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no steps are taken by the law to puu-
ish them if they fail to do so.
Marriage Excellent Investment.
In the State of Louisiana marriage is
ar excellent investment for any man.
He obtains possession of all his wife's
property, personal and real; mortgage
on her ability to earn money for all the
years that are to come. He has abb
solute control over the lives of the chill
dren that shall be born to them, and
even after their mothers death, may ap-
point a guardian chosen, by himself
alone, to carry out his desires in the
matter OF their upbringing.
Even Girls Clothes Belong to Man.
Even the wedding presents and the
girls clothing belong to the Louisiana
husband, unless some stipulation is
made in the marriage contract to the
contrary.
Further than this, a Louisiana wom-
an can make no contract unless so
authorized by her husband, and may
not engage in business at all without
tle consent OF the court.
In the State of Michigan a court
record shows that the court refused to
sustain mans promise to pay his wife
$3.50 yearly for her housekeeping and
home making, because it was against
public policy"
In Michigan wives have no control
of their property or earnings, and m
other States, where married women are
given this control, many court records
show that she is no better off, made so
by court decisions.
This condition prevails all over
country where women are presumed by
foreigners to be the freest in the world.
Shall Woman Submit.
This claim is also made for them by
their own countrymen, who make the
laws that place their women folks on a
level with bond-slaves.
Do you believe that woman should
lift the stone that is crushing her lib
erty and confning her growth, or just
go on submitting to man-made laws
that deprive her of everything except
her soul?
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LAWS OF UNITED STATES ENTICE WOMEN
TO FORSAKE MARRIAGE AND HOME LIFE
By
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI

While in Texas woman can call her
estate her own, her power to manage
it ceases with her marriage. She can
do nothing without her husbands con-
sent, while he can dispose OF her every
belonging as he sees fit, and without her
permission, with the exception OF her
real estate. In disposing OF this he
must gain her consent.
If his wife has bank account OF
| money inherited or earned, the Texas
husband can draw it out and spend it
at will, and she has no legal redress
whatever. Texas courts have held that
"a bank cannot lawfully decline to hon.
or his check on his wife's account
even if he is a drunkard and gam
bier, and has deserted her.
Promissory notes made to her may be
collected by her husband, but if they
are paid to her without his consent he
may lawfully collect them againl
No Better in Tennessee.
The same laws which govern a wife
in Texas make "a slave of her in Ten
nessee.
In Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Min
nesota, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
she can neither sell nor mortgage her
estate, no matter from whence the es-
tate comes, without the consent of her
husband.
1t would seem an unbelievable thing
that any section of a civilized country
which makes any pretext whatever at
justice should not recognize the right
Of woman to receive and spend that
which she works for with her own hands
or brains and fairly earned, yet Ari-
zona, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi,
Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana
give a woman's husband the right
to control and spend the actual
earnings of his wife.
And while a wife must submit to
these laws in Tennessee, no legal pro-
vision is made for a husband to sup
port his wife and family. The matter
OF their care is purely optional with
him.
In Kentucky and Ohio husbands are
expected to maintain their families, but
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one Of his lectures, has said: Capacity
for citizenship involves three qualities
intelligence, self-controI conscience The
citizen must be able TO understand the
interests Of the community. must be able
to subordinate his own will to the gen.
eral viii, must feel his responsibility to
the community, and be prepared to serve
It by voting, working, and Of need be)
fighting He also says: In a popular
government, we should fix our eyes on
the average man, because In a popular
government he is the man to whom
everything is ultimately referred, upon
whom everything ultimately turns. The
government IS his. Oflcials are only his
agents. He cannot disclaim his respon-
sibility without the risk of forfeitlng his
rights,
Expense without Gain.
"As a political unit would the average
woman do better than the average man?
If not, there can be no possible reason
for compelling her to assume the re-
sponsibilities that the ballot imposes. 1t
may be argued that average men do not
comply with the requirements laid down
by Mr.. Bryce, and that women could do
no worse. If she could not do much bat
ter, the added vote is simply tremen-
dous extra expense without corresponding
gain. A mayoralty election in New York
City costs 100000. and this would be
nearly doubled If women voted.
THE woman's Journal (suffrage organ
says that during the lifetime Of Susan
B. Anthony one right after another was
attained by women until at her death
there was but one more victory to WIN,
namely, votes for women. 1t is mat
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Far and near has Travelled the puzzle
accommodation train this week, but
soon the Journey will be at an end, for
the contest closes to-day at noon.
Prize winners will be announced on
Sunday, when a new puzzle also win be
given-one OF the most interesting little
enigmas I have ever seen.
In appreciation OF this weeks extraor-
dinary journey, Mrs. E. David Brown,
426 Corcoran street. writes:
my dear Mrs. Manz:
'The itinerary OF this Journey Is SO
fun Of the wayside places-as Wen as
some Of more pretension, that TO ohoose
the places Of consignment for the twenty
seven classes proves difficult one;
as soon as I, send one Of the GLASSES
where It ought to be. see some more
aiIurfng and appropriate place to corra
them, but ! have finally arranged tnem'
ana the statement Of consignment ao-
companies this letter.
II have taken you as I thought you
meant IT, and used some places OF smail
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original level. Turn It out into a knead-
ting bowl and work into q stir dough.
Divide the dough into loaves and set in
pans to rise. The heat should be kept
in the dough while you are working it.
Therefore. knead quickly and we'll Grease
win rise steadily. Cover with light
cloth to exclude dust and retain the
warmth.
When the loaves have nearly doubled
their original bulk, bake IN a moderate
oven fer an hour and a quarter. Cover
with paper until they have risen satis-
factcrlly Wrap them in = thiek cloth
Whsn thef are aene
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SHALL WOMEN VOTE
is VITAL QUESTION
Which Washington Women
May Answer.

