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The Washington herald., 1913-12-10

Christmas comes on apace, and the
usual question confronts every woman:
What shall give my friends this year?''
II the outlay cannot be very much, then
1t is a good idea to make some useful
little thing to serve as a gift.
Something that a woman who enter
tains will appreciate is a bridge set. It
consists of a table cover and four small
napkins. Buy two yards of delicate
shade of green linen one yard wide, cut
on square one yard, and hemstitch 1t
all around. The hem should be about
one inch wide when finished. Then in
each corner embroider in cross-stitch
the four suits of playing cards, the club
and the spade in black cotton and the
heart and the diamond in red. The re-
cipients monogram should be done In
the center either in green or red and
black cross-stitch.
Cut the second yard Of linen in four
for the napkins. Hemstitch them and on
each embroider a playing card in one
corner and In the opposite corner a small
monogram. The patterns and embroidery
work shop. The materials will cost about
$3.50 and the set when finished will be
worth $25-at least that Is what they sell
for in one novelty shop
Something very personal is a set of
bath bags. They are simple to make
and cost about 81. Purchase one pound
of oatmeal, one pound OF Florentine orris
root and a quarter of a pound OF some
good soap powder put all in a large box
and mix thoroughly. Make fifty bags
two inches square OF plain white cheese
cloth, put a spoonful of the mixture in
each and sew them across the top. Pack
them in a holly paper box, tie with red
ribbon and you have something that will
be useful for fifty days in the ensuing
year, as one bag dropped into bath
perfumes and softens the water.
Another gift equally personal is an
undervest made of crepe de chine. One
yard and a quarter of a good quality OF
crepe the same quantity of beading and
a little more narorw ribbon are required.
Cut the best straight, hem on the bottom,
put the beading across the top and run
the ribbon through II. There is nothing
over the shoulders and IL the ribbon is
drawn tightly 1t makes a desirable vest
for wear with low gown.
And speaking OF low gowns, something
pretty and useful is a pun for powdering
the back OF the neck. 4 single slipper
tree. half yard of number nine ribbon
and a large downy pun make a gift that
all women need and very few have ever
heard of. Paint the slipper tree white
and 1t viii take three coats of a good
enamel paint-remove the little handle
from the pun and slip the ball end of the Z
tree in the opening made for the handle.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
GRAND DISPLAY
OF MODERN ART
Large Collection of Water Color
Sketches Reproduced in
Natural Color.

Modern processes of color printing now
make II possible to give the lover Of art
exact representations of great paintings
and other objects OF art in their original
colorings The publishers OF Panama and
the Canal in Picture and Prose" have en-
ployed these latest color processes IN
reproducing a splendid collection OF water
color studies for this new book. The
cover bears an inlaid panel in beautiful
colors showing the famous Culebra cut
This was made from a painting by Cor
don Grant and gives a decided individ-
uality to the appearance of the large
volume.
The same modern color processes have
also been used in making the magnificent
full page reproductions that abound
throughout the book. Take, for instance
a view Of Panama Bay from the Ancon
hospital grounds. This was made from
an original water color study by Z. J..
Read. The sharp contrasting colorings
give the effect of an oil painting. The
stately palms and tropical shrubbery soft
ly blending into the waters of the bay.
and over all the rich tints of the tropi-
cal sun, making of this a most pleasing
picture. But this l. only one of six
teen similar art creations which adorn
this volume, and any one of the collection
is worthy Of a splendid frame.
In addition to this grand array Of gor-
geous colorings are photographic repro
ductions Of unusual scenes depicting the
life and activity of Panama and the
Canal Zone. Around these illustrations is
drawn a most entertaining and instruct
i've story setting forth the complete his
tory OF the people and the country.
The Herald presents this book almost
free to its readers. In another column
Of this issue is printed a certificate which
explains the entire plan. Look for this
certificate and clip II today.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
.srsE NATIONS TRIBUTE TO GRANT,

