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The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

nOruB are gr11ng OF and.
To keep your heart unbroken,
Hold II In your hand"
The startling announcement was re-
Gently made in a paper that near loo
working girls annually disappear in the
United States. They drop suddenly out
of sight as though the earth had sudden
ly opened and swallowed them.
Whence have gone this silent army Of
rosy-cheeked working girls in the hey
dey Of their youth; when life was young
with them and their hearts were sup
posed to be filled with the glow of hope?
In making long and careful search
of the matter. IL has been discovered
that IL is rarely the girl with home ties
who becomes lost Nearly always II is
the young woman who is practically
alone in the world. Many people jump
to the conclusion at once that there is
man in the case. This is often the
truth. Returning from work she runs
across an old beau to whom she was
nearly engaged. A glance Of the eye. a
clasp OF the hand and. the old fame re-
lighted. A new romance begins.
On the impulse of the moment. he says.
Let's get married, But it must be now
or never! I'm on my way to catch a boat
to go where a new position awaits me.
Well have bare time enough to tie the
knot"
She has scarcely more than the suit
she has on her back. Why hesitate?
The dull season is coming on. where she
works. and she knows that in all proba-
bility she will be laid on TO seek a new
position. She realizes what this strug-
gle would be. She places her little hand
confidingly in her lovers. they hasten to
be made one. As the night slowly falls,
they are travelling away from the great
city which is TO know her never again.
There are other girls who grow discour-
aged with their work and lack OF appre-
citation. An angry word may have passed
between a girl and some coworker. who
makes il so hard that she secretly deter
mines to go away-anywhere. She buys
penny paper. looks over the want col
umn and reads: "Wanted-A refined
young lady to read daily and make her
self useful to an elderly widow going
abroad" She secures the position and
accompanies her. Almost every line OF
advertisement lures some one of them
TO their betterment. Not half a dozen
of them out thousand can be said TO
go wrong-follow the primrose path.
When the life girl has led is distaste-
full. her one earnest wish is to forget il.
This she accomplishes by closing and
locking the door OF the past No one
cares. so there's no one to write to, or
to tell OF the changes she has made for
the better. Those whom she knew were
scarcely more than acquaintances. Why
should she bother letting them know
what has become of her? Girls who have
relatives and friends have some one TO
counsel with. They could not drop out
of sight. II they did. they know they
would leave behind them broken hearts
Of those whom they loved and who loved
them. II is always safest and best to
70 oil
doubts at rest.
Miss Libbey's Reply to Your Letter.
Correct name and address must be gwen TO assure
auentiOu.l
THE TRIALS OF A VILLAGE BEAU.
Dear Miss Libbey: Men have their trou-
bIes al well as women. l am writing to
you for advice. and will state the facts
briefly and clearly. l live in -. a small
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
RUSSIAN SINGER IS THE
IDOL OF HER PEOPLE

Ten years ago some Russian woman
who owned country estate became in
terested in a sixteen-year-old girl who
had been one of the village waits until
she entered their service. and to give
them pleasure she sang Russian folk
songs to her patronesses in the evening,
, One evening a young officer, VIAL
sewar, who was visiting the house.
heard the girl Vera, fell in love with
her and offered her a career in a gypsy
chorus in ST. Petersburg.
She returned to Russia where she kept
on giving concerts to aid the war vic
tins. although her husband upon his
death from the wounds he received, left
her an ample fortune. And today Vera
Wialsewar still goes from town to town
singing with the gypsy choruses and TAX
ing part in great entertainments.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
BLOUSE AND SKIRT
EVENING TonETTES

