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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

If an eight-cub League should be formed
out OF the Virginia organization il looks as
Eif ii would be advisable to lengthen instead
OF shorten the playing season. But the
question of an eight-club circuit is yet too
remote to go into details,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15
STANDING or THE CLUBS.

UmI Tres. Blair and Dutch. Scorers,
Ttiftg.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-15

Here are a few OF the wishes made by
some OF our most famous sportsmen and
sent via aeroplane TO dear old SANITY:
". B.. Bradley: Rainiess Saturdays all
during 1911.
Charles consolvo: a voice like Jove and
presence like Mars to threaten and COM
1. 7. Van Patten: A 5000 franchise in
the Virginia League so that we people in
Portsmouth can fight the people in Norfolk.
Leo Wise: An aeroplane which will make
automatic flights TO Petersburg.
f. G. Whitman; IN educated bail, which
VIII make nothing but strikes
Waiter Calvin: a gun which will shoot
straight and rabbits that Will wait 10 be
shot.
There are Others but they will have to
wait few days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
HOW STRAW HATS CAN
BE CLEANED BY AMATEURS
Must BE Brushed Vigorously Remove Dust Before Any
Cleansing Application Dyes Are Applied Treatment for
Whine and Black Cooed Srows is Decidedly Different

new by brushing with polish made
from half an ounce of pulverized
black sealing wax added to one cup
full of pure alcohol. The mixture
should be set in warm place end
frequently shaken. When OF the con-
sistency of cream il will be ready for
use. 1t is understood, of course, that
the hat must be freed from dust be-
fore such application is used.
Black chip hats, on account of the
dull fnish of the straw, require an
entirely different treatment. One OF
the best renovators when the hat is
shabby is mixture OF one part black
ink and two of olive oil. the same to
be evenly brushed over the, surface.
Another way that will freshen a
slightly shabby hat is to wash 1T with
pint of water mixed with two tea
spoonsful of alcohol. If a hat has
lost its stiffness this can be restored
by sponging with glue water. then
pressing the brm with hot iron.
using "a cloth on the straw to protect
1t from direct contact with the from.
Some black hats are improved by
washing with warm milk. This cleans
and at the same time supplies a slight
stiffness, noticeable when the hat Is
dry.
In cleaning any kind of hat always
begin in the center of the crown and
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work around with the sewing of the
straw.
Fine braids may be cleaned with
gasolene, care being taken to keep
away from the fire during the clean
sing.
To clean leghorns. panamas, milans
and other fine white or light straws
tnot coloredj, a solution of oxalic
acid and water should be used.
The proportions for this are one
teaspoonful of oxalic acid to a pint OF
water. Brush this thoroughly into the
straw. Rinse Immediately in hot. then
cold water. Wipe off with clean
cloth and then pin rag to the brim
and hang to dry. Two strips of rag
formed into a cross, each end pinned
to the brim of the hat. will help to
preserve the shape during the drying
process.
When still damp press into shape
with hot iron, using piece of mus
lin over the straw. The pressing must
be done on the wrong side,
When a white hat has become too
sunburnt TO respond to whitening, or,
in the case of light colored straws,
becoming too faded for wear. then
the better plan Is to. dye or retint the
straw.
There are any number Of excellent
dyes for straw hats to be bought at
nominal sum. about ten cents for
quantity sufficient for one hat. Such
dye Is ready for use, and printed in
structions are included.
White chip hats do not clean sat
isfactorify. So the only plan Is TO Keep
them fresh looking by frequent dust
ing. little French chalk may be
shaken over any soiled spot, and when
nc l,a .,fa.. ~ r
good results from an application OF
one of the whiteners used for clean
ing white shoes.
E,LIZABET LEE
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Of the
Household

