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Knows Value of Conservation.

He is a conservationist who appreci-
ates that conservation will be a usefu'
and enduring policy only to the extent
that we make it a practical and a con-
structive policy" said the Secretary.
Secretary Fisher reviewed the attitude
of President Taft upon the tariff. to
show that he had done more than
any other man. to establish a scientific
revision of schedules. and he cited HE
advocacy of the amendment of the rail-
road laws, and his enforcement of the
antitrust laws, as Indicative Of his
thorough administration Of corporation
laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
Refugees Given Tents.

Tents have been stretched on the
grounds Of the Carnegie Library and In
open fields In the southern part of the
city for the white people. The negroes
are quartered in another tent settle
ment in the eastern outskirts Refugees
range in ages from a few weeks to
eighty years. Health conditions are
uniformly good. only one woman. SUI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
WEATHER.

Fair and continued warm to-
night. Sunday increasing cloudi-
ness, probably showers and cooler.
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Graceful Italian Dancers.

Milan, like ST. Petersburg. boasts Of
man ballet dancer. but Vincert. unlike
Mordkin. dances the classic ballets that
hitherto have been interpreted exclusive
ly by women Diego Vincent, a clean
shaven youth OF twenty-five. has a face
and figure so near that OF a woman's
that in the full glory Of tights and SPAN
giles the deception is complete; not only
this. but he can also assume a feminine
falsetto and sing so as to complete the
illusion in other roles than those Of ths
ballet. Though come Of the more serious
plsygoers condemn his performance as
decadent, Diego Vincent is drawing at
traction, and. in spite OF the large sal
ary paid him, has proved a profitable
speculation to his impresario.
A more pleasing figure on the Italian
music hall stage is that of Lima Bor-
ghini. ont of the most beautiful and popu-
lar dancers, now starring in Milan. Her
grace and rhythm OF movement have
rarely been equaled among her sisters
of the profession. The story of her sue
cesses has reached this side of the At
lantic, and she has just signed a con-
tract with q New York music hall on
very advantageous terms. She is still
in her first youth. and in bubbling over
with the joy OF life which, with her.
means the fun Of living. She bears an
untarnished reputation in spite Of hay-
ing turned heads In every walk of life.
AT Cairo the Khedive is said to have
made desperate efforts to advance In her
favor, but they were unavailing. Her In
terpretation of Cleopatra. and her dance
in Samson and DeIflah' are fun of sub
tie meaning, but these are only two cut
Of an immense repertory.
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waters? No. not always so;
Oftimes the heavy tempest round me
blow,
And o'er my soul the waves and biIlows
go.
But when the storm beats loudest and ]
cry
Aloud for help the Master standeth by,
and whispers to my soul,
10! IT is IT, Above the tempest wild
hear Him say.
Beyond this darkness lies the perfect
day;
In every path CT thine lead the way.
So, whittier on the hilltops, high and fair,
dwep, or in the sunless valley, where
the'shadows lie, what matter?
He is there. And, more than this,
where're the pathway leads
He gives 20 me no helpless, broken reed.
But His own hand. sufficient for my
need.
So where He leads me I can safely go;
And in the blest hereafter / shall know
Why, in His wisdom, He hath led me so.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
PLENTY OF FRUIT IS
GOOD FOR COMPLEXION.


How wise Is the woman who keeps
dish of fresh fruit in q convenient
place and enjoys its lucious contents
daily!
II there is one possible excuse for eat
ing between meals. II Is big juicy apples.
or course. there are cases where ones
appetite for fruit must be temporarily.
or by a Doctors orders. permanently
checked, but the majority of US would
find our compilations clarified. our d.
gestive sluggishness removed and there
by our spirits land our temperD i'm
proved IL we INDUCED freely in fruit
cooked or uncooked-
There is no more delicate relish for
luncheon than cooked fruits such as
prunes, apple sauce or baked apples.
One household Of apple lovers used them
by the wholesale when they can be had
in abundance. A large bowl Of apple
sauce is kept in the refrigerator for
daily use. Apple desserts, whether plain
or in combination, are numerous, and
the children of the family are encour-
aged TO eat apples, figs, grapes, and
oranges in lieu of crackers and candy.
when they get hungry between meals
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
OLD-FASHIONED HAND-RUN
LACE Is NOT HARD TO MAKE

