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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10

miral proved himself rare scholar.
BY some peculiar inadvertency, as he
was in the middle OF one OF his own
adventures. hts finger touched the
burglar alarm. Clang Brrrr. From
the top to bottom of thu house came
the shock OF differently voiced bells.
The two men gaxed at each other
dumfounded. But the girl laughed
merrily.
"You touched the alarm. father"
Il rather believe / did. And few
toddies / tried IL and IL didn't work.
II took some time to quiet the
servants: and when that was done
Fitzgerald determined to go down to
, the village.
Good night. Mr.. Fitzgerald said
the girl. Better beware: this house
Is haunted.
Wen see IL we can't lay that ghost.
as they say" he responded.
The admiral came to the door.
What do you make OF il q. he whis-
pered.
You possibly did not press the but
ton sQuareiy the first time" And
that was Fitzgeralds genuine belief.
by the way. will you take q note
for me to Swans? 1t will not take
me a moment to scribbie IT
Certainly"
Finally the young man found him.
self In the park. heading quickly to-
ward the gates. He searched the night
keenly. but this time he neither heard
nor saw any one. Then he permitted
his fancy to take short Nights. In
teresting situation. TO fand himself q
guest Acre, when he had come keyed
up for something strenuous. Pirates
| and ioily-rogers and mysterious tres
passers and silent bells. to say moth
ting of a beautiful young woman with
a leaning toward adventure, But the
most surprising turn was yet to come.
In the Office of Swans hotel the
landlord sat snoosing peacefully be-
hand the desk. There was only one
customer. He was I Eray-hAired.
ruddy-visaged old salt In white duck
at this time OF year,---and a blue
sack-coat dotted with shining brass
buttons. the whole five-foot-four top
ped by Eofd~braided of1icer's cap.
He was drinking what is jocularly
called a schooner" of beer. and FIN
ishing this he lurched from the room
with a rolling. hiccoughing gait. due
entirely to wooden peg which ex-
tended from his right knee down to a
| highly polished brass ferrule.
Fitzgerald awakened the landlord
and gave him the admirars note.
You win be sure and give this to
the gentleman in the morning."
Certainly, sir. Mr.. Karl Brett
man," reading the superscription
aloud. Yes. sir: first thing in the
morning"
CHAPTER vi.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10

Swans hotel. and there's very little
In it,
"a trifiing matter to send to New
York for what you need" said the
amiraL nightly pleased to have a
man to talk to who was not paid to
reply. "1'lI have William bring the
cart round and take you down."
mo. no; I had much rather walk
I'll turn up some time In the morn
ing, say luncheon. II that will be
agreeable to you"
las you please. Only. should
like to save you an unpleasant walk
In the dark"
II don't mind. A dark street in
a country village this side OF the
Atlantic holds little or no danger"
II offered TO build q first class
lighting plant II the town would agree
to pay the running expenses: but the
council threw It over. They want ms
to build library. Not much! Hold
are not going right away. shAn't
permit that. Just little visit first. =
Fitzgerald resumed his chair.
Have 4 cigar. Laura - used to
IT,"
but does Miss Killisrew like 'it?"
Cigars and pipes and cigarettes. "
she returned. II am really fond Of
the aroma. ! have tried to acquire
the cigarette habit. but have yet to
learn what Satisfaction you men get
out Of it,
Conversation veered in various d.
rectionA. and finally rested upon the
suhject OF piFacy; and here the adj
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10
THE POPULARITY OF
EMPIRE FASHIONS
CONTINUED VOGUE OF RAISED wAIsTLINE

