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fell only to the daughters of wealth.
Now, with the advent of the machine
work that can be detected from the hand
embroidery only by an expert eye, the
average Amrican woman can find them
on the shop counters at her own prices
The French embroidered garments, of
course, never are as "fussy" locking as
those much trimmed with lace; but they
were much better than the lace and
hosts Of women prefer them. not alone
for durability. but because they prefer
the simple styles.
Last summer the shadow gowns were
the subject of much comment, and this
summer again the styles are to be of
the very sheerest materials. To meet
this problem, one of the American man.
ufacturers of the French garments is
showing. this spring a petticoat with the
double front panel. made to button down
the front at the left side of the panel
with the attractive embroidery at the
hem
Another very practical feature about
this petticoat that will appeal to all wom-
en- is the fact that 1t car, be unbuttoned
and laid out fiat. to be laundered almost
as easily as a pocket handkerchief +
Another very attractive garment put
out by this firm is a ''combinee." with
the dainty embroidery at the front of the
chemise. All these garments are I'm
ished with the machine scaIlops, and the
dealers even give a guarantee that these
threads won't pull out-one point where
they even excel the hand work.
OF course. the hand embroidered gar
ments always will be worn by the women
who can indulge themselves in such lux
uries. put with these new models, hosts
Of women can enjoy the dainty machine
garments with equal joy.
The crepe de chine garments are the
novelty OF the season, but the lovely
French embroidery gives wear and dur
ability. along with its beauty, that ap-
peals 70 every feminine heart
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Machinery and Embroidery

More and more the American women
are adopting the French fashions in lin
gerie, with less adornment of lace and
more Of the lovely hand embroidery. And
now some of the American manufac-
turers have such wonderful success in
machine embroidery that even the aver
age woman can indulge her love for what
appears to be French embroidery. A
dainty nainsook garment, prettily EN-
broidered, is the joy OF every woman's
heart, but only recently has It been made
possible for any but those who were for
tunate enough to go to the French shores
to possess such treasures
Then came the day when the American
importers brought the dainty garments
to these shores; but. OF course. they were
sold at such exorbitant prices that they
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DAILY HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1914

FRIDAY, JJ NE 2B. 1914.
According to astroIogy this is not a
lucky day. While Venus and Mercury
are in benefc aspect. Saturn and Uranus
are adverse.
Women are subject to uncertain inHu-
ences, where their emotions are con-
cerned. for while the sign is encouraging
for love affairs, the evil influence of IRA
nus may cause serious mistakes in judg-
ment. bringing about friendships with
undesirable men.
Under this rule social assemblies of
every sort should be very successful
Dinners. dances and receptions give
promise Of great enjoyment.
There is a lucky omen for the wearing
Of new clothing. for dealings with dress
makers and for personal popularity.
Artists, singers and actors should ben
eft from the government of the planets
today. It is an auspicious time for first
appearances and may provide for future
prosperity.
Uranus gives warning OF danger in
travel, especially in electrically pro-
PEELED conveyanCes.
Peril from thunderstorms is foretold.
Those late in the afternoon may be most
dangerous to human life.
The signs are held by astrological rules
to warn all who are inimical to women's
best interests. The rule is believed to be
forceful IN regard TO enemies VINO try 10
deceive women or to WELD tyrannical
power over them.
Old persons are subject to rather un-
favorable influences. They should guard
against possible accident and should
avoid exposure to bad weather. as colds
contracted under tOday's conditions may
be serious.
As Mars was in a place giving warn
ing of warlike tendencies, crime and out
rage. at the time Of the last lunation.
the prognostication of a month marked
by startling events should be needed
Men in many lines of business have rea-
son to be extremely cautious.
Persons whose birth date II is should
not make any changes in occupation or
place of residence. Men should be ex-
traordinarily diligent in business The
young probably will become engaged or
will marry within the year.
Children born on this day may be too
much inclined to indulge in pleasure and
amusement. They should have bright.
quick minds. Their magnetic center IS
Sun in Cancer and the Moon is their
principal ruler.
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tCopynght, leli.)