the past, you will prove that no enemy
can Withstand you. and that no defense.
however formidable, can check your on
ward march"
Thanked by Congress.
ton of the country's praise of himself
had rung through the North. The House
of Representatives of the Thirty-eighth
Congress, on assembling December s, had
passed unanimously, without a word OF
debate or explanation" a vote OF thanks
to Grant, ''and through him to the off,
GERS and soldiers who had fought under
his command" during the war. for gal
lantry and good conduct in the battles in
which they have engaged
The resolution requested the President
to cause a gold medal to be struck with
suitable emblems. devices. and inscrip-
tions," to be presented to Gen. Grant, to-
gether with a copy of the joint resolu-
tions of Congress to be engrossed upon
parchment.
This resolution was introduced by Rep
resentative EIihu B. washburne of IIli-
nois, who took pride in the fact. that he
had befriended Gen. Grant at the begin
ming OF the war when, as an obscure and
ex-army officer. Grant had
sought modest command in which to
serve his country.
The cheers and applause with which
the resolution of thanks was met in the
House were sweet music to the ears OF
Mr.. Washburne
The resolution of thanks was sent
to the Senate for its action, and
on December Is that body adopted II
and without debate, il be-
ing introduced by Senator Henry Wilson
Of Massachusetts.
This high honor was not more pleasing
to Grant, however. than a communication
he received from President Lincoln un-
der date of December s. as follows:
Understanding that your lodgment at
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
WOMAN And THE HOME
Christmas Gifts
Sure to Win High Fap0r
Edited By JrLIA CHANDLER NAME.

With heavy thread draw the pun tightly
around the end OF the tree. stitch firmly.
wrap the ribbon around to hide the sew
ing and tie in a bow.
Six sachets filled with the favorite scent
of the recipient and made, say. in heart
shape edged with narrow lace would be
attractive and they are always useful.
Little lavender silk bags filled with dried
lavender flowers would be appreciated
by anyone with linen closet. The dried
lavender sold on the streets at cents
a bag may be used and cents worth
will I'LL one sachet.
In giving presents always have each
package wrapped attractively in white or
green tissue paper or the heavier holly
paper. The tissue Is really best, owing TO
its softness. Red ribbon is more Christ
maslike for tying, and a sprig Of real
holly will be a good finishing touch.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
THE USE OF
DECORATING THE KITCHEN

garding the kitchen as a necessary evil
that the idea of applying any decorative
treatment TO it and making II really
attractive place never seems to occur to
them. The cook has to spend most Of her
time there, and IL for no other reason
than to make her comfortable and happy
incidentally thereby a better servant
the place should be made as agreeable
10 the eye as possible. The designers of
really well planned houses now take ac-
count of this consideration and adopt
simple but well recognized decorative
schemes. We have something yet to learn
in this respect from old Dutch and Ger
man kitchens. and also from the kitchens
Of old New England farmhouses.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
THE WAR DAY BY DAY
Fifty Years Ago.
Dec TO- lS63-Gen Grant Issued CongaatO Address to His Troops
Tennessee for Their Successes Caanooga and Knox-Gant
Thanked by Congress and by President Lincoln.
Cwritten expressly for The Herald.l

Fifty years ago today Gen. Grant issued
4 eongratulatory address to his troops in
Tennessee for their successes at Chatta-
nOoga and Knoxville.
This address signalized not only the
triumphs of the Federal soldiers to whom
1t was addressed, but indirectly the great
personal triumph that had come to Grant
through the campaign for the relief of
Chattanooga and of Knoxville.
Arriving at Chattanooga on October q,
TO find the Army Of the Cumberland be-
sieged, hungry, and discouraged, in less
than a month Grant had driven the en-
emy from before the city in retreat into
the mountains of Georgia and in two
weeks more had raised the siege of Knox
vile.
His triumphs had been shared by Gen.
George II. Thomas, commanding the
Army of the Cumberland by Grants ap-
pointment; by Gen. William T. Sherman,
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
DANCE INVITATIONS PUZZLE,
Extreme Form" Haired, Say Notice,
to George Warrington Students.

