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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

THE princess model always has an
appeal. the simplicity OF its lines
and the general effect OF youthfulness
contributing 20 its popularity with wo-
manhood OF ali ages The fact remains,
nevertheless, that for growing girls the
model as generally exploited has little
to commend It. The drawbacks in the
ordinary princess, however. are not 10
be found IN today's illustration. This
modified idea with it's cleverly arranged
berthe effect and the Introduction Of the
front panel eTectualiy. conceal the awiz-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

.ON this nth day, the moon. in great
~ Hbratlon east, has Mercury in bene-
fic aspect. The sun and Jupiter are IN
sectile. an unusually good confguration.
Travelling, short journeys. and out
ings are under bright auguary
The day IS marked with favor for
amusements generally, whether home
entertainments. visiting, or public.
The two highly fortunate plants COM
bining for ideal influences. should cast
great favor on those concerned with lit
erature, art, theology and philosophy to-
day
ITO ask and TO give" are under the
same promising sign. They who grant
favors or show mercy this day VIII reap
more than they SOW.
There IS sign Of mildness over those
in high places.
Courtship, engagements. weddings. and
/ all family celebrations and joys are IN
der very bright auspices IN these TWEEN
ty-four hours
| Dress. adornment. and household mat
tiers should prosper.
Married persons should avoid discus
sions OF money matters. relatives. or
mOoted points OF household management.
as the Influences are provocative OF
quarrel for slight reasons
This is indicated as a good day TO Sc
/ lect schools for children, or TO decide on
| professions and careers
The day benefits teachers. lawyers
students. artists. clever and ingenious
! persons and orators.
In the household the sign is good for
! fowls.
Herbal lore gives this date as good for
din. endive. carrots. parsnips and mar
joram under Mercury.
The signs that indicated earthquake
disturbances in many parts OF the world,
startling phenomenOns and political IN
rest and violence, are moving into posi-
items that increase the menaCes.
Persons with this birth-date will do
well during the twelve-month to remain
silent in argument til they are sure Of
their ground. and to endeavor to achieve
rather than TO speak.
Children born today are under stars
that usually make It advisable TO teach
them will-pOwer, calmness and steadi-
ness Of work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

"How's THAR" asked Billie Bubble,
very much interested
We'll" said the Pocketbook. II n so
full or gold and silver dollars that
my sides fairly ache holding them all.
Should anyone find me just think of
the things 1 could buy. Ny mistress
lost me one day as she was going
across the bridge, apd l dropped into
the brook here, and ] have been here
ever since"
well" said Billie Bubble, some
body who needs you very, very much
may find you. and then what a lot Of
good you can do"
That's so" replied the PocketOo ok,
"but l am so very tired OF lying here"
And the Pocketbook yawned and
stretched mis- mouth so wide that
Billie Bubble saw a great fash of
sold and silver inside oe him.
Well said Billie Bubble. Il must
be going; good-by."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Bad T husbands and Unhappy Wives
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox

AS time passed she grew more ana
more spiritual, and she tried 10 make
him realize that he was on very car
nal plane and that his whole under
standing OF life was wrong.
She indUIged in long fasts: she went
into her closet for meditation, Wneh
he was alone in the tOusei and she
refused him the expressions OF ioEe
which of old had been spontaneously
given. She told him love was a thing
OF the spirit that IL needed no physi-
cal expression. And she read from
books OF ancient lore, and tried 10
make him see that only by living IN
the spirit. wholly. could we make a
place for ourselves in the great sptr-
ttual Kingdoms OF the universe, or
develop our highest powers here.
For two long years the man tried
to live on and make the best of his
position. but the wife had under
taken an impossible task. She had
striven 10 change wholesome, nap
py, gooG- hearted. loving human be
turn a wit into a profound philoso.
pher; to paralyze normal and natural
instincts and appeu yes and 10 1orce
the man 10 live Only in the spirit
while yet in the body.
He Stood it
For Two Years.
After two years. the bad husband
develS ped He went where he found
pIeasl re. mirth. good food, good COM
Dany. He allowed his wife TO go her
way; he went his.
But they met at the divorce court.
There Nas no trouble about her OBJ
tanning the divorce. Statutory grounds
were given and proved. The children
were given 10 the wife The woman
who had won him away from his
wife, according TO public comment,
was a wholly inferior person.
Then Il was remarked that his wife
was always quite his superior: and
that he had. by the natural law Of the
world. gone down 70 his own level
His wifo received the sympathy OF
the whole community; and he was
understood TO be one of those bad
men who are incapable of appreci-
Rting a good woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Filling for Sofa Cushions.

