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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
The Cate Of Brass

Most housekeepers know how soon
the brass chandeliers and similar fix
lures lose their brilllance aid beauty.
and they will be glad 10 know how
this may be prevented IL treated IN
time While the fixtures still are bright
and fresh 20 over them with a coating
OF white snellac, such as is used by
painters The best quality may be pur-
chased in quantities sufficient for the
purpose for % or - cents, and fine
camels' hair brush will add but little 70
the expense. Paint the fixtures care
July, avoiding streaks from having the
brush too wet, and do not be discour-
aged II at first they look smeary. When
dry. the shellac will be an invisible pro-
lection 10 the brass. and * used en-
urely On brass beds, etc. by furniture
dealers Old fixtures may be improv cd
and the frequent cleanings usually
necessary be lessened by the use Of
the shellac.
First scour and clean them thorough
y, polishing with dry flannel Then,
while still bright and dry. paint them
with the shellac and leave until q has
set. They will not need attention again
for a long time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
Friendships

Friendships OF any sort and every sort
are pictures OF the eternal compensa-
lions we find everywhere. Every friend
ship means something much And the
moro we lend ourselves to the immedi-
ate exigencies Of each the more We enter
into the spirit. so 10 say, OF each friend
ship 10 which we are party; the more
we put into 1t the more we get from IT,
Even the most unpromising situations
become fruitful Of profit and Joy when
imbued with a spirit Of freindliness
Perhaps we are thrown with some one
who impreSses us as excessively selfish
And we well knowing the selhshness
lurking within our own heart, repine
at fate for the unkindly destinies she
has decreed and wish she had given US
one of the sweet tempered, l0vable
charming generous creatures for play
mate.
'Hold your horsesr' said a man in
the play Mr.. HOpkinson." 10 his inn
pulsive sweetheart And so say we all
to ourselves about one distressing COM
panion ere we bewail our fortunes. She
Is blessing in disguise She is going
10 teach us that glorious virtue Of mag
nanamity- She is going TO give Us OPP
portunities for practicing IL and for de-
veloping our la9nt powers OF self-de-
NAL and self-sac rifce. And until we
have these powers developed we griev-
Ously are defective and grieVously vuI-
nerable. open to every manner OF IN
happiness from even the most model
of friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
SERMON TO GRADUATES
BY THE REV. HARLAN

The Rev. Richard d. Harlan, son OF
Justice Harlan, delivered the bacca-
laureate sermon to the graduating class
or George Washington University yes
tercay afternoon at Continental Ne
mortal Hall, choosing for his text John
light"
Dr. Harlan. in his scholarly effort.
"dheTed to the theme of Christ as the
personal center OF humanity, saying
that a personal belief in Christ was the
true basis Of faith rather than a gen
eral belief In the infaiiibillty of the
Bible as an inspired book. Such
theory will save some from skeDtiC-
ism and will give the safest basis for
any mans faith" he said The speak
er declared that the Bible should not
be regarded AS an unerring guide as
pertaining 10 some OF the questions OF
geology, history, and ethics. II should
be regarded as infallible only for the
purpose for which Il was given-to re-
veal Christ 10 the world A distinc-
zion or this kind. DR.. Harlan said
should be cited by parents to chill
dren. in order that the latter might
not feel that they must swallow their
parents religion as a whole. These
questions should be fought out by the
children for themselves. with Christ
as their personal center of religion
on the platform with DR. Harlan
were DR. Needham, Justice Harlan,
Justice Anderson, Rev. Samuel II.
Greene. w. F Mattingly, and mum
Der of the deans and professors OF
different departments Of the instits-
zion. a song and prayer service pre-
coded and followed the baccalaureate
Tonight the students exhibit Of the
division of architecture will be opened
at o'clock in the architectural rooms
at f29 Fifteenth street northwest.
The Commencement exercises will he
held in Continental Hall on Wednes-
day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
Hoo TO G1oUo DabIIas