Students Of the George Washington
University, who have received invitations
to a dance at the Chevy Chase Seminary
next Saturday evening, are wondering
what sort of an affair it will be. At the
bottom of the invitations is to be found
the following sad announcement: ANY
extreme form of dancing or familiar At
titude assumed by many in the present
day dances is disapproved by the fac
ulty."
A month ago this announcement would
not have caused much stir, but recently
the faculty Of George Washington Uni
versity removed its ban from all rag
with the exception of the turkey
trot and at present the students are
exulting over the liberties granted them.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10

who had marched to Chattanooga from
Memphis with a portion of the Army OF
the Tennessee; by Gen. Thomas Wood,
and in n degree by Gen. Joseph Hooker,
who had re-enforced the forces at Chatta-
nooga with a portion of the Army OF the
Potomac, and fought the so-called Bat
tie above the Clouds
Another officer whose services in the
campaign had brought him less fame
than he deserved. Gen. w. +. ("Baldy'O
Smith, had contributed largely, as chief
engineer Of the Army of the Cumberland,
to the success of the campaign at Chat
tanOoga by making possible the rapid
movement of troops in the field of opera
tiOn and by carrying out with remark
able precision the general plans of Grant
and Thomas. While Gen. Smith was
never to become a popular hero, Grant
and Thomas privately accorded him a
full measure of credit for what he had
done.
Praises His Soldiers.
While the honors of Chattanooga were
to others. This is nowhere more evident
than in his order of congratulation, is
sued fifty years ago today. Its language
is like that of a patriarch of old speaking
to his people. Its substance and form
alike are striking, it being as follows:
THE general commanding takes this
opportunity OF returning his sincere
thanks and congratulations to the brave
Armies of the Cumberland, the Ohio, the
Tennessee, and their comrades from the
Potomac, for the recent splendid and de-
cisive successes achieved over the enemy.
In a short time you recovered from hirI
the control of the Tennessee River from
Bridgeport to Knoxville. You dislodged
him from his great stronghold on Look
out Mountain, drove him from Chatta-
nooga Valley, wrested from his deter
mined grasp the possession of Missionary
Ridge, repelled with heavy loss to him
his repeated assaults upon Knoxville,
forcing him to raise the siege there, driv-
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
FOSTER COMPANY CONCERTS.
Anniversary of Occupancy of Build
ing Is Observed.

\ concert was given last night by the
Percy 8. Foster Piano Company, in cele-
bration of the third anniversary of its
occupancy Of its building, 1890 G street
northwest Another concert which is
free, will be given tonight.
The concert at the Foster Building last
night included several numbers by some
of the best Washington musicians and
recitals by Charles Edward Howe, of
Chicago, who played series of excellent
classical favorites on the Garcia inner
player piano; Paul Bleyden, tenor, and
Mrs. Bleyden, pianist, and Ernest Lent.
cello soloist, of this city. Records on a
Victor victrola also were played.
An extensive program has been ar
ranged for this evening. The musicians
named above will be heard. Friends and
patrons Of the company sEe invited, in
an announcement, to attend.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
DANCE AT ST. ELIZsBETH'S.
Employees of Government Hospital
Entertain Their Friends.

The employees of the Government Hos
pital for the Insane entertained their
friends last evening at a dance in Hitch
cock Hall. which had been decorated with
palms and flowers. Music was furnished
by the hospital orchestra. of which Jo-
seph B. Caldwell is director.
The Public Improvement Association of
Congress Heights, will entertain Com
missioner Newman at its meeting to-
hight, in the town hall on Alabama ave-
nue. The women of the community have
been invited to attend. A musical pro-
gram will be contributed and refresh
ments served.
Anacostia Council No. Is, Junior Order
of United American Mechanics, met last
evening in Masonic Hall. Degree work
occupied the attention of the officers, and
following this social was enjoyed.
The annual meeting of Electa Chapter,
No. 2. Order Of the Eastern Star OF Ana
costa, was held last evening in Masonic
Hall,
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10

him at all points, utterly routed and dis
comfited, beyond the limits of the State.
by your noble heroism and deter
mined courage. you have most effectually
defeated the plans Of the enemy for re-
gaining the possession of the States Of
Kentucky and Tennessee. You have se-
cured positions from which no rebellious
power can drive or dislodge you.
For all this. the general commanding
thanks you collectively and Individually
The loyal people of the United States
thank and bless you. Their hopes and
prayers for your success against this un-
holy rebellion are with you daily. Their
faith in you will not be in vain. Their
hopes will not be blasted. Their prayers
to Almighty God will be answered.
''You will yet go to other fields of
strife; and with the invincible bravery
and unflinching loyalty to justice and
right which have characterized you in
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
WHAT TO GIVE
TO CHILDREN
Some Thoughts for Suitable and
Useful Christmas Gifts Other
Than Toys.

