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The Washington times., 1904-02-15
LOVE LEVELS RANK
AND PRINCESSES WE'D
Two Daughters Of Ancient House CT
Reuss Become the Brides of Aus
trian Soldiers.

BERLIN. Feb. 15.-That love levels
rank is demonstrated in signal fashion
by two romances that within a very
brief period have disturbed the town Of
GRIEF. the capital Of the principality
Reuss-Griez. Princess Emma. the oldest
daughter OF the ancient and wealthy
house OF Reuss. fell IN love with Count
Kegnigl. an Austrian army officer With
difficulty the objections OF the family
were overcome. and she married him.
At the wedding her younger sister.
Princess Marie fell I'm love with a fas-
chatting Austrian soldier. Baron Guag-
noni. She. too. overcame the opposition
Of relatives. who were indefinitely dis
tressed that a second princess or "A
relgning house, which ranks on an equal
-ity with all royal families in Europe.
should marry simple baron, espe-
cialIy as in this case the bridegroom
was a Catholic and the princess a Prot
estant The wedding took place pri-
yately IN the royal castle.
This time the remaining Processes,
Ida and Hermine. were not allowed TO
attend the ceremony. for fear that they.
too would fall victims 70 the fascina-
tons Of the bridegroom's friends.
The bride was given away by her
brother the reigning prince, who is 4
totally incurable iunatic
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
Simple Living.

Usually to be heir 10 a throne is a far
from happy fate
The child to whom an accident of birth
has given kingly heritage loses all the
simple, healthy sports and pastimes OF
childhood Etiq,.ette and form camper
him at every turn. He lives under con-
slant rule and guard.
Not so with the grandchildren Of King
Edward OF England The King has al
ways been famous for his democratic
tastes. His ideas about the way chll-
dren should be raised would suit any
American.
As Prince of Wales the King gave 70
his own family the freedom and Out-Of-
door life which is characteristic OF the
usual free-air-loving British family
The children OF the present prince are
growing up in the same free fashion
Little Prince Henry, unconscious OF
his lofty rank, is taking pleasure in a
twig broom and tiny wheelbarrow. like
any ordinary youngster.
The joy of the older boys in sheil.
pet ponies is as deep and keen as if no
royal hOnors had been lavished upon
them by the hand OF Fate
The dainty young Princess Victoria.
namesake of her illustrious great-grand-
mother, and the favOTite of her fathers
heart. is n typical fresh-faced, healthy
English maiden
She enjoys canter across the tower
hedged winding lanes or across, the
broad parks OF her lovely native land.
The simple life OF the English royal
children has always attracted much
comment Queen Victoria set the fash
Ion long years ago when her nine sons
and daughters were romping lads and
laughing lassies.
Life for the royal English child is
much the same as that OF the ordinary
well-cared for American boy or girl.
and the burdens in store for the latter
are lighter by far
After all. to be- an American child
is lot second 10 none the world over.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
TEXAN WON HIS BRIDE
BY LEARNING TO SWIM
Breasted Current Of the Rio Grande 20
Prove His Love for Fair
Damsel.

Ell PAsO. Tex. Feb 15-Frank c.
Bondurant has won his bride. AS an
incident to the winning he swan the Rio
Grande yesterday at a point two miles
above this town. His wife. formerly
Selma Wines. imposed the condition on
her prospective husband one year ago.
Panther Canyon. where the wedding
feast was spread. was the scene Of an
exciting episode last St. Valentines Day.
Out Of this episode grew the wedding
Miss Wines. with g number Of other
young persons. among whom was Bon
durant was saved from drowning by
another man. Bondurant, TO whom she
was afiianced at that time. was unable
20 aid. as he couldn't swim When the
excitement was over the rescued girl
said 10 her admirer: II viii never marry
you until you have learned to swim"
With this as a spur. Bondurant has
practiced diligently, and his triumph IN
the wedding tells how successfully.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
Fashion, Mandates Briefly ChToniCleda

