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The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
ASKS MORE FUNDS
FOR LIBRARY WORK
Report of T. W. Noyes Shows
Many Needs.

That the work Of the District Public
Library is hampered because of lack of
sufficient appropriations, and that scores
of library employees are annually resign
ing because of insufficient salaries. are
asserted by Theodore w. Noyes, presi-
dert Of the hoard of truStees of the in
stitution, in his annual report, which
was made public yesterday. The report
urges the establishment of more branch
libraries in the District. Mr.. Noyes
states that Washington is far behind
other cities Of like population with re-
spect to the operation of such branch
institutions.
with the extraordinary extensions Of
the library work of the last four years, -
reads the report, there has been no cor
responding increase in the force to do
this work. There has been noted a con-
slant shifting in the personnel of this
limited force, through numerous resigna-
tions from underpaid positions. amount
ing this year to 80 1-3 per cent of the
entire force, an increased loss over last
year with its IS per cent Of designations
The conditions with respect to library
force and book stock congest and hamper
the operations of the central library, and
check the normal enlargement of circu-
lation through the establishment of nee
cssary deposit stations and minor branch
libraries.
Started in small way, its increases
in appropriations have consisted for the
most part Of slight additions that would
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10

no doubt have been sufficient had the
basic appropriation been adequate. Under
the conditions that have actually existed,
these increases have entirely failed so
to strengthen the library force that it
could handle effectively the rapid en-
larging library work, and as a result Of
inadequate pay and excess OF work the
library force has been annually depleted
by numerous designations. Latterly, the
library appropriations have nearly ceas-
ed to increase, with the result that the
library has been unable to enlarge its
service to the public, in response to
demands and observed needs.
In a city such as this, central IL
brary without branches is but a torso.
II has all the vital organs necessary to
a varied and far reaching service; but
1t lacks the members through which
alone this service may be effected. It
may even become congested so that its
service within its own limits Is hamper
ed. Or, to change the simile, It Is a
reservoir without mains: 1t represents a
large expense for the accumulation OF
useful material and a denial OF the rela-
lively small expense which may diffuse
this material to the consumer. The
slight expense is Indispensable to make
the large expense profitable"
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10

Girls who are contemplating matrimony
should have a dover chest.
An old German fashion, but one that
is being extensively revived. It is not
possible for one person to persent a
prospective bride with full chest; there
fore, the custom Of giving linen show
ers'' has became quite the thing among
the young woman's friends.
A member of her family or an inti-
mate friend, presents her with the chest,
cedar lined, with the brides initials
carved or stamped in the center OF the
lid. Every member of the family, as
we'll as relatives and friends, then pro-
ceed to contribute to the filling OF the
chest by making all sorts of useful arti-
cles.
Household linen is given, linen cheets
and pillow cases with the brides ini-
tials embroidered just under the hem or
% II. Large and small towels, also
embroidered with initials, and having
scalloped edges embroidered with heavy
white linen thread. Napkins, three sets,
one for each daily meal, and hemmed
embroidered in one corner.
Scarfs for the bureau, sideboard, and
stands ornamented with embroidery or
drawn work; pillow shams, kitchen
towels, and wash cloths.
Squares Of soft cheesecloth, hemmed
neatly for busters, and coarse linen
squares, hemmed for dishcloths.
Each complete set is tied with a
dainty ribbon.
The addition of kitchen and pantry
towels is a new and very acceptable
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
LINEN CHEST IS OLD
CUSTOM THAT HASREVIVED

idea; the pantry towels are used only
for drying cut glass and silver, and are
of fine soft striped linen, having the
ends scalloped and buttonholes with
colored thread.
Embroidered Cushion Covers.
Another pretty set that is added to
the dover chest consists Of embroid-
cred cushion covers
Some large enough to slip on over a
sofa cushion, others designed for pin
cushions. Modern women will not use
pincushtons covered with fancy silk and
lace that cannot be washed. They are
not considered to be sanitary; but the
embroidery linen covers that can be
changed every few weeks are very much
in demand.
Several sets of these covers for the
top and bottom OF the cushion, which
have scalloped edges and small Sits.
buttonholed to run ribbon through, are
part Of the dover outfit.
The brides initial Is embroidered in
the center OF the cover, and set of
dozen tied with ribbon and a cake OF
scented soap on top is a practical gift.
Sachet pads for bureau drawers are an
other addition to the chest.
Make these of gayly colored silk or
pongee They are made by covering
double fold of cotton wadding, thickly
sprlnkled with the brides favorite
sachet, with silk.
Tuft the pads with a few stitches OF
colored floss. You can make any one
of these articles for your friend. the
prospective bride, with the assurance
that she will be gratefully pleased with
your gift
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10

