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The Washington times., 1910-07-29

@ ATURN rules today, largely for
- good, being In unusually favor
able aspect with the sun.
The combination Of the two forces.
often autag0nistic, produces q power
according 10 aStrOlOgy that IS as bene-
fetal for good efforts and honor, as 10
is evil for ignobIe things and wrong
fuI attempts
MerCenary affairs are ll-sIer dark
signs. but all commercial al hnau-
cIaI undertakings shat depend on r1u-
J1aE interests and UrontS are likely
TO feel an unusual tess2sncy FOR the
better
The omen IS read also as being es-
peciaIly fortunate for outdoor pleas
ures Of clean, wholesome kind, par
ticuIarIy II they take the form OF
physical exercise
The relative position OF Venus to-
ward Saturn IS unusual, and is read
as being highly fortunate for All love
affairs, eng lgements and weddings
based on true inclination, But point
ing TO ultimate disaster for any who
enter wedIOck today with mercenary
OF otherwise selfish motives.
AercIry's power is toward success
IN publicity today and tomorrow.
Peace and harmony are vital factors
IN TINS lGE4Dl- ne LAElE SlOLLQ De
untitled Cor Strengthening out dis
putes and nisuuderstanding s- settling
quarreIs. renewing friendships and
correcting errors.
Accountants and others dealing
with figures should ind solutions for
problems that nave bafIed them.
The inventive and creative facuI-
ties are likely TO be much Increased
Caution mus be used, particularly
in the afternoon. in handling danger
ozs implements, weapons. vehicles,
boats and fame.
There Is g sign Of quarrel with
strangers. and trouble in crowds
The positions Of the Sur and Saturn
are believed by astrOlOgerS 70 poTtend
effects that viii bring earth0ua Ike
shocks IN southern Europe before
long
Employees must refrain from m
tTiEue. gossip or disputes, and should
not carry complaints to sureriors.
The day is good for asking and
granting favors-
workers hired today should prove
satisfactory. The period also favors
promotions, increases and eri-srs2-
n.ent OF possibilities
Persons with tins birth date are IN
der the full power Of Leo, the second
sign in the tTipl.City, fiery and san
Euiue, giving OVERLOOKING sympathies
and large ideas.
Children boz Soday are under in
dIenCes that often make great lead
ers in any OF the higher fields. Great
politicians, authors, actors. and fIuan-
ciers nave been born under Leo.
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
FLOWERS TO
SEND YOUR FRIENDS

To pack cut flowers IS a simple matter
II enc or two important points are at
tended 10. Whatever size the box may
be IN which they are 10 be packed. Il
must be quite filed without crushing
II the box is only half fun the flowers
are constantly -iFUved about. so that
they have every chance Of being rubbed
against each other. with the result that
the petals are often scattered about the
box, which arrives at its destination
with its contents IN a condition far from
fresh
Packed quite l-mly flowers cannot ex-
pand, as they often dc, If placed loosely
in q box Line the box with soft green
leaves, such a. spinch OF lettuce Moss
should not be used for packing Mowers,
as It frequentl- 81 LIS them. and If sent
a long distance Is - to become heated
Gotten abSC -DS the moisture Of cut
blooms, and 2dhereS TO their stems. be-
ing very diffCU.+ TO remove.
It is a good plan 70 send flowers IN
wide shallow boxes rather than in those
of a shape narrow and deep. Place the
heavier flowers at the bottom and use
plenty of leaves between each layer,
Leaving the top Of the box for the lighter
class of blooms and delicate ferns.
The boxes used by confecuOners make
good receptacIeS for flowers. but chose
that have been used for soap or other
strong smelling groceries must be avoid
ed. as they rob the flowers Of their per-
fIu1e
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
Ribbons Worth Saving.