of water with fifty grams of sulphats
OF potassium and one hundred grams
OF sub carbonate of soda. This is re-
commended IN cases OF extreme ner-
yousness.
Any person taking a bath fer nedi-
cinal purposes must be allowed to reg
ulate the temperature so that II shall
be, best suited. What wonld be
STRENGTHENING to one might be weaken
ing to another. and. generally speak
ing, one cannot remain in hot water
without loss of vitality as long as In
that which is tepid. Other persons
find that which Is cool but not chilled
Ii invigorating. but there is never any
difficulty in deciding what is best.
When a bath has benefited, the indt-
vidual feels fresher and stronger, and
IL the immersion has been harmful
there will be iassitude and weakness.
MARGARET MIXTER-
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The length of time straw hats may
be worn and look fresh depends upon
the attention given them. BY straw
mean chip. willow. plain and fancy
straws and crinoline.
While rules for the care of straw
applies to all as far as busting and
brushing, the methods OF renovating
vary with the kinds of straw.
For example, black hats should be
freed from dust every time they have
been worn in the street. for II the hat
is placed in a box covered with dust
the latter viii settle and the straw will
quickly take on gray cast which 1t
Will be difficult to remove. For re-
moving the dust an old silk handker-
chief makes an excellent buster for
fiat surfaces. and when places cannot
be reached by the buster a soft bon
net brush must be used.
The thin brush with long soft bris-
ties answers the purpose best. and a
short handle makes it convenient to
use.
Despite continued sun dust
and showers eventually cause havoc
that refuses to Yield to brush or dus-
ter. and stronger measures must Of
ten be resorted to-
With plain black straw hats of the
sailor braid, a cloth wrung out OF hot
water and laid directly on the straw,
patting 1t. VIII often do much to re-
store the lost freshness. Grinolne.
too, may be treated In the same way
If a woman VIII take care TO preserve
the shape. A gentle wiping with
hot. wet rag will be effective, and 1t
will aid II the hand is placed under
the crown following the rag as 1t is
rubbed on the straw.
When the straw has passed be-
yond the hot water treatment. then
II may be brushed with black ink In
which teaspoonful OF gum arabic
has been dissolved II the hat is
quite clean and only slight gloss la
desired, brush ever with white OF
egg,
Bright straw hats will look like
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
CHAPTER xXuT.


The second fiopr was empty. A
table lay overturned at the top of the
stairs. and a BROKEN flower vase was
weltering In It's own ooze. Part way
town Betty stepped on something
sharp. that proved to be the japanese
paper knife from the den. left her
on the stairs examining her foot, and
hurried to the lower floor,
Here everything was In the utmost
confusion. Aunt Selma had tainted.
and was sitting in hall chair with
her head rolled over sfdewise and the
poker from the library fireplace across
her knees. No one was paying any
attention to her. And Jim was hold
Ing he front door open. while three
Of the guards nssitated In the vesti-
buie. The noises continued from the
back OF the house, and as / stood on
the lowest stair Bella came out from
the dining room, with her face streak
cd with SCOT, and carrying kettle
OF hot water
Jim" she called wildly while
Max and Dial are below, you can pour
this down from the top. It's boil
ing
Jim glanced back over his shout
der. Garry out your own murder
Gus designs." he said And then. as
she started back with it. Bella. for
AedteA SAKE ne Gailedr nave you
gone stark mad? Put that kettle
down"
She did Il sulkiiy and Jim turned
70 the policeman
Yes. ] know it was a false alarm
before" he explained patiently. but
this is genuine. 1t Is just as ] tell
you. Yes. Flanagan Is in the house
somewhere. but he's hiding ! guess.
We could manage the thing very well
ourselves. but we have no cartridges
for our revolvers." Then an the noise
from the rear redoubIed, IF you don't
come in and help will telephone for
the FIRE department" he concluded
emphatically.
ran TO Aunt Selma and tried TO
Eraighten her head. In a moment
she opened her eyes. sat up and stared
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
Something
On This
tcorttntsed from Yesterday )

