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The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
WHERE MEN PAY
FOR THEIR WIVES

1t may be interesting to Herald readers
to learn that in Africa the natives have
to pay for their wives; at least that is
what Paul J. RsIney. whose 1914 series
OF African hunt pictures will be pre-
sented at the Belasco Theater next week
tells US. Mr.. Rainey spends a great deal
of his time in the heart Of the jungle.
He has a bungalow there in which he
lives while hunting big game and he
knows the conditions there as well as he
knows them in America Just before sail
ing for Africa and India a few days ago
he said:
When a young man wishes to marry
he has to buy his bride from her parents
for sums ranging from IS to 500, ac-
cording to her beauty and station in life
The natives are mostly all Mohammedans
and as such their religion permitting
them to live in polygamy, they are privi-
legged to keep more than one wife. Plu-
raj marriages, however. are not so COM
mon as they used to be and where the
missionary influence predominates they
are entirely disappearing.
One Of the strangest facts about the
marriages arranged for by the parents
is that IL the young man has not enough
money to pay the full amount hor his
bride at the time Of the marriage, he
can pay on the instalment plan IL the
father thinks him reliable enough to
trust. II he fails to make the proper
payment af the stipulated time, his wife
is then taken AWAY from him regardless
Of tears and protestations and will not
be permitted to return to her husband
until he can supply the necessary amount
due the father"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
Copyright. lSlLl
FIRST SMILE.

laugh. In fact II is my business to
make you laugh and that u why, I have
been asked to write beauty articles.
You See the polnt-there is nothing
about my face which might be called
beautiful. and yet II Is my fortune. The
connection is this, the one who makes the
most money by means OF his face is the
one who is best suited to write beauty
articles.
All this proves that beauty comes from
within and that there is no reason why
everyone should not be beautiful have
many times expressed the opinion that a
certain young woman was beautiful and
a friend by my side remarked that ne
could not see II.
Beauty is a matter Of opinion and the
opinion starts with ourselves.
II was quite by accident that found
my face had a value OF dollars and cents
I found out by realizing that 1 might
laugh, and, In turn, make others laugh
by means OF my smiles backed by the
spirit Of my work behind IL ALL
seldom use make up" such as pow
der and paint. although these things may
have their place. Butt am sure that
can never powder or paint my heart, and
beauty comes from the heart
am glad to write these articles be-
cause 1t gives me a chance to answer
the many letters which come to me from
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
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young women asking questions, and II is
. physical impossibility to answer them
all much as would ike TO comply with
my correspondents requests
Now, II all these letters express de-
mand, there must be, somewhere, sup
ply, and / must furnish the supply.
What must you do to become beautiful?
All! That Is up to you, but since you
have asked me, I will tell you that the
first thing Is to think beautiful thoughts
Do you know that fairies are beautiful
thoughts? ..
You learn lots Of things In the movie
game. and lone of them Is to put your
heart in your work. Therefore, II you
would become beautiful. you must put
your heart in IL.
My face is not what you might call
beautiful. and yet, when I smile, the
other fellow smiles
Do you know how to smile? II took
me years to learn, and wish you knew
how valuable that is and how. by lifting
the muscles Of my face and-putting my
heart into it-I make millions laugh
I am glad Of It.
/ never become dlscouraged-never took
a vacation in thirty years, except a few
days on the big ocean, and, with II all.
my face is my fortune.
I think beauty, and. as a beginning, you
do the same, and next week I'll tell you
more about my opinion
That's what you want, isn't lit
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17

Besides the popular actress. Julia Mar
lowe, VINO celebrates her birthday on
August II, whose real name Is Fanny
Brough, by the way. there are several
other distinguished women who make
August II an unusual birthday. Victoria
Mary. the German princess, who was the
mother Of Queen Victoria Of England
was born August Il. 17S6. Fredericka
Bremmer-whose name is a household
word in Sweden. so popular are her
novels-was born August Il. 1901. Laura
de Force Gordon, a suffragist and lawyer
OF her own country and generation. was
born August II. 1s43 DOrothea Klumpke.
the astronomer, was born August l.,
1861, and Bessie Onahorema Potter Von-
noh, an American artist, was born in
St. Louis, August II. 1873.
Victoria May was the daughter Of
the Duke OF Saxe-Coburg. and at the
age of seventeen she was married to the
Prince Of Leningen, who died before
many years had passed. Although a
quiet, retiring widow. the mother Of sew
eral young children, when Victoria Marie
was thirty-two her hand was sought in
marriage by enc Of the sons of King
George III of England. Edward Duke Of
Kent. The duke was then past fifty and
the event that brought him to the point
OF seeking a wife had been a command
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
SUMMER PETTIcOATS.

