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Connecticut western news., 1910-12-01
His Reason.

''You say Colonel Dawson can't see mel" demanded little Blinks indtg- nantly.
 q do," returned the colonePs sec reary.
 And may I ask if he gives any req son for this extraordinary behaviour said Blinks, trembling with emotion.
 "Yes," replied the secretary coldly. "He says he doesn't want to strain his eyes."-Harper's Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-01
Gold Leaf.

Gold Leaf. A twenty dollar gold piece beaten into gold leaf will cover more than sixteen square yards of surface.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
Hair in Won1an's S9vfr[
Comes From China

Much OF the hair which is used to
make the beguiling ''coronet braid"
and the engaging swirl comes from
China. and this is the process the hair
goes through before It is donned by
the Occidental belle.
In China. after the hair is collected,
II is placed IN an air-tight vault. and
for thirty days disinfected by the gov
eminent: then II IS passed as being
absolutely clean and free from germs
by a licensed medical Inspector, who
Is employed by the Chinese for that pur-
pose. When IL arrives in America and
goes into a hair goods factory the first
thing done is to boil It for four hours
IN strong solution Of soda After the
hair is dry il is drawn into lengths,
and then it is again washed in boiling
hot water and soda. Now the hair is
IN raw state ready 10 be dyed any
shade desired.
Chinese hair is usually muddy black.
and IN order to get color out Of fl the
hair is reduced 70 light shades by the
use OF a strong acid-peroxide Of hydro
gen or some equally powerful chemical
compound.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
PuzzlerS Show Evidence
Of Biblical Knowledge

~ VIDENTLY the puzzlers have had
- a large experience with Biblical
women. When Mrs. Bailey sent
In her problem, she said some
thing TO the effect that she had an idea
tnat but one answer was applicable to
each number she set down Well. 1
am afraid the author OF the puzzle has
another guess" for dozens Of con-
testants have found various characters
who would 1T in admirably on No 4
Of this weeks puzzle.
Looking over the list OF these women
Of the "eicer day" it strikes one as
something queer that one phrase. new
woman was ever coined. You see.
so many women in the very remote
olden time did thirss Just as stupendous
IN their day and generation as anything
the most capable woman Of this period
has ever attempted Just consider for
a moment all the women of ancient
history whose deeds have redounded to
their own glory and TO the advance
ment of the cause Of their country, or
their tribe. or family Leaders among
men some OF these women were, so It
The Washington times., 1910-03-03

went over the potato hills. the Lady
Bug holding on as tight as she could.
When they arrived at the place
where Mr.. and Mrs. Potato Bug lived
with their three children, Faith, Hope,
and Charity, their house was nowhere
10 be seen.
Where do you suppose the Potato
Bugs have gomez asked the Lady Bug
of the June Bug.
You have forgotten. my dear Lady
Bug. that the Potato Bugs eat up their
houses, and they must have eaten Up
this one and gone somewhere else. Here
comes Mr.. Cricket We will ask him
Good morning. said MT. Cricket to
the Lady Bug. / hope you are we'll
and happy this morning
Indeed 1 am replied the Lady Bug,
but viii you please tell US where The
Potato Bugs have moved to?'
a. Yes, said Mr.. Cricket. They have
moved over back Of your house. down by
the brook.
The Lady Bug thanked him and then
rode off toward the little brook. and
Mr.. Cricket went away singing about
J the merry summer time"
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
The Bedtime Story.
Published
while dIntot for the
THE LADY BUGS RIDE.
BY FARMER SMITH.

H'THE Lady Bug was busting her
furniture one morning when she
heard my rap al the door said
EtheIs father one night
" Come in, she said.
Good morning, 1 greet you, Lady
Bug; l am one Of DR.. BeetIe-s June
Bugs. and I came 10 ask IL you wanted
to go buggy-back this morning.
Can you wait a few minutes until
put on my riding dress and get my high
boots on, and 7 will gladly go with you.
7 do not think / will need n whip for
you. my dear June Bug, for l know the
good doctor always has the bes, aud
fastest bugs there are
Thank YOU said the June Bug smil-
incly
Then the June Bug went out and
stood under the front step Of the Lady
Bugs bungalow and waited for her 10
come.
AS she tripped down the steps he
looked ar her out Of the corner Of his
rye, ant he thought he had never seen
tae Lad. Bug look so lovely.
Let's US go over and see the Potato
Bugs, said the Lady Bug, and so they
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
GLYCERINE USEFUL.

