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The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
Alliance Francaise Meets

The French Ambassador and Nine
Jusserand were prominent among the
persons who attended the fourth lecture
of the Alliance Franchise at the Cosmo,
Club on January q.
In the audience were Capt and
Countess de Bertier. Mr.. and Nine. d.
Laboulaye, Mr.. and Nine. A. Scherbats.
koy, Mrs. Theodore Vernon Boynton
Miss Chrisman. Miss z. A. Koon. Mr.;
and Mrs. w. H. Baldwin, Miss E. d.
Hale. Miss Hartman, Mr.. G. s. Miller
jr.. Miss S. r. Lee. Miss j. c. Butler
Mrs. J. W. Spencer. The lecturer. NJ
Andre Bellessort. will come back to
Washington on February S. The subjec,
OF his lecture will be. Dams Quelle
Mesure Les Romans Francais Sont-Ils
La Peinture de la Societe Franchise Con.
temporaine."
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
Little Boys Sc and $3.50
Overcoats Now $2.95.

Just small remaining assort-
ment of Little Boys Russian
Style Overcoats, made of all
wool materials and chinchillas, in
attractive shades of tan, gray
and blue; sizes 23 to Z.
1895 each. Were Sc and $50.
Also the following:
Il Boys Tan and Gray Wool Suits. double
breasted and Norfolk Jacket styles. in sizes II;
T. Is t. Is. and II. Reduced frum 800 and
81 50 10 s.. IS each.
is Boss' Atwood Sweaters. plain white and
white with culored trimmings: SIZES }. 4. and
yezn: soc each. Were N.0 and 81.
Boys Jersey Legging Suits, white and red;
sire, 2, T. and years; Hoo each Were $50
IS Boys Atwood Golf Cars. in sTviceaee
coloTs; sizes 81 to !. Reduced from 5c 10 &C
70 BOYS Fine Quality Madras Biouses, plain
white and colored stripes: slightly soiled: sizes
s 10 Is years; 75c each. Were 500.
L BOYS Felt Hats, made telescope shars. IN
tan and gray; sizes Ga to Z; Soc each Were
! BOYS one-piece Outing Flannel Psjamas.
ssrviceable blue and pink stripes; size u years;
.5c each. Were Sl.0o.
Is BOYS Tyro!esn Chinchills Hats grsy and
blue: sizes Ga to Z; Sc each. We're SID to
Ss9
Second hoor-Fs.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
Special Sale Of
Hanbrushes.

Excellent Quality Stiff Bristle
Hairbrushes, assorted wood
backs, in variety of shapes and
sizes, suitable for mems, wom-
ems and children's use; backs
are solid.
This is a special purchase of
brushes, and the price is exactly
half of the ordinary.
SOC each. Value, $1.00.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
FROWNs ON SELFIsHNESS.
Secretary RedheId Says He VIII Do
Away with 1t.

Those employees in the Department OF
Commerce who seek to rise by pulling
down others will find it hard work, ac.
cording to a report made by Secretary
Redfeld yesterday following the investi.
cation of the lighthouse service.
He declared that the government serv.
ice is not a place for selfishness and
that he would do everything in his power
to do away with IL.
"The Secretary he said regards
openness en- all matters relating to the
service on the part of all the members
in that service. from the humblest to the
highest. as an absolute obligation OF
honor
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30

Washington and is in no sense a COM
mercial venture.
Many distinguished persons will be
present. The films are entirely different
from those ordinarily seen in moving pic
ture shows, IN that there are no parades
and displays: they show the very life of
the soldier.
Citizens can judge by these pictures of
the character of the men who compose
our army For two hours it is nothing
but men, horses, and guns, closing with
a thrilling cross-country ride to hounds.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
Dinner to the Wilson's

