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The Washington herald., 1911-08-04
MOTHER SHOULD SHIELD.
HER DAUGHTER AGAINST
A TOO EARLY MARRIAGE
BY JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

There is a law which should be passed
by every State in the Union, by every
land on the face of the globe. for the
protection of our children and our chill
dren's children.
1t is a prohibitive law, allowing no
girl to marry under the age Of twenty
four, and no man to marry before he Is
twenty-six years of age.
1t has been my observation that the
majority of marriages made before the
participants have reached the years OF
discretion or brushed against the big
world, have come to an unhappy cul-
mination.
The girl of eighteen is usually Just
completing her high school course. If
she is not then given college educa-
tion she is introduced into society,
either formally or practically.
Age of Enthusfasm.
She is at an age of high enthusiasm
taken in by exteriors, and the first man
who comes along with a fine polish, a
thick veneer of gallantry, and good
manners. catches her fancy and in
wolves her foolish. tickle heart.
She has had no opportunity to meet
and know men; no chance to compare
the object of her fancy with the men
out in the world who have accomplished
something, and so she ignorantly links
her life with that of a whipper-snap-
per to learn afterward. most likely.
that her inexperience has admirably
shielded her from any real knowledge
of the man into whose keeping she has
given her welfare and happiness.
In a few cases where the bringing up
of the twain has been very similar;
where the tastes conform. and ideas are
in harmony. the couple grow into a
deeper relationship of love that lasts
through life.
1t is more than probable. however.
that as each begins life's real work,
and the development of character goes
on, they will each come to the realiza-
ton when maturity is reached that a
deep gulf of conflicting interests and
ideas lies between them and happiness.
A Still Deeper Reason.
Still deeper than the question Of per-
sonal happiness is the bringing Of other
lives into the world.
The girl of eighteen. who has enough
knowledge of the rights and wrongs of
childhood to be able to direct the lives
of little children, either physical or
moral, is an exception that is extremely
rare.
If she feels her responsibility keenly
her ignorance will appall hss, and she
will fret herself into a nervous break
down. If she is thoroughly incased in
her own conceit, she will go ahead and
inf1ict upon the young life in her keep
ing ideas and theories cleaned here and
there from relatives and friends.
Her own experience in life has been
too short and too meager at eighteen
or nineteen years of age to have given
her stability of character. and plain
common sense necessary to wisely regu-
late a baby's life.
Nine girls out of ten who have not
reached the age of twenty when they
are given the gift of motherhood are
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| who won her, right or wrong-what be-
came Of hef-who she was? But now
tell me, was not our drunken friend
! right? Has human nature changed since
| Rome? And has not the conQueror al
| ways ruled? Have not the spolia opima
| the rarest prizes, always been his?"
Carlisle only sat silent, looking at him
pale now, and rigid. He still made nc
comment.
$50 now I say" went on Dunwody
| here is that same situation, twice in one
lifetime! It's ominous, for somebody
There is trouble in the air, for some OF
all of us. But / say 1 offer you fair
play, even, man to man. I ask no ques-
tions. 1 will not take any answers, any
more than those two would have allowed
any, that day on the train there, when
| they played. ten years or more ago. That
was a foreign woman. So is this,
think. She is the most beautiful woman
I have ever seen. I have looked her In
the face. L shall never see such another
face again. Man, I'm mad over her.
And you've just said you'd loose your
hold on her, whatever 1t Is, for her sake.
BY God, once my hold was on her. she
never should get away again"
What do you propose?" asked the
other hoaA6ely.
IT propose only to offer you that same
game over again!'' replied Dunwody.
Man, what an uncanny thing this Is!
But remember one thing-no matter
what comes, 1 shall never mention our
meeting here I am not your keeper"
Sir" broke out the other. you en-
barrass me unspeakably. You do not
know the circumstances. cannot
tell
Pardon me, 1 make no taunts. and !
have said tell no tales. But my word
Of honor. mani will play yop-two out
Of three. to see-who takes her.. HIS
voice was low, tense, savage.
The younger man sat back In his chair.
One knowing his tempestuous nature
might have expected anger, consterna-
ton, resentment, to remain on his face.
On the contrary, a sudden light seemed
to come into his countenance. Suddenly
he stifled a smile! He passed hand
across his brow, as though to assure
himself. 1t was not so much confidence
or resolution as half deliberation which
shone in his eye as he cast glance upon
the heap of money on the opposite side
Of the table. Yet no sordid Thought, no
avarice was in his gaze. 1t was the look
of the fanatic, the knight errant, re-
solved upon deed Of risk or sacrifice for
sake of a woman's wish: but with 1t was
the amusement of a man who foresaw
that difficulties lay ahead of him who
essayed the role Of jailer to Josephine
Countess ST. Auban. What now passed
across bis countenance. little by little.
therefore, was relief, relaxation from a
strain, a solution of some doubtful prob
lem In brief, there seemed offered to
him now the opportunity to terminate an
errand which suddenly had grown dis
tasteful to him and dangerous both to
him and to his charge. Atone stroke
he might secure for himself riddance
of the company Of an embarrassing COM
panion who already had served notice
Of her intention to desert him: and might
also keep silent this man, whom she had
asked for aid As for him. she would
take his measure quickly enough II he
presumed In any way. Would not the
purpose OF his journey have been accom-
.piished, might not he himself return to
The Washington herald., 1911-08-04
NEWS NOTES OF
WASHINGTON SHOPS
Seen Here and There by the
Busy Shopper.

