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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

Beatrice llaradcn j. said to he writ
Ing a play
\ new novel 10y Ellen Thorueycrof,
Fowler is in press The Double
Thread
Paul Laurence Dunbar has new vol.
une of poems ready called Lyrics OF
the Hcarthsite."
zone Way Round the World" is &
fresh book of travels by Il Chicago girl
Delight SWectser.
\ new book for school and home
reading is called "Braidcd Straws," by
Elizabeth T.. Foulke.
Rudyard Kiplng has never beer
much of a reader, and now peruses lit
tie but history and technical works.
stephen Crane writes from his coun.
try home III Surrey, where he is com.
pleting his forthcoming novel: Il am
working like a galley slave The hero
and heroine are Americans, and the
scenes are laid in a New England uni.
versity town, New York and Greece.
a number of relics of Sir Walter
Scott We're recently sold at auction,
among them being eighty-three letters.
which brought slips. His walking.
stick, stout piece of ash cut in the
woods of Abbotsford. was sold for SOD
and two locks of his hair went for
5000 each.
Walter Crane, the noted English illus.
traitor, is now at work on an extensive
series of illustrations for a magnificent
edition of the Bible which is to be pub
lished in Amsterdam, the fourfold text
being in Dutch. French. German and
English and illustrated by artists OF
Holland. France. Germany and Eng
land. as we'll as of Italy.
1t is said that the Queen of Roumania
intends writing Il poem dealing with
the life of William Shakespeare She
viii not accept the ordinary version Of
the great dramatiSt's career. but will
represent him as collrted and sought
after 10y the nobility. and the beloved
of one of the most distinguished figures
in the court of good Queen Bcss.
The Kipling Kalendar for 1900"
will contain 365 selections from copy
righted material, made under the au-
thor's supervision. Mr.. Kipling. ST.
has modelled a plaque representing a
profile likeness of the author, thanked
10y two elephants heads. with n figure
of Mowgli and his jungle companions
below. There will be two editions.
the regular one i'll heavy embossed
paper. the other, an edition de luxe. in
bronze. The "kalendar" will he ready
in the late summer or early fall.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

finally won her hand and heart. After
their marriage the couple went 10
Rome.
Prince Bariatnski comes of Il family
that is now and has long been very
prominent in Russia. The Bariatin-
skis are now very rich and possess cas-
ties, estates. mines and other proper
ties throughout Russia.
The Princess Bariatinski. who has
hitherto been known by no other name
than La Cavalieri. is rare beauty.
For a long time the parisiaus have
been raYing over the beauty of this
woman. As singer she was not much
of success but her remarkable beau
tY always attracted a large concourse
10 the hall where she appeared.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
COLOR IN FLAGS.
Red Predominatcs Largely in the
tandards of the Chief Nations.

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
Woes of American Housewives,

The English papers have discovered
in some occult way that the servant
girl problem has reached crisis in the
United States. They announce the
formation of Universal Domestic Ser
wants Union. Among the demands of
this Formidable organization still. ac-
cordng to the English press are mini.
mum wages of SlG a month, TWO weeks
holiday on full pay each year. one On
tire day a week off" special parlol
whore they may receive their friends,
ANA relief from cleaning stairs and
windows
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
Don'ts for BaCheIors

Don't marry a smart girl-she'u be
lonesome.
Don't marry an ignorant girl-she
might never learn--her mistake.
Don't marry a charitable girl-she
might give you away.
Don't marry fast girl-you can't
keep up with her.
Don't marry clalrvoyant-you'Il
have to pay for the wraps.
Don't marry duchess-some one will
call you a Dutchman.
Don't marry conference.-the
knows you will be no count.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

The prince is an officer in the Cars
imperial guard. ana is now attached
to the Russian embassy ut Rome. The
wedding will take place next winter.
The young woman is now abroad with
her aunt, Mrs. Potter Palmer. The
young prince possesses vast estates 10
the east of Moscow. where he main
tains magnificent chateau. \ mem
Der of the house of the prince was the
Russian minister to the United States
not many years ago.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
WAY TO A WOMAN'S HEART.


