The Washington Bee Newspaper, March 14, 1908, Page 2

FINDS KINGS’ TOMES PRIVILEGE GRANTED T. M. DAVIS BY EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT. Only American Allowed to Make Ex- cavations in Quest of Royal Resting-Piaces—interesting Things Revealed. Boston.—The ot a wealthy business man to occupy bh time i is been happily soly hec e M. Davis of New York and New) Mr. Davis has spent his w the past five ye in conde vations among the tombs of near Thebes, in Egypt. IH summers are spent at his villa in Newport, the Reef. Here an interviewer found him not Jong ago. He was then preparing for his annual trip to Egypt, to which he is now en route, to begin his sixth sea- son of research. In a drawing room cabinet in Mr. Davis’ house was an exquisite Egyptian relic, an alabaster head of one of the ancient queens of Egypt, which formed part of his treasure trove last season. Before sailing for Europe, on his way to Egypt, Mr. Davis sent this treasure to the Metropolitan museum of art in New York, where it is now on exhibition. The head is that of Qugen Thy, and | is one of the four that were found in her tomb. It r sents the art of 3,700 years ago, and is one of specimens of its kind ever found. The formed the orna- mentation of four canopic jars found in the tomb, Although the tomb of Queen Thy contained no jewelry, the finding of these four heads was con- heads sidered sufficient reward for an entire winter's search. Mr. Davis the only American en- joying the privilege of excavating for | the tombs of Egyptian royalty. The government of Egypt gives him ex- right to work in the Valley of the Kings near Thebes. In return for his expenditure of time y in this fascinating pursuit clusive and mc Mr. Davis finds ample compensation in the pl ure of bringing to light price- less relics of the early Egyptian dynas- ties and of recording for circulation sts the character of not permitted to keep the found, the Egyptian government lays claim to them all and places them in the at Cairo, in such instances as that of the finding of four heads of Queen Thy, when Mr. Davis museum except | was permitted to bring one to America and give it to the Metropoli- tan { museum, As soon as a tomb is discovered the Egyptian government takes possession of if, posting guards the wo Way any of its con- tents. ry precaution, as otherwise the men would carry off much of value. Mr. ufider seve to prevent Davis employes about 150 men, ; a competent superintendent and bosses All are natives of he something like mining is process finding a tomb It is neces Knowledge of | to prospect for them the configuration of the land and of the habits of the ancient Egyptians are necessary at the start. The find- ing of one tomb often leads to the dis- covery of another near it. “The only way to find a tomb is to dig for it,” said Mr. Davis. “Like the miner, one must take his chance of finding anything. Thus far I have been fortunate in uncovering a tomb each still, one might dig an entire on and find nothing to reward him for his work “Thus far I have discovered the tombs of Thotmes IV., Uaa and Tuaa, the parents of Queen Thy, Siphan, and last, that of Queen Thy. The latter name is spelled in almost any manner that happens to suit the convenience of the writer, as Teye, Teia, Tii and Thy. 1 prefer the latter spelling, with the ‘h’ hard, the sound being ty-e. “These tombs are cut in solid rock, on hill sides, and the sands of ages have drifted firmly over them. are the who They places of monarchs Egypt when Thebes s the capital, in the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and ending about 1,000 years before Christ.” Associated with resting reigned in Mr. Davis in some of his work last season, as a friend and a student of Egyptian art, was Jo- seph Lindon Smith, the Boston artist. Oil Gives More Heat. Ninety-three | cent. of the theo- retical heat of coal 50 per cent ‘hal of oil is wasted. | ear. | they wash thei SOME POINTS ON FURNISHING. Good Results That Can Be Obtained | from Small Expenditures. | } Don’t overcurtain windows. ‘.ight enables one to see those accumula- | tions of dust and dirt which collect so rapidly on the appointments of a room, and it thus becomes a stimulus to cleanliness. Abundance of light also makes for | cheerf! 