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The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
CHARMS FOR THE
WITCHING NIGHT
Boys and Girls Learn Initials of
Future Mates.

In one Halloween frolic the boys and
girls were afforded an opportunity to
learn the initials Of the person to be
most closely connected with their fu-
lures, understood to be one Of the oppo-
site sex, of course.
A dish Of water darkened with sepia).
and another OF clear, were produced and
several sticks Of sealing wax-one-half
the quantity white. the other black.
To ascertain the initial Of the Chris
tian name the youth or maiden lighted
the white wax. holding 1t over the black
dish until a drop fell. The CONCEALED
wax was then dipped out on a spoon
when. in some cases the letter was clear
ly Indicated In others there was faint
Indication, showing possibility. while
again the wax became q formless mass
which was interpreted by the seeress to
mean doubt of any romance in the life
or fate too far in the future to be d.
vined
To ascertain the surname the black
wax was melted into the white water
and interpreted in the same way. Each
Halloweener was directed to hold the
wax himself and to personally apply the
match in order to make the charm valid.
Exciting Game.
Another charm was extremely pretty
and equally exciting. This required
small tub Of water. The names of the
unmarried men present were written by
the gypsy on small squares of paper.
which were then gathered up at the sides
and twisted at the top in such a way
that they resisted the water and would
float for some time before sinking. At
the same moment that the named papers
were placed on the water a candle end
glued to a chip of wood was Set afloat
on the tub. the candle being lighted and
named for some girl of the party.
The candle Of course, drifted among
the papers and before long set fire to
'some one of them. When this occurred
the light Of the candle was eXtinguished
and the papers that remained unscathed
were opened and read. The inference
was that the youth who had first felt
the fire of love was about to cherish or
even then concealing some tender feel
ing for the lassie for whom the candle
was named.
The candle was then relighted. named
for another girl, and all the mems names
but the one which had been burned were
committed to the waves once more. This
continued until all the girls and men
had been paired OF by sorcery.
Where the young people do not know
each other well, or for a girls frolic
where the young men are not present in
the flesh. dozen Christian names COM
mon among men can be used on the
slips and the game proceed as before.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

/ Tho Halloween party need not be an sx-
penstve AFFAIR. and VII not b II planned
correctly. The outht Tor the adventurous
evsning 10 most simple. eonsisting In the
main OF chestnuts. apples. q tub Of water.
and, II possible. an open IRE. These alone
are really necessary for the good old-time
tests-the burning of nutA the lighted
candle and the mirror. the bobbing for ap-
pies. and all the attendant ceremonies.
A simple ceremony. which always makes
strong appeal TO young minds. 10 the
dough cake For this corn meal and water
are mixed to paste. balls are made Of
the dough. each ball containing Q tiny
piece OF paper on which has been written
some fortune or initials. A each ball
Il dropped into water It breaks open and
reveals its contents to the anxious eyes
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
MANY NEW MATERIALS
HAVE LOVELY BORDERS

Bordered fabrics are seen on every
side in the exclusive shops this fall
Creton. which, by the way, is making
its appearance. is shown in black with
velvet flowers applique and deep border
of toweling embroidered all over with
conventional flowers.
This. of course. is destined for after
noon toilets. and an even more original
design for the same purpose is composed
of blue wolfe with a border of gray and
blue tweed-of all things, and very smart
is was-the wolfe having a rich flower de-
sign. very much raised as most of these
patterns are.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

Many business women are having their
tailored waists made of satin to match
their coat suits. and this style Is de-
servedly popular since 1t gives a more
dressed appearance, and II there Is q
thin lining 1t offers protection against q
chance draft in the once.
The striped shirt waist silks are also
p( pular for blouses OF this sort, but in
oil Of the silk waists the cuffs and col
lars are stiffened with an interlining OF
butchers linen or heavy muslin.
However. the waists made of cotton
materials have not by any mearis gone
ont Of sxistsncs and percale, giAgham,
lineas ms1rR and NJ new silk sttiRsa
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
A Dish of Snow.

