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The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
CHILDREN RESPOND READILY
TO LESSONS IN SELF CONTROL

lives OF two sons and a little daughter
without the help Of any one. II was she
who told me with a sob how hard a
thing Il is for mother to teach her
little ones to do without her; how hard
thing to make them understand that
she can not walk with them down
every by-path of lfe's way. holding back
the difficult branches that they may
walk on unhindered and unaware OF the
difficulties OF the trail.
And these children OF hers are the
sweetest in temper. the most considerate
OF each other. OF their mother, and OF
other folk; the most truthful. and best
controlled children I have ever known.
Whenever they asked TO do a certain
thing their mother taught them to make
the decision for themselves She sat
down with them, and together they dis
cussed any reasons there might be why
they should not be granted the desired
privilege II It would bring aught OF un-
happiness to any one; II it could be af-
forded financially: II 1t would interfere
with good health, or IL for any other
reason 1t should not be granted.
Splendid Habit Is Formed.
When a privilege was asked It was
weighed in all It's aspects IN the presence
Of the child. so that 1t became a matter
OF habit for each OF the children of this
little family to reason clearly, and make
decisions in the light OF reason, rather
than in the Light Of pure desire.
We do not know just how far along
the way We can travel with them" their
dear mother said TO me one day, and !
have never since forgotten her words.
for since then she has gone to the Great
Beyond, and these three children. who
have gone into the care OF another, have
the power within-the power of clear rea-
soning and wise decision. the power Of a
control Of their lives that is not depend
ent on any one outside OF themselves to
enrorce-and this is gift beyond COM
pare.
The woman who teaches her children
to make their own decisions; who teaches
them self-control; who has the good
sense TO give them explanations of cause
and effect in the matter Of their requests
who makes them self-dependent, does
more for their well-being than II she
earned an immense fortune and gave II
all into their hands when they became
men and women.
Life is fieeting; money Is still more So
but We carry character beyond the grave
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Eject Is Pleasing.
Mexican Steak.

Take a slice of round steak one and
one-fourth inches thick. Pound into It
on both sides all the -four it will hold,
with the edge of plate-this also breaks
the fibers in the steak, helping to make
It tender. Simmer slowly in frying pan
with plenty OF suet cut up fine. Turn
several times until done, in about half
hour. salt when nearly done. Put on
platter with gravy made In pan when
meat Is removed and pour over it also a
sauce made of three large tomatoes. one
onion. one green pepper. half cup of
mushrooms, salt, and one tablespoon OF
sugar.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Menu for Monday.

BREAKFAST.
Berries on Shredded Wheat Biscuit
Buttered Toast
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Tomatoes with Cheese
Whole Wheat Bread
Individual Peach Short Cakes Cream
Iced Tea
DINNER.
Cooked IN a steamer)
Cold Sliced Meat or Tongue
Peas in Cream New Potatoes
Hot Buttered Sliced Beets
Steamed Blueberry Pudding. Fruit Juice
Sauce
Lemonade
This is the season when one should be
satisfied with a few cooked dishes. Tha,
work be done in an easy manner Is the
first consideration for good health. as
well as comfort. There is no time when
steamer cooking will be more appreci-
ated, and one fame will suffice to cook
four and even FIVE things. Allow from
ten to fifteen minutes longer than when
boiling food; put the article that re-
quires the longest time in the bottom.
and then, as the cooking proceeds. It is
easy to place the additional articles. An
OlQ IOWl lS DELICIOUS Wnen 1Oluleu ana
steamed. and peas, beans. and corn are
finer steamed than any possible way.
Peas and new potatoes here planned re-
Quire about thirty minutes. and the other
articles can be planned accordingly. This
days menu Is planned to use heat, but
a short time for each meal The lunch
con is gotten by having the oven hot
about twenty minutes. and one flame for
one hour will suffice for the dinner.
Tomatoes with Cheese-Taks five ripe
tomatoes Of medium size. cut circles of
the top Of each. and scoop out the in
side. Press the pulp through sieve and
mix with It q saltspoohful Of salt. dash
ing Of paprfka, two ounces Of butter In
bits, two tablespoonfuls Of bread crumbs,
one onion minced fine, a teaspoonful OF
parsley, and two large tablespoonfuls OF
grated cheese FIJI the tomatoes with
this mixture, put on the tops again, and
bake in oven until tender.
Rhubarb Conserve-Cut stalks OF rhu-
barb into inch pieces, cover with an
equal weight OF sugar. and stand over
night. Add the pulp Of six oranges to
about two quarts Of rhubarb and boil all
gently until well. reduced. Three-fourths
pound of seeded raisins give fine
favor Also add the grated yellow rtnd
Of several oranges. Seal as usual
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
by JULIA CHANDLER MANz.

