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The Washington times., 1916-05-11
Properly Trained Child
Needs No Attempt To 1.
Nurse Him To Sleep
By DR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERc.

think about babies. darkness and quiet
At night are conducive TO sleep II the
wailing or crying Of well child 10 not
catered to. and II the healthy infant 10
the mother or nurse. II soon learns 70
make the best OF the situation and falls
soundly asleep. II In common experi-
ence to find in weil-traincd homes
t SsS,eu IL s sa evf mem ne
turnai habits that they sleep from
early evening until or In the morn
ing. sts. IA
sleep after the morning bath. and the
10 a. m. Feeding. This time should be
set aside for sleeping. The crib should
be fresh and clean. the room previously
well. aired. but now dark and as quiet
%en etsn a. birth n snd pstssd csnS eS
II will be found that the little ''ban,-
bino." II correctly fed. viii sleep about
three hours. ft3.
Causes of Wakefulness.
Next to noise. n light in a room 10 one
phcus. The baby's closed eyclids do not
sufficiently protect the eyes from. light.
II n light II left In the room. Il will
less and bed-tosser. OF the youngster
will unconsclously depend upon tho
light and awaken when Il 10 dimmed or
extinguished. -
Furthermore. this very fact 10 rnani-
tested In a disagreeabie way In the wee,
small hours Of summer mornings. when
the dawn often breaks as early "a
o'clock. tE l.l..
Unless the room 10 darkened. either
the morning light arouses the littis one
or Il starts some pestiferous hies buzz
ing around which deprivcs the child of
ita much needed sleep. fGHt -
In homes where patrcfamilias Or
mother must arise early. even in the
winter. to make nrc and cook break
fast. each tiny light or creaky floor Z
exaggerated almost into volcanic
eruptions. which explains why the
baby wakes up every morning At 6
o'clock. and viii not 20 to sleep again. .
Once such habit 10 initiated. II 10 diffi-
cult to break. ',Itr
Putting baby to steep is an aborsi-
nation. There Il no sucn thing as PUT
ting" a baby to sleep in wen regulated
families. where mothers read, study,
and learn. A properly trained child will
soon fall asleep IL left alone in its crib.
in a dark room. where. cool. fresh air -
solemn stiffness holds
tcopyr't 1915 by Newspaper Feature servies,.
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
THE TIMES DAILY MAGAZINE PAG
Seen In The,
Shops
BY THE SHOPPER.

~ REss materials occupy the
Il y chief attention OF shoppers.
- professional and amateur.
~ Just at present. In spite OF
the fact that manufacturers threat
en- US with white reason. they
haven't made rood their promise. .
Even at that some OF the patterns
that sold cary In the season cannot
be replenlshed No more popular
spring fabrics were ever carried In
stock than the cotton gabard;nes In
awning stripes. for sport wear.
These may now be had only In the
wider, stripes and least wesrab.s
colors. Their place has, bcen insde-
auateiy taken by the so-called sport
cloths" In coarse linen-likc tweaves.
These do not look a. IL they would
launder well. and the staying quail
lily Of their stripes is an unknown
quantity. They are priced at % cents
A heavier stuff. like ramie linen: In
a number of bright colors combined
with natural. IL 50 cents a yard and
thirty-two inches wide. At the Same
like material that, stands, any
amount OF wear without crushing
.t .-=-. D., F,tg. III .''
Fiber silk stockinss., with the SILK
portion running weh up TO, the knee.
arc 50 cents OF one OF the depart
ment stores. . There. IL ran .unusuAlly
wide. range, OF gray. from the deep
twilight on IN through the palest
Of silver and mouse andidove grsys. I.
Isl ~ $50 '..-s s-A--+--ss ',-'i p
Dainty dresses for babies out OF
their long clothes arc OF soft ma
terial pieated TO the neck. The trim
ming Sc a row. of narrow embroidery.
The price is 50 cents. -
The now consienments OF wash
skirts are beginning TO arrive.
Enough Of them are In palm beach
cloth to give comfort to those who
contemplate wearing their last
year { summer suits. One. .of the
shops has been having a IL sale that
would. do credit to the middle Of the
season. The. sldrts are fitted with
pockets and belts in the approved
5tytCs - o. .'a'.
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
Sayings Of Mrs. Solomon
BY HELEN ROWLAND.

