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The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-09-08
From the Missouri Pacific Railway

Sir-I that
this with Illinois statute which
took July l. 1911 with the of intoxicating
liquors trains railway stations Yours truly
S. w. SULLIVAN,
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-09-08

Sir-I receipt letter of August first.
this instructed
the through which this
Yours truly, w. d. CANTIIION.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
LACED GIRDLE Is
PRETTY CONCEIT

The peasant blouse with its long lines
over the shoulders, short sleeves, and
collarless neck opening is one of the pret-
tiest styles of recent years, and in a few
Of the new spring frocks there is shown
another feature of this popular style.
This is the laced girdle seen in a lovely
little frock from a French designer Made
of the finest handkerchief linen, with the
raised waistline, instead of a soft girdle
there is a stiff belt Of blue satin, parted
in the front and back and laced with
satin strings of the same shade as the
belt.
This forms a pretty feature which
might easily be copied. since there is no
Lifting to the new girdle, and makes a
quaint and novel finish to a simple frock
made with the Magyar blouse.
Girdles OF Bright Satin.
Many Of the dainty little lingerie frocks
Of the summer will have girdles or sashes
of brightly colored satin. Some Of these
are formed simply of a length of satin
ribbon tied at the back or side, while
others are elaborate affairs Of shirred
or pleated satin. fitted at the waistline
and finished with a knot or the two ends
drawn through a handsome buckle
This latter style Is seen on some OF
the prettiest girdles. and when the buckle
is made Of buckram and covered with
satin, tnis also might be copied by the
clever needlewoman.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
SCARFS AREQUAINT
FICHU-LIKE WRAPS

A year or more ago scarf was
straight bit Of chiffon hemmed al
either end. with a floral design upon it.
There were, Of course. some Of crepe
de chine, and a few Of lace. but there
was never an idea in those days con.
ceived of what the scarfs for the sum-
mer Of 1911 were to be.
The newest and loveliest OF "scarfs''
are in reality not scarfs at all, but quaint
fichu-like wraps of chiffon with long ends
which fit snugly about the shoulders
clinging in graceful folds.
Edged with Satin Rosebuds.
In black or colors the scarf wraps
are the latest thing from Paris. while
rivaling them in popularity are the dou-
BILE scarfs of chiffon in two shades with
their deep-fringed ends. and scarfs OF
satin. some of which now have armholes
cut in their wide folds and slip on like
a coat over the lingerie frocks.
Nor does the variety end hereN There
are chantilly draped scarfs edged ali
about with wee satin rosebuds. and bead
ed scarfs shot with silver. with heavy
silver fringe at the ends, some caught
also edged with the silver. which makes
them set more comfortably about the
shoulders. and in reality forms little
wrap for the warm nights.
The scarfs to wear over the head are
of softest net this year. and have RIB
bons run through part OF their borders,
which. drawn In. form D. snug little
hood that stays on evea IN . sprtns
wind.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
ECRU HEMP HATS
ARE FASHIONABLE

The day Of the British Bobbie hat and
!! the Julius Caesar helmet is over as far
as the woman who keeps up with the
fashions is concerned. for with the
rclegation of these shapes to the bar
gain tables, where they may now be
purchased for from 80 to Is cents, the
shape has been laid aside by conserva-
tive women.
As is usual after the first rush Of nov
elites of the spring, the odd shapes are
giving place to more becoming and more
simple designs. with hats Of black or
ecru hemp most in favor.
These new hats Of hemp lend them
selves admirably to draping or bending
into quaint and effective shapes. and
while rather expensive will prove SO
serviceable that the first expenditure will
be more than repaid by the wear which
a woman will get out Of one Of them.
Scoop shapes still I'm Vogue.
The scoop bonnet shapes are still in
vogue. although even these are less pop
ular now than they were a month ago.
and with the appearance Of the summer
hats, smart high-crowned toques or
broad picture hats with curling brims
will supersede these shapes.
The velvet facing. which first made its
appearance last summer. has proved SO
popular that most Of the leghorn hats
are seen with 1t this year. the PREVAIL
ing black giving place on many to fac
ings Of delicate lavender, old rose, or
the popular coral shade, now - fash-
ionabls.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10

