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The Washington times., 1910-06-06
USEFUL HINTS FOR HOME LAUNDRY

When washing any kind Of corduroy
never make the mistake of wringing IL
when removing II from one water TO an
other, as this works irretrievable ruin Of
such garments looks Simply wash
without wringing and hang out dripping
A stiff, clean brush should be used on
the garment when dry instead OF an
iron, remembering 10 brush but one way
Of the cloth. This restores all its former
sickness and luster.
If any garment has traces Of iron
mold do not let 1t be put into water
with other clothes. as the mold will
spread 10 the others. Instead. cut open
a juicy lemon. rub a teaspoonul Of salt
into each half and, placing one piece on
each side the iron-fnolded spot, rub
briskly together unIii the spot disap-
pears. which II viii do very quickly and
satisfactorily. Rinse thoroughly after
ward.
Yellow, dingy lace curtains are most
speedily restored 70 their former purity
Of color II boiled in a strong soapsuds
which is half milk and half water. Boil
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The Bedtime Story.
little
folk night
THE RAINDROPS' BALL.
By FARMER SMITH

THERE was a great whispering
L among the trees as Billie Bubble
awoke from a dep sleep. He had been
very tired. The day before he had
helped a little girl get her dolly out Of
the water, and It had been hard work
The sky was very dark and cloudy,
and every now and then would come
flashes Of light and low nuttering Of
thunder
81 wish 1 knew what the leaves were
whispering about" thought little Billie.
They seem excited, and yet they seem
happy"
Hello! Billie Bubcleg' said soft,
sweet voice
Billie turned around, and there. swim
ming easily and smoothly beside him in
the gray water, was a beautiful red
leaf
so you were wonc ring what all the
excitement Is about, were your said
"oh, yes" said Billie. "Can you tell
me?''
yes said the Leaf. There is to be
a raindrops' ball in just a few minutes
Almost every leaf sends one drop at
least TO the ball"
please, how DO they do that?" asked
Billie
well, when the raindrops fan on the
leaves, although the leaves would love
to wear them. they are so beautiful,
vet they shake them of into the brook,
so that the raindrops can enjoy the
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cry has usually unme iced success. With
the loss OF the other uestlings the dis
tracted parent Iavishes extra care upon
the survivor. and in this way the bant-
ling thrives apace on an amount Of food
far beyond its deserts. Within few
days il has attained TO such fine dimen-
sions as 10 have considerably oUtgrown
Us quarters, and the sight OF the big bird
in the small nest is almost as amusing
as to see a man wearing 2 boys hat
The after career OF the cuckoo is not
without its unusual features. for even
in the matter OF food the bird is unlike
all others. The cuckoo alone can eat
and digest the hairy caterpiilars, called
by the English children "wooIy bears, %
which are the larvae OF the tiger moth
Even the brOwn-cOlored substance eX-
uded by these caterpilIars as d means Of
protection has no apparent eject upon
the cuckoo, although on dissection its
gizzard has been found 20 be lined
throughout with the matted hairy COW
ering of the woody bears" Yet nothing
IN the internal organs or structure Of the
cuckoo has been di.-overed which ex-
plains why they are tie only birds which
prey upon these particular caterpilars.
The cuckoO. therefore. stands alone,
apart from others In voice. In tastes, and
In habits, and most Of all, IN the want
of that material instinct which IS so
conspicuous IN nearly all the rest.
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CUCKOO LEAVES EGGS
IN OTHER BIRDS NESTS.
Maternal Instinct Seemingly Absent From Warblers
Whose Habits Mark Them for DiStinction-Alien
Young Drive Out Foster Brothers and Sisters

