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The Washington times., 1911-06-13
FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman S Stories
THE MERMAID AND HER LOVER.

music was heard and with much splash
ing Of water, dozens Of mermaids rose
to the surface Of the river. waving their
harps Of gold above their heads and
dancing on the ends of their tails, max
ing most wonderful picture in the
moonlight.
The mermaid on the rock started
from her seat and caught the youth
by the arm and tried to hide him, but
1t was too late, the mermaids had seen
him. and they threw away their harps
and neld out their long white arms.
They sang a witching air as they
swan closer and closer to -cIe rock.
The mermaid on the rock looked at her
lover, but he was under their spell, and
she could not hold him, and he walked
toward the water, his eye fixed on the
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I N a foreign country, where the rocks
border a beautiful river, there lived
a Mermaid in its clear depths

TN foreign country, where the rocks
border a beautiful river, there lived
i a Mermaid In it's clear depths.
Every afternoon when the sun was
shining she came to the surface Of the
river and combed out her beautiful
green hair, which hung in ripples over
her shoulders and sparkled like threads
OF gold In the sunlight.
her eyes were large and OF gray
green shade, and long, dark lashes swept
her rose-colored cheeks.
Her tail was the most wonderful 1-et
all. It was of mother-of-pearl, and
every time she moved the sun gave diff
ferent shades to her body.
she held mirror in one hand, and In
the other mother-ot- pearl comb which
she drew through her long wet locks,
while she admired her beauty in the
mirror.
She hummed a weird air as she
combed her hair, but all at once she
stopped. She sighed, and put the comb
and mirror in niche in the rock.
She stretched her white arms above
her head and leaned against the rock.
what Is the use Of all my beauty?'
she said. There Is no one 10 admire
oh! yes, there is" said a sea gull,
allghting beside her. Il admire you"
Yes. but you admire alf-my sisters,
100. she replied. Il want a youth who
10 a AOl Idl 10 6QInlre me.
You have the Tritons," said the sea-
gull. do they not admire your
You do not understand" said the
mermaid, impatiently. II have many
sisters each one as beautiful as the
other and every one who sees us ad-
mires us. l want an admirer all to
myself. The Tritons are not handsome.
20. 1 see," the seaguIl replied, Il
will try to help you, but do not blame
me II am not successful in bringing
of the SEA with you"
When will you bring him." asked
the mermaid, anxiously.
Tonight. when the moon is shining" +"
replied the seagull.
Il will be right here on this rock,
said the mermaid as she reached for her
comb and mirror.
Some hours later the mermaid crept
up where the silver rays Of the moon
would best display her beautiful color
ing, and waited.
Soon she heard the wings of the sea-
gull and he was beside her. Where Is
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Miss De Forest and H. A.
Crosby, j., Welded
in Greenwich.

The Secretary Of State and Mrs. Knox
at Cape May, N. j., have returned to
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson are plan
ming to take a party from their summer
home Weld. at Brookline. Mass, to New
London. Conn, for the Harvard-Yale
boat races.
Gerald de Courcy May. Of washing
ton. was best man at the marriage of
Miss Rosalic De Forest. and Harry
Ashton Crosby. ir., which took place
yesterday morning at Greenwich. Conn.
The ceremony took place in st. Bede's
Chapel, one Of the buildings at Rose
mary Hall which the bride helped to
construct when a student there.
Friends of the bride decorated the
chapel and Rosemary Hall, where the
reception which followed took place,
and flowers were strewn in her path as
a surprise by the younger girls of the
school as she left the chapel.
The Rev. NJ. George Thompson was
the officiating clergyman, and Edward
E. De Forest, her brother. gave her IN
marriage.
Miss Josephine Crosby, a sister. was
Mr.. and Mrs Crosby will reside at
Rock Ridge, Greenwich, Conn, after a
Northern wedding trip.
The bridegroom Is a brother of Shell
den Crosby, Of the American embassy
at London.
Miss Glare Swift will return to
Washington tomorrow from West
Point, and June %. Mrs. Swift and her
daughters will leave. Washington for
San Francisco, from where they sail
for the Philippines early next month.
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Miss Maud Garner
Bride of Mr.. Wertheimer.

