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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
DAINTY LINGERIE FROCK IN TUNIC EFFECT
Daily Fashion Talk.
q FRANCEs CAPROLL.

EOR the girl who would Ike something
a bit different IN her lingerie froclCs
an printing this reproduction from a
mooel gown, though the entire outfit
might well be considered for its chic
and seasona0Ie appearance. The tunlc
efect IS accomplished without "patchi-
ness" the favored long line being re-
tanned by means Of the broad bands OF
Hamburg insertion which outline the
surpiice and continue down into the
ove|sErt drapery.
The sUrDlice. by the way. Is one OF
the newest effects for midsummer
frochs. Attention is called 70 the faddy
little three-quarter sleeve with the new
pun effect AZ the elbow and the wide
cUf and 70 the skirt win us tucks and
entredeux Of lace
The materials used IN the model were
india lawn French val and Hamburg
embroidery in a very open design Other
materials. however. suggest themselves
for the evolution Of the garment. s1lch
IS the delicately Powered silks and or
CANDIES which may be had this season
with deep bordered designs.
In this case tae border offers itself
as a suitable medium for the edgIue OF
the surplice and the trimming OF the
tunlc overdress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
HANDS ARE HARD
TO KEEP CLEAN
Dirty Ones Cause More
Deaths Than Bullets,
Poison, OF Accidents.

When woman leaves her maniCurist.s
with her nails shining, her hands soft
and white and perfumed, and her fingers
delicsteiy incased n KID gloves, she
probably considers that her hands ars
clean Bat ten chances 10 one they are
not They may be sWarTning with
germs OF typhoid plague. Influenza,
spinal meningitis. and any number %
diseases.
Hands, the doctors tell Us. are re-
sPonsible for more deaths tan bullets.
pOisons, railway accidents, and earth
uuakes combined Hardly any one they
say washes the hands enough, OF IS
particular enough about having the
wash basin and water perfectly clean
And even when hands have been wash
cd and washed. there may be germs stfn
ciinging TO them. 50 what is 20 be donef
And when one has succeeded in getting
ones hands quite clean, along comes a
friend who hasn't seen a wash bowl
FOR hours. and shsacs hands. OF course
leaving ali name Of germs behind
And think Of the things that 20 into
ones mouth fresh from other. people,
hsnds-the Ioaves Of bread The only
way 70 keep from being overcome by
this reflection IS TO adopt the view Of
veIl-knOwn charity worker.
After two years on the East Side"
he said, I've lost ali respect for MI
caibes- I know too many PEOPLE who
live on them and flourish.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
Search About to Begin for
the Locoed Heroes of
Ancient Greece.
IT LOOKS SIMPLE,
But JUST TRY IT.
Editor Welcomes Suggestions for
Problems Opening New Ave
nues of Thought

After careerng around in the rather
frivolous literary company Of last week
I hope YOU are all seriously minded
enough az this writing 70 dig down into
the glorious days of Hellenic antiquity
and bring 20 light the I0coed heroes of
the misty realm OF history ana tradi-
ton
Gods and demIEOds you viii doubt
less come upon, great leaders, great
teachers, great warriors. too, may re-
ward your researches II you all notice.
am advisedIy using the may that 7
may thus avoid the giving Of any more
than a very. general hint To me, the
problem looks very simple; but then
that may be because the solution lies
spread open before me-
have had several contestants call me
I'D 20 register their 10Y over the return
Of the loco which each declares gives
one such a pleasant feeling of assur-
ance once one has properly riEhted the
letters and made really truly name
Of course. uncertainty IS rather hard
70 endure. but then I don't see how we
can well carry on the puzzle corner
without variety and in introducing new
problems we an have TO see how they
TRY out" Suggestions. by the way.
are always IN order, so If any Of you are
seized with a brilliant and workable idea
present II and I viii see what may be
done with it
Be sure you put yourself In the puz-
zler's place and give him some logical
clue 20 work things out with This mat
ter Of stabblng about in the dark, I
can readily appreciate is tiresome and
not. particularly cdifyIuE OF instructive
Amusement, diversion. mental acute
ness. and betines, the "annaxiugT Of "a
bit OF useful and interesting information
are a few Of the attractions "A really
good puzzle problem offers. therefore,
when working out puzzle for the
family keep these ideas in mind and
7 think YOU viii not only ind favor with
the uuzzlers, but success as a puzzle
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25

