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The Washington times., 1911-02-01

only asked them to teach the little
Princess to be a good woman.
And now," said the fairy queen I'VE
must find the witch or she will try to
carry away the princess again" When
they reached the cave where the old
witch lived she was sitting just outside
with her large black cat beside her.
She jumped up when she saw the fairies
and began whirling around very fast,
and the cat did the same. The old
witch grew smaller and smaller, and
after a while she stopped, and instead
of the witch there was a little mouse,
When the black cat saw 1t he stopped
whirling and ran after the mouse and
caught 1t, and that was the end of the
wicked witch, for she never again both
cred the little Princess.
Tomorrow's story, SNOWFALL Per-
forms"
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
New Boudoir Slippers
Of Shirred Ribbon

A dainty pair of bed room slippers
may be made from two Tapped sections
of shirred three-inch ribbon (the length.
of course, depending on the size of the
FOOT attached across the front OF a
lamb's-wool sole. This forms the toe
and instep portion.
The sides and back of the slipper are
formed of a straight band of ribbon.
lined with satin and sewed to the sole.
If desired, it can be stiffened with bris-
best for this purpose, but it should not
be too flimsy.
A drawstring passed through the up
per edge of the sides may be tied in a
bow in front, or the upper edge may
be finished at the sides and back by a
two-inch wide portion lined with the
satin in a contrasting cover portion.
turned down like a collar and caught by
a few stitches or a baby ribbon rosette.
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nee upon a time there lived in a
~ marble castle a very beautiful lit
lie princess. Her clothes were of the
finest fabric, and she had many beau
tiful toys, and every day she rode in a
little white carriage drawn by two milk
white ponies. But the little princess
was very unhappy because she could
not run about the castle gardens and
play as children like to. The reason
was that she had to be guarded very
carefully, for a wicked old witch was
seeking for a chance TO change her
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Work, and Love of Life
Bernhardt's Creed For Keeping Young

Time. who cannot leave his mark upon
her?
Is II any wonder that we ask what
is the secret OF this vital youth which
she guards so sedulously?
Secret Coveted
By Women.
For there is not a woman in WASH
ington who, down in her heart, does not
crave TO know what Bernhardt has done
all these years that she is still young
when she is a great-grandmother.
The secret of 1t all is enthusiasm
love of life, love Of work. In an inter-
view she said:
only to those who are enthusiastic
can come ectasy of living. Only to
the enthusiastic does the horizon OF the
future show always red and gold
Always the future. Keep your eyes
turned that way. Live every moment
to the fullest, but do not forget that the
next one will bring you redder, richer
wine.
Work! There is nothing in the
world so delightful as work.
Enthusiasm, love of life, love of work
that is her life creed. These are the
rules of her being which form the per-
feet chord Of her undying youth.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01

POnhoss-Select beef soup bone from
the leg, Weighing three pounds. Put jn-
to a kettle with TWO quarts of cold
water Simmer for three and a half
hours Remove meat from bone and
grind fine. Add the ground meat. two
teaspoonfuls of salt and one-half tea
spoonful of black pepper to the broth
and stir slowly into this until thick as
mush ccrnmeal and buckwheat, using
two cupfuls of cornmeal to one of buck
wheat Cook well, stirring to keep from
burning Turn into Tins to mold and
wien wanted slice thin and fry same as
cornmeal mush. Will keep for some
time
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Cocoa Pudding.

Put a quarter o. a pound of stale
bread crumbs into a saucepan with half
a pint OF milk. stirring while II boIls
until It becomes thick paste: add a
cupful of sugar. tablespoonful Of but
ter. a tablespoonful Of prepared cocoa
and a little vanilla seasoning. Remove
the mixture from the fire Stir in the
yolks and whites of two eggs beaten
separately. Put into a buttered pudding
dish and bake for half an hour
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Copyright.

Mrs. G. Bit is not necessary to
have your poems copyrighted before
submitting them TO editors for pub
lication. A poem or story is usually
copyrighted by the publisher who
buys It at the time of its appearance
in print. as almost all magazines are
copyrighted. A copyright would do
YOU little good. as you could not re-
sell a poem except in the case of a
volume which you might publish; All
that is necessary is to reserve the
book rights of manuscript when
against plagiarism many writer's do
have their manuscripts copyrighted
before submitting them, however.
We do not buy poems.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Saving Table Cloths.

