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The Washington herald., 1915-05-30

are d lew vi tHc Siilo liit1
graced the wedding of the little
American princess, Cordelia Bid
die. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. j. Drexel Biddle, to Angler B. Duke,
son of Benjamin n. Duke. The wedding
was probably the richest, showiest and
biggest that ever took place in Phila-
delphia It called forth a crowd that
began in the top circles Of the country's
four hundred and slithered down to prize
fighters and mission workers, former
sparring partners and assistants of the
brides father, who has been interested
In pugilism and religion. And 1t was
the occasion for bringing to public view
q romance intricate as medieval love
story; that of the seventeen-year-old
girl who married man fifteen years her
senior because she couldn't go abroad to
study on account of the war, and that OF
his sister. Miss Mary l.. Duke. and the
brides brother, A. J. Drexel Biddle. Jr.,
a student at st. Paul's school, Concord,
N H. Their engagement was announced
at the wedding.
For DAYS prior to the wedding, and
while two thousand guests swarmed
through the Biddle home after the
ceremony, the gifts lay on long tables
in second floor room, barred and
guarded by detectives. Jewels worth
fortune, silver dishes, many of them
made specially. gold clocks and picture
frames. curios and antiques which
couldn't be purchased at any price, were
among the gifts. The pearl necklace
was the gift of the groom's parents and
the diamond necklace the gift of the
groom; Mr.. and Mrs. James Duke. the
groom's aunt and uncle, presented the
bracelet; the ring was presented by Mr.
and Mrs Edward T. Stotesbury; the
sapphire and diamond brooch by Wat
son Bradley DiCkerman. of New York.
The groom's parents gave him the man
sion where the couple will live upon
their return from their wedding journey.
And the brides parents settled upon her
a sum which will provide her with an
independent income for life.
Some of the most interesting gifts
were antique lamps sent by Anthony ].
Drexel, Jr.. and DR.. Charles B. Penrose;
a Chinese lamp and Chinese vases from
DR.. Charles B. Penrose and Douglas
Fairbanks. of New York; and Baby
lonian tablet from Bishop and Mrs. Gar
land, of Philadelphia. Numerous silver
services were among the presents:
photograph. the gift Of the brides
brothers; silver and crystal vases, gold
and china dishes, silver urns. fruit bas-
kets, rare prints and pictures, antique
mirrors, books. Miss Mary Dukes gift
was a gold mesh bag. jewel studded, with
the initials of her new sister-in-law set
in diamonds.
And could any present-day giving
SAVIOR more of the barbaric in its splen-
dor?
Splendid also was the wedding pageant
and ceremony at Holy Trinity church.
Long before the hour Rittenhouse square
was packed with thousands. anxious for
a view of the bride. the bridal party, or
even Of the autos bringing them to the
church.
The police cleared a passage and
quests began to arrive. They formed a
lima extending beyond two streets, and
forvnearly two hours they filed slowly
into the church.
yanalU . csvaloade Of mounted police
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streets round the Biddle home. The
ceremony was at o'clock; 1t was Z
before the last guest had gone and
the mob dispersed. Thirty mounted
policemen and two platoons Of unmount-
ed men; a squad of Pinkerton detectives;
also detectives from the Philadelphia
police force and from New York agency
were required to handle the crowds.
Verify the present day mating of the
children of millionaires isn't all care
free joy!
1t is said that the love story of Angler
Duke and his wife began away last De-
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men pushed back the mob surging in
front of the canopy. A hushed murmur
settled down; the bride was coming. A
little nervous culver ran over the mob.
A motor felt its way along the narrow
lane between the two solid rows of hu-
manity, and stopped. Those who stood
on vantage heights of soap-boxes, steps.
even chairs, caught the glimpse of
slender. palpitating little girl, and it was
all over
In the church the six bridesmaids,
wearing dainty pink tulle and taffeta.
with pink picture hats and baskets OF
pink spring flowers, followed the ushers
up the aisle. After them walked Miss
Duke, the maid of honor, in shell pink,
wearing a rose trimmed leghorn hat
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waiting car. the Impotence Of the mob
broke all restraint. Defying police
batons, men and women broke through
the lines and swept down on the motor.
Six traffic policemen fought them back.
The awning gave way and other police
men saved 1t from tumbling down on
their heads The brides bouquet was
tattered by fingers snatching for SOU
venirs; even the bridesmaids flowers
were destroyed. The motor moved
away, finally. But the mob surged
round the church until the last guest
was gone Then it moved out to the
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Then followed the bride and her father.
The bride was like a picture against
a background Of soft, white satin, tulle
veil. and orange blossoms. She carried
lilies Of the valley, scarcely sweeter or
daintier than herself Practically every
one of the gorgeous gowns worn by the
guests was blue or characterized by blue.
The brides mother, however, wore red
tulle laid on white satin in tiers Of knife
plated rulings.
When the ceremony was over, the
Mendelssohn march chimed from the
church tower. The police drove the mob
back from the awning, cut and torn by
women who planned to steal at least one
glimpse of the party.
AS the bridal pair moved toward their
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Pearl necklace. .$75,O 900
Diamond necklace. .. Is, 1000
Diamond bracelet. .. $1,000
Sapphire and dia-
mond ring ....... 10000
Sapphire and dia-
mond brooch -. 10000
House on seth street,
New York.
Fortune in currency.
Fortune in currency.

