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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
OLD SWEETHEARTS
ARE WE'D AT LAST
Long Romance of Virginia
Couple Ends Happily.
Parental Objection Caused Them to
Drift Apart in Early Life.
Both Well-to-Do.

ROANOKE. Va, Aug. S-A marriage
under peculiar circumstances has been
soIeYnnized al the home or Mrs Maria
W. Black, of Helena. on the south side
Of Bedford county.
Mrs. Black was the bride and Thomas
Nance OF Indian Territory the bride
groom. They We're schoOlmates and be-
gan a courtship in their childhood days.
but parental objection prevented an
early marriage and the young couple
drifted apart.
Each has married twice before. Mr..
Nance finally drifted West and located
IN Indian Territory. where nc became
we'll TO do. Two months ago, although
he had reached three score and eleven
years. he had longing 20 return 20 his
native heath and see II the sweetheart
OF his youth was still living. He made
the long drive OF LOO miles in a buggy
IN seven weeks.
In Bedford county near his birthplace
and that Of hts oid-time sweetheart. he
found Mrs. Black, now 6s. In a beautiful
home. surrounded by all the comforts
OF life and settled 20 enjoy her declin-
ing years after having reared large
family and seeing them happily married.
Nance lost no time in proposing mar
rage and was accepted, and speedy
wedding was the sequel, 10 the great
surprise OF the community. They VIII
live In the brides home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
A Practical TrouSSeau.

Silk petticoats being in fashion. at
least one belongs 10 every rousseau
This IS 10 be bought more cheapIy than
made at home
Two dressing jackets are needed, one
Of q flannel or ei5erdown and one OF
cambria. These must be large enough.
have large sleeves. and may be beIted IN
with a ribbon bow at the neck for
breakfast
a wrapper and a teagown, the former
never 70 be worn downstairs, and a
matinee are necessary. The matinee
can be made by using the dressing jack
ct with pretty skirt.
The coat and SKIRT costume should be
we'll cut and well made. Serge IS a good
material for this, as IL wears we'll and
is not injured by the rain. Half q dozen
shirt waists OF tub materials and two
silk waists made up prettily are neces-
sary with the coat and skirt.
A silk gown made with two waists
need not be expensive, and answers for
church wear, receptions, and even even
ing entertainments.
For bride married In the spring or
summer three or four tub gowns are
necessary. two Of unlined thin material,
and two OF pique or crash, with coat and
skirt effect. These last will be most
useful. as they can be made extremely
smart with fancy fronts Of lace and rib
bon.
Three hats. two pairs Of boots. two of
shoes, and two OF slippers are necessary.
One dozen pairs OF stockings, two dozen
handkerchiefs, half dozen pairs OF
gloves, 4 parasOl. umbrella, wrap and
macintosh are necessities.
Satin Is a faVOriIe material for the
wedding gown. II should be made sim
| ply, not overturned. and should always
/ be high recked and long sleeVed- II
there is real lace in the family, ii makes
| a good trimming; If not, chiffon Is pre-
ferable TO imitation lace.
The gown and the entire outfit are
| handsOmest when in accordance with
J the income, and simplicity IS always
/ better than gaudy finery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
LETTER TOA GIRL
Containing Some Hints From Her Bach
elor Maid Aunt.

