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The Washington times., 1916-10-23

Schedule of Work Hours for Your Maid
Of More Importance Than Uniform

are doing now. run their homes on a
budget. they will have to decide In the
beginning whether that budget allows
them q servant. and n Il does or II II
does not, they win tend to look on the
servant. not 30 much as q mental a. an
other assisting agent In making their
scheme budget accounts balance at the
end OF the year. The servant becomes
a true helper.
System Wrong at Present.
Il believe that an increase In this at
titude toward housework, particularly
an interest In scheduled weekdays, and
q budget for the spending OF the money
are the paths by which the employer
Will be educated. And the employer IL
the one who bears, after all, the bulk Of
tho responsibility.
The system IL upon us, bad as II 10.
even as the factory system, with all Its
evils. waA upon us three generations
ago. but Just a. II vas the employer
responsibility to make conditions nt for
his workers. so II is now with the en-
ployers OF domestic help. And II they
do not act inteliigently with the oppor-
tunities they have to learn and apply al
present. the workers themselves will act
later on when they have become edu-
Gated and organised. Just as the wait
ers have done already. 30 even the cooks
and mattresses may some day bring ter
ror into the dining-room."
The Washington times., 1916-10-23
Wash Day. Its
Trials And
Tribuldtions
When Monday Comes With
All Its Woes, of Soap and
! Clothes and Water, With
! Guests and Grocery Men
Thrown In | Cuss-Now
Had Oughter?
Why Women Hate Wash Day.


~ BCAUsE that 10 the day when the
x old friend Of the family comes
- to lunch and brings all Of the
meal. F. Ell
Because the maid always refuses to
wash the extra clothes Of the guest,
without extra pay. when she gets within
nearing. or same guest.
,... ENTERTAINER.
Because washday draws agents, Ice
men, grocers' boys, the gasman and
Sotectors the same way the molasses
draws hies. THIRD FLOOR. ,
Because that In the day upon which
nave to wear my oldest and most soiled
shirt waist and get Invited out to lunch.
ExTRAVAGANT.
Because that Is the day upon which
my future husband (although he doesn't
know II yeti 10 invariably entertained by
the scent OF boiling clothes. cabbage and
onions,
=, ID NERVOUS.
Because we never have dessert for din
ner on Monday at our house.
.Etl go -, o. NJ. e. Y.
Because my maid always stays up late
and 10 indisposed on Monday, and have
to do most Of the washing.
FRAGILE.
Because my husband always comes
home on Monday evening and says:
"Whew! Why don't you air this house7"
MRS. Q. e. ID.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23
What They Say
About Us
Sarah Bernhard.

Sarah Bernhard.
Bearing blithely her threescore years
and thirteen. the most celebrated living
actress has braved the insidious pres
ence OF the submarines. besides the
usual perils of travel by sea. to visit
again professionally our shorea A
Partisan by birth. Greek by marriage,
once more n French woman by natural
ization, Sarah Bernsardt brings to US,
besides herelf and her art. both mar
Vicious indeed. her burning faith in the
Righteousness Of her land. her high de-
votion to It's cause in the great war.
Since Nine. Bernhard recovered from
her grave operation OF nearly two years
ago she has returned to the stage In
France and. particularly in a series OF
the martyred cathedrals, has continued
TO sway her audiences with the pity and
terror which as Racine's Phedre, more
than half a century ago. marked her
Tor the heritage OF the great Rachel. In
America she will soon repeat the tri-
umphs she has lately won in France.
and the Bernhard who to our people
has long possessed the glamour of a
legend will add to her legend a gentler.
Commercial Advertiser.
The Woman Worker.
"hat VIII be woman's place after the
war; II Is a big problem. Having
found her way into so many spheres of
industry she Is not likely to sink meekly
back into the nursery. What the mill
tant sufrragists should have fought for,
and didn't. has actually been gained.
We may now take It for grARtsd that
almost all girls will go out to worn as
boys 20 out to work. and that women
OF all classes will compete with men in
the various professions. And there
will, II IL sad to say It. be less chance
for a woman to marry after the war
than there was before II: there will be
more reason for her having a means
OF self-support. What will happen when
a woman does get married is more de-
batable. Many people look forward to
a very bad time when OR vast armies
are disbanded. Many people think the
work Of reconstruction In Belgium.
France, and elsewhere will provide SO
much work that things will adjust
themselves gradually. Much will de-
pend on whether the trade unions re-
cover at once the rights and privileges
they have surrendered during the war
London Sketch.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

Dear Chaperon-I read your
column and enjoy 1t. Now i
come for advice. I am to be
married, and am doing en-
broidery. and want to know
which initial to use for my
household linens.
Please suggest what other
household linens I should get
besides bedding and towels.
How should a married woman
sign her name, Mrs. John Smith
or Mrs. Mamie Smith?
Would II be improper or
leave room for remarks II I
went on a trip to Philadelphia
The Washington times., 1916-10-23
RECIPES
Beaten Biscuit.

