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cage for the milk bottles. Nick reached
through the bars with his long arms
and pulled off her hat, and managed to
keep II out of her reach until he had
pulled IL in pieces, which he threw at
the Infatuated Maggie.
Maggie wished in loud voice all the
dreadful things imaginable might hap
pen TO him, and in a few minutes the
whole family were out on the porch.
Maggie was only quieted by the prom
Use of a new hat the next day that
should be handsomer than the one
Nick had destroyed.
Tomorrow's Story-''The Little Helper"
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Times Inquiry penartment:

Can you tell me through your valuable In
CURRY Department II II Is possible to have a
tattooed design removed? II has been on
about eight years. Also, where could have
II done? l have three small moiss on my
face. Will they grow larger in time. or
would IL be preferable 10 have the moles
the scar they would leave II removed?
VIOLET.
do not believe the tattooed design
can be successfully removed, so you are
destined to carry It about with you for
life. AS for moles, a professional might
remove them without leaving a scar,
but / would advise you to go to a
thoroughly reliable practitioner, as there
are altogether too many charlatans in
the so-called beauty" profession.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Miss Ray JarGin Parker
Will Be June Bride.

The marriage of Miss Ray Jardin
Parker. daughter of Mrs. George r.
May. to DR.. Walton c. Carroll, will
take place Wednesday, June 2s
=
Mrs. Burr, wife of Lieut.. Col. Edward
Burr, L. S. A. will be hostess at a
small tea in compliment to Miss Dor
othy Langfitt this afternoon at o'clock
at her residence on Jefferson place.
The house will be adorned for the oc-
casion with clusters of syringa BIOS
SONS, pink clover. and pink sweet peas.
Mrs. Judson, wife Of Commissioner
Judson: Mrs. Barden, wife of the COM
handing officer at the Washington
Barracks; Mrs. Grant. wife Of Lieut.. U.
Niche will preside in the dining room
The guests will include a number of
Miss Langftt's young friends.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Miss Tilton Bride
Of Edgar ]. 0rme.

I Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Tilton have is
sued cards announcing the marriage of
their daughter. Miss Miriam Perry TIL
ton, TO Edgar J. Orme, son of Mrs.
Orme and the late James w Orme. The
wedding took place Wednesday, May II,
Mr.. and Mrs. Orme leaving Immediately
after the ceremony for an extended we'd
ding trip. They will be at home after
June 9. at 1872 Belmont road.
Mrs. Julie MCGOWAN announces the
marriage of her daughter, Miss Adine
Putnam, to Lewis Henry Machen. of
Alexandria. Va. The Rev. George Fiske
Dudley, Of st. Stephens Church, was
the officiating clergyman at the wedding
which took place Wednesday, May H.
There were no cards.
The Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
and Mrs. Beekman Winthrop entertained
at dinner last night.
Gen. and Mrs John w. Foster were
dinner hosts last night asking their
guests to meet the Mexican ambassador,
Senior Zamacona.
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Times Inquiry Department:

Now that strawberries are cheaper, will
you please publish in your Inquiry Depart
nlent a recipe for good old-fashioned straw
berry shortcake-not the sweet kind-but
the regular shortcake made from dough?
Very truly. Mrs. F. z. w
Every ~housekeper is now knee deep,
theoretically speaking. in shortcake
And for their benefit I will publish an
old recipe that is as ancient and hon.
orable, I dare say, as the reign of the
berry itself.
First mash a quart of berries, sweeten
them with granulated sugar, and let
them stand for an hour and a half.
Into a pint of -four sift a teaspoonful
Of baking powder and a teaspoonful Of
salt. Chop into this one tablespoonful
of butter until it is thoroughly incor-
porated. Add enough milk so that II
will make a dough that is easily han
died. Turn this upon a pastry board.
roll out into huge biscuit as large as
a pieplate. Put into a pan and bake
IN quick oven. When 1t is done, spIit
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Times Inquiry Department:

VIII you kindly state kind and character
OF cloths used at an up-to-date luncheon,
and please give the style and size of the
napkin? Truly yours, L.
am told by the manager of the linen
department Of one of the large depart
ment stores that plain damask table
cloths and rather large-siZed napkins
are good form for a ladies' luncheon. If
you prefer. you may use a large center
piece, and plate, doilies, with smaller
glass doilies for each cover. These may
be as handsome as circumstances will
allow. either hand embroidered, or trim
med with Madeira or Cluny lace. Col
ored table cloths are bad form, the only
color allowable being the floral decora-
lions, candle shades, and. of course, the
dishes.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Outdoor Girl Is Safe.