To get best results with rice. wash
quickly in cold water and drop slowly
into water that is boiling rapidly. Rice
prepared in this fashion will be soft and
mealy, yet whole, in twenty minutes or
half an hour. Have plenty of water in
the kettle and drain the rice directly it is
cooked-before the water stops boiling.
Save fuel by washing beans and all
dried fruits until the water poured of is
clear. Then soak over night. covering
them with warm, not cold. water.
To get best results with macaroni. do
not break II before cooking. Drop il
whole into salted boiling or cold water,
boil twenty minutes, drain in a colander
coiling II in the baking dish, pour cream
sauce over it and finish of with grated
cheese and bits of butter. Bake golden
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SUMMER QUILTS FOR BABY.

coach there is charming fancy in blue
or pink linen with a wide, white border,
the whole quilted as though it were OF
silk. On the colored centers are appliqued
fascinating white Dummies with long ears,
cut out of white linen with embroidered.
black eyes, stitched. on the guilt by the
maker.
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Caraway Jumbles-Cream one-half cup
butter. then add successfully one cup
sugar, one egg. one-quarter teaspoOnful
soda dissolved in one-half cup sour
cream. two and one-haf cups flour. and
one tablespoonful caraway seed. Drop
by spoonfuIs one inch apart on a but
tered tin and bake in a moderate oven.
Sufficient for three meals at a cost Of %
cents.
MarshmaIlow Blackberry Flun-Chil
pint Of cream and whip until stiff, then
fold in the beaten white of one egg and
three-fourths cup Of sugar. Have ready
one cupful of blackberries and one-fourth
pound marshmallows cut fine, and fold
them through the cream. Chill and
serve with or without waters.
Peppers with Macaroni-Cut top from
five sreen peppers, remove seed and core.
and let stand for ten minutes in boiling
water Cremoved from fire). Chop cooked
macaroni into small pieces and mix with
a thin cream sauce. Drain peppers, hll
with the macaroni. adding to eah gen.
erous spoonful Of grated cheese. Bake
in a granite dish with a very little water
until peppers are tender. II covered. they
will not be dry when cooked. Very ap-
petizing with fsh.
Cost OF Menu-Cereal, &c; blueberries,
half pint, 4c: eggs. three-quarters dozen,
I5c. bread, &c; cream, 15c; tomatoes, l0c;
tumble. &c; salmon, one pound. &c; pep
pers., Sc; cucumber. sc; marshmallow
quarter pound. &c; blackberries. half pint.
4c; coffee and tea, Sc; leftover and sun
dries, l2c. Total, N.u.
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Buckles. buttons. beads and other arti-
cles OF polished steel may be beautifully
cleaned by covering with unslacked lime
and leaving for a short time
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26

Rear Admiral Edward H. Gheen, U.
S. N, and Mrs. Gheen were among the
notable departures from town yester-
day when, with their daughters, the
Misses Gheen. they left for Newport,
where they will pass the summer.
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TO SERVE AT
THE HOME TABLE

BREAKFAST.
Cereal and BluebeTies and Cream.
Plain Omelet. Toast Conee.
LUNCHEON.
Tomato Salad. Bread and Butter Sandwich.
CaaWay tumble. Tea
DINNER.
Steamed Salmon Loaf.
Peppers with Mscsroni
Cucumbers with Dressing
Marshmallow Blackberry Fluh.
Coffee.
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Mrs. Robley D. Evans and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Evans-SeweIl. who recently re-
turned from long absence in Europe,
will pass the greater part of the season
at Newport where Mr.. Evans, son of
Commander Frank Taylor Evans, U. s.
N, has been appointed chief of the
Naval Station.
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Representative and Mrs. Thomas Dunn.
CT Rochester, n. Y, who have been
notable acquisitions to Washington in
the past season, will pass the summer at
Narragansett Pier for which resort Mrs.
Dunn and Miss Frances Dunn leave to-
morrow.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26

Mrs Gilbert Grosvenor and children
after a visit in New England will Join
Mrs. Grosvenor's parents Prof. and Mrs.
Alexander Graham Bell, at the latters
home in Nova Scotia, to remain through
the summer.
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Mr.. n. L. Hunt, and wife, OF Ashland,
Va, accompanied by their three chill
dren, and Mr.. L. F. Blandon, are max
ing an extensive auto tour of Eastern
resorts They are guests at the Pow
hatan during their stay in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26

Miss Ramona Lefevre. sister of the
Secretary of the Legation of Panama,
who has been with her brother for the
greater part Of the past year, will san
for Europe on June 30 with her aunt,
Mrs. Lewis Lefeyre
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Representative and Mrs. Henry P. Dan
forth. who have been on a short visit
to their home in Rochester, n. Y, have
returned to town, where Mrs. Danforth
proposes remaining with Representative
Danforth until the adjournment Of Con-
gress.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26

