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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29

II YOU fully realized. mothers dear. that
habit and even character itself are FORM
ed nv imitation. II would simplify many
of your problems in dealing with your
children From habyhood on, from the
time the child begins consciously to use
his little body. he initiates the motions
and mannerisms of the people about him
That is the way he learns. Little by lit
tie he ACQUIRES his habits, his mode OF
motion, and gradually these habits be-
come fixed, hardening. finally. into the
point of contact with the world that we
call character.
Very Young children have no Char
acter" in any sense of the word: you
never can tell what your child Will DO
under any given circumstance. whlie
from, YOUR knowledge OF the general con-
duct OF the grown-ups of your acquaint-
ance YOU can predict with reasonable &C
curacy how they will respond TO stimuh.
You are familiar with their habits. you
see. But children have no such mass OF
habits, and SO they keep you guessing
Now, I am going to let you into Sc
cret II you watch the habits your child
is forming, and take care that ne forms
good ones. half the battle OF training him
Is won. Remember that ne initiates
everything he sees the people around him
do: he reproduces your own gestures. his
fathers actions and speeches, the Ian
guage he hears every day and hour. 1ou
know how amused we all are when me
baby begins to strut like daddy -to
show how mother ''rakes a face"-to re-
neat the orders given to the cook Some
times we are embarrassed and mortlheu
by the repetition before visitors in the
parlor Of things we have said ana done
In the privacy of the kitchen or the back
pantry!
In my young married life, when my
first little girl was about ten months old
I had a visit from an aunt OF my moth
er's-a very wonderful old lady who had
many shrewd remarks to make about the
things her keen observation brought TO
her notice. / had noticed her watching
me many times when / was playing with
or talking to my baby. but she said
nothing until the day she. left. As we
sat in the living room before the CAB
came for her, she put her hand on my
shoulder.
Now, Charity" she said. you have
bad habit and am going to tell YOU
about II because you have this dear little
girl to rear. and she is going to initiate
everything you do. You are very impa-
tient In your manner. ] know you do not
mean a thing by IL. but If you try to take
n dress off its hook, for instance, and IL
does not come easily. you pull IT on with
jerk and an impatient exclamation.
Yesterday baby tried to get hold of her
rattle which had slipped out of her hand
in her carriage. and she reached for 1t
with exactly your gesture Children
build character upon habit. and they
form their habits by what they see peo-
pie around them do. So. IL you do not
want this dear little girl to grow up into
a quick-tempered, impatient woman, you
must learn TO control yourself and never
let her see you behave In that way your
SEX
I have often pondered the words Of this
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
Paiamas for Women.

The pajama idea is gaining more and
more foothold among women. Perhaps
the reason for this gain is that pajamas
have changed until they are too attrac-
tive to Withstand.
The newer pajamss are made in one
piece, and are decidedly more comfort
able than those consisting Of trousers
and jacket. Some of them are buttoned
up the back, some OF them slip on like
trousers and one steps into them through
the neck.
These new pajamas are rather elab-
orately trimmed, some of them, although
others are braided and bound with COL
ored borders. like their prototypes Some
of the new ones have full. bloomerlike
legs that are shirred into a frill about
the ankles. edged with lace and banded
with insertion. The fullness Is often
drawn in above the waist with a ribbon
run through buttonholed eyelets, and
the neck and arms. like the ankles, are
lace trimmed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
WHO Sc0RNS THE IDEA OF
A WOMAN PRESIDENT?

