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The Washington times., 1916-05-20

A NINA BIRD STEWART. who
~ Is a 'children's poet and
n story-telier, doesn't give
away the whole secret Of
Shipping back into childhood. in that
little poem, which is the envoy to
her book, The Gentlest Giant.
She leaves-out the most important
details. which she revealed, however,
In q short interview the other after
noon. According to her theory, the
very best way, to refresh ones soul
and make everything In the world
straight again after II has been
warped out OF all proportion. is to
get back into ones childhood.
long. arduous task that even after
having been told how perhaps they
will not be able to make the jour-
ney. or won't even care to tryi
However. here's the secret:
Think little.
When you do that explained Miss
Stewart. you just cannot think big.
The minute you stow away the coal
Dill and the gas bill and the rent,
and the man next door who bothers
you to death, and pack them out
or your mind. you get big things
out. and little things take their place.
Ii is just like the reason for the
way the Gentlest Giant held his
hands" t..
She referred to the title poem OF
her children's book which has Gre
'ated q stir In more than one circle
Of erudite book reviewers.
You see." she continued, the
Gentlest Giant always had his hands
outspread. so. because he was pleas
ant. and because he was pleasant
he had his hands outspread. One
because OF the other. Now n you
can't understand that. I might as
well 20 and catch my train"
Miss Stewart was presumably seri-
Gus. but something dancing in her
red-brown eyes. heavy lidded.. but al
ways wide-open eyes. denied her
words. We sat In the Union Station,
side by side on long bench for
this ten-minute tain before train
time.
FOR Miss Stewart had Just COM
pleted q visit here, where she gave
a talk before the student body of
George Washington University, and
she was on her way to Norristown,
N. j., to tell about her stories and
poems and give readings from them.
Her eyes are brown and her hair
Is red-brown, and she Is not so tall,
and not such a raving beauty, but,
goodness gracious. but she is attrac-
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
Tomato Aspic.

sii cups OF tomatoes.
y onion.
1 stalk OF celery.
Bay leaf cloves. cayenne.
tablespoons OF vinegar.
I envelope OF Eelatine.
The gelatine Is softened in cold water
for i've minutes: then all the other in
gradients except the vinegar are cooked
together for ten minutes: then the vine
gar and softened gelatine are mixed
stirred until dissolved. Then II Is
strained. poured into the mold. and
placed on Ice to form. II r. better to
huy the Gelatine and then add bit CT
harmless coloring ones self than to buy
the coolred "jellics."
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
No Doubt About 1t.

An East Side teacher was endeavoring
TO elucidate some of the simple pheno-
mena Of electricity. and at the close Of
her little lecture said, swectly:
Can any OF you children give me the
name OF some noa-conductor and tell
about Il In q few words?"
A sharp-eyed urchin exclaimed: IT
kin. teacher. Sam Holly's old man Is
one. They was spotter on his car
seen him knock down q fore. Old Hol-
Tvs a non-conductor ever since. Elk
change.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
Creole Stew.

I onion.
tablespoonful OF lard.
2 tablespoonfuls OF flour.
2cupfuls of corn. canned or cut from
cob.
cupfuls OF diced okra.
Chicken.
The lard and flour are mixed In a
large saucepan. then the sliced onion
and chicken are added. then the okra
The whole Is allowed to simmer a few
minutes. when two quarts of boiling
water are added. Corn is added a few
minutes before the dish Is finished. or
rice may be used n preferred. The dish
is generously spiced with salt and pep
Der as desired
The Washington times., 1916-05-20

son In relation to a child IL always
from the. up down. but lefJre one
can really understand n child. one
must learn to look from the down
w.
~ mean that literally. but II is
true fiEuratively. too. Little chill
dren are always hopeful. thes must
needs always look up. But men anu
have little more to look up to. SO
they stop looking up. and begin to
look down.
Until one begins to learn 10 look
from the down up again. lost child
hood will always remain In oh
Is actually up. always. He sees the
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
Seen In The
Shops
BY THE SHOPPER.

A deep cream colored ichu heavily
bordered with lace In an attractive
pattern Is $3.50 at one of the shops.
There Is nothing prettler for fresh
ening an old afternoon gown.
Telephone Main $3.50 Tor Information
regarding the names OF the establishments
in which the articles mentioned above
may be purchased. Inquiries concerning
news OF the shops should be addressed TO
The Shopper, this off.ce.)
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
Cocoa Sponge Cake.

