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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-20
RED, WHITE AND
RED .COLORS."

While the colors of the late South
ern Confederacy were not destined
to wave triumphantly upon staDie
national capital, they are worn IN
the hearts of every individual
wearer of the gray who has escaped
the scythe of the great destroyer
and. as Hon. Richmond Pearson Hob
son said at-the annual banquet OF
r. E. Lee Camp Of Confederate Vet
erans last night, while the sacred
principles for which ne commended,
risked his life and endured the
greatest privation were denied him.
no murmur of complaint assembled
from his lips during his trying days.
He laid aside his arms and walked
home with his head erect with moth
ing for which TO be ashamed nor had
he any apologies to make. He be-
lieved then he was right; he believes
so. now.
While at present citizens of an
united country and ready to defend
the Stars and Stripes as they did the
Stars and Bars, old Confeds cannot
forget the days of the Southern Con-
federcy, and their annual reunions,
when speakers recount the deeds OF
the Southern soldier upon the battle
field and laud the great leaders they
followed with. so much confidence.
are necessary for their spiritual and
physical naturesr-~---.-s, 7,.---.----r
On each 18th Of January during
nearly Il third Of century the sur
vivors or the Alexandria commands
who hurriedly left their homes on
the early morning of May "a, 1861.
haye gathered to feast and talk over
old times. While naturally animated
aud enthused on such occasions, no
bitter invectives are uttered against
the men in blue who also were con-
WINGED they were right, and often en-
Confederate and eX-federal soldiers
mingle in the best spihit at these in
teresting gatherings.
There was large and enthusiastic
gathering Of former wearers of the
gray and others at the annual re-
union and banquet last night, and
the occasion was as great success
as any that has preceded it. OF
course. the ranks of the survivors OF
the great conflict are thin. as almost
half century has elapsed since the
scenes at AppomattoN, but the pres
ence of the corporal's guard. now III
the far-advanced evening of life, has
its effect upon their Juniors, many OF
whose sires followed Robert E. Lee
to the close of his great military ca
reer. Such experience enthusiasm
while listening to the orationS anu
gazing upon the pictures OF southern
heroes which embellish the walls Of
the Confederate Veterans home in
old Alexandria. Some Of these are
Of welI-knowu Alexandrains. who de-
veloped military genius during their
day.
The responses to the toasts last
night were from the souls of the
speakers. and they sent thrills
through their hearers. All did well,
and the remembrances Of the reunion
of 1915 will long prove green spots
in the memories OF all present.
We can add nothing to what was
said. The speakers virtually exhaust
ed the subjects assigned them, ana
we can only voice the sentiment OF
all present. 1T was good to have been
there"
n
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night, resulting in the killing of
several persons, has sent terror over
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1T is said that the Nqg and, Queer
h5aiasnarssW escape from death q
inquiry. littles boy. sleeping inEo
Gently in his bed, was one Of the vic,
tins of the bombs.
The fact that some death dealing
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Returning Tuesday and Thursday, ar
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The Madison journal., 1915-05-22

the dining-room window. 1t was sly.
covert though intensely eager look
that he directed at another window far
below II he hoped for some sign OF
life in his fathers study he was to be
disappointed. The curtains hung
straight and motionless. He would
have denied the charge that he longed
to see Yvonne sitting in the easement.
waiting to watt a sign of greeting up
to him, and yet he was conscious Of
feeling of disappointment. even an
noyance.
With considerable adroitness Lydia
engaged his attention at the piano
Keyed up as she was, his every emo
tion was plain to her perceptions. She
had anticipated the motive that led
him to the window She knew that
it would assert itself in spite of all
that he could do to prevent. She wait
ed humbly for the thing to happen.
pain in her heart, and when her read
ing proved true, she was prepared to
combat it's effect Music was her only
ally.
How does it go, Freddy-the thing
| you were playing before breakfast"
She was trying to pick up the elusive
air. 1T is such a fascinating, ador-
able thing. Is this right"
He came over and stood beside her
His long, slim fingers joined hers on
the keyboard. and the sensuous strains
of the waltz responded to his touch.
He smiled patiently as she struggled
to repeat what he had played. The
fever of the thing took hold of him at
last, as she had known it would.
Leaning over her shoulder, his cheek
quite close to hers, he played. Her
hands dropped into her lap. Finally
she moved over on the bench and he
sat down beside her. He was absorbed
in the undertaking. His brow cleared.
His smile was happy, eager one.
Its a tricky thing, Lyddy." he said,
enthusiastically. but you'll get 1t.
Now, listen"
For an hour they sat there, master
and pupil, sweetheart and lover. and
the fear was less in the heart of one
when. firing at last, the other con,
tentedly abandoned the role of task.
master and threw himself upon the
couch, remarking as he stretched him.
self in luxurious ease:
Il like this, Lyddy. i wish you
didn't have to go over there and dig
away at that confounded journal
like this so well that, pom my soul
I'd enjoy loafing here with you the
whole day long"
Her heart leaped. "You shall have
your wish. Freddy" she said. barely
able to conceal the note of eagernes'
The Madison journal., 1915-05-22