The President and Mrs. woodrow Will
son were the guests Of honor at dinner
given by the Secretary Of War and Mrs.
Lindley M. Garrison at their hospitable
home in Connecticut avenue. II was
| the second dinner they have attended
given by a Cabinet officer.
The guests invited to meet the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson were Mr.. Justice
and Mrs. Mahlon Pitney, Representative
and Mrs. Oscar Underwood. Mrs. Thomas
r. Bayard, widow Of the former Secre-
tary of State: DIR. and Mrs. Albert Shaw,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Leary. all of New
York, and Mr.. Charles II. Grasty, Of
Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre, Miss
Wilson. and DIR. Cary Grayson. attended
Charlotte Walkers performance of The
Trail OF the Lonesome Pine" at the CO.
lumbia Theater last night.
The French Ambassador and Nine. JUS
serand were hosts at a dinner last night
at the embassy in the Avenue of the
Presidents in honor of the Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall.
The other guests were Mr.. Justice and
Mrs. Lamar. the Postmaser General and
Mrs. Burlesdn. Senator Hoke Smith, Sem
ator and Mrs. George p. Mclean. the
Minister OF Peru and Nine. Pezet, the
Charge d'Anaires of Persia and Nine.
Ali Kul Khan. Representative and Mrs.
Andrew Peters. Representative Henry d.
Flood. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Wallace, Mrs.
Theodore Vernon Boynton, Miss Hege-
| man, and Mr.. Raldensterger, a profess
sor at the, Sorbonne, Paris, and winner
of a Noble prize.
The Chief Justice and Mrs. Edward
Douglass White entertained at a dinner
last night in compliment TO his eminence.
Cardinal Gibbons. at their residence In
Rhode Island avenue.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs. WILL
lam Jennings Bryan were the guests OF
| honor at a dinner last night given by
the Secretary of the Interior and Mrs
Franklin X. Lane at their home in
Wyoming avenue.
The additional guests were Senator and
Mrs. Francis Newlands, Miss Margaret
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hollister
Chapman. and Mrs Curt Pheffer.
The Secretary Of the Navy. Mr.. Jo-
sephus Daniels. went 10 Baltimore yes
terday to deliver an address Tomor-
row he will go TO Philadelphia, where
ne will make a speech at a meeting Of
the real estate brokers'
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor gave
a dinner last night in honor OF the Sec
retary OF Commerce and Mrs. William
e. Redfield.
Invited to meet them were Mai. Gen.
and Mrs A. W. Greely. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles r. Crane, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Walker, Dr. and Mrs. Graham Bell, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward b. Clark, and Mr..
Leonard Davis. whose exhibitions OF pic
lures for the Geographic Society at Hub
bard Hall is attracting much attention.
and Mrs. Davis.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
Friday Clearance Of
Chiffon and Lace Waists.

81 Chiffon and Lace Waists,
made in several styles, both high
AMI low necks and long or three
quarter sleeves, attractively
trimmed with lace. net and white
or colored chiffon; colors are
lavender, black, taupe, navy,
pint. olive and white.
1915 Waists that were $3.50
$3.50 Waists that were Sl21a
1915 Waists that were 81.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
Friday Special in
Irish Damask Tablecloths.

5 dozen Irish Double Damask
Pattern Tablecloths, h e eavy
weight, and in four good de-
signs-one size only-2x3 yards
They are from our own stock
A most worthy opportunity.
$3.45 each. Were $5.25.
Also small lot. of Bath
Towels, subject to slight imper-
fections which will not affect
wearing qualities; sold only by
the half dozen.
6 for 75c; 6 for $3.50.
Secnnd foor-Eleyenth ct.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
S!o!!!f':o!:!S Z!
oAKINc-RowOe1
cRnrsTpo.,ND
OupKRIoR TO ANY. oTHRhaYoO
GAN BUY At ANY PRECR
New Lights for Capitals white Way

washington's mile of white way.
comprising Pennsylvania avenue from
the Treasury TO the Peace Monument,
will shine with more than redoubled
''whiteness' tonight beginning at 100
o'clock. At that hour the old i00-candle-
power lamps will be extinguished and
the new lighting system supplied with
l.5oo-candlepower lamps will be turned
on. Tests have proved the new lamps
satisfactory. -.....
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
MISS CAREY TO WE'D.
Engagement of Baltimore Society
Girl Announced.

Baltimore. Md. Jan. 9.-The engage
ment of Miss Margaret Carey. second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis King
Carey. one of the prettiest girls in So
ciety, to Mr.. Percy Madeira, Of Philadel-
phia. was announced here today. Miss
Carey made her debut n few years ago
and since then has been popular. Like
ner sister. Miss Louise Carey, whose en-
gagement to an East Side Jewish ply
sician. was announced a few weeks ago,
she has been devoted TO social service
work of various kinds, although she also
has taken an active part in the activities
of society.
Mr.. Madeira's father. Percy c. Ma
deira, is well-known in Philadelphia finan-
cial circles
1t is probable the date of the wedding
will be announced in few days.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
'BEN-HUR' ATTRACTS ATTENTION.
Many Interested In Fermentation OF
Dramatixation February II.