Lieut. ]. F. Ware, U. S. A. who has
just completed a three years term as
instructor in the Virginia Pholitecnic In
stitute, at Blacksburg. Va, will pass the
next month at Asheville, N c.
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The marriage of Miss Helen Sellman
Nicholson, daughter of the late Henry
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Mr.. A. G. Vogt and wife, and Mrs
James August Schmidt and son. OF
Newark, N. J., are also guests at the
Powhatan. They expect to make quite
an auto tour before returning home.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26

Mai. G. H. Hutchinson and wife ar
rived last evening in Washington, and
are guests at the Hotel Powhatan dur
ing their stay in the city.
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Col. and Mrs. Archibald Hopkins have
closed their house on Dupont Circle, and
are passing the time with their daughte-,
Mrs. Patterson. of New York. at her
suburban home. Later they will go TO
summer.
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Cards have been received by the Wash
ingtOn friends of Mr. and Mrs Clinton
Jones' of Boston. announcing the mar
riage Of their daughter. Miss Clare Louise
Jones to Mr.. Albert Micajah Webb, Of
d. a. n. c., on Monday, June %, at
Na...-Ston. Mass. No invitations were
issued for the wedding which was at
tended only by the immediate relatives
of the two young people, who left i'm
mediatelv after for an extended honey
moon trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webb will be at home
in Durham after September Is
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Mrs. Elmer Black, who passed the
greater part Of last winter at the Port
land, entertained a large dinner company
at the Larchmont Yacht Club on Wednes-
day evening. Her guests were invited
TO meet Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Titus, of
San Francisco.
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plan to reform the confederation. This
contained a clause granting universal
suffrage in the election Of members OF
a chamber to represent the people.
When the Diet took UP the Austrian
question OF Holstein Prussia told II
that any State which voted for Austria
must prepare 10 nsht Prussia. when
the Diet replied that II was illegal
Prussia left the Confederation and de-
clared war. Bavaria, Hanover, Wurt-
sided with Austria.
Taen came the test OF King William a
military policy. II stood It successfully.
Beginning June is. the Prussians de-
feated Hanover by the 27th, and by
July | Bohemia was invaded, according
To the plan OF Won Moltke Two days
later Sadowa was fought The strug-
gle lasted nearly all day and might
have gone against the Prussians had
not the Crown Prince arrived with re-
endorsements. Fifty thousand fell that
day the Austrisns losing four times as
many as the Prussisns did.
Austria had TO give Ven ,tia to Italy
but the south German States were left
10 choose under which flag they were TO
tuld fIhSrld IttnON
IIesse -Cassel Nassau Schleswig. Hol-
stein and the city of Frankfort. thus in
Creaslng her territory about % per cent
This was all Bsmarck's doing His
genius had thought 1t all out IN adj
vance. and II had come sbou, exactly
according TO ms plan Bsmarckis di-
p'omHcy and Won Moltkes army had
made Prussia one OF the great Powers
and were 10 make her still greater
The next thing done was 10 provide
q constitution for the north German
confederation. II was placed before an
assembly elected under the new suf-
frage law and adopted in 1861. King
william was president and fpr Its par
lament it had two chambers. the Conn
ell and the Reichstap. The members Of
the latter were elected for three years
The Council consisted Of delegates sent
pv the rulers Of the States. This par
Lament wisely set 10 work "a enact
avs which would bring prosperity to
the confederation and to remove many
OF the handcaps imposed BY the old
absolutism
Included in the period Just described
must be mentioned certain matters
which We're going on in France That
empire hal bitterly resented it's sover-
cigu'- part in the Italian war. In other
ways also his popularity had begun TO
wan-. In order To distract popular at
tention he resorted TO the intervention
IN Mexico and the setting up OF the III
fated empire there
Napoleon sent a Large force to Mexico
ana established Archduke Macmillan
Of Austria as emperor. The project
ended disastrously The French army
was d. feated and y~rs Withdrawn. lesv-
ing MaNimllan 10 his fate.
In Spait the revolutionary spirit
broke forth IN 1868 and Queen Isabella
was driven from the throne. Bismarck
tried 10 induce Leopold OF Hohenzol-
Tern Ia accept rhe place. 1t having been
offered to him by the Spanish provi-
sional Government
The French Ambassador to Berlin
was sent 10 sit King william at Ems
To ask that Leopold withdraw. and on
July ~ 1870. the withdrawal was an
nuunCed hut not by King William. Not
satisfied with this. the Paris Govern
ment insisted on an assurance that
PRUSSIA would not again put forward IA
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Building Up of United Germany by the
Diplomacy of Bismarck and the
Army of Won Moltke

