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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-30
Of Course He Woke Up.

Jim Wray, the Harvard rowing coach,
said to a prophet Of evil before he sailed
with the Harvard crew for England:
II take no stock in your words; they re-
mind me of those certain married man
once heard This married man, coming
home quietly one evening. heard in the
drawing room the voices of his wife and
mother-in-law in earnest conversation.
HE tiptoed to the door and listened in
tently. He heard his mother-in-law say:
No, darling; 1 really must go tomor
row. 1 do not believe in mothers-n- law
making long visits. A day of so, once or
twice a year. is enough. And now let me
tell you, dear. what treasure 1 think
you've got in VIII. There are few husbands
like him, and You must try your best not
to spoil him. He is perfection he is.
But don't you think you are little hasty
and inconsiderate with him sometimes? You
must be gentler and more accommodating,
and, above all. avoid every appearance of
being strict. Men need a little latitude, and
YOU have no right to chide VIII when he
stays out till or in the morning, for
you must remember that he is man,
not a child a woman, and it is your duty
10 allow him three four evenings
week.
viii stirred uneasily He awoke. 1t all
seemed so real, and yet alas, 1t was but q
dream"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-30
The Reproachful Waiter.

Mayor Brush of Mount Vernon had been
describing to a visitor the municipal ice
plant that Mount Vernon had set up.
"Reproachful?' said Mayor Brush. Eyes,
1t Is a fact. The ice trust is reproachful
now. All over the land it is reproaching
sorrowfully the cities that. sick of its ex-
tortions have at last set out to make their
own ice. In this respect the ice trust re-
minds me of certain waiter in a Partisan
cafe.
IAN American ordered at this cafe an
hors d'oeuvre, sole, agneau pre- sale, arti-
choke salad, peche Melba, and so on, and
when the waiter brought him bill of thirty
francs he paid ii like a man.
after his change was brought, he count
ed 1t, and pushed franc toward the waiter
for a tip.
But the man. pushing back the franc,
said in gentle reproach:
=" Pardon, monsieur, but that Is the
counterfeit franc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-30
NneCdOfe8 Concerning
WelI-kn0Wn PEOPLE.

the cedar chest yesterday. I'd have told
you long ago, but you wouldn't let me
speak. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-30
The Jewelers. Repartee,

Chairman Nissen of the cu-toms commit
tee of the Importers and Cutters Associa-
ton OF New York was talking about the
jewelers. shops of the Rue de la PaiX in
Paris.
Millions of dollars worth of Jewels he
said, "are bought in these shops BY Amer
lean women and smuggled into the country.
Only ten per cent of the women who bring
over diamonds pay duty on them
There is no such array of jewels any
where in the world Is to be seen in the
shop windows of the Rue de la Paix, from
the Place Nendome out to the Place de
rOpera. Diamonds and pearls and rubies,
fawess and incredibly big, glow and glitter
and blaze In a confusion that makes them
seem cheap. You see so many necklaces
you think they must be common; you can't
believe they are worth $4,000 or 100000
apiece.
Rue de la Paix jewels are so abundant
that you are deceived into regarding them
as fakes. You are deceived in different
way from young actress l heard about
the other day
This young actress won the heart of an
elderly count who was visiting our shores
The count frequented her society for some
months, and gave her great many Jewels
After he had gone home, the young &C
tress. dining with a diamond dealer, said
she fingered proudly her flashing rings.
her sunburst and glittering dog -collar-gifts
of the count:
well, as long as have these I'll never
want for bread
Nor for pastry either" chuckled the
diamond dealer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-30
Fair Weather Friends.

The late Thomas Coldwell, the inventor
of the lawn mower, was noted in New
burgh for his charity. A citizen of New
burgh once stole some money. He was bit
terly attacked in consequence. But Mr..
Coldwell stood by him, and to a certain man
who was malgning him he said one day:
You, 1 see, a fair weather friend,
George. Well, you are not singular there.
Most friends are like you.
There was man who said to convict:
Always do right, and your friends will
stand by you
Yes the convict answered bitterly, but
the time a man needs friends to stand by
him is when he does wrongn"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
Old Roman Recipes.

