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The Washington herald., 1915-03-23
DENY TALCUM POWDER
IS MERE BEAUTY AID
Makers Show 1t Has Antsepic Quail
ties. and. Therefore. Should Be
Exempt from Tax.

Talcum powder-is 1t a luxury or a
necessity? Is its function merely to
adorn the human skin or rather to pro-
mote a cleanly and healthy condition Of
the body?
This question was debated yesterday
afternoon before Byron r. Newton. Act
ing Secretary of the Treasury. 1t is i'm
portant because 1t involves about 10000
in revenue. The revenue officials class
talcum powder as luxury under
Schedule B Of the war emergency stamp
tax law. and the talcum dealers are all
up in the air about it. And they have
the dope with them. too. They have
all kinds Of irrefragable arguments to
prove talcum powder is a necessity
absolutely.
They say talcum powder IL more than
a beauty preparation-it is an antiseptic.
Borated talcum powder contains 4 per
cent boracic acid-the strongest solution
that can be made under ordinary tenn
perature-and boracic acid Is well known
as an efficient antiseptic.' Boracic acid
powder Is a common antiseptic dressing.
and consequently toilet talcum powder
borated, on account OF its boraric acid. Is
serviceable for use as an anttseptic
dressing and busting powder. Ergo.
argue the talcum men. talcum powder
should not be taxed. for antiseptics arc
exempt under the law.
Otis B. Drake. a Washington lawyer.
represented the manufacturing interests
at the hearing yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-23
Priests and Onions,

There was a rule forbiddng the priests
OF Egypt to eat onions. 1t would be a
good thing IL there were a rule forbid
ding any one i'm modern times from eat
ing onions-when the onions might prove
offensive to others.
Onions in their place are all very well.
No vegetable can be more temptinSly
prepared. They are economical They
are healthful. They are an invaluable
means OF flavoring all sorts of meat and
vegetable dishes But a breath that
savors OF onions Is decidedly disagree
able, and when II has been masked be-
hind cloves or coffee beans. II is worse
than ever. No one ought to eat onions
when he must necessarily. that same
day, come into close contact with others.
For instance, a dentist ought to eat
them only at night. They are atrocious
just before a dance. And perhaps physi-
clans ought never to eat them.
Long life to the onion, and let US he
glad that there are no laws nowadays
about who shall eat them and who shall
not. But let US likewise be discreet in
our tasting OF them.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-23
HOROSCOPE.
Tuesday, March %, 1915.

The stars incline. but do not compel"
According to astrology this is not
fortunate day for the influences of the
stars are adverse. Saturn is in n place
held to rule strongly for evil and
Uranus and the Sun are in malefic as
peCt.
Under the sinister power OF Saturn
and Uranus persons in all walks OF
life are believed to be affected I'M
plea sanity. for. while the one planet
directs those who delve in the earth
and follow occupations that are a Sc
we're tax muscular strength. the
other guides those who use their men
tai and spiritual powers.
The seers declare that. although the
United States may preserve peace with
other nations. the prolongation of the
world war will each month exercise
stronger influence over the mental
condition of all civilized peoples.
One result of the wholesale killing
of soldiers and bereavement of fami-
lies in Europe is an unconscious bru-
talizinG of every person who reads of
battles and attendant horrors. astrol-
ogerS maintain, and they assert that,
even though the United States may es-
cape ENHANCEMENT in the great con-
fiCt. its inha bitanrs will I've more in
clined to riots. quarrelS and strife of
every sort than at other times
The autumn Will he 4 time OF ex-
traordinary stress in this country. 1t is
prorhosied. Heavy expenditures on nlu-
nitionS If war are foretoId. Syndicalism
will cause trouhlc to the railroads and the
p"st":iccA win produce financial problems.
For TO-DAY the rule is not suspicious,
if one begins long journeys Danger
OF accidents caused by explosions is
doubled under this confiEuration. Loss
of life through instructed economy Is
prOcnoStiCatCd.
The government of the stars rs most
unfavora BILE for making agreements of
any sort. Strangers should he met with
One of the predictions is that
women Will prove particularly I'M
trustworthy.
actresses are indiCat ted. The drama will
be a medium for attaining fame that
is lasting.
Housing problems will occupy atten-
ton in all seaboard cities during the
months.
An immigration official will gain in
recognition by introducing
huma nitarian reforms.
Persons whose birthdate II is have
the augury of a year of anxiety. Those
who are employed may lose their po-
sitions.
Children born on this day may have
many ups and downs. They should be
taught thrift and industry. These sub
iects OF Aries are likely to be quick
witted and lovable.
Nor.r-ht laI5l
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FAMOUS
EW"N
~ AER
! RRZzDAH
AND WIRS
March 23-Margaret of An.
jou, Elizabeth Inverarity.