1t is we'll to have your table cloths and
eheets folded width ways occasionally,
instead of lengthways, as this prevents
the fold from always coming in the same
place and thus causing that place to
wear out first.
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Charm of Sarah
Bernhardt's Mouth.

But it is Bernhardts mouth that is so
young and sensitive, refusing to regis
ter any story of the years, continuing
to break delightfully."- over her even
white teeth when she smiles that won
derful smile of hers that quickens ones
heart and holds one forever her slave.
Nor is 1t alone her physical being
that has refused to have anything to do
with the going OF the years. Her
memory is as clear today as Il was
thirty, years ago. 1t never fails her.
Years may go by, and yet some trivial
encounter will recall an incident. and
she will be able to refer to the exact
conversation, time. place, and every
thing.
Can you wonder that the woman who
knows that she has allowed herself to
become old at fifty is determined to see
Bernhard when she comes to the New
National Theater next week. not just
because of her genius, but because she
is a wonderful woman-ind fatigable,
ever-working, ever-creating, ever-moy-
ing on and on, defying all. even Father
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Use Hot Sand.

When your hot-water bottles leak do
not throw them away, but fill with hot
sand. Make the sand hot in the oven
and pour into the bottle. 1t will keep
hot much longer than water.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Water Injuries Hardwood.

Hardwood floors should never be
cleaned with water. Kerosene oil sprin-
killed. on a wooden cloth removes scratches
end stains. Always rub with the grain
of the wood.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
LIT is not so much because of the
" genius Of Sarah Bernhard that I
am most determined to see her

am most determined to see heI
as her power of keeping time OF
at arms length
This frank remark was made to me
the other day by a woman from whom
every trace of youth has passed at the
age Of fifty.
She is a good deal beyond sixty and
a great-grandmother," my companion
went on, yet am told that she moves
with the step of youth, that she is Still
the divine Sarah, growing no Older
with the years"
Then came the inevitable question
the question that is of tremendous mo-
ment to every woman:
How does she do it,
Nine. Bernhardt has the most inter
esting countenance / ever studied
Every fieeting action is depicted with
marvellous fidelity. She has very un'
usual eyes for a Parisienne. They are
of the almond shaped, Oriental type OF
the beauties of the far East, Her brow
is low. broad. and smooth and her
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
FORMS OF BEAUTY
FOR BABYS BLOCKS
Windmill Building Is Step
Forward in the Kinder
garten Games.
By MARGARET LOUISE WALLACE.

(T HEN the eight blocks form
Nh/ Ing the cube have been ar
ranged in a number of the
Forms Of Life, or the reu-
reservations of the objects that are seen
ABOUT the child, some of the Forms of
r6eauty may be used.
1hese are the ARRANGEMENTS Of the
olocks that appeal to the Imagination
oy beauty OF line and symmetry. Your
cnId probably will not understand or
appreciate them at once, and the moth
er must explain that they are "pretty."
and call the little ones attention 10
'ne regularity and precision OF the an
giles and squares.
Lay -FOUR Of the blocks on the table
IN square (solid), and the other four
eacn with face touching the toinine
OF Two or the others, SO that a cross "a
formed. Call Ned's attention to fbe
eVenness Of the cross, and then r.-
moving the arms Of the cross, let him
replace them himself.
Let Him Keep on
Until He Succeeds.
Put them just as mother did d..r
with the middle OF the block exactIv ~,
the line between the two others TLa..
you nave three nearly right, but one Is
crooked. Do you think it is as pretty
that way?"
mo. I'll fix it."
Let MIN try again and again until he
Then carefully move one Of the ont
side blocks (the right hand one ffrsf1
haII square backward, the one at the
a Na I-RE
at the left forward, and the one at the
'front.' ha!f square to the right, 40
that windmill shape Is formed.
10 you see what mother has made
OF the star, Ned?"
What is it?''
1T is a windmill As we moved the
blocks around they moved as n the
wind were turning the sails of the mill
Now we will put them back and let
you do It."
Learns to Change
Without Any Help.
After trial or two he will learn 10
change the shape of the form without
your help. Always see that the four
blocks are moved in exactly the. same
sequences, which will help to teach
him to be methodical, which Is quite
necessary in making these symmetrical
forms.
When Ned has put the four blocks IN
place again, mother may move them
all at once, pretending that the wind Is
whirling the sails. A little dexterity
will accomplish this. and amuse the
child besides fixing In his mind the re-
lation Of the eight blocks.
With this form as a link between the
forms that suggest some actual thing
and those that only look pretty, Ned
may be gradually brought to appreci-
ate and build for himself many dif-
fering forms of beauty. Always keep
the relations of the eight blocks-that
is, their balanced positions-exact.
A little Of this play is enough at a
time. It's object Is to foster a love of
beauty for itself, which Is the first
step in the appreciation Of beautiful
things and the key to a great deal Of
pure happiness in life.
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Poem Submitted.

