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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08

COLLARS and collars meet the eye
- Of the woman who IS going the
rounds OF the smart shops looking up
unusual things 10 add TO her summer
stock OF neCIZWear- II Is 10 he a sure
enough Dutch neck season. 50 most
Of the novelties are made with a view to
supplement the dictate Of fashion
Lord Byron collars are among the
newest things offered. and as they are
both practical and becoming and. fur
thermOre. have the virtue o. being a
most comfortable summer fancy, it is
little wonder that they are coming in
for much favor.
Stocks are oEered in a number Of de-
signs, some OF the newest things having
turnover points in the front Most de-
signs have the frilIy little jab0t at
taChed.
For young girls, in addition TO the
Lord Byron collar. which comes both
plain and lace trimmed, there is the
MILDLY collar. which Is becoming and
smart for any. girl under twenty
I an reproducing a number OF new
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08

first They dismouuted and held tight
20 JIle houses coat tails, awaiting
Approach, children Of the J-ppar
World-' doomed a deep voice The
misty curtain before the throne parted.
ana Jney saw a swarm Of oddly dressed
people standing around It. On z sat
their king, a black-browed, broad-sho 1tI-
dered pirate with droOIing mustaches
and piercing eyes.
Davy knew him instantly. That's
Captain Kidd, the famous pirate" whiS-
pered the Mouse to Dorfy. He rules
these sea caves Look at his treasure
this Is only part Of it.
He pointed 70 bags Of gold heaped all
Soout the throne, and couldn't keep
gTlnnedr how many landlubbers have
spent their lifetimes digging for his
doubioons-have to dig pretty hard to
md this, wouldn't they?''
/ should say So" replied Dorfy. She
mad Just opened her mouth q moment
later 20 ask him where all the mermaids
came from that just then were floating
the slightest warning, there came a ter
rlble roaring at the mouth Of the cav
eTn- rybody-meTmaidS pirates, king
and all-swam for their dear lives.
Its the Boss Whaler. I'm afraidr'
the Ticklemouse mUttered to the trem-
ping twins I've heard him on the
warpath before, and when he roars
like that there's no time 10 lose -
goldfish, and they were out Of the
Golden GrOttO and flashing toward the
surface OF the sea before Davy and
Dorfy knew what was I'D.
They gasped with relief when they
came UP into the night air and found
the Boss WEaler was nowhere in
sight
Why should he want to harpoOn US
Mr. TicklemOUse2 asked Davy, when
they had watched the ocean dwindIe
TO a goldfish globe again. and stepped
safely out on the nursery floor.
] was just asking myself that very
same question: laughed the Mouse
only thing 1 can think Of, our flying
trip scared that big whale pretty badly,
and perhaps the Boss Whaler was angry
about that He had his eye on The
whale, probsb bly,, and was afraid the
scare we gave it might affect the price
OF sperm OIL IN the coloniesI9
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
T Tbs /. ST.. Ti s;5.l.t So al
By Roy Rutherford Bailey with Davy and Dorfy @0EgN

-HE moment the TIckIemouse
slipped into tie nursery last
night, his keen senses told him
there was something new in the
room, and he battered softly about,
peering and shifting.
Soon he found It; the round bowl OF
goldfish that had made the twins so
happy all day. and when he had tickIed
the twins awake they found him gently
stirring the water in the globe with the tip
Of his tail As ne stirred the globe grew
slow at first. then faster, till It filed
the whole rOom-grew and grew until It
was a great ocean swarming with giant
goldfish
Up with you. now. both OF you
cried the Mouse and before the twins
could say Jack Robinson" each was
astride a big goldfish.
Then the Mouse jumped into saddle
To the grotto, the Golden Grotto.'' he
cried IN a loud voice Hold tight,
chiHuns,' and they tore through the
water at a speed that took the chill
dren's breath away
A flock Of frightened seaguIs rose
screa ming from the waves: moment
later a school Of shining jeIlyfish sank
without a splash Even a huge whale,
floating happily along in the moonlight,
gave them one look and sounded, "
squirting Upward two mighty streams
Of water that soaked them TO the skin.
In midoceaD, at a warning signal from
the TicklemoUse- the twins took a deep
breath and clapped their hands tightly
Owe their noses and mouths
Not a moment too soon, for down
dived the goldfish straight for the bot
tom. a thousand fathOms below. one
thought OF the happy home and snug
bed they had left behind them. and
Davy and Dorfy gave themselves I'D for
lost But 10 their surprise they breathed
as easily, far. below the surface. as IN
the open air.
In a few moments, though II seemed
an hour, the great fishes changed their
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
CARE OF TEETH

