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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
WOMEN EXERCISE-MAD.

This no-hips fad has driven women
exercise-mad." said an uptown doctor to
ago. They seem to think that they must
keep going day and night, no matter how
tired they are, or else nature may play a
trick on them with an ounce or two Of
flesh. Exercise is intended to build up the
system. not to tear it down, and a woman
who exercises when she is tired is defeat
ing the very purpose Of her efforts. Amer
lean women do enough rushing about and
firing themselves to death without get
ting this exercise fad. I'll be glad when
big hips and lots Of fat come into fashion
again" he concluded, though II will be
far better for my practice if they keep on
firing themselves out in their efforts to
droD their hips off.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
THE TUB THAT SAVES.
4 Little Galvanized One "A Blessing
10 Fine Lingerie Owners.

Brides with fine lingerie, bachelor girls
who are away from home and do not like
TO trust their best waists and collars 10
the laundress, and mothers with babies
viii find small galvanized tub and
washboard a Veritable blessing They
can stand the tub In the sink and do all
the dainty little articles that they Wish
TO save as much as possible in the laun-
deriug with their own hands
Washing is hard and heavy work when
done in the uld-fashioned way, but you
viii dud that you can keep Immaculate
your fine waists. dainty underwear. your
stockings. and haudkcrChiefs. and the
bdby's ine apparel with very little eXer-
ton by using this small tub and board.
You can wash out the pieces as they be-
come soiled. and be sure that your eN-
quislte laces will not be pulled ard ruined
/ There is no lifting necessary, for the
water can be dipped ont with q p tchcl
and the tub filled right from the faucet
Having the tub in the sink makes lt JUs-
/ the right height TO be used without sto0p-
/ ing.
/ a large bowl for starch Is convenient
adjunct 20 this simple OUTFIT. You Wi
find your little galvanized tub handy Iol
| many things. and il is always ready icl
/ use, never rustiug.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
AFTER HATS TAILS.
If No More, Hicrobists Want Them
FHmiEated.

"They made ms cut the tails of Of our
skirts, and now they are after the tails
on our hats hate these old micro
bists." declared the fluffy maiden with
the chapeau Ia hen roost as she left
the Iecture-room. Yes. although the
board Of health has RETAINED from say
ing anything about the danger 10 the
eyes of the ordinary citizen who ven
lures ON To a crowded street car behind
one OF these mammoth eaathery affairs,
the germ diseoverers have al last de
clared the much befeatheTed hat quite
unhygienic The waving feather which
floats sereuely I'm the breeze above IT'S
owners head dress is a veritable catch
all for disease germs of all sorts. They
cling 10 the ends Of her feather ike
bumps on a log until its owner hobs her
head violently, distributing them over
the just and the unjust. We must we7r
the feathers, so why not fumigate them?'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
SKATING RINK, CONVENTION HALL
2 s;aq iS.. Military Band. Aft, &Night Csc
BAKED CHOPS AND POTATOES.

Peel and slice cold potatoes. Arrange
in dish, little salt and pepper be-
tween layers, and add enough water
10 keep IL from burning Set on top
shelf of-oven 10 brown quickly. Have
ready Ioin' chops mace into round
shape by putting a small skewer
through each. After potatoes have
Drowned put chops on potatoes, salt
and pepper a little. add hot water IL
necessary. Put dish back into q cooler
part Of oven and brown crisp; tu~'
chops 20 brown both sides.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