The girl who expects TO pay a number
OF visits this summer or who will soiourn
at large hotel during vacation weeks.
viii require half a dozen petticoats of
dinersnt sorts for wear with her various
costumes
FOR Use with summer mourning dresses
OF dainty. cotton crepe and linen, she
will have two Of the excellent new seal
loPed pique petticoats. fitted smoothly
over the hips and falling to within an
inch Of the frock. so that the light shin
ing through may not reveal any haitus
between skirt hem and petticoat. These
white pique petticoats are cool and d'liEht
yet they are not transparent and are
much to be preferred for wear under
thin frocks to ordinary petticoats of
thin lawn or nalnsook. The edge OF the
pique petticoat is usually scaIloped with
embroidery cotton.
The street tailleur will require a silk
petticoat which will be as thin as pos
sible for the sake OF coolness and which
will match the tailleur in color. This
petticoat may be of crepe de chine
daphne silk or messaline and will be
finished with a three-inch plated ruffie
set on with hemstitching. For the white
serge or mohair tsilleur there will be a
special petticoat of white daphne silk
finished with embroidered scallops or a
hemstitched hem.
Lingerie frocks Of white organdie or
batiste demand the petticoat OF nainsook
or batiste trimmed with delicate lace or
fine hand embroidery. The upper part
Of such a petticoat may be of very fine
white cambriC, which does not show
through as nainsook does in a strong
light But the hounce portion must be
soft and sheer and not re-enforced by a
dust founce beneath as in previous years
Dancing petticoats Of silk and lace or
chiffon and lace will complete the supply
oft he summer girl.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17

The chief difficulty about feeding the
multitude, arranging the refreshments
for a large gathering. whether II be q
Labor Day picnic or a convention lunch
con, or a WEDDING reception, is in know
ing Just how much provision to supply.
Usually the amateur caterer gives over
supply in one direction and undersupply
in another. Every one knows that at the
Sunday school picnic there are always
too many cakes and TOO few sandwiches
Here are some rules for providing for
large numbers that may be Of value to
the housewife who is on the Tefreshment
committee of the next large picnic. In
making sandwiches you should allow for
every hundred people two hams, or
twenty-five pounds Of beef, or five sold
tongues sliced thin, or a dozen chickens,
according TO the sort Of sandwiches you
intend TO provide. OF course, If you are
to serve ham sandwiches and chicken
sandwiches you will need just half :he
amounts Of each of these meats
For chicken salad for a picnic, you may
Just as well economize by using veal or
lamb with the chicken To make salad
Of this sort for a hundred people you will
need five medium-siZed chickens and ten
pounds of veal or lamb.
In planning the cake to be provided.
remember that a ten-inch loaf cake will
give eighteen slices. So II there is not
also TO be 4 supply Of cookies you will
need dozen loaf cakes, giving 216 pieces,
two pieces for each person, and a few
slices to spare for waste or CrumblinE.
II you include cheese in the picnic
menu-and what picnic is complete with
out little old-fashioned domestic cheese
figure on five pounds Of cheese for 100
people.
To make cocoa for large number you
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
FEEDING THE MULTITUDES.