The out-of-door girl is less liable TO
fall than the dawdling, noyel-reading
indoor girl
The out-of door life develops a poise
and self-reliance and natural dignity
that are in themselves protection.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Her Big Nose.

The length of the nose Of the Statue
of Liberty is four feet six inches The
distance across the eyes is two feet six
inches The right arm. which holds the
torch, is forty-two feet long.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Times Inquiry Department:

9fmes Inquiry Department:
Will you please publish the little birthday
rhyme that eagins. Mondays child is fair
of face" and obliEe,
A SATURDAY GIRL.
I am sorry you are Saturday girl,
for the rhyme says that you will have
to work hard for a living. However,
as all of US are compelled to do that,
you are none the worse off. Here are
the lines:
Mondays child is fair of face:
Tuesdays child is full of grace;
Wednesdays child is sorry and sad;
Thursdays child is merry and glad;
Fridays child is loving and giving;
Saturdays child must work hard for
a living;
But the child that is born on the
Sabbath Day
Is blithe and bonny and good and gay.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Wife and Daughterof Chief
Executive Are Home
Again.

terrain at dinner tonight at the White
House.
Mrs. Taft and Miss Helen Taft re-
turned from New York this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Same Rule for All.

Life owes each of us just exactly what
we have the brains and the industry to
collect from il, and because an indi-
vidual happens to be born of the female
persuasion does not invalidate her claim.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Wife of Judge Atkinson
Returns to Capital.

Mrs. Atkinson, wife of Judge Atkin-
son, Of the United States Court OF
Claims. who has been spending several
weeks in Atlantic, City and Old Point
Comfort, has returned to Washington.
=
Chief Justice Shepard, of the United
States Court of Appeals, and Mrs. Shep-
ard will leave Washington early in June
for New York, from where they will
sail for Europe to spend the summer.
Mrs. Robb. wife OF Judge Robb, of
the Court of Appeals, will close her
apartment in the Rochambeau next
week and go to her home in Vermont,
where she will be Joined later by the
Judge, and they will go to their cot
tage at Cape Cod for the season.
Chief Justice CIabaugh, of the Su-
preme Court of the District, and Mrs.
Clabaugh will close their Washington
residence the first week in June and
go to their country place in Carroll
county. Md. where they will spend most
of the summer. Their sons-in-law and
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Beale Bloomer
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lamberton, will spend
the early part of the summer with
them.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18

AURA and Austin Burton lived
in seaport town. Theif father
IL was a sea captain and went on
long voyages. He brought Laura
ana Austin many curious presents, but
Nick was the most curious Of all.
Nick was monkey; he had lived on
board a ship for a long time, and Cap
tain Burton thought he would amuse
the children.
A cage was bought and fastened to
the wall Of the piazza for Nick to sleep
IN, but with the first ray of light he
would chatter, to be let out; they were
glad to do SO to keep him quiet
he would sit in a chair at a table and
eat from a plate, but If there happen
cd to be a piece Of food that did not
please him he slyly tucked it under the
SIDE OF his plate. Then he would wait
for Maggie, the maid, to come in sight,
and with direct aim he would throw 1t
at her face.
Maggie and the cage were Nick's par
ucular aversions. He's the imp o.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Times Inquiry Department:

