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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26

SFWHAT are YOU and Bess watch
n " ing. NedT'' asked mother one
day. as she came in. ready for the kim
dergarten games.
Those little birds outside, mother
DEAR" answered Bess. while Ned's nose
remained glued 10 the window-pane.
greatly to the detriment of its spotless
transparency. But he turned in mo-
ment, remarl<ing excitedly. See. moth
er, they hop all the time!"
Mother looked. and told Bess that the
birds were sparTows- Meanwhile Ned
had made n discovery.
Mother. they hop lust like my ball.
Seer he bounced it deliEhtedly up and
down on the floor. let us tie a string
TO your hall, Ned" said mother. Then
YOU can make it hop stiII more like the
birds"
When Ne0 had hoped the ball for a
while. Bess took it. She made it hoT
very fast, and then very slowly Then
mother taught them this little song:
gently, gently, moves the ball,
Now II hardly moves at all
hop. lazy bail, hop
swiftly, swiftly, now it flies.
Almost hidden from our eyes.
stop, merry ball, stop!'
''Afy ban won't roll, now, mother
when I have hold Of the string
Let so OF the string and IL WILL
Yes. and It win II you don't hold the
string tight" announced BesS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
Daily Horoscope
SThe stars incline, hat do net
compel.7
ThurSday, OetOber n, 1910.
Saturn with vexing rays
Shall rule for many days.

ON THIS SOOth day. with the moon in
~ an early sign, Saturn, the affect
ing planet, moves into opposition with
the sun, and Mercury comes into eclip-
tic conjunction with Mars.
Saturn will continue to exert a ftful,
evil influence till nearly the end OF
November, according to astrolOgy. There
Is a menace Of impending troubles
among nations, great errors in judg-
ment by individuals as well as govern
ments, and a strong, malignant tend
ency toward evil report and violent
actions.
During the next week there are likely
to be many public scandals. and angry
passions.
Many astrologers foretell a time to be
remarkable in history.
The planets assume positions from
this time on that are held TO signify
powerful mechanical and physical ef-
fscts on the earth, suggesting danger
Of earthquake, violent storm. troubled
seas, and many strange disasters.
The American continent is likely 20 be
affected according 70 the readings OF
astrology. British astrolOgers foretell
danger along the coasts
AstrOlOgy always hold that conhsura-
tons like these are evl for stock eX-
changes. bOurseS and other speculative
centers and enterprises, bringing about
a confusion Of designs and schemes that
causes great excitement anc sometimes
panic in financial circles that depend on
speculation
For this day the sign is good for all
efforts 10 reach individuals or the pub
lie by speech, writings, or printed mat
ter. but there IS an evil sign over any
thing written or signed IN anger
ShOpuifg amusements, new under
.takings, real estate, industries, and buSi-
3 ness generally are under bright signs
except in the matter OF depending on
chance or luck. without safeguarding
Interests by careful solid labor.
There is a sign Of IAN important Ut
I terance'' for this day
3 Persons whose birth-date is today
will profit during the twelyemonth II
they take care not 20 let anger or any
cruel impulse sway them
. Children are born today under the
cusD OF -ScOrpiO. a union that
often gives wonderful bodily health and
mental magnetism
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
Precautions Needed
With the Beginning
Of Season for Colds
By FRANCES CARROLL.

