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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-27
APPREcIATIoN.-

APPRECIATION In The Day
Book the clothing workers of Chi
cago had valiant champion in their
recent struggle for living wages and
decent treatment. l feel that would
be neglecting a duty l owe if l did
not express my appreciation of your
splendid support.
At the darkest hour in the strug-
gle, when the calls on our treasury
were most numerous and hardest to
meet, The Day Book came to the res
Gus and started strike fund. That
to us meant even more than the sup
port given our cause in the news and
editorial columns. It was an express
sion of the sort of sympathy that
counts when thousands of men and
women are engaged in struggle for
existence. We enjoyed to large ex-
tent the sympathy of the workers of
the city, but The Day Book gave an
opportunity for that sympathy to
find expression in a practical way.
The fund raised by The Day Book
helped materially in the way of feed
ing the hungry, and the clothing
workers are deeply appreciatiVe of
that support
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-27

find out whether he truly loves her
or not. If he does, then it would be
her part to try to win over his love,
inasmuch as he would be willing to
marry her. If he does not love her,
then the best thing she could do I'M
der the circumstances would be to
give up all thoughts of marrying him
and to do her best in getting him out
of her mind.
AS to her marrying this man who
has all these riches and who she does
not love at all, l thing to be absolute
~ wrong and also not in accord with
the laws of nature.
How can a woman be happy, even
with all the riches in the world, If
she does not care for the man she
gives her life to? No, successful
unions are only those in which the
persons comprising the union have
something in common and in whom
the power of love exists.-DaVid Fox,
ZOOS N. Kimball Az.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-27

The PUBLIC FORUM
TO "cHARITY" coNTRIBU-
ToRS.-You will be solicited for
money to help mothers and children
who have been deserted and are now
in poverty.
The original mothers pension law
enacted by the legislature of 1911
permitted these mothers and their
children to be pensioned.
Organized charity had this law
changed in 1913 so that deserted
mothers and their children could not
be pensioned.
The greatest cause of desertion is
the interference of charity experts
into the family affairs of men who
get low wages.
Charity experts harass the father
until he skips out. Then they use
the story of the distress of the moth
er and children to harrow your feel
ings to get you to send money to help
these families.
Soon after you pay your money
to charity" the children are brought
into the juvenile court and COM
mitted to institutions and the county
treasurer ordered to pay SIS per
month per child to the institution.
If you send no money to organized
charity as long as this method of
creating poverty continues you will
greatly aid in aboishing ehild-pover-
ty.-Henry Neil.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-27
TO EVERETT TRUE

~ EVEKE ! kOE.-AIter con-
sidering what would be best to give
our niece for Christmas we decided
on sending some light. We have en-
gagged the best illumination in the city
The Day Book is on the job, and
Uncle Sam will bring him to the door
every workday for one year.
Did we spend that money wisely or
will you give us a whack if you ever
should meet us?-B. de ", 311 Tai
man aV.
SPEAK TO HIM.-As to the case
of Barbara, think the most sensi-
BILE thing she. could do would be to
speak to this man whomsheloves and
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A CARTER OF VIRGINIA.
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.


When The Woman had settled back hndomest Of her
lined automobiles thought travelled the ended
elaborate which she
evening smile
there seemed certainly the dinner had
liant affair and had gone off without a hitch.
There had been the usual wonderful gold and the
perfect the Aawless conduct of brilliant
whose charm
wonder to all those whose lives she touched
SKINNED along city in
handsome twisted thought
back the highly successful dinner and other equally brilliant
which she had gaeed she became the of The
Mans
When The Woman
the the
beautiful coming she should cultivate.
"She Carter of Virginia, dear Belong THE Carriers An
invitation her house society,"
The smile of The Woman, heard became bit
than formerly flush mounted of her hair
other the little afternoon gathering openly her
"Ou hostess tells of THE Virginia Carriers fawned
and the flow of small talk
Womans Her fine travelled around
hollow behind
of her waiting quesioner
Then like lighted thrown them
culating and cutting
sorry she said but quite mistaken My mother
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

