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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
DIGS FOR A WIFE; GETS MULE.

We'll. Well joker comedy featuring
Max Ascher and Louise Fazenda, will be
shown at the Maryland today. Max
Ascher takes the part OF Farmer Jones.
the rest Of the cast being as follows:
Hank, Bob Vernon; Matilda, Louise
Fazenda; and the Widow, Gale Henry.
The story:
Mrs. Henry's old we'll has gone dry.
Mrs. Henry is a rich widow with many
suitors. Among them are two who pester
her much. One is Farmer Jones. and .hc
other is Hank. her hired man. To decide
between the two she sets them to work
digging the we'll. promising to marry the
one who first strikes water. They dig like
mad.
Matilda, the widows maid-of -all-work.
Is deadly in love with Hank. the hired
man. She schemes so that Jones shall
be honored with the waters discovery.
Meantime the widow meets the deacon
he proposes and they HE themselves to
the village and are married.
Jones supposedly finds water first, and
rushes in search of the widow to claim
her hand. Hank. disconsolate, will not
heed the love avowal of Matilda, prefer
Ing to remain at the bottom OF the we'll
Matilda leaves. Hank climbs out and,
filled with jealousy, shovels the dirt back
into the we'll
Jones discovers that he has been de-
Ceived-Ihat the widow has double-CrosSsG
him. Matilda returns to find the well
filled with dirt; she imagines that the
walls caved in and that Hank is at the bot
tom. Wild with excitement. she calls OIt
the villagers; they all join in the work of
digging the well over again. But Hank is
not found at the bottom. He is found
back Of the barn. filed with joy and 4
flask in his hand. As punishment he IS
made to marry Matilda.
All are happy. in the end. but Farmer
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
For SALON, BLotchy,
Rough or Greasy Skins

Some skins require constant grooming
to keep them from becoming oily, muddy,
blotchy, or rough, or If such condition has
developed, to overcome it. In such chronic
cases il is particularly inadvisable to keep
piling on cosmetics which clog the pores,
collect dust and dirt, making the COM
pleXion worse than ever. It's lot more
sensible to use ordinary mercolized wax,
which literally absorbs bad complexion.
Apply the wax, like cold cream, before
retiring; next morning, in washing II of,
you'll wash away fine, four-like particles
Of the unsightly cuticle. Repeat for a
week or two and you'll have an entirely
new skin-soft, satiny spotless, and
beautiful as a child's. One ounce Of mer-
colized wax, procurable at any druggists,
is all youll need.
II the skin be wrinlxled or f1abby, here's
the best possible remedy: Mix 4 pint
witch hazel and ounce powdered saxolite
and use as a face bath. II works like a
miracle, yet u entirely hRrmless.-AdV. :
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
Housewives Daily
Economy Calendar.
Now for Housecleaning.