The other day in trunk Of treasures
a babys dress was found. Let me de-
scribe it. 1t was trimmed with net, or
blonde. worked with linen thread in a
pattern that looked intricate, but was,
on investigation, very easy.
First of all, the strips of net were cut
about five inches in width. Then, using
the regular holes as a guide, a straight
line of stitches was run the length of
the net. The needle skipped three or
four holes and then took up one, so
that the effect was that of continuous
thread. Parallel with this another line
was made, and between the two a ser
pentine line of thread was made that
gave simple, effective border.
On the other edge of the net the same
idea was carried out.
Between the two borders the lace was
filled in with squares of decoration found
ed on the walls-of-Troy design. After once
making the winding pattern the rest is
easy.
other Suggestions.
There are other suggestions. The thread
can be run under and over the net to
form long oval petals OF a daisy. The
wide petals of a wild rose can be out
lined and then filled in with darning
stitches on the net. Simple leaves are
easily outlined or worked solid, and stems
need be only two parallel lines of thread.
Conventionl designs in squares, circles,
diamonds, &C, are the easiest Of all to
MAKE Even the double lines of thread
in rows one-half inch apart are ef-
fective.
The lace is hand-run, and occupied
much of our mothers hours. They Wed
with each other in giving complicated
patterns, and many hours were spent on
the exquisite work. And oh, how il
lasted! The coarse linen thread added
strength to the net with each stitch. II
washed well and was extremely effective
over colors.
Pincushions, motifs for scarfs for the
bureau, and even shades for the bou-
doir candles are exquisite in this hand
run design. 1t resembles filet work, but
~ background is Of a circular mesh.
YofSs and subsleeves are exquisite
when 6STsde of this old-fashioned hand
run lace. think Of the color possibili-
ties.
,olored tIread on white or ecru net, we
nod n,t hesitate to sound the color note
IN tn work. Ecru is a good background
on vhich design in color can be worked.
TrIs different shades OF blue, ranging
rom dark to delft and cadet blue, are
lovely. Tans and browns, with here and
there touches OF orange. are effective.
Grays and blue, or red. make pretty dec
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
WASH SILKS CLEANED
IN HOT SOAP SUDs

All kinds of silk. white or colored.
known as wash silks" are better
cleaned by soapsuds than any other
way-hot suds for the white and cooler
water for the colored. so that the color
will not run But soap left in silk
yellows It, so you must give II a rinse
that will chemically countersct the
alkali.
The following directions must be
followed II you want your white silk
to stay white and your colors to stay
brilliant: Get a dimes worth of OK
allie crystals and dissolve a heaping
teaspoonful in a cup of boiling water;
add this TO two gallons of clear water
for your first rinsipg water; rinse
again In clear water and dry in the
shade until just damp enough 10 dron.
Iron on the wrong side with q mod
erately hot iron and the silk will look
like new. China, Japanese. and pongee
silks are best treated by this same
process.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
GARBAGE RECEPTACLE
NEEDS TO BE CLEANED

The garbage receptacle should be tight
ly covered at all times and not remain
in a corner of the kitchen exposed to the
depredations Of insects and other dis
ease breeders.
The occa asionsl use Of a good disin-
fectant and deodorizer Is another precau-
tion that can be needed to advantage.
Chloride Of lime is excellent.
For cleansing the garbage holder. plain
soap and water is not effective enough In
the long run. A strong soapy water used
frequently and supplemented by a thor
ough drying and airing of the receptacle
will be found a much surer preservative
of health.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
SIMPLE HOME METHOD
OF FRESHENING Wells

Sponge large and small wells OF nuns
yelling with warm water, white soap, and
a pinch OF borax. II the wells shine. use
a very little alcohol and two or three
drops of vinegar instead OF the borax.
For sponging black things use a piece
of black woolen cloth. After sponging
on both cides lay a moderately thick
piece of wrapping paper over the wells
and press with a warm iron.
II the wells are not to be worn over
the face and look a little rusty, use a
piece of lightweight black cambric in
stead OF paper. Wells Of Brussels net
are freshened by the same treatment.
When dry, either fold loosely or roll
around a pastcboard tube. II draped on
hats or bonnets, wells can often be
pressed In this way without removing.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
By DOROTHY DIX.