Twelve large apples: put them in cold
water and set over slow fire. When soft,
pour into a hair sieve; put pulp in basin.
Beat the whites Of twelve eggs to q
stiff froth; sift one-half pound of lump
sugar: put on the eggs; beat the pulp
Of the apples; put all together: beat till
stiff; lay on dish and heap up high a
you can.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

take out the chestnuts. peel them quick
ly. tmmerse them in cold water. wipe,
and weigh them. Cover them with good
stock and stew gently for rather more
than three-auarters OF an hour. or until
they break when touched with a fork.
Drain them. rub them through a fine
sieve. reversed. add two quarts of good
stock, seasoning Of mace. red pepper,
and salt. and stir often till the soup
boils. Then add one-half a pint of
cream. The stock in which the chest
nuts are boiled may be added in part
or the whole may be used.
Halloween Cake-Bake two cakes Of
the same stock. using tin or porcelain
vegetable bowls with rounded bottoms
for molds. The cakes should be at least
six inches deep and from ten to twelve
inches in diameter and look like SYM
metrical hemispheres. Scoop out one
Of them on the fiat side until you have
a hollow about the size of an Individual
soup bowl. FIJI this with stuffed dates
candied pineapple. and bitter-sweets. By
laying on the other hemisphere the cake
will have the proportions Of an average
pumpkin. Coat the entire surface with
a frosting made Of the yoIks of six eggs,
to which a pound Of confectioners sugar
and two ounces OF cornstarch hav been
added. Beat we'll and test before using
Do not apply thickly the first time. as 1t
Is sure to run on the rounded sides, but
spread thinly in the beginning. let dry,
and two ounces of cornstarch have been
In this way you can get a good imita-
ton Of the vivid yellow surface of a
pumpkin. On one side of the cake press
eight red candy beans in a straight row
to initiate teeth; above these place a
large red candy heart for a nose. and
two large bulging gumdrops to repre-
sent eyes. Model a stub end Of green
sealing wax and set on top of the cake
Cut the upper half only. sinking the
knife at the green stub end and cutting
outward in straight lines. When all
these upper pieces are disposed of. the
candy in the lower half. being In full
view, will suggest the next course.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
Honey Fudge.

Boil together a cupful each Of sugar
and milk until 1t forms a soft ball il
tested in cold water. Add a cupful Of
honey. and boil until the mixture can be
tested as before. Then add a nut of
butter and a tablespoonful Of vinegar.
Mix all together and pour into shallow
tins to cool
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
FULLER'S EARTH GOOD
FOR SC0RCHED LINEN

~ table linen has been scorched in the
1ceuing the marks may be removed by
baking a paste Of fullers earth and
white soap. moistened with little vine-
gar and the Juice from a boiled onion.
II this mixture be spread upon the
marks they will quickly disappear, and
no stain should be visible after the
linen has been washed.
Sometimes 1t will be found sufncient
to rub over the place that has been
scorched half q raw onion. Afterwards
the linen should be soaked in cold
water, and after It has soaked for some
time the stain win probably have disap-
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
A Halloween Frolic.

A rollicking game on the order Of pin
ming on the donkey's tail can easily be
adapted to a Halloween frolic.
Pin a large sheet to one side Of the
wall and on It paste huge black figure
Of a witch on her brook stick. in sill
houette. Distribute to the guests a
number of black cats to be pinned blind
folded upon the broom behind the witch.
Have prizes for the three who come
s.s..,, closest and forfsit' from the thFee least
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

