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The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
4 MORNING TALK
y ON FRIENDSHIP
People Who Stand by You in Every Phase of
Life Are Real Friends.

| do you mix with the gold Of your con-
gratulations a large percentage Of alloy,
| in the way Of words and acts which
seem to detract from the value Of the
success Of your friend? Is your first
emotion a desire to criticise and to warn
your friend from being unduIy elated?
II you are a business man, can you let
your lamp OF friendship be famed TO a
larger flame blythe winds Of good for
tune which have blown from the noun
tain ranges Of success where your friend
walks, or do those winds extinguish the
flame?
There is a certain sense Of satisfac-
tion in the position Of benefactor which
makes the role OF good Samaritan an
easy one for many men and women to
play.
In almost every country village we
can see this spirit illustrated.
Sickness and death and misfortune
will call forth friendly deeds from
neighbors and bring a cessation OF So
cial hostilIties, but let the victims Of
misfortune rise to wealth and position,
and the hostilities are resumed, and the
good Samaritans become human mos
quitoes, persistent in their petty attacks.
Fortune the Test.
The test of friendship is not, there
fore, to my thinking. misfortune, but
rather good fortune.
If one is to count ones real friends,
1t is necessary to rise from poverty to
wealth, from obscurity to fame, from
quiet walks to prominence, and to OBJ
serve the attitude OF mind, which old
friends take during the pefIod Of transi-
ton.
But II he who so rises is really de-
serving OF his good fortune, he will not
of his acquaintance.
He will be too busy developing his
own nature into a character which
makes real friendship possible. and he
will feel such a high sense Of respon-
sibIlity toward all the world that he will
let the little hurts pass by, only remem-
bering them that he may avoid showing
similar unpleasant traits toward others.
A Rich Harvest.
And he will realize always that each
one Of US receives just as much love and
friendship from the world as We give
forth.
It may not come from those to whom
we have sent 1t, but 1t will come back
from humanity, and will bring full in
terest If life has ever made US wait for
the returns.
No true, unselfsh feeling ever was
lost.
Somewhere It grows into a rich har-
vest; some time the harvest viii be
gathered, and better than the harvest
is the growth and development OF char
acter-which means the ability to be a
true friend, or to possess one.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
California Cake

Whites of six eggs, yolks Of five eggs,
one coffee cup of sugar, one cup of
-four, scant teaspoon cream tartar. Juice
and grated rind of one orange. Beat
whites very stiff, add one-haIf the sugar,
beat we'll; add the other half of sugar
to yolks and beat for six minutes so
it will be light and frothy; add orange
to yolks and the beaten whites, beat
thoroughly, then flour into which the
cream tartar has been sifted. Stir lightly
after flour has been added. Bake very
slowly forty minutes. Do not light the
gas oven until cake is readF-to go in.
II coal or wood range is used. keep
fire very low. A delicious. wholesome
cake TO serve with lemonade, ice cream,
or fruits.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
HELPFUL HINTS FOR
SUMMER CAMPERS
Quick Fire.


Drive a forked stake in the ground and
upon 1t slant green stick with the stub
Of branch left on the upper end to hold
the handle Of pot or kettle, and fasten
down the lower end to the ground. The
bottom of pot or kettle should clear the
ground two feet. Gather wood, partly
shave down three sticks, but leave shaw
ings on stick. Stand up in a tripod with
shavings down. Build wood around in
same way, leaving plenty of air spaces
Light shavings and I know you will be
pleased with the results. BY the time the
water has boiled for tea or coffee your
fire will be a mass of Goals ready for
roasting, frying, or broiling.
Fire with Wet Wood.
Cut of several sections of candle and
light ali at once. You will have a steady
blaze which will readily start your damp
kindling. .-
Baking in Clay
Will cook things to perfection If done
right. Work clay until like soft putty
Roll out in sheet about an inch thick
and large enough to cover completely
fish or bird Place covered fish in fire
and cover with Goals and cook about an
hour for a medium sized fish, Break
open the hard casing Of clay and the
skin will adhere to IT, leaving the meat
clean and eft for a king" A delicious
way for fish OF larger size.
Small fish may be steamed. Wrap each
fish in leaves or paper and the whole in
leaves and paper. soaking the whole bun
die until 1t is dripping wet. Place on a
bed Of Goals. 1 know you will pronounce
them the best ever I ate" Vegetables
and potatoes may be steamed with ad-
vantage Corn is especially fine.
Cones of Asbestos.
You can make cones of asbestos and,
setting the small end securely between
the Goals, bake eggs, apples, and pota-
toes TO perfection. These cones are in
TO the open-air camper, as a
good sized cone will take the place of
several cooking utensils
Dry roots make an intensely hot ire
with no smoke. so watch your drift pile.
as they are sure to be there. as they are
Light as q cork and porous as q sponge.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10