Glad news will it be to innumerable
women that the bodice and skirt of some
of the very smartest looking evening
toilettes are Of entirely different fabrics
and colorings. For often, in studying the
possibilities or making over party gown
it is seen that there is plenty of material
for a thoroughly up-to-dats skirt, but
nothing of which to fashion a waist in
the same material. Or vice versa. There
fore, let the forced-to-economlze woman
take heart of grace and remodel the an
cient satin skirt into one OF the sort that
bulges about the hips and clings below
the knees and finish il with a more or
less wide self-girdle that overlaps
sleeveless bodice made over from all that
remains OF a lace or chiffon frock. A
notably well-dressed woman, who has far
fewer new clothes than she Is credited
with. has recently evolved a charming
evening costume consisting of rejuve-
mated cerise satin skirt and a gray chif-
fon bodice which was originally a deep
fiounce, she's ashamed to state how many
seasons ago. The effect would have been
equally good had the skirt been in pastel
blue and the bodice in pale rose. Seven
or eight years ago, Consuelo, Duchess of
Marlborough. while visiting in New York
appeared at Ihe opera IN oLdck NelNet
skirt and a white lace bodice, which at
that time was pronounced very English
and not very chic" The same combina-
ton now is the height of the fashion and
with skirts of black velvet, satin or faille
are seen draped bodices in white lace,
chiffon. or malines or bodices combining
bands of bear-sewn net and plain trans
parency.
In Singapore women are employed in
road building and breaking up much OF
the material with small hammers.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
TIMOTHY GRASS DECORATIONS.

Have you seen the new little clay lions.
pigs, and fierce-looking mems heads with
grotesque bristling green timothy grass
growing on their surface? A leading
florist in one of our large cities is ex-
hibiting these novelties which have at
tracted much attention.
The lion, with blades of grass forming
his heavy manc, is unnaturally realistic.
As for the pig. the green grass bristling
over his entire body, resembles the porcu-
pine with his world-renowned quills. The
fierce-looking clay head is of a terrible.
weird aspect with its green hair, eye
brows. and mustache.
These little clay novelties can be had
for 80 or 75 cents. Timothy seed is
sprinkled on each piece. A hole in the top
admits of water to be poured into the
vase every day. 1t takes only two
weeks time for the tiny grass to appear
and then you have an interesting piece
Of indoor greenery.
These plants" are particularly suitable
to the nursery. The children will derive
much amusement from watching the
lions name, the pigs skin, or the mans
hair turn green.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

A debutante's frock consisting OF skirt
of white taffeta trimmed with accordion
plated ruffles and blouse Of embroidered
net hemmed with the silk of which the
skirt is made. The neck Is cut out In
round effect and bound with a bias fold
of taffeta and the same finish is used for
the elbow length sleeves
To make the dress requires 31-2 yards
42-inch taffeta, s. yard, s.; l-2 yards 90
inch net. 50 yard. $3.50. Total. Sll.5O
Blouse No. 55sl: skirt No. 1859 Both in
sizes from u to 20 years
Pictorial Review Patterns
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
DRAPING THE MOURNING ToQUE

Much of the style which many a mourn
ing toque might have is lost because the
long veil in crepe or voile or marquisette
is inartisticalIy draped. The length Of
filmy black should be laid in six narrow
folds slanting at either side of the toQue
separating at front center to form an in
verted V from the top. the crown proper
being smoothly covered. When these
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

folds reach almost to within two inches
OF the back center OF the brtm they are
allowed 10 fall loosely and the remaining
length of material becomes a single flow
ing scarf which should be drawn for
ward over the right shoulder. The long
mourning veil flowing loose over the back
of the costume is absolutely out of fash
ion.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