Now get out of those coats. and-oh.
dear, how wet you are! A hot drink
for both Of you"
Would you mind asking Jones TO
send over something for me to wear
in the morning?" said Frederic. grin
ming as he stood forth in his evening
clothes
Ten minutes later. as he sat with
them before an open fire and slipped
the toddy Mrs. Desmond had brewed.
he cried: 81 say. this is great!"
Lydia was suddenly shy and embar-
rassed.
Good night" she whispered. Her
fingers brushed his cheek lightly. He
drew her down to him and kissed her
passionately.
Goodnight, my Lyddy!" he said,
softly, his cheek flushing.
She went quickly from the room.
Later he stood in her sweet. dainty
little bedroom and looked about him
with a feeling of mingled awe and
wonder. All of her intimate, exquisite
belongings. the sanctified treasures OF
her most secret domain were about
him. He wandered He fingered the
articles on her dressing table; smelled
of the perfume bottles and smiled as
he recognized the sweet odors as be
ing a part of her, and not thing unto
themselves; grinned delightedly at MS
own photograph in its silver frame
that stood where she could see 1t the
| last thing at night and the first thing
in the morning; caressed-ay, caressed
the little hand mirror that had re-
fected her gay or troubled face sc
many times since the dear Christmas
day when he had given it to her with
his love. He stood beside her bed
where she had stood, and the soft rug
seemed to respond to the delightful
tingling that ran through his bare
feet. Her room! Her bed! Her do
main,
Suddenly he dropped to his knees
and buried his hot face in the cool
white sheets, and kissed them over anC
over again. Here was sanctuary! His
eyes were wet with tears when ht
arose to his feet. and his arms wen
out to the closed door.
MY Lyddy!" he whispered chok
ingly.
Back there in the rose-hued light o
James Brood's study, Yvonne cringe'
and shook in the strong arms OF he
husband all through that savag'
storm. She was no longer the def
ant, self-possessed creature he hat
come to know so we'll, but shrinking
trembling child, stripped of all he
bravado. all her arrogance, all he
seeming guile. A pathetic whimpe
crooned from her lips in response t
his gentle words of reinsurance. Sh
was afraid-desperately afraid-an
she crept close to him in her fear.
And he? He was looking backwar
to another who had nestled close t
him and whimpered as she was doin
now-another who had lived in terro
when it stormed.
The Madison journal., 1915-05-22
0 Wl'G[hanao 0
information
WHITEWASH FOR THE TREES
Excellent Protection Afforded to Bark
From Sunburn and Borers-
Keeps Rabbits Away.

Whitewash is an excellent protec.
ton to the bark from both sunburn
and borers. 1t is particularly valu.
able for young trees, as after trees
reach a good size the branches gen.
orally become sufficiently large and
the foliage sufficiently thick to shade
the bark and prevent the injury that
the hot sun would otherwise do.
The best time TO apply the white
wash is in the early spring. or before
the sun has become too hot and yet at
a time when the danger of heavy rains
washing off the lime is passed II is
not well to delay too long or the sun.
burn may occur in clear weather be.
tween rains
There are dozens of whitewash reci-
pes. all with merit, some more dur
able than others. and a durable white
wash is generally to be desired. For
fruit trees a whitewash can be made
by the addition of tallow, which is
durable and also protection against
rabbits. Such a wash can be made
with 80 pounds Of lime, pounds Of
tallow and pounds of salt The salt
is dissolved in the water used in
slaking the lime and the tallow added
to the hot mixture, which is thinned
to the desired consistency before using.
Spoiled fat or grease of any kind
can be substituted for the tallow and
fhe amount can he increased il do
sired. If there is danger of attract
ing animals by the salt. it can be left
out.
The Madison journal., 1915-05-22
CHAPTER x-Continued.