AE0tH ANaAFA00f''
'You are to keep very stu" re.
minded him. He kissed my hano
again. but he persisted.
n was mad--crazy. ] tried 10 give
him some medicine. but ne pushed
the spoon aside. = on VIII have 20
listen" he said / am in the depths
of self disgust. III can't think of
anything else. You see. YOU seemed
go COM incea that j was the black
guard that somehow nothing seemed
20 matter.
II have Forgotten ii all. ! declared
generously, and / would be quite
willing to he friends, only. You re-
member YOU said'
Friends" his voice was suddenly
reckless. and he raised on his elbow
Friends Who wants to he friends?
Kit. ] WAS almost delirious that night
The instant L held in my arms
n was ali OYER. ! loved YOU the FIRST
time / sGw YOU. IL suppose I'm a
fool - talk like this
And, o. course. just then Dallas had
to open the door and step into the
room. He was covered with dirt and
he had a Ratchet in his hand.
a rope" he demanded without
paying any attention 20 us and diving
into corners of the room. Good
heavens isn't there a rope in this
confounded house"
He turned and rushed out. without
any explanation, and left US staring
al the door.
Bother the rope found my
self forced to look into two earnest
eyes. Kit. were you very angry
when kissed you that night on the
roof ?"
Very" ] maintained stoutly.
Then prepare yourself for another
attack OF rage he said. And Betty
opened the door
- She -haa-es a fetching Pate blue
dressing gown, and one braid of her
yellow hair was pulled carelessiy
over her shoulder. When she saw
yes. forgot to say that quite un-
consciously. / had slid into that posi-
tom she stopped short. just inside
the door. and put her hand to her
threat. She stood for quite 81 per-
ceptibie time looking at us. and
tried to rise. But Tom shamelessly
put his arm around my shoulders
and held me beside him. Then Betty
took a step back and steadied her
self by the door-frame She had really
cared. ! knew then but was too
sxcited to DO sorry for her
81 beg your pardon for coming
IN she said nervously. "But-they
want you down stairs. Kit At least,
thought you would want to go, but
perhaps
the house came pandemoniun Of
noises: women screaming. men shout
ing, and the sound of Ratchet strokes
and splintering wood. ! siezed Betty
by the arm. and together we rushed
down the stairs.
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As we proceeded to do" the next
on the list OF my industrious friend
Brown, I was puzzled to know the
connection Caxton with Babies of the
Boulevard" but / was sure OF one
thing-whatever the thought-pro-
cess, in its certain kindly form. II was
sure to unself the purpose of Cations
heart and make another first in his
good deeds
Whoever they were lthese Ia
bies"), they were in some need of
Caxton for my friend was a man who
worshiped with his means and was
not one who knew not what he wor-
SHIPPED"
His deeds were deeds of love which
essentially benefited him as well as
his object, and mad room for more
love. His deeds were like the prayer
of righteous man, as a celestial
stairway upon which the angels of
thought ascend and descend, lighting
honest hope to God; bringing hea-
en'swill to earth"
Who takes care of the Boulevard
Babies for you?'' / questioned. al
ways enjoying his unsatisfactory an
swer. and supurb scorn for my ig-
norance.
These own blood kin take care of
them.'' he muttered That is what's
the matter with them now-They
have been depleted from the care"
theyhave had. They have been cre-
ated helpless by the process of their
| luxuries."
Are they out of long clothes yet ?"
Yes, more Is the pity"
Would these expensive infants had
frocks Of more abbreviated liberty.
| These fashion children were born
in selfindulgence nursed by folly,
cd is. ~ nd a1 fad
in dissatisfaction. They have known
nothing but the dependence Of the
rich
There is one of them in that hand
some runahout."
"A young lody She has reached
the age of sitting alone, surely
Yes. she has reached the material
age of reason. but in her soul she is
t helpless babe.
The face Of the girl who held the
rcins was not pleased with earth or
sky. but when Canton was discover
ed, she looked as though her mouth
were fixed for sugar and drew up 10
the curb, and begged 10 know where
he had been so long.
Have you taken your first lesson -
She smiled and said Yes, and am
out for my second recitation now.
| did all the rooms on my floor
/ before 4 lelt anu ana tsAhtitR n Spiitt-
body every day to drive who never
| owned horse.
Tomorrow / Jeopardize the life of
the family by making biscults-my
first"
Good You are beginning to- walk
alone. Skate away
All along our way UP the avenue
he pointed out the homes or the turn
outs of his adopted children who were
/ feeding on his advice and experience
We paid a little visit to a couple
| of sweet girls on one corner where
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stands. the body still wet, on mat or
towel. and all the skin Is gone over
with salt, taking 1t up by the handful.
This causes slight friction and some
of the salt will adhere. Circulation is
increased and salt Is worked into the
system desirably.
When very hot weather has affected
the blood, and the skin liz irritated, a
soda or vichy bath will bring relief. A
pound of bicarbonate of soda IL dis
solved in a tubful of warm, not hot,
water, and the patient stays In for
twenty or twenty-five minutes. The
body is patted with soft towels, not
rubbed. to dry. and some of the soda
adheres.
Another bath that is said to have
great virtue by way of tonicixing the
system Ia made by dissclving forty
grains Of gelatine In quart Of boil
ing water and putting this into a tub
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mother, who as Miss Katherine
Bantz, daughter of Judge Gid
con Bantz, of Baltimore, was a
famous Maryland belle before
the war.
The dominant traits in Miss
Elkins' character can readily
be traced to her father. SEN
ator Elkins was born in Ohio,
educated in Missouri and prac-
tlced law in New Mexico. Then
he became Attorney General.
United States attorney and is
now a Republican Senator
from West Virginia. where he
has enormous investments in
mineral and coal lands. He
has been a factor in every
presidential election for the
last twenty years, and was
Harrison's able Secretary OF
War.
E4kifas is cultured ia the
hest sense OF the word. She
speaks several languages fiu-
emily and converses with for
eign diplomats In their own
tongues on subjects Of interna :
tional importance. She is an
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