No table is complete without flowers.
be II the breakfast, luncheon. tea or
dinner table. Even field flowers gathered
from the roadside are quite acceptable II
they are nicely arranged. Violets mingled
with their own green leaves. arbutus in
fiat dishes. spreading bouquets of dog
wood. mountain laurel and wild azalea,
red and pink clover. buttercups. golden
rod and asters-as the seasons change
there are lovely flowers for the table to
be had for the picking from spring to
fall
Especially at this time of the year.
when flowers can be gathered or else
bought so cheaply at the florists. there
is no excuse save laziness for not having
them.
great deal, in the effect produced.
depends on the sort of vase used The
newest idea in flower vases takes the
form of Marie Antoinette flower baskets
and flower vases, finished either in sill
yer. gold or gold plated over silver. The
COLO plated baskets are in line with the
uew vogue for gold plate in all sorts Of
tableware. The vases show a framework
Of silver cross pieces with small carved
flowers Of silver-or any other metal
used-at the crossings of the framework.
Into the framework slips perfectly
rlain green or clear white glass por-
ton which can be replaced at any time In
case of breskage. In silver finish the
vases standing over foot high cost a
little over 81.
Baskets for Flowers.
The baskets. which cost about dol
lar less. are made of~silver or gold with
a handle. Into this framework Is fitted
plain white porcelain flower holder
with a latticed or basket top. This also
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
SUFFRAGE TO INCREASE VOTE.

Mrs. Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale.
speaking before the equal franchise COM
mittee at the Algonquin Club In Boston.
yesterday said:
When the opponents Of equal suffrage
say that the granting of equal suffrage
In this State will increase the foreign
vote they are considering the foreign-born
ana not the native-born women by incon-
troVertible statistics issued by the national
government We know that there are more
natiVe-born women in Massachusetts, than
natiTe-born men. In the whole Of the
United States there are more foreign born
men than women. AS a matter Of fact
nationwide or Statewide. equal suffrage
increases the native-born. literate vote
Mrs Hale asserted that the machinery
of today had created in this country
the greatest leisure or semi-leisure class
OF people in the world. and that women
of this class. being deprived Of their
former work in the home, were turning
their attention to public affairs.
In dealing with the "antis' " idea Of
indirect action, Mrs. Hale affirmed that
the women of Massachusetts, tried for
fifty years to get an equal guardianship
of children under the law, and failed
She asserted that such a law was
not enacted until a mother killed four
of her children and herself with
an ak because her husband, who was
of a different religion from herself. in
tended to have the children brought
up by another woman in his religion.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

saturday, February 20, 1915.
An uncertain day. Astrologers find
that while Venus rules strongly for
good Neptune, Uranus. and Mars are all
adverse.
1t should be an suspicious day for
weddings. Romance is under a sign
deemed rarely fortunate. Marriages
will increase in number during the
year, it is said, and more boys than
girls will be born.
This is a lucky date for banquets
and formal entertainments of every
sort A foreign envoy who will be re-
ceived before many days have passed
will bring disturbing messag es, the
seers declare.
Venus is read as indicating improve
ment in all that pertains TO the ma
terial desires of women, who will be-
come more sensible and less selfish
under the stress of New World condi-
tions. Fashions and customs will con-
Used.
Although the prevailing conflgura-
tion is favora bic for dancing and all
social amuSementS, waning of in
terest in frivolous pastimes is pro-
phesied, for serious problems will con-
front the nation.
Theaters should prosper for the next
two months. Changes i'll methods of
mana cement and even a reduction of
prices are foresha allowed
Books on occult phenomena and an
awakening of interest in all subjects
relating to the unseen world will be
signs of the times over which Uranus
is supposed to exercise a bene ficent
influence
Explosions that wreck ships and
railway traius are prophesied. Suicides
will increase in the next few weeks.
it is prognosticated
The death of q man prominent in
politics is foretold. He will meet with
a tragic end. the seers predict
Id Dor troubles in the South and
West are indicated for the spring
Women VIII be the cause of strikes
and dissa tisfaction-
Breeders of cattle are warned Of .
sign believed to announce a severe cpl
demic among herds ill the West.
New Orleans is subject to a sinister
a spect. which may presage illness and
conditions affecting all
classes OF inha bitants.
The Panama Canal is subject to a
sway that is said to be exceedingly
threatenin Perils from many
sources are foreshadowed-
Persons whose birthdate it is should
avoid dissensions and removals Finan-
Cial affairs may be troublesome. The
young will court or marry.
Children born on this day may b.
quick but they are likely
to develop into industrious men and
women These subjects of Pisces are
usually logical. honest and persever-
ing.
lCnp-1lsht ms
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
F4NLN
EW~MAN
. AER
! A2ZzUA1
AND NOlRS
February 20-Angelina Weld, Princess
Louise Victoria.

