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The Washington times., 1911-05-20

"T had heard the farmer tell his
wife of the decision he had reached, AMI
knowing how well he fed his stock
and how kindly he cared for US / did
not want to leave him. So when the
farmer came to feed US that night I
stepped out from the rest Of the geese
and, addressing myself to the farmer, l
said: Mister Farmer, ! heard you say
today that you intended to sell all the
flock in order that you might not be
troubled further by the fox. We are
well satisfied to live; that we may do so
l am going to volunteer to assist you In
killing the fox. / have studied for j
long time the habits Of the beast and
have nothing but contempt for his cum
ming. and no fear Of his strength or dar-
ing"
asked the gosling.
a He was mighty pleased said the
gander ana wished me to undertake the
task at once. So that night the farmer
and I went to the fox's hole, and when
we arrived there / took from under my
wing a long cord. What Is that for?'
asked the farmer. That told him was
to tie the fox's tail. and when / have
tied 1t fast you are to pull him out of
his hole"
by this time" said Mister Fox. you
can imagine that / was pretty well tn
terested In the gander's story, and crept
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Lobsters Coming High,
Dealers Are Worried

On March Is, three months or one
half Of the lobster season on the Nova
Scotia coast closed, and up to that date
Holsters had been exported from this
port to the United States. against Ionog
for the same period in 1909 and 1000 in
1910. writes Consul Alfred ]. Fleming
from Yarmouth.
In the number of Holsters caught this
has been the smallest season for many
years, yet the revenue receipts will
average up with last year, as from the
beginning Of the season. on December
Is, the price has been unusually high.
and win average about s22 or SO per
crate, as against not over SIS or S19 for
previous years. Lobsters have sold az
occasion they have brought $40, and
rarely during the six weeks ended
March % less than SIS. Early In the
season they sold at about SIS and not
above 500 per crate.
1t has been a very hard year on the
lobster fishermen on account of loss Of
traps through frequent and destructive
sands OF traps and gear, meaning many
thousands of dollars to the fishermen.
Taking this loss In connection with the
reduced catch, notwithstanding the high
prices the season on the whole has been
a bad one probably the worst for many
years. The canneries have practically
done nothing, owing to She scarcity OF
thus far the amount canned in this con-
sular district is not one-half what II
was one year ago at the same date.
Gamers are somewhat disturbed about
the matter, as many have booked orders
which 1t will be difficult to fill.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Daughter of Justice Shepard Becomes
Bride of John w. Faison This Afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond
Leave Mondayfor London

The special envoy to- the coronation
In London and Mrs. John Hays Ham,
mond are closing their Washington
residence and viii leave here Monday
morning for New York; from where
they will sail May "a. for England.
They will be accompanied by their
son, John Hays Hammond, tr., and Mr..
Hammond's sister. Miss Elizabeth Ham
mond. During their stay in London
they will occupy the residence of the
late Baroness Burdett-Coutts, in Pic
cadiIly.
Mrs. Hammond yill have as her social
secretary during the coronation festiv-
tiles Miss Lillian Woodward, of Salt
Lake City. who piloted Mrs. Sydney A.
Cloman, the wife of the former mill
tary attache OF the American embassy,
through the intricate mazes of London
society during Captain Clomans de-
tail at. the embassy there.
During their stay in New York prior
to their sailing date, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hammond will be considerably feted
and entertained. among the functions
which have been planned in their hon.
or being a dinner which Mr. and Mrs.
William Randolph Hearst will give
Tuesday evening at their residence on
Riverside Drive.
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las he said this what did that Eander
do but walk directly into the door to
my house, turning his head occasionally
to see IL the gosling was watching. He
had entered the house about three or
four feet when he saw me. IL had not
been pretty quick he would have got out
again. but as when he started to turn
around / caught him securely. and IL
you want to see the bravest Eander that
ever lived. according to his own story.
you can 20 out in the kitchen and he
is hanging there all ready for my din
ner."
What happened to the gosling?''
asked Jack Rabbit.
WELL" said Mister Fox. IT don't like
to impose on innocence unless am very
hungry. so ] went to the door Of the
cave where the gosling was waiting for
the gander to come out, and l said:
You had better not wait for your friend
the gander, because he Is going to be a
very long time tying the cord to the fox
he was telling you about"
Geese will be geese" said Jack Rab-
bit when Mister Fox had finished the
story, but a brave gander dead Is not
so we'll OF as timid gosling alive"
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Home on Massachusetts,
Avenue Scene Of Pretty
Nuptials.