Dear Girl:
When you asked me to write to you
after l left, did you know what 7 was
longing to say to you during the whole
of my visit? can say it easier on paper.
and so I'm ever so glad OF the chance to
write
It's about your brother, dear. and ]
hope you will take 1t in good part II l
speak quite plainly
OF course, | know. that girls own
brother is never quite as interesting to
her as some other girls brother. And
yet he ought not TO be absolutely unin-
ing. He interests me greatly. and no
ticed that other girls take the same
pleasure IN his society that you take In
the company Of other boys
How is It that you never find it worth
while to sit down and talk to him? You
will play and sing for other people. and
dress for them, and laugh with them
about the books you read. and the games
| you play. But you never take a par
| ticle OF pains to entertain Don. You
treat him as II he were part OF the fur
niture OF the house-a mere brainlesS.
heartless wooden article. You look boreo
when he talks, and when you are not
| finding fault with him you ignore him
utterly.
That sounds harsh. but you must for
| give me. l could not help but see It.
And another thing I noticed is that Don
| is less and less at home Do you know
where he is? Have you thought about
| that? I believe did hear sou scoiding
soundIy one morning after h. had bee
| cut late the night before. But. my dear,
! scolding will never keep him home. You
must make II worth while for him to
| stay home. II is the most natural thing
| in the world that nc should go where he
| is valued and welcomed. You do IT, We
| n "a e
/ ticular about what kind Of people value
| and welcome him He VIII go anywhere
| TO get away from people who continual
| ly hurt his self-esteem as-pardon me
| Gertrude but ii is true-yOu do.
] 1t is not that you dislike your brother
/ You simply haven't thought about him
/ He seems such a commonplace piece OF
/ flesh to you. That, my dear, is because
| really a bright. lOVable interesting boy
just as you are bright lOYable. In
| teresting girl And that Is not sol
| thrown 10 your wounded feelings. Du1
/ quite fact. II Is such pity that you
and Don shouldn't get TO know eacF
| other better
You could do wonders for your broth
| er. my dear girl. Not by scolding. and
debating. Goodness, mo- 4 boy or six
teen won't stand that But he can b.
| wonderfully Influenced by an older sis
| ter who is merry with him, and dresse
| prettily 10 please him, and plays for hin
and asks him to go out with her. and 4
interested in his friends and his sports
and in a hundred ways shows that sh
cares for him and wants him for
friend. Believe me he Will richly re
pay you.
/ give you the hint. Gertrude Your
is a great big responsibility, even q
seventeen. and very sweet one, II yo1
use Il right You mustn't be cross at you
old maid aunt, who writes so becaus
| she loves you. She has had brother
Of her o1rn. AUNT ERNESTINlt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
Lady in Black ChaSes
Clerk to q StdndstiIL
Thrilling Episode in Work Hours at District
BuiIding-lrate Taxpayer Seeks Relief
Backing Request by Threats.

Painting heavily and evidently losing
speed, he dashed up the steps leading 70
the third floor.
This time the Lady in Black did not
walt Straight after him she went,
skirts rustling and veil curling, through
Major Simms' office, down the hall. into
and out Of Mr. Richards room and into
the hail again. In despair, the clerk
finally halted on the fourth floor and
waited for the Lady in Black to come
up to him. She appeared In about three
seconds. Both were breathless as a re-
suit OF the chase and flight.
Starts in Again.
That assessment" she began. push
ing with frantic gestures the veil from
her face. 1T must be"
But the clerk had fed again. The
short rest had brought him renewed
strength. The Lady In Black turned tC
q messenger standing near.
Can you tell me who would correct
unjustihable, cOwardly and extortionatC
assessments?' she asked fercely.
Major Sylvester, nam: he's the one
for you to see"
She readjusted the curling veil, gath
cred the clingy skirts in her left hand
and went slowly down the steps, scorn-
ing the elevator as a means Of lOcOmO-
ton. In this way was she cajoled from
the District Building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
WIN HGOOD HUSBAND
Guard Against Developing Habits That
Will Make You Distasteful.

1t is quite possible that there are some
girls who possess none OF the faults
mentioned below. A little thought is
all that is needed TO guard against de-
veloping habits which are as unbecom-
ing to them as they are distasteful 20
friend or admirer or bridegroom, seys
"Woman's Life"
ore Of the most common failings
among girls is that Of making them
selves distasteful TO mans eye Either
they try to improve whatever beauty
nature has bestowed upon them by ex-
travagant artificial means. or. through
envy OF the appearance Of other girls,
and because II IS the fashion, 1ress
themselves IN all manner Of fantastic
hats and costumes. without giving the
least thought as TO whether the costume
suits their stature and face and figure
OF not. 1t is quite true that men like
a well dressed woman, but woman is
not well dressed who does not use a
little discretion IN the choice Of her
clothes.
Neither is she likely to earn a man )
appreciation by resorting TO all the art
OF the artificial complexion; particularly
II he is the practical work-a-day man
whose love and esteem are worth the
winning. These only produce an IL
fusion OF beauty. which is quickly seen
through.
man likes to see a girl dress neat
! ly, quietly, and becomingly, no matter
! II her apparel is not OF the latest fash
| Ion. He unconsciously to himself ad-
/ mires the suitable cOlors and style
which show of a girl 10 the best ad-
vantage. He hates TO see girl make
/ a positive scarcecrOw OF herself sim
| ply because Of her desire 10 be in the
fashion. as much as he hates to see her
make liberal use OF paint and powder
| to heighten the color Of her complex
! ion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
Her Tiny Feet.

