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The Washington herald., 1915-03-01
HOUSE,
WIVES
DAILY
ECONOMY
CALENDAR
TIME TO DINE.

1 There arc as many times in the day
! to eat the heavy meal there are
different races of man. And different
sections in our own country have va
rious times for the dinner hour. In
rural sections. of course, the IL
o'clock dinner is. for very good rea-
| son. usual. because the body. after a
hard morning of physical exercise in
/ the open is ready to receive hearty
| food
| Usually among farming folk the
| second meal or supper is almost as
| hearty as the dinner although, o.
course. IL is not usually SO elaborate.
| Then there is good reason why peo-
pie living in large cities take their
| heavy meal after the close of the
afternoon. Sedentary work does not
require such hearty food. and a heavy
meal is conducive to laziness if one re-
mains indoors after il. Ard the fact tina,
| the man of the family is usually sepa-
rated by a long distance from his
home, and therefore finds ii incon-
venient to return at noon for the
hearty meal, is another reason for this
custom.
There is wisdom in the practice of
giving children their hearty meal at
| noon and their light supper before
bedtime, and old folk. if they are
wise. will take care not to eat hearty
of taxing dishes at the close of the
day.
But when. really. is the ideal time
to dine?
This question has been answered by
a doctor in Washington. who for some
reason takes quite an interest in the
question of when TO dine and. prac-
ticing what he breaches. he and his
family very successfully carry out the
plan Of having their hearty meal at
half-past three every day. Breakfast
is taken at half-past seven. or there
abouts Those who stay at home take
a cup of chocolate at eleven or
twelve and the children take very
light refreshments at school II is an
easy matter to arrange the house
work and for the doctor to arrange
his duties so that when the children
return from school. dinner can be
eaten. For any afternoon social en-
gagements. this hour is perfectly
convenient. as dinner will usually be
over by four or half-past. Especially
in the summer there is great advan-
tage in this arrangement. for the most
delightful hours Of the day. from five
until eight. when most folk are gath
cred around the dinner table. can be
reserved for the outdoor walk, the
trip to the park and the occasional
drive.
A light supper. consisting of the
most easily digested food. is taken
half an hour or an hour before bed
time. The doctor has worked this plan
out purely from the point of view of
health. and the uniformly perfect
condition of himself and his family
seems to show that he is not far
wrong in his decision. From the point
of view of housework it is certainly
good idea. for while the plan has
not the disadvantages of combining
the necessary morning household
work with the getting of dinner. it
does make IL possible for the maid
of-all-works to have the dinner out
of the way and the kitchen cleared
before nightfall.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01
When a Boy Succeeds.

What sort of training makes a boy
succeed?"
The editor of The Woman's Herald put
this question to a prominent Washington
man whose business demands the serv-
ices of hundreds of young men just start
ing out in business-crude boys just from
school, some of whom turn out to be oil
value to their employer and others of
whor! never rise above the level Of
mediocrity.
Does the poor boy or the boy whose
family is well-to-do: does the public
school boy or the private school boy; the
boy from an institution or the boy from
home; the boy who has known hard work
in his childhood, or the boy who has
In life?''
The man who was @ked this ques-
ton did not hesitate for the answer.
The boy who succeeds is the boy who
has been trained to have ambition. That
is my opinion after many years Of ex-
perience and after having watched some
thousand of young boys start into work
and either win out or turn into failures.
Whenever boy shows signs that lie
is going to succeed. i can be sure of on.
thing and that is that that boy has
been instilled with ambition. And the
rest of his training l find doesn't make
so much difference as most people sup
pose.
And il is an interesting thing that you
will discover if you read the biographies
of the worlds successful men that the
characteristic which they all share IN
common is this-that they have all been
instilIed with this flame of ambition. And
usually this ambition has come to them
at home The majority of successful
men in the world are men whose moth
,rs have taught them to expect success.
SO the boys in our business who win out
Usually come from homes where they are
given this ambition 10 make good
so" said the man who knows boys,
my advice to the mothers and fathers
who want to have their sons win Sue
cess is this: Give them inspiration. Make
them feel that they deserve nothing loss
than this. II is even more important
than providing them with education. 1t
is one of the first duties Of parents T"
their children
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01
FAMOUS
ENWMN
= AER
Z RRHX2AY
AND NlRS
March Lillian Stevens, Queen
Caroline.

