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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
Roller-Hughes.
(SpccIal TO The Timcs-Dlspal

Especial to Tho Times Dspatch.)
4 EI4\RRISONBURG. VA, April 1S.Mss
Katherine Hughes, n daughter, of r II;
Hughes, wire chief Of the Southern Bell
in Washington and Richmond and Mr..
Frank c. Roller, of Baltimore. were mar
ricd to-day Mt high noon by Rev. Father
MclNcefrcy. Mr.. j. M. Miley. OF Balti-
more, was best man., and Miss Nctto
Sullivan was maid OF honor,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
Willis-Richerson.

Especial 10 The Tines Dispa tch.l
BOWLING GREEN VA, April lS.---
Salem Baptist Church, near Sparta, Va.
was the scene OF beautiful marriage
this evening, When Miss Lucy Temple
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
Crute-Hilldrup.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
BpTDTOS, VA, Aprl lS.-Aii. Allen b.
Ernic ard Miss Sally Turner Iiilldrup,
both Of Meckienburg, were married Easter
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
The Cautious Bachelor and the Allning Widow Dis
cuss 1t Wisely---and Then Give Demonstration"

same time; and I'd rather be wooed by nice-looking
cannibal with club than by tho average langd, in.
ert male person Of the present day. and the widow
tossed whole handful of chocolate almonds on to thu
rug and watched the collie gobbe them up with great
satisfaction.
.'oh well, objected the bachelor, languidly, tpro-
posing club fashion wouldn't do any good. If that
should become popular the girls would take all the
piquancy out Of it by going around bareheaded and
holding their pompadours where the blow would be
sure to fall It the pleasure Of the chase that
gave clubbing it's spice and the more anxious maiden
was to be married the harder she made 1t FOR the
man with the club to catch her, ~l14.r>~s~ - Ill
The widow flung a violet bonbon at tho collie with
SO much ensFgy and that it hit him on
There,' exclaimed the bachelor, "you've
done It," -
''Done-whatf'' asked tho widow. ..
"What the girls always do. shown him too much
him that they don't interest him any more IF you ID
been little moro coy and less generous you could
have him on his hind knees begging for favors this
minute.' - .Gs-..T
II tried to make him beg first pleaded the widow
with humility. IT gave him every encouragement !"
Its not encouragement we want 70 make the
e-dis-couragement. You wouldn It keep on chasing
deer bear fox-if it turned around and be-
gan to chase you would yous'
MOO" agreed the widow, ''but perhaps If you
were little keener in the pursuit and little more
deft at handling your weapons and skilled in manpu-
atlng nets and enthusiastic about catching u.s.
wouldn't be such'a temptation to-to-n
Help out and lead us on and hunt us down"
finished the bachelor promptly.
"We have to,'' protested the widow. ssYou've
grown so rusty and awkward at the game and gotten
50 out Of practice that when you do try to make
love you generally do 1t at the wrong time in the
wrong way or to the wrong girl. Even when man is
dreadfully in earnest nowadays got the habit Of
being SO indefinite that he never says right out and
out, Il love you,' or win you marry mei' He just
goes on making nearlove speeches and paper.lined
protestations such You are the sweetest woman
IN tho world and Il think Of you all tho time and
do?' and -'
"WeI, don't you know he doesi" broke in tho
bachelor, quickly.
"Not until you are walking down tho church
aisle with your wedding certificate In your hand"
declared the widow promptly. ''Besides" she added,
'even If you did know it, that woudn It be equiva-
lent to being told You know how honey tastes;
but that isn't the thing tasting 1t. And it
isn't whether man loves You not that makes so
much difference; it's whether he knows how to make
you believe he loves you and"
eve haven't any handy guidebook 10 tho art,''
pleaded the bachelor, "nor any theories, nor---"
lit isn't theories you need" remarked tho widow
warmly. cts practice Every was perfect
lover In the days Of tho Louis when 1t was considered
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
CHIMNEY CORNER CURES