Miss Caroline Shepard, daughter of
Justice Seth Shepard, and John w.
Faison. of New York. will be mar
| ried this afternon at 4:30 o'clock at
the home of Justice and Mrs. Shepard
en- Massachusetts, avenue.
The Rev. Roland Cotton Smith. rec
tor of st. Johns Episcopal Church,
| will be the officiating clergyman, per-
forming the ceremony in the presence
of small gathering of relatives and
intimate friends.
A string orchestra will play the
wedding music, and the house will be
| tastefully decorated with palms,
ferns, syringa, white peonies, and
other spring blossoms. .s,.-
The bride, who will be given in
marriage by her father, will wear an
empire gown of white satin, with
the bodice of marquisette, ~embroid-
esse lace. The lace is appliqued on
the semi-trfined skirt in overskirt
effect, and sthe bridal veil of tulle
will be held in place with a wreath
of orange blossoms. Her only jewel
ry will be the bridegroom's gift, a
diamond pendant. and the bridal bou-
quet will be shower of lilies OF the
Miss Helen Otis. Of Chicago, who will
be the maid OF honor. will wear
white marquisette. trimmed with
folds of pink satin, and a juliette
cap Of lacs and tiny pink rose6uds;
roses. Mr.. Paul Faison will act as
best man for his brother.
A few additional guests have been
asked to the reception, which VIII
follow Immediately after the cere-
ID lat Mr. FafSnn and his
bride will leave for a Northern bridal
trip and their future home in New
York The bride will travel In a
tailored suit of gray homespun and a
straw hat faced and trimmed with
coral. e.,
Among the out-of- town guests, at
the wedding were Miss Julia Barclay.
Of st. Louis: Miss Barbara Vande-
grift, -of Wilmington, Del: Mrs. LIE
Roy Lewis. of Stratford, Conn. and
Mass.
The Vice President and Mrs. Sherman,
who are spending few days at their
home In Utica. n. Y, are expected TO
return to the city Monday morning
The Secretary of Commerce and Labor
and Mrs. Nagel will close their Wash
ington residence early in June, and Will
Mass.
Mrs. Richard Wainwright, jr.. has
gone to Newport, R: L. for the summer.
-
Lady Hadfeld, sister Of the Attorney
General, has gone to New York and
will be at the Plaza until May 80. when
accompanied by her husband, Sir Rob-
ert Hadfield. she will sail for Europe
where they will spend the summer.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Carl-smith have just
returned from their trip to Greece.
Egypt, and the Holy Land, and are at
their residence. 1873 Seventeenth street.
until July !.
Miss Marguerite Barbour entertained
at a large theater party last night in
compliment to her house guest, Miss
Isabel Mersman, OF st. Louis. who Is
listing her. Mrs. Barbour chaperoned
the party.
Tomorrow evening, Mrs. Barbour and
Eer daughter will give a dinner party
for Miss Jessie Krogstad and William
Arthur Burton. Of England. whose mar
rage takes place June II.
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ANSWERS TO QUERIES SENT BY READERS TO
The Times Question Box

brought in Immediately following the
luncheon, IN which there Is a tiny fluffy
kitten, wearing a ribbon about its neck,
upon which is hung card containing
the name of the bride-clect and her
fiance Have the place cards in the
shape of little white cats (which may be
bought at any toy store), with cards
hung about their necks by baby ribbon.
Or they might be cut out of cardboard
and painted in water colors. 1t is pos
sihle to buy dainty. place cards Of kit
tens, believe. Have kitten candle
shades. and just at the present season
it would be appropriate to have pussy
willow decorations. When The bag is
opened and the kitten jumps out, the
cat will be out of the bag and the
news will become known.
Another pretty little announcement
medium might be chatter party. Have
fer the tables centerpiece a little cot
taGe, with lace curtains at the windows,
the neat lawn of mess, and the door
locked with a paddock, upon which
are painted the initials of the bride and
groom. Over the deer should be two
hearts pierced with arrows, and the
the number will start to housekeeping
shortly. Each guest having been pro-
vided with key. all take their turn at
trying the lock, which 1ies open only
upon being unlocked tv the key in the
hands Of the future bride. This reveals
the secret
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
fT WISH you had been here this
morning" said Mister Fox as
Jack Rabbit came up to the door

