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The Washington herald., 1915-12-29
HOROSCOPE.
THE stars incline. but do not compel.
Wednesday. December 20, 1915.

i ne pul w nOl COHipti.
Wednesday, December 20, 1915.
This should be a lucky day during
the hours of work. Jupiter. Neptune
and Venus are all in benefic aspect.
1t should be fortunate rule for
theaters, banquets and whatever calls
together men and women who desire
to be amused.
The rise of a woman manager who
will achieve much in the world Of
plays and players Is indicated.
This should be a fortunate rule
under which to marry or become en-
gagged.
Dealers in Jewels and whatever ap-
peals to the taste of women should
benefit today. but there is a sinister
sign for next month when importers
OF wearing apparel come under an ad-
verse leading of the stars.
Women should make the most of to-
day. In business and social affairs
they should benefit from the kindly
power of Venus.
Men of large interests should profit.
The influences tend toward keen fore
sight and wise planning. Bankers and
merchants have the best direction.
Neptune gives encouragement to
shipping and commerce. Congress will
favor large expenditures for war ves-
sells, it is predicted, but a scandal re-
lating to contracts may develop.
The President of the United States
comes under a rule read as foreshad
owing secret enemies. Foes in his own
party are indicated and measures of
protection are recommended.
Canada has the representation of
prosperity in concentration centers.
but discomfort that grows among vne
people. The church has a sinister sign
read as some detection of the clergy.
Graft in army affairs is likely to be
revealed. IL the seers read Alright.
Japan has a sign strongly suggest
ing warlike movements and general
preparation for hostilities. This is sin
lister in its relation to the United
States.
The new year will encourage the
increase of cranks of every variety.
1t is foretold. Those who practice oc-
cult arts and teach new cults will be
particularly numerous.
Persons whose birthdate II is have
a happy augury for love and domestic
ity. but they may have much anxiety
in business.
Children born on this day probably
will be strong-willed and Quick-tem-
pered. These subjects OF Capricorn
often have many difficulties to over
come in attaining fortune.
Copyright le1S.)
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HOUSEWIVES DAILY
ECONOMY CALENDAR
FRITTERS.
By FRANCES MARSHALL.

Two parts Of liquid to two of flour
should be allowed for fritters. That Is q
proportion that does not vary. no matter
how many other ingredients are added,
unless one of them be thick. like cereal.
Salt or leaven-bakihg powder or soda
or eggs-are also needed. And any fiav-
oring agents that one fancies may be
added.
The essential about cooking fritters is
deep fat of the proper heat. Test 1t with
a cube Of bread. 1t should brown In
forty seconds for q cooked mixture and
In sixty for an uncooked mixture.
Apple fritters can be made in several
ways. One way Is to cut small sections
of cored and peeled apple. to dip them
into fritter batter. to cook them for a
minute, to drain them and then roll them
in sugar and cinnamon, or, IL they are to
be eaten with meat. to sprinkle them
lightly with nutmeg. Another way to
make them is to boil. very slowly. pared
and cored apples, and then. when they
are tender and cool to fill the core cav
tiles with a firm jam or jelly. Dip into
fritter batter and brown.
There are several good vegetable frit-
tiers. Caulihower, boiled until tender. can
be broken apart and dipped in fritter
batter. Drowned. and served hot. and
boiled lengths of celery can be prepared
In the same way.
There are many sorts Of cereal fritters
that can be served. with honey or syrup.
for dessert. A recipe for cereal fritters
calls for half cupful OF milk. two cup
fuls Of cooked cereal. two beaten eggs. a
teaspoonful of baking powder and two
tablespoonfuls OF cornstarch. A little
salt should be added and. IL the fritters
are for dessert. a little sugar. Nutmeg
may be added to rice or hominy fritters
that are to be served with meat.
Jam fritters are good. To make them.
spread thin slices of bread and butter
with jam. press two slices together. cut
into neat strips or squares. dip in fritter
batter. and brown.
Cheese fritters can be made in the
same way-spread bread with melted or
soft cheese. press two slices together, dip
In batter and brown.
Canned fruit can be made into fritters
It should be drained. the pieces dipped
into batter. Drowned. and served with
the syrup.
Copyright MAJ
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29

