Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 222, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 September 1916 — Page 2

Timely Suggestions.

A cleVer device for overcoming the shrinkage at the bottom of a wash •ltirt is to run a tuck around the lower Inside edge of the hem. First outline With basting thread the lower edge of the skirt where it is to be turned up, then run in the tuck before the skirt is turned up and sewed. Before sending the skirt to the laundry, rip out the tuck ami there will be sufficint length to allow for shrinkage. A neat way to mend torn garments., silk or wool, is with mending tissue, which can be obtained at any tailor's shop. Lay article to be mended on the Ironing board, place torn edges neatly together, lay on strip of mending tis sue, then goods to match garment, and iron carefully, with iron not too hot When preparing for your summer vacation buy a good trunk, if you do Bot wlready possess one. It may be costly at the outset, but will prove a . money saver by keeping the clothes in perfect order and preventing them from becoming mussed or torn. The best traveling trunks are so equipped that they can be used in the home as a wardrobe if desired. If new stockings are darned by run ning the yarn one way in places that wear thru first they will last again as long. Silk, cotton or woolen gloves may be treated in the same way. To clean coat collars which often Show white inside after a little wear, use a bit of ammonia in which enough salt has been put to make a soft mixture. This used as a cleanser will remove discolorations.

Conversation. In conversation avoid unnecessary detail, for persons soon tire of hearing a great deal about nothing. Do not ask a second question before the answer is given to a previous one. This is very impolite. Do not interrupt another while he is speaking. It shows lack of interest. We have to be patient, at times, with bores. Do not contradict another, especially when the subject under discussion is not important. Contradictions are likely to cause ill feeling. Do not do all the talking; give your tired listener an opportunity to say something. ?e not continually the hero of what you are telling. Telling what others have remarked about one’s personality, pretty hair, eyes and teeth is a mark of ignorance. And any way, the listener may have a very different opinion.,Be a good listener, but do not sit like a graven image. Beware when you laugh, for many a laugh has turned real friendship into a different channel. Choose subjects that are of interest to others. Do not begin a dis - cussion of the deposition of Abdul Hamid or try to throw new light on Carlyle’s courtship, if you know your listener does not wander into that labyrinth of thought. Discuss everyday topics with the everyday man and “is immortality desirable?’’ with the college dean or someone who likes such topics. You can make use of quotations, but do not become parrotlike. Do not exaggerate, and above everything else, cultivate taGt. It was Bulwer who said: “Words only live when worthy to be said."

A Mistake Recently I was in a business office and saw hundreds of letters thrown away because tire writers, who were strangers sent orders without sending the money. These requests were usually of this sort: “Send this article to me and I will remit by return mail.” I was informed that there was not a mail delivery that did not bring from one to one hundred letters from strangers which could not be answered for one reason another. The numerous faults were these: Letter did not contain writer’s ad dress. Letter written with pencil on soft paper and not legible. Letter demanded reply but no stamp was enclosed. Requests by the hundred on postal cards without return postal. Orders for goods without money. Unsigned letters. The majority of the letters were from rural districts from good, well meaning persons who in all probability, would rather give a dollar to persons than unlawfully take a dime from them, but who seem to expect large business concerns to transact business on a trust basis that is not wholly a “trust” business either. Pave the way clear when dealing with strangers at a distance. Make the request in as few words as possible, explain definitely the desire and enclose the amount or a stamp for reply.

Making Starch. If you use a spoon to blend flour and water starch, the starch is liable to be lumpy. A fork, however, separates the flour and lumps do not occur. Clothes are less liable to scorch if a little salt is added to flour starch, but it makes garments limp on wet days. If there is not white wax convenient, add a teaspoonful of kerosene to a gallon of starch. Add a little blueing also and boil the starch until it bubbles. Starch is not done when it merely simmers and all articles treated with starch that has not been properly heated will be difficult to iron.