1t is hard to decide whether to tell you
a new contest that have come to me in
response to the invitation to you to de-
eide your own subject. or about the an
swers to the Mystic Bakery puzzle that
are pouring in by every mail, with never
a one correct.
For the Puzzle Circle seems as eager
to decide what they are going to do next
week as they are TO solve this week 8
puzzle, which is saying a good DEAL for
there has never been a more popular puZ-
zle than the Mystic Bakery"
When you ask us a lot of fool ques-
tions. the answer to each of which is a
cake. you find us right at home" de-
clared one proud housekeeper in the note
she sent with her solution.
Can't Find No. 10.
1T is the most accurately descriptive
list ever read" another puzzler told me
over the phone this morning, but to
save my life l can't make any cake I
know fit into number ten. What on earth
is "A fruit, to mix up, and a consonant?' -
The difficulty of this contestant will
meet with the ready sympathy of the
entire puzzle circle. l am sure, for one
and all they ask What on earth is num-
ber ten?''
Numbers eight and seven have also
proven hard to find, and there are but
a few who have correctly answered the
description given in number one of the
Mystic Bakery puzzle.
l say all this for the encouragem
of those who still are working on the
puzzle, some of whom have written and
phoned me all about the stumbling blocks
they are encountering, and who DIRE COM
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10

For many dresses It is desirable to have
a corset cover which fastens in the back.
The garment shown in our illustration has
this feature and II may serve as an I'M
derwaist where a simple one Of some con-
tracing color is desired.
AS shown, the corset cover is of fiounc-
ing and is held up by straps Of beading
across the shoulders. The edging is cut
out little under the arm and the finish
at this point and down the back completes
the garment. For those who wish II. a
peplum is provided and II is we'll to use
II. unless one is very stout. as II insures
the garment remaining down beneath the
skirt, II should.
/ In addition to embroidery. cambric. ba-
tiste, or long cloth may be used for this
corset cover and trimmed with lace.
The pattern. 5029. Is cut in sizes 80 to
42 inches bust measure. Medium size re-
quires 3-s yards of II 1-2 inch founcing.
3-+ Of a yard of insertion or beading and
3-S yards of 27-inch goods for peplum.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the Office Of this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
THINGSABOUTMENW WOMEN
CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND
ever Makes for Honesty, Purity, and De-
cency-Why Deny Them the Ballot?
By DOROTHY DIX.

women that vote. can't understand
/; that.
When men want to do anything for
the good Of the community in which they
live. the very first thing they do is to
ask the aid of the women and appoint
ladies' auxiliary. It's the ladies' aid So
cieties. with their oyster suppers and
strawberry festivals, that build the
churches and keep them going.
TITS the women's board Of missions that
sends millions os dollars to foreign
lands. It's the board of lady managers
that supports hospitals and asylums.
Why, then, IL the men find the help
of women so useful. everywhere else.
do they disdain it in politics. where.
heaven knows. some assistance is SO
needed. 1 can't understand that.
why Do Men Refuse the BnlIotS
THE popular theory is that men re-
fuse women the franchise because they
think women have not intelligence
enough to understand questions Of gov
| ernment that are as plain as daylight to
even the uneducated masculine mind.
That Is an untenable position. because
the average woman is quite as intelligent
nowadays rs the average man, and reads
more, because she has more time to read
Besides that. as matter of fact, men
do not think poorly Of women'S intelli-
gence. The great majority of men listen
with the greatest respect to their wives
and mothers opinions. and go to them
for advice
It have heard dozens Of men say
that they never made a business transac-
ton of importance without talking it
! over with their wives and they never
made a mistake when they were guided
4 by their wives opinion.
CTO BE CONCLUDED TOMORROW
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
CATS DO NOT SPREAD DISEASE
IF PROPERLY TAKEN CARE OF
By EDWARD $. SCHMID.