Lillian Stevens. most famous as the
longtime president of the National
Womens Christian Temperance Union.
was born on March /. lsil. in Maine. AS
a young woman she was closely asSociat-
ed with Emma Willard in the temper
ance movement. and for several years
occupied several minor offices in the or
sanization and served usefutIy on many
committees and delegations.
During the years that Lillian Stevens
was president OF the wv. c. T. IT," II
became the largest society of. women in
existence. The motto OF the society was
For God and home and every land
and the badge was the well-known knot
of white ribbon. which Lillian Stevens
always wore. The objects of the organ
ization were Purity. total abstinence,
and prohibition" Miss Stevens person.
al policy was expressed in the words.
do everything" and indeed under her
presidency the ''W. c. T. u" undertook
many forms Of work. Work among fall
len women. peace agitation. prison re-
form. flower missions. missions for SOL
diers and miners and relief of paupers
were carried on under the guidance Of
the organization. Miss Stevens was per-
sonally an enthusiastic suffragist. She
was one of the lady managers" of the
Worlds Fair in Chicago. in 1892. She
was married when she was twenty-four
and had one child.
Caroline. the Queen Of King George II
Of England. was born on March l. 1852.
1t was said OF her that her "conversa-
ton was as unrefned as her spelling
was bad In spite of the fact that she
was marked with the smallpox not long
after her marriage. she continued to
have the ascendency over her husband
for many years and even after he had
devoted himself to his favorites among
her ladies in waiting she was tactful
and diplomatic enough to guide the
choosing of these favorites and to inf1u-
ence her husband through them. She
was known as Caroline the Good" ana
although a natural dissembler she was
on the whole a good hearted woman. 1t
was said Of her that she was faith
full friend and a good hater."
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01
Washington Fashion Expert
Predicts Big Style Changes
Mrs. Brooks Returns from Trip to New York with Many New
Ideas About What Smart Women Are Going to
Wear the Coming Season.

That this is to be a season of petit
coats. of flares and of ruffies, and tina:
the shaped waistline will supersede the
present popular empire tendency before
many months have passed. rs the opinion
of Mrs NJ. Brooks. who has just return
ed from New York. where she has been
studying the latest spring creations.
When the representative of The Wom-
ans Herald met Mrs. Brooks in her
smart shop in G street she was busy
inspecting the many consignments of new
apparel that are every hour of the day
coming from the New York dressmakers.
The leading colors," said Mrs. Brooks,
ARE to be Belgian blue. the various putty
and sand shades. black and white
checks, and white. I personally foresee
great vogue for white and an early
one. White chinchilla coats are in high
favor among smartly dressed women In
New York, and there is no doubt that
Washington women will follow suit.
II predict a longer waistline. although,
of course. the present fashion calls for
the empire line. But the snugger. more
closely fitting coat and bodice are srre
to follow. One of the newest things in
New York Is the twenty-seven and TWEEN
ty-eight inch coat. That is sure to be IN
vogue within a short time. Another pre-
diction that l am free to make Is that
there is to be a return to the smart
tailored lines that were in fashion eight
or ten years ago. The semi-fitted coat
with the strictly tailored collars Is al
ready returning to favor among New
York women.
I'm hich-class suits the newest material
is silk poplin, and there is every indica-
ton that pongee will return to its own
before the season is over"
Are high collars going to prevail?"
asked the representative of The Woman's
Herald, as Mrs Brooks opened one of
the show cases to display tempting ar
ray of afternoon gowns.
OF course. high collars are in favor
now, and they will ultimately win out
New York women have taken them up
more enthusia stically than We have here.
But as soon as warm days come-fashion
or no Observation-Disclosures women Will
return to the comfortable model that is
high in the back and low in the front
For blouses the convertible collar is the
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01