tcrepe paper over a huge wire frame
which sets over the ordinary round globe
of the lamp. On this shade are pasted
enormous. slanting. white paper eyeballs
with black pupils set at the outer COR
ners. frey red paper nostrils and a ter
rife red paper mouth with white teeth.
If these features are cleverly arranged
the ghost will have a probably fierce and
horrible expression.
Yards Of white crepe paper are wound
in spiral effect around the tall standard
Of the lamp to form .'draped skirts" "
and a straight tunic Of the white paper
falls from a plated paper ruche which
represents a collar just below the light
ed head. Arms are made Of long strips
of pasteboard and over them tall white
tissue paper angel sleeves. OF course,
the fingers are cut long and clawlike,
and the more rudely fashioned the hands
the funnier.
Plays the Ghost.
Sometimes the Halloween hostess
persuades a young brother to dress up
in sheet draperies to play the ghost OF
some well-known person come back
for the evening to be one of u.s. A
length of white muslin with holes cut
for the eyes and nose and two rows OF
teeth suggested with black paint. is
thrown over the ''ghost's' face, another
length Of white muslin being draped
over the head and shoulders. A glove
filled with cracked Ice is presented cor
daily and solemnly for each guest to
shake. the glove being held, OF course,
in the ghosts own hand under COW
er Of the sleeve.
After Halloween dinner fortune-tell-
ing games are in order.
The pumpkin lends itself to an as
tonishing number Of decorative effects.
Inventive hostesses are constantly find
ing new uses for II at Halloween restiv-
tiles. One young woman used a middle
sized specime last Halloween as a
foundation for lovely centerpiece for
her table. There were to be fifteen
guests. which, with her husband and
herself. made seventeen tiny holes In
the pumpkin, and in each hole struck
long-stemmed yellow chrysanthemum,
pushing It in 80 that the flower rested
on the pumpkin rind. The centerpiece
looked like an Immense fluffy chrysan-
themum. and was much admired. II
fewer flowers are to be used. a small
pumpkin should be chosen.
CunninE Favors.
Very small pumpkins make cunning
favors. or the papier-mache limitations
can be used. The latter come with
features cut In to resemble a face,
but IL the real pumpkin Is used few
siashes with q sharp knife will do the
work. Into the mouths of the favors
intended for the men put tiny chocolate
pipes. The feminine favors may be set
on by two round chocolate drops fas-
tened to the pumpkin head in the place
where earrings go.
This same young hostess made the
salad bowls and platters for the cold
meats at her Halloween supper out of
pumpkins, too. She simply cut several
large oval ones in half, scraped the
seeds out. and Lined the shells with lacsl
paper doiiies. Sandwich plates also
were made in this way. Heaped with
round sandwiches. upon one. side, Of
which grotesque faces had been ot1tiin-
ed With small currants. they wsrof e.
Sfsn1lv e9se6tN Esl
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

To prevent drawstring in nonwashable
garments from pulling out, sew to each
end Of the tape a brass embroidery ring
larger than the opening of the casing.
Do this, Of course, after the tape has
been inserted. Then cover the ring by
buttonholing it with thread the color Of
the tare
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

The draped hat is Of narrow velvet.
white. with rose-colored backing. The
facing. Of pale ice-blue satin. II pleated
softly around the crown inside. At the
edge of the brim II is folded over onto
the outside. where 1t disappears under
the velvet drapery. The only trimming
is a brilliant rhinestone bow.
The Russian turban is OF seal brown
plush. with a fancy feather ornament.
resembling a large white flower, set in
another OF iridescent feathers
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
QUEEN WATER
POWER VACUUM
MASSAGE MACHINE
Home maaeaRe

home massage
treatments 10 W
within the reach
of every family.
With this ma
chine any person
can build up the
wornout tissues,
and restore to the
s X n a clear,
healthy. youthful
appearance. Tho
machine operates
on the vacuum
principle. through
m q 8 8 q 8 0 cups.
These cups are
m o " ed 81 o wly
over the face and
and body: gently
e x e r C ising the
small muscles and
restoring perfect
blood circulation,
these treatments
will carry OFF the
impurities, open
up the pores. and
build up the worn
out tissues under
the skin.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

Corded materials are much In vogue
this season. and very lovely and beauti-
full they are. A velvet cord on q chiffon
tive.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
D. JULIA oHArDLEn NAME.

