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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
SUNLIGHT IS FATAL
TO DISEASE GERMS

Disease germs, we ali know. are in
the air about Us. Do not. however. close
the windows against bacteria. for the
outer wind viii do more good than harm
IN the room. and the suns rays. If freely
admitted, viii perform gigantic germi-
cidal tasks. Germ diseases are not to
be mOrbidly dreaded. but inteIIigentIy
guarded against
In the household. germs are TO be
routed with scrupuIous cleanliness.
whOlesOmeness. sunshine and pure air
IN any KIND Of dirt or putrefaction bac-
terra are likely 70 lodge and there repro
duce- ready to be transferred to the
human system and work fncaIcuIab bic
harm That is why the dirt that Is
overlooked in corners. which hides be
meath carpets or is wedged into the
cracks Of floors. is a source Of danger.
Such dirt can be rendered practically
harmless by the use Of Eermicides and
antiseptics. and by plenty Of sunlight.
for II is a Vell-establ ishsd fact that the
direct rays OF the sun are fatal TO bac-
terra
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
Today the Banner Day
For All the Puzzlers

r He way things are going along
now in puzzledOm. makes clear 70
/ me that the old saying about
bad beginning making a bad
ending VIII have TO be revised
At least it viii need verifcation this
week, for. despite the handicap Major
Stevens puzzle started out with. It bids
fair 10 come 70 the goal with EayIy hut-
terinE colors-
Today was the banner day Of All the
week and the Office boy looked almost
I0psided rs ne advanced with his burden
Of solution
incidentally, on looking over the con-
signment J am impressed with the fact
that 7 reckoned without my host when
I made the remark that the puzzle did
not admit Of original treatment in its
pTesentment- All sorts Of unique ideas
have been PLAYED I'D with most artistic
results as hcrs 7 may BE able 10 show
you later Meantime. the straight
away solutions have been so beauti-
fully written or typed that the MSS. are
really works Of art in themselves
One thing I win say without danger OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
GINGER AND The LITTLE SPARROW,
By FARMER SMITH

ETHEL father did not wish 70 tire
Il her too much. telling her about the
frogs. so he told her another story about
Ginger Here IL is how do you ike it2
Ginger had just finished barking and
barking end barking at a tramp that
was going by when he saw something
alight on the hitching post at the rail-
road station
There is another one OF those things
with wings or filters" said Ginger Il
guess VIII go and have talk with this
one, bat geuss I VIII not Try 10 bite
him"
Good morning." said Ginger, bowling
very low II trust you are well this
morning Would YOU mind telling me
who you are7
Il an the little sparrow said the
feathery thing on the hitching post.
and I came 10 ask you II you would
kindly give ne two or three hairs ont
Of your tail 10 help build a nest for my
good wife
Come 10 think O. IT. said Ginger.
It was looking Al my tail this morning.
ard hrd there are very few left I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
EASY TO MASSAGE ONES OWN FACE

sUbjectinE the face TO # too long at a
time The result is a rash. and an ugly
redness that separates into bIotehes ard
remains under the skin during the even
ing
Few women have steamers in the
bath room. 50 the best amateur method
is 20 put the head over a bowl o. ho-
water that sends out moderate
amount Of steam. A few drops Of INC
ture u beDzoIn added 20 the water Is
LeuefciaI-
TIE head should he ut under a large
crash towel and stay IcfE enough in the
steam TO get the skin entirely vet. II is
argued by some that IL IS better 90 put
cotton over tne eyes, hut this Is not
necessary. The steam bath does the
ewes good and g should be INDUCED in
bat infrequentIy-
. When the head is taken from under
he towel the face should ne softly mop
ped. not rubbed, with an old cloth. II
should Be allowed to get entirely dry be-
fore II is covered with a little harmless
white powder
Before the stesminz the cream IS put
on and rubbed III II is not always
beneficial to let the steam strike the IN
protected skin just as It comes out from
the open air
II q woman leads a busy life and Is
much in the oDen air she should resort
10 this means OF making herself love
Ter several times a week. IF she has
never tried II, IT viii be delightful sur
prise 20 her. The skin feels Ike Qew.
Il is soft. flushed. and much younger
looking than after any kind OF bath
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
FAMILY BIBLE
RECORD COMPLETE