There are few flowers more pleasing
than the dahlia. 1t is particularly use
full for cut flower purposes as 1T con-
tlnues 20 produce beautiful flowers
longer than most plants. Tho tubers OF
a hundred different varieties, each with
a charm Of its own. may be purchased
or the plants may be grown from seed.
The tubers are separated into several
pieces each. leaving one eve for each
piece. and plantd In yard or field Ike
potatoes except that the planting must
be delayed until all danger Of frost is
past
The tubers should be planted about
four inches deep and given watering
Immediately on planting. They grow
best In rich. heavy soil and should be
planted two or three feet apart They
should have plenty Of light and air. but
not be exposed 10 the direct sun. They
Will not long endure hot and dry wealth
er. All but the strongest shoots should
oe removed rs they appear. and the
plants should be tied 10 stakes four feet
nigh. the tying beginning when the
plant is about a foot high
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
WIRE Hat Shapes

There is a new wire frame to insert
under brims OF leghorns or other large
Happy hats this year which. is a 10Y 20
the mothers Of girls from eight 10 six
teen years OLE. They are fitted into the
crown OF the hat. and have either four
or six square wire braces which come
out under the brim, and when firmly
tackled allow the brim being turned and
twisted into novel and pretty shapes 70
suit the style of the young miss in Ques-
ton. Little trimming is needed OF these
girlish hats-a large bow of ribbon with
a band encircIing the crown. or a large
rose or two with bit Of fOliage-even
the old-tiIre wreath Of garden flowers
being ample and most pleasing. Lin
gerie hats on pique foundations also
may be braced with these wire shapes,
and keep hats from a too dropping eff
feet Women are making use Of these
new wires also in their leghorn hats.
which are more than ever popular this
season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
BabY's Wooden ShisLs

The body OF babys wooden shirt may
mt him comfortably while the sleeves
have lost their elasticity through shrink
age Carefully cut out the shirt
sleeves Cut the feet from some stock
ings and buttonhole closely with white
moss slope the top OF the stockings to
shortest length at under-arm seam OF
shirt. and buttonhole closely with the
moss. having seam on right side When
me shirts no longer Al baby cut them
on just below the arm hole and button
hole the raw edge. Then buttonhoIe the
'front.' edges together and they will do
nicely for bands. Thsy fit snugly. ana
are more convenient for changing than
The shoulders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

Care of tie Hair

II The hair is to be kept I'm good con-
dition il is absolutely necessary not only
10 brush it with clean brushes and great
regularity. but certainly once in two
weeks to give It a thorough shampooing
so that every particle Of dust may be re-
moved from IT, The soft. fluffy look OF
the hair and its beautiful gloss. after
havoing been shampooed, shows how
grateful II Is for the treatment given it.
The best way to cleanse the scalp and
the hair is to use hot water made soap
suddy'' with tar soap; use a nail brush
upon which the soap has been rubbed
10 scrub the scalp thoroughly. and after
every part Of the scalp has been washed
rinse the hair and head with baths OF
water, the first being the temperature
of that used for washing the hair, and
the last ordinarily cool.
To get such a bath for the head it only
is necessary to hold ones head over the
basin and have the water from a small
pitcher poured over il. Each bath ne
cessltates the wringing out of the hair
until II Is quite free from the soap sudS.
and until the water Is as clear as be-
fore II went over the head. When the
hair is shampooed il is wise to put on
loose wrapper that cannot be injured
either by water or soap. The use Of the
Ian rs not advisable In drying the hair,
ID IL mas Deen round 10 give many
women severe colds, nor is the rubbing
of loose Turkish toweling recommended
for the hair, since Il is apt 10 leave
tufts of white cotton all through II;
but for the first rubbing use a thick,
hard Turkish towel. and after that rub
the hair and the head with ordinary
towels, which have been made hot for
this purpose. You Will he surprised TO
see how quickly and comfortably the
hair dries. Do not put the hair up until
II. is perfectly dry. or In will remain
damp Tor a long time, and have a close.
moldy. and altogether undesirable smell
about it. Use as few hairpins as you
possibly can.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

