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The Washington herald., 1916-01-07

What fur you Iookin' out the win
dow so long, little Helen asked her
negro nanny one day.
"Cat fur, honey chile" was the old
woman's reply.
"Is there a cat out there. nanny?
the child eagerly inquired. The old
woman's fat sides shook when she
told the story afterward as an evil
dence of her nurslings humor.
1t was not humor. 1t was pure
Iiteralness on the part Of the child
that led her to think there was really
! cat in view, the childlike hterainess
| that makes IT so easy to teach them
the ethics of conduct and so difficult
TO give them a comprehension of reli-
sious doctrine.
No child grasps the abstract idea
of the plan of salvation as taught by
mis- parents or in the Sunday school,
as the many quaint remarks repeated
to US by their amused mothers abuno-
antly testify. To them every doctrine
becomes a concrete reality interpreted
| i'm terms of his personal experience.
But when It comes TO the things we
say and do before them, we have TO
mind our p's and q's, as the saying Is,
| or we shall be quoted and exposed
to the next chance guest in our nome
Not long ago / was guest at
table a Quasi-family dinner in we'll
known family where another guest
was a distinguished clergyman whom
the host and hostess delighted to
honor. The family is one in which
the topics OF the day are freely dis
cussed at all times, and every one
expresses his individual opinions free
| lv and often forcibly, but always In
perfect good humor.
At this particular dinner there did
not chance to be any especial argu-
| ment. The conversation was concern
ed with rather grave subjects more
| pa rticularly within the domain OF the
| clergyman guest, and was more of a
discourse on his part than otherwise.
In a pause which followed some
thing the eminent man had been say
ing, little Harriet, the three-year-old
daughter of the house, suddenly piped
up, looking earnestly into her moth
| er's face.
when you have company you're
not always a-fussin'," she said with
| conviction.
We all roared with laughter and
| the clergyman genially remarked. III
| l dined here often / should learn much
about the family disposition"
The mother carried IL of as non
chalantly as she was able and the
| incident passed. when we were alone
| after the other guest had taken his
departure, however. she said to me:
Wasn't that the worst thing you
| ever heard? I am sure 1 do not know
| what possessed Harriet. I've mind
| to spank her for it."
ut was not possession" / replied.
at was the literalness of childhood
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second season" as well as the first.
Of course we have reason to be
proud of our discrimination in this re-
spect, but with styles that change
every season there is decreasing
tendency even in this city to stake
thought for the morrow" with regard
to the wearing quality of garment.
Our grandmothers and great-grand-
mothers who lived before the day of
present weaving and spinning effici-
ency had to know how to tell good
goods. Styles lasted several seasons
and even after garment had wealth
cred two or three seasons it was
ripped, turned" and made over.
But nowadays things are little
different. What if every fiber in that
new coat of yours is not wool? What
if chemical test would show a very
small alloy of cotton? The coat is
warn and its style suits you. At best
you will probably not wear it more
than two seasons. Surely it will never
survive to be turned" and made over.
In the matter of household lines
and cottons-tablecloths, blankets,
sheets and SO on-too great precau-
ton cannot be taken as to quality and
in buying these things the Wisconsin
professor does we'll in urging more
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
HOUSEWIVES DAILY
ECONOMY CALENDAR
THE OLD FURS.
By FRANCES MARSHALL.

