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The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
WOODIE IN THE MUD.

Friskie Chuck, the little grounding
girl, jumped out OF bed in her under
ground house. and climbed up the stairs
to the tower. where she could look out
Of doors. This tower was raised above
the ground, so Uncle Booster or Mr..
Chuck could look and see IL any bad
alligators or other troublesome crea-
lures were coming along. But none was
this time, so Friskie looked out OF the
window. and she exclaimed:
"Oh, it's raining YETI
rs it raining hard?' asked her
brother waddie, wondering If he would
have time for another nap before get
ting up to start for school.
"Oh, very hard" replied Friskie, rum
ming down the stairs from the lookout
tower SO fast that her hair braids went
filppity-iop. like a cows tail when it's
running away from q bumble-bee. But
you know" she went on, April show
ers bring May flowers and this is April
We must expect rain"
But not so much of it." objected
Woodie. the other brother Of the little
woodchuch girl. We've had enough.
It's been nothing but rain and mud for
the last week. I'm getting tired of II. -
$50 am l." said his brother. as he
began to dress. "I don't see why ye
can't have May flowers without April
showers"
Whats that about showers7" cried
Aunt Jerushia Ann, the dear little fussy
old lady woodchuck. rs the rain COM
ing in? Oh, shut the windows! It will
soil the wall paper oh, call a FIRE en-
L EfrfT1 LAM Tor a,lf nj Tail
trolley conductor want to get on. Oh,
cucumbersi oh, automobiles! Oh. ash
cansr' and she famed herself with a
hatrpin. she was SO excited.
1T isn't anything at Gll," said Uncle
Booster, most kindly. ''The children
were just talking about the rain. It
isn't coming in-it's just coming down,
harder than ever"
''Oh, I'm so glad it isn't coming in
anywhere" spoke ASnt Jerushia Ann,
as she ate a peppermint candy. so she
would not be nervous. 'Rain always
makes my hair come out OF curl Oh,
dear! Oh. hot cross buns! How fidgety
i ann and she sat down in a kitchen
chair. and rocked like anything.
But / really don't see why we have
to have so many April showers to make
May flowers" said Woodie. as he sat
down to breakfast.
VIII tell you, spoke Uncle Booster
You see, the flowers have long. winter
sleep, and their eyes get frozen so tight
ly shut that they can hardly open them
again when spring comes. Flowers Them
selves are all eyes, you know, and they
open to look at the sun and the green
grass And some flowers. like the dan
delion and the morning glory, close their
eyes and go to sleep every night when
the sun goes down, and awaken IN the
morning.
But when winter has made the eyes
Of the flowers go tight shut. II takes a
nice. warm April rain to open them
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
Merry Christmas Plans
At Working Boys Home
Home Comforts. MotherEy Care and Plenty of
Good Times Are Provided for the Thity-fcnr
Honest Boys in Todd Mansion.

boy and have q good idea Of Just what
he is doing.
"of course. boys win be boys. and
have to so out occasionally and 50 I
have instituted a theater night when
they can attend the moving pictures.
because believe that II boy II capable
Of earning 4 living he should knew
where and how to spend . little Of his
money and should be permitted the
privilege. but on theater night I sit up
until the last Is tucked into bed"
The boys have small duties with big
play times to make their life happy and
Interesting. Mrs. Tyson has opened q
debating club. which Is held In the gym
nasium every Thursday evening. and 70
which all the boys eagerly Joined with
out urging. The sessions are opened
with popular music and songs and then
the boys answer the roll cau Nth 4
qvotation before the debating begins.
You see, II takes the boys one whole
evening to prepare for the debate, and
then another for the club meeting" Mrs
Tyson said. with a twinkle in her eye,
for she has no end OF good humor and
tact. which has made her popular with
her charges.
Every holiday and birthday is remem-
bered with a special entertainment and
Christmas Is a time OF good cheer and
happiness in the home. The boys ex-
change gifts and the board Of managers
give them useful and entertaining pres
ents- This years Christmas festivities
will be held in the home on the Monday
night following the feast day, TO suit all
of the boys. many Of whom have to
work nights, and at the same time thA
board OF managers, under the chairman
ship Of Miss Margery Cotton. Is giving
a tea and dance at the Willard for the
benefit OF the institution
This benefit, which has become an an
nual affair, will be well patrohized By
all the women Of Washington who have
taken an active interest in the home for
the working boy and also by the vast
number whose hopes are that the fnsti-
tuition will thrive and continue on its
splendid work
The Working Boys Home 10 not an
orphanage or an asylum, II Is even more
than a well regulated boarding home II
is a place the boys can call home and
the superintendent is a sweet, sympa-
thetic little woman that the boys think
of as a mother. There is a happy family
Of thirty-four boys living in perfect
peace and harmony. What greater grail
fication could the good women who work
to keep up this home have than that
knowledge?
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
WOMEN MAKE VIEWS CLEAR.
Suffrage Association DisayOws III
feeling Toward Democrats.