Many people find. when tracing family
history, tfsat the Bible records are their
only source Of reliable information
These entries should be very complete
for instance. the birsh entries should
give the full name. date. State, CITY and
The name OF location Of hOme. followed
Hy the date and place Of baptism, with
the name and denomination Of the min
lister.
names. date. the hour, state, city, place
OF marriage and the minister's name
and denomination The death entries
should record the fun name, date, state.
citv- place. cause Of death, and place
Of burial
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
WAIST LINE RESTORED
IN SEASONS FASHIONS
Russian Effects Most Striking
Shown Among New Spring
STYLES.
p He general lines observable every
season are always interesting
/ and. decidedly important. This

- He general lines observable every
season are always interesting
and decidedly important. This
spring the most striking char
acteristics are the Russian effects.
which have helped II bring about the
return o. the normal waist line, the
accentUatiOn OF the contour or the Hg-
-1re- the long shoulder line. emuhasfzc1
by the sleeve in one with the bodice.
and fuller skirts. preserving, however.
the slim silhouette, by continuing tie
fuliness below the knees IN a variety
Of ways.
Though ruffes and nOunces and drap-
cries are again in evidence there are
yet no real bouffant effects, instead,
The straight up and down lines Ct
The last few seasons are stiII preserved.
In skirts this spring there is most in
finite variety. The trotteur skirts. made
fnsteP length or even shorter. and meas
uTe from three to four yards in width
Some Of the models show the corseIet
The hip-yoke is a feature of the trot-
teur skirt and wf.h this, and the in
PRODUCTION Of plaits, side, box. pressed,
OF Impressed plaits. wide opportunity
IS offered for variety n design
Almost all the long skirts show drap-
cry Of some sort, Il only the confning
Of the fUllness by a motif of embToid-
cry, COr6ing, or shirring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

or title IN them. This process IS called
IN law reducing To possession When
another person has reduced your prop
erty to his possession it is his Il is not
YOURS any longer
Another woman inherited 81. 90 from
her father She and her husband were
named as executors IN the viii She
neglected 70 qualify as executor and
left All the business 10 her husband He
bought real estate and bqpdS with tho
money III his own name, and afterTEaTd
left his We for another woman. with
whom n Decd in great ease and com
fort on t3s income OF that $1,000
NAM women think the furniture in
their hpmes belongs TO them. but the
Law may not so regard II, even II bought
with their own money Women who
have money of-their own very frequent
Is spend * for household furniture
But If the account at the store stands
in the husband name, or II the wife
buys the furniture as Mrs. John Jones
and has no evidence that IL is her oUn.
It becomes the personal property OF
the husband and she cannot VIII Il 70
her own heirs In ons such case wo-
man had through many years purchased
rare and beautiful objects in Europe
with her Owl money. At her death they
went TO her husbands children instead
OF 10 her Own children By a former
husband, whose money she had used IN
the purchases
But the courts have held that A
wife's personal property taken into her
husbands house al marriage does NOT
become his The court in 1873 held
man guilty OF grand larceny for taxing
5000 worth OF diamonds given TO his
wife BY her first husband
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL.

Q INCE ouaintness and chic are the
- dominant notes in the young girl
fashions of the moment, the pattern
presented today should enlist the atten-
tion OF those who are preparing a SUM
mer wardrobe for girl in her early
teens.
Simple and girlisl- the pattern may be
appropriately worked out In ineNpsn-
sive dimities, muslins or figured bafistes.
although II a simple silk frock Is 20 be
Included In the summertime outfit the
model viii fit tEst plan to T. The col
IaTIess neck and short sleeves are the
comfortable and sensible vogue while
the effective front panel and the faddy
finish Of embroidery at the belt line and
again AZ the head Of the deep. straight
ruffle are touches which mark the sea
sons styles
II desired, the center panel shown IN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
BLACK AND RICH
Is the way Postum Should Re.