81 pray God thaSI may live to see
a woman President of the United
States" said a good Methodist bish-
op, the Rev. David H. Moore, a day
or so ago.
Your first mental comment on read
ing such a statement would probably
be an exclamation of contempt. What
could the bishop be thinking of?
Votes for women, perhaps, and per-
haps also women aldermen, women
commissioners and perhaps eventu-
ally women Congressman, but what
a ridiculous thing even to suggest
a woman President Who ever heard
of a woman being the chief exccu-
tive of great nation?
The fact is, as you will of course
discover for yourself when you have
got this far in your reflection, that
the idea of a woman as a head of
a nation is not such a new-fangled
idea after all. Egypt did not ridicule
the idea of Cleopatra, and Sheba's
Queen, the admired of Solomon, ap-
parently was not regarded as any
novelty in the way of rulers. China
had expresses thousands of years
ago, and it has been truthfully said
that so long as the recent Empress
of China lived that great empire was
bound together. With her death all
sorts of decomposition began. If the
idea of a woman President is so pre-
posterous, what of the GATHERINGS of
Russia, what of Queen Elizabeth,
who in spite of "a few feminine
foibles, proved herself to be some
what more able as a monarch than
her many-wived father, the jovial
King Hal?
No. the good Methodist bishop is
not so very revolutionary in suggest
ing woman President. For women
ruled great countries before ever
woman had set foot in a mans uni
versity, women appointed and dis
missed prime ministers and made and
unmade cardinals and archbishops
long before there had ever been a
woman lawyer and before ever a
woman had preached sermon.
Probably the bishops prayer will
not be answered. Perhaps a woman
will never be the First Executive of
the land, but the idea is not at all
revolutionary. Mayhaps in the mon
archial systems that have gone or
seem to be passing there was an OPP
portunity for the display of woman's
executive ability that will never find
expression in the Republican form
of government.
we must teach the innocent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel "
Friday, October 20, 1918.

The stars incline. but do not compel
Friday, October 20, 1918.
According to astrology this is an I'M
certain day in which discretion should be
used in all dealings. While Venus and
Jupiter are in benefic aspect. Saturn and
Mercury are adverse.
Trading, commerce and manufacturing
partake OF the best influences. Business
will be profitable under this sway of the
stars, the seers declare.
Dealers In clothing. millinery. jewelry
and art objects will benefit. There is a
representation of surprising sales for
the holiday season.
Hotels and restaurants are subject to
the best direction. Many will make
money during the winter, but retrench-
ments will be necessary, II the stars are
to be believed.
Deeds of violence in dark places will
multiply. 1t is said. Crimes that are I'M
usual will block the public and an access
OF cruelty will be apparent.
Writers may suffer from changing
world conditions. The year gives prom
Use OF success to the few and loss to the
many.
Advertising is subject to a direction
that indicates shrinkage and periodicals
probably will retrench during the coming
winter.
Notoriety for a United States Senator
who participates in 4 sensational move
ment is foretold.
The police of a large city will be impli-
Gated In a sensational case that leads to
scandals touching men in high place.
Success for women who enter the field
OF competition in theatrical affairs is
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
AS SEEN BY A WASHINGTON WOMAN

young woman her power and in
influence over the young man
who comes ACQUIRING her." said
DR.. Rachelle Yarros, of Hull House,
at the American Social HYGIENE
conference in Chicago the other
day. "One of the chief troubles
with you girls" she went on to say,
SIS that you lead your young men on
by giggles. The giggling and
silly behavior on the part of girl
has a psychological effect on young
man of leading him astray." And. so
DR.. Yarros continued giving sup
posedly very good advice from her
store of knowledge gained by dint of
much study and close observation.
Just between ourselves, did you
ever know a giggling girl who had
any particular effect on the men she
knew either by way of leading him
in the way he should go or in lead
ing him astray? The charming girl,
the girl who appeals, the girl who
has power and influence over the
young men who come ACQUIRING
her." is never the girl who giggles.
For the giggling girl is the girl who
lacks self-control, the girl who is
not complete mistress of her own
emotions, and, the girl who infu-
ences her associates is never Of this
type. No, the giggling girl has her
faults, but she isn't as dangerous as
DR.. Yarros imagines.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
Answers to Correspondents.

Mrs b. r. Won T. writes: please tell
me when 1 can discontinue my baby's
daytime nap"
He should take his daily nap just a.
long as he will. Even IL he does not sleep
as he grows older. the quiet hour in his
little bed will be good for hiV. Put him
down every day just as long as you can
keep it up.
Mrs II. II. writes: My baby's skin
seems rough and chapped all the time.
Can you tell me what would cause that?
Rough skin may be caused by several
conditions The first reason that occurs
to me may be the soap you are using.
Do you use only the best Of CASTLE soapl
No other kind should be used for the
baby.
(Copyrisht l9l5)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
HOUSEWIVES DAILY
ECONOMY CALENDAR
By FRANCES MARSHALL
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES.

