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The Washington times., 1910-05-29
WARE ARE ON FLIES
VIGOROUSLY WAGED
Campaign of Education Car
ried on Through Moving
Picture Shows.

The campaign against the house fy is
proceeding more vigorously than ever be-
fore. Moving pictures, secured In Eng
land for this special purpose Jy the
American Civic Association, are being
shown at the theaters of the regular
amusement circuits far and wide These
are accompanied by a short talk setting
forth the dangerous habits of the fly.
Lantern slides, with accompa E,inG
t; ks, are being exhibited BY aSsUcia-
tions. schools. etc. to stimulate the pub
lie TO fight what Is sometimes termed
the most dangerous animal on earth. %
Compulsory cleanliness is in force in
some States through boards Of health.
notably in Florida, Georgia and Kansas.
TO kill all the flies in a room. put a
spoonful Of formalin or formaldehyde in
q quarter Of a pint Of water and set
where the flies can drink IL. Another
poison which IS not dangerous 10 hui
man life. is bichromide Of potash in So
luton. Dissolve one dram Of tie drug.
which can be bought az any drug store
in two ounces Of water and add q little
sugar for sweetening. Expose this solu-
ton in shallow dishes,
AT the present time" said a recent
issue OF the New York Medical Journal
the house iy-and This does not neces-
ssrily exclude other fies-stands accused
Of transmitting tuberculosis, leprosy.
cholera, summer diarrhea Of children,
plague, carbuncle, yaws, oXyuris, tape
worm. swine plague. and typhoid fever;
and IL may be confidently asserted THAI
We nave already a sufficient amount Of
e,,,ari1,entsl and clinical evidence 10
prove our case against it
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
NATTY LITTLE FRILLS
ADD TO COSTUMES

N5tty little frnIs, pleatings, ana
ruffIes are being added TO summer
costumes Doth simple and ornate. A
charming feminine line is attained
when the fluffy ,edsings are used, for
despite the fact that woman is ad-
mirably independent, she is still a
woman, and the whitest Of linen an0
lace will always lie worn by the ma
Jority.
With the collarless gown there viii
he worn narrow CollaTette of linen
or lace. The three quarter sleeves Of
afternoon costumes nave the frills Of
tuue or net: the boirso will be edged
with narrow lie, of Dleating or
fringe. and even the tailored suit has
its frill at the opening in the front
Lace or linen falls III soft pleats
down the front Of a blouse; the short
er sleeves of the lingerie blouse are
edged with pleated net OF sheer linen.
1t is best to attach these to separate
bands that can be removed, so tnat =
delightful snQwiness can be preserved,
for the frilr had far better be con
Spicuously absent than in an offend p
ing state of uncleanliness.
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
The puzzle follows.

The puzzle follows.
40. lin cOckncy vOca buIary.
'alOfr'. the populace.
No. Ancient a COnSOnant- 70
wrap I'm cOwl- walk in a public
building.
No THE gem OF the ocean.
No. ITO cross.
No. 5.-The crop Of q fowl;
stream.
no. 6-On the opposite side; 10
disemhark.
No. An explorer.
No. S.-The central portion; passing
near.
No. "a place for keeping fish in
a river. a CITY
No. I0.-Spacious. a prefix desig-
mating one whose term Of office has
10. IA small covering for the
floor; personal pronOUn; male des-
cendaut.
l2-An abbreviation; 10 merit;
No. 15.-To draw apart; to supply
with men.
No. H-Ablution. a pipe
l5--An infant; part Of the lock
or a fiTcarm
No. 16.-To mimic: a receptacle in
which 10 carry money; in cOntinu-
ance-
No. IA prefix denoting return:
an abreviatiou for liquid measure.
No. lN-A low bred person; sick;
continued pain.
No. IA tree OF the genus UImus;
metal
No. 3C.-To discharge artillery: a
gem: a great discoverer
No. Gi.-MOst desired in the "SOcia-
bility run; In health
The Washington times., 1910-05-29