Summer is assuredly time which we should
profit by in using the many sheer and soft materials
which are ready to Our hand in every shop. Of these
fabrics there is end and it would seem that there
many appropriate for the young as for their
elders. Little girls are exception to this rule.
Nothing is prettier for dress than organdie, and
the pretty dots and circles and other small figures cut
to such advantage that there is waste in the while
the larger figures generally require bit more
terial.
There is nothing pretter than the cotton voie, or
marquisete, which is one of the seasons favortes,
and it is pleasure to note the return of dotted swiss
and other dotted materials The laces which are used
to trim these thin materials are, by strange freak of
fashion, quite coarse We are forced to submit how
ever that this very feature lends character the dress
which it would otherwise lack.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
SUMMER PHILOSOPHY.

When a man don't mind ac-
knowledging that he is in awe of
his wife's opinion it is a sign
that he is really in love with her.
There are a great many men
who believe that they could write
perfectly beautiful poetry If they
would be so foolish.
Very few men acknowledge
that they can love a woman for
her beauty alone: but 1t is re-
markable that they can most
easily credit a pretty girl with
having a noble soul and char
acter.
When you find a case Of real
hard repentance you can pretty
surely guess that 1t is because
the wrong has been found out.
The worst thing about a hand
some man Is that he always
knows it
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
Little Helps.

When clothes have acquired an unpleas-
ant odor by being kept from the air,
charcoal laid between the folds will re-
move 1t.
An easy way to wash a white sweater
to avoid shrinking is to add to three pals
OF cold water three tablespoonfuls of
borax; dissolve one-half cake of wool
soap in about one cup Of boiling water,
and add to the above; let sweater soak
in this for twelve hours. then put
through two cold rinsing waters Do not
wiring 1t out, but gently squeeze it and
lay 1t out in the shade to dry. This is
a most successful way to wash a sweater.
1t comes out like new.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
USEFUL LAUNDRY NOTES
WORTH REMEMBERING

When preparing and sorting the weekly
wash watch for stains and attend to
them before they are set with hot water
and soap.
For ink stains the simplest remedy is
peroxide, or lemon and salt, or soak in
sour milk over night.
Grass stains may be removed by wash
ing in alcohol or by wetting the spots
and rub with soft soap and baking soda.
ChamoIs feathers used for cleaning plate
needs washing frequently. The simplest
way is to squeeze it through the hands in
warm soap suds with q few drops OF
ammonia added, until clean, changing
the water If necessary. Rinse IN warm
soap suds and hang out to dry, rubbing
through the hands few times before 1t
is thoroughly dry to soften It.
For iron rust soak the stain in lemon
Juice and rub with salt, and bleach in
the sun a few hours.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
THINGS WHICH GIRLS
OUGHT NOT TO Do
A Very Sensible Selection of
"DOn'ts" Worth Heeding.

Don't forget that you cannot make
people think you have come to town
in motor car just because you wear
a silly little bonnet or a huge chiffon
veil.
Don't imagine that you look younger
because you have elected to wear ex-
a tremely short skirts; generally speaking,
you only succeed in appearing ridiculous
Don't buy a silk or satin raincoat
and then use it for general utility pur-
poses, if you would be we'll dressed. A
rain coat, as its name signifies, is to be
worn in rainy or stormy weather, and
is entirely out of place on a sunny day
or for an evening wrap.
Don't forget that the veil you wear
every day becomes very much soiled
and is a real menace to clear skin. Your
Veil may be easily washed in chloroform
or ether, and will dry in ten minutes.
Don't arrange your hair just like AL
the girls do now when it is the most
unbecoming way you can wear IT. Re
member that each girl must keep in
mind her own individual style and cater
TO it with a due regard, of course, for
the present styles.
Don't choose clothes made on very
extreme lines unless you can anord to
follow every whim of fashion. Remem-
Der the we'll dressed, well bred girl is
never conspicuous, and her clothes never
attract undue attention on the street.
Don't buy cheap flowers for your hat
trimming and imagine you are practic-
ing economy. The flowers will fade
with a dozen wearings and your hat
look shabby. Choose good ribbon in
stead, and while the first cost will be
a little more, the wearing qualities of
the material will more than make IT up.
Don't wear a ready-made skirt until
you have put a braid on the lower edge
to protect it from wear.
Don't try to wear a ready-made pet
ticoat with a drawing string in the top.
Fit the garment smoothly at the waist
and over the hips, and put it on a band
to be fastened with buttons, hooks, or
snap fasteners. The new dress skirts
absolutely demand well-itted petticoats.
While we are discussing petticoats, don't
forget that the silk ones with a muslin
or percaline dust ruff1e will wear much
longer than those which are all of
silk. The first cost is a dollar or so
less. too.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10