~ JULIA ChANOAB8 4A0Ds
Have you planned . party for Hal
lowsen. or have you decided Ike tn
mother of four. who told mo the othel
day that Indeed she didn't intend Il
bother with It because It made 20 muct
mussr
While she talked the youngest Of thu
four came rollicking In with an old jack
o'-lantern he had dug out Of the attit
rubbish. relic of last years fun. ant
Informed me gieefully that next Thurs
day u Halloween.
I couldn't quite induce myself to looh
the little codger square in the eyes, har'
boring ~ did in my mind the informa'
ton just given me by his mother thai
there would be no Halloween Festivities
for the four In her house because !,
made such Q muss."
I went home to think It over. and now
I am gathering all the friends Of The
HefAlds Page for Every Woman to
gether for . little hour just to ask them
to turn back tho pages Of their book OF
life until they reach the one. all yellow.
ed by the years, which bears q record OF
the meaning Of Halloween In that Ions
ago yesteryear when they began weeks
ahead to collect the grotesQue symbols
Of this night when 'fates are told and
love is bold"
Lived in Memory.
I know a dear little old lady who can
not leave her invalid's chair. but when
ever You catch her unawares you find
her smiling I asked her one day to tell
me what made the smile: what her mind
was doing when her face gave out its
radience.
Turning back the pages OF my life.'
she said to me in tone which told me
that she caressed them as she turned.
You see." she went on. II had q child
hood so rich in fun that 1t affords me
memories enough to live on through
these years when I am just a little old
weakened woman. Of no earthly good to
anybody
Tell me about it," questioned, for de-
spite the fact that much attention Is given
to the up-bringing Of children in this day
and generation, / am not sure that they
have nearly so much wholesome fun as In
the days Of our grandmothers.
She told me a wonderful story Of a won
derful mother who made for her little girl
wonderful childhood. ana I noticed
that the rollicking parties stood out in
bold relief against the recital. particularly
the Halloween festivities. when the chill
dren dared their fates and entered into the
mystic spirit OF the traditions Of the day.
"A happy childhood means more to US
life than our mothers realize in
the years when we are little,'' she told
me. and i am so sure that she was right
that / hope the mother Of four who isn't
going to bother with Halloween because
it makes such a muss'' will read this ac-
count of the little old lady who can smile
the years Of a crippled old age
because Of the memories OF a radiantly
happy childhood. ..
Fascinating to Children.
There Is no feast day in all the year
which is so fascinating to the children as
All Hallow Eve: no holiday night SO filled
with the mysteries which appeal to the
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
Chestnut Soup

Chestnut Soup
SAlted Almonds Watermelon Pickles
Veal Outlets. Tomato ssucs
Mehed Potatocs Drowned Psrmips
Apple and Celery Salad in APPLE Oupa
Halloween Cake. Gape Sherbet.
Black Coffee.
Halloween Decorations-A pretty table
for Halloween is a nut-brown table. Use
the table bare with corn doilies. or mats
Of soft brown raffia under the plates.
As a centerpiece have a large Halloween
cake made as per directions given with
this menu and surround 1t with funny
little brownies and goblins. Bunches Of
autumn leaves, tinging toward the yell
low shades. these held in four odd little
pottery jugs at the four corners Of the
table. Four cocoanuts can have round
holes bored in them to admit q tall yell
low candle which should be lighted for
the feast. These make very quaint
candlesticks. As place cards have large
oak leaves cut from rather stiff light
brown paper. II desired these may be
decorated with funny little brownies.
Chestnut Soup-Take the outer rind
from one and one-half pounds Of chest
nuts, and put them In q large pan Of
warm water. As soon as this becomes
too hot for the fingers to remain In 1t
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

DR.. ". H Strong. San Francisco Baptist preacher
says: The curse Of the American psurle q that
We are slaves to the credit system Ply as you q;
il you can't Pay don't go
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
SOME USEFUL HINTS
FOR YOUNG HOUSEWIVES

tuce heads. 4 good way to destroy
them is to put the head in salted water
and then rinse in clear water. Care
should be taken not to leave the let
tuce in the salted water over one min
ute. or otherwise It will wilt.
Paste an envelope in your cook book
for recipes that have been cut from
newspapers and magazines. In this way
they will not get lost.
A good way to keep the kitchen
range fire in. when not using IT. is to
remove the stove lids for a little while
before fresh coal is put on, and then
put them on only half way.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
Detachable Hall0ween Dinner
With Covers for Ten Guests

When the stars shoot and the oHls hoot,
And hats fly In and out,
When fire burns blue. and candles. too.
Witches are about.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

