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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04

Get him back before It is too late. and
try the matrimonial career. It's the one
you are best fitted to follow.
You may be a mediocre artist or an
excellent mother. Which would Won
rather be-
Perhaps YOU are not quite sure OF
yourself; not sure whether you are IL.
love or not
Don't marry until you are sure. but
think II well over before you send the
man away
As a girl grows older her chances of
marrying grow fewer
For that reason she should 20 thor
cughly into the matter before she de-
Sl1es mat she Is not IN love
correctness she sends him away. and
Ven II IS too late she Is ready to eat
her heart out with love and longing.
MOST men mary and IL the man who
"aIitS you cant get you. he VIII -et
some other girl.
\ man can marry at almost any ace
out woman can't Remember that
~hen the call Of your career .drsps Z-o,1
away from matrimOny
u you have great talent. il is ,-ror-
10 let u rust. but so many girls O.
eSlLlllate their talents They sepnd time
ana money ana youth on the pursuit Of
Jnis PHANTOM career. and when II Is ali
over and the men have zone &C.
younger girls. they long for the 10
they have missed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
BABIES HATS MADE
OF SHORT LENGTHS

: Proud mothers who have any adaptive
faculty should try their hands in baby
millinery, fOr such small pieces Of mat
eTial can be turned TO account. and now
juvenile fashions change as much. and
almost as of-en. as those Of their elders.
Short lengths of embroidery. muslin.
pIque, velvet satin. or silk can all be
made to play their part II it is a hat
made of washing material the crown
and brim should be separate, so that
they can be buttOned together when
cleansed- The clever needIeworker can
worl- scaIlops and buttOnhOles for the
bTiTr. ana a device Of some Importance
for the crown
Ribbon Is mostly introduced round the
hat between brim and crown, ~s-15 tied
in bow at the back: It should be wide
and soft, matching the coat or frOck, or
in white. NaIenCjeunes lace Is used on
the muslin hat sometimes the brimS
are made of much lace or muslin. some
times chiffon gathered into multitudin-
Gus TuuningS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
Payne 4 Stage Idol.

Pl2yvvright-JOhn Howard Payne was
an American actor and playwright, who
lived from 1.g1 20 1S52- The one thing
that contributed to his fame was the
writing Of Home. Sweet Home He
was born in New York and early in his
Ike he should great precocity. He
made his debut at the old Park Theater,
New York, in 1869, as Young NorvaI in
Douglas
From that day on he was one Of the
zoos Of the stage in New York. and
ktCSSHt-E went 10 London. where at the
DIuIy Lane Theater he added much To
ms reputation as an actor. PAYNE
80 'teu many plays from the French
allu pl OQuced some original ones also
1He Se1S- Home, Sweet Home" -ap-
pear 60 llrSJ II MS opera. "CIarf. or the
MAID Of Milan which was produced
az the CoVeut Garden Theater in Nav
80 ArnoHs the plays produced BIZ him
We're BTuJuS, or the Fail OF Tarquin. "
Iherese, Virginia, and the comedy
Of Charles II
Payne was appointed American consul
at Tunis, Africa. in 1872 He vas re-
called three years later, and then re-
appointed in ISL He died There on
April Q, 1852. and was buried in the
cemetery Of St George at Tl1nfs. In
ISIS his body was brought To this civ
Tor burial ~ the Government
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
FAMOUS AUTHORS PUZZLE
By Frances Carroll


lust when felt a vote of thanks
was due me fer providing such
simple puzzle form for this weeks
contest, I am called up by dis
Eruntled puzzler who, despite the fact
that she should be celebrating the
birthday Of the nation, upbraids me for
selecting such an easy task for the con
testants in the weekly puzzle game
The point my critic makes Is that,
having holiday on the taps. I should
have made hay and worked I'D q
teTrlhcaliy hard proposition. Just to
keep the holiday makers busy
For my part, I thought everybody.
would be 50 glad 10 =-et cut into the
open that the puzzle would be Sereue1v
passed by and-there YOU are.
However. II somebody wishes to work
all she has 10 Go is to set TO and dig
out some interesting information about
these literary HEhts-telI us what they
wrote and why they wrote it, and. if
You chance TO know any good story
connected with the books or their max
ers- why not send IL aI0ng2
Lately the pencil and pen squad which
for a long time made my desk gay with
its offerings, has sighted me terribly.
Indeed, I'm sure it is quite several
weeks since have gotten a solution
which was characterized by originality
Here then Is an opportunity to labor
IL IL is work you are looking for. and
inasmUch as my qUerfSr wishes some
thing 70 do I am looking forward to
getting at least one very complete So
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
SET OF RULES FOR VISITORS
BY Marion Vaudeville

