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The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
Worse Than Being Bored.

Novelty in the arrangement Of summer
salad IS what hotels and restaurants are
now striving for. New salad materials
cannot be created. but care and thought
can bring original arrangement Of COM
monplace ingredients. These fancifully
arranged summer salads now being
served under all kinds of new names are
full of suggestion to the home caterer.
Even those that seem most elaborate can
usually be easily duplicated In the home
kitchen at moderate expense.
Tomato in Nest of Lettuce.
Take, for instance, what appears TO be
a whole tomato set in a nest of white
lettuce leaves As a matter Of fact the
tomato has been sliced horizontally with
a sharp knife, each incision stopping
Just short of cutting clear through the
vegetable. This avoids any slipping of
the slices and keeps the tomato firmly
in its original shape. A slice cut from
the stem end insures a fiat base. and
slice cut from the top makes an even
foundation for a slice of hard cooked
egg from which radiate slivers Of green
pepper.
The lower side Of each incision is
spread with a highly seasoned mayon-
naise into which has been beaten minced
green peppers and grated cucumber. This
filling Is kept in the center Of the slice,
SO that no hint Is noticeable on the
outside. This salad is. in fact, sort OF
vegetable sandwich. Any woman with
originality could devise numberless va
rieties Of filling which might suit the
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
PLEATED GOWNS ARE
COMING INTO FASHION

Behold the sun-ray pleatings again in
the front place Of fashion and convinc-
ing in Its softness and graceful lines.
ing one filmy color over another and
obtaining the rainbow effects that are
always becoming
Accordion pleating is coming with a
rush. 1t is here In few advanced
models of clever makers, but the FASH
ion is too beautiful 10 be ignored. and
prediction Is here made that the pleated
frock is to be a feature Of late summer
and fall styles.
Can you imagine the grace of a chiffon
pannier pleated and held in at the
lower edge by a deep band of en-
broidery? The fichu on this same delec-
table gown is accordion pleated and the
waist defined by a wide girdie of panne
velvet. Pleated ruffies edge the sleeves
and the bottom of the underskirt.
Silk in plain or changeable colors IL
pleated for entire costumes that arc
adaptable for little runabout frocks or
for elaborate afternoon gowns Here is
the fullnes in decided form in skirt,
sleeves, and bodice.
Little accordion, pieated jackets Of soft
chiffon and mousseline de sole are now
threatening TO deplace the coatees Of
taffeta that have been such strong fea.
lures. Evening wraps and lovely neg
ligees are showing pleating In either
entire lengths or as ruffies on the ber-
thas and sleeves.
As a swing of the pendulum of fashion
in the opposite direction. no features of
the modes can more clearly exemplify-
vagaries than the pieated dresses that
are invading the realm Of dress.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
DELICIOUS SUMMER SALADS

particular salad lovers in her own
family.
The ease with which such a salad Is
disposed of is a delight TO the partaker.
No slipping from under ones fork. No
isfactorily over the salad material. II Is
all done for you. All you have TO do is
to enjoy II.
Another tomato salad. also easy of du-
plication, shows the tomato gashed YER
ticaIly. In each incision Is spread
mayonnaise and a thin ring cut from a
large. mild onion Is inserted In each
opening. These onion rings may be ar
ranged SO as TO conform exactly TO the
shape of the tomato. When carefully
placed, the alternating stripes of red and
white make an attractive bit of coloring.
Excellent Results In Flavor.
The mayonnaise. being at the lower
part of these gashes, works its way well
through the pulp, blends with the onion
juice. with excellent results as to flavor.
Several dots of mayonnaise make an
effective top decoration. or a sardine or
an anchovy may be laid in the opposite
direction from the red and white stripes.
four-inch length of cucumber. pared
and left to its full circumference, may
be similarly sliced. almost TO the point
of separating. and the incisions filled
with alternate rings of onion and green
pepper. With the mercury soaring In the
nineties II would be difficult to find any
thing cooler to look upon than this green
and white symphony Of salad.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
For SWeethearts and Wives
tAunt Ruth in Household Help.)