You may laugh at the old-fashioned
habit of singeing the hair at the advent
Of the new moon, but there is more than
superstition in it. 1t means the destruc-
ton Of the split ends at regular interval
and even if one does not understand the
why and wherefore OF the benefit 10 the
hair 1t cannot be denied Singing has
saved many a fine head Of hair as it has
put an end to the falling Of eyelashes and
stimulated the growth of new ones, I
know too many instances Of those kinds
to allow one atom of doubt on the sub
ject.
A split hair is doomed to mishap UNI
less the mischief is remedied early II
is as dangerous as ragged tooth, and
any dentist will tell you about that. Cut
ting helps OF course, but if the hair is
brittle the new edge will split as did the
old one. Singing shrivels it beyond the
danger point, and there are a host Of
women who believe IN it so thoroughly
that you could not shake their faith by
any means you might devise. They have
good hair. almost without exception. al
though some of them have had the un-
comfortable experience of combing out
too much of their crown Of glory.
Much absurd advice is given tn women
on this and other matters and If a fTac-
tional part of it is followed. We may ex-
pect to see good hair getting rather rare.
Dry shampoos and quick shampOos are
responsible for a great deal of mischief,
and what is spared in this direction falls
prey to hot irons There is no treatment
so sensible and beneficial FOR the hair as
massage, given at night, after pins are
removed and the hair is allowed TO fall
as nature intended. II brings the blood
TO the surface Of the scalp and increases
the circulation where IL is sluggish. II
stimulates the hair roots. which grow
dormant and might az well be dead, as
far as their usefulness Is concerned.
I know a mstron with white hair grow
ing around her face as thickly as a child's
hair All her life she has INDUCED the
habit of rubbing those places when she
reads. doing Il unconsciously. The habit
was really beneficial and as she never
thought of checking it, she escapes one of
the usual infections Of age-bare temples
and bald spots behind the ears and at the
nape of the neck Hair is so easy TO
cultivate that one wonders at the lack
of It where it Is needed, Fashion is its
worst enemy, but reckiessness is "a close
| second. I said that to a pretty girl who
| found that one Of my pet shampoo liquids
beautifed her hair and used IL too fire.
quently for safety. Never mind" was
| the answer, Il shall not always be
young" No; she won't but she should
/ have some thought for her old age. and
not make it needlessly ugly
BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09

Frills and furbelows are not always
wanted on negligee, and for practical
service the sack illustrated will find
favor. Such sack may be slipped on
for breakfast. or for an hours sewing.
If one is making a garment thar needs
10 be fitted frequently; or il may be util-
lied as a bed-jacket for an invalid. 1t is
extremely simple to make. the body and
sleeve portions being cut in one piece.
The materials generally used for these
little garments are f1annelette. eiderdown.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
Her Nautical Aeumen.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
The curtain fell on the second act, ana
he began to make conversation.
THE Lusitania, he said. can steam
her twenty-six knots an hour
Taking another chocolate from the box
that rested In her lap, she said with a
bright smile:
I suppose they steam the knots so
that the poor sailors can unite them more
easily Is that il, George
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW
Date DESSERT.

Beat the yOlks, of four eggs. add
eight tahlespoonfuls of powdered
sugar. Stew half a pound of dates
until tender, add a little lemon extract.
add TO the first mixture. Cut and fold
in the whites of four eggs well beaten.
with sprinkling of orange peel Bake
IN a slow oven. Serve with an egg
sauce.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09

and chalIies. but any Of the soft woolens
are suitable and pretty. For adornment,
the edges may be bound with ribbon, as
shown, or scalloped and finished in but
tonhole stitch. The medium size calls for
three yards Of 24-inch material Sizes, 81
IS, and 40 inches bust measure.
A pattern of this may be obtained by
inclosing 10 cents In stamps and address,
ing Pattern Department. The Washington
Herald, 73l Fifteenth street northwest.
giving the number GID and size wanted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
snhIimnted Hnsh.

Chop one onion, fry In butter until
tender and brown. Add two cupfuls of
diced cold lamb, one cupful of cold
boiled potatoes. and four tablespoon
fuls Of tomato sauce. When nicely
Drowned serve with chopped parsley.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
persererance Conquers.

Fr0m Modem SOCIETY,".
7 suppose" said the casual acguain-
lance. the day after the wedding, 1T was
hard to lose your daughter.
No" replied the brides father. 1T
did seem as if it was going to be hard
at enc time. but she landed this fellow
just as we were beginning to lose ali
hope.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
When He Could BE Drive.

From Circle.
Were you frightened during the bat
tie. Pat?"
Not a bit. sor. Oh kin face most any
thing whin Ol have me back TO it."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-12-04

interviewer with this fine, grip
ping story of a splendid s'rt
and a real Man - one of the most
charming love stories OF recenI
wears - are the authors views OF
some of the problems of Society
Divorce, gambling, martial un-
happiness, are here treated as
thew enter into the lives OF men
and women possessed of wealth
and social position. Ufhe writer
seems harsh in his characterized
tion of the older members OF the
smart set" he is tender ana
hopeful in his views OF the
incoming generation. In the
Younger set, according to him.
lies certain hope ofregeneraf,on
of the wealthy and fashionable
world. As he sees those who
will sit on the thrones of power
their hands are clean. then
hearts are pure, their ideas ana
aspirations are worthy Wher
thew shall take their mature
places in Society's ranks, it NIL
acquire q new tone ana a oetfe'
and worthier view of life and 1T
problems and responsibilities
than now prevail
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-12-04

