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The Washington herald., 1909-10-24
FILLING FOREIGN POSTS
Difficulties Encountered by Governments in Getting Salts
factory Diplomats

envoy OF the German Kaiser. at banouets
I OF commercial bodies, and NJ. Jusserand
the representative Of France, at histori-
cal reunions. And then President Taft
| seems TO believe in talking or speaking AZ
the proper time. as Mr. Crane saws he
told him 10 accept every invitation and
speak whenever called upon and make
II hot" But Secretary Knox does not
agree with his chief and the result was
/ that Mr. Crane resigned, and Mr. Tar.
/ approved Mr.. KnOXs course, and there
you are.
President Taft seems to have consider
! able difficulty in filing the various dIplo-
matte posts. He can find plenty Of aspi-
rants for the places, but they do not fit
for one reason or another. And what is
an ambassador. after all. but n good
fellow sent abroad 10 lie for his couu-
try2' Sir Henry Wotton gave utteranee
to this truth way back in 1904 and no
one so far has succeeded in demonstrate
Ing that Sir Henry on that occasion spoke
an untruth. His definition OF an ambas-
sador was written in Latin. When II
was published, somewhat to his incon-
venience, he protested to have written:
"Legatus est vir bonus, peregre missus
sd mentiendum republcae causae" Either
In that form, or in very nearly that form.
Wotton wrote the sentiment in an album
at Augsburg, Germany, while on his wav
to Venice as English Ambassador to the
republic.
In fact. the little axiom marks the
opening Of his career as ambassador. and
was probably intended for a pun. for
Wotton was not cynical AS late as 1922.
writing 20 an English bishop, wotton de-
scribed ambassadors as but spies II he
intended a pun in 1904. he should have
stuck TO English for il IS very difficult
to translate a pun. After the German
fashion Of the time. wotton was asked
TO write something in an album. Great
latitude was permitted in such cases. and
probably no harm would have ensued
mad not a scandalous publication by
Gaspar Scioppius put a malicious con-
struction upon the line and made King
James 1 of England responsible for his
Ambassadors sayings.
Meanwhile the Ambassador was not a
dove He describes IN great detail how
TO open letters in transit, how to bribe.
and how to cheat the world tbat
tries to cheat you The SEQUEL
shows that Wotton was 2. loser in
the game. Notwithstanding his great tai
ents. Being much in Italy. he enriched
English by introducing words like flor
ist,' regatta" and "monsignor:" but
finally he was beaten where he least ex-
pected it. The King did not promote
Wotton after his return to England, and
worse still. failed to pay Wottons sal
airy. Wotton passed the rest Of his life
trying 70 collect his just dues, but failed.
And his famous letters. like Burton's
Anatomy OF Melancholy" are worth
reading as pictures of that high life in
England which pilgrims and puritans
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Scotch "Brose. {"

last q moderate-sized family for TIVE
days.
Speaking OF Scottish fare reminds
one inevitably OF the national dish OF
that hardy and frugal race.
What did you have for brea kfast!
asked a tourist OF a bare-legged. mus
cUlar Highland ladd!e.
"Brose.' was the answer.
And what for dinner2"
-Brose." still cheerfully.
And what viii you have for sup
PERI
why - brose" surprised at the
strangers inquisitiveness.
And DO you not get tired OF eating
the same thing all the timer
An wha' for sud mon weary o
his meat?"
Meat" with him stood for his daily
food.
"Brose." alias oatmeal porridge. has
nutritiye qualities 20 which the Drawn
and endurance OF the Scottish peas
antry bear triumphant testimony.
