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and uncanny enough, UP there IN the
sky alone:
Then a heigh-hum
on a winters night,
When the witch-cats cone
For a Halloween fight!
To the moon, to the spOOxy old moon
we fly;
To the shiverinS moon, my cat and l.
To sweep the SpOoky-webs from the
slIyi"
Then came a caterwaul that made
every hair on each houses back rise
stiff with terror. And before their eyes
not half mile away, a fierce old witch
In pointed hat rode Up and down
through the sky on nCthing but a
brOOmsuck, with a mOnstrOus black cat
perched before her on the handel
It's leftover witch from HaIlOw-
eent' gasped the TicklemOuse. putting
the airship hard about so suddenly the
twins came near splitting overheard He
threw OF full power and steered for the
nursery window, every now and then
throwing a frightened glance over his
shoulder at the bewltcheG moon Luck
ily, neither the witch nor the cat had
seen the adventures.
wv ELI" puffed the mouse when thew
were safely home again. "Hereafter
Sink, leave mOOn-gazing 10 the rest Of
Us Sun-spots are all right in their way,
but no more spots on the moon for
mer'
But Snix neither needed nor heard
him. he was rocking hack and forth in
another fit Of laEghter-the way A
I-aughingmouse Is likely to do most any
timel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08


MAltS and Saturn occupy antag-
AZ onistic and sinister mutual as
poets that speak i'll for those whose
purposes are evil, menace disaster for
those who try TO gain unfair ends.
and exercise a malignant influence
against any who indulge IN false
hood or treachery.
The day is marked by astrological
rules as exceedingly unfortunate for
speculation or anything dependent on
chance. The signs are particularly
UnfavoTabIe for sanguine and i'm
petuous persons, who are likely 10 be
inclined under these Influences TO
hurry into risk or unwiSe entauEle-
ments unless they eXersiSe self-cOn-
troll and calmness of judgment.
Employees should refrain today from
quarrels with their colleagues, tale
bearing, disputes over matters of
relative rank and contentious as to
conflicting duties. They will do well
TO lay no complaints before seperiors
this day unless necessary and jUsti-
fed.
Mercury this day favors writings.
printed matter, canvassing. and SELL
ing.
Mars is evil for quarreIsome and
oppressive persons and ahllcts those
who enter into disputes with stran-
gers.
handling firearms carelessly.
Craftsmen, artisans, artists. scien-
fists, and all VINO do labor demand
ing skill Of hand, wit, or quickness
of brain and eye are under advan-
tageOuS signs.
There is favor, also. over the things
Of the soil. making a fortunate time
for anything concerning land, houses,
produce, metals, and minerals.
Herbal astrOlOgy marks today as
good for cabbage, wintergreen, let
tuce, cucum berS pumpkin, arrow
head, saXifrage, cress, iris, and rose.
Hiring men oP women for any work
is under good aspect
An III time Is augured for those
high in English councils
Persons with this birth-date are un-
der omens that are held by astrOlogy
70 make for intense energy and de-
termination, with tenacitv Of purpose
that should not be permitted to eXag-
gerate itself into ObStinacy.
Children born today are under stars
tl1at incline their subjects toward
professions or trades requiring skill
and cOOlnessB
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
CLOSING THE HOUSE
FOR WINTER MONTHS
Many Precautions Have to
Be Taken Against
FroStS.

Z F the house Is TO be closed for the
winter do not forget precautions
4 against frost.
Empty all the water from the
'aiihs- boilers and drain the pipes. This
should be done from the lowest point
were there IS an opening. II you are
On a city water supply have the man
81 o,l'e 5 ai-o smut on the water, otherwise
yCu may nave a flooded house.
oSe tlat no water is standing in traps
% basins and shut the openings in sta
-5,oliaty "ashstands and bathtubs with
- - tLe 70 prevent cellar impurities
set1ng INTO the house. Some housekeep-
tTs nave small corks or shoppers made for
THIS purpose To keep them perfectly
alright a little melted paraffiue can be
run along the edges.
10 not forget 20 protect from freezing
jjs aLs OF 1ruit In the cellar. bottles Of
a ~ III III me medicine chest or pantry,
az me jars or IRE eXtinguisher. These
should be thickly wrapped IL newspa-
pers and old pieces OF bUrlap.
DC no loose boxes OF matches are left
Iylhs around II some are wanted for
eLI ~ sehcleS have them in a closely COW
eLSo metal box that mice cannot pierce
Be sure no jars OF gasolene or coal oil
remain IN the house or outbuildings.
Iney may not cause fire. but-no one
1dhS sure Jnar the windows are care
IllIy locked This includes the cellar
window In one country house lasl
winter robbers got into a carefuiy-
DoArded house through the cellar u e
maid had neglected TO fasten lust one
opening.
Overhaul the roof and drain Pipe
hard SHOWS VIII quickly work rtlin-in
a closed house II there is the slightest
leak.
See that the cellar IS thoroughly clean
ed before IL is closed. DO nor leave
vegetables or other things 20 attract
hungry mice. or 10 vttiate the air by
rCtting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
Homemade Macaroons.