republican principles Ills experiences
in the revolution had confirmed these
views. and he had been greatly dis.
pleased at the time by the Kings com.
promise and surrender to the mob and
to Austria.
There was work ahead for the soldier
King. the work (which is done with
swords and rifles. and b. could not az.
ford to Jet anything divide his people
at this time lie and Bismarck saw
clearly that trouble was coming both
with Denmark ana Austria. II was on
BisindrCks advice that the prusslar
army concentrated on the Rhine IN 1853
and because OF that TACT Napoleon III
suddenly saw s, bright aud dangerous
q l.ght that his aid ~ Cavour and
Charles Albert Stopped short. the I'd.
sn.t b'.Lr "a peace with Austria IN which
the Italians w.rr not even consulted
Not only had Austria bv that war been
beaten aud de~puIlcd of part Of her
lillian possessions bat Germnny's other
rival. France was made to obey a six
niicaut warning. Austria was not de-
ceiyrd by the Pruss an mobilization. II
was not for her all 50 much as for
Pruss.a's glory
ON" OF the FIRST tasks King william
assumed on taking office was reurgan-
zat.on of the army. II Prussia was to
advance % must be by force OF arms
The system was Anticipated and only
put about 40 600 new men into military
training The King revised me system
$50 thIt his was Increased go $4,000
The first Use 10 which the army
was put was the settlement of the
SchleSwig- controversy with
Denmark \ constitution had been
adopted by Denmark which took I'm
SchI"sWiE Austria was chen persuaded
by Prussia 10 insist ON the agreement
mad" In 49, by which the duchy was
to remain independent. although tnr
Danish sovereign was Duke of Sthl.S-
wig
I'm ultmatum was presented to Den
mark demanding withdrawal from
SChleSwig within furty-rirIht hours.
The demand was refused and Ia 1854
war WAS declared n did not take the
TWO allies long To defeat ih, Danes. and
the latter renowned claim to the Two
duchIes T. ~marck opposed letting them
come u MS "a Lew German state. amt 10
was finally decided to let Austria man
age llul>irtr. while Irus> g did the same
for SchieswiE He d'd not intend. how
ever that TINS should long continue
His object WL- tu pi'k quarrel with
Austria. defeat her and then annex both
dUch.s to Prussia
slipping over to B.arrt2 he had
talk with Napoleon H. uy which he
assured himself that the latter would
not aid Austria IL She were attacked by
Prussia. To MAX" the ding complete
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Commons on August by Mr. Churchill
that the Government had decided to
establish a press bureau for the control
and supply Of official war news. II am
very glad To say" proceeded MIR.
Churchill. SAYS the Illustrated London
Neics. that the Right Honorable and
learned Member for the Walton division
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OF Liverpool will preside over it; and
from that bureau steady stream of
trustworthy information. supplied both
by the War Office and the Admiralty
can he given To the press The choice
of F. T.. Smith tn fill this responsible
position is one which will meet with
approval among men Of all parties or
political opinions, ard 1t * universally
felt that no appointment could have
given greater satisfaction. We need
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THREE

dining at the same hotel. and at tns
squads exchanged many cheers for each
'et other. and for Coaches Dobson and
Il was 4 very pleasing exhibition OF
sportsmanship existing between the
After the banquet. as guests OF Col.
onel Thomas; b. McAqams, and r. NJ,
Pollard and r. A. Cardoza, OF the Ath-
letio Council OF tho College. the Spiders
were given a box party to witness tho
performances of the Grayce Scott Conc
This delightful aftermath was thor
oughly enjoyed by all, and when part
ing time came every one felt that the
college meant moro to them than It
Among those present wero Drs
Boatwright. Metcalf, McDaniels r, Il;
the Richmond Times -Dispateh: Coach
+. NJ. Dobson, D. e. Bunting, McAdams.
Gardozo, Pollard, BaEby and DrW; 4.
ing players: Captain Ancarrow. Privete.
Newton. Milbourne. Robins. Coourn.
Wicker. Craven. e. Wicker. Craig. Los
gan, Pollard. Pitt. Roden. Cosby, Dur
ham, and Manager Anderson.
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COST 0Fs PROMOTING.
BASEBALL INCREASING
Charles II. Ebbets, Dodgers. Owner,
Gives Figures to Bear Out His Con-
tention, Everything Is Higher.',
HOTELS HAVE ]. RAISED RATES
Railroads Also Charge More for
Mileage, and Passes Are Things OF
the Past-S4, 900 Is Estimate OF
Expense, on One Western Trip.

