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Evening star., 1914-10-06
HEBREWS TO RAISE FUNDS
TO RELIEVE JEWS ABROAD
Local Lodge Of B'nai Birth Will Is
sue Appeal Asking for Money
for the Distressed.

Hebrews throughout the United States
are to raise q relief fund for the bene-
it Of the Jews who are In distress in
Europe. An appeal to Washington He
brews is soon to be made by the local
lodge Of the Bnai Birth, cooperating
with the International organisation.
which has addressed an appeal to all
lodges in this country.
A committee headed by Joseph Tup-
per has been appointed to have charge
of the collection In Washington.
The executive committee of the Union
of American Hebrew Congregations is
considering the advisahility of calling
an extraordinary session for considera-
tion Of relief work. The biennial con-
vention Of the union is to be held in
January in Chicago. and about six
Washington leaders Of the Jewish reli-
gion are to attend as delegates, In
cluding DIR. Abram Simon, rabbi of the
Eighth Street Temple. and Simon Wolf.
The Zionists are soon to start cam
paign here also, headed by Louis D..
Brandeis of Boston. The Washington
effort is to be led by DR.. Leopold Glu-
shak.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
THE EVENING STAR. TUESDAY, OCTOBER g. 1914

Gratis voted against the report. Sem
ators Lane. MARITIME and Reed. Six
democrats voted for the Reed motion to
recommit. They were: Senators Lane,
MARITIME, Reed, Thomas, Vardaman and
Williams.
Senator Root was the only republican
who voted against the motion. Later
he voted against the conference re-
port. Senator Poindexter, progressive,
voted against the Reed motion. but for
the motion to agree.
Evening star., 1914-10-06

Commissioners of the District some
time during the fall months.
L. D. Matthews read a letter from
the Commissioners informing him that
there was no appropriation for i'm
proving w street from North Capitol
to Flagler place, and stating that his
letter to them would be placed in the
suburban improvement file for refer
ence when the estimates were being
made up.
'I thought I lived in the city," said
Mr.. Matthews, as he took his seat.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
Boy Bumps Into Automobile.

While playing with several compan-
ions at North Carolina avenue ana 1tn
street southeast last night STANLEY Bur.
roughs, nine years OLD. eoz q serees
southeast. bumped into a passing auto.
mobile belonging to A. w. Kaldenbach
and received injuries to his right side
and face. He was taken to Casualty
Hospital.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
ANTITRUST MEASURE
AWAITS HOUSE ACTION
Conference Report on the Clayton
Bill Agreed to by the
Senate.

The conference report on the Clayton
antitrust bill today awaited the favor
able action Of the House to make It a
law. The report was agreed to by the
Senate yesterday afternoon by vote
OF 35 to "a. following a day Of bitter
debate. and was sent to the House to-
day. Prompt action Is expected In the
House. although Representative Henry's
dlfbuster for cotton relief legislation
at this session. now blocking disposition
of the Philippine bill. despite a special
rule for its consideration. may inter-
fere with the taking up of the Clayton
conference report. Mr.. Henry forced
six roll calls for a quorum yesterday.
and threatened to continue the fight
against adjournment indefinitely. The
adoption of the conference report by
the House would complete the admin
istration's antitrust program for this
session. The trade commission bill. the
other measure on the program. is now
on the statute books.
Senator Reed Suffers Defeat.
The adoption of the conference re-
port by the Senate was preceded by
the defeat of a motion of Senator Reed
of Missouri to commit the bill to con-
ference, his object being to reincor-
porate the criminal penalties for viola
tions of sections specifying methods of
competition declared unlawful.
AS laid before the House the bill for.
bids price Determinations, limits inter-
locking directorates and prohibits hold
ing companies where the effect is te
destroy or substantially lessen com
petition" 1t also declares that "the Ia
Dor of a human being is not a commod-
ity or article of commerce.; exempts
labor and farmers unions from the op-
erations of the Sherman law; revises
the law regulating contempt of court
and the use of injunctions in labor dis
putes-reforms long sought by organ
ized labor.
Evening star., 1914-10-06

Senate Approves Judicial Nominee.
The Senate has confirmed the nomi-
nation of Richard w. Walker of Hunts
vile. Alabama, to he United States cir
cult judge for the fifth circuit.
Evening star., 1914-10-06

Nearly 1000 varieties of rice have
been identified in the Philippines oy
government scientists.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
Deplores Lack of Interest.

