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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-28
TO QUESTIONS
ASKEDBY HERALDREADERS
ENLARGED Pores.

Mrs T. W. B.-Possibly the enlarged
pores are due to your failure to rinse the
face in cold water after bathing II m
warm water. I think the following rem
edy will prove helpful to you.
Roric acid. I dram.
Distilled witch hazel. { ounces.
Apply with a piece OF old linen or bit
of absorbent cotton.
Postal Rules.
James L-Your postmaster can tell you
the regulations governing your carriers.
English Sparrows.
Reader-C English sparrows are said
to have been brought TO this country
from Germany about 1862 by whom It
is not known.
Cg) Frank James. the noted bandit was
born in Kearney. Mo. After the death
of his brother. in 1852, he ceased his GRIM
inaI life. cannot tell you what became
Of him after that time.
90 According to history there were no
survivors of the army UNDER Custer. 1t
is recorded that soldier sent as a mes
senger, just before the fight got away
with his life.
Marking Linen.
Eva-In making a monogram the sur
name initial is generally placed in the
center and is larger than the other ini-
tails, as II is the initial to be given prom
inence.
The accepted size OF monogram or initial
is four-inch for tablecloths and sheets.
three-inch for pillow cases. bureau scarfs;
one and one-half inches for napkins, and
inches for fowls.
Seeding and COUGHING.
Telephone-Seeding consists of short
even back stitches placed at regular in
tervals. and is used as a filing stitch.
For COUGHING two threads are required
one coarse and the other fine.
Top sew the coarser thread. on the line
to be covered. with the finer thread.
Do not hold the foundation cotton.
which is the coarser thread. too tight
~ or the work will have a drawn ap-
pearance. which will spoil the effect
COUGHING is used for both outline and
filling and two threads of different color
may be used which often adds to tho at
Effectiveness of the work.
"Nine, Point Two.
Miss L. A w.-The expression referred
to. Mine point two in Kipling's poem,
'Tubal and Tubal-cain," indicates the
caliber Of one Of the newer guns used by
the British army. namely. 81 inches.
Curtains.
Amy L-Cream or white cheesecloth
and scrime are inexpensive materials for
bedroom curtains.
A popular way to finish these, especially
II some color scheme IL to be carried out,
ID stenciling.
A narrow border On the hsm or . more
Sla0oratA design Sbouk- 6VN 6cho8 fppR
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-28

To remove grease from a stove try this
plan: Dip a cloth in dry SCOT and rub
this over the greasy parts, then apply
the blacklead, and the spots will at once
disappear.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-28
Terrapin stew.

Boil the terrapin until it is soft and
tender. adding a small piece of bacon,
one or two onions. pepper. and a lump
of butter. Chop three hard boiled eggs
fine and add them. and a full wine glass
of good sherry wine. Serve hot
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-28

Nothing could have more style than this
|rsimple waist II made with due care In
finishing and of good material II is not
so much the cost OF the fabric as its body
that must be looked to when making a
model which is plain as this one.
A short tuck Is placed at each shoulder
and a long one at each side of the cloStng
band in front, bun in the back there is no
trimming Of any kind. The sleeve is the
regulation shirt sleeve, finished at the
wrist with a cuff, with which link buttons
may be worn.
Madras. percale. satin. linen, pongee, &c,
will be heavy enough for this style.
The pattern, No. 5,3S4, is cut in sizes p To
II Inches bust measure Medium size re-
Qufres rs yards Of IS inch material.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending ten cents to the office Of this
paper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-28
WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING
ALL OVER THE WORLD
Woman Ambulance Surgeon.

DR.. Elizabeth Bruyn has taken up her
duties as an ambulance surgeon in New
York. this being the second woman in
that city who has done such work. She
IS a graduate Of the Cornell Medical
School and in her examination for the
the position came out ahead of forty
men. She has had a three months
course in jiu-jitsu in preparation for
her work.
Royal Abbess.
The Archduchess Elizabeth francesca
oldest unmarried granddaughter Of the
Emperor of Austria who made her de-
but at the first viennesc court ball of
the season. did not present so picturesque
a figure as her cousin. the Archduchess
Elizabeth Mary. on similar occasion.
Until her marriage with Prince Otto
zu Windischgratz the Crown Prince Ru-
dolph's daughter was abbess of the or
der of st. Theresa and wore the velvet
and ernine robes of her Office at all state
functions. With these she carried a
pastoral star, studded with jewels. pre-
scented to the order by st. Wencelaus.
King of Bohemia, 600 years ago. inter
of peculiar shape perched on the curly
head of the seventeen-year-oId arch
duchess gave a piquant finish to her ap-
pearance when she made her first public
courtesy to her grandfather.
Korway's Goat Girls.
A Norwegian goat girl is able to take
care Of a large flock of goats. She
watches them while they grace niIks
them, and salts them. The last task Is
Interesting. She takes a little bag Of
salt and the goats crowd about her, leap
ing over each others backs, for the
privilege Of licking her hand after each
DIP In the bag. She loves her goats and
nanse pets-oc'the young ktdG
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Would Prevent BIindpe.s

San Francisco clubwomen have organ
lied society for the prevention of blind
ness. This subject has been interesting
women in all parts of the country. and
an active campaign may be expected
another year by those who have the good
of the community at heart and would
teach that much blindness is due to care
less ignorance
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-28
Would Compel Homework.

