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The Washington herald., 1912-01-08
HONEY AS FOOD,
ITS MANY USES

Honey Is real food and need not be
grudged as a luxury to be given as spar
ingly as possible. II will increase vital
ity and give thc body a goodly amount
OF working power, for honey is almost a
pure carbon. Used with certain fats, II
forms ointments. An excellent gargle for
the throat is made Of honey and vine
gar Honey enters largely into the prep
aration Of many beverages. We now use
honey for various kinds Of choice ginger
bread and in making certain kinds of
candy. IL r. both wholesome and delicious
spread on bread and crackers. Children
are particularly fond OF IL, and It can
be given them quite freely. The follow
ing are a few OF the good things that
can be made with honey as an ingredi-
selves when these have been tried:
Honey Cookies.
Beat four ounces OF butter with n
wooden spoon; gradually add half a
pound of sugar, one quart Of honey. and
the juice OF two lemons. Mix thoroughly.
and mix in sufficient -four to make a
stiff paste. Roll out and cut into round
cakes; lay on buttered pans. Bake till
ready in a moderate oven.
Honey Fruit Cake.
sift two cupfuls of -four into hasin;
rub one cupfui OF butter finely into it:
add two teaspoonfuls Of cream Of tar
tar and one teaspoonful of baking soda,
one teaspOonful Of grated nutmeg. one
teaspoonful of powdered cloves, one tea
spoonful cinnamon. half a pound citron
peel cut finely. one pound Of cleaned
currants, and one pound OF sultan
raisins. Beat up four eggs, add two cup
fuls of honey and one cupful OF sweet
milk. Pour among dry ingredients, mix
we'll Bake in a slow oven till ready.
This cake will keep for long time.
To Prererve Fruits with Honey.
pound sugar, and quarter pound Of
honey to each pint and a half OF water.
This is just enough for one quart jar.
Boil the sirup down one-third and skim
carefully While the sirup is boiling,
rinse the jar inside and outside with
hot water. pack the whole fruit in the
Jar. fasten the lid part way. and set
In a rack, then put on the back of the
range, where Il will keep hot. When
the sirup is ready pour over the fruit
and seal
Honey sponge Cake.
Whisk hVe yoiks OF eggs, ana Cne cup
Of honey. beat together. add the whites
Of eggs beaten to a stin froth. sift in
one cupful OF flour, remove The whisk.
mix with a wooden spoon, stirring as
little as possible. Flavor with lemon.
Pour into buttered or Toured tin.
Bake in a moderate oven.
Honey Candy.
Put half a pound Of honey into a
add half a pound OF sugar.
one tablespoonful of cream and a des-
sertspoonful OF cold water, then mix and
stir we'll Allow to stand for one hour.
Put over a moderate fire and cook. stir
ring gently until IL IS stin enough 70
pull. Pour into buttered tins. When cool
enough to handle pull and cut into small
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lures some Of them very wondern4aFso
design and execution.
Just now II Is the fashion to eou1
these designs Of a hundred years aEo,
or to work an original picture ON EiIS
or satin.
A flight Of birds, for sxampla srna
broidered on heavy crean-coioped satin
In the natural colors. makes 4 pluturo
that is quite Japanese in effect. bsastts
ful enough to be mounted and framsd
in an expensive frame.
A cherry branch laden with surny
bloom, with butterflies hovertne sbouA
when done on Chinese hlus an and
framed in dull gold. II worthy Of q placol
In handsomely furnished draxing-roou,
Little landscape pictures worked ou1
in multicolored silks, clusters of eru1A
and flowers, are all favorite designs.
The designs can be slxetrhed on the
satin with a hard lead pencil or stamo.
ed by q professional
The work is always done with aoff
silks on satin or lusterfess silk.
II Is necessary to have the material
stretched over an embroidery frame
while working, 50 that there VIII not b
the slightest pucker about the edges.
After the work is completed. il Is care
fully pressed on the wrong side. mounted
over cardboard that has been slightly
padded with a layer Of cotton batting.
and then framed under glass TO preserve
II from dust In this way they can be
kept for years, and finally handed down
to future generations as samples Of
art needlework done BY the women Of
the twentieth century.
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Baked Chicken Pie

