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The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
When Charity Begins at Home.

There have been a good many object
ors to the enthusiasm that Americans
have displayed in the various forms of
relief work for the war victims of Eu-
rope. There is always a cynic who
stands by with smile when the sympa-
thetic woman produces her knitting
needles, or when the business man signs
large check for the work Of the Red
Cross or the Committee Of Mercy
Meantime" says the cynic, mo one
is caring for those who are suffering at
home. Why knit for the soldiers when
there are thousands and thousands of
unfortunates in this oountry-perhaps in
this city," And, Of course, the cynic
keeps his hands idle and his check book
closed, and helps neither the war victims
abroad nor the unfortunates in this
country.
But when the cynic suggests that
Americans are carrying on the war re-
lief work at the expense Of home chari-
ties the cynic is quite mistaken. Amer
leans, Washingtonians especially, were
never more eager to lend a helping hand
to the unfortunates in this country.
As a proof OF this fact nothing could
be more conclusive than the attendance
at the benefit given for the National
Library for the Blind at the Hotel Ra-
leigh yesterday afternoon when not only
every seat was bought, but the holders
OF the seats actually attended, showing
that their interest is genuine.
The same sort of enthusiasm and good
Iy attendance was characteristic Of the
bazaar held by the National Indian Asso-
citation for a hospital at Indian Wells.
Ariz., on Wednesday at the Willard
And the benefit card party to be given for
the Southern Relief Home next Satur-
day gives promise of being as great
success.
In contrast to this enthusiastic support
of home charities was the meager at
tendance at a certain benefit perform
ance given for the war victims one even
ing this week, when the audience num-
bered only seven. To be sure the seats
for the performance had been sold, but
there was little show Of interest.
washington women are deeply inter
ested in charities at home" said Mrs
Ernest W. Roberts the president Of the
National Library for the Blind, at the
auction bridge given yesterday. "of
course. we do not forget the sufferings
of the European war victims, but we
realize that charity begins at hime.
There is no danger that Washington men
and women will slight home charities
;,Fa
in the European relief work"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
What "Peg" Saws.

THE tNuble now a days" says Miss
E,sa Ryan, now playing in Washington,
lis that woman dress for each other
instead Of for the masculine eye. For
one, think, a mans taste is generally
right. He sees you as a picture, with
the effect upon him comes suddenly like
an impulse Other women will criticise
the small details of your attire, say that
girdle is too high or that your skirt
doesn't hang just right, instead of taking
in the whole color scheme and treating
you as a picture.
Remember the most famous design
ers of women's creations on the Rue de
Ia Paix are all men. They have naturally
a more artistic mindI BY the way, who
makes all the beautiful illustrations,
with fetching hats and gowns, but men.
Dress for them and you can't go wrong.
The art of dressing to be attractive
is big factor, especially SO now in days
when there. is so little below the knees
and so little above the waist Modern
dress TO me carries US back to the ages
Of savagery. However, II one sticks to
simplicity they will find It one of the
etSoeCSl AeyhOtes VI SOOo oIeSslhB. aD-
RIGS that are best, colors that are in
CONSPICUOUS, few trimmings, and then, all
the money that you can put into cut
and fit, that is the safest rule to fol-
low.
TRY and keep as far away from the
term 'tacky' as you can. Study colors
and watch the shade Of your eyes AMI
the hair, and your skin, II a trifle sal
lew, avoid yellow or any color that will
accentuate your bad features A very
ordinary woman never knows how really
smart she may look until after she has
carefully studied all these features. /
hope to make a plea for sweet sim
plicity. so often, alasI forgotten"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20

their capes This fur forms the collar,
high and flaring. but. open in the front.
outlines either side of the front of the
tight little jacket and edges the tiny
fiaring basque. But the newest feature
of the Jacket is the leg-o'-mutton
sIeeve-the real. old-time, full sleeve
gathered full into the normal armhole.
The skirt, full and trimmed with braid.
displays the patent leather Russian
boots.
Rufie upon ruffie. each rippling forth
in billowy fullness, makes one believe
that this quaint little skirt of coral
pink taffeta must have been cherished
all these years in the hidden recesses
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
IS PROHIBITION
A failure?
Report on Liquor Problem of National
Municipal League Club in Baltimore.
Prominent Washington Man
Elected to the Council.