A liquid food that viii help a person
break bad habit Is worth knowing OF.
The president Of one OF the State asso-
Citations Of the w c T. L, who nat
urally does not want her name given,
writes as follows:
Whenever I was obliged to go with
out coffee for breakfast dull, distract
ing headache would come on before
noon I discovered that. IN reality, the
nerves were crying out for their &C
custOmed stimulaat-
At evening dinner I had been taught
by experience that I must refrain from
coffee OF pass a sleepless night. While
visiting a physician and his wife was
served with a most excellent beverage at
their dainty and elegant table and, upon
inquiry. discovered that this charming
beverage was Postum and that the
family had been greatly benefited by
leaving of coffee and using Postum
Il was so in love with 1t, and so pleas
ed with the glimpse Of freedom from
my one bondage of habit and so thor
oughIy. convinced that ought to break
with my csptor. that upon my return
home I at once began the use Of Postum
and have continued it ever since
I don't know what sick headache IS
now, and my nerves are steady and I
sleep sound, generally eight hours I
used TO become bilious frequently and
require physic. now seldom ever have
that experience
I have learned that long boiling Is
absolutely essential TO furnish good
Postum That makes it clear. black, and
rich as any Mocha and Java blend
Please withhold my name, but you may
use the letter for the good IL may do
Read the little book. The Road to
MELVILLE" IN pkzs. There's a Reason
Ever read the above letter. A new
enc appears from time 20 time They
are genuine, true, and fun Of human
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

SeUSe, d Is not or any use 10
20 In for this method Of beautifyinE- the
face.
Yet is very worth while, for K does
not take expert skill
Too many women who come in from the
streets in the late afternoon batbe the
face in hot water and soap TO cleanse Il
from dust and SCOT This method does
not do the WORK properly, and il leaves
the skin with drawn, cEapped sensa-
ton
IF one would take down the hair, draw
Il well away from the face and neck
and work on face and neck for ten min
utes with steam. cream. and hands. ths
eTe-r would be far better.
ANY good make or cream which IS not
too stir Is The kind TO use for the
cleansing process There are creams and
creams The vvcrId Is a. fun % them as
breakfast foods Many may be tried. but
few are chosen The choice usually mar
rows down 20 one savorite--
one should DE- careful 10 always use
comparatively thin cream that leaves no
substance on the face. Harmless and
good as many makes are, they are com
pounded too stiffy, and cannot be easily
wiped from the skin with soft old
towel
Whenever a Thin coating OF creamy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
Legal Property Rights
Of Husband and Wife

ECSBA-SD and wife are supposed
r. to be one, but when il comes to
questions of property the law
regards them as separate in
dividusls for the most part. and many
haTdsfifss= arise from forgeffuIness Of
this fact.
The mass Of women. ever those who
have property and education. are very
ignorant about these matters, and IN
mn experience as a lawyer many dis
tressinS cases arising cut Of this ign0r-
ance have come TO my attention. Mrs.
Cornelia X Hood told an audience Of
women at the Brooklyn Institute re-
Gently One OF my clients" she went
on. gave her husband sGe-o9o Of her own
money 10 invest He put Il into land
which afterward became very valuable
through coal deposits he took the
deeds. in his own name, and ~ that act
she lost ever- cent Of her property, and
her son. VINO was her heir. was deprive
OF it
eff q wife owns land it does not be-
come her husbands unless she deeds il
10 him He may act as her agent. man
age the land and collect the rents for a
lifetime sun it is hers But II he
takes her -4-c1ey and buys land in his
~ Aoiit1s t4iut ieiiu y hls and Jne vile
has no right or title in IL. II ne dies
intestste she vii get oily one-third of
it. and the rest viii go 20 MS relatives,
II they have no children
a woman came 10 me recently and
said she had received large legacy
and had given il 20 her husband 20 in
vest He ND boIght bonds with IT in
his Own name. I could only tell her that
the bonds had become her husbands
personal property and she had no right
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

don't think can spare you one today,
think wagEing my tail in the air shakes
them al out I will either have TO get
a new tail or stop wsgging It, because
honest. little Sparrow. I think z great
deal Of that tail, even If I do syend my
time chasing it rourd and round
Speaking Of tails. said the little
Sparrow, If you put some salt on my
tai you can catch me-
NO. thank you, said Ginger i
caught something that few in here one
day, and 1t stung me. and nv tongue
sUelled up something awfoi-'
You must have got hold OF a bee -
said the little Sparrow
That I did. said Ginger, shaking
himself a. hard as he could. There are
a few hairs for YOU. little Sparrow
Take them and give them TO your good
wife I am sorry cannot spare any
from nv tail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15