One OF the hardest things in a mothers
life is her realization that she must be-
gin to teach her children TO do with
out her Just as soon as they have learn
ed to- love her and lean on her maternal
strength. Many of the schools in the
United States have demonstrated the ad-
vantage TO a child Of seH-dependence over
the old idea OF parental Control Moth
ers who have taken the same principle
into the home have been forced to admit
that splendid and practical results in
character building We're obtained by
teaching the child to reason the wisdom
OF a certain course OF action before
launching forth upon It instead Of giving
him a peremptory no" in response to a
request. accompanied by a threat of
punishment in anticipation Of disooedi-
ence.
The very threat OF punishment Is an ad-
mission that the old method OF parental
control OF the actions OF children IL un-
reasonable The child mind begins a pro-
cess OF questioning very early in life and
resents his inability TO obtain a satisfac-
tory explanation of the reasons for certain
restraints put upon him whether audibly
or otherwise. II through fear OF punish
ment he does not press the request for
a reason for the denial OF a request he
has made. he none the less carries the
Interrogation in his active young mind
long after the parent has forgotten Il.
The Things that Counts.
And It Is what goes on in the brain
Of a child that counts. II is the thought
that lives there, revolving itself into a
thousand questions, that Is daily making
Of him the man he Is TO be.
The modern mother has learned both
through the better schools and through
her own experience with her children at
home that there Is Just one sort Of con-
troll which counts for anything worth
while in the character development Of
children, and that is self-control
The most disobedient. unbearable chill
dren I have ever known were seven
youngsters whose lives were spent in
home where the parents believed that
their word alone was sufficient reason
for the denial of anything they might
want to do. In case Of disobedience they
were whipped. Because they We're afraid
OF corporal punishment they blindly
cbeyed the mandates of their parents
when they were around. but when left
alone they had no conception OF self
control. Each one of the seven grew
some one to enforce obedience and when
no one was present to do SO. acted like
q family Of unrestrained hoodlums-
Only Motive to Do Right.
AS children their fear OF detection and
consequent punishment was the only mo-
tive for following the right road at any
time. 80 when they entered into years
of greater maturity their actions were
not regulated by an underlying prin-
ciple Of Justice and wisdom, as conse-
auence Of which they did right only
when afraid Of being found out II they
did otherwise.
A few years ago It was given me to
visit q widowed friend who, In spite Of
great physical fraiIty was guiding the
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
QUIBBLE
OVER FOOLISH QUESTIONS
.re money

retirement into the word where money
is earned and spent.
But, dropping her ambition. her hope
Of independence. her desire 10 win. there
is the other driving force of necessity:
and so she goes from home, sometimes as
young girl, sometimes a mother. gen.
orally a probable mother. In tho divine
plan Of the universe she has been given
an important place, q place which man
cannot take. But economic conditions are
such, have been made such by the process
of change, that whether she likes II or
not. she must. take her part in the re-
munerative work of the world
And when she asks for the full rights
of citizenship. does she not offer her full
quota Of service? For 1t Is not the oc-
casional motherless woman who figures
in the question; IT is woman as a whole
The ages tell the story OF service and
one believes they tell 1t so forcefolIy that
it is time to drop that idle query con-
corning woman and war.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
A Miniature Stand.

One Of the prettiest wardrobe stands
ever homemade for a baby was evolved
from book rack of, natural bamboo
fitted with boxes, whose covers were al
tered into lids which work as ribbon
hinges. The cardboard receptacles for the
three lower shelves were covered at sides
and top with strips Of white crash work
ed with a floral design done in pale
green crewels and inside were padded
with sachet-scented white cotton batting.
overlaid with fine white linen. These
three boxes accommodate frocks. slips.
and petticoats. respectively.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
The New Hat Tilt.