Economical do not wonder YOU do
not wish 70 throw away such a store OF
ribbons. even though they are partially
soiIed. Success IN cleaning derends Up
on the quality OF ths rib5Cn-and the "a
thence and intelligence Of the person
who undertakes the work OF renovation
White ribbon and many OF the coIored
ones can be washed in warm suds. then
rinsed IN clean water. Black satin or
other black ribbons may be cleaned and
slightly stifened ike new by SDonginZ
with clear black coffee or with water IN
(which on old kid glove has been boiled
DelCately COiored ribbon VIII not fade
II washed Sb naDhthG- Dip the RIBBON
ND and down lightly between the hands
until the firsz bowlfuI looks q little dark
then get another supply and wash until
clean You need not throw away your
naDhtha after YOU finish. Won can bot
tie Il and have il for another time
the particles VIII all settle at the bot
tom The best way 10 dry a ribbon thai
has been washed is 70 take II from the
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
POINTS FOR GIRLS
WHO LIKE TO SEW

Dark red linen makes a EirIish dress
that can be worn with a coat or lin
serie waist The material Iaunders
nicely.
Some walking s,:its are trimmed with
pOmpadour ribbon on the collar, mar
row revers- cuffs ard belt, the ribbon
matching the stripe Of the material
When altering a blouse for any rea-
son IL IS great mistake 70 move the
shoulder seam TO the front 4 far
better plan is that Of dropping It back
ward instead Of forward
Vanity bags for dancing parties are
most attra ctiveIy made Of dainty rib
bon. in the form Of a tiny bag which
holds powder and pun bail, while the
bottom on the outside has q n7frroyv-
held in place BY a shirred piece Of
ribbon after first being glued 10 the
Uncovered cardboard, which forms me
inside Of the bag.
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
CHIFFON CLOTH.
For Shirred Hood.l

II ERE are two very attractive sar-
= = tOTiaI inCidentals which almost any
women may have # she uses a bit Of
ingenuity and buys with discretion and
good taste Go down to any Of the
millsners and you will pay u good round
sum for such bonnet as / am pic
turing today; buy a pattern and some
material and at the expense Of a very
little time, energy, and money you viii
have a head covering which VIII nj in
in a dozen different emergencies Of the
summertime holiday maker or vaea-
ZIONIST
There is nothing more attractive on
board ship than such a head covering;
worked out IN chiffon and kindred ma
tertals il VIII make a fetching piece OF
wear for evening evolved in silk OF kin
dred materials ard you have at hand a
bonnet which VIII give great comfort as
welt as cOnduCe to your good looks when
you take an auto-car tour OF even an
evenings ride
I am giving you herewith a selection
Of materials together with an estimate
Of the cost
The Mccall pattern No. 500 required
may be had at the PaIais Royal
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
SasheS Worn
Many Ways.

SaSEeS are many Simple little sum
mer fTOcks are smartened with baby
sashes that tie with great bows at the
back, and these boys are big, width
wise OF I'D ard down. Sashes around
the skirts just below the knees are still
used for dance rrocks and have taken an
important place in bridesmaids frocks
all the season. The sash IS made
OF ePrsian silk like the band trimming
the skirt at The bottom
he gown IS soft rose colored chiffon
over the same tone. some Of the new
Persian and Oriental patterns in the silks
recently opened are exquisite and range
through the IighteSt evening ffntS to the
dark daytime tones.
Every hat IN this shop is Of Arnerf-
can design, and no other has been sold
here since The business started many
years ago., q Well-kuOWu Washington
-uIIIiner said last week ''I have lost
trade, 70 be sJre. by frankly proclaim
Ing this fact" the woman said but We
have survived and count our clients
amCnE the most exclusive class of So
CieIy-
what are most OF the foreign made
commercial products but results of
American invention and design For
twenty years, at least, our buyers have
been ceiling Europe Whaf GO make fo-
What IS wanted IS & proper national
accent thc Anerican-made article il
pride In our people that VIII make them
preference % the fOreign-made one
when Il IS Just as good or, ia many
cases. better such principles should re
Ceive more attention in training the
young than they have ever yet had"
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
PATCHING STOCKINGS