Many Interested In Presentation of
Dramatization February II.
The coming presentation OF Ben Hur''
in dramatization made from the first
edition of the original manuscript has
awakened interest in both the COM
munity and in Congressional circles.
Owing to the fact that the Congress
sional Club had previously issued invita-
tions for reception Wednesday evening,
February II. the tentative plans for the
presentation of Ben Hur' on that even-
ing are merged into the definite date,
Tuesday evening. February IL.
The overture at $50 o'clock will be fol-
lowed by a brief speech of introduction
by Senator Cummings. of Iowa. Follow
ing this speech n musical theme precedes
the famous prayer from Ben Hur."
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
MIR, WILSON CABLES KAISER.
Congratulates Him on Opening o
Efye.e Radio station.

Eivese Radio station.
President Wilson sent the following
cablegram to the Emperor OF Germany
Yesterday: His Majesty, William III.
German Emperor, Berlin. / have been
eratified to receive your majesty s
courteous message of greetings sent by
means of the new transatlantic radio
station in Eivese, Germany, and 1 con-
graduate your majesty on this additional
tie of closer communication between the
United States and Germany. Woodrow
Wilson"
President Wilson sent his reply to the
German Emperor's message OF congratu-
lation by cable. instead of by wireless.
for the reason that the Tuckerton, N. j.,
station, which received the message from
Germany, is not yet completed for trans
mission purposes.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30

The weight of personal baggage allowed
free of charge on English railways for
each ordinary first-class passenger Is 150
pounds, and for each ordinary third-class
passenger 100 pounds
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
MILITARY MOVIES" TODAY.
Life in United states Army to Be
Pictured Mt the Belasco.

The lecture on the mobile army of the
United States. under the auspices Of the
War Department, will be delivered at
the Belasco Theater this afternoon at
O'Clock sharp. Chaplain Dickson, who
made these remarkable films, will be
present and explain the various scenes.
This lecture will be given only once in
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
Hearing on Inebrinte Hospital.

A. hearing on the proposed hospital for
inebriates has been assured DIR. ID. Percy
Hickling by Senator Thomas s. Martin,
chairman of the Senate Committee on
Appropriations.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
Mrs. Corbin Entertains

Mrs. Henry c. Corbin entertained at a
dinner last night al her apartment at the
Connecticut
Senator and Mrs. James E. MARITIME. of
New Jersey, entertained at delightful
reception last night at the Burlington.
The charmingly decorated rooms were
| thronged with prominent members of the
official, Congressional, and residential life
of the National Capital.
Assisting in receiving the many dis
| tinguished guests were Mrs. Joe T. Robin
son. Mrs. Henry T. Myers. Miss Grace
Wilcox. of Plainfield. y. J., house guest
of Senator and Mrs. MARITIME; Miss Slemp.
Miss Mamie Randolph Heth Miss SaIIie
Williams. and Miss Callie Hoke-Smith.
An orchestra played during the even
ing and buffet refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Colbert were
| hosts at a dinner last night
Mrs. John L. Osborne, wife of the As
sistant Secretary of State, gave a lunch
con yesterday at her apartment at the
Connecticut. Her guests were Mrs. 4.
S. Burleson. Mrs. William c. Redfield
and the latters daughter. Mrs. Charles
| X. Drury. of Canada: Mrs. Joseph
Davies, and Mrs. Robert Lansing
Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood will en-
tertain at an informal tea this afternoon
al her residence In Rhode Island ave-
nue. for her cousin and house guest, Mrs
Alfred Hawes, of Toronto. Canada.
Miss Mary Temple was at home yes
terday at her apartment at the Willard.
The Rev. and Mrs. George Washington
Van Fossen will celebrate the twentieth
anniversary of their wedding tonight
with a reception to the congregation of
Trinity Episcopal Church at the rectory,
2l9 C street northwest. from until 10
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30

The total amount of money rcposing or
the oceans bottoms in the shape Of sub.
marine cables Is ~. 100000.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
RAINEY PORTRAIT Is SHOWN.
Painting by Mrs. Bush-Brown Fine
Likeness Of Representative.

