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The Washington times., 1910-03-02
USE EMPIRE GREEN
TO TRIM COSTUMES

Sright Empire green is effectively used
small quantities to trim gowns and
Costumes Of dark blue. and occasional
y it is used for an entire evening COS
tune A dazzling blond %oman an
Heared at a recent New York premiere
sowned in this brilliant color.
Folds Of it in softest satin wound her
hips in long scarf draperv. Beginning
at the back IL crossed in front and re-
turned TO the back, tying in an i'm
mense bow low on the skirt The ton
Of the skirt was pulled up in a marvel
lous fashion TO shape a corseiet higher in
front than in the back. and the short
sleeves were deity shaped from folds
that rose from the corselet CnIined
mousseline in paler green. through
which the pink skin showed, finished
the corsage, and quantities of pearls
were worn with the gown. They shone
pale in the yellow hair; they wound
reck and arms and hung in triple
strands far below the waist.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
Price of Eggs LoWer;
Weakness IN Produce

Considerable Swiss cheese is made
in this country, and never saw the
dairies Of Switzerland or felt the e.
fects Of q tariff. The American srri-
Gle sells for q lower price
Dealers say there Is a difference o.
about cents a pound in the figures,
but IN the eating qualities the Imported
cheese Is about % cents a pound better
Swiss cheese IS made Of goats milk.
and has a natural bleached appearance
that is obtained in the imitation only
by artificial methods.
There is a weakness today in many
OF the lines Of produce in the wholesale
market. the articles on which there are
slightly lower quotations being cabbage.
string beans, Florida lettuce. Florida
peppers. egg plant. and Florida .toma-
toes
Fresh eggs are down to q cents a
dozen wholesale
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
WASHING COMFORTS.

Comforts are not easily washed-in
fact. they are often ruined by a trip 70
the tub-and one hesitates about having
them done, especially if they are ex-
pensive ones. I have followed a plan
for several years which has given sat
isfactiOn not only 20 myself but others
10 whom 1 have recommended IL, says a
housekeeper Take a strip of muslin
of some color to contrast with the COM
fort, about eight inches wide and long
enough to reach across the top of the
comfort Basic on neatly letting it
extend four inches on ton and four
underneath. This catches the soil where
the comfort comes In contact with the
chin. The strip can be removed and
washed frequently. then basted on
again. and by airing them often the
comforts are always sweet and clean.
and not lumpy, as they are when
washed
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
The Bedtime Story.
the little
the night
COASTING IN ARKVILLE
Rv WARMER SMITH.

NONE morning early began Ethel >
- father, THE Monkey heard a
gentle tapping at his door He Won
dered VINO on earth it was. for he kne"
whoever called had to climb to get at
him.
Who's there?' he asked.
1T is I. Mrs Cat said the voice.
we are having a lot of fun down below
aud we want you TO come. There is
something doing.
~- Thank you,' said the Monkey, III
put on the little coat Mrs Noah made
for me and viii be down soon. Mrs.
Monkey is busy putting the house in
order
when the Monkey reached the ground
covered with snow he say funny
sight Mr. Elephant was sitting down
comforta5ls on a big board getting
ready to slide down the hill The
Giraffe was half way down. his high
lead waving in the breeze.
Even the Ducks and Geese wre slid
Ing down in their broad webbed feet.
Ny. my. my. said the Monkey, ]
wonder what can get to slide on!
Guess I will have to take look in Mrs.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
Long Predicted Decrease
In Egg Prices Materaifses

The fall IN the price Of eggs, that the
commission men have been expecting
for the past two weeks has come.
In two days eggs have gone down 4
cents on the dozen The wholesale quo
tation today IS % cents. Receipts YES
terday were heavy in all the markets
IN the East. The cities affected arr
Washington. New York. Philadelphia
and Baltimore.
Further declines are expected within
a day One commission dealer said
this morning that he would not be sur.
prised 10 see a Decent egg market before
the day Is over.
Sweet potatoes, string beans, Florida
lettuce. Florida peppers. egg plant
parsley and Florida tomatoes are al
slightly down in price with the tor
quotations of early in the week as a
comparison An increase in the supply
is the reason given by the wholesale
men,
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Means kitchen and see. 1 wonder why
a chair would not do?'
so he climbed up and peeEed IN the
kitchen. and there was a little chair
which he thought would be just biz
enough Tor hip., and Mrs Monkey, so
he crept in the window and dragged the
chair out. He almost bumped into the
Camel who was on his way 10 slide,
too.
Here. get a hump on yourself said
the Monkey, laughing at the Joke he had
made. and the Camel had to laugh, too.
Just ther the hngora Goat came and
the Monkey got him to pull the chair
over TO the starting place How ara
YOU going 10 get your chair up agar? p
asked the Goat.
. Leave that to me, said the Monkey
a he get ready TO scOOt down the hill
I 'Hurrah, Hurrahi Here comes the
Monkey, shouted the animals. Sure
enough He came whizzing down the
liiil on Mrs. NOah's chair. When he
got TO the bottom. he Jumped on the
Billy Coats sled and the Billy Goat
RULED him and the chair I'D the hill
When the Goat found what had been
done. he sid:
" My, but you have a nerve, you
monkey, YOU
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
MONEY BAG
FOR WOMEN
Linen Envelope Fastened
to Underwear Is
Safe.