ChinQuapin chains, a novelty Just over
from London, are made OF large, pol
ished wood beads in black and costume
colors, strung on knotted silk or fasten-
ed with metal links. They come in the
form Of lorgnette chains, purse chains,
and graduated necklaces, and retail at
from "a to A cents.
A unique type Of workbag, which is
equally good in embroidered crash.
heavy linen, denim, silk, satin, or MORE,
is shaped like an oblong pocketbook OF
about ten by five inches diameter. Its
capacity is further increased by the
plaits.-as its gusseted ends and edges
are ribbon bound. and its satin-lined
inner side is fitted with cases for thim-
bic, scissors, reels, and needlebook.
Colored ribbon finishes the seams Of q
bag shaped precisely like an old-fash-
ioned carpet satchel. having double han
dies, which, when Joined. hold the two
sagging sides together. This bag is
usually developed in art denim or print
ed cretonne, but is attractively quaint
in plain or figured tapestry, edged with
tarnished gold braid.
bag which answers for a variety Of
purposes, since its drawstring top when
opened discloses two pockets, one hang
ing somewhat below the other. In ad-
dition, there are outside pockets, lined
with oil silk and sufficiently large to
accommodate a pair of footholds or a
few small pieces of soiled linen. These
receptacles are crewel embroidered or
decorated with an appliqued design in
linen of a contrasting shade.
Dainty bags for holding knitting Of
the sort that an elderly gentlewoman
likes to have about her drawing-room
and which a girl can easily make are
of f1atiron shape. The foundation is
Of bucTam or very stiff canvas, the
lining OF a pale-hued silk, and the out
side of black, mauve, or silver-gray
satin in MORE, embroidered in white.
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incompetent mothers and when think
of the babies whose lives are sacrificed
in consequence might add crimtnally
incompetent.
A woman is twenty-five years old be-
fore the structure of her body is builded
sufficiently to Withstand the physical
drain and mental strain that motherhood
entails.
And even the most wonderful mother
In the whole world must admit the at
tendant drain upon the nervous system
of the woman who has little lives to
build and guide into maturity.
A Third Reason.
In addition to these reasons there is
another and more selfish one why girl
should not marry before she is twenty
four, the reason of her sweet girlhood
that will come to her but once in life.
l have known young women foolish
enough to believe that marriage would
make no difference, that they could have
just as good a time, just as much fun
/, after the knot is tied as before In
some instances they have more, for there
are some homes in which no effort Is
made to make girlhood a happy period
| of life, but these are exceptional, l be-
| lieve.
Marriage brings too many things into a
girls life to discuss them all here, and
even could I do so, and lift the leaves
on every girls rose tree and show her
the thorns beneath, she would still be-
lieve that they would not prick her
tender heart, and that the responsibilities
that come to other women with marriage
would pass her by.
But n Step to wOmanhood.
These are things that she learns only
through experience, and 1t is also very
hard to make her realize that she walks
with one step from girlhood into the
strange land of womanhood.
There has been nothing in the life OF
the average eighteen-year-old girl to give
to her mind even a suggestion OF what
it means to put her hand to the real
wheel of life and turn 1t with all her
might, except, perhaps, what she may
have seen in her own mother, and
mothers have a big generous way OF
shielding their sufferings from the eyes
of their young daughters.
All of which persuades me that the
laws made by mature and experienced
people should protect young girls from
their own foolish hearts that carry them
into myriad mistakes through their too
quick impulse of early love
Failing the law, mothers should let
their grown daughters see wee Bit
deeper into their own experience; help
little more in the responsibilities that are
theirs at home; see something beyond
their own mist of golden love dreams
into the future of earnest life where
something stronger and deeper than
puppy love is needed
For Life is real. life is earnest" 1t
requires the maturity that comes with
the years to meet 1t wisely.
Wifehood and motherhood are holy
estates.
They require womanhood to mako them
perfect.
And the girl of eighteen or nineteen is
nothing but child.
TO BE CONTINUED TO-MORROW)
The Washington herald., 1911-08-04
Brown Sailors in High Favor.

