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The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
TEST WASH GOODS
BEFORE BUYING

Mothers should learn how TO distinguish
materials which fade, shrink, spot or go
TO pieces.
Get samples and test the goods before
buying.
Try the threads with the match test;
wool may be recognized by the bad odor.
there being none from cotton.
Boil the sample in q per cent solu-
ton OF caustic potash for Is minutes
The caustic potash destroyed the wool
and leaves the cotton.
All wool goods disappear entirely under
this test
Samples put In sunlight show the value
Of the different colors.
Brown IN a woolen material will fade,
but will hold its color better in cotton.
Green, nnless in fine goods. Is risky.
Beware OF lavender or light blue.
Black in cotton shows the starch and
often fades.
Dark blue changes little. in wooden ma
terials or ginghams.
Red is good in wool
Deep pink is the best color. as It fades
evenly.
Cover one end Of the sample with a
piece OF cardboard.
After a number OF days remove the
cardboard. to see the effect OF the sun
oiach' gray ana olack ana white VIII
stand hot sunlight and washing.
Rinse garments in salt and water Zone
cup Of salt 10 one gallon Of water) be-
fore and after washing to set the colors
Do not dress children In black and in
lavender. but in bright colors.
Wash woolens in two good, soapy
waters, rinse in clear water. pull into
shape while drying and smooth with
warm fiat iron.
Strength test: Hold the cloth tight
with the fingers. press down hard on II
with the two thumbs, trying to break
the threads.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
To Clean Muslin.

Bran is used for cleaning and stifren-
ing. To make bran water, tie a cupful
OF bran in muslin. put this into two pints
OF water in a clean saucepan and simmer
until the water feels giutinous. Leave
the muslin loose, to allow the bran To
part with its gluten A second and even
third water may be taken on the bran
in the same way. Bran has no destruc-
tive effect on colors and seems to act
mechanically as an absorbent and to
stiffen the article slightly.
1t is most useful for colored embroId-
cry or art work Of any kind. Bran water
is sometimes employed for the washing
Of cretonne with a colored BACKGROUND
The article is washed in the bran water,
rinsed, wrlIng, rolled in a cloth and then
ironed on the wrong side. The cretonne
is better IL slightly dried before the iron
ing process takes plaza
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
FATHER DID NOT
SPARE THE ROD"
Used a Heavy Strap to Break His
Daughters Spirit of In
dependence"

Charged with cruelty beating his pretty
sixteen-year-old daughter, John T. Bond,
o; sos NJ street northeast. a yard con.
ductor In the employ OF the Washington
Terminal Company. was arranged befor,
Judge De Lacy in the Juvenile Couri
yesterday. The punishment was alleged
to Eaye been inflicted with stin leather
strap about two inches wide, a quarter
OF an inch thick, and eighteen inches
long. which was submitted in evidence.
Naomi +. Bond, the daughter, told the
court that her father had beaten her on
numeer OF occasions, but that the most
serious whipping had been administered
on the morning OF January because
the daughter refused TO eat breakfast
Bond said that Naomi had become head
strong. impudent, and disrespectfuI, and
that he had reached the conclusion that
nothing but corporal punishment would
change her disposition. He said that the
girl showed a spirit OF independence
which, ne was convinced, must be broken
II he intended rearing her a respectful
and obedient daughter.
Z Several weeks before Christmas the
father Is alleged to have turned the
daughter and her eighteen-year-old
brother. Wilbert II. Bond. out Of the
house because they had spent the even
ing at a moving picture show without
his consent. II was after II o'clock when
the daughter and son returned to the
house. only to find that their father
would not admit them. They went to
the home Of friends for the night, and
the next day rented rooms at a board
ing-house. After about a week the
father persuaded the daughter to return
to the home.
Following a dispute with his father,
Wilbert was driven from home last June.
The boy went West in search OF employ
ment, and while away wrote comforting
letters to his sister, telling OF his marvel
Gus experiences. Some Of the letters
were introduced by counsel for defense
as evidence to discredit the veracity OF
the young man. The letters read like
Diamond Dicks and Fred Fearnots.' -
wilbert contended that they are abso-
lutely true
The father admitted having beaten HIS
daughter. but explained that he was SO
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
HER REWARD.
LPnblished BIZ rnnr.t.l