n. K.-Read answer to Mrs. G. B.
If you care to have your poem re-
turned send selfraddressed stamped
original poems reflects nothing on
their merit. You might sell your
poem to some mazagine in which
verses are used.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
"To NV Love" !"

Harold Enstain-Possibly you are
right about the poem requested for
publication. The poem asked for was
ITO My Love-" but often one does
not remember the exact title. / shall
appreciate a copy of "My Love-" by
James Russell Lowell. as l believe
for your courtesy.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
THE TIMES INQUIRY COLUMN

ment before six months have passed.
There is no reason why you and your
sister should not attend the party
to which you refer. as it is now quite
time that you were laying aside the
heavy for lighter mourning, as a
year has passed since the death of
your father
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
SASH CHATELA|NE
FOR GRANDMOTHER
Latest Novelty From Paris
Especially Designed for
Her Gown.

TT is always difficult to think OF
some little personal gift suitable
i for an elderly lady. Grandmother
will appreciate on her birthday d
present made by the loving hands OF
daughter or g-andchJld. The question
Is, what will really be useful and, at
the same time, pretty?
A delightful novelty from Paris has
been specially designed to smarter her
gown, and is distinctly serviceable. 1t
takes the form of black moire silk
ribbon, which hangs from the waist
end has the appearance Of an attrac-
tive ornament decorating the skirt.
Patch Pocket -...-~r
Of Ribbon.
The ribbon should be five inches wide
and about twenty-three inches long.
A pleat Is made at the top, on which
Is sewn a strong hook, which fastens
into an eye placed at the side Of the
skirt band. About eight inches down
from the waist. a patch pocket of RIB
bon, measuring three or four inches
deep, is sewn on the sash chatelaine.
It might be elevated a little to give
ample room for a handkerchief, and to
do this a wider ribbon must be used or
1t will not entirely reach across.
Just above this pocket handsome silk
and jetted fringe is stitched on the rib
bon. and ferns strip to conceal the
handkerchief. This keeps up the idea
that the whole arrangement is part of
the trimming of the dress. Some four
or five inches below this pocket the chief
charm of the whole thing is introduced
Here, on one side. is placed long. mar
low pocket, the exact size for holding
a spectacle case. How often the dear
ladies mislay this necessary article!
0utwits the
Dressmaker.
You cannot expect them to thrust
their glasses into the inaccessible pock-
cts that are the mode nowadays. On
this point dressmakers are inexorable.
and have no consideration even for old
age, but the chatelaine sash circumvents
their "knavish tricks
Madame Ia Couturiere has her way,
and at the same time Grannie can pop
on her outside pockets happily, after
the new creation comes home. The silk
fringe, to finish IT all OF nicely, Is again
ornamentally disposed across the sash
above the spectacle pocket and at the
end of the ribbon.
This chatelaine Is quite inexpensive,
for yard Of ribbon will make the sash
and pockets. and half a yard only of
fringe Is required. AS handsome things
are suitable for those Of advancing
years, good materials should be selected,
and Grannie will take an immense pleas
ure in the smart novelty.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Mourning Etiquette.