Take six chickens and Joint as for a
fricassee. Put them over the fire, with
thin slices OF salt pork, half a pound in
all, and barely cover with cold water.
Bring quickly to a boil. and draw to the
side Of the fire, where they will just SIM
mer. When tender roll out your crust
about a quarter Of an inch thick and line
a large tin or earthen dish: lay in the
chicken with butter and seasoning be-
tween each layer; put on the Top crust.
but add no Juice until the pie is done.
Then through the hole in the top. using
a funnel, pour the juice. properly thick
ened and seasoned. until the pie is full.
This pie is delicious hot or cold There
is no soaked crust, and the gravy turns
to jelly when cold. II is famous stand
by for the larder.
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Sandwiches

A delicate sandwich for the holiday
gathering is made OF dates and nuts.
Remove the stones from the dates and
chop fine. Add about half as much
chopped pecan meats and moisten with
melted butter. Spread between thin
slices Of white bread.
A few chopped maraschino cherries
spread on the lettuce leaves adds to the
flavor OF the lettuce sandwich.
A substantial sandwich nlling Is made
OF chopped rare roast beef. seasoned
with horseradish, and spread on graham
bread.
A dainty sO-caIled sandwich to serve
with chocolate is made OF thin crackers
put together with a thick layer Of melt
ed sweet chocolate.
Hard-boiled eggs and half as much
very finely chopped celery, seasoned
with salt and pepper and moistened with
mayonnaise. make another good filing.
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LATEST FASHION KofEs.

Tucked voiIe and marquisette waists are
trimmed with narrow bordered chiffon.
in gray and white or black and white.
The white part OF the border is embroid-
cred in heavy silk.
Canary yellow and pale blue is an odd
but charming combination seen in some
Of the dancing frocks. The frock is OF
yellow net, tuue. or chiffon. and the pale
blue is introduced in stiff taffeta bows.
Fur bags are made in all the varieties
Of fur, the most successful being those
Of seal eTmine, or baby caracul. The
white baby caracul Is also used.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-08
THE POEMS WE ALL LOVE.

Editor NOte-Eyery woman II In
vited TO send me n copy of the poem
nearest and dearest to her henrt-the
little verse that has given her fresh
courage In some dark hour, renewed
her hope, and uPIifted her spirit. It
does not matter how obscure the
verses, 10 long rs the thouEht con-
tained in them IL uplifting. The heart
thrOb poems sent me for this series
will he published nS fast ns space per-
RIts. and will furnish every woman
who clips and saves them a collection
she could obtain under no 0ne book
cover. IN copying your favorIte poem
for the series, please write only ON
one side of the paper.
published at the request Of "DoIoreS'1
SPEAK GENTLY.
speak gently! II is better far
To rule by love than fear
Speak gently, Let not harsh words mar
The good We might do here.
Speak gently to the erring Know
They may have tOiled in vain
Perchance unkindness made them so:
oh, win them back again.
Speak gently. kindly, 70 the poor.
Let not harsh tones be heard;
They have enough they must endure,
Without an unkind word.
Speak gently! \True lore whispers low
The vows which true hearts bind;
And gently friendships accents flow;
Affection's voice is kind.
Speak gently! He who gave his life
To bend mans stubborn will,
When elements wsre in fierce strife.
Said to them: Peace, be stilli'
Speak gently. 'Tis a little thing,
Drop in the hearts deep well:
The good, the joy that it will bring
Eternity will tell
The Washington herald., 1912-01-08
Twenty Men Who Were World
Makers and Epoch Launchers
Ebert Hubbard Names Group of the Greatest
Men that the World Has Ever Produced.

principles of 4 republican form ofrover,-
ment. founded our pubic school systenn
which he designed should Be based on
the honor system. who introduced Grsel.
architecture into America: q man sinGular-
ly patient. creative. loving. gsneruuG. and
with whom the world has not yet nearly
caught up. The only democrat the world
has ever seen.
Z. Charles Darwin, dIscoVerer andHsach-
er Of evolution, who has changed the
complexion Of every orthodox religious
sect
s. Franklin, discoversr, irvento-. buss-
ness man. 1nancieS diplomat philaa-
thropist. printer.
3. Lincoln, the statesman
10 Edison. applier OF slectrDcftys ana
Common sense
engine.
L Gutenberg. who Invented prananE.
IL Bell, the first inventor Of tn tsls-
phone
lL Arkwrisht. inventor Of cotton aspls-
ming machinery
Is Hargreaves. inventor of the spinning
jenny.
IS Stephenson. inventor Of the IOeomo-
tive.
II. Perry c. Holden. who. through m.
selection OF seed corn. has shown the
world how to double its productive wealth
per acre.
IS George Westinghouse, inventor OF
over LOO electric and mechanical appli-
ances.
10. Frederick FrobeI. through whose
teaching corporal punishment has been
abandoned. and who gave the world a
new system of education
%. Adam Smith, author Of The Wealth
OF Nations" the first book that treats
economies as a science.
All Of these twenty men have named
exerted a positive beneficial influence
upon mankind. which grows IN extent as
the years pass. They were world factors
epoch launchers-and can well be called
the twenty men who were vorId-makers.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-08
By ELBERE HuBBARp.