Each member of the House yesterday
received a copy Of the resolution adopted
at the last convention OF the National
American Woman Suffrage Association
reaffirming its nonpartisan policy.
This resolution was sent to members
by the Congressional committee so they
might be under no misconception as 10
the position OF the association. II was
adopted unanimously at. the convention
to show that the suffrage organization
had no part in, and no sympathy with,
the policy OF opposing Democratic candi-
dates at the last elections.
Mrs Medill Mccormick, chairman OF
the suffrage Congressional committee.
has returned to Washington, and will
remain until after the vote on the suf-
frage resolution.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
The Outdoor Christmas.

Why not have an unusual Christmas
tree this year5
II the weather remains fair, why not
attempt an outdoor tree? We have out
door sleeping porches and outdoor
schools and outdoor sitting rooms. why
shouldn't We have our celebration on
Christmas Day outdoors. too3 One WASH
ington family has actually decided to do
this ana 30 every child In the family
and there are four Of them-has bought
with its own savings q little potted fir
tree. which has been planted in the gar
den.
Early on Christmas morning the
mother and father of the house win de
the Christmas presents on the Christmas
res-with the usual little trines that
children like on Christmas mornine-snd
after breakfast each child win be given
. large bag and allowed to 20 out and
gather the presents from his tree.
Another delightful possibility Is to have
. real. live evergreen tree Of good size
lighted up with electric lights or with
Christmas sparklers and to extend the
Christmas msrrymalzing In the evening
outdoors. The idea OF spending Christ
mas shut up IN a stuny house, with the
doors and windows battened up 50 tight
that even Santa had to get down the
chimney in order 70 get in at AL. began
In the cold north country Of Holland.
and IN an age that was not as well ac-
quainted as we are with the value Of
outdoor life.
But here in Washington, where Christ
mas and snow seldom go hand-in-hand.
and where We all know that an hour
spent outdoors on a. holiday is better
than q weeks rest in the house. we
ought to make an effort to have an out
door Christmas party.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
NEW YORK
FASHION
LETTER,
~
AzRE Ia ROGQLE

wide belt that was held loosely about the
hips Is not often seen. It was an ugly
style at best, transitional In its mission,
and IL is not lamented.
Hats for EvenInE.
The hats that are worn at the fashion
able restaurants in the evening are one
Of the prettiest features Of fashion. In
the daytime. everything is sacrificed II
need be to smartness II matters not IL
ones clothes are unbecoming. II one con-
I forms to a certain silhouette, gives forth
a certain winter-of-1s14-1915 spirit, one Is
satisfied Prettiness is not sought after:
and il is seldom achieved. even by mis-
, take. Smartness is the one thing desired.
But in the evening, most women still
cater to their desire to look attractive.
And evening hats help them
American women, like their French sis
/ tiers, usually wear hats in public places
in the evening. even when their gowns
are decollete. The opera, often the thea
ter. are an exception. and when the
hotels are visited afterwards. Of course a
! hat is out of the question. But dinner al
hotel usually means a hat. In Paris
and the French watering places II is
almost possible to pick out the English
women in the evening by their invariably
uncovered heads. When. their frocks are
/ low, their heads are barred. That is a
time-honored tradition with them But
the American preference follows the
! French custom of combining a hat and
Iow-cut frock for restaurant wear IN
the evening IL possible.
Why this tendency on the part OF
Americans nobody knows. Perhaps the
somewhat piquant note that Is supposed
to characterize our women's faces Is en-
phasized under a becoming hat .
To get back to the evening hats them
selves. They are made, many Of them.
of gold and silver lace and tissue. and
they are charming. Some Of them, with
wide transparent brims. are trimmed
with fur, some with flowers, and some
with feathers. Almost invariably they
conform to the almost obsolete require
ments of the word pretty"
The dainty little theater caps that deb
utantes are wearing this year are con-
cessiOn to this desire OF Americans to
wear a hat in public in the evening. This
cap adapts itself equally to the opera
and to a hotel restaurant. II, too. Is
often made of metallic lace and 1t Is
often trimmed with pearl beads. Some
times 1t is made Of white tulle and lace
and is trimmed with tiny chiffon and
satin fiowers-and then 1t takes a label
to distinguish 1t from some Of the more
elaborate boudolr caps.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
The Children's Bed Time Story
By Frances Marshall

