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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
Decorative Wild Roses

For the weddings and entertainments OF
The present season florists are using wild
flowers as much as possible, but usually
those wild only in name are cultivated
TO n high state of perfection. one OF
these flowers. the butterfly weed, Is espe-
pially effective for decoration when cult
waited It's rich orange color hues and fine
brushllke petals look well when contrast
ed with golden coreopsis blossoms, and for
yellow and white weddings florists are
using combinations of the two flowers
Dust named and the Lilium auratum.
The Towering yucca Is new tree for
decorative use. Its bloom being cream
white In tone has somewhat the look OF
n dogwod tree. Maple sprays are novel
ties in foliage decorations, which are rap
idly becoming popular. The serrated leaf
of the maple isyery decorative its color
IS rich and It's branches gracefni.-Brook-
lyn Eagle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
What Six Young Ladies Did

dear, prlm, dainty school teacher of
this city, tells, with tears in her eyes.
of weeks visit paid recently to q coun-
try town, SHE is the FOUL OF freshness
and dclcacy and took with her dozens
of spotless waists, hantlkerchiefs, articles
of lingerie and little feminine trfles such
rs belts, pins, stocks chemesettes, rib
bons and harpins. There were six young
ladies' IN the house." she said. land they
fell on my belongings like boys on q bag
OF pcannts,' only sho expressed 1t moro
elegantly, Gloves, shoes, wells. handkcr-
chiefs. cologne. powder, ,lnderclothes, all
vanished, Imagine ones feeling on seeing
ones last Numbered shlrt-Waist walking
down the street five minutes before ono
wants to put II on,}I In fact, added the
dear old lady, and her voice sank to a
whisper: THE only thing felt sure about
was my toothbrush. and''--hcro sne
grasped and held her handkerchief to her
eyes, II even had my doubts about that"
and her voice died away IN n wall Of an
guish ana fright.-New Orleans Times
Democrat,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

TO d ha1f.pound OF bees wax. A pply with
sSFs SG appcs sS,h and tie 9dsH
brush. tl. RAM gi & ii M y e
SSs Ys SSsf' Sc SsE fS$s4
ras2s Yery ies %sat does tt'o vorBa sMa .s
! Answef!lt Il from tho Latin dc genus
and II means worse thun}thc parent stock.
Query: WIN was the "Augustan age
Of, English literature, aud why % ya II 50
Answer; Il bog!ns N ths yeig,, Is, ll1Iz,
5terin Auyusthn Is taken fro 4tt,Augustus.
emperor of Home, and means tile best.
the palinlst period & 4 < "A u n e. NJ RI
esSl ssSfy' WY are 'he AfaG!S g3f%ssssr e.
Answer: Because they. were Introduced
int aa ur0ps by rd the m, MeoTn ndoo AraOs o
Query What and when is Assumption !, |,
Il Answer; Assumption Day is August
18TH, SO called In honor OF Of tho Nlrs IN
Greek churches was takcn4l heaven ON
4 mt duySA. y. ib, In her corporenl form,
being AT that titnc seventy-livc years OF
ago. ~, a s Hill e., +. !,
lluery: What class OF estates were an. an
fciently known as "freholdsY'' uLlA.
Answer. Estates whicn ,owod no duty or,
service to any lord but the SOVEREIGN /. y,
called ~ the Scots Tine Land Q I, the
Answcr..The Scotch Dixie Land carolin,e
Ollpnnnt baroness Nairn. MEANT li e.a,.,,
come to bo.its accepted meaning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
QUERIES ANIL,
......ANSWER;S;&