The teeth must be brushed after each
meal. and If the mouth is rinesd out
In the morning with some lotion and
v-a-ter, and before going 70 bed with the
milk Of maEneSia and water, IT should
be kept I'm a healthy antiseptic con-
ditiou- One should go 70 a dentist al
least twice year TO have the teeth
examined and cleaned. Then nc serious
trouble can come White, even teeth
are q wonderful addition 70 beauty
" hat beauty can there he when the
opening OF the mouth reveals discoIOred
or miSshapeu teeth2 one unConsciousTv
re~OiS from the revelation wiki an in
stinCt Of Embellishments as well as
Of UEliDeSS- With dentistry at its pres
ent state Of development, decayed and
misShapen teeth are utterly fnexcusabIe-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
Canning Vegetables

tanning N6BeLa DleS-
EuowIedge-To can tomatoes in steam
scald some ripe tomatoes for a few min
utes in boiling water, so that the skin
viii peel of readily. then cut them into
quarters and ill into glass jars. bring
ing them to the top Of the jars
Affx the tops and boil the jars forty
five minutes in q kettle Of water.
Canning aEus-Peel some fine.
fresh asparagus. cut in even lengths,
and NJ il neatly into wide-mouthed
glass jars To four ounces OF cold
water add two ounces Of salt MI the
Jars 10 overlooking, close, and boil in a
boiler or Gamer for twenty minutes
After this remove, open each jar for a
minute close quickly. and return to the
kettle and cook two and one-haIf hours.
Turn the jars upside down and after as
surfing yourself that they are alright,
Iet them cool before putting them by in a
cool dry place
For string beanS-PTOCUTe young beans
October is the best time and cut slant
ingly in slices, place in a saucepan Of
boiling water. and cook for FIVE minutes.
Drain and pack the beans into glass
jars FIJI the jars with four quarts Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
Daily Horoscope
The stars incline, but do net
compel"
Monday, May q, 1910
Monday, May q, 1910.

Upon thine task bend ali thine mind
Clear WAYS the searching eye shall fnE-
T He new Moon enters the sign OF
Taurus, and has Uranus IN IN
usually favorIng aspect Venus IS on
the Equator and Neptune Is IN a bene-
fetal position. but not powerful
There is a sign today that tells Of a
coming wonder in the clouds and be
tokens great catastrophe in the upper
air during the year.
This is day for concentration and
energy In all matters. great or small.
10 viii be necessary 10 use clear thought
close. uudist urbed attention, and viii
power Under these conditions there IS
a chance for unusual success, even in
doing routine work
Many persons should discover new
opportunities in fields that have seemed
20 be well worked over Persons VINO
have apathy OF a habitual antagonism
TO change or alteration should over
come the feeling today and strive 10
improve existing methods OF Conditions
The time Is extraordinarily favorable
This does not mean that changes mere
IL for the sake OF change are good
Dignity and pride are under good as
poets. but only up 70 the degree that
divides them from vanity OF stubborn
adherence tr notions.
AstroIoEy holds that the effect Of to
days confguatons is for help IN
Strengthening out perplexinE or Involved
things. and in settling feuds and quar-
reIs-
This Is the time 10 change habits or
methods Of living and 10 shake of
harmful appetites or practices
Sightseeing, art, science study. and
anything connected with matthew. tics
are under excellent aspects today
The time is auspicious for engaging
men or women for any work
Persons with this birthdats are IN
der signs that promise success during
the tveIvemouth- They should obey
all kindly impulses that come to them
Children are born today under stars
that promise ability 70 learn quickly
II will be wise TO explain reasons 70
them for doing anything
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
TIME SAVER
IN THE HOME

A doubIe-faced cupboard Or pass pan
try built in the wall between dining
room and kitchen is q time and labor
saver On the dining room side when
closed IL looks Ike a bookcase The
lower part Is divided into diTeTent-siZed
drawers. and is used 10 hold the heavy
silence cloth. tea towel SOiled linen,
kitchen towel. aprons, etc. In the mid
die, or table height, IS drop DOOR
which IS opened on the dining room side
Through this the dinner is served TO
rhe dining table and soiled dishes are
returned Above this, closed by separate
doors. Is a series Of serving shelves for
saIads and deserts-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
REASON IS PLAIN.