Mrs Morris IA very satisfactory til
ing for sofa cushions may be made by
cutting a dimes worth Of Gotten bat
ting into small squares and healing IL in
a baking pan Leave in the oven for
half an hour. Care should be taken TO
let II sc0rch- Each little square VIII
swell I'D 10 twice its size and wiz be
as light and fluffy as a feather.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

wardness ard the lack Of contour in the
girlish figure. a particularly attractive
feature OF the pattern is 10 be noted in
the overs}Sirt effect given by the intro
duction CT the embroidered hOunce, and
not 10 be passed without comment are
the tuclCs over the shoulder, which give
ample fUIness, and, furthermore. add 20
the decorative finish at the waistline,
where they again appear 10 do away
with the bullriness which otherwise mar
the lines.
The Mccall pS1Ier1 by which the cos
tune Is cut nay Je had at the Pala.s
Royal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
WOMAN MADE A KNIGHT.

Miss Eleanor COlgan, an instructor in
the Brooklyn Training School for
Teachers, has been honored by the Pope
because of her excellent work among
Italian children in this country
She has had conferred upon her the
order of knighthood of the church and
the papacy. Miss Colgan is the first
woman in America entitled TO wear the
gold cross Of abe order.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
DAILY FASHION TALK;
Cost E This Dress
In Three Materials
French Lawn.

White French for waist and
paneD, 45 inches wide. IA yards.
at % cents yard. ........-..........s0.e
Swiss embroidery fiouncing. q
inches wide. yards, at 70 cents
yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. AZ
Swiss aliover embroidery for ber-
tha. back and front. 2 inches
wide, y yard, At Sl-c9 yard. LII
Ribbon, yards (satin or taneta)
at 10 cents yard. 20
Total ....................-.... CSC
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

chance Of show I have given Cor
der" where possible. but IN some
cases Miss 8IaJtingIy has only used
the genuine name.
Hoping may find my four-leafed
clover Of three weeks ago beginning
10 give me the luck which follows
patience. pluck. and perseverance,. I
am, sincerely yours.
NARY c D. JOHNSON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
How to Make
A Good Sandwich.

First. to be as explicit as the old
lady who began the directions for the
baking Of her famous chiken salad with
first. catch your chicken. buy your beef.
bearing in mind that one of the best
pieces for roasting is the tip Of the
sirloin.
And by the way, there's an interest
ing little anecdote that the word sir
loin' recalls to memory. II has been
claimed that King James the first on
returning. cold, and tired, from the
chase one day, was so pleased with the
great lOin Of beef which awaited him
on his table that in the midst OF all
his couTtiers, he drew his sword and.
touching the roast with it's bright
and shining point, exclaimed:
" I dub thee knight. sir Loin,' from
which legendary saying James has been
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Reasons Given
For TaTdy Answers.

Reasons Given
For TaTdy Answers.
Interesting, also. ! think, you viii find
these several letters. accounting, in a
measure. for the tardi1ess Of the ar
rival OF some OF the contributions
Ny Dear Miss Carroll:
I fear I am too late 20 be IN the
running this week, bUc between
searching vainly for a suitable an
swer 10 twelve and trying % decide
between so many suitable answers
10 some Of the others. Tvc delayed
sending ia any list. hOpiIg for an
inspiration which never came.
Very truly yours.
EDNA C. SPAULDING.
PA y street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

Thank YOU, sir" said the maid as
she withdrew.
Before leave I'd ike TO tell the
management a few things about this
hOtel." he commented, grimly-
But / suppose one never gets very
good service at a resort hotel"
I don't expect good seTvice-but I
expect something a darnei sght better
than this Are you ready"
Tn Just q moment She was tying
her veil before the mirror
Wen. I u 20 or down and wait for
you out front"
'Au riEht, dear, III be risat down
The door close after aim SIZE
turned from the mirror and looked
around the rom with a sort 81 confused
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
What Was WrOng2
She Wondered