best. 1t may he buttoned up in the front
to produce the desired high collar effect
or left open at the throat to produce a
low neck
"Battleship gray is one of the leading
colors OF spring in afternoon COWS" said
Mrs Brooks. showing a charming model
OF heavy fdille silk in that new shade.
THE skirts in the afternoon gowns show
decided flare. although for suits the
moderate-sized skirt Of about two yards
around will probably b" the most ac
ceptable. Even in the afternoon gowns
and evening gowns there is often a mar
row underskirt.
And. by the way" said Mrs. Brooks.
have you heard that women are going
to wear two petticoats? That is what
New York fashion authorities predict.
One pctticoat will not answer the puf-
pose in keeping the new full skirts held
out And the old-fashioned rustic of taft
feta skirts will be heard again. The new
EST petticoats in New York are all of
taffeta and of rustling taffeta. at that
I'm evening gowns the pastells shades
are in high favor. Ashes of roses is a
new evening shade and this delightful
new shade of yellow. known as "exposi-
ton goId.'' is the very latest Then there
is chartreuse and the light green. and
blues and various shades of flesh and
salmon pink.
Resides the new white chinchilla
coats there are to be great many COW
ert coats worn this season. the covert
being trimmed often with green or with
brown. Not for many seasons has there
been such a vogue for separate skirts.
They are usually of taffeta and will be
worn with separate waists in contrasting
colors. Often they are ruffied from waist
line to hem in delightfully."- quaint man
ner.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01
SOCIETY GIRL KNOCKS
OUT BOXING TEACHER
Miss Carolina Bauman Hands Prof.
Toy a Wallop on Chin During
Rehearsal.

New York, Feb. S.-Figuratively
speaking. Prof Eddie Toy. of San Fran
cisco. is wearing his chin in a sling to-
day as the result Of a boxing bout with
Miss Carolina Bauman, a young society
girl. Of Atlanta, Ga.
The occasion was the full dress re-
hearsal of the sport carnival which Is to
be given next Monday night for the
benefit Of the unemployed. 1t took place
at Browns gymnasium.
Miss Bauman, who Is only nineteen.
and very pretty. unlimbered a collection
Of wallops which made the professor
open his eyes.
She climaxed q series Of stiff jabs with
a straight-arm punch to the chin which
almost Jared Prof. Toy out Of his shoes
The couple wore i've ounce gloves, and
the bout was witnessed by a number OF
society people as well as many profess
sional boxers. Among the latter were
Battling Levinsky and Knockout Brown.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01

Mrs. Haviland Lund. of New York
has just finished series of consulta-
tiO1s with government oficiIls here
on The National Forwardto-the-Lan nd
movement. which is expected to aid in
solving the unemployment problem.
ties of small farms is one of the i'm
poTtant measures Mrs. Lund has taken
up with officials of the Agricultural
and Interior departments. the Depart
ment of Labor and the Reclamation
Service.
The deep human wish for a home
and the present conditions of conges-
tion. unemployment and fierce comDe-
tition are turning the city mans
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01
Engenic Lam Causes 1000
Less Marriages in Wisconsin
First Eugenc Law in the World Causes Falling Off in Mar
riages After Years Trial.

Madison. Wis, Feb. 2I-The Wiscon-
its kind in the world. has now been in
effect a little over a year. and the re-
suits can be estimated. The State board
of health has just reported that one
effect is a lessening of the number Of
marriages contracted 1t appears that
about 1000 couples less took the big
jump in 1914 than in 1915.
In 1914. l7.245 regular ceremonials were
reported and eighty-seven law marriages
were recorded. In the previous year
there had been 21,os2 marriages.
The board OF health does not believe
the eugenic law is entirely responsible
for the decline. 1t says:
"On account of the great prevalence
OF certain diseases in the State, 1t Is
only reasonable to expect that there
would be some decline in the number OF
marriages reported II the eugenic law
is properly enforced. on account of the
inability on the part Of the prospective
bridegroom who Is afflicted with either
of these diseases to obtain a medical
certificate. Undoubtedly some of the
parties who were unable to pass the re-
quired examination or who suspected
that they would not pass went out OF
the State to be married. and in other
cases common-law marriages was re-
sorted to.
1T would of course. be unjust to
charge that all the bridegrooms who
went out OF the State to be married or
who evaded the law by contracting COM
mon-law marriages were so afflicted In
some instances parties felt that the eu-
genie law was a serious infringement ~
their, personal liberties and were mar
ried outside the State to avoid its pro-
visions. In others common-law mar
rage was resorted to by perfectly
healthy people purely because Of the
novelty Of the ceremony and the knowl-
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01

