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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
MOTHERS FAMOUS
FOR HER CARE OF BABY
AND NEGLECT OF CHILD

her girls don't seem to need her any
more, and that her son would rather con-
fide in his aunt than in her. And the
girls saying that they wished their
mother was like other girls mothers. and
the boy is saying that his mother some
how can't understand. That's what's go
ing to happen TO Margaret some day, if
she keeps on the way she's started"
Seems to me that the Iady-who-always-
knows-somehow just about hit the nail
on the head.
Surely a mother docs owe something to
her grown-up child as we'll as to her little
baby.
Surely there is some sane middle course
between insane self-extrava Gance for tho
baby's sake and neglect.
Some one has said: The American
mother is famous for her care OF her baby
and neglect of her child"
1t seems to me that is a we'll deserved
criticism and one which the mother who
is inclined to spend herself reckleSsly
for the baby's sake to the detriment of
the child's interest might do well to keep
in mind.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
RINGS FOR LITTLE
FINGER POPULAR
Are a Quaint Fashion and
Not Expensive.

Rings for the little finger are among
IT,. popular fads. The little frocks
arc responsible for jewelry that is quaint
and distinctive, yet simple. as the every
day sort appears incongruous when worn
with a gown modelled on that of d
peasant
The ordinary stones in commonplace
settings are not used for little-finger
rings, but well-colored stones, precious
and semi-precious. are set in carved
Quoits of gold or silver or platinum.
The lapidary has found a remarkable
number of new quartz and matrices that
ran be used for these liJtle-finger rings,
and the fashion has brought about re-
vival of carving on quartz and crystal
Translucent stones are used as well as
veined opaque ones Heads are carved
on these, and sometimes figures from
ancient friezes- The idea is to make
the ring simple as POSSIBLE, so dia-
monds are not introduced.
Among the special finds OF women who
travel are the Indian rings of Parsee
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

Never does the system demand green
things - eat az in the early spring, and
no vegetable has more beneficial quail
ties than spinach. The trouble with many
is that they learn one way
of preparing a certain dish and never
diC-css from it. which is all wrong. One
gets very tired Of a food prepared over
and over in the same way.
And spinach is one of those vegetables
which housekeepers serve again and
again in the same style. When a change
is desired. buy a dimes worth Of spin
aCh and make raviOli.
Clean. wash. and cook the spinach.
Drain completely and chop very fine. If
you cannot procure spinach. use beet
tons One-half cup of chopped parsley
three cloves garlic, chopped fine. CUse
mere or less of this as you like) One
cup of cracker crumbs, four eggs, little
salt, and enough olive oil to mOisten. If
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

Tender spring onions have medicinal
properties, which make them an invalu-
able food. Two punches for cents brings
them within the reach of every home
Fruit is Indispensable to good health.
Grapefruit furnishes a tart breakfast
course TO begin the day with. 1t rids the
mouth of that dark brown taste in the
morning as no other fruit can. Splendid
ones are obtainable on the stalls of the
market, four for y cents. A half Of a
grape fruit is sufficient for one person.
Apples are extremely scarce and conse-
quently high. They are seen on the stalls
of the market at % cents a quarter peck,
and choice eating ones that have been
carefully selected run as high as 60 cents
and - cents a dozen.
Strawberries have come down a peg or
two. Very nice looking ones are shown
at p cents a basket to-day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
REGARDING the German.