The readers OF The HePaId's
Page for Every Woman are in
vited to express their views on
woman suffrage.
1t is desired to have the free
and frank opinion of every wom-
an in Washington, each of whom
will be given the privilege of a
''come-back'' If her argument is
combated.
Names will not be published
where it is so requested.
Please write on one side of the
paper only and limit your argu-
ment. whether pro or con, to 500
words.
1t is impossible to publish all
letters received Immediately, as
there are many and space is lin
ited, but they will all find a place
on this page before the question
is closed. J. O NJ.
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/. !. not ern.dient = be unman.

It is not expedient to be a woman.
But if one must be woman, the most
favored condition is spinsterhood.
This is true because the laws of our
great country of America make it true.
An unmarried woman has the legal
right to spend what she earns without
accounting to any one; she may will
her property, collect the income from
her estate, and do what she will with it.
Hers is the right of entering into con-
tracts, making business deals, of making
property transfers or sales, making and
accepting promissory notes, suing, if she
wishes, and living her own life in free
dom and not as a bond-slave to man
and to man-made laws.
The laws of America governing wom-
an do more to entice her to put aside
marriage and home for a business ca
reer than all tie other forces put to-
gether.
Perhaps it is for this reason that the
male population is so bitterly opposed
to woman suffrage
The Amost assinine man knows well
enough that as soon as woman gets the
ballot she will lift the stone that is
crushing her own skull
Loses by Marriage.
The moment woman becomes a wife
she is a changed thing in the eye of
the law, and in almost every State
OF the Union the change is her loss.
Some or all the rights of her maiden
hood are taken from her, and in some
States she even ceases to be competent
to care for her own property.
In the State of Mississippi her hus-
band legally assumes control of her en-
tire estate; she has no voice whatever
in its management, although she can
demand statement yearly if she de-
sires.
In the State of Nevada a married
woman may continue in the control of
her property, provided she has every
thing she possesses inventoried and a
list filed with the county recorder.
To this list she must add every new
purchase, otherwise, all she owns be-
comes community property" and passes
under the absolute control of her hus-
band. 4
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clean cloth ana set IN a warm place over
night
In the morning put scant cuprul OF
new milk into gallon stone jar Add
4 level teaspoonful Of salt and one OF
suger. Add three cupfuls Of boiling wa
ter. Reduce to temperature of los de-
grses with cold water. using nffk ther-
mometer. Next. stir IN enough four to
make q good batter. Now put In the
starter made the night before. Cover
the Jar with plate and set It IN q large
kettle Of hot water Keep the tsmpera-
ture Of the water et lo8 degrees until the
1ponge hes risen two inphes aboss the
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A simple frock in the empire style, the
bodice having long shawl collar as
decoration and a removable inner shield
The four gore skirt has the panel front
and back now so fashionable, and the
closing OF both waist and skirt is in the
front
Serge, cheviot. taffetas, pongee. or linen
will be effective in this style and braid
will trim them stylishly.
The pattern, No. 547s, Is cut in sizes IA,
le, and Is years. Medium size requires
5h yards of 36-inch material, with III
yards Of 27-inch contrasting fabric to
trim as shown
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the Office of this
paper.
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Baked Black Bass.