when the 10th comes, and the children
reach the land where the promised gold
and 2Io other valuable gifts await them,
they will feel richly rewarded for the
wearisome time of waiting, and their
mothers will rejoice with them in their
splendid accomplishment.
But oh, the children who have not
been allowed to go on the beautiful pill
grimage to the land of lovely babies!
Oh, the wistful little ones who must
look on with longing eyes while their
friends and playmates gather in the
reward for their coming to the contest !!
These are the little children who
make my heart ache-who should elicit
the sympathy of every citizen of Wash
ington, for bitter indeed will be their
disappointment in their mothers.
The Washington Herald would like
to see every child within a radius of
twenty-five or thirty miles of Washing
ton have chance to win the first prize
of $50 in gold, or some one of the other
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10

prizes offered in the Borden Baby Con-
test
Every Child Invited.
1t isn't enough that the number of
children now on their way to the end
Of the rainbow for their pot of gold is
nearly 1000.
If that number is doubled before the
10th, it will still not be enough, if one
single baby under three years of age is
left out because some mother was too
selfish or unreasonable to give her little
one a chance to win a big, beautiful
present.
And remember, dear procrastinating
mother, that your time now is extremely
short.
On Saturday of this week your chance
to have baby's picture made free of cost
to you, through The Herald's arrange
ment with the Bachrach Studio ends.
And the contest itself closes in just
seven days from to-day.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10

We hear a great deal said and written
by poets and sentimentalists about the
far-reaching influence of the mother.
But one who looks the world over,
with any power of observation, cannot
fail to see that the mother-in-law is a
much more potential influence in the
world than the mother.
Right here in our midst, in the land
of the free and the home Of the brave, -
We find the mothers son ceasing to be
her son after he comes under the in
fuence of a mother-in-law.
And We see a daughters whole nature
changed by the same remodeling hand.
In the Orient the mother-in-law is pre-
eminent; whether in Japan, China, Bur-
nah, Java or the Malay States, she is a
most important parsonage; but in India
we find her at the apex of power.
In China a lady was asked how many
children she had. She replied: Il have
two" Then. realizing that she was con-
versing with an American, she added:
Unless you count daughters; I have
also two daughters"
When the mpossible-to-restrain-la
ter died away she explained that in
China girls were not counted as chill
dren by the mother, because they be-
longed to their mothers-in-law.
Chinese girls are sure to marry, be-
cause their parents arrange these mat
ters for them in early youth; and the
same social law exists in all the East
ern countries.
Married at Three or Five.
The chiId-wife Of India goes to live
with her mother-in-law. usually at the
age of ten. She is ofttimes married at
three or ive-legalIy married-but re-
mains with her parents until ten. Then
she goes to the home Of her mother-in-
law. She is ofttimes a mother at twelve
An Indian woman author, Cornelia So
rabbi. says in her stories of Indian wom-
an c'by one of them''): What of the
ordinary widow of the highest caste, who,
in oIden days, would have fed the flames
of the funeral pyre bound to a husbands s
corpse?
What of her? For the most part she
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
Cold Cream for Thin Skin.