Almost as popular as the black sailor
hat is the one of brown straw. or its
close kin, that Of burnt straw. It is
especially well liked for wear with the
popular brown linen suit-for brown
seems to be having quite a vogue this
season.
Newest. Of course. are the small sailor
with the large head size, the small or
medium-szed brim, and the rather high
crown. These are somewhat trying to
many types of women, but look exceed
ingly we'll on the girls who are tailor
ish" enough to don them.
On the black and dark brown hats
white bands are the most approved and
fashionable style. while the burnt straw
hats are encircled by bands of darker
brown.
And the smartest hats, Of course, are
those of the extreme straws-either very
rough or quite smooth and fine.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-04

The box coat is ever popular. Our
model is cut on the usual plain lines.
with very little flare. At the neck is a
large and ornamental collar; the sleeves
have some fullness at the shoulder and
are finished with a smart little cuff.
Kersey, melton, storm serge, tweed,
cheviot, or linen are suitable for this
coat, and braid or bias bands OF satin
will trim It advantageoUsly
The pattern, 1854, is cut in sizes six
to twelve years. Medium size requires
12 yards of 44-inch material.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the office Of this
paper
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Lobster Cocktails.

One pint fresh lobster meat cut into
cubes two tablespoonfuls of lemon Juice.
six tablespoonfuls of oil. one-half tea
spoonful of salt. and one-fourth teaspoon
full of paprika, add one cup Of cocktail
sauce Mix the oil, lemon Juice, salt and
papper Pour this over the prepared lob
ster and let stand on ice for three hours.
When ready to serve. add the cocktail
sauce and fill the glasses. Sprinkle with
very finely chOpped celery.
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This style suit is practical and can be
made of wash materials or of some OF
the many woOlens which are in favor for
boys. the shirt being of percale, madras,
or flannel, according to the season.
The shirt is of the plainest type, with
square shoulder yoke in the back. The
trousers have the usual band; they are
gathered at the knee and are made with
out fly at the top.
The pattern, 1875. Is cut in sizes four
to twelve years. Medium size requires
2 3-4 yards of 36-inch material.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the Office Of this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-04
Corn Relish.