Washington Topham, one of the
nominees, who declined the nomination
because of business engagements
which, he said, would prevent him CIV
ing the amount Of time which the po-
sition required. complained Of the lit
tie interest which citizens of the Dis
trict take In civic affairs. He declared
the citizenship of the District ie
crushed. He spoke of the small at
tendance at the citizen association
meetings and declared that the reason
more improvements were not obtained
Is because the citizens did not take
the proper amount Of interest. Out
Of a membership said to number 133
meeting last night.
The executive committee of the asso
oiation was instructed to prepare for 6
reception and entertainment to tn,
Evening star., 1914-10-06

Madagascar exports most of it's big
bean crop to England.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
ANOTHER MAIL POUCH
ES1OLEN At ROCKVILLE
Postal, Railway and Local Authori-
ties Fail to Find Clue
. - SO " - .7s.-
to Thieves.
co4espoodeuce Of Tas star.

Special Correspondence Of TAs star
ROCKVILLE, Nd. October s.-An-
other mysterious theft of q small pouch
from the Baltimore and Ohio railway
station was reported to the post office
authorities and Sheriff Whalen of
Montgomery county this morning. This
is the third mail pouch that has been
stolen from the railroad station within
six weeks. and Rockville authorities as
we'll as detectives and inspectors de-
tailed by the Post Ohice Department
have so far failed to find any clue that
might lead to the apprehension Of the
thief or thieves
The, pouch stolen this morning was
thrown off an early morning train OF
the Baltimore and Ohio that passes
through Rockville about 3 o'clock.
When the messenger from the Rockville
post office went at the usual time to get
the Rockville officers Of the law nor
the post Office authorities have been
able to trace 1t.
1t is believed the pouch contained
of letters containing checks. money or
ders and cash will be found to have
vanished with 1t.
First Theft September Last.
The first of the mysterious thefts oc-
CURED early in the morning Of Septem-
ber /. The pouch stolen then was
found about week later in woods a
mile from Rockville. The pouch had
been opened and rif1ed, every letter
having been opened. Cash to the
amount of about 5000 had been stolen.
but checks to the amount of about
$4,000 had peen replaced, with their
accompanying letters. in the opened
w
taken.
September IS the second pouch was
taken from the railroad station. Not
withstanding the fact that post office
inspectors. railroad detectives and the
authorities have been at work on the
case ever since, not a trace of the miss
ing pouch has been found. and. while
1t is known the pouch contained a con-
siderable sum of money, in addition to
checks and money orders, the exact
amount stolen has not yet been learned.
This mornings theft, third in the
series that has baff1ed every effort Of
postal, railroad and local authorities,
was committed. as were the others, be-
tween 3 o'clock and o'clock. The
Evening star., 1914-10-06
Democratic Opposition.

Senator Reeds motion to recommit
contemplated the reinstatement of
criminal penalties for violations of sec
tions specifying methods of competi-
tion declared unlawful. Three demo-
Evening star., 1914-10-06

nominations and proceed to the elec-
tions.
The election resulted as follows;
President, r. =. Harvey: first vice
president, DR.. A. Cobey tre-elected) /;
second vice president, Washington Top
ham: secretary, F. M. Hoadley IRE
elected), and treasurer, Hugh Everett
e-elected).
Evening star., 1914-10-06

Production Of petroleum is increas-
ing in Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22

Washing soda and strong cleansing
powders or soap should never be used in
the water in which gilt decorated china
Is washed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
ONE OF THE NEW FABRICS
BY LILLIAN E. YOUNG.

