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The Washington herald., 1916-12-01
YOUR WEDDING DAY
And the Famous Men and Women Who
Have shared II.
December John Dryden.
BY MARY MARSHALL.

When fact is silent, fiction is always
busy. In other, words, when there Is no
evidence Of the fact that a great man
was happily married busybody critics
usually get to work to show that the
great man was a monster Of infidelity.
that his wife was a demon or a vam-
pire or that there was some great mystery
connected with his domestic affairs which,
out of the greatness OF his character. he
kept to himself and took with him to the
grave. Perhaps this is excusable. for
scandal always makes good reading and
the best Of US turn with something like
eagerness to the chapters of biography
in which the marital troubles of great
folk are discussed.
As for the great English poet, John
Dryden, practically nothing is known
about his marriage or his married life.
The fact that his wife was 2J has been the
foundation for many stories against the
character of the lady he married. Why
should any man of those days when girls
married young, marry an old maid un-
less there was some compulsion about itf
Then, too we have no evidence that the
lady ever wrote or said anything clever
or witty. therefore she is put down
In the pages of many biographies as be-
ing Of inferior intellect. She could not
have been a beauty, either, for there are
no portraits of her among the collec-
tions OF beautiful women OF the seven
teenth century. The inference therefore
would be that she was positively homely.
And why would a man of Dryden's mag
netic personality and cleverness have
married a woman past her youth who was
both stupid and ugly?
Then there is the very damaging fact
that she was the daughter of an earl.
She was Lady Elizabeth Howard. daugh-
ter of the Earl of Berkshire. and who
ever heard of an earl's daughter marry
ing poor playwright, unless she found
herself in a position where a marriage
was imperative? So the speculations go.
and not one of these biographers thinks
of coming forward with the excuse,
which, after all. is the excuse for most
folks marriages, that the poet John
Dryden and Lady Elizabeth Howard were
actually in love with each other.
| Whatever the motives may have been
for this marriage 1t took place Just 253
years ago today in st. Swithen's Church.
London. One of the few facts known re-
garding the Drydens is that they were
both devotedly attached to their children.
| Isn't that proof sufficient that their mar
riage was a happy one
(COpyrieht 1861
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implored him. He will be here At .
O'Clock tomorrow
There will be no tomorrow for us he
replied sadly, looking deep into my eyes
before he turned and walked away
AT 3 O'Clock l met my husband at the
Grand Central. Upon our arrival he told
me quietly but tensely that in the West
he had met woman whom he loved and
he asked me to secure a divorce With a
joyous cry, / hurried to the telephone.
The clerk at the hotel Informed me that
the actor had left and was on his way to
the dock.
Frightened. ! ordered an automobile
The machine was late in reaching the
house; We had only twenty minutes TO
make the pier. 1t was at the hour when
| the traffic was heavy and We were stop
ped at every corner. The minutes passed
on lightning wings. and just as we reach
ed the wharf the great Lusitania sailed
on her last trip.
My husband heard my story and un-
derstood.
"A year passed, and we lived under the
! same roof, but in two different worlds.
And now that there are only scars in my
heart, l am going through this divorce
which will give him his freedom to go TO
the woman he loves"
You who see only the beauty and the
glamor Of the footlights must realize that
| the actors and actresses are like clowns
who eternally laugh with tears in their
hearts.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01
TURN HAIR DARK
With sage TEA
Grandma Kept Her Locks Dark, Glossy
and Youthful with a Simple Mix
ture of Sage Tea and Sulphur

The old-time mixture of Sage Tea
and Sulphur for darkening gray,
streaked and faded hair is grand
mothers recipe, and folks are again
using it to keep their hair a good,
even color, which Is quite sensible. as
we are living in an age when a youth
full appearance is Of the greatest ad-
vantage.
Nowadays. though. we don't have tn.
troublesome task of gathering the
sage and the mussy mixing at home.
All drug stores sell the ready-to-use
product. improved by the addition of
other ingredients, called "Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound" for about 80
cents a bottle.\ 1t is very popular be-
cause nobody can discover 1t has been
applied. Simply moisten your comb
or a soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time; by morning the gray
hair disappears. but what delights the
ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound. is that. besides beautifully
darkening the hair after a few appli-
cations, 1t also produces that soft
luster and appearance of abundance
which is so attractive. This ready-to-
use preparation is delightful toilet
requisite for those who desire a more
youthful appearance. 1t Is not intend
ed for the cure, mitigation or preven-
tion of disease.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