Baltimore. Nov. 19-District Commits
siOner Frederick L Siddons, of Wash
ington, was elected a member Of the
! council at tOday's session OF the National
Municipal League Club. The officers OF
the club were elected as follows:
President William Dudley Foulke.
Richmond. Ind: treasurer. George Burn
ham. jr.. Philadelphia; secretary. Clinton
Rogers Woodruff. Philadelphia.
Vice presidents: Miss Jane Adams.
Chicago; John Stewart Bryan. Richmond.
Va; Frank J. GoOdnOw. Baltimore.
Camillus C. kidder. Orange. y. J: A.
Lawrence Lowell. Cambridge. Mass.
George McAneny. New York; J. Horace
Mcfarland. Harrisburg. Pa; Charles
Richardson, Philadelphia: Chester II.
Rowell. Fresno. Cal, and Dudley TIb-
bits. Troy. n. Y.
The members OF the council elected are
prominent men from all parts Of this
country and Canada.
| At the meeting of the league this
morning William Kidder. of Orange. y.
J., who is chairman of the league com
mittee on the liquor problem opposed
prohibition as the solution Of the liquor
problem. Mr.. Kidder said in part:
In this country there apears to he n
reCrudescense Of the movement toward
Statewide prohibition. The recent cleo
tions have so resulted in several States.
In the opinion of the writer this is not
the true solution of the liquor problem.
and the action from time to time OF
particular States is not likely to leave
any permanent impression"
With regard to Russia the report says:
AT this writing a report comes from
Petrograd that the sale OF all distilled
liquors has been forbidden during the
war. Very probably in Russia under the
present stress the measure Of absolute
prohibition may be enforced"
The committee that had been working
on the problem Of the selection of munic-
ipaI judges recommended the appoint
ment Of judges by a chief judge or by
a judicial council, the chief judge himself
to be elected in the regular way. Will
lam Dudley Foulke. the president, said
he favored an appointment of judges by
the governor and was opposed to the ap-
pointment by a chief judge on the ground
that it is wisest to relieve judges OF pat
ronage. Others said that any system of
choice would be better than that now
employed. where names of judges are in
long lists on ballots and voted upon by
the electorate unqualified to decide on
merits of candidates for the bench.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
New York Fashion Letter
By MARIE LA ROGUE,
MonOth ThyfOurth

The English military coat is coming.
This is a Iing-braided coat OF dark blue
serge, which suggests the coats worn by
army officers. They are heavily braided
and the belt is about six inches below the
waistline. They are made on ample lines
an dfall well away from the figure. A
coat OF this sort worn with a military
blue serge finds high favor with English
women, and the prediction is that they
will soon be seen in this country.
Pink. blue and faint yellow crepe de
chine lingerie is nothing new. Even black
lingerie is worn. But now, behold green
lingerie of a soft, olive hue, piped and
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel"

Friday, November 20, 1914.
He who works early will best succeed
today according to the prognosticatIons
of the astrologers. Although Saturn ex-
ercises an evil influence before day
break. Mars, Uranus. Mercury and
Venus are in benefc aspect in the morn
ing hours of work. In the afternoon the
Sun is adverse.
1t is held that the planets presage a
winter OF great trial to the people Of all
nations, who will suffer poverty and ILL
ness.
The seers agree on general predictions
OF Distress but London astrologer sees
that again Daniels prophecy is to be
fulfilled and that a certain king shall see
his kingdom broken and divided to the
four winds and not to his posterity nor
according to his dominion which he ruled
for his kingdom"
There is an encouraging sign for
women today. In business and profess
sional affairs they should benefit. They
will organize in new enterprises and will
accomplish much for the benefit Of hu-
manity in the next year.
Romance is subject to most encourag-
ing conditions. The stars indicate a
growth Of sentiment and a return to less
mercenary standards Of marriage than
have prevailed recently.
Advertising is governed favorably dur
ing this configuration. Publicity should
be profitable to promoters Of world in
terests.
The afternoon is not a fortunate time
for diplomacy or for seeking aid or ad-
vice from persons in high place.
Dealers in hardware, hunters, fisher
men and woodsmen are subject to lucky
guidance today.
Among those on whom Mars smiles are
architects, stonemasons, carpenters, laun-
derers and tobacconists.
Conquerors and tyrants should be aided
by the stars as they are posted during
this day, which is not fortunate for those
who have pity and kindliness as their
guides.
Greece is warned against sinister indi-
cations that bode i'll for those who rule.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is are coun-
seled to guard the health during the COM
ing year. They may have financial wor-
ries.
Children born on this day will be bright,
keen and active, but they may have
hIRh-strung natures. Violent tempers are
often inherited by this subject of Scor-
pio, who are on the cusp and partake of
some of the characteristics Of Sagittarius
people.
fCouyTirht leltl
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20