Sift three cups of flour with half a
teaspoon or salt and rub a tablespoon of
lard into II. Mix milk and water in equal
parts and moisten the flour to a stiff
dough. Turn out on a Toured holding
board and knead till smooth. then beat
with the rolling pin for fifteen minutes.
Turn frequently so that all sides of the
dough are beaten equally. You win
notice blisters appearing on the surface
OF the dough when II has been beaten
sufficiently. Then roll out, cut in rounds
and prick with a fork. Bake In a quick
oven. II the biscuits are brushed with
milk before placed In the oven they
will brown beautifully.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23
And If You Can Afford to Keep No Maid
You Can at Least Keep Pleasant by
Remembering That Homemaking Is
"a, Dignified Profession and Not
Mere Hopeless Drudgery

The work that Is At only for a servant
would not be stigmatized as Homework.
That which was done in the home
would be for society.
And this perhaps localized conception
10 possible because SO much OF the
heavy labor has been removed. either
through mechanical inventions or
through specialization outside OF the
The Washington times., 1916-10-23
Baltimore Chicken.

Split a young tender chicken and cut
In four pieces. Wash and sprinkle with
pepper and salt, then dip In beaten
egg and fine breadcrumbs. Dredge
lightly with flour and place In a
creased dripping pan. Bake in a not
oven till tender. basting frequently at
ter the first ten minutes with melted
butter. Remove to hot dish and make
a gravy in the pan In which the
spoon OF flour to the fat and cooking
II till smooth, them add a cup OF milk
and season with salt and pepper. Sim
mer till we'll blended, then strain over
the chicken.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

and send out the laundry and purchase
the soap ready made.
Mrs. Dresser was asked II an increased
interest In scientific housekeeping would
not result In more attempts to face the
servant problem.
Yes" she said, Justice a. the knowl-
edge OF food properties makes n house,
wifo moro careful OF her menus. And II
The Washington times., 1916-10-23
New Effects in Gloves,

Military effects have made their APP
pearance In the glove styles and are
shown In white and tan shades. The
gauntiets have deep cuffs and give the
wearer a decidedly military appearance.
as well as Individual style effect. The
general trend In gloves for street use
The Washington times., 1916-10-23
Answers to Health
Questions

Miss LII have considerable dandruff.
Please tell me something TO use for
this. My hair is very light. and I do
not want anything that will darken Il.
VIII putting II up In electric curriers'
harm II In any way!
Almost anything you apply will dark
en- It EXCEPT very light salt water.
Clean the hair every day with some of
this. and IL will help II to grow. The
curriers' very likely do n lot OF harm.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23
What Women
Are Doing

MRS. LENA ROOD, OF Seattle,
M wash, has the distinction OF
being one OF the richest women
In the Northwest. Her income amounts
to over $4,000 year.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

A blouse of purple chiffon. with braid
added to form scallops about the neck
and wrist, 10 1880
Teiephons Main $3.50 ana ask the Shopper
for information regarding the shops where
these bargains may be purchased.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

Picture frames of wood In hand fooled
effect. finished In dull gold, are 80
cents and ~. These are mounted on
ing table or desk.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

Mrs. Melville +. Johnston. of Rich
mond. Ind, has undertaken the project
OF making the residents of rural dis
tricts In her State familiar with the
best In art
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

@. D.-what Is 10 be done for ex-
cessive perspiration?
The causes are numerous. but the
remedy is often a teaspoonful of for
maiin and Ave drops OF essence of rose
TO a quart OF water. Peroxide of ny
drogen, or orris root, left on min
ute or two. then fifteen grains OF
as a wash. will help.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

Miss Molla Bjurstedt Is the only
woman who has ever held every Amer
lean tennis championship in one year.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