meal porridge is an excellent diet. and
vegetables should be given from time to
time.
Poisoning.
The main object in cases OF poisoning
is to get rid of the poison as soon as pos
sible, and to prevent its local and consti-
| tutional effects. The stomach should be
emptied Immediately by an emetic. un-
less the animal is vomiting freely. This
can be accomplished more freely by ad-
ministering apomorphia hypodermatically
l-16 to Is grain according TO the size of
the cat. Of given by the mouth twice
the amount should be given,D or when
apomorphia is not available fifteen TO
t-enty grains of sulphate of zinc may
be given, followed in a short time by a
teaspoonful of wine OF ipecac After
which any of the following may ne gwen:
Milk. olive oil, lime water, or flour and
water. In cases of phosphorus poison
ing oils are TO he avoided as they dis
solve the PHOSPHORUS.
Strychnine-Tn cases of strychnine poi
soning there are characteristic tetanic
conclusions. The animals legs will stiff
fen out and there will be a spasmodic
action or twisting of the muscles: there
is generally an intermission between the
CONCLUSIONS. The animal is in consider
able pain.
Treatment-To empty the stomach give
apomorphia as directed above. followed
by fifteen to twenty grains of bromide of
potash or choral hydrate: or when the
animal is vomiting and these will not be
retained by the stomach chloral hydrate
may be given hypodermatically; or If
morphine is more convenient give hypo-
Dramatically is every fifteen minutes
until 3-S grains are given.
Arsenic-In cases of poisoning by ar
senic, there is intense thirst, the abdo-
men is painful to the touch. and there
may be vomiting and purging of brown
or bloody matter.
Treatment-Use the same method to
empty the stomach as described above.
after which administer hydrated oxide of
iron. This remedy cen be quickly pre-
pared by adding baking soda to dilute
tincture of iron until effervescence: this
= ~ be given freely, say a teaspoonful
every fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
MENU INCLUDING
A MAY LUNCHEON

BREAKFAST.
Grapefruit.
Creamed Liver on Toast.
Fried Corn Meal Mush.
Coffee.
A MAY COMPANY LUNCHEON.
Merry. rollicking, frolicking May
Into the woods came skipping one day.
She teased the brook till he laughed out
right
And gurgled and scolded with all his
might;
She chirped to the birds and made them
sing
A chorus Of welcome to Lady Spring.
Bouillon in Cups.
Creamed Chicken Patties. Tiny Hot Rolls
Asparagus Salad.
Frozen Strawberry May Baskets
Half Cups of Coffee.
DINNER
Chicago Canapes.
Baked Cheese and Rice.
Mustard Greens. Rhubard Pudding.
Coffee.
Frozen Strawberry May Baskets-Mash
one quart of strawberries; add one
and half cupfuls Of sugar and the Juice
of one lemon. Stand aside for an hour
and then add one pint of water; turn
into freezer as ordiniry ice cream.
Turn the dasher sowly. When ready to
serve, take rich cup cakes that have been
followed out in the shape of baskets and
fill with the frozen Strawberries, cap
ping with whipped cream and a big. ripe
berry.
Rhubarb Pudding-Place a layer of rhu-
barb, cut in small pieces, in the bot
tom Of baking dish: sprinkle thinly with
sugar and CRATE on some nutmeg, then
a layer of bread cut up the same size
as the rhubarb. and so on until the dish
is full; then beat up the yolks of two
eggs, half a cupful of sugar, one pint of
milk. flavor with nutmeg and pour over
al; bake until done. Beat up the whites
Of the two eggs, frost the top Of the pud-
ding, and brown lightly
Chicago Canapes-Make round slices of
toast, butter them, and while hot lay on
each a slice of tomato one-half inch thick.
Before putting the tomato on the toast
scoop out carefully all the soft part,
leaving a cavity between each connecting
section. Into this cavity put a mixture
made Of two chopped egg yolks (cooked),
the same amount Of chopped picked Gu
cumbers. one teaspoon of lemon Juice and
sprinkling of cayenne. Chop the egg
while very fine. pile 1t in a mound in GEN.
ter Of tomato. and in center Of mound
place tiny sprig Of parsley.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10

Being a good suffragist," said the sixth
woman, the thing that find II hardest
to understand about men is why they
deny women the right to equal political
liberty with themselves.
The suggestion that they won't give
US the ballot because they want to
because the average man doesn't tyran-
nize over his womankind or rule them.
THE tyrrany and bossing is generally
the other way about. and all Of the hus-
bands and fathers and brothers that 1
have ever known wanted their female
relatives to have everything they desir-
ed-except the right to vote.
That's why mems opposition to equal
franchise is so inexplicible for none of
them ever give and reason for their
position that is worth serious consider
alton.
Men Think Women Stand for Uplift.
..All men believe. for instance, that the
great mass Of women stand for the moral
uplift. for whatever makes for honesty
and purity and decency and noble living.
1t is the women. in every community, who
run the churches and the philanthropies
who are interested in getting better schools
and art galleries and libraries, and IN
civic Identification.
This makes women pretty desirable
citizens; and yet men deny them citizen
ship. There isn't a man living who doesn't
know that you could depend on the
women Of any community to vote solidly
for every measure that would be for the
benefit Of the country; and yet the men.
who are patriots and who have the good
of the country at heart, refuse to give
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
Daily Fashion Talk for Herald Readers
CHARLOTTE CORDAY
GOWN is SIMPLE
1t Is an Appealing Model to
Refined Tastes.