WISH you had been here this
morning" said Mister Fox as
Jack Rabbit came up to the door
ofs the house on the hill and
greeted Mister Fox with CHEEKY How
do you dol''
What happened?" asked Jack Rab-
bit, interested in moment in anything
that had impressed Mister Fox as being
SO worth seeing or hearing.
Well" said Mister Fox. you would
have enjoyed as much as / Gid the proof
of the wisdom that self praise Is no rec
ommendation. When a man blows his
own horn / usually hgure that his
breath isn't valuable to him or to any
body else"
"And how you happen to gain the
proof Of which you have only half told
me-" asked Jack Rabbit. anxious that
Mister Fox should tell him the story
without too much delay.
II had Just eaten my breakfast, which
was a bit of chicken left over from my
dinner yesterday, when ! heard voices
outside the door of my house and de-
cided to investigate. Not knowing ex-
actly who II might be. l took pains 10
keep myself well concealed as ] crept
very softly toward the daylight which
streamed in through the opening.
'I did not have to wait long, however
before / saw very pompous gander
with a gosling by his side walking along
toward the top of the hill. AS I lis
tened I could hear the gander was CIV
ing some very good advice to his young
companion and the burden of the con-
versation was the bravery which the
old gander assured the gosling he pos
sessed.
"I have never known fear in my life,
I heard him say, although / have been
In some very dangerous positions and
had many very narrow escapes.
Tell me some Of your adventures,
pleaded the gosling, for | would like
to grow up to be as brave and wonder
full as you are, and IL you tell me how
why ! can follow your example
"'Well,' said the gander, the most
remarkably brave thing / ever did was
to rid the country of very bold and
wicked fox who had stolen and carried
a number Of geese from the flock In
which lived and who had successfully
eluded every attempt to eaten MIN by
trap. Even the farmer with whom i
lived had given up the task Of gettins
rid of him and had decided to sell all MS
ducks and geese so that the fox might
not trouble him any more.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
FoR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman S Stories
MISTER FOX AND THE BRAVE GOOSE.

, a little nearer the opening, where
would be sure not to miss a word"
And what did he say 1extT asked
Jack Rabbit, all excitement for the
conclusion OF the story.
If there was a hole near here"
said the gander to the gosling, I woufk
show you how boldly walked into ths:
Fox's den.'
Here is a hole right back Of IL,
said the gosling. and turning pointed
directly into my house.
We'll said the gander, I tied
slip knot in the end Of the cord and
then l walked boldly up to the opening
TO the fox's den. and just as / was
about to enter I turned to the farmer
and told him not to be frightened, and
then just like this I entered the hole
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department:


wish to give a birthday party to a little
boy six years old. Will you please tell me
something about a suggestion for decorations
Very truly. A CONSTANT READER.
Why not have a cute Jack Horner
pie, which is always amusing to little
folks? This is to be bought at any big
department store or toy shop, and is a
source of pleasure to the little folks. 1t
may be filled with tiny toys, attached to
ribbons reaching to each plate, so that
each Juvenile guest may pull for him.
self and see what the pie discloses in
the way of a surprise for him. The
toys are to be given as souvenirs. Then
there are big white tissue paper swans
which are hollow, and which may be
filled with little souvenirs. These, like
wise, are to be bought in the toy stores,
and are quite reasonable. do not think
should advise the use of flowers for
such young guests.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Miss Taft Receives A
Third White House
Garden Party.

