and look fresh.
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
VEGETARIAN SCIENCE.

The vegetarian cause enlists more and
more thinkers and scientists. while il
has also secured the SuffTa EeS Of many
Well-LnOWn medical men, In fact. vege-
tariauism is taking a deeper root in the
West. and the position is one that car
no longer be ignored
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
Must Be Admitted.

J - F1andsrs-Persons acting for a
consideration as agent for others who
wish 20 secUre copyrights and patents
must b duly admitted 10 practice b.
fore the Library OF Congress or the
Patent office 5Ust as attorneys are ad-
nitted 20 the bar.
The Washington times., 1910-01-27

I Civil Service Commission you viii be
able to get circulars giving YOU every
possible detail OF the Information you
desire Lack Of space prohibits the
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
To Get Transportation.

WIehle, Fairfax County, Vs--The
only VIZ 90 obtain tra1sporta ton
would = e.. apply 10 the Board OF Chart
Ties as q. subject Of charity The board.
however. helps only those who are
stranded IN Washington and wish 20
get TO Ircrr homes
The Washington times., 1910-01-27


w R %sss over s5s ne 4 sfs' . aSsse
LADDER would you start on
& journey on Friday
What evil oraens" do you heed?
There are many
The number T.
Splitting salt and the antidO-e, throw
in salt over the left shoulder.
Starting on Journey or commencing
anything on Friday
picking up a pin with the point toward
you.
walking under q ladder
Getting out Of bed on the wrong side.
Turning back after YOU have started
On q journey
Stumbling I'D stairs
Seeing the moon over the left shout
Ger
Falling Of q family portrait
Breaking a looking glass
HovvIine OF q dog under SICK per
son 6 WINDOW
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Synopsis Of Story Preceding
q little Eirl named Poppy is taken 10y
her bes- doll Emily 60 an entertainment
given Hy Ihc furnishing Of THE iitche7-
The clock Is the only thing that does not
participate iu the celebration as All he
saws is --ic--oc- no matter what Is asked
him
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Reading Newspaper.

s. T. PIT depends entirely upon cir
eumstancss- Your Euest might read
the newspaper at the breakfast without
being offensive though as a general
thing. unless there was some specia.
reason for reading the paper and proper
a0o1oeies were made for the same, II
would be rather a rude thing % do
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Lace F1ounce

Lace ElOunCe-
Mrs. H r B.-UnIess the buyers for
some Of the Washington shops could
place value on your lace founce,
know Of no other persons qualified 20 DO
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
Friday, January q, 1910

Bright let thine eye be fixed upon the saTth-
Let not fantastic visions mar thy mirta-
The Washington times., 1910-01-27

Bureau Of Chemistry.
Rcas9er-Dr. Harvey W Wylie IS chief
OF the Bureau Of Chemistry
The Washington times., 1910-01-27
FederaI Sterographers.

Federal SterOgTapheTs.
Richard T McAIlister-StenoEr piers
fin the employ Of the Federal Govern
meut are paid various salaries BY ad-
dressing the Chief Examiner OF tho
The Washington times., 1910-01-27

M ERCURY IS in great heliocentric
1F1 latitude north. Neptune IS in
The Washington times., 1910-01-27

HE other day when I was rum
maeing about among some old
hooks / came upon what / think
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-05
FAMOUS OLD CHIEF
OF CHIPPEWAS> DIES

WASHINGTON, March 4.-One Of the
most picturesque chieltains OF the In
dian race and his nephew. both members
of the Chippewa tribe In Minnesota were
found dead in local hotel today. victims
of asphyXiation, a.,
The dead chief was Pay Baum We
Che Walsh kuug, more than % years
old. and his unfortunate companion was
A-Nc Way -Aush. II is believed one of
the red men blew out the gas.
This was the second visit OF the chief
to the capital of the Great Father" his
ilrsl journey TO Washington being nearly
forty-four years ago, when he came as
one Of the signerS OF the treaty of 1866
between The United States and the
Chippewas
Although he was approaching the cen
tury mark, the old chiefs strength of
character had made him a potent power
with his people. ana his final visit 10
Washington was as member OF dele
cation appointed by a council of his band.