being held to indicate revolutionar,
opinions. The elector of Hesse-Cassel
besides prohibiting the obnoxious gar
ments. had the convicts employed on
road-sweeping dressed in trousers. so as
to inspire disgust for the new fahion.
No general prohibition of this kind was
issued in Prussia; but until 1898 all Prus-
sian officials were restricted to knee
breeches for their neither garments.
Trousers were denounced as "unbecoming
to the dignity and gravity of any holder
of an Official position" Paul I of Rus
STA had a similar objection to round
hats. which he described as "hiding
places for the infamy and shame Of Sc
cret Jacobins"-Pall Mall Gazette
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01
Woman's Work to Garry Out
Will of the First President
Mrs. Henry F. Dimock Says That
the War in Europe Has Made
Building of George Washington
Memorial Building a Necessity.

One of the best reasons in the world
why we Americans, and Washingtonians
especially. should strive to make the
Washington Memorial Building fact Is
JsCauSe of the present international
strife in Europe. And yet it is because
there is war that great many persons
give as an excuse for not making dona-
ions for this great building
This statement was made yesterday to
a representative of The Woman's Herald
by Mrs. Henry +. Dimock, president OF
the George Washington Memorial As
ISOLATION. whose object is to erect a
building in this city in memory of the
first President. which will be a suitable
place of meeting and permanent head
quarters of all educational. scientific ano
artistic organizations In this country
This is the only large capital in the
world" Mrs. Dimock went on to explain,
which has not suitable place of as
sembly for the congresses and conven-
lions OF learned and artistic bodies
People talk about a small convention hall
"a place for automobile shows. poultry
shows. and that sort of thing. But that
is not what we want. We want a dig
nified building where great international
congresses can be held
And now the war has served to
show US the necessity of carrying this
work to conclusion. America and Wash
ington as the capital Of the country
IS the natural place in which interna-
ional congresses will be held 1t Is
not likely that any congresses OF sCien-
tific or learned bodies are going to NEE.
in Berlin. Paris. or London for many
years to come. And so they will be
inclined toward Washington. And the
shame of IL Is that there is no suitable
convention hall. So. instead of looking
on the war as an excuse for not sup
porting this patriotic work with enthu-
siasm We ought to look on the war as
1 great reason why the George Washing
ton memorial should be brought to
speedy conclusion
Mrs. Dimock went on to explain IT,
the sum needed for the building is $780,
100, and of this amount $4,000 has al
ready been raised. With an even mill
lion the ground will be broken and il Is
Mrs. Dimocks confident hope that by
early summer this will be accomplished.
The site for the building-where the
Pennsylvania railroad station used TO
stand-has already been secured.
Just at present. said Mrs. Dimock,
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01

Lund.
In my scheme of colonization 1 want
to make the urbanite happy. and the
first thing the National Forward to-
the Land League wishes to do is to
open headquarters in New York City.
where correct Information concerning
land can be obtain ed-information fur
nished by the government covering
land opportunities. An educational
campaign is another feature of the
Leaf que. lectures and addresses to the
working men being given at their
churches. Salvation Army headquarters
and Young Mems Christian Associa-
tons. Night classes in agriculture
would be urged through the board of
educa ton
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01

edge that a marriage of this kind was
fully binding TO both parties.
statistics compiled by many other
States and several foreign countries,
show that, extending over period of
time, there is a marked decline in our
marriage rate. This factor must be con-
sidered in making proper deductions
from the figures presented The indus
trial depression which has been upon
us for more than a year is also respon-
sible In large measure. Statistics show
that a financial depression seriously re-
tards marriage in the same way that IL
produces decline in the birth rate
Thoughtful persons who know of the
ravaCes of certain diseases will agree that
the actual number OF marriages occur
ring in the State in a given period OF
time is not nearly as important to our
posterity as the general healthfulness of
the contracting parties.
THE educational value of the eugenic
marriage law should not be lost sight
of. \ more fruitful campaign of e1u-
cation could not have been waged
throughout this State than through
the passage and enforcement of the
law"
The report throws some light on the
attitude of men and women toward mat
rimony. 1t would seem that for women
ONE was enough: at least, only CO.
widows married again: while 93S Wild
overs took another chance However.
the situation was reversed in the case
OF Divorces. OF the grass widows
80 married again. while only SO men
took a chance.
In 1889. of the total number of mar
riages. both parties were native born.
with both parents native: in $50 the
groom was foreign-born and the bride
was native: in 2.11 marriages both
parties were foreign-born In ninety
three cases the nativity OF one or both
parties was unknown or not stated
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01