'If the eyelashes are short and thin.
plain pyroxin should be applied to lash
roots with thumb and forefinger to make
them grow thick and beautifully long.
Thin eyebrows improve with daily appli-
cations of pyroxin-
Men admire glossy, well kept hair.
Any girl can keep her hair light, fluffy,
and Beautifully lustrous by dry sham
pooing every week or so. Put four
ounces Of powdered orris root in a fruit
jar, add an original package of therox
and mix together. Sprinkle little on
the head and brush through the hair.
Therox removes dust. oil, and dandruf
Now comes the time when dainty
complexions look shiny from perspira-
ton. A complexion beautifier that will
not rub on or show like powder Is made
easily by dissolving an original pack
age OF mayatone in a half pint of witch
hazel. Gently. massage face. neck. and
arms with this solution daily. and the
skin will be soft, lovely, smooth. ana
satiny.
Embarrassing wild hairs can be made
to vanish quickly from face or forearms
by using delatone paste made by mix
ing powdered delatone with water.
Cover the hairy surface with this paste
for two or three minutes; then remove.
wash the skin, and the hairs will be
gone"
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
IT Is ALWAYS LEAP YEAR
IN ISLAND OF NEW GUINEA

So far as proposals of marriage are
concerned in New Guinea, 1t is always
leap year, for in that island the men
consider IT beneath their dignity to no.
tice women. much less to make over
lures of marriage. Consequently. the
proposing is left for the women to do.
When the ebony belle falls in love with
a man she sends a piece of string to
his sister, or IL he has no sister, to his
mother, or another of his lady relatives.
Then the lady who receives the string
tells the dusky Adonis that the particu-
lar damsel Is in love with him. No court
ing follows. however, for it is considered
bad form to waste time in such pur-
suit. II the man thinks he would like
TO wed the lady he meets her alone and
they decide straightaway whether to
marry or drop the idea. In the former
case the betrothaI Is announced. The
man is then branded on the back with
charcoal, while a mark is cut Into the
woman's skin. No breach of promise ac-
tions are possible in New Guinea, though
IL the lady Is Tilted her friends may hunt
her lover up and go" for him.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09

Doubtless the magnetic conversational
lst is Just born, not made. and 1t seems
such a far-away port for most Of NJ
that We have not much courage even to
try for 1t.
listen to us by the hour and to hang
upon our every word. there is some
thing We can do. IL we try ever SO
feebly:
We can avoid being called that hor-
rible thing-a bore.
Long Stories Bore.
Perhaps we do not always realize
when we grow tiresome and very. very
long drawn out In our little friendly
chats and condolences: but II Is pretty
safe to remember that there are few
men or women in the world who have
the patience or the heart to listen to
long stores in which detail after de-
tail follow with sickening exactness.
And the only way to. keep away from
the dangerous ground of boredom Is to
be less mindful of every little item.
to skip some of the nonessentials and to
remember. always to remember that the
good-natured listener may sometimes
look happy and entertained when she
simply longs to fee from the drone of
wearisome trivialities
And the personal pleasure that comes
from the recital Of a pet experience.
with never. a missing detail. is poor
enough compensation when one thinks Of
the weary listener and the Inevitable
sigh of relief when it is all over. But
does one ever think of the tired listener
when 1t is a question Of getting in every
possible turn and twist Of her story?
And don't you suppose there ever was
a kind friend. an outspoken brother or
sister. to recognize the bore and tell
her that only promptings OF politeness
keep tired folk chained to their seats
when they want to run away? For one
cannot believe she realizes what she Is
doing.
Worse Than Being Bored.
And that is why one says II is well to
think a bit and ask oneself II she ever
drifts away to the land of forgetfulness
of others, the land where those long.
tiresome stories have their origin. Be-
cause some considerate men and women
listen without a protest or a sign of the
WEAKNESS they may feel, it is still well
to keep the length of ones recitals well
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
THE INCESSANT TALKER.
BY FRANCES sHAFrER.

