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Evening star., 1914-08-20
WEATHER..
Fair and Continued Warm Tonight;
Friday Unsettled: Cooler.


For the District Of Columbia, fair. con-
tinued warm tonight, Friday partly cloudy,
probably thundershowers and somewhat
cooler: gentle to moderate winds, mostly
south
Conditions are still unsettled over the
central valleys and the lake region. and
thundershowers continued quite generally
in New England, New York. the lake re-
gion. the upper Mississippi and Missouri
valleys and the northwest There were
also local thundershowers in the south At
lantic and east gulf states.
High temperatures continue over the CEN
trail and the interior eastern portions OF
the country, while in the northwest they
remain moderately low.
Unsettled. showery weather Will prevail!
tonight and Friday east OF the Mississtppi
the upper lake region and the lower Ohio
valley.
It will not be quite 30 warm Friday
from the Ohio valley eastward.
will be gentle to moderate. mostly north
east and east; on the middle Atlantic
coast gentle to moderate. mostly eoutheast
and south on the south Atlantic coast
except variable on the Florida coast; on
east
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings OF
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday:
observation-disclosures pm, 95:
s pm, SO; IL midnight, 81: today.
am, 76; 8 am, IS; IL noon. 30; 2 I. .m'
98. Maximum, 81. at 2:30 pm. yester-
day: minimum, "a at am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, 10; minimum, SO.
Observation-Disclosures pm. 2e.9S;
8 pm, 20. .9s; II midnight. 3o.O1: today.
am, 2999; am, 30.01; II noon.
5000; 2 pm, 29.96.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-sun rose Ell am; sun sets
Tomorrow-sun rises S :1s am. sun sets
Moon rises 4 :04 am
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water at 8
a. M: Great Falls-Temperature, IS
condition, IL. Dalecarlia reservoir-Tem-
perature, "a; condition at north connection,
II; condition at south connection. ..
Georgetown distributing reservoir-Tem-
perature, 50; condition at inf1uent gate
house, Z; condition at efluent gatehouse,
Z.
Weather in Various citisA
Evening star., 1914-08-20
Overwhelmed With Discount Bills.

LONDON, August 20.-The discounts
market was q shade buster today at
|6k per cent. but the Bank Q\England..
was again overwhelmed wit Nils and
refused to discount them quite early in
the morning. .....s. q. J
Evening star., 1914-08-20
Bank Of Norway Reduces Rate.

CHRIgTIANIA, Norway, August 90,
via London, August 90, 1895 PM
The National Bank Of Norway today
reduced its discount rate 70 sM per
Dent. The previous rate has been .
per cent.
Evening star., 1914-08-20
LIVERPOOL COTTON SALES.

LIVERPOOL, August fton-Spot:
salAo, 1,A6O bales, Including DO Afneri.
can. On the Basis Of ao2 for middling; no
receipts.
Evening star., 1914-08-20
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL, August 20.-Wheat-
Spot firm; No. Manitoba Ss Cd: No. 3.
SIS 41td; futures, firm; October. 7s 94d:
December, Is 11xd.
Corn-Spot American mixed, now.
nominally IS: futures, easy; September.
IS: October, SIS IND.
Evening star., 1914-08-20
BANK BOARD CONSIDERS
NEEDS Of THE SOUTH
Discusses Bills to Aid Producers
Whose Markets Have Been En-
dangered by War Conditions.

Proposed legislation pending before
Congress, especially aimed to aid south
ern producers to preserve crops where
markets are endangered by war condi-
tions. was the subject almost exclusively
considered by the federal reserve board
at it's meeting this morning.
Bylaws to govern the parliamentary
procedure of the board were briefly dis
cussed All appointments under the
board, other than to the oface of secre-
tary. already filled. will go over until
the procedure Of the board is regular
ICED by adoption of bylaws.
Protest Regulations.
Regulations to govern the hearings Of
protests from cities against the acts Of
the federal reserve organization COM
mittee in the matter Of demarking the
twelve federal reserve districts and desig-
nation of cities as headquarters for the
central federal reserve banks was q third
subject brought up for consideration with
no definite action taken.
The matter of selection Of class c d.
rectors for the twelve federal reserve
banks WAS brought UP. but went over to
the meeting to be held tomorrow. It is
probable that announcements Of these
time.
Considers Southern Conditions,
Tho federal reserve board. in taking
UP the southern financial situation, con-
sidered 1t in its general aspects. and
not especially with regard to the cotton
prospects It Is. however. the view OF
members that cotton warehouse receipts
are acceptable as security for emergency
currency and will be acceptable as Sc
curfty for federal reserve notes, under
existing law. only when attached to COM
mercial paper.
Evening star., 1914-08-20

Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, August 20.
The Potomac river was clear and the
Shenandoah river cloudy this morning.
Evening star., 1914-08-20

NOS. 1928 AND 1880 18TH STREET
NORTHWEST - Rignald W. Beall
and Guy Birckhead to Charles H.
Butler. lots "A and 76, square Ill;
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
THE PROPER CARE
OF THE MAGNOLIA

ThS magnolia is the best example OF
the soft brittle. spongy-rooted plants.
which on that account are best planted
right now. when broken roots will most
quickly heal For the best results the
roots should he moved in a good large
ball Of earth: in any event, il will pay
TO avoid cheap nurserymen and cheap
stock and buy only large, strong speci-
mems that are certain to have been care
fully dug and that are shipped with a
generous amount OF earth around the
roots. and securely burlapped.
In planting. carefully remove. prefer
ably with a sharp knife. all flower buds.
for newly set plants cannot be eXpe"ted
to become well established and produce
flowers at the same time. These buds are
easily recognized. being large and plump
and borne at the tips of the branches
The larger specimens should be soaked
to prevent further root breakage or dis
turbance by high winds.
Water the plants generously. especially
during the first summer. and 90 it as one
should water a lawn. or, in fact. any sort
of plaintiffs is, soak the soil thoroughly
wherever it shows the need of any water
and do not give IL more until another
thorough soaking is required-During the
hottest weather a mulch OF rotted leaves,
lawn rakings or peat will help to prevent
the loss of moisture from the soil by
evaporation.
4 good rich soil containing peat or other
typical humus is the most desired medium
for their growth. much as in the case of
rhOdodendrons. Also a somewhat shell
tered location or temporary protection
from winter winds is worth while. The
species which bloom before the leaves
especially, appear to best advantage
against a background of evergreen or a
building of dull tones.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06

It's only my college sorority. and awful
ly Informal. You know Matte Marshall
and the Hunter girls. Come In just as
you are"
There was no help for it and Bridges
went in. He had that feeling of a for
lorn stranger in a foreign land that
many men have at an afternoon tea
even when they are supported by the
presence of other members OF their sex.
Here he was the only man; but the girls
were lively. pretty and amusing and the
duties OF host put him at his ease. Dora
noted with qualification that he was
standing well the test OF scrutiny by her
college chums.
Bridges was one of those quiet men
who adapt themselves easily to sur
roundings. and often pass unnoticed in
the very atmosphere TO which they add
immeasurably by their silent efficiency.
In a little while the conversation was
running as freely as though he were not
there.
Dora" chirped little creature with
auburn hair, absently receiving A cup
Of tea from Bridges without thanking
him. why didn't you come TO the alum
nae dance
''Oh. yes. Dora" chimed in the girl on
the other side of Bridges Jane Hacket
was there with her husband, and he said
he knew you"
Dora stopped. with a plate of sand
wiches in her hand.
Why. don't even know who it was
she married" she replied. What's his
name?'
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
Miss Shrepe'S Career Is an
Inspiration to Any Woman
BY JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

Behind the fifteen brilliant May car
nivals which Miss Cora B. Shreve has
dedicated TO the art of Terpsichore,
patience, love, and courage, that 1t
should prove an inspiration to any wom-
an who has her eyes set upon a big
goal which seems depressingly far away.
Some fair May evening for now ff-
teen years dozens Of children OF all
ages. representing many prominent
Washington families. have danced their
way into the affections of theaters filled
with admiring people scoring many per-
sonal hits. and winning the enthusiastic
praise of the public and the press, yet IL
remains for some one to lift the curtain
and reveal the little lady who is respon-
sible for tho repeated triumphs of these
. children in their May festival of dancing.
For OF course. when next Monday and
Tuesday evening". scores of the love-
liest OF Washingtons Titles ones pre-
sent THE Fountain of Youth" at the
New National Theater, they will but
vizualize the months of work. love.
courage and patience of the woman who
not only arranged every line and dance
and song, and scene of the big spec
tacular production which she calls The
Fountain Of Youth" but who has given
all the years since she was fourteen
years old to this work of teaching chill
dren the graceful art OF dancing
When just a child herself. and an
enthusiastic worshiper at the shrine Of
the goddess of the dance. Miss Shreve
suffered the inestimable loss Of her
mother. after which she cOnfided her
love of dancing to her father and be-
sought his permission for her study Of
the art for a stage career. She met
with an opposition which meant choice
between loyalty to him or to her ambi-
tion.
She chose the former. but her gift Of
terpsichorean art was mate and the fire
could not be quenched.
"Why. l just cOuldp't help teaching
the children In our neighborhood. even
when l was only fourteen years old.
Miss Shrevs confided to me one day last
week. her face radiant with the sweet
memory OF her utter inability to give up
her inherent love OF dancing.
Every summer | would go to New
York. and when | returned l always knew
all the new dances. and the children
would just simply flock TO me to be
taught. and so. after a little. when my
father saw how II was. he became proud
of my natural ability and aided me all
he could. 1t was hiss pride in the May
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06