| OPublished By ruquestD
A throng of women who had served the
Waited before heavens gate for their
reward.
Each shining soul had her fair record
brought
OF glorious service for the Master
wrought.
One gentle one, whose life was full and
With her great pen had slain a giant
wrong.
With starving children this ones life was
spent:
To nameIess outcasts hope that presence
lent.
For dwarfed and stunted souls these
And left loves blessings in the prison
cell.
For poor humanity. sin-cursed and lost
They gave their lives, and counted not
the cost.
oh. they were bright and beautiful to
see.
Earth's fame had crowned them ere their
souls were free.
But one there was who lone and trem-
bling stood
Among this throng OF women great and
good,
To whom the recording angel. speaking,
What doest thou here among the blessed
dead
Bearing no record: Hast thou nothing
done
On earth where these their crowns of
glory won?'
To whom she. weeping, said: Let me
To that dear earth for which I soreIy
yearn:
The hearts that loved me all my service
got:
Not any service for the Lord I wrought.
Life was too short for me; when Death
I had but made on earth a happy home "
"Ah! sayest thou so thou weII-beIoved
and blest!
Daughter of heaven. go in among the
rest.
The hearts that loved thee thou shalt
have again;
None may return. but thou shalt lose
thy pain.
'ForsSthou shalt breathe in heaven thy
native air,
And IN its glorious mansions, great and
fair,
ITO the familiar all its joys shall come:
Heaven Is what thou hast left, a happy
home"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
POEMS THAT TOUCH
The HUMAN HEART
Interesting Series that Every wOm-
an Should Save.

Editors NOte-Every woman Is In
vited 10 send me a copy of the poem
nearest and dearest to her heart-the
little verse that has given her fresh
courage In some dark hour, renewed
her hope, and upIIfted her spirit. IL
does not matter how obscure the
verses, so long as the thought con-
tanned In them is uplifting. The heart
throb poems sent me for this series
will be published m fast as space per-
niits, and VIII furnish every UomRn
who clips and saves them n cO1IectIoa
she could ObtaIn under no one book
cover. IN copying your favOrite poem
for the series, please write only on
one side Of the paper.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
Almond Sandwich.

Use the paste made Tor almond bis.
cults. Divide and color the mixture pret.
tily in two or three shades; II three
shades, pink. natural. and green, look in.
viting. Roll one portion out thinly on a
sugared board, keeping it in as neat q
square as possible. Then roll out the
others.
When all are rolled out brush the pink
one over with water, lay on il the nat.
ural-cOlored one, brush this with water
and lay it on the greer one, and press
them all lightly together.
Brush the top over with chocolate that
has been melted by putting it in n jar
and standing the jar in boiling water,
and sprinkle It over with fine disiccated
cocoanut. Leave till dry. then turn II
carefully over and coat the other side.
When the chocolate is set cut into
square or any prettily shaped pieces you
may favor.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
TRUSTEE ExoEERATED.
Charges of MaIadministratIon Dis
missed by the Court.

missed by the Court.
Justice Wright. sitting in the Equity
Court, has dismissed the suit filed sew
eral months ago by certain persons in
behalf Of Miss Sarah Catharine Borrows.
a lunatic confined at the government
hospital. seeking a reaccounting from
the trustees OF her property. The trus-
tees who have. successfully. admins
tered the estate are the late DR.. William
w Godding. Superintendent OF the Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane for
many years: the late Dr. Abraham H.
Wilmer. assistant superintendent OF that
institution for come time, and DIR. John
Crayke Simpson. OF this city. who was
member OF the hospital staf until he
resigned TO engage In private practice
some time after DIR. Godding's death.
In carrying ont the trust reposed in
them. and in order 20 provide, properly.
for the lunatic, the trustees have found
1t necessary to expend a portion Of the
principal, as they were expressly en-
powered and directed to do by the will.
The administration OF this trust has been
Iunder the supervision and direction of
the court from the beginning, and ac-
counts have been periodically fled by
the trustees. the last one in July, 1911.
II further appears that every one OF
these accounts was examined by the
court when filed. hearings accorded when
ever any item of expenditure was chal-
lenged. and all disbursements by the
trustees were made with the knowledge
of and approved by the court. Justice
Wright therefore held that the heirs OF
the two deceased trustees and the pres
ent trustee, DR.. Simpson. cannot again
be subjected to a review Of these ac-
counts, especially as no charge OF bad
Faff fv,,p conduct M the Inn fig =
affairs has been made by any one. On
the contrary. the attorney for the plain
tiffs expressly stated In open court that
they had no such charges 10 made.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
Water Drinking.