the general vitality. Plenty OF pure,
fresh air, good food and exercise will
supply good health.
II you are a martyr to colds il is
well to look into the matter of the
nose and throat and have any local
trouble removed which may be the
cause of the oft-repeated attack.
Adenoids or tonsilitis Will cause in
Vulnerable colds through the fall and
winter months.
Ventilation
Is Most Important.
Tho habit of living in poorly ven
tilated rooms IS one which Is sure to
result in inability to resist the cold
germs. as nothing will so quickly
lower ones vitality as the lack OF
good, pure. fresh air to breathe
Granted the pure air. learn TO breathe
ii correctly into the lungs. Mouth
, breathers are victims Of frequent
colds. Breathe deeply through the
nose with closed lips, filing the
lungs.
Accustom yourself to plenty Of fresh
air and exercise in all sorts of
weather, but avoid wet feet, or get
| ting suddenly chilled. This is not a
difficult matter. as there are always
rubbers and wraps for the woman
! who realizes that her health is not
/ only her happiness, but considerably
affects the happiness Of those who
are forced to come in contact with
! her.
And when you are feeling down
and out" as the saying goes. don't
( imagine that an evening spent in a
I stuffy place of amusement is going to
( boost up your vitality. You are much
more likely 70 get into drafts in con-
/ cert halls and theateTs, and. being IN
a state OF low vitality, come away
with a cold which viii last for many
days. and perhaps run into grippe or
/ pneumonia.
I If you are subject 10 sore throat
with slight provOcatiOn, there Is moth
/ ing that will so assist you in conquer
4 ing this condition as TO splash cold
! water upon the throat morning and
night BeRln with tepid water, and
! gradually nave II very cold
| The woman who Will follow these
| common sense rules may reasona bly,
| expect to go through the winter With
] out a single cold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
TO MAKE BEIGNETS
ALA PORTUGUESE

Put six ounces Of rice. one pint OF
milk. four tablespoonfuls of sugar, two
tablespOonfuls OF butter. little ground
cinnamon and the grated Tind of a lem
on into a saucepan, and simmer gently
for three-QUarters Of an hour.
BY this time the rtce should be per
fecJly cooked and have absorbed all the
moisture. Let Il cool a little, and then
add the yOlks and whites of three eggs
whislCed separately.
When cold make into small balls. put
a spoonful Of marmalade in the center
Of each. roll them IN sweetered beaten
egg and bread crumbs. and fry In smok-
ing hot fat till a golden color, drain, sift
Confectioner's sugar over them and
serve Immediately.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
Chocolate Fros6ng.

Reader-The following IS a reliable
recipe for chocolate frosting for layer
cake.
Put into a porcelain lined saucepan a
cupful OF granuIated sugar and a third
Of a CUpful OF hot water, and boil, with
out stirring, until IL threads, then pour
slowly upon the beaten white Of an egg
20 which has been added a pinch OF
cream OF tartar. Beat steadily, adding
as you do so, two heaPinE tablespoon
fuls Of grated chocolate, two tablespoon
fuls Of cream. half a teaspOonful Of
butter, and q teaspoonful OF vanilla.
When the mixture is blood warm cover
the cake with IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
Mourning Materials.

Widow-The materials 10 be worn
in deep mourning must be dull and
somber, such a. nuns yelling crepe
de chine. chiffOns, duh silks. broad
cloths. cashme-es. Henrietta CLOTH
serge. or dull nohair-. The trimming
should be of crepe, dull silk or RIB
bon. plain net, or Of the same ma
terial as the gown
When white gowns are worn II Is
better taste 70 wear no emoFoloeIS
whatever. though scaiops or pOISA
dots are allowable
Daring the first few months or pos
efrl,, a YEAR (unless one IS a widow
bands OF organdie, laid in folds OF
with broad hens are woEn at the
neck and wrists after that period any
other plain style is suitable
ONLY the necessary jewelry, such as
pIns and watch chains should DC
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
NOVEL TUNIC EFFECT.

A pretty idea for the finishing Of
tunic, especially one Of yelling or other
soft material. is TO slash the tunic in
front, Ike an overskirt. and knot II
loosely at each side, drawing 1t away
so as to show a great part OF the
underskirt I'D to the knees. The knots
are made about half way from the
ankles and the tunic falls loosely be-
low them II is caught with few
stitches in back, TO keep il in position
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26

