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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25
WINS HAT AND SUIT.


II thought / was close enough 20 catch
It, looked back and I saw It going
over my head and / Jumped and showed
out my left hand and the ball hit Il and
stuck. At the rate / was going the mo-
mentum carried me on and l fell under
the feet of team OF horses. / jumped
up with the ball in my hand. Up came
Tom Johnson Tom used TO be Mayor Of
Cleveland. He's dead now.
Here is SO. Bil.' Buy yourself the
best hnt In Chicago, That catch won me
$500. Tomorrow go and buy yourself
the best suit Of clothes you can find In
Chicago
AN old Methodist minister said to me
few years ago; Why. William. you
didn't take the SO. ala your 1 said,
You bet your life I did
Listen. Mike Kelly was sold 10 Bos-
ton for $4,000 Nike got half Of the pur-
chase price. lie came up 10 me and
showed me a check for 5000, John H.
Sullivan. the champion fighter, went
around with a subscription paper and The
boys raised over $1,000 to buy Mike a
house
They gave Nike a deed to the house
and they had $500 left and gave him
certificate Of deposit FOR that
ellis salary for playing with Boston
was 1900 a year At the end Of that
season Mike had spent the 5000 puT-
chase price and the s4700 he received as
salary and the 1850 they gave him and
had a mortgage on the house, And when
he died In Pennsylvania they went around
with subscription 20 get money enough
10 put him IN the ground, and each club,
l2 IN all. In the TWO leagues. gave
month a year 10 his widow Mike sat
there on the corner with me . years
ago. when ] said; 'eiood-by, boys, I'm
going 10 Jesus Christ
"Frank Flint our old catcher who
caught for 10 wears. drew $500 year on
an average. He caught before they had
chest protectors, masks and gloves. He
caught bare-handed- Every bone ia the
ball Of his hand was broken You never
saw such a hand as Frank had. Every
bone la his face vas broken. and his nose
and cheek bones and the shoulder and
ribs had all been broken. He got 10
bis home was broken up ana he
went 70 the dogs
"fye seen old Frank Flint sleeping on
4 table IN q stale beer Joint and I've
TUNED my pockets inside out and ssid.
You're welcome . f. old pal lie drank
"a and on ana one day Ia Nintef he stag
sersd out 0f 8 stale beer joint and atoo8
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25

Bosch magnetic.
Gray 6. Davis electric starting motor.
Gray 6. Davis electric generator
Enclosed silent chains for driving shafts
Bosch spark plugs.
Mayo Genuine Mercedes type radiator.
Cast aluminium base extending sody from frame frame
giving rigidty to engine mountng providing pedesa
integral for magnetic pump and generators and obviatinl
necessity for dirty, rattIy sheet metal drip pan.
Rayfeld carburetor.
Worm-bevel axle.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
Linen to Match China.

An importer of wonderful things from
Denmark is showing sets of linen for
breakfast and lunch to match the china
The linen. of heavy quality, is embroi-
dered in cotton matching in color and de-
sign the decorations on the china.
One especially attractive set is made
of oyster white linen. embroidered with
dark blue wistarias with green foliage
and stems. The small napkins are seal
loped In blue. The china. of the beau
tifui white lustred porcelain made in
Denmark. is decorated with dark blue
wistaria with green leaves and stems
Other sets have fringed napkins instead
of scalloped ones. The hens of the
table clothS-small squares which just
cover the top of n square table or hang
in points over the edge of a round one
are finished with two-inch hem out
lined or chain stitched with blue.
There is no reason in the world why
any needlewoman should follow the ex-
ample of the clever designers of Dem
mark and cmbroidcr a breakfast or
luncheon set of linen to match her
china. The design on the Danish linen
is stiffly arranged and is worked with
coarse cotton. so ii would not be diff
cult to copy it; but the effect is very
interesting.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05