The inventions of the vacuum cleaner
and other household appliances Rave
robbed the fall housecleaning Of some Of
its old-time terror, but still some things
must be done at this time Of the year
reminiscent of the old-time siege known
as fall housekeeping. As matter
Of fact the thing that makes houssclean-
ing nowadays an easier matter than
IL used TO be is not so much the IN
vention Of easy cleaning appliances as it
IL the simpHhcation Of present-dRy fur
nishings. Few of US have carpets thai
must be taken up once a year. We have
rugs and polished or painted floors in
stead. And the old-time heavy window
and door draperies are seldom seen. There
are fewer hangings and draperies Of all
sUrts, so that housekeeping is simply an
especially thorough cleaning day.
One thing that should be done at this
time Of the year, however. relates 10
the care of the beds and bedding Of the
house. All beds should be taken down
and thoroughly washed. and white beds
should be repainted. The springs and
Elats of all beds should be thoroughly
painted with a disinfectant. and il pos
sible the mattresses should be remade-
II this is inexpedIent they should be thor
oughly aired and either cleaned with a
vacuum cleaner or beaten and brushed
thoroughly.
Another detail OF the fall housekeeping
has TO do with the unpacking of clothes
put away fer the summer. They should
be unpRcked and thoroughly aired and
had IN readiness for the first chill days.
There Is something especially annoying
about, having to unpack heavy clothing
just before wearing 1t. It carries the odor
of moth balls or tar or cedar and pro
claims ioudly that it has just come forth
from its summer rEtreal
Before the heavy clothes are brought
out of trunks and chests, all dresser
drawers and closets should be thoroughly
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
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Of certain combination of color and
figure. causing delight to the beholder.
How many of these qualities have you?
II il possible TO have them all and yet
be ugly; and It IL possible TO have q
countenance that would make the Roman
dame, Cleo" resemble q eross-eyed lad
In q three-ringed circus, and yet have
none OF these gifts.
Listen! want to tell you a little story:
Once upon a time Cevery respectable
story starts like thaO there was a young
lady and a young man, and they sat
side by side-not in moving picture,
either.
Said the young man to the Aforesaid
young lady: What are you thinking
about?
And do you know, can you guess, what
that young lady said?
You know, the young man thought
what she said was original with her
and that no young lady ever thought TO
say that one word before. But I forgot
TO tell you what that one word waA
Well, when the young man asked the
young lady what she was thinking about
she said:
YOU
Thinking.
How can any one be beautiful without
thinking beautiful thoughts?
Do you comprehend?
Well. let's, start again What could be
more beautiful Ito the young mani than
what the young lady said? It made
the caterpillars crawl up and down his
back-yes, yes' Love is a wondrous
thing! Some day I'm going to write
real article on love, but just now I
mustn't wander. for it's too hot.
Come. little girl. what do you think
about? Do the wheels under your beau
tiful hair run here. there, and every
where? IN you, Neutrality-suspicious.
hope-I-die link about one thing for two
minutes without your mind wandering?
Concentration is the thing. We hear a
lot about it these days, in books written
by Iong-haired yaps whose heads are full
Of goo-goo.
Concentration. my dear. means getting
out of your head all there is in there
that is not necessary. When you do that
what is left is concentration.
Think il over.
When your mind wobbles and you don't
know what to do. just pull yourself to-
gether and think. Be thoughtful.
The only thing God never forgives is
stupidity. How do you expect a man to
forgive what God will not?
Think
II you want to get a husband. think
right,
He will leone. and you will then think
beautiful thoughts; not a hodge podge
He will come, and you will then think.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
Famous Women
Her Birthday and Yours
SEPTEMBER -PHOEBE CARY,
MRS. POLK, QUEEN OLGA.

Today is the one hundredth anniversary
of the birth of Phoebe Cary near Cincn-
natl, Ohio Her hymn. "Ons Sweetly
Solemn Thought" written when she was
scarcely seventeen years old, is known
wherever the English language is spoken.
Mrs. Polk. the wife OF the eleventh
President Of the United States. was named
before her marriage Sarah Childress. she
was the daughter of a prosperous farmer
OF Tennessee and soon after she finished
school she was married. to Mr.. Polk, who
was then 4 member of the State leg
Islature, and there is no doubt that she
aided him greatly in his subsequent rise
IN public affairs. Like many other ladies
of the White House Mrs. Polk had
no children and she was therefore able
to give her undivided attention to the
interest Of her husband.
She was one of the most courteous and
tactful hostesses that the White House
has ever known and she established the
weekly custom Of giving receptions AZ
which no refreshments were served. An
other innovation in these receptions was
the absence of dancing, which Mrs. Polk
did not consider appropriate for pub
lie receptions.
Mrs Polk is a very handsome woman,
wrote an Englishman of the time, her
aair is very black and her dark eN es
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
FRUIT SOUFFLES FOR SUMMER

the soufne in individual dishes or a large
dish set In pan of water.
The following recipes will serve as ex-
amples. from which others may readily
be made: For meat soufle the founda-
ton OF white sauce Is seasoned with a
little onion Juice, chopped parsley and
celery salt. Add to II two cupfuls OF
finely chopped meat soIidly packed. This
may be beef, veal or lamb, or in combina-
ton, chicken and fish also are delicious.
When chicken or oysters are used. a bit
of nutmeg is often added to the season
ing. When hot, add the well-beaten yolks
of four eggs. Then cool and fold in the
stifiy beaten whites Bake in a buttered
dish from twenty to twenty-five minutes
and serve with tomato or mushroom
sauce.
In baking soufies have the oven quite
cool, as too sudden exposure to heat
causes the air bubbles to break and a
crust is formed on top so that the soufie
cannot rise. Bake from ten to thirty
minutes, according 10 the Ingredients of
the souf1e.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04

