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The Washington times., 1914-06-22
The Great American Sin
Bv MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERICK.

cient water to keep II from burn
ing. and to use this small quantity
in some kind Of sauce so as TO con-
serve II. Others may utilize vege-
table water in soups. as is COM
monty done abroad and as basis
for stock.
But even more preferable than any
boiling method for a vegetable is
the steaming method. This cooks
and bursts the starch cells even
more satisfactorily. and positively
conserves the maximum amount OF
mineral substances in the vegetable
There is just as much difference be-
tween steaming and boiling vegeta-
bles as there is between a baked and
boiled potato. What a difference in
the favor Of those vegetable cooked
by steam method.
Possibly not all know that in the
best hotels all vegetables are steam
cooked This accounts for the fact
that vegetables under the hands OF
a competent chef are much more ap-
petizing and favorful than they are
when they emerge from the hands
of the average cook.
Peeling vegetables carelessly also
removes those layers in which the
salts are most packed. II has been
proved by experiment that the
greatest proportion OF salt in the
potato are in the outside skin. Simi-
larly with other vegetables, and II
is very unfortunate to have q thick
peeling. so that valuable parts are
removed. II is the same situation as
with the brown versus white rice.
In one case the outer coating and
mineral materials are retained. while
in the white polished rice not only
are the same materials entirely re
moved. but the grain is covered with
the same substance that we use on
our toilet tables-talc.
Are We cooking TO nourish our
bodies or merely TO consume A GER
tain quantity OF bulk matter? Do
we wonder why our children's teeth
decay or why we are so often sub
tect to this and that ailment? POSI-
bly, the great American sin may bear
some Of the blame.
Copyright, 1914. by Mrs. Christine
Frederick
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

Now, with this idea clearly in
mind, think of boiling a vegetable
in d quantity OF water-say, three
quarts. The boiling bursts the starch
softens the cellulose, and releases
the mineral salts. which pass of
into the water.
II we drain" our vegetables in
the common maner, we throw away
this three quarts Of water in which
are dissolved the most valuable
constituents of any fruit OF vege-
table. What We have left Is a resi-
due Of starch with the ce.lulOse
nbers. II is true that the fibers serve
as brorns' to the system. or as a
securing soap Of nature: and the
starch represents a certain amount
OF definite food material
But the salts, the acids. the min
erals, the phosphates, these are all
wasted when We commit the great
American sin of throwing away
water in which vegetables have
boiled.
We can get the same amount of
starch from other foods like grain,
and the l.! r-s of the vegetables
are the least important part The
main function of the vegetable is
TO furnish TO the body those chemi-
cal constituents which are particu-
laTly needed 10 adequately develop
heat, other bones. and TO purify
the blood.
Now this practice is not necessary.
II is simply due to Carelessness,
hsphazard methods of ignorant
workers who never measure the
amount of water on vegetable
and who would just as soon have
two quarts left at the end of boil
ing as one pint. The proper way is
10 cook the vegetable in just sufti-
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

Tne fetish Of the SIN bath Is wooed.
nourished, and worshiped justly in
some irstances-unjustly in others That
Is to say, the sun is essentially a boon
and yet at times a hindrance to health.
Notably to infants. the aged. and the
dobilitated when it causes .insolation," "
or sunstroke.
have you observed tire silhouette of
tan upon a swimmer or a bather? II
you are one of those who wore a peek
a-ooo waist, you may have noted last
summer the tattoo of tan in beautiful
outlines of lace upon your bosom
III You did not burn and then tan. you
were III. or. physically speaking, below
par. II you tan after a few weeks in
the burning summer sun. It is the high
sign OF health II you remain pale and
unanected by the seasons rays. you
must, perforce. look to your health.
Tne Arab tanned by tropic sun, the
galley slave Drowned beside his oar. the
nomad with sandals torn by toilsome
travel and face tawny from the scorch-
ing rays. show by this pigmentatton the
vitality that is theirs.
Copyt, 1914. Newspaper Feature Service, Inc.
The Washington times., 1914-06-22
His Sunday School Report

What did they say to your" asked lit
tie Harry's mother. after his first visi,
to the new Sunday school.
The teacher said she was glad 10
see me there"
"Yes?'
And she said she hoped I would come
every Sunday"
And was that all she said?"
mo. she asked me IL our family he
longed to that abomination. Chicagc
Record Herald.
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ANSWERS TO QUERIES SENT BY READERS TO
The INES Question Box

ers, ice cream or sher bet. cake, candies.
or perhaps fruit punch are all that Is
required IN the refreshment line II
II Is possible to provide music. and
there Is any place for dancing that
would solve to perfection the problem
of amusements. II that is not practi-
cable, why not let the guests s.muse
themselves? They usually enjoy that
better than set program-unless per-
haps you have some friend who could
be persuaded to sing
F. x. B-A silver picture frame
they range in price from 55 cents to
so; silver shoe buckles; a book. flow ers,
or a. pretty fan are all appropriate
gifts for a young girls graduation.
2. C.-Th.s department has no In
formation on the subject of foreign
coins. II you VIII send q stamped, self
addressed envelope you viii oe sent
the name of a dealer who is an author
ity on such things.
The Washington times., 1914-06-22
Different Definitions.