Frau Woerner is the German suffragist
who would make a course in homework
compulsory for every German girl. just
as military training is compulsory for
the boys She is trying to interest the
men in the project OF telling them that
they will reap the benefit, as all the
German housewives will soon be good
cooks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-28
Library for Women.

The Frauenberg. or woman's castle, in
Copenhagen cost s2soooo. the amount be-
ing raised by women. Frau Fable. who
spoke at the recent opening Of the build
ing, is over ninety years Of age, and she
told of how the women's culture society
had forty years ago humbly gone to the
Copenhagen Athenaeum and asked for a
few books from its weIl-stocked library.
This request was refused The new
FrauenberE library contains e4ooo
vofmeS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-28

Baked Hash.
Bath Buns Coffee
LUNCH.
Boston Baked Beans Brown Bread
Cake Tea
DINNER.
Tomato Soup
Broiled Chicken Potato Soufiie
Soinach
Lettuce French Dressing
Waters Cheese
Marmalade Date Pudding
Bath Buns-Disoive one-half cake Of
yeast in one-quarter cupful
spoonful of salt and one cupful of milk.
and mix to a dough with one pound of
sifted -four. Knead and let stand until
light Work in four well beaten eggs
and four ounces Of melted butter. cover
and set aside until risen a second time
Mold into balls "a little larger than an
egg, press into the top Of each some
currants and shreds Of candied orange
peel; arrange a half an inch apart on
creased pans and let stand in a warm
place until light. Brush the tops with
warm water. sprinkle thickly with granu-
lated sugar and bake in a moderate oven
about three-quarters Of an hour.
Date Pudding-Beat one egg without
separating II until light, add to it q
little over a gill Of milk. an ounce OF
butter, melted with two tablespoonfuis
Of water: add sufficient nour. about one
cupful to make q thick batter. The nour
should have -sifted with It one teaspoon
ful OF baking powder. Stone the dates
and chop them into small pieces. dust
them thickly With h0ur. stfr them into
the pudding. tmn into. greaSed mold
and steam ooe snl . euaxtsr houra
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-28
For Women Scientists,

There is a table at Naples for labora-
tory work for women, the object being
to promote research among them. The
next prize for the best thesis written by
woman on some scientific subject will
be given some time in April The value
of the prize. which is given periodically,
is loo.
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Seeding and COUGHING.
"Nine, Point Two.@

Miss l.. A W.-The expression referred
to. Mine point two in Kipling's poem,
'Tubal and Tubal-cain," indicates the
caliber Of one Of the newer guns used by
the British army. namely. 81 inches.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-28
Little Tales of Motherhood
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

ever hope to be- my other"-ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The Yale expositor., 1911-12-14

fore the fifth day. and meanwhile l
might observe Frank and try to solve
the riddle of his conduct.
He seemed good boy, but some
what secretive and mysterious. He
had built little house for himself
at the rear edge OF the garden, and
though he lacked any direct instruction
in carpentry the work had a distinct
professional finish There he spent
most Of his leisure, working with tools
and often making salable articles, but
chiefly occupied with some invention,
his sister told me.
Frank would admit me TO this house.
but not TO its secrets. An end of its
single room was always screened Off
| became more and more firmly con-
WINGED that the solution of the whole
mystery lay behind that screen.
There was no way to get into the
little house unobserved in the daytime.
and at last resolved upon burglari-
Gus midnight entry.
Upon the evening which l had select
ed for my amateur burglary Celia and
i sat a little later than usual by the
fire. and it was some while past II
when l crept out of the silent house
and across the back garden and broke
into Franks den.
The first object that met my eye
when had removed the screen COM
pletely staggered me. 1t was an up.
right piano covered in the usual way
for shipment. but absolutely unmis.
taxable. A placard was attached, and,
bending forward with my candle,
read the words. Cecilia, from Uncle
Oliver"
There were several smaller objects
whose shape did not disclose their
nature. and saw that Franks own
name was upon one of them. The boy
must have played Santa Claus With
his uncle's money. But how had he
managed to buy the things and to
The Yale expositor., 1911-12-14