stale bread, dip quickly in hot water and
lay on platter. Spread with butter, pour
over some rich milk and place in hot
oven. Serve with crisp slices of bacon
and garnish with parsley.
Pocketbooks-The little turnover roll
made from ordinary biscuit dough will be
found full of possibilities. Roll rather
thin, cut about size OF coffee cup and
4 spread the chosen filling over the circle,
fold over and bake quickly. Some excel
lent combinations for filling are minced
ham or chicken, highly seasoned and
made into paste with melted butter
Creamed cheese mixed with chopped
nuts; sardines and cubes Of Drowned
bacon; paste of brown sugar and butter
with chopped nuts: marshmallows ana
nuts and bits of jam and preserves can
all be successfully used.-The Delineator.
Mutton loaf-One pound Of ham NUT
ton. one-half pound Of lean fresh pork.
one small onion. one green pepper, one
stalk of celery. a little parsley, one-half
cup milk, one beaten egg, one teaspoon
full salt a dash of black pepper. Put
meat and vegetables through chopper.
MIX all ingredients thoroughly and make
into a roll. cover top with bread crumbs,
dot with bits of bacon fat and bake
Serve with well seasoned tomato sauce
poured over, and garnish with parsley
Adapted from Farmers Bulletin, No. 52o
waltham dressing-Serve lettuce with
French dressing and sprinkle with picca-
lillL-F NJ. Farmer.
Raisin tapioca-Soak one-haf cupful OF
pearl tapioca over night; in morning add
one-half cupful of brown sugar, one-half
teaspoonful of salt and one-haf cupful
of small raisins; mix well and cook in
double boiler for one hour. Serve cold
or hot with plain or whipped cream
Adapted from Good Housekeeping.
Peas and riced potatoes-Soak one cup
full of dried peas over night In morning
put them on to boil in saucepan contain
ing two quarts OF water, one dessert
spoonful of sugar and two or three sprtgs
of mint Cook in uncovered pan until
soft. Drain, add one tablespoonful of
butter and salt and pepper desired. Serve
hot in border OF hot riced potatoes-The
Delineator.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

George Bernard Shaw. the author.
claims that women should be paid st
least $4,000 for child-bearinG
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

Women and girls who pass through
Chicago alone will hereafter have the as
sistance OF policewomen.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

Mrs. 4. r. Hack will be candidate,
for the ONCE Of county auditor at Van
couver. Wash.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
ENGLISH KITCHEN SETS.

Something just imported. and useful
for kitchen work, is a set of wooden
utensils. imported from England. 1t con-
sists of a bread board, two scoops, two
smaller spoons. I meat pounder-useful
also as potato masher-two whirls. use
full in baking, and a butter former.
These. carved out of smooth white
wood. and bound carefully on the bread
board, are only 81 a set
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

Statistics show that women who have
attained the age OF thirty-fve will live
for another twenty-nine years.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

or the sos, IA aliens arriving in the
United States last year, 3s9.74 were fe-
males.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

In Singapore women are employed in
road building and breaking up much OF
the material with small hammers.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
NURSING In THE
UNITED STATES NAVY
n, MARGARET J.. Haas.

Note-Miss Hass was stationed
in Washington at the Naval Hos
pital for over a year. .
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
LAURA EMLBBEYS
911AIIYf LALKSONHEARIsS
RSR8s TOPICS 8s@s
Working Girls Who MysteriousIy
Disappear.

Trust no prayer OF promise,
Words are grains Of and.
To keep your heart unbroken,
Hold II In your hand"
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
"A PAGE FOR ALL THE FAMILY -
WHAT TO SERVE AT
THE HOME TABLE

The Appended Recipes Make 1t an
Easy Matter to Follow
Menu.
BREAKFAST.
Shredded Whole Wheat Biscuit. with steved
Rhubarb.
Baked Cream Toast with Bacon
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Rice au Grltin.
Plum Jam. PocketbookS
Cocoa.
DINNER
SaIosy Mutton Loaf. Tomato Sauce.
Peas and Riced Potatoes.
Lettuce, Waltham Dressing.
Raisin Tapioca. with Cream
Coffee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-01
DAINTY MODELS
 IN NEWEST STYLES
Meigs & Company Have Bril-
 liant Display in Fall Sale.

