EVBHIHG LEDGER-PHILAPBLPHIA, WEDNESDAY, JASTTJATCY 5, 191JL i-i 'i art s.w SKYSCRAPER HOUSEKEEPING V DIFFICULT WORK, SAYS M'LISS Mrs. Mattie Boyd, Who Directs the Cleaning of the Land Title Building, Keeps Ninety Women Busy and Happy "TTOU'VE got to have a tiretty level head on your shoulder, in nnv comnetent A housekeeper will tell you, to keep even one smoll-alsed homo In n present nuiB nonunion. llow'd you like to ho responsible for the aplck-and-apan appeamnce of n miffe oitico oulldlnff with 1400 offices In It, nil of which must be cleaned up and tho debris of the ilny'B toll cleared awny before 9 o'clock In the morning? For tho past IS years Mrs, Mattie Hovel has been the official housekeeper of mo i,ana Title Building. During that tlmo she han Been that skyscraper grow to twice Its size and has hnd to Increase the number of workers Until there aro to names on the payroll of her force alone. I saw Mrs. UoyA at B this morning- looking as fresh ns an April flower, i inougn sno Jind been on the Job since 6 o'clock supervising the work of tho , jvomon under her. "It takes some speed," she told me, "to get tho offices ready. There aro 1400 of them and In many cases they are partitioned off, making several rooms 10 eaen. Moors that nre uncarpctcd must be washed. Carpets must bo dust- icss, marble work Immaculate, wastepaper bnsUets emptied scrupulously and the whole place must be absolutely speckless. It meani quick work, which we could not do only In tho morning, and so the day Is divided Into two shifts rrom 6 to 9 In the morning and from & to 8 at night. Wo have It so planned that the henvy cleaning Is done nt night, that is the clearing away of the waste turt, ana tile washing and dusting Is left for the morning." j.no servant problem? It doesn't bother Mrs. Hod In tho least. Thai's tho reason she s been able to hold her job for IS years. HIip'h never had a strike and never been so handicapped by n Inclc of workers that the offices wero not ready when the army of lawyers, real estate brokers. Insurance men and so forth who mnke their dally habitat there begin to slide back tho tops of their qcsks. SEEN IN THE SHOPS - "I find that If you gpt good worker In and treat them right they help you to keep your force up. If one has to leave, she or somo one else usually knows a Womnn who would like to have the Job. 1 find that If your system Is good and If you adhere to It without deviation It's Just as easy to direct one person na f.6 or 90. Hut you must have a system. Tho lack of It always means that things will go awry." t SutTerinj in Silence . .The young woman who kept a bullet In her neck for two days rather thnn alarm her parents showed more spirit than foresight. Doubtless her mother has more thnn made up for her two days' respite from worry at the thought of the uciayeu medical treatment. The Ideal Chaperon Lo, the chnperon Is still with us, in all her glory and clinrm. She seems to be the one remaining Institution of a bygone era, a living link of the past With the present. Judging from the modern tendency of mnlds and their swains to hop off pn.all sorts of excursions together nway from the englo eye of an older person, one might be led to believe that the art of successful cbaperonago was fast be coming n lost one. I!ut It Isn't. A delightfully motherly and understanding person chaperoned a house party that I attended recently. Instead of projecting herself Into nil of the activities, of racing to the movies with us and out on the skating pond, she stayed quietly behind, secure in tho thought that there would be no violation of her trust. Her attitude was this: You're all nice boys nnd girls. I'm simply hero to satisfy the demands of Madame Grundy, who Is dying hard. Go your way and have a good time. Wo did. and loved her for It. Would there were more like her who know the art as well. Youthful Economists The Campflro Girls of Philadelphia must be economists. Indeed, If they can do tho marketing for one week for J2 for one person, nnd I Imagine that a great many housewives who consider themselves experienced will want to slt'nt tho feet of their instructor after reading of their accomplishments. I Imagine, however that marketing successfully for one person at tho rate of 12 a week would be dependent on the number to be supplied. Certainly It might be possible to provide food for 10 with $20, but could two people grow fat on l-i n week. One of the most economical