EARLY everybody you meet has
M a crouch, which is just another
way OF saying that the first cool
weather has produced its usual
epidemic Of colds in Washington.
One Is called upon at every turn 20
sympathized with some snufhing, wa
tery-eyed friend who declares that she
As "the most unlucky woman in the
world" because she takes cold so easily.
or II she doesn't blame it to 'ill-luck'
she shifts the responsibility over 10 the
weather.
But she doesn't need sympathy.
she needs common sense.
For colds are an easily preventable
misery.
The head cold is an infectious disease
caused by a germ or bacillus. This is
the season when these germs are all
about US, and 1t depends entirely upon
the condition Of our general health and
vitality whether or not we can throw
them of.
The woman who is run down in vital
tty, Respondent and out Of sorts stands
little chance of winning the warfare
with cold germs
Glowing Vitality
Certain Protection.
When we glow with strong vitality the
bacilli have no power against us.
There are battalions of germs in the
immediate vicinity Of your friend who
IL suffering from a cold. These germs
you breathe through your mouth and
nose into your air passages when you
are near her. Your nose and throat
% -. 90
will kill the germs you breathe II your
vitality is strong.
But If you are all run down the mi
crobes get their chance and you begin
II sneeZe as a first indication that you
have not resisted the bacilh, and are
taking cold
Each cold breaks down your resist
Rnce Just that much, leaving you
weakened and more susceptible to the
second and third attack.
So then, the first thing to see 20 Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
DAILY FASHION TALK ~ ~
~ ~ TO TINES READERS

OUCH a frock as
- this one Is es-
sentially girlish In
effect. while 1t is
In the height of
style. It is made
OF shepherds check
cut on the bias an I
II is trimmed VII q
messaline. W hill e
the little chemI-
settle and under
sleeves are Of fancy
net. The combina-
ton OF materials
is an exceedingly
smart one, and the
dress Is chic, while
it is very simple.
The skirt Is Just a
seven gored ore
and the wai3t
closes at the back.
IN spite OF he
overlappec eff ct
at the frOI {. II the
checked mnteri1l is
not liked. any one
of the pretty plain
fabrics could be
substituted with
tdimmings Of saa7
or with plaid ma
Uerial. Cashmere,
with bands Of bias
plaid, would be ex-
ceedingly pretty,
The deep band al
the lower edge Of
the skirt isn't nee
essary, bu IL adds
greatly to the ef-
feet, and IL is much
in vogue. Scarcely
any prettier after
noon dress for a
young girl could bt
suggested.
For a girl Of six
teen years OF age
the waist will Re.
Quire 4 yards OF
marerial
"a yards 36, or IL
yards - inche:
wide with : yard
Of all-oVer lace FOL
the yoke and under
sleeves. For tn,
skirt will be needed
5la yards p or p
4 yards IS, or y
yards II inche!
wide, II materia
has up and down
but II Il has no
II yards a or q
"a yards 50 or q
yards a inche.
wide Will suffice
For trimming tn
entire dress, vii
be needed , yard
OF satin. A Ma,
MantOn pattern o
the waist 6fl2, size,
IA and IS, or OF TIT
skirt SIG. size Il
l6. and Is years
can be purchase,
al GOldeubeTg :
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
SCRATCHED PAINT.

If you are distressed to find that
some careless person has scratched
the new white paint with a match try
rubbing the darkened surface with
part of a cut lemon. Unles sthe wood
has been burned the discCloratiOn is
removed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
Halloween Suggestions.

K. M-You will find a good many
Halloween suggestions on the Wom-
ans Page Of Saturday. The page was
largely given up TO the subject on
that day. / hone you viii find some
thing among them which Viii meet
your need, and I believe that you
will
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
What Pitfalls
Must Be Avoided.

