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The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
A CITY BIRD.
By IZOLA FORESTER.

Gardner used to think. those first few
months in New York, that boarding
house was the lonesomest hole man ever
stole into and hid himself from the outer
world. He had a hall bedroom at Miss
Meloney's, on Lexington avenue JUST
above Gramercy Park. It was conven-
lent to his work over on Broadway and
he rather liked this old end OF the town
best But there didn't seem to be one
coneenial soul until Laura Edwards
came.
She was about 10. he figured. that first
night when they met at dinner he
watched the gaslight fall on her bowed
head Her hair was chestnut and caught
the light In its mesh of golden brown.
Her eyes, too. were brown, ana very
friendly-almost too friendly and COM
radely in their appeal. he thought-ano
he wanted to protect her. vaguely.
Hobart and the rest made a straignt
set for her. Hobart offered to play the
piano for her, and Tucker told her of
his recent set Of Kipling. three down, bal
ance monthly. walfy James asked her
II she liked the movies And she parried
them all with smile and looked over al
the silent Gardiner.
He found out that she worked some
place up town. probably In an ofhce.
She left the house around 1:3o and came
back about 8. Even Miss Meloney knew
no more than this. Gardiner wished she
would find out more. but there was
certain point that even her curiosity
could not get by In Miss Edwards man
ner.
I'm thinking she's from the Middle
West" Kinney, the little highlander
said, one night out on the front steps.
she's spoken to me Of Dayton. Ohio.
very often. Tenderly like, too.
shes a way of the South about her
at times" Hobart declared with sigh.
Like a rose. like a rose"
Gardiner rose uneasily. He hated to
have her discussed by them. She was SO
much apart, SO wonderful to him. The
very mystery that lay around her he
loved. She was his princess In disguise.
graciously lingering among them for
little while. Privately he rather thought
she might be waiting for legacy to be
divided. Or she might be private sec
retary to some person of Importance.
Nothing commonplace could ever be as
ISOLATED In thought with her.
So he approached his hour Of fate with
fear He loved her. and he meant to tell
her so. That. At least. was man
right. He was earning So week now.
and a commission on sales besides. Back
home In Rhode Island there was good
little farm where his mother lived. That
was his. too. II he cared TO run It. But
he knew, some way, Laura would never
care for the country She was city
bird. born to Green on stone pedestals.
Sfili. 10 would tell her.
II was Saturday night. Tho city lay
under the first spell Of early fall There
was Q haze in the twilight. tender cool
ness and hint OF autumn. He had asked
her that evening to so up through chs
park with him and she had consented.
They had taken . Fifth avenue bus up.
and sat up on top To Gardiner II was .
night OF enchantment and he said little.
II was enough to be with her Now and
than she TUNED her head and smiled at
him.
rive aiways loved this ride. haven't
your. she asked
Il always knew should with the
right Eirf'' hs answered bravsly. and
shs LAUGHED - hin softiy. uaseeuktngiy.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
DAILY SHORT STORY

The stars seemed to dip and pat him On
the head for his pluck.
1t was after 10 when they returned.
The front steps were deserted. There
was a settee placed on the little grass
plot under the lone catalpa tree, and they
sat out there talking in low voices, talk
ing commonplaces, yet with every nerve
tinglirg, every glance conveying mes
sages their lips belied. And all at once
Gardiner blurted out:
We'll never be the same after tonight.
will we?''
She smiled up at him wistfully.
"Why?"
Because we've found out. Aren't you
sure love you? Oh. / didn't mean to
spring It like that. Laura" He reached
for her hands anxiously. Don't go in
yet. had to tell you. I've been awful
ly lonesome here until you came"
She nodded her head
II was lonely. too" she said softly.
but I'm used to 1t. I've lived around
In boarding-houses for two years now,
and it's horrid where / work. I'm a re-
TOUGHER on Photographic plates, and that
means work in a dark room by red
light all day. l hate the dark. Some
time I'm going to live outdoors right in
the sunlight and daylight all the time"
Where are your folks?" he asked. 'I
thought you were just here for a little
while"
Dead mostly, guess. I've got a mar
ried sister out In Dayton. Ohio. After
my mother died ! went to work here. I
can make pretty good pay at 1t. but I
hate it, just hate 1t It's awful when you
hate the work you have to do"
Gardiner sat nearer. his arm lying back
OF her along the settee. And some way
words came at last to him-words to tell
her what he would like to do to make life
easier for her. She wasn't a visiting
princess any longer-she was just q
sweet. everyday mate and pal who might
be wife some day to him.
They could get q little apartment-fouf
rooms would be enough to start with.
He had a couple of hundred saved al
ready and could get more from the homo
nest-egg. Perhaps some time they'd 80
back to the farm. 1t was near the town
and the trolley ran close by. She might
like II.
I'D love it, Laura said passionately.
I'm just starved for daylight. Tom.
That's your name. isn't it? I heard one
Of the boys call you Tom
Say 1t again." said Gardiner content
edly. II like to hear you-'
The front door opened cautiously and
Miss Meloney peered out. saw who was
there and hesitated.
Have you the time, Mr.. Gardinerr'
she asked.
Little past TO-" answered Tom genial.
ly. I'VE mad to stay out a little later
than usual. Miss Meloney. Hope you
don't mind. It's very important"
.'Oh. that's all right" the little ole
lady said hastily. It's lovely night
kinder cool, though Hadn't you better
have something around YOU Miss Ed
wards?"
..Sbe has, thanks" called up Tom. ane
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30

