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The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
BARE FEET ON UNCOVERED
FLOORS PRODUCTIVE OF COLDS

Half the colds are contracted by the
bad habit of trotting about the sleeping
room, while dressing. in uncovered feet
Knitted slippers are bother TO knit.
If one has not greta deal Of leisure.
and they are expensive to buy, but in
the course of an evening it is possible
TO make a pair of negligee slippers that
will endure for a great many months.
Their color. Of course. viii be governed
hy that of the negligee, and IL the gar
ment is OF cashmere the slipper tops may
be contrived from some Of the pieces
which were left over from its cutting
out.
The insides Of the insoles, which must,
Of co1rse. be, purchased ready made,
should FIRST OF all be covered with a
piece OF the cashmere, stretched smooth
". but net too tightly. and then comes
the work Of making the tops or toes
and instep coverings. These sections
should be shaped exactly like the insole
from its curye-ins TO the tips Of the toe,
but twice as wide.
The decoration Of the tops consists of
a hand-embroidered design done in white
or q contrasting shade OF the cashmere,
placed close to the toes while the open
end, cut into deep scallops or points and
embroidered, has eyelet holes. worked
Just below the in-dip Of the edging and
through these slits are run inch-wide
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
Spring HouSecIeaning Should
Extend to Mind and Heart
The Cobwebs of Fret and Worry Have Gathered on
the House Within and Should be Swept Out
TO Make Room for New Life.

chamber that Is reeking with dead
things.
Life and death cannot live side by
side. Where there is decay health can-
not exist We would not so down town
and buy new curtains and new rugs and
bring them into q house filled with the
accumulation OF the winters dust. II
We did the new things would soon be-
come as the old. and the observer could
not tell the one from the other.
Bound to Have HousecleaniAg.
It is for the same reason that all the
germs OF selashness and the old de-
cayed thoughts and unworthy emotions
that have accumulated IN our minds and
hearts should be cleaned out to make our
inner temple sweet and clean for the re-
eeption. OF new thought and new life
We are bound to have a mental house
cleaning II we are going TO keep alive
fresh ambitious. renewed incentives.
progress toward the higher, better
things. We are bound 70 oust the win
ter in our hearts TO make room for the
springtime that is knocking at the door,
else the springtime will not come IN.
So let US be about our mental and spir-
itual houseeIeaning without delay.
For il is Of moro importance than the
abode Of our physical beings. 70 which
we give 50 much tima and care
Don't you think. so?
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
LIES LESSONS.

lPublishsd at the request Of MnL Ethel ~ GreEoryJ
learn as the years roll onward
And I leave the past behind.
That much had counted sorrow
But proves that God Is kind;
That many a flower that had longed for
Had hidden a thorn OF pain.
And many a rugged by-path
Led to fields OF ripened grain.
The clouds that cover the sunshines
They cannot Danish the sun,
And the earth shines out the brighter
When the weary rain Is done.
We must stand IN the deepest shadow
To see the clearest light;
And often through wrongs own darkness
Comes the weary strength Of light.
The sweet rest is at evening.
And after a wearlsome day.
When the heavy burden Of labor
Has been bofne from our hearts away:
And those who have never known sorrow
Cannot know the Infinite peace
That falls on the troubled spirit
When Il sees at last, release.
We must live through the dreary winter
II We would value the spring;
And the woods must be cold and silent
Before the robins sing.
The flowers must be buried in darkness
Before they can bud and bloom.
And the sweetest. warnlest sunshine
Comes after the storm and the gloom.
Author unknown.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
THE HOME LIFE OF WORKING
GIRLS NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

turn about In the dishwashlng 1t does
not become tlresome.,
All OF these girls are, interested In their
home. Helped by their mother, they do
some of their own sewing. but she. wise
woman. insists that they 90 out or have
company in the evening rather than
wear their eyes out making frocks and
frills They read interesting books to-
gether, and the variety OF interests they
enjoy keeps their life from becoming
monotonous.
But-I know another home where there
are two daughters who are working
girls. and whose mother has no idea
OF the demands made by their work
upon their physical and nervous energy.
When they come home OF an evening
they are expected. very often, TO prepare
dinner and wash the dishes afterward.
In the morning they are expected TO get
the mornings household work pretty
well completed before they leave. In
consequence they are tired out all the
time Their mother Is always asking
them to stop at the market and leave
an order. or go TO some shop. IN their
all-to-short lunch hour, and match a
sample Of lace. or attend some sale she
has heard OF.
These girls home life ought to be 20
readjusted that they would find home a
rest instead OF a burden. Their mother
does not mean to be unlind-she simply
does not understand what business life
means.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
Practical Chat With Home
Makers About Many Things
Little Hints that VIII Enable Housekeepers to Care
for the Home with the Least Expenditure
of Time and Strength