Mrs. X. Ito make these at the
best YOU must have almond paste
Crumble six ounces Of this and add II
10 the whites OF two eggs beaten very
stin with a cup and half Of powdered
sugar Make the mixture into halls
with the fingers, lay on buttered paper
or on a well creased pan and bake in
moderate oven TO q delicate brown
Do not take them out Of the pans until
they are entirely cold If you wish
YOU can lay half a blanched almond
on the top Of each cake before putting
them into the oven.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
BARGAINS FOUND
IN READY-MADES
Cheap Frocks and Blouses May Be
Regenerated BY Needle
woman At Home.

Often you will see real bargains in
froclIs and blouses on the ready-made
counter.
Do not give one look at the cheap
lace or trimming. or at the way the
seams are finished, and throw it back.
Buy your bargain, take it home and
redeem and regererate it
Cheap lace can be replaced by good:
dainty tulle or net frills can take the
place Of cheap TuffeS: seams can be
restitched and coarse embroidery work.
e. over by hand. II the material and
the cut justify your buying the gar
ment at all, you can give IL an in
dividual touch that will raise the value
of your bargain 20 per cent.
And even where there is nothing
nOticeably cheap or common about the
garment, try to give those little extra
touches: then you viii be in no danger
Of meeting your new gown on another
woman at the next street corner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
Hints for Laundry Which Tighten Work

Nothing is enectuaI bleaching purposes thal
boTax Dissolve in boiling add little
the in which the clothes STEPPED
and II has harmful effect materials
Il is often used for giving gloss linen. The proper
ton employed tablespoonful to eight table
spoonfus
Kerosene sometimes useful for the washing very
dirty articles mixing tablespoonful kerosene 70
gallons boiling with washing
a quarter pound shredded soap.
articles this for n three
different hot containing little
judiciously used, renders woolens
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
GAME ON MARKET,
PRICES STAY UP
Pheasants and Quail Offered, But
Ducks Are Most Scarce-Turkey
Quoted Lower.

Pheasanfs, quail, rabbits, squirrels.
and other game are now being received
I'm the ma rket In sufficient quantities to
deserve 11ention, though they are still
SO scarce as TO bring n high price.
Ducks are very scarce, and good NAL
Iards bring almost any price the dealer
may ask Turkeys of the first class
have dropped one cent pound, owing
to the increased supply, though ii is
difficult 10 say how long the price will
remain at that figure. Butter has taken
a rise Of a cent a pound FOR this week
Green groceries show no change, and
promise TO hold their present prices for
some time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
A CARRIAGE WRAP.

You can make yourself a pretty car
riage wrap at home. zit:lout much
trouble.
Select chamois-colOred cloth and bav.
the yoke and capehke sleeves cut in one
and the body OF the coat medium Iarpe
Trim with brown Soutache and brown
satin buttons with metal rims.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
BOTTLE AS CANDLESTICK.

II you must use a candle in a hurry
and cannot find candlestick, try put
ting the candle into the neck Of an
empty bottle. II you can get ore to
ht approximately, IL viii serve quite
as well. y little shaving with a pen
knife or melting with a match will
fit the candle into a bottle a biz too
small for II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
THE CLOTHES BRUSH.

Sometimes the useful clothes brush
is the only unattractive thing on mi
ladys dressing table The "pretties"
never have good bristles. and the
plain wooden handle can be made TO
harmonic with the room by covering
IL with lowered silk. Cover the raw
edges with gallon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
HINT FOR SEWING LACE.