will need to have a large kettle that can
be placed inside a large pan OF water,
and, II possible, the cocoa should be
made at the place OF the picnic. although
a full hour should be allowed for cooking
A one-burner oil stove could be easily
carried for this purpose. To make ex-
actly one cup each fors 100 people you
will need a pound Of cocoa. thirteen
quarts of milk, and thirteen quarts of
water. Mix the whole amount of cocoa
with enough cold water to make a paste,
and be sure it is perfectly smooth Heat
the milk and water together in the kettle
and then pour in the cocoa paste, rinsiug
the dish in which the cocoa has been
mixed with the milk mixture so as not
to waste any. Then allow the cocoa to
cook for an hour, but do not let II boil II
the water in the underpan is kept plenti-
full occasional stirring is sufficient
Picnic Lemonade.
For a hundred full glasses of lemonade
you will need four dozen lemons Cut
the lemons in two and press the Juice
out with a lemon squeezer. Place the
lemons after they have been squeezed into
a large earthen jar and pour over them
four quarts-or a gallon-of boiling water.
Do this several hours befoVe starting to
the picnic. When it is cool, add the lem
on juice 10 the lemon mixture and set the
jar. covered, into a pail filled with chop
ped ice mixed with sawdust Cover all
with many layers Of paper. and finally
piece OF old CARPET When ready for
use. strain the lemon mixture. add :he
requisite amount Of water, a little fresh
ice, and the lemonade is ready.
Frances Marshall will be glad to an
swer in this column any questions con-
cerning household subjects.
Copyright. Isli)
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
COLoRED INITIATING.

Do you mark your own handkerchiefs?
II you have the time. it is a wise and
dainty thing to do. But why not vary
the monotony OF white initiating? In
deed. II you wish to be really smart. you
will do so. for the handkerchiefs used
by the ultra-fashionabIes. at least in the
mornings and afternoons, are embroIder-
ed or initiated in color. Usually the in
itial matches a color in the frock or the
hat or some other accessory, IL the prin-
cipal part Of the costume is white. It Is
well to have several handkerchiefs en-
broidered In green, It being a neutral
color. so that they can be carried with
those frocks for which you have no
matching color. Frequently white hand
kerchiefs have border hens in color and
an initial or monogram of the hem color
1t is a pretty custom to embroider about
the monogram or initial a little wreath
or medallion frame.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
Lingerie DISTINGUISHES
Truly Elegant Woman

BY her lingerie may the truly elegant
woman be recognized. Long has she had
the more intimate garments made up in
white crepe de chine, China silk or bolt
ing cloth. edge hemstitched and conspiC-
uously lacking in lace trimmings. but her
new night robes in like materials, are
shaped differently from anything prcvi-
ously launched. Take the trOuser sleep
ing garment. for instance. 1t starts in
double box plaits from the center of an
elevated waist band at back and front
and somewhat above the knees, splits
into baggy legs loosely gathered into a
frill which touches the instep. So full
are these legs. that from the rear, the
garment resembles a contemplated mar
row skirt. an idea further carried out in
a postillion-backed, ioose-fitting Jacket
which in front opens over a white chiffon
waistcoat blocked with lines of a-jour
stitching.
Another phase Of the modish night robe
is developed from two widths of pussy
willow white tafieta. scanned at both
sides to the armpits and shaped into arm
eyes by plating the front and back full
ness under bows OF narrow satin ribbon
at the shoulder tops. There are no
sleeves and the decolletage is deeply
pointed. the fuIlness over the bust being
laid in plaits under a ribbon bow closing
the front opening. With this robe, save
in the warmest weather. a bolero jacket
with short sleeves is worn. Not necessar-
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17

Of the vegetable salad. Plain potato
salad garnished with little stars OF
beets and circles of hard-boiIed eggs
may be made delightfully."- ornamental,
Salad vegetables must be cold and
crisp. Oil must be of the best quality.
Lemon juice is a commendable substi-
tute for vinegar.
Different salads. fish. meat. vegetable.
fruit require different dressings. As II
is the dressing that mE9Ses the salad.
the wise cook will master several kinds.
Cooked dressings, cream dressings,
mayonnaise, French dressing and sew
eral sweet dressings intended for fruit
salads, make up the list.
There Is the popular idea among anna
teurs that mayonnaise making is dIf-
hcult and uncertain OF results. It really
Is simple. Curling is the chief thing
to avoid. To remedy, add a bit Of ice.
removing it before It can melt, and beat
in the stiffiy beaten white OF eggs. Other
precautions to prevent curdIIng consist
in adding the salt last and the lemon
or vinegar, before the oil.
Here is a rule which seldom fails.
Have your mixing bowl cold. Mix to-
gether teaspoon OF salt, the same of
mustard, and one-quarter teaspoon of
cayenne and paprika. Beat the yoIks Of
two eggs. Adj to seasonings and stir
and beat until Il is thick. Add, slowly.
four tablespoonfuls OF olive oil and lemon
juice. Then add oil and lemon Juice and
vinegar, until a cup Of oil and a table
spoonful each Of the acids has been used.
II desired, the white of one egg, beaten
to stiff froth, may be added, or half
a cup Of whipped cream.
There are many persons who do not
like oil For them the boiled dressing
made with butter is excellent. Cream
three tablespoonfuls Of butter, add a tea
spoon Of salt, the same Of mustard, a
half teaspoon OF paprika and a CUP Of
hot milk. Pour this over three well
beaten egg folks. then cook in a double
boiler till thick. Add one-fourth cup of
hot vinegar and strain.
Cream salad dressing is delicious for
fruit salad.
Beat the juice OF two lemons and two
oranges and the yolks and whites of
two eggs with half a cup Of sugar till
thoroughly mixed. Boil over hot water
until perfectly clear. When nearly cool,
add cup of whipped cream.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17