on THIS 1esth day OF the year Saturn
- IS IN ecliptic conjunction with the
sun The moon is IN its greatest libra
ton westward, and IN the FIRST quarter.
Sinister signs sri.- to warn all who
are greedy, avaricic-,s. merve7sry, and
tricky. Dishonesty iIi dix itself z pit
/ TO-DAY however cunning its scheme may
seem 1T the time
The sign is strong. however. for temp
taions and men mlSt be on their guard
against plausible pe-7Ons who VIII seek
70 lure them into speculative invest
'nents Or into under handed business.
Those who have gE-stt interests 10 guard
must De especially watchfm today.
The aspects affect the health. and &c
VIII be extremely E,nWisc in Ule ensuing
hours to indulge ia any extremes Of
eatinE. drinking. or pleasure Betting.
gambling and other ventures THAI de-
pend on chance are likely 10 be dis
sstroUs. Care must be exercised IN en-
/ tering or leaving crowded places
Favor is over those who show favor.
Superiors should do all they can FOR IN
ferfors today.
The earth and everything touching
II are under bene6cent auguries. This
should make real estate dealings sue
cessfui. and also indicates success for
building, gardening, farming. mining,
surveying driving. and walking
Women will do well this DAY to avoid
disputes with their husbands over money
matters
The time should prove very lucky for
engaging women for any work
IN the household. things % Ans or
feathers are under favor Baking
should succeed we'll
[ Women and men whose birth date this
Z is are under a fiery, masculine sign
/ faculties and should lead to some 81 eat
I success during the twelve month tx
/ tremes Of enthusiasm and doubt should
be fought Of
Children born this Cay are under the
] same signs. They should develop a har-
moni0us character, inclined 70 high
! spiritual views.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

contradiction, and that is The general
range OF excellence all the way around
Is much larger than Il was when the
puzzle contests we're inaugurated- Nov
adays poor list IndiferentIy presented
- the exception In short the constant
EFFORT 10 go ones competitor one bet
ter in the matter OF sPick and span lists
has resulted in a remarkable improve
ment all along the line
OF course. Il makes 1he matter OF
awarding the prizes q bit more difficult
but then the satisfac tion one has in go
ing over such beautiful work has It's
cOmpensati0ns. too
have had such a ready response and
such enthusiastic support in the eft
erary" puzzles that 7 am half inclined
to try another for the new contest.
Please let me know what YOU All think
OF il, so that may please. the ma jorit--
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

paste Is left in the pores. dust and SCOT
gather more quickly than al an other
time The skin holds these particles.
and they sc. imbedded in TIE sticky
substance.
Another fault is that women use too
much cream At a time They do not
seem TO regard expense as they dip the
fingers into the cream pot in a lavish
way and coat the skin with the stuff
Cream for Face
And Way TO Apply It
The proper way is 10 use a little cream
AZ time. rubbing u gently over the
surface Of the skin in a rotary motion
This should be done slowly No good
result comes from dabbing soft Jumps
OF cream uneveuly from brow to chin
To get all the aust out OF the pores
the cream must be well rubbed into IL
ThiS can only be done by using eight
fingers. four OF each side Of the face
Especial care s.-ouId he exerted around
the nose. between the eyebrows and al
the sides OF the chin The crevfces in
the skin are usually deeper at these
places than elsewhere.
After this work Of rubbing in the
cream has gone Oh for about three
minutes il should BE- wiped OF with a
soft cloth The latter is important
Women VINO use a stIffly stsrChed
towel because il is the handiest thing
have mistaken idea Of the endurance
Of the facial skin Il should only be
treated with soft cotton and linen cloths
which haze often been washed and are
without starch
These take out every particle Of cream,
because they are soft enough TO rub
IN the pores, and they do not feave the
skin red and irritated- One should pa
especial attention 70 prevent the cream
from getting into the roots Of the hair
around face and neck
The soft cloth should 20 about half an
inch up into the hair, as such rubbing
catches all the bits Of dust and SCOT
that float into the hair
when the cream is well taken on IT
Is well u swsb the face with diluted
witch hazel. This removes any greasy
feeling. closes the pores, and freshens
and tnviCorates the skin
# one is going out soon, this prevents
catching cold
If one has been engaged IN anything
that tends 10 make the face more than
ordinarily unclean. and one wants to
look AT ones best for the evening, 4
dash OF steam should be added TO the
cream
Steam Too Hot
Rnz5o-- ~ r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
VALUABLE DREAMS.