A real pussy-cat closs~ and full
and comfy-straight from L mouse of
DrecolL Enveloped in itJ %oluminous
folds the wearer is almost lost. Only
her eyes peep out from above the
bushy black and white fox collar-the
magpfe combination in furs being one
of the new notes OF the Drecoll collec-
ton. Straight and, oh. so full. the
mantle hangs from this furry collar
almost to the bottom of the gown, and
always fiaring. And as if to accentu-
ate this spring at the bottom a wide
band OF the two furs is added. The tiny
hands find their way out of two great
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20

edged with white and made OF crepe de
chine. Nightgowns. underwear. bOudoir
caps and garters are all selected in the
same soft shade of green by the New
York woman who wishes to keep abreast
with the latest fashion.
The newest veil shown by an exclusive
Fifth avenue house is fitted to the shape
of the hat. The upper edge is trimmed
with fur. and another band OF fur edges
the end of the veil so that it can be fas-
tened with a hook and eye under the chin.
The veil looks exceedingly chic when fas-
tened and is quite as effective when raised
from the face and thrown back over the
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20

cuffs-muff-like pieces of fur-which
extend almost to the elbow of the big.
baggy sleeves. An antique Russian
silver ornament fastens a cloak which
might have been fashioned for the eX-
Empress EuEenie.
Since Russia and France have Joined
against the enemy, the French cou-
turiers do not hesitate to CLEAN their
inspiration from the land of snow and
beautiful women. From the tip OF her
turban to the toes OF her boots this
little lady is Russian. The material is
a blue cloth, the military blue color.
and the trimmings are black astrachan,
the fur the Russian officers use to edge
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
Mark Twain on War.

Mark Twain. a few DAYS before his
death, wrote an article entitled. The
War Prayer" which remained unpub-
lished until recently. In this article he
describes how a regiment Of soldiers
gathers in n church before it departs for
the war. and p-ays for victory.
AS the prayer concludes, a white
haired stranger enters the church and
says: I have been sent by the Al
mighty TO tell you that he will grant
your petition IL you still desire it, after
] have explained to you its full i'm
port. You are asking for more than
YOU seem TO be aware Of You have
prayed aloud for victory over your
foes. but listen now to the unspoken
part Of your prayer. and ask your
self if this is what you desire
Then the stranger speaks aloud
these implications of their words: @
Lord. help us to tear the soldiers Of
the foe to bloody shreds with our
shells Help US to cover their smiling
fields with the pale forms of heir pa
tTiot dead. Help us to lay waste their
humble homes with the hurricane of
fire. Help US TO wiring the hearts of
their unOffending widows with un-
availing grief. blast their hopes. blight
their lives, water their way with their
tears
This is the inevitable implication of
every prayer for victory in war. and
oh, how sacrilegious how blasphem-
prompted solely by regard for the am
bition Of rulers and the lust for con-
quest"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20

20 is Mary Schell Hoke Bacon, known by
her pen name of Dolores Marbourg. She
is still a young woman, out she has ac-
complished much. She began her career
as an actress. but left the stage to be-
come European correspondent Of one OF
the large American newspapers. Besides
several novels she has written a popular
set of books for children. including
Hymns Every Child Should Know"
Operas Every Child Should Know" and
Pictures Every Child Should Know"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
Cars May Garry Expressage.