~ NGLISH literature is replete with
* references 10 the cuckoo, and
there are few birds whose life
history is Of greater interest than
the vagrant cuckoo.
The habit OF depositing its eggs in the
nests Of other birds is its most re-
markable Characteristic, and from what
has been observed Of the birds WAYS
IL would seem that the choice Of the
nest Is a matter Of time. and that a.
careful watch is kept on birds likely 10
provide suitable quarters. II IS certain
that the cuckoo cannot In any way
voluntarily influence the color OF her
egg: but as the color varies in some
particular individuals, they are forced
TO try and match their eggs with those
% other birds. Therefore. a blue egz
requires a hedgespa-row's nest for it's
greater security, and an olive-brown egg
needs that OF a nightingale.
IHe normal egg Of a cuckoo is reddish
gray closely freckled or pale grayish-
green minutely spotted with the same
color. and these sufficiently resemble
the notified eggs Of fnches, wagtaIls.
and warblers TO pass muster in nests
belonging 70 any Of these birds, save for
The size and weight and rOughness Of
the shell, a difference which the parent
does not appear 20 notice
The desperate act whereby the young
cuckoo gets sole possession OF the nurs-
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them thus thirty minutes and proceed 70
finish washing them as usual
Sheer, dainty dresses and lingerie,
whose chief charm is in their airy grace
ful diaphanOusuess. are often robbed OF
half their beauty BY The usual methods
Of laundering them. IS the amount Of
starch used gives them a stiff. OPAQUE
look not pleasing to the neat and eN-
acting eye. The secret Of avoiding this
and OF having them retain their fine,
crisp daintiness until old IS very simple
After the usual careful washing. rinse
them through a gallon and a half Of
water. which. while very hot, mas had a
piece Of gum arabic half as large as a
nutmeg dissolved in II. Use no starch
after thus rinsiuE them. as the gum
shffens them suNS-iently and more sat
isfaelorily than any process Of starching
could.
When in the process Of laundering you
come across spots or stains Of whose
nature you are uncertain, as a first
remedial resort. try pure kerosene. using
a small brush dipped in the oil 10 scrub
the spot with. In nine cases out Of ten
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dancing They're beginning now" said
the Leaf
Billie heard great rush, then a pat
tering as though millions Of little, soft
feet were dancing.
Hear the beautiful music Of the
thunder" said the LesT. Don't YOU
dance. Bilie?''
Did he dancer Well. you should have
seen little Billie Bubble dance. I'd and
down he went, around and around. Such
a time he never had before in all his
life.
As far as Billie could see I'd and
down the brook raindrops were dancing
as though their very lives depended
upon it The leaves kept shedding the
Raindrops into the brook until II was
Sc crowded with dancers they fairly
danced on one another.
All OF a sudden the sun came out
from behind dark cloud. the sound OF
ire dancers became fainter and fainter
me thunder music stopped, and when
Blihe rega1ned his breath what do YOU
mink ne saW2-the most beautiful rain
bow IN the sky.
The ball is ended" said the Leaf
when you see the rainbow"
Thai was great" said Billie.
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QUEEN OF HOLLAND
SENDS FRANCE TULIPS

Queen WIhelmina, Of Holland, re-
Gently seized upon an unusual but
dainty method OF expressing her respect
Tor the French She presented 70 Paris
1,oo0 tulips. OF all sizes. kinds and col
ors- The Queen has the most CeIe-
brated collection Of tulips IN the world
in The Hague.
She has made the cultivation OF The
flowers one OF her particular hobbies,
and her IhOUghtfUIness IN presenting
such a oounuful assortment 70 Paris
mentS.
The tulips have been planted IN Bag
atelle, Boise de BoU, Cgne. where for q
time Marie AnIOinette. the beautiful
Queen Of France. lived in seclusion.
BaEatelle also is famous for its tUIips.
there being more than 10000 there
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HE new Moon OF this day comes at
a time when Mars controls for
restiessness and disorders. Accord
ing to astrology the configuration
points to coming accidents on
wharves. boats or ships. Foreign
troubles are likely 10 afiict many ma
tons. British astrologers foreteu
heavy injuries 20 landed interests.
For this day specifically the read
ing of the signs indicates that there
will be great danger Of qYarrels. both
among friends and strangers. Bust
ness men Will do wis, ly TO postpone
matters that are likely 70 arouse pas
sions. Lovers must avoid Irritation
and exactions. Married people will be
in danger Of quarreling over money
matters.
Employees must refrain from in
trigue, tale bearing or business ieal-
ousy and viii do well not TO carry
complaints against others 10 their
superiors on purely personal grounds
There is danger 10 the unwary or
clumsy from flame wheel, and sharp
edges. Weapons should not be touched
In this period.
For persons Of calm judgment. kind
ness. and generosity the time should be
bright. as Mars. despite his afaicting
powers, Is strong also fer great deeds
and sincere efforts. The sun rules DOW
erfully for honor and high ambition.
Lucky numbers during coming days
should be !, 4, Z. o 10, l6 Il, ~, q. and
%
The sign is good for those who are
i'll 1t should be a favorable time for
beginning treatments, travelling for
health or recreation. and consulting
physicians and surgeons
Persons In authority should grant IA
vors this day. There is a kindly omen
for those who help others.
Persons with this birth-date are under
planets that favor harmonious thougi Is
and unselfish activity. There should ne
pleasant developments during the
twelvemonth.
Children are born under stars that
promise good nature. wit. and kindness,
with great imaginative powers.
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ROYAL WOMEN
LOVE TO GO SHOPPING