S1S7 OW hard it IS To make man
jill understand That a woman appr"-
~ GATES little polite attentions
from MIN more than ali the costly gifts
ne can possibly buy her. The heart OF
u real woman i easily touched. and
sharp. cross. sarcastic or downright
rude speech from the man she loves
cuts IKE a knife ana leaves an impress
sion that ali Ills later >6pliStricS fail
10 eradicate.
Inc masculine arg iii, III + that thcr"
IS no OCCASION fox woman To droup
ana PIN" Wlcn She has everything that
the world can give h r. but how lit'le
lie is ADJ" To .-auG' tn" untold trihing
items chat the world cannot give her,
that he alone can b stow, and which i'll
the giving costs him nothing. but
makes her rich. indeed. 50 rich that she
can NinlllnGlN look misfortune IN the
race, rejoice in sacrifice. soar superior
10 every trial and regard her lot the
happlest among mOrtalS.
In the rush and hurry of his business
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

N"'u'h' Mass and lie has recently pat
'h'ed the device by which he means TO
10 this. This device consists of a long
rod threaded for its entire length. At
one END is block. firmly fastened with
1 hhger rest made of braid or some
similar material fastened to if. An
'.i.er plock' similarly provided. is NOV
lple along the threaded rod. and after
lhe fingers have been inserted in the
rest they may be drawn apart and held
III TINS position any length of time by
'ie separation of the block. which is
accomplished by turning n handle
mounted on the rod.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
NO PUBLIC SMOKING.
SOME ANCIENT PROHIBITIONS
OF THE WEEDS USE.
When the Germans Were Not Allowed
to Smoke on the Streets Liberty to
Enjoy IA Pipe Not Yet Universal in
Germany or l~c where.


There are many old-timc Germans
who remember how strictly the law
against public smoking used To be en-
forced. That the law j. dead is one of
the fruits of the revolution of l~l>.
The BerlinerS were the first GcrmanN
to smoke in public, Courage to do 50
came To th.iu during the memorable
days WHOM i.cl dictated laws 10 their
King. Frederick William ~, the pres
ent kaiscrS grauduncle. A. that mou-
arch, while standing on the halconN of
tile Berlin castle, WAS commanded 10y
the rcvolutioni>ts to uncover before
their dead, THE mob. says coutrm-
porart chronicler, "hcapcd Vie Hdd!-
nohal indigHfty upon llN Of putting
huge pipes In his presence.
The citizens stuck to tArir pipes ana
cigars during the following months
when the police ami military dared not
Interfere with them OH tr.li.ng proYoca-
ton. AftyrWard. when The tide had
turned, an attempt WAS made t. again
enforce the law. hut The people get SO
wrought up over the matter that the
police dropped the prosecutions. In
March, 1919, the old law was repealed.
As it happened, liberty to smoke
everywhere except in church and in
the theater was one of the few results
of the revolution that have never been
mtertered with by subsequent govern
ment acts.
Before the revolution disohedicnce TO
the anti-smoking law was punishable
by tine of one thalcr. II "A German
pasesd sentry box or a royal palace
pipe IN mouth he was mulcted five
thalerS. The smoking of cigars in pub
lie WAS DENIED particularly offensive.
and judges frequently imposed an cX-
ira thalcr on the person guilty of
smoking such an article. In Germany
the cigar became to be considered THE
correct thing" only after the Introduce
ton of matches. 1t was easier to light
n cigar than pipe 10y the ucW-fauglcd
agency, hence the cigar Increased in
popularity, and became gradually rec
ogniZed as the superior of the pipe in
Il social way"
But liberty to smoke" is not vet uni
versal in Germany or elsewhere. In
Berlin. Munich and other capitals. in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
GREATEST BEAUTY OF PARIS.
Leaves Music Hall to Become the
Bride of a Proud Russian prince.

The most peted and admired stage
beauty in Paris. La Cavalier. is now a
princess. For months past Prince Bar
iatinski, a young Russian of famous
family and of great wealth. has been
wooing the pretty Parisienne, and
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
GEN. IIAETRANFT.

