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The Washington herald., 1910-08-07

curved handle from side to side in
stead OF the straight handle on ON
side. Then when the picnic fire has
been lighted and the tripod OF the
branches has been fashioned the kettle
can easily be swung In true gypsy
style.
Stop at the drug store on the way to
the picnic grounds and purchase
twenty-five cent alcohol lamp. Then II
the fire refuses to burn you can still
have the anticipated cup Of something
hot These lamps are perfectly safe.
They can be used either with grain or
wood alcohol without the slightest
danger Of explosion.
The vacuum bottles sold nowadays
are ideal for carrying cold drinks II
you do not happen TO have one a very
good substitute can be arranged as
follows; After the bottle Of cold tea,
lemonade or whatever you have pre-
pared has been corked il should be
wrapped in a wooden cloth and firmly
tied. Then IT should be tied in a paper
bag large enough to permit Of a couple
of inches Of padding with straw or ex-
celsior. This padding OF wool and
straw or excelsior viii prevent any
amount Of heat from getting into the
bottle and win keep a drink cool for
hours.
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bell skirt-smooth. clinging. but rip
ping into moderate width at the bot
tom-has been exploited slightly In the
Vile Luminere within the last month
and may find acceptance in the au-
tumn. a contamination devoutly to be
wished II It win free women from the
Turkish trouser line" as one French
critic calls the tied-in skirts. With a
change in the width OF the skirt bot
tom will Of course come a return OF
the train. which has been an impossi-
bility with the hobble skirt.
AS for the coat, there is reason to
believe that the short wrap viii con-
tinue its triumphs into the winter cos
tune. although the long coat Is much
more sensible and in most cases smart
er looking. For dressy wear the draped
coat and the picturesque cloak. en- suite
with the costume or separate, Will
meet the need
1t is predicted that green IN various
shades will be a winning color this
winter and fall. and some very beauti-
full bronze and golden browns are to
be modish. though this early IL the
fashion game 1t is impossible to speak
as one with authority as TO what will
or will r. accepted
The short sleeves that have come
into their own again this summer will
undoubtedly continue their vogue in
the fall and winter, long sleeves be-
ing reserved for tailored and morning
wear.
Velvet and the soft rich satins and
silks are promised great popularity.
But we shall see what we shall see IL
due time.
In the meantime there are charming
summer gowns 20 don before one
thinks Of ordering the fall trousseau.
One Of the frocks among the illustra-
lions is a stunning model IN muslin.
with belt and sleeve bands OF pompa-
dour chine silk; Charlotte Corday hat
OF muslin, trimmed with satin roses
and ribbon. Another fetching confec-
ton is in gray gros tussore, a delight
full fabric with its knobs here and there
on the rep surface. The gown is
trimmed with printed cashmere de
sole. Very chic. too. is the gown by
Rivain in blue yelled with black nous
seine. the lattice work ead strappings
being carried out in sake bleu char
meuse.
So many girls make natty little
knitted ties for their brothers and for
well, for some one who's just a little
more attractive than a brother. Now,
girls. while you're crocheting make a
tie for yourself. for in the fall it's go
ing TO be the swagger thing 70 wear
one OF these ties with your tailored
suits.
And here's another little tip. Dainty
little pins TO wear with lingerie blouses
and IN linen collars and jabots are
merely bars Of silver or gold covered
with white thread lace. A girl who can
knit the Irish crochet stitch can cover
a pin in a few minutes and for scarce
~ no expenditure. They are quite the
daintiest things contrived in summer
jeweiry. CATHERINE TALBOT.
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A clever trick for the young hostess
OF an outdoor party for little ones Is q
summer SNOWFALL frolic.
The balls may be garden snowballs
cut close TO the stem. II the season
for these is past or they don't grow in
your yard make balls OF cotton covered
with white Grape paper.
Have the children elect their own
captain. one for each side. they in turn
to choose their teams, turnabout, until
all are called.
Line the teams up opposite each
other and provide each player with
ten balls. These can be placed in a
large paper bag slung by a gay ribbon
around the neck.
On the head Of each player place a
crown Of cardboard covered with gold
or silver paper. according to the sides
On the front OF the crown put a big
round medallion the size OF a saucer
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Do You AmuSe
Your Children?