How about refurbishing the old furs?
Usually We wait till the autumn after
before we think about taking time to
improve the appearance OF our furs. But
1t is not a bad idea to remember that the
good looks OF a set of furs depends as
much on cleanliness as does that of a
frock or a pair of gloves. Particularly
annoying is the fur collar that has be-
come grimy at the neck line, soiling
waists and skin that come in contact
with II.
Yet few Of US have enough furs
so that we can dispense with one set
In the cold season OF the winter for
enough time to send 1t to the cleaners.
But there are few little home treat
Tnents that any woman with ordinary
deftness OF finger can perform.
In the first place it is ten chances to
one that the lining OF your collar piece
especially II 1t Is one OF those small
throat pieces-is no longer clean. or
course you do not want to think Of dip
ping your furs in gasoline but why not
rip out the lining and give 1t a thorough
cleansing In gasoline, leaving It exposed
to the air for a good twelve hours before
sewing 1t back in again7
Then while the lining is being cleansed
give the furs a good dry bath. Even
for black furs corn meal is an excellent
cleanser, though care should be taken
in rubbing in the meal. Once rubbed in
It should be allowed to remain there for
several hours when II should be lightly
shaken out, leaving the furs free from
dust and any possible oil that may have
come from contact with the skin.
For white fox flour is an excellent
cleanser and whItener. For very fine
furs powdered orris root applied like
the corn meal is excellent.
Another thing to remember in think
ing Of the future OF this years furs is
the way you keep them when you are
not using them.
Mufs should never be laid down care
lessly. They should be slipped on rod
of some sort. A cylinder OF pasteboard,
hung from hooks by two ribbons, Is a
very good thing.
Collars, too. should be carefully hung
around a regular coat hanger. II they
must be kept in a box they should al
ways be shaken out and then folded with
roll of tissue paper crumbled up where
the fold comes to keep a crease from
forming.
Copyright fHs.)
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
FAMOUS WOMAN, HER
BIRTHDAY AND YOURS
January Princes Charlotte, Julia
Kavanagh.
BY MARY MARSHALL

Copyright. 1916, by Mcclure Newspaper syndicata)
Princess Charlotte. the only daughter
OF George, Prince of Wales, who later
ruled England as George ", famous be-
cause she was a princess and a truly
lovely woman, and Julia Kavanagh,
novelist and biographer, share the birth
day honors of January T.
The princess was born in 1876, and her
childhood was lonely. For her parents
were separated and her father neglected
her. She was allowed to see her mother
only two hours a week. Nevertheless.
she had a sunny, cheerful disposition,
and among her governesses and tutors
she was well liked. They called her
pepper pot" which indicates that she
had a quick, as well as sunny temper.
She was engaged, when seventeen, to
William, Prince of Orange, but she re-
fused to marry him. Her father, angry
with her, dismissed every member Of her
household, and she fed to her mother
When she was twenty she married
Prince Leopold of Sake Coburg. She was
happily married, but she died a year lat
er. greatly loved and greatly mourned by
the people of England, who had looked
to her for an heir to the English throne.
A school book Jingle of the day shows
how much she was beloved:
Never was sorrow sincere,
Than that which flowed round Chzrlotte's bier
Julia kavanagh was born in 1924 in
England. She lived much in Paris with
her parents, and her French life Is re-
fiected in her books. The best known of
them Is Madeleine" the story Of the life
of peasant girl of Auyergne.
Copyright, isls.)
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that inspired her remark. To her your
arguments are exactly the same as
some OF the quarrels she has with
her sister for which you punish them.
She cannot distinguish between the
interest that leads you TO argue a
subject with your husband and the
irritation behind her quarrels with
able to understand why you should
punish her for her very innocent re-
mark. made undoubtedly as her con-
tribution to the talk for the enter
tainment of your dinner guests"
The things we do and the things We
say mean just exactly what they ap-
pear to to the youngsters about US II
We mothers always remembered that
We should be more successful in our
training OF our children. Emerson says
in one of his essays How can I hear
what you say when what you are
thunders in my ears?" That applies
with force TO the teaching we give
our children. As I have often said
to You before. precept is not effective
II example fails to add its weight 10
our training.
The mother who is not wholly truth
full will be detected in her sin by the
clear eyes of her little ones. and with
their literalness they will take her
for just what she is and copy her as
their model II we are gOssips. II we
speak evil of our friends il we are
lazy. not to be depended upon to do
the things We have promised, what
ever our faults, be sure, dear moth
ers, we have our critics close beside
US who take US literally as We are,
and not only interpret US to their own
minds. but who report US to the world
in our ungusrded moments as they
find us. Rearing children is the best
method OF self-cultivstion that ] have
ever heard of. and the literalness Of
the children is the means by which il
Is accomplished.
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The star, incline, but do not compel
Friday, January z, 1915.

