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The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
LITTLE ADVENTURES IN MARRIED LIFE
By athrineBr
Newell Tries to Cure His
Wife of Asking Continually
About What Is Obvious,
But, Oh, Consistency!
FOOLISH QUESTIONS

The sound OF pounding in the kitchen
suddenly ceased, and an exclamation Of
pain was heard simultaneously with the
fall of a heavy object. MRS. Newell ran
out to see what was the matter. Her
lord was holding on to his left thumb
and rocking himself to and fro. The
hammer lay on the floor.
oh. Fred" she cried, distressed. Did
you pound your finger?"
Foolish questions are always irritating;
but when you are suffering acute physical
pain they are irritating to an uncommon
degree. Mr.. Newell was not a particu-
larly profane man, but in response to
this question of his wife's, he swore
roundly.
Can't you see, d-n it all"' he shouted,
dancing on one foot in a state that bor-
dered on a tanturm. ''Whadder you
s'pose?" The pain beginning to subside,
he resorted to sarcasm. Think I was
takin' settin up exercises to reduce my
weight? You do beat the Dutch for
askin' foolish questions, Maude- Any
body'd think you hadn't got the wit you
were born with
Mrs. Newell was offended.
.t0h, very WELL" she said, and walked
out of the kitchen and shut the door.
I'll never ask him another question as
long as live-no matter what he does!"
she declared resentfully. Part of the
resentment was against herself. for she
always recognized too late the futility
of her foolish questions. She was simply
one Of those women who are born to
ask them. She asked first, and thought
afterward
, 1t was not an hour later that she met
her husband coming downstairs with a
broken chair which he had been prom
Using for weeks TO mend. 1t was a holi-
day. and Newell was spending it on odd
jobs.
oh, going to fix that?'' said Mrs.
Newell with a pleased expression.
No, going to practice the tango with
it." he answered, passing on down the
cellar stairs. He was so long about the
job that she finally went down to see
how il was progressing. The chair, en-
tirely. dismembered, lay scattered over
the floor and tool bench.
''What?" cried Mrs. Newell artlessly.
Did you take il apart?"
No." said Newell, in not too good
humored tone. lit fell apart when II
heard YOU coming"
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
SUMMER HANDBAGS.

Always in summer we have revival
CO those cool-looking handbags that go
so we'll with summer frocks- Sometimes
the bags are white. sometimes of natural
linen, and occasionally of another color.
The prettiest of these other colors is
green. A green linen bag worked in self
tones is suitable for carrying with gowns
of white, green, or other colors- Try to
get linen Of a dull and not vivid green
and a shade that is neither very dark
nor very light. An outline stitch of some
kind or a solid satin stitch is best for
the embroidered handbag. With white
linen, eyelets can be used. the contents
show through tho eyelets and form
rather an objectionable contrast. French
knots soil so easily on account of being
so prominent and, besides, have a ten
dency to catch on things and pull out
Either a green silk cord or mercerized
cotton wash cord can be used for the
drawing string or the handleS depending,
of course, upon the kind of handbag you
make
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
WHEN MILK soURs
IN SUMMER TIE

In summer time II Is hard 70 keep
milk sweet, SO II Is well TO know
few OF the many things that can be made
with cottage cheese or Dutch cheese
(smeerkaseD or whatever name you may
give the cheese made from freshly soured
milk. You may have your own way OF
preparing the cheese. II not. try the
following. for II is good:
Put thick sour milk In pan and cover
with boiling water from the tea kettle.
Stand II on the back OF the stove a few
minutes to separate the curd from the
whey. then pour IL into an immaculate
cotton bag and let II drip until the whey
Is all drained on and the crrd Is firm.
Be sure that the bag Is absolutely clean
and fresh. as the cheese absorbs odors-
When 1t is free from whey. or dry.
turn into bowl salt we'll sprinkle with
paprika or add tablespoonful of pepper
grass chopped very fine. and little
cream or melted butter to moisten IL II
you wish TO keep It a short time. wrap
II in paraffine paper to exclude the air,
and put Il in the refrigerator.
II you serve 1t plain. pat IT into small
balls and put minced olives or fresh cress
around the dish. Ground nuts mixed
with cottage cheese is pleasing TO some
palates, while others declare that It is
surprisingly delightful served as an ae-
compartment to barbecue or other cur
rant Jellies.
Other preserves are used with II, and
served with waters Guava jelly Is like
wise served with cottage cheese.
The Aryona pepper cheese is made by
taking green peppers. scorching them
slightly In a hot oven or over the Goals
or gas name. then with sharp knife
remove the seeds and put in their place
a small roll Of cottage cheese. Roll up
again, skewer together with a wooden
toothpick, dip In beaten egg and cracker
crumbs and fry TO a golden brown in
good vegetable oil.
Brown bread cut In thin slices and
spread with butter and cottage cheese,
and then cut In tea-table strips, is tasty.
Any number Of sandwiches can be made
with cottage cheese by mixing II with
cress. chopped nuts, chopped olives, and
chopped preserved cherries or lettuce.
as taste and fancy dictate.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
LACEs EoR FALL.