Always sew lace with fine thread
and never with silk, for the silk stitches
are very n, ticeable. This IS true, no
matter how coarse the lace: silk Will
not sink int a fabric as thread VIII.
This is a sewing hint given recent
" by a prominent dressmaker, who eX-
pressed herself as tired to death" Of
seeing quite plainly where her friends
had sewed their lace chemisettes and
hat-brfm trimmings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08

In hemming napkins, z small. even
hem can be obtained by running the
edge OF the napkin 10 be hemmed
through the smallest hemmer Of the
machine without being threaded. Press
the hem back and overcast placing
stitches close. This Is more rapid than
the old way and saves pricking the
finger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
&c Limit for vs. Pom.

A Reader The age limits for en-
trance at West Point are seventeen and
twenty-five years.
. Send stamped envelope for names
OF schools which prepare for West
Point
g Candidates are appointed only
through the President or members OF
Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
A DRESSMAKING HINT

In stitching the work drops over the
machine and often IS dragged into the
wheel. A plain cretonne curtain, tackled
just under the shelf or table Of the
machine, helps wonderfully with this
trouble. Tacks must not be left out TO
catch on the work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
KEROSENE IN CLEANING.

To clean paint or other woodwork put
4 tablespoonful Of kerosene oil in two
thirds of a pail Of warm water and use
No soap. This is excellent also for wash
ing windows, although a little more
kerosene may be used for glass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
Minced Ham and Eggs.

1nQuirer-ChOp a cup OF ham very
hne- Nix with il a cup Of fine crumbs
and mOisten with soup stock. Put the
mixture into creased pudding dish.
patting II smooth On top Of the mix
Iure break as many eggs as viii lie on
the surface, side BY side. Put bits of
butter on the eggs and set the dish
IN the oven Bake until the whites Of
the eggs are set, then send 10 the table
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
QUERIES ANSWERED
FOR TIMES READERS
Information Given Those Who
Have Sent Letters to
Editor

May Davis-I would advise Won 10
cons ST an OcUlist about the white SPOT
oH your eye. A weak solution Of salt
water is very strengthening TO the ewes
GU can procure en- eve cup from any
druggist Fill IL with the salt solution
turn over each eye, open and close the
IDS until the ball Is bathed Thoroughly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
TO MAKE GLOVES LAST.

To proIong the wear OF cotton or silk
gloves place a small piece OF cotton
wool IN the tips Of each finger and
thumb This viii prevent the nails from
rubbing them into holes so soon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08

Norwegian Prune Pudding-Wash one
half pound Of prunes, soak for one hour
in cold water and boil until soft Re
move stones and obtain meat from
them and add TO prunes, then add one
cup Of sugar. small stick OF cinnamon,
one and one-third cups boiling water
and simmer ten minutes. Dilute one
third cup of COrnstarch with One-half
cup water, add to prune mixture and
cook five minutes. Remove cinnamon,
add one tablespoonful lemon juice, mold
and chill. Serve with cream.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
Wrinkle Rules.

Halhe-Don't go to bed hungry.
Don't strain your eyes by me sewing.
Don't sc0wl or comfort your face.
Don't worry.
Don't be cross.
Don't forget 10 massage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08

Marian-The formula you have for
walnut bark is a perfectly safe appIica-
ton for the hair. 81 will keep II dark
and must be used frequently. as il viii
not color the hair permanently. To
Whiten the neck apply this lotion wi.h
a soft piece OF linen or absorbent cot
ton
CaScar1lla powder - grains
q at-tate- or ammonia ----.-.--.2 grains
Ed. 'lsiOn Of alrnonds. ounces
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08

whose eyes were as sharp as anyone's
when ne chose to be serious
They were flying straight into the
teeth Of the wind, and long before they
got near enough TO make out the black
spot on the moon they could hear 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
Information Not at Hand.

Miss Z. G. Rosedale-It is impossible
10 supply you with the information YOU
request a letter to some Western
paper with stamped envelope enclosed
for reply might possibly bring results
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
One Sure Cure
Is His Own Medicine.