There is no need TO wear heavy fur
toques this year. The milliners have
thought out a charming idea The
crown is composed OF chiffon velours.
while for the brin one of the new fur
Pushes is used This comes less ex-
pensive than fun. and looks exceedingly
well. The only trimming necessary IS
one shaded feather
A pretty fancy costume known as
arc-en-ciel is made OF lengths OF chiffon
in graduated tones, either carrying out
the primary colors or uniting delicate
tints, such as blue and mauve. pale
green and rose. pale rose and delicate
yellow. The hair Of the wearer may
be loosely tied and covered with a
gray gauze veil sown with Sewdrops to
recall a cloud.
Large-sized silk cord is something en-
tirely new IN hat trimmings. and is
most effective. A dark blue felt toque
is trimmed with blue silk cord Of r
much lighter shade. This cord is wound
several times around the crown and
iooped and knotted at one side, the ends
being brought together and fastened
with a shaded blue cabochon IN the
center of the looping.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
DEATH OF MAJOR MILLS,
GOVERNMENT EAPLOYE
Exposed at Funeral of G. A. r. Com
rade, He Sank Rapidly From
Attack of Influenza.

After a brief Illness Major William
Howard Mills. L. S A, retired. a we'll
known veteran Of the civil war. died
yesterday morning in his home. 1920 o
Street northwest Major Mills was sixty
three years old. and for nearly quar-
ter of century had been a resident OF
Washington. and an employee in the Of
fee Of the Auditor for the Navy Depart
ment. He was a prominent member OF
the G. A. r.. and IT was while attend
ing the funeral OF comrade last Tues
day that he was exposed to the cola
and his illness became aggravated. He
Is survived by three sons
Native of Maine.
Major Mills was bora in Bangor. Me.
His father was mayor OF that city, and
a member of a distinguished Maine fam
lily. When the war between the States
broke out. young Mills volunteered his
services TO the Union. and was ap-
pointed by President LINCOLN a second
lieutenant in the Fourteenth United
States Infantry. He served with dis
tinction i'm the war. taking part in
the battles OF Gettysburg and Chancel-
louisville. He was twice promoted. and
brevetted for distinguished galIantry,"
and came out of the war a major.
Major Mills Continued in the service
until 1873, when he retired and took iID
orange growing iR-Florida After two
years at this he failed and came TO
Washington His record as a Union
soldier made it easy for him TO procure
a Government position, and he received
an appointment in the Navy Depart
ment, where he worked until his death.
Major Mills was a Mason a member
of the G. A. r.. the Union Veterans
Union, and other patriotic societies. OF
recent years his attention had been
given 10 writing the life of Gen. Fitz-
John Porter. whom he admired eXtrava-
gantly and knew well.
The funeral of Major Mills will b.
held from his late home at 2 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon, and viii be in charge
of the q. a. r.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15

Some women now vary the buttons OF
their coats as often as they change
their hats. BY a simple arrangement
he button can be taken of and refixed
fl 2 moment. and Il is no longer the
fashion to sew the button on.
So lavish IS the use Of ermine that
hats. toques. stoles. trimmings. man
Ties. wraps. intermingled with lace. vel
Vet and brocades and entire coats are
fashioned OF this dainty fur. Children,
too, are literally clad in ermine and
nothing can be more lovely.
The majority OF leather bands have
become vulgaTized. but now the French
the bringing out a complicated arrange
ment Of kid. boned and so fashioned
that IL can only be manipulated by ex-
perts in such matters. and the price
VIII make II prohibitive TO all but a
favored fsw.
Large gold cabOchOns. made Of finely
plated gold gauze ribbon. are being
used as centers TO white tulle. black
velvet and other rOsettes for hats. One
curious ornament is a golden epaulet
fastened by it's strap and button to the
crown OF aftoque and having its fringe
dropping over the turned-up brim.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
FINE LAWN AND INSERTION.

Chiffon. so sheer and gauzy. is a
favorite material. and ribbon is every
where Rosettes. big. soft bows. and
long. wide strings TO tie under the
dimpled chin are found on nearly every
one Of baby's best bonnets.
The first one shown in the sketch has
a heart-shaped rina of white chiffon.
finely shirred. Around the edge there
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Joseph c. Buscher. %. and Catherine
a. Mccarthy, %
Eugene Hutchinson, 81, and Maud
EsttTick, 10.
John A. White, 50, and Annie Morris,
20.
Calder, %.
George Parker. p. and Mary r. Will
Jams, %, both of Culpeper. Va.
James Birthright. "A. Blueheld, w. Va.
and Lavinia Short, 10, District OF Co
lumbia.
Frederick w. Lehnert. "a, and Annie
l. Haislip, Is
William Montgomery, %, and Jen-
ME NJ Daniel, %. both of Fredericks-
burg Va.
Edward Taylor, p, and Catherine
Smith, 81
The Washington times., 1904-02-15