Hc sldIS uo LOl 1OLhfCL
Monday, August 80. 1915.
&strology finds this an evil day. for
Jupiter, Uranus, and Saturn are strong
ly adverse Early in the morning Mars
Is in benefc aspect
The planets are held to indicate that
the world Is subject to influences tend
ting toward insane theories regarding
human rights, and the European war is
believed to be but the expression of years
in which wrong thinking has wrought
final destruction to established systems
OF government and commerce
Under the malign rule of Uranus and
Saturn statesmen are to make mistakes
that will increase the horrors Of the
final conflict among nations
This IL an unfortunate day for all finan-
ci | transactions Bankers should be un-
usually wary.
Although Mars is friendly during this
configura ton. there is a sign indicating
the movement OF troops in the United
States. The stars seem to presage trouble
or the borders OF the country, martial
rather than naval
Warning 10 given that the middle of
September may bring troubles of varI-
Gus sorts-anxiety for the President ed
a calamity for the people. storm or
sorre cataclysm OF nature may cause
loss Of life and property.
Women are subject to a sway that
is exceedingly portentous. They should
prepare for extreme activity in public
affairs OF a humanitarian nature.
Il IL predicted that conscription Will
cause Socialists to start revolutionary
measures In a European country.
Germany is under a government of
the stars read as ominous. Prussia Will
lose thousands in the next few weeks
and reverses will excite civil uprisingA
The English Parliament will be the
scene OF extraordinary violence among
members. especially after the conjunction
of Mars and Saturn in Cancer next
month.
Persons whose bIrthdate II is should
pass a quiet, uneventful year in which
they attend TO routine affairs They must
not travel or remove.
Children born on this day may be rest
less and discontented. These subjects of
Virgo have Mercury as their principal
ruling planet and they may experience
many ups and downs In life.
tCoprght. lsis)
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Copyright, lNs.)

Copyright, lHs)
I get so many helpful letters from the
members Of the Mothers Club that II Is
a real regret to me not to share them
with all Of you. II I only had the space
I would print all Of them. One from
grandmother In Michigan, who tells me
she is IS years Of age. and as interested
in her grandchildren as she ever was IN
her own children. is Of great interest.
Another from the same city calls my
attention to a sad case Of abuse Of
child by his mother: still others ask me
to give a talk on questions of real inter-
est to all mothers All of these that do
not need immediate answers are nled
away to be made the subject Of cluo
talks at the earliest possible opportunity.
Among them are several that ask ques-
tions bearing in one way and another on
the great topic OF occupations for the
children.
Do you know, mothers, I believe the
secret of half our failures to rear we'll
developed children Is because the chill
dren are reared in idleness? I really do.
Let me tell you of little experience 1
had myself which set me to thinking
about that My eldest daughter was very
Ill and / went to her home in the South
to care for her two children while she
was recovering from a serious operation
for appendicitis. The elder child. boy.
is a wonderful creature-very quick ana
intelligent. with a brain for correlating
facts that is remarkable in a child Of
his years-6 he was at the time.
His mother has had difficulty In under
standing him and he has been to her a
very troublesome child. He Is restless
and noisy, hard to control and very OBJ
stinate. He insisted on riding his bicy-
Gle in his mothers room. and when
demonstrated that 1t was too noisy for
her, he would throw himself on her bed
and wall vigorously. I found he was an
noying her by his naughtiness and re-
tarding her recovery, and so 1 set my
wits to work to devise some way to keep
him quiet
I found that the poor child had really
nothing to do all day long; there were
no children Of his own age in the neigh
borhood and his little sister was too
young to be a companion for him. After
careful consideration, l laid out plan
for each day that determined. so long
as I was in control. he should adhere to.
There were papers to be picked up In the
morning from the nving-room floor
where his daddy threw them the night
before when he was through reading
them; there was an inclosed back porch.
used as a play room, that somebody had
to keep in order. Why not this child7 /
asked myself. a.rr
And SO. laying out schedule for him.
without telling him beforehand. had
something for him to do whenever saw
the restless spirit manifesting itself.
When other occupations failed I set him
to digging in the back yard. I bought
small shovel and a rake that he could
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
DEVICE TO SAVE TARDY.
Pennsylvania Railroads New Plat
form Gathers Late Corners In.

