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Evening star., 1909-03-06

And that's just why you are a real
hero. dear SON. declared the mother
And throughout life you will find many
acts of heroism such as this one To be
your duty"
IF this is being a hero" said Tommy.
earnestly, Everybody ought to be a hero
Or a heroine, for to help one another in
trouble or sickness is only just and
right
well. you are as great hero today,
dearest, as any general who has led his
army to victory. You have ministered
to the sick and needy-in fact. my son.
you have saved a life"
Then the three walked on in silence
for Tommy felt a lump In his throat a
lump caused by emotion, and could not
speak. but he did not think of his hero
ism; only thought Of that which might
Evening star., 1909-03-06

largely of dressing wounds that had
been inflicted by the Indians on the set
tiers, and he had considerable to do, too.
There was no school in all the country,
and in making his professional calls DR..
Robinson discovered that there was
great desire for one, even though some
of the people would have to send their
children three and four miles to the
school. So he arranged matters and the
people got together and built sod house
in which to hold school. and fifteen-year-
old Jessie Robinson rode to the county
seat. twelve miles away. passed her ex-
animation and was granted a teachers
certificate The children gathered and
this child taught the first school in all
Evening star., 1909-03-06

~ OMMY had been reading all the
morning story Of the heroes
Of olden days, and as he fln-
ished the last page he sighed
and put the book aside. His
mother. sitting by the window sewing.
heard the sigh from Tommy, and, turn
ing to him, asked what occasioned his
sadness.
Mamma, I'd like to be a hero" de-
clared Tommy, emotion in his voice.
But one cannot be a hero in this day and
age-there's nothing to call out heroism.
In the old days there were strenuous
times-times to try men and-and-boys,
too"
Tommy's mother sat silent for full
minute, then said: "Son, I think we are
all prone to look upon the past too much
and to regret the passing of those days
but If the truth were known there was
less occasion for heroism in the past ages
than there Is today. On every hand we
hear the call for heroes-boys and men
and also the call OF heroines-girls and
women. And we have the heroes and
heroines. too, in greater numbers than
you have any idea Of"
But, mamma, how is one to be hero
nowadays?" asked Tommy, eagerly. 1--WE
have no tnvasions, no raids on towns and
cities, no banditti to be captured, no pi-
rates and freeboOterS to be reckOned with
in fact. nothing but good old times of
peace and plenty" declared Tommy, with
some disgust in his voice.
Mamma sewed on little while, then
said: "Son, I'm going TO send you on an
errand-an errand of herosm. You may
go in any direction you wish in the city.
for on every hand you will find the need
Of real hero. While conditions have
changed since the days you have been
reading Of the need of heroes has not
diminished one whit. Butt am going to
let you find out for yourself just where
hero is needed. and ask you to apply your
self to the cause earnestly"
But, mamma, I tell you there is no
need OF heroes any more" vociferated
Tommy. Heroes have gone with the
past"
Mamma shook her head II tell you, dear
boy. heroes are needed as much today as
they were needed in the old times. and
they are with us in vast numbers. Didn't
you read to me just yesterday of that
brave fireman who riSked his own life to
had been left in the attic Of tenement to
perish in the fire that was sweeping with
such fury over the entire building? Well,
was there ever greater heroism than
that?'
Tommy was obliged to admit that the
fireman of whom his mother spoke was
indeed a great nero. and then he began to
understand his mothers meaning when
she said there were as many heroes today
as there were in the past
Tommy got his overcoat and hat and
set out to find call for heroism. He
any quarter of the city, but following in
voluntarily wherever his feet might turn,
He was too busy thinking to notice his
surroundings, and had passed by tum-
Evening star., 1909-03-06

