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The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

Not cherubs, but children, Yes. that is
what Rubens painted in this picture, chill
dren rather than cherubs. And why not,
he might be imagined asking. After
all. is not childhood, in its purity, cher
ubic?" And were one to judge by the
beauty with which Rubens has invested
this group of children, it would have to
be admitted that his position is not with
out something to be said for it.
Rubens' inheritance from generations
of Flemish ancestors was a mind not
wanting in imagination. But his imaSi-
nation, to become satisfied, required A
very definite, very real, embodiment of
its conception. In this charming party
of children there is little of spiritual
nature To be sure, one of them does
show a wing: but they are healthy babies
rather than ethereal beings. They be-
have like real children. too. Doubtless
Rubens has in this picture used his own
children for models, or at least one of
them Throughout his life we find him
using the members of his family in this
way. We find both his wives again and
again il his pi5tures-here as a Madonna,
there a a Saint.
to see the value of the garland of fruit in
its positiveness II coloring as a contrast
to the delicate flesh tones of the children
What a knot OF glowing color the plump
bodies make, and how il is relieved by the
fruit. the tree, the landscape, and the
cushion at the right.
At the time he painted this picture
Rubens' services were being sought by
several of the royal courts OF Europe. 1t
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
War Waged Over Fashions

important trade magazines are tax
ing sides in the war started by Edward
Box, of the Ladies Home Journal
against Paris fashions, in which one
of the big New York papers has also
recently enlisted. The spring fashion
number of the Dry Goods Economist
says: Paris dominates the fashion
world. Why?
Not merely because Paris is the
worlds greatest art center, nor because
of the pre-eminence of France in the
production of materials that in design.
weave, and color defy the worlds riv-
airy: nor because of the genius the
French have shown in seizing upon
historic or contemporary events OF
world wide import as the motif Tor
fashion movement. Not these alone
though they are much-but because
Paris is the gathering place OF the
worlds fashionable society.
There the Russian grand duchess
meets the Brazilian heiress; the Amer
lean millionairess rubs shoulders with
the Italian principessa: the German
prinzessin foregathers with the French
duchess of the ancient regime. And
lesser stars from the world over hover
in the vicinity and adopt the new styles
that win acceptance from these society
leaders. In years to come the fashion
scepter may depart from Paris. But
the center that shall take 1T up must
first win an international recognition
at least equal to that which Paris now
commands"
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
New Trinlnain ga.

The combination of fabrics is of the
greatest Importance this spring. Cotton
and wool eponge in novelty designs are
much used in combination with not only
plain eponge but as a trimming for
silks. Pique. printed in cretonne pat
terms and Bulgarian colors and designs,
is also used to trim wool dresses. 1t
makes the smartest little vests and it is
often used for revers and cuffs.
Oriental color combinations are work.
ed into some of the newest braids and
fancy ornaments, and are used to trim
the darker-toned coat suits and one
piece dresses of ratine. eponge and COW
ert. In place of satin for collar and
cuffs, much bengaline will be used and
there is a decided preference for novel;
ty eponge and ratine.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
OLIVE OIL IS GOOD
FOR MARASMUS BABY

One Of the worst things that a moth
er has 10 deal with in baby is a ten
dency to marasmus.
Marasmus is simply progressive
wasting away of infants. and one OF
the most frequent causes is lack of
fresh air. often. too, ii comes when
a baby has lived on a wrong diet, one
that was too rich, that the little stom-
ach could not hold all ii was given, or
where the diet has not had enough
nourishment.
A teaspoonful of olive oil is good
thing 10 fight off marasmus with. 1t
should be given every night and morn
ing, and besides nourishing the child
it will keep the little body well regu-
lated.
After the bath the baby should be
rubbed all over with olive oil. In this
way il absorbs nourishment that does
not pass through the weakened diges-
tive organs Of the stomach.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
An EnYayemeu Gift.

