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The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Closets
Require Cleaning

HttIe time should be taken every
cleaning day in inspecting the closets
ar,out the house that are slightly or not
at all used; generally there is one IN
der the upper stairs OF over the cellar
steps
These closets are N most instances
so dark that il is almost impossible TO
tell whether they are dirty or not, but
II Is not hard TO tell IL they need a
cleaning when you try to remember the
last time you gave them thorough
THESE forgotten closets are breeders
Of disease. and they are often 10 be
found in the very best managed house
holds for few housewives and still rev
or maids Will think OF giving these
dark Enclosures the cleaning they neeo
as regularly as they DO the other rooms
Of tie house
The dust might appear invisible When
Won are not in search Of 1t. but II you
flash a light into this low ceiIlngec
s0artuent il does not take much I'M
aginatfon to picture how amazed you
A remedy for this Is q can Of white
rsIut and a good stout brush Apply
or a thorough cleaning out OF Dirt
~ wall paper, If there Is any
For light while cleaning the pace
the reflection from a mirror VIII serve,
~ there Will be no blind attempts 10
find your overshoes the next rainy day
II you give that closet two good coats
Of white lead
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
They Who Pray Believing
By FRANCES CARROLL

= he cen nos % at time he 1udc contagious joy tina ne
| a
stocking lillian tres vii b he'll fol- brief day il least
mother forge lie h a
oman anst ememberh sanaC aud
Blu h Il b Joy f a real
In h struggle TO the bars ties $
II arhd Of the orphans and waisr raren md educated hee a
a
Even orsare afflicted wrhbu crippled
b o 0 Sc eager prayers o egratG 0 SAINT C an
who pray
n an he hin across w room tt
soul a hey Of empty
tn boy wnr remember it when lie is amn
wi is a woman an mother herself
it IS a VIII influences the making OF the
ar o
there is ae have known
o.
w Who make n ea h ht they expect nomsa Claus
las dned agroo of
the group
htey boy quick so
morrill, man, h
II hagr the
~ IA ~ 10 my quest
Of hH a o the maaesto Ipk6r
lifts IN a the geat gItday
IF to dire necessities deded they
Hnews-nO the child
round
0 its n soul hrouhan the that
young dh T ndtO through lust Christi
uvhoma
it is s the gloom nam esdadO rthe etatku
n o lar wort O ngso yorc Who
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benefits
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The Washington times., 1910-12-17

SIMPLE coats and simple suits are
- the ones that the boys and girls
need for school wear Here IS one that
IS admirably well adapted to the Pur-
pose
The coat Is made Of striped suitinE.
with collar and cuffs Of silk II is q
very pretty snd effective one, Yet II Is
exceedingly easy TO make There IS a
lining in which the sleeves are inserted
and which Is faced al the arm-hOIes.
The coat is made without sleeves and
with big arH--holes. and is arranged
over II II the more elaborate effect is
waHted. these aTm-holes and the fronts
can be trimmed with braid.
For a girl Of four years Of age will be
required three yards Of material 2
inches wide, ID yards Il OF Is yards y
inches wide, with , yard OF silk The
May Manton pattern. No $50. is cJt IN
sizes for children Of two, four. and six
years Of age This pattern can be puT-
chased at GeldeRberE's-
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Lingerie Collars
Properly Cleaned

those who wear lingerie waists with
lace collars, viii ind it useful 10 know
& SAFE and easy way to clean the necks.
Whtch are apt TO become sofIed when
the waists are comparatively clean
Especially is this the case in travel
ms, and many a woman has been
obliged to send waist to the laundry
SIMPLY because OF black line around
me cofar from q dusty coat
IN such cases il comes as = -aTgar -
learn mat q small nail brush and the
ORDINARY bathroom soap, II properly an
pied, VIII cleanse a collar Ierfe~TIy-
rake the waist carefully, and DIsce re
coiiar on the edge Of the bathroom
Be sure only the collar touches the
marble Then wet the nail brush vysf5
warm soap Suds. and brush II rani5Iy-
over the sOiied places
DO not rinse the collar in tba bovyl
DuI allow II to remain o. the edge Of
the bowl, and with the T.sl- h-71sT ire
quently dipped In fresr v-ster l-ee,
brushing the lace until me soaD Is en-
urely out Of it.
Next place the waist carefully over
Ine PACK Of chair. upon which a
turkish towel has been arranged 70
hold the wet collar in shape lust &c n
was removed from the basin edge
II this method is taken at night the
next morning VIII find the collar cIsan
ana snapely for another DAYS wear
The Washington times., 1910-12-17