X cup cocoa.
I cup sugar.
n cup cold water.
u cup -four.
teaspoon baking powder.
3 eggs.
Pinch Of salt.
Mix the cocoa. sugar and water until
smooth. then add the yolks of eggs,
beaten until light. Sift the hour and
The Washington times., 1916-05-20

Mr.. X. Pounder-Brave up and have
some confidence in yourself and you'll
amour. to something. II you have faith
you tan move mountains
Lag" Luke-oh. Well! Who wants 'em
novel. andway?-Milwaukee News
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
Smothered Potatoes,

] quart potatoes a1ter parIhB ana
slicing.
tablespoon drippings
tablespoon cut onion.
teaspoon salt.
A little pepper
Wash. pare and slice the potatoes not
too thin, about n Of an inch thick. Put
in iron pan with the drippings with a
cover over pan that fits close. Place
over Are and cook slowly few min
utes. Add Y cup of hot water and cook
until the water has evaporatedi then
add onion, salt and pepper, Turn the
potatoes quite often, but he careful they
do not break. Fry light brown on both
sides. Garnish with sprigs OF parsley.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
No Drill Needed

Dcntist--Excuse me a moment. please.
Patient-where are you going?
Dentis,-Before beginning work on
you 7 must have my drill.
Patjent-Great Scott. man. can't you
pull tooth without a rehearsal
Judge.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
The Romance
OfBdcon
"A nd Eggs
The Homely But Beautiful
Story of the Hog and the
Chicken - Barnyard
Pastoral in One Long
Verse, Touching Upon
Predestination.
! ERHAPs you don't believe in pre-.

p destination on ''',' " ''
Wei. do.
just listen to this. I'm a slab
Of bacon.
Don't laugh. I can make you cry,
Even IL do have to resort to the low
iy method of>popping you in the eye
with grease.
Some few years ago. when the first
hog was corralled in the first barn
yard. with the first chicken.
The romance began. ~
Hundreds OF years before, roofing the
deep dark forests, our ancestors had
met and side by side
Over some mess OF acorns, seeds, or
tender roots which he-a wild boar.
had rooted u. they sealed their friend
ship.
He was fierce and wild, and she, the
hen. was timid as the first soft breeze
Of spring.
But then and there truce was made
between them.
Never though" could they be long to-
gether. for in those days
Life was short. ,-,.t-
And SO they cherished one another for
many years.
Until man found and tanned them. Man
knew not
That underneath the. bristly filthy hide.
And reeking stomach of the awkward
brute he called a pig.
Beat fast heart; heart which
cherished
Dear the graceful, spic. alert and clean
ly hen.
She didn't know he cared.
And he? Why once. when with his tiny.
bright. round eyes
He gazed at her. he made a vow.
He swore by all his hide. and piles OF
fat
That even would he be willing to die
and pass away
Provided he could then be united
with even one of the eggs she laid.
(You see. he fell for her feathers,
feminine stuff. and all that.)
The gods heard and granted
And ever since. united in death. we
certainly are.
Bacon and eggs Is traditional, aromic.
satisfying, easy to cook. delicious. At
alike for prince or pauper-
Merely because 1t is a dish predestined
by the gods!
Believe in It?
I'm dedicated to IL!
Just remember the next time you buy
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
A Few Easy Recipes

baking powder. add and mix. Beat the
whites of eggs until stifr and dry: and
then fold in~very lightly. Line turks
head tube PAM with paper; pour In the
mixture and bake in moderate oven.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
Safety First.

"Dear Robert says he'd die for me-"
Mused tender. trustful little Mary,
$50 now the question seems TO be;
How much Insurance does he carry?'
Judge.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
Okra Soup.

One poand OF lean beef.
One cup of finely chopped okra-
Two tablespoonfuls OF butter.
Two quarts of cold water.
one-half a chopped onion.
Salt and pepper to'taste.
The beef must be cut i'm dices and
seasoned with salt and pepper, fried in
the soup kettle with the onion and butt
ter until brown. Then the cold water
is added and the whole mixture allowed
to simmer for ~ hours, when the okra
Is added. 1t must then simmer for
about three hours longer.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
Female Reasoning

Husbnnd-I don't see WHY YOU have
accounts In so many different stores,
the bills SO much smaller. Boston
Transcript
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
If Your Soul Needs Refreshing Dip Back Into
Childhood---Eere IS the Secret Recipe


Anna Bird Stewart, Who
Wrote "The Gentlest
Giant and Other Verses,
Says That All One Has to
Do Is to Forget Every
thing Troublesome and
Think Little BY. That
She Means to Think From
the Down Up. Instead of
the Up Down!
The Washington times., 1916-05-20

which Is good to use whenever desired
to add as n dressing or garnish, In
broken cuts. for meats and salads.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20

