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The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
HAND-WoVEN RUG Is
MUCH IN FAVOR

The hand woven rug or the colonial
SQUARES have come back to favor in the
general return to the colonial STYLES OF
interior decoration that has swept over
our homes.
There are many forms Of hand woven
rugs. the braided form being the easiest
single braid of three strands Is made
OF strips Of cotton materials of many
colors, sewed in long strands and COL
lected in large balls before the braiding
is begun.
The plated rug can be in a round form
or long oval rug Some women are
emphasizing one color, and therefore
the long strips are dyed by any of the
directions that come with reliable dyes
on the market.
A hooked rug may be made OF pieces
OF linen. silk. bingham, &c, and a piece
of burlap or bagging
The small pieces are pulled up through
the weave OF the burlap by means of a
rug hook. The stands are drawn tightly
on the under surface, and when finished
the wrong side resembles a series OF
plain stitches. On the upper side there
are loops one inch deep. The whole
material is filled in with loops in single
patterns. Squares, circles. borders, &C,
are marked of and then filled in. When
finished these loops should be cut about
quarter of an inch of the top. The
result will be a soft, solid pile.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Double Skirts.

Although the plated skirt is promised
revival, numbers OF the new Paris
model suits have still skirts which, al
though rather tight at the ankles. are
ample enough round the hips and knees.
There are ways OF giving style to these
gowns, which prevent them, from devei-
oping into anything which is likely to re-
call the hobble.
the foot in modified directore fashion.
while a still better eXpedient is that OF
the two skirts, one above the other, and
both OF which have one open seam in a
different place, so that plenty of freedom
is gained in this manner, the skirt re-
naming. however, narrow in appearance
and the opening unnoticeable.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
History0f American Shop
girl Instructive Document

Just a peep into the annals which tel
OF the increase OF shopgirIs in this coun-
try gives one at once a surprise and a
shock. Following the enactment OF the
new ten-hour and eight-hour laws for
women on the plea that the women In
shop and factory were overworked and
worn out by long hours and lack of suf-
ficient fresh air. Il Is interesting to read
that the same plea was argued for sales
men
The New York Evening Post tells OF
the early history Of the shopgirl in this
country and why she was selected to
take the place OF men as clerks, as fol-
lows:
THE United States Telegraph. in 1895,
suggesting relief for the working women.
whose distress was one Of the results of
the Industrial revolution following upon
mechanical invention, said: Let them
stand behind counters and attend to
such parts Of the retail trade as are
least laborious. Here at once would be
a great source OF employment. which
would tend to equalize wages, and in
other respects be advantageous to the
public"
For the next twenty years there were
similar sporadic efforts to get women
established behind the counter, and
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Such costumes as this have much to
recommend them in the way of comfort,
convenience, and beauty
The waist and skirt are alike in color,
both taupe gray. The facings on the
collar and cuffs, and the square collar
tabs are of mustard yellow. braided and
embroidered in cerise and black, with a
cerise velvet bow across the tabs The
pleated lace frill is of eCru net, with
hand-finished edges.
The waist is put on over the head,
and is not fastened down, being allowed
to blouse slightly over the top of the
skirt. The skirt is of serge and has
a high gridle with a side front closing
with large buttons, made of the goods
Ample fullness for walking is allowed by
the pleated panel in front. The back
breadth is slightly draped at the right
side seam
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Strong Perfumes Brand
Woman as IncOnSiderate

hardly diseernible to a second person,
but is very effectual in dispelling any
little odor Of perspiration which may
cling 10 ones clothes.
Sweet peas also give very delicate
and refreshing odor and are not objec-
tionablef to others with whom one may
come in contact.
Youth Needs No Help.
A one. time college mate OF mine-one
OF the daintiest girls ever knew
often said to me that she thought it des-
ecration of the purity and sweetness of
a young girls skin to soak II with
toilet water of any kind, and It does
appeal to me that this is true, for there
is nothing sweeter and fresher than the
velvety skin Of youth when it is kept
clear and clean, and II seems to have
no need of artificial assistance of even
the more delicate OF the perfumes.
At the same time, a girl does not
brand herself as inconsiderate and vul-
gar If she diffuses only such scents as
violets, sweet peas, white clover, or
rose geranium throughout her belong
ings, provided she does not yield to the
temptation of blending any two or three
of them.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Shine on Black Cloth.