Fashion indications. which so large
ly govern the use of Iaces. tend to
show that the movshent in this ac.
cessory for fall will be at least rea-
sonably good.
The Margot idea continues to be
particularly prominent. The novelty
net-top having a hem effect is taking
we'll
The continued vogue for the Russia Z
tunic is putting new life into the de-
mand for 81, IS, and 42-inch net-top
houncings.
Just at present the current demand
for narrow st. Gall edgings continues
strong. Shadows are improving, es-
pecially with the medium and the pop
ular-priced trade.
The outlook for Chantilly and metal
effects for fall and winter distribution
continue bright.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
. WORTH KNOWING.

II the zine lining of the refrigerator
looks battered IL can be enameled ano
made to look like new.
II room is filled with smoke, oper
windows and wave towel wet in vinegar
and hot water in 1t.
Potatoes, other vegetables. and pork
chops are amonk the edibles that may be
cooked in the casserole to advantage.
Use ammonia water always instead OF
soap il you are cleaning white paint II
has the advantage OF not dulIing the sur.
face.
Cream that is too thin to whip may
be made to do SO by adding the unbeaten
white of an egg before beginning.
French fried potatoes dipped in corn
meal before frying are fine.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
Doinss Of Society
s@@ ssss S8

The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
who are passing the week end at Old
Point Comfort. viii return to town TO-
day
Miss Molly Elliot Seaweli will sail this
week for Europe to pass the summer
Miss Seawell will Join DR.. and Mrs. David
Jayne Hill for an extensive motor trir
on the Continent and then pass the re-
mainder Of the season at Geneva.
DR.. c. p. Rindleberger and Mrs Kin
dleberser are late arrivals in London
where they are at the Hotel Victoria to
remain until after the medical congress
opening this week.
Mrs. Ollie James. wife Of the Senator
from Kentucky. and Mrs. J. J. Rich
ardson. of this city. are other Washing
ton guests at the Hotel Victoria.
Mr.. Frank A. Munsey Is a guest at the
Ritz, London. but will leave there this
week for Paris, en- route for Carlsbad,
where he goes to take the cure Senator
owen. of Oklahoma, is also a short term
visitor to London, where he is registered
at the Cecil
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Upsher have
arrived at Crawfords. White Mon. where
they will remain through the summer.
The Minister from Portugal, the Wis.
count de Alte. has gone to Bar Harbor
where he will pass some weeks at tbs
Louisburs.
Mr.. D. R. Midyette and wife. accom-,
MED hz- THAR VEn nd
motored up from Richmond. Va. for Z
few days stay in Washington. They
are guests of the Hotel Powhatan.
Miss Anna Montgomery. the younI
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Emili
Montgomery. has gone to the Whit,
Sulphur Springs to pass the remainder
OF the summer with the Chief Justice
and Mrs. Edward Douglas White, who
have cottage for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Eckhardt. who
celebrated their golden wedding ami
versary yesterday. will hold a small re-
ception this evening in honor OF that
event. Mr.. and Mrs Eckhardt were
married July u. 1884. at ST. Paurs Eng
lish Luthern Church. in this city. Card.
have been issued for an at home, from
to 10. at IlE Eighteenth street.
The Misses Rucker have closed theil
apartment at the Dupont, and Joined tht
large Washington colony in the Blue
Mountains. The Misses Rucker are a
Monterey, Nd
Mr. and Mrs John Hays Hammond
hsve arrived at Gloucester. Mass. where
they have opened their villa on Lookout
Hill for the summer.
Mrs Terry widow of Rear Admiral Silas
Terry, L. S. ". has arrived in Annapolis
from New York. where she has been
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