Shoes. When a pair of low shoes rub the heel, paste a piece of adhesive tape in the heel and it will stop the annoy ance, and also keep the heel from slipping up tod down in the new shoe. As soon as the shoe is shaped to the foot, the tape can be removed with warm water. ’

Notes and Comment Of Interest to Women Readers

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Do not throw away your egg shells: they are useful when cleaning decanters. Crush the egg shells into small bits and shake them well in the decanters when they are three parts filled with water. Take common beeswax and shave It very thin with a knife dipped in hot water. Cover the wax with turpentine and let It stand twentyfour hours. Do not heat It on the stove, as It will dissolve and make It like a soft paste. Clean your linoleum with warm water and a little soap until it is perfectly clean, then take a woolen cloth.

A curious and effective substitute for fur invented by an American designer is a cloth made of angora yarn crocheted Into a fabric such as Is often used for babies caps. In soft gray this makeß very effective banding, and the model for which it was first designed, a smoky gray Russian costume of heavy, soft silk, with high col lar, cuffs, wide coat band, and seye»ai narrow skirt bands is exceedingly good looking and original.

Modeling a Man. It takes a woman to make a man famous —or infamous. Cato Major said: “We who rule men are ruled by women." Woman is the sculptress and arbiter of the race. In her hands lie the destinies of men and of peoples. Mankind is as clay in woman’s hands, as melting wax In the sunshine of her smiles. Let her mold her figure on lines of eternal truth and beauty— not on lines of self. The clay can speak no more than Its modeler sees. Woman ihubt herself glimpse of the great self before she can shape a man of great selfhood. Women who have not found themselves turn men thru a common mold and then get desperately tired, of their own machine made products. Great men are molded by great women only. If women are great, man cannot be small. Sins of omission are as great as those of commission. For centuries millions of women ceased to mold, but sat complacently by and watched men shape their grotesque figures —usually applauding. Man’s world and the figures he had shaped are crumbling into dust. They were not molded on lines of permanent truth and beauty. They lacked creative centers. A finished love pat from a woman has overturned many a man's creation —knocked it clean off Its pedestal. If women would mold men of great self they must be women of the great self. That self must exist In them—a living pattern from which to work. The strange thing abQUt modeling men is that women need not manipulate or fashion her clay at all —simply be herself, and even the crudest, most irregular figures of themselves will take on lines of beauty and truth.

Good Housekeeping Good housekeeping does not always mean home making but home making always means good housekeeping In the best sense of the word. Eternal vigilance must always be the price of good housekeeping, but a continual round of drudgery need not prevail If the work is planned systematically, and performed intelligently. Good houskeeping means health, happiness, and comfort to the entire household, while poor housekeeping means dis comfort, discord and unhappiness. It is not going too far to say that the kitchen is the keynote of the household, and upon the kitchen range must be offered up inctnse to the little god of domestic felicity. Even if the housewife Is not obliged to do the work with her own hands it is essential that she should know exactly how it should be done; then if she Is fortunate enough to have competent help she will appreciate the service rendered, and a desired consummation is reached when there is mutual confidence and respect between mistress and the maid But if the mistress is as incompetent as the maid, how can she ever hope to train to skillful service that embodiment of ignorance and inefficiency which often finds a place in oHr kitchens? >The woman who hopes to be able to attain efficiency in housekeeping must comprehend the laws of sanitation and appreciate the importance of cleanliness. She must understand the nutritive value of different kinds of food, and be able to furnish her family with well selected and healthful viands.

Such Pretty Night Rohe# The newest night robes are wonderfully dainty, quite as quaint as they are dainty, with the influence of the becoming empire still in the lead. The sleeves are either coquettish little puffs crossed and -ecroesed with the lace insertions and embroidery, or cut on the osder of the old time angel sleeve. These slumber robes are mode particularly lacey by the insertion'? «f ace which mark the seams. Several varieties of lace are comLined on the same garment, prinol pally Irish, Cluny and the real Valenetanes. Others are distinguished by the most delicate of hand work with dls erect touches of lac*.