I am sick and tired" said a sweet
faced young mother "of this modern
fad that children should be taught TO
amuse themselves. To my mind it is
just an excuse for selfish mothers to
salve their troubled eonsciences.
mo. you need not tell me of the evil
to a child OF making il dependent upon
others for amusement Few children
have resources OF their own, and II an
older person viii not help them out
the poor little tots have a stupid time
Of II in the years when they should be
the happiest
There is my Bobby. I play with
him every day with never a thought
Of the misery I am laying up for his
wife. His wife should be glad and
thankful TO amuse him when he is toll
ing and shaving for her. II she hates
to sacrifice herself the more reason
that Bob should remember a mother
who was never too busy or too tired
for q romp with him.
THE other day a redhot lecture was
read TO me by the president OF our
Mothers club when she caught me
blowing soap bubbles with my small
boy. She assured me that was spoil
ing him utterly for living his own life
without help from others and tried In
every way t. make me feel that l was
g back number mother who had not
the best interests Of my child at heart.
If Bobby is not going to be as good
or as happy man because his mother
rocked him to sleep occasionally and
would play with him whenever he ask
ed her TO he VIII have to run his
chances Of not turning out well.
AS for our romps, enjoy them as
much as Bob does. It brushes UP my
wits and limbers my bones to keep up
with my small man.
There is a lot Of good In modern
Ideas OF bringing children up. but some
OF the ways in which women carry
them to excess makes me almost long
for the times when we women were
just pnscientific mothers with only
love to guide US in bringing up our lit
tie ones
Il don't believe either Bob or Bob's
wife TO be win ever revile his mother
for the jolly hours my boy and I have
had together If they should do so. I
do not care"
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average man always notices a woman's
footwear whether she is dressed ror
the street or for the ballroom
Don't pour tea on ice. II you do its
delicious flavor viii be dissipated.
Don't fail to make your iced tea two
hours before 1t is to be served so as to
give it time to cool gradually.
p y
When having trouble with cock
reaches leave few Feelings Of the
cucumbers near their favorlte haunts.
To clean a parasol place ii in q bath
tub and turn on enough lukewarm wa
ter to cover it. Rub perasoI all over
with white soap and let It soak for a
few minutes Then scrub well with
small handbrush, rubbing briskly the
extreme soiled places and creases.
Rinse IN two or three waters. If the
parasol is linen put a little bluing in
the last water. Open and hang it in
the sun until dry
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LN Is MELoN SEASON..

The buying Of melons is apt 20 prove
disappointing TO even the most know
ing housewife, for 10 Is almost i'm
possible TO judge Of the interior of a
melon from its external appearance.
Exp rts test the rlpeness Of water
melons by turning the white or ground
side up and scratching the whitest part
with the finger nail II the skin is
tender and the melon firm it is just
right to buy. A muslSmelon has a
pungent odor when ripe. which be-
comes more pronounced when the stem
is punctured.
Both fruits should be served in an
almost frozen state. and II is necessary
to keep the aroma OF the muskmelon
from permeating the icebox. as il is
apt 10 make everything else in the re-
crigerator taste Of the odor.
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+ the clock stops on account of dust
accommodating in the works and it is
not convenient at the time 10 take IT
to a clockmaler. try the following
method: Saturate a piece Of flannel
with kerosene, and II the clock is a
small box clock place the flannel on
the bottom, so as to miss the pendu-
lum. The vapor from the kerosene
will lubricate the works.
- y
After having much good footwear
ruined by the various blaekings ap-
piled by servants at different country
houses" said a girl who visits muca.
II now carry in my trunk a complete
outfit for the care Of my shoes for each
color. At night, before I so to bed, I
put on trees all the shoes 1 expect 70
wear on the morrow. then / 20 over
them with cleaning brushes to remove
mud The polishing I do at odd times
during the day. With my magic box
at hand It Is but the work Of a fifty to
touch up any dull or scratched sur
faces. II girls knew the stress men
put upon e woman's being well shod
they would adopt the same plan. The
The Washington herald., 1910-08-07
MUSINGS OF ELINOR HITE
BROKEN FRIENDSHIPS.

