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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
HELPFUL HINTS.

If you have fish to keep overnight,
Ind no ice, wrap the fish in a cloth
vet in vinegar, leave in cool draft,
For bee stings and spider bites apply
oda and wet with vinegar.
To boiling starch add one teaspoon
If coal oil to each quart or stir with
andle moment until enough is melted
in the starch to make it iron easily
.Chere is nothing more trying than to
lave large ironing with every
starched article holding fast to the
iron.
An inexpensive disinfectant which
will sweeten wherever used is made by
adding one pound of common copperas
to eight ounces of crude carbolic acid;
in one gallon of water.
Keep the asters free from weeds now
and fertilizer freely for big blooms and
plenty of them.
Don't be chary of your flowers. Give
frequently. Send them to the sick,
give them to the church, share with the
children. They will bloom better for
it.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
BULLDOG WAS WITNESS.
Gave Mute Testimony That His Mis-
tress Was Cruel

A bulldog as the prosecuting witness
was the spectacle witnessed in police
court at Springfield, 0.
May Ellsworth, the wife OF a travel
ing horse tradeh, was placed on trial
for cruelty to animals The canine was
her alleged victim. May amused her
self while driving on South Limestone
street by turning the horse around
every few feet. The bulldog was tied
behind the wagon, and every time the
horse turner the dog was run over
Judge Miller fined the woman the costs
in the case and ordered her 20 ieave the
city.
The dog seemed satisfied as It fol-
lowed the woman from the courtroom,
refusing to have anything more to do
with the police after she appeared.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
DOG SAVES FIVE LIVES.

Rover, a sagacious Newfoundland
dog and the pet of the countryside.
iaved boy from drowning in the Nor
ris canal at New Brunswick, N. j.
Willie Serrill, years old, and some
Young companions were playing tag
along the towpath, when Willie slipped
into the water. Rover heard the ex-
cited cries of the other children and
leaped across brook, ran up the en-
bankment, jumped into the canal. and
Selling the boys arm with his teeth,
pulled him to the shore. Rover has
saved at least i7T# lives,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
KILLED IN FRANKLIN.
Nell-Known Horse Trader Shot Down
by A. F. Hodges.

News was received here Monday of
he killing of John w Hall, a we'll
lonwn horse trader, several days ago
lear Gogginsville, Franklin county,
"a, by A. F. Hodges also of that coun-
Y. The two men were at the home of
Hodges when they became involved in
quarrel. Han began cursing Hodges
5nd refused to leave his house, when
ordered to do SO and started in the
louse after him, when Hodges fired
he charge of shot taking effect il
Halls left breast. Hall lived unit
bout daylight.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
LYNcHING IN BERLIN.
Burglar Who Attacked Girl Beaten to
Death by Mob.


Lawabiding Berlin was shocked the
other day to learn, through the me-
lium of paper, which printed the
news, that lynch law, for the first time
in the history of the city, was applied
TO criminal in the Friedrich strasse,
the principal thoroughfare of the cap
itol.
According to the published version
If the affair.", Karl Wagner, a burglar.
vas caught robbing downtown fiat by
IN 1S-year-old girl. Werner attacked
lis detector savagely with a dagger,
Ind when several persons in the fiat
ushed promptly to her aid the crimi
lal dashed through the streets, follow
ID by mob of men and boys.
The burglars sprang through door
way in a store building, mounted the
tairs and attempted to hide in loft.
The mob pursued him, dragged him
nut into the street, mercilessly kicked
lin, beat him with clubs and mall
reated him in every way their ingenu-
ty could conceive.
When the police arrived Werner had
,een beaten into Inconsistencies and
vas rescued with difficulty from the
ands of the mob. He died few min
ties after being taken to the police
itation. No arrests have been re
ported thus far.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
OLD FEUD BROKE OUT AGAIN.

The old feud between the Parnells
and fuckers broke out again at Edo
RADIO, Ark. Guy B. Tucker, the city
marshal, shot and killed John. Parnell
In street duel Il winter Tucker
killed three and received six wounds
homself. He recovered and the meet
ing last week was the first between
the fuckers and the Parnells. The
day before the fight Tucker received &
jug of poisoned whiskey by express
Governor Davis has ordered out thu
militia to preserve order in Eldorado
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
WOODEN Mills
CO UP IN SMOKE
The HeIstsin WssIsn Mill at Salem
Virginia Were Completely Des-
trsytd by Fire
Loss s15O,0O0; INSURANCE SIS, 900
A Mass of Charred Brick and Timbers,
With Here and There Stand
ing WISH Remains of Once
Busy Industry.