nish; then when thoroughly dry rub lin
seed oil well into the woodwork. The
oil will have TO be applied again once
or twice, according to the depth Of col
or sought for, and finally the wood win
require 10 be polished with beeswax and
turpentine.
A little ammonia may be added to the
water in which paint Is washed. but II Il
is too strong II viii be Injurious TO the
wood. Linseed oil and turpentine can
be used afterward to give a polish to
the surface Of the paint White paint.
whether II Is enameled or vanished, re-
qulres TO be very carefully washed. and
oatmeal not soap, should be employed
in the process.
To save coming and going over the
newly laid carpet, all pictures should be
hung and all the furniture belonging TO
the sides OF the room should be replaced
before the carpet Is relaid. II il has been
taken up for beating. or before II Is
washed. II this process has been resorted
to instead OF lifting IL. All furniture
should be wiped thoroughly with damp
chamols. When covered with leather they
may be renovated by being rubbed over
with a cloth dipped in the beaten white
Of egg and then polished with soft
cloth: n tapestry covered they can be
quickly gone over with a damp but not
wet. cloth wrung out Of water and am
monia. A furniture polish that gives
quick and good results Is composed Of
equal parts OF oil. turpentine. and vine
gar This mixture will even help to re-
move scratches.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
Bloom Of Youth
Now Easily Attained
(Frum Popular scsence.l }

You no longer need to doctor that
sallow, freckled. blackheaded, rough.
blotchy. pimply, or over-red skin. You
can remove IL. instead-easiiy, pain
lessly. inexpensively. BY a new scien-
tific process. which anyone can use
without assistance. the dead and near
dead surface skin. with all its imper-
fections. Is gently, gradually absorbed
--and radiantly youthful and beauti-
ful complexion comes forth! Go to your
druggist get an ounce Of pure mercol-
lied wax; AZ night apply enough OF this
to completely cover the face; don't ruD
Il In. Next morning remove the wax
with warm water The result after a
few days Is astonishing. You wonder
why this secret wasn't discovered long
ago,
Let the wrinlled. pouehy-cheeked,
doubie-chinned folks, also take hope.
Put an ounce Of powdered saxolite Into
a half pint witch hazel, bathe the face
IN the solution and--say .--there's :. moth
that win so efectuaily, 50 promptly.
smooth out the hateful lines and draw
In the says and bags. You'll hnd this
lotion. as we'll as mercolized wax. works
equally well on neck and hands.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05

II Is advisable that carpets should be
squares Islands In the center OF a sea
Of polished floors. This makes II very
easy TO take them up and shake them
or beat them. II they are in bad condi-
ton. they wiz very often wen repay the
considerable extra cost OF dry cleaning.
When relaying carpet. IL may be turned
literally II II Is a Scottish or art reversi-
BILE; II Brussels or Administer, the win
dow end should be placed at the oppo-
site wall, the cnange distributing the
wear all over the fabric. Here Is an
other advantage Of q square" for q
carpet cut out 70 Mt q bay window can
never be induced to change sides. In
bedrooms II Is wise to have the carpet
come short Of wardrobes and such heavy
furniture
The less linoieum and other floor
cloths are washed the longer Will
be their lease OF life. Many capital
preparations are now made up for pol
ishlng. but they are all more expensive
than the old-fashioned beeswax and
turpentine. two ounces OF beeswax be-
ing shred into a pint OF turpentine and
left to melt to the consistency Of a thick
cream In a gentle heat. Some people
prefer melted candle ends along with
the turpentine rather than beeswax-
II the floor Is being polished for the
FIRST time. or II the color Is to be re-
newed. linseed oil may be advantageous
" used. First wash the wood outside
the carpet with strong soda water, In
order TO remove any traces OF the var
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
SOMETHING NEW IN
BATHROOM ACCESSORIES