The latest panacea is to be found in the chimney
corner Physicians are recommending aromatic woods
and fragrant peat, says the London Express which,
when thrown on the fire, send up healing smoke
Picture postcards of peat be sent to friend
suffering from asthma The postcard is read and burnt
and the sufferer draws his chair up beside the CRATE to
inhale the medicinal odor.
Aromatic fire lighters cut in trellis fashion, are
STEPPED in turpentine and their glow and balmy
fumes will relieve gasping bronchial patient.
Fire revivers are antiseptic and will keep away
influenza. They in the shape Of small bricks and
will revive dying fire and perfume the whole house,
Pine logs send out tonic vapor, oak and elm are
stimulating sandalwood will relieve nervous head
ache.
Tiny blocks Of wood, stepped in eucalyptus OIL are
recommended for bad cold. Lavender water pellets
eau de cologne gobules sizzling merry the hob
will freshen up the overtired visitor while few drops
Of altar Of vioets hot shovel will cure insomnia
and produce refreshing sleep.
A teaspoonful of ammonia added to saucepan of
boiling water will revive fainting patient. It has
even been suggested by wellknown specialist that
tablespoonful Of tea thrown in the kettle and inhaled
will benefit the weary housewife far more than if she
slipped her favorite beverage.
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Copyright 1905.
A Thanksgiving Day Reception

4 RECEPTION on this festal day il distin.
~ guished chiefly by appropriate decorations,
~ - costumes and refreshments The rooms may
be completely transformed by taking down all the
porteres and other draperes and replacing them with
others made Of cranberries strung on a stout red
thread. Popcorn strung and alternating with the
berries makes pleasing effect. Strings of cranber-
ries very pretty festooned white window cur
tains 4J"'
Cover lamps and all gas and electric light with
shades made from red, white and blue crepe tissue
paper and for stools and dvans have large pumpkins
they are very comfortable and admirably adapted
for the purpose The usual refreshments are served
with the addition Of pumpkin chips'' and the bon.
bons in the national colors To make pumpkin chips
which are quite novelty, select deepcolored pump
kim peel and slice very thin; to each pound Of chips
add pound Of sugar and gill Of lemon juice with
the grated lemon rind stir well and let them stand
over night; cook very slowly until tender; then skim
the chips OUT let them stand two days to get Arm,
then put them in jar with just enough syrup to keep
them moist These often taken for an expensive
Imported preserve. No recognizes the plebeian
pumpkin. Spices may be added if liked.
Hot spiced cider cider frappe may be served
and cranberry ice cream is delicious In flavor and
looks. The sandwiches should be Of minced turkey
and the flowers red and white carnations with corn.
flowers or bachelors buttons they are blue
IF Individual moulds are desired for tho Ice cream
there are cunning little turkeys and all sorts Of vege-
tables sheafs Of wheat tied with the national colors
are very decorative over arch and doorways.
A, program Of music consisting Of patriotic airs
would be diversion suitable for The occasion.
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bad form to talk to lady for half an hour without
making love to her; and every woman knew what It
meant to be made love to-
but, !" protested the bachelor, ''H We should try
that, we'd get beyond the first woman in these
Gays. She'd pin us down to proposal or q breach
OF promise. once tried counting Ia Heloise and
Abelard - he added, reminiscently.
You'll The widow looked incredulpus.
When I was very young" explained the bachelor,
alphabetically; 1--WE all try it once"
And how did the counting end Mr.. TTaversl',
asked the widow, codly.
I'm court, - replied the bachelor, briefly
Well ct least, - declared the widow obstinately,
you had the delightful sensation Of real pursuit.
1t was nothing to the sensation Of tie suit''
sighed the bachelor. H.~:, =
The widow rose abruptly and gazed out Of the
bachelors head and body. -" FL. M
vanity. '&2s5@e~'- - IN
II know it, said tho bachelor, noting her fri9id
lips, but keeping his chair quite unconcernedly
Must you hurryse asked the widow with polite
solicitation.
IT suppose must, agreed the bachelor. reluet-
antly If you say 10; but Rex looks 50 comfortable
It's shame to-"
"0h, he can stay,' said the widow, sweetly.
''That's the way with a woman, !" complained the
bachelor "she is always signing for love and devo-
ton; but it's invariably the ungrateful dog who
ignores her and stands of at distance and lets him
self be adored whom she treats with the greatest con-
aderation and who gets his way with her every time
The unlucky fellow who comes to her on his
knees-' &>:@
II hadn't noticed any rubbed spots on your
knees, interrupted the widow gancing at tho bach
elor's carefully creased trousers witheringly.
"You know what mean" grumbled the bachelor.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
Wo111an's Section.