1t also has ribbon rosettes and wide
ribbon ties
The third bonnet may be OF any sort
OF silk. The one sketched is OF Louis
Inc trimmed with satin ribbon. Under
the front, encircling the baby face, there
is shirred chiffon set with small pink
rosebuds. The ties may be either pink
or white.
The chic little hat is of white organ
die and is suitable for child a year or
two years elder than the others.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15

1t has shirred biim trimmed with
lace in a soft frill
The pink roses which peep over tho
brim are made OF ribbon. as so many
of the artificial flowers are this season.
A large spray of them is fastened or
top. a few reaching the edge.
These are only n few of the dozens
OF dainty bonnets and hats for littla
girls shown in the fashionable shops.
Baby's millinery is aImost as important
today as mammals, and quite as lovely.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15

added AS so many pillows are desired
for the hall divan. three or four may
be I'm the main colors of the other decor
atoms. either in self-figured brocade TO
match the hangings or different shade
to afford a pleasing contrast. Finish
or with cord.
For Needlework.
Handsome need1 work is always de-
sirable, and in this line choose pillows
OF heavy ecru linen. either plain or Of
the newer cross-stitch canvas. and en-
broider in a combination or blended
geometrical design and using very heavy
silk. Complete with a full ruffle of wide
novelty ribbon. which may be bought to
match different schemes of color
Very good pillow covers in rich Orien-
tai designs may be bought ready-made,
so that the pillow has but TO be slipped
in at one end and the end stitched up.
The corners OF these covers are gath
cred into rounded shape. finished with
a tassel at each corner. This is a good
idea, for everyone is familiar with the
persistence of a down pillow against
square corners.
For bedrooms cushions made of old
fashioned dimity or cretOnne are good.
These are washable. as they should be
TO form part Of a bedroom accessories.
White linen slips for such cushions
with hemStftched rufiies are in keep
ing, or dotted muslins, whose dots may
be outlined In wash silk. the lining be-
ing Of a color to correspond.
India cottons In the blue and white
patterns are excellent for hard usage
They wash we'll. and never fade. The
whole idea of a pillow Is a place on
which TO rest ones head. and IL never
should be OF such elaboration or ma
terial that this Will be impossible.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
BARON Won STERNBURG
BACK FROM MICHIGAN

Baron van Sternburg. the German am
bassador. who has just returned from
Grand Rapids, where he delivered the
Lincoln Day address called at the
White House today. He said he was
greatly pleased with the enthusiasm
shown at Grand Rapids and that the
demonstration on mention of the name
OF Mr.. Roosevelt was remarkable.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15

is chiffon ruche. which sets off baby
beauty TO perfection.
Nestled next the hair are large Asa
tan bows of wide. satin ribbon. These
NAV be white or some delicate color o..
a bonnet. The ties to bow under the
chin should be of the same ribbon.
The next bonnet in the row is of fine
sheer lawn with lace insertion and
ruffes of lace of the same pattern. This
may be worked out in real lace II the
pocketbook is especially capadious.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
SHIRRED CHIFFON AND RIBBON.

~ oNNETs for the babies-ths
* round-cheeked bright-eyed lit
IL tie ones-are dainty enough 20
please even the fond mother who
scarcely thinks anything quite nice
enough for her bonnie wee one.
The finest OF lawn and lace and hand
embroidery are called upon when these
iovely creations are fashioned.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
HARVARD LECTURER COMING.

PARIS. Feb. 15.-Anatole Leroy Beau
lieu. the well-known authority on politi-
cal economy and member OF the French
Institute will leave Paris soon 10 de-
liver q series of lectures at Harvard.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
DEATH FROM NATURAL CAUSES.

For want Of medical attention the two
months-old daughter of Benjamin and
Blanche West. at 1916 Eighth Street
northwest, died about 2:30 o'clock.
Death from natural causes the Cor
Oner certified.
The Washington times., 1904-02-15
THE HOWE, ITS PROBLEMS IND INTERESTS
Fashions FdnCies.