GEN. IIAETEANFT. cost of 5000.
The sculptor has not modelled
the hero on the field of battle leading
his division in n charge or encourage
ing his men during one of the many
sanguinary struggles fought with
varying success by the Army of the
Potomac. The "hero of Fort Stead
'uan" is represented returning to his
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
STRETCHING A PlANiST'S HAND,
Device that Widens the Span of the
Musicians Fingers.

The achievements of the piano stu
lent are often limited by the size Of
HE hand. and one with a small span
severely encumbered A music
teacher recognizing that this short
coming was present in many persons,
has undertaken n scheme for stretch
ing the hand Just rs one would stretch
Il glove. He is Frederic l.. Crane of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
One of Millions

Once upon time there lived a man
who wanted only few things that
everybody wants, says the New York
Commercial Advertiser. He wanted
plenty to eat and drink, leisure and
the woman he loved. But he found
that to have time to himself TO make
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

Gently unveiled
with proper cpre.
monies ana a pa
rhde. Gen. Miles
ana Alennbers Of
the cabinet were
present.
This monument
has been erected
by the state of
Pennsylvania at Il
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
Forests in (.pru,ouy

With the single exception of NORWAY
there is no land in Europe whose ora,
Is so taken up by forests as Germany.
more than quarter of its surface be.
ing devoted to them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
A Costly Dr. Nd DIRE,

The drought OF tue "
cost New South WY
amount of money "
colony have shruns ~ ~
4G.O0O.000. represents |,
0oo.OOO sheep. II 70 y
loss of the natural ll. y,
ace amounts to " y,
enough. that is, 10 eq NJ
sized colony. In al ~,
been a loss Of learly " :.
100000 cattle. Ina y.
been able to sur'h.I. =.
is a striking proof = I,
source. Translated !.
colony has suffered n
fOlI NJ y
inadequate raillla IT,,
to 100000 600 sterllDs
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

native town amid the plaudits of the
populace, who streW the way with
laurel and with palm. The gesture Of
the soldier proclaims that he is an
swering the salutations of the public;
the motion of his hand conta' ling his
that lifted it from his head.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

Persons complain that shopgirls do
not jump actively to wait upon them
when they enter store. Why not$
The other day l saw It girl approach a
respectfully dressed woman of middle
nge chats 80 and heard her ask. over
The counter, what would You like.
ma'ain:" To this polite attention |
was shocked to hear the woman reply:
You shut up; don't you talk to me.
can ask for what ! want and | don't
want any impudence from clerlsw 4
few rebuhfs from such creatures are
quite enough to cool the ardor of any
shopgirl. New York Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
Bread ami Milk Dict

1t Is said that ruSticS who live on .
brcad-andmilk diet nearly ALWAYS b,,'
'hlck hair to an advanced age. while
people who lunch and dine on meat
rarely have thick hair after Oh
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
u,,v sea Lions '' 4

In capturing s !, n',,ad
play, no little skll u u !
in pursuit of a sua ~.
der water and swlI
from where it dlsapr,
cautiously, it expos, M
along the surface a. l.' ~
in lg''I it "a a rotary motion potion,
bird on the wing st r h
I by, - alights to catch ao' y
lion at the same ~ usd 4
Meath the waves Y
with extended jaw Nh
ing prey and ins'ap'V
entiiic American
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
HONORS A HERO.
Pennsyivania's Tribute TO IIartranft,
Soldier and state smau.

The statue of Gen. IIartranft, which
stands in front of the new Capitol
Bl,ilding. in Harrisburg. Pa. was re-.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

all future dispute
VIII now end with
the announcement
that Mrs. c. II.
Gibson will be the
"ciibson Girl" for
all time to come.
The GibSonS were
married in Ealti-
more four years
ago, and Richard
ii ar 4 II = Davis.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
W i'll We'd a Prince.

The engagement Of Miss Julia Don't
Grant granddaughter OF Gcu Grant
to Prince ClntacurIvNc. Of Rus>ia has
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
Girls Study FARMING.