Scale and clean fish thoroughly; stun
with a compound made of eight good
sized onions chopped fine, one-half that
quantity of bread crumbs, butter size OF
hens egg, pepper and salt to taste. all
thoroughly mixed with anchovy sauce un.
til quite red: pour any remaining come
pound over fish, previously sprinkling a
little red pepper over 1t. Tomatoes can
be used instead of anchovies, In which
case take finely chopped pork in place Of
h1,ffar
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The gown pictured is quite up to date.
The skirt has seven cores and is Joined
to the pleated waist. A straight panel
connects the two. The yoke is cut square
and filled in with contrasting material,
such as silk, net, or lace.
Cashmere, serge, silk, or wolfe will give
excellent wear, and linen, pique, or per-
Gale will be pretty for the summer.
The pattern, 464O. is cut in six sizes that
run from SO to 42 inches bust measure.
To copy It in the medium sizes It re-
Quires ~ yards Of material S inches
wide.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the Office Of this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-23
DRIFTwOOD.

Out Of the dark out Of the night.
Through the breaking wave and ths salt So
foam,
Across the bar By the harboT light,
A battered ship drives homA
Out Of the dead years lost to sight,
Out Of the dusk and the silver dew,
Out Of the wind out Of the night.
An olden dream comes true.
Charles W. Kennedy, In AnSlseh
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Poke Bonnet in Style.

Gradually the little poke has crept In.
among the turbans and toques, making
even the smartest Of these look bit
passe. The poke has not as yet attained
decided brim.
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I'VE thank you for the invitation to
express our views on the franchise, F."
writes the president of the Woman Suf-
frage Association Of the District.
Nothing mortifies an intelligent wom-
an more than to be compelled to force
her opinion upon enlightened men.
We believe that this great republic
has outgrown the~power of the masculine
half of its intellect, conscience, and en-
ergy to cope with its vexed problems
alone. For their solutions we must look
70 the many, not to the few.
1--WE need the whole people, women as
much as men.
In a republic anything less than an
honest fair representation is coercion.
That no structure is Stronger than its
weakest point is a law Of mechanics that
will apply equally to government.
Charity Should Begin ut Home.
I'VE love cur country for its great
generosity; We would not have it less so,
but many times we have thought, True
charity begins at home
Our nag Is everywhere, on sea and
land. 1t has reached the north pole, ex-
pIored every desert upheld religious lib
erty Of every faith. and protected po-
Htical refugees from every nation, but II
has not yet secured equal rights TO the
feninine part, the most faithful Of its
own. - - y r---a.=z
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salt-rlsen Bread.

Housekeeper-Th night before you con-
tompiase this masterpiece Of the baker.
put half oupfui Of cornmeai and Z pinch
each Of salt and sugar into E bowl ecald
this with nov milk heated 70 lhe boiling
paint. Use cEfzch 70 hrins ths meal t.
shs csns'sttasy ef muah' ceTer r:th .
The Washington herald., 1911-06-23
VIII Use Ballot wisely.

I'VE do believe that women will use
their ballot for good It is the only pur-
pose they have in seeking that power
in State and nation that cannot be gain
said. 1t IS because they realize that the
ballot is the prop that doth sustain the
home, that they seek its power and
immunities.
''The home being the brood-nest Of her
God-given treasures-the children-whom
she has crossed the valley Of the shadow
of death to grant prospective citizenship,
should she not oe entitled to the right to
exercises a legal effort to make that home
worthy to be peopled with men and
women after Gods own heart
JULIA WHITE LEAvITT
President Woman Suffrage Association Of Dis
trict.'
Able Opposing Argument.
Here is a most practical and able ar
gument opposing votes for women:
This question should be regarded from
the standpoint of the greatest good 20
the greatest number. OF the whole num-
Der Of women in the country, not more
than one-fifth engage in gainful occupa-
tions. OF the home women, about four
fifths do all the work Of the family with
their own hands. This is the woman of
the majority, and the small amount of
leisure that is hers should not be wrested
from her for the benefit Of college gradu-
ates and professional women who are
seeking to achieve political careers.
voting is not a simple thing, but a
complicated duty. Mr.. James Bryce, N
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MORROW SMENU;;
HOW TO PREPARE IT