y = ow bitter. my Daughter. 10 the
III life Of MANI ;
Verify. verify. all his days are
nlled with woe. and there il no
content IN him!
for the things which he hath not-and
the other half in repining because he
hath HAD them.
He sigheth all day for the feast OF lob
ster and terrapin.
And groaneth all night because he
hath partaken thereof.
While he Is a bachelor he taketh no
delight In q Irritation. for fear that II
will lead to matrimony.
And when he Is married. he taketh
no delight in q Irritation. for fear that
Iit may lead to alimony.
He findeth life without q wife ali
emptiness and folly and desolation-and
life with a wife all toll and travail and
vexation.
He yearneth for a woman's devotion,
as small boy yearneth for a gun.
Yet. at the first sign thereof he fieeth
In fear and desperation.
He tortureth himself through the frsi
the courage to kiss a damsel.
AMI tortureth himself. through the
other half, because he lacketh the nerve
to STOP kissing her.
He spendeth the days OF his youth In
longing for a beard. and in seeking for
| the FIRST signs thereof.
And all the rest Of his life. in strug-
Cling with a brush and razor. to re-
move the signs thereof.
Twelve times year he goeth forth
and payeth tribute to the barber to cut
all the hair from of his head.
Yet. when his hair departeth and
| troubleth him no more. he Is full of sor-
brow. and wasteth his gold and silver
upon tonics to make II grow again.
| He sigheth In his callow days for q
| top hat and dress clothes.
And when he hath attained them he
groaneth and rebelleth. because he has
to put them ON.
He laboreth with all his might that he
may acquire q little home. wherein t.
dwell forever with the woman OF his
heart.
And thereafter he struggleth with all
his might to ind excuses to get away
from It.
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
Stories of Stories
THE COP AND THE ANTHEM, by O. Henry.
Plots of Fiction
Masterpieces
BY ALBERT PAYSON TERHUNE.

fenced to a three-month workhouse
term.
Soapv arose from his bench and pre-
pared to incur arrest. The simplest
and Dleasantest method was TO go to a
restaurant, eat big meal. and refuse
70 pay. He entered the nearest restau-
rant. The head waiter took one glance
at his hobo raiment and ordered him
out.
He went to a cheaper eating house,
devoured a hearty dinner. then an
nounced his insolvency and babe the
waters call the police. Hut they merely
throw him into the gutter on hiA,Ihead.
And a passing policeman grinned and
walked on.
| Not ut all discouraged. sonpy picked
up stone and threw Il through plate
glass shop window. policeman rush.
Cd up. 'Soapy stood still and admitted
that he was the offender. The police
| man thought he was lying and sprinted
OF In pursuit Of a man half a black
away who was running to catch a car.
Fear srfpped Soapy. It seemed he
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
.AnS7DerS to
Matrimonial
Questions
', How to Keep Ones Illus
~ band During the Period
I, tfsf of CONFUSION Known to
i g. sthe Initiated as House
DC, cleaning Time.
fTrHE worst trouble during house,
cleaning time IL a husband

