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The Washington herald., 1916-01-14
AS SEEN BY A WASHINGTON WOMAN

those associatiations which men have
found necessary to advance their per-
sonal and professional interests. The
record of the admission of women
physicians to the medical societies is
noteworthy example. The task of
securing a medical education was by
no means so difficult for the early
pioneers in that profession as was the
later admission into the medical soci-
cites. 1t took years of persistent ap-
plication on the part of few prog
ressive women physicians from with
out and a few liberal minded men
from within to finally let down the
bars and admit equally equipped
women physicians to membership.
But the delay was made in spirit of
conservatism rather than in spirit
of real opposition or hostility, and
once the admission was made there
has been practically no disposition
toward sex discrimination.
The engineering profession has not
yet been invaded very generally by
women. In fact, it was for this very
reason that Nora Stanton Blatch-
Nora Blatch DeForest she styled her
self then-chose this profession some
four or FIVE years ago when she be-
gan to study civil engineering. The
granddaughter of Elizabeth Cady
Stanton, and the daughter of Harriet
Stanton Blatch, and an ardent suffra-
gist herself, she purposely chose to
be a pioneer. In almost every other
profession the trail had been blazed.
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Poultices and Plasters.
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Copyright, lssJ
There is an art in making a poul-
tice. Boiling water is poured on
ground seed or meal until the mixture
can be spread on lint or muslin A
soft old handkerchief is laid over the
painful spot, which is then covered
with the hot poultice and the whole
we'll covered with some non-heat con-
Quoting material, like flannel or oiled
silk. so that the heat will be retained
as long as possible. The cloth on
which the poultice is spread must be
large enough to tack under all around,
so that nothing escapes to get on the
patient or the clothing. A second
poultice is prepared and kept hot on
a hot plate or other means before
the one in use is removed. other
wise the application of heat is inter
rupted and the treatment is worse
than useless.
Charcoal poultices are sometimes
ordered in cases of foul-smelling con-
ditions that result from neglect or
gangrene. To make them, powdered
charcoal and ground fiaxseed are used
in equal parts and the poultice made
in the usual way: free charcoal is
first sprinkled directly over the part
to be deodorized. and the poultice is
then applied directly on 1t, no cloth
When bread is used. stale is pre-
ferable. 1t is soaked a little in boil
ing water and made into mush. Be-
sides poultices, counter-irritation is
largely prescribed by the physician to
counteract infiamed conditions. Mus
tard plasters are used to produce a
form of counter-irritation, but blisters
are a speedier means Nof insuring the
desired result. Plasters of cantharides
are applied directly to the skin, which
must first be carefully cleaned with
soap and water, then washed of with
vinegar. The plaster is cut the size
advised by the physician and allowed
to remain on from four to eight hours;
six hours. all as a rule, required to
draw a full blister. The plaster is
then removed, and the fluid carefully
drained by pricking the blister at its
most dependent part with a sharp
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For her part she wanted fresh terri
tory.
And now Nora Blatch has won dis
.tinction in her profession. She has
proved-as she set out to do--that
women are mentally able to be good
engineers. Yet she has been refused
admission to the American Society of
Civil Engineers. That was no more
than she expected. In fact, it was
one of the incidents of pioneering
that she had been fully prepared for.
She filed writ of mandamus before
the Supreme Court Of the United
States, as any man would have done
under similar circumstances. And
now the fight is on. 1t is not, how
eycr-as we look upon it--a fight Of
sex against sex, but fight against
traditions. And the fact that assured
ly Nora Blatch will finally be admit
ted to this organization, provided she
is able to present the same qualifca-
