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The Washington times., 1916-08-11
Color of Ones Hair
Decided By Colorine
Pigment BelOW Skin
By DR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERc

YUsT as there 10 often scarcely .
visible step from the sublime to
the ridiculous. 30 there II an i'm
perceptible transition from the
horny hand OF a son of toll or the
heavy hide Of a hippopotamus to the
halo or hair Of a Hottentot.
Hide. horns. hoofs, scales. nails. and
hair are blood brothers chemically. and
anatomical cousins structurally In
character they differ stritdngiy. but In
their composition they are much alike.
In the skin of almost all animals
ny sanSs Sssr ars sns psrodSssd from ~heh
the hair bulbs evolve. The hair grows
from these "follicles." and are nothing
more nor less than a slightly altered
cuticle, such as the rest Of the skin.
layers. The cuticle or outer surface In
more or less like a pavement in the ap-
pearance Of its units. The layer below
this Is known as the true skin" II
the under skin" or subcutaneous stra-
tum of the three-terraced "pajamas"
Of the human form.
The outer cuticle or. epidermis Is Of
less value to the sensitive. vital part Of
yourself than the two other strata Of
the skin. 1t Is exceedingly tough. II is
shed and renewed day by day from the
real skin below II.
What Makes Color.
Hairs are merely extensions and pro-
longations OF the skin. The color de-
pends upon the same layer Of tissue
which tans or flesh tints your face and
hands.
Like the thin. almost invisible slice Of
ham In suburban restaurant sandwich.
there exists between the cuticle and true
skin a thin stratum Of tissue units or
cells filled with dark granuies called
pigment. This Slice OF thin ham" Is
known to anatomists as the "rete
OF the human skin as we'll as the hair.
II you pull out the hair Of the head
or the beard you will see bulb on the
end Of each hair.
The buib-like swelling on the end Of
In the root of the hair. 1t is not the
root itself, as is generally supposed. The
hair consists Of It's exposed Shaft, this
bulb. and the root. The root rests In
the so-called fold or follicle. from which
OF plant from the soil.
The Slice Of ham or "rete mucosum"
which supplies the shaft OF the hair, as
well as the tan OF the sun on the skin.
In colorcd races and In animals such as
the chameleon. which. unlike the leop-
ard, frequently change their spots Of
Inc pigment PARTICLES OF tnls line OF
cells beneath the cuticle alter their
form. posi- tion and groupings according
to the color and pattern OF the back
ground upon which the animal rests.
Why Hair Changes.
salamanders, fish. foxes. reptiles. am
phibians and other creatures thus
change the hue Of their skin. The hairs
Of men and some animals also change
their shade according to the pigment
changes OF the "rete mucosum."
1t is tho outer part of the hair shaft
which containc the colored granules
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
To Aid Women to Secure
Work.

The recently created women's and
girls division of the employment service
OF the United States Bureau OF Immigra-
tion is now organized upon working
basis. Commissioner General OF Immi-
grafton Caminetti recently announced.
Branches of this bureau have heen es-
tablished In all the leading cities OF the
country and are In charge OF women,
Federal investigation disclosed that
women and girls preferred not to deal
with men when they go to an employ
ment bureau. The service stations will
give special attention to the requests OF
women wage earners for work and to
meeting the demand for female help in
rural as well as urban communities.
The women In charge OF the bureaus
must protect the women and girls from
exploitation and misdirection: and no
woman or girl shall be directed TO an
opportunity unless the character OF the
place and the employer has been es-
tablished to the satisfaction OF the offi-
Ger In charge"
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

ated to suit necessity. is now made
In organdy. ruffled: in georgette
crepe. rufrled. and in net. likewise
runlcd. This ruffling IL sold bv the
yard. II the caDtious shopper can
ind nothing ready made that suits
her critical eye.
At first there were those who de-
INJURED at the thought Of fitting this
ruffled daintiness. TheIe was no at
tempt on the part Of the makers to
shape II In the form of q collar.
What was one TO do?
d. The reply came back:
Don't Mt at ALL"
And everybody has obeved. Hence.
there are now to be seen fchus that
sit IN stifflv from the shoulder. be-
ing the same width all the way
around. These are pulled well down
over the arms. and appear strangely
like the upper bandInEs OF
mummy.
II likewise requires patience and .
high academic education to solve the
problem OF using ones arms at all.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
Annoyance of Having Young
Guests Appropriate Val
liable Articles AS Play
things May Be Avoided BY
Proper Home Training;
One Canny Woman Has
Box of Toys For Enter
tainment of Her Little Wis
itorS.
BY LAURA CLAWSON.