Just remember the next time you buy
a mouse trap that II 1t seems compli.
Gated and you have to ask the clerk
how to make 1t work that the mouse
will have Just as much trouble as you
do. Don't overestimate the mouse's in
genuity.
THE CONDUCTOR.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20

tive. No wonder the little girl she
used to be can't forget her!
One can't be young and appre-
ciate children's poems and stories"
sne continued just as II she didn't
know that she was being inspected,
unless all weight If on her mind.
Neither caA one write literature
for children " there are many big
things flying around In the brain.
The way I wrote almost all OF my
summer and spend the time with "A
lot Of children. They told me what
was what. They passed on every
word that wrote. and lived and
treathed and dreamed eide by side
with them. II In the only way.
THE perspective OF q grown per-
The Washington times., 1916-05-20

N european woman In the city
~ OF Kobe. Japan. once said to
II me. How can these delightful,
The Washington times., 1916-05-20

MY Daughter. hear now my
M Guide to the summer Girl"
IVY that thy feet may go straight
o., The nath - ,,at,i,,n,y
The Washington times., 1916-05-20

THE CONDUCTOR.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
What's the Use.

RI. 1915, by Newspaper Feature service,.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20

The Chaperon will welcome letters OF In
quiry on subjects of interest ircm readers
Of this paper, and will reply tO them In
these columns. They should be addressed
20 her. care OF this office.
The Washington times., 1916-05-20
BY FLORENCE E. YoDER.

A NINA BIRD STEWART. who
~ Is 'children's poet and
n story-teller, doesn't give
away the whole secret NJ
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16

The round turban, edged with . wide
band Of fur with the band running
under the neck, makes the hat ap.
pear like The aviator's hat. Tailored
dress with the fur set to match. The
dress 10 Of Rodiers wool.embroid.
cred double type In old red with q
blue cloth collar and cuffs and blue
embroidery. The fur set 10 Of fouins
Japonais and blue cloth. The mutt
10 suspended BY . blue jsweIed mutt.
ribbon. The edge Of the drsss 10
eireied with bachelor buttons.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16

II the trim tailormade shown here
had nothing further to recommend 1t,
Its independence and originality Of
style would command attention. Tho
test Of perfection in q tailOrmade is
to be able to do this In the face Of its
unObtrusive color and severity Of lines.
The suit pictured is 50 quiet as to
color and finish that It might pass un-
noticed, but by sheer cleverness Of de.
sign and perfection of workmanship
everyone is compelled to look twice
and to admire.
The plain skirt hangs In five panels,
formed by deep inverted plaits. It has
q narrow hem and reaches little be-
low the shOetops. The fastening Is at
the left side under one Of the plaits
and there Is no finish except neces-
cary machine stitching.
Coats that introduce braid bindings
are rare this season but both braid
aAd velvet IRE successfully used in the
development Of this model. Silk
braid defines the edges Of the coat,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16
MUCH BENEFIT IN WALKING
Aside From Improving the General
Appearance, Exercise viii Re.
duee q Thick Waistiine.

The girl with thick waistline must
walk great deal. Walking breaks up
the fatty deposits and slim, graceful
figure Is obtained. What could be
pleasanter than to get up walking
club composed Of beauty seeking
friends and all go out for tramp ev.
cry day? Good company will make
this beauty task easy. Bear In mild
that In order to get the best results
from this exercise the chest must he
held up and out, the abdomen dra Wn
in, the head held erect and the shovl.
der blades thrown back.
Holding the body in this position,
start out and walk two or three miles.
taking deep, exhilarating breaths %
you stroll along. The more fresh air
you get into your lungs the better de.
veloped your bust will be and the slim.
mer your waist.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16
TAKE GOOD CARE OF SHOES
u Leather 10 Kept Soft and Trsss
Used, Life Of Footwear Will Dc
Much Extended.