Happily for the children Of today. we
have outgrown the fear regime In the
matter OF religion. Few preachers today
make hell fire and damnation" the
theme OF their Sunday sermons. and still
fewer are the mothers or grandmothers
who threaten everlasting punishment for
childish peccadilloes. as did q grand
mother I once heard when 1 was child.
Her small grandson had told her fb-
he denied having mislaid her spectacles
when she charged him with having taken
them from her sewing table-and she
pointed to~the open fire In the crate and
solemnly said:
DO you know what happens to naughty
little boys who tell lies after they die?
God puts them in a fire like that and
burns them forever and ever!'
The teaching In my own home was not
SO gruesome; il was based on Gods
mercy and not on Gods wrath. and. child
as was, felt that Rrandmother's
cruelty to the child. Always after that
thought Of her as a horrible old woman.
unjustly enough. perhaps. but very
naturally.
What sufferings were endured by sensi-
tive. highly organized children in the old
days suppose will never be known.
Children are reserved little creatures. and
iioSl VI tHclIl oAy
revelation of their inner feelings: like
Mary. the mother Of Jesus. they hide all
these things in their hearts," SO that not
even their nearest and dearest have the
faintest intimation OF the worlds OF
thought and feeling and fancy within.
friend OF mine. a woman now
grandmother. told in a small company Of
friends not long ago an idea that had
possessed her in her childhood. She. too.
had received her religious instruction un-
der the fear regime. and looked upon the
church. in consequence, as a fearsome
and awesome place. One Sunday morn
ing in the Bible reading. this verse oc-
CURED:
THE zeal Of Thy house hath eaten
me up
She did not know the meaning Of the
word zeal. and she thought II was some
fearful and wonderful beast that lurked
In the church TO devour little girls. After
that the dread of going to church was
almost insupportable: she wept each
Sunday when the ordeal was upon her.
shiment, often by means OF an actual
whipping. that she was made to accom-
pany her parents to the Sunday services
They never did find out the cause Of
her objection. she said: she no more
thought of telling them why she did not
want to so than We grown-ups consider
even the possibility of discussing our
private business concerns with passing
stranger In the street. And yet for years
she endured untold misery In her ter
ror when she sat in church lest that
strange beast, zeal. should suddenly ap-
pear and eat her up.
Even when she was older and learned
the meaning OF the fearful word and the
significance Of the dread text finally came
to her. she never thought Of speaking
OF her experience to her parents. The
habit Of repression was fixed and joy
and relief were not shared with them
any more than grief and terror had
been.
Isn't this a lesson to US. mothers? II
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huu M.ktc4.

Augusta p. Martin. q sister, who wore
. pretty gown Of pink crepe de chine
and gold lace and carried q bouquet OF
pink bridesmaids roses. Following the
maid Of honor were two flower children,
Miss Helen c. and Master Ralph WILL
Jams. niece and nephew Of the BRIDE
groom.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father. Charles z. Martin. Harry
H. Campbell. q brother of the bridegroom.
was best man. and the wedding music
was rendered by friend of the bride,
Miss N. Mildred Fultz.
The Misses Dorothea and Helen Finkie.
daughters Of Mr.. H. c. Finkle. of the
Washington and Southern Rank, enter
tanned party at Juvenile dance last
night at their home. 1901 Columbia road
northwest. The guests Of honor were
Miss Leeolia Smith. Of Norfolk. and Miss
Ann Loween Thompsoa. ef West Vir-
ginia.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29