tions that any male applicant would.
is evidence indeed of the broad mind
edness and liberality of the profess
sional men of the country who, with
in short generation have accepted
women of qualification on an equal
footing with themselves, in so many
of the learned professions.
If the average voter were as liberal
as the professional man, says our suf-
frage acquaintance, women would
long ago have had the vote in every
State of the Union.
MARY MARSHALL.
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''The stars incline, but do not compel
Friday, January IA, 1915.
Astrologers read this as a day OF Con-
Trajectory influences. While Uranus, Sa-
turn and Venus are all strongly adverse,
the sun and Jupiter are in benefc
aspect.
1t should be a lucky day for beginning
big enterprises or pushing important bust
ness. Bankers, brokers and importers
should make the most of the influences
that presage great gain.
Owing to the malign sway of Uranus,
risks of every sort should be avoided, as
the configuration IL likely to impair judg-
ment
The sway is particularly sinister for
all love affairs. The middle-aged and
even the old should beware of possible
dangers.
The stars that cause chaos in all estab-
lished things and produce war in Europe
are held to AFFECT mental conditions In
all parts Of the world. and for this rea-
son in all affairs Of life caution should
guide.
This may be an unfortunate day fol
theatrical enterprises While audiences
may be unresponsive, however, there
may be crowded houses.
Flying has an ominous sign which Is
held to mean that an aviation accident
or serious attack on a beleaguered
city may cause great loss Of life
There is a prophecy that economic con-
ditions will bring about cooperative en-
terprises that will be most beneficial
Out OF Southern State will appear a
leader of thought, the seers predict, who
will astonish the world.
Bismarck. st. Paul and other Western
cities should expect storms of violence.
Destruction of property is foretold.
An accident or an outrage in the house
of commons has been prophesied by an
English astrologer.
Lord Kitchener has a sinister direction
from the stars, which will engender criti-
cism and continued loss of popularity, 1t
Is said.
Persons whose birthdate It is have the
augury of prosperity. II they make no
changes. Those who are employed will
benefit.
Children born on this day may be self
willed and hard to control. These SUBJ
jects of Capricorn are high-strung and
sensitive, but they have great possibili-
ties. Girls have the prognostication of
happy marriage.
Copyright, 1851
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needle that has been run through a
hame several times to make II germ
free. little absorbent cotton, or
antiseptic lint is held directly under
the blister to catch the fluid. II care
is taken, the skin will not be broken,
and the blister will heal beautifully
in a short time IL covered with mild
boracic-scid ointment When, how
ever, these methods are not observed,
a raw surface. which sometimes be-
comes infected with pus germs. re-
suits. This is not only extremely
painful, but may be weeks in healing
Other and milder FERNS Of counter
irritation can be produced by paint
ing the parts with tincture of iodine
and belladonna. also by csnthsrides
and collodium. In order TO prevent
the solution from blistering beyond
the desired area hole cut in a piece
of blotting paper and held firmly
against the part while applying the
blistering preparation to the exposed
skin will keep it from spreading.
grease. vasaline, etc. rubbed around
the spot, will also limit the spread of
the fluid.
These small blisters are used over
painful neuralgia nerves, over the
chest in cases of pleurisy and pneu-
monia, etc. Cantharides should never
be applied in cases of lumbago and
other painful conditions in the lower
part of the back, as Il affects the
kidneys and is likely to set up con-
siderable mischief there.
Blisters should never be put over
bony surfaces that are near the skin,
as an ulcer might form that would
expose the bone. In adults whose vi
tality is low and in children. plasters
should not be allowed to remain on so
long as in the case OF the more ro-
bust as they form blisters much
quicker.
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Answers to Correspondents.

