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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
GRASS ARTICLES
PLEASING GIFTS

The sweet grass baskets frames, and
coasters which are found during the
summer for sale a. shore and noun
tainS make delightful gifts
The f0rehanded woman does not lose
sight of this fact. and is already pick
Ing up few Of the sweet grass articles
for Christmas presents or card prizes
a particularly handsome basket for the
woman who embro.ders Is the round
one. fully a foot in diameter, and not
over TWO inches deep, fitted with a
cover This VIII hold q -oGLIy sized
piece OF GeedIework- and iupa-t 10 il a
most delicious Odor-
There are some fascinating accesso-
Ties for the working or basket made
Of this grass The holders for scissors
as well as the tiny covered case for the
tuimbIe are particularly useful. while
the small fat mats designed for covers
Of ueellebooZs may quickly be trans
formed into the ueedIebOCks By insert
iuE q few leaves Of flannel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02

rzTT rTE-N- T-0CTa VTEciIv LouCCar5 and
w Pa1a LfttIetau hurried from the
UNDERGROUND home To rescue SaIllIlilt'
Mamma I.ittIetaiI was much frightened
She nearly tainted. and would have done
so completely. only Jane F'Uzzy-NN lzzy
brought her some parsnip juice
oh. hurry and set NY little boy out
Of that trapI' cried Mamma Littletait
when she felt better. do you think
he viii be much hurt. Uncle WiEEiiy2'
oh. no. not much he said Il was
caught IN q trap once when 1 was q
young rabbit. and I got over it. Only 1
took dreadful cold, from being kept
out in the rain al night We VIII bring
him safe home TO you"
While Uncle Wi-eiIy Longears and
Papa Littletau were on their way, poor
Sammie. left all alone in the woods.
with his LETT hind foot caught IN q cruel
trap. felt very lonely. indeed.
III never take any more c1bbaEe
without looking all around it. to see If
there is a trap near IL he said to him
self No indeed 7 VIII not" and then
he tried TO get cut Of the trap. but could
not
Pretty soon he saw his father and his
uncle coming over the snow toward
hinl, and he felt much better
Now we must Zoe verv careful" said
Uncle ViEEiIy IcuEeaers. TO Papa Little
tail There may be more traps about
So he sat up or his hind les. and Papa
Li-tlet5u sat uD on his hind les. and
they both made ,Heir noses tvinEIe like
stars on a very frosty night For that
is the way rabbits smell. and these two
were wise Dummies. who could SueII q
trap as far-as Won car smell Derfurnery-
They could not smell any traps. and
thew could not see any with their pink
ewes. so they went quite close TO SAM
nie- who was held fast by MS left hind
les
Does IL lurt YOU very murh2' asked
his papa and he nut his front paws
around mis- little rabbit boy and gave
him a good huE-
Not very much. paoa.' replied sam
ME but Z wish yvGs out
Wen soon have You out said Uncle
hleSliy Lonsears. and then with his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
NOVEL DECORATION
AT LIGHT EXPENSE

For q novel table decoration for an
informal affair take q scent Stat basket
with handle and cut long branches OF
English ivy. placing the stems In two
TIN CHS with water. one in each end
Trail the vines around the sides AID
oyer the handle, completely covering
tie basket with shining green, pinned
ia place BY wire Eairplus pushed
through 10 the inside. opened and bent
back for security punches of field
daisies may III the inner spaces In as
many cans OF water as the basket would
possibly hold, making an artistic cen
terpiece at a very small outlay Of time
or money
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
USES HER PARASOL
AS MEASURING ROD

When there is occasion 20 measure
a floor. a rug. z piece Of carpet or any
thing else" laid q TeSourCoful woman,
- am not disconnected if I have my
umbrella OF paTaSol v-ic3f me Then
I can dispense with yard stick and tape
measure No, do not mean that either
my umbrella or paraSOl IS just a yard
in length, but Z always BT ow just how
long each is Ny father taught me the
1sefuiness Of this bit of knowledge
II recall that my first umbrella meas
uTed Just thirty inches from the top OF
the handle 20 the tip Of the ferTUle-
With this as basis, il was a nice
little lesson in arithmetic TO determine
just how many feet q room measured -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
Miss Everett P-oves
Authorship Of Puzzle.