Every year something new appears in
the way Of bathroom accessories. De-
cidedly new this spring are glass twisted
towel rods with nickel-plated brackets
in colonial design. The twisted glass
prevents the towel from slipping on the
rods. as so often happens with plain
glass rods.
Another new fixture. which will be
found useful IN a small bathroom where
II is impossible to have a stationary
washstand, is a basin and soap holder
of rather heavy wire, white enameled.
This holder Is made TO span the bath
tub from one side to the other by means
of heavy wire extending out on each
side. Both ends Of this wire are nickel
plated and made very strong where they
clasp the sides Of the tub. The whole
arrangement has an extension feature
which enables it to fit any width bath
tub.
A white enameled manicure table. with
glass top over oak. viii be found con-
venient for either dressing room or bath
room. This table Is finished with nickel
rims. At one end is a quarter-circle
drawer. in which may be kept the vari-
Gus manicure instruments.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05

ribbons, which draw up the fullness over
the instep and tying In a wide bowknot,
also are decorative. .l
Ribbons Across Ankles.
Other ribbons attached at either side
Of the heel Of the insole tie across the
ankle and positively prevent the slippers
from falling on the feet. Another way
Of making tops to match the negiIgee Is
to cut the forward half not only twice
as broad, but twice as long as that por-
ton Of the insole and having shirred the
outer edges, 50 that when attached to
the sole they form a huge pun across the
instep and toe, run a double shirring
straight through its center, cover the
stitches with a strip Of silk or gilt
cordage, end at the open end place a
butterfly bow OF embroidered silk, wide
ribbon, or of heavy lace.
Brocade the all but minute scraps
which were left over from the making
OF the winter hat or muff-may be fash
toned into the forepart OF the mules. be-
cause any brocaded fabric is easily
pieced. and as 1t is also ornamental
need not be shirred or pulled across the
toes and instep. Shape the forward
section after the Colonial vamped shoe,
giving little more 1eeway. of course.
since the first mission of the negligee
cAppcT - u pfONlue COIulOrl, tueu at
tach it to the insole, and finally run a
silk cordaEe all around the edge of the
entire piece of footgear and tie its tas-
seled ends near the top OF the outer
side
II you don't care to be bothered with
ankle ribbons, the most satisfactory
sort OF negligee slipper is the one
which has top running all the way
round the edge Of the insole. This top
should be at least two inches wide at
its heel and sides and four inches
broad across the toes. and IL made of
silk. satin. or cashmere, should be
lightly lined with china silk, fouiard.
OF batiste. Invariably the top edge
should be finished with a pocket to be
run through with narrow silk elastic
and carefully concealed by a top edg-
Ing of swansdown. shirred satin or
chiffon. or even a row of tiny silk
flowers.
Of all commends itself TO women who
take cold easily, is the one shaped pre-
cisely like q pair OF evening carriage
boots. They look elaborate, but really
are not difiicult TO fashion as in the
making of them any decrepit kid boot
may be used as a pattern for the top.
which. II OF brocade. striped taffeta, or
silk tapestry, win need no further en-
bellishment. Having attached these
tops to the insoIe, the edges may be
trimmed with swansdoWn or with any
thing else which will give, frffy nm
ish and from the back seam. half way
between heel and ankle, should start
two o-inch-wide ribbons which join in
front and tie there In a big bow with
long ends.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05