Mrs. NJ. N. 8. writes-"we have fish on
our table very often, but some one told
me the other day that It Is not good
for children. 1 wish you would give
me your advice about it."
In places situated a distance from the
water fish is sometimes not perfectly
fresh and cases of ptomaine poisoning
have developed from It. Also some kinds
Of fish are very bony, and have to be
carefully prepared for the children $
plates; but II you are certain the fish
Is fresh and all the bones have been re-
moved 1 do not see why they should
not eat moderately Of that as of any other
dish.
Mrs. d. r. II. writes: My little girl
suffers all the time from constipation
Won't you tell me what to do for her %
Give her plenty of laxative food and
fresh fruit to eat and have her drink n
great deal Of water. A glass OF hot wat
er when she gets up In the morning and
two or three glasses half an hour before
each meal and when she goes to bed at
night viii probably relieve her. Most
people drink too little water
(Copyrixht, 1851
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14

Special Correspondent of The Washington Herald.
New York, Jan. IS-The versatile Oliver
Herford has quit Harper's Weekly. For
years the writer and artist has contribut-
ed to this publication. In handing in his
resignation, 1t is said he gave as a rea-
son that he had become a convert TO the
theories OF DR.. Haiselden, who let the
Chicago baby die. He believes IT wrong
to attempt to keep detectives alive.
When Herford was a rising young ar
tist, he and c. d. Gibson used to occupy
the same table at a big downtown hotel
for luncheon each day. Upon one oc-
casion they found the table taken.
II beg your pardon" said Herford,
but by some oversight you have secured
our table. l am sure you will be willing
to give 1t to u.s." Then in an aside
he told them that his companion was
none other than c. d. Gibson, the cele-
brated artist.
"Oh, certainly you may have the table, y
said one Of the trespassers. Il am quite
sorry indeed. Permit to make myself
known. / am King Edward and my friend
here is Billy Shakespeare. We just hap
pened to meet here and sat down"
New York medical minds are trying to
solve the enigma of pellegra. which has
caused so much suffering In the southern
States. Two pellegra victims were re-
Gently found on Long Island.
Professors Alessandrini and Scala, OF
the Institute of Experimental Hygiene OF
the University of Rome, are expected
in America shortly. They claim the dis
ease is caused by collcidal silica In drink
ing water.
They will be met here by E. NJ. Per-
due, A. NJ, N. D., of Kansas City, who
in collaboration with these Italian pro-
fessors. has done some valuable work
recently toward solving the pellegra prob
lem. DR.. Perude has charge of DR.. f.
M Pianck's laboratories in Kansas City.
The business built up by Charles Broad
way Rouss the famous blind merchant of
Broadway, is soon to be transferred to
a twelve-story building to be erected In
Greene street Broadway Rouse was =
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. How often we hear mothers say: TIL
conquer that child before I'm through
with him. 1 am determined to break his
will
There Is no greater mistake in mother
hood than this. Children are not colts to
be broken" before they can be Of serv-
ice, dear mothers. They were never in
tended to be driven In harness. Any sys-
tenn Of training based on that theory Is
destructive of all the finer human quail
ties that We might otherwise develop in
the beings committed to our care.
One of the most vilful and ''bossiest'
individuals 1 ever knew was an old lady
whose boast It was that she had been
trained to obedience in her youth by the
Withdrawing" method
Il was early taught" she was in the
habit of saying, that I must yield i'm
plicit obedience to the slightest behest of
my parents. Because they said so was
enough for me. remember once, when I
was about three years old, refused to
put some books back on the shelves that
/ had taken out to build house with.
MY father and mother commanded me to
return them and whipped me for my re-
fusaL was a very obstinate child and
they were determined to break my will
then and there. II took them all after
noon to conquer me, and they whipped
me until / was black and blue all over
my body. At last yielded, my obstinate
viii thoroughly broken, and" she added
complacenuy, Il have been a better
woman ever since"'
Yet that women, when in her old age
she went to make her home with a mar
ried daughter. was anything but
broken" She hectored her daughter as
she mad all her life long. and she in
sisted on obedience to her every whim
from her grandchildren until they de-
tested her and Stunned her. II could but
be relief to the whole family when she
died. for in spite OF the tie OF relationship
no None could wholly love her.
II such barbarous treatment of a
little child really made 1t willing to
obey something might be said in its
favor, but, as in the case OF this old
lady. the will Is not "broken;" IL is
only afraid to assert itself as long as
the outward pressure Is maintained
The worst thing about 1t Is that par
snts who pursue this method are re-
sponsible for either one or another of
two very grave faults of character in
their children II the child fssnatural-
" forceful they drive him to Obtaining
his ends by underhanded and deAeit-
ful means He says nothing to them
of what he wants to do and IL lying
viii achieve his purpose he will resort
even to that On the other hand. the
cnitd VINO Is naturally weak and yield
Ing will have no real strength de-
veloped in him. He cannot learn to
become self-reliant, and he vaciliates
through life. without initiative and
without the self-confidence necessary
to success in anything he undertakes.
A young mother / know has found
q solution Of this problem that Is al
ready bearing fruit In the education
Of her little son. She never raises an
Issue with him IL she can help 1t. she
says II IL 10 necessary to make him
- something she talks the matter
ever with him and tells him why such
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14
Aunt Chatty's Mothers Club
Conducted by Mrs. Charity Brush