are few of the gifts that
graced the wedding of the little
American princess. COrdelia Bid
die, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-30

OURAGE and grit and good red
blood-these are the qualities
that Uncle Sam is demanding
Of his helpers in the most
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26
Japanese Parasols.

From present indications the nat
Japanese types of parasols will play
an unusually strong part in this sea
sons parasol demand Many novel;
ties of this character are being Of
fered Some OF the richest have dark
borders, with here and there deli.
cate bit OF hand-embroidery in gold.
Again, odd-looking velvet birds are
appliqued over the inside surface Of
the parasol. This idea is effective
when developed in orange and blue
tones. says Dry Goods Economist
Handles are extremely long and in
most instances harmonic in color and
design with the ferrule end.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26

DATHER litiicult to picture is this
~ pretty own for afternoon wear,
which Is 1t on distinctly original
lines, II is FOR the young and slender
wearer, anG flows about her figure In
loose hanging and ever-changing folds.
II Is ir bright blue, something
deeper than turquoise, and Is made in
two pieces. There is short under
skirt, only moderately wide, which is
cut to fare 1t the bottom and is ankle
length A full, fiaring tunic Is at
tached to short Jacket; together
they achieve coat effect In which
the waist me Is entirely neglected,
The bodice fastens at one side with
round cove ed buttons made OF the
taffeta
There is 4 moderately high rolling
collar Of the silk, with q collar of
dainty hem titched batisbe overlaid al,
the back The silk CUTS are almost
covered VIII hemstitched cuffs of
batiste
Although the skirt and overgarment
are two stinctly separate pieces
they are tn attached to the same
plain under odice SO that the dress is
put on all together, The neck is fin-
ished with covered silk cord termi-
mating In call silk-covered balls
Dna ~ "a Iaruar hotu uith wida
fat. transr aren't brims and flower
trimmed, " uld be better choice in
millinery to be worn with this after
noon gown than the small tailored
turban shown In the picture. This is
season of beautiful colors in flower
and fruit-trimmed hats to correspond
with the daintiness and sprightllness
o, taffeta gowns, or those Of colored
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26
DAISIES ALL YEAR ROUND

In the mil climate of California and
some Of tn southern states, daisies
bloom all ne year around. In Cali
fornia these flowers grow very much
larger than those of the East, as do
all Pacific cast flowers; but they
seem 10 lac; brilliancy. and to many
persons are not as satisfactory.
In the co. der climates, of course, 1t
is impossible to keep daisies bloom
ing every month; but by planting diff
ferent varieties some OF them may be
kept blooming the entire summer. The
daisy is really not q domesticated flow
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26

er. as a great many low-growing wild
flowers are called daisies Many va
rietles are classed as weeds.
In fact. the ox-eyed daisy which Is
plentiful all through New England and
some of the northern states, is called
white-weed,.
The chrysanthemum and wild as
ters are called daisies and really be-
long to the same family.
While 1t would not be possible per-
haps to have a daisy hedge in bloom
all the year, still by planting the va.
rious species Of daisies, chrysanthe-
NUNS and asters. some bloom could
be had from April to November in all
except the extreme northern states.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26
FancifuI Names.

