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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
INVIGORATING BATH
MADE WITH COLOGNE
Said TO Be Especially Refreshing
Before Dressing for
Evening.
Evening.

When tired and warm. a scented
bath Of warm water Is very invig0rat-
ing In sumner II proves particularly
refrehiug when taken before dress
ing for the evening
The simplest Of these baths is made
BY adding cologne. toilet water, or
vic.ct ammonia into a quarter Of a
tUbfUI Of water.
a good aromatic mixture to keep
on hand Is made from two ounces OF
tinctUre Of camphor. four ounces OF
cologne, and an ounce OF tincture of
benzoin- Add enough Of this 20 the
bath water 20 make II milky.
II you are presented with coIOEnes or
toilet waters that are not especially
fragrant. use them n the bath. The
scent IS so faint as not 10 be disagree
able, and the refreshing qualities are
as great as from more expensive col
OEnes-
Another refreshing bath IS made by
squeezing the filtered Juice OF four
lemons into q quarter OF q tubful OF
water
= Where the aromatic bath seems ex-
4 ffaTaEanr. OF there is no time for IL
put q solution Of the mixture given
above into a spray and spray Il over
face, neck, and arms
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24

lohg blades and the framework. Crash
crash went the shattered fan, the mo-
TOT stopped, and the big ship drifted
helpiessly in the gale
AnXlously the TickIemouse twisted Up
iong' shiny moonbeam rope for his
oTaS anchor Trembling. the scared
twins watched him and Willy. fishing
Tor a landing place It last the ship
stopped with a mad jerk and they all
slid down the shiny rope and set of for
home.
The Mouse did not scoId-just asked
the twins what had MADE the trouble
Davy hung his head we couldn't
agree over names. 7 waved to can il
the Zeppelin. but Dorfy was bound if
should be the Thistledown. We-we'ra
awfully sorry, Er. Ticklemouse.
II m sorry, too said the Mouse sob
erly. How would you have decided
that quarrel. Willy -
Why - said willy with a grin -s.ir, a
case like that, I'd have just stirred tie
two names up together and dipped ont
half-Td have called her the ZeppeI-
down.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
CRINOLINE USED
FOR DECORATIONS
Possibilities of Silky-LOoking.
Transparent Fabric Are Seldom
Fully Realized.

The decorative possibilities OF crino-
line. the siky-IoOking. transparent fab
RE 50 much in vogue this season for
ETHEREAL and dainty headgear, are knit
less Il can be bought BY the yard in
various widths and IL q wide -ange OF
coIors- As an edging for table celtsrs.
toilet mats, pin-cushiOns- UaIl-pOckets.
etc It's usefulness IS UnrivsIed. as Il is
strong and durable. while at the same
time fully Is light looking as lace, chif-
fOn or ribbon TUChing.
Broad pieces may be turned t-tO hand
kercfIef. glove. and veil sachets- These
simply require a double lining Of silk or
satin. and are fastened by ribbons In
terIaced through the Cr1nOline- which IS
sufficiently ornamental in Itself 10 need
no further establishment
a scent-sachet composed OF pink erin
oline. lined with white satin, well pad
ded with cottonwood literally 'sprinkled
with sachet powder, is very effective
The sides should be laced together with
narrow pink and white baby ribbons,
which may be tied in fussy little bows
at the top OF the saChet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
PROPER TREATMENT
FOR ACIDS IN EYE
Antidotes 10 Be Used and Methods
Employed TO Overcome Such
Affections.
Affections.

II acids get into the eye. neutralize
their action with an alkaline wash OF
baking soda dissolved IN water and
poured gently into the eye, VIII quickly
arrest the action Of the acid
Mix viii answer. OF even plain water
II none OF the substances named are at
hand, for plenty Of water VIII weaken
the acid
The eye and lid should then be Gov
cred with oil or grease o. some kind and
cold cloths APPLIED
Ammonia IN TIE eye IS neutraHzed with
vinegar or lemon juice, and The same
after treatment pursued as in the other
C ses-
Should carboHc acid get into the eye
alcohol in some form IS the thing 70
use, either pure or IN the form Of vyhis-
BY or hrandE--onc part Of this - three
parts OF water Is the strength required
Washing the eve thoroughly with this
or Use plain water r no form OF alcohol
IS at hand then protect the eve as di-
rected IN cases cited above with OILS
and iced cloths.
Hot cinders and the ike can quickly
be removed by sweeping the eve with a
small goose feather dipped IN oil A
IS never close the hand down on the
eye-this presses the hot Cinder, OF
whatever has gotten into the eye. be
tween the bali and the lid. thereby de
Ia yinE its removal ard Increasing the
damaSe-always draw the lid away from
The eye
Burns are best treated with olive oil
on antiseptic cotton applied as hot Is II
can be borne This is also the best
treatment for 2 ClScolored eye
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
ODD NOTICES USED
ON PORCH PILLOWS
Inscriptions Employ Quaint Old
English Style Of
Spelling.