The foundation of nearly all soufhes is
a white sauce, but after the foundation
once is made. the soufie may become.
by skilful combinations and adaptations,
one of cheese. fish, meat. rice. potato,
fruit or custard.
To make the white sauce, heat together
in saucepan two tablespoonfuls of but
ter and two heaping tablespoonful of
-four; when frothy. add half a cupful Of
hot milk and stir to smooth velvety
cream. Add salt to taste, unless the
souffle is to be OF fruit in which case
pepper and salt may be omitted. The
white sauce made, add the yolks OF four
eggs and the fruit pulp. grated cheese.
faxed fish or whatever foodstuff is de-
sired. Cook until the mixture is thick
ened, and then cool When quite cold.
add the stifiy beaten whites and bake
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
FOURTH SMILE.
Copyright. lslA)

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Now, I suppose the one question which
has been puzzling you. dear readers, Is
what peculiar stroke Of illegitimate luck
caused me to start writing these cereals
excuse me, / mean serials. At any
rate, II sounds just like cereals, cause
you sneeze IL the same way; and then,
too, these things resemble breakfast food,
because u write them IN the morning.
Let's see. now, where was I? Oh, never
mind, have IL. First, let me answer
the question heretofore begun in the
following article, one block above. Now,
do not profess to be beautiful. No one
has ever accused me OF bearing any re-
semblance to the Venus di Somebody. or,
in fact, anybody else. I am quite sat
isfied that they haven't, for il might have
a tendency to create boisterous seas on
the domestic waves Of my married life.
am writing these articles because
desire to be like the majority OF those
who write such thingsI because 1 know
so little about beauty, and, suppose,
because there is such a great contrast be-
tween the world and myself Not that
consider myself ugly, for I solemnIy
swear that I have seen people with
faces that would make mine resemble
a modern Cleopatra II placed directly
beside 1t. or course. do not say I
have met very many who have out
classed me. However. that's none Of your
affairs, is it.? No. it isn't
You know. this is a funny old world
Those who haven't what they want are
the ones who appreciate what they would
like best. II I was handsome I might
be admired a little, but IT would not
cause any great sensation. for there are
lot Of handsome people in this world.
and good looks are not rare. But for
one to be gifted with such an adornment
as I am burdened with causes a panic
whenever / appear at any given spot.
People are not used to seeing such things;
have never seen anything just like 1t.
and It arouses all their curiosity to dis
cover Just what specie I belong to, and
whether or not I have not escaped from
some kind-hearted keeper of a certain
kind Of a garden. which name begins
with and ends with an L.
Now. beauty Is funny sort Of thing.
We haven't any too much Of 1t in this
dear old condemnation Of dirt and
water. and yet IL It was all beautiful
who in hickertygee would know it when
they saw it, Beauty is an assembIage
of graces. or properties pleasing to the
eye. the ear. the intellect. the aesthetic
faculty, or the moral sense. 1t consists
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
G0oD-LooKING FRoCK.

A good-looking frock for morning wear
is made of white cotton crepe striped
narrowly with brown. The skirt has a
long tunic and the loose waist is cut in
raglan style with deep collar and cuffs
of white crepe hemstitched in brown A
belt Of patent leather adds a smart An
ishing touch. For alternate wear with
the leather belt there is a wide girdle
and sashbow of brown MORE ribbon
which fastens easily under the bow with
snap buttons
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
COMEDIES FROM WARNER co.

Sidney B. Lust. manager Of the War
ner Feature Film Company. announces
that they will release comedies with their
regular programs and the regular pro-
gram of single. multiple and feature
reels Of length will go into effect by Oc-
tOber l. Cecilia LOTUS. Guy Standing
Helen Hesreria. Gene Gauntier. Marion
Leonard. Dot Farley. Josephine West.
Natalie de Lontan. Valentine Grant. J.
Arthur Nelson. Jack J. Clark. Sid OIcott
Robert Parnell. Elsie Albert and Josett
Andriott are the prominent players &c
appear in pictures run on the new
schedule.
Mr. Lust states that the comedies 10
be produced will not he of the rough
and tumble kind without reason. but
humorous plays with plots and dealing
with amusing situations.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04

and complexion remind one Of the Span
ish donnas." He, like all who saw her.
was favorably impressed with her eX-
Cellent taste in dress. 1t is clear that
the daughter of the Tennessee farmer was
as well able 10 perform the duties of
the White House as though she had
been reared with that aim in view.
Olga, who was Queen OF Greece until the
assassination of George over a year ago,
celebrates her birthday today. She was
the daughter of the granduncle of the
present Gar of Russia She was mar
ried in 1867 and has had six children, the
eldest of whom, Constantine, is the pres
emit ruler of Greece.
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
FOR THE SICK ROOM.