| Halloween has such a general appeal,
to both old and young. that II Is a pity
not to make merry in some way on this
holiday. II you cannot entertain friends
of your own age. and II you have no
\ children Of your own. you can at least
help to make other children enjoy the
day-or the evening. for this is one holi-
day when bedtime is neglected, and most
of the frolic and fun takes place after
| dark.
One woman, who had no children, made
It a custom to entertain the children
of her neighborhood on every halloween,
and II was a custom all the children
loved. She simply kept open house
after dark. Children on their way to
or from a party dropped in. CHILDREN
with no especial invitation spent the
evening with her. children going the
rounds in costume never failed to visit
herA The house was always lighted
with jack-o-lanterns, and the dining
room table was covered with little cakes
and cookies, candies and a refreshing
sort OF fruit punch. made with a basis
OF lemonade, with, cherries and bits of
orange and shredded pineapple In II for
flavor and color. Sometimes the hos
tess dressed In costume, and sometimes
she told the children's fortunes and she
planned other little surprises and enter
made a most delightful evening-both for
the children and for herself.
There are all sorts of informal Hal
Ioween entertaining that 1t Is not too
late to plan. even now. And even II
you plan nothing in the form OF a real
entertainment. plan to have Halloween
favors at dinner.
II you still have time. get a roll of
one Of the appropriate crepe papers
with witches. jack-o-lanterns or some
other appropriate design. With this.
make a frieze for the walls, or a border
for the tablecloth. or a panel over the
door. II you want to serve a regular
Halloween supper, have the bare table
spread with paper doilies and napkins
all appropriately decorated. At each
place put a red apple. followed out.
with eyes and nose and mouth cut in
It. and a candle inside to make il glow
Serve apple and nut and celery salad
and nut sandwiches, and ice cream with
little witches or ghosts or some other
tiny appropriate favor stuck in each
plateful, and nut cake, and cider. End
up with a snap dragon, figs and raisins.
with burning alcohol around them, and
let each person have a try at pulling
out some of the fruit from the flames.
II there is no opportunity to buy
favors. make weird little men from vege-
tables. Cucumbers and carrots make
long. thin ones. with faces cut at one
end. and toothpicks or little sticks for
legs and arms. Turnips and red and
yellow apples, potatoes and onions make
rolly-polly people that add a grotesque
note to the table they decorate.
tCopynsht. lslsJ
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
RAILROADS PLACE ORDERS.

Baltimore, Nd. Oct. 2S.-Oficials OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. II
was learned today. have purchased
900 steel hopper cars from the Cam
bria Steel Company, which represent
an expenditure of $4,000. Some
months ago the railway company
placed an order for 1000 cars OF the
same type.
Coincident with the placing of the
order by the Baltimore and Ohio, the
Pennsylvania Railroad announces that
it has placed an order for seventy-five
locomotives with the Baldwin Loco
motive Works, of Philadelphia. the or
der amounting to more than $4,000. 900.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29

Too many babies do not get started
right because patience and the proper
care was not given the hopeful mother.
Experienced mothers now urge the use
OF Mothers Friend, to be had n any
drug store, because they know from
experience that this old, dependable
remedy, applied externally, Is absolute
" harmless and is very beneficial II
soothes the muscles, cords and liga-
ments and relieves the undue tension,
giving great physical relief from stub
born pains Its influence In the skin
and network Of nerves cause the mus
cles to expand naturally. Thousands OF
women have successfully used II Tor
TWO generations
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
TOMORROW'S MENU.