In previous article. Mr.. Hubbard dis
sented from Andresg Carnegie as to the
twenty greatest men, and now furnishes a
list OF his own.
l. Moses. who formulated a religion
founded on sanitary common sense
code. and fused religion with life.
? Pericles. who took the treasure OF
Dejos-e fund raised for war purposes
city the world has ever seen. The in
fiuence Of Pericles in architecture. seulp-
ture, oratory. the drama, physical culture,
still endures and animates and inspires
every worker in the arts.
3 Aristotle. the worlds first scientist.
to whom very much of our scientific ter
minology now traces; the man who or
ganized the first herbarium. the first geo
logical collection, the first geological gar
den, and who taught the world that
health. sanity, and happiness were to be
obtained only through an understanding
and a love OF nature.
The world has not nearly caught Up
with Aristotle. Besides being the world 5
first scientist Aristotle was the world s
first school-teacher. HIS teaching was
founded on the idea OF making all study
pleasurable-as all life should be. He
led the way for FrobeL
4. Michael Angelo. a workingman, who
sanctified manual labor: the first OF mod
ern architects; a poet. painter. sculp-
tor an engineer. who lived a long. happy,
and useful life Millions upon millions of
simple folk look upon his work to-day and
are uplifted by It.
The dome OF the Capitol at washington
is patterned after the dome Of st. Peters,
built by Michael Angelo, and all domes
trace a pedigree to Michael Angelo His
work inspires every lover of art and
every builder who strives for the ideal. -
). Columbus, who gave the world a con-
tinent. even though he died In chains.
s. Thomas Jefferson, who taught the
The Washington herald., 1912-01-08
SAFE RULES TO FOLLOW IN
MARKING HOUSEHOLD LINEN

Fashions in marking linen change tc
some degree every season, so that let.
tiers from, half inch to four or five
inches long are permissible; but a safe
rule for the conservative needlewomar
to follow is:
For tablecloths, letters two inches long
Napkins letters three-quarters Of an
inch long.
Sheets, two inches long.
Other articles are marked according
10 the taste of the embroiderer. But the
best method Of marking linen is a problem
which presents itself very often.
There are many ways TO choose besides
the plain embroidered initial stamped
either in script or block type. Perhaps
the most attractive method OF working
large initials is to embroider the letters
over fine net cutting away the linen un-
derneath, so that when finished 1t will
give a transparent effect that is unusual
and beautiful
The work is not dificult, and can be
ence in needlecraft.
UsefuI ON Household Linen.
The finished effect suits almost any de-
sign Of lettering. and is most useful on
household linen. tea cIotns. tablecIoths,
and pillowcases.
Sketch the letter selected in the proper
position on the linens, or you can trans
fer an ordinary marking letter in the
usual manner with a warm iron The
letter is then lined or backed with fine
net
This is tackled securely into position
taking the thread firmly around all the
points OF the letter. Now cut away as
much OF the linen inside the outline as
win make the letter effective, with the
net alone showing through.
The edge of the linen is then embroid-
cred to the net. either with a plain over
snd-over stitch or a butonhole stitch.
When the embroidery is all finished the
The Washington herald., 1912-01-08
The Vatican Train.

What at first looks very much like the
old-fashioned Watteau pleat is feature
of many of the seasons evening gowns.
makers are. indeed calling the new sepa-
center of the back high up between the
shoulders Watteau trains. The attraction
of the new train from the practical
woman's point OF view is that IL can be
easily picked up and carried over the
wearer's arm
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CRAZE FOR NEEDLEWORK
PICTURES STILL CONTINUES

