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The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
Foods One May Eat When
the Price of Meat Goes Up

With the advance in the price OF
TO discover some method by which she
can cut the bill and yet furnish good
substantial meals. She finds that this
may be done in two ways, by suhsti-
tuting other things in the place and by
using cheaper cuts, which are often just
as god, but require more work to pre-
pare them so that they will be appetiz-
ing.
Many practical hOusekeepers have been
heard 10 say that they use altogether
too much meat, but when they are look
ing for something substantial for the
next meal there seems nothing else they
can think OF that can be Obtained so cas-
lily. and il has come TO be the custom for
them TO turn to meat without consider
ing anything TO take its place. All un-
consciously with some people-because
meat is the highest-priced food on the
market-theTe is the idea that II Is a
triie better than anything else, when
little attention to the subject reveals
many things which make excellent sub
stitutes.
Fish, Eggs, and Vegetables.
At this season Of the year, when many
people care little for meat, It is not
tent and have the meals lighter. daintier,
more appAtizing, and better suited to the
warm weather. Fish holds the first
place as a substitute for meat, with
vegetables OF all kinds a close second,
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
Famous Women
Her Birthday and Yours
st. Catherine Of BoIOGna-PrIneess
of LambaIIe.

Catherine of BoloEna, who was born
5Oi years ago today, is one Of the few
saints in the calendar whose birthdays
are known 1t is, of course, the day Of
their death rather than the day of their
birth which has been kept in remem-
brance by the church. Catherine was an
Italian woman, who, as lady of honor
to Margaret d'Este, saw much Of brilliant
court life. She, however, chose the quiet
of the cloister to the splepdor of the
world and became the abbess Of the
Clarisses. She was canoniZed twenty
nine years after her death.
The Princess Of L.ambalie, the famous
on September s, 1749. Her name in full
Carignan, When she was eighteen she
was married to the Prince OF Lamballe,
who died soon after his marriage as
result OF life of dissipation. After this
the princess became the confidante of
Queen Marie Antoinette, the wife Of King
Louis XVI. The princess was the most
timid and unselfsh of women, but she
became at the opening OF the French
revolution, the butt Of animosity of the
people. This was because Of the innocent
part she had taken In the intrigues OF
the Queen, whom she loved. When the
royal family were forced to leave Yer
sailles she fed to England. but returned
within a few months TO be with the
Queen. It was through her own efforts
that she received permission to share the
captivity Of the Queen. However, she
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08

The present vogue for a novel and easy
mode Of relief embroidery is quite mod
ern, the effect being due notably to the
introduction Of new and glossy artificial
silks and lustrous threads and cottOns
now procurable everywhere and in in
Vulnerable tints. With these recent makes
Of threads scarcely any padding Is re-
Quired. They form either long. firm
stitches, which speedily fill leaves and
vacant spaces, or minute French knots
arranged in the semblance Of bachelors
buttons. mulberries. tiny flowers. With
rings OF loop twisted round tier upon
tier, surprising amount of daisies and
other similar fiorets are concerned, each
fiuffy loop standing up as a single petal.
The loose and curved stitches peculiar
to the soft modelling of climbing roses
also belong to this category OF aids TO
embroidresses in quest of pretty mex
pensive fancies for the hour. The lat
est notion, known as raised chrysanthe-
mum, is the most costly and artistic, be-
ing executed without any guide and with
yards and yards of giant ribbon in gsuze.
plain or delicately shaded and deftly
twisted in imitation of the elongated
petals Of the real blossoms resting on
satin or silky background by means
of circles upon circles ct ribbon stitches,
each about two inches long, cUnningly
dovetailed, producing striking patches OF
bright hues on a light foundation, Oc-
casionally crossed with vertical lines of
light corded traceries in the color of
the ground and Of the upholstery cord,
which defines the contours of q cushion
with plated corners
Sparkling masses Of spangles on a net
ground intended for dressy gown or wrap
are here and there powdered with inlays
of flowers wrought with small crystal
beads in natural zones
In other examples oval medallions. dis
playing bouquets If flowers outlined with
small black Jet heads nestled amidst the
pillettes of a reshy background Of
tunic founce, scarf, hat, imparting a
discreet and pleasing effect of light and
shadow.
A ubiquitous touch of black embroid-
cry is even noticeable in some of the
little folks frocks in this wise; light
and insignificant fly stitches in black cot
ton or ffloselle are worked at random on
a set of rundown collar and cuffs in
white cotton crepe, trimming a pale blue
dress and harmonizing with the belt in
black glossy Ieat'3er encircling the hips.
A lady's bloBe in fine white muslin
is pinked 1ut down the fronts in fancy
vandykes buttonholed with black cotton,
while the large collar and wristlsts are
veiled With black transparent muslin.
The greatest novice has it in her power
to execute without transfers many SINH
lar primitive and yet attractive whims
Just to introduce at will the favorite
black note Of the season.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
NEsToR COMEDY AT ZENITH.
Detective Dan Cupid" Features
Forde, Lyons and Moran.