shaped revers and cuffs of kings blue
satin. In the second figure Is SHOWN
o most attractive little frock fash
Toned from green cotton wolfe and
trimmed with bands of black satin.
The skirt was made with the center
front panel and founoe In one piece.
The charminsiy simple little waist was
worn over a guimpe OF Irish crochet.
Soft Fabrics for Drapfng.
Satins and soft silks draped in chif-
fon, chiffon cloth, mousseline de sole
or marquisette are the favored combi-
nations for costumes for all spring.
festivities: and for gowns that must
be done over to serve q second term
of usefulness. draped robe effects solve
easily what In former years has often
proved a distressingly difficult prob
lem.
With a satin or silk froek az foun-
dation 1t Is possible nowadays to turn
out a gown that can take its place
unblushingly among the best In the
outfit, for when an overdress Ia add
ed every line In the gown can with
ease be made most satisfactorily up
to-date. With most of last years
dresses consid cradle material must be
taken form each width in the skirt
and often this material can be util-
lied again for satin folds upon the
bodice or to fashion q new girdie.
For a slender figure a chiffon over
skirt should be draped high up on the
waist with tightly fitted two or three
inch girdle. The Empire girdle as
now adapted 10 absolutely round.
neither lowered in front nor brought
up toward the shoulder line I'm back.
Needless to state the fashion can be
followed by women of any build. while
xkrI 70 to 1t,x
ing.
Recovering Old Gowns.
TO completely do away with any
possibility of an old gown being rec
ognized, the chiffon or mArquisetts
covering may be OF a contrasting color
with the foundation or else be many
tones deeper than the satin. In the
girdle should then be folded the two
different shades to emphasize the col
/ oring more surely.
/ Fouiard gowns are TO be every bit
as popular as last .year-not more
popular. for IT would be impossible
for any one material to be more
/ fashionable than was the foulard
frock OF a year ago. For hot wealth
err. on such occasions when linen or
muslin is inpracticable. a foulard
dress will prove Indispensable. For
the woman who dwelis in d city a
shirtwaigt frock of showerproof foul
ard Will make an Incompatible shop
! ping dress, while for the commuter
nothing can take the place in com
+ fort OF a simply made fouiard frock
/ lined only with thin lawn and hav'
/ Ing a detachable yoke and cuffs,
/ which can easily be removed and
! washed. and the gown thus always
kept neat and fresh. In light colors
I fot,,ard silks are also much In de-
mand for afternoon dress suitable for
luncheons. etc. Black and white strip
ed and dotted effects are more In vo-
que still than figured foulards. al
though for separate waists to wear
with the cloth skirts and for a GER
tain style OF rather elaborate after
noon dress. figured silks are decidedly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10
Home aao
r.u t Talks
<dy Barbara Boyd

And the workers in this new bnsi.
ness venture are not the incompe-
tent drifting class. They are re-
sponsible women OF good Judgment
trained for the work: women who do
this work because II lis their prefers
ence and who will do II under this
plan because II IL put on q business
basis and its dignity recognised.
In addition this woman has . train
inx school for those who wish to 60
into the home as regular workers by
the week. And for this work, tins
same dignified, business-liks stanc-
ards are set
1t In an admirable conception and
admirably carried out. She 10 doing
what has needed doing for 30 long
putting housework on a business basis.
giving ii standing equal to that Of
other gainful occupations for women.
In her hands II liz business-iike, dig
nified. respected. And thus regards
I'd. tbs right sort Of workers roIns
into It.
There il no reason why the house
keepers OF every town should not havA
some such organization to call upon
to help them in their household work.
In every town are women capable OF
managing such a business. il ths
housekeepers would support It. they
would be relieved of many of their
housekeeping worries.
HA.<>>A .a>,e><
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10
tContinued from yesterday.l

CONTINUED from yesterday
we can soon find out about that.
Sh. Not word 10 her."
She entered with q tray and two
steaming toddies. as graceful q being
- Hebe before she spilled the proc.
ious drop. The two men could not
keep their eyes on her. the one with
towing possession. the other with adj
Yniration OF wholly free from unrest.
The daring manner In which she had
luftd him here would never be for
ketAbIe. And she had known him at
the start? And that merry Mrs. Cold
field IN the plot!
II hope this will cheer you. father"
at always does" replied the ad-
fniral, as ne took the second glass.
1 week with u.s."
.Thank you, father. 1t was thought
ful or you. II you had not asked
him. the pleasure Of doing 20 would
have been mine. Mrs. Coldneld point
"a you out 20 me ~ . most ungrats.
raj fAfi0w, because you never called
On your fathers or mothers friends
any more. but preferred TO gallivant
round the world. You will stAy7 We
are very unconventional hers"
t.ft Il al very good Of you. am
rather = lonesome chap. The news.
pepero ana magazines have spelled
mo. There's never moment 70 hAppy
to me - when ] am ofdefed 70 some
stranae country, thous Ands Of miles
Away. 70 y In the blood. ThAnkn,
very much; shall ~ vory happy 70
etay. Ny hAAA-hAg. however. y d
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10
Figure Two.