The woman who loves to embroider
viii take advantage OF the present craze
Of making neediework pictures, either
for the decoration OF her own home or
as a gift for a friend. Our great-grand-
mothers were taught to make sam
pier as proof OF their proficiency IN
needIework. These were displayed with
pride by the young girls mothers. Many
OF them were famed to preserve them
from the ravages of time, and to-day
are valued as antiques.
Samplers were really needlework pic
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net at the back is cut away as close as
possible, so the reverse side of the article
will be perfectly neat,
Should the letter be decorated with
leaves or little sprays of flowers, these
can be embroidered in the usual way
with R-padded oyer-and-over stitch. or
the net can be inserted back Of tbe
effect.
II carefully worked, this treatment will
give, pretty impression of light and
shade. Net letters wash well, and. IL
properly ironed, on the wrong side, will
look quite as well as before they We're
washed. They must have careful treat
ment. however, while being laundered.
as 1t is important not to drag or stretch
either the net or embroidery while work
ing. 1t is better to let the net be a
bit fun under the embroidery. ana the
stitches loose when this work is being
done. And be sure to use a hoop while
working.
Handsome Effects Obtained.
You may use any fancy stitch you
wish, making 1t as plain or as elabo-
rate as you desire. Very handsome ef-
fects can be got if special care and at
tention are given the embroidery.
Charming letters can be made for
marking silk handkerchiefs by using very
pure silk net, and 1t adds very material
" to the value of the gift II 1t is tasteful
iy decorated by one of these letters. II
Is pretty idea to inclose the letter. in 4
wreath Of flowers, and I'LL m the space
between the wreath and letter with
French knots, or with fine latticework
OF stitches. silk is more difficult to work
on than linen, and greater care must
be taken when cutting away the silk to
leave enough silk about the edge to catch
firmly TO the net
The embroidered edge can be made
wide or narrow, according to taste. ana
II can also be padded heavily so that
the letter win stand out boldly from
the background.
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The Best Petticoat.

For petticolt to wear under the plain
narrow skirt of the winter cloth suit. a
heavy China silk. in a shade matching
the suit, is one of the best materials pos
sible. Taffeta. because of its rustic. is
no longer considered smart. while the
soft satin skirts do not wear we'll There
is practically no weight to the China silk.
and it wears forever. Some of the skirts
are made merely with a wide hem. while a
scant ruffie or fiounce, with a few pin
tucks, forms trimming on others.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-08
Things Worth Knowing.

A nutpick kept on abe kitchen table
is most convenient article for remov-
ing the paper cover from milk bottles.
Soak new brooms in strong hot salt
water before using; this toughens the
bristles and makes the brooms last much
longer.
Shavings Of cedar wood or camphor
incl sed in muslin bags. and the latter
distributed among the clothes. will pre-
vent moths.
Brush gilt braid free from dust with a
fine brush and rub in IL powdered rock
alum. which will remove the tarnIsh
where II is brushed OF.
When food has accidentally been made
too salty in cooking. the effect may be
coUnteracted by adding a tablespoonful
Of vinegar and one of sugar.
To waterproof boots melt together two
parts OF beeswax with one part Of mutton
fft and apply to the leather at night.
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Apricot Snow-Soak a half package Of
gelatin in half cupful of cold water
In a saucepan put a cupful and a half
Of canned apricot sirup. adding sugar,
IL necessary. to make very sweet Bring
to the boiling point. add the soaked gela-
tin, take from the FIRE and stir until
dissolved. Add one-tablespoonful Of lem
on Juice. strain and set aside When
cold. and beginning TO thicken. add a
half cupful Of pulped apricots and the
unbeaten whites OF three eggs. and whip
steadily until the mixture is thick.
spongy mass: turn into a wetted mold
and set away to chill
Steamed Figs with Rice-Pick oyer and
wash thoroughly a cupful or more OF
rice. Have ready a large kettle of boil
ing salted water. Drop In the rice and
Eeep the water at a galloping boil until
the rice feels tender when a few grains
are rubbed between the fingers: this VIII
take from fifteen to twenty minutes. In
the meantime look over and remove the
tiny tough stems of as many figs as
may be-needed wash thoroughly in cold
water. then cut in halves or quarters. ac-
cording TO size. Place in a sieve over
until tender-aboUt fifteen minutes Is
usually sufficient Slightly butter a mold
Drain the rice thoroughly. Pack 1t light
~ In the mold and stand over hot water
for ten minutes. Turn carefully on a
hot PLATTER, arrange the figs around the
base and serve with a hard sauce.
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Saving Hemstitching.

When the stitches give way in hem
stitched articles. sucu as doilies. table
cloths, sheets. &C, take some twisted
embroidery cotton and featherstitch or
herringbone neatly over the hem catch
ing each side firmly.
This looks well and prolongs the wear
indefiniteIv
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Tomato Fig.

Choose yellow pear tomatoes. a layer
Of tomatoes and a layer OF sugar: the
same weight OF sugar as you have fruit.
Cook until transparent. drain and dry
(which may take a week.. When per-
fectly dry roll tomatoes in sugar. Put
aside in boxes, to be used in winter as
a sweetmeat
The Washington herald., 1912-01-08
New Checked Fabrics.