in mind. for, while It Is horrible to be
bored, there 10 one worse thing-to in
nict the punishment.
Most OF us at one time or another
have suffered from the peculiar weari-
ness, but 80 long as we have not been
guilty of passing II along II does not
SO much matter.
Do you know that we miss a lot in
this world when we have no one to tell
point out the grievous little tricks and
habits that inevitably take from the
grace Of our association with others?
Because many times, unless some
one pointedly calls us to account We
do not realize where We are drifting.
In that one matter of boring is-
tener with needless details, II would be
a real Kindness to tell the detail lover
that nobody but very patient folk
listen within any show of grace. After
all, II Is not such terrible thing to
remain silent when one has nothing to
say.
Causes Dread.
, Maybe it is matter of being a bit
tired at the close of a long day. but
have you never felt a real dread Of the
incessant talker? Awhile ago I was
within comfortable. restful distance of
just such a nervously monotonous voice,
going ION and on like the brook, not
a pause to give some one else chance,
not an opportunity for the victim to turn
the subject or to steal away.
And 1 thought and I wished-I thought
II a pity. since life Is SO short. at best,
for listener to fritter the hours away
in that dulling. sleepy fashion; and 1
wished there might be some one to
arouse that wearisome talker to an ap-
probation of the rights Of others.
Rarely Say the Most.
There are folk who pride themselves
upon being great takers" but as ones
mind turns back to the men and women
who have been most impressive. most
Interesting, they never were the ones
who gave utterance to every thought
that came into their heads.
And the longer one lives the more
she realizes that the people who talk
the most rarely say the most.
II is only the few who talk inter-
estingly enough to expect the courtesy
of long attention. and II that one little
fact We're better borne in mind there
would be less suffering from the weari-
ness inflicted by the incessant chatterer.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
Hand-painted Hats.

Verify the clever woman is in her
glory these days. Can you WELD the
brush? II so, mix up your stencil dyes
and sketch lightly a bunch OF old gar
den flowers on the upturned brim of the
leghorn hat. Then paint the blossoms,
using pale pinks. blues, yellows. and
greens. II is the latest thing.
The quality OF the straw gives a de-
lightful undecided line. almost as II
fiowered chiffon had been stitched over
the straw. OF course. the novelty Of the
decoration is very apparent. and the ad-
miration Of the onlooked is quick and
decided.
Entire brims, on either the under or
upper surface can be decorated in the
mixed floral wreath or in one flower.
The scope is limitless. and the beauty
most attractive Try it
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
BUSINESS WOMAN'S /.
YOUNGER SISTER
Looks Up to Her with Something
of Awe.

II business woman has younger
sister or sisters she seldom realizes what
an important part she plays in their lives.
Her influence Is apt to be very large,
whether she Is conscious or unconscious
of the fact. especially II they are just
at that formative age where impressions
are received quickly and they are ready
to copy what they admire. Her response
bility Is great. and II Is thing Of which
she ought to be fully aware. SO as to
be careful of the example she sets them.
Even IL we should wish it. we cannot
live our lives to ourselves: we touch
others at many points. As Emerson said
in one of his poems:
Nor knowest thou what argument
Thy life TO thy neishbcr's creed has lent
An are needed by each enc:
Nothing Is fair and good alsne.
In the family life we are drawn closely
together. and especially In the case of
older and younger sisters Is the imIres-
sion apt to sink very deeply. indeed.
Youthful Admiration.
Though she may hide 1t carefully and
at times be ashamed OF the feeling a
young girl looks up with more or less
awe to the one who has had experience,
earns her own lving-who, in fact, has
done and is doing what~the girl herself
hopes to do some day. That Is. she has
such feeling unless the older girl has
killed II by careless treatment, unkind
words, and neglect.
OF course, there are cases where the
younger sister is not apparently respon-
sive. but even In such cases the Older one
still exerts an influence, though the sister
is unwilling to receive 1t and is uncon-
scious OF receiving II.
Just the fact that the older sister is
out in the world working. that she is n
business woman, throws glamour
around her and makes her words worthy
to he remembered and her actions to be
copied. She has been out and IA sted life.
with Its excitements, its romance: she
knows something outside OF the school
and the home.
More subtle Method.
All this the business woman should
realize and should do her best to make
the relationship between the two closer
and more compa anionable She has been
out in the big world and knows II is
far from the land of romance: she has
had her experiences and so she should
listen to all her sisters dreams, glad
that by her own disappointments and
successes she is able to help the other
and younger girI.
Yet her effort must be more subtle than
the spoken word alone. II must be by
what she is and does. There must be
none of the attitude OF teacher. for any
member of a family is quick to resent
any other member taking the attitude
OF Il know more than you do"
The good must be accomplished by win
ming the younger girls love and conf
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
Jam Rules.