To insure clear, healthy skin, water
should be taken freely between meals,
and not at meals. A glass of pure water.
not iced, taken upon rising and retiring.
with six or eight glasses between meals.
aids in washing the system Of impur5-
ties and also prevents wrinkles. Another
beauty recipe is to eat two, instead az
three, meals each day.
Some authorities advocate going with
out breakfast. while others contend that
the evening meal is entirely unnecessary
But two plain meals a day have been
found by many TO eliminate saIIowness
billousness, dyspepsia, and to reduce cor
pulency. II the stomach is rested, the
overworked liver and other organs obtain
a corresponding relief. Hot breads and
many condiments will produce facial
blemishes, and this proves that a little
care in eating is worth all the attention
that can be given it.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
BEST WAY TO WASH
THE WHITE CORSET

In these days OF sanitation everything
must be washed. Here is a good way to
wash a white corset. Make hot suds,
using both white soap and naphtha soap
with a little borax. A small tub is the
most convenient. Place the corset in the
suds and allow It to soak for about five
minutes, then spread It on the washboard,
upper side down. Use a small brush with
a curved handle at one end. Brush down
ward only, and change the suds when nee
essary. Brush until clean, then drop the
corset into clear. hot water, rinsing the
suds by squeezing 1t with the hands. Hang
in the sun to dry.
This process takes so short time that
there is no chance for the steels to rust
the corset Within a short time Il read
justs itself 90 the figure as II was before
washing. The object OF brushing 1t in
stead OF washing with the hands is that
the bones are not displaced and It is
cleaned easier.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
PROPER LENGTH
OF GIRLS SKIRT

Mothers are often perplexed to know
Just how long to make their chiIdren's
and girls skirts.
For the tot OF one year the little skirt
must be cut 10 the top of the tiny shoes.
Any longer than this would interfere
with progress when the little one learns
TO walk.
At eighteen months, when the sturdy
tot is running about, let the hem come
halfway between the shoetops and the
knee. When the third milestone has been
passed, let the skirt be shortened SO as
Just TO show the bend OF the knee, and
keep this length until the little lady is
six years old.
The average child between the ages of
seven and twelve years should have her
dresses cut long enough to cover the
knee.
At thirteen add an inch or two to the
length OF the dress, ana should she con-
tinue to develop. drop the skirt length
to a point halfway between the knee and
ankle.
To Tops of Shoes.
AS she reaches fifteen years let the
skirt be about two inches above her shoe
tops; at sixteen skirt that comes TO
the top Of the shoe is correct.
When she is eighteen she is a young
lady and should be allowed to choose the
length skirt she likes best; but II she is
wise girl she will cling 70 ankle length.
or about four inches from the ground
These rules, Of course, are subject 10
modification, according to the deyelop-
ment OF the girl Some girls are much
larger or smaller at a given age and
should be dressed in keeping with their
size.
Until a girl is past twenty-one she
should not wear very long skirts. Even
the debutante, out for her second or third
season, can wear with proprEety a dance
frock that escapes the floor by three
inches.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
PINCUOHION COVER
OF WHITE LINEN
May Be Used Also for Sachet with
Monogram on the Top.