~ THIS one hundred and sixteenth
~ Tey Mercury Is in the greatest
he7ioceatric latitude north, and there
ere peculiar and perpleXinE aspects Of
several planets. Uranus being IN trine
with Mercury and in benehc aspect with
the Noon. while Mercury Is IN 0pPOSt-
ton
This will be an evil day for those who
eoSzf1- bear tales, spread Scandal. or
SANDER others Those who possess keen
wit and a clever tongue VIII suffer es-
pecIaIIy Il they misuse their faculties
and harm others thereby
Dishonest men will be nor than usu-
ally tempted today TO gain ~ cheating.
living. and deceit Of AL kinds
In crowds Il vciu be highly. important
70 watch against thieves ValUablss
should be kept securely this day
There is = sign Of crafty enemies,
seeking 20 injure secretly
laxative. rash, and imprudent per
sons are under an evil sign.
Writings are under an excellent favor
II they are done with calmness and
thought and II they are neither uukind
nor nerceuarv- Writings done IN haste.
Sd the influence OF passion OF greed,
however. are under malignant Influences,
tending 70 make them result dises-
trously.
Unusual undertakings, especially II
connected with study. research. sight
seeing or religion are under good signs
Old persons are favored and should
beheht
There IS q good power over the house
hold for everything connected with
fowls. fish, brewing. and stewing-
Those born during the rest OF this
month are Taurus people. whose great
characteristic generally Is absolute fear
IsssnesE. love Of risk, and largeness OF
vision and idea The governing planet
= Venus Yellow and bright red usually
are sympathetic ColOra
Women and men with this day for
birth date nav be in danger OF being
TOO sanEliue during the twelvenOnth,
but al the same time they should de-
uend largely on their own judgment
They must avoid speculation
Children are born today under aspects
that should grant them an unusually
bright and merry mind. attracting many
friends They should develop good busi-
ness sense
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25

the Women's LI~eraI Association also
protested at a CT swded meeting against
the exclusion Of women from the politi-
cal suffrage on the ground that Give
millions Of P-uzsisn women dependent
on their own earnings, who stand alone
in the struggle for existence. demand
the right themselves 10 represent their
interests in the political arena
Similar meetings were held al over
Prussia. and men from various parties
were invited 20 attend or send delegates
II IS significant, however. that, with the
exception Of the Social democratic and
Danish groups, they all refused or sent
no answer.
Even those who might personally be
sympathet-c feel that the situation IS too
critical &c be complicated by deveI-
opment that would involve doubling the
number OF voters. Probably the PrussIan
women would be wiser IN their genera
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
BLACK AND WHITE
HATS FAVORITES

The Two hats which promise 20 be the
favorites OF the coming season are the
all black hat and the all white one.
with a touch Of black one version OF
the white hat is in white straw, with
delicate black ChantiIly reaching from
the inside Of the brfm and caught
smoothly over the outside. looking uze
a banding The high crown has a white
crush hand drawn tightly around. the
width OF the entire crown being covered
A large. white willow plume is dropped
across the front over the left side The
al black hat IS OF finest chip and has
absolutely not a whit OF trimming. ez-
cept two magnificent black willow
pIuues. These rise on the left side,
hack 70 back one dropping over the
front and one toward the back The
hat Is entirely free from bending Bows,
etc, and Is very distinguished looking
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
ANSWERS GIVEN TIMES INQUIRERS

by singing the opening verse OF the
charming ditty-
How many miles 20 Babylon
To this A Cthe extreme upper end OF
the liue1 responds
Three-score miles and ten.
lBD Can ] get there By candle light
lA) Oh yes. and back again.
The chorus. composed OF all the
players. then takes up the refrain
Then open the gates as high as the
sky
And let King George and HIS troops
ride by.
As this IS sung p leads the lower
part OF the line 10 the upper end.
where they pass under the arched
arms Of each two players. The game
IS then repeated, A proposing the
questions and , answering. afEer
which the line IS led I'D from the
opposite end. and as a conclusion al
Join hands and dance together IN a
ring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
Suggested for Party,