|
| e Qiery--Can sou suggest remedy for
an oily skin and piir,ples on The face?
l@7F5 I'8 5ill l55 N. NJ. b. g
| Answer Bathc the face LII hot water
with d few drops Of benzoln, Using y good
| tnedlcat ted soap, nnd rubbing Until Quito
dry with soft linen CLOTH 10 this at
night, just before retiring. Apply GU
cutnber cream, rubbing It III thoroughly.
Thc skin Will soon show Improvement 3
| Query--Nhcre do tho lines t5 3 6
$50 much II long communion tends
ID mako us what we are
occ,ir, and who wrote ther12 i i{
~ tt'a 5 SIM pL1c1TAs. N.
Answer-'rho lines nre found In the
conclusion OF 13yron's poem, the "Prls-
uncr of Chillon.'' 5s
lsBQuery-rs the Evelyn Byrd portrayed
In Audrey" Miss Mary Jol,l.ston's novel;,
n zeal or IN imaginary chnrncterY
5.I r. e. L.
Answer--The original of Miss Johnstons
character was Evelyn, daughter OF Col
oncl William Byrd, Of MISSIONER F on {
Jumes River. The novol heroine Is some
what changed from the character In real
life, whose tomb Is still shown to those
visiting MISSIONER to-day.
(lueTy--Cun you teil itle NV 4. pf'''S'A
leather should be made. and oblge
YOUNG HoUsf'KEF5pItR.5s. 6
{Answer-Use ripe peaches the frees
stone peace is the best Pare cut from
the stone In quarters, and put ina pre-
serving kettle with y Quarter OF a pound
OF sugar to n pound OF the
fruit and ~ six r peach kernels TO
each pound. Cook gently until the peaches
OF the fruit md six peach kernels TO;
are reduced to pulp. Remove from
the fire and spread in thin layers on
dishes that have been lined with pnrnffine
paper, and set in tho sun. When me pre-
serves are fully sun-cured T dried, pack
In small stone Jars, sprinkling the layers
generously with sugar. Cork the Jars
and seal with wax. The leather I'M
proves With age. and will prove tooth 7'1
some sweetheart. S.l
Qucry--What is the best mixture for
rubbing stained floors. to keep them clean
and bright? s. NJ. -
&c Answer: There Is nothing better than z
mixture OF turpentinc and beeswax IN tno
proportion Of a Navigation Of turpehtilnfle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
What Paul Arr Says.

Fruit is the newest cure for alcohol-
ism. Writing in u popular magazine.
Paul Arr says of fruit thati5lt is tho
one sure cure for the drinking habit,
Eating fruit will cure tho worst case
OF inobrlety that ever afflicted g per-
son" he says. mo person ever saw q
man or woman who liked fruit, and who
had an appetite for drink No person
ever saw n man or woman VILE an np-
petite for drink who liked fruit. Tho
two tastes are at deadly enmlty With
each other, and there Is no room FOR poth
of them III the same human consti tutlon'
One Will certainty destroy tRe o'Aee' +
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lns II It were ms simple as washing q
handkerchief or blanket. Thcy cook what
we like nstcnd OF what is good for us.
and their lack OF Knowledge Of our re-
.quircments makes them directly rcsloo !1!t
Die FOR the sufferinEs thousands endure endure
because OF dyspepsia and other lis trace
able to bad cooking. In fur:herance OF
his argument, Or. THOMPSON hsRs what
women evcr cooked at the White House.
which Of the big hotels would dream Of
giving the position Of chef ton woman m
Sucn work, he added was essentially
within the field properly filhd ~ men,
and the fact would be recognized more
and more ms the years pass
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
Passing of Women Cooks,

'.The day Is not lar or when women
cooks will be only disagrecable
memory" remarked pr. Robert T..
Thompson, of Philadelphia in the course
OF a recent address. and the statement
has created not a little ascension In the
City of Brothery Love, particularly
among the women. Continuing, DR.,
Thompson laid the blame for the national
dyspepsia al the feet Of tho women cook
of The country. The only way to get rid
OF dyspepsia, he told his hearers was 10
get rid Of the woman cook. 'Women have
no natural gift for cooking" said this
critic "They have been forced by the
men to engage In the culinary pursuit just
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
SMART SUMMER wooLrEx COSTUME

SMART SUMMER WOOLTEX COSTUME
travel, these
The illus
moment The material Is
Throughout
the pastron front IN which
is slit at the cuff to
patch pockets
The skirt has that smart
fulness laid in broad
idea repeated In the back TINS a
harcloth ten nche ooe
OF inc
y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
Burnt Cork Artist.

One Of the most curious orders given
In the British navy Is "all hands black
faces" supply Of pigment for the pur
pose being carried by each warship.
When a night surprise is Intended, II is
not only The vessels that are made as
little visible as possible; even the faces
OF the nep must be blackened, for when
powerful night glasses are used the
Showing Of white face is far more pal
lpable than any landsman would suppose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