Philip was interested IN s IFs-ie train Of
steam cars which were moving along a
little track
But outside was not 20 be cornpa-ed
with inside, and there were so many
wonderful things % see that the little
people wondered II II was all q dream,
among the countless TOYS rIDOD the
benches Philip spied 4 pretty. f7uTv
sheep He rushed toward It.
on, look: oh, look mamma he
cried, and he placed his hand uDcn the
neck OF the pretty toy. '.Ba-a-bs-g''
squeaked the sheep, as II saying How
oo-you-oo. and Philip Jumped hack
with a frightened little CRY And then
now they all laughed Even the pretty
Ealesiady laughed
You must not touch thinrz dear
said Mrs Holden, but the saIeEisdv
was very kind and she made the sheao
squeak again and again for them
was anything ever more wonderf7Jl7
For over an hour thev walked
through this toy fsfryland Il would
be impossible to begin TO tell what they
Little did the children dream that
curing the day Mrs. Holden had bought
the squeaky sheep for Philip and The
pretty. blUe-eyed doll with golden hair
for Esther --'- III
What a merry Christmas II vrfr1 bA
when the children awake on Christmas
morning and find these wonderful gifts
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Tie Rack of Tan Linen
Good Gift For Man

= pretty lie rack Of tan linen en-
broidered with design Of holly makes
an attractive Christmas remembrance
for q man
when finished Il should measure about
fourteen by five inches The holly is
arranged along the sides and across the
TOP and bottom.
After the embroidery is finished and
pressed the linen IS mounted On card-
board and four metal trianCIes wrapped
5n red or green ribbon are fastened ~,
the hack with narrow. ribbon the same
color run through holes made in the
board and the ends are pasted down on
the hack.
Ribbon hangers to match are also
pasted on he hack, and over the baciC
plain white paper IS used as a finish
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Flannel Straining Bag
For Preparing JeIlies

a fan.-el straining bag is a necessity
IN any kitchen where ieIlies are pre-
pared Instead of investing in an ex-
pensive strainer. an excellent s11Esfi-
tute may be made Of ordinary flannel
which should first OF all be hemmed
neatly and then soaked and wrunp
out IN boiling water
When It IS used, IL should be laid in
side large bowl ard the fr1It or
liquid jelly poured into t. The four
ends OF the flannel should then b. fled
together and a stick passed through
the knots. The bag can then be s1Is-
pended over q bowl by means of 2
couple Of chairs and left % drain slowly
until all the liquid has passed tE-ourb
A blanket should be thrown over the
OF in cold weather. so as To prevent
tie selly from setting too soon,
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Colonial Quilts
Shown Down East

IN q certain town Down East an
enterpTfsing concern conceived the bril-
liant idea Of having a colonial quilt con-
test.
The scheme was an advertising one,
Of course, but Il had its advantage as
well, for IL brought forth from cedar
chests. Old trunks, EarTets, and attics
unusual and long forgotten quilts
Crazy quilts, old quilts, beautiful
quilts. historic quilts, autograph quilts,
and novelty quilts OF many kinds were
Forthcoming.
One hundred and three old quilts were
exhibited, and in this collection was che
over two hundred years old
All Of which shows that the antique
dealers and Curio collectors haven't Sc
cured all our old American and RevOIu-
tiona ~ curios as vet
The Washington times., 1910-12-17

Crumpet-Sift with one quart Of -four
three teaspoonfuls Of baking powder
and one-half teaspoonfuI Of salt Beat
two eggs very-Iight, add two tablespoons
OF melted butter, three cups Of milk, one
tablespoon Of sugar and last the sffted
-four Have the griddie hot, grease It
well, place muffin rings, well creased,
on the gTfddle and half fill them with
the batter Turn when under side IS
pale brown. The turning must be done
very carefully. When they are to be
used toast quickly. but not too crispIy.
and butter The quantity given here
viii make enough for two meals.
Fish Croquettes-Take enough cold
boiled OF baked fish to- make two cups,
when freed from bone and skin Make
a cream sauce from one large cup %
milk, two tablespoons each OF -four and
butter rubbed together until smooth,
and then stirred into the hot milk Sea
son with a saltspoon each Of salt and
pepper and a tablespoon CT minced
parsley When sauce is thick remove
from the fire, and set II aside until
quotes, dip in beaten egg, roll In bread
crumbs and fry in deep fat
Use canned cherries for the pie.
Mold Of DateS-Clean one pound OF
dates, put them on the stove TO cook
for ten minutes in Just enough water
into a colander, and when cold remove
the seeds. Make a strip by boiling two
cups Of water with one small cup OF
sugar. add the dates, boil up once and
remove from fire. add one-half box
OF gelatin dissolved IN one cup Of warm
water. one cup Of sherry. or grape
juice Line mold with blanched al
monds; pour in Jelly slowly when Il
begins 10 thicken, and put away in 4
cold place. Serve with whipped cream.
The Washington times., 1910-12-17