A white linen cover that can be used
as a pincushion case or a sachet is
made from linen, scalloped, eyeletted. and
embroidered with a design or monogram
on the top.
Draw a circle ten inches in diameter
and divide II on the edge into twelve
points Of compound scalIops. Each point
consists Of top central scalIop with two
on each side OF it, making a slope of
an inch and one-half The scallops
should be about one-quarter of an inch
deep.
Three-quarters of an inch from the
lowest point Of the scallop draw eyelets,
twenty-four to the circle. two to each
point. In the center may go a fleur de
lis, spray Of flowers. or a monogram,
all to be worked in solid embroidery.
Trace the pattern-which should be
drawn on heavy paper-on a top Of fine
white linen. -'or the under side overlap
two selvedges of the linen a half inch
and draw the circle on the two pieces as
If one. This gives an opening at the
middle of back when the cover is fin
ished. A buttonhole is put in the middle
OF the upper lap and button on the
under one.
How to Work the EyeIets.
Work the eyelets on the back with
white mercerized cotton and the central
design and eyeletE OF the top. Baste the
two pieces together and buttonhole the
scallOp througn the two thicknesses of
linen. This makes the cover in one piece
instead Of the customary top and bottom
laced together.
Run white or colored baby linen ribbon
through the eyelets and tie in a many
looped bow at one side. For the sachet
make a circular case of white muslin
and fill with orris root or lavender. II
the cover is used for a pincushion. the
cushion part is made from six-and-one-
half-inch circles OF satin stuffed with
wool or bran, to be firm but rather fat.
These covers are dainty when kept en-
urely white with white ribbon, but are
pretty for a girls room made Of blue
or pink linen embroidered In white mer-
cerized cotton or in colored cottons on
a white background.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
Basket Linen.

The English taiIor-made in its most
classic form calls for shirt OF the SIM
plest make, and for this the highest chic
OF Paris Is TO wear the plain morning
shirt. This is Of silk for winter wear,
while its quantity distinguishing mark is
the soft. white turn-down collar, from be-
meath which should fall a mans tie. The
curious part OF the soft collar, however,
is that II rarely matches the material
Of the shirt. II is usually OF kind of
basket linen. which catches the eye at
once, but IT looks very well when care
fully put on.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

fearful his daughter would get beyond
his control that he was rendered des-
perate. Judge De Lacy talked with de-
fendsnt on the subject OF the duty OF the
father TO his offspripg. and then suspend
ed proceedings on condition that the
father refrain from iniicting corporal
punishment upon his daughter IN the
future. Provision Is being made 90
that Naomi may have proper guidance
and training in the future.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
Er.rci.e Rsfore Rre.I.f..t.

NJ. C. s.-The early morning Is un-
questionably the best time for exercise.
Both mind and body are rested and the
exercise puts one in good condition for
the days duties. Breakfast should not
be eaten for one-half hour after the
exercise. A brisk walk in the open air
after the exercise and before breakfast
VIII insure a good appetite.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
NE WS NOTES OF
WASHINGTON SHOPS
Seen Here and There by the
shoppers.

The new necklaces and pendants show
increased length and are lacy in effect.
There seems to be no deviation from
the straight. slender lines In dress.
The rage for brilliant Oriental coloring
is expressed in the new evening dresses.
a new style in the evening slipper IS
the extremely high-pointed tongue Of
kid.
Blue in all shades has acquired de-
eided vogue for the handsome tailored
costumes. -
capes that are draped to make the
figure look narrow are popular as even
ing wraps.
Heavy fur plush is a good substitute
on a coat Of fur II fur is out Of the
question.
Many French model gowns in light
weight woolens have fullness at the top
Of the skirt.
The long. close-htting sleeve, with the
iaring piece over the head. is very trim
and chic.
Inc NObut loE tHe NOfnplcte QreSb, OF
whatever materials. is far-reaching and
greatly liked.
The two most fashionable forms OF col
lars are deep point and the rounding
form. Cuffs are deep.
This season more velvets and brocades
are used than chiffons and other trans
parent materials.
The very narrow tailored skirt, open
at the side. is often seen among the new
model gowns.
Black and white constitute the gentle
woman's color combination, no other
being nearly so successful.
Taupe is the favorIte color for the long
separate wrap seen on the street Wide
scarfs Of fur enliven these.
The one-piece gown Is very much pre-
ferred for all formal daytime functions
to the tailored coat and suit.
The new fringod neck bows are made
OF soft satin. often of two contrasting
colors. as purple. green, or cerise, with
black and edged with a black fringe half
an inch in width.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
sue. fer InIurr 20 WHO.

Edward Dunn yesterday flied suit
against the Terminal Taxicab Company
for 5000 damages, alleging that on No
vember =, 1909. his wife. Elizabeth Dunn,
while crossing I street at New Jersey
avenue was run down by a taxicab, re-
cefving permanent injuries.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
The YounE chiId,. Teeth.