Bride of Mr.. Wertheimer.
Miss Maud Peyser Garner, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Garner, Of
, Newport News, and Edgar B. Vert
heimer were married last evening at 8
o'clock, at the home of the bride, 27OS
West avenue, Newport News, Va,
Rabbi Louis Mendoza officiating.
The bride. who was given in mar
riage by her father, was handsomely
gowned in white duchess satin, en-
broidered, with trimmings Of real lace
and pearls Her veil was caught with
a lace cap and orange blossoms, and
she carried a bouquet OF white peonies
and maidenhair fern.
Miss Dorothy Garner, sister OF the
bride, was her maid of honor, and wore
a gown Of yellow satin, with an over dd
pink peonies.
Leon Wertheimer, of New York, was
the best man.
only a few relatives and intimate
friends attended the ceremony, but I'M
reception was held.
The house was magnificently deco
rated with plants and flowers, the color
scheme being white and green; NJ.
Wertheimer left for an extended North
ern trip.
Among the guests were Mrs. NJ. GUS
dorf Miss Florence Gusdorf, Mrs M.
Peyser, Mrs. S. Herzog, and Mrs r.
Steiner. Of Washington; DIR. and Mrs;
Mark Peyser, Miss Edna Heller. and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Benheim, Of Rich
mond; Miss Merle Hirshberg ana MISS
Erma Hirshberg. Of Philadelphia, and
Archie Fore, Miss c. Forze, Leon
Wertheimer, and Mrs. A. Harmon. Of
New York.
Miss Katherine Brown, niece OF MI.
and Mrs. Arthur Lee, who spent the
last week at Princeton. the guest OF
Mrs James Robert Mckee, arrived In
Washington last evening and is the
house guest of Miss Jessie krogstad.
Miss Brown will be the maid OF honor
for Miss ,Krogstad at the latter mar
riage to William Arthur Burton at
noon tomorrow.
Miss Marie Duryee. who will be
among Miss Krogstad's attendants.
came to Washington last evening
from New York and will be the guest
of Miss Jane Sands until Thursday.
Miss Elizabeth Elkins Oliphant, an
other bridesmaid, will arrive from
Philadelphia today. Miss Krogstad
and Miss Oliphant will stop at the
Shoreham for a few days.
Miss Jane Sands will go to Long
Island Thursday for visit OF several
weeks.
Mrs. J. w. MacMurray and Miss Mac
Murray left Washington yesterday for
New York, where they will spend a few
days before going to.Atlantic City. They
will return to Washington within fort
night.
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Design Suggested for
A Homemade Buckle

When a buckle is required for a dress
and you don't care to spend q lot on
one, try this:
Cut out the shape you want in heavy
cardboard. Cover il with the material
of which the dress is made and trim it
with whatever trimming is being used.
A pretty one was made Of row after row
of beads to match a dress trimmed with
bead fringe. Cover one with lace, gold
tissue, or anything ornate and see what
a pretty, inexpensive ornament for the
back or front of a girdle you can have.
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Miss Mary Frances. Ahern
to Be Bride of A. ].
Egloff.

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Ahern have
cards out for the marriage Of their
daughter, Miss Mary Fances Ahern to
Aloysius Joseph Egloff, Wednesday
evening. June 21. at o'clock. A recep-
tion from to 10 o'clock will follow at
the home Of the brides parents.
=
Announcements have been received
from Mr.. and Mrs. John Hart, Of Rich
mond, Va, OF the marriage Of their
daughter, Miss Ruth Audrey Hart, and
Thomas Houghton Leary, of Richmond.
The wedding took place in Washington
Sunday, June IL, the Rev. G. ]. 8. Hun
nicutt officiating.
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Cannot Bequeath Child.

The supreme court of New York has
ruled that a mother may not bequeath
child at death. The fathers right to
the child at all times is equal to the
mothers, and on her death II becomes
absolute. The case in point showed a
child bequeathed to wealthy grand
parents
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Private Railways.

