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The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
.llOUS WOMAN BIRTHDAY AND YOURS
CHARLOTTE YONGE.
BY MARY MAESHALL

When Charlotte Yonge began to write
her object was not 10 gain money or
fame, but simply TO be useful TO young
girls like herself" And though she
gained fame and large money returns
from her books il was as writer for
young girls that she is known the world
over. The money she earned she spent
largely for religious and charitable pur-
poses. Out OF the large profits Of one
OF her most popular books, '"rhe Daisy
Chaia," she contributed $4,000 toward
missionary college in Auckland. and she
spent large sums of money on rebuilding
and beautifyinG the parish church which
she attended.
Charlotte Yonge was born on August
II, 1S23, near Winchester. England. Ac-
cording to her own words she was Porn
clumsy, inaccurate, inattentive, and at
nc time able to keep accounts" But in
spite Of these handicaps she always had
c taste and ability for storytelling. IAN
my life" she writes Of herself, has been
spent in one place, and one which can
boast OF nothing extraordinary. But then
Il has always been looked at with loving
eyes" At the age OF seven she began to
teach Sunday school in this little English
town where Ehe was born and she kept
Up this good work for seventy-two years.
Charlotte Yonge was always so shy
that she disliked meeting strangers She
never married. nor does there seem to
have been much Of romance in her life
Her wTitings-and she produced 15O books
In the course of her long lite-and her re-
ligion were the only interests of her life.
In her religious views she was decidedly
high church, and Il is said that she
always attended church services twice a
day.
When as a young woman Charlotte
Tonge produed two successful books, and
when IL was apparent that writing was
her bent there was a family conference.
II was unsuitable, according TO their no.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
WOMEN DOUBLE
SERVIA'S ARMY

'Servia's war strength may be given
as 10000, but that figure must be dou-
hled. for all Servian women can and viii
bear arms" declared Princess Lazaro-
Witch h-Hrebelianovich. the American wife
Of the last descendant OF the old seryian
kings, last week. according to the New
York Sun. Even now I have no doubt
they are drilling, as the MontsnerrIn'
women did during the Balkan campaign.
ana looking over their underground
storehouses, for they have always had
charge OF the commissary department of
the army. For every Servfan soldier
who falls there Will be wife or a sister
to take up his gun.
They are wonderful creatures, tall and
almost overmuscled from the outdoor
work they have done for generations.
They are often very beautiful and al
ways they are afire with patriotism"
The princess drew herself up and her
plue eyes frightened with pride in her
soopted country women. It Is easy 20
oeiieve that she was very kindly re-
ceived when she went To- them as A
California beauty fifteen years ago.
In the great wars of the past, when
the men have fought the Turks in front,
the women have fired their guns at the
eide by side with the men, worn the same
uniforms, undergone the same hardships
and In the end received the same honors
from their country.
Perhaps IL is because these women
have fought and, died beside the men
that there is no need 1cr suffrage in
Servia- Long before Magma Charta was
thought OF the Queen sat IN the Seryian
Parliament with her husband, and when
the King issued proclamation he be-
gan Il:
4, having taken counsel with my
dear wife, the council of state and the
national assembly, do hereby decree
To-day II woman is considered the
most able member Of one OF the great
family groups or Zadrugas into which
Sefvia is organized she IL unhesitating
elected its head. Then II is her business
to oversee the work Of the fields which
belong to the family and its branches IN
common and the work Of the household
as well. The men obey her unhesitat-
ingiy."
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
Hints for the Midsummer Gamer