Young Mother-A child should be taught
to use a eoothbrush at a very early age.
Small toothbrushes are made for the lit
tie folks. and by little strategy you can
soon make a child anxious to do what
mother does. A pretty little tooth mug
all its own wfl be a great inducement,
and the habits OF cleanliness formed in
early life are likely to be lasting. Clean
iiness is the best preservative for the
teeth.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
Queer New Furs.

Australian ringtail cat.
Scotch lampkin-
Danish calf.
Chinese kid.
Wombat
Natural kools
Wallaby.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

II you get too much salt into your
tomato soup, add a bit Of brown sugar.
It seems TO make salty soup taste all
right. But better still, is to add a few
slicea of raw potato.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

To take the odor Of onions from dishes
after washing them, put them on the
stove few seconds to be heated thor
oughly. When cool again the odor viii
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
Series of Poems.

Miss E. NJ. 1.-THE poem which you
sent for publication in the series OF
favorite heart poems, has not yet been
used. The publication Of verses sent by
readers is necessarily slow owing to
space limitation. and the great number
received.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
Fashions in Hair.

Mary S.-The low chignon is in favor in
Paris. Waved In front, but dressed nat
on top. In the evening curls are worn on
the neck, with a few puffs, but the Golf
fures are small. This is necessary to cor
respond with the tight gowns. One very
pretty style shows two braids nat across
the front, hair built out slightly at the
neck, with three short curls on the left
SIDE
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
1 FOUND THE CAUSE.-THE REST
WAS EASY

Before 1 succeeded. tried every
thing within reason and some things
beyond reason.
It was maddening-disgust
All i had to do was to remove the
cause. and swear under oath, that by
my simple method, without drugs, med
tcine, or harmful exercises, or starva-
tton diet. reduced my weight 81
pounds in i've weeks. and guarantee
that / can do the same for you. I do
not use medicine Of any kind or worth
less stun to rub on the body, but SIM
pie home treatment; even a child can
use II without harm. Through this
marvellous combination home treatment.
L succeeded because I had found the
right way. / can now climb to the
summit OF Pixies Peak with ease.
81 pounds OF my ponderous weight.
II you are interested in your own
happiness and health snd figure. YOU
viii permit me to tell you. how to re-
duce your weight Natures Way"
It Is astonishing the thousands OF
grateful letters I am receiving. J. E
Botselle, Box 4a2 Great Bend. Kansas.
writes that he lost nifty pounds with
my harmless treatment W. L. Schmitz,
Montevideo. Minnesota. lost thirty
pounds in thirty days. Mamie MCNEIL
~, Desloge. Missouri. writes that she
lost sixty-five pounds with this new
method. and I can send you thousands
OF names Of satisfied customers who
have given me permission to use their
names. I never publish any name
without written permission.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
wedding Feast.

subscriber-A wedding breakfast may
be served at any hour up until 1880 p. m.
A feast served between 1880 and 500
would be called a luncheon. A wedding
dinner or supper may be served from
$50 until midnight
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

The rage for brilliant Oriental coloring
Is expressed in the new evening dresses.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24
ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS
THAT ARE ASKED BY EVERYBODY

ing half of the cream, and whip very stin.
Place this on top of the nut mixture,
sprinkle with nuts and serve. This is
very rich and will serve eight people.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

4 new style in the evening slipper {,
the extremely high-pointed tongue OF
kid
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

Blue in all shades has acquired de-
cided vogue for the handsome tailored
costumes.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

There seems to be no deviation from
he straight, slender lines in dress.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

capes that are draped to make the
figure look narrow are popular as even
ing wraps.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

The new necklaces and pendants show
creased length and are lacy in effect.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

Heavy fur plush Is a good substitute
on coat Of fur II fur is out Of the
question.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

write to send
she has said herbo y
to I0seibu
a
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

RERB I AM AFTER REDUCING y LBS. IN
FIVE WEEKS WITH MY HARMLESS
HOME TREATMENT.
have printed a book for you entl-
tied, weight Reduction without
Drugs" which am giving away with
out charge. prepaid TO you, so that you
may know of my successful method
andSbe able to permanently reduce your
weight any amount up to seventy
pounds. without harmful exercises or
starvation diet, drugs, or medicines.
SEND FOR FREE COPY TO-DAY.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-24

Many French model gowns in light
weight woolens have fuIlness at the top
Of the skirt