parent should not be seen at any
public function or private entertain
The Washington times., 1911-02-01


woman who had brought it to her.
Where did you find this?" she de-
manded.
I'm the box with the hat Mrs. Robin
son returned this morning. 1t was in
the bottom Of the box underneath the
tissue paper
You sold her the hat?" asked Miss
Baker
Yes. it was sent to her on approval
You know she has an account here"
Bring the hat to me-
1t was a beautiful French pattern
hat of daring but graceful style. Miss
Baker examined it critically, but it
was perfectly fresh, Rose OConnor had
copied but not soiled it.
Miss Baker promptly took the hat and
note to Mr.. Ellis, the manager. What
should they do about it? They found
that Mrs. Robinson had had an account
with the house for many years. And
that she paid her bills promptly the
first Of each month.
Should they notify her they knew she
had had the hat copied, demand that
she pay for it-and lose her as a Gus
toner? Or should they ignore the find
ing of the note, and retain her patron
age?
Mr.. Ellis, in turn, took the question
up with Mr.. Wainwright, the general
manager. 1t was finally decided to let
the matter drop, to say nothing of the
note or of their knowledge that the hat
had been copied+and so retain MrS
RobinSon's charge account
But the millinery department was
given strict orders that no more hats
were to be sent to her on approval
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Death Notice.

Death Notice.
Mrs. Lulu M.-The Times will publish
the notice II you send it in addressed
to the City Editor.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
BY FRANCES CARROLL.

I auburn hair comes lswlessly toward he
! eyes.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
Recipes.

Recipes.
S. Hive are not in the market at
present for recipes.
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
COPIES HAT SENT
OUT ON APPROVAL
One of Shoppers Tricks
Which Misplaced Note
Disclosed.
By MABEL HERBERT URNER.

Dear Mrs. Robinson:
/ have copied the hat the best
could. / went everywhere and tried
TO match that pan velvet, and this
is the very nearest. had to pay
$2.75 a yard, which was more than
we counted on. 1 got two yards and
then had to go back after another
half yard. That shirred crown took
more than l thought, so ! shall have
10 charge you $12 for the hat in
stead of $40. You will see that 1
matched the flowers and the tulle
exactly. OF course your plume is
not quite as long. but the way l
have put 1t on the effect is the same.
Hope you will like it.
ROSE O'CoNNOR.
~ ISS BAKER, the head of The
M millinery department of IS,
V read this note over twice
Then she turned to the sales
The Washington times., 1911-02-01
A Country Menu;
Easy to Prepare

Ponhoss.
Kucnen and Coffee.
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Tomato Toast.
Bread and Peanut Butter.
Canned Blueberr'ies and Cookies.
Tea.
DINNER.
German Rice Soup.
Veal Steak. Cold Slaw.
Baked Potatoes.
Bread and Butter.
French Apple Pie.
Cocoa.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-01
FOTtune's Star Still
 Follows Frank ManIGy

Fairbanks, Dec. l4-Following the third trail in the case of Durand vs. Manley, Judge Overfield today handed down 2 decision in which the claims of Manley and Boone to Attraction on Cleary, known as the Durand fraction are sustained and the money hold by the court turned over to Manley. Du- rand who had been staked by Barnette, staked the fraction of of 4-bench, right limit. At that time, Manley, Theodore White, Julius Meyer, Ben Boone and D. T. Boone claimed the ground. After the first trial, Witte and Meyer gave up their interest in the disputed frac- tion, thinking that Durand's claim was just. Durand had worked the ground in company with Tony Zuber and Walter Hunter both of whom are now here, and had taken out the gold. This was held by the court pending the de- cision. Having allowed the expenses of mining, the overs amounted to only about S5OO0.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-01
Flat DWeIIerS Now
 Coming Thru the Rye

"Oh picture tonight, bartenders dressed in white," touching little bal lad isn't it, but not so effective as the pictures presented at Flat city last week when both Nels Glantz of the Grand hotel and Frank Stanley of the Stanley house put their elbows on the bar and said Come on boys" They had both received their licenses you know, and lost no time in passing the oil of joy over their own particular ma hogany.
 Glantz was the first to get into the game and he Swatted out some fast ones last Saturday night. The delivery was excellent with Frank Hall and Chappie Fischer in the box, and as far as can be remembered, there was not q high ball missed during the entire evening.
 Frank Stanley opened up Friday night after one of the fastest quick changes on record. He packed out bunch of lumber and bar fixtures and wet goods and in three days was slip ping them over like veteran. Lon Doggett took over the delivery end, assisted by that same Chappie Fisher. The batting average was something fierce and nobody muffed any until late in the morning. In only 6 few instances did the playing get ragged but nobody jawed the umpire. This now makes four drink emporiums in Flat which will doubtless detain them for brief period.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-01
STANLEYS DANCE
 WAS 4 HUMMER