When buying the lining for your win
ter coat-if the aforesaid lining Is to be
ira to make one of the gathered bags
that are so much In demand. Little ball
tassels that are made in a variety Of
colors cost Is cents. and make an effec-
tive finish - - "
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

q. w. Al am a man forty-five years
of age and my blood pressure Is ITO.
Does this necessarily mean have hard
ening of the arteries?
High blood pressure does not by any
means always indicate hardening of the
arterieA although 1t Is sometimes con-
cerned with II. Your age plus 100 gives
the normal blood pressure. so you see
yours In not very high. The blood press
ure Is often reduced by obtaining lots OF
sleep and rest. Do not overexert your
sell. Keep the skin and intestines ac-
five Taboo hot dishes, salt. pepper.
condiments, seasoning, rich foods. NUTS,
peas and beans. Be massaged daily.
Drink plenty of water, lots Of fresh
milk, and cream and take Bulgaria
tablet with your meals. Take one-hslf
grain nitrate OF soda in water every
four hours
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

II you are looking for dress material
has much the "look" of poplin with
the. springiness Of mohair. The width
10 forty inches. the price 81 10 a yard
and the range of colors wide.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

One scarcely dares ask prices now,
everything has increased so rapidly.
There Is one coating material In the
shops, however. that Is a pleasing ex-
ception. It looks like nothing more nor
less than blanketing; the price is 81 a
yard, and the width fifty-four inches.
The colors are mustard yellow and olive
gray. ,...
The Washington times., 1916-10-23
Seen In The
Shops

IT. HERE Is a certain kind of lining
In damask effect. one yard
wide; that sells for 50 cents.
pretty range of coiors an idea
came-why could not this material
be. used for curtains? It could. The
colors are deep pink and blue, which
would look charming over draperies OF
cream or white
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

Lady Arthur Paget, who is organizing
an international scheme to collect
IS 900 900 for providing permanent homes
for French and English soldiers blinded
Gen. Arthur Paget. She was introduced
TO her husband by the late King Ed
ward and married him after a months
acquaintance.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

One does not need to have a tattinR
bobbin OF sober tortoise shell. They are
TO be had in pink, blue. and white. made
OF the same celluloid substance that
Is found In baby's brush and comb set
These cost 15scents and up.
The Washington times., 1916-10-23

Three years older than Sarah Bern
hardt and stil active as an actress In
Miss Hedwg Beringer. who recently APP
peared at benefit performance for her
self at the German Theater OF Milwau-
kes. She has been leading woman Of
this theater for thlrty-six years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01
ALL ARE UNITED
FOR MIR. HUGHES

Democrats will vote for Mr.. Hughes.
The people wan; return 10 the pro-
tectiyc tariff policy OF the Republican
party. The Democratic parry has tried
to confuse the issues or this campaign.
the greatest o. which IS the protective
tariff.
They have tried 10 fr!shten the vol
ers. In one section they have sought
70 es by abusing citizens OF German
descent In another section they used
the commonest subterfuges 10 get that
vote. This is only one OF their
schemes. inventions. and subterfuEes
10 retain the spoils OF Office. That is
all the Democratic party has been and
is interested in.
THE Democratic party has practical
" disrupted the civil service system
Of this country. They have put hun
dreds of men IN Office in violation OF
The civil service rules. and have sub
stituted the spells system instead Of
the efficiency system Of government
service.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01

side issues. such as Keeping the
country -ou' Of war the so-callcd
.cighi-hour law and other things the
Democrats have tried to put forward
to dctract the attention o. the people
from Their failure ~ managing the
government. Tnry dare not mention
The tariff and they have 70 word for
efficiency ana economy.
The wilson administration has been
the most expensive administration IN
the history % the United States. aad
has accomplished less for the people.
They have created places for hungry
Democratic Once seekers by the thous-
ands. and have appropriated money
with 4 LAVISH hand for so-callcd public
improvements in the rarious states
where they thought it souiG best help
the Democrats 10 stag in power. There
has never been such a hypocriticai
campaign conducted by any party.
"On November :. the people of this
country viii condemn the Wilson ad-
ministration for IFS hypocrisy. III
efficiency. Incompetence. and wasteful-
ness. and will make possible ,hc r'stor-
alton Of Republican protective
tariff
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01