women I know registers an emphatic "No." M'LISS. Letters to the Editor of the Woman's Page Aililrrss nil communication to M'Um. rnn of the Ilrrnln Lfilgrr. Write on one Mlr of the. paper onljr Dear M'LIss Please tell me the meaning of the name "Isabel." X. "Isabel" signifies modesty and chastity. i Dear M'Llss I have heard about the use of the electro-magnet In war, hut can't understand how It Is used. Can you help me? A. A. I'm afraid the subject Is too comprehensive to be treated satisfactorily here. There are many uses for the magnet, chiefly in taking out pieces of shell from wounds, etc. Read the article In the current Popular Science Monthly. , ; , . t "V N ' - '&&. Aiif 'mMLimm I ' .HaLLalaaWI r W ' mmmL wtp'a .. 'hh v : V.." "J riJKXm?! -V In J1' '', 1 s 'juBiiBirv f j? X JIM ' jim I Tsr f mwktA j .m ' ' 'Jm ! w X " S 1 v S X I J Sjp'jr ( gH r HEALTH AND HYGIENE TO BE DISCUSSED IN PRACTICAL TALKS i. T!m nATn i iii inu u1 i l k v i i i iji iit- iw inn i lAJiJUun xxxm jl.jx ulv j.vjuiiijj' ? IT PROM TAKING A BAD G( By WILLIAM BRADY, M. D. Scries of Instructive Lectures Scheduled by Members of Faculty of the Woman's Col lego WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS Exports in Varied Lines of Medical Knowledgo to Give, Useful Infor mation nt Weekly Intervals A SMART AND PRACTICAL HOCKEY SUIT HERU Is nn attractive stilt for tho out-of-doors girl, whethor sho skates, plas hockey, or Just enjoys a In Isle afternoon or morning walk In tho open. Tho set, which la mnde of brushed wool, consists of n cap, scarf nnd sweater, and may be had In white, copon, rose or hunter's green. The prlco Is f 12.C0. full particulars as to the place where this costume may be purchased can be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addrossed envelope to tho Kdltor of tho Woman's Page, Kvenino I.i.diicii, 608 Chestnut Ktreet. Plenso mention the d.ito on which tho article nppcarcd. Marion Harland's Corner Dear M'Llss How can I clean a gilt picture frame without Injuring the nnlsh? DOROTHY. The best way to do this is by rubbing over gently with a sponge mplstened with oil of turpentine. This must be carefully and lightly done. Let It dry In the air. Dear M'Llss- expert mending ? -Where can I get in touch with the woman who does tho You wrote of her a short time ago. Thanking you, I nm, M. M. L, Oak Lane, This woman can be reached through the Woman's Exchange, 114 South 17th street, Philadelphia. Dear M'Llss Can you give mo a good recipe for Turkish Delight? CONrECTIONCR. An ounce of gelatine dissolved In half a cup of water, grated rind nnd Juice of a lemon and an orange, half cupful of cold water added to two cupfuls of granuiaiea sugar. v nen oissoiveo mix nnu Don ror zo minutes. I'our In a Quilt Pieces Wanted "T SHOULD llko much to get a few JL pieces of silk, velvet, etc., to llnlsh a quilt I have begun. I sec that a lot of these arc offered by a member. If I nm nut too Inte would ou lot me liavo some of them? I would gladly pay pontngc upon them. I return thanks to Mrs. F. II. for the poem she so kindly sent to me. "MIIS. V. A. N." If renders are disposed to marvel at tho steiidy drain upon ragbngs nnd piece drawers manifest nowadays they will please bear In mind that winter nights are long and that elderly women who do not client time of weariness by solitaire and bridge must have somo entertainment for the mind and employment for tne bunds that would otherwise hang down with wcurlnecs. Fond of the Great Oratorios "Though a mere man, I read nnd enjoy your Helping Hand Corner, nnd now won der If you can help mo I am a working man with a large family to support, and am. therefore, not always able to get tho things I dcilre Of late yenis I am some what denf and am deb.nred from the nc Joyment of church services, lectures, etc. Despite my deafness, my greatest plens uro lies In plnlng the organ, and I am proficient enough In this to play at the services of a llttlo chapel which I at tend. I give my services glndl, as I feel I am doing what I can 'In His name.' What I most earnestly desire Is a book on harmon, so I could learn moro of the technique of music. I nm entirely sclf-tnught and realize my limitations. I am especially fond of the great ora torios, nnd It has always been my great est wish to obtain copies of "The JIcs slnh,' 'i:illah' and 'Tannhauser ' I nm familiar with a portion of these works and should love to have an opportunity to prncticc them. If ou can