The seers predict a return to more mod
crate prices for the necessaries of life
and sensational agitation concerning vari-
Gus problems of economics.
Women have a promising sway during
this con:iguration. They should be lucky
in all business transa ctions. New fields
of endeavor will open TO them in the win
ter.
While the stars appear TO presage prog
ress for all feminist ambitions. danger Of
a misuse OF power or opportunity is fore
told by astrologers who warn women to
be wise in pressing demands for political
and industrial reforms.
Weddings. dinners and receptions have
the best possible government OF the
planets The month will oe marked by
many marriages Of public interest.
, Accidents may multiply during the win
ter. Unusual care should be taken TO
guard against railway disasters and ex-
plosions underground
Persons whose birthdate il is have the
augury of a prosperous year
Children born on this day will be for
tunate IN business and will rise rapidly
in life.
(Copyrght ls6.l
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

Friday, December 1, 1915.
This should be an unusually favorable
day for most vocations Jupiter, Mars
and Venus are all strongly benefis in as
pect.
The rule is an auspicious one for COM
merce and trade of every sort. Bankers
and brokers should make the most of the
days opportunities.
Education continues a rule indicating
great strides toward practical achieve
ment and ugusual honors TO professors
and instructors.
The South is subject to influences prom
tsing prosperity. New Orleans will bene-
fit greatly.
Phhanthropic and religious organiza-
| tions have the forecast of extraordinary
benefits and increased activity during the
| winter.
Business associated with engineers. con-
tractors and builders should prosper in
the next few weeks, especially in the
| South and Middle West
Machinery comes under a direction OF
the planets making for small as well as
large inventions which will revolutionize
industry and reduce the cost of living.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01
THE ADVENTURES OF
PUSS IN BOOTS, JR.
Cock Robins Funeral
BY DAVID CORY.

Ding, dong! Ding, dong" went the
bell for poor Cock Robins funeral. The
prettiest little bird in the whole forest
was dead, killed by the arrow OF the
cruel Sparrow. Puss Junior wiped a
tear from his eyes, and Tom Thumb
blew his nose on his tiny handkerchief
Who'll dig his grave?"
IT," said the Owl,
with my spade and show1.
I'll dig his grave"
Close at hand stood the great gray
owl who was to dig the grave fol-
poor Cock Robin. He blinked in the
morning light as he looked at Puss
Junior and Tom Thumb, who stood
quietly near him.
At that moment bird with very
black plumage flew by.
who'll be the Parson?" asked Tom
Thumb.
"I," said the Rook,
with my little book.
I'll be the Parson."
With fluttering of wings. the Lark
flew down and stood nearby.
who'll be the Clerk"
a." said the Lark,
"If it's not in the dark
I'll be the Clerk"
The next bird to appear was tn,
Kite; He was very large and strong
Poor Cock Robin" said Puss Junio
sadly, who'll carry him to his grave?'
! a." said the Kite,
IF it's not in the night,
I'll carry him to the grave"
Then came the Linnet and the Dove
who said she'd be chief mourner. Ant
the sweet voiced Thrush, as she sat II
a bush. said, 'Tll sing a psalm"
And all the while the deep-toned bel
kept mournfully on. ding. dong. ding
dong" The big. kindhearted Bull wa
pulling the bell-rope. Through tn
trees a little way off Puss Junior coul,
see him tugging away. The rope wa
! fastened to his horns at one end an,
every time he swung his great hea'
! it pulled the bell back and forth
Ding. dong" said the bell as
| swung from the limb of a big oak tree
"All the birds of the air,
Fell a signing and sobbing.
When they heard the bell toll
For poor Cock Robin"
Copyright. 1851
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01
The Useful CassaYa.

The cassava is a root. Manihot utilis-
sima, which grows very much like our
potato and may weigh as much as
twenty-five or thirty pounds. Ordinarily
it is dug UP when it is about the size of a
large beet. In the raw state il is highly
poisonous, the juice containing hydrocy-
anic acid. The root is cleaned by scrap
ing it with knife, then it is sliced and
grated. The grating is done on a board
with pieces of tin nailed to it. The tin
has previously been perforated SO that
the upper surface is roughened like the
outside Of a nutmeg crater. This coarse
-four is then heated over a hot char
coal fire. In this way the hydrocyanic
acid is dissipated by the heat-a sort of
wooden hoe or rake being used to keep
the flour from burning.-Outing.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01
MRS. HELEN s. WOODRUFF HERE
Member of Authors League Execu-
tive Committee Gives Readings.