dinner. And It has lots Of advantages the real
thing; it's not expensive and doesn't last long,
and when it has lost its luster and it's freshness
there break In it, you don't particularly mind
It's SO safe and ccmfortable-"
"And cheap" interpolated tho widow scornfully.
cts like adulterated coffee diluted cream; it
hasn't got the natural flavor. IT'S about satisfying
to person starving for real dinner. There aren't
any artistic lovers outside Of books nowadays. Even
you-'' I. - 81 j.
"Me'' The bachelor nearly dropped his cigar on
the collie's tail. -
"Yes,' returned the widow, "whenever you have
just finished proposing, always sit down and wonder
what you we said'
$50 do - rejoined the bachelor fervently.
''And when I've gone all the whole conversa-
tion find that you haven It really said anything.'
''And always believed said too much, muir
INJURED the bachelor.
'You are SO deity indefinite, )" sighed the widow
II try to be careful" explained tho bachelor
humbly.
'That's it," cried the widow, indignantly cts
because 80 careful that love-makng has lost
its pith and its charm IL Romeo had been careful
about what he said to Juliet we'd have had the
balcony scene. II Paolo had been Careful what he
said to Francesca Anthony had been careful what
he told Cleopatra Abeard and Heloise had been
careful what they wrote to another-'
"Theyd all have lived long and died happy"
broke in tho bachelor.
"They would never have lived at an,' declared
the widow. "They would never have known the ex-
qulste JOY Of throwing away kingdom for kiss.
They would have gone on like we do, subsisting on
the weak tea Of filtration and the gas logs Of imitation
love instead Of the divine fire. Love is like gambling;
it 70 fun unless you willing to take few big
risks You can't be careful and enthusiastic at tho
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
SOME SAVOURY SAUCES
FOR MEATS AND SWEETS

pinch Of paprka, half teaspoonfu1 Of salt and place
this bowl Of ingredients In saucepan Of boiling
ter, beating 1t for minuts until 1t begins thicken
then add half cupful Of boiling water beating all
the time. When 1t is fairly thick It is done-hat u.s.
in about I've minutes If the water bos and the bowl
Is not too thick to let tho heat penetrate quickly.
Pepper Vinegar
This is excellent for seasoning sauces or to use
as condiment for meat or fish. Fill bottle with
small peppe.s-either green or ripe-add two table
spoonfus OF sugar and I'LL up with cider vinegar.
This Is the recipe for quart bottle.
1880. g.: . Maple Sugar Sauce.
This sauce is good to use with any sort Of boiled
pudding If the flavor Of maple is liked. Melt in a
half teacup of water and a slow fire half pint
OF genuine maple sugar. Let it simmer and remove
with teaspoonful Of -four and part Of grated nut.
meg. Boil Tor few minutes and serve.
Lemon Sauce.
Two eggs, the juice and lind Of two lemons and
TWO cups OF sugar; beat together and Just before
serving add pint OF boiling water. Set this on the
ssoye and when It comes to the boiling point 1t is
ready to serve. Sauce boiled after the lemon has
been added will be bitter.
Whipped Cream Sauce.
This sauce is delicious with fruit nndd,noa md
was discovered by western woman. Whip mn a mt
OF thick sweet cream and add the beaten whites Of
Two eggs and sweeten to taste. Place the pudding in
the center Of the dish and surround it With
this sauce and 1t is ready for the table.
Orange Hard Sauce.
Out the skin Of thin orange into six equal parts
turn down the parts and remove the orange Extract
the juice and drop it into white sugar until the whoe
VIII make ball. Then place the ball back in tho
orange skin and 1t is ready to serve Lemon sauce
IS made tho same way but the lemon is cut into onlv
four pieces WY
Grape Jelly Sauce.
ounce a' If s sugar ss 5 of Jelly and
water and stir into 1t half teaspoonful Of corn tarch
d1sso1ved in half cup Of cold water Let this come
to a boil and 1t is ready to use
Cream Sauce.
One teacup Of powdered white sugar, small half
seaeup OF butter and half teacup Of rich cream The
cream Is put with them. Stir the whole into half
teacup of boiling water, place the fire for a. few
ing to taste.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25