THINK that when friendships are
broken OF there is generally a fault
on both sides The trouble is most
people expect too much from them,
and when they don't come up to ex-
pectations they are disappointed. The
great thing IS to remember that no one
is perfect
Tact is a great help II you want to
keep your friends. The girl who has
learned just when TO say the right
thing and when to keep silent need
have little fear Of losing her friends.
There are times when most Of US feel
out OF humor and inclined 70 quarrel
with anybody, and at such q moment
little tact Will do more than any
amount OF arguing.
You VIII usually find, too. that the
tactful person has heaps OF friends. for
she Is always popular and a welcome
guest wherever she goes.
There Is no surer way Of losing
friends than by letting them feel that
you are ever on the make" People
QA-AAtNc ~ AAA4AAR AAdL friendship is
measured merely by what can be got
out OF IT, The friend" who wants a
free prescription" from a doctor and
free puff" from an editor, theater
tickets from an actor. and so on, soon
finds herself friendless.
We all look with loathing upon cup
board dove" We want 70 be valued
for what we are and not for what we
give. And we quickly drop friends
whose only wish IS 70 turn Us 70 ae-
count
Unless you can tell your little Sc
crets TO a friend with the certainty
that they viii go no further that
friend is not worth keeping.
I have had to give up a very dear
chum because all my condolences were
repeated TO her sister, who told them
10 some one else. who conhded them
20 another and so on, until my inner
most thoughts became public property.
II should be possible 20 trust friend
so thoroughly as to be able 10 make
even indiscreet remarks TO her with
perfect safety.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-07
PREPARING LUNCHES

Here are a few suggestions to the
housewife who has 20 put up lunches
for the midday meal:
Cold baked beans with brown bread
and baked apples
Mayonnaise Of cold fish with graham
bread and lettuce.
Pecan and celery sandwiches sea-
soned with onion juice.
Potato salad with sandwiches made
Of hard boiled eggs.
Corned beef with rye bread. horse
radish and shredded cabbage
Apple sauce or stewed prunes with
gingerbread or molasses cookies.
Cottage cheese sandwiches with
picked beets and entire wheat bread.
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upon her career as
housekeeper she naturally
wishes to excel in cult
nary matters. and to that end she re-
solves that nothing shall daunt her and
nothing dismay in her efforts toward
perfection.
II girl can manage IT before her mar
riage she should take a course in do
nestle science or join cooking class.
When she is furnishing her kitchen In
the new home she should be sure 10
have a gas stove II IT can possibly be
installed. II is so clean and easy to
use. the heat can be regulated at will.
while the saucepans never get dirty or
smutty as on a coal fire.
Having purchased a cookery book,
the bride naturally looks up the vari-
Gus things she would like to prepare.
and she reads FRY this, braise that,
simmer this and stew that" etc. Prob
ably these terms do not convey a bit
OF meaning to her mind. For the aid
Of the uninitiated / will give a few
hints on the general methods. Per-
sonally 1 think every housewife should
make up her own cookbook. cutting
out or copying all recipes that appeal
TO her. So that is hint No l.
Now here is another hint Fry
ing sounds very easy way Of cook
ing food, but it is strange how few
know how to do IT successfully. To
fry perfectly fill your frying pan or
saucepan half full Of clarified drip
pings or lard and allow II to melt. then
wait until all bubbling has stopped and
the surface is quite stin. When a thin
blush smoke arises the fat IS ready TO
receive the viands which are to be
fried. Don't overlook the fact that
putting the cold things in the fat will
necessarily lower the temperature and
that cooking viii not begin until the
fat boils once more. Provided the fat
is really boiling several relays OF diff
ferent kinds OF food can be cooked in II
without spelling or transmitting the
flavor.
Braising is another stumbling block
to the uninitiated. but. nevertheless
when properly accomplished. It is
very savory way OF treating meat. You
will need a proper braising pan with a
closely fitted lid followed in the CEN
ter. as heat has to be applied from
above as well as below. You must give
yourself plenty Of time to braise a
piece Of meat. The meat must be al
ways boned and threaded at intervals
with quarter Of an inch strips OF lard
ing bacon. At the bottom OF the pan
place layer Of vegetables. a few
herbs. strips Of bacon. pork or veal
and a sauce or catchup. flavoring the
whole with just sufficient good stock
to prevent burning It must only come
just to the top Of the "braise," as the
above collection Is called but never
be allowed to flow over It.
Upon the "braise" place the meat,
covering 1t with slice OF two Of ba-
con and buttered paper (buttered
side uppermost over ell. Put the lid
OF the pan on and place on the stove,
Ill the hollow Of the lid with live
Goals The stock must never boil, but
be kept at gentle simmering heat II
The Washington herald., 1910-08-07
DAPHNE DEAN.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED AT THE PIC
NIH