A Nestor comedy, Detective Dar
Cupid" is featured on the program OF
the Zenith theater. Eighth and streets
southeast today. The cast includes MISS
Van Allen and Lee Moran as Detective
Potts. The story is as follows:
Love-lorn Bob is infatuated with a
young woman whose names he does not
know. He has been following her around
for week and he feels that his heart
will burst il he does not get an oppor-
tunlty to declare his passion. One day he
follows her to a park, and there con-
ceives an idea. II he could only stea
her handbag and later return it 10 her
at the hotel, using the incident as an
introduction, the rest, he believes woulo
be smooth sailing. He puts his idea into
execution. However, a nearby policeman
sees him steal the handbag and gives
chase. Bob makes good his escape.
Upon examining the purse he finds that
it contains a costly diamond necklace.
The next morning he awkens to find
himself a notorious thief with full
description OF himself IN the papers.
However, he learns that her name is
Miss Victoria Van Allen. The GirIs
father employs Detective Potts to re-
cover the jewel and land the thief
Bob begins a wild and sensational
career in attempting to return the neck
lace to the beautiful Victoria and at the
same time elude the sagacious Potts. He
disguises and Potts disguises. They dis
cover each other Identity and each as
sumes a new disguise.
Howbeit the course of true love leads
TO victory. Bob is forgiven and his suit
accepted by Victoria while Potts is pre-
sented with a fee large enough to lull
his conscience in forgetfulness.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
ALL ABOUT TUNIcS.

There is a dignity and formalIty about
the long tunic that makes it especially
well suited for trotter frocks and short.
coated taiIleurs. All the long tunic skirts
have very short coats accompanying them
Indeed, a hip-length coat over such a
tunic would NOT be at all graceful OF
pleasing. The break at the waistline Is
essential when the skirt line Is unbroken
from waist to ankle
Some of the long tunics worn in the
street are buttoned down before;
the back. Some of these tunIcs are
quite simple in cut with a slight fare
at the sides and a very straight line
at the back from sashbow or edge OF
jacket to ankle; others have a widely
haring cut or are. set into the waist
band with small pleats or even
gathers. The pleated tunic is particu-
larly smart, but usually the pleats are
rather shallow ones, and are taped un-
derneath to within a few inches of
the bottom,
Whatever the line OF the tunic. how
ever, the rule for the skirt beneath is
capable, of no variation. 1t must be
extremely narrow and extremely plain,
suggesting more than anything else a
wide troussring, into which both feet
have been thrust Some of these skirts
cannot measure more than a yard
around. and the mincing steps of their
wearers is almost like the tripping
gait of the little Geisha maid in her
narrow kimono and sandals
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08

In order to carry out this process you
should have a clothes boiler to the bot
tom Of which is lifted a piece Of wire.
When the fruit cans have been filled TO
the top with the vegetable to be canned.
add a teaspoonful OF salt to q quart jar,
I'LL up with cold water, Place the rubber
ring on the neck Of the Jar and the cover
on loosely.
Now put number OF jars on the
screen bottom OF the wash boiler. leAv-
ing enough space between the Jars so a.
not to crowd them. Put three inches OF
cold water on the bottom OF the wash
boiler and put the cover on the boiler
and set Il over the FIRE The water IN the
bottom OF the boiler should be kept boil
ing for an hour. the cover being kept on
the boiler all the time so that the steam
will not escape. At the end OF the hour
the cover Of the boiler should be removed
and the covers OF the Jars clamped or
screwed down. The Jars can be removed
from the boiler and set aside 10 cool till
the next day. Then they should be placed
again in the boiler, the covers being
loosened but placed on the Jars and the
boiling process should be repeated for an
hour. The covers should be again
clamped on and on the third day the
same operation should be repeated.
Frances Marshall will be glad TO
answer in this column any question con-
cerning household subjects
Copyright IsH.)
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
KEEP ANIMALS FROM
THE SICK ROOM