In fashions favor. While yelled ef-
fects are to be noticed among foul
ard gowns as In all other materials.
yelling = by no means obligatory. and
for an essentially practical drees a.
simple a pattern as possible should
be procured. and the simpler the mo
del II IL copied from the better.
For q throe-piece costume tussah
il az popular as ever, and the poneees
and rajahs are equally in demand. 1t
Ia well TO determine before purchasing
a piece OF pongee for a gown whether
or not the silk II waterproof, or ra-
Their will not spot in the rain. ~ there
are Qualities upon which the tiniest
drop OF water will make an immense
stain.
For travelling an excellent invest
ment il q coat and skirt Of either
black Or dark blue mohair. MohAir
II excellent for warm weather. and q
IL sheds dust readily Will keep looking
fresh and trim when . cloth eoetunAl
would BE- gray with dust. There Art
many Axceedingly pretty striped
checked and figured t11ohAirs on thu
market this year which will make W
|sxoellcnsly Tor the late spring suita.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10

10 conspicuous degree Hho I@A tottAss
she has done 80 wisely for the style
promises to remain in vogue for some
time to come.
Touches Of Color.
Touches of a vivid color on a tall
ored costume of darkest blue, green
or brown serge stamp many smart
suits OF the moment. Occasionally,
but not often, there in a bit of color
somewhere on the skirt but as rule
a narrow collar of bright red velvet
or MORE upon a navy blue jacket,
reyers and cufEs being OF the eluth 1T
self, is considered quite sufficient. and
this is perhaps the very latest idea
from Paris. In the hat the color may
be suggested again In two stiff little
wings standing up straight on each
side. the straw itself being either black
or the shade OF the dress. A hat does
not necessarily match the gown with
which Il is worn. and indeed some
foreign note Is TO be noticed in either
hat or coat of every plain street cos
tune Of dark eslssF. 4<a's ~ "a' Il
One of the handsomest of the new
spring cover-all coats IL shown in the
first illustration. 1t was made OF
cream cheyiot with the collar. oddly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10


Now that What's the Matter with
Housekeeping is becoming one or
the questions of the day. and minds
OF many kinds are endeavorink to an
swer 1t. and at the same time sug-
sest methods OF betterment. there is
hope that housekeeping will soon be-
come the busine esq like and enjoyable
profession IL ought to be for women.
One solution of some OF its prob
lens Is being offered by clever and
enterprising Western woman. She
has been studying the changing condi-
tons in the home for several years.
She has seen that the reins OF house
keeping are now being taken up by
women coming from business and who
have little knowledge OF housekeep-
inr and In many cases, little incli.
nation for IT. She has noted that the
old order OF housekeepers, trained in
the home for its work. IL passing
away. Shs has thought upon the In
competent help that joins forces with
the inexperienced housekeeper. She
has seen the disastrous results OF al
these conditions. And she has come
forward with a remedy.
She has surrounded herself with a
star of helpers ranging from the skill
ed interior decorator to the responsi.
BILE woman who will come each day
for any number Of hours wished and
put the house in order. II pictures
are to be hung. or sofa cushions COW
cred, or draperies chosen. and the mis-
tress Of the home feels she has no
the taste or the experience to get ths
most artistic results. or the best value
for her money. skilled people are al
her service. II she wants her house
cleaning done without any care OF
worry on her part. responsible people
are at her command to take the work
in charge. II It IL tha weekly sweep
Ing and busting and window washing
she wishes to turn over to some one
else. a corps of skilled workers are
likawtsa at her service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10

NEW YORK, March 10.--One Of
the surprises of the season Is the re-
turn OF the Empire waistline. In
every department Of dress, from the
simple tailor costume to the most
elaborate bali gown, the raised waist
line il suggested. All Of the most
recent importations from France In
dictate the continued popularity OF
the Empire fashion. When formally
in vogue q few years back, this style
was greatly exaggerated. but as 1t Is
shown at present 1t is much modified
and far more becoming. The con-
servative woman--and in these days
that term implies the well-dressed wo-
man---has adopted this style Of dress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10