Clycerfne IS the most valuable COS
metic, as IL whitens and softens most
skins, and also is q powerful bleacher
Thee are some skins with which II
does not seem 10 agree. probably be-
cause II is not diluted sufficiently. II
used IN TOO concentrated a form II alb
stracts so much moisture from the skin
that IL has the effect Of burning
For dry or sensitive skins glycerine
should be diluted about One-third part
TO two-thirds Of some perfumed water,
for the average skin one-half Of each
VIII be weak enough.
EIderfOwer. violet, rose, lavender, or
orsngefower water all com bine well
with glycerine, while a nice cleansing
combination Is made from a third each
OF rosewater. glycerine. and pure al
CohOl
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
SHADES FOR THE ELECTROLIERS
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL.

A MONG household requisites which
\ the average home-maker finds at
once decorative and useful. nothing is
more worth while from the decorative
standpoint than the screens and shades
for lamps. candles and electroliers.
Fer the large lamps which i1upart
cheerful note Of color and light 70 the
living room. the silk handkerchief
shades are the newest and most prac-
teal things offered for a long time
Simple squares Of chiffon. silk, or chintz
are employed by the French designers,
who work up some attractive things by
the use of the simplest materials
am showing a few of the newest
shades which the average woman may
readily reproduce at slight expense.
Japanese silks, printed chiffons, and the
new French organizes offer suggestions
TO the would-be shade maker who. Of
course. must be guided by the color
scheme OF her wing room when select
ing her material
Choux Of gilt or silver gRuze ribbon
and fringes of crystal or gilt beads are
employed to finish the edges OF the
shades.
No Lamp shade Of Fforenttns SIX.
finished with crystal bead fringe and
bead cord and tasels.
No. lamp shade OF figured chiffon
over silk.
No. Silk handkerchief lamp shade
with border Of chintz and fringe OF
crystal beads.
No @Candle shade IN linen chIntz
design
No s Crinkled parchment candle
shade with gilt gaIloon and gilt fringe.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
Making RaiSjn Bread.

Amateur CoOk-You will find the fol-
lowing formula A very satisfactory
method OF making raisln bread:
Scald, but do not boil. a cup an da half
OF sweet milk I'd cup Of wafer. Add
Two tablespOOnfuls Of sugar a. a tea
spoonful Of salt Cool to lukewarm. then
add a compressed yeast cake softened in
another half cup of lukewarm water and
stir in enough whole wheat flour TO
make a stiff batter. Allow this 10 rise
If set in the morning early It will be
ready by 10 O'Clock. When light add one
beaten egg, a tablespoonful of melted
butter and one cupful or well washed
and thoroughly dried raisins or currants.
Seat well. add enough more -four TO
make dough stih enough 10 knead.
work well, mold in two loaves. place in
creased pans. brush with melted but
ter and let rise until light Put in
hot oven, but as soon as the bread
browns reduce the heat one-half and
leave in about half an hour longer. If
preferred, white bread may be made in
The usual way. adding a liberal quantity
OF dried currants or raisins
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
MAKING MUSCLE
FOR LITTLE ONES

Exercise is absolutely necessary for
children. Without il, it is impossible to
keep the little ones muscles and organs
In a sound and healthy condition.
Outdoor games are really the best
form Of exercise, as the children's in
terest is held, while their muscles are
being used. but brisk walks are good.
too. But let them also do q few simple
caIisthenics 70 strengthen the chest, as
games do not provide for this
Simply stretching the arms out in
front and then slowly moving them
from front to back and back again and
then above the head and down to the
side few times Is quite enough. Teach
them to breathe deeply at the same
time
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
Not Work That Stamps
Woman S Face With Lines

II is not the daily work OF earning
a living that stamps the features with
WEAKNESS and places weights on the
heels Of women, ior work. as men know
il is wholesome.
You rarely see a business man rush
ing about with anxic'- written on ev-
cry feature-in fast, he is generally
steady I'm his movements. calculating
distance and time with a nicely born
Of experience. ~ leaving a margin
Of time which takes care II miSCalcula-
zion.
Business IS the real part Of mascu-
line life. and d mans life is regulated
with business as the pivot,
Thousands OF women have TO cam
Iivlngs as long as they are left on
earth. and II is time that the sex
looked upon work for hire with -beconi-
ing seriouspess.
Ten minutes more or less in the
morning makes a material difference
10 bodily comfort and peace of mind
II means the difference between hUr-
rying ones toilet, swallowing a hasty
brealdass and running for a car In n
fashion that caves no shred OF dignity
and a stead performance Of all those
duties which make the day glide By or
easy-moving wheels.
If you doubt It, just Try the expert
nent some busy morning Of taking ten
extra minutes IN bed and see where
vou land az nightfau.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
WILLOW AND RATTAN
POPULAR FOR HOME

