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The Washington herald., 1914-11-12

very charming models of,tvening frocks
are to be had at the Louvre for s.
Linen toweling with the scallop for
embroidering woven In the linen ls in
great demand by women who are now
planning their Christmas presents. This
makes 1t unnecessary to have the towels
stamped and insures regular scallop
In perfect agreement with the rest OF
the towel. These towels also have a
place In the design a few inches from
the scaIlop for the initial or MONOGRAM.
This toweling can be bought at w. B.
Moses & Sons, in three sizes. the SMALL
est being guest towel size. The price Is
from 30 cents 70 - ceKts q towel.
OF delightfully."- soft colors and pleas
ing design are the nut sets OF six dishes
and bowl to be found at Yam Anaka
& Co, ranging from IS to 90 cents q set
These sets are to be had In two wares.
One In Aribe ware Is ir soft tones OF
gray with a design In moss green and
brown, and there are also sets in Kyoto
ware. q ware which Is much admired
by decorators
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
House
wives
Daily.
Economy
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HOMEMADE RUGS.
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To~make the best looking rag rugs care
should be taken to select fabrics OF even
thickness. Unsatisfactory results. are OBJ
tanned when the ragmaker pieces all sorts
Of rags together-hrst q piece Of cash
mere, then q piece Of heavy broadcloth
and then = piece Of velvet The rags
should be well selected. and any that
are very much worn and ragged should be
discarded
| old-fashioned method Of joining the
pieces Is not the best method. The best
way to Join them, according to this au-
thority, Is to stitch the pieces together
on the machine nrst and then to cut them
in the desired width. The machine piec-
ing should consist OF q fiat French fell
That is. there should be a double stitch
ing with all raw edges turned under. The
lap should be wide enough so that there
will be no tendency for the material to
pull open when It is being woven into
rugs. The old-fsshioned method Of tack
ing the pieces together with few
stitches Is by no means so satisfactory.
When the pieces Of material are too
small to make II easy to sew them on
the machine they should be sewed very
securely with the double stitching. The
rags should be cut into even widths.
When possible it is a good idea to tear
Jennings. Cotton rags should be about an
inch in width.
The value Of rag rugs as home furnish
ings depends in large measure on their
color. The old-fashioned hit-or-miss va
riety, while quite appropriate to an old
fashioned farmhouse living room or
kitchen, do not lend themselves to gen.
eral use. In order to secure better color
effects much can be done in sorting the
% H.. nj H. %
dye.
For bathroom and bedroom cotton rugs
II Is well to have a combination Of white
with some other color, as blue or green
or brown. In this case the white rags
should be kept separate, and all cotton
rags that will take the desired dye should
be kept in another assortment For in
stance, old blue ginghams. pinks and
light yellow and light colors of all sorts
will usually take q brown. Greens and
yellows will take q good green and blues
and pinks will take blue dye. The rags
should be dyed in the usual manner with
package dyes In the piece before they are
cut up. Then they should be rolled into
balls. keeping the whites and the diff
ferent colors separate, and when they are
taken to the rug weaver instructions
should be given to weave them with bor-
der stripes Of the white or in any desired
pattern e..
Very good effects can be gained IN
weaving wooden rugs from rags where a
dull green and a dull brown dye are Used.
From well-sewed woolen rags a really
attractive rug for a living room could
be woven in this way The fact that all
the rags are not of the same shade to
begin with does not seriously impair the
general effect. as the mottled effect
gained by the dye over the different col
ors rather adds to the interesting appear
ance of the rug
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
Give LReraHH.