One OF the best dressed women in Eu-
rope IS Queen Ameris, Of Portugal
Queen Helena, Of italy. on the CONTRARY.
is somewhat apt 70 affect for extreme
styles. although she is best in TIE Stat
est OF costumes.
Her majesty does not Confne herself
TO one dressmaker. but viii visit half q
dozen shops until she decides on what
she wants What Is more. she does no-
believe in paving eZorbitant prices sim
ply because she IS the Queen and the
dressmakers claim she knows how 70
drive q bargain
The Queen Of Holland. too. likes CAV
clothes. and she IS exceedingly fond or
French STYLES. She will nav z good
price for anything she takes fancy 20,
and experience has taught the French
dressuaSers TO show her only green.
blue and white and 70 turn on rha cleo
trio switches 70 see how the cOlOrs look
bv artificial light
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CASE FOR COLLARS
ACCEPTABLE GIFT
Ornamental Holder Useful
and Is Not Difficult
to Make.

Stocks for the neck are difficult 70
pack without a case, and a collar
holder is useful and may be made orna-
mental enough to make an acceptable
card prize or graduation gift
Cut two strips Of cardboard sixteen
inches long and eight inches vide
Cover FIRST with cotton batting on each
side They should be smoothly pasted
so II Just reaches the edge.
For outer covering any fancy ribbon.
cretonne, or art canvas can be used
select white or pale cream for the III
side Of The case or the palest tone OF
the design Of the cover.
Basic the outside on first. turn the
edge over. then haste the lining ana
overcast the edges together.
A new finish r. a fr1I Of inch-wids
satin ribbon, shirred 20 the edges Of
both pieces For hard use this Is better
omitted. as II brushes easily and IS 4
dust catcher.
The Two finished parts are held 20
geJner by ribbons EeWed three inches
from each end and tied into bows. For
uulty the joining may be Of ColOred
elastic, leaving a quarter Of an inch
between the overcast edges
Elastic or ribbon should Be stretched
AAAc@= lA4eaAA- u 0-La Llle BOWS 10 the cen
OF the front edge on each piece. Leave
ends 70 tie, or with the latter have q
loop and button fastening
GOOd-lOOkinE covers for such cases can
be made from MORE or linen tafeta in
ecru OF pale gray, embroidered with =
floral design In ribbon work OF with
conventional designs Of fancy stitches.
the edges outlined or coUched with gold
thread
a simpler case can have an inch
wide border made from graduated dots,
with a monogram or initials worked IN
heavily padded satin stitch in the mid
de Where the holder is intended for q
prize the word Stocks can Be sub
stituteG for the monogram
N0dish combinations for such work
would be blue ana white, gray ana
white. ecru and brown, pale yellow ard
orange, violet and purple II the lighter
tone IS used on the material make the
dotted border and lettering dark, OF the
reverse
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SILVER FORKS USED
FOR SLICED LEMONS
Novelties in Service Utensils Be-
ing introduced in Kitchen and
Dining Room.

Sliced lemon is served with so many
dishes that a fork has been created for
serving II. These forks are small and
have two or three prOngs.
For serving fruits there are all sorts
Of pretty little silver novelties. There
is an orange peeler that has two blades
10 go round and round the orange, cut
ting II in a continuous string, and for
strawberries is a silver huller, a tiny
pair OF pinchers 70 remove the green
from the fruit
To remove the eyes from pineapples
are silver or gold clips that perform
their work effectively and quickly. while
grape scissors are pretty. For pitting
peaches there is a silver knife. and a
fork with which to spear the cherry
that turks in the bottom Of the cocktail
glass Is rather new.
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GLOSS ON CLOTHES
MAY BE REMOVED

This is q secret that many a house
wife VII be pleased 70 know. When
you press your suit or have II pressed It
VIII have a shiny appearance. which
looks very bad.
When your suit is pressed. take a mus
lin cloth and Law over the shiny pa-t,
then wet a sponge and dampeu the
cloth. Take another muslin cloth Law
over the dampened cloth. wet The
sponge again. damDen the second cloth
Then take a hot iron and press over
the muslin cloths when they are begfu-
ming 70 dry beneath the iron. take of
both cloths and you viii be surprised 10
see how the gloss has diSapr red
The Washington times., 1910-06-06
Daily Fashion Talk
By FRANCES CARROLL.