NJ. L. B.-A cold cream which is de-
lightful. but very hard to obtain unless you
live in city where there are extensive
laboratories, consequently 1t is much used
by fastidious women, is eight parts of
the mutton tallow used to extract the
odor from flowers. one part of the best
German lanolin, and one part peroxide
of hydrogen. The tallow and the lano-
lin are melted in a water bath and the
peroxide added, drop by drop, as the
cream is beaten until 1t is cold. Per-
fume with ten drops of oil of lily of
the valley or any favorite perfume.
use this cream in the theater al
most constantly and find it very good.
While nongreasy creams are often
more popular, It is well to remember
that 1t Is the oils in creams which
make them helpful in preserving the
complexion.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
VAST ARMY OF CHILDREN ON THE
WAY TO THE END OF THE RAINBOW

OF course you have heard of the enc
of the rainbow.
About the first thing l can remember
back in my childhood days is the story
l was told in the nursery If l followed
the brilliant path illumined by the vari-
colored bow in the sky until should
come to its end l would surely find q
pot of gold.
Many was the time that l set out
bravely on this fruitless journey, filled
with the anticipation of possession, only
to have it turned to DISAPPOINTMENT, as
the reminder of Gods promise to man
faded in the sky, leaving the point
where it touched the earth unmarked
But you may tell your children the
story of another rainbow to-day, and
with a difference. The tale will not end
in disappointment, for the end may be
found and that very soon. In addition
the gold will be right there for some
fair child to claim.
l can think of nothing brighter tc
which may iken the Borden Baby
Contest than the rainbow of faith and
hope, made more beautiful in that it i:
the symbol of a promise made now to
little children.
Happy Pilgrimage.
When the story of the contest was
first told their mothers the little tots al
over the city and outside of its confines
were collected to fare forth on the
happy pilgrimage for many preciou:
things of value to both the children and
their mothers.
Day by day the vast army of babie:
grew until now it makes one think oi
the children's crusade journeying to the
Holy Land, for each little face is filled
with purpose and the perfect faith that
only childhood knows.
Already, the army of children on its
way to the end of the contest rainbow
is nearly 1000 strong, and it is sure to
grow more rapidly than ever, now that
but seven more days remain of the pill
grimsge.
1t VIII Not Fade.
Nor will the children's beautiful rain
bow fade before they reach the end. Its
colors will be as bright on the very last
day of the famous trip as it was when
its promise was first announced, and
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
ADVICE TO GIRLS
In NEW POSITIONS

The strange girl in the new position!
September found her ambitious to get
into the working field. She has been
there a few weeks and this is what she
discovered:
A cross manager.
Long hours.
Lack of social relationship.
Irksome duties.
Sick days.
Strangers instead Of friends.
Tobacco smoke.
Familiarity!
Rudeness.
Chance OF dismissal!
&c.-&c.-Czc.
You are not going to give up: no, do
not do so yet He was surly because
your work was not good. You can do
better II you try. True, the hours are
long, but they should be filled with con-
genial work-are you sure you are doing
that kind? One can get into the wrong
niche, you know. Yes; you lack your
coterie of friends You do not know
whether to be friendly with the girls or
not. Be careful Time will tell you more
than the stranger. Yes; you win be Ill
most girls have headache, back4che, or
q heartache, which makes every faculty
as dull as a wedge. Do not invite IA
miliarity. Do not resent 1t with words.
remember q woman's look can slay a
man. a true little lady and command
respect. II you feel that your work is
not up to par have a private talk with
your manager, state your belief, and ask
him to tell you what to do to be more
satisfactory. Show a willing spirit and
live up to II. Don't think It Is an end
less job or thankless one. Be glad you
can work and try to do the best you can,
and you will be there next month-see
II this Is not true.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
To Prevent Drafts.

A simple and practical way to prevent
drafts entering under a door that has
through shrinkage, wide crack under Il
Is to fold three thickness Of paper together
just the width of the door and two inches
deep and cover 1t with serge or cloth
as near the color of the door as possi-
BILE.
Sew to this three small brass rings,
one a quarter of an inch from each end
and one in the middle. Fasten into the
bottom OF the door three small screw
hooks and hang the rings to them. You
will have a perfect protection from cold
air coming under the door and one that
is easily removed and kept busted.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
Furniture in Winter.