IT HIS little boys suit includes a
blouse thar is exceptionally be-
coming and Is made OF serge worn with
a white collar but II. would be found
desirable for all materials that are used
for boys costumes Shepherds check
is a favorite just now and velveteen Is
being used for occasions OF greater
dress. In addition 10 all the familiar
seTges, chevfots and the like The
sleeves are laid IN pIaits that are be
coming as well as novel The closing
OF the blouse is made at the right Of
the front
For a boy OF eight years OF age viii
be required 81 yards OF material =
inches wide. ~ yards 81 or yards -
inches wide Any collar can be worn
Herewith, as the neck is finished with
neck band
The Nay Mauton pattern. No. 6ss, IS
cut IN sizes for boys OF 6. and 10
years OF age. and can be obtained at
GoldenberEs-
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
II Little Bedtime Tales By EDITH HAvENs y
~ y - Christmas Shopping y x y =

THE great busting city was alive
with Christmas shoppers. but
among all those countless people there
were none happier than Esther and
Philip Holden, who were doing little
shopping Of their own with mother.
They had left home early in the morn
ing They were not only going TO buy
articles for Christmas gifts, but were
going 20 see the sights as well And.
indeed, there are many wonderful sights
TO see in great busting city at Christ
mas time
They had just come from one OF the
big drygOOds stores. where mother had
bought some silk for a dress for Aunt
Alice
Now We viii 20 TO tho toy shop %
said Mrs Holden.
The children danced with delight
Across the street they made their
way carefully, for teams and automo-
biles were coming from every direction
Sometimes a big policeman would stop
the horses TO let the people pass, and
Philip thought how grand II would be 10
be a policeman
rs II far to the toy store2" ask ed
Esther. a bit impatiently, as they
reached the opposite sidewalk
only 4 few steps, now answered
The Washington times., 1910-12-17

ON this 352d day. the Moon. In q
- fiery sign. has the planets In as
poets that have always been held by
astrolOsy to portend evil for those who
have ignobie desires It makes q period
wherein mankind will benefit in propor-
ton as they set their minds, wishes. and
hearts on high things.
Quarrel, gossip, frivolity about serious
matters, criticism Of others, harsh judE-
menLs, unkindliness. and GOODNESS of
heart are under evil omens.
Selfish enjoyments are not likely TO
produce anything except regret and re-
morse under this rule.
Mars is in a benefic aspect. but exerts
a fiery power that is always liable 10
lead uncontrolled haSfy. funpetuous and
reckless persons astrdy- The same force
Is held TO Undue noble and generous
natures with powers for the best that
Is In them, making for genius, inspira-
ton, insight and beneficent power.
saturn this day rules fortunately for
all things and pursuits concerning the
earth, promising pleasures from Jour
neyS IN the country, and favoring af-
fairs con5ssTE'ng real estate. building,
farming and land improvements
Dealing with metals, minerals, and
wood Is under good sign.
Uranus wars against intrigue and
cunning.
tAoAAS vi LAAlAS SLAu also
against Offending persons who hold
beliefs In anything, whether religion
politics. OF science.
Mercury this day favors Ietter-wr1tsng.
It should be a good time for sight
seeing invest cation, consideration Of
obscure problems, and for study and
art
Fowls and fish are held to be under
good augtIry.
Persons with this birth-date are under
SagIttarius, and under a sign said to be
very fortunate, comforting the power of
combining intuition and prudence.
Children born today are under a rule
that otter cOnferS great powers of COM
mandi,a and obtaining followers.
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
BlOtter Pad For Desk
Useful Christmas Gift