Friday, January z, 1915.
This is not lucky day, except for
those who venture in love, for while
Venus is friendly Uranus and Mars are
exceedingly inimical.
Increase in the number of marriages in
the United States Is indicated, but there
is a prognostication that women will do
much wooing.
Dealers in clothing should make the
best of this days planetary government,
for there is a sign read as presaging a
return to simpler modes of dress and
smaller expenditures.
Theaters should benefit today. In the
large cities profits are probable in one or
two ambitious ventures.
Changes in photo-plays are foreshad-
owed. The seers predict startling re-
forms and re-organizations.
Uranus is again Is in sinister aspect,
understanding among persons as well
as nations.
Famine is prognosticated for many
parts Of the world, and hunger will be
experienced even in the United States, it
is prophesied.
During the next three months new ac-
tivities for the churches again are indi-
Gated, and progressive minister will be
much advertised.
deal with occult subjects will have more
and more vogue, owing to the power of
Uranus, It is said. SpiritualIstic manifes-
tations OF various forms will gain serious
consideration. shade will write one of
the best sellers.
There is a prophecy that child will
be the center of some great trouble in
Germany.
Increase Of the number of wounded in
England will depress the public mind
during the next few weeks.
Uranus presages internal upheavals in
parts of Germany, Russia and the British
Empire. -..
Canada comes under a planetary gov
ernment which may inspire the largest
ambitions. making toward effort that will
eventually cause the part to be greater
than the whole" according to the
prophecy of a seer.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is should
work toward harmony in health and
business. Success is likely, IL pleasure
does not absorb too much time. Flirta-
ton may be disastrous.
Children born on this day have the
possibility Of unusual brilliancy of in
tellect.
Copyright, fss)
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sage TEA KEEPS
YOUR HAIR DARK
Grandmother's recipe to bring
back color, thickness and luster.
Everybody is using it again.

Gray hair. however handsome, de-
ties advancing age. We all know the
vantazes of a youthful appearance.
bur hair is your charm. It makes or
|ars the face When II fades, turns
zy and looks dry. wispy and scrAg-
5ly. Just a few applications of Sage
tea and Sulphur enhances its appear
Lnce a hundred-fold-
Don't stay gray! Look young! Either
prepare the tonic at home or get from
my drug store a 50-cent bottle of
-wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
>ound.- Thousands of folks recommend
his ready-to-use preparation. because
4 darkens the hair beautifully and
,smoyes dandrun, stops scalp itching
Ind falling hair; besides. no one can
5ossibly tell, as IL darkens so natural
and evenly. You moisten a sponge
y soft brush with IL, drawing this
hrouxh the hair, taking one small
vtrand at a time BY morning the gray
>alr disappears: after another applica-
lion or two. it's natural color Is re-
kored and II becomes thick. glossy
md iustrous. and you appear years
keunger,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
THERE'S MANY A RIPPLE
SEEN IN THE NEW COATS

The ripple is actually upon US and
with 1t the forecasting of the return of
a tapered waist line. But the ripple Is
actually here and the small waist Is
only suggested. In the coat suit illus
trated below the idea Of fullness is car
ried out in the collar, cuffs, skirt and
coat peplum. The double cufrs and dou-
BILE fiaring collar are especially char
dcteristic OF the new French designs.
Made up I'm tete de negre whipcord, with
d mum Of sealskin and ~Ojain white err
mine. this makes a charming walking
suit.
The cloak to the right is Of Goebel
green broadcloth trimmed with black
wolf. 1t Is one of the few designs where
the fur is not used horizontally. The
suit Just below the cloak is OF terra
Gotta wool velour. The tightly buttoned
coat, the dropped armholes and the
sleeves full at the elbow proclaim this
model to be decidedly advanced. The
skirt is decidedly full and short. for as
yet there has been almost no tendency
to lengthen the line from the waist to
the hem.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Mrs. c. F. writes: You advise light
er weight underwear for children. Do
you mean thin nightgowns, too?"
No. the body heat needs to be re-
tained while the vital forces are low
cred during sleep. Children should
wear high-necked and lOng-sleeveo
night drawers, with feet TO them in
the winter.
Mrs. c. d. S. writes: My little girl
has quite a growth of dark hair on
her arms. She is disfgured by IL so
that she cannot wear short sleeves.
Please tell me a good remedy for 1T"
know of no depilatory that will
not make the growth thicker and
coarser than the hair is naturally. /
have had letters from many women
who have tried various nostrums for
hair on the face and arms and with
out exception they have lsmented that
they used them.
CCopyrisht IelsJ
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07