Today is the birthday of the young
er of the famous Grimke sisters whose
names are closely associated with the
Abolitionist movement of the last CEN
fury. Angelina and Sarah Grimke
were brought up in sheltered home
i'll Charleston, :. e, where they en-
joyed every advantage or wealth and
leisure. They were members of the
Episcopal Church and, being South
erners, were members of slave hold
ing family. Influenced by the abolition
literature that was circulated through
the country the two sisters became
very much interested In the move
ment to emancipate slaves. They join
ed the Society Of Friends and assumed
the uniform quiet garb of Quakers
Through the death of their parents
they came into a large fortune much
represented by slaves. Consistent to
their theories they emancipated their
slaves, sold their estates in the South
and started out lecturing and teach
ing in behalf of the cause in which
they were so greatly interested.
In the North they were received
with open arms. They went through
New England giving parIor talks ana
taking every opportunity they could
to further their cause. Angelina mar
ried a Mr.. Weld when she was thirty
three. and after that devoted her time
to the work of education and reform
Angelina was extremely beautiful and
was possessed of a remarkable share
of magnetism. She spoke with great
eloquence. and one of her listeners
said of her that he had never heard
from any other lips. male or female,
such eloquence."
Copyright. lelJ.)
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
HOUSE.
WIVES
DAILY
ECONOMY.
CALENDAR
THE CHILD THAT CHARMS

Does your child charm? Is he a
youngster whom every one loves. who
carries a streak of sunshine every
where he goes?
Well. that depends. OF course he
is charming to the casual observer:
most children are. 1t is one of the
prerogatives of babyhood and child
hood. But whether or not his charm
is one that counts. one that carries
happiness with it. depends enormous
ly OH whether he is-it is an old
fashioned idea and one almost hest
tates to say it-ohedient.
The fashion for obedient children
has, II would seem. gone out Just a
little. So much emphasis has been
laid on individuality. personality and
character development that the old
fashioned rule that required obedience
of children has gone into allegiance
One reason why SO many mothers
miss the mark so signally in teaching
obedience to their children is because
they worship their children too blind
ly. They underestimate the helpless
ness and weakness of the child and
forget that the child is utterly in
capable of mapping out its own con-
duct.
Doting mothers please forgive the
smile, 1t is true that children are
wild animals should be handled with
the greatest tact and with the great
est firmness. If you have ever watch
ed, say a lion tanner. you will see
that one of the rules from which he
never departs is this: Never for
single time let the animal omit to
do what you have commanded. II the
jumping greyhound misses the hurdle
once you will always see that the
trainer goes back and makes the
greyhound succeed before he passes
on to the next number on tine program.
If the animal once gets the idea into
its head that the trainer is going to
pass over omissions, the trainer Is
lost, and alb the days and weeks and
years of training will be forfeited.
So with your adorable little wild AMI
mails of children. Make your requests
as light as possible. Have your rules
as simple as possible and then insist
on them Never WAIVER by hairs
breadth. II you have told little
Tommy to leave the room. you must
make him leave the room at any cost
Copyright. lsl5)
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
Herald Bureau,
M0nOlith Bul1dlnG,
New York City,