At the third of the seasons garden
parties at the White House yesterday
afternoon, Miss Helen Taft took her
mothers place, receiving the several
hundred guests with her father. Major
Butt, U. s. A., made the presentations
to the President and his daughter. who
stood on a rug beneath clump of
stately trees.
Miss Taft made gracious hostess in
dainty pale pink gown Of embroidered
batiste trimmed with baby Irish lace, and
becoming hat trimmed with pink rose
buds,
The daintily appointed tea table was
spread beneath another clump of trees
on the lawn just to the west Of the
south portico, and the Marine Band,
stationed just to the east of the portico,
played throughout the afternoon.
Quite the feature of the afternoon was
the concert by the Danish Student Sing
ers, who gave the following program
under the direction OF S. Levysohn, con-
ductor.
Der er ct yndigt Land Danish pa
trtotic song(...n;.;..;.;;;a Z. kryper
Dams raabte Felen" c'Dance. said
the F1ddlel l:...'..:;:;......;o;;..P r; Heise
Sangerhilsen" SINGERS greeting)
Edv. Grieg
Serenade (solo quartet. .Lange Muller
Den store hvide Flok" (The great
white hocD .EdV. Grieg
CSolo by Helge Nissen, Royal Court
The Star-SpangIed Banner"
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Catalogue.
Times INQUIRY Department.

In baking a pie crust when 1t is to be
used for filling, the crust so often blisters.
Kindly answer in The Times and tell me
how to prevent this Yours truly, A. B.
II you will make one or two little per-
forations in the crust with a fork you
will prevent your piecrust blistering.
The heat expands the air beneath the
crust when baking. and as 1t can not
escape, II causes the blisters
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department:

''an hospital?" ! recently heard very
prominent the latter. and have
since woSdered which Is the correct way.
column, and Sblge NJ. S. c.
Either may be correct but "A hospi-
tai" seems more sensible.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20

Will you kindly tell me If there is a
premium on a half dollar of the year 1911?
The Woman's head has a cap on. with the
word Liberty in front of the cap. On the
other side is an eagle, having three arrows
IN one claw and olive branch. Around
the edge is Half Dollar-50 Cents" Yours
truly, MARGARET MARSHALL.
/ do not find your coin listed IN any
catalogue.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
Please tell me what ! can do for my
head. have had the grip very badly. and
my head seems to be stopped up, and
cannot breathe except with difficulty. / have
q bad taste In my mouth. Please answer.
READER.
Very frequently the grip leaves the
patient with such troubles as you de-
scribe, which Is of catarrhal nature.
With the coming of warm wather, it Is
possible that these symptoms will leave
you, and as you gain strength they will
probably disappear altogether. Plenty
of fresh air. exercise. good. nourishing
food, and copious drafts of water are
recommended for this condition. If you
do not improve within a fortnight, I
should suggest that you see physician.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
LOCAL MENTION
Conger Should Have the To

OF CLEANING YOUR CARPETS Fin
est work at low rates. and dMOTHPROOF-
ING without extra charge. Fire and moth
proof storage. Tel. w. AZ. 2Sd & n. Y. av.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20

''why some Washington women and
men are very disagreeable. E Hez
SVEN explains Sunday night, Capital
Baptist church, Typographical Temple,
ca a st NV.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department:

Can you give me some unique ideas as
20 how TO announce an engagement to
small company OF friends invited 10 meet the
bride-elect. and who are unaware that she
a. engaged? Very truly, M. B. NJ.
One of the prettiest ways is to have
th. dainty, bag OF white cheese cloth
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
Who was Charley Ross. and what happened
to him? A. SUBSCRIBER
Charlie Ross was abducted, or rather
kidnapped. on July l. 1874. while playing
with his brother Walter in front Of
their home in East Washington lane,
Germantown. near Philadelphia, Pa.
Two men, passing by in a buggy offered
to take them for a ride II they walked
TO the top of the hill. The two boys
did so and, were taken into the vehicle,
and were piled with candy The men
promised to buy the boys fireworks, and
Walter was given money and put out of
the buggy, and later he was found by
friends Of the family and returned to
his parents. Until his death, Charlie
Ross father spent his entire time and
fortune in a vain search for his son.
He was offered the boy for $4,000,
which sum was promptly raised by
friends of the Ross family, but the
police stepped in and asked to be given
the case. Later the mayor Of Phila-
delphia offered $4,000 additional for the
arrest of the kidnapers. This offer re-
ceived worldwide attention. Mr. Ross
received sixteen letters from the abb
ductors during four months, but the
child was never found.
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Times Inouirv Department:

W. A. F. s., New Willard.
The house of which you speak is not,
nor was 1t ever the home of Martha
Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
Would you kindly give me the names OF
some Of your leading bookstores in WASH
New orleans.
Addresses of business firms cannot be
given in these columns. II you VIII
send a stamped and addressed envelope.
the editor will be pleased ito forward
the desired information.
Times Inquiry Department:
WIn you kindly tell me what color gloves
Gre worn by the groom. best man, and ushers
at a morning church wedding also wheTe
can get a suitable menu card for weo9Ihs
breakfast? Thank you n M W.
Gray gloves of light pearl shade are
proper for mems wear at morning
church wedding. Do you mean' per-
haps. a place card instead of menu
card? These with appropriate designs
are to be found in almost any first
class stationery store. The smartest
place cards. however, are those upon
which the monogram of the bride and
groom appear either in silver or gold.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20

H. B. D.-There is no premium upon
the dollar bill which you describe in
your communication Of April 26.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20

There is a statue of Henry w. Long
fellow at Connecticut and Rhode Island
avenues, which was erected by the
Longfellow Memorial Association. You
can obtain copy of Longfellow's
poems and a full history of his life by
applying to the Washington Public LII
brary.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department

Is there any place in the District where
an aged and in1rm gentleman could be
placed besides the home at Blue Plains? I?
This must be free. Would the Baptist Home
receive him?
10 there anyone in the District who will
Credentials? To whom may I apply for such,
as have money to secure such service? !?
Truly. R. ].
The Rupert Home. Good Hope road,
is a free home for men or women over
sixty. The Baptist home requires a fee
Of $3.50.
The District police force has detec-
tives whose services are free. their SAL
aries being paid by the District OF Co
iCnbia.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department:


Having read your valuable answers to
questions, / take the liberty Of asking you
how I would get a citizens paper as
came over in 1901 and / would like to know
If could get full citizens papers and what
questions will have to answer to get them
Yours truly, T. L
II you will write to the Naturaliza-
ton Bureau, Department Of Commerce
and Labor, asking for information re-
garding the filing of naturalizat ton
papers, a pamphlet will be sent you
containing full directions. '
The Washington times., 1911-05-20

Perhaps by the constant employment
of massage you may be able to restore
circulation ard build up the tissue that
has been destroyed, but it is rather
doubtful. Try some good skin food in
connection with the massage.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Sister of the President
And Dr.. Edwards on Trip.

DR.. and Mrs. Edwards, Of Los An
geles, Cal, brother-in-law and sister Of
the President, left Washington yester-
day on an automobile trip, after spend
ing a few days at the White House.
Mrs. Taft is making rapid progress
in her recovery from her recent attack
Of nervousness, and will probably re-
main at the White House until the de-
parture OF the family for Beverly for
the summer She win, however, take
but little part in any further hospi-
talities Of the spring season.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department: {:

yuEtIIIVIIt'
Can you recommend some good seed for my
lawn whether clover or some other kind Of
seed? Very truly, GARDENER.
Any reliable seed dealer will tell you
the proper kind of seed to buy after
you have described the character of the
earth upon which you intend to plant
your lawn. What might be good for
a clayey soil might be worthless on
soil that was sandy.
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department:

VIII you please tell me If there is any
place in Washington where I can dispose
of some perfectly fresh. increased paper
money Of the denomination of % and 90
cents? Very truly, NUMISMAT1ST.
II you will send stamped and ad-
dressed envelope 1 will be glad to send
you by return mail the address of a
dealer who will pay premium on new.
crisp fractional currency Of from % TO
100 per cent
The Washington times., 1911-05-20
Times Inquiry Department:

No. % Broadway is the business address
Of MIR. Rockefeller in New York.