Where was the first Marathon race, and
who won it. Very truly, BOY SCOUT.
The modern Marathon race is found
ed on the beautiful Greek legend of
Pheidippides, who carried the news of
the victory over the Persians over Is
miles and fell dying as he reached his
goal The true Marathon race WAS
much abused and burlesqued by profess
sional runners who ignored the tradi-
tionaI foundation for the race. The true
Marathon was not an indoor exhibition
of dizzy racing around a five-lap track.
1t was a long run out of doors, up hill
and down, over a stony path and dusty
higf way.
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ANSWERS TO QUERIES SENT BY READERS TO
The Times Question Box

open quickly. spread with butter, then
with the mashed berries. Put the two
halves together again and pour over
the top the remaining berries. Serve
very hot.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Times Inquiry Department:

am afflicted with nervousness, which
comes from not taking enough sleep. l can
not get asleep after | retire until sometimes
three or four hours. Can you tell me Of
something that will make me sleep? Very
truly. MIS- u r. X.
American people do not as rule,
get sufficient sleep to keep them from
growing prematurely old. You should
try to form the habit of going to sleep
Immediately after retiring. Danish all
care and worry from your mind and
give your brain a complete rest. II
you cannot sleep until you have been
In bed four hours, there Is something
wrong with your nerves. Simple RENE
dies, such as slipping hot milk just be-
fore retiring, or taking long walks,
are suggested, and if these fail to
bring relief a doctor should be con-
suited. Perhaps you are one of the
worrying women, who take their wash
ing and ironing to bed with them and
do it all before they go to sleep.
Don't do this. Nentilate your room to
the point of coldness, if possible: shut
out the light: fix your mind upon some
pleasant, monotonous subject, like
sheep going through a gap in the
fence or birds circling in the air. and
relax every muscle. One plan is to
open ones. eyes and look straight into
the dark. have heard those who have
tried this say they cannot possibly
keep their eyes open more than three
or four minutes before they are sound
asleep.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Times Inquiry Department:

Times inquiry Department.
I am young girl FIVE feet four inches
high and weigh $50 pounds. Am l in good
proportion? Is there a table OF weights and
heights and II SO will 1t be asking too much
to request you to print it in the Question
Column? Very truly. CURLY LOCKS.
You should weigh 1876 pounds, accord
ing to the following table: ) feet inch.
weight 10 pounds; feet inches, Us
pounds: feet inches, 133 pounds; 5
feet 4 inches, 1856 pounds; feet inches,
l42 pounds; feet g inches. 145 pounds;
5 feet inches, l49 pounds; 5 feet s
inches, 155 pounds; feet inches. 1872
pounds; 5 feet 10 inches, 1853 pounds: 5
pounds. This fable was compiled by
one who has made the close study of
weight as related to health a life study,
and II Is said to be absolutely correct.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Persian Official Departs
After Visit In WASHINGTON.

Frank S. Carrues, the treasurer of
taxation of Persia, who recently ar
rived from the Philippines. and who
was the dinner guest of Charge At
flares Of Persia and Nine. Ali KuIi
Khan earlier in the week, sailed yes
terday from New York on the Asiatic
for Persia.
Miss Hannah Taylor has invitations
out for a large card party Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Richard c. Moore. wife of Cap
tain Moore. L. S. A. who is spending
the spring with her mother, Mrs. Sam
uel Todd Davis, at the Highlands. will
entertain at luncheon Wednesday,,
May "a, in compliment to Miss Dor
othy Langftt. whose marriage to
Lieutenant Wildly, U. S. A, takes
place shortly. Mrs. Moore Is to be
Miss Langfitt's matron of honor.
F.
The last regular hop of the season
will be held at Fort Myer on the
evening Of Saturday. May 81.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Times Inquiry Department:

Department Of The Times the address Of
correspondence school giving a course in
Matchmaking? | had the address Of one
where 1t is. II there is more than one.
please give both addresses. Very truly.
H. G.
! have the address of a matchmaking
school in Chicago, but do not give busi-
ness addresses in these columns. II you
will send me a stamped and addessed
envelope. 1 shall be glad to accommo-
date you with the information you re-
quest.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department
What shall do to take out claret stain
from an embroidered centerpiece?
Very truly.
H. A.
Hold the stained part tightly over a
bowl and pour boiling water through 1t
for three or four minutes. using clean
water each time.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18