In further explanation may say that
the letter 2 '0sing the second puzzle
appeared AT l. same time as the fore
going. so Il r. with Uncle sam 10 ex-
plain the sl ION his negligence in
duced- But, better late than never -
IS a pretty SSnsOIinS reflection and I
am glad enough 20 hear from Miss
Everett thus early IN the puzzle game
since her communication throws some
light upon the problem. am also de-
lighted 10 ind that there are no errors
IN the presentation Of the puzzle. and I
must feIcirate the author as well as
the puzzlers upon the manuscript Miss
Everett submitted
To so wrong with such a perfectly
typed lucid yvell-arraoEed piece Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
OUTING HATS.

Snart-Iooking outing hats with large
round crowns and medium wide brims.
the latter slightly turned UP an inch
an the way round, are OF natural color
shantung. the material laid on smooth
the edge bound with black velvet The
trimmings are scarfS Of Persian silk
Saft and fun, laid in deep folds around
the crown and finished with twists at
the left side, held IN place with EEyp-
tan ornaments
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
Reducing the Weight.

AvOirdupOis-The following exercises
tend 20 reduce the weight about the hips
and abdomen Throw the hands above
the head with the palms outward, the
arms extended, and the body thrown
back as much as possible. and then bend
forward at the waist. keeping the knees
straight and trying TO touch TIE floor
with the fingers 1t IS difficult Go do
without bending the knees or, lie fiat
on a bed or couch, aud. holding the legs
perfectly straight, lift slowly, without
bending the knees until they are at
right angles with the body Breathe
steadily The slower this exercise is
done the better You may not be able
10 lift your LEGS very high at first, but
with perseverance and daily practice
you VIII be able 70 do il beautifully III
time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
PRUNE GINGERBREAD.

To. prlue gingerbread soften in the
oven 0ue-haif cupfuI lard and butter
mixed Add three-f0urths cUpfuI mo-
raSses and Cue-Laif Cuptul sugar, TWO
y-e7I-beaten eggs q LeaspooCfuI each
GINGER and salt. and a teaSpoOutCl soda
dissolved II three quarters OF 2 cup Of
sour milk
Add the grated v=lOw rind of q lemon
and q crIufuI of steamed and chopped
D-unes with -four II make 2 rather SLiI
harrer Bake in a medium oven.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
10 STOP SOUR BREAD.

Many housewives make I'D bread at
nizhr and md L has turned sour before
morning. according 20 one hOusekceper-
IF YOU leave the SUEer out at night and
then work il into the leaves ia the
norniuE YOU VIII ind the bread VIII
taste better and never turn sour sugar
IS the chief cause Of It's turning never
have had q sou loaL, no ma yer 70"
soon 7 make Il I'D al night. Try this
w and you viii see the difference
Eever nut away bread until IL has
Thoroughly cooled
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
Passage On AeropIanes.

Miss r T Dust how TO engage
passage for an aeropIaue flight I cannot
say, but from the signs of the times,
the day is not far distant when this
mode of conveyance viii be as easy 70
accomplish rs q ride in a sightseeing
automobile Perhaps an interview with
the owner OF the next aiTsliD which
comes this way may secure you the
coveted de The cost. Of course, is a
matter for the captain Of the ship" 10
decide, also the little matter Of whether
or not he felt willing To take a woman
passenger Z can only suggest that you
write 10 some Of the avlatOrs for in
formation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
. She's the Real
. Gut-Edge Risk

For all Of these reasons, men are be
ginning to see that the real gilt-edged,
preferred risk in matrimOuy IS the bust
ness woman.
The business girl has a better chance
to marry than the society girl, for the
very simple reason that she casts IN
her line where The fish are plenty, in
stead Of having TO sit on the bank, as
the society girl does. and pra- for q
lone sucker to swim her way
PrupinQulry is JIe great matcn-ms ler.
Let any girl, OF even ordinary attrac-
lions. be thrown day after Gay in the
society Of man. give them the bond
Of a common interest and the Comraf -
ship Of doing the same sort OF work
together let the latent Chivalry n his
soul be called out Dr. his being q little
sorry for her for having To earn her
bread. and iii him with q general ad-
miratiou and respect for the CHEEKY,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
About Miss willard