Some persons insist that sewing ma
chine has moods and at times makes up
its mind to annoy its owner almost be-
yopd endurance. Be this as it may. every
| home sewer has sufferedSat some time
from the apparent vaSaries of the sewing
machine and has tried both coaxing and
force with little success.
Among the worst offenses Of the sewing
machine is its refusal to bulge. 1t may
apnear to be in perfect condition. clean
and we'll oiled but no matter whether
the material is thin or thick, soft or
hard. the wheel refuses to move. When
this occurs lay strip of paper both
over and under the scam to be stitched
and sew steadily. even and with a little
force The paper can be taken away
after the seam is sewed.
One might get the machine out OF its
mood hy using a bit of odd cloth and
the napers afterward. sewing the seam.
covered with the papers. If time were no
object.
Another annoyance is the thread break
ing. This is usually the upper thread.
and il will always break if the tension
Is too great. But IL one is sure of per-
feet adjustment, then the cause OF the
trouble must he sought elsewhere. 1t can
generally be found in the narrow groove
through which the thread passes to the
width of the thread. and when rough
place in the thread is reached it snaps.
because it cannot pass on. a small file
appl,ed to the edges of the groove will
open it enough to remedy the trouble. A
roughened thread often will go through
the eve of the needle when 1t will not
pass the groove.
When the machine drops stitches as it
works, II is due. as a rule. to an accu-
mutation of lint caught by the feed. Re-
move both slides and the feed plate (the
latter Is attached with a screw). then
turn hack the head Of the machine. and
with an oil rag on a toothpick or any
thing pointed remove all the small par
ticles Of dust found there.
The home needlewoman cannot expect
to do good work unless the machine Is
kent clean and well oiled. Nothing is
better for q machine than an occasional
hath in kerosene or gasoline. I prefer
the former; 1t cuts the oil that has hard
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
HABITS CONSERVE ENERGY

| I wonder if We realize the Importance
of correct habit as a conservater of en-
crsy. as a simrlificr OF life?
Suppose. in order to get proper results
we were forced to direct every physical
hahit OF our ordinary existence Think
Of the mental fatigue if the mind had to
direct every act of digestion, assimla-
/ ton. the heart action. etc, as well as the
so-call"d conscious acts. We should
spend all day in performing such simple
acts as taking a bath or dressing the
body. BY reason of doing the same thing
correctly every day. we have automatic
ally taken on correct habits
Watch carefully your Child's physical
growth that he may form right phys
ical habits: watch his mental habits
that he may automatically make
part of himself such qualities as make
for efficiency, correct and successful
living. Watch, too his thoughts.
'As man thinketh, SO he is" The
brain of child is very plastic. Fill
this with beautiful thoughts. noble
ideals. high aspiTa tions. His ideals. lit
tie by little. become strong part
of his nature. and he can no more
escape from them than he can escape
from = scar in his flesh. Every train
of thought continually recurring to
the child. is like a garden filled with
perennials. which repeatedly renew
themselves-yet the thought is never
uprooted.
II is unfortunate that wrong actions
become easier with each repetition. as
well as right actions. Could there be
an absolute moral consciousness to set
the seal of right and wrong upon
each act. and that consciousness pre-
rlude the repetition of wrong or
foolish act. no wrong habits would be
formed. and how simple life would be.
There is no mature person who does
not feel the advantage of the correct
ha he formed in youth or who is
not conscious of the retarding in
huence of improper habits.
By early training of the will. the
thoughts and the impulses. so that the
nervous system is the help rather
than the drawback by constantly
keeping IL along right lines, the in
dividual will awake to find his men,
tai attitude 4 power in the world
and this without APPARENT effort. The
man who is ever kicking against the
pricks. with whom each effort shows
sad lack and waste of nerve force,
betrays the hack of early proper train
ing. lis just as easy to form right
habits as wrong ones, and think of
the time and effort saved.
Moreover. II is never too late to
change wrong mental habits The late
Prof. William James said, TT is sur.
prising how soon a desire will die of
inanition IL 1t never bs fed"
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
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Wife of Noted Artist Says Increased
Birth Rate Will Follow
Woman Suffrage.

The crusade for equal suffrage is
doubtless a cause for the drop in the
birthrate," Mrs. Carroll Beckwith.
wife of the noted artist. declared yes
terdny- n loyal woman sufra Gist of
New York and Il member OF the Twi-
light Sleep Association she Yielded no
ground to the need of votes for wo-
men in taking this stand.
You think that small families are
sign of the rebellion of women
against present conditions"
Yes. not a conscious rebellion. but
an Instructive one. Women are not
saying. TO themselves or TO others,
We will contribute 10 soul to 4
community and = country that is he
ing misma ma ged. hut that is deep
part of their cor *.Iousuess.
1T is no Sex strike, such as has
been contemplated by some radica,
leaders Of feminine thought. but an
instinct to spare children the strug-
gle Of growing up amid and coping
with conditions that obtain in a man
made and n-administered govern
ment.
II sincerely believe this is a tenn
porary phase. 1 nm convinced that
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05