n ERHAPs the most necessary pos
- session OF the woman who trav-
els is stout pocket attached to
her corset OF worn on a belt
beneath her skirt.
me prettiest OF white linen envelopes,
da ntily embroidered and worn suspend
ed from the neck by a wash ribbon. NAV
be recommended for a short tourney IN
weather that is not unbearably hot:
but when even a neck ribbon cannot
be endured the envelope may be sewn
TO the corset.
There was once a woman Cthis is a
true story who pinned her Jewel cass
20 her gauze undervest, and. meaning
10 arrive on the other side Of the ocean
with only clean clothes and whole ones
she cast into the ocean all those bslf-
worn garments in which she has start
Cd on her journey. Perhaps YOU viii he
nearly az glad as she was 10 learn that
sshe almost. but not quite. cast the
linen pocket into the brinv deem In
reality. she remembered 10 unpin II and
then momentarily forgot her caution.
II is far safer. where notes. Jewels and
valuable papers are 10 be carried IN
make the bag OF suede leather or heavy
driI, pocketed and with flaps that buf
ton down, and 70 wear il around The
waist. suspended from a belt fastened
with an actual buckle.
There ~ no more useful r-ssept for
the traVeler-to-be- A homeuade bag
firmly MADE on the sewing machine
viii prove the best II this is too fsr
removed nom the beautiful to appeal 10
you as a pTesentable gift. why not give
with II the embroidered linen envelope
For your travelling friend will, I feel
sure. have use for both.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
GRAPE JUICE
FOR PUNCHES
Directions for Making
Good Temperance
Drinks.

- AXE half a pound OF best al
monds, shelled, blsnched and
pounded in a mortar with two
cups Of grape juice and cup
and half Of white sugar; these should
be added slowly while the almonds are
being made into a paste. TO prevent oil
ms: add one and > half quarts Of cold
water, and when fully dissolved, filter.
II should be iced when served.
A delicious tea punch is made by boil
ing the thin yellow rind OF half a dozen
lemons in q quart Of water While boil
ing pour this over enough tea 70 make a
quart. say five minutes, sweeten 10 "a ete
and adj the Juice Of the lemons s pre-
ferred. II wishe, acid. IL will take more.
Serve IN a big bowl, with ice and some
slices Of orange and lemon added.
Ginger pop. ginger beer. the effer-
vesciug soda drinks may all be served
by pouring into big bowls and adding
sugar. lemon or grape juice and ice
cider is, Of course. considered a tenn
perance drink. but only while il is
sweet; il hard" IL viii act as any other
liquor.
Russian tea is served hot with a thin
slice Of lemon in each tunbler. but this
is hardly possible at reception. Better
have the bowl Of tea punch. with other
beverage like hot chocolate. coffee. etc.
and with extra quantities ready 70 re-
plenish the bowl when NECESSARY.
Some ike roasted apples in cider. well
sweetened and with spices and sugar
added This is like the "WassaiI'' for
the watch party given on the eve OF the
New Year. Milk punch without liquor
Is made by shaking yolks Of eggs well
with milk; swaeten TO taste and serve
cold. Add NJ meg II liked.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
Daily Horoscope
THE stars incline, but do net
compel"
Thursday, March 3, 1910.