RkY KNOW Marie 10 pretty child,
confessed Marie's erstwhile
II hostess. but sometimes I wish
she were less good to look upon
and had more consideration for my be-
longinss when she Is brought to spend
the day with me. love to have her
mother bring her along. but after her
visit. as take stock. as II were. Of the
damage. very much wish that she had
other peoples property"
fancy that most housekeepers at one
time or another have had visitors like
Marie. Children sometimes of necessity
have to be included in these spend the
know. spends the day before the advent
of . particular child. putting out OF
reach all valued articles to which she
might happen to take a fancy. Her
tts tseinsSE 3aasStea sns stSodssk S ssk fsu l.
plainly apparent to everyone who has
entertained her.
Spoiled at Home.
And after all. It II hardly fair to
blame the child; at home nothing IL de-
MED her; no room in the house IL for
bidden. and no book or ornament is
considered too expensive or unsuitable
for her to use as a plaything, and II
pity. but children will be children"
and that is the last OF It!
Even II mothers are SO unwise as
to permit this state of affairs inside
for other people's property should lead
them to restrain forcibly. II necessary.
the destructive fingers and inquiring
minds Of their offspring when In the
homes Of their friends.
The mere offering to replace a broken
article or to repair any damage caused
BY such carelessness Is all very well,
but Q caution to the child before the
damage Ii done would be much better.
Remedy of Canny Hostess
One hostess I know Is very frankly
given to saying quite plainly that her
small guests cannot enter certain rooms
In her house and cannot be given her
choice possessions merely because they
But being practical as well. she has a
box OF toys and games. and the simple
things that children love. When her
small guests arrive they are given these
Mth oa she on movey sen eSdSm Of mdns
things provided for their own entertain
ment. and depart delighted at the atten-
tion. And thus this canny hostess IL
ssNray saved any amount Of annoyance and
Accidents will happen. OF course. an
noying. humiliating accidents happen to
grown people who. through no fault Of
their own. overturn vases and drop cost
ly articles. but many an accident which
comes from allowing children to wan
der round a room. could be avoided by
telling the child just before the visit,
that nothing Is to be touched without
permission. We do not want our chill
dren to be known as unwelcome guests
in tho houses Of our friends. and q little
care and attention will prevent this.
Copyright. 1919 Laura C1awson.)
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

The STYLE NAV be n tacit rciteration
OF Victorian dictum that no lady
ever raises her arms anyway.
Plenty of Ruffles.
One dress presented this question
to its wearer. whose calm air OF as
surance showed that 1t was as moth
ing in her young life The gown
was voile. naturally. II had plenty
Of ruffes. And the ruffies were OF
the wolfe. too. The fichu stood up
from the shoulders In the approved
fashion. and was caught at the front
by q rose.
There were tightly ftting sleeves,
suggesting colonial days, and their
trim basqucs. The sleeves were An
ished with two ruffies. edged with
pleated ruffies like those bordering
the fichu.
The loosely knotted girdle combine
ribbons OF mauve. rose. and tan,
which tied In back with ends fiow-
ing. The skirt was absolutely plain
and very full.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
Answers to Health
Questions

Pet-Piease tell me how to remove
freckles from the face.
Freckles are often a sign Of GOOD
health. Some so-called freckle remedies
contain irritants such as mercury.
These cause serious local as well as
other trouble. Commonly. no matter
what 10 used freckles usually return.
and II the skin peels II Is better to stop
the use OF all remedies. because more
harm may be done than benent ~
ceived.
r. r. H.-Please tell me X there are
other diseases which cause puffiness
under the ewes other than chronic In
testinal nephritis or any other OF the
various forms Of Bnght's disease.
Yes. other things may cause puffiness
under the eyes. This is q common con-
dition. It occurs when there IL lack
Of sleep. excessive drinking Of water
or any fluid. loss OF weight. indoor life.
anaemia. bad teethS and many other
things.
c. p. C-I have been using white
vaseline on the eyebraws and lashes.
but do not see any Improvement. How
long does It takeT
1t II almost impossible to tell you
the exact time q change may be no.
ticed. You must be patient. and not OK
pect = remarkable change in . very
short time.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
Love and Life.