With US these would be better I'M
derstOOd II oatmeal were properly
cooked. The mother who would have
her children strong IN muscle and bone
and generally hardy throughout their
systems should learn the Ya4ues OF this
cereal In the course OF her economical
studies. SOAK IL for hours. Distrust
the plausible advertisements that
commend this or that brand requiring
no soaking and but twenty minutes
cooking That Is a concession 70 the
American habit OF living fast and
hard Soak the Irish or Scotch meal
long. and boil IL longer. The freless
cooker cooks Il to perfection without
waste Of fuel Bring the sodden meal
10 boil on the range. then shut II up
IN the heart % the cooker and leave Il
there TOR Fl<Ht ten or rWcUtV-tour
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AN ALBIN0 SPARROW.
Or One Marked with n Big White
MarE-HRbits of Sparrovvs.

From the Boston Herald
Did YOU ever" said an observing
man. see an albino sparrow? I have
seen one, and, certainly. it was a great
surprise 10 me. I suppose that prob
ably there are albinos 10 be found among
all created things. but though I had
seen, as you might say millions OF
sparrows had never before seen among
them an alblno.
This bird l saw was hopping about IN
the street IN search Of food. Il was not
all white. but it had a white patch on
its back extending from the base OF its
neck backward for about third Of the
body's length and crosswIse for about
half the width Of the back. an irregular
square of white. a marking making this
sparrow instantly noticeable among the
rest.
If anything. I was even more sur
prised when a day OF two later I again
saw the same bird IN the same locality
in the same block walking around there
just the same, looking for food, and
this suggested 10 me something that I
hadn't thought OF before namely, that
sparrows may become in a way dOmes-
ucated, so that they stick closely to
one spot. I think very likely the spar
rows we see in our block are always
the same sparrows or Of the same flock.
'SpaTows do travel. We know that.
For instance in railroad freight yards
they jump into emptied grain cars 70
pick UP scattered grains Of wheat and
then they may be shut into those cars,
TO be carried away, IL they live 10 make
the Journey 10 more or less distant
points there to jump out and breed in
those localities.
And while 1 might see sparrows only
in the streets that I am accustomed TO
traverse, you might see them down on
the river front hopping about on
wharves or on the decks OF vessels or
pecking at furled sails for the grains of
salt left on them by flying spray.
But the sparrows that take those
long Journeys by rail- do so involun-
ta-ily. and the sparrows that you see
aboard OF vessels show only that there
are venturesome sparrows Just as there
are venturesome men. still think
that most sparrows must lead compar-
itively circumscribed lives, following out
their existence within boundaries never
set very far away from where they
were born
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q financial standpoint the entire outlay
should not exceed s.
Sleeps Head.
Who but a Scotch householder ever
thinks Of cooking a sleeps head7
! put the question TO a notable house
wife the other day. and she thought
meant the fish OF the same name. She
had never imagined that anybody
would eat a real Sleeps headW Then
she said. "Ughr'
/ stood up stoutly for my head" II
yields the most palatable Scotch broth
/ have ever tasted And there is no
better In the world than that family
soup one has In perfection IN the High
lands. have recipe which was given
% me In rhyme by the president OF the
University Of Glasgow.
Nor IL a boiled sleeps head, served
with caper sauce and accompanied by
creamed turnips, a contemplate din
ner for the American who arrogates
as his the right to have the best things
going. You may buy the cleaned head
IN a city market for 40 cents. In the
country the butcher will toss II over 10
you with a laugh as a g1ft-with the
wool on
Take II home, scald and rub pow
dered resin into the fleece down 10 the
roots, strip. and you have the founda-
tion for enough nourishing broth 20
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use, to spread on bread and eat out OF
hano' have fresh and sweet butter.
ana when you cannot AFFORD to use
the same Tor cake and pastry. 20
without them. Make palmer cakes and
cookies, using half butter or half lard
very fair family pastry may be
alone
Never waste a teaspoonful Of good
shortening, be II lard or dripping. Try
aside for frying.