again. Just as IL you glued your paws
together, you'd have TO put them in
warm water to make them come un-
glued"
II see." spoke Friskie so that's why
We have April showers. Uncle Booster,
is it?"
Exactly So said Uncle Booster, as
he helped himself to some fried sweet
clover with carrot sauce on 1t.
We'll, we'd better get ready for
school, spoke woodie. I'm going to
wear my rubber boots. It's awful
muddy"
1T surely is" said Mrs. Chuck. as
she helped Friskie tie on her rainy-day
hair ribbon. Don't get stuck in the
mud, CHILDREN"
So on the three little woodchucks
started through the April shower for the
hollow stump school where Professor
Choo-Choo was the teacher. And 1t
rained harder than ever. But Woodie
and waddie and Friskie had their UNI
brellas and raincoats and boots. so they
did not much mind II.
And after they were gone Aunt Jeru-
shia Ann went all over the house look
ing to see IT, by any chance, a window
might be open so the water could come
In and spoil the wall paper. But there
was none, am glad to say.
Woodie Chuck had to stay in school
that afternoon, when the other animal
children had gone home. Professor Choo-
Choo happened to bite his left paw while
eating a piece of chocolate cake for his
lunch. and he could not clean of the
blackboards very we'll So he asked
woodie to stay in after school and help
him. and the little woodchuck boy did.
When woodie finally started for home
Il had stopped raining, and he hurried
on, thinking he could catch up to some
Of his friends, and maybe his brother
and sister. He carried his umbrella under
his paw for no raindrops were coming
down now.
All of a sudden, as woodie was going
past a big hollow stump. a bad old fox
made a leap to grab him. And he nearly
caught woodie, too. But the little
grounding boy gave jump out Of the
way and ran on, on, crying:
mo you don't"
! And he ran SO fast that the fox could
not get him, for the fox was lame in
his left hind leg from having been caught
In a trap once, when he was trying TO
catch q chickie.
On and on ran woodie, and before he
knew Il he had run plum into a big
mud puddle! You see he was think
ing SO much about the fox that he did
not notice where he was going. Right
into the mud he ran. and he sank down
over his boots. And. oh, It was such
sticky mudi
woodIe tried to pull out first one leg
ana then the other, but he could not do
Il. Down he sank deeper in the mud.
and It oozed into his boots until they
felt as heavy as lead. He could not
walk. and he could not run. and he be-
gan to think that maybe he would sink
away down over his head. and then he
could not talk, which would be very sad.
aOh. dear!" he cried what can !
do? How can get out7"
But there was no one to answer him.
Only an owl hooted. for 1t was getting
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel

Inc Stars lnCllnes out 90 not compel "
Thursday, December ~, 1914.
tCoryieht, slIl
Good and Ill mingle in this days astral
influences, according to the reading Of
the stars. Although Neptune and Uranus
are In benefic aspect, Saturn. Mars, the
Sun and Jupiter are all adverse.
1t Is a most unlucky time for him who
happens to be ambitious to start the new
year with bright prospects, for requests
for advancement in business or increase
Of salary are likely to be denied. He
who Is wise will avoid superiors and win
refrain from asking favors.
The aspect Of Jupiter is held to signify
some financial anxiety due to unex-
pected conditions Bankers and brokers
should delay important business.
Under this conhguration old persons
will suffer. Christmas Eve this year win
bring many appeals for aid that must
be met by all who follow the warnings
of the heavens, since the planets presage
q leveling Of lines between rich and
poor in this country as well as In Europe.
There is a prophecy that in the new
year volunteers from every walk OF life
viii be called to render service to hu-
manity hers in the United States.
New York City has an ONE nof disaster
that may cause great loss and suffering.
River and sea will carry peril" one Of
the seers declares
This is a fortunate day for shipping
affairs There is good sign for the
navy, which will attract unusual atten-
ton before long.
Uranus again indicates a surprising in
terest in psychic phenomena and occult
PHILOSOPHERS. A soothsayer will gain
worldwide fame.
Persons whose birthday 1t is may have
troubled year. They should beware Of
accidents. In cIination to quarrel may
lead to misfortune. Those who are en-
ployed should be cautious.
Children born on this day may be rash
and headstrong. Boys may meet reverses
in business Girls have the omen OF mar
riage with an austere, high-minded man.
These subjects of Capricorn, with Saturn
as a principal ruling planet, have strong
will power, prudence and enthusiasm as
characteristics.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