help me to ob tain these my gratitude will know no measure. P. I'. W." Musicians who hnve read (and what music lover has not') the story of denf Heethoven nnd his achievements nfter the tfirlble affliction fell upon him will recnll It with vividness In perusing the foregoing letter Thcro Is pnthos In evciy line, but throughout one recognizes tho I unconquerable spirit of the true artist nnd brave man. Let him have nil the books and music we can procure for him to mltlifnto the soirow which he bears like the Christian hero he Is. He nska but little and li(. should not sue In vain. He realizes his limitations. Let us lessen the weight so far as human kindness can do this. Alone in Leisure Hours "Could I hnve tho mandolin nnd the music offered by O. C , I nm nn office clerk, alone In the c.ty, and spend all iny evenings, Sundas nnd holidays nlono In my room. I nm unable to read, ns my eyes are wenk, hut I lenrn music ty nean. so woum neeo to rend only a llttb They cannot learn too soon the dlvlno blessedness of giving. It Is a Joy thnt grows with tho practice of the virtue. Cnmera Will Mnke Them Happy "I am anxious to get a good enmern, but enn't afford one If nnybody has one ho or she would fllvo awny I will send a pretty hand-embroidered collar and cuffs In return for It. 1 hnvi- tliiec dear bos, ages fi to 12, who are bcglnlng to love nature. I try to llvo rloso to my boys and make them hnppv and good I am suie you undei stand that a enmern will make four people happ ' MltS. .1. n. D." Do not talk of making a return In any thing tnnglhlo for the cnmera wc should dearly enjoy getting for our boys. Wo dlscountennnce exchanges of that sort. At tho samo time we enter Into your de sire to offer nn equivalent for what you desire so earnestly If wo can find a dis used camera you sluill havo It without money and without collars and cuffs. An answer to tho cry of tho times, conservation of human life nnd educa tion of tho pcoplo ns to how this can ire accomplished. Is mnde by tho mm,bc" of the faculty of tho Woman's Colles-o of Pennsylvania. 2181 North College ave nue, who have prepared a series or lec tures, to be given weekly for the pub lic, between Janunry 12 and March w. Dr. Clara Marshnll, dean of the college, snys no technical terms will bo used, and women of all einsses rmi un..-.o.. Cnch lerture will bo followed by a ques tionnaire. Motheis, schoolteachers, so rlnl servlco workers and mothers of to morrow will form tho nUdlcnccs Preceding tho courso proper, January 7, Ilernard J. Newman, cxecutlvo secretary of the Philadelphia Housing Commission, will spenk on the subject, "Maintenance of Public Health" He plans to show how Philadelphia can spend less money on hospitals and bring forth a stronger, healthier rnce. Tho regular course, which begins on January 12, will deal with phnses of hu man life In a scope so varied thnt It tenches from befoio the birth of roan until he reaches old age. Dr. Iluth Webster Lathrop, professor of physiology of tho college will open the series with a lecture on "Normal Activi ties of the Human Body." This will give tho women a now mc.i oi mo use n win various pnrts of their bodies nnd tho proper care of them. Dr. Martha Tracy, also of the college faculty, will Rive second nnd third lec tures, "The Principles of Nutrition," on Janunry 19 nnd "Food nnd Dfllclcncy on January 2(i. Sho Is In charge of the physiological chemistry department and Is peculiarly fitted for these subjects. Dr. Henry I.cffmnn, professor of general chemistry, toxicology and hygiene. Is to give two lectures, the first on "Dnngers of Impure Food" on February 2; tho sec ond on "Domestic nnd Municipal Control of Trnnsmlsslblc Diseases." Speclnl talks on tho enro of her body will hi irlven women In n scries of lec tures, the flist on February 9, when Dr, Mr BAI3T. aged 3 years, writes a pro fessional womnn, had another of her frequent attacks of croup a few nlRlus ago, and still Is wearing a piece of flnn nt on her chest. Shalt I take It off? What can I do to mnko her "take, cold less frequently? She Is a splendid baby .., ...., n.i in n Tinner Itabv Con- tost. When a child has croup must she sleep In a wnrm room? Would iho fte less llnble to "colds" If sho, wore cotton Instead of wool sllk-llned undershlrts7 Do you bcllcvo In rubbing tho chest with nny grease for a cough? When a child hns croup In tho night nnd is apparently all right next day, sMould sho So outdoors to