In severe cases Of illness where the
patient is disturbed by the noise made
in closing the door, tie one corner Of a
handkerchief around the knob on one
side of the door. and the opposite corner
around the knob on the other side. The
door will now close noiselessly on the
folds Of the handkerchief
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
ToDAY'S MOTION
PICTURE ATTRACTIONS

Royal: The Trey o. Hearts"
and Universal Ike in the Dance
of the Little L o."
Mid-City The Trey O. Hearts
and A Frontier Romance"
Zenith: The Trey O. Hearts"
and A Family Mix-up."
Maryland: Well. Well" The
Miners Romance" and A
Strange Signal"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
FOR A WINDY WASH DAY.

When sheets are hung outdoors in
wind that is apt to whip them out at the
hens, fold them once and pin on the line
at the hens They cannot whip 10 do
any damage, and will dry rapidly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
FRILLS FOR
BELLIES OF FUTURE.

Serge is especially satisfactory for win
ter frocks for little girls. although they
can wear linen dresses much of the win
ter in the South. wearing heavy winter
overcoats going to and from the school
There is always danger Of keeping chill
dren too warm. that is, If they wear
wool dresses and sit around by the fires
in the house. For when they go outside.
the coat is not sufficient protection from
the colder temperature. For little girls
OF ten or twelve years OF age, a serge
dress is quite necessary, while her party
frocks may be silk
For the little girl of about ten years
of age, who is growing rapidly. the one
piece frock with the seven or eight-inCh
hem will admit of a lot of growing. as
there is no waistline other than that
marked with the belt, which readily falls
into place.
Nearly all little dresses are worn with
linen or pique collars and cuffs. either
plain or hemstitChed. These NAV be
prettily embroidered If the little lady's
mother is handy with her needle.
For a five or siX-year-old youngster.
the school dresses should be made with
dress. The simple little kimono or peas
ant cut dresses are probably best suited
to her Girlishness
While Of course. little boys find sweat
ers invaluable for winter wear the moth
ers will find these also satisfactory wraps
for the little girls, especially for school
wear, or for playing out-of-doors.
The vogue for bobbing little girls hair
is not quite so popular at present. though
1t is most satisfactory il the hair Is to
be kept short. To be strictly in fashion
now, the little girls should wear their
hair tied with a big bow at the back Of
the head.
Tiers Of tiny little flounces, or two or
three flounces, set the one upon the
other, quite in accordance with the mode
OF the moment. are features Of some of
the most fashionable frocks for the
young bellies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
SUGAR FOR CORN AND PEAS.

A couple of spoonfuls Of sugar added
to the water in which green peas or corn
is to be cooked will greatly improve
their flavor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04

Jones. He goes to Nancy for comfort
Nancy is q donkey.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
FASHIONS FADS.

Stove polish is the name that has been
applied to the shiny black waxed satin
ribbon that has made its appearance this
season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04
TRUTH THE LIFE.

Truth is the life of all things--Thom-
- Carlyle
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04

Hats for little girls are made Of flow
cred crepon. The brims are leghorn or
bright taffeta, and plated ruches of tuIle
and tiny punches of flowers are the trim
ming. One noted designer Of Juvenile
styles is showing hats of striped linen
and striped crepon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04

Don't be without the fireless cooker; 1t
will soon save its cost But get nom
sort
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04

A waistcoat-blouse is a novelty Of the
season, and it is a garment which looks
well accompanied by a coat or worn
alone. Now, any clever girl could make
such a blouse at home. The original
model was designed to accompany a navy
blue serge tailor-made costume The
sleeves were made of fine handkerchief
linen in a pale shade Of lemon yellow.
were the past season. They will be set
at every angle, two on the same hat
often taking Numerically different
slants, some appearing upright, and
others following strange and unexpected
ways
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-05-08
CHEWING GUM IN CHURCH.