For summer homes furniture OF viii
low and rattan has favored place anG
almost every day sees something II
added to the already large assortn, .
Of charming designs in these approp
ate woven furnishings
Willow, either In the natural state
or stained TO tone with color schemes.
makes ideal summer furniture. llEht
and strong and cool looking. Fitted
cushions are appropriate. ard q novel
idea Is 90 have them tied on. quite
obviously. with heavy cords. the cords
being attached TO the cushions and
fastened around the legs and backs
Of the chairs Rustic furniture made
OF wood in the rough with the bark left
on is suitable furnishing for a bunga-
low IN the woods. Cushions for the
rustic furniture, TO be appropriate.
should be Of arras cloth. burlap, or
some other roughly woven fabric.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
Daily Horoscope
~The stars incline. SUt 10 not
compel
Friday, March 4, 1910.
Friday, March f. 1910.

a planet now IN righteous anger CLEANS
on those who move amid ignobie schemes
THE Moon, in the last quarter on
l this day. is ruled BY the sign Sight
tarius. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and
Saturn are in benehc aspects.
AstrOlogy holds this aspect OF Jupi-
ter as being one Of the best that can
occur for wealth. success in mercantile
matters, and prosperity for important
undertakings. There is, however. a
malignant sign threatening that trick
cry and deceit practiced this day. how
ever Temporarily successful II may
SEEM will turn out disastrous for
those who Use &.
Saturn's power for affecting great
possessions is somewhat lessened by the
days conhguraJion. but still Is less IA
vorable for the rich and great than
for those who toll
There is a good sign over au who
labor in the earth or depend on its
products Farmers. builders, survey
ors, Iaborers, miners, drivers, and mer-
chants who deal In wool, metals. min
erals, Or crops. metal workers. and rail-
road employees should benefit
Coed advice from aged persons gen
orally IS looked for under such signs
as todays
CoUrtships. enEa gements. weddings,
and wedding journeys are under the
happiest influence Of Venus Shopping
should prove unusually satisfactory.
Entertaining. visiting. seeking amuse-
uGent. engaging servants. dressmakiug.
and doing anything connected with sing
ing and dancing are al under good
sIens
Jupiter fav0rs the opening Of new
places Of business, the beginning OF new
undertakings, removals, changes and
engagements.
Advertising is under good aspects.
The sign favOTs writings and laws
Mercury is held 20 favor the selec-
ton Of schools or careers for young
persons.
Men hired today should prove highly
useful
Persons having their birth-date today
are under planets that rule favorably
for art and culture, promising them
pleasure and profit during the twelve
month from literature or music.
Children are born today unde~ signs
that make for ability IN matters re-
curing deftness Of hand and ingenuity
Of brain
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
Handsome Sofa PilLo1U
Nay Be Quickly Made

Orange-colored linen in two shades and
the coarsest mercerized cotton are the
requisites for one OF the most effective
sofa pillows 10 be found
A large square Of the deeper orange
IS cut for each side Of the cushion cover
From the center OF each IS cut away a
square representing about two-thirds Of
the size Of the cushion. Under this
opening IS inserted a piece Of deeper
orange The cEges OF q deeper orange
are turned und r, cd along the place
Of Joining is run row Of heavy out
lining Fl black floss.
Nothing remains after both back and
front are completed but the making Of
the cover and the slip stitching which
shall hold in the pillow
Quick work, indeed, but with most
pleasing result. and FOR those who rate
themselves as busy people Tar more sat
isfactory than the lengthy piece OF en-
broidery
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
Eye, Misnamed Souls Window,
Is True Physical Indicator

en- their eyes. II VIII also ruin their
nerves, weaken the heart, and may
eventually mean invalidisn for life.
Even more foolish is Il 20 put drops in
the eyes 70 give them luster. Why tam
per with our most precious possession
Never Use anything in the eye without
consulting an oculist- Il IS not safe 70
take risks with n delicate organ. II
nothing else deters. the fear OF glasses
should teach sense.
Should the eyes feel heavy they nav
often be fresneneG by bathing with
weak salt water, either hot or cold
This can DO no harm. and BIZ relieving
strained conditions viii frequently i'm
prove the lUster-
One woman says she has used little
orange Juice in her eyes Tor years with
out iniUring them. A few drops are in
serted In the eve With a dropper. After
the first smart the eyes are brighter-and
clearer. As this might be Injurious %
other women. though not Harmful. in
itself. II should not be used without the
advice OF q physician.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
Washington Egg Market
DoUn to TaUeaty Cents