The home life Of the average girl in
business is too apt TO be a sort Of mud
died affair Either her family demand
too much OF her during her out-of-ofice
hours, or else they demand too little
do not believe that girl who works
should regard herself as a boarder at
home simply because she pays her board.
Her home Is still her home, and she
should have a few home duties, and
her mother should try TO make the
daughter feel some interest in the home
by consulting her as TO changes in
decoration. selection Of menus, and the
like.
Ideal Arrangement.
1 know family OF three girls and a
mother who have matters arranged In
way that seems to me perfectly ideal
The girls all work and pay a stated sum
for their board. In the morning, one
daughter helps with the breakfast. while
the other two get the bedrooms in per-
feet order with the exception OF making
the beds. After breakfast they all go
to their different employments. the
mother washing the dishes, making the
beds, and Strengthening the house. The
girls do not come home to luncheon. but
when they come home they ind dinner
ready for them. After dinner, two OF
them do the dishes. leaving the mother
and one daughter free. AS the girls take
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
~ JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.
When the springtime comes, with IT'S
fresh young green and its perfume-laden
6reezes, the thoughts Of woman turn to
the creation Of a corresponding atmos-
phere OF freshness and newness in her
domain. She sweeps out all the hooks
and crannies Of her house from attic to
cellar; scrubs the paints; takes up all
the dust-laden rugs, replacing them with
Others that are cool and clean and free
from the collected germs of the winter
season.
she hangs fresh curtains; removes the
heavy draperies that suggest the winter
time goes through every closet and cup
board making them clean and sweet as
she goes. and she calls this her spring
housecissning.'
During the past week signs Of II have
been everywhere. giving evidence OF hard
and faithful work on the part OF woman
10 freshen and brighten her home world.
Many times the thought has stirred In
my mind what a wonderful thing life
would be If each one Of us set TO work
on the mechanism within us and rejuve-
mated the heart and brain as we bring
new life into our households when the
springtirne has come.
The House Within Us.
There is a house within me. and I am
its keeper.
II. during the long winter season, the
cobwebs Of fret and work have gath
cred on the walls Of my heart and brain.
It is now high time that should brush
them away.
And II the time has come for the spring
cleaning OF my inner temple, it has also
come for you 10 make your inside house
- ,laon
For whatever may have come TO you
and during the months gone by Of fret.
of criticism OF our acquaintances, Of III
temper. OF dissatisfaction. OF unfaith, OF
pickering, or Of unworthy thought, has
left germs that are far more dangerous
than those which We shake from our
draperles or that have gathered in our
carpets.
We sometimes think we are able to
close and lock the doors Of our inner
house, this temple of mind and heart.
and that the accumulation there Is not
seen by those whose lives We touch
Cannot BE Hid Away.
But there is never a door te the hu-
man mind that is thick enough TO keep
the atmosphere in which that mind lives
from permeating through it and making
Itself felt In whatever surroundings We
may be.
The home folks. or the guests who
might come into n dust and germ laden
house Of which you or / might have the
care, would not feel more uncomfortable
more desirous of getting away. than
those who receive our thoughts through
our various modes of expression. IL those
thoughts come to them from a mental
home that is laden with unworthy
thoughts.
So into our most secret heart chamber
let US go to-day with every ounce Of
strength we can command and sweep
out all the emotions and desires that
are germ laden.
Let's go spring cleaning in our minds.
finding each nook and corner in which
there Is lodged an unworthy thought and
oust ii, that room may be made for the
fresh new life Of spring.
No use to bring thought that are
big and fine and splendid into a mental
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05

Cocoanut Pie.
Put two even tablespooufuls Of grated
cocoanut into pint Of milk. Add three
even tablespoonfuls OF sugar. the yolks
of two well-beaten eggs and two even
tablespoonfuls Of cornstarch stirred to a
paste with a little cold milk. Add but
ter the size Of a walnut and cook until
thickened and smooth ~
Line q pie plate with crust. prick in
several places. and bake In q hot oven.
Then fill the crust with the cocoanut
mixture and spread with meringue made
from the whites Of the eggs beaten 20
a stiff froth with two tablespoonsflls Of
sugar. Sprinkle with cocoanut, set In
an oven and brown slightly.
Tartare sauce.
One cupful mayonnaIse. one teaspoon
full finely chopped capers. one teaspoon
ful finely chopped olives, one teaspoonful
OF finely chopped green cucumber
pickles. one teaspoonful finely chopped
parsley Mix the last four together and
press dry in a cloth. Add gradually to
the mayonnaise.
Orange IcinE.
Take the clear juice Of a small orange
ana confectioners' sugar as needed. Stir
the sugar into the juice until It Is the
right consistency to apply to cake. Any
other fruit juice, fresh or canned. can
be used. Especially nice is clear currant,
raspberry, or strawberry juice.
Fried shad Roe.
Soak the roe half an hour in cold
water. drain. boil In acidulated water.
slightly saIted. fve to twelve minutes
Drain and press IL you are TO fry them
in quarter-Inch slices.
Haearoni NapoII.
Cut four thin slices of bacon into small
pieces. try and strain on the hot fat
Set into a saucepan. Add three-fourths
OF a can Of tomatoes. one sliced onion.
one-fcurth teaspoon each Of mace and
allspice. one-eighth teaspoonful Of cay
enne and bit Of bay leaf Bring to the
boiling point. simmer one hour. and sea-
son with salt and pepper Add cooked
maearoni or spaghetti cut into two-inch
pieces (of which there should be two
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05