Now pleasures for the seeker walt.
And women's ways are smooth and straight
ON this sixty-second day Of the year,
~ Venus is stationary In the zodiac
The astrological indications are good
and recreation. and luck in entertaining
for love affairs. fortune in amusement
or giving entertainments.
Tidiness and neatnes5 in dress or work
should prove beneficial
Shopkeepers and saleSpeople viii do
well to push the promise or this day
The aspect Of Venus Is held 70 be good
for ali who cater 10 women and especi-
ally dry goods merchants. milliners,
jewelers., florists, perfumes. dress max
ers and caterers.
Next weeks luniation occurring with
the lumlnaries eliminating almost ex-
actly. while Mars and Uranus are in
sextile, indicates astroiogicaIly that
there may be clashinEs between nations
a flashing as OF swords and the sound
ing Of great horns"
During the month there viii be an
application OF several important planets
toward each other that is OF such ma
ture as usually affects the stability OF
the earth. According TO the calculations
this threatens earthquake shocks be-
tween 10 and 10 degrees west Iougi-
tude
India, South Africa. England. and Ger
many suffer throughout the month from
affecting CONGREGATIONS. IN which war
like Mars plays a decided part suggest
ing dangers Of war. and more particular
Is labor troubles. rebellion. anarchist
plots and opposition y government.
Herbal lore marks this day as good 70.
valerian, carrots, savory, oats. olive,
pan sley. licorice, endive, din and par
ships under Mercury.
The time is prooitious for hiring men
Persons with this birth-date are under
signs that often cause lack Of self
esteem and make their subjects under.
rate themselves.
Children are born under aspects TO.
day that make for very strong disIikes
but happily temper that trait often By
comforting geniality and kindness.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
Household Hints

Stains may be removed from tinWare
by securing with common soda then
washing thoroughly and drying
Always warm the babys bed with a
hot water bottle before putting nm 10
rest for the night. II restless TINS VIII
make him sleep.
II you haven't a shoe horn. drop your
handkerchief into your shoe before in
serting the foot, then pull tight. and
It will slip on easily.
Potato water is excellent for cleaning
mud stains from nearly any kind OF
cloth or garment.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
Old Dressing Sacks Made New
By Adding Embroidery Collar

These strips may either be overcast
together or joined with narrow lace In
sertiOn. All the edges OF collar are
then outlined with vsienciennes lace
about an inch or an inch and a hslf
vide
The width Of strips is managed BY. the
width OF shoulders. TIE collar should
meet IN front and extend over The
shoulder slightly II no lace insertion
or entire deux IS USED in joining me
embroidery IS naturally cut wider.
II aIlover embroidery is used the e.
feet Is gained by cutting the edges into
rounding tabs Of the length described.
Edge with lace that Is slightly fuIIed.
This collar Is fastened into a narrow
band at the throat, which is either
seWed or bUc1ned under the Iurncogr
collar OF the dressing sack
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
DARNING COTTON
IN SIMPLE CASE

4 convenient case for two spools OF
darning cotton black ard a white
is made Of tw3 similar sIIk-covered
pasteboards. They are oval IN shape
and 50 planned as 20 length that they
vii fully cover the two balls OF cot
ton.
They are covered with figured silk and
faced with >piaLn silk, the two qualities
being overcast together along their
edges
Within these two covered obIongs there
are placed the two spooIs. Through
their openings there are passed ribbons,
which are then threaded through holes
punched in the cardboards.
These Will hold the spoo,s OF cotton
hrmly IN place after the ends OF the
ribbons are sewed securely 10 the tig-
ured Xix and finished with rosettes on
the outsides OF the oblongs-
The Washington times., 1910-03-02

THE lonE-waisted frcck and the side
frill. the normal line belt" the
Russian blouse, the introduction Of
panels, and the calculation OF the fichu
idea all have a place in the patterns
which serve as models for the garments
OF modish small persons. Very short
skirts, too, are features Of the newest
things in children's wear, just as skirts
an inch or two shorter are coming into
fashion for the small girls elder sister
and her mother.
In presenting these drawings from
garments which express the last note
in juvenile fashions, I hope to give the
home dressmaker a hint or two which
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
A NEW SANDWICH.

90 A new sandwich is made OF the white
meat Of cold chicken run through a
grinder. pounded 10 a paste. and mixed
Nith a little whipped cream. seasoned
lightly with horse-radish and salt and
pepper, and stifened with a little gela-
tine. The paste when IL is set is spread
on thin slices Of bread. and IS :hen dec
grated with olive rings, bits Of cheese
and lettuce or cress. There is no top
slice Of bread.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
OSTRICH FEATHERS
ARE STILL SHOWN

The more costly has show ostrich
feather trimmings The widowed Fl
fects are as well liked as ever. and
tips in large clusters adorn many of
the prettiest OF the new models. Os-
trich and aigrette trimmings usually
go on hats of fine straw like leghorn
Milan, and fine chips. Wings. nom.
pOns, and numerous imitation sigrette
effects adOrn a large number of the
early tailored models
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
HIGH STOCK GOES.

lettering for the last two or three sea
sons, the entire collapse of the high
boned stock seems at hand. Judging
from the new models for spring and
summer. With many other accessories
of the time of Our Grandmothers we
have the dainty fat collar of finest en-
broidery and delicate old lace With
the hair dropping low. shading temples.
ears, and the treacheToUs lines behind
Them. these fat collars are far from be-
ing unbecoming, even TO those who have
lost their youthful freshness.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
SPRING STYLES.