Some OF the new silk novelties re.
cemble charmeuse and have fanciul
names These were all made In Amer
lea. There is a very attractive sand
colored shade that is named Palm
Beach sand" others are Delaware
peach Arizona silver lovely
shade OF gray. Oregon green" an
olive shade Rocky mountain blue,
Newport TAM" Gettysburg gray
and Piping rock" very delicate
gray.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26
possIble Good In AecIde end.

A yonng man who. having run up Q
lot q bills hich were considerably
beyond his cans TO pay, was much
pestered by collectors He. however.
had the disr sition OF true Mcaw'
her and did lot allow himself to be
put out BY Il cir attentions. One day
a collector ame to his house, and
in mounting ne Icy front steps slipped
and broke his arm. The young spend
thrift, who as looking out OF the
window at time. remarked calm
" Well, hope that will be a les
son TO their !, keep away from me
for a while"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26

net or the lingerie gowns Of mldsum'
mer. Plain or somber or severe hats
do not fit in with the scheme of things
except when the gown is tailored, and
it is the semitailored gown which is
holding the close attention just now
OF those who have learned to be dis
eliminating
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26
NOTICE

SIX ROOM HOUSE and Lot on
Hamilton Street for Sale or Rent,
Small Cash Payment Down and
long Credit. Apply to
w. R. DeLOATCH
2 264t Roanoke Rapids, NC.
, 1915-07-03
Censored at Jamaica.)

London, July 2nd-Advices from Paris state
that the following official despatch has been
received from the Dardanelles: "Slnce our
succe s on the 21st ultimo the French have
not been engaged except in special actions
intended to consolidate and extend the gains
already realized. They have occupied seve-
raj new trenches and dug saps uniting the
works conquered to the lines previously held,
and severnl counter-Rttacks by the enemy
have been repulsed. The British left wing.
supported by our artillery has won a great
success. After an intense bombardment the
British captured by assault four Turkish
lines at certain points and advanced nearly
1900 metres. aud they also occupied, on the
extreme left, an eminence on the heights OF
Kritbia and made $50 prisoners. A coun-
ter-attack by the enemy during the night
was crushed, the enemy's losses being very
considerable"
General Sir Ian Hamilton reports that
during the night the enemy made a counter
attack on the furthest trenches gained, but
was repulsed with heavy losses. The Turks
who penetrated from the flank between two
lines of the captured trenches were subjected
to machine ga fire ut daybreAk and suffered
, 1915-07-03

eunble the Government to utiliz everybody
to the benefit of the State.
TIL "DMIy Chronicle" says the Bill will
be opposed, aud The critics of the Bill assert
that there has been no failure by the nation,
neither the workmen nor the employers be-
ing responsible for the shortage of machine
guns and shells, the nation having respond
ell nobly to every demand.
The House Of Commons has voted a
resolution adding fifty thousand men to the
navy. Mr.. Mcnamara. Financial Secre-
tary to the Admiralty, explained that they
already had all the men needed now, but
that the Admiralty was looking ahead. So
keen had been the desire to join the navy
that more men had been enrolled than
required.
At the Guildhall on Tuesday Mr.. Asquith
foresha dowing the financial policy, said that
England should rely primarily on herself, the
amount obtainable abroad, III comparison
with the sum required, being practically inf
Intestinal, il possible on any considerable
scale, and that it was necessary to face the
prospect of ending the war rs u
debtor country. The only o'her recourse was
for Englishmen to iuaugurate strict economy
by cutting down MS much as possible al
expenditures, aud to increase lhelr savings
by reducing oil unnecessary personal eNpen-
dltures on imported articles, for example,
ten, sugar, wine aud petrol, 40 that q large
quantity might be left to sell ABROAD. For
the first time in the financial history Of Bli-
tain this was a great democratic loan, aud
the State was appealing to all classes, wen
to those whose resources wero the most
limited, to contribute to the supreme ma
tionul need. ''The conflict, he continued,
Gin which we are engaged touches the IN
Terests Of all, and ideals far beyond the
shores of these islands, and beyond even the
confines of our world-spread Empire, and
concerns the whole future of humanity. Is
right, or force, to dominate mankind ? Com
fort, prosperity, aud a secured sheltered ex-
isteuce could be purchased at a price
but what IL pricel At the sacrifice of what
makes life. national or personal, worth
living, and rather than make that sacri-
fee we will fight. to the last f%arthing,
to the last ounce Of strength, and the
last drop OF blood"
Mr.. Bonar Law declared that the country
could not yet tell what sacrifices would per-
haps be necessary, adding: eve are proud
of our Allies, but as EngIishmen we must
trust to ourselves, and if investments hold
back, the State must get their money by U
forced loan"
The Norwegian ship "Cambuskenneth"
has been sunk by the German submarine
U SO. Eight of the crew. being German
subjects, we're taken on board tho submarine.
The Norwegian steamship "Gjeso" has also
been sunk.
Advices from Washington state that the
British liner armenian, carrying horses
from Newport News to England, has been
sunk by a torpedo off The coast of Cornwall.
Twenty horse tenders, most of whom We're
Americans, lost their lives, and ten were
injured. 1t is supposed the Americans were
engaged before the Armenian" left the
Virginian port.
London, June 3oth-Sugar in stock on
the 26th inst, was $4,000 tons. Last year
148,000 tons.
(GoOcOroJ Of Jamaica
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my cavep He took hold of the foot and pulled
it with all his might.
"Ow, stop that" cried nufhed voice from
overhead, and the foot kicked so violently that
Santa was thrown over on his back on the
snowy floor Before he could pick himself
up, another foot appeared, followed by the
large body and goodnatured face of our old
friend, the Popcorn Giant.
well, WELL" said the Popcorn Giant, laugh
ing heartily. 1--WE often been asked to drop
in on people, but l don't think ever did it
before!"
Il hope you never will again, you clumsy
thing" said Santa, GROSSLY. Look out! You're
stepping all over my toys"
"Why, who are you?" asked the Popcorn
Giant, looking in surprise at the great pack OF
toys, then at the reindeer, who were lying
asleep in corner of the cave. "Oh, know
you're Santa Claus, and you are showed up by
this terrible powdered-sugar blizzard. Isn't
that shame! The Candy children will be so
disappointed If you don't get there tonight"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-05