A useful gift FOR, a mans desk Is a
bIotter pad. twelve by fifteen inches
with the back Of cardboard, covered
with heavy tan polEee silk
This comes IN tan oOze leather. en-
broidered with dots in satin stitch.
done with reseda green The OOze
leather IS cut so the blOtter shows
through
The four corners can be alike or the
lower ones finished with embroidered
bands Of the coze leather to match the
upper corners
The corners slip of 50 the blotters
can be renewed The blotters should
be as near the color OF the silk as pos
sible TO carry OUt the effect A small
pen wiper to match, OF tan ooze leather,
viii make the gift complete
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Careful Darning
Proves Profitable

II YOU must darn II pays to DO Il well
Rouzh. hObbIed work Is q disgrace that
no neat woman is willing to incur
study the character or the tear and ain
to repair II in the way that viii show
least
This differs with different materials.
Some women seem TO think because
tnev excel in the Cld-fashiOned running
darn such as IS used on sheer linen or
uauery that 4 Is suitable for all ma
feT1aIS. Many fabrics look better with
a patch or straight seam than with z
darn. some can be held together by ad-
hesive substances at the back. which is
replaced when Il lOOse8S-
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
An Easy Gift For Girl.

Christmas GifG-An easy gift for
girl to make who Is not an experienced
needlewoman is hesrt-shaped Nh
wiper OF pale green OF tan linen, on
one side OF which q daisy is neatly
outlined with yellow OF white silk and
the center filed with French knots OF
yellow or brown silk A small seal
Hoped edge Is made entirely around both
pieces Of linen, using silk the same
shade as the linen The pen w5Der
should measure about three inches in
length when finished Two heart
shaped pieces Of chamOis are placed
between the two pieces OF linen and
are held together at the TOP with a
bow Of tan OF pale green ribbon 70
match the linen used for the outside
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Dainty Gifts Of Place Cards.

Kate G.-If handy with your brush. a
gift OF place cards, say one dozen. which
may be used at any time. VII be much
priced by the hOmemaker These NAV
have her monogram IN gold, OF an en-
pire design OF festoOns
Candle shades Of all descriptions ara
also within your grasp and nothing so
appeals 70 the hOmemaker as dainty ac-
ceSsoTtes for her table.
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Mexican Pinoches-

Subscriber and Mrs l. F.-Tfe Eel
lowing Is the recipe for Mexicz-n - -
oches for which you wrote T6- o.
pound brown sugar, one-haif cup OF
milk, lump OF butter the size OF q WEI
nut Cook this mixture until Il spins q
thread Take Il OF the stove end beat
Il until Il begins 70 cool: add one cup
chopped pecan nuts, SIR in well, and
drop on waxed paper
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Walking For Health

Worried-No, there IS nothing better
% fnvigorate the body and produce 2
GOOD circulation than long walks out
in the open While this may be re-
Carded as old advice, II is nevertheless,
true
too fast or too far at one time Throw
back your shoulders, strike a set pace
and. keep It up. The result VII BE- good
health. as well es 9 good ngure-
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
How To Use Creams

Miss z. 1.-The SKIN must be per
fectfv dry before any oily application is
nut on. Oils and waters viii not mix.
and cosmetics put on wet sKin are
cosmetics wasted
II is first necessary to battle away
ALI dust and impurities with hot water
and soap. rinse IN hot water, and then
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
''Our Lady Sat Assigning.

Lullaby my little baby:
SlUmber softly be at rest
In the kingdom that thou lowest
Thronged upon thy mothers breast
With thy mothers arm around thee,
sSThere thy mothers love hath crowned
thee,
For the crown OF love is best.
Slumber softly!
tt. in December Black and White
The Washington times., 1910-12-17

Our lady sat a-singing.
To the baby on her knee
When three kings came a-brinEinE
Royal gifts from Arabic,
From Ind and Grecia gifts OF gold
And frankincense and myrhh.
To hail as lord Of all the world
The son that smiled az her;
And our lady sat a-singing.
Sidney AIIr
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
How To Clean Mating.

To clean mating, sweep II with soft
mating brush, going with the grain.
To catch the flying dust, tear I'D news
papers IN small pieces. damp them,
scatter them on the mating and sweep
them along with the brush.
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Cost Little and Are Pre-
eminent In Acceptability
At Yuletide.
CYCLAMEN AMONG
POPULAR BLOOMS
Dwarf Bush, Lorraine Begonias,
and Red-berried Plants
Equally Charming.
# you are among the procrastinators

TT you are among the procrastinators
/ who IN the last week before Christ
II mas rush out in q half distracted
way 70 buy the first thing they see,
a useful trifie. an lily chosen book, or
an indigestible box Of bOnbons, why not
turn aside from the beaten path Of these
last resorts and 60 around the corner
from the crowded shops into the florists
place. where the crowds are not 50 large
and where you can in a short tine DO
your shopping and for the same II not
less money than you would throw away
on TRIES.
The desirability Of plants as gifts Is no
longer questioned, and particularly 10
those VINO have q garden OF q porch
in the summer and a big living room
for winter use individual taste with a
few hints from the florist wIu make the
selection easy. and there IS a large num-
Der OF plants 10 choose from, plants pre-
eminent in their acceptance at the
YuletiGe-
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Question Box Of The Times


printed
yOu 50
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Flavor for Cocoa.