Give me a fillet, Love-" quoth I.
ITO bind my Sweeting's heart to me,
So ne'er a chance OF earth or sky
Shall part us ruthlessly:
A fillet. Love, but not to chafe
My Sweeting's soul, to cause her pain;
But Just to bind her close and safe
Through snow and blossom and sun
and rain;
A fillet boy!'
Love said: Here's JOY"
"Give me a fetter, Life" quoth I.
ITO bind to mine my Sweeting's heart.
So Death himself must fail to pry
With Time. the two apart;
A fetter, Life, that each shall wear.
Whose precious bondage each shall
know.
/ prithee, Life. no more forbear-
Why dost thou wait and falter so7
Haste, life-be brief!"
Said Life; Here's Grief"
Julie Mathilde Lippman.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
New York Fashion
Letter
BY MARGARET MASON.
Luella travels all the while;
She's never aecn at home;
Her travel togs become her no,
She simply has to roam.

ShS siihpiy nhb 10 TOum.
- NEW YORK. August H. .
That's what the stunning new
4 travel toys do for the busy little
globe trottors. Hats, coats wells, bags,
and boxes. they are nll smart as smart
can be.
The newest travel coats como In
striking shades Of tobacco brown, mus
tard. peacock blue and emerald green
and hang yolunlincusly full from mar
row shoulders or narrow yokes. Huge
patch pockets are much In evidence and
buttons big as silver dollars or even
dodghnuts.
Must Match the Hue.
or a certainty. II your coat is peacock
blue your toilette case too must te that
hue. These fascinating receptacles.
ks Whsn s. OF ihe LEATHER are 6Sr
travelling bag shaped ones are all OF
either dark leather or pig skin and
then lined to match your color scheme.
1t were easier to enumerate what
contain than what thev do. Every-
thing appertaining to n fastidious temi-
nine toilette Is there. The complete
beauty Darlor to be toted at ease bv a
red cap and be at your service by land
or. sea as first aids in your capture Of
all nationalities Of male.
There are, of course, hair brush, comb
and mirror; clothes brush. hat brush
and nail brush. a complete manicure
outfit. an electric curling iron. soap box.
boxes and Jars for cold cream. bow
der. rouge. scents. and lotions.
Button hook, shoe horn. and hairpin
box also lurk In ambush.
These articles are most ADEQUATE In
tyorine monogrammed or striped in
black or gold, but an edition de luxe In
exquisite In crystal. gilt and enamel.
There ere the complete sewing kits.
too. In either leather or cretonne COW
cred boxes. 50 that YOU may darn or
tat EN- route and take tho famous little
stitch In time that saves nine.
Heat Water on Iron.
For the thrifty traveller who loves to
put out a wash in the privacy Of her
state room or hotel domicile there Is a
three-pound electric iron that will turn
upside down and let you heat water on
1t. 1t is made with a hole In one end
where you may heat your curling iron.
and 1t all packs up in a small velvet
bag of nine by seven inches.
For further aid to the travelling laund-
ress come In either silk or leather
covered envelope cases one-half dozen
tiny clothespins. a stout cord wound on
a flat card and two glass s-headed thumb
tacks whereon to hang your line.
The wardrobe trunks have reached a
pinnacle Of excellence which makes
them. with their hangers and drawers,
as complete as your own closet and
dresser at home: and the hat boxes of
leather with handles so that they may
hat trunks fitted with padded hoad
rests for six and eight hats and tray
for your hatpins. gloves and wells. make
going away quite as convenient and
comfortable as staying at home, and
twice as fascinating.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
WOMAN'S PLACE.

II am conscious that there is a lady
standing up In front of me. She may
be young and handsome. She may not
be. What is that to me? am not going
to give her my seat-why should /?
Did not ] wait over one car in order
to have this privilege? 1t Is too late now
insst Don man strsngs se se suSashy ana ha
seat when the journey Is half over.
Dear! dear! ought to have got up.
1t wasn't worth the trouble. Still the
women have themselves to blame, They
they want to be on an eauality-Id like
to get one good look at her. My paper
goes down. There! Now catch her
profile. Hello! Well. we'll. Thank God
It's all right. My wife"-New York
Sun,
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
Deep Mourning.

Melindy. bereaved Of her husband.
consulted her young mistress on the
proper wear to disclose her grief. "Ah
wants black hat, an a black dress.
an black shoes. an black gloves. an n
whole black hank-chief. ma am" "Oh.
no, Melindy." her mistress protested,
p1t .pfan.S solid solid black as ,,ns handkerehlst
lively. when All mourns. All mourns!"
New York Evening Post.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Remove the bacon and add the corn
mixture to the fat in the frying pay.
Fry for fifteen minutes. stirring con-
'stantly. then add the cream. reduce the
heat, cover closely and cook until the
cream Is nearly absorbed.
When serving garnish the dish with
the removed bacon.
This dish may be varied by adding
either one tablespoon of green pepper.
chopped, or onion. II either of these
Is added It should be placed In the fry
ing pan two or three minutes before
adding the corn.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
THE TIMES DAILY MAGAZINE PAGE
Hot Weather Puts All Winter
Frocks Into Distant Background

The Converting Buyers In
Chicago Are Debating the
Length, Width, and Gen.
eral Appearance of the
Winter Dresses, But We
AT Home Are Content To
Go Clad in Wolfe While
the Hot Wave Lasts.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
Song.