when this country shall have suffrage
for women there will follow n nota-
BILE rise in the birthrate. That will
signify that women do not fear the
world struggle for their children when
they themselves have hand in
moulding the conditions outside the
home. as they have within the home
walls.
Economic conditions. too. are a
phase of the questions. Many wom-
en-. and men. TOO, prefer TO wait
until they can take better care of
their offspring before having any.
That is Il general sentiment. Per-
haps it is q mistaken attitude. But
il does exist. and is to be reCkoned
as one of the factors in the prob
lem of a lowering birthrate"
The wife of the famous artist is of
mind with DIR. Bella J. Macdonald
who thinks that not more than 15
per cent of all men have the paternal
instinct; that while they pose as
liking CHILDREN" they inwardly and.
TO some extent, outwardly regard them
as NOISY little nuisances."
81 think that is true" said Mrs
BeCkwith with flrmness. Il think.
too. that DR.. Macdonald is quite
right in saying every woman has the
maternal instinct. Every woman In
the world wants children, but with
the wisdom of motherhood she asks
right conditions for their birth and
rearing"
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
HOUSE,
WIVES
DAILY
ECONOMY
CALENDAR
SUMMER STEWS.

Stews seem to most persons too heavy
for the summer table. They are well
enough in the winter. but in the sum.
mer broiled or roasted meats are best.
Stews, however. are too delicious and
! too economical to be relegated to winter
| use only. And If they are carefully made
and daintily served there is no reason
! why they are not just as suitable to sum-
| mer as to winter use.
The garnishing and havoring of a stew
tI1ave more to do with its seasonableness
| than anything One thick with potatoes
| turnips e I'd .,.rrots would, to be sure.
be unsuita JE 10 a hot July day. But
one favored With tiny spring onions.
| strips Of green pepper and minced pars-
ley, and served around a mound OF green
peas. would be quite a different dish.
So to begin with, choose the ingredients
of the stew with care and intelligence.
Here are some good combinations:
Lamb stew around a mound of green
peas. favored with celery salt, and gar
nished with minced parsley and mint
leaves. sprinkled over just as the stew
is served.
Lamb stewed with Guartered green
sweet peppers. and served with very
small rice croquettes or hom!ny balls
not bigger than walnuts.
Beef stcwed with tomato and green
pepper and served with new potatoes
rolled in melted butter and then in
minced parsley.
Beef stewcd with shreds of little onions
and with whole young carrots-not more
than an inch and a half or two inches
long. Serve with mashed white potatoes
Veal stewed with a little tomato Juice,
and served with sweet potatoes.
Lamb stewed with okra and tomatoes
The meat should be washed. and trim
med of fat and bone. and then dropped
into boiling water. and. as soon as the
water reaches the boiling point after be-
ing cooled by the meat. it should be sim
mered slowly until ii is very tender. Then
it should be slightly thickened-there
should not be very much gravy, but
what there is should be- well seasoned
with savory. The meat should be neatly
arranged on the platter. and the gravy
should be poured over il or passed In
bowl or boat.
Good stews can be prepared in a fire
less cooker. The meat should be start
cd in the same way and simmered over
the fire for perhaps ten minutes. then
placed in the cooker and left there for
three or four hours
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The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
To Hold the Brides Linen

One of the dainty devices to add to
the beauty of the spring brides house
hold chest is the band of ribbon 10
hold piles of sheets. pillow slips. tow
els. tablecloths and napkins in order
The band is made of pink. laven-
der. blue. green or yellow satin rib
bon an inch and half or two inches
wide. II is fastened with small
bone clasp and the ribbon is adjusted
to different lengths by means of bone
slides that move back and forth along
the ribbon. A big satin rose covers
the clasp. Two of these straps are
fastened about each pile of linen.
When the packages of linen are
piled one on top of the other on
closet shelves or in a chest the roses
are pulled to the front of each pack
age: and so the packages can be un-
fastened and 4 towel pulled from one,
a pair of sheets from another. with
out disturbing the whole pile.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
Answers to CORRESPONDENTS.