With the cost Of shoes going up it
pays to give special care to ones foot.
wear nowadays.
Some women seem to think that
shoe trees are merely pretty 0rna.
ments, whereas they are really neces-
saries. The leather In shoes should
pot be allowed to shrink, which Il 10
apt to do II shoes are taken from
moist feet and left In a warm place.
II trees are used the shoes will keep
their shape. Wet shoes should never
be- dried ut q stove, or on radiator,
or near heater Of any description.
The effect Of heat 10 applied II to dry
the oil out Of the leather and cause
tho shoes to crack.
Another thing not to do II to let
shoes stand In n dump place. or In q
closet near the heat. Leather should
not be allowed to become dry. II
should be kept soft quite the snme as
when II II In Its natural condition on
tho animal. Natural animal oils
should be rubbed over the shoes Occa.
siCnnlly. In many cases II one would
rub banana skin on the shoes 1t would
be sufficient. This not only cleans, but
keeps the leather soft. For brown
shoes this is especially good. ms It
takes of all stains, and one using this
simple cleanser Ii astonished ut the
result.
The two principal things to be re-
Imcmbered regarding the cure Of shoes
are that the shoe trees should be
slipped In ~ soon ~ the shoes ne
removed and that the leather should
be kept clean and soft.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16

The magnificent gown pictured was
made for an exhibition of the best
that gown makers can do and for the
consideration of critical and expert
enced judges Of apparel. 1t appeared
In the Fashion Show with immense
credit to its producers and stands for
the utmost In rich and refined design.
Black velvet and ermine furnished
inspiration to the designer, who played
up to them with black georgette crepe
embroidered with silver, and fOunda-
ton petticOat of black satin. The
satin petticoat has border of net and
Is cut considerably shorter than the
petticOat of crepe and skirt Of velvet
lined with soft white satin.
The bodice is Of crepe, embroidered
across the front with silver, and has
an overdrape Of velvet bOrdered with
ermine. The sleeves are elbow length
but finished with deep shaped flOunce
of the crepe, which Is also bOrdered
with ermine. A wide crushed girdle
about the top Of the skirt Is an I'm
,pOrtant item In the design and II sup
ports two small ornaments Of silver,
bOrdered with ermine. ut the front. A
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16

Tony Schroeder's beautiful buffet
and restaurant at 3l0l North Halsted
street 10 only ave minutes' walk from
the Cub ball park.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16

In these days used matches IRE well
worth saving, as when u sufficient
quantity of them has been collected
they will 20 long way towards light
Ing fire.
The little article shown can be cas-.
lily made from mustard tin or other
tin Of n suitable shape and size. Tie
tin Is covered with dark green silk, the
material being turned over ut the
edges and underneath and fastened
on with strong adhesive. The upper
edges are bound with narrow ribbon
fastened on In "a like manner. On the
material covering the front Of the tin
the words USED Matches" are worked
with crimson silk.
At the back Of the tin near the up.
per edge small round hole Is made.
and In the little sketch ut the top Of
the illustration the cross indicates its
position, ana by means Of this hole the
Tin can be suspended from a brass.
headed nail In the wall as shown In
the larger sketch.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16

at the same time bringing 1t quite
up-tO-date.
A narrow ribbon frill is sewn on at
the top of the bag, just under the
clasp, and under this frill second
frll Is sewn, and so on until the bag
has been entirely covered.
The same idea can be carried out
with lace frills if preferred, and for
summer use bag so trimmed looks
very pretty and dainty. The cord han
die and the tassel can, Of course, be
easily renewed.
II rebbOn Is selected for trimming the
bag then 1t is nice idea to choose it
10 match the costume with which the
bag will be carried, but perhaps for ev-
eryday use black MORE ribbon or rib
bon Of some dark shade of color would
be best.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16

silver tassel aud cord hangs from each
of them.
Just the hat for such a gown was
chosen to be worn with II. It has
brim of black crepe geOrgette bordered
with velvet, and soft pulled crown
of velvet. There Is n spray Of black
paradise ut the front. This costume Is
quite splendid enough for occasions
that require the most for real dress,
and 1t is dIgnified and brilliant ut the
same time.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16
New Shades In skirts.

Some Of the new petticoats are 80
distended on the hips that they keep
out the dress In the most approved
mode that fashion dictates. Many Of
the bright cOlOred petticOats are Of
quite "a different hue to the dress and
contrast Is rather studied than any.
thing else. The black and white skirts
are passe and instead petunia, cherry
color, purple, bright green and rich
copper-br0wn are worn.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16
TIE cHLcA GO EAGLE.
Full List Of Aldermen Compos.
ing the Governing Body Of
the City Of Chicago.