Karl Breitmann! Fitzgerald pulled
of q shoe. and carefully deposited II
on the 1oor beside his chair. Private
secretary to Rear Admiral Killigrew.
retired; Karl Breitmann. He drew
of the second shoe, and placed It.
with military preciseness close to the
first. Absently. no rose. with the in.
tention OF putting the pair in the
hall, but remembered before he got
as far as the door that 1t was NOT
customary in America to put ones
shoes outside In the halls. Ultimate
ly, they would have been stolen or
have remained there till the trump
OF doom.
Could there be two Breitmanns by
the name OF Karl? Here and there.
across the world. he had heard Of
tBreitmann. but never had he seen
him since that meeting In Paris. And,
simply because he had proved to be
an enthusiastic student OF Napoleon.
like himself, he had taken the man
to dinner. But that was nothing.
Under the same circumstances he
would have done the same thing again.
There had been something fascinat.
ing about the fellow, either his voice
or his manner. And there could be
no doubling that he had been at ebb
tide: the shiny coat. the white. but
ragged linen; the cracked patent
feathers.
A baron. and to reach the humble
grade Of private secretary TO an eccen.
trio nillionaire-4-fo the admiral, with
all hin kindlinesa and common sensa.
WA eccentric--this was fall. Where
were his newspaperS? There was .
DIGNITY TO foreign work, even though
In Europe the pay 10 small There
Was trouble t0ifig on here and there,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10

I : e4le ) - o. 1F't ,
DR.. Jurks and were chasing his hat
for quarter OF an hour this morning"
what did you want to chase II fcryf..
swell, / didn't want 10 lose sight o.
him, When his hat blew or he vs.
Just starting to propose to me'--Fiis.
Eende Blaetter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10

ct have been told" said the conH-6
dent performer. that I make my vio>
lin sound like the human voice"
Yes" said the candid friend. but
there are 90 many kinds OF human
vctces"-WAshangton Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10
Removal Notice.

Lot owners, and those having business
with the Company, viii please take notice
that the office Of Hollywood Cemetery
Company has been moved from the
Chamber Of Commerce building, to rooms
No. 321 and 322 t3rd floor) in The Amer
lean National Bank Building.
B. G. WHERRy,
President.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10

Tor sale In the Richmond virginia.
want ads. will bring ron : buyer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10

y Dcbbins--I hear tnAt your nsiGhpo1s
Profsssor Fad. 10 quite IN ontkuD19&AN
In garden experimenting. as
Wobbine--Wsil I should Soy -
This year ne 70 going 20 gfafk = e41aS1S
berry plant with q mtlkWoe6s anA G~ go
pscts to ret GtrAwbertis1 And efoo1n
New York T0Itgraph. s zsAk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-10
VIRCINIANS' DAILY PATTERN
A GIBSON SHIRTWAIST

The Gibson waist is so becoming to
the figure that it Is safe to believe
it will remain permanently in FASH
ion, little changes being made from
time to time. according to the mode
OF the day.
The waist illustrated has the cuS-
tomary tucks at the shoulders. short
in front and extending to the waist
line on the back. The opening Of the
waist II q little to one side OF tbs
center Of the front. Tho sleeves ara
Of bishop design. finished with Z cul1.
This style IL very good for plAiA
silks, ponget. linen. flannel and ring.
ham or other wash fabrics.
Tho pattern STA II cut In si3e1 ID
to ~ inches bust measure. Medium
size requires . 81 yards Of 3s-inek
material.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-31
Coming to Newberry
The Well Known and Ever.
Popular James Adams
Big 1O-Cent Society
Vaudeville Show.

Company will open here for one
weeks engagement, commencing on
Monday night, April 3, with COM
plete change Of program each and
every night; nothing repeated during
the week.
The theatre loving public will be
pleased to know Mr.. Adams and his
company will visit our city again.
This company enjoys the reputation
Of having nothing out nigh class ar
fists and always pleasing the public.
The company carries a. ten-piece
concert band, which will play a.splen-
did concert at 2 p. m. Monday, April
8. Don't fail to hear this treat. They
also carry a splendid six-piece or
chestra which will render selections
for entire week.
This company has the reputation of
drawing the largest crowds that visit
Newberry.
Lovation of large. tent pavilion is
on east Main street. J. A. Burton lot,
east of Summer Furniture store.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-31
GOING STRAIGHT TO 9. S. SENATE
Sooner or Later Gov. Blease Expects
to Get There.