You know, / suppose, that It may b
used over ana over, unless when YOU
have fried fish In Il? Strain what Is
LETT In the frying pan into a bowl half
nlled with hot water IN which you have
dissolved bit Of soda no bigger than
a pea. When IL IS dead cOi5 you will
nave cake Of clean. OdOrless fat on tbs
TOP o. the water, and all impurities will
nave sunk 10 the bottom. Take OF the
cake and keep It IN a cold place
Lemons may be kept soft and sound
D. leaving them In cold water in the
refrigerator. You may get them by the
dozen cheaper than by the single lemon.
apples I0r apple sauce, and for pies
Tor which they are cooked ana strained
should not be pared. Core them and cut
into quarters or eighths: then cook with
GUY sugar 20 SOFT mass that may run
through q fine cOlander or vegetable
press. The peel gives a goodly flavor
and pleasant color 70 the sauce. and not
an eaJable BIT OF the king OF fruits Is
lost sweeten 20 taste while hot ana
you have the veritable "bouquet.' OF the
apple. instead OF taste and smell Ike
preserves.
Chicken Broth.
Another small (Which Is not '-petty-'l
economy Is 70 order your butcher or
provision merchant 20 send home tia
HeAos, necks and feet Of the fowls you
9uy from him They make rich. good
oroth. Scald and scrape the legs, and
scald the feathers from the heads
Ihen COOK slowly until all the Eelat-
nous strength IS extracted. Let
them get cold in the water: take OF
the rat; strip the meat from the bones
ana squeeze out all the moisture
Ihen throw the bones away. By add
ing rice 70 the liquor. seasoning with
onion Juice. pepper and salt with a
dash OF minced parsley. and. fust BE-
FORE serving, stirring IN a cupful %
mix thlckened a little with q rouN OF
butter and -four cooked together. Won
nave nourishing, savory broth.
! might draw out this talk indef-
inite!y without exhaustinE the now
more -ever-before vital subject OF
the utilization Of materials we are in
the habit Of undertaking as foods for
human beings. The list Of paIatabls
left-overs' alone would I'll many
pages like this.
And this I must leave untouched.
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Distractions OF Martha" her struggles
10 prove the manifold capabilities OF a
caifs head i repeat nov what was said
there IN EeTio-cOmiC fashion. that a
calfs head may be wrought into more
savory and popular forms than any
other bit or meat known 10 the inge-
NOUS cook. IL costs from 20 20 81 cents,
TO begin with. The stock IN which II Is
boiled makes delicious soup; the boned
head. after u Is boiled. may be Dreaded
and baked. or made into that Joy OF
the epicure. ''tete de veRu IA vinRi-
grette." or into imitation teTrapin al
most as gOOc as the genuine cehcacy,
for which we pay a dollar a plate at
restaurants. The tongue Is nice eaten
cold or picked; the brains may be fash
ioned into tooths0me croQuettes or fried
IN batter.
In skllful hands the calls head may
be counted upon for four meals. and
when al the seasoning ingredients that
help 70 make these are considered from
The Washington herald., 1909-10-24
BY RUDOLPH DE zAPP.

A Fish for a Crane seems to be the so
luton Of the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
sion-to-China puzzle. Secretary Knox
disapproves Of diplomats who talk hot
stuff for publication, and IN considering
Stuyvesant Fish. Of New York. for the
place the Secretary Of State has evidently
arrived at the conclusion that Mr. Fish
win not repeat Mr.. Cranes faux pas. Mr.
Fish has always had the reputation Of
being as 'close-mouthed as a clam" and
''as dumb as a fish" when It came to the
point OF keeping his thoughts 10 himself
II everything else can be arranged salts
factorily 20 all parties interested IN the
affair, the chances are that the United
States government viii be represented IN
the future at the throne Of the Chinese
imperial dragon by an American Repub-
lean Fish
In this connection It may be interesting
TO recall Ambassador Reds attitude with
regard 70 diplomats who talk. Just be-
fore his departure for his post when ne
was first appointed he made some inter-
esting comments on the unnecessary ef-
fusiveness Of some OF our diplomatic rep
resentatives abroad and intimatel pretty
strongly that the ready speochraaker.