her dressing table straight and picks
mp her clothes She is not late to
meals and appears 20 enjoy her food.
whether she does or not
To IS the wors, or bad manners 80
complain 10 a hostess Of her servants
OF To show by the Taiutest sign that
everything is rot delightful.
Charlotte Brou-e always made it q
rule never 90 stay on a visit for as long
a time as she had been invited. for fear
Of wearing ont her welcome. she said.
but Miss Hroute was exceedingly sem
sitive aud shy and afraid OF being q
trouble 20 others.
However. no visitor should ever over
stay her invitation OF suggest that the
visit bee prolonged. No degree Of init
macy warrants taking such a risk, and
only very near relatives should ever i'm
pose on hospitality on the other hand.
a visitor might be induced 20 stay long
or after a good deal OF real and very
sincere urging
A guest should never give orders TO
th- servants ask 90 have the hours for
meals changed % suit her C0nSen iencp
-or permit herself the faiutest criticism
of the household
AS q matter of fact the art of visiting
gracefully iS not an easy one To acquire
The American hostess is very solicit
necessary 10 provide "a constant round
OF amusement and the visit after al
may prove more or strain than 10
would il she left things drift somewhat.
ana circUUs-anceS- OF course and the
round Of SayetE may he just the thinc
It IS not every one who visits for the
sake OF resting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04


WERCURY is IN ecIiptic conjunction
with the Moon, and occupies a
position that is in benefc aspect
Astroiogy holds that this figure sends
forth specially strong Influences toward
making Uaen receptive 10 new infor1na-
ton. and giving them a spirit of willing
ness to try new fields.
The planet at the same time governs
writings and printings with great power
for good. thus making dual influence
that should be highly advantageous for
all VINO seek 10 reach the public es-
pecially by printed or written word.
Sales-people. agents. caHvassers. com
missicners and other representatives.
should push the good chances Of this
period 10 the utmost
This is good day, also. for dealing
with artists, teachers. ministers. Iectur-
erS and ingenious or clever persons gen
orally II should be an advauta zeol1s
Gay Tor starting young persons in pro-
LESSONS or trades
Travelling is under an excellent sign.
Persons doing original or creative
work should endeav0- 10 extract from
these JWenty-tOur hours the posi- iiities
that are held 10 exist under SucI con-
ugUrati1us-
The sun occupies q position that prom
lses great favor and honor 10 come from
iltHES written.
-nis planet rules for generosity and
ideals today as opposed tc enary
deeds qualification Of self and vanity.
Employees. and particularly those who
write, VIII do well today 10 avoid even
tn least action tending rC discredit,
harm or trouble fellOw-emPlpyes
Bear not complaints or strife before
superiCrs iu this sign
Persons having ulEer or authority VIII
he well advised 90 show zneTcy. grant
favors. extend help and overlook trifes.
The time is marked as suspicious IN
the highest degree for hiring men or
women Tor any work
Herbal astrol0Sv signifies that today
IS good FOR hazel, azalea. Carraway,
parsley. carrots. eUdIT'e. diIl, oats, vale
rian. fern. mint, feunel, parsnip and dill
under Mercury
Persons whose blrth-date this is are
under signs that are held to indicate
that they can succeed In most things,
bat are liable % caTeIessueSs in details
and trend tr IleNaCtIesS-
Children born today should be trained
90 learn the value OF striving for n
thorough understanding OF a task be-
fore going at 70, and they may need TO
be impressed with the need for study.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04

II would not be amiss 10 make a set
OF rules for the visitor who Oft
times is uucousciousIy inconsid-
crate for no other reason, perhaps,
except that she is somewhat democrat
lied by being relieved from the respon-
sibiliJies OF home
The visitor To large cities. especially
washington is apt To- consider the trip
a sort OF carnival and the town solely
for amusement She forEets, without
really intending 10 be selfish. that her
hostess IS q permanent fixture and must
pursue her everyday duties regardless
OF pleasure
The eager visitor is bent ON sight
seeing, and she rushes from one beUil-
deriug scene TO another, dragging her
hostess with her. There are always
things to do. day or night
When the visit IS over, the exhausted
hostess takes 10 her bed and makes
secret vow that IL VIII be long before
she tries II again
The ideal guest is thoughtful Of her
hostess. careful not TO tire her out. and
always pleased and agreeable she re-
tires 10 her own room to write letters
or read in the morning. in order 10 give
her friend an opportunity 20 be alone
OF carry ou her dgties OF housekeep-
iuE
a veII-bred guest never leaves her
room I'm disorder in one-servant
house She does not forget in the
morning 10 throw of the bedcIothas
and leave the windows open She keeps
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
FRIENDLY JEFF GOES CALLING
By FARMER SMITH.