-SucriaI Correspondence of The Star.
PARIS. NAV 11-"And this. madame.
u asked of the proprietress, IN my pes'
French what is this wonderful fabric?
THAT is taffeta Hbelule. mademoiselie
1t is the newest material.
:. Iibellule-that sounded promising. but
Il. baff1ed translation She must have
seen my unenlightened expression, Tor
she proceeded to explain that the word
meant dragon fly, and that this new tai
feta is so called because of its texture
sheen and beautiful. iridescent co!orings
Whoever was responsible for the naming
of it could hardly have described it more
appropriately, for it has all these at
tributes and is charming to work with
This was in a shop on the Rue Royaie.
and the frock under discussion is here
sketched:
In this particular instance the tanetas
s Iibeiule reflected that lovely shade OF
azure blue. just tinged with green.
which one sees on the delicate wings OF
exotic butterflies. This was confined to
the skirt and deep girdle. for the bodice
and tunic are Of white net with some
,eiicately outlined roses embroidered in
pink. with green foliage
The three-ouarter length sleeves were
ri the regular variety. cut III one with Il
shoulder yoke. to which the body por-
ZION of the blouse was attached in tiny
folds under a hem-stitched scanning. \
shallow vest front was cut i'll one with
the medici collar and attractive fin
shing touch was noted in the string Of
pcarl beads tied loosely underneath it.
Small taffeta bows draped in the fullness
OF the sleeve We're at the elbow. There
was only a single rose motif worked on
either blouse front. but in the tunic they
formed border four inches above the
hem, curving upward al the front.
The tunic was laid about the waist
line in small fiat folds and had the front
covered by panel extension of the taf
feta skirt.
The girdle of taffeta tied in jaunty
bow in front topped the panel and an
other was set further down. where ihs
,Irapns of the skirt occurred.
In copying this design it will proba bly,
;'e easier to cut separate panel just
the length of the 1un:c. for. with the
bow at the end the joining may be nice
~ disguised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
Baby Bunting's Dessert.

Dissolve half package of cherry or
other gelatin in a half pint of boiling
water. Stir until dissolved and turn into
two small earthen OF aluminium molds.
When stiffencd. turn out into babys IA
vorite dish and surround with a velvety
cream made by whipping stiff the white
of one egg with a ripe banana that has
been peeled free from all stringy fla
ments and sliced. The banana will be
entirely dissolved. and while possessing
all the richness and delicacy of whipped
cream the cost will be much less and the
product extremely dieestible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
Welsh Rarebit.

Slice down some good rich cheese rather
thinly into very clean stewpan with a
quarter of its weight of butter and two Or
three spoonfuls of porter. good ale or
new milk. as you please. and according
to the quantity of the cheese: flavor to
taste with freshly ground black pepper
and dry English mustard. Stir over the
fire until all is thoroughly melted and of
thicky. creamy consistency; pour it
over hot buttered toast which has been
placed in a hot tin or fireproof dish;
brown the surface in the oven Or not. as
you like, but make very hot and serve at
once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
~ THE
'k1T1G65HEH
PANTRY
Pineapple Tapioca.

Soak one eupful of tapioca in three cup
fuls of cold water for several hours. Cook
until clear. Add large can of pineap-
pie grated or cut into small dice. one
cupful of dice and juice being reserved.
Bake slowly in Turk s-head mold, and
when quite done turn out on a deep plate
and fill the well in the center with the
rest of the pineapple. This recipe can
be used with peaches or cooked apples.
Bread and mullins made with raisins or
dates are more nutritious than when
plain, and children certainly approve
them far more cordially. Jack Horner
with his Christmas pie is only one of in
Vulnerable urchins who have delighted in
hunting for plums
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
Cream of Tomato Soup.

Put into saucepan one quart of
canned tomatoes and one small onion
sliced. Cook twenty minutes. then rub
through a sieve and return to the fire to
keep hot. Meanwhile. boil quart of
milk in double boiler thicker with
Two tablespoonfuls each butter and flour
creamed together and stir constantly un-
til smooth and creamy. season the
strained tomato with teaspoonful of
sugar and salt and pepper to taste
When all ready to serve add a half tea
spoonful of soda to the tomatoes and
then the boiling thickened milk Stir
quickly and serve at once in hot bouIl-
Ion cups or plates with croutons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
To Remove Stains.