There are several methods used for re-
moving shine on black cloth, but the best
one is to take piece OF new black crino-
line and wet 1t, then lay over the shiny
spot. This should be covered with a dry
cloth and then be pressed with a very hot
iron. If the iron is hot enough, 1t will
make the crinoline adhere to the serge
You must pull the former away quickly
as you would a plaster and this will raise
the nap Of the serge so that It looks dull
again. The shine is created by the nap
being pressed down so fiat, so It will be
seen the usual plan of rubbing with a
liquid is only a temporary remedy. 1t re-
moves the gloss, but the nap is still fat
tened.
For silks and other smooth fabrics cold
tea Is good for shiny patches. and some
people sponge with deep blue water. using
the ordinary blue bag.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Rabbit Meat Is Excellent
and Gains in Popularit,

The rabbit is gaining popularity with
the American housewife since the era of
high cost foods began. 1t is cheap and
the quality of the meat excellent. II
rabbits were not so frequently stewed
for the home table, but were prepared
after some of the newer methods they
would be far more highly esteemed.
For instance. deviling process turns
out an appetizing dish that tastes like
frogs legs or chicken, and is not any,
thing like the average rabbit stew.
To devil a rabbit, divide it at the joints
after it comes from the butchers; then
parboil the portions. When cold score
the meat to the bone with cuts half an
inch apart. Melt over the fire three
ounces Of butter. mix this with little
cayenne pepper, salt, mustard, one table
spoonful of vinegar. and one teaspoonful
of Worcestershire sauce. Stir these well
together and rub each piece Of the rabbit
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thoroughly with the mixture, seeing that
the scoring is penetrated.
Broil the rabbit on a hot gridiron over
a quick fire. turning the iron frequently.
When quite brown pile the pieces on a
hot plate, melt some butter, and pour II
over them, turning them in the sauce for
three or four minutes.
A French souffie of rabbit is also good.
Pound the raw white meat OF one or
two rabbits with a little butter, pepper
and salt, one or two mushrooms, little
shallot, and a CRATE of nutmeg. Pass
this paste through a fine sieve, work
into little white sauce and then as
many yolxs of eggs as there are ounces
of rabbit when put through the sieve.
The mixture should be thick as a
creamy PURGE. Last, mix in the whites
of two eggs beaten stiff. Fill paper
cases or little individual casseroles and
bake in good oven Just before serving.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Keenine Boots and Shoes.

Shoes should be kept we'll oiled in damp
weather, and il wet should be dried
slowly, lest they warp or shrink. The
method of occasionally rubbing over kid
shoes with castor oil is adopted by some
people. One of the best methods of rem
dering new boots impervious to damp is
that of vanishing the soles. Three or
four coatings should be applied in sue
cession, while the whole surface of the
leather composing the uppers should be
rubbed over with a cut lemon. the latter
precaution insuring a good polish at the
outset, always somewhat of a difficulty
where new footgear is concerned.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Never Mix Scents.
Wonderful Skin and
Wrinkle RemoperS
Ftom American Home Monthly,

The method of removing bad complex
ions by absorption seems to have come
into general use in this country. Ordi-
nary mercolized wax. applied nightly like
cold cream and erased mornings with
warm water. gradually abSorbs the faded
or disColored outer film skin in almost
invisible particles. Soon there's a brand
new complexion, formed by the younger,
healthier under-skin. No cosmetic or
artificial treatment can possibly produce
a complexion of such radiant, youthful
loneliness. Druggists all have mercoIized
wax; it is seldom that more than one
ounce is necessary.
Thousands have also reported great
success with the famous saXOlite wrinkle
removing formula. One ounce of pure
powdered saXolite is dissolved in a half
pint witch hazel and the solution used
as face wash. The effect is almost
magical The deepest wrinkles and
crows feet, well as the finest lines
whether due to age, illness or worry
completely and quickly vanish. No one
need hesitate to try this simple lotion
as it won't harm any skin.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Color Is Gradually Taking
Place of White with Brides