II he IS tired OF her. he is tired OF
her II her charm for him has gone.
Il is gone If his love is dead il IS
dead Nothing that she can do viii
change matters. and the more she
pursues him the faster he will av
from her.
There is Just one course open to
her, and that IS to let the man 20
without lifting a finger TO stay him.
Her indifference viii do more to bring
him back than all her arts viii. and Al
least she viii maintain her seIf-re-
spect. as she would not II she hung
on 10 MIN, knowing herself 70 be a.
unWelcOme burden upon HIM
There IS lot OF nonsense talked
ABOUT Woman'S faithfUIness. some
Ilmes its virtue, but Just as often
II IS nothing but OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES g
ana weakness thing 20 be ashamed
OF, instead Of a matter OF bOastfnE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
Stamp Filtration.
Walnut Bark Hair.

Observation-Disclosures seIf-a6dresse,
stamped envelope for stamp Irritation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
DINNER.
Beef Roll. Browne Sauce.
Baked Sweet Potatoes. Peach Pickles.
Creamed CauHdower.
Norwegian PTune Pudding
Coffee.

HOminy Waffes-TO one and one-half
cups OF freshly boiled hominy add three
egg yolks. beaten light; two cups Of
milk, one teaspoon Of salt. two cups Of
flour, sifted. with two teaspoons Of
baking powder. Then add the three
egg whites, beaten stiff, and bake on
waffle iron.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
Cost of This Goun in Three Materials
SATIN CASHMERE.

yards 4oinch satin cashmera, 50 a ST. 90
ia yards 1S-nch net l4s
yards SILK fringe
Ia yards S6nch sap lining. Sc LES
Ladies' Home Pattern 1...............
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
Poems Women Should Know

Every poem which viii appear
brought Of hope courage,
ness inspiration clipping saving
he series you number,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
proven BY
Thousands Of Others.


others that depressing, unhappy, anr
stagnant conditions Of the mind cannot
live long side by side with perfect
health.
Good health should be a matter Of re-
ligiOn with every woman.
It Is the basis of her own happiness.
and vitality affects the happiness Of
those with whom she comes In contact.
The woman whose life is faGguing.
doubly needs to know the value Of per-
sonal care.
When she awakens in the morning
feeling that she has reached the end
of her rope, and simply cannot get up
and face another day, the first thing for
her to do is 10 get out Of bed and take
a plunge into her tub
She viii feel like a new woman IN
five minutes time.
II does not agree with every woman
to take n cold plunge. The anaemic
woman should never do so, but IN its
place take A dry salt rub early in the
morning
Dissolve as much sea salt in a basin
OF Water-aS much as the water viii dis
Solve-the evening before. Dip q Turk
tsh bath towe; into this and hang it Up
to dry overnight. In the morning rub
the entire body with the towel which
has undergone this salt water treat
menL until the skin IS pink and tinglinE
The dry sea salt rub is tremendous
tonic, and If followed by five minutes
deep breathing taS soon as one is
dressed in the open air, or in front Of
an open window the daV Will have been
begun with great physical advantage.
Breathe from the diaphragm, with an
outward stroke Of the muscles, filing
the lungs slowly and exhaling slowly.
Five minutes deep breathing viii give
the lungs fresh oxygen and send the
glow Of health. that invites CORE
spending mental glow Of good cheer, all
through the physique.
II will not take moro than ten minutes
Fry-h r. n nd
deep breathing Of fresh air, and there IS
not woman in the world who cannot
arrange for this ten minutes at the be-
ginning Of her day.
I believe in getting out to the country
lanes and to the woods and fields when
ever il is possible to do so.
During the long tramps observe as
much Of the beauty Of nature as YOU
can, and gradually your eyes will open
to greater possibilities Of sight, and your
life will register the lessons Of quiet
peace, Of beauty and of the wisdom OF
contentment which the woods will teach.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
BROADCLoTH.

IA yards 52-inch chiffon broadcloth Sl5s s.
yards metal fringe 7bc 375
yards 1snch metal embroidered net yd....
Ia yards 36nch lining, 25c "a
Ladies' Pattern 1.............. Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
Daily Horoscope
"The stars incline, but do not
compel
Wednesday, November Q, 1910.

