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The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

up and implore her return TO Wash
inKton when the time came again for the
Columbia Players to resume their work
Nor did the demonstration end with
the close OF the Washington stock season,
for the devotees of Miss Nielsen followed
her to Baltimore. and all winter, while
she has been resting and studying, Wash
ingtonians have somehow learned her
whereabouts, and even gone so far as to
call her in New York over the long
distance 'rhone Just TO hear her talk.
And now that she is again in Wash
ington, busy with the rehearsal of The
Rose Of the Rancho" with which the
Columbia Players will open their engage
ment next week. she is so deluged with
weII-meant demonstrations of the love of
washingtonians for her that she would
lust have to ''close shop" and give her
self up TO their attentions were she not
a deyotee OF her art and firm in the
determination that even so many latter
ing social invitations shall not interfere
with her best work in the twenty-five
weeks of strenuous effort which her
Washington engagement will entail
.-Oh, but / am glad to be back II is
lust like coming home to come back TO
Washington this spring, she told me
contentedly the other day.
Touched by Their Devotion.
Inc enthusiasm Ol Aut washington
people in my work, their great faith, and
their most personal interest which has
followed me all winter have touched me
as nothing else has in all my life. Why,
they even. found out the date of my
birth and sent me a wonderful cake-a
train of cars, which they called The
Columbia Special"-and more gifts than
/ can tell you about. Every holiday
have received the same demonstration
that out Of sight was not out of mind
with them" she went on in voice that
duivered a bit with the intensity OF her
appreciation.
, Then-after a little while
II wonder why Washington has been
SO good TO me" she exclaimed.
The reasons are obvious.
In the first place, Miss Nielsen is so
full of magnetism that her audi
ences are drawn to her the minute she
makes her first entrance after the cur
tain rises There is nothing studied in
this charm. Il isn't a stage trick, for
you will find Frances Nielsen of the
stage the same Frances Nielsen you see
and hear across the footlights-joyous in
the gift of good health, taking life as
rare gift to he used for great things;
Just herself I'm any place. under any cir
cllmstances, whether off the stage or on 1t.
1t hasn't been so many years since she
began her dramatic career in a Philadel-
phia stock company where Rose Stahl
was leading woman: began under many
discouragemehts, and with neither wealth
nor influence 1t was this same magnet
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Worldly Wisdom.

And a lot Of people can't depend on
themselves.
A sensible woman is known by the
acquaintance she cuts.
Many a man proves his love for music
by refusing to sing.
A man never fully realizes his imper-
fections until he is married.
One-half the world has an eye open
for a chance 10 do the other half
Few men are able to keep a clean rec
ord in the pursuit of hlthy lucre.
a man is seldom satisfied with taking
his own part: he usually wants more.
A woman always thinks she has beaten
a man at an argument but she can't
always prove it.
As fun-producer a comedian isn't in II
with a hen-pecked man when he starts
out to assert himself
A man may be handy with either his
hands or his feet-and that's the differ
esce between a lnocker and a kicker.
A man is sure to sit up and take notice
when his wife tells white lies in company.
When a woman is in doubt she can
prove that she isn't by arguing about
II with her husband.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Freakish Fashions.