have them carted to that house with
out his mothers knowledge?
May inquire" said voice. what
you are doing here?"
turned like q fash, and there was
Celia. Before l could answer her she
had seen the outlines Of the piano.
What is that" she cried, land who
are you? Have you come from Mr..
Garland?'
There was no help for it now. | had
to tell the story, dealing with Franks
unbelievable conduct in the most gen.
erous and light hearted spirit as a
mere freak of youthful folly.
But these things can't have cost all
that money" exclaimed Celia, Mortified
and heartbroken. He must have
stolen the rest"
"Pianos are expensive" said I, land
we don't yet know what the other
things are. Let's have peep at this,
which seems to be intended for your
mother"
1t looked like some sort Of chair,
and so it was-the most dilapidated,
the most pathetic, the most laughable
wreck of chair that ever was seen.
A card fastened upon it bore this let
tering:
COUSIN LUCY:
GENUINE ANTIQUE. GUARANTEED
BY COUSIN OLIVER.
'That chair has been in our attic for
forty years." said Celia.
j turned to the piano and lifted an
end. 1t came up like balloon. The
thing was framework Of wood.
cleverly built and protected by q cover
borrowed from a citizen of the Harbor
who had recently received a real
piano.
"These merry jests," said I. "acquit
your brother If he had touched that
money he certainly would not Joke
about IT.
We stood dumb with utter perplexity.
"You are sure the money was sent
to me?" said Celia at last. II can't
understand. Oh" she cried suddenly.
twas it Celia X. GarlandT'
Eyes. Isn't that your"
"No; it's Aunt Kate. Her first name
is Celia. No doubt Mr.. Garland used
TO call her by that name"
"They were friends in YOUTH I
asked.
~ suppose So" she replied. Aunt
The Yale expositor., 1911-12-14
ASSOCIATION.

Kate, of course. was not always as
Ehe is now"
she lives in II gentle dream" said
| /. what was it that disturbed her
mind"
I IL never knew" answered Celia,
and after Il moments pause. LET us
go back TO the house.
Celia lighted the sitting room lamp
and babe me wait. She was gone only
a few minutes and returned with an
enameled box, which she placed on the
table.
Il took this from her room while she
slept" said she. as it right?"
Yes" said /. ut seems right to
me-
She opened the box. which contained
only some trifling' keepsakes and a
package of letters tied with a faded
blue ribbon. At the top was the pink
envelope, at the bottom a letter post
marked more than twenty years ago,
upon the day of Oliver Garland's we'd
ding. The others had been received
within a year and half, perhaps a
dozen in all. None had been opened.
1t was the wedding date which
solved the riddle for me. revealing the
old. long hidden, sad romance Gar
land had broken this wOman's heart
and dethroned her mind already
knew that the man had M rried an
heiress.
His attempt TO make Aunt Kate his
almoner was clumsy effort to as
suage his conscience. Upon her side
the gap of years was nothing She had
laid the new letters with the old. I'M
opened.
sat down that night and wrote to
Garland the mere facts. without my
explanation. Next day I began the
execution of counter joke upon Master
Frank / went across to Belfast, cashed
a check. bought piano and some other
things as near as possible to tho line
of the boys Christmas jcsts and had
them shipped across to me at the Har-
Dor. but not sent to the house. l wrote
an account of this matter to Garland,
from whom | had had no word.
The days slipped by. On Dec. %
l received notification from the local
telephone office that some one wished
to speak with me. 1t proved to he
Manning, the Belfast banker.
THAT check has come back no good"
said he.
"For heavens sake. why?" dc
handed.
In fol foil n
find out" said he. "but know now.
Garland has gone to smash and has
skipped. Present whereabouts I'M
known I look to you to make good"
"All right" said I. "l'll see you to-
morrow"
told Celia the whole truth. The girl
was aghast.
"They can put you in prison." she
cried.
'No. they can't" said |. Nobody can
do any tricks with me any more. 1t is
my turn. | came here as Oliver Gar.
lands errand boy to help you, and this
is the end of It. Give me the right to
do it in my own proper character. Celia,
il you will put your hand in mine and
trust in me-if you can do it, if your
heart prompts you'll will be a weak
man no longer. I will fight this world
to its knees"
It seemed q long time that we stood
quite still, looking into each others
eyes. Then felt her hand in mine.
The rest was easy. l saw Manning
next day and made him take my note.
I crammed it down his throat.
Then l went to New York, and for
about week l ragged around among
The Yale expositor., 1911-12-14
s@Ess Sn %
Santa Claus
Found
I'm the Heart
e. SssSss