ble-down old clothes shop, when child's
sob caught his ear. Turning quickly,
Tommy entered the shop, for the child 8
voice came from there.
Crouching close to the counter and sob
bing bitterly was a little girl about eight
years of age Upon Tommy's entering
she Quickly rose to her feet and rubbed
the tears from her wan face. Her great
gaunt eyes looked up into Tommy's face
inquiringly
whats the matter. little glrl?" asked
Tommy, his heart filled with pity at the
child's apparent distress.
MY papa is sick, an won't speak to
me any more.' explained the child. He
got sic. yesterday, an couldn't attend to
the shop. He went to bed an told me to
watch the shop, an I didn't know how to
sell things Two men came in an took
Evening star., 1909-03-06

main till the poor father was well enough!
to resume his business. And the rent of
the shop was paid for out of Tommy's S
own bank account, for otherwise the
goods would have been seized for the
debt. Then the key was turned In the
lock to await the owners return to open
1t for business again.
On their way home Tommy's mother
pressed his hand saying: ''And how does
my little hero feel now? Isn't there 4
demand for heroism at the present day,
dear?"
Mamma" he said softly. Il had for
gotten that I was out hunting for a
chance to become a hero. 1 was so
sorry for that poor man and his little
girl that I forgot my object In wander
ing about in this part OF the city,
Evening star., 1909-03-06

the operators body by harness so that
it sets firmly. and while he guides the
knives with his left hand with his right
hand he turns the crank that opens and
closes them. Naturally. this machine has
much more power than there Is in a
mans hands, and 1T crunches through
branches of all sizes. At the same time
cutting a wide swath, as 1t does, 1t can
be guided so that the work Is done in
much better style than is possible when
a single pair of shears Is used.
His Great Ambition.
Il wish 1 could write better" sighed
the boy.
'Is that all?" asked his mother.
''Well, I wish I could spell better. too"
he admitted.
How about arithmetic?" She inquired:
but in this line he betrayed little inter-
est.
Well she said. 81 am glad you are
ambitious in two things at any rate.
But why do you select writing and SPELL
ing particularly?'
Because" he replied, eff 1 was real
good in those things I could write my
own excuses for tardiness without being
caught, the way Earle Duncely does"
Evening star., 1909-03-06

and. putting tine little girl on her back,
carry her to school. a mile further onv'
Jessie gasped with establishment, but
grandfather continued:
THAT IS not all of 1t. On the way to
the schoolhouse the young teacher had to
cross a small creek. There had been
rains and the creek was swollen The
crossing was made of drift logs and
debris that had formed themselves into
jam there. Jessie started over, carry
ing the child on her back. But the high
water had loosened the jam and as sic
neared the far shore a log turned and
down she went into the water. She had
the presence of mind to pitch the child
forward as she fell and it landed on a
Evening star., 1909-03-06

the country"
That was a wonderful thing to do"
said JESSIE "She ought to have mon
ument for that"
Grandfather smiled. Instead Of being
remembered in this way" he said, "some
people are inclined to look down on her
because she taught in a sod house."
ued:
"One day In going to school Jessie
Robinson passed a neighbor's house and
found one of her pupils, a little girl.
but was not able to walk. What did
JESSIE that flfteen-year-old woman, do
but form packsaddle with her hands
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Where 7 ommy Became a Real T Hero

be done for the poor. second-clothes man
and his little girl. who had no mother.
And 1t is safe to predict that Tommy's
life will be full OF just such acts OF
heroism. and that his mother. a true
heroine, will help him in all that he does
for charity's and PHYS sweet sake. And
1t is to be hoped that other boys and
girls. too, will become just such real
heroes and heroines as Tommy became
so Unexpectedly on the day Of the story
just related.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
NEW HEDGE TRIMMER.

Hedge trimming has been made easy
by the ingenuity Of an Oregon man. who
has devised a machine that will cut AZ
many branches as a dozen men working
by hand at once: will cut them straight
and will cut them without any difficulty
The machine consists Of a large number
of teeth set in a row and all operated
by the same shaft, which is turned by a
handle. Their effect is that Of SO many
pairs Of shears working In the same line
side by side. The device is fastened to
Evening star., 1909-03-06
A Crying Shame.