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

The Mother. Above every other detail the mother who cares to have her littje woman truly beautiful, that she may hold her own In the days to come anlong well bred women will be very careful of her manners at table, says a writer In the Woman Beautiful. I have never seen grace and ease in children who have been neglected in this particular. From the time your baby can hold a spoon, she should be taught to handle it gracefully, and it Is a great mistake to permit a child to associate at the table with rude and untrained servants. Jhe next time baby screams with colic instead of dosing it with sooth ing syrups or old nurse remedies, such as catnip tea and other decoctions to which our grandmothers pinned their faith, try what hot water sipped from a spoon or taken thru a bottle will do to relieve the pain, says a writer od the care of‘ young children. The water should be fresh and boiled, but not boiling. Care must be taken that it is not hot enough to burn the delicate tongue and gums. This will usually give relief and can be repeated frequently with no danger to the child. Prominent ears are often caused by, hat strings being allowed to press babies’ ears forward. This is a thing that should be carefully guarded against, and you should also be careful that babies and young children do not sleep with the ears crumpled forward. The nursing mother should have a simple but generous diet, with plenty of fluids; three regular meals a day, with gruel, milk or cocoa at bedtime, and sometimes between meals.

Social Etiquette A little attention on the part of a mother to what we commonly call th f “manners’’ of children will save her much unnecessary annoyance and the children a great criticism. These rule of right behavior need not be emphasized to the extent that the children will act unnaturally or btiffly. A custom gaining favor especially with the fashionable folk, is the revival of the old time curtsying on the part of little girls greeted by their el ~ders. ' The similar greeting for the beys is a slight bow. The little boy should be taught to offer his assistance in carrying books for his mother or any older woman, and in looking for a mtesing article. A boy is almost never too young to be taught some of these first principles of galantry and politeness. Children are apt to reply sharply to one another in play as well as arguments. Similarly the/ are apt to interrupt the conversation of their elders, which is of course one of the last pardona ble varieties of childish rudeness, and one to be most guarded against by parents.

Regarding Curtains. Remember that lace is essentially a handsome and expensive material, and should be used in a house where the other furnishings are correspond ingly elegant. It is quite out of place in a summer cottage or a simple home of the cottage style. Imitations moreover, are almost always in poor taste. Net, on the other hand is an admirable choice for the 1 unpretentious home. It is graceful, drapes well, and is perfectly suited to simple and various furniture. It is usually better in white or ecru than in colors. Very pretty curtains for living room or dining room may be made of madras. It washes well and is durable. Heavy pongee curtains particularly for outer curtains, are a bit more elaborate, but the most effective in a room to which they are suited. Nothing is more charming for summer bedrooms than muslin curtains, ruffled. A very real possibility is cheesecloth. The unbleached shade, trimmed with coarse, heavy lace, is a decided addition to the living room.

Novel Coffee. A novel way of making coffee is given in the National Food Magazine. The materials needed are a stone jug, a kettle of hot water, and the coffee finely ground. Place in the jug one cupful of water for each of coffee desired. Add one rounding tablespoonful of coffee for each cup of water. Cork the jug tightly and place it in the kettle of "hot water. 801 lit until the water In the jug also boils. Remove the kettle from the fire and allow the jug to stand in it for 10 minutes. Then remove it. Uncork and pour out your coffee. This method takes time but gives a flavor n<Jt obtainable in any other way.

When Mayonnaise Curdles No matter what the cause, mayon naise is found to curdle almost as of ten as it stays smooth, There ft no reason to despair, however, for by beating the yolk of a fresh egg quite smooth and stirring it into the curdled mayonnaise t£e dressing will be united and quite good once more. A precaution which every cook will be wise to take in boiling milk, which is more than eight hours old in sammgr or twelve hours old in winter. It she wUI drop in a small piece of baking soda (ifee size of a pea to a quart of milk) it wftl prevent this milk from curdling. OtherWk# it she tries to boll milk left over night find tt all separated on her hands. r. .