. By far the most beautiful and salts
factory repository for china Is the old
corner cupboard or buffet, which is found
In all weIl-built houses belonging to the
latter half Of the eighteenth century.
These cupboards were sometimes open
but more often had glass DOORS fre1
Quently of great beauty. Here was every
requisite for the ideal display of china.
They combined perfect safety with an
effective background and a dignified
frame or setting for these delicate treas
ures. The arrangement massed their
colors in a decorative panel, at the same
time that It placed them low enough
for leisursly enjoyment and accurate OBJ
servation. Happily for Us, this good old
fashion is being revived in our modern
houses and will soon become deservedly
popular.
Cupboards built into the wall space
upon each side of the chimney AFFORD
occasion for display OF china which is
architecturally delightful Sometimes a
built-in sideboard is used, or a less formal
arrangement Of shelves IN a chimney re-
cess. or inglenook. Again we find
carved wall cabinet or a combination
Of plate shelves with a corner seat-all
Of which are notifications of what we
may well call the panel arrangement.
Plate Rail Above WainscOting.
As TO the border arrangement. the best
instance of this is the plate rail at the
TOP. Of a rather high wainscoting. 1t is
an ideal location for patterns highly dec
GRATED in beautiful and delicate designs.
Their position is low enough to be within
range OF close observation and OF leis-
urely enjoyment, yet high enough to
make them quite safe from danger of
accident. A similar arrangement higher
up In the room. even over doors and win
DOVE. Is allowable for plates whose bor-
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
By ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

BY ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.
Did you ever pause to ask yourself, >
writes a friend, how many real friends
you possess?
How many are there who would give
you money If you were in need; and how
many who would sympathize with you in
your sorrows?
In youth We call almost every agree
able acquaintance, who laughs with US,
along the road of life, a friend.
But as We grow older we learn the
meaning of that word, ofttimes by the
scarcity Of those who demonstrate 1t
to our hearts"
All this is quite true; but It seems a
better use of thought and time to ask
ourselves how fully we can illustrate the
ideal OF friend, as we journey through
life.
Are we cultivating those qualities which
make our friendship a comfort and a
stimulus to those with whom we asso-
ciate?
Are we endearing ourselves to our COM
panions by the development of the char
acteristics which we demand in others?
II you apply yourself to this task of
self-analysis, the first credit mark you set
down will doubtless be that OF your abil-
ity to sympathize with a friend who is
in trouble.
Another Test.
You will say that you know you can
stand by one who is a victim of misfor-
tune. even II he has his own folIies and
vices to thank for his disasters; and you
will feel proud Of your own nobility when
you think how quickly your purse strings
would loosen for any friend in need
These are IN truth excellent qualities in
friend; but there is another test, which
requires larger nature and nobleE i'm
pulses than are brought to play by the
contemplation Of the misfortunes of
others.
Are you capable Of really rejoicing and
feeling only pleasure when your friends
are crowned with success and good for
tune?
Is your first thought one Of gladness
when you hear that your friend has
come into a fortune or that he has at
tanned high honors? or. If a woman, can
you quickly give your inmost commenda-
ton to the fate which has chosen your
friend to be the favorite of social cir
cles, given her the palm Of reigning
beauty, caused her to be selected as the
bride Of position, wealth, and honor?
If you are a member of the high court
of genius can you be glad, with a glad
ness which warns your whole being,
when your friend wins laurels and re-
ceives enconiums? Is your impulse one
which makes you want to be the first
to say to that friend, You deserve it
all; I am so glad, and know you will
not be spoiled by your success, but will
strive for greater achievementsT' Or
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
OLD CHINA IN CORNER CUPBOARDS
The Best Repository for the Pieces That Have Come
DoDn Through Generations.