IIiIeb inquiry bcpdI tIIItIIt
viii you please help me you have helped
a great many of my friends. by publishing
recipe for washing blankets. ! have
very fine pair of California wool blankets.
which have become soiled, and do not know
how to wash them, having had no expert
ence. Very truly, Mrs DOT.
Pour into a tub hah a pint of house
hold ammonia, and lay the blanket over
this, covering 1t Immediately with luke
warm water. This sends the fumes
through the blanket, loosening the dirt.
The blanket should then be stirred about
with a stick, and pressed until all of
the dirt seems to be in the water. Then
rinse in tub of clean water, the same
temperature as the first, wiring out in a
wringer and hang it in a shady place,
where there is a gentle breeze. This
work is best done on a windy day, as
the current of air will make the blan-
kets fluffy and as soft as when new.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
Times Inquiry Department:


When did The Times begin the Sunday
evening edition? Did The Times ever print
a morning feature paper and an evening
edition on the same day? What is the cor
rect pronunciation of That's? Is there
school of interior design in Washington?
Very truly. 7. L. NJ.
The Times published its first Sunday
evening edition on December 6, 1905. and
at the same time discontinued publish
ing its Sunday morning feature paper.
1t never published the two editions 81
simultaneously. That's is pronounced as
though spelled Tie-ese. with the accent
on the latter syllable. so l am informed
by a member of the French Opera Com
pany Apply at the Technical High
School for Information regarding a
course in interior design.
The Washington times., 1911-05-18

Tomorrow's story-"The Little Helper"
The Washington times., 1911-05-18
FCR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman S Stories
THE TROUBLESOME PET.

AURA
he Jumped through window
a captan and on In a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-24

a more secluded and shaded spot, and, pacing up and down, for he could no longer sit still, he tried to formE late some plan. He knew instinc- lively that Raven must be approach ed with a caution, cunning, that should overmatch his own. The pal lid, haggard face, the dark eyes, re- vealed the desperates interruptions nature of the man; he would not hesi- tate to commit a second murder to retain possession of the ruby, to save himself from the gallows.
 Late as it was, Dexter Reece hired carriage, dismissing it on the out skirts of San Reno, and, following the coachman's directions, walked to the Counts famous villa. But a con- temptation of the great iron gates, which he guessed were closely guard ed, would not help him ;and, in a state of feverish excitement, he re- turned to the quiet hotel at Monte Carlo at which he had put up.
 He was trembling with excitement and weariness, and, with shaking hands, he undressed and went to bed. It was hours before he slept, and, when he did, it was to dream that Lemuel Raven was driving furiously away through a mountain pass, and that he, Dexter Reece, was in pur- suit, but hampered and fettered by chains, which scarcely permitted him to move. He cursed himself for his needless fear; the man had made his personality too conspicuous; it would be easy enough to track him. The ruby-if it were still in Ravens pos session-was almost within Dexter Reeces grasp.
 Ronald slept as we'll as usual, which of late was nothing to boast of, and, as usual, woke early. The morning in it's first blush at Monte Carlo is too good to be resisted; and Ronald had his bath while the rest of the hotel was wrapped in a more or less sound repose. The place, as admirably kept and "groomed' as the grounds of an English nobleman, looked innocent enough in the pure sunlight; and, as he knew that it would be some hours before Brandon and Clemson would breakfast, he took the tram to Monaco, and was pulled out to the yacht
 Gro Be Continued)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-24
BY CHARLES GARVICE