Day with Foreign Dishes.
BREAKFAST.
Berries.
Poached Eggs CTropicaI style).
Buttered Toast. Radishes. Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Rashers Of Bacon.
Stuffed Onions White Bread with Butter.
Tortas de Fresas (Spanish).
Iced Tea.
DINNER.
Chill Con Carne.
New Potatoes and Peas, Creamed.
Lettuce and Onion Salad.
japanese Koto. Plain Cake.
Coffee.
Poached Eggs CTropical Style)-Melt one
heaping tablespoon of butter in heated
earthen pan; add pinch of salt, ditto Of
cayenne. one minced onion, and one tea
spoon of minced parsley. Drop the eggs
in the pan, one at a time. Do not stir,
but let them brown a little; turn care
fully, and brown on the other side. In
the tropical countries the eggs are served
In the dish in which they are cooked and
as hot as possible.
Tortas de Fresas-Line small round
molds very thinly with short paste; trim
OF the edges, and place inside each six
large strawberries; dust with powdered
sugar. Cover these entirely with thin
layer of almonds chopped fine, and place
the cases on a baking tin. Bake in a
moderate oven for about twenty min
utes Remove from the tins. Allow to
cool Serve with powdered sugar and
whipped cream.
Chilli Con Carne-Remove the seeds from
three large sweet peppers; place the
skins in a pint of water and simmer
until soft enough to work to a paste
with the fingers Work the skins and
liquor smooth; add a pinch of salt and
q finely chopped onion. Thicker the sauce
with little cornstarch and water. Now
stir in three cupfuls Of chopped veal.
chicken, or beef cooked. Serve on let
tuce leaves, with a border Of friJoles
(beans) around the meat.
japanese Koto-Skin and cut into small
pieces FIVE pounds OF rhubarb, sprinkle
with an even weight OF sugar. Let stand
over night. In the morning pour hot
water over one pound OF figs cut into
bits, add the rhubarb and the grated
rfnd and Juice of three lemons. cook all
together until clear and thick. Seal while
hot in jelly glasses. This is an excellent
relish to serve with cake or cold meats,
or It can be used as q cake filling.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-23
Hair ON Arzns.

Mary TITO have all the hair removed
from your arms with the electric needle
would be very expensive. a. you say It
IS very thick. I would advise you to
have It thinned out and then use per-
oxide Of hydrogen, and bleach the re-
maining hairs. They WIN be much less
Noticeable.
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ANSWERS TO QUES-
TIONS ASKED BY
HERALD READERS
Legal Question.

g. G.. w. Dissection 1155 of the Dis
trict code, giving married women the
right to contract, sue. &C., contains the
following provision:
Provided, That no married woman
shall have power to make any contract
as surety or guarantor. or as accom-
mediation drawer. scceptor, maker, or
indorser"
If @, a married woman, has valid
promisory note payable to her order and
indorses It over in regular course of
business, and It is not paid by the maker,
the indorsee can recover against her as
an indorser. II, however. she has either
made or indorsed the note purely for
accommodation, she Is not liable
C)-Louvre is pronounced loover, with
the accent on the first syllable.
Hanging Baskets.
Carrie O-Piace your hanging baskets
where the flowers viii get the sun q
part Of the day. CD Asters are very
prone to be attacked by black, hard.
shelled insects. The only way to destroy
them, or rather to drive them away. Is
to place some tobacco dust In q cheese
cloth bag. Next take watering can or
garden hose and thoroughly water each
plant, being careful that the entire plant
Is wet. While the plant is wet take
stick and gently tap the bag containing
the tobacco dust. While doing this hold
the bag directly above the plant Thus
the tobacco falls ON the moistened plant,
which causes It to adhere. BY bending
over the plants you can easily get the
dust on the under surface OF the leaves.
This Is where the insects gather.
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Straw Ballot Taken
in Cleveland Test.