Black and white is exploited to a
marked degree in the new fad for fancy
short coats. Quite a sensation was
made the other afternoon by slim girl
who was wearing black ratine with
wide white stripes cut on the cross and
draped round the figure in a one-piece
skirt fastened down the left side. The
coat OF black ratine came in this case
well over the hips. with revers and cuffs
of the stripe, the revers being long with
cross-over effect.
This dress was certainly old, yet II
was also black and white ratine that
expressed one Of the most elegant suits
1 have seen recently.
In this case the stripes of the neat
skirt, which had a box plest panel at
the back, were much narrower and were
arranged in straight lines from waist
to hem. The coat was shorter, with a
cutaway effect and II was fastened only
by a single button over the bust
The collar formed a cape at the back
and pointed revers in front, and It was
faced with black and white like the
wide cuff that finished the loose sleeve
at the elbow.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Jenico." in which James X. Hackett was
starring under the management Of Charles
Frohman.
The second year in THE Pride OF Jen-
ico'' gave her the IOnged- d-for chance, for
the leading woman proved unsatisfac-
tory and her part was given Miss Nielsen
white the company was playing the Pa
Cific Coast
She could have had no better oppor-
tunity, for the Western folks are strong
on sincerity. and quick to bow down to
n magnetic personality, which meant that
Miss Nielsen scored heavily with them.
Her big success seemed assured, but a
higher destiny postponed the date. Death
laid a finger on her mother. leaving her
father and younger sister so alone and
in so great need OF the older daughter
that Miss Nielsen crushed all the great
hopes and ambitions that were on the
brink of accomplishment, crushed them
down. anj hid them from the dear ones
who needed her. while. for three years,
she gave up all the success the second
season in The Pride Of Jenico" had
brought her and just made life beautiful
for those who needed her most
Death called her from her career. and
II also set her free to resume II, for at
the end of three years her father died,
after which Miss Nielsen played the lead
ing feminine role in The Prince Chap"
for a season, which was followed by
tour of the big cities under the manage
ment of Henry W. Savage in THE Col
Iege Widow" and later the support of
Wilton Lackaye in The Pit" the revival
of "Aristocracy," and New Lamps and
Old"
stock Work n Good school.
In speaking of her many engagements
as the leading woman Of notable stock
companies, Miss Nielsen said:
THE weekly change of parts entails
tremendous amount of work, is nerve
rackfng. and gives one no moment for
the qualification of ones personal desires,
but It is a splendid school for any young
actrsss-exacting. difficult. but worth all
the sacrifices and the work, for one gets
a great grasp Of life through the many
roles"
In 1902 Miss Nielsen was seen in WASH
Ington supporting Mr.. Hackett in THE
Pride of Jenico," which was her last ap-
pearance here until the opening OF the
season of the Columbia Players last
year.
Washington expects no more from her
this season than she is ready TO give.
During the winter she has refused the
offer of five prominent roles that she
might study and rest
and have come back now with such
n different feeling than the one / had
last year. Then l was little remembered
here, but now believe Washington loves
me a little" she told me with mis-
chievous smile. knowing right well how
permanent a place she won in Washing
TONS affection through her magnetic per-
sonality and her sympathetic portrayals
of some very winsome roles last season.
The Columbia management will see to
II that her parts are no less vital in the
stock season, which opens Monday night,
and II is confidently expected that Miss
Neilsen's work here this summer win
rivet her reputation. sending her on TO
join that bright company OF stars whose
genius keeps their light ever bright and
burning before US.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
POEM THAT HAS HELPED
IF WE KNEW.
published BY rsouestI

published BY rsouestD
There are gems Of wondrous brightness
Oftimes lying at our feet
And We pass them, walking thoughtless
Down the busy, crowded street; -
II We knew our pace would slacken-
We would step more oft with care,
Lest our careless feet be treading
To the earth some jewel rare.
If we knew what hearts are aching
For the comfort We might bring:
II we knew what souls are yearning
For the sunshine We could fling;
If we knew what feet are weary
Walking pathways roughly laid,
We would quickly hasten forward
Stretching forth our hands to aid.
II We knew what friends around us
Feel a want they never tell
That some wcrd we've lightly spoken
Panied or wounded where II fell;
We would speak IN accents tender
To each friend we chance TO meet;
We would give to each one freely
Smiles OF sympathy so sweet.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
DR.. GoLDsBoRoUGH DIES.
Funeral Services for welI-knOwu
Physician to BE Held Sunday.

DR.. Edmund X. Goldsborough, for
thirty-five years a resident OF this city.
and famed for his ability as a physician.
soldier and author, died at his home early
yesterday after an illness OF several
months. He was 50 years old. DR..
Goldsborough had been failing for sew
eraI weeks and was not expected to live
long
Funeral services will be held Sunday
afternoon at his former home. 133 K
street northwest. The Rev. DR.. Randolph
II. McKim, of the Church OF the Epiph-
any, of which DR.. Goldsborough was a
member, will oficiate at the service and
deliver the committal services at the
Oak Hill Cemetery, where burial win be
made. The pallbearers have not yet been
announced.
DR.. GoldsborouEh is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Mary S. Goldsborough. and
the following children: Edmund X.
Goldsborough. William +. Goldsborough.
Tench F. Goldsborough. Miss Mary G..
Goldsborough and Mrs. William +. Stead.
wife of the vice consul at Nottingham.
England.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Preserving Furs.