A young girl asks me what is the hap
piest time of a woman's life.
1t is impossible TO answer this question
definitely, or to even hazard a guess as
10 whether age or youth is more likely
TO be the halcyon time OF life
Happiness depends upon condition and
circumstances, and it varies with each
Individual.
There arc women who have hard and
bitter youths, and beautiful and lovely
old ages, and there are others whose
early years are joyous and their last
years filled with tears and sorrow.
But what is the happiest time of life
for a woman? Most people would an
swer childhood. We always associate
childhood with joy and are apt to be-
lieve that any fairly well-taken-care-of
boy or girl is at the happiest hour OF
life.
I think that childhood is one OF the
most miserable times of life, because IN
IT one has neither perspective nor philo-
sophy.
Every little disappointment is a blight
ing tragedy
Everything that goes aWry is final
catastrophe.
Every cross word stab to the heart.
We See Things in Proper Propor-
tion When Older.
Let ii but rain so that one cannot go
TO a picnic, and one is plunged into the
depths of a black despair. and feels that
there is nothing else in life worth trying
to live for. Let some one but make a
Jest of some little peculiarity, and one, il
a child, endures all the shame and
chagrin of unmerited disgrace.
After We get older we see things in
their true proportion
Trifes sink into their proper insig-
nificance.
Little worries and disappointments no
longer affect us.
We have learned that there is always
tomorrow, and something coming COM
ing by way of consolation.
Also, We acquire a certain insensibility
TO the pinp-icks of existence.
Childhood has its radiant moments OF
acute JOY but none of us want to live ii
nant-
What is the happiest time Of a wom-
ans life?
Is it matronhood?
The altar is tie beacon of every young
girls hopes.
1t is the climax of every novel.
And then they were married. and
lived happily ever afterward," is the
way all the fairy tales end
Surely the woman who has married
the man of her choice, who has home,
and a strong arm TO protect her against
the world, and who has nothing else
10 do but the beautiful work Of making
a home, has reached the golden hour
of her life.
To a few women this is true, but to
the great majority of women marriage
brings only a shattering of ideals and
a blasting disappointment.
The fond lover turns into the neglect
full or grouchy husband.
The billing and cooling is superseded
b. growls over the butcher and grocer
bill.
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ONLY ONE WOMAN
IN 10000 SUCCEEDS

There is In the March woman's Home
Companion an extraordinary account Of
an American girl who spent thousands
Of dollars studying In Europe for op-
era. She never succeeded. but she has
er. Following is a most interesting ex-
tract from her story:
'StilI in my forties. and at the zen
ith of my vocal powers, I am well con-
tent with my income and my position
in the musical world. have no yearn-
ings for an operatic career. l realize
what so few ambitious singers can ac-
cept with resignation. that only one
singer in ten thousand Is meant for
grand opera. I am not the ten thou
sandth one.
yet know in my heart that 1 am
not q failure. With the voice given
me by my Creator, have done all
things possible. The mistake was made
In overestimating the possibilities of
that voice Less expensive training un-
der more practical teachers in America
would have fitted me in shorter time
for the work into which I have drifted.
and for which 1 am eminently fitted.
"And therein lies the lesson of my ex-
periences. The Investment of money in
a musical education is nothing short of
a gamble. Voices are ruined by un-
scrupuIous teachers. Temperaments fall
short OF the demands made upon them.
Europe is strewn with wrecks OF fine
American hopes. with women and girls
who do not dare to come home and ad-
NIT failure, or face those who advanced
the money required for training abroad.
My case Is unusual only in that I
eventually found my niche. and that a
profitable, comfortable one. A pathet-
ically large number of disappointed girls
never arrive at ALL II mothers who
ask me to encourage their daughters
in a musical career could study the in
side Of the student life abroad-not its
moral. but It's professional and eco
nomic Aspect-they would deliberately
stiae their daughters ambitions"
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"HE LEADETH ME.