Mrs. Helen 8. Woodruff, a member of
the executive committee of the Authors
League of America, is in Washington and
will remain until December g.
Mrs. Woodruff is giving readings under
the auspices of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson for
the benefit of the Waits Home.
She will visit the home of her uncle,
Hilary A. Herbert, at 1872 Twenty first
street northwest, where she will be at
home from $50 until 1920 each morning
to all desiring information concerning the
Authors League.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

Count Zeppelin has given orders that
on his death his body shall be conveyed
to its last resting place in one Of the ma
chimes with which his name is associated.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

daughter of Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick, De-
came the bride of Mr.. Roy NJ Witt.
Rev. q. w. Van Fossen performed the
ceremony in the presence of small gath
ering Of relatives and friends.
The bride, who was given In marriage
by her mother, wore a modish suit OF
blue broadcloth, with q small black
beaver hat trimmed with aigrettes and
a cossage bouquet Of lavender chrysan-
themums.
Mr.. Witt and his bride left Immediate
ly after the ceremony for their future
home. in Lexington, KY
Mrs. Charles Carroll walcutt will be
at home on Sunday afternoon for the
first time this season.
Mr. Fernando Gonzales, Mr.. Ernesto
Gonzales, Mr.. Edwardo Gonzales and Mr..
Frede Portz arrived yesterday from Le-
high University to spend Thanksgiving
holidays with the Rev. and Mrs. George
Van Fossen and Miss Mary Van For
sen.
Mrs. Van Fossen and Miss Van Fossen
will be at home this afternoon from s
to $50 o'clock.
The first meeting of the Friday Morn
ing Sewing Class this year will be held
at the home of the president, MIS-.
Archibald Hopkins, 1925 Massachusetts,
avenue, this morning at II o'clock. Mem
hers are requested to come punctual-
ly. The work managers are: Mrs. II.
Cleveland Perkins. Mrs. Seaton Schroe-
der, Mrs. Theodore Mosher, Miss Emory.
Miss Dorothy Lee Denham and her
house guest, Miss Harriet Florella Pat
terson, of Barnweu, s. c., who went
to Annapolis and attended the Thanks
giving ball at the Naval Academy, re-
49,, ,,a1 To Vo al
Patterson left last evening for Charles
ton, s. C.
A quiet wedding took place yesterday
morning at First Congregational Church
when Miss Jane D. Lewis, daughter OF
Rev. W. w. Lewis, of beaufort. N. c..
was married to Mr.. Bernard Phelps of
Baltimore, Nd. and Washington. The
ceremony was performed by DR.. James
l. Gordon, pastor Of First Congrega-
tional Church. in the presence of a small
company of relatives and friends. The
| bride wore a gown Of blue Georgette
crepe, with picture hat of black vel
vet. and carried a bouquet of violets and
lilies of the valley. Miss Marjorie A.
Nacnab was bridesmaid and wore a blue
Georgette gown and gold and brown pic
ture hat. and carried a bouquet of pink
and white roses. Mr.. Russell s. Taylor
of Greensboro. N. c.. acted as best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps-left Immediately
after the ceremony for a brief honey.
moon in New York City.
The Governor of Pennsylvania and
Mrs. Brumbaugh arrived at Washington
last evening and are stopping at the
Willard.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Baylis an6
Miss Adelaide Baylis. OF New York, came
to Washington yesterday and are spend
ing few days at the Willard. Other ar.
rivals there include Mr.. and Mrs. Jos
eph B. King and Mr.. Joseph B. King
Itr.. of Philadelphia: ]. D. DAILY, u
s. A, and Mrs. Daily; and Mr.. and Mrs
Henry T. Wachell and Mr.. H. Eric Wat
| chell, of Toronto.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01
Answers to CORRESPONDENTS,

Josephine T.-Coney Island is closed
during the winter. 1 do not think Char
ley Chaplin ever took a picture there
The concession you saw was undoubtedly
Long Beach, Calf.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

Russian women predominate among for
eign born students Of their sex In Paris.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

Myrtle My brother Jack is with tn
Famous Players. He has just finishe
Seventeen" and doing Dicken
Great Expectations"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

P. O.-Pauline Frederick is even NOR
beautiful of tn screen than on. He
last picture was "Embers of Ashes"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

G. NJ. J.-My advice is TO visit tn
studios. leave your photograph. addres
and telephone number with the Castini
Director. If you are of the desired type
you win probat.y be successful in you
endeavors to find worL.
MARY PICKFORD.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01
HOROSCOPE.
Friday, December 1, 1915.