A private view OF a three-quarter-length
portrait of Judge Henry T. Rainey, men,
ber OF Congress. from Illinois, by Mrs.
Bush-Brown is attracting the attention
Of art connoisseurs and society. The
portrait is on exhibition at the studio OF
Mrs. Bush-Brown. 17es g street. and the
artist succeeded in a most admirable
way in transferring to canvas a lifelike
counterfeit Of the well-known Ilinoisian.
The head is we'll modelled and the figure
admirably drawn. The coloring il good
and textures are we'll rendered
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
BAND CONCERT TODAY

BY United States Soldiers Home Band
Orchestra, John 8. VI. Zimmerman. direc-
tor. in Stanley Hall. 3:0 p. m. Program:
March. "L'Amour" Christine
Overture, king Mydas" .Eilenberg
Two scngS from "Shameen Dhu" .Olcott
tal That's an Irish Lullaby
Cbl Il Never Met Before a Girl Like
You"
Selection, 'Jacinta" ROBIN
Rag oddity. The Junk Man Rag. Roberts
Waltz oricntale. ''Marsinsh" Carton
Finale, The Arcade Girl.
The Star spaneied Banner"
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
DANCING.

d. F. EEITH'S THEATER-DANSANT
from Ills to =. and TO p. M, daily eN-
cept Sunday. in Promenade Lounge. Free
instruction. No extra admission charge.
MISS MAINHALL. l4s Q ST. y. WALL THE
latest dances taught and guaranteed strictly
rrixafn lessons Any hour Phone y. 10
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30

Miss Mary Temple was at home yes
terday at her apartment at the Willard.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30

The Secretary OF the Navy. Mr.. Jo-
sephus Daniels. went 10 Baltimore yes
terday to deliver an address Tomor-
row he will go to Philadelphia, where
ne will make a speech at a meeting Of
the real estate brokers'
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30

Mrs. Henry c. Corbin entertained at a
dinner last night al her apartment at the
Connecticut
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Michael J. Colbert were
hosts at a dinner last night
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30

Mr. and Mrs Theodore H. Tiller have
issued Invitations to a tea on Friday aft
ernoon. February IL from J until 6
o'clock, at their residence, ls44 Park road
The Washington herald., 1914-01-30
THE NEW MEMS SHOP
Street-Two Doors East Of Eleventh

Wear the famous "Madewelp
Union Suits, two garments in
one, comforting and health pre-
serving. Note the reduced
prices:
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The tr@S
The Grand.

Every man. woman and child with
a drop OF red blood 10 their veins
loves a picture or story of adven
ture where the hero is on the brink
of death or misfortune. every minute,
but wiegles out every time by some
breadth escape aud finally
proves that virtue 'riumphs over vice
and all ends happily. just such a
picture Is George Kieine's latest sue
cess, the Dimes Tholo drama "Be
tween Savage aud Tiger"--a elk part
story of adventure on the high seas
aud In the Widest iungles of India
In which tigers elephants. antelope,
water buffalo and tribes of wild saw
ages play a conspicuous part. II
would spoil everything to tell the
story heTe aud It sufiites to say that
the EXTREMIST insignia ions of Rider
HagRRId are out done In this excit
lug picture which still has all the
convincing attributes of Plausible
reality. That 1t conld happen Is
proven by the camera. That IL did
happen lie another question altogether
Antony Novelli, Leah Giunchi and
Lren Lupl, of "Quo vadls" and
"ClenpatrR fame. play the prinopal
roles, supported ty large cast Of
capable artists who promise to be
come favorites themselt soon MIR
Kleine's Between Savage and Tiger
lie to be the attraction at the Grand
Wednesday May 9th for one night
only The prices will be ten and
twenty oeuts
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An exrts good program is booked
for the Ideal this week.
WEDNESDAY
1.-THE Wolf Of the City" In two
parts, Seilg drama. "yhe Birthday
King. Biograph drama. "The Join
ing - the Oceans the Panama Canal
Oct 1918, and "Greedy George"
Edsion scenic comedy
IuURSAY
"The Sun Mate OF Moscow" In
two parts. Edison drama.
beyond all Law, "Biograph dramH
Uncle John to the Rescue" Pathe
comedy
FRIDAY
"Her Wedding Bells" Blograph
drama, "FallinR In Love With lDez
Edison comedy 1.-THE Spirits Of
Christmas" vitaRraph drama "JusI
Clssey's Little Way" Lubin drama
SATURDAY
"Matinee" showing Adventure
Of Kathlyn. Mothers come ant
bring your little ones, Admission
and 10 cents.
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When Hanoino Was Common.