THESE PIPING TIMES OF PEACE CARRANZA AND WILSON-THE EXPERTS

HUGHES FOR ARBITRATION.

He Would Be First to Accord to Labor All Rights Found Just After Consideration.

In his Maine speeches Mr. Hughes made it plain that he was not attacking labor or the equity of the proposed increase of wages for the railroad men. He was simply contending for the all important principle of arbitration as the right moans of settlement of such questions. Speaking at different places in Maine Mr. Hughes dwelt upon this question, suying: “I deeply deplore, in the name of labor, in the name of justice, In the name of American ideals, the surrender of the Executive and of Congress to force, instead of permitting, reason to reign.

“The measure to which 1 have alluded was not, properly speaking, an eight-hour measure. It was a wage measure. It was a plain proposition for a change In the wage scale. I do not speak of the equity of that. That is a matter to be fairly considered. I want what is just and right with respect to wages. I am for the arbitration and the peaceful settlement of these industrial controversies. We can settle everything in this country If we approach those matters with a fair and open mind and an examination of the facts.

“This particular measure shows on Its face that it was legislation in advance of the investigation, instead of Investigation in advance of legislation. It is said that there was in its favor the judgment of society. The judgment of society in this country has never been passed in favor of legislation without knowledge of the equity and regardless of the facts of the case. There was no judgment of society in favor .of the roads which were excepted from its provisions. If there was a judgment of society, why not apply the rule to electric or other kinds of roads or roads less than 100 miles in length? I say, away with such pretense! It was a surrender to force instead of a clear, candid, faithful framed examination of the facts, and then action in accordance with American principles. “Autocracy represents force; tyranny represents force. Democracy represents the rule of the common judgment after discussion, after an opportunity to know the facts.”

It All Depends. “If Hughes wins an Oregon town will get a new shingle mill employing fifty men,” says the Olympia Recorder, “according to an announcement, of the individual who took an timbered land. If Wilson wins the option will be allowed to lapse. That's the way with a thousand And one enterprises, all waiting to see which way the wind blows. The moment it is assured that Charles E. Hughes Is elected, just watch the wheels of Industry ipf n (md listen to the hum of business.”

Finnegan’s Philosophy BALAAM

Well do I mind the story, said Finnegan. Balaam was a highbrow that knowed less than his Jackass. Ho took an office to curse the people. The Jackass saved them. ’Tis all In Numbers Twinty-two. Och hone! ’Tis different these times. The Jackass knew better till Balaam tamed him. "Lave me ride ye,” says Balaam, “an' I’ll make ye the biggest Ass in the wurld.” “Great,” says the Ass; “what d’ye feed?” “Pork,” says Balaam. “Me savior,” says the Ass. 8# Balaam mounts. But soon the Jack balks. “Phwat is It?” says Balaam. “Snakes,” says the Ass; “Ut looks like the Jawbone uv me mother.” “G’wan,” says Balaam, hittln’ thd Ass a clip, “ ’tis me furren’ policy,” he says. “Phwat’s ut for?” axes the Ass. “Ut deflnds the nashun,” says Balaam. “How?” says the Ass. "Faith,” says Baladm, “ut tabes a bigger Ass than you to -know that. Lave it to Brine,” says Balaam to the Ass; an’ the Jack walks on meditatin’. “nee, haw,” says the Ass, balkin’ an’ kickin’.