The Chilean government has granted
concessions for the construction of I15
private railways in the country. varying
from five years to perpetuity, of which
twenty-four have been constructed. with
publican,
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Times Inquiry Department: ::

Times Inquiry Department:
Will you please publish in your paper the
best department OF the Government service
for a young man studying law where he
would gain more points OF law also the
civil service examination to same, and to
whom should apply for particulars?
READER.
The Department of Justice offers-the
best opportunities for a young man to
perfect himself in the study of law, as
all of the work in that branch of the
Government is of a legal character. In
all of the departments there are law
divisions where law clerks are en-
Nhoyed. I am told that If one wishes to
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Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
have been told that there is money to
be made in keeping bees. Do you think the
country outside of Washington would be a
good place to start bee keeping; also would
you please give me some Information re-
garding the keeping OF bees. and the prepa-
ration Of 'honey for market?
Very truly yours,
FREDERICK s. X.
have been told that bee keeping is
a money-making occupation. as we'll as
a pleasurable one 1 should think that
the country outsidNN of Washington
would be an excellent place for such
work. especially If you select a site near
clover fields, orchards and open fields,
where the bees can find plenty Of sweet
scented flowers. The science of bee
keeping is so extensive that It would
be impossible to give you detailed infor-
nation in the space at command. If
you will go to the department Of useful
arts in the Public Library and state
your wants. you will be given books on
this subject, that will enable you to de-
eide whether you wish to take up the
work.
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Willi-m Martin. K. T. j.. Billie, B. G.
l.. p. F., NJ. r. L., and others:
The Times Inquiry Department cannot
print the values of foreign coins. There
is no value on the other coins men
toned in communications from the
above. The Times also wishes to be
excused from answering questions of a
personal character, where names of
people or firms are used.
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Times Inquiry Department:
I am to give a birthday party for my small
ton you might make for simple and In
expensive decoration. Very truly yours.
... A MOTHER.
This question is one that frequently
confronts mothers. II a woman is
clever and has an eye for the beauti-
full, she can make many things at
home that will be as pretty as the
more expensive favors that are
bought in the fancy shops. and for
which exorbitant prices are asked.
Among the daintiest novelties, which
are, at the same time cheap, use plain
crepe paper napkins out of which
birds, flowers, and other models may
be fashioned A butterfly is easily
made by crinkling up the napkin
with a twist in the center, and
spreading out the corners of the nap
kin for wings. The conventional flor
al pattern may be made by arranging
the corners and sides of the napkin
into petals, and twisting the remain
der to represent the center Of the
flower. Pyramids, made of napkins,
and filled with bonbons are easily
made by catching up the four cor
ners. and twisting them. Two nap
kfns, folded cornerwise once, to form
triangles are placed one above an
other so as to point in opposite di-
rections. To finish the design carry
one point over the middle to make
the figure secure and to form q CEN
ter from which radiate the five points
of the star. II colored napkins are
used, almost any color scheme can be
carried out. I do not advise the use
of flowers for a child's party, as little
rompers very often upset vases con-
tanning flowers. making the table
messy" and causing damage to
dainty toilettes. and CONSERVATION to
parents.
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Times Inquiry Department:
how anyone can prevent worrying over small
matters that do not amount to anything!
Yours, "ohh1-
The first remedy that comes into my
mind is that trite but true saying,
''Don't worry" An old man of my ac-
ouaintance who has passed his eighty
first milestone and whose heart is as
young as a child's. though his hair Is
as white as snow, says this: In the
fullness Of time all things will be equal;
don't fuss" This is his motto, and he
has converted thousands of nervous
high strung, temperamental people to
his philosophy. Don't worry; that is the
main thing. When the tail of some
comet a thousand years hence crashes
tnto this puny little world Of ours, and
all there is left is a few hundred miles
OF comet dust, do you suppose it will
matter much whether you have wor-
ried? Never look on the dark side Of
aife; take a sunny view Of everything
A sunny thought drives away the shad-
,ows Live simply and naturally, keep
clear of entangling alliances, cultivate
the spirit Of contentment, turn the cor
ners of your mouth up, and keep your
backbone stiff.
Build for yourself a strong box, fashion
each part with care;
When it's strong as your hand can make
1t, put all your troubles there;
Hide there all thoughts of your failures,
and each bitter cup that you quaff;
Lock all your heartaches in it. then sit
on the lid and laugh.
Tell no one else its contents, never its
secrets share;
When you've dropped in your care and
worry keep them forever there;
Hide them from sight SO completely
that the world will never guess
half;
Fasten the strong box securely-then
sit on the lid and laugh!
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Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you please tell me what will remove
flesh warts from the facet Thanking you,
/ A READER.
department a simple cure for warts,
which consisted Of the application Of
castor oil several times daily until the
warts disappear. The process is slow,
but sure, according to the testimony OF
friend who removed a very large and
troublesome wart from the side Of his
face Another well-recommended wart
eradicator is subIimated sulphur, 10
grains; glycerine, ounces; Gcetic acid.
drachm. Apply to the wart for several
days, when it will dry up and then
drop off
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Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you please tell me through The Times
where ] can locate what are known as dis
tribuung houses in Washington, and what
is meant by tobbing houses? NJ. E.
II you will look in the city directory
under the heading wholesale dealers,
you will find what you desire. Jobbing
houses are establishments that handle
goods in large lots and do not sell at
retail.
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Times Inquiry Department.:
Is there any premium on large United
States penny dated 1874? Very truly yours,
FLORENCE.
Pennies Of this date are not mentioned
in the premium list.
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John Burroughs, naturalist and
writer, is known as the sage OF slap-
Sides" due to the fact that his ounga-
low, in which he does the most OF his
writing, is named "Slabsides."
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Times Inquiry Department:
Will YOU please tell me what author was
known as the Sage of Slabsides, ana no"
he derived that name? very uuy;
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Times Inquiry Department:
Please tell me how a resident OF the DIS
trict Of Columbia can obtain copies of the
Congressional Record. A READER
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BY applying to the Public Printer
Government Printing Office, Washing
ton, D. c. Subscription is S1.50 month
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ANSWERS TO QUERIES SENT BY READERS TO
The Times Question Box