Edmond Burke said that he could in
his time obtain the assent Of the house
Of commons to any bill that carried
the death punishment
A mans life was not very valuable
In those strenuous days. II he scratch
ed his name on Westminster bridge, II
he wore wig or false mustache or
any other disguise on a public road, If
he cut down a young tree. II he stole
property worth more than S1.25. II he
had been transported for crime and re-
turned day ahead Of the expiration of
his term OF punishment II he wrote
threatening letter, II he stole a hide
from a tanners, for any and all OF
these things and for 200 more than
these he was hanged by the neck unt
he was dead
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-05-05

9harp Retorto.
A man who was Offering gratuitOue
information at a country fair was dis
paraging the show of cattle.
"Can these here prize cattleY" he
scornfully said. "why, they amt moth
in to what our folks raised. You may
not think 1t, but my father raised the
biggest calf OF any man round ou'
parts"
81 can very we'll believe IT, ObserV
ed a bystander. surveying him fron
head to foot.
II is not every one who enjoys Joke
at his own expense. The judge who
pointed with his cane and exclaimed
"There is a great rogue ut the end Of
my cane" was intensely enraged when
the man looked hard at him and asked
coolly:
AT which end. your honorT
A friend Of Curran's was Dragging
Of his attachment to the jury system
and said:
'eWith trial by jury / have lived, and
by the blessing Of God with trial by
jury I will die"
"Oh." said Cuiran in much amaze
ment. "then you've made up your MIND
to be hanged. DickY-LOndon Tit Bits
Winning Wives.
Mrs Exe-Some husbands win thei
wives by sheer audacity. Mrs. Wye
Yes. and many others by sheer men
dacity -ROston Transcripts
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ECOnOTlY
Hints
A penny saved is
a penny earned
Benjamin Franklin.
how % Make Economical Sous.


- DUP stock is the foundation Of
all soups and the wise, eco
nomical housewife Will keep a
quantity of this on hand. The
clear soup is made Of the cheaper cuts
OF fresh meat and bones. The bones
and trimmings Of roasts should always
be utilized 0he bones should be crack
ed. They add greatly to the strength
and thickness OF the soup. II used In
abundance the stock VIII become
Jelly w'~n cold
The Z is prepared by boiling and
extract Z the meat juices. The cheap
er portions Of meat are used. The
shin bone Is often bought but the neck
makes a stronger and more nutritious
soup than any other part Of the ami
NAL.
One pound Of meat and bones-the
meat cut small, the bones cracked-is
the allowance for one quart Of water.
Allow this to simmer for four or five
hours In a covered kettle. Never al
low 1t to boil rapidly. Use more boil
ing water If needed. Skim carefully
from time to time. Do not salt until
the meat is tender, as this tends to
tougher 1t. Add salt. little pepper
strain through a sieve or jelly bag and
pour in fruit jars. Then put 1t on ice.
The fat will form cake on top when
the stock is cold. This will help tc
preserve the stock. Remove the fai
when ready to use the stock.
To make soup Of this use portion
Of the jelly, add water and ingredients
such as rice. barley. macaroni, noodles
or vegetables and seasoning.
Another way is to add the seasoning
70 the stock, such as small OnioT
stuck with four or FIVE cloves. severa
bay leaves. one-half a teaspoonful o.
thyme, three carrots and a stalk o.
celery or half teaspoonful Of celer,
seed. This takes time to make. on
one has the foundation and substance
for many soups.
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The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-05-05

At Fosdyke. a tiny village In Eng
land, there is held every year a most
quaint dinner known as the Bede
house feast Some gentleman, many
years back, left a sum of money with
which half a dozen Bede houses were
to be built, and once q year he direct
ed that the occupants were to have a
feast. Every year the six old ladies
and the six old gentlemen meet the
trustees and have dinner. Some Of the
trustees are county councillors and
the like; but, according to the terms
Of the Will, they have to serve the old
people first and make them comforta
BILE. The guests always sit in the same
order as the number Of their houses
and the menu must include veal pi'
with plums in It.
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politician was describing at the
club the death Of a rival
Eyes. Jones Is dead" he said. and.
with a chuckle. he held his glass up q
the light Eyes. Jones is dead He
slipped on the parquetry floor Of his
library and killed himself"
The politician gave loud laugh
Then he added:
"a hardwood finish, eh7"-Exchange
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II always prepare for the worst, and
then II It doesn't happen l am agree
ably surprised"
"But what II It doesr
"Well, then. OF course. there's moth
ing left for me to do but kick myself
for not having known better."-Chicago
Record Herald