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The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

The character that is founded upon
truth. justice. and honor: charity 10 all.
with hope and faith in Gods purpose 10
man. will not fail Of its impress upon al,
life. The race is not 10 the swift nor yet
the battle tn the strong. but rather IN
him that overcOmeth-J /. NJ. ERWIN
1913 Thirtieth street
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

1T is not so much what comes 10 you
as what you come 70 that determines
whether you are a winner in the great
race OF life. Never forget that the only
indestructible material in destiny's fierce
crucible is character. Say this. not 10 an
other. say II to yourself; utter II early
and repeat II often: Fail me not thou"
I. z. ADKINS
Jn1 F street
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

influences Of this environment. As he
gathers from these treasure fields their
wealth and with iit. in helpfulness. crowns
the moments of the pressing days he
proves himself an optimist- Character is
the blossom OF mans existence. the fruit
age OF his best endeavOr. and is measured
by his influence for good on the lives Of
others. :. W. BEALL.
Dubin. " Va.
The secret of character is based on two
things One is Tets help and the other
boost, don't knock.
JUNIUS ". F. BECKMAN.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

NV stock OF thoughts on character is
rather low just now for some unaccount-
able reason, but 7 think that the follow
ing little sentence is one which II would
be well for all Of US 10 remember: ''Char-
acter IS capital on which there are semi
annual and never-failing dividends
ROLF THELSyE
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

characters we meet the sOgl exists. should
be ever ready TO extend a helping hand
or kindly word which might awaken the
soul or such 20 further effort
j. 2. SULLIVAN.
r-4 , streel Northeast
Reputation is the result Of the worlds
decision. while character IS the outcome
o. the individuals decision. Men may in
jure our reputation. but our character is
nvincible. except whe.i we are enemies
To- ourselves. Reputation is for to-day.
character for tomorrow and eternity.
Reputation Is pessinist's view Of life,
while character is the foundation Of op-
timism- Character is formed by the wise
operation OF circumstances that enter
into our lives and is the richest harvest
Of ones life experience. The value or
character is 10 make Us I've and strong
and cheerful in the pres --ce 81 adversely
and 20 make the best OF axe: 20 help the
possibilities and 20 shun the impossible
ties. TO see the bright cheerful sunshine
and 10 irhpart sunshine. And, above all.
remember that the pessimist's reputation
is but the credentials 0f this world. while
the Optimist's character is the surety Of a
future.
Fame Is what YOU have taken.
Characters what you give.
When 20 this truth you waken,
Then YOU begin 70 live"
r. v. LIPPINCOTT.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Actions words, looks steps. form the
alphabet by which you may spell charac-
ters. and a mans character IS ike MS
shadow. which sometimes follows and
sometimes precedes sim. and which is Oc-
csslonally longer and occasionally shorter
than ne is T. l. VIA
No-Fru Mas
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

When wealth Is lost. nothing IS lost;
When character is lost, all IS lost
"A heart unspOtted IS not easily daunted- -
King Henry VI
Ny advice TO you is 10 cheer up. 10 keep
a good heart. and 70 know your own
value--Charies Dickens.
Miss HANNAH Z. BLOWN.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Far ahead Of every virtue
Our good character stands alone.
Purer than the gold Of Ophir,
Brighter than the MONDAY sun.
JAMES CONWAY JACKSON
p-0T L-,rr-f..-sN sfraaf rtr.-f 1rrrngf
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Character IS the poor mans capital
Character is more than intellect. A great
soul viii be strong 70 live as well as 10
think. Goodness outshines genius. as the
sun makes the electric light cast
shadow. N. JANE MOOR.
8W 4. street
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Character is the compelling force of ma
ture that makes an individual worth
while. To a certain extent * is inherited.
It's best environment is moral training
I'm youth. free from superstitiOns and mar
row-minded creeds With truth and candor
for fits basis and sympathy and humani-
tarianism 10 soften their application 20
life. Il passes beyond the pale OF reputa-
ton into the chiefest OF virtues
". r. HENDERSON
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