Ignorant-8Iiss Frances T. Willard was
an American educator and reformer- In
1874 she became corresponding secretary
OF the Woual-s Christian Temperance
Union. and from 1879 till her death was
its president in ISS2 she founded the
worlds Noman-s Christian Temperance
Union. and In ISIS became its president
Miss Willard probably did more for the
cause of Temperance than any other
rerSon of her time and her friends and
admirers with whom she worked a life
time SicnaIized her achievements by
erecting q statue TO her memory and
placing Il in the Capitol
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
SIMPLE MEASURES
TO DANISH ANTS

A small bag Of sulphur kept IN the
cupboard or drawer where ants are seen
VIII drive them away 4 strong soIU-
ton Of carboIic acid and water poured
into the holes kills all the ants IL
touches and the survivors leave immedi-
ateIy.
In taking Ereuse spots from aly fab
TIC use aruuIys nearly pure, then lay
white blotFInE paper on the spot and
iron il lightly
For washing plants. put a tablespoon
-ul Of spirits Of ammonia IN q quart Of
moderately hot water, DIP a flannel
No rubbing Is necessary.
II you wish your house plants to
flourish. put q few drops Of spirits OF
ammonia IN every pint Of water used IN
watering a ueaspOOuful Of spirits Of
ammonia to q basin CT warm water
lent cleanser Just dip tire brIstie part
up and down in the water and you VIII
see how quickly and easily they are
cleaned; dry IA the sun
II bro0ms are wet in boiling suds once
a week they VIII become very tough and
wiz not cut a carpet and VIII last twice
as long and always sweep Ike a new
broom & large picture ring screwed
in the ton OF u a handle makes a con
ve,lieur way to Keep the broom hanging
up
Cold rain water and soap VIII remove
machine oil from washable fabrics
Where there are large families and in
h0arLinC-LCuSeS the coffee Dot IS often
allowed To stand from one meal to the
next which makes the coffee pot be-
come Brown on the inside This may BE-
easily removed by putting q handful OF
bDTaE into the Dot after II is emptied
and filing e. half full of water. Boil
wei and you viii be surprised TO see
how brown the water is and how fresh
and clean the pot Rinse out wei and
Il IS TT for use again
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly Drfze5 % five. three. and
two dollars. respectively. are given
70 the contestants for the puzzle
printed On the Woman's Page %
the Sunday evening edition OF Tho
Times each week for the three so
iudOns E3judEed worthy
The contest which closes at 3 ..
N on Friday Of each week. IS open
to an who care to solve the puzzles
The awards are based. primarily.
on correctness tiUelineSs. and neat
ness. Originality in presentation al
50 receives consideration In award
Ing the prizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
ECONOMICAL FASHION.

Is more and more in evidence as the
summer progress The high collar on
the lingerie waist Of lace and tucks
begins TO show wear after q few Iaua-
deriuEs- When Il is past repair the
wise woman cuts of the collar. finishes
the neck with q tiny hem and SrIbStf-
t-.teS q fril OF rUChiuE or q Dutch col
lar in place Of the high collar The
effect is pleasing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
THE WASHINGTON TINES, TUESDAY, AUGUST >. 1910.
Job as Woman's First Aid to Matrimony

A DELAWARE printing Office.
"A finding that its girl employees
1 were married by the young men
Of the town almost as soon as
they were hired, has issued the follow
ing statement:
Without intent this office has de-
Yeloped continuous performance IN
providing wedding ceremonies. 4 few
years ago several young ladies were
taken into the composing room. and
their services have been very satisfac-
tory in fact. their steady effort has
attracted attention from sensible young
men who were looking for heIprnates IN
women capable Of making happy homes
for good men
I'VE are not sure but what il would
be wei to give the old maids a chance
by teaching them the trade Of typeset-
ting, but the young, healthy girls are a
pleasure TO look upon as well IS 10
have upon the pay rolls, and there IS q
chance for a quick intelligent girl not
only 20 learn a trade, but almost or
tainty Of getting an industrious hus-
band by holding down a job IN this Of
fee Come, girls, we viii do our part.
and the future is UP 10 you"
This matrimonial boom IN the Della
ware printing establishment Is particu-
larry significant just now. when the
matrimonial market has sIumped down
to rock bottom, for Il shows very con
CIUziveIy three things
Three Things
It Shows
THE FIRST is that men. who want
good sensible wives. are beginning 70
look for them in business offices. and
rot ~ ziIilz teas
THE SECOND IS that the working girl
has more ChanC cs 10 get married than
has her society sister.
THE THIRD IS that the working girl.
literally. has q better opportunity to
marry a zeal worthwhile mau-the sort
Of q mar that viii amount TO sOmethin
twenty years hencC-than has the riCu
girl
These Ti-tIe matrimonial advantages
are -he TcCOUDeuse that fate. which
isn't a steDmother after all offers TO
the little Ciuderellas who stand behind
counters and EOund typewriters. and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
Demand for Marlborough Articles.