specialize in the patent laws, the Pat
ent Office Is the best. Special exam
liners in this department have abun-
dance Of time for studying. Apply to
q. S. Civil Service, washington, D. c.
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Times Inquiry Department:
Will you please be kind enough 70 sd sd
sTingerie?' Very truly, Mrs A b. u
The word is pronounced as though
spelled n-je-rie, without any percepl-
tble accent on any of the syllables.
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Times Inquiry Department:
Kindly tell me where ! can get the cat
echismal edition of Infantry Drill Regula-
tons IN E1tender Order" by Mai. w. F.
Spurgin, U. S. A have tried in many
stores in Washington dealing In military
goods but have been unable TO get one.
Thanking you, am OFFICER
II you will send a stamped and ad-
dressed envelope, ! will be pleased 10
return by the next mail, the address
OF a firm handling this book.
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Anty Drudge Goes to the Theatre
Even on Monday Nights.

Aats Drxdge-'Won't you go to the theatre with me
| tonight Mrs. Hardwork?"
Mrs. Hardssork-tNo, thank YOU never go anywhere
on Monday night. I'm always tired out with wash
ing all day.
Aaty DrSdge-"Why don't you use Fes-Naptha soap as
Mrs. Nuway does? Then you wouldn't be tired and
your wash would be drying the line before nosn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-06
MISS NORA M. SPRAGUE
Third Grade Teacher Taken by Death
Young Lady of Beautiful
Character Is Gone