The harem skirt, in its various formi
and under various names. was SO cop
iously sketched and illustrated in the
daily papers of Paris before the Official
dress openings that all who would could
copy 1t. Its fate was sealed then among
Paris leaders Of dress. So passes fad.
In one Of the fashionable tearooms the
other day were seen two of the Char
lotte Corday" gowns exhibited in a
famous dressmaker's collection OF spring
fashions. Very sweet and refined they
seemed.
The first was dove-colored silk. soft
and thick seeming. The skirt, that bare
" cleared the floor. was gathered ever
so lightly to the round waist under q
wide, softly-folded belt OF the silk
The fichu. of white point d'esprit. that
folded the white shoulders. left pretty
V-shaped openings back and front, and
frills of point d'esprit fell over the hands
from the edge of the long. tight sleeves.
Charlotte Corday Picturesque Gown.
The second example OF this gracefully
picturesque gown was worn by youth
full beauty who seemed to be playing at
maturity.
1t was of black satin; the fichu OF dot
ted white tulle frtlled with the same filny
stuff with its ends tucked into wide belt
OF black velvet buckled with gold.
Shaded red roses trimmed her wide
brimmed black hat, and long velvet
brides that fell from one side were
drawn across under her round white chin
to tie on the shoulder, the long ends fall
ing over hack.
The pretty fashion OF this simple cos
tune will. undoubtedly. become fixed
among the modes for summer gowning.
1t is simple, refined, and especially ap-
pealing.
The new summer silks. cotton voiles.
and grapes. and silk transparencies with
bordered trimmings, seem suited to It's
simplicity of form. The long sleeves Pc
culiar TO II are an objection in hot wealth
er gowning. perhaps. but oddly enough.
on many of the new gowns displayed at
the spring openings in Paris, long sleeves
were presented.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10

The fact that the cats in so many
American homes are just plain cat and
nothing more is responsible for the re-
port that tabby is an unclean animal
and the spreader OF desease.
This will not be found true where these
domestic animals occupy a real place in
the hearts of their owners, are given
proper living quarters, and the general
care necessary TO their we'll being.
Any animal that is neglected, uncared
for, and unprovided for in any way will
acquire undesirable habits and become a
curse rather than a blessing to civiliza-
ton.
In the country, where pussy has the
freedom of the fields, so much care is
not required nor is II a matter of such
great importance as in the close sur
roundinss of city life.
Any animal in the environment of civ
ilization must be fed, guarded, and look
ed after in its movements of freedom.
Cat Is Clean Animal.
The cat is naturally and inately a clean
animal. and when housed should be pro-
vided with a means for remaining so.
a galvanized fiat pan should be placed
in some corner out of sight, and kept
filled about an inch deep with sand, clean
earth. or saw dust, the litter should be
some convenient place near a window,
in order to get sunlight. and at the
same time not in a draft, a basket kept
filled with clean oat straw or flannel.
1t is thought by most people that tabby
takes care of the matter of his own
cleanliness, which in A way he does. but
nevertheless he needs an occasional bath,
but must be thoroughly dried afterwards
and water not allowed To linger in the
ears, which not only creates great dis
comfort and irritation. but often leads
to canker and deafness.
In washing. have the water not too
warm and make a good lather using cat
soap. The latter should be thoroughly
rubbed into the coat and afterwards
rinSed off.
Proper Feeding.
The ordinary household cat is as a
rule. satisfied with a supply of milk and
kitchen scraps. Being a carnivorous
animal. meat should be allowed. Oat-
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
DAINTY PIoUE COATS
FOR SMALL MAIDENs