| by name and said he thought he'd met
me. 1 had TO say didn't remember
him. and he said. I'm Jane Hacket's
husband I"
There was a general laugh. in which
Bridges Joined heartily. The identity Of
James husband remained an unsolved
mystery, and Bridges continued to
Chuckle silently over the social position
of that husband. although his demeanor
resumed its gravity as he moved about
the room relieving Dora's friends of
their empty teacups. He had a certain
fellow feeling for the man who had
doubtless been dragged TO a sorority
dance against his will: but with the
fellow feeling was also a crtain good
natured contempt for the husband who
had lost his Identity in marriage. Dora
had tried to get Max to go to the dance.
but he had resisted firmly.
When the party broke up, IL broke up
in a body. All were leaving at once, as
most of them had come from town and
were going back on the same train. The
red haired girl was the first to shake
hands with Bridges
oh, Mr.. -" she hesitated. and then
went on without calling him by name.
I'm so glad TO have met you"
And l." added the girl called Sue, as
they crowded around him. We've all
so wanted to meet Dora's husband
Other hands were held out. Bridges
grasped one at random, and then turned
to his wife.
Dora" he said. won't you introduce
me to your friends?'
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
SAYS 1T IS EASY
TO KEEP A SECRET

The woman in Uncle Sans employ
| who is paid for keeping a secret-and
| incidentally seeing that the women un-
der her also keep secrets-Is Mrs. II.
c. Daley. chief operator at the Capitol
She has under her charge the tele-
phone exchanges. including the long
distance wires, running to and from the
various Congressional Offices.
Undoubtedly there are times when ac-
cidentally she has "cut in on conver-
sations OF national-possibly interna-
tional-importance.
Yet no person has yet been able to
get a word from her concerning her
experiences.
She has developed the power OF silence
to so great a degree that during the
working hours she will not speak half
a dozen words outside of the round OF
business such rs getting long distance
calls. etc.
After the days work Is over Mrs
Daley absolutely refuses to permit the
mention of her work. On any other
subject she will talk freely. II is re-
corded that when one man. not know
ing her. attempted to question her about
her experiences at the Capitol phone she
arose and walked from the room.
Indeed she said. lit is considerably
easier for women to keep scrcts than
clined TO do a quantity of gossiping when
they get together. But when a woman
has become convinced of the sacredness
OF silence she will preserve It under
any circumstances.
silence eventually becomes habitual
1t is the natural outgrowth Of practice
that one should unConsCiously form a
habit and cling to it,
Personals | have always been a b.
iever in habit. One can feel a conf
dence when one has learned to do or
not to do a thing that never comes by
merely overcoming a desire to do IT,
Telephone operators rarely overhear
conversations in the Capitol. might
add. 1t is only when something goes
wrong. when a wire is crossed or some
thing OF that kind happens. that the
secrets OF the Capitol reach us
Then they are cut of, for I over
see this work and make sure that no
operator Attempts eavesdropping The
older operators never do. They reach
the point in a little while where the
thought of hearing a private converse
ton is violently distasteful"
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
"A PAGE FOR ALL THE FAMILY -
FLOWERS THAT BEAUTIFY.
GARDENS DURING SEASON