Do not allow tin. iron, or pewter to
touch the Jam. as any of these are lia-
ble to spoil the color.
Everything employed in the jam max
ing must be scrupulously clean.
The sugar must be of the best.
The fruit must be gathered on a dry
day. any that is imperfect or damaged
being discarded. II should be just ripe.
The jam should be boiled until. on
dropping a little on plate, II jellies.
Jam should be boiled fast to preserve
tie color of the fruit and kept well
stirred.
All scum must be carefully removed
as II rises.
Jam must be stored in a cool. dry
place. free from drafts. and in an even
experimentation lockwood Dow. in
" Woman's World for August.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
Planked Whitefsh.

Clean and split a three-pound whitefsh.
Put skin side down on an oak plank one
inch thick. and a little longer and wider
than the fish. Brush with melted butter.
sprinkle with salt and pepper, bake .
minutes in a hot oven. Spread with
butter on removing from oven and send
to table on the plank. garnish with pars-
ley and lemon.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
Poached Eggs with Mint.

Poach eggs. put them on slices OF
toast. sprinkle over them a half teaspoon
very finely chopped fresh mint leaves.
Place half an ounce butter in frying pan
and toss on fire until light brown, then
put in a teaspoon vinegar. toss a little.
YOUR over eggs. and serve.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09

dence, by what is done and left undone.
which. added to the glamour Of being =
business woman and In touch with the
world and its ways. will make her 'un-
conscious influence stronger. and make It
such that 1t works only for the good OF
both.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09

This charming frock is designed for the
miss and small woman, and is one of
the most delightful styles of the sum-
mer. The garment closes at the front.
The waist has a big sailor collar and
turned back cuffs, and the skirt is a
pretty Fix gorsd model. Linen. pique,
madras, repp, linen crash, chambray or
plain gingham may be used. with the
collar and cuffs Of contrasting mate
rial.
Pattern No. $50 il cut in sizes IA, Is,
and Is years. Medium size win require
Ala yards Of 36-inch material and 7-s
Of a yard Of N-inch contrasting goods
The pattern can be obtained by send
ing 10 cents to the pattern department
Of The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09

Meat Loaf-Two pounds chopped meat
mixed. Two packages soup noodles. One
onion chopped fine. Pepper ana salt to
season. One can tomatoes. Boil noodles
in salt water. drain them. then mix with
meat, onions, pepper and salt. Grease
a pan with butter. put mixture in and
pour the can of tomatoes over 1t. Bake
In oven for forty-five minutes.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
SOME COOL BEVERAGES
FOR SUMMER DAYS
Fruit Punch.

Boil a quart Of cold water with two
cupfuls Of white powdered sugar and two
of chopped pineapple for twenty minutes;
add one cupful of orange Juice and half
a cupful of lemon juice. Let 1t remain
till cold. then strain ii and serve, diluted
with iced water.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
Iced Tea.

Make the tea in the usual way. but
rather stronger than when ii is served
hot. Strain It and sweeten 1t to taste;
when cold put 1t on ice for an hour or
more Add to IL some thin slices Of
lemon and a few pieces Of ice. In serv-
ing IL put a dessertspoonful of whipped
cream on top of each glass.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
Clnrct Cup.

Get ready one bottle OF claret. two
bottles or one syphon of soda. three Ia
bIespoonfuls castor sugar. one table
spoonful maraschino. two to three sprigs
of balm and borage. half a lemon. ice.
Put the wine and sugar into a jar. add
20 II the thinly cut rind of lemon. and
let stand till the sugar is quite dissolved.
then mix with the soda or seltzer. II
preferred. add the liquor and herbs last
of all. Put a clean lump of ice In the
jug and stand il on the ice for half an
hour few slices of cucumber may be
used when balm and boraSe cannot be
got
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09

Practically all Of the work on New
York's new 75o-foot skyscraper is being
done by electric motors of one kind or
another.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
Hook Cup.

Put a bottle of ice hook into a bowl:
add two liquor glassfuls Of Curacao. the
thinly pared rind of half a lemon. three
slices of pineapple. a bottle of iced selt-
zer water. and sugar TO taste. then serve.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
Cider Cup.