To serve with cold meat, eighteen large
ears of corn or twelve cups of canned
corn, three green peppers, four large
onions, one head Of cabbage, four cups
white sugar, one-half cup salt, scant:
two scant quarts vinegar; cook ali but
corn together until tender; cook twenty
minutes; after corn has been added, add
>one-quarter pound mustard, dissolved In
little vinegar and water just before re-
moving from the fire. Cool before can
ming.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-04
Glove Daintiness.

Sake gloves. perfumed and pale Of tint.
long and loose. are one Of the crazes OF
the hour. To be sure they are extrava-
CANT, for they soil at ence and are tres
ingrats to clean. but they are liked well
and worn universally; they are chic.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-04
-MORROW'S MENU;
HOW TO PREPARE IT
Recipesfor Black berry Mush
and Plums in Ambush.

BREAKFAST.
Blackberry Mush.
Minced Beef In Cream Sauce.
Rolls. Coffee.
LUNCHEON y
Brown Bread and Watercress
Sandwiches.
Apple Sauce. Gingerbread.
Iced Tea
DINNER.
Cream of Corn Soup.
Boiled Carp with Sauce.
Cucumbers a la Parisienne.
Potatoes with Carrots.
Plums in. Ambush.
Coffee.
Blackberry Mush-Put a pint of berrie:
into a quart of hot water and bring Just
to a boiling point Then stir In carefully
four tablespoonfuls cornstarch (Which
has been mixed smooth in a little cold
water), and boil slowly, stirring careful
ly, until quite thick. The berries should
not be broken. This may - be served
warm with cream and sugar, or nodded
in small cups. chilled, and turned out
Serve with cream.
Cucumbers a la Parisienne-Pare the
cucumbers rather thick and Ietsthem lie
in ice water. Shortly before serving cut
lengthwise into four or six portions, ac-
cording TO the size of the cucumber. Ar.
range upon an oblong dish, and cover
with French dressing. Pass with the
fish
Potatoes with Carrots (German)-Scrape
rather small new potatoes, also about
half a dozen carrots. Slice the carrots
crosswise, put on to cook in slightly salt
ed water, when well boiling add the
potatoes. Cook until tender (about halt
an hour). Mix in a saucepan a table.
spoonful each Of butter and flour, and
pour over this about a pint of the water
in which the vegetables were cooked
boil until thick. stirring all the time
Add the sauce to the vegetables and
serve.
Plums in Ambush-Boil one small cup
of rice in milk until tender and quite
dry; sweeten it to taste with powdered
sugar. Pour It into a border mold to
set II border mold is not at hand, take
one of the ordinary kind OF a plain pat
tern: set a jam pot nearly filled with
into the mold and set away to get cold.
When ready to serve remove the jar
take the rice out Carefully Qt should
form a compact walD, and fill the hol-
low with rich stewed plums. Pour a
little of the sirup over the rice, and
mask the plums with whipped cream.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-20
lNOExING BOOKS.
The Custom 10 an Old Ono That De.
velopsd Rather Slowly.

The Custom 10 an Old One That Dc.
velopsd Rather Slowly.
The custom Of indexing books de-
veloped gradually. Cicero used the
word index" but in the sense Of a
table of contents. Seneca provided
some works which he sent to friend
with notes of particular passages, 80
that he who only aimed at the useful
might be spared the trouble Of exam
lining them entire" This was at least
a partial index" in the modern sense.
Annotated, or at least explanatory,
tables of contents seem to have pre-
coded the index proper.
Such tables followed the order of
appearance Of the subjects in the
book itself. Alphabetical arrangement,
which was the beginning Of the real
index. appears not to have been
thought of until the invention of print
ing, and even then it spread but
slowly. Erasmus was one of the first
to provide his works with alphabetical
indexes. The custom did not become
universal until well into the sixteenth
century.
The first index to an English book is
said to be that printed in Polydore
VergfFs "Angliae Historiae," in 1548.
An edition of this work published ten
years later has an index Of thirty
seven pages.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-20
BREAKS UP A COLD
IN SEVERAL HOURS