There is a variety of Towering bulbs
and roots which will contribute much
beauty 10 your garden
These dare not be planted in great
masses. but must fill unobtrusive hooks
md spaces among other plants.
There aSe no plants which give such
4 luxurious return Of blooms for the
abor involved as bulbs.
They require just the proper setting,
ior when planted in great masses they
dive the impression of a nursery and
ire inartistic.
They must be a part of your flower
Earden, and must not convert your gar
len into a bulb culture ground.
Never plant a bed Of bulbs in a set
.orm: this Is inexcusable. Plant them
Imong the shrubbery, for against this
alarming background they appear at
heir best.
TaIl-growing bulbs with luXuriant TO
iase such as dahlias and cannas. are
Effective when used for borders. They
are also well suited to light up the
lark foliage of shrubbery groups.
The brilliant reds and yeIlows of the
blossoms are seen to the best advan-
age when growing in this position
they zhould be planted in late May.
md when ground spaced a foot apart.
Dahlias are becoming the hobby Of
many amateur gardeners. and their cul-
ure Is most interesting. The varieties
old, cover q wide range of colors and
lorms. and many specimens closely re-
emble the chrysanthemum-
Dahiias require sunlight, and mus
be supported by a stake as soon as
hey have reached sufficient height TO
de them fast. Plant them. about May
A distance of two and a half or
three feet should be allowed between
ZACH bulb.
The Mexican Star of Bethlehem and
he Peruvian daffodfl should be planted
a border as you would the native
laftodil and narcissus. June is the time
lor planting.
Gladiolus should be planted at inter
rails Of a fortnight, from May l to
fully i. Plant the small bulbs earliest,
md group them along the shrubbery.
The crythrina or coral plant is used
similarly to cannas. and should be
planted in May. These crimson bios
,oms are particularly lovely inter-
Ipersed among the shrubery.
Zephyr flowers in their dainty lowell
ness should be massed very closely.
setting the bulbs but two inches apart
they make an excellent border for
Peruvian daffodils or Mexican Star of
Bethlehem.
June is the time to plant the blue
Nile lilly, which deserves space in
every garden. Plant these in borders
sr tubs.
When placing your bulbs, remember
hat the thing to avoid is an appear
ince of formality.
Drop the bulbs and plant them as
they fall, II the proper distance apart
10 not omit bulbs and roots from
your garden; their flowers are too
lovely.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
BAGS AGAIN IN VARIETY.

Fashion promises as many handbags
this year as it gave last. and there is
no diminution in the number Of styles
and varieties. These range from the
simple and practical leather bags to
those made with gold fasteninGs and
adorned with precious stones. The last
word in bags is that they are made of
either silk or velvet with fancy clasps.
One of Bostons buyers who recently re-
turned from abroad said that black moirc
held a prominent place in popular favor
and bags made Of this silk were among
those most used.
pretty idea in bags is to have them
match the shade of the gloves. Many
Of the bags now are made of coIors as
dark blue. banana color or grey. For
dinner parties they are very dainty. but
at the same time extremely practical
and are trimmed with precious stones.
For practical use there is nothing
better than the big handbag made of
black silk. faille. moire, or leather. anu
so long as the Boston bag is revived
women may carry one of the most prac-
tical and convenient bags which fashion
has ever given them, with the assurance
that they are strictly in style.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
MANY USES FOR
WORN TABLE LINEN

So many are the uses to which table
linen may be put that the wearing out
IF a handsome tablecloth is not the ca
lamity that il at first appears. The fact
that a cloth invariably wears in a few
places where the most hard use has
come, leaves the sides and ends suffici-
emily strong to make preservation well
= worth while.
A somewhat unusual way of utilizing
the border of a handsome damask cloth
Is to make II into runner" down the
entire length of the table. II the damask
Is sufficiently handsome to warrant the
handwoTk. shallow scalloping is by far
the most appearing finish for the edge.
but a narrow Cluny edge. sewed on by
hand and fulled only at the corners. is
an effective finish and much more quick
ly accomplished
In this case a row Of Cluny insertion
should be added at each end. about the
lace edge. Where preferred. the edge
finish may be simply hem caught with
exceedingly fine stitches.
Where the tablecloth is little worn ex-
cept directly in the center strip which
has received the greatest test of endur-
ance. it is good idea to cut the cloth
IL half lengthwise. taking the outside
edges for the middle of a new cloth.
Where the material is not particularly
handsome. the selvage edges should be
neatly Joined with the old-fashioned
over-and-over stitch and then rubbed
open until the seam has more the ap.
pearance Of a crease in the damask than
an actual Joining Of two selvages
This brings the Unworn part OF the
cloth where II will receive the hardest
usage and the worn sides, which were
formerly in the thick of the wear and
tear on top OF the table, can be cut
away sufficiently to remove all unsightly
places and the raw edges neatly hem
med.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
For SALON, Wrinkled,
Freckled, PimpLed Skin