Express service between Ninth street
and Pennsylvania avenue and Takoma
Park between 40 and 6 o'clock is ex-
pected to be inaugurated, following the
submission Of schedule by the Wash
tngton Railway and Electric Company to
the Public Utilities Commission yester-
DAY. There VIII be no reduction in the
number OF through trips Residents of
Takoma Park have asked for the service.
The cars would be sent from Ninth street
and Pennsylvania avenue at intervals of
i've minutes.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20

The latest reports OF the director Of
the Bureau of Agriculture in Manila say
that the rice crop of the last year was
the greatest which has been recorded for
many years in the Philippines, being 100
per cent greater than in the previous
year
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
House.
wives
Daily
Economy
Calendar
WAYS TO MAKE A STEW.

There are so many good ways to make
stew that it is rather odd that more
OF them are not followed. Most meal
combinations OF soggy vegetables ant
tough meat Here are some hints about
the making OF stews that ought to pro-
duce really palatable and attractive
dishes.
The Kind of Meat to Buy.
A stew offers a tempting way Of pre-
pairing inexpensive meat, and as cheap
cuts OF meat are usually quite as nour-
ishing as more expensive cnes, Il is use
less to buy expensive meat for a stew.
So don't start out wrong by buying ten
der and expensive cuts for a stew.
The Seasoning.
Remember that the seasoning OF a
stew counts for half its attractiveness;
the cooking counts for the other half
Indeed. the cooking helps bring out the
seasoning or fiavoring. The meat itself,
spices. and vegetables can all be de-
pended on to add flavor to a stew The
vegetables can be added at the begin
ming of the cooking and from time to
time. according to their kind. until the
meat is tender. Potatoes should be put
in about half an hour before the stew
is served. Tomatoes can be added at
the beginning. Green pepper, too, can
be added then. Carrots should be added
longer, II they are old. The spices
should be added just before serving.
Chopped parsley should be added after
the stew is served. Vegetables should
be cooked long enough to be tender, but
not long enough to be cooked to pieces.
The Cooking.
As the gravy Of the stew Is eaten with
II. many persons do not attempt to keep
the juices of the meat in the meat. But
it is better to try to keep the meat as
juicy as possible. One way to do this
is to pour bubblIng water over the meat
and boil it rapidly for ten minutes, then
simmer 1t for several hours, until IT
is very tender. Another way Is to roll
the meat in flour, so that all sides OF
each piece are powdered with 1t, and
then to brown them in butter or bacon
fat or lard. then to cover them with
boiling water, boil briskly five minutes,
and then simmer. Never boil a stew
rapidly after 1t gets started. Simmer
1t slowly for a long time.
The Serving.
The serving is important, and perhaps
should share the place held by sea-
soning and cooking in making It at
tractive. The meat. tender as 1t is,
should not be cooked to pieces. and II
should be arranged in the center Of a
hot platter. Around Il the vegetables
should be simply but deftly placed, and
the gravy should be poured over all.
There should not be enough gravy to
suggest soup-as there Is In some stews.
1t should be rich and appetizing. II
should be thickened a little, to the con-
sistency of any thick meat sauce, with
-four. When the meat is rolled in -four
to begin with the gravy may not need
further thickening.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
The Serving.
In . Casserole.

One good way to make a stew Is to
cook It in a casserole. The oven must
not be very hot, for the meat must cook
for two or three hours. Pour boiling
water over it and put II into a hot oven.
then gradually reduce the temperature.
lC0HnEht plAl
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20

All the women of the Austrian imperial
family are acting as Red Cross nurses.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
White Iron Beds at SITS

This is a strongly built, good
looking bed. but we want YOU TO
look at the styles for Sc. These have
heavy 2-inch continuous posts. and
are priced to give you one Of the
best values in this department. The
very massive styles Of more ex-
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20

tCopynsht, lsIG.l
The Washington herald., 1914-11-20
A Heavy Comfort for S1.5O

There's a big $3.50 worth of
value in these If you want some
thing at a low price. Our lines, at
81 to So are the qualities we'd rec
ommend for a comfort at a me-
dium price. They'll give you years
OF satisfactory wear. Fine silk
comforts Of quilted down are priced
up to SIS.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-15
ROYAL OFFERS BIG
 FEATURE PROGRAM