Margaret OF Anjou. who was born
March .. 1880 is famous because she
became the wife of King Henry vi of
England. She was tho daughter Of King
Reno of Anjou. and II was there that
she spent her early childhood. She was
betrothed to the prince when she was
still very young, and it was only after all
sorts of vicissitudes that she finally be-
became married. When she finally ar
rived in London. at the age of Is. there
were eight days of jousts and feastings.
Margaret of Anjou brought no dowery
and little connection. but the alliance
brought a much desired truce Of peace
with France. At the time of her mar
rage, child though she was. she was
well grown and precocious She was we'll
educated also. and was said to be a
'diIigent pilgrim to the shrine of Boo
cacio." AS a queen she enjoyed great
popularity. and will always be espe-
cially remembered as the founder Of
Queens College. Cambridge.
fCorIr-ht io15
The Washington herald., 1915-03-23
Under the Skirt.

As the breezes blow the full skirts in
all directions one cannot fail TO notice
the return OF the petticoat So glad are
petticoats to be favored once again that
they are doing their best to please their
wearers.
A very pretty petticoat of white crepe
de chine is trimmed with the oId-fash-
Toned putting between two rows of lace
insertion. The bottom of the skirt falls
in ripples.
The increased width of the outer skirt
naturally calls for wide underskirt. 1t
is for the reason that manufacturers
have placed dust ruff1e of lining on
many new petticosts. the rufle being
necessary to hold out the full nounce
OF the petticoat
The vivid greens. reds and blues that
were once so popular are out of favor
this season. In their places the colors
that bid fair to be most in demand are
tan. gray. taupe, wistaria, dark blue,
dark green, rose and brown. The com
bination of black and white is also
strong
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HOUSE,
WIVES
DAILY
ECONOMY,
CALENDAR
Are You Going to the Pacific

The exposition on tho Pacific coast
and the fact that travel to Europe Is
practically out of tho question will
probably influence many persons to
visit California this spring and sum-
mer. Here are few hints for tho
cally as she comfortably can to the -.
position.
Get a wolfe frock. This fabric Is In
fashion again, and 1t stands wrinkling
better than any other fabric.
Plan not to be troubled with much
hand luggage. Carry a small leather
bag. sufficient for toilet articles and a
change of undermuslin and night
things. Have everything else sent by
express or parcels post at q really
small expense and a great saving of
nerves and energy
II you are likely to patronizs the
water cooler of the boat or train take
a little drinking cup along with you.
This is a sanitary precaution now oh
served by all good travellers. Pretty
little folding cups of nickel. in neat
cases initiating leather. are 81. y
small glass. put in the same sort OF
case. Is 25 and 40 cents. Two lemons
could be included with this. and the
Juice will make the water more re-
freshins.
II you are likely to carry much
money. or one or two fine bits OF jew
elry. put the valuables in a chamois
bag and hang it by a stout ribbon
about your neck. Little pouches for
the purpose. with snap fastenings and
the neck ribbon. can be had in many
big drug stores for IS cents. Beware
of getting one of the huge bags made
in the same manner for wearing under
the skirt-perhaps attached with a
safety pin to the corset. Much wealth
has been lost in this manner, as the
pins sometimes comes loose, when
there is absolutely nothing left to Sc
cure the pouch. The pockets hung
from the waist are equally unsafe.
II you are likely to have only a
small amount Of money for extras and
the trip is to be long one. carry some
edibles with you. Dinins-car prices
are ruinous for light purses. and be-
,des. one is Obliged to fee the wait
ers. A little scent box. of milk bis
cults. a tin Of meat paste a small box
of olives and six butternuts will do
for three luncheons at least. II coffee
or tea is wanted a porter in the regu-
lar car will go after it for 10 cents.
the drink itself costing about the
same price. Put up a few paper nap
kins with the lunch. all of which may
be neatly stored in a biscuit tin.
Copyright, 1884,
The Washington herald., 1915-03-23
By FRANCES MARSHALL.