accustomed to it, I would scratch the
Sores until the blood began to flow.
This would stop the itching for few
days; but scaly places would appear
again and the itching would accompany
them. After / suffered about ten wears
l made renewed effort to effect a cure.
The eruptions by this time had appeared
on every part OF my body except nv
face and hands. The best doctor in NV
native county advised me TO use arsenic
IN small doses and salve. Ithen used
TO battle the sores in a mixture which
gave almost lntOlerable pain. In addi-
tlon used other remedies. such as iodine.
sulphur, zinc salve, -'s Salve.
- Ointment, and in fact I was con.
tInually giving some remedy g fair trial.
never using less than one or two boxes or
bottles. All this was fruitless. FINALLY
lInyhair began total out and was rapidly
becoming bald. / used -'s -
put 1t did no good.s A few months after
having used almost everything Else. I
thought would try Cuticura Ointment
having previously used Cuticura Soan
ana being pleased with it. After using
three boxes l was completely cured
and my hair was restored, after fourteen
years OF suffering and an expenditure OF
at least $50 TO $50 in vainly endeavorinR
20 ma a cure. shall be glad to write
20 any one who may be interested in
my cure. b. Hiram Mattiagiy, Yer
million, s. Oak. Aug. Is, 1905"
sod throughout the world Potter Drug a
Snsla Sorp, sole Props. Boston, Mass
- Aia4oo Erees Booklet on the Skin and Blood
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
BACCALAUREATE PREACHER
TO HOLY CROSS STUDENTS

The Rev. Thomas J. Shahan, of the
Catholic University. delivered the bac-
calaureate sermon before the students
OF Holy Cross academy
This years graduates are:
Misses Mary Mildred Cain. Margue-
rite Louise Curtis, Ida Marie Hayes.
Elizabeth Oda Leech, Gabrielle Ashton
Griffin. Agnes Martha Murphy Kath-
crime Marie Schmidt. and Marguerite
El'en Titus. The commencement exer-
cises vii be continued tomorrow, which
is concert day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
Stem Ware

STEM ware as the charmingly shaped
goolets and other specially glasses are
called Is 10 be trimmed with gilt and
ornamented with a gilt monogram on
crest. when given TO the bride Of June
DAYS. For country houses there is a
Veritable craze fo- glass in every shape
and form in which IL will prove ser
viceable for the table. and the cares Of
the housekeeper are thus greatly light
ened. as many pieces do away with
similar pieces Of silver which I'm sum
mer time means much care
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
HmLS on CrocRefmg

In knitting or crochetng a shawl
don't tie the yarn until you get at tbs
end Of the row. as the knots show and
make poor place in the shawl See
that you have enough yarn 10 knit q
the end OF the row; IL not enough 10 20
across. break off and tie more yarn be-
fore commencing next row. and the
pieces Of yarn that are left can he
used in the fringe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
Picnic Baskets

Picnic lunch baskets are shown IN
great variety. ranging from the simple
Iuhch set for two people To the extreme
~ elaborate ones for six. Each barket
contains Knives forks spoons. plates.
napkins glasses, cups. and saucers.
TASKS, alcohol lamp. and many other
articles, which include everything Tor a
simple luncheon. These baskets and
much favor with automObilists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
SOufache Bralds

Soutache braids are sewed on founda-
lions of chiffon and net OF the same
color as the braids. When these trim
mings arc used on a material OF the
same shade, the foundation is not visible
and the braid looks as II Il were sevred
directly on the cloth. This trimming
rs great help TO the dressmaker. for
she now is able 10 copy a French de-
sign with much less expense than
formerly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
Scaficped Edged ToGeLS

Are gaining in favor for they look
and wear better than the old-fashiOned
hemsttched styles. which give out
sgnere the threads are drawn long be-
fore the rest OF the towel has begun
TO wear. Many women prefer 10 buy
their own linens for towels. as they
have a greater variety Of styles and
qualities 10 select from and then have
them stamped and embroidered. The
finished towels are p cents each. The
new knit towels are practical. for they
dry the skin quickly and thoroughly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

brass pin and
shortly afterwards
both Of those limbs
became so sore that
/ could scarcely
walk. When / had
been suffering for
about a month the
sores began TO heal,
but Jmall scaly
eruptiOns appeared
where the sores had
been. From that
time onward ! was
troubled by such
severe itching that,
un til 1 became
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

Mr. Robert Roberts, a young man who
has been in the United States for seven
teen years and is employed by Mr.
LothroD on his fine estate. near here
was given a reception last week by the
members of Che Christian Endeavor So
ciety, OF which he Is a very earnest and
active member, and at the close of the
reception was rendered mail bag
mid with letters, books. candy. and diff
ferent gifts by his friends. He sailed
for Wales, his old home last Thursday
on a visit TO his aged mother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
FALLS CHURCH, VA.