anxious to commend himself to the nation
&c which he Is accredited. IS neither the
most useful agent for the transaction OF
official business nor the most efficient
upholder Of his country's dignity
There IS, indeed, grave danger, accord
n r. Uaf
creates for himself an atmosphere Of I'M
failing urbanity and becomes an object
q popular applause in a foreign country
may insensbly lose good deal Of his
Americanism, and in seeking always to
please may find himself embarrassed
when It becomes his duty to urge some
serious issue which may not be agreeable
TO his hosts II is, Of course, the primary
duty Of diplomats to cultivate friendly
relations with the governments to which
they are sent. but this object Is not the
end, but the means.
Foreign governments evidently do not
quite agree with Mr. Ambassador Reid's
conclusions in this respect. judging from
the many functions. official and other
wise at which their diplomatic represent
atives to this country make their appear
ance as the speakers Of the occasion.
There has never been a more sought
after after-dinner speaker In this coun-
Try than Mr. Wa Ting-fang, the popular
Chinese Minister. and it is quite the Thing
70 have Mr. Bryce, the British Ambassa-
DOR. as a speaker at university com
movements; Count Won Bernstorh, tho
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"uppish" cook OF mine once stigma
tized as ''innards." I have had queens
OF the kitchen OF the same feather
and lineage who objected 10 cooking
the g1blets OF poultry as "ongentale."
II the old saw respecting the behavior
OF beggar on horseback applies 10
Them, It cannot be fitted to our well-to-
DO American matron. The best Is none
too good for her John and tho children
Her wiser compatriot, who has made
economy a study. buys lambs liver at
10 or Il cents and orders Il to be left
az her door, and this without q blush
OF shame. She has taught her boys and
girls 10 Ike II when mother" cooks H.
IL is washed and wiped. a few slices
OF tat salt pork arc put into a frying
PHI'' aid when they are crisp are taken
OUT. into the fat goes a sliced onion.
ana ana when this is slightly Drowned the
sHceo liver is laid in the same kissing
taI. II Is LETT there just long enough
10 scar both sides OF each piece. Then
Pork, onion. liver and fat are turned
mo d casserole. A half cupful OF stock
from the stockpOt is added. and half a
SOLoh button onions that have been par
Dolled. This Is seasoned 10 taste with
sa!t ana pepper. covered and set in the
oven Tor an hour. II should be done ten
osr Dy then. Next, the gravy IS drained
OIA ana the covered casserole IS kept hot
over boiling water. Tho gravy is thick
ened with Drowned -four and seasoned
Win dash OF kitchen bouquet and a
Seaspoonful OF chopped parsley. AFTER
DOiihg, II Is poured back into the casse-
ioie. IL IS served In the same when Il
mas stood, covered, for I'VE minutes in
an an open oven. THAI the gravy may soak
into the liver.
Calls Liver.
Calfs liver cooked IN Ike manner fs
excellent or, II you wish 10 serve N
whole. lard 1t with strips of Fat salt
PORK, treat II as directed Just now and
Jay IN the casserole. A spoonful OF to-
nato calsup added 70 the seasoning I'm
proves the dish. Lay e upon a platter
when done. pour the thickened greycv
ABOUT II and garnish with the button
onions Half can OF French rnusnroorns
lchampl gnons) make OF the baked liver
really elegant family dinner. T,he
mushrooms are cooked IN the rra,r,,
when II Is strained OF for thickenlng
Cut II horizontally. What is LETT Should
De put under a weight. II properly sea
sOhed ana cooked, II Is a fair imitation
When cold OF the famous (and costlyl
pate de foie gras. And this at an out
lay OF less than 70 cents, even ~ the
cham pignons be added. Meat for two
meals may be had by following the
recipe 1 outline. ! engage. also thar
those who have never liked liver before
VIII take 70 1t" In this guise.
Beef's Tongue.