\ Every year l receive thousands OF
letters from those who admire me on
the screen, and now that l have an
opportunity to talk through the news
papers to all my friends. l shall try
to answer the questions they have SO
eagerly asked me in the past.
When l looked at my mail this
morning it quite terrified me-hun-
dreds OF letters from all over the
country, and I shall read and enjoy
every one OF them. But I am afraid
some Of my friends misunderstood me
when spoke of answering questions,
for some of them have attributed to
me sixth or psychic sense, and have
asked me questions not even the three
Wise Men could have answered. One
woman writes, 81 have lost a string
of pearls and could you tell me where
l could find them?'
Another says: my daughter has
been dead for four years and l am
very lonely without her. Could you
tell me if her spirit is lowering near
me?"
And still another: 1--WE are expect
ing little grandchild and l am pray
ing for girl. VIII you help me pray
and do you think it will be boy or
girl"
Questions that Demand Answers.
If there were only three of these
would not be SO alarmed, but there
are dozens! And from their letters
am afraid they look upon me as
seercss who can divine the future,
misunderstanding me when / offered
to talk to them personally through
the papers.
These arc the questions I shall
answer. To those curious about stage
folk, the life as an actress or to know
what goes on behind the scenes, l
shall tell them all l can to the best
of my knowledge. So many girls ask
me my advice upon crossing the
threshold of the theater; young girls,
eager to become actresses or opera
singers. To those ambitious to write
scenarios l am always SO glad to give
my advice.
Girls from the Western States
write to know of the Eastern fash
ions, and the Eastern girls are curious
about the great wild places of the
West.
In their hour of need many wom-
en- have written to me, seeking COM
passion from a perfect stranger be-
cause there was no one for them to
lean upon. l answer their letters, in
deepest sympathy with their over
sorrows.
The life of an actress belongs to the
public. 1t is an open book which we
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29
Aunt Chatty's Mothers Club
Conducted By Mrs. Charity Brush
THE FEAR REGIME.

THIS real Mothers. Club for benefit Of moher everywhere
who struggling with question. of &.ene training euea
clothing for the children Write Aunt Chay Of problems
which vexns and she will advise and help you solution
them Write to her, 'oo Of discoveries Of methods have
found successful smoothing the rough paths Of life for tender
childish feet that through the Mothers Club your experience may be Of
benefit other mothers who still tangled the web Of pepxy you
have so happily unraveled.
Cooperation the Of business; why
the business of motherhood that highest and ho calling which always
has been and always will be womans Of glory what
other of usefulness be opened he1 Address Mrs. Charity
Brush of this paper.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29
AS SEEN BY A WASHINGTON WOMAN

even so much talked about as the
island-likc Switzerland or Holland,
which maintains peace literally in the
midst of war.
No. Spain is out of the running just
now-so far as world war is concern
ed. But, from all indications, one of
the belligerent nations is looking to
Spain for help-and help n matter
that is of worldwide interest.
The Paris dressmakers will hold
semi-annual openings, as usual, in a
couple of weeks. And from present
tendencies we are justified in believ-
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29
Body Building.

1t Is the ambition of every little boy
to grow into big man and every little
girl to became a beautiful woman. As
maturity is reached. every intelligent boy
or girl realizes that there are more at
tractive things than conspicuous size and
mere prettiness. An appreciation of the
body and Of the immortal soul that dwells
within impresses itself upon Us as We
leave childhood and reach the years OF
a righteous pride in this body that clothes
our soul. and II we treat it with a
high regard for its uniform develop
ment a symmetrical growth of all parts
will result in a physical heine SO con-
stituted as to prove "a thing of beauty
and q Joy forever" because this symmet-
rically developed, well-trained body will
be able to perform the commands Of the
mind with the least possible strain or
friction.
This perfect command Of the mental
over the physical enables US to live to
the best and highest that is in US. but. un-
fortunately, to q great many the true
value Of a sound mind in a sound body
Is not realized until later in life when
all sorts Of physical imperfections be-
gin to manifest themselves as a result
Of the improper use of the body. Only
recently tne meOlcAl profession seems
to have fully awakened to the truth that
many cases Of chronic invalidism are
directly traceable to over and under de-
velopment Of the body.
From the standpoint Of beauty. these
conditions may justly be termed minor
deformities. Take, for instance, the
spine. In how many human beings is
this wonderfully constructed bony column
developed to its highest state of eff
cheney? Slouching attitudes cause slight
curvatures Of varying kind that are no.
ticeable to a practiced eye in the down.
ward droop Of ono shoulder (this Is not
attributed to the spine, but to the
itselD; in a rounding Of the
ribs behind and flattening in front re-
sulting in that very common deformity,
nat chest and round shoulders, Or to that
condition known ~ pigeon chest, In
which, from spinal distortion. the breast
bone Is projected forward.
Under development Of the bony Frame
work itself may be corrected in early
life by feeding the osseous system with
lime and calcium salts. but after .ull
has been reached the best we
can do II to develop the muscular sys-
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29
GLASS UTENSILS
ARE Being USED
IN THE KITCHEN