Women of ancient, luxurious Rome
used to eat parsley as a mouth cleans
er. Honey boiled in wine and aniseea
was also a sweetener of the breath
and pastils Of myrtle were employed
for the same purpose. Silver tongs and
knives were employed in caring for
the nails, No woman OF social emin-
ence cut her own finger nails: those
who had not skilled slaves employed
BARRIERS. Perfection in these respects
was one Of the thirty beauties attrib-
uted 70 Helen of Troy. Great pains
were bestowed on the feet, for it was
considered that the breeding was be-
trayed by them as easily as by the
hands. They were always much in
evidence, the sandals worn not hiding
them. Long tapering fingers were
highly priced. Various kinds of herb
decoctions were employed to beauty
the finges Pliny gives recipes for re-
moving any undesired substances from
the nails.
Asses milk contributed to the white
ness of the women's skin. 1t was some
times poured into the bath and the
whole body laved in it and sometimes
the hands and face were sponged with
1t from a silver basin, the soft liaen
towel completing tie process. The
hair was delicately scented and all
kinds Of washes and furnishes were
applied TO It, Il took many slaves TO
bring the tresses into the classic bands
or high pyramids which were the fash
ion at various times. Perfumes were
not only applied 10 hair, hands
clothes and the person generally, but
pervaded the rooms, which were hung
with garlands and decorated VIZ
blooms of many kinds. The dress "a
of Roman matrons were made brill
liant with various processes Of pres
sing and smoothing, machines being
! employed for the purpose
Though most refined in the duties Of
! the toilet the women of that day were
! barbaric in their cruelty Woe be K
the poor slave who failed to follow
! her mistress command she was whip
ped by the public flagellator If she die
not fall prey TO the personal fury Of
her mistress, who would hurl at hel
victim the mirror or anything else a
hand and would not disdain to pierre,
her tender flesh with the long ever
ready hairpin If nails teeth and hand!
were not sufficient
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
The Breed to Choose.

The Leghorns belong to the Medi-
terranean breed and are considered
as being the best egg producers.
They begin laying at from four to
six months of age. They mature very
early, and for this reason a great
many raise them for broilers, but for
the general market they are entirely
too small. One seldom sees a Leg
horn idle, thus they take flesh slowly
and there is not much danger of
them becoming over-fat, which is Of
ten true of the heavier breeds.
The poultryman who wishes to
keep only one breed and desires a
combination of eggs, broilers and
roasters, certainly cannot make a
mistake If he chooses the Barred Ply
mouth Rock We believe they will
come as near meeting the require
ments of an an "allround" fowl as
can be found. The pullets usually be-
gin laying when about seven months
old. They are good winter layers and
make splendid mothers. We have
raised the white variety, but are In
clined to think they are not as
healthful as the barred and did not
lay as well for us as the barred.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21

Unstable hook-shaped trench cutter,
which is regulated by means of bolt
and thumb screw, and working in
grooves, The edges OF the cutter are
beveled, as is also the edge of the
spading blade, the inner edge of the
latter being rounded. This tool is
especially devised for the purpose of
trimming lawns adjacent to cement,
stone or concrete walks, where the
grass is apt to struggle over the
the walks. AS 1t is impossible with
an ordinary lawn mower to trim the
grass very close to such walks. 1t is
usually found necessary to remove
such struggling grass with a spade
or clippers. In operating this tool 1t
is pushed or pulled over the walk
with the inner vertical portion Of the
hook In contact with the edge OF the
walk. BY the first operation a mar
row trench will be cut from which
the. sod may be readily removed,
whGe by subsequent operations sim
ply the struggling grass will be cut,
eCvlng the edges of the lawn in a
neat and trim condition.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
NJ. Rouvier.