THIS real Mothers Club for the benefit of mothers everywhere
who struggling with questions of discipline training educa
clothing for the children Write Aunt Chay of problems
which and she will advise and help solution Of
them Write to her, too of discoveries methods have
found successful smoothing the rough paths of life for the tender
benefit other mothers who still tangled the web of pepex
have happily unraveed
Cooperation the of business why
the business of motherhood that highest and hottest calling which always
has been and always will be glory. what
usefulness be opened her3 Address Mrs Charity
Brush. of this paper.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14
FROM BArTLEsHIPs TO DOVES.

Last year it was 'battleship gray,
today it is dove gray" A year ago
manufacturers of cloth and silk at
tempted to appeal to the popular
taste by naming their new shades
after different phases of the war.
There was Joffre blue and Cossack
green. and everywhere there was khs-
ki. Military styles, too, were Of
fered, but the heart of the American
women, apparently, was not in the
war, for, although blue and green
and sand color were worn, and al
though modes that showed brass but
tons and much braiding found accsp-
tance, war styles, in themselves, did
not take amazingly.
Gray, they tell US, is to be especial
ly fashionable this spring, but it won't
be the old battleship hue. 1t will be
a softer, more becoming. assuredly
more popular gray, and it has already
been named for the dove that SYM
bolizes peace. If, as has been said,
women's clothes are barometer of
current events, let's hope that this
new soft shade of gray will find wide
spread popularity.
The traditions that have barred
women from professional opportu-
nifty have perhaps been nowhere so
persistent as in the admission to
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But by all means take advantage of
these January white sales, for there
is no denying the fact that one can
effect great savings by buying now.
And lingerie will probably change
very little for the next twelve months.
Pieces bought now will be in good
style for year more. Lucky the
woman who has part of her Christmas
money still unspent, for 1t could not
be better invested than in some OF the
remarkable offerings now found in
the stores in the way of lingerie.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14
TOMORROW'S MENU.

The goose goes often into the
kitchen until at last she sticks to the
spit"
BREAKFAST. y
Figs
Cereal and Cream
Fish Balls
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Baked Beans
Boston Brown Bread
Lettuce Salad
Popovers
DINNER.
Pea Soup
- Roast Goose
CurTant Jelly
Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Apple Salad
Orange Sponge
Currant buns-Into two cupfuls of
raised dough work half a cupful Of
cleaned currants. Form into small
balls, let rise. and bake.
Popovers-Make popovers and when
they are we'll cooked, open each one
at the side and insert a spoonful or
peach marmalade. Serve with cream
sauce to which canned peach juice
has been added
Orange sponge-Soak a boxful of
gelatine in a cupful of cold water for
an hour. Over II pour a cupful of boil
ing water and cool. Add a cupful of
sugar, the Juice of a lemon. the juice
of FIVE oranges. a quarter of a cup
full of sugar and then fold in the beat
en- whites of three eggs. Pour into a
mould. chill. and serve with boiled
custard.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14
Suffrage Meeting at Mrs. wiley,s.

Under the auspices of the Congress
sional Union there Will be a meeting
of the tenth precinct of the District
of Columbia on the afternoon of jan
uary Is at 5 o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. Harvey Wiley. The purpose of the
meeting is to form q precinct branch.
elect officers, and plan measures in
support of the Susan B. Anthony
amendment.
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E. NJ. NEWMAN WILL LECTURE.
Traveller VIII Address National Geo.
graphic society Meetfnrs To-day.