All humanity is divided into two classes.
common and refined. A cultured. Chris
tan character is the chief possession,
without which all else is as dross
Mrs. c. +. McLAUGHLIN-
Second street northeast
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

We ali have Il IN our power 10 carve
out a character Let US cut our way
through prejudice, humiliation. disc6ur-
aEement. and a host Of other hostile In
clinations. and carve a character pure
and strong. Mr. c. d WIBIRT.
f.rr-.a-f.-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Character Is the telltale OF the soul; IL
speaks the language Of the heart. II Is
the vehicle OF kindness and the hope or
ones success. Il is the salvation Of the
sinner and the making OF a man. From
inception TO transition character counts
C. A. BREWTON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

The words frozen salads have an allurinx
sound in sultry August weather. and Of the many
delicious varieties of frozen tomatoes is among
the best
Have ready a quart OF steved tomatoes highly
seasoned with pepper. salt and onion, any
other seasoninSs preferred Let the seasonings
cook with the tomatoes until they are thoroughly
absorbed. Then set the mixture away 10 cool
When cold strain il. add a few drops OF vinegar
or lemon juice and freeze 1t like sherbet. AS
tomatoes are rather acid. be sure not To let them
stand in the metallic freezing can any time be-
fore freezing. Begin to turn the crank as soon as
the mixture is put into the can IL is better to use
fresh tomatoes the canned sometimes have a
rinnv favor Place on small salad plates tender.
pale green leaves taken from the heart of lettuce
plant When the salad Is frozen scoop out cones
OF n with an ice cream scoop and place one in the
centre OF a plate. Decorate the top of each with
a star OF mayonnaise Jelly and serve
This Jelly is very easy 20 prepare Simply make
an ordinary mayOunaise, seasoning II more
highly than usual Add enough gelatine dissolved
in boiling water TO make IL very stir. set the
mayonnaise ice immediately, SO that II will
harden quickly While mixing the gelatine with
the dressing beat thoroughly and constantly 70
avoid the danger OF curding- Good proportions
for this Jelly are egg yOlk. pepper and salt
suit the taste half cupful of olive oil, about
one-eighth of teaspoouful of mustard and tea
spoonful of sharp vinegar a little more IL de-
sired 4 large teaspoonfui of graduated geatins
soaked In Just enough cold water to cover IL and
then dissolved I'm tablespOonfuls OF boiling
water Was used when testing this recipe. the
t.lIy should very stiff a liberal supply of CELIA
tine should be used. After the Jelly has hardened
10 can be cut into fancy shapes with French cutters
with small coOlsy cutters. Let Il harden
i'm a shallow pan plate, that II will
be thick TO shape with a thin cutter.
mayOnnase Jelly may be served with any
frozen salad. 10 Is often used with jellies such
as aspic. celery cucumbe-. These are moulded
in fancy Terms, placed ON lettuce leaves and orns-
mented with the stars of mayOnnase. It
more appropriate. however. TO the mayor
nalse Jelly with a soft salad and the ordinary
nlAyonnaiss with = st.n salad Jelly. Two SIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08
OF WOMEN SMOKERS.
Doctors, Lawyers and ClergyMen Express Their
Disapproval Anonymously.