Charles Hercules Ebbots. tho we'll
known inhahitant OF Brooklyn. N.
T.. who, once asserted that i.bass-
ball still ,isi in its infancy" wishes to he
known that what he said then applies
merely to2the playing and not III any
way to tho financial end.
Nc s!r-reo. not the financial end.
s Sas dc e; !, Hercules: THE hnancial end Of
e eiessSall haS , .Gutgrown its swaddlins
Tho sest Of basoballing from the
owners standpoint to-day Is from three
= 1888. whom q broke Into tho business
I and thescoStajs Increasing each ydar.
Everything tts higher, heaps high
Travelling cxpenses have tripled inlthe
aries arA&pbout three times higher in
as besn to Suia Ses evesy siae
stadiumsssnnd ipay Increased taxes or
rentals 81 thG groun u which Is It uses
saiary osa Zoo @as eo CO ade @0s. huge
ono in THOSE days. The average salary
meant that a clubs salary list totaled
no more than $4,000"
G. Hercules paused. which gave the
interviewer utno TO wedge in this quiz:
What Sts tho average salary list
ov Tas general sfaac, boss Of tho poags,ss
doesn't like to talk about--or even
think aboutAthe salary list that he
bis players from hurdiing to. the Feds.
However, It has been learned from
other sources. that I'm thees days OF
twenty-five players. manager, an as
sistant manager. and two trainers Is
around $4,000. which would bring tho
league club to about $4,000. This
bears out Ebbettss statements as to
the near tripling OF the salary flgures.
a complete swing OF the Western cir
cult at a cost Of around $1,000 to ST.
800. That same swing costa us $4,000
today. N-' - ~
Twenty4years or SO ago we. never
carried more than eighteen men on a
trip. That included the manager. six
.nttchera.s two catchers, three inf ers.
Ave ontfielders and a general utility
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arc values at fully $4,000. Coming
events include medal play on Monday

arc arc values at fully 5000: Coming
next. and the following:
December 7--AIedal play. best selected
twelve holes. six In each nine; Decetn-
Der slteam match; December ID
medal play. two classes: December al
four,ball combined scores: December
play vs.. DOGGY, two classes.
DOGGY; January 11-swatfest. two
uary 1S-21-three-ball match on. SIX
point system: January 1s-medal play
for nonqunlifers in three-bali match /;
January 25-medal play. best selected
twelve holes. three classes: January
27-team match; January so-match
play vs. DOGGY.
February s-medal play foursomes;
February 15-round robin; February 16
-medai play for nonqualiHers In round
robin; February 20-fag contest, two
glasses. eleventh anniversary contest;
February 22-medal play. mixed four
somes. February 27-four-ball medal
play.
March s-annual dinner and team
match. February 15-eleventh annual
play. three classes; March 24-speciai
tournament for those who have not
won first prizes: March 25-medal play
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FOOTBALL TEAM GIVEN
BANQUET BY STUDENTS
After Yesterdays Game Members OF
Eleven, With Invited Guests, En-
Joy Repast Mt Murphy's.
YELLOW JACKETS ALSO THERE
Cheers Given by Rival Squads for
Coaches and Captains-Colonel
McAdams and r. N. Pollard Give
Box Party at Colonial.

Last night, In celebration of the vic.
tory achieved over Randolph Macon In
the final game yesterday afternoon, the
spider football squad was entertained
token Of. appreciation OF tho students
and some of the prominent alumni of
the local institution.
laid, and pleasant repast was en-
joyed by all. The most enjoyable fea-
ture of the evening was the good fell
affair came rs. q fitting climax to a
most successful season. Just closed by
secutive time, have taken first honors
In the football world OF Eastern Vir-
ginia.
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man. To-day we carry from twenty
ave to twenty-nine on each trip
Mileage cost In the old days was ~
cents mile and usually we could
deadhead about three of our players
through. Our average mileage cost
now Is cents. and deadhcading Ii a
thing OF the past. Our cost for sleep
ers In the old days was about 5000. but
II Is about $500 or $3.50 now because
OF the extra men we carry.
The hotel limit In the old days OF
the American plan never was more than
$3.50 a day. And that was the price
at tho best hotels. Nowadays, II costs
as $500 day for accommodations ut
places in tho same class.
AS l have said, 1t costs US about 81
900 to make Western swing now. We
make three a year. That makes the
total for Western d travelling $4,000; It
wo make to Philadelphia, and about
$1,000 for each Boston trip.
So when all things are figured II will
be seen that our travelling expenses
each year are In the neighborhood of
$4,000. And our expenses. and those
OF the Giants. are lower than those
Of any other teams. because when we
play each other we incur no hotel or
travelling expenses.
dare cay that the annual travelling