play? Answering theso queries In order, we depose and testify at follows! Why put the llinncl on In the first place -to shut out the "cold"? Would you close tho door nfter the colt has scam pered awny? Tho sooner jou lako It orr tho belter for tho child. To prevent respiratory Infections of all kinds, call them "colds' if you will, tho nrf essential Is DON'T CODDLE don't discriminate, In favor of. or ngalnst, any particular area o the skin of the body Dress comfortably, neither too much hero nor too llttlo there A wnrm room Is necessarily one with Innriraiinto ventilation. No heating con traption yet devised will heat all out doors No bedroom not open to tho free passage of open nlr Is hygienic. Wo have never o mot with a case of croup In a child sleeping In a wcll-ventllatcd bed roomone In which tho air Is cool or cold ns the outside nlr, but the child ns warm ns tonst. Cold air is Nature h preventive of croup. Let the child have plenty of It to breathe, nnd jet keep tho child com fortably warm by means of speclnl sleep ing garments mnde for those who havo tho porch-sleeping hnblt. We personally favor wool or silk and wool, knitted underwear, light weight, for every one but It must be a complete suit, not the shirt nlone, nnd wool or silk stockings, too. 1'ho only "grease" suited for rubbing tho chest, we think, Is camphorated oil (that is, for children). Dlssolvo all tho powdered camphor very hot ollvo oil or sweet oil will take up, and keep tightly corked, for camphor Is volntllc. Hub It nil over tho chest, front and back, over throat nnd bridge of nose, onco or twice a dny. But no llnnncl "coddling" nfter ward. No matter what a child has In the night, outdoors Is the plncc for tho child next dny. Particularly Is this true If tho child hns nnv kind of respiratory disease out doors Is the place, to fight tho Indoor Plagues. the urine. A patient with chronl. n disease shonM llv. tn .' .nronl & nfolv warm rllmnl.l i """ A 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS nright's Disease Without Albumin Is It possible for one to havo chronic Brlght's disease without having nlbumln tti thn 1 f I frs j-i ttnti Innir Knti n hritlxHl ICIla K. nverltt. profesor of gynaecology, j .,, chronic' might's disease llvo If ho talks on "Health Problems of omen and . , cnrofi7 Would a cold or warm climate bo profcrablo for such a patient? Aiiswcr Chronic Interstitial Brlght's disease Is often seen without nlbumln hi All communlrallons nUclresned to .Mitt llarl.lml nhnulil Inclose a Mampcd, nrlf- (Idrmiird nivrliipe, nnd n clipping of tho article In nlilcli jou nr Intrrmtril. Bend to Marlon lliirlaml, Krcnlnic Ledger, DOS Chritnut afreet, Philadelphia. TOM DALY TO SPEAK Second of Series of Lectures Will Be Delivered Tonight The second of n sorles of six lectin es on "Humor nnd Humorists of the lSth Century" nt St. Joseph's College by Tom Daly, of the llvc.vixu Lr.Donn. will be given tonight In the auditorium of tho college, 17th and Stiles streets The lectures have proved popular nnd tho educational value tho students of the evening classes nre receiving from them will cause a large attendance this evening. uirln" nn l)iuar.v v vvnen ur aiicc Weld Rnllnnl professor of obstetrics, takes the subjects, "Problem of Pre-Nntal Cnic" nnd on February 2.1, when sho talks a ccond tlmo, with her subject ns "Tho New Horn Baby end Its Needs." Problems of caring for the little ones after they arrive will be discussed on March 1. when Dr. Theodore Le Boutll llor, clinical professor of pediatrics, takes as his subject "The Care and the Feed ing of Children"; on Mnrch 1", when Dr Dllen Culver Potter, clinical professor of gynecology nnd medlcnl Inspector of tho Phllndctphln public schools, tnlks on "Tho Health of School Children." "Personal Hygiene" Is the subject as signed for March 2., when Dr. Floronco Harvey Richards, formerly Inspector In mntcila medlca nnd therapeutics, now medlcnl Inspector of the William I'enn High School, speaks. DC climate' !.';;:: ",. rule. ""raDi, Mf What Cyanosis Metna Please explain In the pper hki W nosls means, and what dhfeass ,,l'.w cales. u'acaBs It j Answer-Cyanosis U the m.Ai.. , A given to the bluish tint of thft' the circulation Is greatly emboli? It Is a symptom of heart i.??nH1 vanccd lung dlsenso and of lb1,V& any of the hcart-wenkcnlng coal I uj! Salt Water for Sore ErM How strong salt water wouM ' Vlt for bnthtn v. W0Ula n i answer Novcr stronger than tablcspoonful of salt In a pint of J? o7tnro teTat " '"ft LOVE ME I LOVE YOU Love me I love you, Love me, my bnbyj Sing It high, sing it l0w, Sing It as It may bo. Mother'a arms under you Her eyes abovo you! 