II you wish to be fashionable. mes
DANES. wear your hat on a gentle slope
just touching the right eyebrow and
contrive. II you can. not to look rakish.
but quite seriously CONNIE IL faut. II
you like. and II the gods or your hair
dresser have seen fit to provide you with
hair in twists and coils at the back, you
may reveal the fact; you may even have
fluffy puffs at the side and take the
public into your confidence about It
But out of doors you must conceal the
fact that there Is any hair on top or
wandering in waves or kiss curls over
YOUR forehead. Not a strand Of hair
should show in front-which Is all very
well so long as the hat is on. but II
we follow the fashion. pretty sights we
shall all look as soon as our hats are
removed. One can foresee revival OF
the great theater hat difnculty.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
THE PRACTICAL
WOMANS BEDSPREADS

Practical housekeepers who believe in
saving themselves unnecessary work. are
using the cottage" type Of bedspread in
lieu of those Of heavier and more ex-
pensive material like Marseilles and Irish
linen. Really artistic ar- the bedspreads
of English printed cotton showing q
white ground and a pattern In quaint
shades of various standard colors. And
truly American are the blue and white
spreads in Kentucky designs. which are
said to be nonfadable and equally en-
during are the natural linen covers
which have plain centers and colored
borders Rather more unique and Just
the thing for summer sleeping room,
are the covers in German linen In Bied-
ermeiser design showing an all-over con-
Meeting pattern In gold. white, and
black: yreen. white, and black or blue,
black, and white. Any Of these covers
may be finished at top and bottom with
fringe or q valance Of one Of the plain
colors may be attached to their sides.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Thee Pen Picture Which
Was Signed Helene"

A plain man. with a CHEEKY smile, who
is kind TO animals and considsrate OF his
associates: not afraid of work. always
doing his share and extending a helping
hand to the weak; a man who will fight
Cor sacrifice) for principle. and forgive
an enemy; who will meet failure and dis
appointment and injustice without grum-
bling. who can see things from the other
PERSONS viewpoint. and has always a
helpful word for his neighbor Such a
man l would have for a husband An
other sort might do for an ideal. but
not be so good to live with
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Dumplings for Stew.

Sift two cups Of -four with one-half
level teaspoon Of salt and four level tea
spoons of baking powder: mix with near
ly one cup OF milk. Only enough milk
should be used to make the dough stiff
enough to handle. Have the stew boiling
rapidly, and drop the dumping batter
in spoonfuls on the top; cover closely
and let the stew cook continuously for
10 minutes. Do not crowd the dumpllngs
or lift the cover while cooking.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
SUCCESSFUL CONTESTANTS.


The Arst prise Of -. offered
for the best ideal Of manhood IN
the contest which closed Last
Thursday, was won By Miss Eileen
Waters. 21< Fourteen-and-a-half
Street Northeast.
The second prise of - was
awarded Mrs. H. b. HoiliAeld,
304 Hammond Court, Thirtieth
and Q Streets, Washington.
Two essays, the one signsd
"HeIene," and the other 1Daugh-
ter of Columbia, Il. r.. s." would
have stood n splendid chance Of
winning prizes had their authors
complied with the conditions of
the contest and amxed their
names and addresses to the mar
uscripts.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28

A coarse white linen. trimmed with
bands OF blue, was used for this little
dress.
The one-piece blouse Is fitted at the
neck by inserting gussets on each side
OF the neck. which allows the blouse to
settle down more smoothly on The shoul-
ders.
The closing Is made with crochetted
loops and round pearl buttons design
on the front, and the sleeves are worked
In blue linen. A wide leather belt with
a gilt buckle, Is worn
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
n. Ideal Man Contest. which closed