/ Passing some time with her son Mr..
Mason Terry. Mrs. Terry Is at CarvaI
Hall for an indefinite stay.
Mrs David Graham Ades and Miss
! Lucy Adee have closed their house for
the summer and gone to Belmar, N J.
Mr.. John Barrett has gone TO Long
! Branch, where he Is the weekend guest
Of the Brazilian Ambassador and Nine
Rear Admiral W. W. H sutherland.
| retired. has left Washington to Join Mrs
SoUtherIand and Miss Southerland at
Nahant, where they are passing the sum
mer.
Mrs Robert Hinckley and Miss Hinck-
/ ley have arrived at Vienna where. not
withstanding the deep mourning prevail
ing in all social circles. they will pass
some time to be near Mr.. Thomas Hinck-
ley. the second secretary of the Ameri-
can Embassy.
DR.. and Mrs. Alfred Hopkins and family
have gone to Narragansett Pier. where
they will occupy their cottage Driftwood,
for the season
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert ". wfIett and
children have gone to Cape May. where
they are established in their cottage for
the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Hapsood have
J gone to Seal Harbor. Ne, to pass the
remainder Of the summer
Mrs. Reginald Schroeder and her young
daughter. Miss Marie Schroeder. have
arrived at Orkney Springs. Va. to pass
the remainder Of the summer
| companied by his daughter. Miss Ruth.
and Miss Pauline Allen. are guests at
I Hotel Powhatan while en- route to At
lantic City. n. J.
Rear Admiral Aaron Ward. U. s. ".
| retired. and Mrs. Ward are among the
passengers on the French liner Lorraine.
which sailed from New York on Wednes-
day for Hayre.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Stotesbury on
their arrival from Europe will go to
| York Harbon, Ne, where Mrs. Stotesbury
! will pass a short time with her son-in-
I law and daughter, Mr.. and MrA Walter
B. Brooks. jr.
Mr. Clifford Stevens Walton has gone.
for the summer. to Mackinac Island
| Mr.. Caloin NJ Hitch. Of Atlanta. Ga,
I is a guest at Hotel Powhatan Mr.
Hitch is associate editor Of the Call
| OF the South" a literary publication OF
Atlanta. and is here in the interest of
| the magazine.
Misses Julia Mantinband. of Norfolk.
and Jennie Cooper. of Baltimore. and
| NJ
| and Norfolk. were the guests Of Miss
Lillian Goldstein last week
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
THE BROOCHES OF
FABRIC ARE NEW

From Vienna we have some beautiful
glassware and porcelains which testify 70
the excellence Of tbs Wahliss faience.
They are truly in modern art style and
are wonderfully characteristic and at
tractive. A clock or two among the i'm
portations Is OF exceptional beauty. Any
number Of statuettes. They have all the
Ioveliness of old coloring and composition
with a grace of line and excellence OF
execution that vouches for modern handi-
craft and form values.
The new hair ornaments may have bor-
rowed their color schemes from the new
wigs. for they come in green, mauve.
old rose and bronze transparent compo-
sitions The designs, too. are. odd, for
small plumes. birds. conventional figures
and Oriental ones are reproduced in the
composition and not in feathers or spun
glass. as heretofore. They are often pro-
fusely set with brilliants of the same
hue In the costlier combinations these
are elegant in their simplicity. and the
briIliants are then replaced by semi
precious stones. Jade. beryI and golden
bits OF smoked amber. The forms OF
the new combs would indicate that high
hair-dressing is to prevail
Brooches OF fabric. Not the old tiny
rosebud affairs that We are all familiar
with. but In the form that initiates met
ais or other solid things. Sometimes
there is a combination of silk and metal:
again Il will be a use Of metallic lace
ribbon so exquisitely handled that Il ap-
pears TO be a piece of the finest hand
metal jewelry. Aluminium is
wonderfully simulated in its most en-
trancing lacework effects.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
USE OF THUMB TACKS.

In transferring a design to material
il is often a difficult matter to keep
both smooth and without creases, even
though pins are used. Thumb tacks
or glass push pins are much more satIs-
factory.
Push them into a small piece OF wood
or keep them in a little dish or bottle
Every time they are used count them.
and when through working be sure you
have all of them II one is missing.
search until IL is found, as they fire.
quently fall to the floor with the point
upward. for this reason. one should be
especially careful IL there are children
or pets in the house.
Great Britain in 1918 produced 2s7.-
l11, ,S69 short tons of coal
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

Then I'll go away and let II go to-
gether again." she retorted. with un'
wonted spirit.
1t was not in her nature, however. to
learn by experience
What! Going out?'' she cried later
seeing him pick up his hat and open the
back door.
This time Newell did not notice the
banality of the question.
I'm just going TO run over to Brown s
and borrow his file," he answered. When
he came back it had grown dark. Mrs.
Newell heard him run up the steps, and
when he came into the kitchen he had a
dripping umbrella in his hand.
Oh" she cried innocently, lis it rain
ing?"
''Oh. no." he replied with great polite
ness It's bright sunshine. 1 just bor-
rowed this to keep the mosquitoes OF. ="
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
By Katherine Brooks