Edna $50 many questions have oeen
asked about the cotillion, or the German,
as it is commonly called. that the follo"-
ing description will be welcome doubtless
to many readers, especially those in the
Younger set:
cotillion. oftentimes spelled "cotil-
lon." which is the French. is conducted
in this manner: There are certain
number of couples. with leader. IL it
is a large party of. say. fifty or sixty
people, there should be two leaders
One couple, called the head couple,
may lead, or a man may lead alone. The
latter is generally done.
He signals by means OF small casta-
nets or a whistle when to begin the
dance, when to stop. when for couples
to separate. and choose other partners
His control is absolute.
At the beginning of each figure 1t is
the leaders duty to announce how many
couples shall lead out-not moro than
ten as a usual thing. They dance to-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
-MORROW'S MENU;
HOW TO PREPAREIT
Appetizing Suggestions for
the Housekeeper's Use.
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST.
Fruit
Cereal Sugar and Cream
BrOled Chops Potatoes au Gratln
Popovers Coffee
Noodles with Cheese Sauce
Baked Custard Cocoa
DINNER
Ceam of Potato Soup
Beefsteak Pudding Mashed Potatoes
SUewed Satisfy
Lettuce Egg and Nut Salad
Waters Cheese
Brown Betty
Coffee
Cheese Sauce-Cheese sauce. is made by
adding to pint or more of white sauce
grated cheese. the exact amount varying
according TO the strength of the cheese
and intensity of flavor desired. The past"
is boiled in saIted water until tender.
drained. and mixed with the sauce. then
kept hot for at lease ten minutes TO alb
sorb the desired flavor
BeefSteak PUdding-RemOve all strings
and fiber from one-haIf Of a pound of
beef suet and chop it very fine. sprinklinS
over it teaspoonful of -four or so TO pre-
vent it sticking to the knife. Into a mix
ing bowl put one quart of sifted flour and
One-half of teaspoonful of salt. add the
chopped suet and mix it with a dry -four.
then add, little at a time, sufficient ice
water TO mix it to a stiff paste. handling
it as little as possible. Turn it out on a
Toured board and roll it out One-haIf OF
an inch in thickness. Fit it into a deep
earthen bowl without stretching the paste
and trim off the edges Cut one pound
and a half Of round or flank steak into
inch pieces and season them well with
pepper and salt: add to them one onion
chopped fine and such other seaSoningS
as are desired: sometimes potatoes. par
boiled and diced, are added, but this is
not usual among our English friends, who
originated the dish. Fill the dish with
the prepared meat and pour over it one
Cupful OF stock: cover with sheet of
paste and press the two CruStS well to-
gether. Cover over with a cloth dipped in
boiling water and tie down: set the bowl
in a kettle. pour in boiling water to with
in three inches of the top of the bowl,
cover closely and boil steadily for three
hours replenishing the supply Of water
as may ME necessary. When done lift
from the kettle, remove the cloth and let
the pudding stand for five minutes before
turning it out in order to lessen the dan
ger of its breaking. Lay a garniSh Of
potato Croquettes around il.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
White Finger Nails.

Clarita-CD White finger nails suggest
poor circulation which may be stimula-
ted with proper exercise Gymnastics
will distribute the circulation. improve
your general health. and when this is
done the blood will not rush to the hands.
ca Blackheads are nothing more than
cIogged pores, the result of your aver
sion to soap on the face. l would ad-
wise you to buy a camefs hair scrub
brush, sold for the face, and scrub your
face gently every night with pure
SOAP and luke-warm water. after which
apply a cream that is a skin food.
massaging it well into the pores. This
treatment will make the face shiny only
for the time being. 1t will not be notice
able after a nights sleep, when the face
should be bathed in cold water.
so Massage is the best thing for the
removal of a double chin.
90 know nothing OF the cream you
mention, and therefore cannot recon-
mend it
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
Nv JUL, CHANDLER MANI.