Tradition has decreed white for brides,
but the bride of to-day is departing little
by little from this time-honored custom.
At first the shading was very slight; it
gave way to cream or ivory, generally
conceded TO be more becoming than all
white. Now the barest touch of a favor
lite color is introduced at times, while sill
yer and gold are used with as lavish a
hand as the bride desires.
The boast of our grandmothers was a
satin that could stand alone, but the bride
of to-day, If she chooses a satin, will Sc
lect a soft, supple fabric which will fall
in the sinuous folds of the graceful drap-
ings of the hour. 1t will lack also the
luster of the satin of yore, but it will be
delightfully."- silky, pliable, and rich. All
the satin kingdom awaits the bride; but
satin has many serious rivals this win
ter. There Is so much that is appealing
and beautiful in the new broche goods
that they cannot easily be overlooked.
Brocades Favored.
There is an added advantage in the
beautiful brocaded fabrics in that their
very beauty makes additional trimming
super1uous. regal wedding gown can
be fashioned from q brocaded satin
whether plain or with the pattern picked
out IN silver or gold threads. clever
modiste will drape this material in the
most becoming manner, soften the neck
with lace or chiffon, perhaps edge the
bottom OF the skirt and train with err
mine and use the tails discreetly on the
bodice. Again the broche goods may be
combined with satin
Velvet is another material particularly
lovely on the tall. stately bride, and the
choicest effects are procured by keeping
the gown severely plain. For the slender,
ethereal little bride the satin foundation
softly yelled with mists OF chiffon is the
most becoming and girlish.
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Lace may be added il the chiffon is not
considered sufficiently dressy. As the
vogue for laces has never before been as
strong, It is to be expected that there will
be many all lace wedding gowns. Com
bining the lace with chiffon will produce
the graceful draped effects so much in
fashion.
Many brides edge the tulIe veil with a
real lace edging the edging forming a
pretty lacy frame for the face, with
orange blossoms peeping out from theiI
cobwebby nests. There were always sc
many complications for the maid of
honor when the moment came for her
to remove the veil over the face of the
bride that this custom has been largely
abolished. ana the bride OF to-day must
force back her bushes, for there is nc
veil to hide them.
Long sleeves and High Collars,
With the return to favor of the long
sleeves and high collar, these two fea-
lures will be included in the autumn and
winter wedding gowns, Whether they
will be of the material of the gown, or
of lace, or again of chiffon, is merely a
question of personal fancy. The long
sleeves of a diaphanous stun through
which the flesh glimmers deHcately Is
very attractive, and the yoke and collar
of chiffon or lace are certainly far more
comfortable than one of satin or brocade
or velvet
The slippers will preferably be Of the
material of the gown-satin, brocade or
veivet-although if there are giints of
silver or gold used the slippers may be
of cloth of silver or gold. Tiny buckles
of rhinestones or pearls, or soft rosettes
OF chiffon with diamond dewdrops. are
correct trimmings Whether the bride
will decree to carry a white kid praver
book, with markers of lilies of the val
ley, or a shower bouquet of her fayorite
flower Is a question to be decided BY the
bride and her future husband.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
FOX HUNT AN UNWORTHY SPORT

so many things TO becIoud their vision
that we do not expect them to look al
life In q big. true sort Of way. But the
riders who follow the hounds in their
mad race over the hills are men and
women supposedly very familiar with the
gradual development Of the human race,
and with the elimination, one by one. OF
some OF the old customs that we read OF
with shudder to-day.
And II II was hungry, bowling pack
OF wolves, or a single fierce lion they
were setting loose for the chase. 1t would
have q different look. But It is just one
little red fox. with scarcely a chance for
Its life, and somehow 1t seems woefully
small.
A Better Angle.
When one starts for a walk or a drive.
or plans any bit of pleasure, It is doubly
interesting II there Is some definite. OBJ
jective point involved; and. OF course,
chase would not be a chase at all
without something tangible to follow.
And the swift canter over miles Of giori-
Gus scenery, hurrying through fields and
lightly vaulting fences, would not be
half 30 exciting but for the calls of the
bugie, the noisy presence Of the hounds,
and the lure Of the fast-heeing prey.
The keen Zest Of the chase might be
gone. but there would be nothing lament
ably small in the spectacle to those
looking on.
Away back in other days and in other
lands they had a grewsome way OF max
ing sport. but the world has moved on.
and We look with intolerance, some OF
US with pity and disgust. upon the
pleasure-seekers who forget their manli-
ness or their womanIiness In the hours
when they play.
For 1t takes a goodly stretch OF the
imagination to find anything that Is true
or worthy In the pursuit Of the little red
fox.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Partisan Couture

Few elderly women seem able to dress
their hair in a becoming fashion. A
pretty style favored by the Partisan hair
dresser is pufTed slightly over a fringe
in front and wound in a Grecian coil at
the back of the head
Hair dressed in such a way is sure
to bring out all the soft lines in the
elderly woman's face, as well as to
hide those which are too pronounced
from time
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Apple Graham Pudding.