"And now, Mr.. Brood, may ask why
you have always intended to tell me
this dreadful thing?" she demanded.
her eyes cleaning with fierce. accus-
ing light
He stared. "Doesn't-doesnt 1t put
a different light on your estimate of
him? Doesn't it convince you that he
is not worthy Of"
mo! A thousand times mol" she
cried. 81 love him. II he were to ask
me to be his wife tonight ] would re-
joice-oh, I would rejoice! Someone
is coming. Let me say this to you. Mr..
Brood: You have brought Frederic
up as a butcher fattens the calves and
swine he prepares for slaughter. You
are waiting for the hour to come
when you can kill his very soul with
the weapon you have held over him
for so long, waiting. waiting, waiting!
In Gods name, what has he done that
you should want to strike him down
after all these years? 1t is In my heart
to curse you, but somehow feel that
you dTG u CuIbC W youioCii. hot
say that cannot understand how you
feel about everything. You have suf'
fered. know you have, and IL am
sorry for you. And knowing how bit
ter life has been for you, implore you
to be merciful to him who is nno-
cent" 49,
The man listened without the slight
est change of expression. The lines
seemed deeper about his eyes. that
was all But the eyes were bright
and as hard as the steel they resem-
bled.
"You would marry him?"
"Yes, yes!"
knowing that he is scoundrel?"
How dare you say that. Mr..
Brood?"
Because" said he levelly. ''he
thinks he Is my son." Voices were
heard on the stairs. Frederic's and
Yvonne's. HE is coming now, my
DEAR" he went on and then, after a
pause fraught with significance. land
my wife is with him."
Lydia closed her eyes as II In dire
pain. A dry sob was in her throat
A strange thing happened to Brood
the man Of iron. Tears suddenly
rushed to his eyes.
The Madison journal., 1915-05-22

81 am a little tired" stammered
Lydia. I'VE are working so hard. you
know. in order to finish the"
Brood interrupted, his tone sharp
and incisive. THE end is in sight
We're a bit feverish over it, sup
pose. You see, my dear. we have just
escaped captivity in Lhasa. 1t was
bit thrilling, fancy. But we've
stopped for the night"
so l perceive" said Yvonne,
touch of insolence in her voice. You
stopped, ! dare say, when you heard
the vulgar world approaching the in
ner temple. That is what you broke
into and desecrated, wasn't it?'
THE inner temple at Lhasa," he
said, coldly.
Certainly. The place you were
escaping from when we came in"
IL was clear to all of them that
Yvonne was piqued, even angry. she
deliberately crossed the room and
threw herself upon the couch, an act
so childish, so disdainful that for
full minute no one spoke, but stared
at her, each with a different emotion.
Lydia's eyes were flashing. Her lips
parted, but she withheld the angry
words that rose to them. Brood's ex'
preston changed slowly from dull
anger to one of incredulity, which
swiftly gave way to positive joy. His
wife was jealous!
Frederic Vas biting his lips nerv'
ously. He allowed Lydia to pass him
on her way out, scarcely noticing her
so intently was his gaze fixed upon
Yvonne. When Brood followed Lydia
into the hall to demonstrate, the young
man sprang eagerly to his stepmoth
er's side.
Good Lord, Yvonne," he whispered
that was a nasty thing to say. What
will Lydia think? By gad, is 1t pos
sible that you are jealous? OF Lydia?'
"Jealous?" cried she, struggling will
her fury. Jealous Of that girl! Poof
Why should be jealous of her? Sh'
hasn't the blood of potato"
Il can't understand you," he said IL
great perplexity. "You-you told mi
The Madison journal., 1915-05-22
CHAPTER xI.
A Tempest Rages.

Yvonne stopped In the doorway.
Ranjab was holding the curtains aside
for her to enter. The tall figure Of
Frederic loomed up behind her. his
dark face glowing in the warm light
that came from the room. She had
changed her dress for an exquisite
orchid colored tea-gown of chiffon un-
der the rarest and most delicate of
lace. For an instant her gaze rested
on Lydia and then went questioningly
70 Brood's face. The girls confusion
had not escaped her notice. Her hus.
bands manner was but little less con.
victing. Her eyes narrowed
"Ranjab said you were expecting
u.s." she said slowly. She came for
ward haltingly. as II in doubt as to
her welcome. Are we interrupting?" 2"
"0f course not" said Brood, flush
Of annoyance on his cheek, Lydia is
tired. sent Ranjab down to ask
Frederic to-"
Frederic interrupted. q trile too
eagerly. "I'll walk around with you,
Lydia It's raining, however. Shall I
get the car out. father?"
mo. not" cried Lydia, painfully con.
scious Of the rather awkward situa,
ton. And please don't bother. Freddy
can 60 home alone. It's only a step I"
She moved toward the door, eager to
be away.
I'll go with you." said Frederic de.
cisively. He stood between her and
the door. an embarrassed smile on his
lips. I've got something to say to you.
Lydia" he went on. lowering his
voice.
James. dear" said Mrs. Brood.
shaking her finger at her husband and
with an exasperating smile on her
lips. you are working the Door girl
too hard. See how late It is! And
how nervous she is. Why. you are
trembling. Lydia! For shame, James +"
The Madison journal., 1915-05-22
SYNOPSIS.