After all, while toys are fascinating to
buy, there are many practical things
which in the long run give the children
Just as much satisfaction.
Not that they should not have toys, far
from it:-but there are always so many
willing to give toys, whereas most kind
friends and admiring relatives object to
giving useful articles.
Therefore IL usually devolves upon the
members of the household to provide the
little extras which are necessary, but less
romantic.
Take, for instance. a warm little dress
ing gown and mule slippers. Every
child needs these things and the gowns
are exactly like the grown-ups' except
in size. For little children the slippers.
with their cozy edging of fur, cost only
81. while a~dressing gown of eiderdown
for a child OF six costs $1.75.
For older children there are gay pat
termed Persian designs and in quilted
silk with Chinese embroidery they cost
8. Pajamas for children are fascinating
For babies there are always useful
gifts which are ornamental as well. For
instance. take a creeping blanket for
floor or pen made OF wadded denim or
canvas OF a plain color underneath to
match the border. while the center is a
bright colored Mother Goose design on
a white ground. This costs $50.
sIitts for BaBies.
Mitts for babies and gloves for chill
dren are so expensive that they are well
coined as gifts. From mitts OF angora
to lined fur-edged dogskin gloves there
never was a child that did not enjoy a
pair from Santa Claus.
From extra cap strings at 70 cents a
pair up to a marvellous bassinet running
on wheels and highly decorated at SO.
there are hosts Of suggestions. Cap
strings by the way, are not to be sneered
needle woman can make these at little
cost out OF fine handkerchief linen, hem
stitching or scalloping the ends.
Bows for the cap are also acceptable
and may be purchased from % cents a
pair to several dollars. One charming
design Of rosettes OF satin, with small
knot of forget-me-nots in the center.
costs $1.25
Plain knit caps with a nat turnback
edge of pale blue or pink cost $50. and
are comfortably hot without the extreme
warmth OF angora or fur. n
For the older children stout "arctics"
reaching well up the leg are almost a
luxury. since they make II possible to
play in quite deep snow without the ne
cessity Of removing shoes underneath.
and the quaintest raincoats and Red
Riding Hood waterproofs come for very
small boys and girls.
Aside from weaSinG apparel there are
many things which should be gotten to-
gether for boys and girls emerging from
babyhood. such as toilet sets, manicure
sets, books. and furniture for the room.
II generally gives ambition to a little
girl to have a nicely fitted-out workbox.
or one Of the clever kindergarten outfits
for rama, beadwork, or embroidery, Here
Is a never-failing source OF amusement
for wet weather.
Educational toys are always advisable.
pot only do they last as the child's abil-
lty to handle them improves, but they
also tend to develop the taste for work
Of one kind or another.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
CHRISTMAS CANDIES THAT
CAN BE MADE AT HOME

Some people have a fashion of turning
up their noses at anything homemade
except bread and cakes. Candy that ono
really feels can be trusted is almost in
yariably high in price. One can over
come this difficulty by making a great
deal of their own Christmas candy.
Recipes, directions and materials are
readily obtainable. and home candymak-
ing may be made a pleasure as well as
a piece of economy.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
RIGID CENSOR FOR MOVIES. -
Improper Films VIII BE Barred II
New Customs Rules Are Approved.