Copyright. 1901
Many Of the great Lauras and Law
rences OF history have been judged wor-
thy. by time. at least-that best judge
of all-of the laurel wreath of fame and
triumph from which they take their
name-a wreath first used to bind the
brows of the household gods of Rome
The wreaths. in turn. were named from
the household gods. or lares. on which
they were hung: and the Iares originated
In Etruria. when Rome was yet undream-
ed Of. Then there arose the custom of
placing the image of the Lar. or master
Of the house. at the hearthside; and
when Rome took away Etruscan supre-
macy. she took also this custom
Thereafter. the guardian image. por-
trayed as a youth. stood forever on the
Roman hearth. These lares were COW
cred with dog skins: and, II Is said, be-
sides being the forefathers OF one Of the
famous names OF later days, they also
were the forefathers of the modern fire.
dog.
At an events the lares shared In all
the Joys and all the sorrows of the Ro-
man households. When a young man
went to seek his way in the world, he
addressed prayer to the little. image:
You. Lar. father of my family. to you
I commend my parents, that you may
protect them" A portion of each meal
was given to them. and on festival days
they were decked In wreaths and gar
Iand8
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Quickly Relieves
Without Distress

The congestion Of waste and ref
use from the stomach. fermenting
In the bowels. generates poisonous
gases that occasion distress and in
wife serious illness. Health and
comfort demand that this conges-
tion be speedily relieved and the
foul mass expelled.
The well-founded objection most
people have to the violence Of ca
thartic and purgative agents is
overcome by using the combination
of simple laxative herbs with pep
sin that is sold in drug stores I'M
der tho name of DR.. Caldwelrs
Syrup Pepsin- A dose at night
brings relief next morning, with
out discomfort or Inconvenience. A
free trial bottle can be obtained by
writing to DIR. W. B. Caldwell, ASP
Washington St. Monticello, Ill.
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Of Canterbury. spread it as Laurence.
Laura. Lawrence and Loretta in Eng
land Philip III. who won an important
victory on August 10. st. Laurence's Day.
IN 1851. and built the gridiron-shaped
palace of the Escur.al in the saints
honor. made it popular as Lorenzo ana
Lorenza in Spain. Italy has the same
forms as Spain. and Sweden has Lau-
rentius and Lars
1t was the third saint Of the name, who
lived in the twelfth century, who made
the name Larry SO common in Ireland.
St Laurence. Archbishop OF Dublin. was
a son of Prince Maurice O'Tocl. and as
n small child was given as q hostage to
the King of Leinstcr. A few years later
the boy was put In the hands of the
abbot of nearby monastery. and finally.
in 1l62. was appointed Archbishop of
Dublin Like the third century saint of
the name. he was a lover of children, and
he gained the devotion of Ireland by
supporting some 800 small destitutes dur
ing a terrible famine.
Saint Laurence Justinian. the first pa
triarch Of Venice. who died in 1455. was
another important saint of the name
The most noted man Of the name, of
course. is known in history as Lorenzo
the Magnificent A meber Of the ceie-
brated Florentine family of Medicis, he
was grandson Of the great Cosimo. and
through the boys companionship with
the venerable statesman. as well as by
the careful training which he received
from his mother. Lorenzo became one of
the best educated men Of his day.
His mother. woman of great capa-
bilty. early took her children's education
In hand. She took them every day to
church. and she wrote hymns for them
to sing: by her business-like methods of
conducting her numerous charities, she
taught them to manage the wealth which
later would come to them. and by bring
ing them constantly into association with
the great financierA, statesmen, writer's,
and artists Of the times. she gave them
knowledge Of men and events which
they could have gained in no other way
Lorenzo. 1t Is said. was studious, and
mastered Greek and Latin at an early
age. But he was a great lover Of sports;
dogs and falcons. football. and horses
occupied much Of his time. His own
horse. Morello. was 30 fond Of him
that 1t would take food from no other
than his masters hand.
Perhaps In remembrance Of his own
happy boyhood. LORENZO tried to make