observation-disclosures articles are al
ways desirable, but unless you know
just what to make for sale it is often
q waste of time to do this work
Employment Of this kind Is seldom TO
be depended upon as q regular source
OF income. although O number OF needle
workers, who keep up TO date. and who
do good deal Of work 10 order ENJOY
@ fairly good income
A woman who attempts 10 earn
money by means Of handwor[ should
make L = point 10 see some the ar
tistic and equisiteIy dainty work that IS
offered for sale ar the leading shops -
this way she can famillarlZe herSeil
with the STYLES Of uee1leFEoTE mat are
in demand. and the prices that the TaT--
Gus kinds OF work bring
Few needle women I'M this country are
able 10 reach the standard OF imported
work, and for this reason are not able
10 dispose OF the home product to the
class Of buyers able 20 pay the highest
prices.
Even 10 know what IS considered Up
To date and artistic by the class o. buy
ers who are fasLidiOus is q distinct adj
vantage TO the woman who wishes to
earn money by means Of IT, Il is the
first step TO success. because usually IL
inspires the ambition TO co similar
WORK
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
GINGERBREAD HINTS.

When making gingerbread or uo-assez
cake II VIII be found d pleasing change
to substitute strong Coaee for half the
01autity Of moIasSeS called for by the
recipe Il ralsius are used. boil them
and substitute the liquor for part OF
-le milk or uOiaSSES-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02

work before one would be almost i'm
enough 70 have always such careful
work 20 handle 7 am pretty fairly sure
that typographical errors would be re-
duCad 10 2 minimum
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
Recipa for Mead

htlIpe IUL Utau-
Housekeeper-An old recipe for mead
follows. Allow one pound Of honey to
three piuts Of warm spring water; stir
IL up well and let it remain until the
honey Is held in complete solution; put
a whole egg into 1t; bon this until the
egg swims above the liquor; strain,
turn into a cask. leaving the bunE cut.
let il fermenC In a temperate situation
after fermenTiuS put the buuE in draw
off in six weeks. bottle and cork very
tightly. This liquor may be enriched
by the addition OF sDiceS-White jana
lea ginger, cloves mace, and cinnamon
tied in a muslin bag and bruised all
tGEether-One ounce of each TO fourteen
gallons Of water Yeast may be added
also to accelerate fermentation Sack
mead is made by putting q handful Of
hops and some brandy to the above
mixture
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
A "San Tow Hit

Henry THE song -'Rhoda, Rhoda,
in a PaEoda,' was one Of the hits" IN
san Toy"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02

Mary L S--Nauy persons have sue
cess in restoring bleached and faded
hair TO its natural color by using a tea
made of walnut hulls- Rub the tea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
Aliens Not Eligible

a. J. K--AIiens are not eligible to take
civil ser nee examinations If your
father had become uaCuraIized his minor
children would have been uaJuralized
IT the same time As matters stand
you win have 10 take out naturalization
papers yourself. This can be done at
once Il you have arrived at the age
OF eighteen years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
THE TIMES INQUIRY COLUMN
~ Answers to Questions ~ *
~ ~ Asked by Its Readers * *

well into the hair and apply until the
desired result IS obtained The tea may
be made at home by sleeping green
walnut hulIs in hot water The stain
may also be bought at the drug shops
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
Hse ChInrnfnrm-

InquireT-TO remove the spots on
six frock made by fce-cream, try sp0ns-
ing with cLIOr0fOrm-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
Where Miss Society
Loses Out.