| was going home yesterday on
crowded car. An elderly woman stag
gered down the aisle until she could find
a straD. The one she chose was in front
of a young girl, a schoolgirl not more
than sixteen years Of age. She gave
the elderly woman a swift glance, then
swept the long line of seated men with
a scornful look, and rose to give the
little old lady hanging to strap her
own place.
would he proud to he the mother of
that girl: wouldn't you?
This thoughtful. Considerate. reverential
action is in striking contrast TO what one
usually sees on Washington street cars.
In no city OF America in which l have
been have seen people so selfish and
thoughtlcss on crowded cars as in this
city.
ON some Of tho lines the service is
pitahly insufficient to meet the public
demand which is all the more reason that
We think Of others just a little bit and
not spread over an amount Of space that
would amply meet the need of some one
hanging to d strap IN front or US.
l have seen women stack packages be
Idle them. thus consuming sufficient
,-,o<, ~. ,tli, .,-i.,,. ,I ,t,, ,'-,s1I
20 nlnve IN ms, - hit - ,r,.o1I,,,,,i,tc
some ono cI,c tba,, arc disy,7,ntIed
The orbcr d.. saw, =, bsrsard wea-
...,,,.4 ~, ,,..,-.., ,- 49,, 30 i,,,,,,,.,,
r,arLat haste, +iTIad - o,.,,ren,,.t,rr ,sL,
:, r,sbionsbI,, drnsend ,,,,,s, 80 nav, ~,
that she might have a seat. GnWillingly
the woman 50 requested moved, and the
lir-I. y.c.ze,,,,i -, io,,n no. shoulders
sIonnod ro-u.arI. hor Lnntted hands were
,.I.snad toperbar in bar Ian and the
tired oh 50 ,,red' s,..., roIld not ra-
sist the moments relaxation 70 close
The worn-out workrr went fast 70
loon sbo rodIe5 i,,.t &c 49,, on I,,r,poI
and iosrIed the Iad,. AZ hor side
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
SEEN ON THE STALLS OF THE MARKET
Suggestions for the Help of the Busy Homemaker the Planning
of Her Meals

brains are liked. clean. boil and chop a
pair. mix ingredients. and set them aside.
always make my filling the day before
using.
PaSte-OnC quart Of -four, two eggs
small cup of water. No salt. work paste
until smooth. Roll rather thin and divide
in half. Put your filling on one piece,
Il generous spoonful to each OF the
ravOili, and cover with the other thick
ness Of paste. Wet the paste on the
edges around the filling before putting on
upper layer. Cut with a ravioli cutter,
which can be bought for about 10 cents.
When all are done. cook in boiling sailed
water for half an hour. Have ready any
kind of good rich gravy and a bowl of
grated cheese. When the raviol are
done. arrange them in a dish with layers
of gravy and cheese, the cheese on top.
In making ravioli you must use your
own judgment about the ingredients.
Some persons like more cheese, some
more oil.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

about fairies they arc worth everything
to their little owners.
Holland shades arr best for curtains.
and the fireplace should be well
screened The book shelves should be
built low in reach of short arms. Plenty
OF bright denim cushions for the
cOuchcs. and large. bright shawl
should not be forgotten, for if Indians
ara about they must needs have a tepee,
and small campers need tents. and
sleigh riders must have robes to trail
behind
\ blackboard is great addition to
this room. as IS also a big paper pad
fastened to the wall with thumb lacks
for real frechand drawings that may be
torn off as soon as finished. Oh. what
fun such a room has to offer. It's just
worth while building it just to sec.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
MARQUISETTE FROCK TO
BE WORN ON STREET

marquisette gown sounds rather out
of place on the street. but in black and
white stripes. with the black dominating
this is really a most sensible frock. since
cotton marquisette sheds the dust beauti-
fully.
was seen in one of the large shops. was
relieved with a touch OF kings blue in
the yoke and in the large rever which
trimmed the front of the dress.
Made over a slip of black china silk, Il
was cool and smart and eminently suit
able for the street
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

This is an apron that really protects, and
no matter what the wearer is doing her
gown will not suffer.
The entire apron Il cut In a single piece,
but in order 10 fit IT a little to the igure
a dart Is nun in under the arm at each
SIDE. The apron IL cut out quite deep
around the yoke line, and the armhofe is
also large. The fastening Is effected by
a single button Just at the line OF the
shoulders in the back
CIingham is the MARTIAL best liked for
real utility aprons and II Is best adapted
to this one. The edges may be hemmed
or bound with some cheap cotton braid
matching the Bingham IN color. There
are a number Of white carcoes with a
marked design that make pretty aprons
though less serviceable
The pattern $3.50 Is cut IN sizes - to ~
inches bust measure. Medium size re-
quireS 3 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, 1911-03-24
HIGH WAISTLINE IN
THREE-PIECE SUITS