Are any of your friends engaged? If
so, why not make them some pretty
sachets for an engagement gift? They
are always appreciated and can easily
be made. Purchase a quantity of satin
ribbon. two inches in width. The shops
offer many bargains in ribbons at this
season. Cut the saChets in squares, pad
them with cotton and sprinkle with
sachet powder. Then whpstitch the
edges together.
Stack a dozen of these together and
tie with baby ribbon. On top place a
fiat bow ornamented with tiny rosebuds
made from ribbon. An eighth of a
yard of half-inch ribbon is required for
each rose. and they are formed by
swirling the ribbon round and round a
center Foliage may he made from
green silk to accompany these roses il
desired.
This is a charming gift for the gradu-
ate, so prepare for June, which is not
far distant.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

is another sign of his greatness that he
could see the beauty in such a domestic
group as this when he was also painting
the great historical canvasses and his
great religious pictures There was, ii is
said. a waiting list of more than a hum
dred young men who wanted 10 study
under his direction. And about this time
Maria de- Medici of France opened nego-
tiations with him for painting the series
that so gloriousIy fills one of the galleries
of the Louvre at Paris today. But these
honofs, which so quickly would have
turned the head of n lesser man. did not
cause Rubens to lose the power of find
ing beauty In the home life, as we find
IL in this picture.
And does the Ambassador amuse him
self with painting" a Spanish courtier
Is said once to have asked Rnbens. NO,
SenOr." was Rubens' reply, the painter
amuses himself by being ambassador
Every day n different human in
terest story will appear in The
Herald. You can get n beautiful
intagIio reproduction of the above
picture, with five others, equally
attractive, 7x9H inches In size,
with this weeks "Mentor.' In 'The
Mentor" n weIl-knOwn authority
covers the subject Of the pictures
and stories Of the week. Readers
Of The Herald and THE Mentor
will know Art. Literature, History,
Science, mud Travel. and own ex-
quisite pictures. On sale at The
Washington Herald Office. Price 10
cents. Write today TO The WASH
fngtOn Herald for booklet explain
ing The Associated Newspaper
school plan.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
GREEN IS THE "RAGE"
in FASHION REALMS

Modistes say green will he the rage"
for womens toilettes throughout the
summer
In Paris whole frocks and wardrobes
carry the one tone-tnat Of bright let
tuce leaves. Black suits are trimmed
with green; green waists and belts are
worn, while the striking combination
of green taffeta gown worn with a red
jacket has been seen in 'Rumpelmay-
er's' stylish tea room, on the Rue
Royal.
On the other hand, red and blue will
also be in favor.
There will be suits of red and ra-
tine and evening dresses of magenta
and a great many small hats for the
first will come of scarlet straw trim
med with a wing OF black, spotted with
red.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
Tips for Young Wives.

Doughnuts fry best in deep lard.
In making soups put the meat In
cold water.
One teaspoonful of baking powder
and an egg improve dressing.
Allow one tablespoonful of coffee for
each person and one for the. pot
Allow one teaspoonful OF tea Tor
each person and one for the pot.
All vegetables should be put in boil
ing water.
Beef for roasting should not be
salted. as il extracts the juices; simply
sprinkle with -four
Anything mixed with water requires
a hotter oven than anything mixed
with milk.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
Spring Lingerie Ideas.

The blouse idea is employed quite
extensively in the sheer summer dress
es, and to hold the blouse in form
an inch and half inside belt Is used.
Some Of the sheerest dresses have a
net lining with the wide belt attached
at a slightly raised waistline to pro-
duce the blouse over effect in the
waist. Russian blouses have appeared
in some of the smartest lingerie dress
es, the dress skirt being divided in two
and three tier arrangement. The
sleeves of many of these models are
made long, as the advance lines are
designed for early spring retaflings 1t
Is anticipated, however. that the later
lines will show a fair proportion Of
three-quarter length sleeves.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
strain Soup to Remove Grease.

A greasy soup is reflection upon the
skill of the cook who makes it, and an
abomination to the cook who knows
All the richness can be retained and
the grease removed by a very simple
process. Let the soup partly cool, so
that il is not boiling hot. Then dip
a piece of rather thick, white muslin
in ice water and strain the soup though
II All the grease will adhere to the
cloth and the soup will be clear and
rich without being greasy. or course,
the soup must be allowed TO drip
through the cloth without forcing, so
that only the broth without the fat will
go through.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