Lord Chumley". Raw and Er- hangers great New York dramatic success in four parts is booked for the Royal for two days commencing with today's matinee. The immense crowds that turned out to witness The Lion and the Mouse" shows the public of Bisbee appreciates the better class of productions. In an in- teryiew MT Eorcross stated arrange ments were completed to give the Royal patrons this season a line of star attractions produced by the large theatrical companies who were formerly handling the large road shows out of New York.
 In addition to Lord Chumley." the bill for today and tomorrow includes 'HearstSelig News Pictorial No. 51" showing among other items of inter est actual scenes from war-swept Europe The bill closes with the Ka- lem company's feature comedy. Don't Monkey with the Buzzsaw " This is a whirl-wind comedy "hit' introducing some of the most laugh provoking situations ,ever conceived to tickle the human t;f+
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-15

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 There is nothing that teaches more than experience. Therefore, such let ters from girls who have suffered and were restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound should be a lesson to others. The same remedy Is within reach of all.
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Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-15
MINING BUSINESS IS NOT KEEPING PACE
 WITH OTHER LINES
Reasons For The Lack Of Prog reSS In Regard To Gold And Silver Will Be Discussed By American Mining Congress

| PHOENIX, Oct 14.-That for sev- l eral years the business of mining the precious and other metals, except iron, has not been keeping pace with the progress in other lines of busi- ness, is a fact that no one in the least conyersant with actual conditions. can deny.
 In regard to the production of gold l and silver there has been and still is a constant falling off, What is the cause of this condition? To say the | the supply of these metals is becom- ing exhausted is contradicted by the many properties now lying idle, but
 which, properly developed, could be put in the producing clasu.
 The assertion is made by many that lack of funds for development. is the principal cause Tor this condi
 tion; that investors who in former years, put their money into the min ing business have been discouraged | by adverse conditions and have turned their attention to other lines ! of business.
 As to the cause of this condition. there are people to voice them. ] lt is asserted by some that the re- | stlictions of the Forest Service have had much to do with this condition. by others, it is alleged that improper and dishonest promotions have pre- vented capital from investment .n prospective mines; others have as sumed that many have been pre- vented from investments of this char. acter by virtue of the exhorbitant price put upon mining property by those who are now in possession: still others argue that the develop. ment of western agricultural and fruit raising enterprises has to a large ex- tent, absorbed the capital available for development enterprises; others insist that the increasing restrictions of the Land Department in disposing of mineral lands and that phase of public opinion, which seeks to estab. fish a easing system by the federal government for the control of its min eral lands is sufficient in itself to account for the depression of the min. ing industry. 1t must also be admit. ted that the insecurity of and the ease hy which successful attack on mining titles may be made deters mary from this character of invest. ment
 Whatever may be the reason O. reasons, a complete discussion of the general subject by those most in- terested, ought at least to suggest some remedy
 This question will be among the most important discussed at the forth coming convention fthe American Mining Congress, which will be held at Phoenix, Arizona, the week of Dc cember I'll. Every mining man who can do SO, should attend this meet ing, as it bids fair to be of great value to everyone interested in western min. ing development
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-15
Col. Henry watterson.

Colonel Henry Watterson, owner and editor of the Louisville Courier Journal and one of the most promi- nent of Democrats, is to be the next to make friends with the president. A few days ago Col George Harvey called and was made welcome Now comes the announcement that Col. Matterson and the president have been exchanging social correspond ence and that the colonel has been invited to the White House the next tma be ie in Che vicinity of Wash lnPton. e
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-15
m Evsrn Memher canvn.s n

"The Every Member Canvass"
 On Sunday. october IS. at the First Baptist church at n a. m.. special services win be held to plan for an Every Member Cauvasg" Special sermon, music and prayer It is earnestly desired that every member who can possibly do SO will be pres. ent to lend a helping hand" Those. not members, but who may be inter. .ested. are also requested to attend. The public is cordially invited.