One of the most successful sales of the season was the two day event which concluded this evening at the Medgs & company's large store. A number of smart, exclusive models were placed at remarkably reason able price in the sale. For the bene- fit of their customers, the store arr ranged to have several bright and pretty living models exhibit the suits, gowns and coats. This feature was much valued by the hundreds of Wo- men who gathered to select their fall and winter costumes as often a new style has to be seen properly worn, before 1t Is lightly appreciated. The models were most ob1igfng in trying on any suit which they were asked to wear.
 One Of the costumes on sale, was q French midf-model of the fashionable tete de nigre shade The severe bodice was of velvet while the skirt, with it's long tunic was of charmeuse.
 Another gown was of black velvet in the Mayonage style, trimmed with black silk braid and buttons of the braid and having a. smart collar and cuffs of white silk ben galine. The California gown. which takes its name from the gathered tuntc which is shorter in back than in front, was fashioned of black charneuse and silk lace.
 EiVS1111fB 8OW1lS the P1SLS1 Sf1A00S of banana, raspberry and ciel, which are to reign this winter were shown in the many de1ightfu1Iy new designs which the fall has ushered in. Nearly all of these have the metallic lace trimming which promise to be so pop u1ar this season. Many of the even ing coats had the large fur collar and cuffs, fashioned with the new cape ef- feet back and coat front, and fastened with a cord and tasse1.
 Broadc1oth and garbardine are among the leading materials shown in the new suits while fur trimmings are found on a great many of them One of the smart models shown was of Russian green broadcloth, having a two section coat, divided at the waist with full skirt effect The skirt is made with a deep yoke, and the stock collar and cuffs are of skunk and opossu1n fur. One of the handsome separate coats was of Amate1am made with a. large collar of hudson seal edged with white ermine.
 Among the most expensive models shown, was one having a, bodice of draped panne velvet, made severely plain about the neck and sleeves. On the left shoulder. in accord with a pretty fancy. two gold roses were placed The skirt was made of deep dounces of metallic lace over flesh coIored silk Another exquisite gown was fashioned from a combination of princess lace and silk fi11et, having a skirt and sash of softest tulIe, caught here and there about the bodice and skirt with clever carelessness, were tiny pink roseblds, while from under the tu1Ie turic with it's metallic edging. was a single flounce of princess lace.
 Among the evening coats was a charming model of cerise moire panne velvet with g. collar of ernnine while another, which might also be worn in the afternoon, was of green plush with a collar of gold plush edged with skunk fur.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-01
MINE MISTAKEN FOR
 4 FLOATlHG GASK

Rome, Oct. --Detafls oe the de- structaon or a fishing boat usff a7inaihl by 3 noating mine show that the ash- ernen n1istook the mine for 6 wine cask which they sought to recover Throwing out a line they drew the supposed casf1 toward them and when it touched their craft the boat was blown to pieces
 All the nine men on board were killed, and members of other fishing crews in the vicinity were wounded by flying sp1inters
 Naval experts express tne opinion that hundreds of mines from the Austrian coast are floating toward italy. and as a consequence all steam ship lines operating to Da1naa1iaz o1ltenegro, Albania and Greece from Italian ports have suspended sad1ines by order Of the government until the mines can be cleared away. ships which have been operating between Italy and Constantinople and other Black Sea ports have limited their trips to stops at salonica and Dedeae- hatch, Turkey.
 Shipping interests have demanded that the government require pnompt and thorough satisfaction from Aus trta~
 Five floating mines have been fshed up by the Italian mine dredgers near Pesaro. On examination there Wsra found to be exceptionally dsstTUctiye-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-01
DESCRIBES NAVAL
 FIGHT ! IN BAL TIC

Paris, Oct. IA Petrograd special to the Havas Agency, dated Sept 30, sayp:
 Tho details of the naval engage rn@nt which occurred Sept 24 off the coast of Windau. a Russian seaport in Gsour1and on the Baltic, have been made public It appears that the Ger man squadron. comprising 10 ships of all classes appeared off the harbor and was prevented from land ing forces by the enemy fire from the forts.
 Two sailors were killed and two but on the day following two cruisers returned, opened fire and destroyed ale iighlhoI1ss. They killed a civilian and q number Of soldiers but were driven off again by the fire from the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-01