What was it, What was wrong2
Why was she not happy This was
their wedding Jrip-the time she had
now
She swallowed a Il=-up IN her throat
Mono, IL was only because they were
both Z little nervous and unstrung-
Later. when they were really settled
down IN their home together. everything
would be all right, and they would be
very happy
Her mind Ieaped forward 20 the plan
ming OF their home. Al. yes, they would
be happy-so very happy then
And she hurried down 20 him, with a
lighter heart
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Origin Of the Sandwich
And It's History.

And It's History.
"Nith a keen relish, the prettiest
girl in the room bit into her fourth
sandwich.
'They are the best 1 have ever
eaten" she whispered to her hostess,
who was sitting on her right; then
aloud she asked:
'How many Of you girls know the
story Of the origin of the sandwich"
Asoall eyes focused on the speaker.
someone murmured. Sandwich is
lands" while several other guests
chorused. I've heard II. but I've for
gotten"
swell, IL was away back In the
17e0's Chats the eighteenth century,
is it not2) that there was a very,
Very famous man who was positively
devoted to cards-baccarat, I believe,
was his favorite game, and when par
ticularIy engrossed with it, he would
stop for neither food nor sleep. On
enc occasion when he paid 40 heed
to the call for dinner, he ordered his
servant TO bring roast beef and bread
to the card room, so that the game
need not be interrupted for such a
paltry excuse as eating.
This was done. and thus a thick
substantial piece of beef between two
substantial pieces or bread went down
on record as the original sandwich.
the worlds greatest time-saver, and
alike a free lunch counter necessity
and dainty luxury on milady's tea
table
''But it's the strangest thing" con-
tinued the pretty girl. with a sIig ut
frown. I've totally forgotten the
name OF the earl who Invented it."
Perhaps fl was Sandwich" naively
suggested the hostess
"Weu, 1 declare, of course il was
trust me to leave out the point Of nv
story always Sandwich, the fourth
earl OF sandwich, and may his good
old bones rest in peace" finished the
girl with flourish
And, after all" commented the host
ess, the good, old-fasnoned roast beef
sandwich Is stln a delectable morsel,
although We do doctor il up a little
more than was done in the days Of the
eard-playing earl. An Tor the benefit
OF you girls who expect TO be house
keepers some day, I'll give you my
recipe for the earl OF SANDWICHES sand
w-ch modernized and thereby win for
myself the eternal gratitude Of your fu-
tire husbands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Flower Puzzle a Surprise
By Frances Carroll

- WING every evidence OF having
caused their prOjec 1ors no end
Of trouble, more than two
score answers to this weeks
puzzle came in yesterday, many Just
escaping the fatal stroke Of ? O'Clock
by a second
And still. from all I can mike out,
there are no entirely perfect solutions
az hand. all OF which goes TO make to
mOrrow's announcement Of the prize
winners especially interesting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

~ HE nth bad husband had been
the merriest and jOlliest young
man in all the neighborhOOd
where he found his wife He
was twenty-nine years old when he
married; and his wife was twenty-five
She was very bright. and considered
a leader in her social circle.
The young man was so witty and so
full of 1un. that he had always been
popular with girls and indeed, with
women of all ages. Old ladies liked
him; he made them laugh and forget
their sorrows. Young matrons liked
him; he made them forget they were
not girls. And spinsters - liked him,
for he seemed to be just as happy when
with them as with young girls.
Such a fund of good spirits opened
the door Of every circle TO him No
one analysed him mentally, 20 see
whether he was possessed Of any pro-
found learning: under the surface
brightness and mirthfulness; he was
such good company that he carried
people along with him and made life
seem worth while wherever he was.
His wife had found him delightful
as lover; and. while she did not pos
seSs a keen sense Of hUmor. she was
young and care-free, and enjoyed the
same amusements. and the two seemed
very congenial.
IT. Looked Like
A Happy Match.
The young man possessed a fair
competence and good business abili-
ties. and was popular with his as
sociates, and there was nothing to
hinder their marriage from proving a
happy one, IL seemed in the beginning.
After a few years had passed. the
wife developed intellectual tastes and
took up a course Of study. The hus
hand was proud of her and encour-
aged her in her pursuits. He was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Dressv Footwear.