An article in the July number OF x AM
crcan Home and Gardens" beautiful
periodical in makeup and illustrator,
furnishes the following valuable MINIS
Ito the woman upon whom the task OF
house furnishing falls, after tho builder
has done his work. The article IN qucs-
5ton says:8 " "a y js
The chief rule TO be observed In fur
nishing the house is to be harmonious
II is rarely safe to build up q room,
around a single piece OF furniture. No
one article should cry aloud for attention.;
avoid eccentricitss, ignore fads. BE sure
YOU are going to like each articles and
be sure each article is going to mt IN
well with each other article. Special
styles, especially exotic styles. arc very
good things to be left alone. one may
not always care fora Turkish room or
a Japanese parlor, and one certainly can
never make them accurate Of i1IeIa'
ltransls tons. .t..
Tho house once furnished Is likely TO
remain as deemed completed. One rarely
ecfurr!shes house completely from
ton to bottom. In most cases the WORK
done once is always done. Hence the
necessity for careful choice. The furn'.
ture must be good good IN ttsell, good
4 in It's purpose, good In Its relations 20
The room in which It Is to be placed
Harmony and good taste Hlc eau""'ts
essential.
The woman OF taste can do much by
herself She knows how her rooms are
to be used, and perhaps can look some
what into the future. She knows her
friends rooms. and wherein they fall or
succeed. With patience and care she
may furnish an artistic house very ar
tistlcaly. But 4 she finds she cant 40
II alone, the best thing Is to apply to
some one who can really help. It Is I'M
possible to be too careful in furnishing
a house.
Floor Coverings.
The floors Of bathrooms, sculleries.
lava,ories. greenhouses and sometimes OF
halls should be covered with hydraulic
pressed tiles marble, mosaic or or some
so that they may be washed down fre,.
quently. In the case of lavatorles and
scullcries, the floors are best laid slop-
Ing so that when washed down. the
dirty water may be led by means Of q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

shade Of rose pink linen ae qa pss
Of embroidery
bands linen plain three shades Of rose phks
applied with a. tiny ppng OF
next one tre the deepest al u @ e
that there IS
weon them shape flat ones that
outline Inc wires
With silver tips shaft Of corkwooa WIN
eofp half dQWn-fs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

Alas, alas how few there nre,
Who In Hopes quiet chapel pray
The warrior may come away
WITHOUT n wound or scar
Frank Walcott HUT in the Independent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

,Nher 1icarsny sits in Gossip's nan,
THE guests crowd eagerly about,
ms catch son,e word of knightly rou',
BOf sore defeat and fall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

Oucry--What Is the best mixture for
rubbing stained floors. to keep them clean
and bright? = = NJ. =. 81
t5 Answer: 1T here Is nothing better than z
mixture OF turpentlnc and beeswax IN tne
proportion Of a half-gnllon OF 8turpehttlnFle
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
CHAPTER THREE.
John Rurtle Royhood.

For two hundred years the Burt
house had withstood the blasts Of
winter and the whitening heat of sum
mer. Time had worked upon the
rough exterior until it seemed like a
huge rectangular rock, weather-worn
and storm beaten. The small plateau
on which it stood sloped northward
to the sea. Rugged rocks to the west
stood as wall, frowning at the quiet
beauties of salt marsh and cedar
swamp below. To the south were
patches Of meadow wrested from
wood and rock by generations OF toll
Through this fairer section brook
wandered between banks festooned
with watercress. Old settlers knew
the locality by the name OF Rocky
Woods.
When Hezekiah Burt died, Peter
Burt inherited the hold homestead in
Rocky Woods He was a young giant
with the shoulders Of a Hercules. At
the age Of thirty he took to wife the
fairest maiden Of the surrounding
country, and to them son was born
and christened Robert Burns Burt A
year later the mother sickened and
died The grief Of Peter Burt was
terrible as his strength. For year
he remained a prisoner in his house;
then returned to work, and for two
years labored with the energy OF a
demon. His second marriage followed.
He led to the altar the daughter Of a
poor farmer, and of this prosaic union
seven children were born.
After fifteen years Of work and sor-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

that his hair was as driven snow,
and that his face shone with
strange light. In the calm manner
of ons controlled by an unalterable
conviction. he stated that he had
made his peace with God, and was in
spired by Him. He had received the
gift Of prophecy and Of understand
ing.
When John Burt was seven years
old his grandfather brought him to
the old farmhouse. With the boy
came mis- nurse and her husband,
William Jasper the latter charged
with the duties of hired man. Thus
John Burt began his life on the farm.
When John had mastered his let
ters and primer he was sent to school
in bingham, taking the regular course
for five years. Then a private tutor
came from Boston. Five days in the
week the boy studied under this
young mans direction, and made rap
id progress. With his stern old face
lighted with joy and pride, Peter Burt
would listen to the Rotations.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