Don't forget while you are getting
together the picnic basket to include
the trifles that make the outdoor feast
run smoothly. Fifty cents or less spent
wisely at the hardware shop will sup
ply the following useful articles: One
dozen large paper or wooden plates. 6
cents; one dozen medium sized wooden
plates. cents; corkscrew, 2 cents; one
can opener, cents; one steel knife. 5
cents; one dozen paper cups. 5 cents;
one dozen paper napkins, 1 cent.
A tin kettle is convenient for boiling
the water for tea or coffee. For this
purpose choose one that has a wire
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AN EASY WAY TO STRING BEANS.

AN EASY WAY TO STRING BEANS.
From an experienced housekeeper
comes this advice for stringing beans.
As every one knows. the stringing Of
beans for q large family is quite a
task. consuming so much time that
for this reason alone the highly nu-
tritious vegetable has often had to be
omitted from a meal.
To string beans easily wash them in
cold water TO get them free from sand.
etc. put them into the pot with boiling
water and let them parboil. Then
throw them into a collander let them
stand until cool an6 then proceed to
string them. In this way you are able
to get the strings of entirely in far
shorter time than formerly and with
out staining your fingers. Rinse the
beans once again. return 70 the pot
with a little hot water, and they are
ready to be cooked.
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USES FOR MANICURE SCISSORS.

Manicure scissors are invaluable I'm
plements in the hands Of the all round.
capable woman. They belong 10 the
workbasket as well as 20 the manicure
tray.
We all know how useful they are as
stencil cutters, and they are equally
good for cutting out embroidery.
whether machine or hand made, and
for cutting away materials under laces
for making them transparent
There are curved lines IN sewing that
viii be more safely cut out and small
spaces into which no other scissors win
get as successfully as the manicure
blade.
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closely about the ears. a wide belt OF
the material holds the fullness OF the
coat in at the waist. For automobiling
and yachting the polo coat Is ideal. but
smart girls are wearing them to even
ing functions over their daintiest
frocks.
newest motoring or travelling coats
with bonnets en- suite. And. by the
way. smart women are wearing these
bonnets in the train when on long
journeys. removing their street head
gear and DOMINIC the fascinating little
pieces Of headgeer. They protect the
hair from train dust and are becoming
additions to the costumes.
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FRCCN OF SAKE
BLEU CHARMEliSEl

wen deserve). we shall continue to
wear this style OF skirt until September
heralds a newer mode, but only for day
wear.
And aprOpos OF skirts, the fall modes
Will unouestionably bring in jupes with
cluster plated backs and gored fronts
A few Of these are being worn now in
Paris. but with the shape OF the ma
terial fastened across about in the cen
ter.
A modification Of the once popular
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THINGS 70 REMEMRER.

Never criticise your friends unkindly
IN the presence Of the children.
Be very careful not to exaggerate
when you are relating any little Incl
dent before the children.
When finding fault don't speak IN a
loud. angry voice
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A HINT OR TWO FOR THE BRIDE

it once boils the meat VIII be hard and
tough. The heat must be as steady as
possible to insure a good result About
two hours viii be needed 20 cook a
small joint, such as a rolled steak
When the meat is cooked keep it hot
while the gravy is strained and boiled
down to two-thirds its quantity. when
It is poured over the meat and served
on a very hot dish.
A
The Washington herald., 1910-08-07
CHARGING :. CREATION
| IN CRAY TUSSORE