AZ THINK said Friendly Jef TO him
self I think I'll just go and call
on Miss Jolly Bug tonight
Friendly JEFF went 20 his wardrobe and
pulled down his best suit Of clothes
They don't look very good TO me- he
said 4 wonder how Funny Bugs new
suit would TT me-
Putting ana blowing. Friendly JEFF
managed to get into Funny Bugs
clothes
They don't look so bad" thought
Friendly JEFF. as he looked at himself IN
me mirror Indeed, I think they look
very fine"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
The Charm of a Little Child
By Beatrice Fairfax

TN spite OF her crown and the
alteration Of her subjects. the lit
tie Queen Of Holland used TO wear
the sa6dest little face in the
world She bad not been forced into
a loveless marriage, as so many royal
women are She had. in fact. married
a man she sincerely loved Neverthe-
less. she was not happy. Several
years went by, and there was no heir
to the throne, no baby voice echoed
through the palace halls
But year and a half ago the IonEed-
for baby came, and that is why the
Queen OF Holland has lost the wistfUI
look that used TO mar her young face
It's wonderful what a dfftereRce one
little baby can make. isn't 1t?
The Queen OF Holland loved her hus-
band, her people and her country, but
they did ne MI her life. She was
woman first, then Queen, and the
woman was not satisfied until her life
was crowned by the birth OF her lit
tie daughter.
There are some women who, look
inE at the young Queen, would envy
her all the power and grandeur that
are hers There are others who would
envy her Eer baby 1 wish all the
SirIs and women who are devOtIul.
their lives 60 careers that will never
amount 20 anything would realize
their mistake before IL is too late
BY al means cultivate your talents
and make the most of them, bIt don't
mistake talent for genius. And don't
imagine that the young man who is
patiently dangling after you will
dauEIe forever
Some fine day he viii awake to the
fact that yours are not the only sweet
eyes 30 the world. and he'll realize that
some other girl has the power TO stir
his heart
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
SINGER PICKS FOODS
UNFIT FOR WOMEN

The following Is q list of foods
which a grand opera singer of inter
national fame and a student of beauty
culture abiures all women to refuse
as 80 much poison
The blacklfsted foods include sweets.
pastries. anything very sweet or cor
TeSpOndinEly sour. anything very hot
or cold. pork and fried foods. as Gro
qUets and doushnuts and crUllers, hot
breads and white bread.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
HAPPIEST PEOPLE
LIKE TRIVIAL JOYS

The happiest people are those who find
delight in trivial things.
One invalid after q long period Of
convalescence, spoke with enthusiasm a.
a visit to a moving picture show The
fact that she had been so LONG ge0rfz-ef
o. amusement gave a zeSt to the simple
pleasure q seSt she declared uuegfaIeI
by an evening at the opera after a sr7r-
feit Of entertainments. when she was in
good health
eest Of things should cultivate above
EningS the capacity for enjoyment and
the quality of mind which finds enter
tainment and satisfaction in the simple,
everyday things of life
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
WOULD INTEREST
CHILDREN IN SCHOOL

Mrs Ella FIagz Young. superintendent
Of the schools Of Chic2gO- does no be-
lieve in much home work By the pupils.
q stand that viii delight parents as vel
as children
She believes. however. that school
work should be 50 interesting and con
Cern itse5f 30 much Y 18th the daily lie
Of the child that IL viii want tc talk
IL over at horne TIE fact that children
do not consider the work interesting
enough 10 talk about 1t out Of school IS,
she saws. criticism OF the schools.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
The DisiIusionment of the Honeymoon
No 9Th Eighteenth Day.
By Mabel Herbert Urner
No. 6-The Eighteenth Day.
AUTHOR OF "a JOURNAL OF A NEGLECTED WIFE'