Smoking has now become so common among
women that the voices raised in public protest
against II become fewer and fewer. SO many peo-
pie depend upon the favor OF women that il isn't
always wise illuminate against their vices. real
alleged. The sveTag. man still retains his
pYeiucics against the OF tobacco ny women.
however freely n. may indulge himself. but very
oe,en he is situated that he doesn't dare TO
cay
On. clergyman sa.t that it unwiso to
in the pulpit what might drive women church
go.rs away and prevent them from a possible
ception Of private advice on the subject
An eminent physician said: Il wouldn't dare
criticise woman for smokng-too many of my
women friends enjoy the practice-but would not
like my wife daughter attempt smoke"
Lawyers conflde that: If a wants 10
smoke she has a right to- but it is privilege
don't want the women OF families enjoy.
Condemn IT! il would be much as our practice
is worth Women are clients as we'll as men-we
can't afford offend them
Even the Young Mems Christian Association
daras not touch upon the burning topic of a
smoking. although perfectly willing TO plunge into
the stormy question OF womans right TO the ballot.
Or. William T. Brewster. acting dean of Barnard
College. is one OF those who not afraid TO talk
for publication this subject.
u know nothing about this matter on scientific
ground" he says. but see reason uhy women
should initiate the pleasant private vices or the
public manners cf men p"
At a Board Of Education meeting one Of the
commissioners summed up the situation perfectly
when he said; If were 10 see high school girls
smoke I would be horrihed HORNED! But If a
woman insists upon smoking what a man dol'
doctor In charge OF private institution for
the cure OF inebristes has become quite excited
over the situation and sweepinsly asserts that
every woman who drinks smokes and every
woman who smokes drinks Perversions trend in
groups. and II would be hard 20 say which Is "A
factor IN producing the other" This he says pri-
vately. AS In the case OF the lawyer il would be
a much his practice is worth TO say II pub
licly.
woman doctor is under the impression that
mo woman Is able 20 smoke or use any kind of
siinulant with safety She imagnes a woman TO
be so constituted hat she cannot do anything In
moderation" That superior being man who
Jumps chairs and yells till he is hoarse at poti
cal meetings and resorts 10 hsticus I'm Legislative.
halls is away ahead OF her in the matter OF self
control. She Is much more easily and intensely
affected by stimulants OF any kind than a man a
Therefore her only safety is I'm r.fraining from
their uss"
1his Doctor. tee. prefers 70 remain Anonymous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

oofsAFe and sleeves were pretty bows and looms
OF narrow black velvet ribbon. From her white
neck there turned a pleated muslin frfl: her
sleeves tiny puffs. drawn into a band show
inC bit % her bare above the long. loos.
~rl,klng gloves kept in place the top by elastic
hands OF fine white was her little capote
@, "a. period her gown. tied under her chin with
white rareta ribbon and trimmed with f.
Fashion writers and designers talk and write
riibly o. this that ancient costume being copied
10. modern social affairs AS matter Of fact such
gowns are merely suggestions of the period de-
eeYibet For example. the little silk speneers worn
at the .rst race OF the season, and then described
N these columns, far from the speacers OF the
time % Louis XVIII. But in spite Of their mac
eurAcy these latter day spencers are far more
charming. Seen IN old print the spencer Of that
time is a clumsy garment. The neck has a high
curved collar, mounting 10 the ears. Three seams
distinctly mark the back in an ugly fashion: the
shoulders are long; small cap surrounds the arm
hole above long loose sleeve tkatsfalls in IN
graceful manner loosely the hand. The little
garment finishes IN a tiny, slightly haring basque
only three four inches below the waist; il ties
IN front with heavy cords. The skirt worn with
PTS Is OF white percale. Short. gathered into
~ little fulness IN the middle Of the back II Is
elabOracely trimmed the foot with muslin frills
ee, in waving Lines. More eXtravsgant in de-
ksn than anything worn to-day and Of extraordi-
nary ugliness arc most OF the costumes Of the
t.n~ Of Louis Philippe. There few eXcep-
t,o,s 4ne among them Is a long cloak OF black
velvet that has been perfectly copied for a French
~or.41 8 grand dame OF the old school. With
. sAAnEs ct HA1sEiA o14y satin Instead Sf VEL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