Miss Emily-Suede slipPe-s and pumps
are quite as dressy as those c< patent
leather. though the habitUaI wearing Of
tender
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
TIMES INQUIRY
COLUMN
Washing Silk Underwear.

Washing Silk Underwear.
MARTHA think you viii III 4 your
china silk underwear viii look better
II YOU have a tiny bit OF bluiEs zdded
20 the water in which IL is rinsed.
Very likely your laundress is careless
In the matter. II is better 10 use suds.
Always avoid rubbing soap directly
into the material.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
LOCAL MENTION

Tightening rods installed end repaired.
Electric work Kuehliny, SOP 18th 81. NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
French Orpandie

White French Organdie. 65 inches
wide, AZ yards, at 50 cents
yard Observation-Disclosures. 2.25
Nalenciennes insertion. bolt
d2 YARDS at 50c.................-. so
Valenciennes lace allover Cfor
bertha. back. and 'front.' %
inches wide, = yard at 81 I'd. 70
Valenciennes lace fiUuncing. p
inches wide, 81 yds. al 81 yd... $50
Ribbon. yards (satin or taffeta)
1Oc yd- --.-.--..---....--. 20
Total ........................ 40
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- 60 10 % Co.

any muse AOL -OL LluQIe1-
Frances-Girls who are wearing short
dresses do not wear fancy hose. These
are only for the grown girl Plain
hose OF -ood quality win be much bet
ter looking than embroidered stocking,
which indeed you ought not 10 wear
until I'VE or six years older You sim
ply look foolish, that's al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
THE BEDTIME STORY


folk they
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
HISTORIC RECIPE CONTEST
By Frances Carroll

credited with having originated the
name 'sirloin. a word dear to the
hearts OF every lover Of meat.
But to go back TO the sandwich.
After the beef has been roasted and the
first choie slices served for dinner, the
remainder can be used for the hot
sandwiches, the piece de resistance Of
the next days luncheon or supper.
cut up the beef into small cubes and
put into a double boiler Wit a small
lump Of butter. salt. and copper to
taste. a teaspOonful OF orion juice. a
teaspoonful Of chopped parslpy. end a
tablespoonful OF cut UP mushrooms
When thoroughly heated, moisten
slightly with hot gravy made by mix
ing two tablespoonfuls Of -four with the
glazed juices Of the roast and adding
one pint OF hot water and seasoning
Slightly butter two slices Of bread
for each person and put the meat
evenly between them; then pour the
gravy over the whole and serve at
once. The plates should be yell heat
ed. as the whole secret Of hot roast
beef sandwiches is to have them hot,
good and piping hot at that
Dolly Madison
Originated Ice Cream.
1T sounds as though it would be very
good" eroke dp a dOll-faced little crea-
ture. 1.-THE earl OF Sandwich doubtless
was a great public benef;,c on but IN
ny opinion he does not rank as hign rs
Dolly Madison. that fascinating Ameri-
can of the early DAYS. You know. II IS
TO her that we are indebted for our de-
Iicious its cream sodas and sundaes. ior
She was fne FIRST woman 10 discover ule
possibilities Of frozen cream The IirSt
ice cream ever made appeared upon heF
table al one OF the White House func-
tons aud thus q new field was opened
N the realm Of eDicCreaD delights.
We'll. it's hardly necessary 70 20 DacN
so far as that for originality In the
yyav of dishes" said another girl, as she
reached fcr her parasol and purse. Tor
/; remained for the modern devoted OF
the school Of Veget a1anism 70 cOncoct
the most wonderful ones out OF pea
nuts. bread crumbs and olive oil. l am
thinking Of the talented chef of former
Minister WI. who could make the most
natural looking turkey in the world out
OF nuts and macaroni and-and other
things. and il was only after one hao
tasted IL that he would realize that X
was net she real thing But the 'real
thing in the turkey line would never
care. for after all imitation is the sur
est form Of fatterY.' "
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