Whether you are putting up, preserves.
jellies. jams, marmalades, or simply
canned fruit. there are certain rules that
must be obeyed.
Always use porcelain-lined cooking
utensils. These are safest. as the acid
Of the fruits has q harmful effect on
some other metals. especially on tin.
Have everything spotlessly clean.
Clean all bottles and fruit jars by
sterilizing them. To do this. put them
in a big kettle or dishpan or boiler. in
the bottom Of which there is a folded
cloth or q layer OF straw. Separate
them with a little straw II you are
afraid OF breaking them. Cover them
with cold water and put them over the
fire. Gradually bring them 10 the boil
ing point and let them boil gently few
minutes.
Always have ready a sheet Of asbestos
on table near the stove, on which hot
kettles can be put
Have at hand plenty OF cloths and
holders for handling hot dishes. Often
In the excitement and hurry that attends
certain stages OF canning and preservt
ing II IL inconvenient TO look about fer
the, Hitting holder you last used II. Is
Tar easier to pick up one near at hand.
Remove every bit Of scum as Il rines
70 the TOD Of the frulf you are eooking.
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with this corn mixture and bake in a
moderate oven for fifteen minutes.
Corn Frttters.
Crate corn from the cob for fritters.
Them mix 1t into a good fritter batter
ana drop It in spoonfuls into hot fat.
One good batter Is made from a teacupful
OF sweet milk. three eggs beaten separ-
ately, cupful and half Of sifted -four,
q tablespoonful Of sugar and a teaspoon
rul OF salt. To this iatter add about
three eupfuis OF grated corn
Corn Oysters.
This Is another sort Of corn frftter. To
make them, mix a teaSpoonfui OF sugar.
little salt. and a shake OF white pepper
with the yolks Of two eggs and two cup
fuls Of corn Whip the whites Of two
eggs until stin and add to the mixture.
Drop In spoonfuls into hot fat
Corn salad.
Corn salad Is an appetlzing dish for hot
days. One sort calls for equal parts OF
boiled corn cut from the cob ana boiled
rice Nix thoroughly with French dress
ing and serve on lettuce leaves Another
sort Of corn salad Is made by holloving
out ripe tomatoes and filing them with
shaved corn mixed with French dressing.
These stuffed tomatoes should be served,
with teaspoonful Of mayonnaise on
each, on lettuce leaves
Frances Marshall VIII be Glad 70 an
swer in this column any question con-
cerning household sub5ecta
fCor9riehi. lelAi
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
NEW COFFEE DRINK.

A delicious coffee drink is made as fol-
lows: Prepare a lIart OF strong black
coffee and while hot add boiling milk
and sugar to taste. Flavor with a few
cloves, a tiny pinch of cinnamon and a
few drops OF almond extract. When the
coffee is quite cool, when IT has remain
ed in the ice box perhaps half the day.
half fill some tall glasses with vanilla
ice cream. Pour the coffee over this and
top the beverage with a tablespoon Of
whipped cream, garnished with a cherry.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
BY Katherine Brooks

I ly, and stood ever him q moment watch
ing him as he slept.
A moment ago she had said TO herself:
Poor old Georgei's
That was a partly humorous express
sion OF affection-not that she really
meant he was old. But now she noted
suddenly the fine lines gathering under
his eyes and about his mouth: the gray
hairs about his temples. He was not
old. but she saw for the first time how
he was going 10 look when he was old
His figure was stiil tall ahd staiwart,
but she seemed to see Il as Il would be
when shrunken and bent
A yearning. as OF a mother over her
child when that deadly fear Of the fu-
ture comes into her heart stole over her
as she looked. She bent over him. She
even sat down on the edge of the couch
and laid her cheek against his. He did
not stir. For a minute she remained 30,
letting her love radiate and envelop him
yielding herself to the luxury Of express
ing II as she has ceased to express Il
when he was awake and unresponsive
1t seemed to her reawakened heart that
he was more responsive lying here un-
conscious than when he was alert and
yet passive under her kiss or gave her
a perfunctory caress.
The sound Of q step on the piazza
aroused her. and she went to the door,
fearful lest the bell should ring and wake
him. 1t was a neIghbor. who had run
In 70 make a cali
I'll come out" murmured Mrs. Field
irg. You don't mind sitting out here?
It's really cooler than indoors. George
Is asleep and I don't want to wake him
up"
The two women talked in murmurs
that blended in with the hum Of insects,
the signing of the south breeze, and the
droning invisible orchestra OF a summer
day. The ice cart came presently Ium-
being up the hill. and the curt cry of
the iceman in front OF houses where
there was no card in the window gave
her uneasiness, but II did not disturb the
slumberer. The Madisons automobile
went chugging UP the hill, sounding Its
horn as a group of little boys scurried
in front. but II did not wake him. A
distant fire alarm rang, and the clang
of engines down on the boulevard rose
on the summer air. Fielding slept on.
The neighbor left, and Mrs. Fielding
went back into the house and gave the
maid low-toned instructions about din
ner. Then she took a book and sat down
to read the afternoon away.
1t was nearly 6 O'Clock when a deep
sigh, followed by a grunt, caused her TO
look up. He was lying with his eyes
open, but with the vacant stare Of the
person notsyet quite awake She waited
until the look changed: he blinked,
stretched. and turned on his side, facing
her.
Had nice nap?'' she inquired. smil-
ing down on him.
''Nonsense!" he answered briskly. only
shut my eyes TO rest 'em a little.
haven't been asleep"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
FIa ANp NUr JELLY.