I'VE are giving no Christmas presents
this year. All We have Is going TO the
Red Cross. Tines have been none too
good and besides no one win expect any
one else to give presents this year"
That Is a comment that we hear every
once IN a while during these weeks that
precede the season for present giving.
and the woman who expresses this SEN
t1ment usually feels a certain righteous
ness in having uttered the point of view
feels as If in some way. by just cutting
down her Christmas list she had done
something very noble and had In an In
direct way relieved the sufrerings Of the
women, children, and soldiers Of Europe,
or helped to settle some Of the financial
problems that have been vexing business
men on this side Of the water.
I confess when I FIRST heard this pro-
position to cut down Christmas lists
this year and to sxercise q little more
economy In this respect than usual, I
thought there was wisdom in the sug-
gestion.
But when you come to think Of Il and
20 talk It over with those who really
understand the situation you win see
that the idea is q very poor one
On the contrary We should be lavish.
even extravaEant in our giving this year
and We should enter into the spirit Of
Christmas giving as we never did before,
And don't let's worry too much about
the giving Of useless presents this year
either. The spug Is all right in her
place, but II she tries to put Q damper
on Christmas giving this year she Is
surely all wrong.
To cut down Christmas giving would
mean that wholesale dealers would have
= heavy stock Of unsoId goods. It would
mean that retailers would make no pro-
ut. 1t would mean that the Transports
tion companies would be deprived Of one
of their largest sources Of annual revenue.
It would mean that all the men and
women who earn their wages or draw
their salaries from any Of these forms
of industries would be poorer this win
ter than ever before. 1t would mean that
in a year when We might all OF US feel
depressed on account Of the European
war there would be less of the bright
ness and festivity of Christmas 1t
would mean that each one Of US would
have fewer of the seasons little sur
prises that we must admit it, delight
our hearts on Christmas Day.
Perhaps the whole system of Christmas
giving is a very childish one Perhaps
II we were all mature minded we should
never have got into the way of Christ
mas giving. But this year think twice
before you cut down your Christmas list.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
LADIES' RAIRDRESSIHe
IN LONDON And PARIS

A returned traveller says, 'When
was in Europe this year 1 found both
cities 50 thiclcy dotted with hairdrsss-
ing pariors and hair goods stores that
l wondered if the women ever had
time for anything but care Of The hair.
Personally / was interested in 6nding
really good shampoo and was hap
PLY surprised when several inquiries
each brought the suggestioa that our
own American made canthrox sham
poo Is best. tried Il and have de-
cided that II is not advisable 10 use
makeShift but always use q preparation
made for shampootng only. You can
enjoy the best that IS known for about
three cents a shampoo by getting a
package of cantfrox from your drug
gist; dissolve a teaSpoonful N a cup of
hot water and your shampoo is ready.
After its use the hair dries rapidly with
uniform color. Dandruf, excess oil
and dirt are dissolved and entirely dis
appear. Your hair will be so hufy
that it will look much heavier than it.
is Its lustre and softnesS viii also
delight you, while the stimulated scalp
gains the health which insures hair
growth. ADV.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
That EYer Present FloWer.

When Mrs. Patrick Campbell arrived "
America a few days ago in Bernard
shaw's 'Pygmalion." In which elothe.
play a big part In the transformation Of
a flower girl into a duchess, she was
beset with requests for interviews on the
dress situation here. At hrnt she re-
fused to talk clothes. She was too mucn
engrossed IN the war, she said, 70 tnink
about cIothes Finally she complimented
the American woman's chic and smart
ness. Her little muslin collar and heI
pert, bright flower worn at the tnroa'
are typicaiiy American. said Mrs. Camp
bell, In their style and daintiness.
Apparently American women realize
the effectiveness of these two details ol
dress-style and daintiness. The muslin
collar Is a definite part Of winter -Syies
The bright flower appears from mornins
TN night. II Il fastened on the mum, on
the fur collar. on the house and evening
gown and now. for variation. on the
heavy storm coat.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
FAMOUS
WOMAN
Her
Birthday
And
Youn
November I2-EIizabeth cady Stanton
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tCopghght. IsIIl
Today marks the ninety-ninth anniver-
sary Of the birthday Of Elizabeth Cady
Stanton. one of the ablest Of American
agitators for woman suffrage. She was
born In New York State, where her father
was prominent lawyer, and the story
II familiar to all OF how, when she was
still a very young girl. her brother died.
leaving her father. who had hoped for
q successor in his legal career, inconsola-
BILE. Elizabeth. thinking to please her
father, studied Latin and Greek, and
when she was proficient she came TO him
and announced her intention OF taking
her brothers place and being TO her
father what q son would have been In
stead Of being pleased at this announce
ment, as she had hoped, her father was
shocked and told her very clearly that.
being girl. she could never take q
mans place In the world. From that time
she made up her mind to vindicate her
sex and to prove to mankind In general
and her father In particular that women
were fitted for the larger work OF the
world as well aA for domestic duties. Her
marriage, when she was twenty-five, to
Henry B. Stanton, Q lecturer for the
cause Of abolition, was q great help to
her. for, unlike the traditional hem
pecked suffragist husband. he was Of one
mind with his wife on the subject which
lay next to her heart. Mrs. Elizabeth
Cady Stanton died eleven years ago. and
will always be remembered as the most
typical and active American suRragist Of
the nineteenth century.
Another famous woman whose birth
day Is remembered today n Letitia Chris
tine Tyler, the wife Of President Tyler
Mrs. Tyler was one OF the most beautiful
and accomplished women Of her day. but
her poor health deprived her Of taking
a prominent place in oficial society dur
ing her husbands administration.
Other famous women born on NoVem-
ber Il are Jane Cross Simpson. q Scotch
hymn writer, born 1o3 years ago, and
Amelie Opie. the English novelist, who
was born In 17es.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
Jet or Pearl.