Furniture il an excellent barometer,
displaying all the varying moods Of a
tickle season. Damp furniture accumu-
lates dust, II turns blue, has a sticky
feeling. and is unattractive. This con-
dition is apparent In damp weather. To
polish wood. that takes on this sicxly
hue. use mixture Of equal parts OF gas
ollne, linseed oil. and strong vinegar.
The vinegar cuts all grease from the
woodwork. leaving II as clean as II
washed. Use old pieces Of cotton 70 pol
izh.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
THE MOTHER-IN-LAW OF Y
THEORIENTISOMNIPOTENT
By ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

| lives the life of a willing drudge in the
house of her mother-in-law. For it is so
alone she believes that she can win merit
! for her lord.
"A widow is a thing of ill-omen in In
dia, for it Is regarded her fault that her
! husband is taken, even though he dies
when she is a chiId-wife of five years.
The mother-in-law considers it her obli-
cation to curse the daughter-in-law; that
is a part of the process of Furnishing
her for the evil she brought on the son
and husband.
Sometimes the daughter-in-law glories
in her ill-treatment, believing 1t will ad-
vance her husbands state in paradise;
but sometimes sne grows very weary of
the long struggle and puts an end to her
earthly existence.
The Oriental husband in China or
India or elsewhere places his mother be-
fore his wife, and when he is absent his
letters are addressed to his mother, and
no mention is made Of the wife, save as
he sends greeting to the children and
their mother.
Mother Comes First.
1t is always the mother element which
the Oriental man recognizes, and the
wife is made to submit to whatever indig-
nifty is placed on her by the mother-in-
law.
And, curiously enough. whatever she
may suffer from this source she does not
spare her own daughter-in-law when. in
time and turn, she reaches that exalted
position of supreme despotism.
How peculiar seems this quality in
woman!
And do we not find the same unfor-
tunate selflshness running rampant in the
natures of our women Of the West?-our
Christian wives, who have suffered mar
tyrdom from their husbands mothers,
yet who make no effort to render life
sweet to their sons wives?
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
Cucumber Cream.

Annie T.-This formula for cucumber
cream is very cleansing and refreshing.
Four ounces Of sweet almond oil,
one ounce of spermaceti. one ounce of
white wax, and two ounces OF cucum-
Der Juice. Select cucumbers ripe
enough for the table,. cut and chop fine,
and pound them to q paste, and then
squeeze through Jelly bag. Perfume
with twenty drops OF oil OF lily OF the
valley or any favorite odoT. Heat the
oil. spermacetL and wax In a water
bath and beat In the cucumber juice.
This cream may be used to take OF
make up" or TO cleanse the face of
dust after day out OF doors. Never
put water on your skin immediately
before going out or Just after coming
In doors. LILLIAN RUSSELL
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
USEFUL ARTICLES
MADE FROM BOXES

Many useful articles for the kitchen can
be made with ordinary wooden boxes
such as you can obtain from any
grocery.
From two condensed-miIk boxes a wall
cabinet holding Jars containing spices,
sugar, salt and dry groceries is made.
Remove the lids and nail the boxes
together, having their sides touch. This
forms the cabinet with one shelf. An
other shelf is added by fitting in piece
Of the lid halfway between the top and
the center of the box. Smooth the wood
with sandpaper, paint 1t white or some
pretty light color; attach it to the wall
by nails driven through the back near
the top and you have a convenient place
for various kitchen commodities.
By removing two sides of a soapbox
and setting them in the box itself 21-2
inches from the top and bottom, a
handy, well-proportioned rack is made
for holding such small articles as the
clock, cookbooks, matches, &c.
Rack for Kitchen.
A rack for kitchen knives, forks, and
spoons is made in the same way, only
having the top shelf pierced with a row
of small holes two inches apart the
length of the shelf and the edge Of 1t
notched with little square slots one
quarter Of an inch wide. Plates can be
kept on the bottom shelf.
For saucepans and cover holders make
a wallrack from a window-glass box
about an inch deep. Remove the cover
and one side, using the latter for a
brace to be nailed to the two ends several
inches from the top. Into this slip the
tin covers of the cooking pots; nails
driven into the lower part Of the box
win serve to hang the frying pan and
skillets.
Three canned-tomato boxes nailed to-
ge;her and fitted with shelves make an
ideal holder for pans Of all kinds. Many
a utensI win find It's way into such a
box, II one is handy.
All OF these various boxes are to be
carefully painted or sandpapered and
varnished. It is surprising how many
different useful things can be fashioned
from the homely box" II one has a
little ingenuity and knows how to drive
q nall straight
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
Face Bleach.