A beefs tongue retails in CITY mar
kets for 81. Wash and wipe Il and par
boil for half an hour after the boil Il
fairly on. Take II up Saving the LIQUOR
In which II was bolled). rub all over
The Washington herald., 1909-10-24

HIS is the third of a series of
articles written by Marion
Harland with view to help
ing the housewife at a time when the
practice Of economy may mean the
keeping of a home.
The two articles preceding this
we're "a Stubborn Fact" dealing
with the question Of necessary econ
omies, and Economy in Buying"
Next Sundays article will be en-
titled Economy in Hired Labor"
The writer Of the articles viii wei
come letters and suggestions from
readers.
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Every NIan to His Own sport.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
no, sir, 1 can't see any sense In ehas-
ing bunch of wild creatures around a
jungle and shooting holes in them. II
there is sport in the thing I fail to
recognize it"
L guess you don't Ike Roosevelt"
yes, I do. But I don't like a willful
waste Of life"
Probably you have never done any
hunting"
''Huntingl Certainly not. I'm an
angler"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-24

From the Atlanta Journal
The man who has solved the vacation
problem Is now in prime condition TO take
on the Xmas present problem.
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economical Pastry.

Butter IS a grievously heavy item in
mother, and one TO which Bridget
Thekla-Dinah lends the full weight OF
her hand-one. too. that must know
no degree. Cooking butter" Is not
admitted 10 the economical calcula-
lions OF sensible home caterers. Bet
ter buy and use half as much than
purchase the second best. For table
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Two rare old tickets containing Republican
enaI both
suckey Of sDngfeld Ill The tickets
be kept preservation
sheets prizes thenhi
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with butter and put into covered
rooster when you have poured cupful
or the pot liquor about It, Roast until
fork pierces II easily. Turn the gravy
INTO saucepan and thickeu with
Drowned -four. two tablespoonfuls or
stewed and strained tomato, a table
spoonful Of onion juice. paprika and
Simmer gently at the side of the range
while you wash the tongue with the
yolk OF an egg (beaten) and coat thick
~ with Drowned and crushed crumbs
Set In the oven. uncovered, for five min
utes, or until smoking hot and slightly
incrusted. Butter again and serve. Send
In the gravy IN boat.
Carve perpendicularly. This tongue is
delicious cold.
A Leftover" Soup.
A good coup may be made by adding
minced vegetables TO the stock 81 which
the tongue was boiled. Simmer until
the vegetable dice are tender. season
with celery salt. color with caramel and
drop tiny cubes OF fried bread on the
top.
Calls Head.
In a story depicting the trials and
training OF young and ambitious
housekeeper, who thought she knew II
ALL, l have narrated, among the other
The Washington herald., 1909-10-24
"Our queens Of the tohen 0beot to looking the gblsts

hours. 1t is then dlgestible and fun Of
properties that foster wholesome
growth In the young and keep adults
vigorous
New-York tribune., 1909-02-27
THEATRICAL NEWS.

ARRANGEMENTS were made yesterday for the con
tinuation of the run Of The Man From Home at
the Astor Theatre throughout the coming summer
That drama has occupied the stage Of the AstOr
since August
Gustav Won Seyffertitz. stage director for Maude
Adams will return tomorrow from Germany.
where he mas been in quest of costumes and armOr
for Joan OF Arc which Miss Adams will present
in the stadium of Harvard University in June
Because of his knowledge Of army life. Charles
Frohman has assigned Mr. Seyffertitz TO the
task of staging An Englishman's Home
The Messrs. Shubert have acquired the American
rights TO THE King OF Caledonia" musical COM
edy and The Truants." a drama. Both were sue
cessfuI in London. Lena Ashwen is appearing in
the latter.
Maude Raymond Fi1 return on Monday night TO
the cast of Mr. Hamlet of Broadway, which will
be the bill next week at the West End.