As the hot summer months wear IN
one begins 10 plan all manner Of .Iabo--
saving devices one which VIII be found
useful is the substitution Of a uarch in
stead OF darning q very uuch-worn
stocking, especially when the heel is
worn threadbare by the rubbing Of low
shoes. An easy way 10 do this is 20
cut piece from an old stocking. ao
near the same in texture as the one ro
be mended as possible. Sew this
smoothly around tre stocking darner
and slip the worn stocking into p-aca
over IL 1t is now en- easy matter 10
patch Turn on che wrong size r.,--
away all SuperGUOus material and Iof
an ordinar-- half hours work IS accom-
plished in five minutes
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
MANY USES FOR RAFFIA
Hints to Housekeepers

--l-eo With sweets are made OF raffa. OF
willow al small expense OF money sr5
u willow IS used at little OUTLAY Of -f-,a
C--e OF me most practical u-es OF rafFfz
. N WorHbags lined with silk T5a
IalIiia-a soft green IS pretty for SIM
IileT-ls knotred in Wide-mesh ne- sfvTa
over stick Is guide 10 keen the
nlesies even. into as large q square or
oplonS as is TaG.-ed- Then q fringe q
the fiber is a5de5 at the bottom win,
the same kind Of knots, and Persian
SIX ming completes the very effective
receptacle for summer nee6Ieyvorl II
one does not understand knotrf1g The
noer, books explaining the work are
easily procured Public Libraries have
Works upon basketrv which also tel
how 20 make useful knots
Raftia is sometimes Crocheted into
bowl and basket shapes If It II GRO
cheted into bowl shapes. II nav be fitted
70 bowl and then be Iacquered so that
II VIII be stiG and firm over the bowl
as mold After IL is dry the bowl may
be removed Bowls Of this kind we're
made years ago OF macrame cord and
stidened with starch over some tin or
porcelain dish, which held il in shane
until It dried Collar md cuff boxes are
sometimes made OF crocheted macrans
cord and starched stiff Covers for
them are made separately and tied on
with ribbon bows. one practical house
wife sews mating together with raffia,
matching the color OF the raffa 70 me
mating The fiber IS very strong
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
RUFFLES LENGTHEN
LIFE OF THE SKIRT

Some OF the pretty foulard petticoafs
are finished with lace-trirnmed ruff
fes. a muslin rufle under the outer
rUTIe helps to Iengthen the life OF the
skirt
The short coats range in length from
hip 20 within two inches of the knees.
So far the really short coat and the
Eton jacket haYe not gained any Sc
cure position
The new corset is a good deal lower
IN the bust than was the case last
year. It's vast IS still long, and its
hips are narrow, straight, and long
Gilt buttons are used for trimmings
as well as 1Ol- faStenings on the trim
linen suits for young girls
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
SOME NEW IDEAS
IN WOMEN'S FINERY

New Dutch collars are finished with
bOx-pleated Val edging-
Dainty jabots are edged with Val in
sertion, either ruffled or bOx-pleated-
Black chiffon Jumpers, piped with
Persian silk or black satin. are attrac-
tive novelties.
-oIored hand embroideries are ap-
pearing on handmade white waists Of
simple design
One-piece dresses Of serge, poplin.
and novelty mixtures are indicated for
early fail wear
wide Persian gauze ribbons are new
offerings.
Wash Iaces and nets are much used
for chemisettes and under-sleeves- ORR
entail patterns are most favored for
these purposes
The latest from Paris reports that
large Bertha collars Of lace are worn
by the smart set or handsome after
noon and evening gowns.
Jetted allOver nets and laces, en-
broidered In ~oCbinatfon, with opal
escent or goiG and silver beads. are
prominent trimming features.
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
The Value Of Time
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox

- he fault Of the axe is a mad
endeavor
/ To leap 20 heights that were
made 10 climb
By burst OF strength, or a thought
most clever.
We plan TO forestau and outwit Time.
We scorn to wait for the thing worth
having
We want high noon a. the days dim
dawn
We find no pleasure in toiling and
saving
As our forefathers cid in the old times
gone.
We force our roses before their season,
To bloom and blossom for US to wear;
And then we wonder and ask the reason
Why perfect buds are 50 few and rare.
We crave the gain, bat despise the get
ting;
We want weaIth-not as reward. but
dover;
And the strength that IS wasted in
useless freCting
Would fen forest or build a tower
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
SWEET POTATOES
REACH THE MARKET
First Of Season of ANY C0nse-
quence Bring $3.50


The first new sweet potatoes OF any
Consequence made their appearance il
market today.
Prices on them vary a great deal. aC
cording to the size and quality one e.
ceIieut variety. a small. thin potat.
very smooth and said 20 be OF IN
flavor, IS selling at $50 a barrel. o.
IS cents q quarter Of a peck a large.
variety IS selling at $50 a barrel, or is
cents a quarter of a peck
Delicious Southern red grapes are be
ginning 10 arrive in quantities and can
be purchased for 50 cents basket.
PIums are selling at from ; 70 Is cents
a box and pears at from - to p cents
q quarter peck
. The apple market continues TO grow
stronger, prices on them varying from
$3.50 TO 81 per barrel
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
BRER RABBIT TRIES TO FLY
By FARMER SMITH.

DRER RABBIT had climbed up in g
- tree Just as high as ne could so,
because Mrs. Squirrel told him ne was
afraid
He was going TO try to dy. Little by
little he crawIed out on the limb He
was afraid to look down where Mrs
Squirrel was on the ground, for fear he
would fan on, but he yelled down to
her il st the same
Z say, down there. Mrs. Squirrel, do
you think I am out far enough to fIy?
What are you shouting for2'' asked
Mrs Squirrel right back Of him
Excuse me-" said Br'er Rabbit. but
owing 10 the limb being in my way, I
was not able TO see YOU
Now, way don't you tell the truth, %
said Mrs. Squirrel; you know you were
afraid 20 look down for ne"
'sWeIIs" said B-eE Rabbit, "you know
The Washington times., 1910-07-29

- AFFIA. which comes IN al col
- ors. may be put TO many uses
fitting I'D rooms inexpensively-
SOFA pillows and couch covers
worked on coarse canvas with the fiber
are especially effective for sumner and
are easily and quickly done. because Of
the c0arseness OF the fiber. Any coarse
stamped pattern lends itself 90 the rama
and any color scheme. But the strong
Indian effects or pronounced cratlszIlasi
desiens are best suited 20 IL
one very practical employment for
rafEa IS in the covering Of bowls and
vases with a network Of fiber This is
simply q series OF knots easily learned.
which makes q wide. open mesh over
the porcelain Green basket work COW
erinE for z vase that is suited 10 the
color VIII give a note OF freshness 10 a
corner or TO the porch Bowls for dOw-
ers OF plants may be covered with It
and have strong cords OF the same fiber
by which to hang them
Brown basket WORK covers OF this
kind may DC given broad cake plates Of
Oriental porcelain with long handles by
which 20 hand them around Al after
noon teas And 10 make them look like
the bamboo baskec-cCvered cake dishes
the raffa may receive a coating OF shell
lac after the work is done
All sorts Of pretty baskets are made
Of raffia, but they 90 slower than VII
low. Books on the subject are pIeut ifuI.
Lovely favors in the shape Of baskets
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
FISH CHOWDER.

Take any fresh fish. clean and cut
into slices about an inch thick Place in
the bottom Of an iron pot six thin slices
fat salt pork and over these three thinIv
sliced Irish potatoes
Next arrange a layer Of fish seasoned
with salt pepper and a little minced
onion and Sley- Over this should
come q layer Of cold boiled rice.
Next put f. thin slices Of bread or
pilot biscuit with salt, pepper and offs
OF butter.
Repeat these alternative layers nf
pork, potatoes, fish, bread and season
ing add two cups hot water. cover
closely and simmer gently half an hour.
Take OF the lid, add two cups hot cream
OF milk and serve.
II IS excellent, also, without milk. and
some prefer IL put through a puree
EIatneT.
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
Dinner Etiquette.