Beloved. II Is morni
A redder berry on the thorn,
A deeper yellow on the corn,
For thfs good day newborn.
Pray. Sweet for me
That ] may be
Faithful to God and thoo.
Beloved. It is day!
And lovers work. as children play.
With heart and brain untired alway
Doar love. look up and pray.
Pray. sweet for me,
That I may oe
Faithful to God and thee.
Emily Henrietta Hickey.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
Spanish Rice.

Spanish NIc0.
tablespoons Of butter.
cup Of rice.
pint Of water.
small onion.
Salt and pepper.
" can Of tomatoes.
Put two tablespoons Of butter in a
skillet: when hot add cup of dry un-
cooked rice. Fry until brown. stirring
continuously. Add one pint of water, a
small onion finely chopped. salt and
pepper, one-half can tomatoes. Cook
thirty minutes.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
Reflections OF Bachelor Girl
BY HELEN ROWLAND.

-. ANY a man has fallen In love
M $::: ri: e.; :::: :: e: :;s;; q: .::: e.:
Of a beautiful soul.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

A mans idea OF a really efficient wife
Is the kind that can make strawberry
ice cream out of one berry and a can OF
condensed milk
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Love Is the thing which tempts a man
woman to tell the fool truth to a man.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
English Scones.
9 ounces Of flour.
2 ounces Of sugar.
Q ounces Of butter and lard

1 teaspoon OF baking powder.
Mix -four. sugar and baking powder
together; roll butter and lard we'll In.
then mix to a stiff dough with butter
milk or sour milk Roll out about an
inch thick. cut In rounds and bake In
nice hot oven. English -four is not quite
so heavy as the -four In this country. so
use a little less than what Is called for.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Currants are still seen in some of
tho stands. They are 10 cents a
quart. The few blackberrles that re-
main are the same price. :
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
RECIPES
Marrow Toast.

! pOileu rnbTTOW DOno.
Buttered toast.
This 10 simple and inexpensive and
makes a delicious luncheon dish.
Boil a marrow bone at least one
hour. then remove the marrow with
a spoon or fork. Spread at once ON
hot toast. salt slightly and serve very
hot.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

String beans are sold at late sea-
son prices, Is cents being asked for a
quarter of a peck.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Cantaloupes are more expensive
than they were last week, but of
larger size. They are selling at three
for 26 cents.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Shopkeepers Seem Charit-
ably Inclined, and Are Re-
ducing the Price of Sum-
mer Frocks Right and
Left; Thus 1t Is Possible
To Acquire the Confection
One Has Hopelessly Wor-
SHIPPED.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Once a girls heart beat faster at the
sound OF her sweetheart's footstop on
the garden path; but now 1t requires
the hum Of twelve-cylinder motor car
to rouse her from her lassitude.
(CopyriGht. 1870.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Okra Is 10 cents quart. This
vegetable has been in the market for
some time. but never as cheap as at
present.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
Fried Corn.

tablespoon Of flour.
slices Of breakfast bacon.
tablespoon of sugar.
\ teaspoon of salt.
n cup Of cream.
Prepare the corn by scoring the ears
down each row Of grain, and scrape the
latter from the cob, then mix II with
the salt, sugar. and -four. Put the ba :
con In a frying pan and fry out the fat.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Bass and croakers are cents q
pound. Salmon and halibut are 20
cents.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11
Seen In the
Markets

~ AMSONS are almost cheap
enough to warrant putting up
some jam. They are cents a
quart, or 10 cents for a grape basket
full.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Lima beans. shelled. are 20 cents
Q quart. They are still green and
pucculent, but will be tough and yell
low within q week or two.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Peaches are a bit cheaper than
they were last week. They sell for
20 cents a quarter OF peck at some
stands, though others have three
pint baskets for s and 10 cents.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Nowadays one accepts ones friends
changes in husbands or wives as one
accepts their changes In residence;
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Large ears of white corn are II
and 10 cents dozen. A poorer quail
tty may be had for 10 cents
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Tomatoes are 10 cents a quarter OF
q peck. Larger tomatoes, suitable
for salads. are 10 cents a generous
quart.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

alas. divorce Is no longer a mark Of
wealth and social distinction.
The Washington times., 1916-08-11

Sometimes even being married to a
woman doesn't seem to lessen a mans
love for her.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-28
STROUP IS AGAIN
ELECTED AS HEAD
OF c. B. LEAGUE
Board of Directors Discusses
Plans for Drive for Funds
Which VIII Be Made To-
day.