his own children happy. Ne matter how
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engrossins the cares Of his commercial
dealings. no matter how attractive some
rare antique for his treasured garden,
or some book for his library he could
always spare time to romp with his chill
dren. to write plays for them to act
and to sing and play with them. He died
in 1872, when only 49, But in his COM
paratively short life in years he had at
tanned so great political power, had gain
ed so much wealth. and had shown such
generosity in the patronage Of letters and
art, that he gained the lasting title Of
Magnificent.
Though the greatest man Of the name
was an Italian. the most renowned wom-
an bearer of it. Laura de Moves, born
in 1903. was a native Of France: yet she
gained her renown because che was the
inspirer of some Of the best work Of the
Italian poet Petrarch.
Petrarch first saw his Laura in the
church at Avignon, when she was nine
teen and already the wife Of Hughes de
Sale. and he was twenty-three. Their
ACQUAINTANCE lasted about twenty years.
and Petrarch told about IT in perhaps
200 sonnets. as all. the reading world has
known. to its sympathetic delight, since
then.
Although in all those long years Pc
trarch and Laura exchanged only . few
words. the poets attachment for Nine.
de Sale was very real. II has often been
said that the Laura Of the sonnets was
only a woman Of the poets imagination.
but Petrarch himself. as well as later in
vestigation. asserted her reality.
One man OF the name temporarily bore
the laurel wreath of fame undeservedly-
Laurens Coster. or Roster. the DR.. Cook
of his day. who claimed that he. instead
Of Gutenberg. invented printing with
movable types. He was chandler and
inn-keeper Of Harlem in the fifteenth CEN
fury. His claim was long since disprov-
ed to the satisfaction Of almost every
body. but for a time It gave rise to .
good deal Of discussion and investigation
Two other Lawrences have won fame
as founders-Lorenz Hester. called the
founder of modern German surgery. who
died in 175S: and Laurentius or Lars An
drea. who in the early part Of the six
teenth century, introduced the reformed
Lutheran faith into Sweden.
Laurence Barrett, Irish born. who be-
gan life as clerk In a dry goods shop In
Paterson. N. J.. and who served as a
captain in the civil war. but who made
his fame - an actor and friend Of Edwin
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YOUR FIRST NAME
ITS ORIGIN AND THE FAMOUS FOLK
WHO HAVE BORNE 1T.

Here comes in their connection with the
name: for the evergreen which was used
to make their festive crowns came in
time to be called Taurus. or laurel. and
from this laurel bush the Latin names
Of Lars. Laurentius Laurentia, Larunda.
Lara. and Larentia were taken. On
them all the later forms of the name in
different lands were founded.
Some go years after the founding Of
Rome. when she grew tired OF the Tar
Quin kings and expelled them there came
the first famous bearer of the name.
This was Lars Porsena. king of Clusium
In Etruria. and doubtless he had taken
his name from Rome. just as Rome had
adopted the household god Lar from his
forefathers. This half legendary king
was champion in 500 B. c.. of the Tar
Quins OF Rome. but with them he was
overthrow. Laurentia was supposed to
be the wife Of the shepherd who found
Romulus, founder of Rome, and took
him home and reared him. but like the
Etruscan king. the stories Of her life are
half myth
Although the name had these two IA
nous bearers at this early date. and al
though it was probably a usual enough
name in Rome. II was a man who lived
seven and a half centuries after Porsena
who made it popular throughout Europe.
This was Lawrence the brave and simple
third century deacon of Rome. When he
was called on. in the year 25S A. D.. to
give up the treasures of the church. he
showed the sick and the poor. the widows
and orphans. over whom he had especial
charge; then he went bravely to martyr
dom on a gridiron.
The story Of this plucky saint, who. 1t
was said. Knocked his prosecutors
through the flames. spread abroad. and
the name spread with It Charlemagne
took It, with some of the saints relics.
to Germany. as Lorenz. St. Laurentius.
one Of the companions Of st. Augustine
In sso. and his successor - AEchbashop
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Head of Army of Englishwomen.