FIFTY girl students have this year en-
tered upon a full scientific course of
farming at the agricultural college in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
KING DANCED .brHER l

III
HOW kalakaua III,
and Entertaip.ss
Il witnessed a N
thing in 1889, and ~
poet to see again sb@,I
,,i Il crowned head, M
billiard table" ren,s'
l'z, Of San FraleI,a'
man. and there vs..
cans present who md
truihfulness of ny n
was "A party Of d, n
coast stopping at MI
l'llu in the year III
NaIakaua was then 81
dreaming that bis drr,l
a way forever to b. d
American gOvernnen1
Tor he then Appeared i
was wont to come ~
every evening from n
ana mingle with The J
d '''eu Ill Ordinary clti
10 insignia of roysltrl
ION the eveningl1
came to the hotel sttg|
of his best musician, \
pIished dancers. w !
"liIeroom below, viE|
billiard-room, whert !
tanned at length. Isl
midnight or after, MIL
ana dance had wand
the boiling point EIl,]
ed upon the billiard M
ity Of a cat and comm,
the 'hula-h hula or nate|
III great shape, yll;l
him to his most eifet,]
he had run the ganr|
dance someone bet N
not kick the chandelIsl
it several times, butt,j
haps, to his exhausted
Then one of our parta
table and kicked tte !
its fastening to the 4!
of gas was quickly !
bottle stopper. All |
promptly settled by d
and the King and Bill
from the scene. Kilgz|
san Francisco durh.
Templar conclaye ieT
was a Knight Tenli,|
tending the banquei II
hotel and died. ClMl
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
The "Gibson Girl"

There is scarcely Il model in New
York who has not claimed to have been
the modal of Charms Dana CihSnn hut
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

Inc anatomist ought to be able to fur,
nish inside information.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

An Attraction .,ind
one of the new ,n,u|
at Paris next yea' "a, Il
$50 feet high anu '.sas1
built of iron, steel i.sa n
spiral path b0ra 'es''a. |
wind up the vol .s,s M
represented Dan'e'1
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

IL you want to do" anything for PEG.
p'e' let II take the shape of money.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
treatment d
!. Doans'


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IL, regardin.
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|Dsrrill, al -
liz one of m
PE'OO"a W,
Jour notice
| park. Or, Ma
LII Same tw
pnI;,SS;vu"r '' of r,
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en .;e', the he de.
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FL, ,o'u unless
lMh"a,t he coul
Puamassa" II he ST,
] ieal T. n'mes1iicil
\ TOOK "'e I'Ile
Fen lia two no,
/ s ilaaeed teal eal
y llleuiSs Victor
P w ue with HI' eyic
Esea . Misn RI,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

hen Cadmus sowed
armed men spra4
ray,
But nothing like the M
commonplace chlf1
The jingle of the dOllas
hath to raise a nv
Than all the patrlOlle2
dusky veins doth 4
We garrison the resliu]
consummate sllal9|
Pick out the best po'l'l'1
mighty hat age
Of battles that were y
prate most sansul11
And when some one "
accept the same "
Wa hing ton POSI-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

Fsnd says sll'
/ and the ne
u novels on.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

|sustsins the
hade Mark.
lhlin, in sup
kderell a per
|costs, and a +
! issue agail
bsnufacturer
|"Dr. Clark's
against ret
Isining them
| the DR.. g
| il declared,
burt, an IN
LOT Foot.
N, aching ff
:, now SO la
] all over t
listed, Of LIE
liner Of the
land he is tn
II advertised
! over the &C
bple Free to
j it. The
|ds bis trade
ties liable y
| to profit by
~ ADVERTISE
market a 6
fng preparat
ENVELOPES an
)imilar suit.
! others who
! FOO,.Eaao
Nv rights.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

Lots Of animated thinkers are DOOR
takers, fN0A
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

One of the first y. ps',,l
newly married ~. n11u rea,'
When love is stu stu, Y, !
agents fasten . utYs I'D
that he will be SUI
in their hands -
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08
The Cuban Msjv

| am the very model d
general; |
My sole idea is money, |
of mineral.
My love of Cuba librei;g
my Twin end,
And | scorn all sorts OiH
not produce q dIrl
We gather in ASSEMBLY u
mouths ferOciols!|
And all agree that ractl
us atrociOusly.
The proper course fl
would be to round!
Although the war dkliit'
inently mentiel Us
All such affairs as so't
we We're wary u
And yet we stuck ~
Yankee commia1
We're very well acg1
matters Matthew
And when prospective
instincts are plli1
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

The vultur,
! Is a high
1.-THE bird t,
dible distar
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

BED that the
b in the wor
+ weight, al
y mills.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

EvHSTS.
"Se'ss; fine 60
M. cor. 'Thir,
"a Wire ",
I q lRON "
EoMce railing:
~ and Sun
ENGINES q !
$50 First
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-06-08

Your friends give "a
money, and money &c
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-28
ITEMS FROM sIeouHsEy.
Goings On In and About Keokuk,s
Capital CITY.