the omelet Fold over and serve imme-
distely.
Escalloped oysters-MiS equal parts Of
breadcrumbs and cracker crumbs and add
half a cupful of melted butter. Put a
thin layer Of the crumbs in a buttered
baking dish, and then a layer OF oysters,
drained. add more crumbs. a second lay
er OF oysters, and top II with crumbs
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and pour
liquor and two tsblespoonfuls OF rich
milk. Bake in hot oven for half an
hour
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
Governor Believes in RAILROADS.

Boston. Jan. 6. Further regulation OF
railroads in New England was recon-
mended by Gov. Samuel w. Mccall In
his annual message to the Massachu-
setts legislature which convened this aft
ernoon. The message recommended no
definite form that such regulation should
take. The governor, who was inaugu-
rated today. pointed out that the rail-
roads are necessary to the country, that
without them New England would be iso-
lated and that their investments are in
dispensible to the community.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
Aunt Chatty's Mothers Club
Conducted by Mrs. Charity Brush
THE LITERALNESS OF CHILDHOOD.

This real Mothers Club benefit of everywhere
who struggling with questions of discipline training edoea
on clothing children Write Chaty problems
which vxns YOU and she will advise and help you solution of
them Write to her, of discoveries Of methods have
found successful smoothing the rough paths of life for the tender
childish feet through the Mothers Club your experience be of
mothers who still tangled the web of pep1y
have so happily unraveled.
Cooperation business why
the of motherhood that highest and hottest calling which
been and always will be womans of glory. what
other usefulness be opened her2 Address Mrs Charity
Brush. of this paper
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
MoMahOn Named to Laskey's Office

John p. McMahon yesterday assumed
his duties as law clerk In the Office OF
District Attorney John Z. LaaEkcy. He
was apOpinted q an vacancy occasioncd
by the promotion OF Assistants MattlnKiy
and Todd. following the resignation of
S. McComas Hawken. AR. Mcmahon Is
a Washington man ard an alumnus Of
George Washington University.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
Four Children Cremated in Home.

New Martinsville, W. Va, Jan. 8-Four
children Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Morgan
were burned to death today and Mr..
Morgan received fatal burns in rescuing
fifth from an upstairs room. The
upper rooms, in which the five children
were sleeping, were cut cff.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07