This popular suburb is fast filing up
with SUNNI sr visitors
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

Mr.. Lupton. druggist of Mount ave-
nue.. Washington. has rented Mrs. Cross
mans house, on Washington street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

Messrs. KILLER. who have been teach
ing in West Virginia schools, are now
visiting their parents at the Southern
Methodist parsonage, on Broad street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

Messrs- Cassidy and Hill. OF Washing
ton, have moved into Mrs. Z. Nelson s
house, on Maple avenue, for the sum
NOR
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

Miss India Palmer and Miss Annie
Lee Moore, of Birmingham, Ala. are
visiting Mrs. r II Caldwell.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
TALK TO GRADUATES
BY BISHOP SATTERLEE

Bishop Satterlee yesterday delivered
the baccalaureate sermon to the girl
graduates Of the National Cathedral
School, at ST. Adams Church The
building was filled with relatives and
friends OF tie graduates. members OF
the faculty, and assisting ministers.
Bishop Satterlee's sermon was upon the
higher influence each young girl gradu-
ate woulc exert upon others in the new
life before her.
This evening the graduates will pro-
duce Miiton's "Comus-'' The music to
be used by the class this evening was
composed in 173S by DR.. Augustus Arne,
the score now at the Congressional Ii
brary being presumably the only copy
in America
The graduates of the National Cathe-
dral School for 1909 are;
Mary Heard Chew. Carl Louise Bushby.
Kathryn Van Week Helen Durant
Townsend. Church
Catherine Wood Marie Louise Far
ward, man.
Leila Muriel Wit Louise Geib.
tier, Helen Scott John
Katharine Doty ston.
Peoples, Elizabeth c. Eyer
Margaret Lucille ton Kibbey,
Thomas. Olivia Matthews
Madeline Carey Elsie Rathbone
Fellows, Marguerite Nelson
Marie Antoinette Taylor
Aidrich
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

The Rev. George Quick, of Newport,
r. l.. preached most impressive SER
mon 10 a very attentive congregation in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

Miss Edith Thompson. the very popu-
lar kindergarten teacher closed her
school on Friday with a very enjoyable
picnic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03
SCALY ERUPTIONS
COVERED HIS BODY
Itched Constantly Scratched Until
Blood Flowed Suffered 10 Years
Doctors and Medicines Were
FruitIess Tries Cuticura and Is
Completely Cured
BY THREE BOXES OF
CUTICURA OINTMENT

when 1 was about nine years old
small sores appeared on each Of my
lower limbs / scratched them with a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

The women OF the Southern Methodist
Church save n very delightful lawn
fete May 80 II must have proved
fancy work were all sold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

The funeral of Elijah Berry. of West
End. took place at his former home last
Thursday. The Rev. George Trueft 81
Washington, assisted the Rev Mr..
Thomas pastor OF Baptist Church ia
the funeral services. The burial uas
in lakewood Cemetery
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

Among those looking for real estate
here last week were Messrs Wellington
and Irving Gore, Of Olean, and Mr. Bar
rier. of BurlSs. Va, and Messrs SNYDER
and Van Slick, Of Michigan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

The general opinion is that Judge
Nichol will be the successful Conrres-
sional candidate He will cert3inI,,
carry Falls Church, and that means
Fairfax county.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-03

Paul Yates. entertained his little
friends at picnic birthday party Satur-
day
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-28
SHOE H& STORE
HAGBERG s HARRINGTON,
ia East Main.

calm. But every now and then, all
about the ship the smooth undulating
surface Of the sea would dimple
suck down a little funnel, then heave
itself up all about, like man lifting
a heavy burden. and fall in an arch
ing roar Of green water on something
suddenly revealed as black and
smooth and shining
That was death! That was reef!
These were the Wolves Of Kior,
though Vida did not know them even
by name. AS Vida stood on the deck
thinking what she must do. The Good
Intent staggered heavily, like man
who had not seen a downward step
on his path. recovered herself with
yet heayier rolling lurch to star
board, and then somehow Or other
as in dream Vida could not ex
plat nhow) she found herself on board
beautiful white-paineed boat WITH
! two men, one old and the other young
rowin git. Her hands we're bandagec
and somebody was telling her not te
talk. Z She could hear the clatter o.
the little waves at the bow. She
could see the surfgace of the watel
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-28