Salem suffered on Friday night, Au-
gust Il, perhaps the heaviest loss ic
her history of recent years in the burn
ing of the Holstein Wooden mills owned
by the Salem Wooden Mills company
of that city. A mass of charred brick
and timbers with here and there a
standing wall remain of a once busy
industrial plant The fire, which licked
up in such a short space of time one of
the most valuable pieces of property
in Salem, broke out about S:3S O'Clock.
At the time G. e. Obenchain, the night
Waterman about the building, who was
on duty, took up his lantern and began
his rounds. Entering a room where
considerable packing was stored it is
thought that escaping gasoline come in
ignition with the flames of his lamp
causing sudden explosion and rush
OF flame. Obenchain was found in an
unconscious condition by the first par
ties who entered the building and was
speedily carried to the open air.
The Salem fire brigade, who were
none to we'll equipped for fire oil
such dimensions as was raging when
then arrived, made however, heroic eff
forts to check the flames which spread
quickly to all parts of the building.
The Roanoke fire department were
telephoned for assistance and made an
effort to render all the assistance in
their power, but were handicapped by
the delay in loading apparatus onto
the cars quickly provided in the yards
for that purpose. 1t was $50 o'clock
before an egine and two hose reels
ould be dispatched for Salem, and on
arrival there the wooden mills were
seen to be doomed. The fire had even
then done it's work and but little help
could be rendered.
Both the wooden mill property and
pants factory adjoining it were COM
oletely wiped out by the flames, the
ire being so hot that it had been
Ought by the Salem .firemen only with
he greatest difficulty.
Practically the entire population of
Salem turned out to watch in helpless
ness the progress of the devouring
flames. Water was poured ON the
wrecked buildings until a late hour
in the morning.
| The Holstein mills was Salem's big
rest industry. 1t was strictly a Salem
company of which Mr.. E. N. Worden
If that city was the president. The
,oncern employed from $50 to 200
hands, a large proportion being wo-
men. A high grade of blankets and
| voolen goods were turned out and the
,ants factory it is stated had a large
stock of pants on hand for fall deliv-
Try, which would have shortly been
shipped.
The loss on mills, stock and fixtures
is estimated at $15OOOO, The insurance
placed at $4,000.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
RoANoKERs' ARE BUNCOED.

New York, Aug. 25.-The famous
Daniels get-rich-quick" trial comes up
tomorrow. Assistant District Attorney
Kressel today gave the correspondent
list of the victims, or intended
victims, who come from Roanoke,
They are J. B. Pollard and A. l..
Lemon. Mr.. Kressel hopes they will
come forward with evidence which will
aid in having Daniels convicted.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
LARGE PLANNING MILL BURNED

The large planning mill owned by the
Douglas Land and Lumber company,
1t Damascus, Va, was burned to the
sround several days ago.. The loss is
estimated at $4,000. In all probability
It will be rebuilt, as the property was
owned by one of the wealthiest cor
oorations in that part of the state.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
SOLD INTO wEDLocK FOR s225.oc

A pitiful case of human depravity
has come before the police department
Of Waukegan, Ill. A Young Lithuan-
ian woman, Mrs. John Linarowich, was
found on the streets and taken to police
headquarters where It was learned that
she had been sold into wedlock by
her brothers for 1925 and then deserted
&by her husband. She was formerly
Josephine Dransago and was brought
waukegan by her hrothers, Charles
! " e1lael. and William. The men will
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
COUGHED UP A NAIL.
Doctors Thought Young Man Was a
Victim of Consumption.

For 10 years the son of James Liston
of Marlton, N. j., had been suffering
from a peculiar ailment, and there
seemed no hope of his recovery. He
had frequent and violent fits of cough
ing, with some slight hemorrhage, and
more than one physician had said that
he was victim of consumption, with
no chance of recovery. Liston tried
all sorts of things to gain relief, but
nothing did him any good. Last week
the young man in one of his paroxysms
dislodged an object that greatly sur
prised him. Examination showed
that it was brass nail, about an inch
and a half long 1t was completely
coated, and had, no doubt, lodged in
one of the lungs 10 years ago, causing
all the trouble. Liston feels sure now
that he will recover his old-time health
and strength.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28
FORCE OF HABIT.