Published at the request Of Mrs Brashear.)
In green pastures? Not always. Some
times
He who knowcth best, in kindness lead
eth me
In weary ways, where heavy shadows be,
Out OF SUNSHINE, warm and bright
Out OF the sunshine into darkest night;
l oft could faint, with terror and with
fright
Only for this-I know He holds my hand.
So whether In the green or desert land I
trust, although
may not understand. And by still
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
Sanitary Floors.

Now that rugs are being used instead
of carpets the housewife finds that she
must varnish her floors. The painting
with ordinary paint of an old floor is a
slow process. for two coats of paint fol-
lowed by one or two thin coats of good.
hard drying varnish, should be given to
II.
But the process, IL slow. Is a satisfac-
tory one. A painted floor washes well.
and a dark room is lightened by painting
II with a good enlivening color.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
SMART PARAs0LS IN
CHANGEABLE TAFFETA

Now that taffeta is the accepted spring
silk, it Is being introduced into parasols,
changeable tafIeta, plain or shirred, be-
ing used for the cover and fringes. pinked
frills. ruches or cordings forming the
trimming. In line with the quaintness
Of the Iatfeta sunshades are the frilled
effects in airiAst materials.
A parasoi in light color may be entirely
veiled in scant frills of fine lace or in
frills of fine cream net embroidered in
the color Of the foundation. Or a shirred
foundation of soft silk may be veiled in
chiffon caught here and there with little
clusters OF siIken flowers.
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Plain Petticoats.

Much thought has been expended on
designing petticoats to be worn with the
narrow skirt. They are made perfectly
plain. on the drop-skirt order. and the
majority are not trimmed at all. The
few that are trimmed have lace or inser-
ton put on fla; so that there win be no
buIkiness whatsoever. Then the new
petticosts are short, reaching to the shoe
tops. Messaline is the favored material
used: also silk jersey with scant mes
saline hounce.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
BLACK HATS ARE IN
VOGUE FOR WEE MAIDS

Hats and quaint bonnets for little girls
are fashioned OF black velvet, satin, or
beaver.
Black hats have a certain air OF rich
ness and distinction about them not pro-
duced by colors.
Shirred velvet hats are extremely
fashionable when worn with coats OF
black velvet, caracul, or white coney.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
Nut Bread.

This is delicious and nutritious sug-
sestion for the Lenten luncheon or the
Sunday supper: To one-half cup OF nut
meats (good measure) add two cups Of
flour. sifted; two teaspoonfuls of baking
powder, one-fourth cup Of sugar, one
egg, one-half teaspoonful of salt, one
cup sweet milk. Let rise half hour,
bake one hour (slow oven). Chop the
nuts coarsely. For sandwiches the bread
should be cut thin, buttered and folded,
or a filing Of cream cheese or lettuce
may be added
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19

orative strips for dresses. and combin-
alton Of all shades, even in a simple de-
sign, gives a Persian effect.
Be sure to procure washable colored
threads and then begin. Make the de :
sign running or continuous one, IL
possible. No knots need be used in be-
ginning the work. Just work under and
over for a few holes toward the starting
point, then retrace your steps in the de-
sign, covering up the first few stitches,
and no one will be the wiser
What ideas We can get from a treasure
chest.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
Potato Pancakes
(Reeipe b Mrs. Helen Armstronrl

Here is something in pancakes a iit-
lie different from the ordinary:
One quart OF rev potato, either grated
or run through food chopper, add four
eggs singly, beating each one In thor
oughly. Add salt and pepper and q lit
tie flour, only enough TO bind the mix
ture; the amount win vary owing to DIFF
ference in potatoes. Fry by the spoon
promptly.
Pancakes, doughnuts, fritters, etc,
fried in Cottolene come out light, crisp,
and free from grease. You will find It
more satisfactory than lard-more eco
nomical too-and, remember. there is
10 indigestion in Cottolene,
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
Dressing the Bed.

The bed is receiving good deal Of
dressing these days. One Of the most
splendidly appareled ones has q cover
with brocaded velvet center, a wide
band Of point de venise, and for the
border a band OF seal. A huge bow OF
old rose taffeta with fringed ends is
laid. across the bed near the foot.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19

Instead Of sewing on the buttons with
the metal loop IN back. there are fasten-
ers costing one cent a package. each
package containing a tiny stiletto with,
which to make a tiny hole In the goods.
The button Is slipped through the hole
and held in place with q small wire with
a v In the center.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19

The best method OF removing rust
from a polished stove or crate il to
scrape down to a fine powder some scour-
ing soap. put 1t into little oil and rub
the spots well with a piece Of flannel
dipped in the mixture; then apply some
whiting and rub II we'll Repeat this
process daily until all trace Of the rusi
has disappeared.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
Stencils.