fly in matching silk, but In batiste or
linen. One of these bust-deep, elbow
slceved little sleeping jackets belonging
with nainsook night robe, plated to a
square band yoke in dot embroidery, is
flower embroidered in spiral effect be-
yond the line Of dot-pattern needlework
defining its hape. Almost military look
ing is a night robe in sheerest nainsook
whose elbow sleeves, set into normally
placed armeyes with beading, turn back
half way of their length in square cuffs
edged with friIling Of plated white net
beaded with a row Of pearl buttons and
bound buttonholes. This robe, which is
drawn on over the head, has y friIl and
outton-defined square decolletage and in
front a long square tab which, buttoning
upward at both sides from the waist line
forms a plastron ending at the chest.
The newest among the chiffon cloth and
crepe de chine corset covers are mere
strips Of material. gathered at the waist
into a broad self-band. top-edged with
Nalenciennes or with a-joUr stitching and
Joined over the shoulders with picot
edged straps of the fabric.
Soft leather is used for the soles of the
newest thing in bedroom slippers. They
have tops in gold or silver brocade lined
with vividly colored silk and they are
fastened over the instep with a heavy
cording in silk matching the lining, and
tassels in the metallic thread like the
brocade.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
PAGE FOR WOMEN READERS -
DAILY HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel
MONDAY, AUGUST 1T, 1914.

MONDAY, AUGUST 1T, 1914.
Saturn rules with maIenc power today.
according TO astrology, and Jupiter is
averse
II is a time for exceedingly cautious
conduct. especially where women are con-
cerned. Both business and social rela-
tions are subject to unfortunate Infu-
ences
During the unfriendIy reign of the
planet. which Is most feared when evily
disposed, II II well TO delay starting any
thing new. Those who seek gain should
postpone all initial effort
In all love affairs judgment IL supposed
TO be impaired under this figure. Sum-
mer romances should be avoided while
this rule continues
There Is a prediction that the number
Of marriages before the first of the year
will be small.
Trade and commerce are under good
omens. Great activity in certain lines of
manufacture Is foreshadowed.
A sign read TO indicate an effort to
obtain domination over the dramatic news
Of many newspapers, or Al least the right
TO color the news, Is predicted Wide
spread changes in the management OF
theaters is prophesied by the seers.
The planets are held to be inimicaI to
the large ambitions OF men who have
been long in public life
Dancing is subject to planetary sway,
which will diminish the general interest
Of the public which patronizes places Of
amusement.
II Is said by the seers that a reaction
toward wholesome standards Of dress and
conduct Is indicated Decadent modes
and extremes of every sort will diminish.
A campaign OF vigorous contest is fore
shadowed. Political parties will be af-
fected with startling revelations In the
Eastern States surprises will be numer-
Gus. II the astrologers are correct in their
representations
Persons whose birthday II is have an
omen that Is not altogether lucky. There
Is danger Of loss through fire or thieves
The health should be safeguarded.
Children born on this day may not be
fortunate in their lives, but they may
overcome obstacles, If they are trained
out Of the idle, careless ways. These sub
tects Of Leo may marry more than once
tCopyrizht Islll
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17