The Ideal Man Contest. which closed
Thursday at noon. proved one Of the
most popular discussions ever conducted
In The Warrington Heralds Page for
Every Woman. more than 700 essays
having been received. representing al
most every State In the Union.
When these descriptions of the "fdeal
man. were turned over TO the three
Judges selected to decide the prize
awards, their dificult task began. They
| spent mshy earnest hours reading them
and weighing the merits Of the essays
and when they eventually brought In
their decisions they were quite ready 10
admit that they had had hard time
| of II. as tho larger number OF the de-
scriptions entered In the contest were
most interesting. and many OF them
sufficiently meritorious to be considered
for q prize.
Following Is the pen picture OF the
ideal man. submitted by Miss Eileen
Waters, IA Fourteen-and-a-half Street
! Northeast. Washington, which was de-
cided by the Judges to be the most
meritorious Of all descriptions received:
Essay Which Won
The First Prize.
Ny ideal mani How shall I md words
to tell all he will mean to me. for when
he comes he will be not separate but a
part of myself.
Yet he will need only two qualities to
make me happy.
He must be a worker, ana
He must love me.
A work. whether with brain or
hands. II matters not, but he Will DO
his share Of the worlds work and SO
render back to nature his tribute Tor
all that she has given him. glowing
body, sound mind. and pulsing heart.
A worker. SO that / shall feel proud
Of him, and know We are creating our
share of all we use and enjoy.
A worker, SO that We shall feel we
are adding our mite to the great stream
OF human progress
He must love me. For II he loves
me he will need me to make his life
complete Then I shall know when the
days work is done he will gladly, Joy
ously turn homeward.
His step will quicken and his dear
voice ring out cheerily as ! open the
door while the tender light within his
eyes will shine for me.
The little, white door of home Will
close upon the world outside. and We
shall be Just happy, eager children, re-
counting each incident Of our separate
cay and dreaming bright dreams of the
future. when We can help others 20 find
what we have found-happiness.
He must love me. Then the thought
OF children, our children, will stir his
heart, and when they come and their
helpless hands touch his. then all chill
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Main Trimming.

The simple little lawn and batiste
frocks have as their chief trimming
dainty sashes and girdles-
Among the novelties Ia the japanese
bow sash OF four short loops and two
uneven ends. Another sash has two PIN
wheel bows, side by side. each attached
TO a long streamer, reaching nearly TO
the bottom Of the frock
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Shawl-like Fichu.

The ornamental fchu, in its various
suises. plays a prominent part In the
summer wardrobe.
The graceful, shawl-liks lines so close
ly associated with Marie Antoinette will
lie worn with many OF the prett!ess
dresses.
Finest null. chiffon. net or lace forms
the foundation for these dainty acces-
sories. A fine pleating Of lace or the
plain material borders the edges
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
URIC ACID
NEVER CAUSED
RHEUMATISM

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The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Pinwheel Bows.

II requires experience to tie the pretty
fluffy bows which are so much used as
trimming. but one which Is easily mas
tered is called the pinwheel bow. This
is made Of six short loops OF equal
length and two ends knotted into a
circular fun. OF No. Il satin ribbon.
Sometimes It is attached to ends about
foot Ions. made Of two strips of rib
bon, one over the other. and loosely
knitted midway its length
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Spanish Dressing for Sandwiche!

One pound American cheese, three
tablespoons milk. one-fourth teaspoon
cayenne pepper, salt to taste, one egg,
well beaten raw. one can piulier;tos.
two hard boiled eggs. chopped fine Melt
the salt. red pepper and milk together
over hot water. stirring until melted,
then add the well beaten raw egg. Chop
the pimentos fine and add to the above.
Cook until smooth and thick. When cold
add the hard boiled eggs.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Signed Daughter Of
Columbia. E. r. s.

SS@S~>~S&sst - Ass Ss
I would choose for a husband that
man whose form. face, and eye reveal
sufficient strength. nobility. and intel
lect to fight ltfe's battles we'll and
which are united into one blessed trinity
Of graces. crowning his kingly being
with a majesty befttins the Creators 8
masterpiece-''man"
He Is MY Ideal Man" who smiles
often and loves much all good things
God has made: who can earn a liveli-
hood; who can receive and reeiprocats
the love CT worthy wife and pure chill
dren; who Is kind and generous; who
deals Justly and honorably; who looks
for the best and gives the best: who Is
sympathetic; who is thankful for LIFE
and all he has: who is a manly man;
who is unselfsh. thoughtful, attends to
the little things. treats his wife as an
equal partner: who is pure in heart.
mind. and soul: who makes the world
better because Of his life and character;
who Is conscious OF life's brevity and
heetness; who knows his tininess and
the worlds vastness; whose presence 10
an inspiration. and with whom I could
happily live. peacefully die, and bliss
frlly dwell in life eternal.
I have seen such a man. As We cannot
tell how much gold a mine holds until
mined. so We cannot enumerate mans
virtues until they are disclosed. II Is
impossible to name all the desirable ele-
ments. Could woman make r1en to order.
something essential would be omitted, and
she would not have as good men as now
live These are but the elements OF q
natural. normal, loving. companionabl BILE.
Intelligent. kind. and human man.
Such Is MY Ideal Man''-an ideal not
different from men seen in many walks
OF this twentieth century life. These are
those virtues THE Ideal Woman" seeks
most in The Ideal Man"
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
ACCORDION N-RIBBBD
HOSE ARE FAVORED
The Black and White Ones Are
Most Fetching.