Wash cup OF pulled figs in cold water.
Put over slow fire with tvs cups OF cold
water and stew figs until tender. Skln
out hgs and to the juice add one-half cIp
OF sugar and boil until it. Is like thin
syrup, There should be one cup OF liquid
Chop figs and oneSquarter cup Of sheIled
pecans not very fine. Soak one-half box
of gelatine IN one cup OF cold water fer
bali an hour. To the gelatine add one.
half teaspoon OF lemon juice. and to Che
ng syrup add one-hak cup of boiling
water. Strain through fine sieve or piece
OF cheesecloth- When. nearly set add
nuts and figs Turn Into molds and set In
cool place for three hours Serve with
whipped cream.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
FoAMY SAUCE

Beat the yclk Of one egg until thick
and lemon-colored and add three-fonrths
up OF powdered sugar. gradually. while
eating constantly. Mix one-fourth cup
Of powdered sugar. one taspoon Of corn
starch. and one-eighth teaspoon Of salt.
and pour on gradually one-half cup Of
scalded milk. Cook in double boiler ten
minutes, stirring constantly until mix
ture sthickens, and afterward occasional
ly. Combine mixtures and add half tea
spoon Of vanilla. the grated rind of one
fourth lemon and the white Of one egg.
beaten until stiff.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
HERALD'S PAGE FOR WOMEN READERS
ADVENTURES IN MARRIED LIFE

Mrs. Fielding always irritated him. II
was a little delusion of Fieiding's that
he never slept in the daytime Like
many people-not all OF them men-he
had that feeling that to be asleep when
the world IS awake and busy puts one
at a disadvantage. He never admitted
that he took maps. Mrs. Fielding did
not care whether he admitted II or not
so long as he got the nap. It was too
hot TO go anywhere today. She would
like good excuse TO stay at home her
self.
'TNonsensei'' he said lin answer to her
suggestion. You know / never sleep in
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
HOUSEWIVES DAILY ECONOMY CALENDAR
Green Corn to Tempt the Appetite.
By FRANCES MARSHALL

Green corn can be served In many dif-
ferent ways that are tempting. One way
is In the guise OF corn eustard in toma-
toes. For this dist. scoop out the centers
OF half a dozen large, firm tomatoes and
turn them upside down 70 drain. Beat
two eggs lightly and add a tablespoonful
Of melted butter and tablespoonful of
-four stirred carefully with three table
spoonsfui OF milk. Season with salt and
pepper and add cupful Of green corn
kernels, cut, grated or pressed on from
the cobs. Fill the cavities in the tomatoes
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
ATTRACTIVE TENNIS SHOES.

One Of the most attractive shoes for
tennis is made Of white buckslin and
tan leather combined.
The tan is used at the toes and heels
and sometimes it is introduced in the
way OF straps for decoration through the
center, Of the shoe. But the toe and
heel arrangement Of tan leather takes
mu"h Of the soil that would otherwise
fail \ the defenseless bucksl1in, and
so the shoes are little trouble to keep
clean
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

tons, for a woman 10 make writing &
career for money getting Therefore II
WAS decided that if she must write, and
since the public chose to. buy her books,
the proceeds must all be given to char
ity. In this way they hoped TO bring
her writing within the bounds of respect
ability. So II was that so large q share
Of her earnings were devoted to charity
or religious interests. and when some of
her admiring readers raised a sum of
5000 for her she devoted it to '1ych
gate" for the church she attended.
(Copyrght. IsLl
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
THE WoRKBAG.

When drawing threads for hemstitch-
ing pr drawn work, wet small brush,
rub it over white soap until It lathers,
then scrub the threads that you are go
ing TO draw. You will be greatly aston
ished to find how easily they viii come
out without breaking. when you treat
the goods in this manner.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

Not.untn the scum ceases to rise is the
fruft done.
II you are canning for a small family,
put the fruit in pint Jars and the jellies
In small glasses. Often fruit is allowed
to spoil because a too large jar is opened
and the monotony OF the same sort of
canned fruit served three or four times
from one jar is unpleasant.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
TO FIGHT HOG CHOLERA.