Few women appreciate the value of
Javelle water 1t is inexpensive and
easily made and bottle of it should
always be kept where it will be handy
in. case of emergency. The ingredients
necessary to make the water are a half
pound of washing soda, quarter pound
chloride of lime. a half quart boiling
water and a quart of cold water Put
the soda into an agate pan and add the
boiling water. Dissolve the lime in the
cold water. Let the mixture settle and
pour the clear liquid into the dissolved
soda. Bottle and keep in a dark place
Javelle water is a good bleach for I'M
bieached fabrics. as well as for cotton
goods that have become yellow with age
TO remove stains from white goods. soak
the articles in equal quantities of JavNe
water and hot water. until the stains
have disappeared Then rinse thoroughly
in several waters and finally in dilute
ammonia water. The ammonia will
destroy the odor of the chloride of lime.
which is rather disagreeable. Javelle
water removes all color and therefore
should not be used on colored materials.
TO remove ink stains place the stained
part of the material over a bowl. Pour
a little lukewarm water through the stair.
to moisten it. With a glass dropper pour
on a little cold dilute oXalic acid. then
quickly pour on little lukewaIm water
again Repeat this until the stain dis
appears. If. however. the stain is large
and stubborn, a few drops of Javelle
water should be used, followed quickly
by few drops of oxalic and then the
water. The stain will readily come out
Be careful to wash the spot where the
stain was with soap and water. rinsing
well to remove all traces of the acid.
Chamois and doeskin gloves are be-
coming more and more popular every
day and are largely taking the place
of kid gloves. There is no economy in
buying a cheap quality in these gloves,
but il good quality is purchased and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22

Choice Of
China and Jap
silk W aists,
with. background
Of tango. navy,
copenhagen. gar
net, Law e II d er
and white with
lowered designs
of con trasting
colors finished
with the new &C
Gordon plcatcd
collar and cuffs ;
fastened with
pearl buttons. A
new nobby style
waist.
DO not buy a
waist Saturday
until you see
these. Special
sale and display
Main Floor Bargain
Tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
Lobster Salad.

In preparing the lobster. cut the meat
IN long, thin strips. then into dice Place
in an earthenware bowl and season. al
lowing to one cold boiled lobster four
teaspoonfuls of vinegar, two tablespoon
fuls OF oil and little salt and pepper.
Md a tablespoonful of chopped olives.
half bunch of celery chopped fine, or
dill pickle. If you like tc make the
change. Mix with mayonnaise and serve
on lettuce leaves, with a Sarpish ot
mayonnaise ana coral from the lobster
Ii the salad is desired to be specially
rich. half-cupful OF sweet cream
whipped to stiff froth may be added
TO the lobster just before the salad goes
to the table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
How to Boil Fish.

In boiling any fish you should put
enough water in a large pot to enable a
fish to swim in If it were alive Add to
this water half a cup of vinegar a tea
spoonful of salt, one whole onion one
dozen whole black peppers, one blade of
mace. Take any fish and sew it up in a
new piece of cheesecloth, fitted to the
shape of the fish. Put in the water and
heat slowly for thirty minutes, then let
it boil hard and fast for about ten min
utes. Unwrap and serve with drawn but
ter made from the liquor in which the
fish was cooked and add to it the Juice
of half lemon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
WORTH KNOWING.

Ordinary baking soda is an excellent
cleaning medium for mudstains. Dampen
a cloth dip it into the soda and then ruo
the offending spots. If pressing is neces-
sary. do it on the wrong side of the ma
teria1
When next putting meringue on a
pie or pudding sprinkle the meringue
with sugar just before putting into the
oven This gives sugary coat that is a
pleasing change
Most housekeepers are careful about
seeping the burners Of coal oil lamps
clean and bright by frequent boiling. but
how many know it is of greater import
ance to keep the wicks clean? IL lamp
wicks are boiled for fifteen minutes once
a month in vinegar and then dried before
using they will give a clear, bright light.
ON the porch or in the kitchen. es-
pecialiy if the quarters are a all crowd
ed. have a shelf TWO hinged. When
no. in use. the shelves may be dropped
against the wall.
After suuff1ng turkey chicken do
not sew up the opening. Instead. insert
wooden toothpicks and with piece of
string or strong thread lace back and
forth over the toothpick. closing the OPEN
ing When the bird is taken from the
oven. Slip out the toothpicks and the
string will come off. The opening will be
closed and no unsightiy marks left to
Tell how the trick was done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
Baked Calls Liver.