There Is strong effort being made to
bring back the check effects in women's
garments. especially in combination with
plain materials for coat suits There are
skirts made with deep lower parts OF
black and white or blue and white. and
this Is repeated in the deep revere and
turnover GUNS on the coat
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DAINTY THINGS TO
SERVE AT A TEA
Most of Them Are Easily
Prepared.


Here are some hints for dainty things
TO serve AZ an Informal gathering Most
OF them are easily prepared and attrac-
tive looking.
Peanut crisps are good substitute for
tho usual tea cakes. Shell a quart OF
peanuts. and chop them fine. Add one
cup Of powdered sugar, a tablespoonful
Of -four, and the whites Of two eggs
Beat up lightly and drop in spoonfuls
on buttered pan and brown in a mod
crate oven They are light and good,
too.
II you wish to make your own mar
guerites. this Is the best way. although
these dainties can be bought at a bake
shop. Use the white OF one egg. partly
beaten; two tablespoonfuls Of sugar. and
one-half cupful Of chopped walnut. Stir
all together and spread on waters or
long crackers. Bake a light brown in a
moderate oven
Lemon waters are among the best OF
the little cakes that are an aIl-fa-
miliar part OF the holiday good things.
Orange waters are made in the same
manner. Cream a cup Of butter with two
cups Of sugar, work in two. beaten eggs.
Squeeze the juice from a large lemon.
and CRATE the rind. Add this to a small
cup Of cold water, and mix with the
other INGREDIENTS. Then put in enough
-four to make dough stiT enough to
roll. Roll very thin, cut I'm rounds and
bake
II you are fond OF dates. some date
cakes wiz be good. One pound OF dates.
one-haIf pound Of English walnut meats,
the same quantity Of ngs. and the white
OF one egg. are the ingredients needed.
Seed the dates and chop them fine with
the figs and nuts. Mix all together with
the stiffiy beaten white OF the egg, and
bake In small drop cakes.
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1T is WE OURSELVES WHO
ARE ALL OUT OF HARMONY
Whatever Your Task May Be Do 1T as Well as
You Cam
You Can.

with high aspirations, to make the very
best OF yourself and your time.
You must not seek to get ahead OF
some one or to Outdo another. but merely
seek 10 do the very best that is in your
power.
That will keep you busy all this year.
And at the end OF the year you will be
astonished at the changes which have
come about IN your life.
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Prevent soggy Milk Roast.

To Keep milk toast from becoming
soggy serve the boiling buttered milk
in covered pitcher, SO that each one
may pour it himself over his toast.
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Many lovely velvet frocks OF soft colors
are trimmed with pleating and quiilings
Of silk IN the same shade.
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Use Broom Dishcloth.

Most housewives use the broom dish
clotiA rade of cord attached to a handle.
which IS vastly more convenient than
the old method Of immersiRg the arms
to the elbows.
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-MORROW'S MENU;
HOW TO PREPARE IT

BREAKFAsT
Fruit.
Pan Fish Fried Sweet Potatoes
Raised Biscuits. Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Oyster Souffies
Apricot Snow Cocoa
DINNER
Tomato Soup
Filets of Founder
Sauce Tartare
Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Endive French Dressing
Waters Cheese
Steamed Figs with Rice
Coffee
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To thicken sravies for pot roasts or
stews. put a piece OF brown bread in with
the meat. When you go TO make the
gravy rub It up for the thickening.
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Here are some hints for dainty things
TO serve AZ an Informal gathering. Most
OF them are easily prepared and attrac-
tive looking.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-15
Fish Tales.

The bluefsh were taking the
souid Friday and Saturday around
Bedford, Port Monmouth and Allan
ito Highlands. South Beach fisher
men struck them early Saturday
morning and landed many weighing
yer three pounds before the school
passed north,
The rain came in with the tide
Yesterday and drove the fishermen
in Just az the fish yer biting best.
Several large party boats were
caught at Sandy Hook and could not
reach shelter before the storm
broke.
Louis Schneider, OF Market street,
Newark, and several friends fished
from the Comet just OF the point OF
Laurance Harbor Hill at Morgan
Saturday afternoon and caught a
dozen big weakflsh and a duke.
FiAhinS is getting better In Rar1-
tan Bay. There seems to be fish
around, but there IL 20 much live
bali for them they take the shedder
Graf gingerly. When the tide rises
the weskfsh and bluensh work In
sAors and All up on tbs spearins.
A.~~3A enc