New York, Aug. 29.-The Pennsylvania
Railroad has adopted a device to AID
belated passengers.
The new arrangement Is attached to
the STEPS of cars and Is a continuation
of the trapdoor. 1t bridges the space
between the train and platform so that
there can be no conceivable reason for
anyone getting his foot caught in the
small opening or OF any person slipping
through.
The beiated passenger seeing the sill
out, runs. jumps on ii and as the condrc-
tor gives the starting signal the contii-
vance gathers him up and folds him
neatly into the vestibule.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30

The costume Of fur and satin will be
much In evidence as the fall season ap-
proaehes. In many instances the hem Of
the skirt or coat Is fur bordered, while
collar and cuffs of some soft pelt Is ac-
cepted quite as a matter of course.
The sketch illustrates the redingote of
dull brown satin, cut with a smooth prin-
cess back. with fiaring sides and with q
two piece effect In front. The girdie is
Of the satin and il cut IN q point ts give
yoke suggestion.
Dyed moufflon contributes the border of
the redingote as well as the broad collar
with the open v neck. Tho mum 10 In
greater contrast with the vestee Of white
organdie. which 10 gathered to give Q
pulled effect quaint and old-fashionea-
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
TOO MANY WINDOWS.

TOO much Tght-too many win
dows-that is one of the great faults
with American interior decoration
schemes" said Washington expert
on the subject the other day.
Light and sunshine make for a
house that is germ proof, and no
doubt for working quarters the house
that is flooded with light is advan-
tageous. But for the place where we
rest and relax, the place where we
enjoy each others society, where we
"eat, drink and make merry" the
overnight interior misses some OF
the most pleasing effects of the in
terror decorators art. The present
day idea seems to be to have our sur
roundings always light enough for
the closest eye application. But when
we are not working, when we are re-
Iaxing, and taking our ease, why look
so intently? There are times when
the dim religious light" is far more
becoming and far more effective than
the light that brings out every detail.
Have you heard the new anti-suf-
frage song. which, with set of anti
suffrage speeches, has been arranged
for the monographs to be used in
anti-suffrage State campaigns this
autumn? Here are the words of the
song, called THE Anti-Suffrage
Rose"
euffracsts say, happen what may.
They'll win the coming fight
'Tvixt you ami me. don't agree
Were going TO show them who's rshti
Jonquils they wear cannot compare
With the Anti-Sufrage Rose.
Token Of love and gift from above.
Lcreiest fow'r that sTowa
CHORUS
Lovely Anti-suffrage Rose.
You're the fov'r that's best Of all!
You're better far than jonquils are.
We going TO prove II in the fall
Sweetest fov'r in all the world
Everybody knows.
You're the chosen emblem Of a noble caisel
You Anti-Sufrase Rose!
There has been lot OF discussion
in New York lately at the jewelers.
convention regarding the wrist watch
for men. There is some excuse for
women wearing her watch on her
wrist" says one jeweler, "but man
has no such excuse. He has plenty
of pockets. A woman might as we'll
wear her watch on her wrist as tucked
in a bag or somewhere else about
her person. l am opposed to recon-
mending wrist watches for men.
They're all right for women till she
gets somewhere better to carry her
watch"
One rather wonders why so much
-todo about the question any way.
Till some one explains that the jew
clers who oppose wrist watches for
men are afraid the sale Of these faddy
pieces of jewelry would interfere
with the sale of more expensive time
pieces.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30

A new fall model of brown panne
velvet illustrates type OF costume
her first youth. The lines are contrIved
TO give a slender appearance without
sacrificing the dignity which refined
women seek IN their apparel
The skirt has the accepted fullness
heightened by the tunic effect of the
coat. cut a little longer in front than
at the back. and attached to a fitted
upper section trimmed with braid and
touches of gilt thread embroidery.
About the neck is a skunk collay In
boa form. while fur tops .i.e DELL cuff,
set above band Of velvet The ensem-
Bile is rich and elegant and credit to
American talent
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
cuRBs D1cTAToRIAL TEACHERS
Chicaxo Mayor Says they Must Cease
Political Activity.