Place a layer Of graham crackers in
bottom of buttered pan; then add layer
of pared. cored, and chopped sour ap-
pies; continue with more crackers and
apples until pan is twQ-thirds full. Beat
one egg with one-fourth teaspoonful
salt; add one pint of milk; turn over
the apples and crackers and bake IN
moderate oven until puffy and brown.
Orange Sauce-Thicken- one point OF
orange juice with one tablespoonful of
cornstarch; cook until transparent and
sweeten to suit.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Stylish Little Coat.

ChiIdren's coats are particularly pref
Nv this year. One very good looking
one is fashioned of light blue broad
cloth and is trimmed with two rows of
shirring in a light blue satin, between
which is inset heavy cream colored lace.
This novel and attractive trimming
goes around the collarless neck. down
the side opening OF the coat, and edges
the sleeves.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01
Lemon Butter.

Instead of cranberry sauce. try lemon
butter with your meats and turkey. One
cup OF white sugar, two lemons. two
eggs, lump of butter. Beat eggs, not too
stiff, add sugar, then strained Juice Of
lemons, then butter. Place in double
boiler and cook until Thick, stirring most
Of the time. Serve cold.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01

Taking cold can sometimes be prevented
by breathing deeply when chilly. The
body viii soon become much warmer
because deep breathing sets the blood
circulating more rapidly.
A very handy apron TO wear while
making beds has two large pockets. into
which you can slip things to carry down
stairs or from room to room. An apron
like this will save many steps.
II before putting down a carpet the
floor is scrubbed with hot water made
very salty, and If after the carpet il
laid it is sprinkled with salt once a
week before sweeping, moths will dis
appear.
Sour milk makes a sponGy, light cake.
A cake which cuts like pound cake is
made with sweet milk. Soda is used
alone with sour milk; with sweet milk,
soda and cream OF tartar. Butter should
be beaten to a cream and the sugar add
ed very gradually, then the yolks of
eggs, then the -four. then the whites of
eggs, and finally the fiavoring.
When silk is spotted with grease rub
it with French chalk or magnesia, then
hold the spotted portion near the fire.
The chalk will absorb the grease and
can be brushed off, taking the grease
with II.
Bread crumbs can be made quickly by
tying stale pieces of bread in a muslin
bag and rubbing gently between the
hands for a few minutes The crumbs
will be fine enough to use for any pur-
pose.
To get a good light from an oil lamp
the wicks must be changed when they
become clogged. Soaking wicks in vine
gar twenty-four hours before putting
them in the lamps aids in getting a
clear fame.
You can make court plaster at home
by spreading clean silk with a prepara-
ton made by dissolving one part Of
isinglass in ten parts of water and after
ward straining it through muslin. Add
two parts OF tincture Of benZoin.
Crushed ribbons should not be ironed:
IL makes them shiny. Dampen them and
then fold them smoothly and tightly
around a rolling pin or empty bottle.
This will remove slight creases. There
is nothing for very bad creases but to
iron them. .,
The unpleasant StrOnS HANOr OF I'M
cooked onions is satisfactorily removed
by sIicing them: then put them in a col
lander, pour boiling water on them. then
plunge into ice water and allow them
10 remain half an hour. They will be
sweet and crisp.
Refuse, either vegetable or animal,
should never be thrown on the ash heap,
where it will decay and cause unwhole-
some smells Give the refuse to pigs or
fowls IL there are any. II there are
neither pigs nor fowls, the refuse should
be burned.
Windows in a sleeping room should be
so arranged that the fresh night air
can come in from one side and the i'm
pure can go out through the other. To
do this the upper sash should be down
at the ton and the lower sash up at the
bottom. not less than one inch for every
person sleeping in the room.
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Burnt orange velvet forms the skirt
draping of this attractive dress. The
wide velvet was used and the selvage
left for a finish, wherever possible.
The foundation is a very pale eCru
silk, yelled on one shoulder by flesh
pink chiffon drapery. Over the other
shoulder passes a band of a gold and
copper-colored lace, with pearl and pink
coral in the design. Under the edge Of
the lace. around the arm, is a black
velvet band
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is to have been carried down so many
years. up to the very time OF Our much
Wanted civilization.
II It was a pleasure" OF folk away
down In the scale of living il would not
seem quite so strange, because there are
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MEALS FOR TWO DAYS