The widow sat down again and became suddenly
interested In sorting the bonbons In the box on her
lap. -
II know what you say she corrected, ssbut /
don know what you think -
think Of you" protested the bachelor, fervent-
II, "an the tme.'
The widow continued sorting bonbons without
raising her lashes but faint tinge Of pink stole
up to her little ears
elared the bachelor rising and coming beside her.
On, don don't, Billy'' implored the widow,
leaning over the bonbon box far that the bachelor
could not see her face and placing violet cream be-
side stuffed date with elaborate care -
Don't whats" asked the bachelor In astonish.
ment. ..~ sE.3S =
'Don't say it, unless you really mean it,
You know I do,' cried the bachelor, catching her
hands in his with firm clasp, and this Is the last
win you-or will you noti' he finished. determinded
" holding her fingers and wrists
The widow rose SO suddenly that tho box Of bon
bons Tell to the floor and the scattered sweets rolled
70 the uttermost parts Of the room,
Twill I-whati" she asked, looking straipht into
the bachelors face with disconcerting direetness
Will you-er-marry metz asked tho bachelor
startled into coherency. = s- ST ~
AT last!" cried the widow softly.
DO you know, - she said Ave minutes later a.
she Strengthened her rufhed pompadour in front Of
the mirror the library nanteipiece "that that,
the first time you ever really proposed to me, Billy
Traverss' - N.'
It's the first time I ever really proposed to any,
body declared the bachelor ssI told you TIA naver
get beyond the first. -
III think she said, catching his arm and pulling
him over beside her in front Of the mantel mirror
THAT wei make very nice-looking couple.''
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is said that what is for the goose is
for the gander. And that may be all, but let
the sauce be good and tho gander will not mind;
prepare the sauce carefully and with judgment and
the gander and all those who to partake Of his
parts will be overjoyed. -t
Nearly all sauces for meats-and all catsups-
should be cooked In porcelain and not in metal Of any
sort and should be stirred with wooden spoon. Cat
sups should be bottled in tin, but in stone
glass, and they should invariably be kept In cool,
dry, dark place. An excellent way in which to pre-
vent mould to fail to FIJI the bottles quite to the top
and fill them up from there with hot vinegar.
Tomato oatsup
This is a reliable old southern recipe for catsup
and it is not difficult to follow. Wipe off and
cut out the Of bushel Of firm but ripe toma-
toes and put them into porcelainined iron kettle.
Add about three pints Of water dozen onions cut up
fine, and full cup of peach leaves and place them
the fire. Boil until the tomatoes are done
usually about two hours-then strain thru coarse
sieve. Pour the liquid back into the kettle and add
to It half gallon Of good cider vinegar. Have in
readiness two ounces of ground spce two ounces Of
ground black pepper, two ounces Of mustard, one
Of ground cloves, two grated nutmegs, two
MIX them well together and add to the kettle Of
liquid and stir the whole carefully for two hours to
keep 1t from burning When cool, bottle and seal
with and set in cool, dry place.
Celery Sauce
scrape the stalks Of celery and cut into pieces a
half inch long and let them stand In cold water for
about half hour. Place in boiling water and cook
until tender; then drain off the water and dress with
butter, salt and milk thickened with little
fonr This is good sauce to serve with duck.
Uaper Sauce.
70 three tablespoonful Of capers add pint Of
drawn butter to serve with mutton. Season with pep
per and salt.
Caper butter is about the as caper sauce In
taste, but 1t is made differently and is served with
fish instead Of mutton. The capers must be chopped
very fine and rubbed thru sieve and mixed well with
salt, pepper and cold butter.
Lemon Sauce.
This is simple and tasty method Of dressing boiled
fowl. Cut four slices Of lemon into tiny dice and
drop them into drawn butter. Let this come barely
to the boiling point and pour the fowl.
Sauce Hollandaise.
Beat to cream half cupful Of butter and add
the yolks Of two eggs, the juice Of half lemon,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
BY HELEN ROWLAND.


ssM EN- sighed s the wider selecting, S pale
and hinging it with uncertain aim at
the expectan collie the rug "have forgotten how
to say nice things.'
The bachelor gazed ruefully at his prizo dog who
snapped up the sweet and wagged his tail for more
"He will die Of sugar-on- theheart,' he groaned.
''Well, that's better,' declared tho widow, ethan
dying for the want Of it."
''Besides," went the bachelor cit ism Il what
we've forgotten, but what we remember that makes
so-er-carefu''
The widow stopped with chocolate peppermint
piciousy.
"What do you-remember, Mr.. Traverss" she in
quired, coldly.
"What happened the last time we said them," ex-
planned the bachelor, reluctantly 'and what lot of
difficulty we had proving that we didnt mean 'em.
Women,' he continued apologetically "are like the
collie there They swallow everything you tell them
and then look at you If they expected Their
appetite for sweet things is appeased; and
you begin feeding them sugar plums they insist that
you on doing it to the end Of your days. As for
love-making-'
''There ism any love-making any more" inter
rupted the widow, shaking her head sadly; Otis
lost art There's nothing but 'nearlove-making.'
Real lovemaking went out Of fashion with real buck
wheat, and real compilations and real duels The mod
tepid apology is only cotonbacked imitation like
r-silk and near-diamonds and"
"Oh, well - broke in the bachelor, consolingy, cit
serves the purpose just well.'
"And rattles just loudly" added the widow,
sarcastcay.
'tAnd fills in the blank spaces" agreed tho bache-
lor 'like the holidays and the intermissons
between dances and the in the conversation at
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
TO Restore Color.