t<TNHE worst trouble during house,
4 cleaning time IL a husband.
sssI Tho husband Is not cleaned. but
= 81 he comes home into tho devas-
.-eated household feeling that the ar
rsnsernent = personal spite OF the
-Nifelto esq him on to commit a crime
fIn order TO keep your husband. wife
Snd mother. try a few OF these rules.
they don't work. make up your own.
ILsFfrst OF all, don't let your husband
dpme home during the whole time II
yhis period for indulling a little OF what
Ne. invariably calls mournfully home
I've. The fact tnat he may have spent
81 Of the rest of his life away at this
qme does not prevent this strange man
r.. Clean one room thoroughly before
u gets home and then lure him to 1T.
4oiyour utmost t. keep him there.
2. Don't have soup for meals.
"a, Don't tell your husband IL you are
q picture shy after everything Is sup-
pPsed TO be up.
~. Don't ask him to buy things down.
tSwn to bring home. This only rubs II
..,,r sss = t..
:. & Don't change the furniture with
9ut showing him the new, design first
4. Don't put the fern in the new
jkrdinier the hrstt night after the fur
fture Is changed
q Don't ask him to put up the win
dpw shades. sl
o. Don't mislay his tobacco. Meet
him ut the door. lead him to the place
where II usually sits and point II out.
Clean all around the tobacco. but don't
move II.
no When the baby catches cold tell
him that II Is caused by anything
ether than wet noors. ."
II. Don't ask him either to borrow or
return the step ladder. 's- -.--~'
II. Above all, no matter. how tired
you may feel. don't complain. Keep
cheerful. but not too much so. II hc
6uggests the thcater, to get away, right
IN the. middle OF the day upon which
YOU cleaned the cellar, dress up In your
Hest clothes and 10. II possible make
~ . movie so az to steal a little sleep.
IOf Mrs. Currents fifteen children at
Sparta, N. j.. thirteen are boys. There
are no twins OF triplets. and the Oldest
child IL nineteen.
Plenty of current events right in the
family circle s..f'
The Washington times., 1916-05-11

.dnen and with milk should
make W a large part Of the diet. Bread
and cereal mushcs are to certain ex-
tent INTERCHANGEABLE. but. neither can
take the place OF milk. meat. ergs,
fruits. ard vegetables. Al, ordinary
slice OF bread, 10 equal in food value ts
about haIf a cupfni OF bciled or steamed
cereal and about n .cupfui Of faxed or
pulled cereal Different kinds OF bread
may be Used for variety. -
The yeast-raised bread given to young
children should be at least a day old
or should he toasted or twice baked.
Hot breads are likely to be swallowed
IN large pieces and are, therefore. no,
desirable. Hot breads which are almost
all crust. like thin biscuits OF crisp rolls
are best Of the hot varieties.
Fatty Foods.
Fat is an important part OF the food
of children. There, Is more than an
ounce of fat (at least two and half
level teaspoonfulsl In quart OF whole
milk. II the healthy child Is given n
quart OF milk. has butter on his bread
and meat or an egg once a day. he gets
Is In Wholesome form. 1t Is WELL there
fore. not to give such fatty foods IA
pastry fried meats and vegetables and
doughnuts or rich cakes. II the child
is coastipated. the occesiontl use OF
cream or salad oil Is desirable, for fat
In abundance is-layative.
carefully cooked, may be given occa.
sionally' II is very important not tc
burn the fat.
Tomorrows topic will be vegetable,
and Fruits, and Simple Sweets"
The Washington times., 1916-05-11

He yearneth with all his heart after
q damsel. to marry her. u
and forever after, he repenteths With
an his heart because he hath married
He teeth from the woman whom he
loveth. lest his heart become eptangied
And pursueth the woman whom he
doth not love-and In captured!
Yea. his whole life long he II a. enc
that dodgeth q trolley car, only TO md
himself beneath the wheels Of a taxi
cab.
Verify, verify. how bitter is tina. life
of Man!
For Whatsoever he hath NOT, he
yearneth after; but whatsoever he get
| teth. he doth not want. And there 10
no content in him. IN,
For. alas. he was MADE that way!
Selah.
Copyright, MAJ
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
Scotch Shortbread.