Thursday, March 4, 1915.
Astrology reads this as an unusual
" fortunate day. since Mercury. Sa-
turn and Jupiter rule strongly FOL
good and Mars. alone, is adverse.
1t is a favorable time for dealings
with plumbers. shoemakers. harness
makers, hide and leather merchants
and masons-
Farmers, gardeners and florists
should benefit during the kindly sway
of Saturn. Large profits are foretold
for the summer.
The CONFORMATION is held as eN-
ceedingly lucky for beginning excaVa-
tions for new buildings, repairs on
old structures and plans for large
additions.
AS this aspect is believed to pro-
duce 4 thoughtful prudent state of
mind it should be beneficial for all
who have important questions to de-
eide. Diplomacy is subject to fairly
good influence, but a sinister sign
warns statesmen to be exceedingly
cautious
Merchants, brokers and bankers
should benefit. 1t is an suspicious time
to take counsel with lawyers and cap
tains of industry
There is prophecy that. after
strikes and riots. profit-sharing
schemes will improve the condition OF
men and women wage earners.
An epidemic of throat diseases Is
prognosticated. This will prove fatal
in many cases
The summer will bring sorrow to
royalty in England. the seers declare.
In the United States forgery and
theft will increase during the spring
and summer Accidents and crimes
that affect the railways are presaged
again and again
The resignation of a minister In
England is foretold and an army
scandal is predicted
Holland is to become involved in
serious trouble. South Africa and
other places under Cancer will be af-
fected.
The assassination of prominent
American, who has a brilliant political
record. is prognosticated.
Woman suffrage is still subject to
sinister influences and disappotntments
are foretold, but success Is to come
unexpectedly, astrologers announce.
Persons whose birthdate IL is have
q happy augury for the year. They
may have petty worries. but none are
likely to be serious The financial out
look il encouraging.
Children born on this day probably
will be persevering and Industrious
They have success as their heritage
These subjects Of Pisces are often
fond Of romance, mystery and music.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01
The Finest Complexion in Europe

queen Wllneimina OF Hoiiand Is some
times referred to as the queen with the
finest complexion in Europe, but few
people know that she has a special recipe
for keeping her skin in perfect condition.
Some time ago she adopted the plan from
the Dutch Indies Of taking lemon baths.
Five or six lemons are squeezed into the
bath. and various scents then added in
Guiding eau-de-cologne. Of which she is
said to use a pint a day. The bath is
highly invigorating, and. thanks to the
queen. has become very popular among
Dutch society heautieA
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01
WOMEN ARE REGARDED
BY CANADIAN LAW AS
HOMELESS, CHILDLESS

The majority of the married women of
Manitoba. Canada are both homeless and
childless in the eyes of the law. That so
many women have good homes, and a
|right to their children. is merely through
the courtesy OF their husbands, and not
because they are legally entitled to any
such consideration.
At marriage. men frequently solemnlY
promise to endow their wives with ali
their worldly goods. According to tn"
legal Interpretation this seems to mean
that the woman promises To end"w her
husband with the fruit of her labor from
marriage until death
The Washington herald., 1915-03-01
A BANQUET OF sEAWEED.
Dishes Made from Some Of the Five
Thous.nd specie..

Dishes Made from Some of the Five
thousand Species.
A short while ago banquet was held
at which seaweeds only were served.
in various fashions. each dish being
thoroughly enjoyed by the guests
This was by no means altogether a
freak meal. for many very appetizing
dishes can be made from different sea-
weeds.
Thousands Of japanese and Chinese
live almost entirely on seaweed. In Japan
about 10000 people are employed In pre-
pairing edible seaweed. China alone con-
sumes about 600 worth Of food made
from seaweed every year. These facts
apart. there Is no reason why the most
fastidious epicure should turn up his
nose at dishes Of properly prepared
weeds of the sea.