ingly to his mate, land since ye have
never seen my brother, We can't gain
say 1t. Now | put 1t to ye,, can We,
Dick Finnan? Besides it's only rea-
sonable. Here are you WI that fine
young lass for daughter, Or as good
ready to sew on your buttons and
mend your stockings. sread We to sleep
Of Sunday out of good book, or siti
along o We In the kirk looking like
posy beside scarecrow. And here am
on the Wolf Light-me having as
much right to the colleen as you
with only the sea-scarts and the reek
Of your cottage over yonder at the
House gate to cheer me! So she's got
to be my only brothers. only daughter,
I tell ye And If any man dares to
say to the contrary. let him step out
to the Sherry, that's all!'
So, simply in virtue of her silence,
indeed. without being consulted in the
matter, Dick Finnans ward became
Miss Vida Bryan. And, what Is more,
all the young men. as she came to be
Sweet-and-Twenty, considered it to be
one of the prettiest names in the
world
! Vida Bryan" Little Vida Bry-
an" pretty Vida Bryan" Dainty
Vida" Taken plain or with the sauce
Of adjectives - anyway 1T sounded
as her poor mother would have said,
nice" Yes, ''nice'-but alas! the
owner was not often kind to those
who thus used it.
For Vida retained the temper she
had shown so unexpectedly and vol
canically. when Uncle Tom crossed
her in the matter Of the Poor Side for
her mother. at the Thorsby. General
Hospital. And. though she made her
own dresses they were Of week
day print with alpaca for Sundays =
and though she tried to be only a cot
tager's lass, there was something al
most fierce about her which she coulc
not rule out = something that told II
her gait, in the Carry of her head
| in her way of entering room. In hel
manner of sitting in chair, in the
) way she handled knife and fork, and
/ especially. in the power she had o
/ putting obtrusive and assuming males
; into their places.
) This difference was variously ex
pressed in the parish Of Kirktown.
| "She looks as If she thought hersel
, somebody said the women. Pity on
/ daughters have not been wrecked, ant
: that nobody knows anything ab2u
/ them! Eth. it's a rare loss for the poo
: bits o things. Then they might ha"
all set up to be duchesses.'
f But the men. and especially tn
/ younger oi them, said among taeir
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-28

looked for pebbles along the shore and
10! when he found them they were all
diamonds and emeralds and rules.
On the Muckle Ross. also, Billy and
his mate had been mixed up with
little girl called Saucy Easdaile and
two very naughty boys named Dinky
and Toady Lion, but neither of them
much liked to be reminded of that.
Since then, Dick Finnan had tried
shore-going for spell. but he found
il monstrous dull after the lighthouse,
where at least there were always the
reflectors to give. last rub to, the
lights to re-arrange, or the ships to
watch So when he heard of the Wolf
Sherry. and how Billy Bryan was first
on the list for it, he begged and pray
ed to be allowed to 60 with him, even
without wages.
| But now that Vida had come and
Dick had definitely resolved to adopt
her, the craving for the land return
ed. Only never again would he live a
life of idleness, He had never in all
his days done such hard work as dur
ing that six months when he had
done nothing-so at least, he was in
the habit of telling his cronies, who,
| QOC DGluS UOIu LudL way sudu CouSlu-
cradle difficulty in believing him.
So he took the position of store
keeper at the big Incubus pits, and
with it the lease of pretty cottage
almost at the gates of CORN House,
the residence of Jacob Romer, ESQ.,
J. p. D. D.
Quite a slim girl when she left
Thorsby Old Quay to join the ill-omen'
ed Good Intent, with her mother
leaning on her arm. Vida had grown
into woman in the five years she
had spent with Dick Finnan. To begir
with there had been quarrel be
tween the two men on the lighthouse
as to who was to have her to lool
after. The claims of the senior were
: however, manifestly paramount Dicl
was an aged man, a man Of property
i and an elder of the kirk. He hat
served his time. SO that he could turf
5 his hand to anything. Billy wa
: "thirled" to the lighthouse, and tina
/ was no place In which to keep I
young lass "pewed up as 1t were,
: Sid Dick. ut is believed that h
r meant "mewed'
: But Billy Bryan, upon the refusa
4 OF their young foatsam from the Sc
!. to give any account Of herself whicl
r included a reference to her name, ir
!, sisted that she should bear his an
l. not Dicks. Otherwise he would cor
!, test the entire claim.
a Sure she's the orphan daughter c
e a brother Of mine he said threaten