Is cupfuls OF hour.
i Z cupfuls OF powdered sugar.
n IN cupfvls of butter.
n Tablespoonful OF cinnamon.
n Butter and Hour are rubbed together.
then powdered sugar and cinnamon are
Hdded. The well-beeten eggs are then
Mixed in, and the dough Is rolled out
nut into round cakes. They require
pnly few minutes baking In a quick
byen. $50,
The Washington times., 1916-05-11

time. The women who comprise
the American Unit which is soon to
leave for the other side will have
much. more to occupy them besides
nursing. rolling bandages. and serv.
ing as assistant surgeons" said
Miss Burke.
When you read that Miss Burke
has decorations from three govern
ments you must try and realize that
II means such work as you have
never dreamed. Physical labor, in
cessant. unending. tireless.
Yet none Of the horror of her
Serbian experiences shows In Miss
Burke's face. While In that country
her unit took over the work that was
: being done by, the staff In the. hos
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
RECIPES
Oatmeal Cookies.

III !, cupfui OF rolled oats.
cupfui Of flour.
II cup Of sugar.
u cup OF chopped nuts.
n cup Of raisins.
" v pound OF butter.
n teaspoonful of soda.
3 tabiespoonfuls OF milk.
III ] egg.
III The butter IL rubbed until creamy.
then sugar and well-beaten egg are add
"a, and the whole beaten thoroughly.
MIX. oats, hour, soda, and other In
Rredients are mixed in then rolled and
but in fancy shapes with the cooky
gutter
The Washington times., 1916-05-11

pitfalls. and reduced the death rate
from IS TO II In each 100.
In the island OF Corsica she helped
in the work of attending 5000
refugees. An orphan asylum picnic
OF several hundred trained children
is a feature few would attempt to
= bring to pass. yet think for a minute
OF the feeding. comforting. disinfect-
ing. and sheitering Of 5000 broken
hearted. homeless, and destitute
people.
IL you are planning TO prepare your
self, that rolling bandages and
learning code II only a beginning.
And running an auto truck 10 mere
ly an item.
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
Springs Singing.

/ Spring once more is here
[, Joyous, sweet. and clear
Singing down, the ieafiess aisles
20 the budding year.
Her chanting Is the thrush
Through the twilight hush.
And the silver tongues Of waters
$. Where the willows blush;
Stir Of lifting heads
Over violet beds;
Piping OF the hrst glad robin
Through the greens and reds.
'tffF Lloyd Roberts.
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
Molasses Cookies.

n 4 cupfuls Of flour.
\ cupful Of molasses.
\ cupful OF butter.
III v cupful Of sugar.
n v tablespoonful OF ginger.
u teaspoonful of soda.
\ The molasses Is first scalded, then re-
moved from the stove. then. the butter,
lkpgar. ginger and salt "a pinch) are
Added. As soon as cool the soda Is dis
lkolved in one-fourth cupful OF water
IND added. The flour is then mixed so
Us TO form a soft dough, rolled one
eighth Inch thick. cut and baked in q
moderate oven.
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
This Is the Fifth of a
Series of Seven Articles

offered each day during
Baby Week. Each articl.
contains information Of
vital general interest and
the series answers questions
Of special importance to
every mother.
Tomorrow-Why Babies May
Starpe Though They Are
Well Fed.
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
A Heroine-Nurse Of European,
Battlefields Explains "Preparel"


! "Close-up'' on the Nurse
Question Which Is Slow
ly Spreading Over Ameri-
ca, by One Who !. Has
Been Through Campaigns
in Devastated Belgium,
Typhus Ridden Serbia,
and France. Can You
Drive an Auto Truck ?
Learn!
The Washington times., 1916-05-11

to New York. where he managed to get
himself, sent to the warmth and COM
fort Of the Blackwclls Island workhouse
for the cold months.
One evening in early December soapy
sat modify on Madison Square bench.
Winter was at hand. II was high tire
for him to 70 to the island. This trip
was easy to arrange. All he need do
was to commit some petty p,isdemeanor
that would get him arrested and SEN
The Washington times., 1916-05-11

The subject OF the temperamentai
ked-headed girl has not yet been taken
up In these columns. We md. on in
westigation that the subject Is delicate
ione. At some future date we may find
matter relating to the subject which
elm be printed without fear Of recrim-
tration. THE CONDUCTOR.
The Washington times., 1916-05-11

The Gentleman on our Left
says that there ought to be q
special law absolving married
men Of murder during house
cleaning time.
The Washington times., 1916-05-11
Diet for
I Children
BREAD AND CEREALS.