A woman missionary in China was
taking tea with mandarfn's eight
wives.
Why one cried, you can walk and
run as well as a man.
Yes, 10 be sure said the mission
AIRY.
too2-'
Yes
Then you must be as strong as a
man.
Z an.
and you wouldn't let a man beat
you-not even II he was yOIr husband
would yOu2
Indeed L wouldn't said the mis-
Siouary-
The mandaTin's eight wives looked
az one another, noddinE their heads.
Then the Oldest said, softly: Now. I
understand why the foreign devil
never has more than one wife. he
Is afraid Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
COOKED VEGETABLES
ARE GOOD FOR SALAD

Leftover vegetables OF all kinds can
- nut through a fine sieve and used -
the basis of a cream soup made OF milk
or milk and water
IF there happen 10 be boiled or baked
potatoes and a bit Of fish they can os
made into a salad with French dressing
4 few sour pickles. or 2 fresh cucumber
or tomato viii be an addition with
some minced onion The minced FISH
can be made into tinbales with cold,
boiled rice and served with an egg
sauce. The whole thing could be made
of Ieft-overs no one Of which would
amount 10 anything alone
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
MEANING OF WORDS
ON BACK OF GLOVES

The meaning Of the three marks or
the back OF glove and the clocks on
a stocking were two OF the little mys-
teries OF dress recently explained at q
lecture in London.
The three marks on the hack OF z
glove correspond TO the pieces between
the fingers. and In the olden days these
pieces were continued along the back
OF the hand, braid being used TO conceal
the seams.
4 somewhat similar origin was as Ened
10 the ornamental clock on the stocking
IN the DAYS when stockings were made
Of cloth the seams came where the
clocks do now, the OTname1JatIOn then
being used 20 hide the seams
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08

preserving furs BY means Of chloro-
form. bottle OF the drug being
placed in trunk with the furs. and
the cork removed
OF course. the box should be as
nearly alright as possible to pre-cnt
the dissipation OF the Chloroform
This process has been highly recon-
mended. and although 7 have no per
scnal knowledge OF its efficacy, IL
appeals to me as feasible Cum
camphor and snuff is an old-fashioned
formula for the prevention Of ravages
n- moths
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
SINGING LESSONS
DEVELOP THROAT

In the past generations every girl
learned to play the plano as a matter Of
course. and four girls out Of five took
singing lessons. They did not all have
voices but the lessons developed thUos-
and chest
IN these days Of clubs and public
speaking for women generally il would
seem as If lessons in the proper use OF
the voice would be more useful How
many women can make themselves
heard even in a mOderate-sized room
without painful and evident effort?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
a NOVEL METHOD
OF SERVING CREAM

A novel way Of serving ice cream for
q garden party at an al frescO luncheon
IS 10 use tiny earthen pots. These are
lined with heavy paraffn paper II one
chooses, OF just boiled and dried
They were filed with chocolate ice
cream. and in the top OF each was stuck
a tree" The trees were little sprigs
OF thyme OF box The little pot was
served on desseTt-Plate. with a lace
paper dOyly for protecting the plate, but
the dOyly was quite hidden by leaves
OF geraniuTn-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
POWDER BOX MADE
TO HOLD HATPINS

An old powder box OF carved ivory has
been converted into a bat pin holder. II
was partly filled with cUrled hair. and
covered over the top w1tE three thick
neSses Of green Brussels net
a green ribbon 20 match was tel
around the ton Of the box and finished
with a bow. and the holder is most con-
venieut. being roomy and not easily up
set. while the pins are easily stuck IN
and firmly held.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
The Solution

The correct solution follows:
l. "Rab and His Friends"
2 -AEtiquarv-
s Last Days of Pompeii-''
4 Plain Tales From the Hills"
5 The House Of Seven Gables"
s. "WiJherinE Heights"
: 'AutOcrat of the Breakfast Table. %
s last OF the AIOhiCaus--
3. Daniel Deronda-"
10 Ordeal of Richard FevereI''
Il Essays Of Ella
u Moses From an Old NFauss"
q Elsie Nenner.'-
y. "Reveries Of q Bachelor"
u Sentimental Journey"
&c Origin Of Species
L. -NCTthanEer Abbey"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
Three Arrange the Books
in Their Proper
Sequence.
SOME EASY JINGLES
FOR THIS WEEK
knowledge of American History
All That Is Required for
Solution.