How did Harker get that old plug
move SO fast? Used to be time he
went like a snail"
why, Harker found that old beast
formerly pulled patrol wagon. so he
put in a gong. That made him hustle
lively"
81 suppose he don't have any trouble
now
Eyes he does. EVER time the horse
passes an intoxicated man he stops
and then backs up Il ne pavement
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28

Meet me at the great Labor Week
Jubilee in Roanoke, September 7th to
18th inclusive.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28

Meet me at the great Labor Weel
Jubilee in Roanoke, September 7th tc
9th inclusive.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-08-28

Meet me at the great Labor Week
Jubilee in Roanoke, September 18th to
18th inclusive.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20

short winter days. That was so much
tho better. For tho mellow lIght Of pine
knots and tallow candles banisfed the
shndows from the kitchen corners. where
the hobgoblns generally lurled. and
added a picturesqueness to the whole at
fair, appreciated even by childish minds
f Not until the last drop Of lard was
strained through the colander, and the
brown, crisp eracklings We're set aside
by themselves to be cooled, could children
be persuaded that they were sleepy ana
tired and should be IN bed
With morning came r-rompense ~
tbs delicious cracking bread. announcing
Its presence OH the breakfast table ny
fragrant whlffs Of the most saYory ana
arpetizing nature. Klnd-llenrtel Juno,
ever mindful of the "ehi1lun.' had taken
SINE OF the crackllngs, crushed them hne,
mixed them with cornmeal dough ana
BAKED them in thin, crisp pcnes, the ex-
cellence Of which has inspired more than
.ons poets sons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
"A New and Popular Fabric.

trimmed In heavy stitched bands of taft
feta silk. III
But the evening or reception gown, and
for the opera cloak, the fabric hest CHOSEN
Is chiffon velvet. Tho trimming may 70
of heavy lace. chiffon, jet and touches
OF fur.3 Indeed, many OF the even ns
gowns and wraps are consp' cuous r
their mixed trimmings, there often oelnG
used artistically on one ..garHcIs For
example swell creation IN the, form or
an evening cloak Of cream ynlvsl was
lace, these bands bordered vi h narrow
rows Of ermne. An ermino shoulder rhpe
was edged with fall Of SGT. ecfn IS t laG,'
Tho cloak was lined with brocnded sa,'n
in delIcnte blue. and sllken cords WITH
tasseled ends tied across tho breast. ss53 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
ABOUT WRAPS FOR WOMEN.

reminder that It is what In old-time, dar-
key vernnculnr was called "hawg KILN
time In the country side OF Virginia,
"Hawg KILN time d as seen in the
reminiscent light OF memory. recalls the
blazing December fires which roared sup
the wide nursery chimney. and q row OF
CO ger children standing In front iof the
hearth watching pog tails suspended by
strings from hooks fastened to the man.
tel shelf above. Ia
How the pigtaIls went round and
round How they curled and sizzled and
Drowned! What shouts and laughter ac-
vompnncd their preparation, from the
first moment OF their being hung up until
they were brought to the fine point OF
perfection ic nursery standards OF cook
cry.
After the pigtail cookery came Visits
to the great kitchen. where an ebony.
faced Juno and several assistants were
making lard In great iron Kettles. hold
Ing the ''leaf fat" OF the slaughtered
"huwgs,'' which was being tried out :"
.tlat same being a mysterious process
holding no end OF interest to the small
sized but very inquisitive visitors
Sometimes the trying out business
was not finished until after dusk OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20

Among the most effective fabrics for
cloak and gown. as we'll us for trimming
sis tho chiffon velvet, q real novelty Of
this years birth. It comes In NIL the deep
and delicate shades and tlnts and hrs
the richness OF panne velvet. with a longer
and softer, nap. and Is also less per sllabe
But not only Is this exquisite chiffon vel-
vet very modlsh. for one sees piatess
gowns, street suits and elegant wraps Of
the plain-weave silk velvet which con-
tinues to hold its own against It's newer
rivals.
And ono might say that everything Of
arc such smart tailored street suits Of
yelveteen and corduroy, also outer. wraps,
quite pretentious. Of tine quality velyotesn,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20