The season for Brussels sprouts n
about over They have bean selling
lately as high as 10 cents {. quart whole
sale. but there are few OF them in the
market They are almost entirely gone
now, and have joined the Hubbard
squash. which is marching into the
vegetable background TO reappear in
another season.
The egg market today has fulfilled
the prediction Of q dealer who said yes
terday that eggs would be selling for
- cents wholesale before the day was
over shipments Of eggs have been
large and t'.e market this morning was
veal a 70 cents with the probability
OF a further decline. The New York
egg market IS today % cents. and ac-
cordhg to the commission men. Wash
inStn1 is always about , cents lower
than NeU York
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
STAINS ON FINGERS
EASILY REMOVED

Ink. fruit. or vegetable stains on
fingers are inexcusable, as they can
be easily removed. The quickest
eradicatOr is a piece Of pUmice stone.
Wet before using and rub steadily.
but not vigorously, as the skin may
suffer.
For stains under the nails and in
places inaccessible TO pumice, oxaliC
acid is good. Get q solution from
your druggist. telling him for what
purpose YOU wish TO use il. and have the
bottle plainly labeled poison. a stain
remover that has proved successful
with fruit and vegetable discolOration
is made by adding four drops of car
bolic acid 20 a half pint bottle of
glycerine and roseWater-
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
ANSWERS to Queries
From Times Readers
Historic White House.

Historic White House
Mrs. NJ s s.-From the standpoint Of
the average American, the White House
throughout is a structure Of historic in
teTest.
In the East Room occurred several
marriages which will always have a
place in history, and the Blue Room Is
generally used when foreign ministers
and ambassadors present their creden-
tails to the President
AS for 2rticles Of interest, the Presi-
Dental cnina from the time Of Washing
ton, has representation in the collec-
ton which, during Mrs. Roosevelts
regime, was duly scheduled and cata-
logued. Several gifts from foreign ma
tons adorn the different apartments OF
state and the famous picture Of Wash
ington which Dolly Madison cut from
its frame and carried with her at the
advance of the British in the war OF
7s12. is one Of the most valued posses
sions Of the White House
In the Grand Alice are hung the oil
portraits Of the wives OF the several
Presidents and the mistresses Of the
White House, save Martha Washing
ton, whose portrait hangs in the Red
Room. For detailed information there
Is a book on the White House edited by
Esther Singleton, which think you will
find interesting and satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03

- HERE Is no surer giveaway OF
age or Indicator Of I'll health
than the eye. II has been called
the window OF the SOUL Z
might more truly be dubbed the door
plate Of the body and its habits. Many
a woman who has a soul above reproach
has eyes that show her body TO be all
wrong.
II one is fatigued. is overload OF eat
ing. is p night owl, or Is Overstrained.
the eve will be dull. heavy. and lifeless.
Above all, the eve is the sign Of physical
upheavals-
When the eye is not bright and clear.
especially il # looks puffy or has that
sick look" keep a sharp watch for
your health It may be only biliousLess.
but 1t may also be kidney trouble OF in
ternal disarrangement Whatever the
cause. It is time TO discover IL.
This is far wiser plan than TO take
anything TO keep the eyes bright. There
are women so foolish as TO eat arsenic
under the impression that 1t Will bright
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
SOME ARE AFRAID
TO ASK QUESTIONS

The girl who is AFRAID 20 ask qaes-
lions isn't proving that she IS 50 very
stupidity.
Many women are afraid 20 ask ques-
tons because they are timid and are
afraid OF being laughed al. but that is
sheer nonsense There is an Old time
worn saying: When you don't know
ask" And IL is a very wise old say
ing and one well worth following
When those around you talk about
something that you don't know thing
about. don't pretend that you do
sometimes they md you out and then
you appear most ridiculous.
The only way 20 be well informed is
finding out what others know
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
Informal Dining Popular
In Both TozUn and Coantrv

Informal dining Is becoming much
more popular in town, as well as in
me country than more ceremonfous
functions the reason being that much
more } accomplished in the return
OF favors at a minimum Of expense
ana maximum - pleasure. for since
the parties are small only ,OngeniaI
people need be asked together. Tele-
phones and the automobile are re-
sponsible for many Of these gather
ings, for with a pleading voice over
the wire and a car al beck and call
distance is as nHught. and only will
need be consulted.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
HAND-RUN TUCKS
MADE ON MACHINE