A set Of porch pillows OF unusual
interest IS worked in old English
notices in quaint old English let
terinS-
The pillows are made Of Unbleached
linen. obIOng in shape, and contain
such notices as site and Seste
awhyle,~ 'Faire idleness,'' ''Comforte
is EOO0e-'
The letters are worked in fiat satin
stitch outlined with black, or can be
darued in. Several tones Of old blue,
Chinese green OF shades of yellow are
effective, or the colorinE Of old mis-
sails can be copied, with the capital
letters in a different color from the
small ones
These pillows are usually finished
with a heavy cotton cord the shade 81
the linen, but they sometimes have a
narrow conventional border darned in
around the edge 10 form a frame
The same cOlOrings are used as in
- notices
Any one with a knack Of Ietterine
viii find Il easy 10 work motto Pill
lows for any room or q guest room
den Or library ECru linens, dull
green linen tsffetas, OF SILK or liner
MORE effects form good backgrounds
though the crash is better suited tC
/ the work than cOstlier materials
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24

On 1his 20sth day the Dog Days be
~ gin. with Saturn ruling variably.
partly good and partly evil. but with
his power favorably affected BY Jupiter
and Mercury
According 20 astrological belief. Saturn
in tOdsy's position Is cold. limiting, re
strict5lg AID binding, causing a general
attitude OF cOId-bIOoded business and
selfish regard for personal interests
There should BE-. however. a tendency
10 justice. though possibly OF an UneInO-
tio1al. uusympaJhetic sort Dependents
and others who are placed in positions
where they are subject TO powerful per
sons viii do well today TO ask only for
that 20 which they are clearly entitled
Tafe-bearing complains, and vexing
trIvalties Of precedence or place should
not be raised They are likely 70 J-use
only annoy
The best favor Res With the thought
ful ard reserved today
Persons who act on the lessons Of ex-
1 perience in this period VIII move safely
Speculation, letting, and anything else
/ dependent on chance are under Saturn 5
mali Euant power
Regular business undertakings. Jraf-
I ne with real merchandise. dealings that
! Iosk 70 mutual profit and solid indus
]
and are under Jupiter in q bright and
/ promising aspect
! Efforts = int oduce new things ars
/ favored CircularizinE. Canvassing
/ selling and advertising should pT0Y'
{ very successful today.
I The cOufguratiOn Of Jupiter with Mer
I curry is held astroIOgiCslly 70 rule beue
I fCfently for GOOd and sound judgment
Z money from Written and printed things
/ generosity steady purpose and sen
I eral success There Is also a tendenc,
I in this aspect TO relieve troubles au'
1 bring new opportunities
Brewers. disJiIlers. bottlers, Gamers
preserves, and others concerned IN an
way with these trades are under helpful
omeu<-
/ over the household the sign is goo
for enCa CiuE maids and doing anyJhlnl
connected with fowls
{ Persons with this biTthdate shoub
heal. good news from over seas DURING
tr,- tveIvemOnth or gain bcneGrS IRON
a foreign person
/ children are born today under as
poets usually good for talents power Z
SWAY others and kind, sunny disp0si
tiCn-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
GIFT FOR A CHILD
MOTHER WILL LIKE

4 gift that a mother viii appreciate
is wrapper Of pink or blue eiderdown
for the baby boy or Eiys-
The wrappers are straight saCque-Iike
affairs with long sleeves and pocket
at each side They can be made with
or without a touchdown COIlas as de-
sired
Bind the front, pockets, and sleeves
with wash ribbon two inches wide This
= also put round the collar Tie at the
throat and over the chest with ribbon
or provide frogs If you can find some
that viii wash.
II you include in the gift Of the wrap
per pair OF tiny wool bedroom slippers
to match the outfit win be complete.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
VACATIONS AT HOME
GROWING IN FAVOR
Women May Tighten Their Work
in Many Ways by Fore
thought