I'll go afore and have the bonfire
made,
My fireworks. and fap-dragons and
good buckrack."-Fletch
BREAKFAST.
Oranges
Cereal and Cream
Boiled Eggs
French Pancakes Coffee
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Potato Chovdr
Parkerhouse Rolls
Gingerbread Apple sauce
DINNER.
Chicken Soup
Baked Pork and Beans
Fried Eggplant
Nut and Apple Salad
Prune Whip
French pancakes-Beat the yolks of
two eggs, add a cupful Of milk, a tea
spoonful of sugar, salt to taste and
half a cupful of sifted flour. Beat
smooth. add half a tablespoonful of
olive oil and the whites of two eggs
beaten stiff. Grease a griddle, heat anc
cover with thin layer of the batter.
When brown. turn and brown the
other side. Spread with butter and a
little ounce jelly, roll and serve az
once.
Potato chowder-Fry four slices of
salt pork, cut into small pieces. Over
this lay six large potatoes, sliced.
Cover with water, and boil until ten
der. Add a quart and a half of rich
milk, two tablespoonfuls of butter,
salt and pepper to taste. When the
milk Is at the boiling point. drop IN
without breaking them, the
yolks of six eggs. Cook until they are
hard. Pour over split Boston crack
ers and serve at once. The whites can
be used for the pruns whip at dinner.
Prune whip-Beat the whites of the
Eggs left from the chowder until stiff.
Sweeten with eight teaspoonfuls of
sugar and beat again.
Add two or three tablespoonfuls of
stewed prunes. rubbed through a sieve.
Add also as much of the prune juice
as the whip will take up without los
ing stiffness.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
PEzQSXIzRCELU>e
eWENDoLYN ROSE AND HER PLAYHOUSE.

There are babies in America who might
play with gold blocks rather than with
toy blocks. only their wise parents will
not let them. There are babies who have
their own motor cars, footmen and
chauffeurs: babies who have handsome
suites, bedrooms, plsyrooms and bath:
small children who represent millions,
and others who will inherit hundreds of
millions
Some of the children of the busy rich
inherit more than money. They inherit
beauty and health. The life of these
children is one OF interesting simplicity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29

probable. An American will gain dis
tinction.
Mysterious fires that destroy foodstuffs
and cause great losses are foretold.
Persons whose birthdate II is have the
augury Of changes and vicissitudes dur
ing the coming year. Gains and losses
in property are probable. The health
should be safeguarded.
Children born on this day win be sue
ccssful II they do not venture in business
for themselves. These subjects of Scor-
pic usually have perseverance and stead
fastness as salient characteristics.
(CoFyriEht. l9l5O
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29

Noticeable among the children of wealthy
people whose lives are simple and nat
ural are the children of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
II. Rogers, whose home is one OF the
most beautiful on Long Island, New
York. The children are brought up very
simply.
Another baby of the rich who is being
brought up in a simple way is little Miss
Gwendolyn Rose, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Rose. of Old Westbury.
Long Island. For her a wonderful little
playhouse. filed with every known toy.
and with dolls galore. has been built in
the woods on the estate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29

The sorrow caused by Germany's
placing an embargo on the exporting
Of limberger cheese will be somewhat
mitigated by the announcement of
Wisconsin cheesemen. While there Is
no hope of importing any of the reg
ular German cheese until the close of
the war. the product of the Badger
State plants is said to have nearly
the same taste. while selling at the
same price.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
Suffrage
SDDWDay

Tonight, 8 y. m.-Street meeting at cor
ner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth
street. Speakers, Mrs. Flora MorreIl
and Mrs. Ida Waters. s y. m, meeting
at the Carpenters and Joiners' Union.
speaker. Miss Hazel Mackaye.
Tomorrow night. p. m-Street meet
ing at corner of Pennsylvania avenue
and Seventh street, speakers, Mrs.
Flora Morrell and Mrs. Ida Waters. s
p. m, Miss Hazel Mackey will speak
on woman suffrage at socialists meet
ing at Masonic Temple.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29

Practically any outdoor game that
a child plays in the streets of New
York is a violation OF the law.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-29
Many Babies Suffer.

(Cop5right. lsl5.l
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-08-06
Want Plans and Estimates.