THE prospective June bride who is
hesitating upon "A pattern for her
robe may do well by giving the illus
trated model q close study, since so
many opportunities present themselves
for the evOluti or sy-i'lingIy grace
full robe. For a girl who has some fine
Old lace, the tUnic idea is demonstrated
in this model most aIIuTinSiy, inasmuCh
As tho s6illful mOdiste may accomplish
much without using sacTileSious sCis-
sors 10 any great extent. Given some
fine old laces or embrOideries too ten
der for use in their present state,
there is opportunity in a gown such as
pictured for their use. when transferred
upon any Of the fashionable nets which
are now 70 be. met with on every hand.
More thar a good suggestion. TOO.
comes in the treatment OF the skirt. II
preferred, the fuIlness may be success
The Washington times., 1910-05-29

Flying tackle answered Peter.
Like 10 see them work % He glanced
at his tiny hall clock Just time for the
nying lesson Come along. If YOU like.
ana he went skipping across the Ieafy
treetops like a bird himself
The four followed him in their airshiD
ana watched MIN knock or the edge OF
"a Orioles. nest The mother ori0Ie
popped her head out Ready 50 soon,
Peter held one Of the little harnesses
while the mother bird buckled one Of her
babies into u 'Readv-Iet -ar cotr and
the baby bird went swinging through the
ar HulIeTinE us stUbby wings and Try
Ing hard 10 use them right
Dorfy's eyes grew big as she watch
go MN give each baby bird its flying
lesson Is that the way an birds
learn 70 N.Y. she whispered 10 Willy
Westinghouse.
Yes; Peter teaches them all He
On. look out Peter screamed Willy.
FOR tne harness had slipped and the
last little bird was tUmbIing helm
less, through the air
The mother bird screamed. too Rrr
quick as Fash Willy stood or one Tee-
and shut one eve. II wish E, c~TaE
and ar the word the faIiuc bird rr-1as
IN mldalr. as u caught br at invisible
hand WHY'S wish had saved him
a cheese for your thoughts. Dorfv.-,
said the TicklemOuse, when Peter had
lifted the birding back % its m0the~-s
side and the four were flying for home
Il was thinking. smiled the lii ~
girl, what fun il must be 20 give the
little birds their lessons. like Peter Pan
90 o Westinghouse Why, from the W..-
that mother bird looked ar Willy. 7 b.
Neve. she viii sing Westinghouse slu--S
all the rest Of her life
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
To Remove Stains.

To Remove Stains.
SubscrIber-To remove the milk
stains from your Old rose ponSee
rrock Try covering the spots on the
wrong side Of the material with
powdered French chalk, rubbing in
- much Of the chalk as the goods
will hold Put by over night then
use a moderately hot iron ttoo hot
an iron VIII disColor almost any tint
ed fabricl. put a piece Of very thin
bIotting paper and tissue paper over
the spots, and press repeatedly until
the grease is absorbed by the paper
Change the paper frequently as the
grease draws" through 10 avoid
spottinE parts c. the material which
remain free from stain
Finally brush out the chalk. and II
q SPOT remains on the right side, take
a soft cIcih and some diluted house
mold ammonia and rub lightly. I feel
sure that this method viii prove sat
isfactory. unless the material is OF
very Inferior grade
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
BLACK LACE USED
VERY EXTENSIVELY
Finds Prominent Place Among the
Materials In Seasons Fashion
able WardrobeS.

Black %auze and black lace are two
very prominent materials IN this sea
sons fashionable wardrobe. Black lace
over color is being used very extern
sivelv for some of the handsomest cos
TUNES which are beiEE prepared for the
coming summer.
Evening gowns Of pale tone made 81
satin yelled with self-colOred mousseline
and then with black lace arc exceeding
" effective and generally becoming. In
such gowns the unveiled color Is allowed
10 appear between the drdUeTies of the
tuuic and in the waist trimmings 10 give
emphasis.
Chameleon and ChanEeable silks are
especially useful in such combinations.
There is d growing fancy for yelling
oaIy tho upper part Of the skirt. while
Tire deep band at the hem is Of the un-
softencd color. Transparent materials
are in their heyGay Of popularity and
oltnumber all the others in the qUanti-
ties used.
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
FADING IS CAUSED
BY TOO HOT IRONS
Effect Said to Be More Noticeable
Than That of
Washing.