A change TO different scenes and
a rest from the constant responsible
ties OF the household is an excellent
thing Tor a woman who can afford q
summer vacation. but each year the
number OF women who take vacations
at home IS growing greater.
It requires viii force 10 rest al
home and 10 throw of cares when
they are under your very eyes, but
with q little practice q woman en-
acquire the at-hone vacation habit.
Take an afternoon each week and
devote il TO doing nothing; 90 into
the woods or park. lie IN tie ham
mock, or just loaf and invite your
soul" Play you are a guest and sleep
in the spare room" Tighten the
work somehow
Put the bric-a-brac where Il will
not have to be busted. do not iron any
article IN the wash which can be lefs
UniTOned. simplify the meals, make a
study OF cutting on every bit OF work
which can be Topped Of the daily rOu-
y tine Get rest somehow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
HOW TO BE HAPPY
IN HOT WEATHER

Don't drink ice water when very hot.
il makes your face break out
Don't neglect to eat vegetables and
salads; they thin your blood and make
you less red faced
Don't fail TO shampoo oftener than in
winter. or your hair win grow dead and
dull looking
Don't let your lingerie blOuseS ''slOp"
at the neck for lack Of bones
Don't wear sJarChed linen collars Il
YOU are IuIl-5lOOded, il VIII flake your
face ruddier than ever
Don't wear Dutch neCks II you have
a long. thin throat. OF one that Is mus
~ular.
Don't eat heavy foods or take slCO-
hole drinks on very hot days, you viii
be hotter If you do-and look it
Don't think IL smart to neglect YOU
skin by going without q hat in the broil
ing sun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
TASTY DECORATIONS
INDEX CHARACTER
Surroundings May Be Inadequate.
But Still They Are
EXPRESSIVE

This house is not an index Of nv
taste and character at au,' said a
woman whose purse is lot COmmen-
surate with her desire <ar beautiful
surroundings
7 love beautiful pictures and hne
books. and the exquisite effects IN
color harmony, but I nave &C live with
the things L can afford, and not those
I want"
The visitor looked about the room
She saw pretty little landscapes IN
plain frames and copies OF famous
paintings on the walls, a few books
and furniture which was not expen-
Eive, but was well selected
The visitor thought the room an ex-
ceIlent index 10 the wOman's char
acter- Perhaps II was not an express
sion Of her lodgings. but Il was an.
expression Of her own real self. be
cause il showed what a woman OF fine
taste would DO with limited means
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
THE TIMES INQUIRY COLUMN
* * Answers to Questions y *
* X Asked by Its Readers :. "

spoonful Of powdered alum. put in a
kettle and bring 10 a boil Into this
turn the pickles, letting them remain
for SIX minutes and keeping the water
boiling hot, but not allowing il 20
boil.
Remove the pickles and throw them
I into cold water. and when perfectly
cold drain. wipe dry. and pack them
Z INTO stone or glass jars, with the fol
I lowing spices sprIuEled between them.
l one blade Of mace. two bay leaves,
twelve whole pepperCOrus. six cloves.
and SIX allspice- some dil and a
small red pepper may be added 10 the
/ spices named. which are sufficient for
/ 100 pickles
| Finally boil one quart of vinegar 10
! " hich IS added two tabIespOonfUls OF
/ sugar. after il has cooled pour IL over
/ The pickles Close tightly, and put by
1 IN cool place To diu a quart Jar Il
/ axes about 125 pickles and a pint Of
| vinegar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
Putting Up Pickles

Constant Reader-Fiu a large tub
or crock with a brine strong enough
to carry an egg Choose small CHER
l5Ins not over a finger length in size,
wash clean, and place in the tub Lay
a board weighted with a stone over
the pickles 10 keep them under the
salt water
They viii keep in this all winter
but after nine days IN the brine bath
they are ready TO proceed with the
picking Wien ready 10 take the
next step in the process take out as
many pickles as. you care to handle
at one time. and put them IN a bath
Of cold water for twenty -fOur hours
changing the water twice in that pc
Rod
Into two quarts Of water put a tea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
The American Flag

Frances CarToIl-The red and white
bsrs in their present succession were
tal.an directly from the s,oat-Of-arms
belonging 10 he washington family,
who as YOU k: ox. were English people
of gentle birth The stars were chosen
TO signify the advent Of a new constei-
faffon- and the blue is representative OF
the night sI-y-a proper setting Tor
star.
Later the bars were arranged 70 rep
rs-serf fba thirteen original States,
while the stars in the blue neld were
increased from the original thirteen %
the present number b. the successive
s,I~7ission OF the several States com
posing the Union
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
Some Likes and DisEkes
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Copyright 1910