l.
BREAKFAST.
Warm Rice with Minced Figs. Cream
Ham Omelet
Hot Baking Powder Biscuits.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Thinly Sliced Roast or Boiled Chicken
Celery. Cabbage Salad.
Bread and Butter.
Prune Sauce. Nut Drops. Tea.
DINNER.
Tomato Bouillon.
Baked Trout. Whole Steamed Potatoes
Carrots Dreamed. Green Pepper.
Onion Salad.
Greenwich Pudding. Coffee.
BREAKFAST.
Prune Sauce.
Dreamed Celery and Peppers on Toast.
Drowned flashed Potatoes. Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Fish Turbot, Tomato Sauce.
Bread and Butter.
Figs Stuffed with Cottage Cheese. Nut
Balls. Waters. Cocoa.
DINNER.
Chicken. Oyster Shortcake. Baked
Sweet Potatoes. Hot Slaw.
Small Rice CUstard. Coffee.
Greenwich Pudding-Remove the cores
from six mildly tart apples. II the skins
be thin do not pare them. Put the ap-
pies into a pudding dish and fill the cav
tiles with the following mixture: The
grated rind Of one lemon, one cup of
sugar, one saltspoon of salt; put butter
the size OF a chestnut on top Of each ap-
pie, pour in enough water to cover the
bottom OF dish and bake carefully in
hot oven until tender. Beat whites OF
three eggs until foamy. add juice OF lem
on and three tablespoons of powdered
sugar and beat all together until stiff
enough to hold its shape. Pile 1t over
the apples and color it slightly in oven.
Eat cold with whipped cream.
Note-Use egg yolks for rice custards
with leftover rice. Some fish, chicken,
potatoes, celery, peppers, figs, nuts, and
sauce are leftovers utilized.
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Nv JULIA CHANDLER MANI.


There is nothing more offensive to ones
sense Of refinement than the woman who
insists upon being trailed by strong per-
fumes And the queer part Of it is that
she always labors under the impression
that she is just the most dainty type OF
femininity in all the world.
She comes into crowded theatcr
fairly exuding a heavy arabian sfrag-
rance-a condemnation Il disgustingly
nauseous perfumes-with a self-satisfied
air which calls aloud to the world to look
and admire. ~
The world does the looking all right,
but the admiration Of respectable folk
for the woman who offends the olfactory
sense of an unprotected world with in
sidious toilet waters is conspicuous only
for its absence.
A young woman with whom came in
occasional contact once explained to me
that the heavy odor which she exuded
was a bouquet odor'' made up Of lily
of the valley, stephanotis, and gardenia.
1Ffer explanation was made with pride
so obvious that 1 hadn't the heart to tell
her that it was the most execrable COM
bination which ever offended the nos
trils OF a helpless public, which, after
all, would not have been just true; for
it has been my ill-fortune to have my
olfactory senses almost paralyzed with
the worse combination Of musk and
patchauli.
Strong Perfumes Vulgar.
Strong perfumes OF any kind are vul-
gar, and no woman of good breeding
will be guilty of them. Yet it is a COM
mon occurrence to have some one who
bears the earmarks of refinement in
other respects trail a combination of
heavy perfumes into a street car or
ssome other crowded place where the
lpublic cannot flee from her.
: This, of course, does not mean taboo
on all perfumes for there is only pleas
ure in the faint. delicate intangible
scents clinging to ones gloves. lingerie,
hair, and millinery Those of US who
can recall with familiarity the dainty
old ladies of the Lavender and
old lace type, whose floating frocks
and filmy little keTChiefs were haunted
by the ghosts of withered rose leaves,
associate perfumes only with those cool,
clean. and fragrant scents of Sweet
Alice" rose geranium, and white clio
Yer, delicious perfumes, which should
not be mentioned in the same breath
with musk and patchauli.
Never Mix Scents.
The truly dainty woman never mixes
even delicate perfumes, but adheres to
Che scent in the selection of her toilet
water. sachets, and soap.
! have often had requests from my
readers for suggestions concerning the
pFeRer perfume to use, which, of course,
is all arNpatter of individual taste. The
woman VINO, IS in doubt cannot so far
wrong. howeSer, if she will pin her faith
TO violets. This is a perfume which is
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01

The shaped hounce which was popular
several seasons ago is being introduced
this season on frOcks and suits.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-01

Ruche collars. consisting of plated ba-
tiste or net frills mounted TO black velvet
ribbon, are new.