Dorothy DonnelIy will appear at a performance
of Henry James's play 'Disengaged' at the Hud-
son Theatre, Thursday afternoon, March II, for
the benefit of St Andrews Convalescent Hospital
Seats may be had from Miss Hester Davis. at No
2O4 Madison
Mr.. Thompson has in progress the rehearsal Of
a play called "A Fool There Was" Robert Hilliard
will act the chief character in it. Katherine Kael-
rod. Nanette Comstock. Frank Gilmore, Howard
Hull S K Walker Arthur Row and r. ]. Barker
will be in the cast
Laurence Irving has arrived N this country.
conpanied by his wife. Mabel Hackney. Both are
under contract to appear at the various theatres
conducted by William Morris. beginning next Mon
day night at the Orpheum. in Boston. They viii
act in a short play called The King and the Eaga-
bond
..Brewster's Millions" will be the next attraction
ar the Academy OF Music, beginning Monday night,
March S.
Thomas W Ross will shortly appear in a play
called The Fortune Hunter" written by Winchell
Smith He is directed by Cohan & Harris
Mary Ryan Eda Bruna, Forrest Robinson. Amy
summers and other well known players viii be in
the companv.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-27
CHINESE PORCELAIN SALE
Collection of the Late Henry GraUes
at american Art Galleries.

A blue and white oviform of semi-eggsheu
texture with decoration painted in brilliant maza-
rine blue. brought $50. the highest price at the
second afternoons sale at the American Art Gal
leries yesterday OF antique Chinese porcelans col
lected by the late Henry Graves. The purchaser
was Edward Cahill
The sale was conducted by Thomas E. Kirby. and
realized s4032 90 making total of Ss22 30 for the
two afternoon sales.
Scott & Fowles bought, for $3.50. extraordi-
nary blue and white beaker. which is said be
Of the highest standard of Chinese ceramic art and
IS embeIished in cobalt blue Of brilliant Opaque
quality. The establishment consists Of fourteen
large lotus flowers and leafy Scrolls spreading over
the entire outer surface This specimen IS said
to have been made in the imperial potteries in the
Kang-hsi period, I652-17Z2
B. Franklin paid zO50 for a large blue and white
hawthorn jar. decorated with branches Of prunus
blossoms the floral emblem OF the New Year; 500
for a soft paste blue and white vase: 1925 for a
blue and white temple jar. with decoration of fabu-
ious animals: 800 for blue and white bottle with
an archaic dragon encircling the neck: 1925 for a
blue and white temple jar bearing Buddhistic en-
bems Of happy augury, and $40 for blue and
white vase Of sonorous porcelain.
H. D. Babcock the purchaser. at 1850. OF
a blue and white hawthorn temple jar, decorated
with blossoning branches and twtgs of hawthorn
Of the Sang-hsi period, and a. the price
bought a blue white temple Jar of the same
period a companion to II.
F D Stout paid Sl,0oO for a blue and white vase
bottle shaped with scroll OF lotus and sym
metriCai arrangement Of large blossoms.
Thomas r. Clarke made many purchases. For
1920 he bought a blue and white Of soft
paste with establishment five large peaches.
the Chinese fruit Of immortality, above which
five bats the emblem of happiness.
Mr.. Clarke also paid S1.125 for Of the
Chfen-lung period 1853: 500 for a soft paste
blue and white gallipot. and 1900 for blue and
white ginger jar, with decoration of the birth OF
the butterfly.
4 blue and white gourd shaped vase was knocked
down to Mrs John E. Parsons at $3.50 Mrs. Par
sons also paid 800 for a blue and white hawthorn
ginger Jar
Mrs John Jacob Astor was the purchaser Of an
oviforrn blue and white jar OF soft paste at 1870
and of g blue and white jar, globular shaped,
800
Other purchasers were Mrs. Potter Palmer MISS
Dorothy Whitney, Mrs. BayardsCutting. Mrs. Og-
dent Coelet and Courtlandt Field Bishop. Among
those present wern Charles P. Taft and David
Warheld. The sale viii be finished this afternoon