After q heroic struggle the foilowins
persons succeeded in properly reaTrang-
dnE the titles of the poOlSs which COM
posed last weeks puzzle
First-lIfss Elizabeth Decide. 202O
T street northwest
Second. Q. Shearer- 12l5 H street
northwest
street northeast
Each had a letter perfect list neatly
presented. the first two sending the
earliest correct solutions
Incidentally, Miss Decide was the frsI
OF the pJszzIers 20 discover that the ini-
1ials OF the books mentioned spelled the
name Of Ralph Waldo Emerson. a fact
which ] had not noticed until Miss
Decide called attention 10 it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08

until the club shall organize and elect
or icprS Il those who wish 10 become
charter meUbeTs viii send their names
TO Won I win be glad TO meet them and
consider plans for making the venture
q success.
This should not he looked upon in a
frivolous sentimental way. but serious
iy and scnSibiy. as something which e.
tects the welfare and happiness OF many.
Respectfully, c
For evident reasons The Times could
not undertake such a work However
approaching the spirit in which the let
ter was written, I considered il worth
printing.
Here is another letter Of moment:
Stir Up Churches,
Says Letter Writer.
Washington. D. c.
Editor Woman's Page. Times
Your matrimonial observations are
trendiuE in the right direction Keen
or Stir up the churches This is Their
opportunity They may fiji some OF
their empty pews. while acting as a So
cial center The Protestant chufches,
particularly, are remiss IN this The
Catholic church does do sOmethiuE-and
you viii notice fewer Catholic old maids
The churches have sometimes been re
fCTred TO as social clubs let them be
so In fact-s live social club VIII feed
q NiIlle SpiFllNal center BTlug Il2
young men and women together they
VII soon find their mates Stir Up The
churches 2
I am giving you the letters IN the ma IN
aS they come 70 my desk trusting that
something Of value NAV come to each
reader through a putting together Of
notes
Just as J go along 7 hope Miss s P
viii be good enough TO forward me her
address. I think I may be able 10 grant
a favor she asked in her recent letter.
rs received some information on the
subject this morning
FRANCIS CARROLL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
How to Pack Furs.

How TO Pack tuTS-
B. E. G--PersonaIly- Il have had
Ereat success I'm packing furs away in
a trunk, IN which from one year to
another moth balls are placed Each
spring after airing the furs thor
oUEhly and beating them lightly 10
remove dust I pack them very loose
" ID the old trunk, from which all
the trays have been removed
In the fail, before the sun loses its
viEor- 7 air the furs. again tossing
them about for day or two. and let
ting them hang in breeze I would
not advise allowing valuable furs
to hang in a closet during the sum-
mer, even though aired frequently
After the moth larvae has been de
posted YOUR furs are doomed unless
Won pass them into expert hands.
Recently I came upon a formula for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
On e.~eeo O%sRL
NEW CROCHET FROGS
DIRECT FROM PARIS

Entirely new IN the trimming depart
ment are white Irish crochet frogs Of
ornamental shape and design. They
trim both coats and gowns, and are
straight from Paris One style has two
csbOChons Centered with crochet but
tons and connected by four festoOns Of
crocheted cords that end in pendants at
one side. Another has bOwknots OF the
crocheted cord connected by crocheted
chains Of interIinked cords
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
Ansers GOer Inquiries Made by Readers of The Tines

boiling water. 10 WHICH has been added
two ounces OF salt. close and boil in 4
kettle Tor twenty-five minutes Remove,
open each jar for a moment. then re-
place the lids and return to the Kettle.
boiling forty minutes longer
Peas are canned in the same way as
asparagus only the final boiling should
be 0ne-haIf hour longer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
NEVER SATISFIED.