Several seasons ago smart Londoners
adopted q new kind Of silk half-hose-
the rather heavy. but very good lookins
twc-toned, or short silk hose. They were
quite expensive, but very attractive.
Owing 10 their rather prohixtive price
they never became common.
The vogue was started for men. but
later the stockings were made for women.
II was not till this season. however. that
women really took up the fad. This year
they are being worn extensively by we'll
groomed women and up-to-date girls. and
they are no longer called short silk. but
accordion-ribbed stockings "a name.
which, by tho way. seems to better ex-
plain their peculiar weave.
Eject Is Pleasing.
The black and white ones are particu-
Iarly fetching-a rib Of black. with an
under RIB Of white. which when worn
and stretched apart across the foot. gives
a grsy-white effect that 10 very pleasing.
One may have them not only In the
weII-lked black and white, but also In
ether color combinations-blue and black.
blue and white, red and black, green and
black, violet and black. and other tones.
This double weave makes them q little
heavier than the usual thread silk, but
they are very comfortable upon the foot.
Another virtue which they POSSESS to the
exclusion Of the thread silk, is that they
wear beautifully. One need fear no
dropped stitches'' or long breaks in
these, for the weave makeo this prac-
tically impossible.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Apple Salad.

One pint Of thick. sweet cream whipped
stiff. one small teacup Of sugar, one
tablespoonful Of vanilla, three tablespoon
fuls Of salad dressing. Slice apples into
small dice. pour dressing over and serve.
This makes two quartA
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28

The coarse linens make ideal garments
for vacation wear. The white is the
prettiest. and some OF the best designs
are severely plain.
This one shows no buttons or trim
ming except the scalloped edges. faced
with buttonhole stitching. The waist
closes surplice fashion. the lower edge
overlapping side being fastened under
the white leather belt. The skirt is sep
ta
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28

This illustrates one of the prettiest Of
Empire kimonoes. 1t is made with the
seamless shoulder. and the sleeves are
in the flowing style, reaching a tribe
below the elbow. For making the
kimono such materials as silk or cotton
crepe, challis. sateen, &c, will give the
best Of results
The pattern, No. $500. IL cut in sizes
s2 S6, 40, and A inches bust measure.
Medium size requires 5x yards Of ss inch
material
The pattern can be obtained by send
ing 10 cents to the Pattern Department
Of The WASHINGTON Herald.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28
Winner of the
Second Prize.

I would accept as q safe short cut"
to decision in choosing a husband, q
knowledge Of a mans adequacy as son
and brother. for one who has shown
consideration, affection. and well-directed
energy IN his mothers home, will i'm
perceptib1y merge these attributes into
his own I would care less for insincere
attentions in public. and spasmodic at
tacks of generosity. than for the daily
little things that makes a wife feel
that she is yet a ''sweetheart." and I
would value only the 'looks'' that in
dicate character and intelligence. real
king that the ideal does not exist,
and only he who Is real counts I
would remember what Upper has ad-
vised in selecting a wife. Mark we'll
the converse Of one thou lowest, and see
that II be simple and sincere" for as he
adds OF woman, so It is Just as true.
that An artful or deceitfuI man will
set thy pillow with thorns.'
The Washington herald., 1912-07-28

dren. no matter where. VIII be our
children.
So We shall grow together to know
and understand life and love to its full
est. widest scope.
Tho 'Tdear' selected by the Judges
for the second prize was published few
days ago under the pen name Of Lucy
Love- and was written by Mrs. II. B.
Holliheld, ssi Hammond Court Thirtieth
and Q Streets. Here Is Mrs. Hollifsld's .
Ideal Nam"