A white net evening dress can be
touched up with jet or pearl beads. Either
favorite will add distinction to the dress.
that can be Of the new TERED variety or
with double tunic. The iounces should
be cut In points or scallops, and these
edged with pearl beads or with Jet. They
must be large and placed at intervals Of
about an inch. Perhaps an ornament OF
beads at the shoulder line or girdle will be
all that address OF this type needs. Alto
gether II is charming idea, and strikes
the note Of simplicity with emphasis and
becomlngness to the wearer.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
NO CHARGE FOR THIS
GRAND HOME MEDICAL BOOK

Every home should have one. Every
man and woman who isn't afraid to
read q book SO plainly written that
any one can understand 1t should write
today, for q revised copy Of The Peo-
pies Common Sense Medical Adviser
to DR.. Pierce, Inyaiids' Hotel. Buffalo,
N. 7.
This Is large cloth bound book Of
1oos pages; inches long; IL inches
thick; brimfuI OF knowledge not found
in ordinary books. sent postpaid to any
reader who viii send this clipping with
20 centa.-AdH.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12

that shows the dazzling color Of beads
and spangles Is correct.
As for sequins, the glitter Of them has
been too much for designers Whole
cuirasses are formed of spangles There
is quite the effect Of the crusader, OF
Jeanne dare. One evening dress of this
type has a tuIle tunic of midnight blue.
over which is fitted a silver cuirass OF
spangles Silver roses edge the bottom
Of the gray satin skirt. Can, you use that
idea for an evening dress for which you
have bought a beaded overbodice?
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
laced in Front.

A good finish for the blouse or dres.
that would be marred by too much orna-
mentation is a lacing up the front Make
slots and buttonhole them. These will, OF
course. be placed on each side Of q deer
cut that can be straight or In q v. Lace
through these eyelets with q cord thai
win harmonize with the bodice. A silver
or gold cord is an excellent finish, and
suggests the military style that Is e pop
uIar.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12

to the ends Of a sailor tie are smart and
are a distinctly American touch.
The tri-corner hat has been among the
American models showHA 1t Is developed
in various sizes and with, q variety Of
trimming. Early in the season 1t was
trimmed with a high feather, stick-up.
but later models show nat trimming Of
flowers or ribbon bows.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
The Sleeve.

Is absent on the smartest evening
frocks. or else is present as tiny, high
pun.
Is long for street and house wear.
Is often made of tulle.
Sometimes is full above the wrist,
where Il is gathered into a tight band.
Is often finished with a narrow, turn
back cuff.
Is frequently set in in raglan fashion.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12

of prosperity before new CROPS are gath
cred.
Fires in congested centers are foretold.
Cities will lose more In life and property
than usual
Persons whose birthdate II Is have q
happy omen for the year. They should
watch their business interests and be-
ware Of the temptation to spend money,
however.
be exceedingly energetic and successful
These subjects Of Scorpio usually have
ardent natures and unbending charac-
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12

The Missouri department Of forestry
recently discovered that the University
OF Missouri. through an error in tran
scribing land lists. had been deprived OF
Ie0 acres OF land. which It has owned
since 1867. The land. in fact. had prac-
tically been lost Now arises the ques-
ton: How much is land worth that was
lost sight Of for twenty yearsf
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
Bead-embroidered Kid Slippers.