w BI;L-BAKED bead ard thor
NA - oushly cooked breakfast ce-
Wv reals are both good for chill
dra. |und with f,,ilk at0tiId
The Washington times., 1916-05-11

utem: From the diary OF the Youngest In
Any Family. Father didn't 80 to office this
morning He has a black eye. He got Il
last night and says that mother gave II 20
him. He says that any woman who would
change the furniture when a man has to
worked hard all day Is no good for a wife.
J. guess he will kill the kittens. He SAYS
that he Is going TO kill something. Minnie
.has bought herself n canoe. But she ain I
braGging OF Il. She waited around last sum
rner and only got invited out once. Father
calls Il her river sofa. l will make mother
IL for me. H o.. '.
The Washington times., 1916-05-11

= OAPY" was q tramp. From
: March to December he roam
J ed the country. When winter
began he always came bact
The Washington times., 1916-05-11

Sparta. N. j.. thirteen are boys. There
are no twins Oh triplets, and the Oldest
child IL nineteen.
Plenty of current events right in the
family circle. i'
The Press., 1916-05-17
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

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 Wonderful chance to obtain at your own price. by single volume or collect lively, a clergy mans library of six hun dred volumes of religious and secular works by the best authors of ancient and modern times. Who's Who, Ridpath's History of Literature, Pepay's Diary, Chambers Encyclopedia. Books of trav- el, history, poetry and fiction. Call at home of Miss Gladys Preston, West Staff ford, or telephone 1S-lS.
 At s. Katzowitz & Cos. all styles of Straw and Panama Hats for men and boys.
 Have your Suit made by us. Guaran- teed to fit, Modern Clothing Co.
 Suits from @10 up, made by us, guaran- teed to it. Modern Clothing Co.
 CARD.-The members of the Italian Band hereby wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to the people of the town, and to all those who contributed or other wise lent to the success of their fair They wish, too, to declare their thanks and appreciation for tha work of the committee and the girls who did so much to schieve the SD endid success that clothed the event; especially do they thank President Romildo Gallotto and Secretary Valentine Serafin of the Italian TirS leseSociety. The members are aware that every rffort they have put forth for the welfare of their organization and along other lines ha4 been met by general cooperation from the townspeople, for which they are indeed grateful.
The Press., 1916-05-17

l A. l.. Adams, formerly of Somers,
 is staying at the home of his neice.
 Mrs H. A. Glazier.
 Mrs. H. S. Witter of Hartford :, visited relatives last week and at.
 tended the concert given by the
 Choral Union.
 Mrs. o. E. Kellogg, Mrs. F. z
 Fairfield and Mrs. M. L. Bradway
 attended the county W. O. T. U.
 meeting at South Wilmington last
 Saturday.
 Edwin Neff of Danbury has been spending several days with his sister.
 Mrs. George Ellithorpe, having been called here by the serious illness of
 his brother, Eli Neff. The Ladies' Aid society will serve supper next Tuesday evening from to 8 o'clock, with Miss Helen Preston in charge. There will be an entertainment after the supper. Price of both, 15 cents. The ladies are asked to meet at o'clock as there are two quilts to be tied.
 Annie Thresher, wife of Henry Mckinney, died at her home on Fri. day morning of hardening of the arteries. She was born in South Wilbrabam, Mass, on April 23, 1S41, the daughter of Thomas and Rachel Mixter Thresher. On May 1, 1861 she was married to Henry Mckinney and since that time, period of fifty five years, had lived in the house in which she died; the golden wedding was celebrated on May l, 1911. Be- sides her husband she leaves three children, Mrs Louis Morse of W filing ton, Luoius Mckinney of Thompson. ville and Mrs. Charles Slater who lives at the home; five grandchildren, Leon, Harold and Hazel Mckinney of Thompsonville and Mrs. Clinton Eldredge and Wayne Morse of Willing ton; two great at.grandohildren, Earl and Carolyn Eldredge, also one brother, Charles Thresher of Gurley- vile and one sister, Mrs. Edgar Smith of this place. Mrs. Mckinney was charter member of the W. R. O. and had done much for that organization. She was talented as a reader and her recitarions have given much pleasure to many. She was of genial, kindly disposition and all who knew her were uplifted by her sterling. Christian character. The family have the sympathy of the community, the many floral tributes testifying to the high esteem in which she was held. The funeral was held from the Con. gregational church, of which the deceased was member, on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. W. Ballantine officiating. The burial was in the family lot at the Center cemetery.
The Press., 1916-05-17
ASHEnRn