3s, and thus. for its effect } On spirits, should be allowed free en- try into rooms. That bright sur is Ine: fades the car- careful | at Don’t cover floors fin fitted car- pets. A carpet square, with a margin of at least 18 inches all round, costs less and is preferable on hygienic grounds. Carpet-surrounds of excellent ap- |; pearance may be made of parquet- j pattern linoleum. Plain linoleum is possibly better still on the scere of good taste it interposes an unpat terned surface between the decora- tion of the carpet and the wall paper. The floor boards, if in good condi- tion, may be made to serve without ) any other treatment than staining and | oiling This is. us very badly done if done by the iseholder, and it is better to employ a tradesman who understands such work than to achieve an indifferent own efforts result by one’s HOUSEHOLD HINTS. Enameled that has become burned or discolored may be cleaned by rubbing with coarse salt and vine- ware A teaspoonful of lemon juice to a quart of water will make rice very white and keep the grains separate when boiled If eggs are to be boiled hard have the water bolling when the eggs are dropped in. This will prevent the yolks from turning dark. When curtains begin to give way, baste a large piece of thin white cloth over weak parts before washing. Boil in a pillow slip or thin sack. Green vegetables can be kept fresh for days by wetting them and then rolling them up in paper, screwing the ends to keep out the air More coal is burned than sary by not closing the dampers when the fire is not being In the same way s is wasted or any kind neces- used. of fuel. If the stiffness is out of your veil, and it is still good, wrap it around a pasteboard roll, stretching full width, it dry on the roll new. and steam. Let and it will be good Treatment for Burn. One of the most common accidents is a burn. In case of a bad burn de not try to pull off the clothing Cut it off with sharp scissors If any part sticks to the burned surface never try to remove it. Cut around and then wet the remaining cloth with water until it can be removed. Linseed oil and lime water mixed make an excel- lent application. Wet old linen in this and lay it over the burn, then cover it with dry cloth and hold it in place with a bandage. Wet Most house} if asked w odwork would look Yet t ; a fresh cloth makes it imperative that the wood of from drying out and s king and our piece of a as often oil is not at or white of egg Why Do You Wash Woodwork? contemptuous and say clean of course.” another ere is needs If linseed oil, vaseline “Why, to keep reason that a house is washed off at least once a week with a soft damp cloth. Wood moi to keep ‘it woodwork should Washed as care- fully as our c sif itis in good condi to be kept Preserve Shape of Eggs. Do not take to the table as though they fresh from the war, no yolks whole—no, not one. A French secret for serving them will prevent the catastrophe Stir a tea- spoon of vinegar into the boiling water into which the eggs are to be “dropped,” drop them into deep water, and the volks will come forth covered with the whites, looking like a cov- ered yellow ball. Perched on spears of buttered toast they are a dainty dish fit to serve the queen. were Where to Place Mirrors. Mirrors should never be placed where the li strikes them directly. A bright light on them will very soon cause spots and blurs to appear and eventually ruin the best looking glass. To preserve the clearness of a mirror hang it where it will get light from the sides. T is the most satisfac- tory way to see one’s self, as well as } being the best for the mirror. \ ' Apple Ketchup. Stew the apples and strain them, use them instead of tomatoes with the same spices,*onions, celery, cinna- mon, red pepper, cloves, salt and vine- gar. In making ketchup make use of every bit of jelly or preserves of any kind. Never use allspice, as it makes ! the ketchup dark Tie Baby to Chair. If baby insists on standing up in the big chair take a ribbon and put it on back of neck, then under the arms, not to hurt her clininasiahacnieteiciceeties qeemmeatnemeneinsienatnans ‘iso ealstensnabersciniaaneemyiesintantcatntetttansinsaaesiailetiaentaheeit, suimistetummectilascreniaiaiaiagiediciarttitill <nion ,FOR CLEAN WALLS PREPARATIONS THAT ARE FOES TO DiRT. Not Necessary Constantly to Renew Paper When Sireaks Appear— Breadcrumbs Cne of the Best of the Housek-ener’s Aids. The tormen tern house- wife is the ty of her walls to s dirt worst f it is, pet only too true; but ever so good a man housewives may consider whether the Inless ore the dread injury should not be tolerated, in view i bitte yomy | of the advantages secured by its in- Up to date, exce} w enlight- trusion By avoiding certain shades | ened communi‘i she has been un- of blue and by buying carpets of| able to force smoke eonsumers on good quality the trouble may be in a | chimneys, so