Wash and wipe dry one calf's liver
then slash and score inside. Have ready
well seasoned bread dressing, using
quite bit of onion. Pack into the liver
then tie with cord or skewer with wood
en- toothpicks, putting several pieces of
bacon over the openings. Put in the
baking pan, pour over it little hot
water and bake at least an hour in a hot
oven. basting frequently. Serve hot with
garnish of parsley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22

T h e m ost
beautiful waists
you ever saw
linked to such a
low price. Posi-
lively you will
w a II t to b u v
three or four. A
w e tern firm
overestimated its
output, SO can
celed the order
for these 500
waists and we
were offered the
chance to secure
them at a big
saving.
The majority have
low-neck and short
81 e ev es. although
som e ng-sleeve
waists are repre-
scented. All sizes
"a to a..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
TODAY'S HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS
By Mary Lee.

care used in the washing they will al
ways look well and, last far longer than
the Kid gloves. They should be washed
IN lukewarm water and ivory soapsuds
There will be no danger of them shrink
ing if washed on the hands A soft nail
brush will help in cleaning the finger
tips and seams Rinse in water to which
little soap has been added to prevent
thenl from becoming stiff. Take from
the hands. put in Turkish towel and
press we'll Pull them into shape and
hang up to drop. Rubbing them while
driving will make them soft and give
them new look
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
Sour-Milk Pancakes.

Sift together one pint of -four a salt
spoonful of salt and teaspoonful of
soda. Add gradually a scant pint of
sour milk or cream, bea ting until
hubby. Bake on very hot griddle
Some good cooks prefer to mix the
sour milk with the flour overnight
adding salt and soda in the morning
a well beaten egg may be added if de-
sired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
Washing Bedclothes.

Few women need to be told that the an
nual cleansing of bed clothing should be
an event entirely apart from the ordinary
weekly LAUNDRY work A sunny day when
a good breeze is blowing is the best time
to wash such furnishings. but a strong
wind is not desirable.
Blankets are usually washed first, and
got out upon the line as quickly as pos
sihle. To cleanse them SO they Will feel
soft and like new again. make suds. US
ing half bar of good white soap and
two tablespoonful of borax to one pair
of blankets. Have the water hot. and
when cool enough to bear the hands, put
in the blankets. Let them soak for from
between fifteen to thirty minutes accord
ing to their condition, but keep adding
hot water to keep the bath the same tenn
perature Never rub soap on the blanket
nor use the washboard
If the edges are very much soiled scrub
with a nailbrush. but wash the rest by
moving up and down in the water and
squeezing through the hands Again. do
not wiring. but squeeze the water out
when removing the blankets to second
suds. Finish the washing in this and
rinse in two warm clear waters. adding
boraX as before directed Pin up to the
line on the long edge and change as the
blankets dry. When quite dry beat with
a light rattan. This will make the
blankets soft and woolly.
Heavy white bedspreads. if much soled,
may be soaked overnight in warm soap
suds and washed in the usual way next
day-frst hot water, then clear cold a nd
lastly slightly blue water. Spreads dry
best when pinned up to the line doubled
the wrong side out. of course. BY doubled
| mean taking the edges together, not
pinning up through the middle.
1t hardly pays to wash thick, heavy
cotton comforters, but those filled with
will wash perfectly. First, the comforter
should be put into cold salt and water
to set the colors and then be transferred
to hot suds, as directed for blankets Do
as little wringing as possible, letting the
article drip from the line. Squeeze the
water from the edges from time to time
and change the position on the line as
found necessary. One should also shake,
pat and gently strike so as to restore
the spring and fuffiness.
Feather pillows can be washed with
far less trouble than those imagine who
have never tried it. Have the water in
the boiler very hot. Add half cup Of
borax and two tablespoonful of ammo
MIA Wet the pillow in warm water and
soap 1t all over, then plunge into the
boiler and boil for fifteen minutes. Re
move to the tub. and If the ticking Is
still soiled scrub with a stiff brush. lay
ing the pillow over the dashboard. When
waters and pin up to the line where the
pillow will dry in the shade. Contrary to
general belief. the sun is not good for
feathers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
THE DAILY MENU.
BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST
Oranges Oatmeal
Kidney Stew Griddie Cakes
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Welsh Rarebit
Tomato and Lettuce Salad
Toasted Biscuits.
Fruit Cake Tea
DINNER
Beef Broth with Barley
Meat Loaf Baked Potatoes
Baked, Stuffed Tomatoes
Beet and Egg Salad
Custard Pie Coffee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-22
Handkerchiefs


Included in tomorrows special price
offerings are handkerchiefs for men
and women. Buy a supply for all sum
mer.
Mems Handkc rchiefs. with tape and
corded border; i.-inch hem. 0e
worth 1.i1c each. Special to- LOC
morrow, for. .....-...-.
Women's Linen Initial Hand
kcrchicfs. with 4-iuch hem e
stitched hem. Special tomor- DC
Main Floor Bargain Tables.