: teacher was telling q class at school
last SUNDAY about the deluge, remark
ing
forty nights
Then a little boy asked We're the
farmers satisfied then, miss Bits
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
The Golden Grotto.
eCODyright 1915. BY Roy Rutherford Baney.)

course, and went more slowly. swim
ming along powerfully and easily just
above the floor Of the sea The Mouse
pointed 10 the shining bottom, strewn
with Spanish dOUbIOOns, the treasure Of
ages.
The captain must have been in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
ITEMS INTERESTING
TO THE SUFFRAGIST
Fifty Factory Girls Strike
and Start Plant of
Their Own.

Dr. Katherine Davis. Of the New York
Reformatory for Girls. at a recent meet
ing of the American Academy Of POliti-
cal and Social Science, at New York,
said that IL would be better If judges
would not impose light sentences on
girls who have offended. but would send
them 60 refOrnatorics where they might
be reclaimed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08

hurry, or his way to the reception, -
chuckIed the TickIemOuse-and the giant
goldfish sOlemnly winked at one an
other
Slowly they rode through one sub
marine tunnel after another lighted by
living lamps Of shiny jelIyfish, till they
came 10 the Golden GrOttO itself an
immense cave with a throne at the far
ther end 1t was filed by the sea. Of
course, but by this tire the twins were
so accustomed 10 seeing and hearing
under water they hardly noticed that,
though the bubbles bothered them al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08

things from the study Of which the
girl with the expert needle and shears
may be able TO derive some fresh ideas
and workable suggestions.
No I is a fetching little butterfly bow
Of bstiste trimmed with a butterfly OF
handmade lace.
No is a Dutch collar Of unusual
shape. Both the collar and the attach
ed jabot are Of PIauen lace.
No. 8 is a yoke collar. that is. a yoke
Of linen inset with cluny lace and EN-
br0idered medaIIions and finished with
an edge OF the lace.
For use with plain blouse OF soft
silk. linen. OF batiste the Contrivsnce
viii be found particularly useful, espe-
ciaIly TO the traveller who may by its
use furnish Up her plain attire without
much trOuble-
No. e a simple friu of white net
finished with printed border in any
shade desired
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08

Women may now vote in Laibach.
Austria They have certain hours Of
the day during which men keep away
from the polls
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08

Fifty girls in SedaIia. No, employees
in the factories. viii own a factory Of
their own They went on a strike and
decided TO start out for themselves The
money has been subscribed. it is said.
bv the various unions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
An Easy One Nov.

promised an easy puzzle for this
y eek and IN presenting these historical
jlngles worked out by Miss Jean McF.
Dickson, Of 1923 Cambridge place north
west feel that I am keeping ny
word
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-08
SOCIAL CLUB SCHEME
GAINS NEW SUPPORT
Nurse Endorses Opinions of Other Letter Writers and Of
fers Services Wedding Bells Ring, Well
and Good" She Says.

p He evident interest in the com
mUnicstions coming 10 me in re-
i gard to the possibilities Of mar
riaSeable men and women meet
ing their several fates in Washington in
duces me to continne the publication Of
letters which. although offering no So
luton to the original query propounded
BY the Young miiliner several weeks
ago. are written in coed faith and as
such are bound to offer some valuable
information If they go no further.
The writer Of the following is very
evidently a woman Of refinement and
Judgment.
Nurse Gives Views
On Marriage Question.
Dear Miss Carroll:
VIII YOU admit 10 your discussion Ok
-'v-ays and means nurse who is deep
" Interested
I have often discussed with others Of
nv profession. the lack Of opportunity
to meet companionable men
Many Of Us are too busy to become
identified with church work or 20 have
much social nfe-the two best WAYS OF
meets a man 1nder conditions not strict
~ conventional, and often these friend
ships are most satisfactory and lasting.
ono Of the best friends 7 have a rare.
good man. WAS not formally presented 20
me. 8 gracious. SznSible, Wo-nanly W0-
man wiz command the respect OF every
man she meets. no matter how or where
As to the remedy-some one has eE-
pressed nv ideas IN suggesting 4 uatri-
monial aZenCT. except that 7 would call
81 a social club. where men and women
NAV meet Snd learn 10 know each other
WI. eDlOvinE the CCupaniousalp OF both
sees. II, in some instances the we'd
dug bells rinE. well and good.
As no one 70 n1y knowledge las Of
feTed 20 organize such a society. 7 here