It Is safe to say that all women de-
light in fine furs, yet good sets are often
spoiled through sheer ignorance or
through disregard of the fact that they
need attention. Few owners of furs are
so csllous as to neglect the storing away
in spring and the periodic examinations
during the summer. yet the same furs
which are carefully boarded In camphor
and cedar for half the year are often
thrown about Just anyhow" during the
other half.
In our changeable climate IL is no un-
common thing to get ones furs drenched
with rain. In this event 1t Is disastrous
TO set them to dry by the fire, as is so
often done. Heat means destruction to
fur. as II deprives IL Of the valuable oil
which keeps IL glossy and pliable. Once
this oil is lost. nothing can restore the
fur to its original beauty.
For this reason furs should never be
left in a hot room when not being worn
To dry them they should be hung in a
draft in a cool room and shaken from
time to time. when really dry they
should be beaten lightly with a cane.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
DRESSING Is
FUN FOR CHILDREN
On Rainy Half-holidays When the
Time Drags.

The best fun of all on a wet half-holi-
day is certainly dressing up" In a
very few minutes uedinary boys and girls
become kings and queens and fair prtn-
cesses. savage warriors. gallant knights
or even pirate chieftains.
The dull gray sky outside is forgotten,
and when tea time comes every one won-
ders to find how the afternoon has flown.
You cannot dress up without some
thing to Dress in, and getting ready for
these occasions is very good fun in itself
One family has a large cupboard en-
tirely for ''dressing-up things" and when
ever the members have a spare half hour
they set about adding to its store OF treas
ures in all sorts of ingenious ways. The
bo"s make swords and various weapons
out of strips OF wood rubbed down with
saHdpaper and enamelcd steel gray.
II they wish these to be specially i'm
posing silver paint is used over the gray
enamel, and the sheaths and handles are
painted with gold. Then there are shields
and helmets-easy work for the younger
cnes, who ar. supplied with sheets OF
c:lver paper and cardboard, strong scis-
surs and paste.
Every kind of headgesr is fashioned
from the covers OF illustrated Weeknes,
tissue paper being often pasted on those
81 fearful and wonderful designs. Crowns
are equally easy TO make. and royal robes
soon spring into existence when cheap
muslin can b. procured.
Mother is always ready to sacrifice a
certain number of half-worn evening
dresses which are not suitable for giving
away, and these are soon shaped into
trailing garments for fair princess, and
mysterious cloaks 10 hide the glories OF
sOme enchanted prince.
The DressinE-up Closet.
The dressing-up closet also boasts a
good supply OF safety pins. and a fair
assortment Of wigs, for witches, made Of
dark wool finely shredded out.
4 very favorite game of these little peo-
TIe is acting a fairy tale straight out of
their heads, making it up as they go
FIon-. Each takes a Character-there
must be a lovely heroine and a gallant
knight, desperate villain who tries TO
injIre them, OF perhaps some bad fairy
in a long peaked cap.
The other personages in the story de-
pend on the number OF children who are
playing. and once it has been started, 1t
tells itself in quite a marvellous way.
Tie difficulty generally is to find an
audience, but mother is host in herself
and il ever there is hitch in the pro-
Ceedings las when both villain and hero
claim the princess as a bride) she can
always smooth 1t out. Try this dressing
up game next time it rains, and you
want something new to play at, if
you have not done so before.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
DO YOU KNOW HOW
TO WALK CORRECTLY

To improve the carriage and make the
back graceful and also to ward OF the
STOPPING propensity that comes with age,
there is no better practice than that Of
walking with a load on the head.
In the boarding schools Of half CEN
tury ago the young ladies' not only
reclined upon backboards for an hour or
so day, but paraded the room with a
couple of books on the head. thus gain
ing the erect carriage and beautiful
poise which come to women who bear
water and other loads on the head dur
ing the course of their daily avocations.
To remedy shoulder blades that are too
obtrusive there are many exercises,
among which the following are good:
Stand with the back against the wall;
stretch out the arms with the back OF
the hands against the wall; keep this
position for a few minutes,
Fold the hands: stand with the back
against the wall: crook the elbows and
raise them and lower them again. This
exercises the back and the arms.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Dry Cleaning.

Place a blouse, piece Of lace, or other
article to be cleaned on a white sheet and
rub block magnesia over all parts as you
would soap. After covering it entirely
with magnesia, fold the sheet in many
thicknesses around it. Pound on one
side, then on the other. This drives the
magnesia through the material Leave
in the powder for some hours, repeat the
process and shake out of doors until en-
tirely free from the powder. The gar
ment will come out thoroughly clean,
and a little pressing will make 1t look
like new. Fine illusion, chiffon, and sim
liar materials may be cleaned in this
way, also white felt hats.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
MISSIONARY MEET
OF PRESBYTERIANS
Conversion of Indians and Mexicans
in the Far West Is Main Topic
Before Workers.