Also, the girl who knows the things
that he knows. who is absorbed IN the
same schemes and ambitions, and can
talk shop 10 him, is OF more real heart
interest 70 him than the most brill ant
outside woman can be. and that is
where the working girl gets in ler
work and Miss Society loses out
The business girl has not only a bet
ter chance TO marry than tle society
girl. but her chances Of making q
the society girls In reality, no WOm-
an In the world has so little CppOr-
tunity of marrying wei as rich Amer
lcstn girls, because our men are not
fortune run tiers. and, as general
-lluS, they are as shy OF an LeITeSS as
they would be II she were a Ieper.
time between Newport and Palm
Eeacns and TO whom the world outside
. territory never has a chance 20 marry
anything but a sap-headed dude OF q
giided youth whose only Movement
consists IA GelnE able 70 break the
speed limit with his automobile often
CT than anybody else, who has a rec
ord for throwing his fathers money
chorus girls. and whose solo matri-
uonial recommendation Is that he VIII
be good for big alimOny-
The men who are worth marrying,
LLc men who are going t. be the big
rnauclcrs and man ufa-c-ure~G and iron
and steel kings. the great 80. CCTs. and
political powers OF rwyutv years
hence. are not iu society - ISting their
tioe dangling around at parties and
polo meets They have their coats of
and their shoulders bumped t0iIinE
away for all they are worth in office.
or store or factory and the society
girl has no way Of meeting them or
getting at them
But the business girl f. SaI1y-on-
the spot and thar is why she gets
And she deserves her good fortune,
and here's wishing her luck
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
LOCAL MENTION.

EFor Automobile Eye Insurance,
Ask Druggist for Murine Eye Remedy
CaverIy's plumbing I21 c St N W
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02

any girl that can't land a wedding ring
out Of the situation is such a chunp
that she deserves 10 have ''spIuster'
carved on her tombstone.
The girl who secs q man every day
and a dozen times a day has every ad-
vantage over the one who only sees
him when he feels IN the mood Of put
ting on his best clothes and going
around and making a formal call.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02
LsAMMIE uTTLETAIL IS RESCUED.

copyrszn,. 1910 by r. T Fenno d Co
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02

Cold rain water and soap viii remove
machine oil from washable fabrics
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02

In taking grouse spots from any fab
Tic use aruuLt,ss a nearly pure, then lay
white blotrIuE paper on the spot and
iron il lightly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-02

DELAWARE printing Office,
finding that its girl employees
were married by the young men
Of the town afDog+ oe soon -S
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-02-04
TWELFTH
ANNUAL
CONCERT

This evening at the Grand Opera
house the University of oregon Glee
and Mandolin Club boys give their
twelfth annual concert in Salem.
This year there are two local lads
on the clubs, Carl Gabrielson and
Ralph Moores. Gabrielson is sing
ing in the first tenor section, while
Ralph Moores is playing his second
year in the Mandolin Club.
The clubs this year are said to I've
the best balanced in the history of
the institution. The songs have
been chosen by Professor /. M. Glen
for their life and snap, and several
comical numbers have not been for
gotten. AS the Ashland Tidings
comments on the concert: "There
was a Jingle and go to things that
would make even a clam open up
and imbibe the spirit of the jolly
college boys"
The baritone soloist, Kenneth
Frazer, is considered a boy wonder
in Portland and will be big draw
ing card there. Professor Glen has
learned a new song, "Ho, jolly Jen-
kins," by Sullivan, which he will
sing with the boys as chorus.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-02-04
TODD MUST
FACE DAKOTA
BLIZZARD

Governor Benson yesterday even
ing granted the application of North
Dakota authorities for the extradi-
tion of w w. Todd and he will be
taken back to Wellston, North Da-
kota by Deputy Sheriff Olson. Todd
is wanted in Dakota on the charge
of forgery and also on the charge Of
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. Some time ago an applica-
tion was made on the first charge
but the governor denied it on the
ground that sufficient evidence had
not been submitted and then the
second application which was yester-
day granted was made. The forgery
is alleged to consist in the forging
Of REIMBURSEMENT to tract of
land in North Dakota, and the Uni
ted States district attorney of Port
land presented the case for the state
of oNrth Dakota to the governor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-02-04
CUT BABY'S
THROAT

Santa Rosa, Calf, Feb. 4.-Wil-
lard Thomas and his wife, Mary
Chic Thomas, are under indictment
today charged with the murder Of
their. infant few hours after it's
birth on December IS, 1909.
When Thomas was charged with
the crime by District Attorney Lee,
he is alleged to have admitted it,
Later, according to the officers, he
accused his wife of completely. Mrs.
Thomas denies any part in the sup
posed crime.
The baby was found dead a few
hours after its birth with three pen
knife wounds in its throat. The in
dictment returned by the grand jury
yesterday accused both Thomas and
his wife of the crime.