There's a lesson for you in that story,
little girl Il doesn't do for Eirl 20
lust be good. She must LOOK god,
and modest. and respectable. PAIN ed
cheeks blackaned eyeIids. bushels or
perO3lided hair, tWo-inch French heels,
exaggerations Of the fashion, peek-o-ooc
shirt waists on the street. enormous
badge CT a certain class OF women II
you don't want % he ranked with them
don't wear their reSalla-
The apparel oft proclaims the man,
said wise old POIOnius 20 his son II
sIyvavs urOcIaims the woman. Show
Your intelligence by the way YOU dress
The black robe Of the Sister OF Charity.
the long gray cloak and little bonnet OF
the professional nurse. are a livery OF
honor that make II possible tor Inese
women 70 20 safely among me lowest
class Of men. Il Is I'D 20 the WORKING
girl 20 make the plain unadorned tai
Ored suit Of the business woman equally
an amor Of defense
OF course, I am not advocating your
making a guy Of yourself, and dressing
Ike a fruu1p. Far from It. As long as
the world lasts, and men have eyes IN
their heads. wOman'S trump card IS
always going 70 be her looks. A man
would have 10 be more than mortal not
20 prefer debating letters 10 a pretty
woman rather than 10 hOmely one
and the spelling being approximately
equal, the good locker will always get
the best Of things. Therefore, no woman
can anord 10 neglect her appearance
| Also. II Is true that men judge women
BIZ their clothes, and that when a WON
an IS going 10 trade with a man II is
good business 10 put on her best bib
and tucker, and go looking as If she
had always had money and had to have
money
But as there IS one glory OF the stars
] and another glory OF the moon, so there
/ is one beauty OF the opera and parlOr
land another beauty OF the store and Of
nee, and the beauty Of the store and Of
3 fee IS absolute neatness, and spick-and-
spanness and cleanliness: the beauty OF
I plenty Of soap and water. and unfrayed
/ skirts. and belts that make connection
and collars that are fresh from the
laundry
/ That's the sort Of a woman that a
man likes 20 see about his Office; that
Z customers ike 10 deal with, and com
/ mands respect from all who behold her.
and who bears on bar person the ear
! marks Of being about TO get there.
not the rumpIed, crUmDled, frayed out
lchfdOny sort Of a girl who looks p II
/ she had come 70 work from a second
: class bah. withGsIt stopping 20 change
[ her clothes.
/ Pass up the friIIs, little sister, and
pin your allegiance 70 the Unadorned
/ tafIor-made and the clean shirt waist. So
I shall you be properly 6irded for the
4 race TO success
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26

c. NJ P.-If you ankle IS enlarged
from a strain OF any kind nothing will
reduce IL quicker than massage
judged from your letter, however, that
{ the trouble is with nature. 7 know OF
nothing that 1ill make naturally large
| ankle bone small
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
DYeing Messaline Dress.

l. s.-Use any OF the standard dyes
for your dress. I think I would paint
the white slippers, since they are satin.
although I have known them blackened
successfully with ordinary black shoe
dressing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
FOR WEAK ANKLES.

II a baby's ankles are weak. dissolve
O handful of sea salt in a quart OF rain
water and battle them every, morning
and night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
For the Feet

J. C.-Bathe the feet carefully every
night in bowl OF water, 20 which a
tablespoonful Of soda has been added.
hub the feet well with cocoa butter
after the bath. and sprinkle a little
pure talcum powder into the shoe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
Question Box of The Times

things know"
Send vour query
DromptIy where it possible do
where
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26

Soup and Curried Veal-Buy a knuckle
of veal. Cook slowly In a little water,
Gong enough TO get stock for soup, but
not long enough TO make meat tasteless.
Combine two cups OF stock with to-
Tnatoes for soup. Cut meat from bone.
try in drippings, cover with remaining
stock, cook until tender Add a few
drops Of vinegar and curry powder as
wished. Serve with border OF rice
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
Large Ankle.

worn. and these should be in dull Jet
or black enamel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26

Mock Maple Sirup-Make with brown
sugar and favor with vanilla
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26

~ EAR SADIE: Having embarked
il z business career, you are
naturally ambitious 70 succeed.
Now, when a woman rises above
the dead level OF mediocrity IN any line
and gets 10 the place where her salary
envelope sets men to talking about
woman's proper sphere as the home, il
is the custom for people 10 speak OF
her as being lucky"
People can't see Why beautiful Maud
Gwendolin AIlaire is always out OF a
Job, whilst plain little Mary Jane Smith
climbs up higher and higher II the Of
fee or store in which she works and
gets her wages raised every year. Per
haps you have taken this view Of the
subject yourself and are wondering If
you are going 10 be one Of the lucky
ones.
Get that notion out Of your head to
start with Take Il from me, there Is
no such thing as luck IN business.
It's all just plain work and gumptiOn-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
What Success Is,
And How Made