"H-H% HREE whole silver dollars
q apiece!' said Marcy to the
boy as they sat In the corner
of the garnet where the nut
pile had been and gazed at their hard
earned wealth. IT'S like having mon
ey instead Of nuts fall off the trees.
How shall we ever spend itT'
"Spend it?' said the boy with a
grand air spend it? Why, that's
easy. My! l could spend it If all the
nuts we picked up and sold were
dollars 1t takes heap Of money to
buy Christmas gifts.
"Uncle Tom said he would take us
to the city. so father and mother
needn't know thing" said Marcy.
True to his word. Uncle Tom hap
pened in that very evening and said
in n careless way to father:
I'm going to town tomorrow, and
if the children would like q trip I'll
take them"
So, dressed In their best. with the
precious money held tight in their
The Yale expositor., 1911-12-14

the Marshall heirs like q mad bull
until they were all so frightened that
they didn't dare to stay alone in the
dark. Then the strongest of us got
together and forced an equitable settle
ment over the heads of the lawyers. In
February returned to Easterly Har-
Dor a rich man. with reasonable self
respect under my waistcoat.
Oliver Garland's letters still lie In
the enameled box. SO they shall lie
until Aunt Kate is gone. Then Celia
shall open them, bestow the money in
charity and burn the letters unread
The Yale expositor., 1911-12-14

Ana 1aIner ana
m Ter never 'r i'
made a guess as TO all the whispering
that went on. Nor did they notice
that the children were fairly bullying
with secrets. Perhaps they were busy
with few on their own account.
Christmas eve came. The boy said
carelessly:
Mother. why don't you and father
hang up your stockings too?''
So four stockings were hung TO the
cover of the sitting room table-no.
five. If you could call the baby's tiny
sock stocking.
When father had fallen asleep over
his paper and mother was i'm the kitch-
Ell planning things Marcy and the boy
stole in with their gifts and poked
them into the biggest stockings. and.
oh. yes. Marcy put a bundle in the
boys stocking. and the boy put one in
Margy's, and then they stole out again
and were Off TO bed SOS not to have
TO wait so long for morning.
The boys eyes popped open about
o'clock OF the dark morning. and he
woke the whole house shouting "Mer.
ry Christmas"
Every one hustled into clothes and
swallowed breakfast. Then they went
into the sitting room together, and IA
The Yale expositor., 1911-12-14

Their shouted and
danced like a
'schoolboy when
he found a cup
and saucer that
would hold a
pint Of coffee. to
say nothing Of
the motto Love
the Giver" in
gilt letters and a
la Wish decoration
of rosebuds on
its outside.
III o w mother
q u e b e d and
kissed both the
children w b e n
she found In her
stocking a great
apple that prov
ed to be a pin
cushion and n
lovely japanese
NLN
The Yale expositor., 1911-12-14

ldD Will ItNt
blue and green ladies painted on it!
1t is not necessary to tell what the
children did and said when the boy
found cocker spaniel puppy tied to
his leg of the table and Marcy opened
a basket and found sleepy Angora
kitten blinking at her.
When every package was united
and the "ohs" and 'ahs" were all
used up. when mother had decked the
mantel with her pincushion and fan
and father had declared that never
no. never-again would he drink coffee
out OF any common little everyday
cup, the boy and Marcy sat on the
hearth rug fondling their new pets.
and the boy said:
IL wouldn't 60 back to the old kind
of Christmas for anything. Then it
was just Santa Claus that did every:
thing. Now it's the spirit of Santa
Claus in me and you and father and
mother and rybody. It's like hav-
ing a whole family of Santa Clauses"
We'll earn our Christmas money
every year after this. won't we,
brotherr asked Marcy.
And the boy replied, You bet we
willr'
p"I'm going to begin to save and think
OF ways Of earning money right or"
declared Marcy.
Same here" responded the boy.
The Yale expositor., 1911-12-14

purses, they went
to the city with
Uncle Tom.
w h n t q d a Y
that was. Every
shop W n d o w
S e e m e q full of
gifts that would
be just right for
some one on the
list. Two happy
children w e n {
home that nigh;
and sneaked up
the b q C k stairs
with their bun
dies. Later they
S t o W ed them
away in an old
chest Of drawers
in the g arr e t,
safe fro m the
eyes Of the curl
Gus.
And father and
The Yale expositor., 1911-12-14

WAS one OF the Marshall heirs. ex-
pecting fortune and weakly
waiting for the contest of the
VIII TO be compromised. Mean
while l was species of errand boy
for Oliver Garland. who seemed to be
some sort of capitalist. | never had
the faintest comprehension of his bust
ness.
l met him first at the Harvard club
one evening. and We took fancy to
St. Paul tidende. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1902-1928, 1911-10-06

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prietnr Eeterlen. @uurbens 1 2n11
ger brgnDte. t2 &reaturer pq 1 ST.
lte inbebrnnote.
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&omorup peo Malborg er l,eDbronbt
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fra en- Getroleunnsmotpr.
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Griers @aarb paa 9rl1nObp Mart
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for @uur6en.
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Sogn CT Sen 10. Sept. neobrnnOte.
Sssl0en opitp0 / 2aben ur1ber Gjerens
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Minnefota.

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