from the city directory. 1t included black
smiths. iron workers. pattern makers
tool makers and various other trades
To each Of the men a circular was sent
containing a list of questions including
the following:
Do you work by artificial light?
Is your work so lighted that You car
see well?
Can you work as fast by artificial af
by daylight?
What kind of light is used at the place
where you are employed?
A large majority of these circulars were
returned with sthe answers to the ques-
tons more or less complete. Some OF
the material thus secured will form the
basis of discussions at the convention
now in session. Over 80 per cent of the
men worked by artificial light. OF these
about 90 per cent worked by electric light
a small number Of shops utilized gas and
electricity. fewer still used gas alone and
less than = dozen reported oil lamps
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works as hard as he does in the class
room, but the work Is, Of course, differ
ent. being physical, while most OF the
classroom work. Is mental. From time
to time during the year social evenings
are either given to the companies or by
the companies.
Since it's organization, in 1882, by Prin-
cipal Paul of the Central High School it
has become an inseparable part of the
school system, and its fame has spread
through the world In the first year
of it's formation itf had but two com
panies. Enough old German muskets
were procured with which one company
might be equipped. In order that both
companies might receive training in the
use of. the guns. they took turns using
them While one company was using
them the other company executed root
Later additional guns were
secured, eliminating this difficulty
The first competitive drill was held IN
side the Central High School. without
any great crowding Last spring. when
the last competitive drill was held, the
spectators numbered many thousands.
There were eleven companies. all well
eauipped with modern rifles. cartridge
boxes, belts and uniforms. This year IT
is possible that twelve companies Will
compete.
When the cadets were first organized
their scope of work was rather limited,
but now the boys not only drill twice a
week, but engage in rifle practice and
and last year one company
went camping When the war with Spain
broke out many of the high school boys
Joined the ranks of the volunteers.
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FINAL SERVICES HELD.
Funeral and Burial Of Mrs. Catherine
Kilbourne Today.

Mrs. Catherine Kilbourne. resident
of this city for sixty-four years. who
died Saturday at her late home, 612 A
street southeast, of Brights disease,
was buried today in Mt. Olivet ceme-
terry. Requiem mass was celebrated
for the repose of her soul at the
Church OF the Holy Comforter, l4th
and East Capitol streets.
Rev. Father Mills. assistant pastor OF
the church, officiated. Pallbearers
were Harry S. Childs. Harry Quinn
Capt. T. r. Clarke, N. G. D. C., and
Lieut.. r.. NJ. McLennan. The first three
named are all fellow employees OF Mrs
Kilbourne's daughter. Mrs. Catherine
NJ Gallagher, in the office OF the audi
tor of the War Department. Mrs. Gal
lagher is president Of the Society for
the Protection of the Dignity and
Honor of the Uniform of the United
States.
Among the floral emblems was a
beautiful piece from the auditors Of
Ace of the War Department.
Mrs. Kilbourne was born in ireland
sixty-eieht years ago. She 10 survived
by Mrs. Gallagher. her daughter, and q
son, Mark kilbourne.
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ditional illumination of Pennsylvania
avenue. making it brilliantly lighted
thoroughfare from the Treasury to the
Capitol have already been made.
The main streets of many towns
throughout the country are becoming
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DON'T use DRUGS
FOR CONSTIPATION
lust Try Natures Cure

We all know that constipation
brings on countless other complaints
if not taken in hand, appendicitis
among them-also that any drug will
lose its power after being taken for a
time-but we should also know that
every drug forces nature instead of
assisting her, and will, if continued,
make us slaves to them.
There is now a method of Internal
Bathing which will keep the intes-
tines as clean and pure and free from
waste as exacting nature can demand
which. taken occasionally, will pre-
vent constipation, biliousness with its
depression and the countless more
serious diseases which are caused by
the blood taking up the poisons from
the intestines and carrying them
through the system.
That method is the 81. B. l.. Cas-
cade," which is being enthusiastically
used by many thousands, is pre-
scribed by the most enlightened ply
sicians everywhere and is now being
shown and explained by Affleck's
Drug Store. 18th and F streets north
west.
Every one should at least invests
gate this nature-eure without delay. !.