Col. ViscUuntess Castlereagh before
the present war broke out was known
splendid horsewoman. the owner of
prize dogs and a shooter OF big gam"
un a trip to the Canadian wilds with her
husband some years ago: but to thu
list a further renown has been added
She is now d ranking officer in the Bril-
lsh army. being at the head Of the four
Companies of English women reservists
who are preparing TO take part in the
defense of their country should the need
arise. The women ale to be trained for
signaling. telegraphinS. motoring camp
cooking and by so relieving the men as
signed to this work augment the forces
in the fighting ranks. II is not intended
that these women be sent into agrees
sIve action. but not only can their help
be great in the lines mentioned. but the
training will teach them the art Of self
defense as well.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-23
TRADE BOARD WELCOMES 10.

Twelve new members Of the Board of
Trade were voted upon favorably for
admission to the institution at a meeting
yesterday afternoon of the executive
committee Of the board.
The new members are W. r. Rodgers,
William H. Irvine, Alfred B. Gawler,
E. c. Rogers, W. B. Freese, Charles
W. Morris. 8. H Rogers. DR.. Henry
c. Thompson. DR.. Lyrus Christmas,
Charles J. Lansmead, George r. Taggart,
and George NJ. Fisher.
Edwin c. Brandenburg. president of the
board. was authorized to appoint a dele
gate to represent the organization at
the twenty-first annual conference on in
ternational arbitration. to be held at
Lake Mohawk. n. Y, May 10. 20. and n.
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Booth. and Laura Kcene. English born
, no made her first appearance on the
New York stage in 1852. are two famous
actors of the name.
Laurence Sterne. born In ireland In
ln3. who made his name and fame as
the author of Tristan Shandy. and
Laura Jean Libbey. popular writer
represent the name in letters. while Lau-
renee Alma-Tadema, born In the Neither
lands In 1896. the most famous living de-
picter OF Roman, Greek. and Egyptian
scenes. represents the name in art.
Laura Bridgeman. born in New Hamp-
shire In 1929. stands in a class by herself
among the laurel crowned men and wom-
en- OF this name. as one of the first blind
and deaf persons to be educated by
means Of a raised alphabet.
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The Bloomer Skirt.

The bloomer skirt has invaded the field
OF evening gowns. However. 1t is a little
more graceful than an actual pair OF
boomers. in that the skirt is not divided
into two sections. white satin evening
gown having the bloomer effect has just
been created for a popular maid of So
ciety. The bottom of the skirt is turned
under and is gathered over a piece Of
white elastic, which is many inches
shorter than the circumference of the
skirt. Consequently. the bottom OF the
skirt Is very full and falls in true bloomer
fashion about the ankles.
A black chiffon bolero jacket is made
TO be worn over the white satin bodice
As a result. the whole dress has a very
Turkish air.
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Moonlight Dangers.

The alleged harmfulness OF moonlight
is at last receiving scientific attention.
1t seems that the light of the MOON be-
ing reflected. is polarized: that is. the
vibrations are In one plane instead of
all planes. as in light coming directly
from its source. 1t is also said that II
has less germicidal power than direct
light, and that decay is therefore
quicker
All this may be true. and il may ex-
plain some OF the folklore as to moon
light We have So long believed these
tales to be the myths of primitive peo-
piles that We are not inclined to take any
suggestions I'm this line seriously. They
are really mistaken attempts at the sci
entific explanation of phenomena noticed
for the first time.
The folk tales seem to have originated
in lands of very clear atmosphere, and
II Is extremely doubtful whether in
northern misty climates moonlight has
any ocular or nervous effect one way or
the other. Still We are often surprised
at the facts ELECTED from still more BIZ
zarre Investigations. Surely polarized
light must have injurious rectinal ef-
fects. and 1t might be well to find out
that much