The chewing industry has attained gigantic proportions
who regular attendant churches and OF an OBJ
Methodist clergyman made the assertion recently that hc
people of this spent S90OoOOO more for chewing gum than
either that or he exaggerated the foreign missions contributions
and underestimate the extent of the gum-chewng habit in the
From figures at hand we learn the total contributions
year was just about s6oo6ooo A. against this the
amount of s6oooooo was expSndGd for chewing g$ @
100000 for the pleasure Of their ndugencG than was spent
In the opening n2ap , we 5 So% Of e gs" ssTo% %o
regularly attended church Gould easily The reason made
this assertion not 'a o more or fm conn SegES on the the T
with what the Methodist clergyman said about foreign missions
gives the opportunity to something about habit that
we consider of the coarscst most red ana most vTgar
la percentage Of the people OF this country 49,,
TO see woman chewing gum in church Is sight
lin the habit IS several degrees removed from the accepted standard
I" what real Gentleman or lady ought to be- 1t
sraon little they know of what refinement ondcuurc
Only few weeks ago We enjoyed ca the cnE CO. spec e.
exercising their ulmaNiocs in most progous manner Inc
family consisted OF father mother son and dughr ana eac
to hold: They chcwcd pcsistcny and Consistently mgnEeniN
AND & 5 cv H %c Ho on h msmG Of the
cation in the had splendid opportunity OF witnessing the
Thcr Jaws Clicked the smacng Of the could be heard at
athc Frisco depot as their teeth penetrated the rGG1 mas"
upright and their nGcks grew red with the Tremendous
but They dld the lOD up Oh ~ 'ol'
doubt At the time, while this family was en-
their pastimc, several members the choir were chewing
in sympathy. 1t realty sight to Sec
How could he otherwise than dconcertng to the prcach
ylo orsooh compelled also be witness OF this family
,gum-chcwng calhcnc? Perhaps he too cngrocd in M
spiritual celebrations to notice or be disconnected 10y It, bG
had we occupied the pulpit on particular Sabbath day
would have been part of sermon to request ccS9ao
of gum chcwcrs hoscs during service hours at least
No, there is nothing refined ccvatng about gum chcn
in church. should not he tolerated. If there persons win
of Indifferent the principles that COVER
gontlcmany consideration others and who insist on cneEm
gum the chief ought be authorized TO norr
them that chewing during the service Is Wohbtod->
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-05-08
CAN'T CARRY VOTERS.

80 more can the old candidates get out the old wagonncttc
and haul ,olo- the polls to boost the mujotics. No more
candidates friends send their huggcs out after voters
section 49, PAGE IrI Law, of 1913 says: "No person
person, shall employ carriages or automobiles OF We
hc, Of Kind purpose OF hauling voters to the polls
primary election day.
cc - adds: ANY person violating any the provisions
tanned ia and ~ inclusive, shall hc deemed guilty OF
ni,dcmrnor and upon conviction be punished by fin" OF
not than than $500 Imprisonment in the
county l less than month Of than six months,
both and imprisonment and in ease OF such viola
ton candidate Office, 1t shall operate rs
forfeiture O oiHcc-EX.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-05-08
LEAD AND ZINC IN OKLAHOMA.

oklahoma the only of the Central States which show
larger output Of both lead and zinc in 1913 than in 1912
The value of the silver lead and zinc produced at mines in Okla
the year 1912 according to j. p Dunlop of the United
Geological Survey SS552l7 compared with SOl02
1912 The increased yield of lead and zinc in 1913 due
entirely in the Miami fcd Drilling operation
wide and resulted in finding extensive
bodies Of mnCraizcd ground the sinking OF shafts and the
erection Of concentrating plants
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-05-08
There are 10000 known varieties Of hics in tie world

There 10000 known varieties Of nics in tie world. A
house fly lays 1870 in cXcrc!ncn refuse,
he moggots hatch in six eight hours and the maggo be
flies in five six days The lie cycle fly in midsum
days So single fly may have 100 children 44O0
grandchildren I72SO0O great grandchildren 2O36O0O0 great
grandchdcn within months What the married
are capable of is serious contemplate The moral is,
the and in the fourth generation you have watcd
million it.