Considering what an important sar. o: tss
household good servants are l do wonder" sal
a New York woman. why the average mistress
is SO regardless OF their comfort. I visits! AS
year In the house Of some people-enlishsned ca-
tivated people mind you-whose two maids seq.
a basement room that was so damp 1; had s'-a
mould ON the walls. In another home knoS Us
maids have attic rooms. which have no cOanec:i's
with the furnace and no arrangement OF any IA
for heat. Those girls have 10 dress and untT-s
all winter In icy atmosphere and in thsl' ''il'
leisure they must sit in the kitchen. with rs Gu
slant reminders OF tina work they do all cay
Il hold that a maids room should Be nor c1'
comfortable but pretty. Mother impressed taa' %
me when ] went 10 housekeeping. and mother s''
famous for keeping her maids a Ions TINE 81
gave each of them a nice little room, 97s'al
papered. with good though inexpensive ~ =
the floor and some cheerful pictures on the VA,
The beds had good mattresses and pisn4
blankets and there was closet and ehs@
drawers. a rocking chair and a table Tor sS.i"
And another thing that made mothers ns2 y
voted to her was that she wouldn't alON sNs =.
in the house 10 criticise them needlessly In so4s
households il seems 10 me THAI II any oaS -.
I'll natured he or she takes il ont IN nass'ns =.
maid II something on the table doesn't qul's -,
everv soul there has something sighting "a
the cook. who gets f. an through the HAY -
can't talk back poor thing. II a maid isi'S" ' "a
duty in any way mother told her OF H. ou' -"
nv father never permitted the children 70 80
critical sighting contemptuous @''''us D.,
ard the maids And I can tell you ths' nv.
children have that attitude toward se''''''
in nice families"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

Houses have great deal OF character Some
surroundings. of course, but more II from the
lie that Is lived In them. People who live a
gloomy. starved and lie cannot conceal
the fact from their guests. even though they as
sumo different manner while their guests in
the house. The rooms themselves tell the tale In
certain barrenness and dr.arGness that the
homes OF such families get
On the other hand who has not been IN houses
that breathsd cheer the moment you entered
themr 1t in little things-the books and trihes
lying about the chairs IN Just the right places
wallis and windows-for walls and windows do
between hon., lLe.Ae 10 visit and the other
kind.
Mother Erne.tine. helper and savior of sx-
prisoners in France. has just been awarded by
the French Academy OF Moral Sciences a prize OF
1900 francs for acts of devotion Mother Ernes-
tine is eighty years old. and since she was
twenty she has given herself TO works OF reclama-
tOn.
When Eugene Aglae Moran. she
entered the Order of the Sacred Heart she began
her labOrs in the prison at ROuen. After eight
years of this she began to wonder what became of
her children after leaving the prison. She rented
a ROOM took two Of her ex-prisoners there and
launched them in the trade of shirtmaking. Pres
entity a woman of ROuen became interested and
helped her Her charges grew IN numbers, and
III. police authorities decided to allow her the
of 500 francs. The, next step was 20 PIT all the
Young prisoners in Mother Ernestine's charge and
for many years she had large house at ROuen
with four hundred girls or in her care and that
OF the thirty-eght sisters under her AT this place
called LAtelier Refuge the girls were taught tailor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