the policies OF the two parties to
which the earnest thought OF Ameri-
can voters should be directed. for
the voters are to decide whether or
not the American worker is to com
pete with the foreign worker.
Europeans are competent and
willing to produce commodities in
vast quantities for export to this
country just as soon as they are free
to do so, and, if we are still operating
under the present near-free-trade tar
IN Law. we shall certainly realize TOO
late their ability and willingness to
so far undersell American producers
that our people will find it utterly
impossible to compete with them.
"of course. we all hope for a ces-
sation OF the foreign war in the near
future. but its end means also the
end Of the present feverish. artificial
prosperity of America. which is Who'll
y due to the unparalleled exporta-
tons we are sending across the At
lantic acean.
"on January ;. 1916. Senator Reed
OF Missouri. one of the spokesman in
Congress for the Wilson administra-
ton. stated on the floor of the Sen
ate that the enforcement OF al en-
barge on munitions of war would re-
suit in the price OF every horse and
mule in America falling to about
fifty per cent Of its value; and like
wise that cattle and hogs would 80
TO about fifty oer cent Of their value;
that all the products OF our farms
and mines and factories would go to
about fifty per cent OF their value:
and that this country would find itself
enRulfed in a financial and industrial
catastrophe such as the world had
never known.
Elm that opinion Senator Reed was
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01
REAL PROGRAM
At HAND now
IS ELECTION
November 7 as That Will De-
termine What Kind Of Pre-
paredneSS We Will Have.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-"Ameri-
cas- most important and necessary
program OF preparedness Just now is
BY means OF the November election. =
declared Representative William J..
Browning. of New Jersey, in state
ment given out here today.
We must defend our manutactur-
ers. farmers. and working men,
against commercial disaster. and the
only way 10 accomplish this is by
electing Charles f. Hughes president
of the United States. and the plac-
ing OF Congress unde- Republican
domination in both the Senate and
House Of Representatives.. thus to in
sure protection TO American indus
tries.
Republicans do not agree with
President Wilson that the industries
OF our country are now big enough
to fight their battles without protec-
ton from the government. and il is to
this fundamental difference between
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01
OUCH! LUMBAGO!
RUB PAINS FROM
SORE, LANE BACK
Rub Backache Away with Small
Trial Bottle Of Old, Penetrat-
ina "St. Jacobs OIL"

Back hurt you? Can't straighten
up without feeling sudden pains, sharp
aches and twingeS? Now listen,
That's lumbago. sciatica or maybe
from a strain. and you'll get relief the
moment you rub your back with sooth-
ing. penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil"
Nothing else takes out soreness. lame
ness and stiffness so quickly. You
simply rub It on your back and out
comes the pain. 1t is harmless and
doesn't burn the skin.
Timber up! Don't suffer! Get a
small trial bottle Of old. honest "St.
Jacobs OIL from any drug store. and
after using it just once. you'll forget
that you ever had backache. lumbago
or sciatica. because your back will
never hurt or cause any more misery.
It never diSappoints and has been rec
commended for 50 years.-Advertise-
ment
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01
,robablr nearer rirht than

ever UGH DG4OIGs
When the hordes OF brave men
now In the trenches Of Europe return
to their peaceful avocations. embar-
goes will be lifted. the ocean path
ways will open. and the poor bleeding
nations will set TO work TO regain
their homes and fortunes. It Is in
view Of this absolutely certain pro-
gram that We must prepare TO defend
our laborinE people. for just as sure
as the sun shines. and the rain falls.
the products Of cheap foreign labor
will. under our present tariff law.
flow in and take the place Of our bet
ter paid domestic labor. With our
standard Of living it is absolutely
impossible for US to complete with
European and Asiatic labor: nor have
we any desire to work in such COM
petition-it is our aim and hope that
the American laborer retain and i'm
prove his present standard Of living.
and to this end. protective tariff is
absolutely necessary.
There are so many other pressing
reasons for the election Of Governor
Hughes. besides the one touching our
Industrial preservation and freedom.
that it seems a foregone conclusion
that the voters will give US q surprise
when the Republican majority is an
nounced."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01
HOW SCHOOL TEACHER
Warded OH Nervous Break
down.

Aburts. PA am a teacher in the
public schools and 7 got into very
nervous. rundown condition. ! could
not sleep and had no appetite. was
tired all the time. Ny sister asked me
TO try Eino!. did so. and within a
week my appetite improved and could
sleep all night and now feel we'll and
strong. '-Rosa N. Keller. Alburtis. Pa.
We guarantee Vinol. which contains
beef and cod liver peptones. iron and
manganese peptonates. and giycero-
phosphatcS for al! weakened rundown
conditions and for chronic coughs.
colds and bronchitis. Stone & Mercer.
Druggists. ClarKsbUrg. ". Va. Also al
the leading drug store in all West Vir-
GINA towns Advertisement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01
ProaresSiveS and Republicans
! Alike Are Enthusiastic in
Their Support.