again and try TO catch up on your dream. Be
sure and tell me about It in the morning.
Where Is my other servant sleeping?"
IN the little room across the floor" said jill
lin, "and nothing would do him but put his
feet into sack and draw it up to his shoulders
and put white night-cap on his head.
The Giant drew the sword out OF his belt
and took up the little candle-end between his
finger and thumb. He opened the door OF the
little room. The minute he did the draught
blew out the candle. We'll. anyway" said the
Giant, 81 marked where the white night-cap
was. Are you there, Jack my servant" said
he
"I am here" said the image that had Jilln's
blood on its lips.
The Giant went where he had marked the
white night-csp and he struck at the head with
his sword 1t fell to the ground and he pushed
it away with his foot. He lifted the sack on
his shoulder and went through the kitchen.
Then the Giant went and put the calf in the
sack on the pole outside. He went 10 sleep
then. In the morning his hunting hawks had
broken and torn the carcass Of the calf and
had carried all OF IL away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-05

Giant with his dogs round him was sleeping
away the hour OF dusk. They ate their supper.
Jack made bed for himself in the little room
of the big kitchen. Jillin took the candle and
melted IL away In the FIRE until it was only the
sire OF your thumb.
Then they went down the stairs OF the
Giants house without making a noise. They
opened the door of the pantry and there were
the calves that had been killed for the meal
tomorrow hanging across beam. They lifted
down one Of the calves and brought il back
to the kitchen
Then they put sack round the calf. put
white n'ght-esp on It's head and laid il in Jacks
bed. After that Jillin opened chest and took
out two little images in clsy-the image of o
man and the image Of woman. She cut her
own arm and drew blood She dipped her fin
ger In the blood and put it on the lips OF the
clay man.
This image will say I am here" said i'll
In. She put the image Of the woman back
into the chest and put the image OF the man
beside the bed Jack had made for himself.
When II was so dark that they could not see
the vessels on the wall nor the face Of the big
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-05