At the storming of the Church of
Pierre du eros Gallon next day over
so persons were seriously wounded
and so arrests were made. Three
thousand people filled the church
and resisted the police. The defend
ers outside blinded the attackers
with red pepper, and 1t was only af-
ter firemen had mounted the roof
and flooded the interior that an en-
try was effected.
In the provinces opposition to the
inventorying was no less vigorous
than In Paris. In every case of resist
ance numerous arrests were made,
and sentences of Imprisonment on the
demonstrants, including priests and
women, daily followed. At Postal
200 Catholics spent the night pre-
ceding the inventory in the church.
and were expelled by force next
morning by the police. At Montpel-
Ter the church doors were hacked to
pieces by soldiers to give entry to the
officials At Alencon the police had
to charge the crowd four times be-
the church Similar scenes took
place in many other cities. and in
some cases the forces of the Govern
ment yielded and withdrew without
-2.,ilg iSYantories, but these cases
were exceptions to the rule.
The whole trouble arises out OF
Article 8 of the law of separation of
Church and State, which runs:
After the PRONUNCIATION of the
law the agents of the Administration
Of Lands viii proceed to take inven-
tories of "a The property, fixed
and movable, of the said establish
ment (the church,; CD the PROV
erty OF the State, of the departments
and communes which the said es7
Establishments enjoy"
Article 35 provides that priests
who excite opposition to the execu-
tion of the law are liable to impris-
onment for from three months to
two years.
In the debate in the French
Chamber on February /, 1905 the
Ministry evaded the main point
the handling by officials of the sa-
cred contents of the tabernacles.
But NJ. Rouvier asserted that the
Government would carry out the
law whatever the difficulties" He
then obtained a vote of confidence
but the continued disorder and ire
conciHable attitude of the Govern
ment would appear to be the chief
cause of the Governments defeat.
The Minister of the Interior was
greatly to blame for the riots by rea-
son OF his order that the inventories
should be taken before the regula-
tons under the separation law were
finally drawn up. Catholics were
thus left uncertain about the event
val fate of their property. But
throughout the Government showed
| an implacable attitude, and for this,
| doubtless. 1t has suffered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
Tools for Trimming Lawns.

The ordinary lawn mower is gen
orally all that is required to keep the
grass on the lawn trimmed and look
ing neat, but the Struggling grass
that grows near the walk has to be
cut away with a pair of shears.
A tool that is designed to over
come these faults of the lawn mower,
an illustration of which is shown
here. This tool consists of a slightly
curved spading blade, at one end of
which is a socket for The reception of
handle. Near the end of the blade
is a Slot through which a roller,
journaled on upright Jugs. projects
and engages with the ground. To one
side of the roller is attached an ad-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
THE ETIoUET-s OF ROYALTY.
Customs Governing the Relations Of
King With His Associates.


The divinity that doth hedge king
expresses itself In some curious ways,
and to people who are not accustomed
10 associating with these exalted per-
sonages royal etiquette Is in many
points very puzzling, says the Ladies
Field. TO those who meet Queen AL
exandra constantly it probably does
not seem strange to address her as
ma'a am, but TO unaccustomed ears this
monosyllable does not sound quite re-
spectful The Queen is addressed as
ma am by all the members Of the up
per classes, the term your majesty"
being rarely used except on formal oc-
casions, while the Princess of Wales
and all the princesses OF the blood
royal Of England are addressed in the
same way. The King, the Prince of
Wales and all the other English prin-
ces are addressed as sir. Yet foreign
princes and princesses bearing the title
of serene highness must not be adj
dressed as sir or ma am, but as prince
and princess.
Another curious bit of royal ETH
quette provides, according to the au-
thority first quoted, that when men,
bers Of the royal family are present at
dinner finger glasses must be sup
piled for their use at dessert, but not
for the other guests.
When the King and Queen play
bridge or any other round game money
fresh from the mint must be provid-
ed, and when any member of the
reigning families joins in game OF
cards new money is usually supplied.
Invitations from the sovereign, as
nearly every one knows, are com
mands, and must be treated as such.
Only the death Of near relative, SER
ious illness or compulsory absence
from England can be given as reasons
for nonacceptance. A previous engage
ment can never be pleaded as an ex-
cuse. Answers to royal invitations
should be written in the third person.
Communications with royalty are US
ually made through the controller OF
the household; it is entirely incor-
rect to write TO the royal parsonage
nimself-that is to say in ordinary
circumstances, for the rights of friend
ship and affection override even the
observance of a court
A fine point of royal etiquette is that
man or woman who has not been
presented at court cannot sit at the
same table as a royal guest, and this
irrespective of his or her rank, riches
or position. Sometimes the royal per-
sonage may especially invite the I'M
forged individual TO the high" table;
in that case the situation is, Of course,
altered.
When the house party is assembled
for dinner every one remains standing
until the royalties make their appear
ance. AS soon as they enter the room
the host gives his arm to the royal
lady and leads the way to the dining
room, followed by the hostess with the
masculine royalty and succeeded by
the remainder of the guests in strict
est order of precedence. When dinner
is ended the hostess does not make
the usual move; she waits for some
slight indication from her royal guests,
showing that they have finished des-
sert and their conversation and are
ready to leave the dining room.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
Libel in Old Times.