der is a simple band of some solid color,
or for larger pieces which are slightly
imperfect
Besides these permanent arrangements
for china, there are infinite possibilities
in the line OF temporary provisions. The
china cabinet which originated in the
days of Sheraton is familiar to us all.
Many good ones are to be bought, and
they make possible the artistic massing
Of china.
Another well known piece Of furniture
is the dresser, whose vogue waned almost
to the vanishing point, but is now being
revived by craftsmen of the present day
1t is now being developed in forms so
simple and SO charming that they bid fair
to become most desirable aids in the
artistic arrangement of weIl-selected
china in any dining-room.
wall Plate Racks.
Another revival Of an old-time adjunct
is shown by the interest taken in the
wall plate racks which have been so
long in use among the Tyrolean peas
antry. From these crude and simple sug-
gestions have been evolved designs OF
infinite variety. and many of them rich
in decorative carving.
All such wall fiztures as racks. shelves.
or cabinets form delightful decorative
sFots Of color above the sideboard or the
Serving table There Is infinite scope for
originality along these lines: and when
they are well constructed much beauty
Of arrangement can be obtained at a
comparatively slight expense. The crafts
man needs only a proper sense of pro-
portion. a logical sense OF fitness, and a
practical knowledge OF his craft. To
these re can add an unlimited variety in
decorative finish. Certainly nothing adds
more &c the charm end attractiveness Of
a dining-room than quaint and pretty
china. arranged IN artistic fashion.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
Floss Embroidery.

When embroidering with cotton floss,
keep the floss rolled in a wet napkin.
While 1t is damp it will not twist and
knot, and when dry the work Is smooth
and full Do not use too long a thread,
as the floss quickly dries out.
When the pattern includes fine stem.
run It in very small stitches, then take
up each stitch with the same floss, draw
evenly, and the result is a fine, smooth
stem.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
Buttonholes and Buttons.

Save the buttonhole strip from all not
too badly worn white garments and use
them again as an invisible closing on
new waists and dresses. You will save
both time and labor.
Never throw away good hooks. eyes,
and buttons, but cut them of your
wornout clothing and save them for future
use. Gan exception should be made, OF
course. in the case OF discarded clothing
given to the poor; 1t IS a stingy charity
that saves in this wayD
When you cut the buttons off a gar
ment. string them on a thread before
dropping them in the button box; then
when you need buttons you can tell
without trouble what kinds you have and
how many of each kind.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
Gold and Silver Cake.

Gold-One and one-haf cups sugar. one
half cup butter, two and one-half cups
flour, three-fourths cup milk. one tea
spoon cream tartar, one half teaspoon
vanilla
Silver-whites OF six eggs, two cups
sugar, three-fourths cup milk, one-half
cup butter. three cups flour, teaspoon
cream tartar, one-haif teaspoon soda;
flavor with almond. Blanche one-half
cup almonds. slice thin, spread on cake
and sprinkle with sugar.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
AMMONIA WATER
GOOD FOR PLANTS

House plants of any kind that seem to
need more life and energy will thrive
by submitting them to course Of am
monia water application, that is. the soil.
Ammonia when diluted in the proper
tions that one makes 1t to wash windows
is a fertilizer.
Soapy water is quite as good, and a
combination of soapy water and ammonia
is still better. Give the poor house plants
drink that Is also food TO them when
you are about to throw into the drain q
material which they actually require to
appear at their best
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10

is dissolved add a cupfuI of finely chopped
cold cooked chicken and a cupful Of
beaten cream, also a tablespoonful of
chopped olives. Beat well, then fosd in
the beaten whites of two eggs. Pour into
buttered mold and set on the ice two or
three hours. Serve with mayonnaise
dressing
July Salad-In the center OF a salad
bowl lined with lettuce leaves place a
mound of strawberries (or cherries or red
currants), around these a circle of white
currants, outside this a ring Of blueber-
ries or black raspberries. Serve with
dressing made by dissolving a cup Of
sugar in a half cup of water, letting IT
come to a boil, and add a wine glass
full OF orange juice and the Juice Of a
lemon.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
4 TALK WITH THE
PUZZLE SOLVERS
An Immense Amount of Interest Already Shown
in the Battle Names

Ny mail yesterday piled high upon my
desk. Answers to the puzzle which was
printed in the Sunday edition OF The
Washington Hera'd came in thick and
fast. had expected some responses, be-
cause my puzzle solvers simply needed
, 10 go over their histories again and then
adjust the Iocoed letters to the names
or twenty-five battles.
The great interest shown in the puzzle
however, proves that it was an interest
ing recreation for a hot day.
The solution ought 10 be easy for the
children, who have had to study about
Ne battles in our history. They should
ct forget that there is a prize for the
chiIN winner.
Remember, the contest does not close
until noon on Friday, and the names Of
NE winners will be announced next Sun
Ry. If you are out of town, put your
answer in the mail and it will receive
Iprompt consideration.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
Spiced Rhubarb.