.And now, Gerald" continued Aus
rim. striking his broad palm with eA'
tended forefnger and leaning heaviiy
forward. .T'll tell you what sort OF =
man Philip Selwyn is. He permitted
Alive to sue him for absolute divorce
and to give her every chance to marry
Rutbven. he refused to DEFEND tne
suit That sort of chivalry Is very
picturesque, no doubt. but 1t cost niln
his career-set him adrift at thirty
five. a man branded as having been a,'
yorced from his wife for cause, Win
no profession left him. no business,
not much money-a man In the prine
NJ life and hope and ambition, clean IN
thought and deed, an upright just
generous, sensitive man, whose whole
career has been blasted because ne
was too merciful, too generous to throw
the blame where it belonged. AND II
belongs ON the shoulders Of that Mrs
lack Ruthven-Alixe Ruthven-whose
name you may see in the columns OF
anv paper that truckles to the SORT o.
society she figures in meant you e
understand that Selwyn Is every Incl
man, and when you have the mono
10 meet him keep that fact IN me Dac'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-12-04

b;s nleasont gray eyes. still slightly
bloodshot from the glare of the tropics
narrowed us he inspected this unfamh'
lar house.
The house was big, elaborate lime
STONE affair. evidently new. Winter
sunshine sparkled on lace hung case
ment on glass marquise and the bur.
n,sbed bronze follations OF grille and
door He mounted the doorstep. rang
and leisurely examined four stiff box
trees thanking the ornate portal. mea.
GER vegetation compared to what he had
been accustomed to for so many years
Nobody came. Once or twice he tan
c,ed he heard sounds proceeding from
inside the house. He rang again ana
fumbled for bis cardcase. SOMEBODY
( was coming. =,
The moment that the door opened ne
was aware of q distant and curious
uproar-faraway echoes OF cheering
and the faint barking Of dogs. These
saemed TO cease as the man In waiting
admitted him, but before. he couio
make an inquiry or produce caro-
bedlam itself apparently broke ioose
| somewhere in the immediate uppel
landing-noise in its crudest elemental
definition-through which the morti
fed man at the door stroye to MAKE
himself heard: BEG pardon, Sir; III
the children broke loose an runnin
wild-like"-
"The what?"
"Only the children. sir; foI huntln
the cat. sir =,
His voice was lost In the yelling dis
.onance descending crescendo fror
floor to floor. Then an avalanche o
children and dogs poured down tn
hall stairs In pursuit OF rumpled an
bored cat, tumbling with yelps an
cheers and thuds among the tnic
rugs on the floor. :,
Here the cat turned and soundl
cufred a pair of fat beagle purple
who shrieked and fed, burrowing Il
safety into the yelling heap OF CHI
dren and dogs on the floor. Abo'
this heap legs. arms and the tails
dogs waved wildly for moment. the
small boy, blond hair In disorde
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-12-04

Gerald Errou seated himself ON the cage
of the big polished table.
heard. Never mind that now. What
want to know is how he behaved
with what quiet dignity, steady pa
thence and sweet temper under con-
slant provocation and modification ne
conducted himself. Then that fellow
Ruthven turned up-and-Seiwyn Is
above that sort Of suspicion. Besides.
his scouts took the field within q
week"
He dropped heavy. highly coloreo
fist on bis desk with bang.
"After that hike Selwyn came back
TO find that Alike had sailed with jacs
Ruthyen. And what did he dO-take
legal measures to free himself. as you
Or | or anybody with an ounce OF tenn
per in 'em would have done? No. he
1idnt, That internal Selwyn con-
science began to get busy, making
MIN believe that If woman Kicks
over the traces it must be because OF
some occult shortcoming on his part
In some way or other that man per-
shaded himself OF bis responsibility
for her misbehavior. He knew what
It meant If he didn't ask the law TO
aid him to get rid Of her. He knew
perfectly we'll that his silence mean!
acknowledgment Of culpability, tha'
ae couldn't remain in the service un'
Ter such suspicion.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-12-04