Libel was esteemed a grievous or
tense in the old English law. In an
old case, where the libelers had
charged the lord keeper of bribery
this punishment was inflicted on two
of the criminals:
One thousand pounds fine each, and
they were required ito ride to West
minister from the Fleet. with their
oifense. to acknowledge their offense,
faces to the horses tail, and at the
chancery bar, and in this court, with
papers on their heads declaring their
and ask forgiveness for it. and then
be set on the pillery with one ear
nailed to it, while the courts sit; and
another day to ride into Cheapside in
such manner as before and there be
set on the pillory with their other
ear nailed. and be carried to prison,
mere to remain during life
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
vAosn vr CHURCH niurs.
Events Ia France Leading to Fail Of
Eouyier Ministry.

The fall OF NJ. Rouvier's Ministry
came after long series OF fierce
riots in Paris and throughout the
French provinces, directly due to the
method by which the Government
officials have sought to take inven-
tories of church property. Those
officials who have distinguished
themselves in this work have been
rewarded with medals by the Gov
eminent, which assumed full re-
Bponsibility for their actions. They
forced their way into the churches,
and when the priests refused to open
a "tabernacle'-th receptacle In
which the ciborium, containing the
consecrated Host, is kept-broke II
open with the aid of locksmiths.
1t was procedure OF this kind, says
the Philadelphia Ledger, that reused
the intensest indignation on the part
of the Catholics.
Thus at the churches of Ste. Clo-
tide, st. Roche and St Pierre du
eros Gallon in Paris regular battles
took place between the congrega-
lions and the forces of the Govern
ment. The former church on Febru-
airy /, 1906, the day of the inventors
was filled with Catholics singing
psalms. Outside had gathered a
great crowd. Police and soldiery, on
horse and on foot, charged the
crowd Numbers on either side
were wounded. The door was forced
open, and then another fight took
place inside the church. Barbados
were stormed. and finally the police
had their way. but at no small cost.
Over 100 people were wounded and
hundreds of arrests were made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
l2!6i1L1Rl'
HENS EGGS FOR MATCHING.
Points to be Observed to Obtain
Best Results.

Best Results.
With hens eggs, we feel that the
vitality decreases rapidly after the
second or third week, and that eggs
ordinarily should not be more than
two weeks old when incubated,
though / have known Of first-rate
matches from eggs that were three
weeks old. Much will depend either
with hens or turkeys eggs, upon
the way in which they are kept, says
Indiana Farmer. So far as we know,
the temperature should be between
so and 60 degrees. 1t has been defin-
itely proven that the process of de-
velopment of the germ commences,
though slowly, at temperature be-
tween 60 and 70 degrees. The eggs
should be turned regularly every two
or three days, to prevent the yolk
of the egg from floating to the sur
face and coming In contact with the
shell. The life germ being on top Of
the yolh on the lightest portion of
the egg, would be the portion de-
stroyed II 1t should stick to the mem
brane against the dried surface of
the shell. In order to prevent evapo-
ration, it is well to cover the eggs
with a flannel cloth. Earring, OF
course, should be avoided. -Ex-
change.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21

Guests now invited by the King to
Windsor Castle are invited for two
nights. Queen Victoria's guests had
to arrive at the Castle between 6 and
7 in the evening and depart imme-
diately after breakfast next morn
ing. London Truth says: THE Cas-
tie is pow very much more comfort
able in all respects"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
Granulation of Honey.

Colorado beekeepers have lost a
great deal of money on account of the
premature granulation OF their hon
ely and 1t is subject to a discount in
some markets on account of this
tendency. This may be avoided by
proper care Always store honey in a
dry, hot, well-yentilated place. What
most people consider a warm place is
not warm enough for honey Keep It
as near 100 degrees as possible.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
Camp Kettles in the Army.