uniimited soot continues large measure avoided, to be belched forth into the atmos- phere, to the ruin of howse and lungs alike. She hasn't even the comfort of her foremothers of keeping the parlor her- metically sealed to keep out the dirt. Her dread of germs is tco heartfelt to late belongings. So the only alterna- tive is to choose furnishings and hans- ings that stand cleaning, and then to learn how to do that cleaning her- self The wall paper is the greatest prob- lem; it will get streaked and soiled with appalling rapidity. Long before the average housekeeper has money ’ to replace it. it has beeome a moru- ment to careless housekeeping and an indifferent city government that will not fight the smoke nuisance in buying wall paper it is a mistake | to choose one so costly that it must remain on for ye Cheap papers | To successfully bake a pie crust | are now most artistic, and have the without its filling, line {t with paraffin | aqyantage that they can often be re paper and fill With uncooked rice. newed. For kitchens, bathrooms and nurs: eries, it is wiser to have painted walls or glazed papers that stand washing with water and a scrubbing brush; though where the expense does not count tiles form the ideal wall cover- ing. Old paper can be made to look more respectable, however, with slight care. There are many preparations on the market for paper cleaning, some of which are entirely successful and do not need to be,put on by a trained cleaner. One“o. substance that igin great favor among the women who live in smoky cities and who are more afflicted than most of their sex in the matter of sooty walls, Small pieces of the mixture are broken off and the walls are carefully wiped down, care being taken to go always in one direction. This makes the paper look almost like new, and can be repeated spring and fali for several seasons. but after that a new paper is nece ¥- A homemade mixture for brighten- ing wall paper is composed of equal parts of whiting, cornstarch and fuller's earth used in the form of a powder. Stir the ingredients well to- gather and put in a clean pail or big | box. Cover the handle of a broom with a bunch of clean, soft rags or cheesecloth to make a small, soft pad about seven inches long and five inches wide. Dip thig pad into the powder and rub’ it on the walls, being careful not to move from side to side or around, but always per- pendicularly. been well rubbed on it should be moved with clean piece of cheesecloth. Grease spots on paper can frequent- ly be removed with stale bread. This will not hurt even delicate papers. Use re- a dry only the center of the loaf. It is Bet- ter to use rather small pieces of the bread, throwing it aside as it gets soiled. A big grease spot can often be re moved by m th pad filled with h is put over the spot and ironed with a very hot iror.. Care must be. taken, of course, not to scorch through the pad and discolor the paper. It is always well to have an extra roll of paper in case of accidents. One housekeeper not long ago had the bad luck to have a la her expensive dining-room paper after it had been put on. per was imported from there was no more to be bought at the dealer’s, she had to endure the un- sightly hole for almost six months un- til a new roil was imported Stollen, a Famous German Cake. Four pounds flour, one and three- quarters pounds of butter, one and a half pounds sifted sugar, half pound of sweet and one-quarter pound of bitter almonds, six ounces of citron, four eggs well beaten, one pound rais- ins (stoned), one pound currants, one quart warm milk, season with spices and rose water Set to rise with yeast. The butter and other ingredients are worked in afterwards. just As the pa- an and Eggs for invalids. Take a strictly fresh egg. separate yolk from white without breaking. Beat the white until stiff, place on a deep glass, drop the whole yolk ia the center and place the glass with egg contents in a pan of boiling water for three minutes; season to taste. An egg cooked in this stvle can be eaten with relish and without injury to the weakest stomach. Broth for Invalid. To make chicken broth for invalids take one-half chicken and put in a quart can with one-half cup water. Seal up tight, put in a kettle of cold water and boil till it extracts the juice. It will make a change from s wasted, and only { and tie to back of chair loose enough \ beef tea ard is much better. eee oe WF Mu these is a putty-like | After the powder has } 2 patch torn from | THE COMING ELECTION. How the District Will Be Divided. The District of Columbia will be di- vided