Columbia, March 29.-Gov. Blease
will be a candidate for the United
States senate. He said today that
he is ''going as straight to the United
States senate as a martin to its
gourd"
Senator Tillman said the other day
that he will run again if his health
permits, but it is doubted by many
that he will again be in the race. Gov.
Blease said recently that he could
beat any man except Tillman for the
senate.
: In the event Senator Tillman is not
a candidate in 1918, Governor Blease
will be in the race. Otherwise he will
be a candidate for the senatorship lat
er on. That is the way the situation
appears today.
Governor Blease has received en-
couraging letters, he state, from all
parts of South Carolina. He is told
in these letters that he is stronger
now politically than ever before. One
man wrote him today:
60 ahead and give 'em h.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-31
WILKINSON SUCCEEDS MILLER.
Trustees Chose President of State
Colored College-Nix Rein
stated.

Columbia, March 29-Prcf. Robert
Shaw Wilkinson, of Charleston, the
only member of the original faculty
remairg in the employ of the institu-
ton. Was toda.- 4lt I'd !rcsiGe., OF
the State Normal and Industrial col
lege at Orangeburg, succeeding Thos
E. Miller, who resigned recently un-
der pressure from Governor Blease.
According to Governor Blease, in
whose office the meeting was held al
noon, no nominations were made. 1T
was moved" said the gov 'rnor, "that
the board etner on the election Of a
president. On the first ballot Viii
kinson received four out of seven
votes, and on my motion his election
was made unanimous"
The Rev. N. C. Nix, formerly vice
president of the college, whose con-
nection with the institution ceased in
1910, following a fgh1 with President
Miller, was elected to a full profess
sorship at today's meeting. Nix owns
a fine plantation in Orangeburg coun-
ty, inherited from his father. He was
educated at Clafin. At present he is
pastor of Mount Pisgah Baptist
church in Orangeburg. He had been
mentioned for the presidency.
President Wilkinson is from Char
lesion. He has been a teacher in the
college since it's foundation. Among
the other candidates who We"e
strongly endorsed were Prof. \. J.
Frederick, fer some years principal
of the Howard public school in Co
lunlbia; the Rev. J. ]. Durham, Of
Aiken, president OF the colored State
Baptist convention, and Prof. ". W.
Coodk, Of Washington, Miller's son-ia-
law.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-31
SENATE PAGES KNOW A FEW.
Including Some Things That Would
Jolt the Constituents.

Some person, speaking from the
bottom Of the we'll of truth, has said
that no man is a hero to his valet.
The philosophy of the observation
might have been greatly strengthen
ed if the sage had thought to add
that no United States senator is any
great shakes to a senate page.
If the folks at home knew their
senators half as we'll as the pages in
the senate know them there would be
special elections ordered in quite a
number of our fair States. Also if
these same pages could be permitted
to dictate a few thoughts for the con-
gressional Record, setting forth their
personal views about their employers,
the circulation of that staid old sheet
would be doubted almost Immediately
There is a popular impression that
the senate pages are studious youths
with bulging foreheads, learned in the
G. lstitution and deep in the mysteries
of senate precedents. They are sup
posed to converse exclusively on par
liamentary and senatorial language
even when engaged in the youthful
pastime of matching pennies in the
cloak room. These ideas probably are
erroneous.
Intimate association with senators
does not necessarily tend to elevate,
says the Kansas City Star. Persons
have been known to sit right across
the table from a United States sena-
tor all night and not hear anything
more constitutional mentioned than
the fundamental law that three of a
kind beat two pair. While it is per-
fectly true that this is good law, be-
sides being useful information, it
could be acquired without going to/a
United States senator, and probaol
much more ch saply.
These wrong impressions about the
high constitutional atmosphere that
surrounds a senate page come naIur-
ally enough from the superficial OBJ
servation Of visitors in the gallery
Looking down from there it is easy to
suppose that when a senator clays his
hands and a page hurries noise!essiy
to his side and inclines a respectful
ear, that the fortunate youth is re-
ceivirg information Of the highest in
port.
Doubtless he will write it down IT
bi~ orivate diary before he sleeps that
Auieot. and in later years will pub:!s
where eager mil