WN the ateliers OF the smart Pa
risian dressmakers there is much
hustle and excitement these days
n over the preparation OF fall de-
signs. OF course nothing definite will
be settled until these same styles are
tried out In costumes that are being
sent to mondaines who viii wear them
at the popular seaside resorts such as
Trouville-D eauville.
But there is one indication that bids
fair to be realized. and that is the
downfall Of the tunic. And 1t is a wise
ruling, for tunic effects are rot gem
orally becoming. 1t is the exceptional
woman who can successfully carry
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PERHAPS the newest thing in sum-
mer wraps Is the polo coat. Just
why II is called a polo coat IS hard to
tell. for any self respecting pony would
object to being blanketed with such
covering. Then there are few women
who play the game. But the polo coat
is feature OF the modes nevertheless.
What is it? Well. It is a long. very
loose wrap made OF material which
Is a cross between eiderdown cloth
and good fieecy bed blanket. without
the extreme weight Of either Of these
fabrics. In color 1t Is e tannish ecru,
and 1t is made with collar that in
times Of need may be made to 1t up
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hem, slightly narrower than the top
part OF the skirt. yet quite wide enough
10 walk comfortably in, was well
adapted 10 summer frocks. And I
think, in spite Of the jeers and sneers
launched at the extremists (Which they
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one of. There is one exception.
though, to be granted in favor of the
yelled TUNES which are not real TUNES,
but merely overskirts.
II ridicule kills we may hope for a
speedy demise of the fettered skirt
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" " KHEN the bride first enters
~ upon her career as
wv hOusekeeper she naturally
wishes to excel in cult
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
TAFT SPEAKS AT PASSAIC.
Touches on Reclamation, Postal
Savings. and Railroad Measures,

New York, May e.-President Taft went
over 10 dine with the Passaic N. j.
Chamber Of Commerce tonight and 10
talk 20 the 400 members OF that body and
their friends on his hopes and fears con
corning the administration measures at
present before Congress.
When introduced by Victor L Mason.
the President first told the Jerseyites
how nearly he had come 10 disappointing
himself in his determination 20 come be-
fore them and talk upon what was up
perm0st in his mind.
Some Of my friends in the House and
Senate have advised me that I was
violating my duty in coming here he
said Then I have a severe cold which
babe fair 70 keep me away. but despite
all these detriments I am here"
The President then plunged into his dis
cussion Of the administration bills. touch
ing reclamation, the postal savings plan.
the injunction measure. and the railroad
bill
After the President had finished speak
Ing, he left the banquet hall TO the tune
Of farewell songs. and was driven in his
automobile 20 the Passaic station. There
he boarded his private car. which had
been switched on 70 the Erie tracks from
Jersey City and brought I'D 10 Passaic.
The President went back 70 the PeunsyI-
vania tracks by the same switch route
and on to Washington
After the Presidents departure the din
ner was rounded out by speeches by Gov.
Fort. Mayor B. W. Spencer. J. NJ. Griggs.
eX-Gov Murphy. and Job Hedges.
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SIANDSPAI ON PLAYGROUNDS
House Insists District Shall Bear En-.
tire Expense.
senate COnfereeS Now Expected TO
Recede-WiH Cost District
100000.

The House yesterday stood pat on its
determination that the appropriation q
$1,000 for Fairgrounds in this city. car
ried in the District appropriation bill,
shall be paid wholly from the revenues
OF the District The conference report on
the bill was called up by Representative
Gardner. Of Michigan. and after long
debate. lasting the entire early part Of
the afternoon. side-tracking other local
legislation which should have come UP
on District day" the bill was sent back
TO conference.
This action on the part Of the House
probably will end the controversy. Il is
understood that az the next meeting OF
! the conferees those on the part OF the
Senate will recede from their position.
which is that respecting Fairgrounds the
/ Federal government should bear its Gus
tomary snare Of expenditures. and that
the bill. as drawn by the House. will
finally pass
MI Gardner, in the course Of yester-
days discussion, said that the delay in
passing the appropriation bill was cost
ing the District 5000 a day. Speeches in
favor Of paying for the Fairgrounds by
the District and the United States were
made by Representatives Parsons and
I Suizer, Of New York. and Foster, Of Yer
mont Representative Burleson. Of Tex
( as, argued that salaries for employees
/ consumed a large portion OF the appro-
, priation for Fairgrounds
! A resume Of the entire situation with
I reference to the Fairgrounds item was
made by Mr.. Gardner who insisted that
( the House stand by its former action in
voting $1,000 for Fairgrounds and their
/ maintenance. provided the District bore
/ the whole expense. He quoted the EnEi-
neer Commissioner Of the District as
authority for the statement that the loss
10 \the District as a result OF the delay
! in the passage Of the District b.ll would
be not less than 100000
4 motion by Representative Parsons
that the House recede from its disagree
ment with the Senate was lost II3 70 I37.
The House then adopted motion by Mr.
Gardner that the disagreement With the
Senate be further insisted upon.