PiQue and heavy linen coats for the
small girl are dainty. and. although cool
looking, are quite warm enough for late
spring. These are sometimes lined with
white washable china silk. which makes
the inside soft and adds but little
warmth when the coat is for summer
wear.
Made Of white pique, with collar and
cuffs OF delicately colored velvet or satin,
these are attractive models for wear
over the dainty little frock.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
INTENSE INTEREST is
SHOWN IN NEW CONTEST
The Puzzle Circle Seems as Eagerto Decide What
They Are Going to Do Next Week as They Are
to Solpe the "Mystic Bakery Puzzle.
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

forted with the fact that two more days
remain for work on the strange cake
mixtures.
Just so your solutions reach me by noon
on Friday, you have nothing to fear, al
though it is of course. mighty good
plan to send them as soon as they are
ready, for while you hesitate some one
may put one over the home plate.
Send Ideas for New Contests.
Now, then, don't get so absorbed in
solving the puzzle as to forget to send
in your ideas for new contests. Two
dollars will be paid for every contest
suggestion used; so If you think Of any,
thing that will appeal to every woman
send 1t to me.
The contest for next week will be de-
cided tomorrow from the suggestions
that have been ubmitted to me until
that time.
But this need not end your sending in
your desires in the matter of contests,
for there may be several received this
week that will he held over until some
other week for use.
What sort of a contest would you like
to see in The Washington Herald's Page
for Every Woman?
II you want another puzzle, send the
sort you think would make a general
appeal.
If you want some such contest as the
recent popular two weeks with strange
dreams. suggest the subject OF ii.
I am deeply appreciative of the so far
big response to the invitation to you to
express your wishes in the matter of the
contests. and win the extra s.. in addi-
ton to the prizes of s.. 81. and 81 which
are offered for the three most nearly cor
rect solutions Of the Mystic Bakery.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
Onion Soup.

Eight middle-sized onions. three
ounces Of butter. a tablespoonful of rice
-four, salt and pepper to taste. one tea
spoonful of powdered sugar. thickening
OF butter and -four. two quarts of wa
ter. Cut the onions small. put them in
the stewpan with the butter, and fry
them we'll: mix the rice -four smoothly
with the water, add the onions, season.
ing, and sugar, and simmer till tender.
Thicken with butter and -four and
serve. 1t is better to rub the soup
through a sieve. Spanish onions make
the best soup.
Peanut Roast.
After experimenting with nut roast
as a substitute for meat you will find
the following combination very salts
factory:
Soak one quart fine bread crumbs in
milk-part water will answer-mix
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
French Cake.
To Save Stirring.

When a double boiler is not at hand,
custards, porridge, sauces, milk. and. in
fact, anything that sticks to the pan
bottom and burns causes a constant an
noyance to the cook
II a large clean marble is placed in
the saucepan it will automatically do
the stirring by rolling over the pan bot
tom while the contents boil, and thus
save the constant worry and discon-
fort of standing over the hot fire, stir
ring.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10

A short petticoat and a corset cover
Joined by a belt form this dainty bit OF
combination underwear.
The corset cover is cut in one piece
from embroidered flouncing which is made
for the purpose and which has a beading
near the edge There remains only the
finish of the closing and the underarni
seam to complete the garment
The petticoat has a deep yoke. and to
this is attached the lower part, plaiteu
or gathered at is upper edge.
Flouncing is the most effective and also
the easiest material to handle in making
these suits, but plain goods may be EN-
ployed and edging and insertion used to
trim them.
The pattern, 4531. is cut in sizes 80 to
e inches bust measure. Medium size re-
Quires 5-S yards of 15-inch fiouncing, 2 IA
yards of 24-inch flouncing, rs yard of
36-inch plain goods. rs yard OF beading.
Y 1-2 yards of ribbon. 1-2 yards of edging.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the Office OF this paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
Beads on Parasol.

Bead embroidery is in evidence on para
soils. as 1t is everywhere else. and some
good effects are obtained by using the
beads as a border or in motifs on each
panel Beads are also used on the han
die, where they are imbedded In the wood
in intricate designs. or used to simulate
eyes and feathers when one Of the new
bird handles is decorated
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
Meat Flavor.

Those who cannot eat meat. but like
the flavor, will be greatly benefited by
eggs friend in the meat gravy. This i'm
parts a savory flavor. especially II the
fat from fried ham or bacon is used.