: Simplicity marks many OF the hand
4 como wraps shown for women This
season, and again nothing could be more
q elaborate and complicated in make than
other coats and cloaks exploited for the
4 fair, seq. X .ss,. b, sg *, .,,.s.a :F595
And lame Fashion stamps both ex-
tremes with her approval.
on Fifth Avenue. tho most fashionable
American boulevard, one sees the se-
verely tailored, tight-ntttng thrce-quar-
ter and hip-length coats Of cloth and
f.elyet worn by devotces OF fashion. And
exceedingly smart they are in their elo-
CANT simplicity. Ebowing tho tailored
y oman comes her sister. equally as
modish, in much trimmed cloak which
hangs voluminousy full from neck to
;em, It's great flowing sleeves quite
cape-lIke, falling klmmona-shap over
the knuckles. These dressy concelts are
OF silk. broadcloth. velvet or zibel1ne, and
are adorned with heavy lace cape col
lars and cuffs, or broad bands of stitch
ed satin, or mayhap with heavy silk
kuotted fringe But trimmed they a re
from shoulder to hem, and In tho ar,
rangement and selection OF trimmings
tie designer seems to have let fancy run
riot, One exquisite carriage cloak OF
ecru broadcloth was trimmed with
touches OF fur. bands and appliqnes of
ecru lace and finished off at the edge
OF the shoulder cape and at the bottom
with heavy fringe in self color. The fur
was squirrel. and a fold Of burnt orange
%alyet Mt the neck and wrists gave tho
touch Of needed color.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
Black Silk Again Popular.

The coming season Is to Be a SIX I As sea- a
Paris and New York that In the near ,,r
future fashions are to strike out IN CUTE
K a new direction. and the doom Of the
severe talor-made Is at hand.
"And why not?' gay our hest modi.tcs,
"ShouId we not be short.s'ghted indeed
not to appreciate the exaulsi.e and a.
the same time substantial silks that arc
emerging from our looms-softer. richer
and far more supple than OF yore z"
Colors In silks will be clear and. decided;
and plain, shot, striped. checked ;,, and
black will predomlnate, black reau dor
being responsible for many OF the most
beautiful costumes for evening and day
q wear. &5f ". S8, II,
The peau dor visiting gown on the right
in my Illustration Is one ,of the latest
smart costumes. Simple in effect. Win
II its natty blouse. opening over a dalrtY
separate waist, It's black velvet Elrdle;
fastened with a white silver buckle. and
latest model skirt. 1t makes practical
a. rnes fpr any OCCASION
4 The other costume. which looks MS
though It might have been inherited from
q &tIndmOtdsr. was made Tor a popular
debutante, and is composed OF blue peau
de crepe. with a deep shoulder cape. an
gel sleeve and graduated nounce. over
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
Christmas Superstitions.

Many arc tho superstitons that still
SURVIVE In song and story, that have
gathered IN the passing OF the centuries
.about the advent ol <~-.ristnas
Among these may Dc mentioned the be.
l'et long held In England that oxen kneel
mas eve, In alteration OF the nativity, and
that for an hour the gift OF speech Is be.
slowed upon them. l3
mltted to cease from their tess wan
Gerngs and rest Judas sleeps, ierod's
chain no longer clanks, Aerodlas ceases
longer goes to and fro upon Mount Pila-
tus. a5a
He who sleeps IN u manger. on Christ
II vision, II ono may accept the authority
OF tradition on tho subject Wherever a
church has stood. even though no trace
the sound OF church bells.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
Nesselrode Pudding.

Is This well known pudding, IN some Oh as
simpler forms. Is familiar to most 10 ers
OF good things, but the recel pit given here
is exceptionally good and approac G 8
closely to that served to the famous Rus-
sian minister from whom It takes us
name. tt s@Es5J 5.,s 81,
TO make sufficient quantity to fill
.threc-Uuart freezer, allow 2 dozen French
schestnuts, the yolks Of S eggs. i plnt OF
cream, ~ pound OF sugar., ounces. OF rre.
served pineapple. ounces Of French siace
cherries, 9 ounces each OF citron and, SUI
tana raIsins, tablespoonful of salt e,nd a
large wlneglassful 5of good maraschlno.
Boil the chestnuts, peel and press the pulp
through d fruit press. Beat the yolks OF
the eggs light and add to them the sugar
and %Ipint OF cream Stir. the cfes.. U
pulp Thoroughly through the cream ana
cook in a double boiler until II forms
soft custard. Then strain into lasf g
bowl and stir in the salt sthoroughly. CNts
the pineapple into thin slices and T. 9
'citron Into thin strips. Make q syrup ~
boiling a little sugar and water tog stner.
Pour over all the fruit and let stand TN
til tender. When the chestnut cream -
freezer can, pack with Ice and salt and
freeze until firm. Have ready an ext q
half pint OF cream whipped 81 { q SUI III
froth; drain the fruit and add It a ~ s tho
whipped cream to the frozen custara' : ~. W
lightly until well blended; reno en- O., e ne ne
and saltIuntil firm. Serve with the s = :,
as directed for the frozen plum pudId1, ng.
,fiavoring with chestnut pull u.s. Oll'er
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
81. 1nclInation &c. CONSERVATION. q. d.
vination. a. Termination.