Following are the names Of the a..
dermen composing the City Council:
Ward.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16
WRIST BAG MADE LIKE new
Not Necessary to Discard Article %.
cause Il 10 Showing Some %.
oreO Of ohabblnoos,

Wrist bags, like most other things,
after a certain length Of service be.
come shabby and sOiled, but for prac.
teal purposes remain In rs good q
condition as when they were new.
Our sketch shows simple and effec.
tive way Of trimming an old wrist bag
and giving 1t second lease Of life.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16

and velvet Is introduced in a collar
and vest that are wonderfully becom.
ing. This design Is Of special interest
to the slender woman, with its avoid
ance Of straight lines and its shapeli.
ness. In the coat q flaring peplum 10
set under jacket that opens above
and below the waistline at the front.
The jacket has long revers and q
rolled sailor collar. The coat sleeve 10
rather urge Mt the top, but is mar.
rOwed below tho elbow and closes
with IN overlap along the forearm.
This, and the bottom Of the sleeve, IL
bound with braid.
Metal buttons are set along the
sleeve from the waist nenrly to the ell.
bow, and down the front of the velvet
vest. Larger buttons Of the same kind
are used for fastening the cont and
are Joined by n silk cord. They are
set above the waistline.
l.<> Rzsaz.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16
Effective Trimmings,

Buttons, skillfully used are one of
the most effective summer trimmings.
One clever plan is 20 fasten the wide
tabs Of fiaring collars down with bit
and striking buttons.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-16
DOES AWAY WITH UNTIoIWess
box Into Which Used Matches Nay d
Dropped Should Have Place In
Every Houeeheld.

II II good plan TO make q little
box such as In shown In our sketch.
that can be hung upon the wall by
the side Of the mantelpiece and Into
which oil used matches ian be dropped.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-09-28
COULD NOT CORNER MIKE
Mr.. Flaherty Ready With Explanation
for Failure to Keep Awake
in Church.

One Saturday evening Mrs. Flaherty
said To her husband. who is a success
ful contractor: Mike, Father Burke
is &c preach tomorrow at st, Patrick'S
church. and you've often told me you
wanted to hear him"
"Yes, Jane l do want To hear him
They say he's fine speaker
But, for PHYS sake, Mike, if YOU
do come with me, keep awake. You
know you're always falling asleep dur
ing the sermons"
"Tll do my best, Jane"
Next day, when Father Burke began
10 preach. Mike watched him for five
minutes, and then dropped off to sleep.
When they were back home Jane gave
Mike a tongue flashing.
"Well. Jane" said Mike in scfde-
tense, its just this way. When |
engage a new hand watch him to see
# he's on the job. As soon as find
he's efficient and Woodworking | don't
bother about him any more. Now, as
soon as Father Burke began | saw he
was right on to his job, and 50 | didn't
worry about him. And then. III spite
of myself, | let go.'-Everybody's
Magazine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-09-28
STORM HkLTS THE FUNERAL
Heavy Rain Kept Persons in a Chapel
All Night in Texas
Cemetery.

Uillshoro, SiXty-thrcc persons
who gathered in tie chapel at the
Brandon cemetery To attend the in.
neral of Mrs. knuckles were forced 10
spend the night there, being maroOu"d
by the heavy ruinstorm which ncccS,
Stated postponiug The intclmcut I'm.
til the next morning.
During the funeral service the rain
started and fell in such torrents that
it formed little bitches which ran into
the grave and completely filled il with
mud and water The grave was cleared
in the morning and the intormcnt held.
II was too late To- return home when
the rain stopped, 50 those gathered for
the funeral sent OUT and got some cot
fee and sat up all night So rs to attend
the burial the next morning.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-09-28
BASEBALL EDITOR S HURT
Makes Unkind Comment on Question
Asked by Sweet Girl Viewing
National Game.

CnIioon tho Da,ron Svottc~ stcrncd
nm IN the nlotc
II was tho Inst bnlr ur tna ninth
inning with tho score ,jcd ana TWO men
ou+
CiIlioon sv,,uo ,t thp first hail and
missed
,vba nnyt ono y,s q bou and tho
.p,,t ann. I'M. poyt
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-09-28
$40 REWARD FOR $500 RING
Honest Waitress Found II and Re.
turned Jewel to Mrs.
WhitWorth.

Colorado Springs, Colo.-Luck was
with Mrs. Rose Whitworth, wife of a
Tulsa (Okla) business man, when she
dropped n diamond setting from her
rings in the McRae cafe.
The gem weighs two karats and is
valued at S4OO. 1t slipped from the
Three hours later she returned, having
missed the jewel and Billy Jones, man
ager, was able to return her diamond
by reason of the honesty of the wait
reSS, who found it on the floor.
The waitress is richer by 500 and
Mrs. Whitworth is happy, the diamond
having been preuuptial gift from her
husband.