A small piece Of cinnamon put into
the milk boiling for cocoa gives q de-
.icioUs favor, but be sure 70 take II oct
before serving the cocoa
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
CyCiamen
Costs Little.

For one that IS not expensive and can
be grown IN the window garden all win
ter. and later in the yard, there IS the
cycIamen, with its rose, purple red. OF
white blossoms and rich foliage A small
cyclamen in bloom may be had for
quarter, ana large ones come at 80 cents.
while one Of the richest beauty may BE
bought for SL50-
Then there is that beautiful dwarf
bush, the baby rambler, which is as
lovely as II IS justly popular lis
bright crimson flowers can literally
be made 10 bloom from Christmas 10
Christmas by keeping the plant IN q
sunny window during the winter ana iii
summer Plunging It. pot and az, into
the ground A strong twO-y eaT-Oi1 plant
may be had for IS cents even cheaper
at some florists while 8 VIII buy one
that IS q perpetual fame Of blossoms
Other profuse boomers from the
month Of October to April are the IsoT-
raire begonias with their delicate pink
flowers almost smOthered IN their grace
fuI business These plants are esp--
cIaLly well adapted TO window boxes
and living rooms. and by proper care
and reporting in the spring may bs
made TO blossom for several wears
They cost from 80 cents to $50 a + 9t
Fern Dish
For so Cents.
For 81 cents one may get q pretty lit
tie fancy fern dish Of pottery filed with
tender young ferns. just the thing for
the dining room table Larger ones sell
from 3 cents up 20 3 and Il These
little plants always prove acceptable
gifts 10 housewives
Charming red berried plants that keen
their color all the year around are the
Jerusalem cherry and the ardisia ere
nulats- The former can be grown into
a large and snowy plant and well re-
pays cultivation
The Christmas flower OF the last few
years Is the poinsetta, which now rivals
This SNOWY plant OF brilliant scarlet Is
not especially adapted 70 the living
room, though its beauty IS great while
II lasts
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
TOmorrOW's Menu;
How To Prepare It
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST.
Bananas.
HoIled Wheat, Cream and Sugar.
Fried Sausage Toasted CrImpets-
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Fish CroQuettee. Mixed Pickles
Bread I'd Butter
Cherry Pie. Tea
DINNER
Clear Soup.
Boast Duck With Sweet Potatoes.
Celery, Green Pea and Nut Salad.
Mold of Dates. Waters.
Coffee
The Washington times., 1910-12-17

Mrs Holden. taking them more firmly
BY the hand And then they came to
the toy shop.
What wonderful windows they were
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Poems Women Should Know

Editors Note; Every which viii this
that has brought thrOb Of hope throb
Of inspiration human heart In clipping saving
the you miss onenum
The Washington times., 1910-12-17

the important thing Is 70 have the
skin absolutely dry before applying the
cream
The Washington times., 1910-12-17
Daily Horoscope
The stars incline. bat de- aSs
c0mpcI.7
Sunday, December IS, 1910.

The planets augur 81
FOR men Of evil vii.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-15
SERMON BY
"A GOOD FELLOW"

clothes. l live alone with my dear
mamma, as my father works and
makes good wages in Spokane, but
he Is not like father to me. He
never comes to see me, or has he
ever offered anything to help
mamma care for the only little girl
God gave them, and 1t is very hard
on mamma to have to do every
thing herself.
''It takes SO much to keep coal
to keep me warm, as l am helpless
except my arms and hands. So
dear Good Fellows, IL you can
please tell year old Santa Claus
that whatever he has left over ]
will be glad of, If he will remem-
Der me. l won't be her next Christ
mas, but there will be many other
little girls who | hope their own
fathers won't do as my father has
and does by his little girl. Good
bye"
l don't think I need to write any
thing else, except that the address
Is A. Good Fellow, care Spokane
Press, and there are hundreds OF
children who will have no Christ
mas this year unless the good fel
lows help them out.