cts all for the dear wori<ing-boys-
bless their hearts"
This Is the sentiment that moves the
big activity In the old Todd mansion
on c street. where the working boys OF
Washington have real home with All
the comforts and motheriy love and In
dIvidual attention that they could re-
ceive at the homes Of their own parents
Every woman who has lived In WASH
ington during the last thirty years-for
II was thirty years ago that the Mork-
ing Boys Home was Instituted. primarily
for "newsies"-knows something OF the
history and wonderful work Of this In
stitution endowed by George Maulsoy and
operated under the personal attention Of
the most prominent and influential
Washington men and women. But few
outsiders have visited the home or taken
more than a passive interest In II. Mrs
Tyson met a representative OF the
woman's Herald at the door Of the home
yesterday and with a sweet and gracious
smile she was usE1ered into the well or
dered and honelike house.
I'VE are always so happy to have visit
ors-the boys and myself" said Mrs Ty-
son. I'VE are always glad to have folks
take an interest in u.s." and she lead
the way into a CHEEKY sftting-room,
where an open fire cast a warm glow.
This is where / spend the evenings
playing games with my boys" Mrs Ty-
son srniled and II was plain to see that
she and the boys were friends
II think the Working Boys Home Is
one OF the most beautiful and practical
works that there is In the world" Mrs.
Tyson began the conversation without be-
ing urged. 1T Is such a Joy to know
that one can help these dear good manly
fellows. who help themselves by working
hard and contributing to their board
The Working Boys Home is not a charit-
able institution because every boy in II
contributes to his support and he need
never be ashamed to say that he lives
here. They look upon this home -
theirs, a place that they help support
and / try to stimulate that attitude in
them.
They are my boys and love them
each as i do my own sons" said the
little woman proudly. These are real
men / have in the home. because they are
Industrious. high minded and self sup
porting. They come in and go out Just
as freely as they would In their own
| homes, but I always know just where
they come from and where they are
going" laughed Mrs. Tyson. Il make
Il a. duty. in q tactful way to keep their
confidence and ! watch each individual
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
FAMOUS
WOMAN.
Her
Birthday
And
Yours
December 24-Queen of Denmark.
CCoIEright. l9li.)

Copyright. I9liJ
Eliza Cook, who was born ninety-six
years ago today, was the youngest Of
eleven children Of London brasier She
was brought up with few advantages in
the city, but later went to live In the
country. She attained great celebrity for
a time as a poet, and her I'm Afioat"
and The Star of Glengarry' are still
known to many readers Of poetry.
Today Is the birthday OF the Queen of
Denmark, who was, before her marriage,
when she was nineteen. the Princess
Alexandria of Mecklenburg-Schweri
She has two sons, the Crown Prince
Frederick and his brother Knud.
Another royal woman Of the nineteenth
century was born on Christmas Eve
That was Empress Elizabeth OF Austria
Hungary. She was the wife n Francis
Joseph Of Austria-Hungary, and after she
had been married for forty-four years
she was killed by the hand OF an an
archist in Geneva.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
PLANS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.
Society Women Arrange Enterthin
ment for Italian Children.

Christmas festival for Italian chill
dren of the city will be held at 4:3O
O'Clock Christmas Day in Grand Army
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets
The entertainment will be under direc-
ton of prominent society women. and
will be given support by certain mem
bers of Congress. Donations of candy.
fruit. cake, games and useful gifts for
distribution to the children are being
received each afternoon at the Grand
Army Hall.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS BOXES IN EUROPE
Presents from U. s. Reach Buda-
pert for HUNGARIAN Oprhans.