President Wilson likes novels OF an
idealistic rather than a realistic trend
At a reception in Washington a lady
mentioned a realist who had just pro-
duced a shockingly depressing and un-
pleasant book.
How would you define a realist?'
some one asked, and the lady said:
"A realist is a writer who is dis
gUsted with the world
'Oh, no, not at all. smiled the Presi-
dent. "A realist is a writer with whom
the world is disgusted. New York Tri-
bunA-
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And too; why anybody can do IT.
WY 1 begin to feel neer already-tust to
Cousnaw queer little man who has has never never
likes to fish and to tell fish stories and he thinks
t as erribe a have to work
Whom Shok7
fishing the idea I'll break @ TS
that he bought with the money his vii"
gave hrn-Tn beakit it in bigger than minute
Here he comes that down
should think not only shocns-oo
abe7
randma-shes the do the least
bit of harm to shock her - -, ,.., .. ,u .,.. And I'll
know-In rsTel out he ike 'o ~ N
% c n does love her knitting
care stitches the who did then
is the observation-disclosures, s,.
cooks them by the perfectly delicious
me-by giving me any OF the preserves
rskt
unshocked- for all OF me- .
It's an awful misunderstanding to shock
wonder Charotte Gilman managesf
he Wayverybody that know"
hI Owe them something something
tlther owe mem 50 80 rch strange things might happen
t,ss MY @ MIS- Charlotte perkins simple ne
must
II isn't quite a for shocking people H'
I 1t when wasa didn't your :,
+ seems to me that young They love to be
But somehow 'ne p"0pe ' N
" e th mus, be something wouldn't
it, - ,a n.r.s.lv A
OF fatal -, :, ,.. =, ...r. and Oh
how they do scers7 Shed be lovely one " shock
Shed never Of snnng-she never does :, -.,..
III tell I book Of Job hope II won't De pahu'
met woman lovely checking people, when she
wasa 49, o. .,o.r
people without trying
Poor rsou,Is suppo i be habit ,- -,
She dead-I wonder if the people who
Owed her when they shocking them ago do not
wtshso
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

There b nkefy 10 be another figure beside your own,
whffs all the tasks and obligations of your accus-
toned day melt utterly away. The songs Of thrush
and robin and lark slant through the soft murmur
Of breezes that never harsh, and that don't
interrupt even the lowest whisper of words.
Are you foolish to let these dreams GOMEZ Ger
tainIy NOT The best things in life are dreamed
FIRST.
The Washington times., 1914-06-22
Secrets of Health and Happiness
Why Your Skin Sunburns;;
What Tanned | Faces Show
BY DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG
A. B.. M. A.. NJ. D. Johns Hopkins).

a. B.. M A. NJ D. (Johns Hopkns) }.
|THE light that through yonder window breaks from
/ the east will many a fair Julet's cheek this
summer. The pretty cheeks. which hold pretty
dimples and Cupid's bows-holIows made by
health and love-are buried in a Sc tan.
The spots of certain animals and creatures
OF the tropics are due both remotely ancestry
trectly to the effects of the fermentation the
name given to this condition in mankind a pep
cry black deposit in the skin invisible rays
f Old Sol. These rays burn the hemoglobin. or red
blood stuff out Of the tissue units deposit IN
the upper layers of the skin
Ethiopians Moors, Indians. Cubans and inhabitants
OF the tropics have this pgmentation extensive
degree Yet man girl who spends July, August
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

that all OF them
are composed Of
fbrous cellulose
starch grains, and
mineral salts. The
cellulose is just
the network 20
hold together the
starch and salts.
which are really
held in solution
in the vegetable
or plant body
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

that is making too much of a very
slight matter. Simply wait until you
see him again, then tell him how the
mistake happened and let him know
that you would be glad to have him
drop in, soon, to see you.
Mary C.-The man you write OF must
be a selfish brute and not worth the
love of n nice. sweet girl II. right
now, he treats you In such a cavalier
fashion. how much do you think his
love is worth and how much chance
for happiness do you think a woman
would have who should tie her life to
his? Naturally, a young man likes to
have pleasure, but II he does not want
the woman he cares for to share It
with him. either he cares little for her
or his love Is worth little. Send him
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