row the patient wife folded her tired
hands. closed her weary eyes and
sank into that sleep which awakens
not to toll. If Peter Burt loved his
second wife, he never told her so. If
he loved her children, his expression
of affection took a peculiar form. He
made no secret of his favorltism Tor
Robert Burns Burt, the only child Of
his first wife.
Robert was boy of whom any
father would be proud At twelve he
was sent to school in bingham. At
nineteen he entered Harvard, gradu-
ating in four years with honors. AT
ter two more years devoted to a law
course, he began practice in Boston,
and. his success was instantaneous.
For ten years after the death of his
wife, Peter Burt conducted the farm
of his forefathers One after another
of his sons and daughters, as they
became of age, left the old home,
never to return. One night after sup
per Peter Burt informed the remain
ing children that he was going to sea.
AA1 Aciu DChSlI al III a NhoA
ing vessel and would sail from New
Bedford in a week. To Sarah-the
eldest of the children-he gave three
hundred dollars, together with in
structions concerning the manage
ment of the farm. He did not know
how long he would be gone--it might
be a year or it might be five. With
some tenderness he kissed the weep
ing orphans, and tramped down the
road in the direction of bingham.
Five years later the Segregansett
dropped anchor at New Bedford None
of the crew that went on with her re-
turned. Peter Burt sold the cargo,
paid off his men, disposed of his in
terest in the ship, and on the follow
ing day walked into the Burt farm
house. He was greeted affectionate-
ly by his son Joseph, who for year
had lived alone in the old house. A
week later the boy was sent to school
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
A Luxurlous bed.

An Indian potentate recently order
ed from Paris bed which will rival
the rajah's bed in the Arabian Nights.
It is of satinwood, richly carved and
ornamented with silver plates in re-
pousse work, adorned with bouquets
of roses, pink and corn, the rajah's
coat of arms being placed at the head.
At each corner stands a statue of a
girl one French, one Greek, one Span
ish and one Italian. Each is tinted ac-
cording to the complexion of her race,
and wears a suitable hued wig, either
black, blond, chestnut or auburn.
These maidens have movable eyes.
and their only ornament is gold
bracelet round one arm, which waves
over the sleeper's head either d fan
or a yak's tail fly flapper. The fur
Their enjoyment is heightened by an
ingenious arrangement in the mat
tress, which, as soon as any one lies
down, plays a selection of Gounod's
airs.-Ohio State Journal
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

in Boston, and Peter Burt began his
solitary occupancy of the ancestral
home.
Shortly before Peter Burt's return,
Robert had married, and the old man
was delighted when the young couple
made a visit to the old farm. The
following year John Burt was born.
and Peter Burt journeyed to Boston
to witness the christening.
Two years later Robert Burns Burt
and his wife were instantly killed in
a railroad accident The train crashed
through bridge. 1t was winter and
bitterly cold. OF the fifteen passen-
gers in the car occupied by Robert
Burt, but one escaped. A child, two
years old, was found warmly wrapped
in its travelling blanket, uninjured, on
cake of ice. few minutes after the
car plunged beneath the water 1t
was John Burt.
In the opinion of his neighbors,
Peter Burt was crazy from the hour
the news came to him. Strange
stories were whispered concerning
Captain Burt. as he was then called.
Related travellers along the lonely
road saw lights burning through all
hours of the night. They heard the
old man talking or praying in a loud
voice.
Upon the death Of Robert, Peter
Burt went to Boston and buried his
dead. With fearless eyes he saw the
pride Of his old age lowered into the
grave. Robert Burns Burt was care
full lawyer, and his will covered every
contingency. 1t appointed his father
executor of his small estate, and in
trusted him with the care of his son,
Peter Burt placed the boy in the keep
ing Of competent nurse, and re-
turned to his farm.
Save for the occasional smoke from
the chimney, there was no sign that
Peter Burt existed throughout the
three months that followed His son
Joseph called at the house, but was
not admitted
at the end Of this period the old
man emerged and was seen in Hing
ham For the first time in years ne
spoke to his neishbors, who noticed
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
CHATTER TWo-continued.