into twenty-two districts, as fol- lows: First District—All that part of the conuty of Washington, outside the lim-| |its of the cities of Washington and | Georgetown, lying east of Lincoln ave- }nue and Bunker Hill road. Second District—All that part of the county of Washington, outside the cities” jof Washington and Georgetown, ly west of Lincoln avenue and Bu | Hill road. | Third District—All that part of th ity of Georgetown lying west of Hig } Fourth District—All the part of the y of Georgetown lying east of High rect. Fifth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying west of twen-| ty-first street west. Sixth District—All that part of the ity of Washington lying south of K street north, between Fifteenth street west and Twenty-first street west. Seventh District—All that part of the |city of Washington lying between K street north and N street north, and Fi~ teenth street west and Twenty-first street } west, and north of N, between Four- | teenth street west and Twenty-first street west. ‘ighth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying north of N street north, between Seventh street west jand Fourteenth street west. Ninth District—All that part of the of Washington lying between G eet north and N street north, and be- Eleventh street west and Fif- {teenth street west | Tenth District—All that part of the | city of Washington lying between G | street north and the canal, and between Eleventh and Fifteenth streets west. Eleventh District—All that part of the city of Washington south of canal and east of Eighth street west. Twelfth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying between Sev- |enth street west and Eleventh street west and between G street north and the ca- } nal. | Thirteenth District—AN that part of | jthe city of Washington lying between Seventh street west and Eleventh street ) west, and between G street north and | N street north. Fourteenth District—All that part of K‘ street nortm, between North Capitol street ana Seventh street west. | Fifteenth District—All that part of the | city of Washington lying between D | street north and EK’ street north, and be- tween North Capitol street and Seventh | street west. Sixteenth District — All that part of the city of Washington lying between North and South Capitol streets and Seventh street west, and between D street north and the canal. Seventeenth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying between G street south and the canal, and between South Capitol and Eighth streets west. Eighteenth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying south of |G street and Eighth street west. Nineteenth District—All that part of tthe city of Washington lying north of | E street north, between North Capitol street and Fifteenth street east. Twentieth District—All that part of the city of Washington south of E street | north, between North and South Capitol | streets and Fourth street east. | Twenty-first District—All that part of | the city of Washington lying east of | Fourth street east, and between E street north and E street south. Twenty-second District—All that part of the city of Washington lying south \of E street south and east of Fourth street east. shut out the great germ-destroyer, sun-' light, even in the Interests of immacn- | tween } | Papering a Ka!somined Room. Rooms whose walls have been whit= washed or kalsomined present a diffi- cult problem when one wishes to pa- per them. The usual methed is to size the walls with a sticky preparation of molasses, vinegar, milk or glue to “kill” the lime so that the paper will stick. I have learned a much better way that has proved perfectly satis- factory. Simply wet up the usual paste with vinegar instead of water, and add five cents’ worth of glue for each ordinary sized room. Brush the walls well with a dry broom to re-; move any dust or loose particles, put! on the in the “usual way and}, be assured that it will stay there— Good Housekeepiag. | | | | \ Spiced Raisins (to Serve with Roasts). Boil together for ten minutes two pounds of brown sugar, one pint of vin- egar, one teaspoonful each of cloves and broken stick cinnamon (tied to- gether in a bag). Skim, then pour over two pounds of large seeded rais- | ins, and set aside for 24 hours. Turnj into a doubie boiler and cook very slowly until the raisins are plump and tender. Can in the usual way. Baked Apples with Nuts. Pee! and core the apples, then place in a deep pan. allowing a heaping tablespoon of sugar and half a cup of water to each apple. 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