There is not one grain of quinine in
Pape's Cold Compound, which, when
taken every two hours, until three
consecutive doses are taken, will sure
ly end the grippe and break up the
most severe cold, either in the head,
chest, back. stomach or limbs.
1t promptly relieves the most mis-
cradle headache, dullness. head and
nose stuffed up, feverishness, sneez-
ing, sore throat, running of the nose,
catarrhal affections, soreness, stiffness
and rheumatic twinges.
Pape's Cold Compound is the re-
suit of three years. research at a cost
of more than fifty thousand dollars,
and contains no quinine, which we
have conclusively demonstrated is not
effective in the treatment of colds or
grippe.
Take this harmless Compound as
directed, with the knowledge that
there is no other medicine made any
where else in the world which will
cure your cold and end Grippe misery
as promptly and without any other as
sistance or bad after-effects as a 25-
cent package of Pape's Cold Com
pound. which any druggist in the
world can supply.
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POLITICS AND POLITICIANS

others makes possible maximum OF
544 sailings year from eleven United
States ports to the canal zone and
South America, and one sailing every
eight days from Atlantic ports TO Rio
de Janeiro. one every eight days to
Pernambuco, one every ten days to
Montevideo. one every ten days to
Buenos Aires, one every three days to
Colon, one every Ave days to Valpa-
raise and one every two days TO Pam
anna.
1t is doubtful if the Republican men,
bers of the New Jersey legislature.
which meets today will take an active
part in the senatorial fight which has
attracted so much attention owing to
the personal controversy between
Governor Woodrow Wilson and en-
Senator James Smith, Jr,, over the
latter's ambition to be returned to
the upper chamber at Washington.
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Heart to Heart
Talks.
n, EnIUfN NvR
Copyright. 1908. BY Edwin A. Nye
By EDWIN A. NYE.
THE VANDERBILT TURKEYS.

THE VANDERBILT TURKEYS.
AS the French would say, 1T is to
laugh"
A reputable New York newspaper
tells how one Of the vanderbilts had
two men watching two turkeys which
the Vanderbilts were to discuss ON
Thanksgiving day.
One OF the men was on the day
watch and the other on the night shift.
And the ''deathwatch' of the tur-
keys Included their fit feeding and ex-
ercise.
A proper occupation, truly. for two
ablebodied citizens who might better
have been blowing field or digging a
ditch or making shoes or garments,
but
What would you?
OF course nobody watched the tur-
key that you and 1 helped to eat on
Thanksgiving Were we so lucky. That
gobbler gobbled at. his own sweet viii.
almost to the day Of the sacrifice.
But then our stomachs are but pie
beian.
And perhaps there Is nothing more
foolish in watching two turkeys than
in the employment by the lords of
Europe of their game wardens and for
esters and keepers Of the horse and
masters Of the hounds and all that ret
inue of retainers that cater to the
pleasure Of 1.-The nobility"
But
Note the fact The Vanderbilt must
pay good wages to the men who fed
and sat up with his turkeys. And the
European aristocracy must pay its re-
tainers.
1t was not always so.
In France q Hundred years ago peas
ants were brutally punished If they did
not stand by the side Of the ponds at
night with nails and beat the waters
SO that the croaking Of the frogs might
not disturb their masters sleep.
For which cruelty and other unspeak-
able atrocities the French grandees
dearly paid later at the guillotine
Yes. the world grows better.
Doubtless there always will be the
foolish rich, but nevermore will there
be starving slaves of the foolish rich.
Let us hope-always provided some
prowler with. appreciation failed to get
the'turkeys while the hired guard slept
that the Vanderbilts enjoyed their
turkeys.
And certainly their digestion waited
upon an appetite no keener than that
Of the two watchers when they rot
theirs.
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The Ferret Again

The tax ferret business stuck
bill
Whatever
q
The blckma induce
fmmunty-the irregularities of well
county.
its possibly gaze the whole traffic
which We
basis
double taxation and
a
condition
to tn.
a which
backmai
&C n les
the tax ferret on of busine permanently!