Germany's cavalry. following the ex-
ample Of the Russians carries Swedish
camp kettles covered with a noncon-
Quoting substance, so that the heat
generated by fire continued for TWEEN
ty minutes Ia sufficient TO do the cook
Ing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
To Brighten Birds.

A novel method of soaring away
birds has been adopted by Kentish
farmer. He has killed a number OF
cats, had them stuffed, and placed
them In various attitudes among the
branches. of the fruit trees in his
orchard. The result, he says. is ex-
Gallant
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21

If the nations insist on fighting, as
a last resort the car should ex-
plain to them in detail just how it
feels to be whipped.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21

The dogs Of war are doing so much
growing they will be hoarse long be-
fore the fighting begins.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-07-21
A STRANGE Stone.

The Hawaiian Star tells of re-
markable stone brought to Honolulu
from Kauby by the steamer Mauna
Loa. 1t is what is known as the Ilili,
the stone that breeds The stone was
found in Koloa, Kau.
According to the statements of the
natives living in that section, if the
stone is placed in glass or jar and
water poured over it and the ia7 be
corked for a couple of days, the stone
will multiply. In fact, it ought 10 ue
called the Deucalian stone, the means
by which the word was repopulated
after the deluge of NEUROLOGICAL times
The stone will, it is said, reproduce
itself In the form of five or six
smaller stones. The Ilili has aroused
great deal of curiosity. and it is
likely that some interesting expert
ments will be made with it,
Teacher-Does the question bother
you?
scholar-No'm; it's the answer that
hothers me.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-08
ENGLISH SAILORS MuTIas-.
Require the Fixed Bayonets of Comrades to Quiet Them.


 Portsmouth. Eng, Nov. GA mu- inous outbreak of 800 to GOO sallol 5 Sunday night necessitated the imme Hate mobilization of tha entire force
 n the naval barracks here to prevent the affair from developing into ser ous mutiny. The men had assembled in the gyi ia lum when the senior officer, I.--4 of short stature. wish Ing to admiai7ter a reprimand for breach of q. line, ordered the front ranks to kreel so that he could see the me rear The order was resented and some of the sailors who refused to obey were arrested. Their comrades, aggrieved. ran amuck. wrecked the can;een and other prem ises, started to break out of barracks. with the intention of wrecklng the quarters of the obnoxious officer and were only prevented fro mso doing by the fixed bayonets of an oyer whelming force.
 A number of the men who attempted to break out of barracks were ar rested
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-08
sonE DOTS FRon INk.

The new Baptist church at Concord is nearly completed and is a credit tu our community
 T. H. Embry is on the sick lis.'
 Mrs. Josie Garden left this morning for visit 10 her old home at Atlanta, Ga. She will also visit other towns in Al bam 1.
 There will be prayer meeting at Mr. Bogle's Sunday afternoon. Everybody is invited to attend and take part.
 Mir. White. who recently b,sug ht the Craig farm is erecting a nice residence thereon.
 Mrs. Annie Conn will leave Tuesday for Nit. Ida to attend school at that place.
 The ladies of Concord are now preparing 10 give an entertain me nt iu the near future. the rr ?
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-08
K. (. s. Officials to Be Here.

N. G. De France, superintend. ert of the Southern division If the Kansas City Southern rail way, arrived this morning in his private car and is spending tie day here awaiting the arrival of special train containing presi dent J. A. Edson, General Super intendent Coughlin and oth [ officials who are on a tour of in- spection. This special is now st Fort Smith and is expected 10 arrive tonight and will probably remain here until tomorrow mor- ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-08
NICHOLS DOTS.

Farmers are through gathering their crop and back to hauling lumber.
 We have good Sunday School at West Valley now.
 Miss Georgia Connally is visit ing her grandparents at Rocky this week.
 School began last Monday with Mss Lula Owens as teacher. she has given good satisfaction as this IS her third term here. Miss Oza Nichols was visiting at Gam Sunday.
 Calvin Nichols was badly in- iured last week by falling of a wagon while loading lumber.
 Katie.