Suggested for Party.
Miss W.-The party for the eleven
vear-old gin TO be given April 80 al
loss all sorts OF May day incldentals
in the way OF games. decorations and
favors- Have your table set prettily,
and on each side OF the birthday cake,
with its twelve candles place pretty
baskets OF flowers. The plate favOrs
nav be baskets OF flowers or the
quaint little flower pots which may
be had in almost any Of the large
shops at 8 cost OF about 10 cents \
look over the stock Of some dealer
in japanese tovs will 0fer sugges-
lions and e large variety OF inexpen-
sIve rrifes 70 select from
As for games. YOU might have a
hunt S0r four-Iesf cIovers- Have the
clover leaves made out Of cardboard,
hand coIored. and place several dozen
OF them about the rooms for the girls
to search for. II you have baskets as
fsvors, the guests may place their
cIovers in these, and the girl getting
the greatest number may receive some
tr5diuE prize. Here again, you viii
find the japanese toys Of great serv-
Ice. since so many attractive little
articles may be had at very slight
TfrinE OF this game, one may al
ways pin g tail on ? donkey" OF pu-
2 head on duck" or Go TO Baby
lon as follows
The players form a lire holding
hands. The player at the lower end
Of the line, whom We VIII call 3, begins
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25

ton Il they tried 20 win a first footing
under the present class system
Should manhood suffrage be granted IN
Prussia. the hope Of = vote for the land
tag would be postponed TO a very dim
future. as must be the c7se with tL-t
for the reichstaE-
Women's Part Of Interest
The part played by women in this
franchise struggle IS OF special interest.
because It IS tire first opportunity thev
have had OF taking part in an important
constitutional fight since the change IN
the laws OF association two years ago
removed the prohibition 10 take Da-t in
political meetings and form associa-
tons Since then the German Union ~
Suffrage Societies. which only dates
from 1874. has made great strides.
Some OF the societies in the r,7fg7
have however. adopted a more cautious
DoHcy' ara desire 20 work IN le first
instance for an extension Of ri. -7-,-5,.,-
pal franchise, which obtains in few
states. though usually only in the fo--,
OF proxy vote as OF that for school
boards and for the various boards or -
--- --S-~AU dLl4 commerce
The political vote would. OF c7-7-sa
stil be kept In view as the final zo-I
This section shares the view Of the IN
s-lsh S1nrasists and the InternatfonaI
SuftraEe Alliance that the wort %
women suffraglsts should not ba com
pllcated by any attempt to alter tba
franchise fo- men II would not be SUI
prlslnE If recent events IN Prussia were
10 bring the majority Of German surra-
gists over 20 The same policy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
ALCOHOL CLEANS &c.

Pure alcohol can be used with wonder
fuI success as a means OF cleaning black
Spanish or chantfIIy lace The alcohol
should be poured into a clean basin and
whipped with the hand. until & IS frothy.
when the lace should be dipped into II
and well worked about with the fingers
until the dirt Is removed After gently
squeezing out the spirit the lace should
be laid on q folded cloth. the patterned
edge pulled out, each sCalOp or picOt Be
ing fastened down with pin. When
perfectly cry the lace should be IN
pinned and pressed gently between Jhe
palms Of the hands until smooth in lieu
Of ironing Il, as this would farten the
pattern and spoil the color
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
The Bedtime Story.
folk they night
WILLIE TREETOAD'S CURLS.
By FARMER SMITH

What on earth has Willie TTeetoad
got on2" said Jack TO JIM frog. as VII
lie came IN the gate. the curls bobbing
I'D and down from beneath his cap
'Oh, you girl-boyt Oh you girI-boyI-'
shyvted Jack and Ji-I Frog, jumping up
and down and pointing their fingers at
little Willie Treetoad-
Little Willie TreetOad's I'D began TO
culver. and then he ran crying toward
his home
Now, boys said Mrs. Frog, coming
10 the door, you have hurt little Willie
Treetoad's feelings. and little Willie
vas your guest
Jack and Jill felt very much ASHAMED
I'VE VIII go right over TO Willie TreS-
tosd's house and tel him how sorry
We are" they said
+ THAT Is right" said Mrs. Fros.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25