BENJAMIN N. Bolton. biologist Of the
Maryland agricultural experiment station
at College Park, Nd, Is to leave for Cuba
shortly to take charge OF the fight against
hog cholera Prof. Bolton has been en-
gagged by the Cuban government to take
charge Of the work Of exterminatins the
disease
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
ORPHANS TO HAVE PICNIC.

To raise funds to help pay expenses.
the German Orphan Asylum. Good Hope
road southeast, will give a picnic on
Labor Day. The plans were discussed Mt
a meeting OF the directors Sunday aftei-
noon The Ladies' Aid Society will have
charge Of the program, and q German
supper will be a feature.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

On a warm Saturday. and had stretched
himself at Sun length after lunch to
wait while che got ready to so out with
him. They were going 10 take a little
holiday trip somewhere, for it was his
first Saturday OF that summer
Aren't you too tired?" she had asked
him. Hadn't you better stay quietly at
home and take a na9?"
Now. this suggestion on the part Of
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the daytime. I'll just lie here while you
go and get ready"
When she came downstairs again he
was in a heavy slumber. which showed
her how much he was in need Of rest
Poor old George! He had been working
too hard all the spring. She took on her
hat. moving softly. and went to pull
down the window shade, to shut cut the
g,a-.ag afternoon light She brought
another custom, which she adjusted gent
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
George Insists that He Never
Sleeps IN the Day, Where
upon Mrs. George Shows
Size Is Diplomat.
HALF-HoLIDAY

The deep. regular. not 10 say stentor-
Gus. breathing Of her lord on the sitting
room crouch apprised Mrs. Fielding thEt
he had dropped on 10 sleep. She was
glad OF IT, He had come home Nat noon
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
DREAMED Goldfish cANAPEs.

Cut the canapes round. the full size Of
the slice OF bread. and fry them nice
yellow. Meanwhile melt a tablespoon OF
butter in small saucepan. add table,
spoon Of finely minced onion and cook
soft without eolorlng It. Then add a Ia
blespoon Of sifted -four and stir and cook
few minutes. Then add cup Of 0ol-
ing milk and stir until smooth and boil
ing. Add a cup Of SHREDDED enkssh satu-
rated IN boiling water and squeezed dry.
and few grains OF pepper. Five min.I
utes before serving put the canape in the
diately.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

Some OF the steamers sailing. out OF
Vancouver, British Columbia. have CO
tablished motion pictures on shipboard
Ter the amusement Of passengerA
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

Frances Marshall win be glad 70 an
swer in this column any question con-
cerning household subjects.
fCopgriehi. leiklf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-27
MILLIONS PLEAD FOR. FOOD IN BELGIUM ON THANKSGIVING DAY
7,OO0,000 Starving War Vic tins Have Only Half Enough to Eat-Ala-
 bama to Assist

New York. November 26.-'rhis Thanks giving day found 100000 starving persons in war-swept Belgium crying out for bread and only half enough food on hand to appease their hunger Three thousand tons of food are required each day to feed the sufferers yet to date the United States, upon which the Belgians must de- pend In the main for sustenancc, has fur nished less than half that amount.
 The foregoing epitomizes a statement issued today by the American commis- sion for relief of Belgians, carrying a plea for food for inhabitants of the stricken land.
 A cable from II. C. Hoover. chairman Of the London commission. declared the situation desperate and urged immediate assistance. Hoover said the commission was sending several ships to the Atlantic seaboard. trusting that Americans would fill them with supplies.
 Tho middle states are leading In con trbutions, the commission says.
 The south, even though it suffered from the war. is helping, too. Alabama will send a shipload of provisions from Mo- bile about December 10. Flour will be sent in cotton sacks and when the sacks are empty they can be turned Into cloth Ing. Virginia Is preparing cargo p, food for January shipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-27
zAPATA FORCES ARE
 PRESERVING ORDER IN MEXICAN CAPITAL
Indications Point to Har- mOnious Agreement Be- tween Zapata and Villa.
 Funston Arrives