THE stars incline, but do not compel" ."
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

q. J. b N-haps ice might agree wit
your face. l have used il for severs
years and find that it keeps the tissue
, firm.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

c. LIT takes from four weeks to two
months to produce a five-reel feature pic.
tu: . and the cost runs from fifteen thou
sand dollars up.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

Miss Dorothy Lee Denham and hel
house guest, Miss Harriet Florella Pat
terson, of Barnwen, s. c., who went
to Annapolis and attended the Thanks
giving ball at the Naval Academy, re-
turned to Washington yesterday. Miss
Patterson left last evening for Charles
ton, s. c.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs, Isaac Thomas Mann en-
tertained about ninety guests at Pierrot
and Pierrette dance last evening at their
residence in Sixteenth street.
Among the guests were Mrs. Victor
Blue, wife OF Capt. Blue, commanding the
U. g. s. Texas; Dr. Leland Golfer. of
Staten Island, and Col. Herbert S. Whip
Pile, U. s. A. of Governors Island, who
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Mann for sew
eIal days.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

The Secretary of State and Mrs Ian
sing received the officials of the State
Department yesterday afternoon at their
residence in Eighteenth street Assist
ing in receiving were Mrs. William Phil
lis. Mrs. Cone Johnson, Mrs. Frank L.
Polk and Mrs. Hampson Gary, and Mrs
Lansing's mother Mrs. John w. Foster,
and her sister, Mrs. A. NJ. Dulles, of Au-
burn, ". Y, who is her guest.
The Secretary Of War and Mrs Baker
entertained informally at dinner at noon
yesterday. when their guests were Mrs
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Reeside enter
tained at dinner of fourteen covers yes
terday for their son. Mr.. Harmer Reeside
who has come from st. Luke's School II
Philadelphia to pass the holidays with hi
parents, and Mr.. John owen, of Wiscon
sin, q clasmate Of their son, were amonl
their guests.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

Mrs. Archibald Oracle will observe her
first Friday at home this afternoon at her
residence in Sixteenth street. Mrs. Louis
Lombard will receive with Mrs. Oracle
and Mrs. Ira Bennett. Mrs. I. c. Copley
and Mrs. William Alexander will preside
at the tea table.
Mrs. Oracle will lecture on Tuesday aft
ernoon. December 10. at the Cairo on THE
Symbolism of the American Flag"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

One Of the interesting features Of the
bazaar to be given for the benefit of the
House of Mercy at the residence of Mrs.
Charles W. Richardson. 1917 Connecticut
avenue on Wednesday, December 9. from
8 to o'clock. will be the original white
elephant table. Among those in charge of
this table will be Mrs. Julian James. Miss
Katherine Mimmack. Mrs. Susan Murray.
Miss Elizabeth Sawtelle, Miss Milliken.
Mrs. r. G. Hoes. Mrs. Robert Elmore,
Miss Murray Ledyard, Miss Sophie Sic
bert, Mrs E. l. McClelland and Miss
Emily johnson, Of Frederick.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

The President and Mrs. Wilson had a
family party dining with them last even
ing at the White House, including Miss
Margaret Wilson, Miss Helen Woodrow
Bones. Mrs William H. Boiling and
Miss Bertha Boiling.
The President and Mrs Wilson attend
ed services at Central Presbyterian
Church yesterday morning and took a
long motor ride in the early afternoon.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-09