Wash the rhubarb and cut into inch
bits Weigh and to two and one-haIt
pounds OF IT add cup OF vinegar, two
pounds of sugar, and tablespoonful
each Of ground cinnamon and cloves.
Boil all together steadily for half nm
hour. then turn into jelly glasses.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
Fried Mushrooms.

Soak one pound of mushrooms in salt
water two hours. Drain one-half hour.
After they have been drained the small
ones are to be left whole, the larger
varity cut in half. Beat up two eggs,
place mushrooms into the beaten eggs,
then dredge with flour. Fry In deep
butter or fryings a golden brown.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
Celery Sauce,

Clean three or fsur heads of nice celery,
divide and cut into small pieces, using
the white part only; boil it in a sufficient
amount of white stock. Season with
white pepper, salt, and nutmeg. When
it is tender add small piece of butter
rolled in -four and three tablespoonfuls
of cream. Pour over turkey, chicken, or
duck
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
RECIPES.
Corn Oysters.

Take young sweet corn; cut from the
cobs into a dish. To one pint of corn
add one well-beaten egg, a small tea
cupful of flour, one-half gill of sweet
cream. one-haf teaspoonful of salt; mix
well. Fry like oysters, by dropping into
hot butter by spoonfuls about the size
of an oyster.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
Memorable American Battles.

1. Pat wires us n. g.
2. Tom, hum on.
8. New cops.
4. n. Let nix go.
8. Bend gasblur.
6. Man, eat ii.
z. Sire send L. W.
s. Sally E. Dunn,
8. Torn net.
10. Hen kill bur.
IL. Crab or hold.
r. A. A. go star.
Is. Don all sing.
IA. Sew on real n.
Is. R. E. Strive on
16. Get a dri coon.
II. No gent in B. N.
Is. Merry F. Notch
19. To work N. 7.
20. Draw by nine.
81. Try teg bugs. -
%. A. c. hang a mick.
%. save a bun T.
"a. Place tech up.
25. A. o. Top all.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
Dainty Models for Little Girls.

In considering the styles for sheer materials,
turns naturally to the models designed for little girls
for Of all people they look most dainty in them The
illustration suggests appropriate style for all the
thin stuffs which the shops offer us.
The bodice is tucked across the front and back to
yoke DEPTH and the neck is fairly high the material
coming to the base of the throat, where handsome
collar is attached The sleeve is cut in one, with the
cred all around and joined to the waist by belt
This dress be made by Peerless pattern, No
5474 This is cut in sizes 6, 8, 10, and IL years of
age. 1t be obtained by sending 10 cents to the
Office of The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1911-07-10
MENUS GIVEN
FOR TWO DAYS


BREAKFAST
Shredded Pineapple.
Wheat Flakes.
Bacon Ome!et. Hot Rolls.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Meat Pie Cfrom left-over).
Bread and Butter. Cucumbers.
Hot Plain Cake with Whipped Cream.
Iced Tea.
DINNER.
Chicken with Rice and Parsley
EscaIloped Potatoes. Carrot Croquettes.
Tomato Salad
Strawberry Shortcake.
Coffee.
IL
BREAKFAST.
Strawberries and Pineapple.
warmed-over Scalloped Potatoes
Fried Perch. Buttered Toast.
Coffee.
PICNIC DINNER.
Cream of Peas Soup.
Chicken Mousse.
Creamed Asparagus in Rolls.
Stuffed Eggs. Rolled Ham Sandwiches.
July Salad.
Sponge Cake Iced or Hot Coffee.
LATE LUNCHEON
Creamed Salmon in Rice Timbales.
Cream Biscuit
Ice Cream. Chocolate Cake.
Coffee
This menu is planned with the idea OF a
picnic dinner served possibly on the
porch. If the family decides to go to the
woods, the soup and asparagus may be
used for supper or omitted altogether.
The left-overs from the first day are
strawberries pineapple and escalIoped po-
tatoes. utilized in second day breakfast;
chicken and rolls are used in the lunch
con and rice for tinbale cases.
Chicken Mousse-Heat one cupfui OF
chicken stock Season with a half tea
spoonful OF salt, celery salt. and llttle
oaprika. Add two tablespoonfuls OF gran
nlated gelatin previously soaked in two
'ablespoonfuls OF cold water. When this