III are the stars inclined
For Men Of Evil Mind
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08

vs. not ever thus, nor prayed that
thou
Shouldst lead me on.
loved to choose and see my path; but
now
Lead thou me on.
loved the garish day, and, spite OF
fears,
Pride ruled my will; remember not past
years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08

VII, therefore. help others
Lead kindly light, amid the encircling
gloom,
Lead thou me on!
The night is dark, and I am far from
home
Lead thou me on,
Keep thou my feet; l do not ask 70 see
The distant scene-ona steps enough
for me.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
MEALS FOR A DAY;
HOW TO PREPARE

BREAKFAST.
Concord Grapes.
Fried Salt Pork With Cream Gravy.
Hominy Waffes. Coffee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-08
Often Humble Themselves 10
Invite Gentlemen
to Call.
SOME GOOD ADVICE
TO THE LOVELORN
Indifference to the Cooling OF His
Ardor Many Times q
Cure.
By DOROTHY DIX.

IA ANY a man learns 10 SILVER al
nv the sound OF the telephone bell,
for well he knows what he has
got to 90 through. and the
number OF lies he's got 10 tell 10 some
horribly faithful creature who persists
IN sticking to him Ike a leech.
Hello Won't yOu come I'D tonight
10 oinner2 No? Well, then, Monday
night2 You can't2 Say Tuesday, them
fou nave an important deal with a man
from Oshkosh for that night2 Well.
come Thursday and go TO the theater:
have some tickets for that night and
NOBODY 10 60 with me You have 70 20
10 club dinner on Thursday Well,
am going TO look for you on Friday
evening You have 10 20 TO Boston on
friday Can't / come Saturday and
take you out for a spin IN the carr
On you are obliged to go 20 New Jer-
sey 10 close a business deal on Satur-
DAY and II viii keep you over until next
week. Wei, when WILL you conner
How many times a day such CONVEX
SatlOns go on over the phone, How
many pleading women there are at one
end OF the line and how many exas-
perated. badgered, totally disfllusioned
men there are at the other.
How many women there are who are
humbling themselves, begging for lust
a careless smile, a word from men who
nave ceased TO love them How many
women become so AFFECT that they even
throw themselves upon the mans pity,
Girls Complain
OF Unrequited Affection.
Every week get dozens Of letters
from lovelOrn maidens, who say, I
am IN love with a y0Ung man who
does not care for me; now shall 1 win
IS Affection or, ~ am broken
hearted because a young man who
has been visiting me fOr several years
has ceased coming 10 see me- How
shall j get him back or, "I have
written and written long letters TO a
young man, and he does not answer
more than one IN ten Of mine. and
then only few lines that are cold and
commonplace"
To all Of these young women
should just ike 70 say. Let the man
go Have too much pride TO hang On
TO man who Is tired OF YOU. and
wants 10 be ride Of YOU.
Never Invite a man 70 call on VOL
but once II he doesn't jump az TIE
chance. be sure be doesn't want to
come Have too much dignity 70 want
70 kicnap man Above all never
answer more than half OF a mans
everything except strictly business
calls
There is just one truth that a WON
an may as Wen face soon as late and
lAaJ IS that she cant hold a man
Ssalnst MS VIII nor cOerCs him into
loving her.
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-Ho-hol Begins to look like an old
woman on horseback chuckIed sink,
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Illustration
OF This Theory.

I have In mind. right now. a woman
into whose life came a. great -rlef. Her
ITSt natural impulse was to succumb TO
her sorrow. bury herself away from
her friends, and mourn her loss
But the habit OF health was strong
within her; the habit Of high living. and
nigh thinking; and she oVercame her
nrst selfish impulse, knowing that grief
could but destroy the habitatiou OF her
spirit, and that only more grief and
long protracted trouble could sDriua-
from the qualification of despair.
so, swiftly she went about the matter
Of keeping her h.-lth. of inviting the
sunshine and fresh air Of tonic baths.
and the general care of herself 20 which
she was accustomed. and which she WAS
tempted TO neglect in her hours of
trouble
Life and death are antagonistic.
The one cannot live side by side with
the other.
Unhappy thoughts cannot 1--we side by
side with perfect health.
But one cannot put away thoughts,
you will tell me.
Not directly. perhaps
But attend to the laws Of nature
which result in glowing health for your
body and the thoughts that are men
tally depressing VIII put themselves
away.
This was proven by the man OF
whom ] have told you.