Martha L.-More mountains out of
mole hills! When you saw your young
friend the next time why didn't YOU
tell him just what had happened about
the broken engagement? But / don't
believe he is really angry with You or
he would have stood upon his dignity
and not have asked you to dance. He,
probably, by the time you read this,
will have called you up-perhaps sew
eral times. If not, don't write to him:
The Washington times., 1914-06-22
Answers to Health
Questions

G. B. B--what will relieve gas on the
stomach?
Lactfc acid germs. oxide of magnesia,
and imported French charcoal.
BASHFUL ONE-I'm twenty years OLD
and very bashfuL What shall 1 do?
You must Join some night school where
both girls and young men 90. Also go
TO church and meet as many strangers
as you can Mingle with them and iotu
In their sports.
X. R.-What can young man do To
nd himself of cigarette habit, which
Is handicapping him? Is there any
special diet that will lessen craving OF
tobacco?
A fatty. greasy. rich diet of meats.
cheeses. nuts. and well seasoned -stions
VIII help you. Whenever you feel the
hendish desire to smoke, chew a piece
of gum
DR.. Hfrshbero toiu unscer questions
for readers of this paper on naedicaI.
h50ienic and sanitation subjects that are
OF general interest. He tciH not under-
take to prescribe or offer ddrice for in
dfrfdudi cases. Where the subject IS NOT
of 0enerdI interest letters tpil be an
sUered personally If stamped and oS-
dressed envelope is enclosed. Address al
inquiries to DR.. l.. X. Hirshber1, cars
this office.
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

copy't. 1914. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc
Miss Laurie will welcome letters OF
inquiry on subjects of feminine inter
est from young women readers of this
paper. and Will reply to them in these
columns. They should be addressed to
her care. this office.
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

about his business, Just as soon as Hos-
sible. and save your time and youl
charms for some one better worth Low.
ing.
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

Anxious-You are lonesome, little
maid, because you are thinking about
the young man with whom you could
not agree" Forget about him, be as
sweet, cordial and pleasant as possible
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

to the other young men that come to
the house, and before you know II some
one else will be paying attention to
you. Anyway, you are quite young
enough to wait a little for That. and
isn't it Just as we'll to be of with the
old love before you are on with the
ncw?'
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

of-boiling vegetables in quantities OF
vater and cheerfully throwing SAID
water down the kitchen sink.
Such a practice, which would be
unthought of by French or other
foreign cooks. is commonly done In
every American household every
day, II we stop to analyze the COM
nosition of vegetables we shall find
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

Anxious-"At home" cards which are
of a general nature. reading AT home
after such and such a time" should
he sent with the wedding announce
ments- II they refer to a particular
occasion. say some one or two lays.
when the sender intends to be at home
to her friends. they may be sent out
separately.
Times Reader-Henry Wilson Temple,
Progressive OF Washington, Pa-. Is
the representative in Congress for the
Twenty-fourth Pennsylvania district,
which includes Washington, Beaver.
and Lawrence counties. Mr.. Temple
was formerly q professor OF history and
political science m Washington and
Jefferson College.
G. E R-With an attractive garden
or lawn. few decorations are necessary
for a garden party. japanese lantarns
hung among the trees are effective. and
the table should be banked with f,ow-
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

Y /oU hsve Them whether 70. u bsfurs . rps-
writer, engine. . cash window or a Kitchen
table. You never know hoH they drift to
you- You perhaps don't realize they have hap
you WAKE UP.
Generally they move with a miraculous smooth
ness just now they likely to be green dreams
ENest with the perfume Of voodarful sylvan ma
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

ouooors returns with
brow wn mar
The Washington times., 1914-06-22
H0av "Shochng" Works;;
The Cost of mpudence
RS CHARLOTTE PERKINS
By Winifred Black


~ RS. CHARLOTTE I'ERK1NS
Nh STETSON GILMAN says
wi we've got to be shocking. Abb
solutely shocking-we womeE
or we'll never get anywhere in the
world.
l don't know exactly where ii Is that
Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Stetson GilHasl
thinks We want to go-but, anyhow, we
needn't think We'll ever get there-un,
less we shock people.
Practice on your families" says
Mrs. Gilman. DO something you have
refrained from doing because IT would
shock their conventions.
Go home from this meeting-and
shock your sister. Get up in the morn
ing-and shock your brother. In the
afternoon-shock your mother and your
grandmother. Il will give you courage;
il will make for character; II will help
you to attain poise. Shock the conven-
to anvvVhern =
The Washington times., 1914-06-22
to
Girls
BY ANNIE LAURIE.