The White Ghost of Disaster" that
stupendous slim which will be shown AT
the Arcade Theater tomorrow, is one of
the big attractions of the year. The
story depicts the sinking Of ship in
practically the same manner as the IT,
tanic met her fate: in fact. the story
has been adapted to Mt that disaster.
1t was written by Capt. Mayn CIew
Garnett. a sea writer. and appeared in
popular fiction magazine. 1t was
later published in book form.
Here is the story that will be told
by the Aim:
The crowd boards the great liner at
the dock at Southampton, and soon the
ship leaves. to the accompaniment OF
cheering and waving OF flags and
handkerchiefs. On board the ship the
rich prepare for entertainments. while
the poor huddle in the steerage and
are miserable. The men OF the crew
go about their appointed tasks and the
half naked men in the fire hole shovel
fuel into the mouths Of the giant fur
naces.
At night a cold fog settles down
over the ocean and the lookout be-
comes uneasy. The revelers in the
ca bin cannot see this and are not wor-
ried. BY and by the lookout begins
to see an intangible white shape
before the ship. Frightened dumb. he
speaks too late. and even when the
great engines are reversed. the forward
headway carries the ship forward and
1t crashes into a great iceberg.
A hail of blocks of ice rains upon the
deck and the ship begins to settle. The
passengers rush about for life boats.
Everything is in confusion. The boats
begin to leave the sides Of the ship.
crowded with women and children.
At last, before the great boat begins
to sink, the captain is shown standing
by her and refusing offers to be saved.
He finally goes down with the ship.
Something is always happening to
Mary" The latest thrill to be added
to this girls life is a battle with snake,
in which said snake met his Waterloo.
Mary Fuller. with her director, Walter
Edwin, and a company OF some thirty
FIVE players, is at present up in Blue
Ridge Mountains. Shohola, Pike County.
Pa. putting on a three-reel Universal
feature The Heart Of the Night
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
SALADS FOR SUMMER

Salads have an essential place in the
summer dietary. They contain mineral
salts which are important for the cool
ing and cleansins Of the blood, as well
as to counteract the effect Of too much
mea.-eating.
The nutritious value Of the salad de-
pends upon its component parts. Nat
urally one made of eggs would be of
more food value than one Of lettuce.
Fresh vegetables are easily obtained
at this season and are pleasingly mex
Pensive, so the vegetable salad has an
economic reason for existence.
Housekeepers should realize that to
be perfect a salad must look good
enough to eat" II has great possibili-
ties as a table adornment The house
hold departments of the shops are well
stocked with fancy cutters of various
forms which add to the attractiveness
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
BREAKFAST oUT-oF.DooRs.

Where one has the delight of an out
door terrace or piazza sufficiently shell
tered from observation, as many meals
as possible should be served out Of doors
in hot weather.
Breakfast is particularly enjoyable
eaten put Of doors, for early morning is
the freshest. most beautiful time of day
and meal eaten under such pleasant
conditions Is sure to affect one for the
rest OF the day.
Even in the city the very early morning
Is fresh and pleasant and as much of
the daily work as possible should be ac-
compished In the cool OF the day.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
QUEER ENGLISH CUSTOM.

1t is customary in the Peake district
OF England for the unmarried girls to
peep through the keyhole Of the
house early on St Valentines morning
before any one else in the house is astir.
They believe that IL this is done fasting,
omens OF the year to come viii be seen.
For instance, should a cock and hen pass
together, the girl may be sure that che
VIII be married ere the year Is out; II
she sees robin alone it Is a sign thai
she VIII have a fortune left her: IL a
sparrow fly up to, the door ana psck
about as though for crumbs, sho NAV
take II as warning to be careful, and
that her good name win be in danger un.
less she take heed; while. II hen stroll
BY. It is sign that she viii be an old
maid
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
CAPES OF LACE.

Entire capes of Chsntilly lace are fea'
tured in Paris and this lace cape idea
is being used here, especially in dressy
blouses and dancing frocks.
Bolero effects of lace and long lace
sleeves and even basques OF lace are in
evidence in the new gowns and blouse.
Black lace brims will appear in mil
linery and aII-net and lace dancing caps
and camisoles will be strong holiday
features.
Tunics of net are a characteristic fea-
ture of many OF the smartest gowns,
Frequently they are used in combina-
tion with an edging of fur, beads or
roses