Brocade Is much favored for brides.
maids hats
Dots and rings are much employed
in the new foulard designs
among the new shades IS pe-un-a-
L IS a favorite for street wear.
Flowers are again 10 be found among
the latest couture ornaments.
Among the 1910 spring silks. fOulardz
are held In high esteem
Crowns n dun god are a feature on
many Of the handsome tailored hats
The pretty fluffy. rufdy jabors are
sim the smartest thing in neckvear.
There are but Lev stripes among the
new ginghanns. mostly plaids and
checks.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
NEWEST SKIRTS.

All the newest skirts are hung at the
normal waist line, and occasionally the
latter dips a little in front. Separate
belts are worn, but rarely do they cir
Gle tle waist without interruption. They
are broken here and there by motifs of
embroidery OF metal links, or they are
hidden back and front by the skirt dTap-
cry. Belts, combining cloth and patent
leather, are wonderfully decorative,
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
INCOMING MODES
RECOGNIZE FIGURE

Inconsistent as II may seem, the sill
houette appearance is more marked
than ever.
The waist line is the merest trihe
higher than the normal one. the under
arm sections are padded enough 70 Civ.
TO the figure q rounded curve instead o..
the more direct slant which the Ame-i-
can woman has so adorned and has as
sumed as her own characteristic
Add 20 this the fact that sleeves are
shapely and in many Of the evening
gowns are replaced by long gloves and
that the decoIIetage. or yoke. is as low
as convention viii allow. and it is rapid
" apparent that the outline is the
principal thing 10 be reckoned with II
the incoming mode
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
TO PURIFY AIR.

Often when the weather is damn. lr
when some one IS i'll. one likes to picrif,
the air IL the bedroom. I take my old
newspapers, cut one sheet into four
parts. buy cents worth of SaItpeter
and dissolve one tablespoonful in a
pint OF water Dip your papers in this
mixture, hang up TO dry and pack them
in a small box on damp day: or. 4
in the sick chamber, burn one on your
coal shovel. You will never want 70
be without them,
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
SACHET PILLOW
AS EASTER OIF I

The sachet or scent pillow is al
ways an acceptable token for an Easter
tide or birthday greeting
An attractive pillow Is made OF white
grosgrain silk painted in wreath de-
sign Of forget me-nots or pink an
emones. The edge is finished ny bind
ing Of inch-wide grosgrain ribbon either
pink or blue, TO match the blossoms,
uitered skiHfuIly 20 nj the corners
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
SUEDE SLIPPERS
ARE EASY TO MEND

Suede slippers viii stretch at the top
and quite often the small piece at the
back pulls out. To have them proper
" stayed at the top, haste a piece of
velvet ribbon of the same color around
the top. Take the slippers to a shoe
maker and have ium stitch the ribbon
on both edges This makes a collar
tc the slippers and pretty finish just
the same as one sees in model shoes.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes of i've, three, and
two dollars, respectively, arc given
20 the contestants in The Times
WOmAn's Page puzzle corner for
the three solutions adjudged
worthy.
The contest, which closes At p.
m. on Friday Of ench week, is open
to all who care TO solve the puzzles.
The nwnrds are based, primarily,
on correctness, timeIiness, and
neatness. Originality in Presenta-
,,on MISC receives consideration I'm
awarding the prizes.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
Material Facts

Medium weight white linens launder
beautifully.
Heavy white madras is durable, and
net expensive.
Inc mems shlrtlngS-nladraS particu-
larlv-with COlOred stripes are very
smart
Fine ginghams Ohe imported kind
are very modiSh.
Administered pOTgee silks are very
serNiceahle. and comfortable as we'll
And piqUes and gal2teaS are So we'll
known Tor tfeIr service giving qualities
that every woman is familiar with them
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
OYSTER SHELLS HANDY.

water Of every kind except rainwater
will speedily cover the inside OF A tea
kettle with an unpleasant crust This
may easily be guarded against by plaC-
ing a clean oyster shell in the kettle.
THIS will always keep il in good con-
ditivn by attracting the particles or
"a II h or of srone-
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
KITCHEN WALLS.