ny Tie Q6dCQ OF MI. SEWN.
received the telephone message
last night and went directly over. l
had not even known that he was ill
A bad cold developed pneumonia and
he only lived four days.
why did you not let me know, my
dear Mrs. Selwin?" 1 exclaimed as 1
went to meet her in her own room.
81 don't know, my dear. Ipresume
I did not think of letting anyone
know" she answered.
Then we sat down together on the
sofa and took her withered hands in
mine.
AS she felt my warm clasp she said,
with almost a wonderful sigh: well
it is all over"
My face must have told her that l
did not understand, for she said: mot
only his life, but mine"
Eve have lived forty years togeth-
er, Margie, and now it's all over. Last
night, when he could hardly speak,
he told me that he knew he was going
to leave me, and that although he
had many times grieved me in life yet
he knew l would gTieve for him dead.
"T have always loved you, DEAR
he said, and 1 am sure by this time
that you know better than l can tell
you that l have always loved you.
Love is like nature, my dear. 1t
really does not change. Surface pas
sions, storm, sunshine come and go
over the surface causing the soul
where love lies securely hidden to go
to sleep for while, but when the soul
awakens love always is there
"My wife who has stayed by me-,
he murmured almost to himself lit
lie later and he stretched out a weak,
rembling hand which found mine,
md with it's utmost strength curled
is fast stiffening fingers about mine.
81 could not speak, Margie, for like
/ scroll our life together was unrol-
ing before me.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-09

lived in another city and after we
were engaged he used to come over
every week and spend Sunday with
me. In front of our house was about
block of property, that we used to
call The Green l saw him coming
across it with his long coat flying out
behind. In those days men wore
Prince Albert coats, my dear. He was
slender and blond, with lovely fine
skin and the bluest eyes have ever
seen.
His hands were the hands OF the
dreamer. Although did not know 1t
then, found out afterward the charm
of his face was it's contradiction. His
forehead declared him to be man OF
great mental vigor. His eyes were
kindly, sympathetic and luminous.
His mouth most sensuous and beau
tiful and his jaw bespoke determln-
alton that was almost stubbornness.
HE made me very happy, Margle,
and he made me very miserable. He
was always kindness itself when he
was with me, but alas when he was
away from me he very often forgot
me utterly.
HE admired me greatly, was I'M
ordinarily proud of me and loved me
in his way devotedly. l think l am
the only. thing in heaven or on earth
in which he placed implicit faith, a
faith l always merited.'
Her voice trembled and stopped,
and 1 remembered how l felt about
Dicks faith and trust in me, and l
put my arms about her shoulders.
YES" she said, cts all over now,
and this may seem strange to you,
Margie child, but would not have
one bit of the long way over which
we sometimes danced and sometimes
stumbled changed in one particular.
Sometimes l thought could hard
Iy live with him, and now l wonder
how am going to live without him"
i Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24
DEDICATION CEREMONIES
TO CONTINUE NEARLY WEEK
Plans Completed for Opening T;xcrciscs
OF Industrial Y. NJ. e.. 4. at
ScItoOLflcll.
Especial to Tho Times Dlspatch.I

Especial to Tho Times Dlspatch.l
DANNILLE, VA, September %
Dedication ceremonies lasting almost
Il week in connection with the formal
opening of the Industrial Young Mems
Christian Association, ut Schoolheld,
will begin tomorrow with special ser
mons from the pulpits of churches.
The $4,000 structure, In course OF
erection for the last nine months. was
completed about 4 week ago. 1t is two
stories in height. with basement.
and there is an acre Of floor space
within it's walls. The ground floor is
taken up with separate lobbies for
boys and men, a gymnasium forty-foul
feet wide and siXty-hve feet long.
rooms where table games may be play
ed, clubrooms and large reading
room on the mems side. In the right
wing is the auditorium. with seating
capacity OF 100 persons. This auditO-
rum has Il nrcproof moring-picture
machine projecting room in the gal
lery.
On the upper floor are ten dormito-
rieS capable Of housing sixteen men
each. There are also class rooms and
n lecture room. There is also on this
floor II large kitchen. In the base
ment are twelve shower baths. lock-
ers and a swimming pool measuring
twenty feet " Idle and forty-fivc feet
long. There are three bowling alleys,
two billiard tables. shuttle boards and
checker tables In thc rear Of the sec
retarys Office is space for II soda foun-
tain which is to he Installed shortly.
Tomorrow will he Association Day
in all the churches. and on Monday af-
ternoon the opening ceremonies Will
begin with !. series of exhibition games
i'm the gymnasium. Tournaments have
been arranged in every game provided
in the institution. and at night there
will be concerts, addresses and theatre
calls The program provides entertain
mcnts Of different kinds every after
noon and evening of the week until
Friday when a banquet will bring tho
openinl- services TO n close. Charles II.
Towson. OF New York. international
secretary of Industrial Y. NJ. G. a.,
will be here on Friday and will mako
an address.
Tho Dan River Cotton Mills Com
pany has built and equipped the Y.
NJ G. a. ~ a cost OF $4,000, and will
stand behind it financially IN every