An odd shade of gray, verging on
mauve. was used in this suit The coat
is of plain serge and the skirt of a
loosely woven novelty cloth, with broken
stripes in the same gray, but slightly
darker.
One side OF the skirt is draped up in
the back with row of five fiat pearl
buttons for, trimming. Similar buttons
appear in the coat with corresponding
buttonholes made of black satin. The
girdle is also black satin and shows at
each side. Vest front and collar are of
ivory white MORE.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
WHITE CELLAR STEPS
SAVES MANY MISHAPS

When the whitewash man comes to
spring cleaning, get him to add a coat
of white to the bottom step of the cellar
stairs.
Then when going up or down the steps
in the dark the bottom step will stand
out in the darkness and make less dan
ger of accident by tripping or stumbling
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
INTERESTING PAGE FOR WOMAN AND THE HOME
AN UNUSUAL MENU
FOR THE HOME BOARD
Expense Of Materials for the Day, n
Estimated, Is Very

Expense Of Materials for the Day, a.
Estimated, Is Very
Small.
BREAKFAST.
Pulled Rice. Cream.
Omelet. Dreamed Potatoes.
Whole Wheat Gems Marmalade.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Creamed Fish in Ramekins
Salad Sandwiches.
Ounce Chop, Cream. Almond Cookies
Cocoa.
DINNER
Cock a'Leekie.
Jellied Pecan Salad.
Alexandra Ice White Cake.
Coffee.
Almond Cookies-work together one
cup butter, one-half cup lard. one cup
sugar, two and one-fourth cups -four and
the yolks of three eggs. Roll very thin.
brush with beaten white of egg and lay
upon cease sugar mixed with ground
almonds. There is no milk, water. soda
or baking powder in these cookies.
Jellied Pecan Salad-To one pint of
lemon jelly when nearly hard add one
cup or broken pecans; mold IN wine
glasses and serve on luttuce leaves with
finely shaved sweet green pepper and
mayonaise.
Alexandra Ice-Wash carefully half a
pound of large seeded raisins stemmed
and cut into halves. and let them stand
over night in a cupful of orange juice,
to which a tablespoonful of sugar has
been added. Put enough dry macaroons
through the food chopper to make half
cupful Of very fine crumbs. Whip two
cupfuls of double cream until stiff and
dry, add half a cupful or more of pull
verified sugar, the macaroon crumbs,
the raisins with the orange Juice. Turn
the mixture into individual molds seal
and leave packed in ice and salt at least
five hours.
Apricot Marmalade-Select a fine grade
of sun-dried fruit. pick over and wash:
then soak in cold water for twenty-four
hours. Drain, weigh, and for each pound
allow three-fourths of a pound of sugar.
To four pounds of fruit add the sugar
and one scant cupful of water, and cook
slowly until reduced to a marmalade,
stirring frequently.
I'D
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

To save trouble after opening a bot
tie OF glue or cement, rub mutton tall
low on a sound cork before inserting
IT in the bottle This prevents the
cork from sticking fast, only to be
broken into small bits when an at
tempt is made to remove it.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

This stylish dress has plain body
portion trimmed with fancy landings
which may be omitted if desired. The
skirt has wide front gore and side
pleats from this to the center of the
back, where the dress closes. The
sleeves are slightly full at the shoulder
and are finished with a cuff
Bingham, pique. linen, pongee, cam
brio, &C., are suitable materials for this
frock.
The dress pattern, No. 6212 is cut in
sizes 6, s, 10, and IL years. Medium
size requires ~ yards Of 3S-inch ma
terial.
This pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the pattern depart
ment of The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

To keep white enamelware from dis
coloring make a strong solution of
baking soda and rain water and put
the utensils in 1t and boil them hard.
They will be as white as new.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
Lemon VIII Keen.

1t is not necessary to can lemon juice
to keep 1t. Add equal amount Of sugar
to the lemon juice and stir occasionally
until sugar is dissolved as you would
TO make syrup and it will keep indefi-
pitely
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

the interesting fact was revealed that
only SO per cent of the women voters
were disqualified for failure to pay
taxes. ~ compared with Ae Per cent Of
the men.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

Mrs A. Z. Butler. of Evanston, ILL.,, has
had built a ffteen-room bungalow for
her pet cats, which is lighted by cleo
tricity and heated by steam. During the
summer 1t will be cooled with iced air.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

Mrs. Clarence lie Bus, who has been
granted a license to hold a race meet on
her Hinata farm, near Lexington. NY, Is
the first woman in the history OF morse
racing to be granted such a license.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

To remove grease from a stove try this
plan: Dip a cloth in dry SCOT and rub
this well over the greasy parts; then
apply the backing and the spots will
at once disappear
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
Heamed with Happiness.