Decidedly dainty are some new white
kid dancing slippers. They. are made
with four straps across the instep, and
the straps button over white china but
tons. The straps and the pointed toes
are embroidered with white beads. The
charm In the slippers lies in their COM
plete whiteness and their simplicity.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12

The cape coat is one Of the most fash
ionabla designs OF fall and winter. As
illustrated here, 1t is made of plaid
cloth trimmed with black velvet. The
revers may be closed at the throat or
turned back to show the underbiouse.
The skirt is trimmed with side plaits.
To make the entire costume requires IL
yards of H-inch material.
Pictorial Review-Coat. No. $50. Sizes,
Il to 90 years. Price, 10 cents. Skirt. No.
E719 sizes, Il to %. years. Price, 10
cents
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
Long Transparent Sleeves

Perhaps as a concession to woman's
desire to have the arms bare the dress
makers, in prescribing long sleeves for
the daylight hours, have sanctioned
those of lace and tulle, perfectly trans
parent from elbow to wrist. In the
sketch at the left is an afternoon
frock OF fuchsid red crepe. with sleeves
and skirt OF black Chantilly lace. On
the right is a bodice OF purple satin,
with white lace sleeves.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12

Cotton Crusade Waged at Opera.
Society women have taken up the wear
ing Of cotton frocks with the greatest
enthusiasm. and the women of WASH
ington have perhaps led all others. For
as every one knows, Miss Callie Hoke
Smith. Miss Genevieve Clark. and other
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12

The seasons most popular colors for
evening gowns in New York seem to be
various shades of pink. At the Louvre an
Interesting collection of evening gowns
shows that these shades are also in high
favor in Washington. Among these even
ing gowns are TO be seen several Of the
new shade of coral pink, exquisitely lovely
when set OF with q touch of black or a
colored rose Of deeper rose or blue. Coral
and yellow is an unusual color combination
seen among these gowns. Another color
schsme is CaIiot blue-sometimes called
kings blue-black and white. Another
gown shows q brilliant orange and white
with an Overdrapery of metallic embroid-
cred net in colors that range from pea
cock blue and green to q. violet Several
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12

The United states in 1913 produced q,
ISSa1a barrels Of cement
The Washington herald., 1914-11-12
SEEN IN THE SHOPS.

Black bone buttons on white lingerie
blousssi This is the latest development
of the magpie color combination that
seems to be playing an important part in
the seasons fashions At the Louvre, in
this city, there is to be seen one of these
new blouses, made Of sheer lawn and
trimmed with pique. The pique collar is
one Of the new high collars, high in back,
but open in front. Hand embroidery trims
the pique, and crossing clusters of fine
tucks finish the lawn Of the body Of the
waist
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
Noble Virtues.

In all ages there have sbeen some characters that have tended to bigotry and prosecuting, there have been some that tended to charity and largeness of heart The majority have aequiesced ac0Tding to their leaders.
 As it was in the past, so it is now. At bottom the larger number are in- different. The philosophy of the lead CTS has grown broaded, toIeration has been the child Of doubt and the many follow where the few lead. 1t is a happy change in most respects, but we must not glory in 1t too biindly. For what We have to ask ourselves is this are we tolerant where we have pas sionately earnest convictions, or where our immediate interests are affected?
 It may be 8 glorious thing that we have won a more generous faith, but the tolerance of sheer indifference can never be glorious. The charity of those who care nothing, of those who have nothing to lose and are giving nothing, is merely a passive condition of mental indolence; it may not be a crime, 1t i certainly not a virtue But, contrary to this, true generosity, true charity, are the noblest of virtues; that is to say. the generosity of those who admit that other persons have aS much right to an opinion as themselves the charity of those who admit that other opinions, even if wrong. may yet be sincere.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
CARING FOR DETECTIVES.