A street shoe. intended to go with
a tailor-made gown. shows the lightest
Of tan leather just as the gown Is
piped with a darker cording. The eye
let's for the laces are embroidered or
buttonhole stitched, and black lacGs are
used. For wear with this shoe coIhes a
tan stocking embroidered In tiny feur
de lis pattern.
For house wear there is absolutely M
limit TO the fantasy OF colors and the
riot OF ornamentation. A popular design
IS an Oxford with a Louis heel in two
colors. The foundation is the shade OF
the dress, and over this Is laid and
stitched scroll design in patent leather
This combination IS shown in all shades
of tan. gray, blue. green, and
brown, and red is made to order. The
suede Oxfords for house wear are al
beaded-jet, steel silver, AID milkwhitC
beads being employed. a striking hous,
shoe shows gray suede with heavy 70.
settle design done In cut steel bead5.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
Porch ChaI1S.

A lovely and comfortable way TO fur
nlsh the porch for the summer is TO pur-
chase a number OF adjustable steamer
chairs, and remove the ticking covers
that come with them, and recover with
Powered Cretonne in a design that will
blend with the color of the house. Cow
ering such a chair IS very simple, as q
straight piece Of cloth. the length Of the
discarded cover. wrapped around the
bars and securely nailed. is all that is
required. Cushions OF solid color. with
rufties Of the cretonne, may be thrown
about and add 20 the air Of comfort.
Powered cretonne is a becoming back
ground for a young head, and as the
porch is the living room in warm
weather, the hostess should try and look
her best there
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
Miscellaneous.

To clean painted walls. dissolve two
ounces of borax in two quarts Of water
and add one tablespoonful OF ammonia
Use half this quantity TO each bucket
Of water; do not use soap. Wash a
small portion OF the paint at a time and
rub dry with clean cloth.
Mourning wash goods are a little diff
ficult TO starch nicely. Boil one quart
OF clean wheat bran in three gallons Of
water for one hour. While still warm.
strain through a cheesecloth. and wash
the black muslin or linen In it. Use
neither soap nor starch. Press while
damp.
How to b-ighten straw mating and
Oilcloth. Tell your readers, writes re-
male correspondent, that If thew wish
their straw mating TO keep new looking
and bright they must wash il twice dur
ing the summer with salt and water
say about a pint OF salt dissolved IN
half a pailful Of warm, soft waterbury
ing the mating quickly with a soft
turning yellow. After oilcloth is scrub
bed and dried. 1t should be wiped all
over with a cloth dipped in milk
Feather pillows need washing at least
once a year II used constantly, for they
accumulate dust and dirt Choose a
bright sunny day for the work, and q
gentle breeze helps them to dry quickly.
Fill large tub half full OF water that
Is almost DOlHnG not, ana dissolve
enough gold dust washing powder in II
to make a good suds. Put one or two
pillows IN at q time. according to the
size and move them about, pushing
them UP and down and rubbing them be-
tween the hands until they are clean.
II one water Is not enough. use two.
rinse In clear water, wiring as dry as
possible and hang them on the line 20
dry Shake them occasionally to keep
the feathers from sticking together, ana
| they viii be at light and soft as new
pillows
The easiest and the best way TO clean
galvanized iron sink, which has been
more or less neglected is 20 rub strong
soap powder into every corner and over
every inch of surface. Let Il remain On
for ten or fifteen minutes. then, with a
stout brush go over the whole, dipping
the brush into boiling water. When the
sink is thoroughly scrubbed. polish It
with kerosene, rubbing the oil into the
iron and leaving no residue or grease be-
hind The kerosene prevents II from
rusting after the strong soap powder
and boiling water are used. Care must
be taken that the painted woodwork
around the sink does not come into con
tact with the powder. as II may eat on
the paint The kitchen sink should be
cleaned as thoroughly as this twice a
week. and every day carefully rinSed
out with hot soapsuds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
CONGREGATION OBSERVES
FEAST OF ST. DOMINIC
Solemn High Mass and Special Music
for the 0ccasion-Father Hinch
Delivers EulOgy.