II Is wiser TO have only one dinner
frock. letting IL be good. even at the
risk OF wearing it every night. than sew
erai inferior gowns. Some people avoid
many complications by practically dress
ing always In one color. Black IS
prevalent, but one tires OF It's sOmber-
ness and turns with relief 10 royal blues
end browns. All these can be manipu-
lated into charming frocks.
The plainest OF dead white gowns. cut
en- princesse. with some beautiful lace
for tho emp.ccemcnt and sleeves. is the
most elegant thing for 4 bride to wear
Lace wells are more worn than tulle.
but some brides prefer the latter. The
flowers a Ia mode for the occasion arc
white roses ana myrtle. and a sprig OF
orange blossoms Is generally mingled
with the flowers Of the wreath
There IS n prevailing craze for green.
and il is decidedly the most fashionable
and popular color OF the season, from
the verdant freshness OF the apple green
to the exquisite shade OF emerald. Green
hats are especially chic. when worn
with gray. gowns. particularly be
posed entirely of wings shaded from
peacock blue TO vivid green
The smartest morning or street cos
tune Is the one that shows a variety OF
tones OF one color. For Instance, take
the peculiar wine color The darker
shade might form the foundation OF the
cloth frock. which Is trimmed with taft
feta or velvet ruchings Of 4 brighter
sha0e. Then still another shade is in
troduced into the inner vest. Any idea
of heaviness is dismissed by a charm
ing light cravat OF lace, lawn or crepe
de chine. The hat can take a bright
tone. with the inevitable trimming of
fteat hr-.at nj TOD
silver. and perhaps an aigret TO cor
respond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-25
SUIT TO PREVENT SALE,
Effort to Determine Which Of Two
Trusts is Valid.

James Saunders late yesterday took steps
In the Supreme Court Of the District Of
Columbia to restrain Milo c. Summers, An
drew Wilson and Noel w. Barksdale trus-
tees, from selling certain property in Union
court northwest which, it had been adver-
tised, would be sold yesterday afternoon
for alleged default in the payment Of
note secured by deed Of trust upon the
property. The complainant several weeks
ago filed bill in equity against the Mon
umental Savings and Loan Association Of
Baltimore, Md, and others, contending that
there existed two trusts upon the Union
court property to secure the same loan, and
stating that payments had been made
thereon. The court was asked to ascertain
winch trust should be held to be valid and
to direct an accounting of the amount due
Pending the proceeding according to the
petition filed yesterday, the defendants at
tempted foreclosure.
Justice Stafford signed an order restrain
ing the sale until after hearing, set for the
18th instant Attorneys Lambert & Baker
ana ). w. Patterson represent the COM
plainant while Attorneys Wilson & Barks-
dale appear for the defendants.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Mary M. Haynie ct al. to Maggie e.
Sanford. lot 103, square 500; $40.
TWENTY-FIRST STREET NORTH
WEST between c and D streets-Ameri-
can Security and Trust Company to
Louisa F. Erwin, lots 80, 80, "a, square
BLoOMINGDALE-An E. Haislip to
+ f fLeteher s. and Emma J. Page. lot 112.
SENATE HEIGHTS Thomas H. Pickford
ct ux.. to Michael Peter Jr, lot 2 and
part lot 3, block 1: $40.
MOORE AND BARBOUR'S ADDITION
+ Snnrl W. silsby, ct ux. to Walton
NO. 4O2 18TH STREET soUTHEAsT-An-
me NJ Sherry, trustee, to Bertram ].
Sherry, lot 26, square 1875; $40
TWELFTH STREET NORTHEAST be-
tween A and B streets-Ira J. Baker ct
TX. to Charles c. Covert, lot "a, square
NO. 614 nth STREET NORTHWEST
yohn John e. McLeran ct ux. to Harry s..
CHURCH STREET NORTHWEST be-
tween 14th and 10Th streets-Louis
Gundling to William L. Miller, part lot
49, 40 square al,ia 2os; $40. William L. Miller
MOUNT PLEASANT AND PLEASANT
PLA1NS-George E. Walker ct ny to
d, John Z; Atherton. lot 332. block 4; $40.
oMINGDALE-Julius A. Kreutzlin
ct ux to Mary ]. Lewellen. lot 6s, block
oNlVERSlTY HEIGHTS-Anna M. Esch
20 Perling A. Esch, lots 43 to 40, block
bLOoMlN GDALE-samuel Cottrell, jr., ct
ux to Elizabeth A. and Mary G. Cas-.
pari. lot 45, block 8; $40
NEw JERSEY AVENUE AND +. STRRET
SOOTHEAST-Ellen Lawrenson, ct Viz.
742; $40. 49, "4oA'e
EfFINGHAM PLACE-Thomas w. Sinh
pieheld to Annie s. Johnson, part lot
II, block 4: So 'o'
MASSACHUSETTS AVENIrE Sor,,,,I
EAST between 18th and 18th streets =
Edward A. Oldham ct ux, to Johu r.
Ward, lot %, square 1913; $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-25
FIRST TRAIN PASSES
NEW RAILWAY BRIDGE USED FOR
FIRST TIME.
Southbound Track Open to Traffic
Old Long Bridge Soon to
Be Superseded.