Chicago. Aug. ss.-PoiiticaI pressure
either upon city or school board Of
ficials by the Chicago Teachers Fedora
tion must be stopped. even II Il means
the DESTROYING of that organization. THIS
was the statement of Mayor Thompson.
No appointments to the board OF educc-
ton will be made until the council re-
convenes In October.
The Teachers Federation has been
makiNx Recommendation to ms - u
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to as
clothes
banded in fur. - ' " N " ~ Wv ' Wv ~ p -
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not contain so large proportion OF nour-
ishment as is sometimes supposed, COM
pared to many other foods they are ex-
pensive. That Is to say, the same amount
Of nourishment could be obtained from
other foods at less cost"
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30

First Dear Young Thing-Is that de-
Iightful Mr.. Howler having much success
In the practice of criminal law?
Second Dear Young Thing-Yes, in
deed. Why. he told me the other night
he had clients in several penitentiaries
and nearly every Jail in the State.-Rich-
mond Times DISPATCH
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30

here's girls
big who has 5
a Ia o
VIII
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30

The little Want Ads come straight
from the hearts of the people. That
70 why they are worth reading."-Dan
$aylesL
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who should be appointed as school
trustees" said the mayor. Its membe.-s
have tried to control the present board.
These things are not for the good Of the
public schools and the school children.
and what isn't good for them must go
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30

MILK has been called the perfect food
This Is pre-eminently true as regards In
fants. But for adults there 10 no per
feet. food. Their requirements vary.
And to say that there Is more nour-
fshnent IN skim milk than IN whole milk
ID silly. No food 10 increased In nutrients
by extracting portion Of T.
Eggs are considered . highly nutri5
tious food. A. . matter of fact eggs DO
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
FISH NOT BRAIN FOOD;
OLD BELIEF WRONG
Large Amount of Phosphorus Has
Little Bearing on Effect on
GRAY Matter.

Most OF US aren't too old to remember
into what a state Of mental demoraliza-
ton and spiritual collapse the youngster
across the street threw us when he con-
fided the awful truth about Santa Claus.
1t was q pretty rude awakening all
right. but We know now that the initia-
ton had to come sooner or later. and we
hold no honest Erudge against that
youth.
Disillusionments have followed so close
ly on the heels Of one another that We
find ourselves at last more capable of be-
ing more amused than alarmed at some-
one skidding so hard into our old beliefs
as 20 topple them over completely.
A doctor, who has MADE an exhaustive
study Of dietetics. says regarding ideas
that have been handed down for genera
tions like the family clock:
1T is a mistake to believe that raw or
semi-raw meat is more nutritious than
that which has been moderately cooked.
on that account more readily digestible;
and as 1t Is drier. It. actually contains a
larger proportion Of nutritive matter than
the same meat in the raw condition.
Facts About Soups.
Soups and extracts are popularity sup
posed to be very nourishing, and are fire.
ouently administered to invalids on that
account. Loss of nourishing matter re-
sulting from moderate boiling Is not very
great Much Of the substance extracted
from meat by boiling undergoes q partial
decomposition. whereby fits nourishing
properties are greatly reduced. Soups
thickened by the admixture Of quantities
Of flour, barley and fresh vegetables are.
of course. an entirely different case. Each
of these foods contains a definite nutri-
tive value of its own.
There is silly notion that fish Is
brain food. because 1t contains a large
amount of phosphorus. It Is true that
fish Is good for the brain. not for the
reason alleged, but because, being read
lily digestible. 1t is good for the stomach.
Some foods, eggs. for instance, contain
larger proportion of phosphorus than
fish does The phosphorescent appearance
thnt fish exhibits in the dark is no evi-
dence Of the presence of phosphorus.
This appearance is due to the action Of
certain bacteria and is a sign Of insip-
lent decomr osition.
Many people entertain the ridiculous
notion that water is fattening. Alcoholic
beverages taken In large quantities have
a tendency to increase the weight. This
effect is not due to the water. however.
but to the solids Of which malt liquors
and certain wines contain considera Bile
amount Any. healthy Individual may
drink as much water as be pleases
A. Regards Nilk.
..1ful- - t.aar c~I,cA xh. r,>rf~~< fo.~1
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
TOMORROW'S MENU.