Well, you needn't be so smart" re
turned his wife as he followed her toward
the library. 1T was perfectly clear
when you went out, but you stayed SO
long the lamps have been lighted an
hour. Merciful heavens" she shrieked
at that moment reaching the library
threshold.
From the reading lamp which she had
lighted a little while before rose a thick
cloud Of black smoke that filed the
room and sent her heart into her throat.
She rushed over and turned down the
wick. Fine, small cinders lay over
everything in the room-nasty. soft little
cinders that always seem to turn to
grease when you touch them. and ruin
everything they light upon. Only a
housewife knows the horror Of that
scene Of destruction. She sank into a
chair.
What" cried Newell, shining the
sooty air. Lamp been smokin'?"
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
COATS WITH FULL BACKS
ARE THE MOST POPULAR

The best selling styles in outer gar
ments at present are coats with full
backs and regulation coat front, says
the dry goods economist In some
instances these full backs impart the
cape idea. while others are much more
modified. Some coats have the full
ness so arranged as to fall from a
square or round yoke: in others the
fullness starts from the shoulders
AS a rule. however. the belt does not
draw in the garment. but simply holds
the fullness in place. The full back
coat with belt front is also much in
evidence in the new lines and is meet
ing with favor
In addition to cape effects. a number
Of coats with short or medium length
capes are being shown. These are
generally made detachable and can be
easily removed.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
KENDING CURTAINS.

Lace curtains can be uended so the
work is almost unnoticeable in the fol-
lowing manner:
Do up curtains in the usual way, then
dampen a piece of net that has been
starched and is as near like curtains as
possible. Press with warm iron over
place to be mended.
To prevent fine china from injury IN
the dishpan. place a towel or cloth over
bottom and sides OF pan.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

Taffeta silks-plain, moire, and bro
caded-promise to lead for summer.
Elastic tapes are used to keep draperies
in place in the new fashions.
Pretty buttons are Of galalith decorated
with gilt on Chinese characters.
Most sashes have their ends weighted
with heavy ornaments or tassels.
Jeweled or fancy pins are almost indis
pensable to the present daytime coiffure
Dancing frock is a word applied a.
often to afternoon dresses as to even.
ing.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
A PRETTY RUG.

Here are directions to make a pretty
and inexpensive rug.
Get bed ticking. any length OthiFty-six
inches by twenty-four inches is a good
size)I Take a piece OF cardboard twenty
four inches long and three inches wide
and cut a piece out of the center twenty
two inches long and one inch wide, so
as to leave a frame.
Cut rags in narrow strips and wind
over cardboard frame and then put on
ticking and stitch through center of rags
where cardboard was cut out. Cut the
rags on each side of cardboard and then
you can lift cardboard frame out for
the next row. Continue this until rug
Is finished.
These rugs are very pretty made with
dark border and mixed colors in center.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
BATHING SUIT MEMS.

There are pleated tunics-
Capes are a great feature.
Striped satin shoes are much seen
Roman striped sashes are In evidence.
Slashed sleeves are among the fetching
features.
Ear-tabs. with fringe. were noted on
one quaint cap.
The stockinette bathing suit is likely
to be favored by the Venuses.
Moire Cwatered silh) is felt to be ap-
propriate by one very aesthetic girl.
All told. satin makes the most success
full Of the suits of silk.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

A dressy model for summer resort wear
is shown here. The skirt may be
accordion plated. OF striped material,
with a blouse and tunic Of satin In
fact any two materials may be combined
in its construction II the underskirt Is
accordion plated. about two yards extra
OF material will be required Three yards
Of striped fabric forry-four inches wide
will make the under section. while four
yards of 36-inch material will be re-
quired for waist and tunic.
Waist No. 55o6-SiZes. q, "a. IS, IS, 70
and q bust Price. Is cents
Skirt No. 57O2-Sizes. q, -, "A, IS, %
and 81 waist. Price, Is cents.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
WHY THE BOILER RUMBIEs.

That noisy rumbling and Gathering in
the kitchen boiler after the gas water
heater has been lighted for some time
has scared many a woman. The editor
Of Monthly Gas Chatrsays 1t need alarm
no one. as IL is caused by the expansion
Of the water as IL is heated from the
top Of the boiler. The colder water be.
low. rushing up to displace the expanded
sion
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
RASPBERRY TURNovERs.