TUNIC gowns OF foulard are among
the most attractive models OF the
season, pretty variation having been
introduced by the use of bordered ma
teriaL The simplicity Of the tunic
is one Of it's prime attribute ties. yet a
new iuea is offered by the circular
tunic which, while fitting smoothly
about the hips. falls in fetching rip
pies at the lower edge. The skirt IN
the model pictured IS gored 10 Mt
smoothly, and the while the blouse
with its faddy three-quaTter sleeves
and the Frenchy little left side frill
is especially attractive worked out
in this fashionable silk
Cotton wolfe, bingham, linen. and
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BERRIES DAMAGED
BY WET WEATHER
Florida Peaches Also Suffer-As-
paragus Prices Going
Higher.

The rain OF the past week has done
considerable damage 20 the berry crop
Several Of the commission merchants
are complaining on the unsound condi-
ton Of those selling in Washington. and
are OF the opinion that a greater portion
OF the local crops viii sufftr from the
continued wet condition OF the ground
The Florida peach crop has also SUI
feTed from the cold spring and those
that are being received in he markets
here were today sold at s. per crate,
which is an increase Of 70 cents over
the price Saturday. Asparagus also IN
creased IN price today, and IS being SOLO
at IS per dozen punches against $3.50 on
Saturday.
A large supply OF Carolina eggplant
was received this morning. II brought
8 s. per crate, CT a decrease IN price
Of . cents per crate Cucumbers also
dropped from $40 10 $50 per box.
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NEW DOTTED SWISS
FOR SUMMER CURTAINS

Housekeepers who are looking for new
ideas in simple Curtains for summer use
viii. like 20 hear about a pretty dotted
Swiss lrtaln thar Is new this season
The dos are lsTg1 and woven about
two Inches apart The new feature is
the button-holed. scalloped edge. a great
Improvement over the frill finish, be
cause in the first place. II Is novel
dainty looking, and will not catch ard
hold the dust as do the frilI In these
drsperies the task OF laundering IS sim
pIi6ed
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FLOUNCINGS USED
ON LINGERIE GOWNS

Embroidered fourcinSs are used on
many OF the seasons lingerie gowns,
an allover embroidery for waist, band
ings, and ga9oJns for trimmings
showing the sane design.
Most o. the enbroideries used are
OF Swiss manufacture. the hand loom
work, which is hardly 20 be told from
genuine hand work being particularly
effective.
The hand embroidered banGs which
are a feature Of the smart heavy linen
gowns, are very handsome. the heavy
padding making the bold designs en-
plOyed stand out most effectively.
Embroidered batistes in white and
ecru and white rulings with colored
embroidered edges as well Matched
sets in ecru find much favor with
rnodish dreSserS
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WOMEN
ALL IN BLACK

In London, owing 70 the death OF the
King, everybody is now IN mourning,
people in society keeping TO absolute
black without Grape. unless they are
associated with the court, which enjoins
Grape, and royalty itself wears il abund-
antly as important trimmings.
The order for general mourning comes
from the earl marshal. but no one
waited for the order. AS soon a. the
news was known. everyone put herself
into black It Is considered in better
taste 10 20 into mourning only for the
time mentioned IN the order for gen
eraI mourning, but most people in So
ciety VIII not emerge into bright Colors
all the London season, though a sa-
yours OF "snobbery" il one has nothing
TO do with the court 20 keep in black
FOR a wear.
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LITTLE WORK MAKES
DIFFERENT CLOTHES
No Woman Who Dresses Well De-
siTeS 10 Be Common
place.

No woman who dresses we'll desires 20
be commonplace. With just q little
thought and consideration she may have
clothes that are different
For ordinary occasions frocks may Be
bought in the shops ready 70 wear. Il
would seem they were never as at
rracLive or as reasonably priced as this
season. the collection including pretty
little O1e-piece frOCks Of lawn. haIisJe.
OrEandv or linen
With these as a foundation the woman
with original ideas can work wonders
by introducing novelties in garriCUrs or
in g.rdle, cuff and neck finish
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JERSEY WOMEN
Do MEMS WORK
Tailoring, Barbering, Undertaking,
Real Estate, and Jewelry
Among Their Lines.

Trenton, y. J.. has reported fifteen
business women whose occupations are
hardly feminine.
They include barbering, wholesale to-
bacco, real estate, undertaking, phar-
macy, JeWelry, piano dealing, insur-
ance, shoe repairing. banking, charcoal,
etc south Chicago's situation is more
spectacular. II less creditabIe.
In addition 10 woman doctors and
ponce a woman runs the worst Sz IOon
and another the best Uuderra king eS-
ta9lshmentB 50 that. from birth 10
death even by "the broad way which
leadeth 10 destruction" a feminine hand
may guide
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FOR EYEBROW GROWTH.