1mbed n large jug in ice and pour into
1t a quart of cider, a glass Of brandy.
pint of lemonaGA. six Jumps of sugar.
and a sprig Of borsge and balm. Let It
stand for half an hour. then add a bottle
Of iced soda water.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09

A poultry hospital for the treatment
and study Of diseases Of chickens is q
new feature Of the Rhode Island Expert
ment Station. s..
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09

More than Is per cent. Of the mileage
OF German railroads Is laid upon iron
ties. one state. which Is rich in forests.
using them almost exclusively.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
WHAT TO SERVE AT
THB HOME BOARD

Menu that Is Little Different from
the Average.
BREAKFlsT.
Pineapple. Chocoiated Cereal (originaD
Hot Rolls. Eggs in Ramekfns.
LUNCHEON
vealettes.
Cottage Cheese with Salad Dressing.
Iced Tea.
DINNER.
Iced Soup.
Ballotin of Lamb. Buttered Potatoes.
Creamed Radishes.
Blended Fruit. Waters.
After-dinner Coffee
4 The breakfast is planned for speedy
preparation. The pineapple is simply
cut in thick slices. each slice cut into
wedges with rind left on and arranged
In a circle on dessert plates with q
mound of powdered sugar in the CEN
ter. Hold in fingers to dip the sugar.
The coffee may be prepared the day
before using. for five persons. three
heaping tabiespoonfuls of coffee to
three cups of cold water: when 1t boils.
strain and add two cups of hot milk:
cool, then set on ice. The rolls are to
be reheated by placing them in. a deep.
tightly-covered pan. in q hot oven for
i've minutes. The cereal may be served
hot or may be made the day before.
nodded. and set on ice. To make. add
to three tablespoonfuls of boiling wa
ter. Mix thoroughly and add to a pint
and a half of boiling. salted water. Stir
in any preferred cereal and cook as
usual For eggs use the little earth
enware ramekin. Set them in a pan OF
boiling water. Put bit OF butter In
each, break an egg in each and steam
five minutes.
To Make vealettes and Iced Soup
Either early in the morning, or by the
dinner fire of the day before, boil ona
pound OF stewing veal in enough water
to cover. When tender, take out the
meat. add paprika, celery salt, and salt.
also one teaspoonful of gelatin dis
solved in a little cold water. There
should be one pint of liquid. Strain
and set to cool in a fiat dish. Put on
ice. At serving time cut into cubes
and serve with waters.
Grind the meat. Season highly with
pepper and salt. Add one teaspoonful of
butter. melted after measuring. Roll out
oblongs of rich pie crust, put finger
shaped rolls of meat In center. fold over
and pinch together. Bake fifteen min
utes. Serve hot.
Ballotin of Lamb-Buy two pounds Of
stewing meat 0his and the veal will only
cost about half as much as the better
90 cuts), cover with hot water, and cook
tin tender. Have the water all boiled
away when meat is done. Make an ordi-
nary cream sauce Of one tablespoonful
of butter, one of -four. and a pint of
milk. added slowly. To this add one-half
teacupful of green peas, already cooked.
Pour this on a platter, cut the lamb in
neat pieces, and arrange on the platter.
Peel and boil new potatoes When done,
drain. salt, add tablespoonful of butter,
then shake over the fire fH a moment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-28
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-28
HEARING MAY Be
LONG DRAWN OUT
Deputies Now Summoning Wit
nesses for Impeachment Of
Judge Archibald.

Washington. November c.-The Ser
0eant-at-Arms OF the Senate to-day
sent a squad Of deputies scurryins
about the East to summon witnesses
90. the impeachment trial OF Judge
Robert ". Archibald, Of the Commerce
Court A list Of forty eight witnesses
xor the trial was furnished by the
House managers OF the Archibald pro-
ceedings after All extended confer
ence
The House managers are still in
doubt as TO the date Of the opening OF
the trial before the Senate. but they
hardly will be able to start before
"wednesday. The senate IL expected to
adjourn Monday without the transac-
zion Of business. out Of respect to the
late vice-President- On Tuesday the
body will adjourn out OF respect to
members who have died during the
recess Of Congress. Senators Hepburn
and Rayner.
OF the ffty-three witnesses who tcs-
tified before the House Judiciary Com
snittee, the House managers have or
lered forty-eieht summoned 20 appear