WI UNST, when l was little, I
" Ust to worry ma, un' cry
When she washed me, un' ist bawl
Fl my hair was combed at all.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
School in the Short Grass Country

you don't
know what a hard
time is. Here you
have a nice, warm
sehoolhouse. nea:
at hand, the best
of books and ap-
pliances and every
opportunity to get
an education. If
you only knew of
the first school in
the short grass
country
Evening star., 1909-03-06

And the flowers sprung
Out of the ground
All around,
And about it clung,
While beast and bird
Through sky and sward
Came down to play
With the Brook that day
The wayward Brook
That ran away.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Sky Clothes.

From the Drapery Times
The more advanced houses will shortly
give serious attention TO costumes for
the airship, which are somewhat different
from those required for a balloon. The
salient feature of costume for an aero
plane is that it must fit closely round
the ankles.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Cheering Him Up.

Cheering Him Up.
From Human Life.
Mother lin a very low voice)-Tommy.
your grandfather is very sick Can't you
say something nice to cheer him up
bit.
Tommy lin an earnest voice)-Grand-
father, wouldn't you like to have soldiers
at your funeral?
Evening star., 1909-03-06

A n OLD bald eagle and his wife
1 At one another swore,
For he had but three pinions left,
While she could boast of four.
OF course it was quite natural
That they should not agree
When there was this sad difference of
A pinion, don't you see.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
BeheadinuS.

III Douby behead to apprehend one according
20 the law and leave reposeful condition. q,
Behead that which comes upon the cheek Of
health and leave place where cloth Is woven.
Of cloth.
Evening star., 1909-03-06

I'M they's somepun, by and by,
En- my throat-un' | ist cry.
When they told me, What you do
That for? l ist say, Boo hoo!
Couldn't hold it-no, Stree!
must be wrong with me.
But when ma is done un' kissed
Me, un' give me cake, I ist
Feel ashamed so much that |
lst can't do thing but cry.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
CurtaiIings.

% Curtail the division in a city hospital and
leave bitter conflict. (2) Doubly curtail a place
where people live and leave the title of a noble
man. (3j Tripiy eurtail foreign country anG
leave that which Is q menace to health.
Evening star., 1909-03-06

JOHNNY had been reading all the
morning a story Of the heroes
Of olden days. and as he fin
ished the last page he sighed
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Letter Enigma.

My first IS in group. but not in crowd:
My second is in call. but not in loud:
My third is In bread. but not In cake;
Ny fourth 10 In grub, but not In take:
Ny NTH IL In eat, but not in food;
My sixth is in chicken, but not In brood;
Ny whole spells something
That each spring does grow;
And all children love
To plant H. / know.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
RIDDLE AND ANSWER.

Either forward or backward,
II you take me fair,
l am one way q number,
The other q snare.
(Ten-netl
Evening star., 1909-03-06
C0nundrumS.

When are hunters and stars alike?
When shooting.
When is yeast like Chinese women's feetf
When compressed.
When are feas like the winter wind?
When biting.
Why 10 a lady's evening gown like q v1ne7
1t has to be trained.
What sea would a leaking shir
prefer?
Adriatic Ga dry attic
Why are railroad trains like reservoirs?
They both have conductors.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Eighty Dogs and Fifty
Cats Form Household

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ODESSA, February q,
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Hidden Novelist Puzzle.

BY taking the initial letter Of a ne-syllable
word from each Of the following sentences and
writing them in the order of their appearance
the name Of famous Scotch novelist will be
spelled:
The sun is always shining on the British EN-.
pire.
Take a care that you never overdo thing.
Always pour oil over troubled waters.
Turn not a deaf ear to good advice.
(The last and fourth letters are the same.)
Evening star., 1909-03-06

ISIS ALEXANDRA ALEKSIEFF
Of this city keeps no less than
eighty dogs and fifty cats in
her house. This snlall-sized
army Of animals has hecnma
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Law o. Gravity vIoIsssa.