It was merry party that foregather- ed at Stanley's place at Fiat on Christ mas eve when it seemed all the people in the entire district had come to take part in the festivities.
 Following the lighting of the Christ mas tree which took place after the shades of night had fallen over the community, the dancing began, but terpsichorean artists were not allowed to disport themselves until after one of the biggest blowouts the small folk of the Iditarod had ever e1 experienced. Of course it was the very first of little people in this country, but it is lead pipe cinch that they will never forget it. There were presents and doines which included songs and recitations, while the kiddies spilled candy around the place and tried their level best to make everybody as happy as they were.
 The dancing began late in the even- ing and there were few people there to participate. In fact there were so many that they crowded each other. There were two people who stepped on each others toes but they were too busy trying to extricate elbows from their ribs to notice the-incident.
 A merry party of some twelve people were carried out by Phil Mayhan,-he of the Reyes & Mayhan stage and they only tended to add to the general con- fusion. Phil carried them out in a hurry because we know. We went along with him.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-01

oon; 4, Harry Karsens; Tom McMahon; 6, Dan Camp bell; 7. John Kirby; B. Sam Adams.
 Of these teams, there possibility that there will he no more than starters. Although entered John Kirby could not get his team strengthened out u time and Harry Karsens prevailed upon to go u, i'll spite of a bad cold which may put him out of the running
 Considerable betting has been going with Claude Shea, the N C. Go. team and the team of the Northern among the avorites Claude drives his team, Dan Campbell drives the N C. Co., and McRae drives the Northern team Nobody to know much about Me Mahons entry except few wise and they looking for easy money. His will probably be driven by Tommy Bullene of Flat creek Shorty Drapeau will drive his and he has good dogs will Sam Adams and Harry Karstens if they all start
 Bets OH time being made from two hours to two hours and half. There many chances the weather and few people know anything about the pos sble time, that bets liable range all the place
 The teams will start ten minutes apart and the will be decided time. Arrangements have been made for report from the summit roadhouSe the pass coming and going. They will also be reported from Dis covery and Flat These be secured at several places II
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-01

The first dog of the Idtarod is on for this day, New Year. Io1 It is but the o. erunnet O. what will be Iditarod classic.
 There eight good entries and tEey due to start o'clock this (Suuday) morning from the front of the NJ, & M. bank building their way to Discovery Otter, 10 Flat City and portion o the is ill the form of loop and the distance is approximately miles. The course, is known to all entries. lays along Front the of Willow and out to the Summit Roadhouse It then turns to the lett OH the Boul der trail and follows down Boulder to Discovery Otter. Turning there the lays along the cutoff trail along the left limit of Otter through Flat City, and back along the government trail past the Summit roadhouse into Idtarod
 Coming ,n(o town, the course turns from Willow onto Second and from thence to Richmond or Bonanza the option of the driver who must turn back to First and finish at the starting point.
 Owing the fact that the closing ot the ent les oil the original date announced would have shut out so many have caused failure of the the entries held open until Friday noon, with the result that fair number of is assured. Following the closing of entries drawing held for place and the entries Ill the order of their starting as follows;
 T. Claude Shea; Shorty Drapeau: 5. Northern Sal.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-01
JACK PRICE HAD
 RECEIVED NEWS

Since the sudden departure of J. J. Price, one of the owners of the Marietta association on Flat creek, accompanied by Mace Farrer for Hot Springs, it has been learned that this was only their ostensible destination. They are now known to be hurrying to Red Mountain in the Koyukuk country where a good strike has been reported and where prospectors are hiking from all direc- tions.
 In another portion of this issue will be found the first news that has been received from that section, and which is taken from the Yukon Valley News at Fort Gibbon. Price was apprisod of the new strike through a letter re ceived from Jim Huntington who has been in the country this fall and who seems to think it is all to the merry. Just how good the news was received by Price, it was sufficient to send him on the long mush without delay. Farrer has been in the country before and staked ground there. He has simply been waiting for confirmation of his hopes.
 The Red mountain diggings are To- cated on q tributary of Old Man river, a left limit tributary of the Koyukuk coming in in the vicinity of Arctic City. It lays about 100 miles north of Gibbon.