Much broth is sometimes made Of little
meat."-Danish saying.
BREAKFAST.
Dates
Cereal and Cream
Omelet
Graham Muffin, Conea
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Sliced Corned Beef
Potato Chips Brown Bread
Apple Fritters with Maple Sugar
DINNER.
Chicken Soup.
Pot Roast Of Beef
Drowned Potatoes
Peach Pudding
Stewed dates-SoaI the dates overnight,
adding a pint of water to a pound of
dates. In the morning remove the dates.
boil down the water. add a tablespoonful
of orange juice. and pour over the dates.
Apple fritters-Mix a cupful Of sweet
milk. three eggs tbeaten separately.
teaspoonful Of salt, teacupful and
half of -four a tablespoonful Of sugar.
and a teaspoonfl al of baking powder. Add
the grated peel of a lemon. Peel and
core apples, slice crosswise, and drop into
the batter. Cook in deep fat until brown
Serve with pie sugar.
Pcach pudding-Peel and quarter
quart of ripe peaches. Put them in
pudding dish and pour over them a bat
ter made with a cupful and a half of
-four, four eggs beaten light, a pint of
milk. teaspoonful Of salt, and half
cupful of powdered sugar. Bake In a
moderate oven for about three-quarters
Of an hour.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
HOROSCOPE.

."The stars incline. but do not compel
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-05-07
WHAT LIGHTS THE VOLCANO2
Eruptions May Be CAUSED by Heating
Water In the Follows Of
the Earth.

A volcano Is great hollow noun
tain. 1t Is named for Vulcan, the
Roman god who was supposed to deal
with fire, because fire comes out of it.
A volcano has hole at the top called
the crater, and this hole seems to lead
down into the hot interior of the earth.
The inside of the earth is always
hot, yet volcanoes are by no means al
ways in eruption, as ii is called when
they throw out fire and ashes. 1t
must be, then, that something happens
which sets the volcano in activity.
The possible cause may be guessed
from the location Of the great vol
canoes, which, like Vesuvius, Etna and
Hecla, are near the sea.
1t may be that the volcano commu-
nicates with the earth under the sea,
and water passes into the hot interior
hollow and creates vast quantities Of
steam or gas. This gas is formed un-
der great pressure. 1t must get out
somewhere and so finds its way to the
crater and escapes with terrific force,
sometimes carrying huge masses of
rock high into the air.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-05-07
HeIne.

Matthew Arnold's study of Heine
has the following passage:
"Heine's intense modernism, his alb
solute freedom, his utter rejection Of
stock classicism and stock 'romanti-
cism,' his bringing all things under the
point of view of the nineteenth CEN
fury, were understood and laid to
heart by Germany, through virtue Of
her immense, tolerant intellectualism,
much as there was in all Heine said
to affront and wound Germany. The
wit and ardent modern spirit Of
France Heine joined to the culture
of sentiment, the thought of Germany.
This is what makes him so remark
able; his wonderful clearness, light
ness, and freedom, united with such
power Of feeling and width Of range"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-05-07
Pressed Chicken.

Cut small chicken into four parts,
boil in as little water as possible with
out burning, and watch constantly.
When done very tender take out the
meat, but keep broth boiling. Pick the
meat from the bones, chop it, and add
butter, pepper and salt. Take all fat
of broth, then pour over the chopped
chicken. Then press it, put plate on
top with something heavy to hold 1t
down. Set on ice and when very cold
slice it and you will have a delicious
supper or breakfast dish.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-05-07
ANOTHER SCRIBE FOR POST,

Mr.. apd Mrs. Donald Payne are re-
joicing over the arrival of their first
born. 1t Is one Of the incest and sweet
est little lads..who ever came 10 live with
anyone. He wass born Wednesday
morning, May 5. 1915, and tipped the
scales at ga pounds. His name is
Will Webber Payne and he expects to
write for the Saturday Eve ching Post
He says no graudfather ever beat him.
Here's hats eff TO the young man and
congratulations to his father and moth
err. Everybody we'll and happy.