Dear Annie Laurie:
1 am corresponding with a young
man, and have been for a few months,
and he wishes to come TO see me this
summer. 1 am undecided about telling
him to come for L have never met him.
What shall do about IL? Let him
come or not?
JrNDErTDED
The Washington times., 1914-06-22

1oRSE than meat for break
AZ fast, and throwing stale
Wv bread In the garbage can,
4. 49, ---.o, Amarican sin
Evening star., 1914-06-07
ADVOCATES SYSTEM OF
UNIFORM S|CNPOSTS
Mitchell May Of New York Urges
Supplying Present-Day
Highway Need.

Impressed by the inadequacy and total
lack of uniformity in existing Signposts.
such as are furnished at present by the
local authorities and automobile clubs.
Mitchell May, secretary of state of New
York, is advocating scheme for the
provision of a system of uniform sign
posts to be erected upon the public high
ways throughout the state.
Secretary May points out that what is
demanded at the present time is a sys-
tematic erection of adequate direction
and warning signposts upon a definite
basis. He believes that such posts
should be placed III prominent positions,
unobscured by trees or fenees and easily
legible, and should be made to indicate
not only the names and mileage distances
of neighborinS places. but also the name
of the locality in which they stand.
As the state authorities have no power
to pay out any part of the public moneys
toward providing these signs-although
motorists have paid in nearly $1,000, coo
in fees during the last twelve years-Alr.
MAY proposes that a sum of about S25,-
C10 be raised by public subscription for
this purpose, to be administered by the
Evening star., 1914-06-07

It was night.
The motorist and her guest were discus
sing Electrics.
The owner remarked that since the ad-
vent of Aotz Cushion Tires, she had never
hesitated to drive any place. day or night
Do you mean to say" asked the guest.
that you've Motz on this car NOWa"
Why. yes, Dearie! LooN"
i am astounded. Your car fairly gzides-
supposed they were pneumatic tires
The guest had the impression that only
pneumatic tires could be comfortable and
easy-riding. She herself. had tried small,
solid tires and found them failure. They
disconnected her and wrecked her car.
Evening star., 1914-06-07

2os75-Charles A. Green. 1910 o2d street
northwest, Overland.
NsIG-Frederick J.. Haskin. ZIG Wyom-
ing avenue northwest Hudson.
2hs11-Edward kohler, 7o3 9TH street
northeast. Ford
.oSTS-Bearnard J. Iseman. Go4 New
York avenue northwest. Ford.
20s1o-Herbert \. Gill. tl2 14th street
northwest. Hupniobile.
a'>S0-Harry G. Talbert. 1"al NJ street
southeast, Ford.
2JSS1-G B Muilin Company 1Ith and
Kennedy streets northwest, premier
2SSo-Col. William T. Wood United
States Soldiers Home. Studebaker.
2ss3-William b. Bryant. t3a EIa st
Capitol street. Thomas.
2nSSi-Joseph St. John 1.il Wisconsin
avenue northwest. Ford
20sS3-Scott Breckinridge. 1928 NJ street
northwest. Paige-Detruit
2oSSt'-Gorton C. Hinkley. 1901 North
Carolina avenue southeast Ford
2oss'-Wiliam H. Frey, 1910 S street
nor invest, Ford.
2ssS-Fred H. Thomas. II stree,
northeast. Little.
20sS9-Carol X. Morrison. :;5OT 18th stree,
northeast, Maxwell
asss-W, B. Soper BIS Maine avenue
2os9l-=Alex H. Pitt 1918 9th street
northwest. Ford.
2esa2-Elmer E. Evans. Takoma Park
d. c.. Ford
2os9S-R. 5. r. Hit. 1920 18th stree,
northwest. Franklin.
2oS94-Marianna Murdock :s.;24 O stree
northwest. Ford
2os95-MaN Raum. 18th and ID streets
northeast. Ford.
2iS96-Mrs. Henry c. Hall. ol39 Wyom-
ing avenue northwest Baker electric.
aiS91-Edward B. Martin 2213 California
avenue northwest Stutz
2IS9S-Edgar c. Whitman. i12I 18th
street northwest Ford.
2os3nN. d. Parham, the Portsmouth
apartment. Ford.
20aoo-C. II. Leavell, 1884 Monroe street
northwest. Ford
2H0i-E. Burkhalter. 402 Kentucky ave
nue. southeast. Ford.
2nao2-R. f. Thompson :,05 D street
northwest. Ford.
2n03-J. F. J. Archibald tine Wy omine
apartment. Overland.
209O4-Henry Brown. 325 Missouri ave
nue. northwest, Ssearns
o.SO5-W. J. Dow 2020 North Capitol
street, Ford.
209o6-Robert W. Blair Col II stree,
northeast, Chevrolet.
2G101-A. G. Schulechta. 800 New York
avenue northwest. Rambler
2o9oS-M. J. Mccarthy, COZ I'd street
northwest Paige.
Evening star., 1914-06-07