GIT was Saturday morning, began
! EtheTs father last night, and, Of
course. there was no school in Frog
Vile"
Willie Treetoad was on his way to
see Jack and Jill Frog
There are some nice dandelions-
said Willie Treetoad 10 himself. Il VIII
pick some Of them and make me some
curls
Then little Willie Treetoad picked ten
nice lons-stemmed daudeiions and sat
down at the side Of the road and made
Curls Of them.
Those are great cur1s--- he said, as
he put them on his head and fastened
them down with his cap.
IN have 10 hurry. thought Willie.
''or Jack and Jiu Frog xin 50 ont and
Play without me-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25

Another Solution Offered

Another solution Offered
Here is another eTort at solving the
problem
Z he Editor W1msH-s Page. y RshInEton Times
have read with intense interest. the
letter you published on April -. and be-
lieve the following suggestion is worthy
OF consideration as IL may offer par
tial solution Of a problem, which =s
equally vexaJious TO the members of
both sexes
There are many young men IN this
city. Wen worthy or the respect and
consideration which IS usually accorded
a gentleman who would ABLY wei
come and appreciate an Opportunity 90
and professional circles Many OF our
young men are members OF SUNDAY
school classes, churches, and various
religious societies. whose great object
Is 20 advance the moral and social wei
fare or the entire community and
through social circles our working girls
could soon become acquainted with con
genial members OF boLI sexes Who
would gladly welcome them and whose
friendship WOOD no q source Of pleas
Ure 20 all concerned
r. while on my way 70 OF from my
office. a lady desired TO -ake my ac-
claiutauc@. and greeted re with a smile
and nod. 7 would raise my rat. and
courteousIv greet her. as we often meet
people whom We have fcrg1rte5.- and
would noJ insult q lady by refusing %
recognize her gree ms. as 7 might Dos
sibIy have met her before. and even If
had not met her, 7 do not think her
action could he construed as being i'm
proper conduct providing the man so
greeted Is a gentleman Yours very re-
specially,
II. C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
BREAKFAST EGGS
FORTY YEARS OLD

Those who scorn eggs that have been
kept in cold storage for two OF three
years are really TOO fussy. What would
they say 10 having eggs served for
breakfast that are nearly half a century
oId2
Forty-year-old eggs were the deIicaCy
offered the members OF the council Of
the ROYAL BIOLOGICAL Society at a break
fast IN London not long ago They were
brought from China and were said TO
have become with the lapse Of time a
+eTFv Of g very delicate flavor Despite
7bfs -ecommendaIi0n- when II came 20
The egg course most Of the members
ave-red that they wese not hungry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
SHOULD WASH LETTUCE

II you wiz examine lettuce under
microscope you VIII discover on prac-
tically every leaf minute insects not
easily detected otherwise To free the
lettuce Of these insects, wash II care
fully IN a large pan Of water and add
salt 20 the last water All insects VIII
float 20 the top and may be drained
or To keep lettuce over Saturday and
Sunday wrap Il loosely in a wet to-ve1
and place II in a covered vessel 70 ex-
clufa al Dir.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
NEW POTATOES TAKE
BIG DROP IN PRICE
Southern Product Shows Decrease
of S1.50 Per Barrel-Ship-
meutS Increase
Increase,

Southern grown new potatoes OF No
1 grade took a tumble this morning On
the wholesale markets and before quo
rations were Strengthened Il was found
that they were selling for $50 less per
barrel than al the close Of last week
The quality and size Of the new pOta-
to crop is improving daily also the
quantity Of the shipments which latter
fact accounts for the reduction in price
Prices were higher on calves, lambs
and hens. but there were reductions on
various farm products notably, string
beans. Florida peppers. Florida toma-
toes. new cabbage. and Strawberries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25