s T. F--As a rule. the women leave
the diuinE-r0om first. after a dinner
and the men remain 20 smoke while
the women chat in the drawing room.
IL bridge IS played the men soon 90 70
the drawing room, but II il Is not played
the guests leave IN a short time after
the men Join the women. If a dinner
Isl informal II IS customary for the wo-
men 10 be served first. But II a large
and formal dinner IS given, the women
and men should be served iu rotation.
The hostess and host should be served
laSt- unless the hostess adopts the Gus
tom OF being served first with each
course so that she may see that the
food IS properly cooked and also prop
erly served
The Washington times., 1910-07-29

am not used TO climbing trees and
making airships out OF myself I don't
think ] ought 20 have listened to YOU -
You're afraid, that's all" said Mrs.
squirrel Just jump right out in the
ar and make those ears Of yours 20
Hopper, Hopper. and the next thing Won
know you wiz be flying over the trees &"
OF humping myself on one Of those
hard stones" said Br'er Rabbit.
We'll, here goes said Br'er Rarbst
as he jumped way out and fop7e5 he
ears and wiggIed his tail ana o1av-a5
the air with his hind feet. but Instead
Of flying I'D, he went down. down
down he lit on bed Of moss. and
wasn't hurt a bit. but be was SO frieI7t-
eneG he was afraid to move.
Mrs Squirrel 'SUghed as though her
sides would brealz
Never mind" said Br'er PaF,s,it
feeling very, very foolish. I'll set even
win YOU and he std.
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
LITTLE THINGS OF DRESS
Ideas for the Good Dresser

yards long, and this IS lined with white
or color. though ivory white is usually
the most effective Such scarfs have
been seen lined with pastel greens, rose
colOrs, mauve. gray and even yellow.
one was lined with gray MORE and was
especially smart The ends are gathered
into JaSseIs and the scarf itself may be
plated 20 half its width or be left its
natural width and be folded around the
shoulders
Another idea IS the wide Dun OF
coarse black net or maine threaded
with a wide cOIOTed satin ribbon cor
pretty little garden party neck fZings
such pufhnSs threaded with ribbon are
caught here and there with satin flow
eTS the color Of the ribbon The Duff is
very full and very wide 10 aCcomrnO-
date the ribbon For modified mourning.
such a ruche was made OF black tulIe
threaded with maUve ribbon and caught
here and there with violets. Cray is
also effective with black
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
Utilize Time
In Wise Manner.

One Of the best resolutions YOU can
make is 20 utilize the days tor rather.
the moments comprising the days. in a
wise manner It Is wonderful what can
be accomplished II We do not Tritter
away ume-thaJ most precious posses
sion which belongs to all men equally.
and upon which no trust or syndicate
can obtain a corner
No matter what regular occupation
may employ you daily, there are mo-
ments which can be used for recreation
OF mental Improvement If YOU are in
health A half hour given each day TO
reading VIII aSrOnlsh you at the end of
SIX months with the number Of volumes
completed
Fifteen minutes before breakfast If
teen minutes after dinner, viii not be
missed by you II you make your reSOIu-
ton 20 take them every day.
y on viii find you have Just as much
time as YOU had before YOU began this
system, Tor you have been fritUerinE
away more than those fifteen minutes
morning and night, without being con
sciOuS Of It.
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVEPS

Weekly prizes OF Eve. three. ana
two dollars. respectively. ara given
70 the contestants for the puzzle
printed On the Woman's Pare OF
the SUNDAY evening edition OF Tho
Times each week FOR the three So
tutions aajudEed worthy.
The contest which closes ats
m on Friday OF each week. IS open
70 al who care 70 solve the puzzles
The awards are based. primarily.
OF correct8css- tiueuness- and neat
ness Originality n presentation a.
50 receives consideration IN award
ing the Drizes
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
Letter From
the Prize Winner.