“What now?” says Balaam. “Dlvil a Jackass ever seen the like,” says the Ass. “Ut could be a frog,” says he, “for ut stands up In front, an’ sits down behind; an’ ’tis mos’ly mouth,’’ says the Ass. “Ut has white feathers,” says the Jack, “wid yaller streaks, that changes,” he says, “to Very Crooz Red, or Niagaray Blue, an’ now they’re Carrysall Yaller again,” says he. “Hivins, have I been drinkin’?” screams the Ass to Balaam. “Saints be praised,” says Balaam. “Me Watchful Waitin’ can still change its mind,” he says. “G’wan, where glory waits,” he says. “G’wan, in the service uv Mankind,” says Balaam to the Ass, touching him up. An’ the Ass shuffles ahead, wavin’ his ears in admiration.. . . > > "Hee-haw! Hee-haw 1” says the Jack, rearin’ up wid his eyes bulgin’. “Phwat’B grippin’ ye now?” says Balaam, impashunt like. "I donno,” says the Ass. “Ut looks like the Flyin’ Dutchman with a Socialist Crew,” he says. “ 'Tis me Ship BUI,” says Balaam. “Side step to the right,” he says; “side step to the left,” says he, weltin’ him. “Back up,” says Balaam, near wrenchla’ off the Jack’s jaw. “Now forward for the Merchant Marine an’ fifty mlllyun pork” says Balaam” Arid a shower uv blows; an’ the Ass goes onthremblln’. “Wab-heel Wah-hee! Wah-hee!” says the Jack, shyin’ so be near threw bis xlder.

ROGERS, in New York Herald

“I’ll learn ye to shy at me Naval Bill,” says Balaam, lar-ropin’ the baste so he cud scarce stand. “Ye can’t pass ut widout weariu' Republican clothes,” says the Jack iu a coarse whisper. o'Ye Ass,” says Balaam. s “Don’t ye know that nnny does Is belt her nor nakedness? G'wan,” says Balaam, in toims uv thunder. So the poor baste lopes on, limpin' wid pain. I’ve not time to tell ye all the adventures they had., hut they kep’ ou over rough roads, now an’ then crossin’ a ditch on a wan term plank, which made even Balaam unalsy. Iviry time the Jack kicked, he got short rations an’ a wnllup. So when the journey was near over, the poor haste wus all in, and far too proud, to tight. Any Jack-Ass can he that when lie’s licked. Wan stormy night, the Jack blooms Into a harmony like a Dimycrat Tariff Hymn plhyed on a gaspipe wid the feet.

“Phwat alls ye now?'’ calls Balaam, clubbin’ him wid both hands. "Nlvver did I pass the like,” yells the Ahs, sweatin’ and thremblin'. “Ut says ut’s an eight hour jaw. Oh, phwat Is ut?” screams the Ass to Balaam, feebly wagglin’ his ears. "I dinno phwat ut Is meself,” says Balaam, “but I know phwat ut’s got,” Balaam says. “Phwat?” axes the poor Ass. “Five hundther thousand votes,” says Balaam, wid a pious air. “G’wan, ye big Ass, an’ doant ye argue wid an Idayllst,” says Balaam to the Ass. “We can’t pass ut in the dark,” pleads the Ass. “Lave us wait for light,” moans the Ass, weepin’. “Nix,” says Balaam, “There’s a hot time cornin’ an’ the votes’ll spile. Do ye thurst for sixteen more years in the wilderness? Giddlp,” says he, “purgin’ ye’r heart,” says Balaam, “lv iviry thought that’s selfish,” says Balaam, “or personal,” chants Balaam to the poor Ass ticklin’ the Jack’s slats wid a couplin’ pin. By tnls time, the Ass was so wore out wid his ardyous labors, that he knew no more than Balaam himself. So, wid one despairin’ cry, he dropped his ears, as he ao-’ his master stumbled forward iuto the dark.

SURRENDER TO FORCE WOULD TEND TO DISASTER.

“That kind of virus in our life— ' surrender to force —would bring ■ us no end of disaster. If we let ■ capitalists or workingmen, any ■ interest, learn that the way to ■ get what is wanted is by apply- ' ing pressure and if we continue ■ in that course for a few yeara, • democracy will be a failure, and • we might at well give up our • force of government.”— Mr. Hughes in His Speech at Port* ■ land, Maine. — - l: -- •