The only kind Of dreams that are
valuable are those which ne bring out
into objective expression The dream
er n man should never be divorced from
the deer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
HOW TO MEET MEN
Is GIRLS PROBLEM
Declares Convention Bars Employed Young Woman
From Meeting Eligible Young Men and Dooms Her
to Boarding House Lonesomeness.
By FRANCES CARROLL.

nrotlen7
have long pOndered myself print
Editor wOuan's Page Washington Times
of your
your interesting columns solution Of the problem faced and
ones circle OF acquaintance among eligible without oveseppng the
1t seems 50 few modern industrial conditions in Washington tend
develop fromo one busines life
Now fairly presentabe
of
matrimonial possbiand this from
employed millinery depart
rnent of large department store in this city Throughout the day in the
discharge am
charge
occasionally
the eand boys pOTe shipping clerks mekeepers and in while
on SMALLER SALARIES.
And Of these unmarried working salary in
smaller
customers
husband who led like lamb to the slaughter to assist his wife in the
Of residence the
boarding
The other boa5e include two settled married couples three girls in
my life
yorag asl
unaac One cbes tobacco another is an nveterate cigarette
smoker with hacking cough and the third is engaged to girl in the
talking
plans for the future
My life is rather uneyenfuI.
occasional visit the heater usually
LONG TINE APPEARING.
Like most girls thought
days Charming it been number
years
IS o meet him
realized
choosing
If in their business
find their home they are at perfect liberty search
tn
my way and am
who
type
existence
him DANGER IN REcpRoCATING
often recognize each ether.
afraid repOcate
will How
viii my willingness speak
good breedng2
Sometimes travelling
dealings
apparently
his
conversation
within
the
override
Well wish you letter. you
think of
has oDned up problem ponder
personally,
living the day wrestling with
by peculiar circumstances, correspondent
hopelessly women?
Possibly by giving question shaking bring
things more happy
one of The
subject Letters stipulated
permission is given specifically
vii be the letters published
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

PRODUCTION OF an extra width 30 a
fio1nce which viii carry all the way
around
The Ladies. Home Journal pattern No
1911 necessary may be had al 5 Kann.
Sons < Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
QUAINT OUTFIT FOR YOUNG GIRL
Cost of Tbs Dress
In T1Uo Materials
DIVINITY.

DIVINITY.
Size Is years requires 10 yards
Irish dimity q inches wide.
AT -1c--.------ Wv
, "a yards lace banding. 5sc yard 1.Ss
yard frillinE for sleeves, SOC
. Ladies Home Journal Pattern
No sai1.--.-........... 10
5.Ol
DOTTED SWISS
Size 10 years requires yards
dotted swiss % inches. at SOC
yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS :. $50
7 yard lace banding. &c yard. g
=. yards beading. Sc yard %
. yards ribbon, Zoe yard--.-.-.-.-- 80
Ladies Home Journal Pattern
NJ fa7l-.--- ---....--..-... ........... Is
Es4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
Daily Horoscope
The stars Incline. hut do nee
Compel
saturday, April &c, 1870
saturday, April Ie, I9Io.

Vow they who dig a Dit
Themselves shall falI IL IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
Steam Too Hot
Reddens Ones Face.

Here again women Rften make the
mistake Of having the steam too hot and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
The Bedtime Story.

the little
folk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

ANY women feel thar unless
n they can afford an hour under
the expert fingers Of a mas
seuse. IL is not Of any use 10
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-09-28
WANTED 10 BUY

Old books, magazines, Hawaiian
stamps and curios. Books exchanged
weldon Curio Bazaar. Fort streo''
ABOVE PauGhL
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-09-28
DECORATION OF cHIvALRV.

Canton Oahu, No. /, Patriachs Mill
tant, |. 0. o. f, will confer the Deco
ration Of Chivalry on two prominent
Rebekahs of this city on Friday even
ing, October IA, at the Odd Fellows
Hall.
It was the intention of the canton to
award the decoration tomorrow even
ing, but on account of the illness OF
one of the ladies on whom the decora-
ton is to be conferred, the event has
been postponed to the date above men
toned.
The decoration ceremonies are to be
followed by a dance on the roof gar
den of the Odd Fellows Hall, TO which
all odd Fellows, Rebekahs and friends
are invited. Everything is to be free
and an enjoyable evening Is looked
forward to-