May LII am not a great believer in in
stantaneous face bleaches Of any kind,
but this formula Is very simple and harm
less.
One-quarter ounce Of Tactic acid, one
quarter ounce of peroxide of hydrogen,
three ounces Of witch hazel
Put this on your face, and then, after
It Is thoroughly dry. dab the face with
any pure cold cream that agrees with
1t. Do this night and morning, and
you will see q great Improvement in
your skin.
For rolling method of reducing the hips
see answer to B. r. NJ.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
Hair-curling Fluid.

B. r. Md Personally, 1 never use a
hair curling fluid, as one must be as care
full of blond locks as one is of white hair
However, the formula am sending is
very simple and is used by many OF
my friends who have very straight.
dark hair.
Three ounces of quince-seed juice,
two drains of boric acid, one-half ounce
of spirits of wine, and three ounces OF
water.
The hair is moistened with the fluid
before putting it in papers, curriers', or
before using curling tongs.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
LILLIAN RUSSELL ANSWERS
ALL QUESTIONS ON BEAUTY

twenty-five times each way. increasing,
as you strengthen your flabby muscles,
up to one hundred times.
Do not become discouraged If you
are sore at first; this is an indication
that the work is effective.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10

A double row Of buttons Of embroidered
silk outlined with button loops of silk or
embroidery trim many of the smartest
models from the neck down to the
bottom of the skirt, or from the waist
line down.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10

Single revers on coats are used with
beautiful plattings Of lace and null
peeping forth In all their glory. The
pilss. the jabot, and the cravat are de-
cIdedly TO be reckoned with In the WIN
ter outnl
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10

Debutante frocks are still made Of
chiffon or net over satin and generally
garnished with small artificial flowers.
One OF the daintiest models seen among
the new importations was of white point
fd'esprit over a delicate shade Of apple
green satin. Tiny pink roses with nat
ural foliage. trimmed most attractively.
and the lace frills on bodice and skirt
were also charmingly arranged.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
To Reduce Flesh.

C0 1t is very hard to reduce ones
flesh, and few women are willing to
deny themselves the rich foods and keep
up the exercise necessary to do it. The
dietary ! am sending you will help to
reduce you, and will also give fresh
ness and tone to your complexion.
For breakfast, any fruit, except
peaches or bananas, but it must be
eaten without sugar. Weak tea with
half a lump of sugar and a dash of
lemon juice. Rye or whole wheat bread
toasted, eaten with salt instead of but
ter. One soft-boiled egg with salt.
For luncheon, any vegetable that
grows on top of the ground, except
peas and corn; weak tea with lemon,
and a lean chop or bit Of steak.
For dinner, lean beef, lamb, or the
white meat of chicken; any vegetable
that grows above ground, except peas
and corn. No sweets, no pastry, no
malt liquor: a little sour wine can be
drunk at dinner, IL preferred to tea.
Milk, butter, oil, nuts, potatoes, and
chocolate are taboo.
Sleep only seven hours at night; take
no maps during the day, and walk at
least three miles every twenty-four
hours, and a five-mile walk is better.
Every morning take at least five
minutes Of deep breathing.
Rolling Method for Reducing Hips.
60 introduced into this country roll
ing" for reducing ones hips. The method
was given me IN France.
To do It to the best advantage. don
a heavy wool union suit and spread .
large rug on the door. Stretch out
upon It. lying nat on your back with
hands clasped lightly across your
breast. Ron completely over three
times. rest, taking long, deep breath;
then roll back three times.
At first you win find that this exer-
else will make you slightly dizzy. but
as soon as you have that feeling. close
your eyes ana rest moment. DO this
The Washington herald., 1911-11-10

Nor will the children's beautiful rain
bow fade before they reach the end Its
colors will be as bright on the very last
day of the famous trip as it was when
its promise was first announced, and