The officers Of the coming year
were elected al the meeting Of the di-
rectors Of the civic Bettermout league
held yesterday afternoon a Is.
stroup was reelected president. the
Rev y =. Sohueler vice president;
Rabbi Bergman secretary, ana Mrs
A. y McMillen treasurer. It was
voted TO make Mayor WestcTfcld and
Chairman Grunsfeld OF the board Of
county commissioners cx-officio mem
bors Of the DIRECTORATE Both the city
ana the county help In the cerc Of the
poor ana the board felt that they
should De officially represented
Final plans for The drive today were
discussed There is still need for
workers Many Of the men who have
been in just about AN OF the drives
put on i'm this city viii be on hand.
Others are hindared by engagements
that cannot be postponed. There are,
however, men and women who have
never taken part In such canvass
who could give some lime today II Is
believed II will not be- % begging
campaign The object be to give every
man and woman an opportunity to
give II viii not be q disagreeable
task.
Every one who can give the whole
day or a part Of the day viii be given
a lunch OF cards If he Will report at
the headquarters OF the Y. NJ g. A..
Nine O'Clock liz the hour and all should
he there promptly if possible a
short pun and hard pun Will do the
work.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-28
BODILY HOUSEKEEPING

The subject of drinking water with
meals has been misunderstood
In recent years investigation by
means Of N-rays. the observation of
scientists such as Cannon, Grut2ner
Pavlov. Fowler Hawk, prove that an
abundance OF water taken during di-
gestlon is necessary in good bodily
housekeeping To drink a pint of hot
water before meals is good practice
and those suffering from "a catarrhal
condition of the stomach will find BEN
eft m adding about 10 grains cone
sixth OF a level teaspoonfuD of baking
soda. drinking it an hour before each
meal Those who are inclined to
hyper-acidity should drink slowly "A
pint Of medium cold water two hours
after meals
II your kidneys are sick, or you
suffer with lumbago or rheumatism at
times pain in the back or back Of
the neck, take a little Anuric before
meals, This can be found at any good
drug store, and was first discovered
by DIT Pierce Of the surgical Institute.
In Buffalo. ~ Y.
When run down. when life indoors
has brought about a stagnant condi-
ton in the circulation-most everyone
is filled with uric acid especially is
this SO Of people past middle age This
uric acid in the blood often causes
rheumatism, lumbago, swelling of
hands or feet or a bag-like condition
under the eyes. Rackache, frequent
!urlnauon or the pains and stiffness Of
the Joints and high blood pressure, are
also often noticed. Everyone should
drink plenty of pure water and eXer-
cisc in the open air as much as pos
sihle. / have found that Auuric is an
antidotc for this uric acid poison and
| that it win dissolve the accumulation
OF uric acid in the body much as hot
water dissolNes sugar
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-28
MAN WANTED IN
ARIZONA NABBED
BY DICK LEWIS
Savedra, Charged With
Felony at Flagstaff, Under
Suspended Sentence of Year
Here,

Under Sheriff DICK Lewis did not
have to look far for Gabriel (GrayJ
SaVcdra whom Arizona authorities
asked him by telegraph to arrest. The
under sheriff came TO Albuquerque
from the sheriffs office al Old Town
soon after he received the wire. Sa-
Ycdra was one of the first persons he
saw as he stepped off trolley car
al Second street and Central avenue.
The officer recognized him at once.
Lewis placed him under arrest.
The telegram, which asked that Sa-
Vedra be arrested, said simply that
authorities at Flagstaff held felony
warrant for him The charge was not
told Of in the first message. Savedra
said he had not done anything An
inquiry by Under sheriff Lewis
brought q wire from Sheriff W. G..
Dickinson, saying that he was
charged with passing a worthless
check.
Savedro is under suspended sen
tence in Bernalilld county, according
TO the under sheriff lie said that the
man had been under sentence to
serve a year upon his pleading guilty
IN March, 1914, to passing worthless
check. The sentence was suspended.
Sayedra said he would waive requi
sition ana Under Sheriff Lewis mott
fled Sheriff Dickinson. An officer
viii come for the man.