The fading of colored articles is due
often. not 10 the washing. but to the
ironing. Too hot irons are used directly
on the material, and this will fade deli
cate colOrs more than any amount Of
washing. The effect is even worse than
strong sunlight.
Be sure that the article is evenly
dampened and that the iron is only hot
enough to smooth the wrinkles properly
by firm, even pressure. and You viii
have no more trouble from fading.
Skirts must never be irOned across the
cores. but ND and down; otherwise the
1T OF the garment is ruined
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
No Open Cars Available.

Il NJ l., 1928 Harvard street north
west-Upon luquiriug al the headquart-
ers Of tle Capital Traction Company as
% whether or not open cars would be
placed on the Fourteenth street line. We
were Informed that the company does
not intend this summer 10 operate cars
Oh this line. for rhe reason, they say.
that they have not the open cars 70
use. The last eight open cars belonging
20 the company have been placed on the
T. street. Rock Creek Bridge. route
The Washington times., 1910-05-29

Into waste places by an evil star.
MENUS Is IN fortunate aspect on this
lUth DAY, promising all good things
for women and children.
The day Is marked g. excellent for
amusements and pleasures in which
they take part Household entertain
ments. visiting and all things connect
I'd with music, singing and dancing are
under good aspects.
short Journeys for pleasure and rest
should prosper.
COUrtships, engagement. and we'd
dings are under an excellent sign.
There is dire omen. however. for
those who are faithIess treacherous OF
COquettish IN love during this period
Matters OF dress and ornamentation
are under good signs.
Care must be taken in crossing thor
oughfares and in approaching OF en-
tering vehicles. boats or places where
many people gather.
There Is also danger from weapons
in these twenty-fOUr hours.
According TO herbal astroiosy. al
mond, walnut, saffron, olive. ash, bay,
juniper. camomilc. mustard. rue. mistle-
toe and rice are good under the sun,
white anise-seed- sapphire, apple. rose,
chestnut. aprOcots, fg, endive, aspaIa-
gus, beet, dandelion, hysso9. jessamine,
succOrv, sage, oak. maple, myrrh pinks.
and cEer7-iF are gUOd- under JUnipe-- % -.
The day is marked az excellent for
hiring men OF women for any work
shop, Office. or domestic.
Anything connected with fowls or
hsh Is likely 10 succeed.
Persons with this birth-date are un-
der q planetary CONFORMATION that often
endiBws its subjects with the power
Of thinking very clearly and perceivIng
ready sOluuons, but they must always
avoid a tendency 10 Carelessness and
idlcness.
Children are born today under plan
cts that indicate that they may find il
hard 10 learn or obey unless they IN
deTsland the reasons for doing so. They
Will profit from explanation
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
Puyzlers'
SOCiability Run.

Since we could not all go out and
have nice little test i'm our own auto
mobiles during The Times Sociabiity
Run. 1 thought YOU might all enjoy a
little sOciability run all by yourselves
in the puzzle corner. Mrs. Lila p. Wal
lace, OF 1908 Potomac avenue southeast,
having submitted a clever little mystic.
! give II 10 YOU as trial Of your wits
{ imagine none Of YOU viii take the
matter very seriously, but when YOU
essay TO bring the hidden things to sight
you win discover that YOU have fine
collection Of automobiles at your hand
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
No Attempts
At Emhcii;s hInent.

Each Of the puzzlers presented per
fccty correct solution neatly tran
ecribcd. and as we go along J may state
that this is one of the instances where
the prizes were taken by lists which
made no DretIuse to unUsua! presenta-
ton or the exploitation Of exceptional
talent While 7 received several very
clever designs there did not appear to
bc enough originality displayed in any
instance to warrant the judges in over
looking the fact that the solutions did
not tally with Mrs. BaiIeys
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
Celebration Not Certain.