When there is a contagious disease IN
the house the pet cat must be kept away
from the sickroom. Cats, and dogs, too.
love 10 cuddle up on the bed or couch
beside an invalid. especially II the latter
Is the owner OF the pet, but the soft,
thick fur OF Mrs. Pussy especially affords
a tempting harbor for germs, and many
a case of disease has been spread by the
innocent quadruped who leaves the sick
room to meander over back fences and
perhaps visit two or three adjacent homes
on a foraging expedition. Cats have a
throat affection similar to diphtheria
which was formerly supposed to be com
municabIe to human beings, but now ex-
perience seems to prove that the disease
is carried only by the fur. However. in
any case, children should be taught not
10 hold animals close to their faces or 70
kiss them. This does not prevent the dis
play of affection between child and bet,
which is so much enjoyed and is SO profit
able to a child in other ways. When a
stray cat is befriended II should not be
ADMITTED to the intimacy" of the family
pcircle for a few days until It has been
under observation to see II it is IN a
healthy condition. II, after a due time, It
has a cough or seems sick or TO have any
skin affection. it should be turned over 10
N Institution q be palnlssIiy kiilsG
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08

although with some the order Is re-
versed
Eggs may be cooked In such a variety
or ways that they are very desirable
in summer, but the dificulty there is
that either the hens refuse to lay, some
one secures corner on the market, or
for some unaccountable reason the prices
soar along with those OF meat, so il is
question oftentimes as to which is the
more expensive.
MIX may be prepared in any number
OF ways and Is called one OF the most
nutritious articles OF food This includes
cheese which can be used for a relish
for many different dishes Macaroni and
spaghetti are both so substantial and
at the same time inexpensive that a
restaurant manager who mas been in the
business for many years said recently
that he always had one or the other on
his bill OF fare. and they were very
popular with the customers.
Cheaper Cuts SweeteF.
When one is looking for the cheaper
cuts Of lamb there is the fore-quarter.
which the economical woman declares
may be almost as good as the leg. some
going so far as TO say that II is even
more juicy and sweet: it costs several
cents less a pound. The bones may be
removed and used for broth, the chopA
used for frying and the remainder stuned
and baked or II may be boiled
With beer IT also holds true that many
OF the cheaper cuts are juicier and
sweeter. although they may have to be
cooked longer or more carefully.
In buying meat OF all kinds one pays
for the trimmings, but, unless the Gus
toner asks for them, they are thrown
into a box and sold again by the market
They are of more value for soup stock
10 the housewife who has purchased
them than TO the soap manufacturer.
Comparatively few women know what
these trimmings may be worth to them
and do not want to bother with them:
thus II has become the custom for the
markets to throw them aside.
Chicken pie and fricassee OF chicken
are Just as well reIished where a fowl IL
used, and II may be purchased several
cents cheaper peg pound than a spring
chicken, but requires longer boiling TO
make II tender.
There are several different tests which
may tell something of the age Of poultry.
the most common one being the tip OF
the breast bone. II this cartilage gives
readily and springs back slowly, it Is
safe to believe that very many
months have not passed over its head:
II the skin breaks easily where the wing
is Joined to the body. this will make the
test dOubly sure. The legs should be
smooth, the skin firm, and the color
clear.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
HERALDS PAGE FOR WOMEN READERS
Housewives Daily
Economy Calendar.
The Home Vegetable cannery.