he Prize Winner.
Ny Dear Madame Editor. The
check for the prize Of JuIE % came
TO-DAY. Please accept many thanks
also please accept my thanks for
not only the first prize this past
week, but also for your many very
complimentary words and the very
great compliment Of publishing my
entire solution
am enclosing this weeks. which
hops is somewhat correct although
! realize there are many books and
poems which might iii the spaces
However. I think 7 tried 20 make
readable solution and also chose as
best / might WORKS that were fairly
vel known
II IS q great pleasure 70 work I'D
the puzzle-even greater than solving
i and I am glad when my efforts meet
with YOUR appreciation even II I do
H9L WIN prize This puzzle 7 think
Ike very much I think Il remark
ably clever for ] feel sure the works
VIII 1T and bring Oat the story much
better than I have been able 10 do
Again thanking you for YOUR great
encoura cement ] am very sincerely
yours
NARY c D. JOHNSON
July -. 1910
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
To Pot Butter.

Mrs o. \ N--The Scientific American
Cyclopedia gives the following formula
for potu1g butter for winter use- FIJI
the pot with butter 20 within an Iucl
Of the top; lay on g. common coarse
grained salt 20 the depth Of oue-haIE az
inch OF three-quarters Of an inch. Then
cover the pot over with any fat a. t5cIe
that may De convenient The salt ny
long Keeping VIII turn 20 brine and form
a layer on the top Of the butter which
VIII ettectually keep out the as- and
may az any time be easily removed by
turning the pot on one side. QUAINT
ties- Fresh butter, sixteen pounds. saIr.
one pound, ETesh butter, eighteen
pounds; salt, one pound
The Washington times., 1910-07-29
Talks With the uzzlers
By Frances Carroll

n 7 OW that Friday is once more
n upon US. I feel constrained to
cali attention 70 the rules pub
lished each day with my puzzle
chat Please do not come along in a
solid battalion several hours after 9 2
IN tomorrow. nor even half an hour
AFTER. FOR II you do. Ihe contributions
VIII find no more satisfactory goal Lnau
the waste basket Earlier in the week
I made comment along this line, but
since the puzzleites refuse 70 profit By
The special publication OF the rules for
. their guidance, I feel that they need a.
. little talking to on the side
When you've read and marked the
foregoing maybe you viii be interested
. I'D lne following contributions from two
. tdienLed and enthusiastic members Of
tLs puzzle family. an personally
opHged 10 both correspondents for their
aeipIUi letters ana thelr thoughtfuIness
IA writing 70 me so frankly.
Where Two Titles
Fitted II Wei.
Ny Dear Miss Carroll:
once more ! submit a solution NJ
tAe puzzle and al the same TINE al
lay your curiosity as 20 what i said
OF LeadlAS Lae correct account Of
the blplaEe "trip
What L said was that INV acco-,-r
was JUST as logical and consecutive
as the correct one but my lucky
star was not in the ascendant and
made different choice OF riries.
or instance. the authors choice OF
the book she was reading Was
Romance OF Two Worlds mine
Tale Ot Two Cities The author
chose The Tower Of London while
I selected The Tower Of Pezce-
mont as starting point my fault
vas not that / could not keep irl the
air bat that 4 took the v0yagers-
ro3 high Up. making them look down
on The Top Of the World.- and
see other Worlds Than Ours
Also, instead OF The SKY Pilot
I gave him name. -'Dauoury Todd.
aviator so you see I was lacking
less ia Imagination than IL lucky
guessing.
You understand. I hope, that these
few lines are not q kick at all
only an answer 10 your desire to
know what we thought and said
As I have carried OF one prize. and
Ia CClIab orati0n with a friend
another 7 am well satisfied The
pleasures mine. 7 assure you
I was al work preparing a puzzle
on the same lines as the one in this
weeks issue, and shah finish IL for
your consideration. many OF the au-
tEors in ms mind not being mention
Cd 10 the current puzzle
Truly yours
(ATrsJ e f BROOKS
another unfortunate choice was
The Shadow WCrd' instead OF "A
Strange World"