Success il anything. little sister. isn't
a big Haunting impressio nistic picture
that IS painted with a few bold. quick
sweeps OF a brush It's a mosaic that
Is pieced painfully and laborioUsly to-
gether out Of a million little, insignii-
cant, fnconsequentisI, duIl-looking fraG-
ments Of things Each in itself seems
pitifully commonplace. but when you
get them all tOgether-oh. my!
One Of these little things that 20 to
build UP a wOman's success in business
IS her clothes. Huh" you viii say.
that's easy. All that YOU have 10 do
IS 70 get something that IS the very
latest style, that IS becoming, and a
little more expensive than you really
can afford, and"
Go slow, my dear. That's the general
feminine rule for dress, I know; but Il
doesn't work for the business girl and
that's precisely why I can your atten-
ton 20 IL We women are born with an
instructive hankering for frills and fur
bellows. It's our first passion and our
last
I haven't a doubt that our first moth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26

Eggs Goldenrod-To one and one-halS
cups OF white sauce add the whites Of
two hard-boiled eggs, chopped fine
Pour sauce over slices Of toast and sift
y'olks Of eggs over the top. Press the
eggs with the fingers through a coarse
sieve directly into the sauce. Soil small
portion Of sieve only and wash at once.
This saves work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26

Cheese FOndue-One cup Of scalded
milk and water. one cup of soft, stale
cheese cut into small pieces, three eggs,
one-half teaspoon Of salt. Butter is
omitted intentionally. Mix all ingredI-
ents but SAT- and whites of eggs. Add
salt TO whites and beat them until stiff.
Combine the two mixtures. Bake twenty
minutes in buttered dish
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26

Apples IN Bloom-Select red apples. Cut
or two apples at a time) in strip Of
sugar and water till soft. Place skin
upon shallow dish. When cool remove
Ekin carefully, leaving pink portion be-
low. Reduce strip to jelly and pour
over apples
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
Girls in Business
Advised Tact Wins
Where Beauty Fails
By DOROTHY DIX.

er pinned her fig leaves on in q hobbls
skirt effect, and stuck a red rose behind
her ear, and that II there had been
fashion reporter present we should be
reading that Madame Eve appeared be-
Wltcnlng IN a COSTUME OF pale green,
ornamented with real spider web lace,
and hand wrought garnitUre OF buck
leberries"
the beautiful that we lose sight OF its
suitability. and because a girl knows she
looks prettier in fubdubs than in plain,
sensible. ser -ceable buds. she often
makes the mistake Of appearing at bust
ness In costume that belongs 10 a
drawing room rather than a counting
room
Beware OF this snare, little sister.
Many a foolish girls foolish clothes
have cost her good job A recent case
Of this kind has just come under my OBJ
seTvaJiOn- 4 certain business man Of
my acquaintance has recently changed
stenOgraphers-
why did you give I'D Miss J?'' I
asked. Wasn't she satisfactory
Entirely so as far as her work
went he replied, but I couldn't stand
/ for her clothes She came rusIllng IN
every morning IN picture hats and the
and she was altogether too conspicuous
an ornament for plain business man
+ 70 have around his Office Men who
came in began 70 joke me about her
Now. ] happen 20 know that MISS J.
+ is as good a little girl as ever lived.
and that she simply starves herself 20
/ death and scrimps in every way 20
get all OF this hnery 70 put on her
I back. but YOU can't explain that 20
J everybody who comes along, and 50.
as she refused 70 take my suggestion
, 70 cut out the fashion plate business 1
had to let her 90. and YOU bet this
! time ] picked out q lady who was there
! with the plain, clean shirt waist with
I no frills and a gentemanly looking
I tailOr-made skirt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-26
ONE DAYS MENU;
HOW TO PREPARE 1T
BREAKFAST.
Apples in Bloom.
Oatmeal.
Eggs GOldenTOd.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Cheese Fondue
Lettuce. Crisp Crackers.
Hot Biscuits with Mock Maple Strip.
Grape Juice.
DINNER.
Tomato Soup.
Curried Veal
Boiled Rice. Fried Egg Plant.
Stewed Plums and Custard.
Served Ice Cold.

Buy two quarts Of milk. Remove one
cup of cream for coffee, and two cups
OF rich milk for oatmeal. Use one and
one-half cups skim milk for eggs golden
rod, two cups for custard and the re-
Snainder mixed with water for fondue
and biscuits