- Ne feature Of the franchise aEi-
tation In Prussia. which has re-
ceIved scanty recognition in
this country. IS the part played
hy women. The Prlssian Women's
surrage society. which Is the -'pre-
dominant partner" fn the National
Union OF German suffrage Societies. has
thrown IN its lot with the party that
demands equal. direct. secret and uni
versal suffrage. insisting that uni
~ersaT" shan he taken In its literal sense
as including women as ven as men.
Universal suffrage IN the old sense,
that Fs. manhood suffrage. IS the rule In
the elections for the German reichstaE.
while the Pruss{au IandtaR IS elected
on the old class system which gives
the u~edou'uance 20 a small. wealthy
minority The fact that a Prusslan citi-
zen with fun vote for the federal
psrlfauent has only a fractional vote
for that Of his own state helps greatly
20 accentuate his disabilities
Women Join IN Demand
When f. became evident that those
who demanded the refchstag vote for
pr-.zsia were 70 be put on with a very
srizht change in the classification. and
the substitution OF secret for open vot-
ing. with the retention Of the Indirect
system Prussian women Joined IN the
storm Of protest which vas aroused
through the length and breadth Of the
land
AT Frankfort the sufTra gists held g
great meeting under the presidency OF
Frau Nina Cauer, president OF the
Prussisn society, where the following
resolution was passed: The men and
women assembled in the hall Of the
Exchange at Frankfort-on-Maine pro
test against the electoral law introduced
by the government as a uoCkery 70 the
people OF Prussia, an injury 70 the
principle Of equal, universal, direct, and
secret voting. which would deprive o.
their rights large sections Of the Dopu-
lati0n. including the women The meet
Ing therefore calls upon the representa-
tives OF the people 10 reject the pro
posaIs."
Working Women Are Heard
Two days later q similar resolution
was passed at q protest meeting in Ber-
lin. where the large hall was so closely
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
VEGETARIAN DESERT.

A pretty desert served at a vegetarian
dinner last summer was made by form
ing circles OF boiled rice on little fruit
plates. piiiug up strawberries IN the
center OF each, and pouring over 60 a
laGIefull Of pineapple juice well sweet
eued with sugar All the ingredients
were ice cold, and the dish proved as
refreshing as u was delicious
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
WHEN WOMEN Rule

battery ceased FrinEZ
stan OffiCeres-AJisuude Of
orders The Cuartermistress sent W the
wrong powder waeon--JUdEe-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
Words or Half Dollars

A. II G.-The coinage of the half
dollar with the words FIFTY cents"
around the edge was begun in 1884
and continued until 1897. when the
wording on the coin was changed 10
its present form.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
80 Inportant So.

Most Important Shop.
AlLen-The Philadelphia shop takes
ny, the most space, but the New York
Establishment is generally Cousio-
cred the more important branch
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25
Daily Horoscope
seThe stars incline, but do not
compel
Tuesday, April &c, 1916.

Malice shall bring itself to grief
Beware Of swIndIer and OF thief
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Women Also Should Act.

Since this matter has been so violently
agitatsd, Il would be well for some
definite and concerted action toward the
desired result be taken. Fair ones. do
not wait for the triumph Of the eIffra-
settes TO carry your battle. but make
use OF the perhaps useful thoughts and
suggestions herein contained. assert
your rights. and make yourselves known.
u Is high time something IS being done
TOO many good women have sat cOunIa-
Gently by waiting through the years.
and this question is OF far more i'm
2ortance than many questions frequent
Z considered by legislative assemblies
throughout the length and breadth Of
this land OF freedom
As man 7 have stated our side. and
hope. unodendmEIy, 10 have offered a
-ez- valuable suggestions TO Uncle Sam.
20 the women for their help and better
m2nt, ana ultimately for the benefit and
advancement Of mankind. For friends.
cur journey through this life & but for
the help Of one another. and to aid in
the onward march OF civilization and
mankind.
UNCLE SANS STENOG
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-25

VIII be pOssessOr Of the 'fnalienable
rights" Of hubby, home and a long and
happy life.
know Il IS one thing 70 want a suit
able pe-SOn with which to enter the
greatest and hfe-partnershIp. and quite
another 20 ind that person This is. no
Doubt, the case Of many people. and
the bureau above spoken Of would MI a
long felt want This would enable many
unhappy human birds 10 mate. be happy.
build the nest called HOME from
whence would spring the rising genera
lions 20 people the earth through the in
creaslng ages, when we have sped on
our long journey to the undiscovered
country and fond pOsterity would ever
allude 10 the great and noble efforts 10
make lives more worth the living Of
Uncle sam and the people OF Washing
ton. D. c.
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Working Women Are Heard.

Two days later q sim Isr resolution
was passed at a protest meeting in Ber-
lin. where the large hall was so closely
crowded that many sympathizers had
10 be turned away. At the same time