Roll out pie crust and cut in sections
about four or five inches square Put a
spoonful of raspberry jam In center.
fold over twice and press down the two
ends and trim on with sharp knife.
Brush the tops with milk and bake in a
hot oven.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
THE BASQUE.

II Is back.
1t is straight
II may be plain.
II may be wrinkled.
Some Of them are tucked.
Grandma's basque was wasp-waisted.
The new basque fails TO show much
zone.
1t is buttoned very simply right down
the front.
II is enough to make one laugh or cry.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

Do not cut your sewing machine belt
when II gets too lose. Instead. put few
drops Of pure castor oil on the band, run
the machine a few minutes and the befI
will be frightened.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
HINTS FOR THE sEAMsTRESS.

A steel crochet needle is very good for
ripping. Catch the hook under the thread
in the quickly and easily pulled out
The best way to finish off machine
back an inch. F..
This does way with the necessity of
tying the thread.
After every two days Of steady work
the sewing machine should be thorough
ly oiled. being careful to wipe away all
superfluous OIL
Run the machine rapidly but steadily
for five minutes after oiling. without any
thread.
This will cause the oil to scatter and
the superfluous drops can be wiped
away.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
PIQUE.

1t Is revived.
There are pique hats.
-Pique collars are ubiquitous.
Skirts of pidue are a feature.
-Pique dresses are being worn now.
There Is more variety in pique than Of
yore.
1t Is usually effective u well chosen
and cut
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
THREE THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

Postage stamps that are carried in
pocketbook frequently stick together.
When this happens lay them on a smooth
surface and pass a hot iron over them.
This will separate the stamps without de-
stroying the gum.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
JOINING CARPET RAGS.

Carpet rags can be Joined together
without the use of the needle in less
time. Take the ends of two strips and
cut a small hole through both, then
put one through the other hole and
pull the other end through hole. This
is better than sewing.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

Kerosene is a splendid aid in house
keeping. There is no need Of galvanized
iron sheets under the stove looking dirty.
A rub or two with a cloth dipped N
kerosene will bring back their early
shine. Use kerosene to clean wash bowls
and bath tubs. Black water marks dis
appear like magic when II is used.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

Dustless busters may be made by dip
ping rags or old socks in kerosene.
wringing them out and letting them dry.
Patented dustless busters when dirty
may be cleaned and preserved by a
kerosene bath. Nickel mountings can be
kept from furnishing by rubbing with
this useful household aid
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

"A lovely design for a summer bodice.
carried out in figured net, and also
suitable for bordered materials. The
waist has a shoulder yoke formed from
the back extending over to the front. The
sleeves are cut in Zone with the yoke.
They are elbow length and finished with
cuffs Of fancy silk.
II bordered material is used. II viii
not require more than yards 20 inchsS
wide to make both waist and flounces.
Waist No. 5S3s-Sizes. g. "a, IS, IS, 40. 4
and "A bust Price. Is centR-PictoriA
Review Patterns.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

The annual coal production of Nova
Scotia executed 7.O00Oc0 tons for the
nrst time last year.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13
Come to Us
For Your
First Furniture

We make it big object
to young people to come to
us for their first bill of fur
niture.
Right then is OUR oppor-
tunity to make lifelong
customers of them by help
ing with unusually liberal
terms at a time when this
means so much.
Implicit confidence may
be placed in the quality of
our goods. We guarantee
them for years of satisfac-
tory service-and make that
guaranty good.
No price is put upon our
help and accommodation.
Every article is marked in
PLAIN figures and We invite
comparison to prove that
our prices are the lowest
for good values.
Peter GroSan
Nb SONS co.
Our Credit Accommodation
Brings Home Comfort.
S17 to S23 Seventh Street
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

Mr. Clifford Stevens Walton has gone,
for the summer, to Nackinac Island.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Stotesbury on
their arrival from Europe will go to
York Harbon. Ne, where Mrs. Stotesbury
will pass a short time with her son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Walter
B. Brooks, jr.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

Rear Admiral Aaron Ward. U. s. N.
retired, and Mrs. Ward are among the
passengers on the French liner Lorraine.
which sailed from New York on Wednes-
day for Havre.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

Mr.. Caloin ". Hitch. Of Atlanta. Ga,
is guest at Hotel Powhatan. Mr.
Hitch is associate editor of the Call
OF the South" a literary publication of
Atlanta. and is here in the interest of
the magazine.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-13

Mr.. N. II. Sims, OF TaIladega. Ala. ac-
companied by his daughter. Miss Ruth.
and Miss Pauline Allen. are guests at
Hotel Powhatan while en- route to At
lantic City, y. ].