One of the most practical innovations
In kitchen equipment Is nne line OF
glass baking and cooking utensils Al
though for years we have cooked IN cas-
seroles and other earthenware, COOKING
In glass is entirely new.
Pie plates, custard cups, pudding
dishes, casseroles, indeed almost any
shape and size utensil for baking and
slow cooking have just appeared made OF
glass The glass is extremely heavy In
appearance. but light in weight 1t has q
dull, pleasing finish and the edges OF
most pieces are slightly beveled and
made with rounded rims. The first point
about these dishes is the extreme IN
sanitation which they offer. Even the
best of the eartkenware and enamel de-
velops seams or "crazes." which give
Judgment to dirt. With the glass dishes
This Is absolutely prevented. as the sur
face is impervious and impossible to
glaze.
Next. the ease in washing is one OF
The chief merits of the new ware All
are familiar with the difhculty IN re-
moving cooked Custard and other foodS
from the usual dishes. But here owing
to the extreme smoothness and the fact
that there is no difference between the
upper glaze and other material as there
Is in other ware, it is found that food
particles rinse completely on without
the usual scraping and cleaning.
Another point is the attractiveness
which the various dishes present
chicken cooked en- cassehole or any 9TH
er scalloped food, or pie, can be
brought directly to the table in this ware.
which saves the additional changing OF
extra plates. Indeed, n pie like a lemon
meringue baked on this transparent dish
and brought to the table on the same
plate is a distinct artistic improvement
over the old-fashioned tin pie-piate.
Owing TO the fact that the glass has
been most thoroughly tempered before
distribution. and owing also TO its con-
ductivity, these utensils take less time
10 heat than heavier dishes of other
metals, Since the heat is Immediately
conducted through glass it follows that
the food cooked in it will cook In a
shorter time because It does not take so
long for the container 20 become heated
first. This is point of economy In the
, oking Of such dishes as fowls, stews
I'D others where already long period
Is required.
Cooking in glass is a practical novelty
which is not only an attractive accessory
to table service, but real saving In
kitchen work.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29
AnsWers to Correspondents.

Mrs. f. w. B.. OF Chicago. writes a
long letter asking me to advise her about
her sons education. especially with ref
erence to the need of sending him to col
lege. 1t will be impossible to go into this
subject in this short space. but il Mrs
f. W. b. will write again. giving her full
name and inclosing stamped, self -ad-
dressed envelope for reply. shall be
glad to- give her problem full considera-
tion.
Miss Fanny G. writes: II am a woman
OF 40. with nothing especial to do. would
like to take up some course OF study be-
cause ! feel the need OF cultivating my
mind. Can you suggest something that
would help me?'
I think your desire Is very commenda-
BILE Colleges and universities now offer
a great many courses Of study to nom
graduates and you could avail yourself
OF one Of these in the excellent universi-
ties located in your city. A study OF
sociology would be a good one for you. I
should think. as 1t might open the way
for you to do something to be of real
servise to mankind.
(CopyriSht lslk)
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29

place at Princeton to spend some time
at the Shoreham.
Prominent among yesterdays arrivals
at the Shoreham were Mr.. Richard H.
Waldo and Mr.. F. Spencer Baldwin.
both Of New York: Mrs. W. Z. Sanford.
of Hamilton, Ontario. and Mr.. and Mrs.
C. l. King, of Philadelphia, Pa
A beautiful wedding was solemnized
las. night. at the Memorial United Breth-
rem Church, when Miss Caroline Matilda
Benning Martin became the bride Of Rev.
William Irwin Campbell. pastor Of the
Sherwood Presbyterian Church. The mar
rage ceremony was performed by the
Rev. DR.. Charles E. Fultz.
The bride was attired In q handsome
gown Of white charmeuse and her veil
was becomingly held in place by a
wreath of orange blossoms. She carried
q shower bouquet of Bride roses and
lilies Of the valley. Preceding the bride
to the altar was her maid Of honor. Miss
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29
NOW We MUST LOOK TO SPAIN.