Capital pun&shnaenti and its abolish ment is a subject swhiah is always open to discussion ssTHi it receives increased attention wheneNef- the penalty for high crime is paid. Just at the present time much is be Sngesaid about the sub stitution of life Imprisonment instead Of death for mtls1er and yet others who have given the question much thought urge greater attention for the defectives, edueathonaaly and morally.
 This comes up at time when Eng land has just put dnto operation new law for the control of defectives which is similar to one which becomes ef- fective in Scotland next month. This applies not only1 to idiots and imbe- ciles, but mentaI and moral defectives, those who cannot .proft from ordinary schools prodigaas. outcasts and even adults whether 1sch or poor, whose rel atiVes or friends recognize their un- suitability to be at large. Institutions for the care, treatment and education of such people, of all ages are to take up the work of prevention, hoping thereby to materially overcome the habit forming conditions which lead to the various. degrees Of crime. It is not, however, a substitute for capital punishment.
 The value of this law and the ben eft of the help which it is expected will be rendered will be awaited with much interest. As in all laws much depends upon the manner in which it is carried out. whether it reveals good or bad results and whether the good ones are properly recognized and de- veloped
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE.

During any season the amount of work which the revenue cutter ser vice is called upon to do in the way 1 of rendering assistance to vessels in distress depends entirely upon condi- tions but while every winter can be expected to furnish enough trouble the last two have been particularly severe on the coasters. This is well reflected in the report of the cutter Acushnet which during its year has saved fifteen vessels, their crew aver aging ten men to a vessel and eargees which had an estimated value of SS60,- 000, and this is but one of the many instances where valiant service has been rendered when help was needed to preserve life and property. No one knows just what such a service means to those who are slaipwTeea1ed or at the mercy of the storms because of conditions and accidents over which they have no control, more than the followers of the sea-
 It is such accomplishments which deserve proper consideration both in acknowledgement sof what has been ac- complished and the service which is always available. It should also fe7 cefve the conscientious attention that is demanded for the provision of the best type of vessels for such work. It isn't a case where sany old thing will do, although one fof the cutters has been in the serFiee nearly a half century, but where sfaunch, powerful and seawerthy ships are required for proper response to the demands and in justice to those rFbo undertake such missions of mercy. Tine service each year demonstrates it worthy and it should be given full support.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16

New York Tribune says: Tt may be that compelling these railroads to fur nish employment to certain number of men whem they consider unneces- sary and useless and whose worth has never been satisfactorily proved by the advocates of these laws is good thing for the public. Nevertheless. no man. Tfacturer or merchant considers it a good thing for his business to have on his payroll men who do no real work. The railroads need the millions these extra men cost to spend on extensions and betteFments. Such expenditure would benefit them and the public and the general business world It is a pity that fool 1awmaking stands in the way.''
 In the light of conditions which are being experienced by the railroads there is much better legislation which could be urged for the general good of all concerned.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
To Put On Flesh And Increase Weight
A Physician's Advice

Most thin people eat from four co six pounds Of good solid fa1-making food every day, and still do not increase Tn weight one ounce, while on the other hand many of the plump. chunky folks eat very lightly and keep gaining all the time. It's all bosh to say that this is the nature Of the individual. It isn't Natures way at all.
 Thin folks stay thin because their powers Of assimilation are defective e. They absorb just enough OT Iood they eat to maintain life and d sem blanoe of health and strength. StufhnS won't mako them gain c single stay there pound. All the fat-producIng ele- ments of their food just stay in the in testines until they pass from the body as waste. What such people need Is som ething that will prepare these fatty food elements so that their blood can absorb them and deposit them all about the body-something too, that will multiply their red blood corpuscIes and increase their blood's carrying power.
 Tor such a condition ] always recom- mend eating a Sargol tablet with every meal. Sargol is not, as some believe, a bination of six of the most effective and powerful flesh building elements known to chemistry. It is absolutely harmless yet wonderfully effective and single tablet eaten with each meal often has the effect of increasing the weight of thin man or woman from three to five pounds a week. Safgol is sold by Lee & Osgood Go. and other good druggists everywhere on posi- tive guarantee of weight increase or money back.