The dainty taffeta coats worn with lin
gerie dresses were SO much admired
that the idea has been developed IN
heavier materials. An example Of this
is shown here.
The coat Is Of black velvet, with q
vest and facing Of white bengaline. But
tons and buckles used are Of rainbow
colored pearl. Under the coat is a skirt
of blue cloth. draped to a. narrow panel
in front and back
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

use each day will soon eradicate wrin-
kles in the face neck, or body. Can be
used in every home with running wa
ter-just slip over the faucet. and It IL
ready for use-made of cast aluminium.
Satisfaction guaranteed or your money
refunded Free demonstration in your
home. Simply send US your name and
address and we'll send you booklet
of ~Benuty Secrets.0
Mail orders flied promptly.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
Fascinating to Children.

There Is no feast day in all the year
which is so fascinating to the children as
All Hallow Eve: no holiday night so filled
with the mysteries which appeal to the
childish imagination; no funmaking looked
forward to with such eagerness-all OF
which means that a denial of Halloween
rites to the young folks Is always the
source Of the most poignant disappoint-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-10
NORTHWESTERN
 STRIKES WHARF
ColIides With Structure at La touche, Cutting Out Section--
 Would Not Mind Helm

The steamer Northwestern met with d mishap yesterday at La tOuchc, resulting in some slight damage to the rail of the vessel and the breaking down of a DOT ton of the wharf at that place.
 While slowly approaching the wharf the powerful eddies, for which the harbor at that place is noted, caught the boat and she refused to answer her helm, and before she could be stopped had struck the wharf some distance back from the end, cutting out a short section and temporarily putting the belt convcyor, which carries the orc. out of commis- sion.
 No damage was done to the steamer except the breaking of a section of the rail on tho bow.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-10
SWALLOWED JEWELS
 WHEN HE'S NABBEp

Norfolk. Na.--CharlrS and Eth el Davis, of New York. were ar rested by detectives on tips from New York City, and more than $500 worth of j"wclry was found in their possession. Tho man caused sensation while being examined at the police station when he slipped ring from one of his pockets, extracted dia- mond from the setting and swal- lowed it.
 The couple were stopping hero and search of their room dis closed inc bag of jewclry and a kit of burglars tools. The jew els consist of a necklace, three diamond rings, two gold watches q sunburst, gold lockets, several mesh purses, such as are carried by women, and number of small CT articles.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-10
ROAD |S OPEN
 OVER THE SUMMIT
Government Outfits and Wilson Are Beyond Beaver Dam and
 Others at Various Points

The road oyer the summit has been opened for travel by the freight outfit of the quartermas- tcr'S department at LiScum and the road commission. and they are now making good progress.
 Jack Ingram. with the road commission crew. are between TOnsina and GhiIina, closely fol- lowed hy J. F.. Wilson and outfit. Reed. in charge of the govern mcnt outfit, is working beyond Beaver Dam.and a number of Oth- rr outfits bound for Slate creek and Trikhrll valley points. are scattered from WOrlman in Bra- yer Dam. The trail is a little heavy, but good prngrcSs iS being made.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-10
LAUNCH WILL MAKE
 SPECIAL THURSDAY TRIPS

\ new feature which will be appreciated, has been arranged in inc schedule of the Post launch, Lieut.. Donaldson. Hereafter on each Thursday afternoon the launch will leave the Post for Val dez al 1 o'clock and will leave here on the return trip al 80 o'clock. The launch will again leave the Post for Valdez at I o'clock.
 The new arrangement will be greatly appreciated by those hav- ing friends in either place, as they can now pay visit with the as Surancr of getting home carly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-10
Orpheum.

AL the Orpheum tonight will be shown another one of those fine programs of photo-plays. Every picture is interesting from begin ming to end. The music is also fine. Program tonight:
 Overture, orchestra.
 "Troopers IIeart," exciting cav airy picture.
 Colonel and King" beautiful child-acted picture.
 Illustrated song, MT. Gillis. "A Daughter of Liberty" sen sational military picture.
 "Onilaw and Female Detective,' a good one.
 Selection, orchestra.