Solemn high mass was celebrated yes
terday morning In St. Dominic's Church
when the feast of st. Dominic was OBJ
served. The Very Rev. J. o. Hinch, Q.
p, was the celebrant, with the Rev. j.
r. Hefferman, o. p. as deacon. and
the Rev. J. b. Dawkins, o. p, az sub
deacon Father Hinch delivered the
eulogy.
The musical service was under the
direction Of Miss Bischo1. organist of
the choir. and included La Hache' s
mass, with a number Of solos. Many
candles and flowers contributed TO an
artistic decoration of the altar Father
Hinch spoke OF the life OF ST. Domonic
and the great success Of the order Of
which he was the founder.
Solemn vespers. preceded by the reel
tation Of the rosary. was sung at
o'clock last night. and formed the con-
Guiding celebration Of the day. The
feast was observed by all Dominican
institutions in the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
Where's Mother?

Bursting In from school or play.
This IS what the children say.
TroopIng. crowding, big or small.
On the threshold. In the hall
Joining In the constant cry,
Ever as the days go by
where's motherr
From the bed Of weary pain
This same question comes again;
From the boy with sparkling eyes,
Bearing home his earliest prize;
From the bronZed and bearded son,
Perils past and honors won
where's motherG
Mother with untiring hands
At the post OF duty stands;
Patient, seeking not her own;
Anxious for the good alone
OF the children as they cry,
Ever as the days go by
where's MOTHER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08

It all came from an alleged double as
sessment Of real estate. and the result
was a District Building clerks mad
flight from Lady in Black, the retreat
extending over five floors. through a
dozen swinging doors, up the steps, and
in the elevator.
The Lady in Black appeared in the
Assessors Office bright and early this
morning, with determination to have
that double assessment corrected. She
was directed TO the Office Of the secre-
tary to the Commissioners. and there
she made known her grievance. ad-
dressing herself to the first clerk that
caught her eye. At first. respectful at
tention was paid 10 her narrative, but
when her appeal for help took a threat
ening tone and her eyes showed a CLINT
OF ire. the clerk began 10 back away
from the visitor.
Dives Through Door.
While the Lady in Black was talking
IN high and strident tones. the clerk
gradually made his way. unobtrusively
and slowly. toward the swinging door
leading into Commissioner Vests outer
Office Suddenly he made an ungraceful
dive and disappeared beyond the friend
! ~ portal.
The escape, however. was not final.
The Lady IN Black followed. only TO see
him disappearing through the door lead
| ing into the hallway on the fifth floor.
Immediately she pursued. She wore a
soft. clingy gown OF black. and from
her hat there depended a flowing veil
| that waved and curled and futtered in
the breeze created by her swift move
ments.
Down the steps TO the fourth floor
through the hallway 20 Mr.. Hunts Of
| nee, thence TO the room occupied by the
clerks OF the Engineer Department. the
pursued man fed. coming again into the
| hall. AS he did so. the Lady IN Black
darted toward him She had waited In
the hall for him 10 reappear.
One OF the elevators had stopped a
| that floor momentarily. Into this tbs
man jumped. The Lady in Black tool
| the other, which was going down also
/ Both alighted at the second floor. the
lady two seconds behind the clerk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
WISdonl'S WRISpe5S.

4 woman who gets a false idea Of her
social position can't help melting a
mans contempt.
The man who travels on his family
name never seems 10 understand when
he becomes a bore.
Some women regard matrimOny as a
theory rather than a condition.
To man there ls something effemi-
nate IN talk about love.
Women believe more that men tell
them than they care 70 acknowledge.
The average man is willing TO fight in
spirit II not In fact
When a woman thinks she can write
poetry she resents even kindly meant
criticism.
A mans regard for regularity makes
MIN overlook many things worthy his
attention.
Many women speak Of q husband In
tones OF Difference and respect
Give some men an empty title and
they at once assume airs OF greatness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
" bat Is Home?

Home is not name. nor form nor a
routine 1t is a spirit. a presence.
principle. Material and methods will no:
and cannot make IL. says a writer In
THE Cooking School" 1t must get It's
light and sweetness from those who IN
habit IL, from the flowers and sunshine.
from the sympathetic natures which, In
their exercise OF sympathy. can lay aside
the tyranny OF the brooms and the aw-
ful duty of endless scrubbing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
The Ruling Passion.