She fairly beamed with happiness,
for she knew that the home beautiful
was the home OF congenial, loving spir
its, and she proudly knew that such
home was hers, even the littlest ones
of all. who romped and teased and
shouted, but were loyal deep down.
And she thanked her lucky stars that
what they lacked in rich possessions
they gained in their own royal way, for
. there were things that were better
than money, better than travelling
about; and, as for her. she was glad
to be living in that sunny, sunny home
in quiet village street
And the folk in that other home, IL
they had been as wise as they might
have been, would have taken daily les
sons until they had learned how alto
gether charming q home may be IL
there is enough of love enough of 10y
atty, and enough of, interest to reach
all around.
, For-pity the homes that have only
srich possessionsi
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01

To keep the larder sweet, place pan
of charcoal in it. which not only aios
in keeninp II sweet, but more wholesome
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
STEAMER CHARLES MANCHESTER
FOR MOUNT VERNON

Leaves Seventh Street Wharf daily except Sun
day. at 10 g. and l:&5 n m. Fare I5c, including
admission to groundA Beautiful sail On Potomac
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
KENSINGTON.

Cars from 18th & y. Y. Ave. every quar-
ter hour pass Zoo and Country Clubs.
Connect at lake for Kensington.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
Change Did Not Come.

The visitor hoped that that was not
a fair sample Of life as ii ran in the
home of her friend. and that that was
Just a blue" sort of day, and she
waited in hope for the next and the
next. But somehow there was not any
change for first one. then another and
another of the family told her all their
trials and bemoaned the sad fact that
they were not appreciated or under
sood at all. Even the mother confided
her tribulations and complained of her
"unsympathetic family"
The poor disillusioned guest thought
of her own happy home, where the in
terests, the pleasures, the hopes and
the disappointments of one were felt
by ALL and she was ready to hurry to
its friendly. loving shelter.
Two weeks went by. and there were
two weeks more to Stay; but she ex-
cused herself as best she could, for she
must go back to a different atmos-
phere or there would be no teaching
for her next fall. For the lack of 10y
atty and the absence of the family tie
that binds to her were unfamiliar, un-
lovely things.
The train that carried her back to
her village home seemed mighty slow
in the going for if she could once more
be in the old environment where ev-
erybody was congenial and everybody
knew IT. she never again would bother
her head because nothing ever hap
pened." But at last it shrieked and
puffed and whizzed into the little sta
ton; and at last she was back in the
shabby home, where there was loyalty,
plenty of it, where the family lived,
and PLAYED, and worked together, and
where there was a lot of CHEEKY talk,
and interest to go around.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
Was Disappointed.

When the summons came for dinner
and she took her place at the well-ap-
pointed dinner table, she was a DIT
disappointed at the lack OF pieasdh'
talk around the board. There were re-
marks and there were replies, but they
were sort of spiritless and perfunctory
NOT at all like the spontaneous tank
"over the teacups" at home. And,
though the dinner itself was all that
a dinner might be. she was really re-
lieved when the meal was over and she
and her friend went off to the inviting
retreat of the shady piazza.
But after bit she wondered where
the rest Of the family had gathered
for they sat there alone, and that was
not at all the way things were done at
home Not thinking that anything was
wrong she finally asked where the
Others had slipped to. And that opened
the floodgate of complaint.
They all liked different things. so
the friend said The mother was ap-
sorbed in social affairs, one of the Sis
tiers liked most TO be by herself ana
lust read, one Of the brothers thought
of nothing hut his precious athletics
anG-"there's nothing congenial about
MS" And then she went on to tell OF
the amazing Selfishness Of one, the ut
ter lack of sympathy in another, how
one was too restless to stay at home al
all. and another too Indifferent to trou-
BILE her head with anything or any
body. And the complaints went on
and
The Washington herald., 1913-05-01
The Home BeautiGed Is
Made of COngenial Spirits
nv FRANCES sHAFFER.