Berlin. Dec. % Cwireless via London).
The following official Information was
published here by the Imperial Press
Bureau today:
''The Christmas gifts for the Hungarian
orphans provided by the people OF
America arrived at Budapest yesterday.
The gifts were loaded on fifty-two
wagons. The assortment and dlstribu-
ton of the boxes Is to be supervised by
a committee in the work of which the
Hungarian premier, Count Tisza, Is TAX
ing an active part II Is hoped that the
gifts viii reach their destination by
Christmas Eva"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

While women Of America are entertain
ing new occupations naturally in the
course Of evolution, in Europe necessity
has converted women into reapers, bind
ers, train guards, trolley drivers, drivers
OF automobiles and motor buses.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

Scrambled Eggs-Beat the whites Of the
eggs stif and beat the yolks. Melt but
ter in skillet and put in both white and
yolks. Stir with a fork or spoon until
the eggs are cooked, just as you would
In ordinary scrambled eggs.
Lettuce Sandwiches-The lettuce should
be dry and crisp and the mayonnaise
stiff. Butter thin slices Of bread, on each
put a piece of lettuce, broken to faciIi-
tate eating, spread it with Inayonnaise,
sprinkle with broken walnuts, and cover
with another slice Of buttered bread
Roast Goose-Draw and SINCE the goose.
and quickly wash it in cold water. Wipe
it dry. Sprinkle the inside with salt and
pepper. Mince four onions, add a tea
cupful Of grated breadcrumbs, a piece of
butter the size of a walnut, a beaten egg
and pepper and salt and sage leaves to
taste. Mix well and stun the goose. Put
piece Of paper over the breast to keep
II from burning. Bake in a brisk oven
for two or two and a half hours. Basic
with salt and water or with its own
gravy frequently. Toward the last. re-
move the paper and dredge the goose
with -four. Then brown. Skim the gravy
well and thicken slightly.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

Runles. rufiA everywhere from the
cloth OF silver girdle almost to the bot
tom of the black faille underdress-
Each rufie OF the tulle is outlined in
silver and the old-fashioned little
bodice is scattered with silver flowers.
A collar OF silver lace flares forth at
the back OF the neck in line with the
tulle ruching of the little hat
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
NEWS GIRLS LoNDoNs PROBLEM

Controversy On-NationaI Scandal
Threatens.
Lnddon, Dec. 2S.-A bitter controversy
has arisen over the propriety OF sending
girls into the streets to sell newspapers,
flags and other articles for the benefit
of the numerous relief funds which Gave
sprung up since the war began.
The daily Express claims to have un-
earthed a condition of affairs which will
speedily grow into a national scandal and
is undertaking a crusade to keep girls
from such work.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

stuck poor woodie, and the harder he
pulled the deeper in he got
Then. all of a sudden. along came that
bad old fox again, creeping up to tickle
Woodie in the ribs, and the little ground
hog boy tried harder than ever to get
loose, but that mud was SO sticky, just
like glue, he could not.
Help! Help!" he cried. ''Oh. II Uncle
Booster were only here!' But the old
gentleman grounding was not How
ever help came to Woodie before he
knew it.
All Of a sudden II began to April
shower. and rain. Ny! how hard It did
come down, worse than in the morn
ing. And, would you ever believe II, IL
didn't tell you? But that rain made
the mud all soft, like paste, and then
Woodie could pull out his legs. His
rubber boots almost came OF, but not
quite, and jumping out of the mud
puddle. Woodie ran on home as fast as
he could. and the old fox didn't get
him after ALL and his tail got all full
of stickery burrs-the fox's tail. / mean
So that's how Woodie got stuck in
the sticky mud, and how the rain made
II soft so he could pull himself loose.
and this is the end of the story. And
tomorrow night, in case don't roll
down the hill like Jack and jill when
walk up 1t to see IL the monkey has
picked any oranges OF the cucumber
vine, III, tell you about Friskie and
the red cat.
Proposes Aviation School.
A government aviation school near San
Diego Bay. California, was proposed by
Senator Works. OF California. In a bill
introduced in the Senate yesterday. The
bill carried an appropriation of s20o. 900
for the purchase OF the land and 500, 200
more for the erection Of suitable build
ings.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
TOMORROW'S MENU.

''Observing from the goose on the tabl
and the audit-ale which was circiing IL
the loving cup, that il was d feast
Julian Home" F. W. Farrar.
BREAKFAST.
Oranges. Raw Cereal and Cream.
Scrambled Eggs.
Bakers Rolls. Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Stuffed Eggs.
Lettuce Sandwiches.
Jam. Waters. Tea
DINNER.
Consumme.
Celery. Olives.
Bread Sticks.
Roast Goose. Mashed Potatoes.
Apple Sauce. Boiled Onions.
Nut and Celery Salad
Plum Pudding or Mince Pie.
Nuts and Raisins.
Coffee.