Katherine 2. st IS not vet definite
u decided that Washington Is 70 have p
homecoming week II the homecoming
is held, however, the date Of its ce-e-
bration viii be next October. when re-
duced rates VIII he offered by the rail-
roads to all former residents Of The
city
II You desire 10 reEt YOUR rooms %
visitors who viii be- here If homecoming
week Is celebrated. advertise in the
papers and also apply 10 the committee
on quarters. which YOU VIII be able 20
reach az the Chamber Of Commerce.
The Washington times., 1910-05-29

fully worked up into one Of those broad
shirred bands which. coming Just be-
low the knees, are faddy and effective,
If not ovcrpr5cticJI. The dlapings
OF the veil offers some new suggestions
too A square OF SAGE edged with Brus-
sells applique. the veil is caught so that
three fourths of the fImy material falls
20 the back. the. remaining portion
dr. 7inZ the face. The material Is held
10 the head by series OF folds, ending
5n cbouN of the net over either ear.
The CuIlness is adroitlv adjusted and
the front part Of the veil is 50 ar
ranged that The traditional accessory
r. the bridal costume may be worn
either falling loosely over the face or
turned gracefully backward, exposing
the face and dr2piuS the head
Attention is also called 10 the grace
ful effect at the sides, achieved by the
clever adjustment Of the material.
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
NAVY Yard Position.

J. w R--The name and rank % the
medical officer Of the nav yard Is
Harry shaw, passed assistant surgeon,
L. :. y The commandments name IS
capt F. T. Beatty. II you viii COM
municate with Lieutenant kiJtiuReT-
navy gard, YOU viii DO able 10 obtain
the desired information with regard 70
the date and requirements for the ex-
aminauOns for position Of apprentice
machiuisl at the navy yard
The Washington times., 1910-05-29

T. Henry Clay.
James Monroe
g Roger Brook Taucy.
4 Paul Revere.
g. James Lawrence.
s. EphTiam Elmer Ellsworth.
z Aaron Burr.
s. "DIVy" Crockett.
g. Thomas jefferson.
IT, David GIaScOe FJTra gut
l. Andrew Jackson.
T. John Paul Jones
T. Daniel EnOuc-
T. Patrick Henry.
r.. BENJAMIN Franklin.
IT,. A7miTul George Dewey.
l.. Nathan Hale.
IS. Philip Henry sheridan
ia. JoIC NithevSpO1n.
90 oliver Hazard Perry
o. Wendell Phillips
o. William Penn. of PENNSYLVANIA.
- Abraham Lincoln.
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
For Buff Paint.

r. N. McL.-You can obtain the
color known as buzz" by the use OF
chrome yellow, a mechanically ground
coIoring matter. mixed with your
white lead in such quantities as YOU
wish 10 pTOdace the required tint
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
1e1O-a Comet Last Seen.

Mary Allen-The comet last seen in
this city is the one known as 1910
A II was first discovered in South
Africa in the early part OF this year.
It has been seen in Washington with
the naked eve within the last two
months
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
Aasqyers GfUen Inquiries Made BY Readers of The Times

posts. issued 10y the Department OF A.
riculture. The formula for mixing the
Ingredients is too lengthy 10 be quoted
here, but to-, Department OF Asricvi-
ture VIII mail YOU the bulletin upon re-
ce.pt Of your request
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
Formula for Concrete.

Mrs. N.-The exact proportion Of &C.
ment and SAND for making the blocks
20 which YOU refer Is given in the
Farmers Bulletin on cement fence
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
Oil Drives Out Ants.