The scarcl, FOR Nations proved alb
sorblng enough last week TO engage the
attention of sixty-three very intelligent
Richmond and Virginia women, with the
result that Mrs. II. 3. Smith, who as
finder was altogethct successful. and
Miss zelllc Minor, who was very nearly
so, are both entitled to Christmas rccog-
milton from tho Womans Page.
The letters sent In with the searchers'
lists were very interesting to the editor.
and were read with great pleasure. One
in special recommended two additional
nations for future use. They were:
rs. The one all drunkards wish to avoid.
26 The one our President views with
Sang frold."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
Tapped with violet en- broidered lace. and
headed with bands Of violet velvet RIB

headed with bands OF violet velvet RIB
bon.
Loose fronts in waists are still the rule.
and as the prevailing style Of dress IS
set there will be no immediate radical
change In corset STYLES. although manu-
facturcrs OF the best corsets have always
their. ears to the ground for any warning
sound OF change.
Ostrich feathers have. more than their
usual popularity. and the color schemes
are very daring. They are shaded IN
self colors and sombre effects In addi-
lbs have vide vogue. and black hats
with black plumes or tips are deseryedly
popular.
An odd little 1890 turban Of black velvet;
with two short black ostrich tips. fastened
concert, was immensely smart and quite
novel in design. "
Tho 1890 modes prevail in the fur world,
as elsewhere In fashions realm. Mole
skin promises to be soon relegated to q
PLACE among the passing STYLES. butt Chin !, n.
few that may be bought, without fear
that II will be out OF fashion In another
- MARIAN MARINE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
PAGE FOR WOMEN ABOUT FASHIONS AND HOME
FIND THE CATS
AND GET A PRIZE

"A suitable reward will DO given BY tho
editor Of tho Woman's pngo to tho per-
son who will find and put In proper place
tho cats which have appeared from
the following sentences: x
1. What a LIT would DO II tho sweet
heart did not marry and live happy
evor 5nftcrward.
q. rho tremendous y Of American
In their solitude! sy
4 8. T. wonder what Tabbyi the - 10 now?
a. Hvc will buy some = for poor Puss
&. We should all learn our -.
6. Tho ancient Greeks and Romans
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
The Christmas Tree.

According to a Scandinavia legend,
when Eye plucked the apple. the leaves
OF the tree OF knowledge "shrlveled from
horror into needle points and changing =, 9,
What e. now known as the fir, an ever.
green greer 8 Standing as a silent witness in all
Seasons OF the sin and thu fall OF man.
Only at the birth Of Christ Is the c ,sItH
i,rhts and loaded with gifts. becomes the,
beautiful bearer OF gifts given IN love
and tenderness and becomes once more
n blessing to humanity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20

Of chopped figs; ! pound of sweet
almonds, blanched and cut; the
juice and grated rlnd OF fresh
lemons; grated nutmegs; teaspoons
Of ground cloves; tablespoons Of ground
clnnamon;'a few blades of macei l-2
pounds Of sugar, and gill Of rose water,
Mix all OF these together and moisten
with three pints Of port wine and pint
of French brandy. y5a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
Pound Cake.

Ten eggs beaten separately, ] pound OF
Dulvertzed sugur,l pound OF butter. rom
which the salt has been washed; cups
Of sitted flour, ! teaSpoonfu1 OF yat.illa,
brandy, Cream the butter and flour to-
sether. and, when lsht add them to mo
yoks OF the, eggs, whlcn $40 Ia y We
10 Il sim froth. add the fiavorlng ana th,
brandy last, pour intn. u mould lined Win
oiled paper and bake IN moderate oven,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
Mince Meat.

Boil until tender. e large beef tongue;
which has been well soaked. Skin and
trim i'm into shape and allow it to become
perfectly. cold and firm \; n,ce boef auct
from skin and strings; mince5 the tongue
favored a apples; 4 pounds OF secdless rails
ms; 2 pounds Of dried currants; pou1ius
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
Cake Syllab,lb.

Fiji a glass bowl with slices Of almond
sponge cake. Pour white vine over tho
cake until 1t Is thoroughly m3istened.
Rub OF on squares OF loaf sugar the yely
low rlnd Of Two lemons, and dissolve the
sugar In pint OF rich cream. 10 q Q
juice OF the lemons add enough powere
loaf sugar to emit, then add It grad
STIFF froth, then pile it on the ,no!sreFei
cake. heapIng It high above the edge Of
the bowl. Serve In glass ssucers With
stems. ss5