Katherine r. Eikins. the
American girl to whom an
Italian duke paid court, is one
of the most charming of the
young Washington bellies. Had
the Duke of the Abruzzi been
"A successful wooer. Miss FL
kins would have become the
fourth lady in thu Italian
court, with a possibility Of oe-
coming Queen ot Italy Not
long ago, however, il was dis
covered that Miss Etkins has
royal blood in her own veins
and can trace her descent
from the great Charlemagnc.
To Americans, however, the
young woman is more in,er-
esting because OF her own per-
sonality. She is the only
daughter OF Senator Stephen
Il. Elkins, of West Virginia,
and is generally regarded as a
Nirginian, although she is real
~ q New Yorker. She was
born at No. 46 West Fifty
eighth street in 1886, during
her parents residence in New
York of ten years or more.
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for the average woman
only one yard of goods
thirty-stx inches wide
will be needed In con-
structins such a gar
ment.
The way the material
Is cut allows the garment
to cling 10 the fgura
snugly without being
tight. and so is par.,cu-
larly desirable for wear
under shirt waists and
summer frocks that are
unlined. +
This under waist NAV
be finished as plainly or
as elaborately as de-
To make such q corset
cover. a com parativeiy.
me quality of camhric
nainsook or long cloth,
the weaves generally SCI
iected for such purpose
may be secured at a cost
or from fifteen to TWEEN
fy-hve cents q yard. i
For general wear a
trimming of Hamburg
embroidery, Torchon lace
or plain rufiies of fine
lawn, Joined 10 the mate
rial by a narrow strip OF
beading. Win give "a ATS.
faction.
The waist should ba
nnised wit a strip OF
beading or with a circu-
lar peplum.
a little hand work all
ways adds to the efr~r-
tive appearance OF nm
derwear and gives n n
dainty finish that ts .like
French lingerie. To this
garment the desired
touch may be given with
out much effort by ems
proidering a few polka
dots at the front.
An affective arrange
ment could be made hv
aadfng. AT tha. ton q ,rs.,,..,
OF dots about the size Of
Q ten-cent piece. placing
them close 20 the edge.
The dots In each sue
ceeding row~--and there
should be Gbout five OF
them--could be made 3
frifie smaller than those
OF the preceding row.
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SUBSTITUTE FOR SEA BATH
CAN BE MADE AT HOME

There is an excellent substitute sea
bath for one who cannot get to the
ocean, It, is made by mixing two
pounds OF muriate~ OF soda, one pound
Of sulphate Of soda and one half pound
each of chloride of lime and chloride of
magnesia. This is enough for large
tub full OF warm water. and is to sbc
thoroughly dissolved. The temperature
should be lust comfortably warm. and
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enthusiastic horsewoman and a member of prominent
hunt clubs in New York, Boston and Philadelphia
She has many blue ribbons and cham pionship
Miss Elkins is noted for a delightful frankness and
spontaneity and her womanliness and charm make
her popular wherever she goes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
ilir.rs Pow der.

White curry powder car he pur-
G sed very reasonably al any .geoj
grocers il can also be prepared 81
home If desired. from TIL. following
formula Pound together one ounce
each tumeric coriander seed white
ginger nutmeg, mace and cayenne
Pass through fine sieve, bottle ana
raeG wall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

While still child she taken by them
Washington and the greater part of her life since
time has been spent in the capital Miss Ekins be-
longs a family which has been prominent in ad-
ministratve circles for than generation,
Her grandfather is Henry Gassaway Davis, a former
and she named for his wife, her grand
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