WASHINGTON. siov. 1.-"Republi-
cans and Progressives are united for
THE election OF Charles =. HuEhes.
declared Representative L. {. Dyer.
of Missouri. former commandment
;chief Of the United Spanish War Vet
serars, In a statement given out here
: Many Independent voters and many
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01

A novel motorcycle carries four
persons tndem and is controlled from
the back seat.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01

France in the first half OF 1915 Inn
ported United States products valued
at S232.1Ss.2S4.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01

| Waterproof knapsacks made OF
horse hair have been invented by a
Japanese army ohicer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01

The United states last year pro-
duced 1.SS4.O4f tons OF glass sand.
valued at S1.6O6.6f0.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01

Using Benzine for fuel. a new
cigarette lighter is close imitation
Of 4 cigarette.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-01
ATHLETIC CLUB MEET.

Members of the Indian Athletic Club
please meet at the Hughes headQuar-
ters, Second street, Thursday night.
L. E. ELLIOTT. Secy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-09

The Neighborly club will not meet
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Nathan
Garwood The meeting has been post
poned until October 25, when Mrs.
David Weller will act as hostess.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-09

tian church will meet Wednesday aft
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home Of
Mrs. Harry Coffman, 402 Richmond
avenue.
The Senior Luther league Of Trinity
Lutheran church will meet Thursday
evening with Mr. and Mrs. Adam Field.
man, AS South Seventh street.
Mr.. Paul Fisher of High Point,
North Carolina, is here for a brief
visit with his mother, Mrs. Fisher and
aunt, Mrs. Martha Parry of East Main
street.
Mrs. S. r. Macarthur and son of
Missouri are in the city for an in
definite visit with relatives and
friends. Mrs. Macarthur was formerly
Mis- Reba Wine Of this city.
Mrs. Charles Druitt will entertain
members Of card club Tuesday after
noon at her home, South Fifteenth
street
Mr.. Albert Bingham, and daughters
Misses Alice and Mildred, with Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Beck motored here
from Muncie and spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marlatt and
family, North Ninth street.
Invitations have been received here
for reception to be given honoring
Mrs. Horace Colby Ingram and Mrs.
Robert Mckinney Lee, of Chicago,
Thursday, October 10, bq Mrs.
John Carl Ingram, Mrs. James
Judson, a former resident of this city,
and Mrs. Carl Ingram. Mrs. Horace
Ingram, one of the guests of honor,
was formerly Miss Martha Hogsett of
Rushville, and was married to Mr.. In
gram in June.
The Kings Herald Band of Grace
NJ e. church met Saturday afternoon
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-09

BLACK SILK VELVET
| One piece of 26-inch black all-Silk Velvet
| for Coats or Suits. This is a beautiful,
heavy velvet, good shade of black Wed
nesday. Dollar Day, S1.5O.
SILKS AT SPECIAL PRICES
| SILK POPLlNS-We offer for Wednes-
| day only our yard-wide Silk Poplins The
shades are navy, Russian, prune, taupe,
| old blue, rose, Reseda, brown and black.
Priced special for Wednesday, Dollar
Day, SOC.
Specialize
One counter of Plain and Fancy Silks.
In this lot we include Plain and Fancy
Poplins Foulards, Messalines and Serges
The widths are from IS to q inches; reg
ular values worth from Csc to $10O.
Wednesday, Dollar Day, 49C.
GEORGETTE CREPES
Special in our 4O-inch All Silk Georgette
Crepe for Waists and Combinations. The
shades are ivory, flesh, pink, coral, old
blue and navy. Wednesday, Dollar Day,
$1.5O.
FANCY DRESS SILKS
Just received large new line of yard
wide Fancy Dress Silks for Separate
Skirts, Waists, Dresses and Suits in all
of the beautiful combinations of plaids,
stripes or checks, in Satins, Messalines
and Taffetas, in all of the new shades.
Priced special for Wednesday, Dollar
Day, S1.5O.
Fancy Chiffons and Marquisettes
Just ten pieces of short lengths in fancy
Chiffons and Marquisettes in the small,
fancy prints and plaids. for Waists and
Combinations. The width is from So to
40 inches. These goods were sold from
50 lQ n So 5l ua rd ModnaSdar nollan