For stenciling, a fairly close weave Of
cloth in recommended. Denims give good
results, and the finer qualities Of can
vas and crash. Unbleached muslin can
be used for nursery hangings, table
covers, pillow tops, and bedspreads.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
Trimming on Suits.

Heavy cords. covered with gathered
silk. are prominent trimmings on the
tailor suits: and on tho taffeta costumes
narrow. shirred. bias bands. usually
about an inch wide and composed Of two
rows Of beaded shirrings, are much used
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
Renew Black Gloves.

A mixture OF equal parts Of olive oil
and black ink will be found useful to
paint the tips Of black kid gloves that
are slightly worn. II gives the gloves a
new lease Of life.
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Flavor Retained.

Wet towel in cold water and cover
all kinds of roasted meats, turkey and
chicken to prevent drying. They VIII re-
tain the flavor and keep moist . long
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5.55EZW Hz1zZNy AtR/Ap KzW IA,N1tNaS
THE HAPPIEST TIME OF
A WOMANS WHOLE LIFE
Is When She Is a Young Girl, with All of Girrs
Long Sweet Dreams of Life and Love-

I The thrill Of romance dies down into
the dull monotony Of everyday life
where It is a constant strain to make
the ends meet between income and ex-
penditure.
There's nothing particularly hilarious
in the life of the average married wom-
an. 1t is q gray fabric shot through
with few gold threads, but she'd new
er make a garment of IT In which to
clothe her soul when she wanted to
celebrate her happiest time of life.
Some Are Happiest When the First
Baby Comes.
To some women the happiest hour of
life is, when they first hold their new
born babes on their breast. That Is a
minute of rapture, pure and complete,
that pays for all the other disappoint-
ments and surferings Of existence. And
there are other golden hours that they
spend with their little children that
are more precious than they know until
the time has passed. But even this
happiness Is clouded with anxiety and
dulled for many women by ceaseless
labor until they are too tired to really
sense its beauty.
There comes. also, the happiness OF
old age when a woman's work is done,
and she sits with folded hands and quiet
heart in the twilight
For her the battle is over, the strug-
gle ended, the wounds healed, but this
happiness is the end.
II is what We hope for as a con-
ISOLATION, not what youth looks forward
to in answer to its desire.
The consensus of opinion among women
is that the happiest time in a woman's
life is the little span of girlhood that lies
between the schoolroom and the altar.
That is why mothers are so pathetic
ally anxious to give their young daugh-
ters a good time, and to indulge them in
every possible way.
People criticise the mother who turns
her old frock in order that Mamie may
have another party dress: who tiptoes
past Mamie's door in order not to wake
her of a morning when she goes down
to cook breakfast for the family; who
slaves over the sewing machine while
Mamie is of playing tennis.
They do not know, as the woman does.
that she is doing all she can to give
Mamie her golden hour untarnished.
Realizes that Daushter Must Soon
Face Facts.
She knows that life with its cares and
burdens must soon press upon the young
shoulders; that there are bound to be dis
illusiOnments for her; that the gilt WIFI
rub OF OF her gingerbread, and her fairy
prince turn into an ordinary grocery
clerk, and the rose-embowered cottage OF
her dreams become a two by four fat
with her stewing over the range In
stead OF. gathering daisies in green fields,
but between the school world and the
hard work-a-day world lies this little
strip OF paradise-the young girls world
which the mother is determined to Sc
cure her daughter II II is possible.
II you should ask any old woman what
was the happiest time OF her life, her
face would grow suddenly young and ten
der and she would say, When 1 was
a girl with a girls dreams"
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
Ironing Hurried.

II you are doing your own washing
and are In a hurry to iron Immediately
after the clothes are dry, sprinkle with
warm water and In ten minutes they
are ready TO be ironed.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-19
4 POEM THAT HAS HELPED

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