OIlfNt IN. iNtO-1OnlliluGus
Prince growled John looked up the
read
There's someone coming" he said.
Jessie turned and saw Miss Maiden
approaching. She looked at her mud
dy feet her bedragglsd hat and her
splattered blouse and skirt
III set an awful scolding," she
said, half to herself and half to the
boy. Then for the first time she
scrutinized John Burt. She noted
that he was well dressed; that he
was not barefooted, like most farmer
boys, and that he was handsome and
self-possessed.
do you belong to the riffraff?"
asked Jessie, lowering her voice so
that the approaching governess
should not hear her.
Never heard of it," replied John
Burt in puzzled smile. What
is it?p
81 don't know" said Jessie; but
my papa don't allow me to associate
with the rlffraff, and forgot until
just now to ask you if you are riff
raft"
A look of pain came to the honest
face of the boy Before he could
speak Jessie turned to meet Miss
Maiden
why, Jessie Garden, what have
you been doing?. With cry of dis
may the governess dropped an arm
full of flowers and surveyed the wreck
of the sailor suit
Jessie looked penitent indeed as
she gazed at the muddy shoes and the
torn stocking; but contrition is fee
BILE flame in the heart of child.
Never mind the old clothes.
Govie,' she said Watch me catch
a crabl can do it just splendid"
Jessie, lay that pole down and
come away with me, said Miss NAL
den sternly How dare you play
with strange boy! What would
your father say? Come with me at
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
ncei" She gathered UP the flowers

once!" She gathered UP the flowers
and took Jessie by the hand.
Goodbye, Prince! Goodbye, John
Burt" Jessie waved her hand gaily
at her fishing companion as Miss Nal
den turned into the path leading
through the woods.
HE was real nice, and you're aw-
full good, COVE. not to scold him!"
were the words that reached John
Burt as he carried his basket of crabs
to the wagon.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
CHAPTER FOUR.
James Blake.


John Burt was fourteen years old
when he first met James Blake The
elder Blake had purchased the old
Leonard farm, and so had become the
nearest neighbor of Peter Burt. There
were several children in the Blake
family but this narrative has concern
only with James, the eldest, boy Of
John Burt's age.
The two farms were separated by
creek, which, at a place called the
Willows, widened to a pool, famed as
a fishing and swimming place. One
June morning John was seated on
log spanning the narrow neck of this
reach of water He had landed
bass, when the cracking of twigs and
the swaying of the underbrush on the
farther side of the creek attracted his
attention.
A moment later boy emerged
from the thicket. He surveyed John
with an expression more of contempt
than of surprise. The new conner was
a tall, well-formed lad, straight as an
arrow, quick and graceful in his
movements He also carried rod,
which he rested against the log; and
for few seconds he calmly gazed at
John Burt.
"Hellol"
"HelIol" answered John Burt.
'Fisbin'?"
No; swimming replied John.
Think you're smart, don't YEP re-
1r,fI
his hook. Crazy Burt's boy. amt
We? No objection to my ishin', have
your
There was a taunting sarcasm in
his voice, and defiance in his air.
Without waiting for reply he cast
his line into the water.
you can fish as long as you please
on your own side of the creek" said
John sullenly. For half an hour no
word was spoken. John caught four
bass during that time. while Jim
hooked only eel grass. Then he cast
his line across the pool, dropping 1t a
few feet from Johns line
John Burt's face flushed angrily.
Keep on your own side!@ he com.
manded.
'Tll fish where l darn pleased This
isn't your ereell" retorted Jim Blake
with a defiant grin. IF it is, what
are you going to do about it?"
AS he spoke John brought his hook
near the surface, and by sudden
twist "snagged" Jim Blakes line.
With jerk be whipped the rod from
III
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

These two dogs. Dewey and Ruth,
are the pets Of MINNEAPOLIS man.
Their skill at balancing pipes between
their teeth is but one of the many
clever tricks they have learned. In
justice 1t should be said that the pipes
are never lighted, but the dogs enjoy
them, all the same, and anybody who
tries TO interfere with the afteisdinner
smoke must watch for q nsht
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
BUSINESS TRAIMIMa.

In selecting a business school select
the best, and especially one that has
a certified accountant at its head.
Toby's Practical Business College at
Waco, Texas, has no superior. Cata-
logue free. For further particulars,
address, Edward Toby, President
Waco, Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
Insist on GETTING II.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have
stock in hand of 70 OF. brands, which
they know cannot be sold to custo-
mer who has once used the 16 OF.
pkg. Defiance Starch for same money.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

The worlds largest dredger is now
locked at Liverpool. 1t is two hun.
bred feet long. and can raise one thou
sand tons of hard material an hour.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

Mrs. Wintlow's Soothing Syrup.
or children teething, softena tho gums reduces I'm
animation allays pain, cures wind colo CSC bottle
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
itching Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your
druggist will refund money II PAzO OINTMENT
fails 70 cure you In 20 IA days. SOC.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

Obsequious Clerk-"Of course, mad
am, | can't sell you tail like the one
you have on at the same price"