It is said that growth Of eyebrows
may be promoted by applying the fol-
lowing lotion. Lavender vinegar. one
and one-QUaTter ounces: gIycerine, Eve
ounces, fluid extract jaborandi. one
dram. Apply with camel s-hair brush
al night Care should be exercised TO
avoid the liquid reaching the ewes
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PUNCH LA CARDINAL.

Red raspberry syrup, juice OF one
lemon, juice OF two oranges. pint of
boiling water. one-fOurIc cup mara
schinO, one-fOurth cup curacao. Strain
q can Of red raSpbeTTies. and TO the
syrup add the juice Of the oranges and
lemon, then the boiling water and wine.
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NEW CIGAR HOLDER.

A new cigar holder is Of so-calIed
French amber, which Is made Of cheese
and sour milk, anS put through some
process that makes IL look like amber.
The holder is inexpensive and non
break able.
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the kerosene will effectunlly remove the
trouble without any further effort. and
Is remedy which is always found at
hand whenever IL is needed.
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II your eyes are weak and are easily
tired when reading and sewing II Prob
ably means that your general health is
below par.
Il nourishinS diet and plenty Of sleep.
combined with exercise IN the open air.
are important
When you must wink. rest your eyes
occasionally for a Few minutes at a
time. and always work in 2 good light
in daylight 4. possible.
TO relieve soft corn, try the old
fashioned remedy OF binding IL nightly
IN common baking soda uioistened with
little water The most stubborn and
painful corns will disappear after three
weeks Of this treatment.
Cold water, unless taken with meals.
will not Increase the flesh, but has a
tendency 70 harden and make il firmer.
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PUZZLE SOLUTION
SENT IN BY WIRE
Baltimore Contestant in New
York Unwilling to Wait
to Write Letter.
DROPS FROM RACE
IN ORDER TO MARRY
Woman's Page Praised by One
Who Followed Horoscope
TO Success.
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes of five, three, and
two dollars, respectively, are given
to the contestants for the puzzle
printed on the WOman's Page of
the Sunday evening edition of The
Times each week for the three
solutions adjudged worthy.
The contest. which closes at 3 D.
m. on Friday of each week, f. open
10 all who care 10 solve the puzzles.
The awards are based, primarily,
on correctness, timelineas. and
neatness. Originality in prcsenta-
ton also receives consideration in
awarding the prizes.
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Remedies Easily Used

To cure hangnaiis. which are due 10
excessive dryness OF the skin surround
ING the nails. try rubbing the base Of
the nail every night with vaseIine or
mutton talloW.
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batiste offer suita bic mediums for the
evolution Of the garment which Is
made after Nav Manton patterns
661s and 666s, obtainable at Goldenberg's 5.
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Daily Horoscope
STke stars incline. but do net
compel"
Tuesday, June Z, 1910.

Seek not 20 win by strategy.
For little will Il profit thee.
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louo EoloIldc avenue southeast.
Such disinterested little ''boosfs' *
Mrs Wallace has given the Voman's
Page in her appreciated letter are the
greatest helps imaginable in the conduct
OF the work. When I hear neither
praise nor criticism am cropping in the
dark when I do 7 see the goal ahead.
therefore, please good friends feel at lib
erty TO express your feelings. knowing
that your communications will ALWAYS
receive very warm welcome from
FRANCES CARROLL
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-08-13
WHAT CONSTITUTES A SUB
sgRIBAR.

A court decision has lately been
rendered in Massachusetts on
what constitutes ! subscriber.
The judge firmly tbelieved that
the man who received the paper,
although he never subscribed for
| it, is entitled to pay.
James Thompson moved, and
William Robinson took immediate
possession and received and ac=
cepted a weekly newspaper that
was delivered to him through the
mails every week. The good-na-
tured editor sent accounts freq
uently, but no attention was paid
to them by Mr.. Robinson.
Finally there was day of reck-
oning. Robinson had received the
paper for some time, he informed
the collector, but he said that he
never subscribed and declined to
|pay for it. The judge personally
questioned the defendant, who
said that he had read and made
use of it and was reoeiving ;he
accounts, which were frequently
inclosed in the paper.
Judgment was rendered In fav-
or Of the newspaper. The judge
was severe IN his criticism of peo-
pie who are receiving papers and
do not think 1t worth while to pay
for what they receive and make
use Of. It Is an act Of dishonest.
ty, he said. One should acquaint
the publisher and pay for what
ever numbers he receives.-Ex.