OIL Drives Out Ants
Mrs. =. Mo rio your aower beds
OF ans and their troublesome hills
saturara cloths with kerosene aud
place them near the ant hills. and 1
think YOU viii find the insects exc
cute a speedy removal
Another satisfactory plan, am
told. Is 10 saturate the ant hills with
tobacco tea. made by pouring boil
ing water on tobacco stems Let the
water remain until II is quite cool be-
fore using
The Washington times., 1910-05-29

in August but II they begin 90 lose
feathers this early. IT is well to PLUCK
them ar this time
The Washington times., 1910-05-29

All cars transfer 10 RardIe Highlands
one care from All points
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
Should Be PIucked Now.

n. 2. D.-The fact that your geese are
now losing their feathers indicates that
This Is the proper time TO pluck them
Usually, the pluckins Of geese is done
The Washington times., 1910-05-29

Finest ever" agreed the Mouse.
Davy and Dorfy walked about the little
house In The tree Wondering how Peter
The Washington times., 1910-05-29

Now I wonder who win win the tro-
phies q really sutoist or somebody
who can't tell the spark plug from The
tonueaU2
The Washington times., 1910-05-29

ever found such cunning little chairs
and tables ana tOy stoves
What are these little harnesses.
Peter" asked WHY poking some dainty
straps WirE his foot
The Washington times., 1910-05-29
Daily Horoscope
The stars jRcliBe, bHt do act
compel"
Monday. May 80. 1910.

They thar are fsithless shall be driven far
Into waste places by an evil star.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-14
A Modern Solomon.

An old gentleman some time ago had
occasion to engage a gardener. One
morning he had two applicants for the
position. One was very decent look
Ing man. while the other was much
less prepossessing In his appearance
and manner.
After IA moments hesitation the old
gentleman chose the latter applicant.
A friend who was present evinced a
good deal OF surprise at the selection
and asked. HAS that man worked for
you before?'
NO" replied the old gentleman. "As
matter OF fact. never saw either Of
them until today"
Then why did you choose the short
err mpn? The other had q much bet
ter facew -
Face" exclaimed the old man in
disgust. Let me tell you something
When you choose a gardener. choose
him by his breecbes. IL they are
patched on the knees you want him: II
they are patched on the seat you don't
want him."-Baltimore American.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-14
The Alliastor's Tonous.

On one occasion when travelling
along the west coast OF Africa with an
old skipper who had known many
missionaries. but did not see the use
OF Them" Bishop Taylor-Smith was
Obliged to endure a string OF haunting
questions, such as What was the
good of spoutipg at Exeter hall?' and
What did missionaries know, any
wayY
At last the bishop could stand IL no
longer. Turning to the skipper. be
said: II know you are an expert Can
you tell me the length OF an alligator's
tongue?"
Certainly" was the reply, "but IL
depends on the length of the alligator"
Very well, then; given an alligator
fifteen feet long. what would DO the
length Of its tongueY'
Three feet" was the answer.
But the bishop, who had kept ALI
gators and watched their ways, knew
better. cit is evident that you are an
authority on tho west coast OF Africa"
he said, ''but II Is also evident that
some people see more I'm ten minutes
than others In twenty years. Let me
tell you that an alligator has no
tongue"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-14
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
MAY is, 1910.
schedule In Eneca

MAY IS, 1910.
Leave Bluefeld 1920 a. m. for .toa
noke, Norfolk and all points of sher.
aGoeb~ division. rsllman Blesua,
Roanoke 10 New York, via HaKers
town. Pullman Parlo~ Car Rcanol
TO NorfolE .Nl
s:b6 a. m. for Roanoke, Rioh
nond, Norfolk. Pullman sleeps
Dining Car TO Roanoke. PaTlor Ca,
Roanoke TO Norfolk.
2:2O y. m. for Roanoke, Lynch
ourE and intermediate stations an
the Shenandoah Valley. PHILADELPHIA
and New York. Sleeper TO pbiIadt
ph'a. Cafe car Gary and Shena.
doah.
s:1S D. m. For Roanoke, Lynch
.urg, Richmond. Norfolk. PLlima,
Sleeper 70 N$rfoik, Rasnoks Z,
Richmond.
Leave Bluefsld $3.50 D. n. for X,
iva, Columbus and all points WEI.
md Northwest. Pullman Slesper 20
Columb bus All Cincinnati. Cafe cars
$40 .. m. Pullman Sleeper 10,
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car.
Leave 1885 a. m. and 2:O5 D. NJ
1ai,y for TsEsweJi, Norton end al
ustions on CliRch VALLEY division
Arrive tom Norton and points or
the Slinch Valley division at 11.3u n
IN. and 1920 D. m.
Leave 6:15 a. IN. for Welch and
otermEdiate stations.
Leave 1875 a. m. for William
ION a1d intermediate stations.
Leave 2:15 D. m. for WEIGH and
intermediate stations.
For additional iaformaticn call or
gent Norfolk and Western Railway
". b. BEvH,
Gen. Pass, Agent,
Roanoke, Va
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-14