subscriber has kindly answered the question
asked last week by Beth in regard to restoring color
or dyeing goods with oil paints and benzne Here is
the answer: II have coored ribbons and plumes
with oil paints very successfully but gasoene is used
in place Of benzine. Mix in cup or small bowl a
little oil paint with gasolene until thoroly dissolved
In another earthen granite bowl have enough gaso-
lene to the article to be colored. Mix the two
together and the tint is not dark enough dissolve
more paint and add. When the article has been col
ored hang in the air to dry presume it will not be
necessary to caution women not to the gasoene
near the fire. but to their cooring out DOORS as il
takes only q few moments to dissolve the paint
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
Brides Evil Eve"

On The day nch young farmer, Of the commnn.
OF Seeland tn Berne, returned home from his honey-
moon, nearly q year ago, died, and the young
father thereupon blamed the bride for the oss
aaylng che was sorceress and possessed Of The ev
eye" From that day the superstitious husband be-
gan to treat his wife brutality often shutting her
20 shat size could not cart her evil spoil. upon the
parents and died in giving birth to a child At tbs
funeral IN the federal capital the farmer, who had
not seen his wife for several months, would mot ap
proach the coffin and stood dozen yards sway fear
ing, 10 said, his dead Wifs's OWL eva
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
A Doll Carnival.

Quite the prettest affair Of the season is to be
"do carnival' given for the benefit Of children's
perintended by older people, but the girls and BOYS
too, regard it their special entertainment There
is to be sale Of dolls dollhouse furniture clothes
and complete dollhouse is to 60 to the child whose
Is to be feature Of the evening Only children un-
der 10 years Of age will participate in this and each
doll is to be in doll buggy trimmed with flowers or
in any that suits the owner.
The Judges are youthful, also; IA is tho age. Tho
interest in the affair widespread; fathers are ar
ranging to be present. schooeachery have caught the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25

specialist who consulted on the new.
cure said "There Is no doubt that there should be
intimate knowledge Of the need for healthy in
haations. e.. -->.
'Not only flowers or jars Of pot-pourri should be
used to scent but scented logs should be thrown
on the CRATE instead Of the usual faggots.
perfume in any form is stmulant, narcotic
or sedative, as the case may be; but perfume is
healing and subtle in its effect that which rises
warm and balmy from the fire.
IA little scent, sprinkled block Of wood. will
save woman from many acute attack Of neural
gla tr congested headache
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
TIMELY HINTS TO HOSTESSEs
BY Madame Merri.

fever; Id fact the do festival' Is in the air and
someone remarked that the way to success lay in in
tereStng the children One especially interesting
booth is to be entirely in charge Of boys They viii
display all sorts Of homemade toys, orders will be
taken For dollhouse furniture from samples, pictures
framed, etc. And there is to be clown doll in a.
homemade candy and 'tlght'' refreshments viii be-
on sale Canned fruits jelly and other delicaceg for
SICK children will be received also contributions Of
books '"' p4
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Minneapolis Hospitals.

Will you kindly give the Of the leading hos
pitfalls in Minneapolis7 Will the employment Of
trained amount to half year more
they work all the year if they desireF-An Old Sub
scriber. .'' y H. ~
There is the City hospital Asbury hospital Meth.
odist institution st. Marys hospital, Roman catho-
lie; St. Barnabas' hospital, Episcopaian; the North
western hospital good trained nurse usually
find employment all the year. The at the train
Ing school takes three years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
Superhuous Hair.

Gould you please tell me the cost of REMOVING su.
perauous hair on the face by electrcitya am only
II and yet have quite q lot my face.-M A, c.
The charge is by the time, dollar for two or
three minutes think, and little be done in that
time If the hair your face is coarse you can re-
move it with the tweezers Of course it will come
again. but if you watch it you can keep it from be-
ing too noticeable by pulling the hairs out as thew
grow. - o'