Love is like the moon: when II does
not Increase. its decreases.-Segur.
To be loved Is to receive the greatest
OF all cOmpliments.-Mme. Necker.
There's beggary IN the love that can
be MISUNDERSTANDING
1t Is impossible 10 love a second time.
when We have once really ceased to love.
La ROchefoucaulG.
Those who love with purity consider
not the gift OF the lover, but the love
OF the giver.-Thomas a Kempis.
When a man loves a woman. money
IS the least he can give her, when he
does not. it is the most.-Selected.
In love. a woman is like a Tyre that
surrenders its secrets only TO the hand
BalZac.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
:. :: THE SACHIET GIRL = ::
Everything She Wears Is DeIcately Scented
With Powder

are tucked away in the body of every
gown. An excellent place to put sachet
In a dress waist is around the arms In
front. for almost every woman can
stand n little padding there, and the
sachet does IL easily. These should be
carefully shaped like sleeve protectors;
One secret of having gowns well
scented is TO have closets properly
hung. and when n woman can AFFORD
II this is a luxury TO be desired; The
entire wallis, from beneath the hooks,
silk, that Is padded and filled with
sachet. This permeates all articles kept
in the press. and the door should always
be kept closed that the sweetness may
be held in. This Is not as expensive q
matter as might seem at first. and a
good sized closet can be hung and
scented for about s.
Bureaus Drawers Lined.
All drawers where underclothes and
little lickshaws are kept should be en-
tirely lined. 1t IS not enough to have
1 Il pad on the bottom of each. The same
must be continued around the ends and
sides. Otherwise articles that are on
| top Will have no sweetness at all. To
have q separate pad for a cover makes
/ II all the better Drawers in which col
/ lars gloves and the like are kept should
/ be particularly well padded and scented.
A sachet bag is in the little leather
/ handbag n girl carries now, and the
parasol. too, Is scented. This is done
/ by means of a bow on the handle. A
very fiat layer of cotton is put in one
of the loops. and then sewed after the
powder has been sprinkled. When the
/ parasol Is standing in a closet a bag Is
/ always dropped in.
/ The '-sachet girl" be ii understood,
never uses extract nor toilet water.
About her hangs always an elusive
] Svyaetnesa that barely Is noticed, and Is
/ so alluring that TO be in her presence
/ is a delight.
/ For work on piazZas this summer
nothing could be prettier than 10 make
| the bags and there isn't a human girl
who wouldn't rejoice IN a set for
/ present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
YOUNG SOUTHERN BELLE
KILLED BY AN AWFUL FALL

RALEIGH, n. c., Aug. s.-A telegram
20 relatives here announces that Miss
Laura DevereuK has been killed by fall
Ing from a precipice in Hickory Nut
Gap near AsheVilIe
She was a daughter Of the late Major
Family Is one Of the most prominent In
North Carolina.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Joseph H Eure, 81. and Mary L.
Heard s.
George E. Clark, %, and Marie Car
Tuthers, p.
Herman Miller Al, Elkton, Va, and
HeIwig BorrOughs, Is. District OF Co
lumbla
William Reynolds, Is, and Katie Not
ley, Is
/. II. Scruggs. "a, and Ora Pauline
Morris, 70, both Of Wingine, Nelson
county, Virginia.
Frank Nj. Chambers. p. and Jennie
l.. Rose, 20.
John Parker. =. and Lucy Beverly. %.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08
WILL KISS BABIES TO WIN.

GUTHRIE. okla. Aug. S.-J. Frank
Matthews, Democratic nominee for Con-
gress. has declared that 'he would speak
IN every school house and kiss every
baby In the Territory TO win"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08

Banana Fritters-Put two ounces OF
-four into a basin, make a hole in the
center and put into II the yoIk OF an
egg and half a tablespoonful Of salad
Oil; then stir in gradually half a gill
Of tep!d water, beat the batter for ten
minutes and let stand for half an hour.
Before using, add the white OF an egg
whisked to q stiff froth Meanwhile.
cut some bananas into quarters and
soak them in a syrup of lemon juice and
sugar for twenty minutes; then dip
each piece into the batter and fry In
plenty OF hot fat; drain well and
sprinkle with sugar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-08

Banana Cream-Whip half q pint of
double cream until stIR and stir into It
half an ounce Of gelatin dissolved In
half a gill of warm water. a little lemon
juice and one pound Of peeled bananas
rubbed through a hair sieve with two
ounces of sugar. Put the mixture into
a mold and leave 1t In a cool place until
set