Sigonurney, Nov. 27.-Chris Keller
has sold his meat market business to
John Armstrong and Frank Hall, the
latter to take possession next Tuesday.
Mr.. Keller has been in the business
for many years and has made his for
tune and will now take rest.
S. Sidenbender sold his livery stock
yesterday to S. S. Quick, of jackson
township.
Wade Kirkpatrick. of Hedrick, is
itransacsing business in Sigourney this
morning.
Miss Marshall is visiting at the G /.
p. Woodin home.
Yesterday afternoon about o'clock
George James horse disappeared ratIl-
er suddenly. The horse had been fed
but a short time before and the door
was secured so that the horse could
not open it. Mr.. James found the
door open, the feed partly eaten and
the horse gone. A horse resembling
Mr.. James was. seen by Glen Seamans
going past his house west, being in
charge of a man, and the horse was
traced in the direction of Lancaster.
The supposition is that the horse was
stolen.
Marriage licenses We're issuded Sat
urday to r. d. Stoey and Miss Ger
trude i. Crocker, and Paul p. Peiffer
and Lena M. Gross.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-28
UNITED STATES DEcLlNEs.
VIII Not Acceptihs samoan A greemen
offered hy Powers.

Washington, Nov. a77.fBy Associat-
ed Press. The United States has de-
clined TO accept the agreement as to
the disposition of the Samoan ..isiands
reached by Great B,itainsa Germa-
ny. There is no serious hitch, howey-
er. in the matter. The reasons which
influenced the state. department here
in rejecting the British-German ar
rangement when it was submitted re-
lated entirely ito minor matters and
touched rather upon the form than the
substance of the arrangement. Having
rejected the tentative treaty submitted
by the other two powers, our govern
ment has in turn, and at the instance
of other parties, prepared and submit
ted a draft of treaty which it is
hoped will be acceptable to all three
powers. This is now before the for
eign offices at London and Berlin for
consideration and it is confidently be-
lieved here that it will receive the
unanimous approval as it does not diff
fer in principle, as already stated, from
the original project.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Mrs. Dewey Said to Have. Ambitions as
ss5{ n Society Leader.

\ New York, Nov. 27.-The matter of
social precedence at Washington is ag-
itating the gossips. Authorities on
official etiquette are quoted as saying
that the presidents wife is first, vice
presidents wife is second, wife OF Sir
Julian Pauncefote third, and the wife
of the admiral fourth. The death of
Hobart advances Lady Pauncefote one
number. and makes Mrs. Dewey the
third lady in the land.
1t seems certain that the admirals
ambitious wife intends to take a
plange into society with her hero. An
evidence of this is the fact that Dewey
has already taken steps to become a
yestryman in st. Johns Episcopal
church. ST. Johns is an open door to
society and to be vestryman makes
one a social drum major at once.
The first Sunday Dewey was in
Washington he passed the plate at ST.
Johns and will sub for absent yestry-
men at every opportunity. He will be
put on regularly as soon as the chance
occurs.
Mrs. Dewey is now a Catholic, but
it is rumored that she will join the
Episcopal church and sit beside her
husband in ST. Johns. Mrs. Dewey
has at times sworn allegiance to three
different denominations. She was at
first Presbyterian, then an Episcopa-
lian. and became Catholic during her
residence in Vienna, where she attend
ed the cathedral through love of the
music heard there. She gradually
grew to love the ceremonious forms of
the church.
The next Dewey sensation will be
the marriage of young George. Young
George is now dry goods salesman,
travelling for New York house. His
job, is nothing extra, and gossip has it
that plump government position has
already been lined up for him.