The triennial conference of the
China Medical Missionary Association
was held recently at HankoN. Mere
than seventy physicians were in at
tendarce. Fer the succeeding trien-
mum Dr. p Il Cousiand, of the Ens
liSh Presbyterian Mission. was elected
PR sident. and Or, w IL Icffreys. of
the Americvan Episcopal Mission. w&>
eh"aen editor Of the China Medical
Journal" Among the resolutions
passed We're those pledgiug sympathy
ard support TO the anti-cplutu move
mint. urging the missionary boards
t. grand shorter burroughs at NOR
frs uert intervals: recommending the
general use Of individual communion
cups. and urging that two foreign ply
siciGns bee place din each hospital.
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The Visiting List of Caxton Brown
BY L. BANCROFT GIBSON.

they had turned off the avenue to
visit an old lady who had not walked
in twenty years.
/ was delighted with the purpose
of love in their decided faces.
They were busy doing errands for
the master and / could see the salts
faction in their leaders face.
And neither OF the girls had or
made bed or gown on independent
thought In their lives before. They
were stunted by helplessness. Now
they will soon leave the nursery"
You do not count a grown body
an adult unless the usefulness keeps
even pace"
Their is nothing of living in the
material eating and drinking of life.
1t is the growth OF soui's expansion
that God and man requires.
And / envy you the talent to
Point The Way" said / az reverentIy
as felt
That" said caxton with that per-
sonified smile OF his. is why / am
age"
YOU enjoying the advances Of
age"
The joys Of youth are funny and
immature compared with its ripeness
of vision--its assurity of peace.
You may not warn and guide your
fellows but. from It's near=fin!sh Non
may be counsellor and comforter
and guide.
You may do more---if you will
you may retrace the road and retasie
its toys in the fitting OF your life IL
your fellows and 1t Is a wealth of
experience and world of satisfaction
to go thus hand and hand"
But we have not exhausted your
list. have We
1T Is never finished. but ! am
needed now along the silent places
SO / will say adiew for the present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
Well Known Daughters of Famous Men

Copyright. 'a1o All rights reserved.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-04
Sutton School Notes

We are glad to see all of our old pupils back since Xmas.
 Prof. Martin spent the holidays with home folks and reports a pleasant time.
 Our ball boys went to Gale Satu1 day afternoon and report a fine time.
 We expect to have the Pres colt boys with us Saturday af- ternoon and we cordially invite everybody to see the game.
 The tBodcaw boys belong to the association as they have the latest rules"
 We are quite sorry to have Bodcaw think we will not give them a game of basket ball, but
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-04
ROAD TO ENTER
 CURDON DIRECT
Contract Let for Track of G. & Ft. S.N. from Smith ton to Gurdon. Track to Cost $1OO,

Little Rock, January 4.-With- in the present month it is the intention of Contractor Ball to complete the building of an ad- ditional track from Smithton to Gurdon so that the Gurdon, Ft. Smith Northern trains may en. ter the Gurdon Iron Mountain station without the necessity of using the Iron Mountain tracks from SmithtOn on the main line of the Iron Mountain to the Cur don station.
 Contractor Bull has been busi- ly engaged on this contract for some time and states that with reasonably good weather he will complete the track during the present month. The building of the track does not constitute the entire contract at that point from the fact that considerable amount of work is being done on the Gurdon yards, both of the Iron Mountain and in the term inals of the Gurdon Ft. Smith & Northern Railroads. The work being done there will amount to more than $1OO,OOO when finally completed according to the best information Obtainable.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-04
BIG REPUBLICAN
 POW WOW FRIDAY
State Central Committee Meets Friday to Feed Pie Eaters. Taft Will Recog- nize Will of Committee

Little Rock, January 4.-Pro- bably the biggest pow WOW ever held by the republicans in Ark ansas, will take place next Fri day when the Republican State Central Committee will meet to select the pie eaters.
 The committee will select a United States marshal for both the Eastern and Western dis tricts. but it is hardly probable H. l.. Remmell and J. F. Hayes, the present officials, will have much opposition. The commit tee will also select receiver for the government land office in Little Rock, and receiver and register for Camden. Then comes about 50 postoffices to be filled. The hottest fights are those of Little Rock, with four applicants, Fort Smith with three and Pine Bluff with two. The leading Republicans of Arkansas have announced Presi- dent Taft will recognize the will
 
 of the committee, for which req son the applicants for positions will work all the harder, and make the meeting all the more spirited, for previously there have been number of applicants who summed the committee and went direct to the President for the appointment.
 Gen. Powell Clayton will come on from Washington to attend the meeting, which opens in the Lincoln Club room Friday morn. ing at 10 o'clock.