They lived in little Eastern village
where. not much happened 10 chahee
the daily routine. They had Few
enough luxuries and few enough pleas
ures, as pleasures are usually reck-
oned.
But they were a merry, HAPPY lot'
the little family that lived on sioe
street, and they thought lot of their
neirhbors and a lot more of each other.
II was seldom indeed that any OF them
was able to take trip to the OUTSIDE
world, and so there was great JOY IN
the household when an invitation came
10 one Of the teacher-daughters 10
spend = whole summertime month at
he luxurious home of a city friend.
For when pleasures come very much
i'm single file and lonesomely far apart,
there is a zest about them quite I'M
known when they are every day
events.
when the little trip of a hundred
miles or so was over and the young
woman had been Hospitality turned
over to the CHEEKY welcome of the eX-
ouisite room. with it's dainty furnish
ings that was TO be her own for the
month of her visit, she fell a-dreaming
of the good times that were surely COM
ing i'm that home of ease and plenty.
For there were sons and there were
daughters. and there was no occasion
for the. perpetual pinching and scrap
ing to which she had always been ac-
customed in her own modest home.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Fair Exchange. :
A New Back for an Old One.
How 1t Can be Done in
Franklin.

The back aches at times with a dull:
indescribable feeling, making YOU
weary and restless; piercing pains
shoot acres the region of the kidnevs.
and again the loins are so lame that
TO stoop is agony. No use to rub or
apply a plaster to the back if the kid.
neys are weak. You cannot reach the
cause. Franklin residents would do
well to profit by the following ex-
ample.
A: Leblanc, Houma. La, says, "My
back panied me so intensely that +
was IN misery all the time. When I
got up in the morning / was tired and
could hardly stoop. My kidneys were
also dfsordered and annoyed me es-
pecially at night. Doan's kidney
Fills brought me prompt relief and the
contents OF three boxes entirely rid me
OF my trouble"
when Your Back is Lame-Re
member the Name" Don't simpI,
ask for a kidney remedy-ask distinct
ly for Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Leblanc had. SOC. all stores.
toster-Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo,
n. y o
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Old Age.

Old age as it comes in the orderly
process of nature is beautiful and
majestic thing. 1t stands for eX-
perience, knowledge, wisdom, counsel.
That is ole age as it should be. but
old age it often is means poor diges-
ton. torpid bowels, sluggish liver
and a general feeling of III health. de-
spordarcy and misery. IRIS i, al
L.oot every instance is wholly nnnoccs-
sary. One Of Cham berlain ) Tablets
taken immediately after supper VIII
improve the digestion. tone ~ The
liver and regulate the bowels. Tnlt
feeling % dependency will give way
to one Of hope and good cheer. For
sale by all dealers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

Let everyone keep hustling to
improve the appearance of their
streets and lots. Keep all kinds
of rubbish off the streets and side
walks, and see that your houses,
fences, so forth, are neatly paint
ed. There is nothing that helps
the folks of a town and induces
newcomers to settle in it more
than neatly.painted houses and
fences, neat and tidy streets and
sidew alks, and fruit shade trees on
your lots. Let us see what you
will do for the benefit of our pro-
gressive little city.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

The Police Jury met in special
session on Tuesday of this week
to consider the proposition of
calling an election of the tax
payers of the Third Ward of the
Parish of St. Mary to vote two
and one half mill tax for an cleo.
trio trolley line which is projected
to rua from Jeanerette through
this parish. We call the atten-
ton of the proceedings of the
Police Jury which are printed
elsewhere in this issue in sup.
Elementary form. The Police
Jury has called the election as
requested for March 25th. The
BANNER will take up this matter
in it's next issue.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Death Of Mr.. A. J. Brunner.

BY the death of Mr.. A. j. Brun.
ner, which sad event event oc-
CURED on Friday evening, Feb.
ruary 7th, this community has
lost one of It's best citizens. He
was not q native of this country.
He came here with his parents
from Europe in the early fifties
of the last century when he was
but few years old. Growing up
from boyhood to mature man
hood under the influence of this
new and free country, in duty, in
an unassuming fealty to a fair
and correct citizenship, he was
among our truest and best. It
can we'll be said of him. that with
out pretention, he filed the full
measure of correct, upright and
honorable life. To his bereaved
widow and children the BANNER
extends it's heartfelt sympathy in
this, their hour of grief.