sincere congratulations. We reSret thEt
We were unable TO be at the wedding,
but, as YOU max know. u happened to
fan on the same day as HarOid-S COM
meucemenL
While I have met Mr.. Curtis only
few times. my impression was an II
usually favorable one And we hope
to see more or You both when we re-
turn 20 town this fall You have our
very best wishes FOR a very happy fu-
ture. Sincerely.
AGNES E FAULKNER.
This required only a formal note
which was not difficult But the next
was from WaTTc1's Aunt. Mary
san Francisco. June e
My Dear Nlece-FrOm your picture
and WarrenS letters I feel that al
ready ] know you and am very fond Of
YOU Warren has always been NV fav-
orite nephew, Sand il was with both j0v
ana SoTToW that ] received the news Of
his engagement
He IS q very dear boy and particu-
larry dear 10 me. For have no chill
school life he has spent rart OF his
vacations - here I am looking for
ward with great pleasure TO next SUM
1ner, when you both VIII visit me
AFTER his mother. I feel that I
probably know Warren better than
anyone else lie has many feUlts Of
a QIIicb and impulsive nature and YOU
may often be hurt by his lack. Of pa
tience- out underneath Z think. you
viii find a disposition that is sound
an1 sweet
The tea service sent you has beca
in our family Tor many years As
given his great Erandmother Curtis
on her silver wedding auuiverSarv
And ] have always intended that War
re1 should have IL
AUNT MARY /
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04

Turning a corner ne bumped right
into Funny Bug
Get Oll or my way. Funny Bug" he
said, and putting down his head he
Jumped INTO Funny Bug 50 hard he
shocked him into the gutter.
oy me time Funny Bug had picked
l.lllSeif up and wiped the dust out Of
MS eyes. Friendly JEFF was ont Of SiaTl+
I declare, thought Funny Bug. that
OUTFIT certainly did look a whole lot ike
ny new clothes / think III so home
and investigate
The empty closet told his own tale
T unny Bug vas in such a rage he jump
ed up and down
u get even with him. he said III
set even wiJb him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
Made the Northwest Passags-

Sir Robert John lie Nesurier NacCIure.
an Irish navigator and captain In the
royal navy, did accomplish the Northwest
passage. He served as a volunteer with
Sir James Ross, who was sent in search
of SIR John Franklin in June. 1SiS- While
on a voyage Of exploration independent
.ot the expedition, Sir Robert discovered
an entrance prince Of Wales strai0
into EarrOvS StrairS-a NorthTes pas
sage This discovery was made on Oc-
to5er p. 1870. The explorer received a
large Elft from the British crown and
vas kaishted besides IL 1S55-
captain MacClUre was in command Of
th'7 BRITISH ship Investigator at the time
he achieved this passage by sea no
tween Davis and Beh-i1z Straits. Sir
Edward parry had already sailed
through Lancaster sound raIy7-~- r7z
Ships into Winter Harb5r Melville Is
l2Ed- hair way TO the Pacffc. n then
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04

luton marked by all sorts Of interest
ing detail.
As / won't have time TO write TO
everybody and in fact since there are
Two or three bodies" whose addresses
j do not know, ! VIII have TO saw "A
general thank YOU for the attractive
independence Day remeu brauces that
have come to my desk
surely think II Is mighty clever Of
the readers Of the WOmau-s PAGE 10
Dear me IN remembrance when they
set on Tor their several holiday ioIIi-
ncauOnS and TO tell the truth thank
YOU so much seems q very feeble form
OF appreciation although at the mo-
ment can think OF nothing more ef-
fcctiVe-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes Of five. three. and
two dollars. respectively are given
10 the contestants for the puzzle
printed on the WCDan-s PAGE OF
the Sunday evening edition OF Tho
Times each week Tor the three So
buttons adiudEed worthy
The contest. which closes at 3 D
m on Friday Of each week. 3 open
TO alb who care to solve the puzzles.
The awards are based. 1rimariIr.
on correctness tiueIness. and neat
ness Originality in presentation al
SO receives consideration in award
Ing the orizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
MARKET
RECEIPTS LIGHT
Price Drops 3 Cents Per
Barrel for New Potatoes.
Onions Lower.

With the produce markets open only
until 70 o'clock this morning. there was
very little trading and receipts Of new
goods were light
New potatoes. which sold as high IS
S1-75 a Darrell SATURDAY. were selling this
morning al $50, while the No va
riety sold at 75c q barrel.
There was a reduction in the price Of
OnIons. the quotations per box being 81
ard SIS. this being lower than Satur-
days prices
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
DIET GIVEN CREDIT
FOR QUEENS COLOR

The Queen Mother OF England has
q most remarkable complexion. better,
IN fact. than any member Of her fam
ny including her daughters TIE sub
SlanJlai roast beef dinner which all
GOOD Erltons pride themselves G1non
mas no FAVOR IN her eyes Lamb is
the only meat she favors. and this
must De as young and tender as DOS
Sfbte- Poultry especially chicken. and
fish take the place OF meats
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
MERCERIZED COTTON
USED FOR SLIPPERS