In the new coat suits the tailors are
usually making the skirts with the
high waistline, but women are going
to have trouble with these linen three
piece suits, since the top of the skirt is
fairly sure to stretch and look unshapely
in spite Of the various Contrivances which
have been used to keep the line trim
and neat
For this reason many women refuse to
accept the idea and resort to one OF the
wide soft belts to shorten the waistline.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

priests. These are quite long on the
finger and are set with varied stones in
vivid cOlors. Another quaint fashion
which brings pearls ana sapphires into
place is to have ones monogram made
of them and set into duh silver.
The little-finger ring proper is made of
a matrix and costs little. The turquoise
ones with a strong green coloring. are
a admired. and onyx, artificially colored, is
also popular.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
Smart Belts.

Exceedingly good looking belts are
shown for wear with the two or three
piece suit for early spring. Generally
these are very wide and crushable. made
up in MORE, in soft, rich ribbed sink. in
velvet. suede. and soft kid with plain
buckles covered to match the belt Belts
of the same kind are seen in vivid col
orings. as we'll as the darker shades. and
these are very smart when worn with
the linen suit of two-piece frOck.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
TO QUESTIONS
ASKEDBY HERALD READERS
EDITORS NOTE.

Answers questions this will be printed
ular order.
involves the of business firms OF too per
soa self addressed envelope must
be inclosed for reply by mail
immediate information of etiquette or house
pepexies and they will be answered
where 5 possible to do 50.
Questions research take several days for answering
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
Do Not COMPLAIN.

II you have not slept or il you have
slept or II you have headache or Sci
atica or 1eprosy or thunderstroke. be-
seech you. by all angels, to hold your
peace and not pollute the morning, to
which all the housemaids bring serene
and pleasant thoughts. by corruption and
groans. Come out Of the azure Love
the day.-Emerson.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
Short Nail for Workers.

Women OF leisure may allow their
finger nails to grow to a slightly greater
length than Is advisable for the busy
woman The short finger nail looks
rather heater ifs the individual has but
little time to give to the manicuring of
these most notable features Of the dainty
womans makeup.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
Scratches on Furniture.

Housekeeper-The following mixture is
excellent for removing scratches from
furniture: Mix equal parts of linseed
oil and turpentine. dip flannel into it.,
and rub 1t we'll into the scratched parts.
Polish with soft buster. and you will
find that the scratches will be almost
invisible.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
To Remove Mildew.

To remove mldew. rub over the marks
with the juice OF a raw tomato. sprinkle
with salt and lay in the sun. Repeat
the process. II necessary, two or three
times.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24
Seafs for Guests.

Anxious Hostess-Chairs may be rented
for the seating of your guests at the
musicale you intend giving. 1t is quite
proper to rent them. as q hostess Is not
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

expected to have a sufficient number o
small chairs for such a purpose.
C2) As a rule, refreshments are serve'
after the music.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

\ novelty shown in one or the Wash
u-t"n shops is a candle lamp OF brilliant
crystal glass. with a long. burning. fiat
shaped candle that consumes its own
-rc.~c thereby preventing tho annoy
a..c Of dripping and avoiding the use Of
hnha,h". 1t can b" fitted to any can
G'iahra or CAndlcStick. and accepts any
style Of paper or fancy shade without
the use OF holder
This novelty lamp. complete with globe
and candle" is =, cents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

No garment, no matter how elaborate, is
more becoming to a woman than a simple
house dress made Of some pretty wash ma
terial. Its very simplicity makes her seem
youthful. and its dainttness makes her at
tracive.
The dress illustrated 10 Of the simplest.
II has Gibson tucks at the shoulders in
both front and hack. and these extend all
the way 10 the belt. The closing is at one
side Of the waist The sleeves are the
planest OF les-o-mutton shape and full
length.
The skirt Is eored and fits snugly. hav-
in- reversed pleat in the centre OF the
back.
Cashmere. cheviot- alhatroes. bingham,
cambria and other wash materials will be
pretty made in his style. and the collar
may be detacha Die and OF white lawn and
lace
The pattern tsEn e cu: IN sizes 2 - -
inches hust measure. Medium size requires
1I@, Yards % "a inch material.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending IN cents 20 the office OF this paper
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