Bedldm itself apparently hohe tooSe'
staggered TO his knees and. setting
followed hand to cheek. shouted: HI
forrard! Harka why. forrard! Take
him, Rags! Now. Tatters! After MIN
Owneyl Get on. there. Schnitzei
Worry him. Singer! Tally-ho-o"
At which encouraging invitation the
two fat beagle pups. waddling dachs
bund. cocker and an Irish terrier
few at Selwyns nicely creased trou-
sers and the small boy, rising to MS
feet became aware Of that astonisheo
gentleman for the first time.
STEADY. therew exclaimed Selwyn.
bringing his walking stick to brisk
bayonet defense. STEADY, men! Pre-
pare 10 receive infantry and doggery.
tool" he added. backing away. mo
quarter! Remember the Alamo!
The small boy With the blond hair
stepped forward and dragged several
dogs from the vicinity OF Selwyns
shins.
"Tbis is the Shallowbrook hunt" be
explained. 81 am master OF hounds;
my sister Drina. there. Is one OF tne
whips. Part of the game is to all fall
down together and pretend we've come
troopers. You see, don't you?"
81 see," nodded Selwyn. ITS a
pretty stiff hunting country. isn't itY'
Eyes, it is. There's wire. you know,
volunteered the girl, Drina, rubbing
| the bruises on her plump shins. Kit
XII makes a pretty good fox, only she
isn't enough afraid Of US to- run away
very fast. Won't you SIT down! ou'
mother is not at home, but we are.
"Would you really like to have me
stay?" asked Selwyn.
"WeIl," admitted Drina frankly, o'
course we can't tell yet how Interest
ing YOU are because we don't know
YOU. We are trying to be polite'-and
in a fierce whisper. turning on tn'
smaller of the boys-"Winthrop, tax
YOUR finger out of your mouth and stol
staring at guests! Billy, you make DIN
behave himself"
The blond haired NJ. r. 81. reache'
for his younger brother. The infan
culprit avoided him and sulleniy WIN
drew the sucked finger. but not his fas
cinated gaze. -, :.
81 want to know who ne ith, III
lisped in loud aside.
$50 do L." admitted tiny maid u
stick-out skirts.
"Well," said Selwyn, las matter 0
fact and record, am sort OF rei'
tive of yours. species OF avuncuia
| relation"
"What is thatT asked Drina coldly.
"That," said Selwyn, means ths
I'm more or less Of an uncle to 20,
Hope you don't mind You don't hav
to entertain me. you know"
IAN uncle?" repeated Drina.
"Our uncie?" echoed Billy. "You al
, not our soldier uncle, are you? 70
are not oui. Uncle Philip. are your
ut amounts to that" admitted Sc
wyn.
One by one the other children can
forward to greet this promising ne
uncle whom the younger among the
| bod never before seen and whom Dr
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.em
48zChapter! l =

GU never met Selwyn.
did you?
mo. sir"
"Never heard any
thing definite about his
troubleY insisted &c
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-12-04
Nina Gerard.

of your head among the rev ora'ns
with which Providence has equipped
you"
.aThanks," said Gerald, coloring up
He cast his cigarette into the empty
fireplace, slid off the edge OF the table
and picked up his hat Austin eyed
him without particular approval
You buy too many clothes" ne Cd
served. That's new suit. isn't itF
Certainly" said Gerald. IL needed
It."
.Oh, If you can afford 1t. all right!
| How's the nimble Mr. NeergardY
"Neergard Is 6ourishing. We put
through that Rose Valley deal. ] tell
Won what, Austin. wish yon could see
| your way clear to finance one or two
Austin's frown cut him short
"Oh. all right! You know your own
business. of course" said the boy.
little resentfully. "Only as Fame, har'
mon & Co. have thought 1t worth
while
81 don't care what Fame Harmon
think" growled Austin. touching
button over bis desk. His stenogfa-
pher entered. He nodded curt dis-
mlssal to Gerald, adding as the boy
reached the door:
"Your sister expects you to be on
hand tonight, and so DO We
Gerald halted.
AID clean forgotten" he began. u
made another-a rather important en-
gagement'-
But Austin was not listenlng-in TACT
he had already begun to dictate 10 MS
demure stenographer. and Gerald STOOD
moment, hesitating then turned on
his heel and went away down the re-
sounding marble corridor.
"They never let me alone" he NUT
tered. "They're always at me-foilow'
ing me up as though were school'
how. Austin's the worst-never salts
Sed What do ! care for all these
functions-sittlng around with the
Younger set and keeping the cradle OF
conversation rocking? ! won't 60 10
that Internal baby shown
He entered the elevator and sho'
down to the great rotunda, still scowI
ing over his grievance, for be had
made arrangements to join card par
ty ut julius Neergard's rooms thai
night and he had no intention OF fore
going that pleasure just because MS
. sisters first grownup dinner party was
fixed for the same date.
Meanwhile Captain Selwyn wal
i sauntering along Fifth avenue undel
/ the leafess trees. scanning the houses
e of the rich and great across the way
|" and these new houses of the rich ant
IS great stared back at him out OF
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-12-04