Miss Cocroft will endeavor to an.
swer all questions relating to her de-
partment as promptly as possible. AS
1t VIII not be practicable to print an
answer to every inquiry, a stamped
envelope should accompany each let
ter. All letters should be addressed to
Miss Susanna Cocroft. care of this pa
per.
Animal Bites.
Mrs. B. II. asks: Il live in a climate
where there are a number of poisonous
insects and last year there was a dog
in the neighborhood that acted queer.
live in fear for my children all sum-
mer. If a child should be bitten what
should l do first?"
Tie a cord moderately tight around
the limb nearer the heart than the
bite, SO that the infected part en-
larges. try TO make it bleed freely by
pressure and apply ammonia or per-
manganate of potash. Then squeeze
the wound and scrub it thoroughly
with hot water. If your child should
be bitten by dog with rabies and no
doctor is near, treat Immediately as
above; then heat knife blade and
cauterize the wound with the hot
metal
Bed Sores.
II. b. asks: My husband has been
bedridden for two months. So far
have kept him free from bed sores
VIII you tell me the best thing to
do to prevent Them"
Change his position frequently Wash
the parts with soap and water twice
daily. wash with the hand. not a wash
cloth. and pat dry with Il soft towel
Do not rub with the towel Next bathe
the parts in alcohol to tougher the
skin Massage from any red spot out
ward to stimulate the circulation
Make the bed smooth by the use of
draw-sheets pulled taut It may be
sure.
(CorSright 1ol5)
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
EYKZIS
HW%MN
Y AER
I R2HXlAY
AND NOlRS
May 5-Empress Eugenie.

| The msst picturesque chara cter who
marks the birthday May 5 with her
patronage is the Empress Eugenie
who is SO years old today. Before
her marriage she was Marie Eugene
| de Guzman. Countess of Teba, and
| her birthplace and early home were
in Grenada, Spain, where her father
was Cyprien, Count of Montijo and
Duke of Peneranda. Although gram
J dee of Spain. his daughter had lit
! tie reason even to dream that she
would one day become an empress or
a queen. and it was due to her beauty
and her personal charm. rather than
to her position, that she became the
wife of Napoleon Ill of France.
, Louis Napoleon became emperor in
December. 1852, and the next month
he made Eugene his wife. She was
then II years old-older by many
years than most royal brides of the
day.
The story of her rise in power and
favor and her career as the arbiter
of feminine fashion for many years is
part of the social and political history
of France during the second empire
In 1870 her husband was forced to
abdicate, and after that the ex-em-
peror and empress resided in England
in exile. After the death of Louis
Napoleon Eugene has shared her exile
alone, living over in her memory for
years the scenes of grandeur of which
she had been a part.
1t was because of her skill in en-
broidery that Mary Knowles ever rose
from the obscurity of her station to
put herself among the women worth
remembering. She was born May 5,
1888. in England. AS the daughter of
a family of industrious Quakers, she
was given thorough education, e,-
pecially in the feminine accomplish
ments of embroidery and sewing She
became proficient in embroidering por-
traits In silks and the queen in Lon
don. hearing of her reputation, sent
for her and commissioned her to work
the portraits of her husband. GeorE.
I'LL. and the little princes, and great
ly approved of Mary's achievements
In this way Mary, who was a very
beautiful young woman, attracted at
tention at court and before long she
married a prominent Londoner Dr.
Knowles. with whom she travelled
much abroad, being received with ia
vor at the CoNrts at Versailles and
The Hague. Meantime she turned her
attention to writing and became well
known in the realm of controversial
literature. After the death of her
husband she lived in London, where
she was an intimate of DR.. johnson.
who encouraged her in the writing of
novels and verses.
,-f. fofr
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
SOME APPETIZING SUGGESTIONS
FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS

In couple of months-in single
month, even-the situation in the mar
kets will be decidedly changed. In June
the summer rush of abundant fresh
fruits will be in full swing. Even in
May Strawberries will be plentiful and
easy to get And then the task of pro-
viGing desserts combining all the dainti-
ness and all the flavor demanded OF
spring and summer desserts will not be
So difficult. Just now, when the heavier
desserts OF the winter are not accepta-
BILE. the task & providing two Of these
same tempting desserts each day Is u
difficult one.
Fruit salad is always delicious lunch
con dessert. and what the 'itrous fruits
lack at this time of the year you can give
to them by the addition of other fruits.
Grape-fruit, orange and pineapple are
delicious together. Prunes shredded and
added to either oranges or grapefruit
give a good flavor Candied cherries, the
liquid from maraschino cherries or wine
can all be added to grapefruit and orange
with good results. If you mix diced
banana with other fruits. first soak the
bananas in a little lemon juice. then pour
over the diced banana.
\ few Strawberries can he made to
go long way when they first appear
and are expensive II they are mixed
with other fruit. For instance. prepare
4 fruit salad of orange and banana.
and to each cupful add four big ripe
Strawberries.
Half a dozen berries served with va
nilla ice cream give sprins-like TOUGH
to this annual dessert. yet served in this
way a pint of berries will go a long way.
1t never pays to get cheap berries early
in the season. II is far better to get
expensive berries and serve them sparing-
iy, than to get the cheap. more aciduous
sort and serve them lavishly- Half a
dozen berries too. can be added to each
portion of homemade charlotte russo to
good effect-and. to emphasize its timely
nature, this dessert can be called straw
berry charlotte russo.
All sorts of water ices are particularly
refreshing and tempting when the first
warm weather arrives. Various fruit
Juices from last years supply of canned
fruit can be used to flavor water ices.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel"
Wednesday, May 3, 1913.

Wednesday, May 3, 1913.
According to astrology this should be
a fortunate day for women, since Venus
is in benefic aspect Early in the morn
ing. however, Neptune exercises an evil
power.
Romance Is believed to rule while this
configuration prevails. but Neptune may
cause deception.
Weddings aHd engagements are fairly
fortunate today. Mercenary motives may
gain ascendency and they who are wise
will he cautious
General public success should be gain
cd easily while this government of the
stars continues. Orators. actors, singers
and all who seek response from assem-
blies of persons should benefit greatly.
Whatever is supposed to please the
taste for adornment. amusement and ta-
hle delicacies should profit. The signs
are most auspicious for theaters. restau-
rants and shops where clothing. perfumes
and jewelry sold.
Those who deal in houses. lands and
fruits of the earth have the best omens
for success.
The planets indicate an increase of the
birthdate. boys outnumbering girls.
Beginning with this month South AZ
rica and Holland have the prognostice-
ton of two years of depression and trou-
bic. The Queen of the Netherlands is
subject to threatening planetary condi-
tions.
A French astrologer prophesies an ex-
traordinary sort Of fame for a New York
society woman. who will use her wealth
and energy for high purposes. She will
attain distinction after suffering from
severe criticism.
Internal strife is persistently foretold
for Germany. Serious questions of 10y
atty will confront the Emperor before
the next equinox.
The end of the Hohenzolerns is per-
sistently foretold by those who read the
stars.
Illness in the royal families of Europe
will be numerous in the summer. Two
deaths are indicated.
Persons whose birthdate it is are
warned to watch health and wealth dur
ing the coming year. Both men and
women should be unusually careful in
all affairs.
Children born on this day have fair
omens. Good fortune Is probable Girls
will he much sought. These subjects Of
Taurus are likely to be generous. prac-
teal and cons. uctive. Many OF them
are inclined toward lite ature and the
fine arts.
Copyright, lsls)
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
TOMORROW'S MENU.

And hence this halo lives about
The walters hands that reach.
To each his perfect pint of stout,
His proper chop to each
-TENNYSON
BREAKFAST.
Grapefruit
Cereal and Cream
Frencll Toast
Coffee.
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Lamb Crc1uettcs
Tomato Sauce
Graham Bread
Sliced Oranges Citron Cake
DINNER.
Bean Soup
Nedi Chops Potato Balls
Spinach
Beet Saad
Arp'e Betty.
French toast-Beat two eggs add
cupful of milk and a quarter of a tea
spoonful OF salt. Cut stale bread int
slices and remove the crusts. Dip tn
slices into the milk and egg and whel
soft. brown them on both sides in no
olive OIL Sprinkle with powdered suga
ano cinnamon and serve al once.
Lamb croqucttes-Mix a cupful of col,
cooked lamb cut into small pieces will
half cupful of cold cooked potatoes
diced. Melt two tablespoonfuls OF but
ter. add a quarter of a cupful of hou
and a cupful of stock. simmer until thick
snrsS
with a teaspoonful of minced parsley
to the meat and potato. Shape into
croquettes. dip in eggs and crumbs
fry in deep fat. drain. and serve will
tomato sauce.
Potato balls-Choose large potatoe.
and with potato scoop cut out balls
Boil them until tender. then roll them
in melted butter and chopped parsley