Mrs. Joel W. Bunkley: Mrs. Cordelia
Powell Odenheimer. president general of
the Daughters of the Confederacy; Mrs.
Maud Howell Smith, District president Of
the U. D. c.. and Mrs. Claude N bennett
The reception committee is not yet COM
pleted. but will be announced by Miss
Gregory and Miss Overman at an early
date.
Representative Charles D. Carter, of
Oklahoma, Wal make the presentations,
and will be assisted by Mr.. E A. Brand,
chairman of the floor committee; Mr.
Charles H. Keel, division commander,
and DR.. E. E. Bratt.
The young ladies' committee Is headed
by Miss Jane Gregory. sponsor; Miss
Grace Overman. maid Of honor, and Miss
Dorothy bennett. chairman. Many OF the
sea sons debutantes will attend and take
part in the dancing, of which an interest
ing program is now being arranged by
Miss Gregory and Miss Overman.
The ballroom in the Releigh will be
artistically decorated with cut flowers.
palms and Confederate flags. Special
music will be furnished by Meyer Davis
Orchestra, characterizing many Southern
favorites in order that it may harmonic
with the Southern element
Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt. daughter Of
Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt, jr, arrived
by her governess en- route to Virginia
where little Miss Vanderbilt will resume
her studies at Foxcroft. They are stop
ping at the Willard during their stay at
Washington.
The success Of the card party to be be-
gun by the United Daughters of the
Confederacy Friday afternoon, January
IA, at the Cairo, Is assured by the deep
interest which is being manifested in
the affair. Miss Alice TheobaId has
charge OF the tables, which have been
rapidly engaged.
Mrs. E. F. Woodman and her young
son, who have been spending the holi-
days with Assistant Secretary OF War
Breckenridge and Mrs. Breckinridge,
York, for a few days. Lady Carter, nee
Parker, is also there on her way to Bar
bados for the winter, and Mr.. Vernon
NJ. Dorsey and his young son are at the
Wolcott.
Mr.. Paul H. Micou. who spent the holi-
days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Benjamin Micou, has returned to the
Tome School, Port Deposit, Nd.
Miss Elizabeth Jordan, editor of Har-
per's Bazar, and well known as a writer,
arrived at Washington yesterday and is
stopping at the Willard. Other inter-
esting arrivals of yesterday at the same
hotel include Mr.. John Y Buchanan, of
London; Mrs. Charles H. Mccullough,
jr., and Miss Eleanor Mccullough, of
Buffalo; Mr.. W. P. Clough and Miss
Clough, of New York, and Mrs. Presley
K. Ewing and Miss Gladys Ewing, who
is attending school here, OF HoHstnn
Texas.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
LAIRD Is MADE SPEAKER.
Montgomery County Man to Preside
Over Maryland DeIeuates.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis Nd, Jan 6.-By a vote OF
IS to IS the house of delegates today
elected Philip d. Laird, Of Montgomery
County, speaker of the house and then
proceeded to complete its permanent or.
ganization. Lsird's election was made
possible by the action of the Baltimore
city machine. The result is a victory
for United States Senator ]. Walter
Smith and a distinct defeat for Blair Lee
Mr.. Laird on being sworn by Mr.. HAY.
den. OF Garrett County, the Oldest mcnl-
ber, pulled of few plstitudes, ssyIng
among them that he was truly CRATE
ful." etc, and that Maryland must prac-
tice economy to an unexampled degree
because the rest Of the United States was
a spendthrift, throwing its wealth and
its honor to the very dogs.
I'VE are here on the peoples business, I"
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New York Hotel Arrivals.

New York, Jan. 6.-Arrivals from Wash
ington at New York hotels are:
Navarro Cumberland
o.J. Allenbaugh. W. W. Britton.
wallick- Longacre-
F. K. Belts, jr. w.B. Courtn.v
W. % p : nis.s n, ~ }" Martha Washington
Flanders MISS D. Foisoh'
A w. Cuaffel continental
w. P. Reeves. TT. Williams.
Navarro Park Avenue
z. NJ. Douglas. Mrs. Cheatham.
J. Mitchell, jr. A, H. Dadmer.
L. r. Boyer. r. P. Whitty.
C. r. Edwards. Woodward
F. B. Fell. J. H. Davidson.
]. M. Hoffman. Murray Hill
Hermitage @. E.. Meyicar.
L. r. Boyer. j. r. Clark. jr.
B. W. Thomas. Herald Square
c. E, Rowe. A. c. Lubler.
Business representstives-Wo &
Lothrop, dry goods, etc; Miss @. L. Car
roll, suits, coats and skirts: Holland
House: Miss E. Hart, gowns, dresses and
skirts; Holland House; C. f. East, boys
clothing: 334 Fourth avenue.
s. Kann Sons & Co., dry goods, etc; s.
Nye, books and stationary; Mrs. C. Nohe
millinery: 215 Fourth avenue.
M. Brooks & Co.. Mrs. NJ. Brooks. wom-
ems and misses ready-to-wear; 1150
Broadway.
NJ. Goldenberg. dry goods, ETC.; c. II,
FRANKIE, laces. embroideries and gloves
Herald Square.
Palais Royal. Miss M. Dell, millinery;
20 West TwenU-third street: Prince
George
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07

Texas Is not ordinarily thought of as an
iron ore district but business men who
have recently bought 1000 acres of Texas
land estimate that 1t ultimately will
produce from 100000 to so, 10000 tons
of ore
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
Italian Liner Comes in Armed,

New York, Jan. 6.-Tke Italian liner
Giuseppe Verdi arrived today from Ma
Piles with two four-inch guns mounted on
deck to protect her from Summarized