lacked around at the rustic of sktrts.
In this remarkable house who occa-
sionnlly wear, copper tinted hair ana
black fox furs7"
"No. Eileen does. Won't you please
wriggle"-
"Who Is Eileeni"
"Eileen? Why-don't you know VINO
Eileen Isl"
"No. | don't" began Captain Selwyn.
when a delighted shout from the chill
dren swung him toward the door
again. His sister, Mrs. Gerard. stood
there in carriage gown and sables. ra'
diant with surprise.
"Phil! You! Exactly like you, Phil.
ip, to come strolling In from the antip-
| odes-dear fellowp recovering from
the fraternal embrace and holding
both lapels Of his coat in her gloved
hands. "six yearsp' she said again
and again, tenderly reproachful. AL
exandrine was baby Of six Drina,
child. do you remember my brother.
do you remember your Uncle Phillip
She doesn't remember. You can't ex'
pect her to recollect She Is only
twelve, Phil
'T remember one thing observed
Drina serenely.
Brother and sister turned toward mel
In pride and delight. ~and the chhc
went AMY Aunt Alike; remembel
her. She was SO pretty" concluded
Drina, nodding thoughtfuliy IN the =,
fort to remember more. "oneie rnu
ip where is she nowT
But her uncle seemed to have los
his yoice as well as bis color, and Mrs
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sisters first grownup dinner party was
flxed for the same date.

Meanwhile Captain Selwyn was
sauntering along Fifth avenue under
the leafiess trees, scanning the houses
of the rich and great across the way.
and these new houses Of the rich and
great stared back at him out or
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-12-04

and live with US and put on your uni
form for US and show Us your swords
and pistols7 Don't your
ave have waited such a very long
time for you to do this" added Billy
"If you'll come up to the nursery
we'll have drag hunt for you" plead
ed Drina. Everybody is out OF the
house. and we can make as mucn
noise as we please! will your"
"Hayent you any governesses or
nurses or somethlngT' asked Selwyn'
finding himself already on the stair
way and still being dragged upward.
"Our goyerness Is away" said Billy
triumphantIy, "and our nurses can 90
nothing with u.s."
81 don't doubt It," murmured Sci
wyn, shut where are they?"
"Somebody must have locked them
In the schoolroom." observed Billy
carelessly. "Come on. Uncle Philip.
| We'll have a first class drag hunt ne
fore we unlock the schoolroom and let
them out"
Before Selwyn understood precisely
what was happening he found NM
self the center Of a circle OF maaiy
racing children and dogs.
when there was no more breath ieft
In the children and when the dogs lay
about grinning and lolling. Drina ap'
preached him. bland and dlsheveled'
.sThat circus" she explained. was
for your entertainment Now VIII you
please do something for ours!
"Wbat am to tell you about--ou'
missionaries In SuluT said Selwyn.
"In the FIRST place." began Drina
"vou are to lie down fat on the hool
and creep about and show US how tn'
Moros wriggle through the grass u
bolo our sentinels."
~ don't want to get down on TIT
floor" he said feebly. rs IT neces
saryf" +.
But they had discovered thar u
could be bullied. and they had
their own way. and presently Sefwyl
Law prone upon the nursery floor In
personuting a ladrone while pleasan
shiyers chased themselves over Drina
whom he was stalking
And 1t was while all were passion
ately intent upon the pleasing an
snakeIike progress of their uncle tina
a young girl In furs. ascending 10
stairs two at a time. peeped perfume
torily into the nursery as she passe
the hallway and halted amazed
selwyn, sitting up rumpled and eros
legged on the floor. after having d.
loed Drina to everybody's exquisi'
satisfaction. looked around at the SUI
den rustic OF skirts to catch glmps
Of vanishing figure. glimmer
ruddy hair and the white curve OF
Youthful face half buried In II mun
Mortified. he got to bis feet. glance
o ,l,t into the hallway and began adjus
|. Ing his attire.
Q "No you don'tw be said mildly.
, decline to perform again. II sou wa
/ any more wriggling yon must accor
plish It yourselves. Drlna. has yo'
y royerness-by any unfortunate chan'
!. .-er-red hair"
= "No," said the child. ''and won't ye
!. please crawl across the boor anu 90
a me-just once more"
y "Bolo meF' insisted Billy. u havel
been mangled YETI
:. "Let Billy assassinate solnebo'
. himself. And, by the way, Drina. a
there any maids or nurses or servan