The best way 70 keep the walls %
the kitchen white and glossy is 10 wash
their painted surface with bran water
instead OF soap. Boil one pint Of bran
in a gallon OF water for an hour.
The paint will look better and keep
clean longer when washed with this
than when cleaned with soap and water.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02

LEASE. good puzzlers, take NO
TICE; it is quite impossible to
change your lists once they have
been received at the desk. Also
the first solution sent IN oy e4ch 0UI,
testant Is the only one Whlch "N4 -
considered. .,..o,
II .confuses matters to have 70 KEEP
tab" on two or more solutions rom the
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
TO REMOVE BLACK MARKS

t. remove black Stamping marks from
white linen put as much celuIoid starcn
In tepid water as viii make Il milky
looking and soak the CenrerpieCe OF
other article for one or two days. Then
wash I'm the ordinary way.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
SUBSTITUTE FOR BODKIN.

A. substitute for a bOdkin needle a
safety pin is excellent II opens up the
way without puncturing the clotn- II IS
.en1cjaIIv good to use with starched ar
ticleS.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
TO MAKE PIE OF FRUIT.

Try making a pie Of your leftover
canned fruit Mix a plain CuStard and
nut in fruit Bake in one crust and
cover the Jop with whipped white Of
egg and suga-.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
Puzzle Solutions. Once in
May Not Then Be Amended

some contestant. AS for changing the
lists. that is quite impossible.
Last week and this week 1 have had
several requests TO change certain num-
bers. In the first place l would not be
able to do this for every person. and
doing it for one and refusing another
would be far from fair play.
From another point or view It is
equally unfair since the contestant who
sends in solution and then INDUCES in
a good second thought" has the advan-
taege Of more time than the Pazzler
who simply makes out his solution and
sends II along, registering his first
thoughts on the subject.
The puzzle this week seems to have
won its place with its predecessors. al
though must say the contestants have
mad little inspiration for letter writing.
Last week, I got hundreds of letters.
this week the puzzlers seem content TO
set down their opinions in a short
phrase or two
However. Il think this Is fine and
this is very interesting" and how die
you find so many women with histor-
les are few Of the comments chilled
from the solutions which have arrived.
I.-...O.. ,-.sl
The Washington times., 1910-03-02

Figure No. Is a rather elaborate
frock Of tan linen. maze with a diago-
nally tucked waist. which has for fur
Their ornamentation a bertha effect and
wide cuffs Of aIIover embroidery, mr.
ished with an embroidery edginE.
The skirt IS pleated. and a faddy
touch comes in the belt. with its pendant
tabs trimmed with buttons Of smoked
pearl.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
ANSWERS to Queries
From Times Readers
Actors Real Names.

Tbeatergoer-In private life Blanche
Bates is Mrs. Milton F. Davis MARIE
CahuI is Mrs. Daniel Y. Arthur Lev
Dockstader is George Alfred Ciapp' Eo-
die Fov is Edwin Fitzgerald Lulu
CHASER is Mrs. r. c. Herr ray en-
,,leton is Mrs. Patterson; Efhe Snan-
non is MRS. Herbert Kelley.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02

smart frocks must have nowadays.
Hand embroidery also embellished the
brctelle effects under which tho she'll
pink sash Of soft silk is draped and car
ried backward 10 a full. frilly bow
The Washington times., 1910-03-02

Figure No. l shows one-piece frock
OF sheer lawn, the skirt made with a
deep hem and cluster tucks. The
blouse has a deep frin edged with lace,
the full sleeves are finished with a SINH
liar frin while the Tiny yoke is embel-
hshed with hand embroidery.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02

Figure No 2 is a fetching little dress
OF lawn trimmed with Cluny lace and
insertion The small square yoke shows
the touch OF hand embroidery which all
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
The Cost of Living.

Inc lost VI Living
Stranger-very few persons are able
70 live in comfort in Washington on an
income of 5000 a year In fact II Is
the general consensus Of opinion thal
81 coo would not do more than PROVIDE
absolute necessities Of life; this, oil
course, eliminating any contingent fund
for sickness. for \ variation or Tor
reasona BILE amount Of amusement
The rent of a six-roomed house win
hath depends entirely upon the location
Fairly comfortable houses in reputable
nsirhborhoods, range from IS month
" inward. In all such cases car fare
IS additional.
IDEAS Of comfort vary, but I infer YOU
-,.,sb something more than the usua
,,a.essi+ies food. clothing and rent.