Spain is about as unimportant a
factor in European affairs just now
As any peace-loving nation could
wish to be. A Spanish city is sell
dom the datc-plaee of a hrst-page
news item nowadays. The time when
mountains from the war. she is not
grandee, uprisings of the poor, social
list commotion and retaliation by the
government drew our attention to
Spain is past, and because Spain
seems to be safely shut off by sea and
mountains from the war, she is not
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29
SOCIETY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE SIX.

will act as best man. There will be no
ushers. After the wedding ceremony.
there will be a reception.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rolfe Boiling. who came
to Washington from Panama for the
wedding Of President and Mrs. Wilson
and are the house guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Clapham, will leaye today
for Abingdon. Va. and later will visit
the Governor Of Virginia and Mrs.
Stuart. returning to Washington jan
uary 10. when they will be the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs Hunter Calf.
To accommodate the many Washington
guests who will 60 to Leesburg this
evening for the marriage of Miss Ida
Lee Hempstone. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs William Dade Hempstone, to Mr.
Clifford c. Cleborne, the Old Dominion
line has arranged to run q suecial car.
which will leave here at s o'clock and
returning leave Leesburg at 1o:30 o'clock.
The ceremony will take place at 8 o'clock
at st. James Episcopal Church and will
be followed by q reception at the home
of the bride. Miss Hempstone spent last
winter in Washington a. the guests OF
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Burr Harrison.
Among those who have taken boxes for
the annual Charity Ball for the benefit
Of the Children's Hospital. to be held at
the New Willard on Monday evening.
January 10, are Admiral and Mrs. W. H.
Brownson, Mr.. and Mrs. William B.
Hibbs, Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson.
Nine. Hauge. Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Stotes-
bury, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kaufman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Glover. Mrs.
Delos A. Blodgett. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Letter. Mr.. and Mrs. 8. H. Vandergriff.
Mrs. Charles N. Welsh, Senator James D.
Phelan. Col Robert NJ. Thompson, Mrs.
Lloyd Bowers. Mrs. John T. Rodgers
and Mrs. Thomas Sweeney.
Tho reception committee Will be COM
posed Of Mrs. Horace H. Westcott.
chairman; Mrs. Charles c. Glover, Mrs.
James w. Wadsworth, jr., Mrs. John c.
Simpson, Mrs. Clarence r. Wilson, Mrs.
Joseph Letter and Mrs. John F. Wilkins.
The engagement Is announced Of Miss
Hilda Marie Kolar, daughter Of the late
John w. Kolar and Mrs. Kolar. to Mr..
John Francis Mccormack.
Mrs. c. Beardsley and Miss K. Fowler
have arrived from Pasadena, Cal, and
will be at the Shoreham for some time.
The International Congress Of Women
will hold their council In this city. jan
uary Il, 13 and IA. with headquarters at
the Raleigh Hotel. At the opening meet
ing on the morning Of January IL Lady
Aberdeen, president Of the International
Council Of Women. will preside Several
brilliant social affairs will be given.
Mrs. Ellis Logan il chairman of the
committee on arransements.
Miss Annie Wheeler. Of Alabama,
laughter Of the late Gen. Joseph
has returned to Washington for
! visit Of some length, and Il at the
Shoreham.
Armour. a, have arrived from their
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29

ing that Paris has looked to Spain for
sartorial inspiration. The stately
women painted by Velasquez, Carmen
of boundless charm, the peasant of
Spanish past and present, have all
been called on to add detail or two
to the frocks that will be shown in
the first 1916 openings. And so it may
be that ono of the few peaceful coun-
tries of Europe will spread its in
fluence around the world through
such details of women's clothes as
scarfs, full skirts, and tight
bodices.
MARY MARSHALL.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-29
Capital Has New Stamp Club.

One more stamp organization. called tho
Capital Philatelic Association. has been
formed in Washington. II. r. Van
Buren is to be its acting president until
January Is. when the monthly meeting Is
10 take place. All persons desiring to
Join are offered six months membership
free and are requested to send their
names and addresses to H. K. Van
Buren. 2474 Ontario road. They are to
send 10 cents in stamps or coin to pay for
their meeting. NOTICES. certificates of
membership and registration fee.