| The death of Miss Nora M. Sprague
occurred at the home of her mother
Sunday after brief illness. A beauti-
full character and excellent teacher is
gone from our midst. The funeral after
brief services at the hohse was held at
Woodward Lake conducted by Rev j.
w. Sheehan of Hastings and Rev. q.
w. Maxwell of the city.
Miss Nora NJ. Sprague was born
| April 4, 1875 in Orleans township at
the old home where her father was
born and died. AT an early age she
showed great desire for an education.
In the fall of 1890 began driving four
miles each day TO Ionia, and continued
this four years, at which time she began
teaching and followed the occupation
until June Is, 1911. Seven years of
this work has been in the third grade
of the Bedding city school.
Her health began To fail soon after
beginning the past years school work,
but though many friends urged her to
drop these tasks, she courageously con-
tinued until the school year closed.
She conscientiously prepared herself
for efficient work i'm her chosen line.
Attending summer school every year
and If she had been spared through the
present summer would have finished
the work of the State Normal school of
Kalamazoo, and receive life certificate.
At fifteen years of age she openly
confessed her allegiance TO her Savior
and was baptised by o. j. Golden at
Long Lake, during the camp meeting
which was being held at the time. AT
home and abroad her christian in
fluence has been felt since that event.
She was Fourth Vice President of the
Epworth League two years and her
work in that department showed
finished executive ability as we'll AZ
careful and tactful planning although
her disease was sapping her vitality.
She was active until Friday Morn
ing, when she lay down and after
two days illness passed into the great
beyond, Sunday morning, July 2, at
ten o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-06
A. the wild ossss Fly.

There can be no more impressive
sight than . straining line Of wild
geese moving In the clear air with
steady strokes, their rigid necks point.
ing to their northern summer home,
their outlines slowly diminishing un.
til. a. a row Of floating dots, they van.
ish in the uncertain distance.
As they scan the continent In their
northward sweep the feeble efforts
that dot It here and there with cities
must . a to them helpless presump.
ton ney call In the Joy Of their
81 n and the poor prisoners of
81. I.ation fancy that the resonant
tones from the vAst, airy dome are q
special message to their own little
worlds. More impressive than this
voice of the open day or the siSht of
the vigorous and steady forms cours.
ing the air Is the sonorous mingling
cries In the starry dome when the lofty
way Of travellers r. concealed by the
enshrouding night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-06

Silas Cobb of Grand Rapids was In
the city Monday for q short business
trip.
Mrs. Harriet Simons left Monday fol
two weeks visit with relatives al
Elsie.
Miss Nettie Annis went to Rodney
Monday to spend the fourth with rela-
tives and friends.
David Luck and Mrs. Lizzie Peet oil
Luther, were over Sunday guests OF
Mrs. John Luck.
M. +. Benedict and wife of Pontiac,
have been visiting friends in Bedding
for couple of days.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Boyer left Monday fol
few days visit with relatives and
friends at Butternut.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Fish left
Monday for Alesia, Saginaw county,
for two weeks visit.
The Misses Celia Hough and Mable
Spencer went TO Flint, Monday, u
spend the 4th. in that city.
Mrs. n. Lapham and daughter Mar
guerite left Monday for months visit
with relatives in Detroit.
Nj. Y. Gephart the city treasurer says
the taxes are due and payable at his
office. Pay now and save the per cent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-06
Postal Banks. In France.

The record Of the postal savings
bank system In France has been Que
Of continued progress. In 1882. when
this institution was established, the
total number of postal banks In OPP
Grafton was 1924 with 211.580 deposit
accounts remaining open at the close
Of the year. These accounts, including
interest due depositors, amounted to
$9,187,116. the average sum Of the de-
posits being S4S41. On December 81,
1909. the latest year for which COM
plets statistics are available. the num-
Der Of banks had increased by nearly
1000, the deposit accounts numbered
5.64l.SSl. and the deposits. including
interest. represented IN aggregate
amount Of es1s.tSS,sss. averaging
S570s
The expenses u administration dur
ing 1900 amounted to 1854. e7s. and
tho net profits to S63S.TSs. It may be
recalled that individual accounts are
limited by law to 1900 francs
($289.60). When an account exceeds
this the surplus 10 invested by the
bank In national bonds. The total
value OF the bonds purchased In 1909
was 32,080,b76. The Withdrawals, In
Guiding these purchases. amounted to
500, 916,160.