cupfuls) and cook until the macaroni Is
thoroughly heated. Serve very hot.
stuffed Celery.
Select tender but fair-sized stalks so
curved that the stufing is possible
Mash and stir Roquefort cheese to a
cream, putting through a ricer, II neces-
sary. Add thick cream until a paste Is
made, Eli the hollows OF the celery and
put the mixture in the ice box to chill
Serve with the salad or as a salad, with
French dressing, when desired. When
served as a relish. it is served without
dressing.
sponge Cake, with Fruit.
Place a square OF sponge cake on a
dish and pour over any fruit on hand.
either fresh or canned. Serve with
whipped cream, 3his makes a delicious
and pretty dessert when served with
fresh crushed strawberries and their
Juice.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
LATEST PETTIcoATs OF
THE THIEEEsT FABRICS

A rather frealish fashion Of the spring
Is the appearance OF diaphanous pettl-
coats, and already fascinating variety
of chiffon skirts are made to so with
the frocks OF gossamer and lace.
Chiffon. with lace friils and little floral
embroideries and soft crystalline petti-
coats are among the newest things for
evening wear. China and tusseh silks
are to be worn with the new pongee
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
THE SKIES ARE BLUE.

shed at the request q Mrs. Irene wightmAn.
The skies are blue
Which stretch above,
And all Is well.
For God is Love.
He knows your need.
He hears your call;
For He cen marks
The sparrow's fall.
Then sing a song.
Do not despair;
His Providence
Is everywhere. q
Keep faith always
And do your best,
And leave with God
Each day the rest.
Why grieve and sigh
Through hopeless tears?
Take heart again,
Dispel your fears;
The skies are blue
Which stretch above;
Look up and know
That God is Love.
What you call III
Is hidden good
What your term fate.
Is Fatherhood.
God guides in all
II we but knew;
Then keep up heart,
He cares for you.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
To Whiten Neck.

The high collars OF the winter have
probably done much to spoil the beauty
OF many women's throats. Should there
be any discoloration OF the neck a harm
less but excellent skin whitener can be
easily made.
This is compounded of one dram Of
borax. two drains q lemon Juice, two
ounces Of bay rum, and two ounces of
rosewater. Apply this frequently with
absorbent cotton, or the fingers may be
neck
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
Apron Eject.

Apron effects which came into fashion
some time ago are 10 be seen in the
new fashions They are a great deal in
vogue for evening gowns, and these are
more strictly aprons than they were
formerly, some even having frilled kilt
ings and little bibs on the corsage- A ia
vorite version Of the apron Is to have It
in lace applied to the satin underdress
ard veiled in chiffon.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05

Among the eccentric shapes and coll
orIngs OF this seasons millinery are
some which depend for their eject
on the artistic treatment OF weIl-known
lines and materials.
This hat has a medium crown with a
brim Ave or six inches wide and the
material is black straw. After bending
the brim a band OF kings blue gros-
grain ribbon Is arranged as shown.
with a wreath of very natural looking
cluster roses placed upon II.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
POEMS THAT TOUCH
THE HUMAN HEART
Have You Sent Your FavOrite
Verses for This Seriesl

Editors N0te-EveFy woman q In
Vtted &c send me q copy Of the poem
nearest and dearest 10 her heart-the
little verse that has given her fresh
courage IN some dark hour, renewed
her hope, and upIiffed her spirit. II
does not matter how obscure the
verses, 20 lohE N the thought CEN
tained In them is uplifting. The heart
throb poems sent me for this series
will be published NJ fast ~ space per-
uaifs, end will furnish every woman
who clips and saves them q eolIection
she could Obtnin under no one book
cover. In copying your favOrite poem
for the series, please write only on
enc side OF the paper.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
Good Seasoning.

Make thick slrup OF white sugar.
chop the lemon peel fine and bon in the
sIrup ten minutes Put in glass tumbIers
and paste paper over them. A teaspoon
ful OF this may be used to improve a
loaf. cake. or dish Of sauce.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05
Imnrovinp CoFee.

Before grinding the coffee beans they
may be improved IN flavor BY being
placed on an earthen dish. and shut In
the heated oven Tor ave minutes.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-05

Clean the glass OF pictures with whit
ing. as water is apt in time to mar the
painting beneath
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Neither do you
have to walk your
feet of or force
yourself to tire
some exercises.
The poresof your
skin VIII throw
of all over-accu-
mutation Of tissue
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