Your Carpets VIII Be Returned
To you in perfect condition il cleaned az
CONGER'S, sd & Ny. av. Their reputa-
ton lisa guarantee of satisfaction and fair
charges. Mothproofingproces Tel W.427
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
DISILLUSIONMENT OF THE HONEYMOON
By Mabel Herbert Urner
NO. 3-The Fourteenth Day.
AUTHOR OF "a JOURNAL OF NEGLECTED WIFE"

well. people are human on their
honeymoon as well as any other time
You mustn't think you've married an
angel, Helen"
"knd you mustn't think you have
If did you'd soon dispel that Iiu-
She flushed. as that very kind
thing 70 say2-'
she shes d SF5ss9 VA. it2 Pm afraid you're
not IN very good mood today, War
rem"
Perhaps YOU are not
oh in a chOked voice
"Oh, I say. Helen-iet's drOD it, Get
your things on, and let's 90 out for a
" ak. As a matter OF fact. were both
cut Of sorts ! think it's partly this
COMPOUNDED weather. It's been so In
formally damp here. ever since we
came. know 1 caught cold last
night N, did you ask the maid for
that extra blSnket2"
He Interrupted Her
Brusquely.
4 forgo, it apoIOgeucally. I'm ask
her when rTe come back"
"No-Th ask her now" he crossed
the room and touched the bell.
When the maid appeared Helen started
10 speak, but he interrupted her
brusQuely-
Another blanket he said. a good
heavy one"
Yes Str"
He felt in his pocket for some, change.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
And This, You Say,
Is Our HONEYMOON.

he nodded. returning her kiss, but
in perfunctory way
"And. Warren, dear. several times
lately we have come so very, very
Eear-and why, dear, this is our
honeymoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Dotted Swiss.

White dotted swiss. 90 inches
wide. 10 yards at &c yd..........$2.5o
German yaleEciennes lace (for
bertha. back, and 'front.' Z yds.
at 81 yard -............ Is
German valenciennes insertion
for trimming ffounces and front
panel, a yards at soc BOLT. 100
Total ........................ Az
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
First Lists Only
Are Considered

Are Considered
Finally, in answer 10 a query from one
OF the competitors. let me say that but
one list is considered from each md
vidual and that. Of course. is the one
which arrives first.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Takes Issue With

Pui sles Author.
W Dear Madame Editor-This is
the kind q puzzle 1 particularly Ike.
II is one you are not sure Of until
Sunday. And then, even II you have
five incorrect the next Teller" may
have six. and so you stand some
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
A Domestic Eve Remedy,

A Domestic Eye Kennedy.
Compounded by Expe rienced Physicians.
Conforms TO Pure Food and Drugs Laws.
Wins friends wherever Used. Ask
Druggists for Murine Eye Remedy Try
Murine in Your Eyes. You viii Like
Murine. Doesn't smart.
r-.rar,v,s climbing Isal @ 81 N Il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

TT ERE. is a story in a story. and
IL some historic recipes to boot,
out tben I rather think it will
be best to let Mrs. Bailey, OF
1888 Columbia road. spin her own
yarn" as full well she knows how to
do
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Daily Horoscope
SThe stars incline, but de nsa
compel
sunday, June 20, 1910.

Today the stars are kind
Toward The weIl-inclined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

Ut, Warren
- - "Now, Helen, that's one
thing I wish you wouldn't
do-persist IN an argument
keep harping on a thing when the
matter IS closed. ! wonder II you
realize 10 Whit extent you do THAR
But, dear. this wasn't an argument.
1t was only II was only that 1 was
TRYING To explain
"Now, there you so again! I said
the matter was clOsedH'
yes / know, but
''Very vel, IL you persist in discuss
Ing IL I shall leave the room"
-'Wny, Warren" There were tears
in her eyes
A long pause-she struggling 10
keep back the tears and he gazing
steadily before him.
Then suddenly, with = quivertng
little laugh. she ran 20 him and drew
his head down TO ners-
why, dear. do you know we were
almost on the verge OF a quarrel2
And we said Whatever happened. we
would never quarrel- Don't you re-
am nnrf"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

Csveriy's plumbing. lsal G St N ".
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
A Million Miles
Away From Him.

His wife talked Of matters. and books,
and theories Of life which seemed a mill
lion miles away from his sphere OF
thought.