II you have any cutaneous blemish,
don't use paint. powder, or anything
else to cover II up. Too often this only
emphasizes the defect. Besides, it's
much easier to remove the disfigure-
ment with ordinary mercolized wax.
Applied nightly. the wax will gradu-
ally remove freckles. pimples. black,
heads. moth patches, sallowness, red
or yellow blotches, or any surface
eruptions. The affected cuticle is alb
sorbed, a little each day. until the
clear soft, youthful. and beautiful skin
beneath is brought wholly to view. Ask
the druggist for an ounce of merco-
lized wax and use this like yoAuse
cold cream. Remove in morning with
soap and water. Many who have tried
this simple and harmless treatment
report astonishing results.
II bothered with wrinkles or crow s
feet, a wash lotion made by dissolving
an ounce of powdered saxolite in a
half pint witch hazel will prove re-
msrkably effectual.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
TO CLEAN VELVET.

Before putting away your velvet suit it
should be cleaned. First brush the article
to be cleaned with a soft brush to re-
move all the dust. Then put II on a
coathanger and suspend it from the bath
room ceiling, taking care to keep it clear
of other objects. Turn the hot water in
the bathtub and close the room up tight
for about a half hour. This process
raises the nap as efficiently as a pro-
fessional cleaner could do.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
TO SAVE LABOR IN THE KITCHEN

Too many utensils to be kept bright
and clean are a burden to the soul
when the soul yearns to be otherwise
enjoying the sunset light. the morning
breeze or soft afternoon airs under the
whispering pines. The bungalow kitchen
especially II the mistress of the home
expects to do the cooking herself,
should be adequately, but simply, fur
nished. few utensils and those the
most convenient should be the rule.
If a fireless cooker can he afforded,
It will pay for itself ten times over in
comfor: and convenience. What joy
indeed. TO put all ones dinner in the
cooker while breakfast dishes are be-
ing washed UP. and then to spend the
morning on the beach. carefree. know
ing that all one will have to do when
dinner time arrives will be to set the
daintily cooked meal on the table,
smoking hot and perfectly done.
A double boiler is the sine qua non
of kitchen comfort. Besides cereals
the faithful boiler will cook custards,
sauces and steamed puddings all by IT.
self, while one does something else
with no worry about scorching of the
ingredients in the boiler. A casserole
is another indispensable. 1t is impos-
sible to realize what delicious ragouts
may be prepared of leftovers in a cas-
serole-until one mas tried II.
Last nights roast beef or ends OF
steak will become an inexpressibly ten
der and tasty stew IL committed to the
mercies of the casserole along with a
few knowing seasoning ingredients. A
covered. self-basting pan is another
time and trouble saver when one wants
to spend Sunday morning at church and
let the chicken for dinner attend to IT.
self. An egg beater. a cream whip, a
food chopper, a particularly sharp knife
for shaving thin slices and cake pans
which require no greasing, are among
the indispensables.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
Bridges Pities Man Who Lost
Identity in Marriage Until
His Wife Entertains Soror-
ity Friends.

Bridges had an unexpected half-holi-
day on account OF a death in the firm
for which he worked and he went home
right after lunch. He had planned an
afternoon Of ''tinkering'' about the house;
but when he opened the fronts door a
babel Of feminine voices sdmonIshed
him that Dora was having a tea. She
came running out to meet him.
Max, How nice! The girls are crazy
to meet you. and I was just saying I
hoped you'd get home in good season.
You can help me serve the tea"
"Aw-" began Max.
Now. don't, try to back out. dear.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-06
Little Adventures in Married Life
JANE HAckErr's HUSBAND By Katherine Brooks

The red-haired girl turned to her
neighbor.
What was II. NIna?''
Storey, or Stockiey, or something like
that. I met him, but can't remember"
Dora looked puzzled.
Il haven't the least idea who Il is. %
she repeated. He must have been mis-
taken"
NO. he couldn't have been. He heard
US speaking of you. and cried out.
What! Dora Bsllantyner-just like
that. He didn't even know you were
married"
''Helenr' called the authenticated girl
across the room. You met him-what's
his name?"
Whose name?" returned a tall girl in
a group by the piano
Jennie Hackets husband"
No, didn't meet him. but sue did
Sue. what's Jane Hacket's husbands
name?'
II didn't find out" answered Sue from
the window seat. Il got him for a part
ner in the cotillon. and I wouldn't have
known who he was, only he called me