Instead OF using yarn for your sum
Elertae bedroom slippers Try making
a pair Of slippers with the mercerizeI
cotton. which comes for the purpose
Use pink and white. blue and white.
or laveniar and white for hey viii
DE very cool and comfortable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
Struggle to Answer
Aunt Mary

She had received this letter over
week ago and had postponed answering
81 from day 10 day He has many
faults OF a quick and impulsive nature.
and YOU may often be uETr by his lack
of patience Was il only that would
the future bring a better understanding
and harmony
I'm the end I think you viii md a
disposition both sound and sweet Her
heart went out 10 the woman vino wrote
that sentence; IL seemed TO carry with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
THE TIMES INQUIRY COLUMN
y y Answers to Questions " y
~ X Asked by Its Readers ~ :.

zen 70 the lot Of Sir Robert 10 accom-
pIISI the other half RE NC . 49,
nav SaIuTs having been trained in Arctic
exploration by his service under Capta5n
Back on board the British ship Terror
ana the history Of navigation cannot
justly deprive him or the honor 81 MS
acnIeyement in making the Northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
Buttemilk for the Skin.

Mary c. D.-Buttermilk is very good
Tor whitening the skin and removing
not yield to the treatment. Won rni.vb+
Try daily application OF lemon iuice-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04

II the promise Of better things. But how
should she answer this letter-What
should she writer
II took over half an hour ana many
sheets Of note paper to produce this
little note:
The Cliff Inn.
"Cliffhaven. Ne. June d
Dear Amt Mary-Warre7 has talked
OF sou SO often that I. too. D Ct I almost
know YOU And ] can think of no way
/ would rather spend part OF next sum
IneT than 10 visit YOU Among all our
presents there was none 7 valued more
than the beautiful Old silver tea set, and
] SHAH Try 10 give II as good care as Il
has mad an these years.
Lovingly your niece,
HELEN CURTIS"
She was not at al satisfied with IT,,
% was too short, too stiitcd ana -erfunc-
tory but II was the best she could do.
AMI NJ least. II BETRAYED nothing his
aunt would take their happiness for
granted There was nothing in the note
fu make her think otherwise.
Al II TctL Warren stood I'm the
CCCr. a cigar in his hand How nam
have You Wrlrrer-a dozen or more %
'-NO-OuIy two
two What are YOU writing-teu-
PAGE euistIeSg--
40. only oue-peSe notes
and u taxes YOU two hOu-S 10 write
two oue-1a-e notes"
She nodied- There was 4 SHARPNESS in
his voice she did not like
You don't mean TO yav YOU we're
No WHOLE HOURS writing two one
PAGE uOtes2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
HOLDS MUNICIPAL POSITION.

Miss Margaret Ashton. sister-in-Iaw OF
James Bryce. British ambassador TO the
United States, has twice been elected a
member OF the municipal council Of
Manchester. England
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04

- answer some letters That was
what she had told him she would
81 do this morning, while he went for
a walk. And row she sat by the
window. her travelling case In her lap,
and q Tot Of unanswered letters before
her
Except q couple Of hurried notes 10
her mother, she had written 20 no one
had come letters fram relatives ana
friends, until now the number was
most formidable. And they were all
letters Of atulajions-letteTs eX-
pressing wishes and assurances Of her
happiness.
Row could she answer them What
could she say2 Would something or her
disiIIusioament creep into her letters
No-no, she must suard carefully
against that.
She glanced over the envelope at ran
dom Mrs warren F. Curtis, N rs
W p Curtis--wouId she ever grow ac-
cuStoued 10 the nance
a small blue envelope-E,aura Hume's
writing. She drew Out The Letter
The DriscoH,
New York. June - 10
"Dear Helen People who are on their
honeymoon are, I know. too busy and
too happy 10 write letteTs-and perhaps
even 10 read them And yet I can't
resist writing you However I'm not
going 10 say all the conventional things
aoout hoping you VIII be happy, etc,
etc For I know YOU VIII be happy
Yours vas a real love match and OF the
kind that makes for happincs- Remem-
bcr me TO Warren and tell him I think
be has won the sweetest girl know.
Lovingly LAURA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-04
Pencil for Eyebrows.

Emma S.-The eyebrow pencu which
may be bought at almost any drug
store, Is used 20 darken the eyebrows.
] do not advise YOU TO use the pencil.
Tor such an artificial touch would de
tract from your Giriishness.