In the New York home of James Brood.
his SON. Frederic, receives a wireless
from him. Frederic tells Lydia Des-
mond, his fancee, that the message an
nounces his fathers marriage, and orders
Mrs. Desmond, the housekeeper and
Lydia's mother, to prepare the house Tor
an Immediate homecoming. Brood and
his bride arrive. She wins Frederic's hk-
ing at first meeting. Brood shows dislike
and veiled hostility to his son. Lydia and
Mrs. Brood met in the jade-room, where
Lydia works as Brood's secretary. Mrs:
Brood is startled by the appearance OF
Ranjab. Brood's Hindu servant. She
makes changes in the household and gains
her husbands consent to send Mrs Des-
mond and Lydia away. She fasclnates
Frederic. She begins to fear Ranjab In
his uncanny appearances and disappear
ances, and Frederic, remembering ms
fathers East Indian stories and firm be-
lief in magic fears unknown evil Ran
jab performs feats of magic for Dawes
and Riggs. Frederic's father. jealous. un-
justly orders his so3 from the dinner table
as drunk. Brood tells the story OF Ran
tab's life to his guests. He killed wom-
an who was unfaithful TO him fvonne
plays with Frederic's infatuation Tor ner
Her husband warns her that the thlns
must not go on She tells him that ne
still loves his dead wife. whom he drove
from his home, through her. fVonne
Yvonne plays with Brood, Frederic and
Lydia as with figures on chess ooaru
Brood. madly jealous, tells Lydia tha'
Frederic h not his son.
The Madison journal., 1915-05-22

tonight that you are not sure that
you really love him. YOU"
She stopped him with a quick ges-
ture. Her eyes were smoldering.
where is he? Gone away with her?
Go and look, do"
They're in the hall. I shall take
her home, never fear. fancy he's try
ing to explain your insinuating-"
She turned on him furiously. Are
you lecturing me? What a tempest in
teapot"
"Lydia's as good as gold. She"
Then take her home at once"
sneered Yvonne. This is no place
for her."
Frederic paled. You're not trying
to say that my father would-Good
Lord. Yvonne. you must be crazy!
Why. that is impossible! If-if !
thought" He clinched his fists and
glared over his shoulder, missing the
queer little smile that fitted across
her face.
You do love her, then" she said
her voice suddenly soft and caressing
He stared at her in complete bewil
derment.
T-I-Lord. you gave me a shock!'
He passed his hand across his mois,
forehead. 1T can't be so. Why, the
very thought of it"
II suppose shall have to apologize
to LYDIA" said she. calmly Your faith
ther will exact 1t Of me. and I shall
obey. Well, ! am sorry. How does
1t sound. coming from me? I an
sorry. Lydia Do say 1t prettily?"
II don't understand you at all
Yvonne. adore you, and yet, BY
heaven. IL actually believe ] hated
you just now Listen to me: I've beer
treating Lydia vilely for a long. Ions
time, but-she's the finest, best, dear
est girl in the world You-even you
Yvonne-shall not utter a wore
against" .
Ale! What heroics!" she criec
ironically. you are splendid wher
The Madison journal., 1915-05-22

well-defined object In his stopping,
but when the rest of the men saw
him standing there. without cover.
and returning the fire of the Indians,
they turned back, and In five minutes
1t was all over. and the Indians were
beaten.
II would have been nothing short of
slaughter had Preston gone with the
rest. for there vas no cover until (the
top Of the hill was reached. and that
was so distant that the Indians would
have had an easy time picking on the
men as they ran Preston's idea Of
The Madison journal., 1915-05-22

Good Lord that was close. erie"
Frederic There was no sign OF
rm when We came in-just STEADY
gentle spring rain"
Il am frightened" shuddereo
Yvonne, wide-eyed with fear DO you
think"
There came another deafening CT 'sn
The glare filed the room with or''
liant, greenish hue. Ranjab was
standing at the window, holding the
curtains apart while he peered upward
across the space that separated them
from the apartment building beyond
the court.
Take me home, Frederic!" crieo
Lydia. frantically. She ran toward
the door
81 will come" he exclaimed, as they
raced down the stairs. Don't oe