cities. Tangled forests are turned into
beautiful parks. and the courses OF
great rivers are changed for. the pur-
poses Of commerce.
Human nature Is just as susceptible
70 Improvement. II We are willing 70
go about the task With the same de-
termined wiz.
over and over. the gardener who
prepares piece Of stony ground for
vegetation or a waste place for flow
ers IS obliged 10 pluck away rocks
and weeds over a.ld ever Re hoes
and harrows and fertilizes the soil.
until IL becomes what nc requires.
Even after the gain OF Tow ers spring
into sight the weeds attempt to choke
their progress But the eve OF the
gardener is quick % see the mischiev-
Gus intruders. and his hard and hoe
are quick TO remove them
Unlike the gardener, we are prone
70 call our heart weeds By howery
names and to ignore their Efciousness-
This woman or WnOm i speak he
iieved her TevengefUI nature 90 be q
virtue. She ElOrled IN H. 50 many OF
Us call our petty Jealousy "an excess
OF love- our III tempeTs an evi-
dence Of spirit" and our envy Of an
others good fortune "a high sense of
Justice And we cultivate and prune
these ugly and unsigEtlg weeds, in
stead Of pulling them I'D BIZ the roots
We Strengthen crooked limbs, we
correct uneven teeth we remove
hlemishes from the cuticle- Why not
form the mind and heart as we've
I PRAY for strength and fusic~7f- -easor
on the folly Of allowing unworthy
qualities Z mar your character sus-
- <ouf iorts by worthy PRIDE, and
/ assert the divine nature within you
/ 10 be what you desire.
Do not say we cannot change na-
ture- We viii be what we viii be"
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WOMAN was boasting in N

WOMAN was Boosting in my
n presence OF her strong likes
- and dislikes." I wonder how
many thousand persons
have heard use that same expression
Il is ruch a piatitude-
4 love and hate with equal inten-
sity." she said.
IF YOU love in real fuIlness OF
heart" I ventured, "yoU viii hnd no
room for hate. Love is ike the sun
light. and drives out the darkness OF
hate"
-Oh. LIt I never forget an injury
the woman explained @If yOE did me
a wrong, I would get e-en with you
/ if il wasn't for ten years. II Is my
nature"
"a poor use Of a good memory I
replied. Il would rather forget my
lalpnabet. RevengefuI thoughts carry
tad luck en- their wings You are
! cuitivating misfortune"
But you can't change nature" IL
sisted the woman 81 am like my
mother She never forgot an injury"
Then 7 would emulate nay father
{ quoth I. and forget hem
I But you cant change nature re
peated the woman "YOU have 10 be
I as you are made
Il What nonsenseI It X the cry OF the
spiritually lndoIeut, the excuse Of The
mental lavgard. But II has no .oua-
dalton Of truth
/ Look at Dame Natures <ace- How
Imam changes its expression and form
ont Of mfasmic marshes he create.
fertile valleys and blooming gardens
Rocky and unsiEhtIy hills are trans
formed into artistic sites for splendid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
Book Puzzle
Offered This Week

Since YOU are all so fond OF your
books doubtless you viii be pleased
with the problem offered for this week.
Mrs. Alice buckingham. Of Riverdale,
Nd Is the author Of the puzzle. which
is along different lines from those usual
y pursued by ,puzzle-makers-
Here Il Is
In one Of the prettiest - at Rock
way - there lived maiden fondly
oaIIed by her friends Miss -- One
afternoon she sat on the - 20 -- a
story, and in the midst Of an interest
inr - she heard terrifying - Look
ing I'D she saw her - terrier IN me
clutches Of a huge -. Not knowing
- 10 - her pet. she called a
man who was out for - he said %
Iir7seTf Great -, what a beauty and
spprOached her as meek as a - he
did not have his -, so ne PICKED Gp
an iron - and with a - blow the
docs rOrmentor was no -- Atte-
short acquaintance he won the - OF
Ihe. fair maiden and they decided 70 --
The little chapel on --.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
Spiced Blackberry IeIlv-

Constant Reader-An excellent recipe
for spiced blackberry jelly follows Select
ripe sweet biaCkberries. mash and heat
si~7vl=- Then place IN a jeIIy bag and
let drain al night Measure the Juice
and add 20 = an ounce Of cinnamon.
one-fpurtl ounce Of mace and a
tablespoonful or cloves. the spices be-
ing selected whole and tied I'D ia a bag
Let THIS boil for twenty minutes, then
add the same amount OF sugar as Juice.
having the sugar slightly warmed Then
! let boil uD thoroughly once more. and
strain through a clean bag and pour
/ into glasses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes OF FIVE three. and
two dollars. respectively, are EiSen
10 the contestants for the puzzle
printed on the WOman's PAGE OF
the Sunday evening edition OF The
Tines each week for the three So
Iutions adiudged worthy.
The contest. which closes at , .
m on Friday Of each week. 5 open
70 az who care to solve the puzzles
The awards are based. primarily.
on correctness tineIiness. and meas
ness. Originality in presentation al
50 receives consideration N award
ing the oriZes-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24

whether they should continue their jour
ney or stop or and visit King Solomon S
Mines for the sake of the treasure
While debating the matter. she drop
ped the thrillinE Romance OF IVo
Worlds. which she had been reading,
suddenly remembeT that she had nOI
told The Navfgator that his cherished
res had been kidnapped BY q sinister
looking man in tall hat.
Tnnerved by the sad news ne turned
the wrong crank, and suddenly began
The Downfall which is all too frequently
the fate Of those who 90 in for aero
uar1tfcs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
SARDINE CANAPES.