them. After his partner had finished
the first chapter Of their initial col.
iaboration II was handed over with
the following announcement:
There. I've just thrown the hero
over thousand foot cliff and told the
reader that nothing could prevent the
lad from falling to death on the rocks
below. 1t Is up to you to save the
boy"
The other writer said nothing but
sat down and wrote furiously for an
hour. Then he quietly handed the
manuscript back. A glance at the
second chapter showed the funny man
that bis friend had completely ignored
the events in tho FIRST part of the
story. introduced a new set OF char
acters and left the hero still hanging
over the cliff, waiting to be rescued
by his creator.-New York Sun.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-14
0laddenina q Humorist.


The financial burden which Mark
Twain carried some years ago weighed
on his mind heavily. In those mo
ments OF dependency there was one
tactful friend who could make the hu.
morist forget bis troubles. This was
Dan Beard. the artist who illustrate
some Of Twain's books.
dan Beard, there Is no tonic that
can equal the company of cheerful
man." said the humorist as he entered
the artists studio.
"Ah. but have such pleasant sub
1ect TO work upon that I am not In
need Of either man or tonic for my
cheerfulness." retorted the artist.
Beg pardon; 10 Is I that need tho
tonic, and that Is why I am here, I"
said Twain forlornIy.
Then allow me TO prescribe Q dose
OF your own medicine" And Marx
was handed a copy OF his book which
Beard had been studying.
Il thank you" replied the humoxst.
1T took me a year to get that pedi-
cine out Of my system, and do not
propose to imbibe IL again.
A discussion of the book was fol-
lowed by hearty dinner. and Twain
left his friend. having received the
cheer that he needed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-14
Before Marriage.

DO you know I felt sad at reading
something today. dear" said the sweet
young thing.
And what was that, sweethcartr
said the man to whom she was en-
gagged
why, I read that only about one out
OF every thousand married couples
lives TO celebrate It's golden wedding"
-Yonkers Statesman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-14
Melodrsm. TO Sui. tn. LOCALITY.

Melodrsnns 70. Suit the Locality.
In New York.-Marry me and give
me those papcss and you Will receive
100000 In cash. Refuse and I'll toss
you from the Brooklyn bridge!
In WDkesbarre, Pa.-And you will
receive seventy acres of richest an
thracite coal. Refuse and you 20 into
q coal breaker! Choosei
In Denver.-And you will receive
1000 shares Of Umpste gold mining
stock, worth umpste dollars a share
Refuse and you Will be c-rx-rusbed in
a stamp mill to p-o-o-wderl Choose!
In Memphis, Tenn.--And you will re-
ceive 10000 bales OF finest cotton. Re
fuse ana you 90 into the cotton gin!
Choose!
In North Carolina.-And you will re-
ceiye $1,000 barrels OF turpentine. RE-
fuse and you shah be boiled IN reeinl
Choosel-ruck.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-14
Bio Libraries.

In the matter OF numbers the Blbllo-
theque Rationale Of Paris is generally
accounted the fret library In the
world, with over 100000 volumes.
The British museum stands second
with 100000, and the Imperial libra.
ry OF st. Petersburg has about 1900
600. which also are the figures to be
assigned to the library of congress at
Washington. The New York Public
library, according to some authorities.
is in the same class as the big library
at the national capital. and there are
several libraries In the United States
that display on their shelves more
than 100000 volumes. -Harper's.