Delegates representing every Presby-
terisn church in Washington participated
in two meetings held yesterday In the
West Street Presbyterian Church, under
the auspices Of the woman's Home Mis-
sionary. Society OF the Presbytery CT
Washington. The meetings marked the
thirty-fourth anniversary OF the organi-
zation-
Miss Elizabeth Cameron, field secrs-
tary OF the board, addressed the mem
bers on several interesting topics re-
lating to missionary work, and an
bounced that the society has every rea-
son to feel encouraged by the successes
that have marked its work during the
past year. Miss Cameron formerly was
a member OF the faculty Of the Ashyille
Collegiate Institute.
Annual Election Held.
The principal speaker at the afternoon
session was Mrs. F. A. Wales, Of Pasa-
dena. Cal, who dwelt at length on the
conversion of the Indians. Chinese and
Mexicans in the far West Missionary
work among these people, Mrs. Wales
declared, was as successful as could be
hoped for. The annual election of Of
ficers was held in the afternoon and the
entire slate of officers was reelected
with but one exception. The new admin
istrative board Is as follows:
President. Mrs. S. D. Luckett; first
vice president, Mrs. Thomas Noble: sec
ond vice president, Mrs. II. Ashford;
third vice president, Mrs. Paul Hicock;
fourth vice president, Mrs. Albert
Quainfe: treasurer. Miss F. G. Childs;
recording secretary, Mrs Harvey S. Ir-
win; corresponding secretary. Miss
Sheldon jackson; treasurer Christian
| Endeavor Union. Mrs. Frank McChes-
| ney: secretary Young PeoSis,s Work,
Mrs. ]. c. KEEPER; secretary OF -H,sr-
I ature. Miss Grace Guy; assistant secre-
| tary OF literature. Miss Gertrude Wright:
! secretary for freedmen, Mrs. B. W. Guy;
chairman mission study, Mrs. NJ. ".
| Richards.
The devotional service was conducted
| by Mrs. Thomas T. Kelly. and Mrs. A.
d. Melvin was the soloist. The four
secretaries and the treasurer made their
annual reports. all of which were en-
couraging to the members of the So
ciety, and individual churches also re-
ported progress in the work ia which they
| are engaged.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
OPPOSE REDUCTION OF FINE.
Humane Society Takes Issue with
CommissIoner's Plan.

The recommendation of Commissioner
Johnston for the enactment Of legisla-
ton providing for a reduction OF the
penalty in cases of cruelty to animals
will be strongly opposed by members OF
the Washington Humane Society. Wal
ter Stilson Hutchins. president Of the or
ganization, has notified the Commission
ers that II such legislation is urged the
proposition will be fought vigorously.
The Recommendation OF the conimis-
sioner has not yet been considered by
the other two Commissioners. A b1ard
meeting probably will be held within a
few days for the purpose OF discussing
the matter. The reduction in penalty Is
urged by Commissioner Johnston as an
economic measure. At present many
persons charged with cruelty to animals
demand jury trials, placing the District
at a considerable expense. II the maxi
mum fine penalty were reduced 10 so,
jury trials could not be granted.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Hou.ekeeper. Meet To-day.

The officers of the Housekeepers' An
ance invites its members and friends to
be present at the third quarterly meeting,
to be held at Miss Madeira's. 100 Nine
teenth street. this afternoon at . O'Clock
Mrs Lynden Evans. wife OF Representa-
tive Evans. and president of the School
Of Domestic Arts and Science OF Chicago,
win give an Interesting talk on its work.
Mrs. Ernest W. Roberts, president OF the
Congressional Club, will also speak. aud
there will be various reports.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
The Fat from The Flower

Vegetarians tell US that there is no
Kind of animal fat which We cannot re-
place with something as good or bet
ter in the vegetable kingdom. Certainly
in the matter of cooking fats there is
no question of this fact. Lard is made
from the fat of the hog, often unwhole-
some, sometimes impure.
Cottolene, vegetable-oil shortening,
comes from the snowy boil of the cot
ton plant; it makes food that any stom-
ach can digest. Cottolene is as good as
butter, can be bought for about the price
OF lard, and is more economical than
either.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
EMBASSY FURNITURE HERE.
Huge ConsIgnment for Russian Am
bassador at Last Arrives.