color and give contrast to her face:
tho pale shades harmonize with her
white hair and pale cheeks and in
crease the sense Of lack of color.
Pure white hair and bright cheeks.
when they are combined in an older
woman. can stand the light shades
very well. Otherwise they should be
left for the debutantes.
Gay Sweaters.
In spite Of the fact that the light
shades are, the rule this winter.
sweaters are to be vivid in color.
Clear. bright yellow. emerald green.
light violet, a light green-blue. rose
of light shade, and bright brown
are to be the favored colors for
sweaters. so say those who ought to
know.
The most popular sweater will be
either silk or angora-and both are
bit expensive The angora wool
softens the hues of the bright woods.
and the silk produces a sweater SO
soft and flexible In quality that 1t is
always lovely. So the new sweaters.
with their flexible surface and gay
color. will be decidedly attractive.
probably. with light frocks.
Bone buttons are used on some OF
the angora sweaters. and silver but
tons, round. perforated balls. some
quite charmingly chased, are used on
some of the silk sweaters. Buttons
covered with crochet are a new de-
tail of some Of the most recent sweat
ers
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
Why Babies Die.

II Your income is S. or over your baby
will run a good chan"" of reaching ma
turity. If you are subsisting on less than
SO the chances are that he won't. Those
are the cold hard facts of the case. II
is a matter of income. And no amount
of mother love. devotion or anxiety will
alter the case
Such IS the inevitable conclusion to be
gained from one of the recent govern
tality. According to this report, if you
are making IS a week or more your
haby runs more than nine chances out
Of ten Of living. if you earn SO or less
your baby will have only three chances
out of four.
Such IS the general tendency. There
axe Of course. certain cases where the
tendency IS all the other way. There
are the EXCEPTIONAL cases where the
child of the rich is hampered in his race
of life and there are the remarkable ex-
ceptions where the family living on q
very low wage is able to produce con-
ditions favorable for health and good
condition OF the baby. But such is not
the rule.
To many who read the government re-
port in question 1t will appear at once
that the whole question of infant NOR
talty depends on housing. for the re-
port shows that the s25-a-week people
without exception lived in better sort Of
houses while the s1o-a-week people lived
in unhealthy conditions.
But doesn't it seem as if the PROPOSE
ton might work both ways Doesn't it
seem perhaps as if the mothers and
fathers who were unable to earn more
than 80 a week even in maturity were
not sufficiently educated or sufficiently
trained sufficiently conscientious to be
able to rear children to maturity? And
to follow the idea little further may il
not be that the mothers and fathers who
are sufficiently rainstakinS and intelri-
gent TO provide baby with the requi-
sites of health would also he the sort
oc men and women who would he ener-
Sctic and conscientious enough to earn
more than 80?
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

noa of shftless
Middle West village and father the village blacksmith
farmers daughter and the maid all
her She left school
she she married the village blacksma big
with plenty Drawn and little of learning They lived
three children hem-I being the last.
Zone day terrible accident and
killed My mother loved him. and she gved herself
think saved hehe babies
with babies
lived and of We dinner
small table by the Sometimes there
mother would wish would help
Society individual happened
back yard and fling myself
until exhausted You
charity hateful went to work and
by climbed until became mannikin fashionable
shop.
"One day with lad won a gown from
him and he had help her
that she did much for He
his She said the
than the gown, and later he asked o i'm
"Th husband said The Woman quietly eight
when married We lived abroad
four before brought back be
his house"
The handsome heavy when The
Woman became STILL The hostess the
the middle which
plainly she did
and the Stranger Guest who had fawned
had withdrawn the
little tale while here there smile
face deve and The Woman she talked
understood.
an the when they
In NV mother was
afcwad able provide for her babies made
hard fight worthy
stood silently by while people
THE Cartersl have been sick with ame with
with hypocrisy and deceit Why butler has been honest God
fearing and decent than IT. -...- ..-.. |
But all know and an glad glad. gladr"
And The Woman made her farewe had
whit Of its twisted although dd something the
she felt watching the varying her thoroughly
lied auditors
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
NEW YORK
FASHION
LETTER.
Written Expressly for The Washington Hnadl
~
AAAE IA R0GQLE