'l Sing It high, sing It low, Lovo me I lovo you. -Chrl.tlna dcerglana nci, A New Complexion for the New Year By a wonderfully Improttl method I can remove the omb" eat wrinkle, restore contour ana freshen the akin In a few daxi. Will give reduced rates tin u Tob. 1st. 1010. This " J Guaranteed. ' Complexion Expert 70S Flanders nidr.. iu, n. mmiiiu, OtB. F.lectrlo Nrrdla Only Method of Permanently neraarltt Huperfluoua Hair MISS P1NAUD nenutr Specialist Jixperi mm iuumpio jiecirie Neeaie uatil Facial Massage i 703-4 Flandera llldr.. 18th and ITalant Id I Dr. Charlotte B. Martin The single electric needle method k the only method enjoying profaiilou llccna'iro and confidence for the permi. nont removal of auporfluoua nlr iM other superficial growths. 703 Ilandrra Hide, 1,1th & Walaat ASK FOR and GET THE ORIGINAL M.LTED MILK Cheap 8' atitutes cost YOU same prio shallow vessel and let stnnd for 24 hours, rolllnir encb in flno nnirnr. Tiv mine- of the music nt n time I prqmlsed to n,..n,ol ,,, rat tVio irnrblih -,.,,.. Send MTS. if. 81 Dear M'Llss What is a Holy Ghost flower? B. D. L. This l.i a apecles of rnro orchid, called tho Mexican orchid. It Is so called because tho opening of the flower shows a perfectly formed little altar with a dove Inside. It Bhades from pure white to brightest scarlet. Dear M'Llss Is Mothers' Day a legal holiday? Is Good Friday? DORIS. No, although it Is officially observed in several States. (2) Good Friday Is a legal holiday In Alabama. Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Mary land, .Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Porto Itlco and Tennessee. a Dear M'Llss Can you tell me what are considered the normal measure ments for a perfect figure? CURIOUS. According to. Mr. Frank Mitchell, of the Chicago Garment Manufacturers' Association, us given In tho Chicago Tribune recently, they are: Neck, 13W Inches; girth, bust, 37; waist, 26; hips, 40. pear M'Llss What shall I do for tired feet? N, R. S. jf you mean the tiredness that comes from hard work or standing too long, I should 'advlso you to bathe them in a warm salt solution every dny and then rub down with linseed oil. If the trouble Is more radical, see a doctor. some embroidery patterns. but In moving I lost her nddress, nnd nm unnble to reach her. Is thcro any way of finding It again through the Corner? "FLOHE.N'CB S " t'nfortunntcly tho mandolin and music nre no longer In our gift Perhaps an other Instrument may be offered In reply to your request Vuletldo leaves Immune henrts wondrous soft Mrs II. will, we trust, see your letter and duplicate her nddress through us She probably re calls her request for the patterns. Wants to Adopt a Doll "I am fond of dolls, and mother can't afford to buy me one. We are nine In tho family. I nm a girl of 10 years of age. Please nnswer nOSK S " Wo nnswer b asking other llttlo girls who hnve a doll or two to spare to rend how you have none nnd to think how unlikely you are to bo able to buy one when there are nine children to be fed and clothed. A large famll Is often a blessing It has drawbacks when "there's llttlo to spend and much to buy" I am sanguine that our Junior members will not turn a deaf ear to the special calls we are making upon them nowadaja. 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FRANTZ PREMIER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY phom:. m.uikkt tin 730 Market Street MAN DO Removes Superfluous Hair Tho new style dance gowns makj .. preparation necessary. Beware of Shaving SOU) IIY UIIUG AND DEI'AIITSIE.NT STonns MONTY IS SO FRIGHTFULLY CARELESS ::: ::: ::: tcopymht. 1015.1 ::: ::: : iif nwrv re on PDriiffirnrrvunnrriPD 1 !tf Si , , . , " 'wnii iOl'livrii'(Jitj ly1fcVXVXIOO J jf fcnRPSEMEATr ( VHT5 THCT f ( LOOK H-R- If1 I OON T KNOUT? 'ijHAT'5 IT aTTP I r-TVJUV MIJCT Ynu ImCKT ON Oi vim lriaVJti 'lzL Tf?OUBL nouT IMV EFFORTS AT TEACHING- PRINCESS YOOl DENYING IT, YOU RZ jgR-AH-J WHERE YOU 66T S WHATJ IT ALU L r' WHY MUST rOU,NSl5T OIN w. Ill Siesj iTWuoLeNowJ You havc.been .n vain, r1 know vJWffl ) Really d,ITE p (Zf (Tuch PLeetiAV) ABOUT, AINGEL? g6HTrf6 YOUR MATCHES UHEN HL m,Z.:r 7T lij -H0 X " ( ideas r1 ' ' "' pthere are several St- ' (Z C Qfc (T ft i r XJ ' ' IFOOTMENTO 0Oj ?' "iA,,