Instead Of canning" one might use the
term "sterilizing'' 70 indicate the process
Of preserving summer fruits and vegs-
tables for winter use, for however you
can and whatever the style OF Jar you use
II your process IL successful Il has been
q process Of sterilization, the killing and
exclusion OF all germ life. For II We are
TO believe what scientists say, the only
cause OF decay In vegetables or fruits Is
the action OF germ life.
There are two elements that must be
considered in determining whether there
Is economy in canning vegetables. Have
you means of buying vegetables cheap
when they are in abundance 50 that
there IL material saving In canning your
own vegetables over buying a good quail
ity Of factoTy-canned goods? Is 1t likely
that you will continue to can vegetables
for several years SO that the original cost
OF buying good quality Jars Is worth
while?
Among the easiest vegetables to can
are tomatoes, corn, beets. and okra.
Among the more difficult are lima beans,
string beans, and asparagus. although II
the following method is employed there
should be no difficulty In canning these
vegetables with perfect results. Corn
should be canned II possible within an
hour or so after II is picked. The ears
should be husked and silked and the
grains should be sliced on with a sharp
knife.
srtnig beans should be stringed and
broken into short lengths. Beets should
be young and tender. They should be
boiled for an hour and SKINNED, cut into
slices and packed into jars.
Okra should be washed and cut into
short lengths and packed into Jars. With
asparagus the young tips should be cut
on. washed. and packed into Jars. Car
rots should be young and tender to be
worth canning, as the older sort can be
fresh all the year round. They should
be scraped, washed, sliced. boiled for
twenty minutes and packed into cans.
Sterilizing-To steriliEe vegetables they
should be thoroughly boiled and steamed.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08

played by Tsuru Aoki. whose charm and
dramatic powers have won Worldwide
fame for the Domino. Kay-Bee and
Broncho brands Sessue Hayakawa works
opposite Miss AokL
The play Is founded on an ancient In
dian legend Of the great American South
west. II reveals the Indian belief IN inl-
mortality. When Little Fawn the young
bride Of Red Elk dies. her husband Is lns
eonsolable- An old woman OF the tribe
tells him Of the village under the oceaa
where Little Fawn awaits his coming.
The young Indian brave. at midnight,
throws himself into the sea
Swallow plays the heavy with intense
realism. and Mama Lone Fear as the,
old seeress, Is a character to be remern.-
bered.
Whenever opportunity offers, Margarfta
Fischer. leading woman OF the Beauty
hlms, dances on the screen Everybody
who knows her well has noticed this,
but few realize how near she came to-
being q dancer by profession As a child,
her dream OF fame and happiness was. |.
to be the greatest dancer IN the world
and this wish was intensified when she,
saw Mile. Genee. In every spare minute,
she practiced steps. with her sister for.
audience and severe critic. She danced
her way into the hearts OF many people,
In many cities where she toured with her.
fathers troupe as Babe Fischer"
But as time went on. she was so much,
in demand in drama and comedy, that
gradually she was obliged to give up the
dancing between acts. 1t was too exc,
hausting for a child. At fourteen. when.
she played her first mature lead. in long
dresses, she insisted that the childhood
nickname be put aside. and that she b,
billed as 'Margarita-" Genee. however,
remains her favorits dancer; and MarEa-,
rita today must dance when she can
being still a child Of Joy and a follower
Of Terpsichore.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, IOI4.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1914.
According to astrology this is an un-
certain day. Although Saturn ID In
benefic aspect, the sun. Neptune. and
Venus are all adverse.
When Saturn is friendly It is held as a
favorable time for work in the ground or
underground. The aspect is good for
we'll as for miners, excavators. and land
agents.
The sign is favorable for dealings with
those who buy and sell articles made Of
leather. Shoemakers, harness makers
and trunk manufacturers should benefit
The rule is most propItious for begin
ming building or for making repairs.
Under this government the study Of
organization and economics should be
pursued successfully. It is a day in
which to systematic business affairs.
The aspect is encouraging for the at
tainment Of positions OF trust but prog
ress is likely TO be slow. Certainty Of
advancement is promised for those who
begin careers that require sober industry.
Women should be cautious today.
Those in business should not take any
financial risks
The aspect is not a lucky one for mar
riages or engagements. Romances be-
gun while this confguration prevails will
DrlnR nedTLaCneS, Ine SeeTS DelleNe-
Actors and theatrical managers may
find the sway unlucky. 1t is not a for
tunate time for first performances.
London astrologers predict that as
soon as the sun enters the sign Libra
this month. sickness will become preva-
lent among royalties and other distin-
guished persons in Europe. The prophecy
is that the half-mast flag will be seen
often.
Austria will be under inimical infiu-
ences an next month. sedition and up
risings are indicated for Japan.
Persons whose birthdate II Is may have
a year that harasses them. By taking
extraordinary care of health and busI-
ness they may succeed fairly we'll.
Children born on this day may have
too great love OF pleasure. They should
be taught systematic, frugal habits
They are likely to be bright and witty.
iCcpSFEht lglll
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
KALEM DRAMA COMING HERE.
.'The OIL Well Conspiracy" Fea-
tures Helen Holmes.