Written Expressly for The Washington HTanl
At large dance few nights ago
the fact that pastelle colors are de-
cidedIy to the fore was emphatically
brought out.
There were few vivid frocks-
cerise and crimson and bright. bright
blue. But. to get down to tale-telling
figures. nine in every ten gowns were
green and yellow known as pastelle.
One is almost tempted to call the
coloring of the spring opalescent
rather than pastelle. For in spite OF
the delicacy of the shades. the fab
RIGS make them all clear and living
They are pastelles. be it granted. but
they are not Opaque and dull in any
sense of those words.
Even the dowagers have taken unto
themselves these pastelle shades.
Many women who have debutante
granddaughter wear evening frocks
of pale blue and pink.
1t is always a puzzle to some OF
us why older women wear pale. fair
colors. Most women with white hair
and faded cheeks need a dark or deep
color to give true softness and charm
to their appearance. Yet year after
year they choose gray and violet and
now. this year. pale blue and pink.
Deep blue. black velvet. dark rose
and other rich and decided shades are
usually far more becoming to the old
er woman than the pale shades she
chooses. For these richer shades add
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
Catch In with China.

Gradually. very gradually, civiliza-
ton Is catching up with the Chinese
The University of California has es-
tablished a new professionalism OF
keeping people well. Those who adopt
this calling will go into the world
and earn fat fees by not letting folk
fall ill. Sickness will mean starva-
ton to the practitioners; healthy
populace will make them rich.
In China the doctors have never
looked to the sick for business. Only
while their patients were well could
the physicians charge for services
rendered. When patron fell i'll the
doctors income shrunk: when recov-
cred the convalescent resumed feeling
his medical adviser.
1t is a good scheme, evidently. or
we of the wiser world would not have
taken up with il after having so
many thousan ds of years to investi
gate its workings. In time, perhaps.
all the wisdom of the Celestidls will
become ours by adoption.-St. Joseph
Gazette.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
NURSERY TRAINING

Various persons have seen At from time
to time to criticize the American sys-
tenn of bringing up children out of the
nursery, just as other persons have seen
Mt to condemn the English nursery sys-
tenn. OF course, both systems wien car
ried to extremes have their faults But
the nursery system has much on its side,
in this age of rush and hurry.
One of the big hotels has recently
opened a play room for the children of
Its patrons. There the children can stay
for hours under the care OF reliable At
tendants, happy and free from restraint,
playing under a watchful older eye. Sure
Is they are much better of than If they
were playing in their respective rooms In
the hotel. The situation Ia the same In
many houses. Tho children Of the house
would be far better off in . big nursery
set aside for their own use than they
are in their own rooms or the family liv-
ing rooms.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
Baby's Happiness
Depends On Health

Cross, fretful babies usually
need a laxative to make them
comfortable, and comfort be-
gets happiness. Constipation
is the cause of much discom-
fort. Mothers should watch
closely the condition OF their
children's bowels and see that
they are regular.
A mild. pleasant tasting laxa-
tive such as DR.. CaldwelPs
Syrup Pepsin, is ideal for chill
dren because of its natural COM
position and gentle action, and
because it contains no opiatc,
narcotic or other harmful habit
forming drug. DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin is sold by drug
gists everywhere. A teaspoon
full at bedtime will bring easy,
certain relief.
A free trial bottle can be OBJ
tanned by writing to DR.. w. B.
Caldwell. 4s2 Washington ST.,
Monticello, iii.