c. Colard Adams, probably the sole surviving chaplain of the Connecticut Volunteer regiments, wil4 deliver the ad
 dress on Memorial Day in Ashford, the exercise to be held in the Baptist church at Westford. In 1915 the Rev. Fred. erick Wrightman resigned the pastorate of this church and became pastor of the Baptist church in the Upper Houses where he died in l849, His son, Stillmar King, became lawyer, removed to New York and practiced there till he was 96 Chaplain Adams will exhibit the DOT traits of the Rev. Frederick Wrightmar and son, and their homes in Cromwell.
The Press., 1916-05-17
STAFFORD SPRINGS.


 John Moore spent Sunday in Water bury.
 Regular meeting of Myriad Rebekat Lodge this evening.
 Sidney Morrall of Norwich is visit ing MT. and Mrs. B. P. Cooley.
 Miss Mary Mccarthy and Miss Nell Hassett spent Tuesday in Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Sidaway oi Bridgeport have been visiting here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Levene oi Holyoke were in town over Sunday.
 Miss Maud Rees of Monson was the weekend guest of Miss Gertrude Pease.
 Mrs. Martha Fisk, who has been visiting friends here has returned to her home in Springfield.
 Miss Mary Gilligan of Pasooag, R. I was recently the guest of MT. and Mrs. Christopher Gilligan and family.
 Warriors degree will be worked on four candidates at the regular meet ing of Onneco Tribe, I. O. R NJ. [. Thursday evening in Red Mems hall.
 The Misses Dora and Elizabeth Barrett, Miss Edith Cushman and Edward Barrett spent Sunday in Man chester as the guests of Mrs. Daniel O. Rogers.
 District Deputy Dr. John Hassett of Rockville Sunday afternoon at a meeting of the local Knights of Columbus here put fourteen candidates through the third degree.
 Atty. M. D. O'Connell is expected to return here at the end of this week or the first of next week. He has been in Colchester reouperating from an operation in the Johnson hospital some time ago.
 A new trestle is being put iu a short distance below the Orouttville mill. The bridges all along the Central Yer mont railway are being strengthened, as the company plans to put on much heavier motive power.
 The last meeting of William Horton Camp, $ of V., before Memorial day will take place week from tonight. Every member of the local camp is requested to be present as special business is to come before the meet ing.
 The scheduled game between the All Stafford's and the Warren Woolen Go. team didn't come off Saturday afternoon. All the would.be par ticipators did not show up. A game was staged between "sorub" teams instead.
 A hig delegation from Iona CJunoil, D. of P, accepted the invitation of the council at Rockville and Friday evening attended the anniversary observation there. Sixteen went over in an automobile truck and ten went by trolley.
 This afternoon on the fair grounds takes place a track meet between the Senior Junior team and the Sopho- more-Freshmen aggregation of the high school. The boys have been working out for some time and are in such shape as to indicate speed in all the events. It is said that both teams are pretty evenly matched.
 The Stafford Springs house now boasts of a cafe, known as 'Currau's Cafe.'' Since William Curran's re- turn from Hartford some time ago to his old position at the house, he has made comprehensive improvements in the basement where the cafe is located that reflect very favorably on the general appearance of the hotel.
The Press., 1916-05-17

Can't look well, eat we'll, or feel we'll with impure blood. Keep the blood pure with Burdock Blood Bitters Eat sim ply take exercise. keep clean, and good health is pretty sure to follow. $1 bot tla