The oil Well Conspiracy" a great
Kalem two-act drama, Will be shown at
one OF the local picture theaters shortly.
The play features Helen Holmes, the
popular Kalem screen star, and was pro-
duced by J. p. MCGOWAN. The cast in
cludes Bert HadIey as Dave Thompson,
Helen Holmes as Mile. his daughter;
and G. A. Williams as Bolton, head of
the Universal Oil Company. The story
Is - follows:
Learning that Thompson is in financial
difficulties, Bolton, of the Universal OH
Company. urges the man TO sell out to
him Walker, Bottoms light-hand man,
fascinates Millie. Thompson's daughter
and induces the girl to use her influence
over her father in furtherance Of the
Universais scheme.
Langley, Thompson's boyhoOd chum'
upsets their plans. Millie cOnceives a
dislike for Langley, who in turn, falls
In love with her. Bolton discovers that
Thompsons lease expires at noon on
June 80, unless he should strike oil by
that time. Due to the mans machin-
atoms, Thompson is unable to secure
men 10 work for him.
Thompson and Langley tackle the job
themselves Even Mile dOns oyeralls
and turns TO. The night before the ex-
piration OF the lease, Bottoms men sue
ceed in blocking the well shaft Lang
ley dis overs what has happened the
following morning. Mile is sent to set
nitro g!ycerine with which to blow out
the obstruction.
Walker discovers her errand and In
his attempt 10 prevent her from return
| ing to the well, the girl ascertains his
true character. Bolton and Walker ar
rive shortly before noon and order the
lessee 10 leave. Thompson and Langley
take one more chance. Just as the cloc6
begins to strike, they drop the nitro
Elycerine into the well An instant later,
the oil shoots high in air.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
PEARL sTRINGING.

Few women who own or pause to sd
mire beautiful string Of pearls stop to
think that It is special professionalism
Of stringing pearls.
1t is dainty work, even though monot-
onous. 1t is responsible work, and takes
trustworthy employees with delicate hn-
gers to handle valuable jewels and thread
the almost invisible knots.
Some owners Of rare jewels refuse to
allow them out Of their own possession.
and in that case the Jeweler must send
skilled hand to the house Of the Gus
toner several times q year to do the
necessary repairing.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08

was soon separated and forced to solitary
confinement In another prison. Just five
days before her forty-third birthday she
was brought before the tribunal OF the
revolutionists and commanded to swear
that she was devoted to the cause of
liberty and equality, and that she hated
the King and Queen and the royal family.
Her answer is famous. The first oath
1 will swear" she said, but the rest
cannot" These were her last words and
they were simply the words of loyalty
and devotion to her friends. The presi-
dent of the tribunal dismissed her but at
the door she was seized by the angry
mob, which literally tore her defenseless
body to pieces To such minds, stupifed
by long years OF oppression. this help
less little woman exemplifed all that they
detested in royalty, and in their blindness
they punished her for the sins of a sys-
TEN they desPised.
(CoBTiEht lql)
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
CHANCES FOR YOUNG MEN.
:. c. c. Publishes Book on South
and Central America.

The Southern Commercial Congress has
published a volume which comes from
press today entitled The Young Mans
Chances in South and Central America g
study OF opportunity. by William A.
Reid. for Twelve years associated with
Latin peoples. six years in their serv-
ice in commercial investigation from the
Rio Grande to the Straits Of Magellan,
now Of the stan Of the Pan American
Union and Counsellor OF the Bureau Of
Foreign Commerce Of The Southern Conn
merciaI Congress.
The book is of especial Importance ID
young men. II tells about chances ID
the professions and in many lines Of
business. II weighs and considers oppor-
tunities. advantages, disadvantages, pit
falls It tells of talent that is needed
and talent that is not needed. II gives
names and addresses Of 30 corpos atoms
Of the United States engaged In COM
mercial and Industrial enterprise all over
Latin America, most Of which employ
young men.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-08
WOMAN GUARDS OLD BOOKS.

It is one womsn's exclusive business
az the New York Public Library to keep
watch over the rare old editions of which
the library has become the repository
in order to ward on the bookworms and
other insects which would enjoy a meal
of the glue and cloth Of the bindings.
The woman wears q big apron and a
veil to guard her from any infection
lurking in the musty volumes and such
has been illness are strictly fumigated
before being returned to the shelves,
where there are now nearly s,OOo.OO0 vol
umes.