While present in the trouble zone there
WAS no disturbance.
NftidaviiS from officers and members OF
Inc schooner Edna Louise. which WAS
burned. have been received at The pc
rartm-nt OF Commerce. and have been
sent To The Attorney General. Who IL ="
determine whether prosecution for burn
ing the vessels comes under the state or
federal authorities. The asIidsvits declare
the parties who did the burning are
known. The affidavits are by y. q
AefaraS. Owner of the Edna Louise. who
said that the value of the vessel was
$1,000: Henry Mitchell. captain of the
vessel who gives full details of the burn
ing. and -four members Of the crew who
corroboratc capt Mitchels statement.
Evening star., 1914-06-07
CANADA IS PREPARING
TO BUILD GOOD ROADS
Systematic Campaign for Improve
ment Under Way in Dominion.
Says 1. S. Pennybaeker

Canada is preparingefor systematic
campaign for the Improvement of all
roads. especially those joining the Do
minion with the United States according
to an announcement made by L. S. Pen
nybacker executive assistant of the
American Highway Association, who has
Just returned from the first Canadian
road congress.
American tourists who have been dis
tressed by Canadian roads will welcome
the announcement made by Mr.. Penny
hacker. because it is believed that
within comparatively short time it
will be possible to motor over good
roads in Canada The chief obstacle in
the way of accomplishment of the
Canadian Good Roads Association,
which Nj Penny bachcr assisted in
forming, is the fact that there are some
political differences between tn" pro-
vincial and Dominion governments as
to the expenditure Of road FUNDS COM
menting the situation Mr.. Penny
hacker said:
In spite of these obstacles. | am
convinced that within short time there
will be noticeable Improvement OF the
roads in Canada. As the congress pro-
aressed better understanding was APP
parent and political differences We're lost
sight of. The Dominion government.
through its representative. the secretary
of state. seemed to take a deep interest,"
In the subject of road Improvement ana
pledged the government TO aid the
provinces in every way possible. While
it is true that the roads in Canada, Tor
the main part, are in rather bad shape.
this congress will undoubtedly be the
entering wedge to d movement which
will spread throughout the various
provinces. The permanent organization
which was formed is designed to bring
together all factions and to unite the
provinces into one centralized move
ment for the bettermert of roads
Represented U. S. Association.
The congress was Il complete SUE
cess 1t was opened by Sir Francois
LangeIier. Governor of the Province of
Quebec: Sir Lomer Gouin prime min
lister: L. H. Dandurand, president of the
congress, and other prominent federal
and provincial officials. AS represent
ing the American Highway Association,
j conveyed to the Congress the greet
ings of Mr.. Logan Waller Page, presi-
dent of the American Highway Asso-
citation; presided over one session of the
congress ard was appointed mempef
of the committee on permanent orsani-
zation of the new Canadian Good Roads
Association.
Charles P. Light. field secretary of the
American Highway Association, re-
Gently returned from Philadelphia, where
he attended the conventions OF the
manufacturers of road material and the
American Water Works Association, at
which convention there were about 1,DOo
manufacturers. street and road officials
in attendance. He found great interest
manifested in the fourth American Road
Congress, of which he is business man
ager and which will be held in Atlanta,
Ca. early in November. He stated that
the exhibition of machinery and road
material would be the largest in the his
tory of the road movement
Mr. Light will shortly begin a tour of
the country to make final arrangements
for the road congress.
Evening star., 1914-06-07
QUITS SCENE OF spoNGING WAR
Cutter Unable to Get Information
Concerning Florida Troubles.

Unable to obtain any information con-
cerning the war between the Greek and
American sponge fishermen. near Tarpon
Springs. Fla. the revenue cutter lama-
craw, which was rushed there following
the burning of two Greek fishing YES
sells. has left. but is ready to return if
there is a repetition of the disturbance
according TO information received yester-
day at the Department Of Commerce.