The special meeting Tuesday of Owos-
so Lodge of Elks to decide on installing
bowling alleys resulted in postpone
ment of definite action until plans and
specifications and estimates could be
secured by the committee.
The committees report favored in
-stalling three alleys at cost of $500.
A number of members wished to put in
the alleys and fix the balance of the
basement for dining room and kitchen
at an expense of $500. A few were
not in favor of MAILING any changes.
Various plans are being discussed and
definite and favorable action is still
hoped for by large number of the
members.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-08-06
MILLER RELEASED

Bail In Sum of SIS, 200 With Two
Sureties Furnished-MotIon to
Reduce Amount Denied.
Charles H. Miller was released from
Jail Monday, pending his trial in Sep
tember in the circuit court on charge
of attempting to poison his wife. on
bail in the sum 81 $1,000 with Frank
Weidmau of Owosso for $4,000 and
Geo. Sheldon of Caledonia, for 81, 900 as
sureties.
Judge Miner denied the motion to
reduce the amount of bail but allowed
the bondsmen to qualify for different
amounts.
Miller came to Owosso with his at
torneY l.. F. Miner and left later for st.
Johns where he will spend his time un 8.
til the trial. He will no. visit his home
in this city.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-08-06
Vote on New School Building

The taxpayers of the New Lothrop
school district at q largely attended
special meeting Friday, voted to sub
NIT the proposition to bond the district
for new school building. The special
election will be held Aug. 8. The
proposition will be to bond for two and
one.half per cent of the valuation OF
81, 8e5.
The action was taken following the
condemnation of the present school
building last week by Deputy State
Factory Inspector James Lynch.
There was some opposition to the
bonding proposition, but the great ma.
jority were in favor of the referendum.
1t is planned to have the new building
O. brick, and patterned after the build.
ing recently built at Lennon.
There Is considerable agitation at
New Lothrop to take In two of the out
laying districts and make a 12-grade
school. There are but 10 grades at
present.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-08-06
Sues M. U. T.

Austin E. Richards of Corunns, at
torney for the Grand Trunk, started
suit by summons in the circuit court,
Friday, against the Michigan United
Traction company. The suit involves
the wages of wstchman at Washing.
ton street crossing
Attorney Richards for the company,
declares that during the building of the
traction line it was agreed that a
watchmaa should be kept at the cross
ing The railroad company alleges that
each company was to ~pay~half. Now
the Grand Trunk charges that the
traction company has refused to pay
it's half of the 81 900 claim.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-08-06
Child Drinks Poison.

~ Gordon ~fzsXa@d two and half
years, son ofAlM and Mrs. Leonard
Whitney, 600,skingle avenue, died on
Wednesday afternoon about 6 o'clock
from the effects of small quantity
of carbolic acid.
The child's mother had been using
the acid to relieve an aching tooth of
her other son, and had left the bottle
containing about teaspoonful of the
liquid en- the table. Immediately at
ter drinking the. contents the. child
carried the empty bottle to his moth
er, who hurried him to a physician.
The child died shortly after reaching
the doctors office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney came to this
city to reside about four years ago
from McBain. Mr.. Whitney is en-
ployed as fireman by the Ann Arbor
Railroad Co.
A short prayer service will be held
at the home Friday morning at 1880
o clock and the remains will be taken
to McBain for burial.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-08-06
REV. BERNARD G. MATTsoN
Accepts Call to Pastorate Of Congre
gational Church-WilI Begin Ser
vicA SeStembor lat

At we'll attended meetings of the First
Congregational Church and the Church
and Society held on Friday evening last
unanimous call was extended to Rev.
Bernard G. Mattson, pastor of the First
Congregational Church of Mansfield,
Ohio, to become pastor of the church.
This action was taken upon the joint
Recommendation of the pulpit commit.
tee, the board of deacons and trustees
after the report had been made by E.
o. Dewey, reviewing the work of the
committee and outlining the points
which made the members of the com.
mittee and boards unit in asking that
Mr.. Mattson be called A number of
those present took part in the DISCUS.
sion which followed and at it's close the
call was voted as stated, the Society
later concurring in the action of the
church.
Following a notification Of the action
taken here, DR.. Mattson on Sunday
presented his resignation to the church
in Mansfield and has notified the church
officers that he would accept the call as
soon as his resignation is accepted. His
pastorate in Mansfield will end with
the close of this month and he will be-
gin his work here on September first.
The church is very fortunate indeed to
secure DR.. Mattson, who is regarded as
one of the leaders Of the denomination
in Ohio, and warm welcome awaits
him in this city. Since entering the
ministry he has had three pastorates,
two years at Medina, Ohio. seven at
Yankton, South Dakota, and something
more than nine years at Mansfield and
has done successful worS in each,