After causing attaches of the Russian
Embassy untold uneasiness. and throw
ing a scare into Ambassador BakhmetefT
himself. who thought it lost, the con-
signment of furniture which has been
on its way to Washington from Vienna
more than two months arrived on seven
fiat cars yesterday.
The shipment. which is the largest ever
received in this country for an indi-
viduaI, consists Of ten vans, thirty-three
packing cases and two carriages. II was
originally stored in Tokyo. Japan, two
years ago. and was taken to Vienna.
Austria. The Anglo-American Company
supervised the shipment. So large and
bulky is II that it will require at least
week, and possibly ten days, to un-
pack IL.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
BY JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

II you were In the Columbia Theater
for the closing performance Of the Column
bia Players last season you have not
forgotten the ovation accorded Miss
Frances Nielsen. leading woman Of the
popular stock company. Unable to longer
control their enthusiasm in her work and
their alteration for her, scores of folks
crowded the stage, that they might per-
sonally express their grief in giving her
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.
WASHINGTON LIKE HOME
TO MISS FRANCES NIELSEN
Actress Glad to Return to Capital of the Nation
Where She Has Many Friends.

ism that has made Frances Nielsen so
popular with Washington theatergoers
that won Miss Stahrs sincere friendship
for the little Philadelphia girl at the
very beginning OF her stage life. filling
the more experienced actress with the
determination that she should have
chance TO grow. II was through Miss
Stahrs influence that Miss Nielsen went
10 New York the season following her
first stock engagement. where she be-
came an understudy in the Pride Oh
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Needlework Notes.

ElderbsTries and their leaves make at
tractive designs for fancy work OF differ
ent sorts. The berries themselves look
natural because the wooden beads which
are used to represent them are exact in
size and coloring. Tan colored linen
shows OF this especial pattern to the
best advantage.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

The next time you send newspapers or
magazines by mail. IL they have to be
boiled, try the following plan: Lay a
heavy thread lengthwise of the paper,
with a short end hanging out, Just before
you paste the wrapper. and see IL the
recipient will not thank you when she
finds how easily the paper is opened.
Pulling the exposed end OF the thread
tears the entire length Of wrapper.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Kit cnr,on Po,t Plan..

Kit Carson Post, @. A. r.. Of this city.
win celebrate It's anniversary on March
q and make It an affair OF unusual in
terest on account OF the admission Of
the new States of Arizona and New
Mexico. Col. @. c. Kniffin will preside
at the exercises. and Senator Marcus
Smith, OF Arizona, and Maj Thomas II.
Mckee viii make addresses.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
To Treat a Burn.

When so unfortunate as to burn your
self. cover the burnr at once with a mix
ture OF equal parts olive oil and white of
egg adding place Of old linen to ex-
elude all air. Baking soda, too, will gen.
orally prevent a blister forming. IL 1t is
covered with a piece Of linen and kept
moist.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

The casserole has proved Joy to the
hearts of numberless housewives. but
many Of them object to the unsightly
appearance on the table of the homely
pottery dish. This objection has been
overcome recently by the silyersmiths,
who are now designing extra silver
dishes to Mt about pottery casserolcs.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Evening Cans.

Very becoming are the little caps Of
net and lace, with punches of flowers
or trimmings of jewels, for wear in the
evening.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Topics of Interest to Every Woman
* By JULIA
NEW FRILLs OF FASHION
DIRECT FROM PARIS

Norrolk jacket pIouses or white linen
with blue collars ana Guns are Deing
shown IN NE shops.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Hats OF changeable tarreta have bow:
or tuIie one color on top or another tc
give the same Ioveiy cnangeapIe euect.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

hest materials shown Tor the coming
summer.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

The pump Win lead in style FOR snoes
during the coming season, followed
cIoseiy Dy the snorJ-Iongued cUionIaL
The conservative oxford tie will not be
ignored. and Is TO De seen IN nne Ieatn-
ers and graceful lasts. Black satln low
shoes will be fashionable for afternoon
wear. and white bucksKin and canvas
shoes Will again De worn.
veils or ecru SILK lace with a woe
mesh are being shown in Paris, and are
more becoming than the white ones 10
women with oarK SKIN.
Silvery gray and lavender Will be much
worn In the evenings during the spring
and summer. judging from the gowns
now peing shown IN Parls.