This Is an easy way OF making hand
run tucks IN lingerie
Crease the first tuck as usual for
machine tUckfng and adjust the tucks.
but dC'not thread the machine. Then
run through the tucker. The needle
viii leave a distinct line along which
10 run your hand sewing. The marker
also leaves line for the next tuck.
It IS best 10 sew each tuck as IL comes
from the tucker, as handling obIit-
crates the marks This method insures
absolute accuracy with the dalntfness
OF the hand sewing, and can be done
in less than half the usual time.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
EFFECTIVE METHOD
OF KILLING MOTHS

An effective method OF doing away
with moths follows: For a room OF
medium size take a piece Of camPhor
about the size OF a walnut, saturate Il
with alcohol, place IN an iron vessel
partially filled with dry ashes and set
IN The center q a large pan nearly full
Of water and light. Before lighting the
camphOr gum open all the closets AMI
drawers, spread the clothes out and
close the windows and doors.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
TO KEEP EGGS FRESH.

The following procedure is said 10 be
al eff Client method Of keeping eggs:
Slack IN an earthen jar quarter OF
a peck % lime and let stand for two
days Then add One-half ounce Of salt
peter, GRE and one-haIf pints OF coarse
salt, axe four gallons Of water. When
this hss been done put the eggs, which
must 81 strictly fresh, into Jar and Iel
stand until you want 70 use them They
are as good as any fresh-iald eggs. the
yOlks and whites being as hrm As tho
day preserved
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
THE MILK
FOR USE OF BABY

Here Is some good advice from a
mother who takes entire charge, night
anJ day, Of her six months old baby:
before retiring take two or three
bottles OF milk and heat IN a kettle of
water, then pour the hot water into a
hot water bag and wrap the bag with
bottles in a large Turkish towel. When
baby wakes during the night. simply
slip Your hand under the pillow and
take a bottle ont. You will hnc the milk
inst the right temperature.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
BLANKETS
FOR COLLEGE GIRL

Roman and Italian blankets are used
partly as a decoration and partly as
a necessity They are obtainable in
college colors.
A girl having a blanket kimono last
year while az college said II proved
the most useful article she had. Often
while studying the room would not be
warm. and she found the big kimOnO
VS. coy and warm, so she often
douned IL when studying
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
EGG-NOG RECIPE.

Here is real down South" recipe
for eggnog: Beat separately the
whites and yClks OF one dozen eggs.
While beating the yolks stir IN and
beat with then twelve heaping Ia BILE
spoonfuls Of priyerlzed loaf sugar
Then mix nine vine glassfUls Of best
whisky and fUuT wine glassfuls OF
Jamaica rum and one Of Curacao cor
dial. Pour the liquor very slowly into
the yolks and sugar. Then add slowly
two quarts Of cream. Then stir I'm the
whites Of the eggs very lightly beaten.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
The Cars Titles.

Titles-Among the titles which the
Car Of Russia is entitled to carry
are: Emperor Of all the Russias, Gar
Of Moscow, Gar Of Poland. Gar Of kieff,
Car Of Kazan. Gar OF Vladimir Gar
of Novgorod, Car Of Georgia, Car Of
.Astrakhan, Gar Of Siberia, Car Of the
Crimea, Lord Of Pskow, Grand Duke Of
Smolensk, Grand Duke or Lithuania,
Grand Duke Of Folhynia, Grand Duke
OF Podolar Grand Duke OF Finland.
Prince Of Esthonia, Prince OF LivonIa,
Prince OF Courland, Duke Of Iceland,
Duke Of Samogotia, Duke or BiaIostok,
Duke Of Coralsky, Duke OF Tiversky,
Duke Of UgOrsky. Duke OF Persky, Duke
of Woytsky. Duke of Bogarsky.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
TURBANS FOR SPRING.

The turbans coming in for the first
spring wear are somewhat smaller
than the ones that have been used
during the winter But they remain
hoodIike eno heavy looking. and are
mostly tail.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
STAINS ON CHINA.

Keep powdered brick and a large cork
for removing stains from china and
enameled saucepans. Dampen the cork.
dip in brick and apply elbow grease.
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
An Eastern Proverb.

Mistress Nell: I suppose you refer 10
the Eastern proverb. The sweetheart's
tears are honey, while those OF the
wife are poison"
The Washington times., 1910-03-03
TO REMOVE GREASE.

To remove dirt or grease from linen,
dampen the spot and rub or dry lump
starch When thoroughly dry rub OFF
with a cloth.