flesh eolored nn.u.sel.ne do sole. Tho long tight
slasvas ara O. tie n-,our work with little caps Of
the dotted silk.
,,,.,,s. for August at Trouyille Is q Shantuns
oos,uyne Of the deep reddish orange nuen liked
a. the moment and to be had only IN the 'iaost "a
n.n.,ve quality Of sny material. INC i'oii' CO
"a. p,.aa,hs OF the short skirt hang straight Win
oys~se,nsnr seams, decorated with small nat put
49,, =, hrou,n tortoise shell. Across the back the
sk,,, 10 laid in fat pleats turning 10 ieet al .o
hork A narrow ntted belt closes behind unce'
-, % .bra. buttons OF creamy white linen is
r. Nous. Sc. IN inch wide peats back AND ifohI
-bs ,,.ated saso. is hemrnsd with orange Hneh' as
u.u as the little turnover collar and she iF'iAs
-. sr,sb the sleeves To match the costume are
inv handkerchiefs; OF plain white. heinfhsc
nth orange; others o: plain orange coioFeo Hhe'.
and still others OF orange, barred ana hsii''u
with white The Initial is embroidered IN eithe'
white or orange. in contrast to the ioui'ua'O
The coat for this gown IS a trife shorter thar
,ho.. that have held the stage long. Shaped
,s,t a sktrt and body effect. there are large:
sonare hin pockets turned over with white anu
trimmed with large shell buttons. Two large out
tons are set at each side OF the 'front.' Ut INC
natural ursistline a. the end OF The white isoeo
r,vers Covered with the orange shantunS and
trimmed with white coGue pluEhes Is INC i"'' 'iNe
in c.rcurEf eIszlcc
y- .he sauna fortunate girls wardrobe is a pretty
seaside costume OF fine white flannel, striped
lightly With black. There are large white pearl
buttons and a swsgger mannish waisicoai OK coarse
white linen and another OF gay Indian cotton
There are two hats and parasols 10 match; one
parasol OF white silk is hemmed with black; the
hat o: white rtlt soft and hairy, is trimmed with
an owls head The other parasol is OF madras.
accompanying hat covered with madras and
trimmed with bow OF black velvet ,,,,r-,,,
MARGARET ALICE FRIEND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

literary and art organizations are associated \,
memorial association. and IL Is intended .sas =,
building shall furnish a home and gathering ,Ix.
for such bodies. It will contain room, .or m.
and large meetings. students research roouA 3
great hall or auditorium and rooms Tor lsE,s .oe.
crosses. such as the recent tuberculosis coareH
Teachers conventions will be invited 70 assam.
here. and it Is hoped that the Grand Army o. II,
Republic. the Loyal Legion Of the United S:xs
and the Sons Of the Revolution VIII have lss~.
nent quarters IN the building
The advisory council OF the association incis:-,
Elihu Root Ira Remsen. Professor III. Fa..ass
Osborn. Charles J. Bell. DR.. Weir Mitchell. :,
William Welch General Horace Porter. Pso'.~'
Charles W Dabney, Dr. Charles D. Nalco;. y.
Professor Alexander Agassiz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

vet being employed In its makeup II is long
and ample hanging with slight fulness from fiat
round yoke, covered by round shoulder cape. The
edge OF this is in little arches, with points be-
tween. finished with thick cord and hung with
silk tassels on each point wide collar. wired TO
stand about the face. is covered with beautiful
chincha fur. and the entire garment is lined with
IL. Heavy cords with large passementerie balls tie
she neck
An effective addition to wardrobe OF many
gowns is of plain black foulard silk. The
plain trailing Skin. 10 oyerhung with long tunie
bordereG with large white dots. The bordered ma
teral trims the in graceful crossing folds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

Mrs. Dimock's Ideas fOs Ralsla. II. :,
for Big Building

Mrs. Henry F. DimOck. who was rac.-.,
president OF the George Washington e'>esa
ISOLATION. wants every man. woman a., - 80. ~
the country to have personal sense 40 ~.. NAG =
ship In the two-milion-doIlar building :. '9'0''
mortal TO the first president. She susxn,.. as
adults should give one dollar or more and "a, -
the children should own a 1O-cent brlck "a Ia =.
fully engraved receipts. bearing a bs,N =, Ia ~
instOn. are being sent 70 Contributors a, 49,. "Nss-
or more. and among the contributor, b,., '4'
thirty young women employed in a s.- ss-a
establishment In New York
In accordance with the desire often .xnr..
Washington for the promotion OF .cienc. ,-, ~
allure. the building will be devoted 20 sch 74
host OK patriotic. scientific. economic. .,,c,,'.-A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08
Frozer, ~alads for August