The first train to be pulled across the mag
nifcent new double track bridge of the Penn
sylvania railroad built at a cost of $4,000,
left the station at 9Th and B streets north
west this morning at o'clock, in charge Of
Conductor ]. F. Taylor. This marks the
practical completion of a new mile stone In
the evolution of the city Of Washington and
opens new viaduct across the Potomac,
which will greatly facilitate traffic between
Washington and the south, and eliminate
the delays heretofore experienced between
this city and nearby Virginia points. 1t
will accomplish even more than this for
nine-tenths Of all the traffic between the
northeastern and southeastern states passes
through Washington. and the good effect
Will be far reaching.
The finishing touches on the southbound
track were put on late last evening. and
bright and early this morning train No. 80,
behind the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac engine No. %, Engineer John
Robey and Fireman Harris, steamed from
the District to the Virginia shore, en- route
to Alexandria and points beyond.
Only the southbound track is open for
traffic, the work on the other track neces-
stating week or ten days before 1t will
be completed. Then 1t is probable the rail-
roads which will use the new steel struc-
the offices OF the Southern railway today it
was stated that the bridge would be ready
for all traffic by August %.
The new viaduct relegates the once IA
nous Long bridge to an ignominious oblv
ion. 1t is nearly five hundred feet longer
than the Long bridge, is higher and wider,
and in every way marvel of modern en-
cheering skill. The painters craft has
not been overlooked, either, and brilliant
coat of red paint brings the new bridge out
In bold relief, contrasted as 1t Is with the
blue of the river and sky, and the green of
the trees along the shore. The Long bridge
crouches friendless and painless in the
shadow of its successor, seemingly con-
scious of it's humility, and fearing the de-
struction which must come upon it soon.
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increase the claimant may file new ap-

increase the claimant may file new ap-
plication.
: Immediately upon the allowance Of an
original application or an application LOT
increase a successful claimant may file
q new application for an increase.
There is nothing improper in this, pc
cause the laws of Congress recognize pro-
gressive disabilities as arising from wounds
and disease and provide for increase by
reason thereof.
ION account Of the ravages Of disease
or by reason OF rapid decline 1t not In
frequently happens that several appHca-
tons are filed before the time OF adtud1-
cation arrives, SO that duplicate applica-
tons are quite common, and there are
sometimes as many as four or hve II
one application is granted the others are
rejected.
"In addition to this, different and separ-
ate applications are often filed by sol
gress or by and through several separ-
ate attorneys. The number of duplicate
applications filed in 1904 was Is, 1873, which
greatly increases the number OF re1ec-
tons.
For this reason it happens that the
number Of reflections does not represent an
equal number of separate claimants; very
far from it.
"Of the 1OS, ia cases rejected last year
S3,691 were rejected on medical grounds,
and most of them were applications Ior
increase in which the examining surgeons
found no increase Of disability since the
proportion OF the above were original
claims.
There were q, 423 cases rejected on legal
grounds In these cases it was found that
either there was no legal title to pen
sion or the claimants were unable. by
reason of lapse of time and other causes
to furnish the necessary evidence to es-
tablish their claims. Most of these claim
ants are already in receipt Of pensions un-
der the act of 1890, and were trying 10
obtain an increased allowance under the
general law.
''They were afforded every opportunity
to establish their right under said law,
and when they had declared their inability
to furnish further evidence a formal re-
lection of said claim was entered up In
order to take the case out of the pending
files.
LAS stated above, very small num-
Der of these reflections pertains to claims
in which no pension has been granted.
Under the provisions of the act of 1890
claimant can prosecute claims under both
laws at the same time. When claim is
admitted under one law rejection of the
other claim is usually entered up.
THUS, while the records may show
rejection, such rejection is often accom-
panied by an allowance of the other claim