NEWS NOTES OF
THE VARIOUS SHOPS

Among other interesting revivals are to
be noted sashcs and fichus Of many sorts.
SaShes are indeed, exploited on the
greater number of summer gowns. They
may hang straight at the back or they
may he bowed. they may he knotted at
the side of the front and at the natural
waist line. or they may be lifted above
it. Wide ribbons are liked for the pur-
pose. and dealers are exploiting new ones
that are really fascinating both in color
and design.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

Variations Of the fichu idea arc found
IN all Ia" stores in big rever collars Of
not and lawn. lace trimmed. and some Of
the latest Of these ar" made with deeply
pointed Tapped fronts and square sailor
hacks. Oddly shaped backs are indeed
feature.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

Among novelties shown in an F. street
shop are lowered "entorS with velvet Dor
dcrs and ribbons that give an effect Of
being veled with Eauze. Velvet ribbon
is used also hut in narrower widths.
Black velvet ribbon upon white gowns
is among the SmartcSt Of all things. Some
# tn" French designers are even show
ing @aSheS knOttcd at the side of the
front on tailored costumes. and sashcs
may safely he looked for in large num-
hers and in interesting variety.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

MarGuiSo'ro is lovely and marquisetto
trimmed with yaIcnciennes lace is OK
plotted. Man, Of the nchus are knottcd
at tn" bust lin" in tho front and give
dclicI"uslv feminine touch to the toilet.
hut thcr" ar" others. again. that are
crossed and carried round to the back
wher" they form sash ends.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-24

Fichus are always attractive The gen
nine Corday sorts arc being much shown.
and there are many variations of the
Idea. Net. lac" trimmed. is a favOrit"
material. bat all the fine soft lingerie
fabrics are used
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-30
GOOD TINES FOR KIDDIES.
Mrs. Harring Has Two Outings
Planned for This Week.

Mrs Harry X. Harring of 1885 w street
northwest is making arrangements to
give large number of children hay rides
next Tuesday and next Saturday An ex-
cursion to Chesapeake Beach under her
charge was made by several h lndred
youngsters Friday. The children were
taken to the beach in a special car fur
nished by the Chesapeake Beach Railroad
Company. through Paul Y. Waters. All
amusements on the grounds were thrown
open to the little ones. Each wore a small
badge which entitled him to adm ssion to
all the amusementS as many times as he
desired.
One of the best times which the young
sters had was when each was furn shed
with a bathing suit and allowed to paddle
about in the water. Lunches had been
donated by Washington merchants. Not
child on the trip was taken sick or
even complained about feeling i'll. The
p4rty left for home at pm.
Mrs Harrison has given several similar
outings this year. She thinks they are
very beneficial for the children, many
of whom would not be able to get out
of the city otherwise. She has formed
the children into a club, and knows all
of them personally. In preparing for
an outing each child helps She intends
to try to interest her friends in arrang-
| ing outings for little folks during the
summer months. Those who own auto.
mobiles. she says, have special oppor-
tunity for this work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-30
ORGANIZATION MEN SCORE.
Commissioners of Prince Georges
County Enjoined by Court.

HYATTSNILLE, July 2o-Another de.
velopment in the contest now being waged
In Prince Georges county between the or
ganization and anti-org aniZation wings
Of the democratic party took place
Wednesday of this week, when the board
of road directors, composed of organi.
cation men, instituted injunction proceed
inss to restrain the board of county CONF
missioners, a ma iority OF whom aIe anti
organization men. from entering into a
contract for the maintenance OF tho
county road leading from Suttland TO
the District OF Columbia line. Judge Fill
more Beall granted the injunction The
commissioners also were directed to rem
der an account of the road money they
now have in hand not paid to the road
directors, and TO state why such MONEY,
If any, is being held by them.
The friends of the road directors claim
that the reason the county commiss toner's
still attempt to exercise control over cer-
tain road in the county is their unwilling
ness to surrender control Of the roads
which they have long had In charge
and which. counsel for the directors de-
clare, has been quite a source OF political
help to them through the agencies APP
pointed by the board.