news" She stopped short, and glanced at him with a sudden fear; but she was reassured; no man who was happy in his love couIo look as he did.
 Ronald said that he had not been to England, that he had been yacht ing since they had last seen each oth- CT; and she was still more greatly re- assured. She leant back so that her eyes could dwell on him, and a peace full and restful expression stole into her face. They listened to the mu- sic for time; then she murmured regretfully:
 Tt is getting late, isn't it. I must be going
 ''I'll see you to the hotel," he said and he drew the cloak round her. She leant towards him, almost against him, and her lips trembled as her hand touched his.
 They passed through the gamblina saloon, and Ronald saw that the man with the awful countenance was still there.
 Dreadful kind of person that" he observed involuntarily. She looked at the Count, and nod ded absently.
 "Yes; he makes me shudder. Hs is here every night. They say he is mad, with the gambling madness. He loses and wins immense sums; gen. orally loses-well of course, loses in the end, as all of them do!'' And a precious good thing, tool" said Ronald, in his downright way If it wasn't so, the place would be crammed with idiots like that fellow. He's a Count, I'm told"
 "Yes. There is some mystery con- corning hin1-at least. they say so. There are all sorts of stories, ru- mours, about him; it is said that he has woman, a wife or a daughter. shut up in a villa at San Reno. No one has seen her-I mean, in the streets; but some persons have caught a glimpse of her in the grounds or at the windows. You know the house? The grounds are large, and the Count has built a lodge and put up great iron gates at the entrance; they are always kept locked, and the gate keeper will not admit anyone. But you know how little reliance can bbe placed upon the gossip of Monte Car To %
 'I know" he said, with a smile.
 They passed, out into a soft, lan- guorous air, laden with the scent of the palms and the tropical flowers. Now and if again they met and ex- changed greetings with friends of hers; and some of these friends smil- ed as they noticed the expression in her eyes; they were too eloquent of the happiness which Ronald's pres ence caused her. As they were near ing the Hotel of the Golden Eagle. the Counts carriage dashed up; he was an object of such general interest that the people sitting or standing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-24

about the veraant, lamplit place turn ed to look at him; and Ronald and thea Princess looked with the rest.
 The man had evidently finished for that night as a winner; the half-sav- age lust of gold had left his face, and it was masked by a complacency which offered a striking contrast to it's former disquiet; but, though the lips were smiling, the dark eyes glanced from side to side as he step- ped into his carriage, attended obse- quiously by his own and the Casino servants. He had paused moment to light cigar, and in that moment a gentleman with sharply cut face and keen eyes was passing. He stop ped suddenly, as if he had been checked by some physical obstacle in his path-stopped and stared hard at the pallid face; his own went almost as white, and the keen eyes flashed with the flash of steel on steel. The next moment he had turned swiftly aside. The Count had not noticed him, and was driven off with much state and ceremony.
 Ronald parted from the Princess at the hotel steps. "To-morrow, Ron nie,!" were the last words, in a trem- ulous whisper; and he was standing, looking at the carriage as it dashed up the centre avenue of the garden, when some one said:
 Excuse me, but can you tell me -" Ronald turned, the light fell on his face; and the inquirer-he who had been so affected at sight of the Coupt-stopped short, as if startled, then, quickly recovering himself, ne went on, Gan you tell me the name of the gentleman-?"
 Who has just driven by" said Ronald, smiling at the persistence with which accident was forcing the Count on his attention. ''That IS Count somebody or other; and kind of notoriety here: He lives at San Reno. That is all I know about him, I'm afraid
 Thank you-thank you very much,' responded the geptleman, and with bow, he turned away. He did seat he came to, removed his hat,and drew his hand across his brow: it was wet with sweat.
 For the gentleman was Dexter Reece; and he knew more about the notorious Count than Ronald did. He knew that the man, though much changed, was Lemuel Raven. For months Reece had been wandering over Europe searching for the man whom he suspected of being the mur- derer of Sir Mortimer and the thief of the giant ruby. He had often pie tured the manner of the meeting; he would probably come upon the fugi- tive sulking in some foreign slum; but here was the man passing as a Count and apparently possessed of vast wealth. Had-had he disposed of the great jewel? The sweat broke out afresh on Dexter Reece's face and, in his terror at the thought produced an acute nausea. Was ne Reece, too late? And here, at the same place, too, was Ronald Des- borough! Could he also be on the scent.
 Dexter Reece started up and sough,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-24
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