E. NJ. Newman. the famous traveller
and lecturer. will address members OF
the National Geographic Society upon
"Argentina Of the Twentieth Century,
at New Masonic Temple this afternoon
and evening.
Mr.. Newman is a thorough student OF
conditions. social and commercial In the
Latin countries OF our hemisphere He
has just returned from a long trip to
Argentina, where he made a close study
Of the rapid development through which
that country is passing. Mr.. Newrnan's
lecture will be illustrated by pictures
explaining the life and the progress of
the thriving republic.
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NEw-oRk>pN-Br-DA1; K!
O.O..hsNTYRE.

noted character in the early life of com
merce in Manhattan and started with a
shoestring and the handicap OF blindness.
He amsssed many millions.
Weather note: Real winter has set in
in New York. Grove Wilson, the author,
has changed to a heavier silk ribbon for
his glasses and Gordon Trent is now
wearing his heaviest stickpin.
The theatrical millennium has been
reached, Rose Stahl. who can easily get
certificate Of sanity anywhere, has re-
turned the manuscript Of a new play TO
the author. She confessed frankly that
she was too old for the part but liked the
play so well she was willing to put up
money to produce #.
Sol Brenner, who leads orchestrss and
composes operas several years ago wrote
play called The Girl and the Gov
ernor." 1t was tuneful enough to last
one solid week on Broadway and then
1t was carted of to Gains storehouse-
the home Of many blasted theatrical
hopes.
Brenner never liked to speak of his dis
appointment. One day last week he was
married and when the wedding party took
seats for breakfast the especially en-
gagged orchestra began playing selections
from THE Girl and the Governor
which was cruel thing for any orches-
ira to do.
The composer looked around and espied
a sheepish. hang-dog look on Truly
Warner, one of the guests Warner
ashamed of his base act confessed he
finally found the music in an obscure
music shop on the Bowery.
Rennold Wolf says j. Fred thinner
man. jr., stood on 8 table at a theatrical
dinner New Years Eve and said: Il pre-
diet that the New Year 1872 will be the
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Answer to Query.

The following is an excellent rose
sachet powder: Powdered orris, s
ounces; dried rose leaves, 10 ounces:
powdered musk. 20 grains; lavender
flowers, ounces; civet. 10 grains.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14

The United States is the largest pro-
ducer Of raw seaiskins In the world and
the creates consumer Of finished seal
furG
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Complete automatic telephone systems
have been recommended for four cities In
New Zealand BY Q government electrician.
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One Of the newer crops Is automobile
corn. characterized in brief as any field
full Of weeds that have grown up whils
the owner was dashing abe~
motor car.
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Many Houses in France are numbered
u Ia TO avoid uniueky No. l.
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Rennold Wolf says ]. Fred thinner
man. jr., stood on q table at theatrical
dinner New Years Eve and said: Il pre-
diet that the New Year 1917 will be the
most profitable in theatrical history
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HOROSCOPE.

''The stars incline, but do not compel
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14

The goose goes often into the
kitchen until at last she sticks to the
spit"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14

The business built up by Charles Broad
way Rouss, the famous blind merchant of
Broadway, is soon to be transferred to
twelve-story building to be erected In
Greene street Broadway Rouse was .
Arizona republican., 1916-12-21
MRS. I. B. K|LCORE
 PASSES ID BEYOND

Mrs. Emerald Por,erie Ki;gorc wife of 7. B. Kills ore. died at the residence cf hel fdtLer and mother. Mr. and Mrs. J X. Porterie I35 r. Van Ba- Ten street at o'clock Wednesday morning after an illness of two months. The funeral win take place tridgy afternoon from the chaIel of Moore X Mcclellan. Definite an nOuncemcnt of the hour will be made later
 Mrs kilsore was native daughter. having been born in Phoenix twenty ffrce vesrs ago Shp was educated in the Phoenix public schools. By hrs lov.ible bright attractive nature. she erdearcd herself to many friends. who will maurn her tarlr passing During Ili her recent se -erc illness. sine showed not cnly great fortitude and bravery. hu: gentle patience and com pie'c resienmcnt to the Eternal Will.
 Besides the bcrcaVcd husband. fdh- er and mother. Mrs. Klgore leaves nr infant daugi ter two months oli two sisters. Miss Emcline Porterie and Mrs. Hortersc Towne and five f'roth- CTS James shea Henry. Frank. Louis and John Pcrterie.
 Mrs. kilgnre was a member of the Frgtcrnai Brotherhood. and WIS ilso q charter member of the ssarv Brodic Auxiliary United spanish War Neter- anc