Cut bread into slices a quarter inch
thick. then INTO circles by means of 4
small biscuit cutter. Fry them N hot
fat or Saute then in butter and spread
with a layer Of sardines pounded to a
paste On top arrange fl circles 70 re-
Seuble a rOsette. hard-boiled eggs. chop
ped rather fnelv- and pickles treated IN
the same way
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24

TFILLY WESTINGHOUSE clap
W 5 e 4 4:.I a. 5.,' 5 ss: When 5s
dandelion top till one Of the
small brown seeds had reached the size
OF the great German airship thev had
pictured in the papers He helped his
uncle strap the motor in place, and hol-
lowed out the seed itself to make pas
senger car
How many can we carry, uncle
Tick2-' he asked His bright eyes
danced when the Mouse told him the
more the merrier, and he hustled the
twins aboard
The dOwny ship rose slowly. but when
Il caught the upper air currents II bound
ed along like the wind
Here. chiIluns.~ said the TickIenouse.
co. or under the seat IS a paint pot and
brush. You two paint the airship
name on that board II big letters an6
and vel hang II out over the stern
What name shall we paint on ftp
I'm LEI YOU name IL. answered the
Mouse. as he turned 10 see what was
the trouble with the rudder.
He called Willy 10 help him. for the
great fluffy airship was acting strangely
and trying 10 turn somersauIts in the
clouds They worked so hard and SO
fast that they did not hear the angry
cries and the hot dispute in the forward
end OF the car
Suddeny the dispute ended IN a loud
II wpn-t,' from Dorfy. Looking up,
they saw Davy snatch the sig1board
or OF Ter hands.
Then 1t shan't have any name OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
Care Of Hair

C. 5. E--Constant brushing. massage
and the liberal use OF vsselinc OF some
similar product are the ,rly means I
can suggest 70 suadue tic refractory
lock II the scare 3 very dishZuTinE
why not nave a. consultation with der
rustofcEist Ok reputation At this day
i = wonderful what remarkable cures
may be effected BY the miristra-ions Of
professional workers in This branch
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
DAISY WEDDINGS
A SUMMER IDEA

One Of the cleverest ideas for a SUE
mer wedding Is the daisy wedding. -
which the flower forms the decorative
scheme. and daisy chains are festooned
over windows and arChed Doorway
and arranged in other artistic designs
throughout the house
The bride should be Eowned in white.
Of course. and should carry 2. bouquet Of
daisies The bridesmaids should be at
tired IN yellow. with hats 10 match, and
CarrV biz daisE louruetS-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
PEACH FRITTERS.

SIT one pound Of -four into a basin.
and stir in gradually half a pint OF
1aze-. whip the whites Of two eggs 70
z sSn fTcth and stir into the 1Our also
one Iz-piug tablespoonful Of melted
butter Open 4 can Of PEACHES. dry each
one thoroughly. then dust with sugar,
dip dnto the batter and drop into smok-
1nz hot fat When cooked arrange on a
6isb-and dust with ConfecfOners sugar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
HOUSEHOLD RECIPES.

sand or -four thrown over burning
oil VIII extinEaish the flames quickly
Have You ever tried rubbing soap
and chalk mixed on widowed spots2
CoiIed velvet collars may be cleaned
by scrapiuE a little pipe clay or French
chalk over them. then brush OF with
a stiff brush
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
Value of z Nap.

MabeI-Gct in the habit f giving up
a few minutes at least each day 10
10 Ike nap, and YOU may md the ne
Cessfty OF UOnics done away with 4
nan in the afternoon refreshes one
for the tine being. because Of the
complete relaxation II affords. and II
also helps In the retaining OF good
looks. good health, and good disposl-
ton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-24
STUFFED PEPPERS.

Poll green peppers with a little soda
until soft Drain, remove stem and
seeds, and MI with canned cCTn which
has been we'll seasoned with peppe-,
salt and butter. Bake 18th cream
sauce in shallow pan