That is just what is worrying me" replied
Santa. But how does it happen that you are
out in such Storm
"Oh, 1 don't mind the snow" replied the
Popcorn Giant Il have fine pair OF snow
shoes and am so light anyway l don't sink
in much. The reason 1 dropped in on you the
way l did was that my snowshoes had come
off, and I was just trying to FIX them when l
went through your ceiling. You dug it too
thin"
Santa Claus paid no attention to this criti-
cism, for he had thought of something while
the Popcorn Giant was speaking.
Look here" said he. IF you can travel
so we'll, why not take my pack of presents into
Can ytown? You can put on my coat and cap;
then if any one should see you, they would
never know the difference"
What funp cried the Popcorn Giant.
There is nothing l should like better" He
changed coats and caps with Santa, took his
pack and, climbing out of the cave, started
for Candytown.
CIo be contnUed0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-05
The Giant and His Servants

clock the Giant came into the kitchen. Jillin
was in bed with little bit of the candle burn
ing on chair beside her, and Jack had hidden
himself in big pot that stood in the middle
of the floor
(Which of them will take, wonder' said
the Giant to himself Are you asleep, Jillin,
my servant" he asked.
81 am awake now, Giant" said Jillin. you
Weakened me out Of a wonderful dream. l
dreamt was looking at treasure in treas
ure chamber. was just about to rotice where
the treasure chamber was when you Weakened
me up"
an that case" said the Giant, go to sleep
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-05
The Real COWards
BY A. WALTER UTTING.

I've always been most awful scared
When night time brought its shadows din
And not for riches would have dared
To walk around 'thout Dad. With him
OF course twas safe as safe could be-
For nothing then could happen me.
/ used to think the shadows all
Would eat me up, or things like that
They were so big and black and tall
So frightful looking, and so fat
But they were towards, too, fear,
For in the light they'd disappear.
l used to screech when in the dark
And when my gas was turned down low
I'd lie within my crib and bark
For noise. and watch the shadows grow
Until the Sandman's spell was on
When I'd awake I'd find them gone
I'm not scared now, for Daddy held
His hand before the shining light
And shadows came (uh-uh, Yelled,
But when he moved, they fed in fright;
They're harmless. though they strut about
At night time, when the sun goes out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-05
By LOUISE S. HASBROUCK.
PART /.


TT was the day before Christmas. UP at
the Candy North Pole (Which looks re-
Z markedly like a striped Peppermint
Stick the Candy Santa Claus was just start
ing on his journey. He was very jolly
Santa Claus, with cheeks as fat and red as
Candied Cherries, eyes like licorice, and
beard like white shredded cocoanut. Swapping
his big pack full of presents for all the Candy
children on his back, he kissed Mrs. Santa,
whistled to his reindeer, who were harnessed
and waiting for him, and drove off,
1t was very cold, and the sky was gray. A
few tiny snowiakes began to fly. More and
more came, until the air was thick with them
They blew into Santa Claus's face, rnisted his
glasses, and lay thick on his beard. Santa ran
out his tongue and tasted one. Then he licked
his reindeer with his long whip.
"Giddap" said Santa to the reindeer. This
is a powdered-sugar blizzard, and that's the
worst kind"
The reindeer tried their best to hurry, but
the soft. powdered-suga snow was piling so
deep they sank beyond their knees at every
step. At last they struck such big drift that
the sleigh, being heavily weighted with Santa
and all his pack, sank in so far that only San
tas head was to be seen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-05

"By the Great Polar BearP muttered Santa.
This is a fine state of affairs l don't so
much mind for myself for l can dig cave
in the snow and be quite comfortable, but it
will be very hard on the Candy children II
don't show up in time for ChristmasP
However, it could not be helped. Santa got
out shovel he always carried handy, and
began to dig out the snow, till he had nice
snow cave for himself and his reindeer. The
reindeer at once lay own and went to sleep, for
they were tired with the hard journey-but
Santa was too worried 70 sleep
Whatever will those Candy children do"
he kept thinking, when Christmas morning
comes and there is not single thing in their
stockngs"
He was thinking about this when all OF
sudden q most extraordinary thing happened.
A great big foot came right through the cell
ing of the csvel
Upon my word" said Santa Claus. I'D
like to know who is sticking his foot through
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-05
BY ONE OF OUR READERS

You will laugh when tell you what they
had for refreshments. They had wind mixed
with rain. 1t was so good that they all had
fifteen drops (and you and 1 know that is
lot for leaves to drink.
The next dance was "The Skip" 1t was
lovely dance. but in the midst of it they heard
some one say, Here is beautiful leaf" And
before any of the other leaves could help her
a big hand picked up Jane Oak. They, OF
course, tried to get her and ran after the per-
son that had taken her, and then they heard
some one say, Isn't it queer the way the
leaves seem TO be running after that lesf?"