|, teIlies without liquid accompaniment -. s,~>
able but this is entirely matter VI zs.S. ..
times a vegetable salad, such a. On" s,ss-.
sninacb ar potatoes. may be slightly ,,.sl
with a little Preach dressing. ailo"1I ~,
a while and then decorated before
few stars and crescents IN may o'''. ~, e,yiet
A nayonnaise Jelly of this sor' '"o' - s4ca
IT., .,,,sr,I ,,arts before il hardens anu 80,
colored in a different way. fO' - ,tr,sa ri.
ha generated into three parts. one oeius &c ls.:
aDo,bsr "a delicate green and the 'ds' - ussa
,,suo,v Ptlt them on the ice % hdiu - 10
hard cut into fancy shapes and aI.s"e .,,si,z
ton OF the salad i'm any way e a, eurslss-
r,avonraise do not be DISCOURAGE :. ,n.rs:-i
Sinnplv set il away, and when ''e va -, q. a. ~
from the rest and risen To 'he w -, drop =
a5a - asain 10 the mixture drop - - br;es
l'U = - oIt,.e oil is not liked mel- 'l-s,I 3.
.-'O - instead. Sometimes "a h.
r;,,sJ rre,m is added 20 a may ol l'sa,. s4l1i
~ a. aar,acv In very ~ and To
-, t,,i,,. ,,,.,y take the place OF '
c,ars, mustard may be leit V"~ That eccsn!s;
Fr,g.n salad which is sone"'''- .,-inx -
-. moi s,,,rd as IL il would DC NEF sasss. o.
e,,,.l Quantities OF PhiL1delph'' -rss.ry4s! cur
-, other nice cream cheese 90 t,e ouy -
raD,s Ssueeze out the seeds' ~. ,sin Il ~
n,Ilnv tuice II thick ana I''' = cater as ssf-,.
water. using almost halI as u~s' sr,oeth mass
Nj, n with the cheese uatl ,,-,sp hsra ss's'
MIN W -. i, Immediately. Nhsi &C. vi:a
upon lettuce leaves anu
a star Of mayOnna!se leHS' assert ailhors =.
Tn, ,isb may be served as q 80 spOnsscA>'
--..,,.. sin,plv accompanied ~. beconasS
or lady fingers In freezing 'pS oauancy l lT
brilliant pink and has reiresias ase the cs'en
Ine a fresh cake Of cream en'sS 80 cream beaten
drained curd from bowl y. sasy to set -.
a stiff froth. IL Is not az, 4, can be easily -,
:;';% :e;,' psa ss: :s =. :s r e !
S ~,.a . ,H' a 'nd n dr OF we sn s sa
S G,'r ~ win be found within. the ,,ms ~'
s y|syS' ar T OF durins ,haI -----
WV -, o,,aoQkssa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

What rs probably the costliest thimbe in the
world is owned by Queen SowaT Ponj of Siam
II cannot be particularly useful as u thmble for
It is shaped like half-opened lotus flower with
jewelled petals which could hardly help interfer-
ing with the thread when the Queen sews but
then probably she never does sew. 1t IS a beau
tful toy. each petal of the mimic flower bearing
ia. intarloch.d Initials OF the King and Queen In
such very precious stones that the thinble is
valued at $4,000 II was = wedding Aist from the
King 10 soNayi Ponsl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08
AT THE EDGEMERE CLUB.

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Draz and their daughter,
Miss Emily Draz, have recently returned TO this
country after a three months automobile trip on
the Continent While at Rheims France. they were
the guests Of the Marquis de Polignac who had
charge OF the French competition In aviation during
the week Of August - Mr. Draz and family are
at the Edgemere Club for August.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

Ing. dressmakinH, housewiMerv an,
long TIN. ths state allowed ~, -
girls. but Win the troubles b.,,.os- II ~.
government this grant was wifha,a,- '7cA ~
work has been carried on with conS,ss..a and n.
Guilty. ahi- IT.
It all depends on the point Of view -s
small boy who had always lived in h. '"s
Of london and one day he was taken =. s~4 Al,
VISIT 70 'nS s country His hostess waa;. !, ~
egg for his breakfast. He tasted h, q ASs A.
II again. critically. shook his head s,S 'a's.t
That's queer" he said. It's got No e,.. sA.s ~