went six weeks ago to be treated for indigestion. His experience there was interesting. His stomach conditions quickly improved, but there persisted a dull pain in the region below. The hospital staff consulted over this fea- ture and decided that it meant appen- tdcitis and that there should be an op- eration. About an hour before the time set for MT. EIawley to go upon the operating table it occurred to some member of the staff that there might have been an error in the previous di- agnosts., Hence he called a halt and there was a further examination and consultation. The outcome was 9. re- versa1 of the former verdict of ap- pendicitis and the discovery that MT. Ha awley was suffering from an unob- trusive type of typhoid fever. Hence a quick change of treatment to fit the case. It was successful and the pa surgeons knife and in good physical condition.
 On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Stephen Sanford gave a dinner party to some of her elderly lady friends. Those present and their ages were as fol- William Dunconab. s1; Mrs. James Sanford. 7s; Mrs. George Sherwood, 76; Mrs. William Cole, 75; Mrs. Stephen Sanford, 72; 'NTrs. John s. Sanford, n; Miss A'bbie Sanford, 71; Mrs Henry Sanford (baby of the bathering), 66. The Jonathan Sanford place at the Center was occupied last week by a family of the name Of Osmond whose furniture and other belongings were brought from. New York by auto vans. The newcomers are reported to have bought the property. which has been for some time without a resident, from Frederick Rowan Of ssNorwalk. There has as yet been no transfer of title.
 A whist wasgiven on Friday evening of last week by Miss Jessica Sanford to her friends comprising what one of them described as the older young set. The gliests numbered between thirty and forty and the evening was passed in a highly enjoyable manner, prizes being awarded the winners at the seven whist tables.
 E. M. Bradley and mother have re- turned to their home on the Ridge from their cottage at Fairfield Beach.
 The seIectnen made 20 voters at their meeting last Saturday, about equally divided between the two par ties. There remain 24 on the list Of applicants who will have a chance to qualify before the state election
 Mrs. Winnie Bradley has returned after an absence of about year spent with relatives and friends in Canada
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-01
FANS FACING
 FRY BRA '

London Oct 1Co1. Gole5ewski. military attaehe of the Russian ena- besssy today issued the following re- port
 s0ln geptember 28 after stubborn ag1ting our troops have captured tha
 man positions at Augustowo and Kohetz On September 29 we took the Saasea af Same. Ser e5e and E leJp Jpury. have been driven back Into the region of SuwsIki SeJny and 1EarIanpol. Cur advance con- tinues German siege artillery con 8f11ues the bonBbardment of Ossowjetz but without success. At schutckin mxd at Andre5ew only unfmportant rn1ishes rsported- z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-01
HEADACHE, COLDS, .C0STIVE BOWELS.
 TAKE CASCARETS
Tonight! Clean your bowels and end Headaches, Colds, Sour
 Stomach.
Get a 10 cent box now.

Get a 10 cent box now.
 You men and women who can't get feeling right-who have headache, coated tongue, bad taste and foul breath, dizziness, can't sleep, are bill ious, nervous and upset, bothered with a sick, gassy, disordered stom- aeh, or have a bad cold.
 Are you keeping your bowels clean with Cascarets, or merely forcing a passa geway every few days with salts. cathartic pills or castor oil
 Cascarets work while you sleep; cleanse the stomach, remove the sour, undigested, fermenting food and foul gases; take the excess bile from the liver and carry out of the system all the constipated waste matter and poi son in the bowels.
 Cascaret tonight will straighten you out by mornings 10 cent box from any drug store. will keep your stomach sweet; liver and bowels reg 1ilar, and head clear for months. Don't forget the children They love Cas- carets because they taste good-never gTipe or sicken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-01
FAIRFIELD CHAUFFEUR
 ARRESTED IN MASS,

The police were notified today Of the arrest of Louis zega, said to be none ether than Louis Vega or Zages Of Fairfield and Bridgeport, at Everett Mass, charged with the theft of s16,- 900 from William Pre- his employer zega was recently arraigned hero on non support charges, the case being dropped when his bond of $25O was turned over to his wife. During the proceedings he appeared to have plen- ty of money.6 The theft is alleged to have taken place August 30 from a safe in Mrs Prayss bedroom When he was arrested there were ten $1s000 bills and more than $1,00o in small btlIs found in his pockets.
 Fzega is also reported as having been chauffeur of Joseph Ridolh's autono- bile when it ran down Joseph Rudder-. mans wagon in Fairfield last St Pat rick.s day. Ruddernan was awarded damages of s68 recently by a jury in the civil side of city court.
 The peace commission treaty be- tween the United States and Russia will be signed today by Secretary Bryan and the Russian ambassador.