Washington, November 2C.--Zapata ferces are preserving order in Mexico City and Villa agents are Incorporating. according to state department advices tonight. It was not known tonight whether Villas troops had entered the city. An official report from Amer ioan Consul Carothers, accomranying Villa. received tonight said Villa had renewed his promises that there would be no footing or disorder and that the rights of residents. native or for eign, would be respected.
 The message was sent from the vi- dnity of Mexico City, Secretary Bryan said, and while 1t did not say when tho northern chieftain expected to en- ter. it was takeneto indicate he was fully advised as to conditions there and acting In harmony with General Zapata.
 Officials believed the entrance of the northern army in Mexico City was to le expected at any time and that Eu- lalio Gutierrez. President ad interim, immediately would proceed to the cap iial and be formally installed in office there with the rcassembling of the Aguas Calientes convention.
 United States officials still were in doubt tonight as to the whereabouts of General Zapata himself No men, tion of his presence in the capital has leen made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-27
TO INVESTIGATE
 MINE DISORDERS

Ft. Smith. Ark. November 26.--Ethel bert Stewart, chief statistlcan of the fed eral bureau of labor, arrived here to- night to investigate conditions in the Hartford valley and the merits of the controversy between the operators and union miners which culminated recently
 in rioting and the sending of United States troops to the coal fields. The in- vestigation was suggested by President Wilson several weeks ago following q conference between the President Secre- tary of Labor Wilson and Attorney Gen eral Gregory.
 Mir. Stewart came to Fort Smith from Kansas City where he spent 10 days ex- amlnng the records of the Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators association. which controls the Hartford valley fields. Ee declined tonight to discuss his plans. but asserted that his preliminary investi- gations gave promise of developing in- teresting data
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-27
HOLMES REFUSES ID ISSUE WRIT 0F
 ERROR FOR FRANK
Supreme Court Justice In Informal Opinion Doubts Fairness of Trial of the
 Condemned Man

Washington, November 26.-An- nouncement was made by counsel for Leo M. Frank. the Atlanta, Ga., factory superintendent, convicted of the mur- Holmes had refused to issue a writ of error for the supreme court to review the case. At the same time Justice Holmes rendered an informal opinion. according to one of Franks attorneys, in which he stated he had very serious doubts if Frank had had a fair trail because of the trial taking place in thc presence of hostile demonstration and seemingly dangerous crowd.
 Application will be made to the en tire court on Monday for the writ.
 Informal Statement
 The informal statement by Justice Holmes follows:
 "I understand that I am to assume that the allegations of fact in the mo- ton to set aside are true. On those facts I very seriously doubt if the pe- titioner has had due process of law not on the ground of his absence when the verdict was rendered so much as because of the trial taking place in the presence of hostile demonstra- tion and seemingly dangerous crowd. thought by the presiding judge to be ready for violence unless a verdict of guilty was rendered. l should not feel prepared to deny writ of error if dyd not consider that I was bound ty the decision of the supreme cour. of Georgia that the motion to set aside came too late, and even If I thought that the suggestion of waiver was no: enough to meet the constitutional ques- ticn and the right to bring the case here. I understand from the headnote cnd the opinion that the case was fin ished when the previous motion for q rev trial was denied by the supreme court, and as cases must be ended al sometime. that apart from any ques- tion of waiver the second motion came
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-27

romic conditions in Russia, says bank rhptcy Is epidemic in that country. The Goios Mosky of Moscow says insol- vencies are creating a panic.
 "Roports of Pan-Islamfc anti-Brtt- ish movement are confirmed by the Russkoye Slovo of Petrograd, which tays the movement had its berinnfnr in Asghanistan. The Porte says al, Arabs fit for military service have de clared theirl readiness for . holy war.
 "The German commander in Belgium. the Rerlin Kreuz Zeitung reports, in- tentionally spared King Albert's castle on account of it's histo torical associa : tons and its artistic value, though it was well Fnown tha. Field Marsh al French and his staff were staying there. After their retreat ths English hombarded the castle and destroyed 1t when the German staff vas Quartsssd there.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-27
2OOO RUSSIAN TROOPS ARE
 REPORTED EXTERMINATFD

Berlin November 26.-(By Wireless.) Information given to the press today by the official press bureau includes the following:
 ''The Persian legation at Constan- tfncpIe says Kurdish troops have sur prised Russian garrison and killed 2oou of them.
 "A great mass meeting was held in Sofia to demand immediate occupa- tion of Macedonia by the Bulgarian army. The interests of Bulgaria cause her 70 maintain friendly attitude to- ward Rumania and Turkey but make the cestruction of Servia and Greece an impsrativs necessity.
 11 M, WoIkow, president of the com xtee for the improvement of cco-