Improper moving picture films will be
barred from this country, If new customs
regulations compiled by Chief Clerk Hal
sted. OF the customs sArvice, be approved.
mo liberal policy" will be adopted by
the Treasury in censoring imported films
according to Halsted. and the new regu-
lations will exclude all that can be classed
as doubtful" Halsted has prepared only
a rough draft of the new rules, which viii
be submitted to Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury Hamlin for approval. 1t is
expected the new regulations will be in
effect in two months.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10
PLANNING KITCHENS WITH
AN EYE TO CONVENIENCE

One of the foremost requisites IN
kitchen planning is convenience. Too
many kitchens have been neglected in
this respect and much unnecessary labor
is entailed thereby. Sinks should be near
ranges and windows should be placed so
that both may have ample light Proper
places should be provided for articles in
use. II is only by having con-
arranged kitchens that We shah
get the best service from our domestics
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10

When buying mutton. if YOU get more
than enough fer one meal. try covering
what is not cooked with vinegar and
one-fourth teaspoonful cloves and mace,
also little pepper; do not add any salt.
When cooked il tastes like venison.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10

To prevent paint and varnish from
washing of around dorknobs and cup
boards, where greasy and dirty finger
marks show, use baking soda in water
instead of soap. Wipe quite dry and
do not let any dampness remain on sur
rounding paint.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-10

Off at the waist by six-inch deep band
Of velvet and braid. so cut as to prevent
any suspicion OF an inward curve at the
waist
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-05-28
HOG CHOLERA SERUM.
DIR. Chas. III. STANCE Appointed Di-
rector of Laboratory and Begins
Work.

Acting as directed by the recent
legislative, President r. A. Pearson
has appointed DR.. Chas. H. STANCE
director of the state hog cholera SER
um laboratory which is to be estab-
lished at Iowa State college. DR..
STANCE is dean of the division of
veterinary medicine in the college.
The authorities are already at
work on plans for the manufacture
OF serum. They are in communica-
tion with. other state laboratories
and will conduct their work along
the most modern and scientific lines.
The production of serum will begin
at once, although it will be consid-
cradle time before the new
plant will be able to furnish Iowa
farmers with it's product. Until
then, the laboratory will secure relf-
able serum from other state plants
and distribute that at cost. For the
present, this serum will be bought
of the Kansas State laboratory, which
has been supplying the state veter-
mary department at Des Moines.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-05-28

whole people without being asked
for 1t, and you will rejoice through
out your whole life that you helped
to build a hospital here, and your
subscription may possibly be the
means of saving your own life or
that of some one dear to you.
A meeting of the Decorah CONNER
cial Club was held at the city hall
last night, the report of the COM
mittee accepted and the project hear
tily endorsed, and the committee in
structed to proceed at once to raise
the necessary funds.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-05-28
New Cure For Cancer.

Dr. Howard w. NOVEL; of the Bos-
ton University Medical School treat
ed fifty cancer victims at the Massa-
chusetts Homeopathic Hospital the
other day and within ninety-six
hours those to whom opiates had to
be given to alleviate their sufferings
were so improved that they no long
er suffered. He used serum OBJ
tanned from rabbits.
While he insists that his work is
only experimental his announcement
Of the first three weeks of the treat
ment of human beings has created a
sensation In the medical world. DR..
NOVEL; repeats that he does not
claim to have a cure for cancer, but
he is undoubtedly making progress
toward the discovery of such cure.
Personally he has received and an
swered 5000 letters. All who have
inquired have been told that the
work is experimental, that no serum
is for sale, that no patients will be
taken except through the hospital
under whose auspices the work is be-
ing done.
He has now admitted for the first
time that he has apparently cured a
great many rabbits of cancer grown
from his cancer virus, which Is OBJ
tanned from human malignant
growth. He had previously announc-
ed his suocessin immunizing rabbits.
He is treating the human beings at
five day intervals, as he treated the
rabbits. He has twenty-five patients
in the hospital all the time, and
twenty-five more who come for treat
ment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-05-28
Some mathematician has figured Il

Some mathematician has figured II
out that one cent a bushel on all
corn, two cents a bushel on all wheat
and two cents per ton on all hay
raised in this portion of the state
would build ten miles of permanent
roads In one year or one hundred
miles in ten years, thus in a little
while giving the farmers a network
OF highways passable ct all seasons
OF the year, and at an outlay that
would hardly be noticed at all.