Water seeks les level. Is an or.
preston heard 20 frequently Is 70
be almost trite and yet the saw has
its exceptions. There are condI.
lions under which water actually
lows upward and -riaes above les
source. Ifaglass tubs bsdlppedlnto
water, thecolHmnlnside will DO above
the level u tho surrounding surface.
Moreover. ia tube Of half she dIa-
meter be substituted, the column
doubles lie height. The water
creeps along the inside Of the tube.
owing 70 the adhesion, and forms q
cup shaped depression at the top.
An explanation Ii NOT difiicuIt. IL
can DO proved mathematicalIy that
II the diameter Of . circle DO dimIn-
ishsd one half. the circumference Is
also reduced to that extent, whila
the area Is one fourth Of les former
vslue. The circumference Of the
column Of water being reduced one
half, lie contact wllh the glass. and
hence The adhesive force. 10 also
diminished that exssns. while the
GROSS section, and hence she weighA,
Is decreased 70 fourth Of what Il
was before. Therefore. The second
column can DO twice the height Of
tbs 6rsA without exceeding the lift
Ing power.
Remarkable Is The underlying
principles Of this phenomenon M
doubtedly are, Nature made use Of
them long before man made thelr
discovery. Eysry tree and dover
adds It's testimony. The core Of q
tree or plant. instead Of being sin
gle open channel, consists Of Q
sponRellke substance CONSUMING
many miniature tunnels. through
which lha sap and moisture collect.
"a ~ the roots Cow upward In small
rivnlats. rising higher and higher.
lnaheer denAnns Of shs grsas Law Of
gravity,
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"set'' and "sls..


Some one who believes in teaching
BY example has concocted o lesson
on the as Of two little words which
have been sou11e of identification
and trouble 70 many well meaning
persons.
A man, or woman either. can set
hen although they cannot sic her;
neither can they set on her, although
the ben might sit on them by the
hour II they would allow IL.
A man cannoa set on the wash-
bench, but be could SCI the basin on
10. and neither the basin nor the
grammarians would object.
He could sit on dogs tail II she
dog was willing, or be might ses his
foot' on H. But II be should sot on
she aforesaid tail. or sit his foot
there. the grammarians or the dog
would howl, unexpectedly al least.
And yet the man might set the sail
aside aud then sis down, and be a..
sailed neither by the dog nor by the
grammarians. Exchange.
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The ssoy Of Essw Weed.
Esaw Wood sawed wood.

E8aW WOOD sawed WOOo.
Esaw Wood would saw wood
All the wood Esaw Wood saw
EsAw Wood would saw. lii other
words. all the wood Esaw saw 70
saw Esaw sought 10 saw.
Oh. tho wood Wood would sawl
And Oh. lhe woodsaE With which
Wood would saw wood.
But one day Woods woodsaw
would saw 90 wood, and thus the
wood Wood sawed was not the wood
Wood would SAW iiWood's woodsaw
would saw wood.
One day Esaw saw q saw saw
wood rs no other woodsaw Wood
saw would saw wood
Ia fact. Of AL the woodsaws Wood
ever saw saw wood Wood never saw
wOodsaw that would saw wood as
The woodsaw Wood saw saw wood
would saw wood, and ! never saw .
woodsaw that would saw as the wood
saw Wood saw would saw until
Esaw Wood saw wood with the wood
saw Wood saw sew wood.
Now, Wood saws wood with the
woodsaw Wood saw saw wood.
Oh. the wood Woods woodshed
would shed when Wood would saw
With the woodaaw Wood saw saw
wood
Finally, no man may ever know
how much wood the woodsaw Wood
saw would saw II the woodsaw Wood
saw would saw all the wood the
woodsaw would saw. Woman e
Home Companion.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.


The following tracts Of land loeated IN
Sc. Mafy's county can be purchased
cheap and on liberal terms. Il time y do
sired
A farm on road leading from Saint
Johns TO st. Andrews church; contain,
ing las acres. Dwelling Of ave rooms,
stable and barn. Level and fairly tim
bersd. Soil varied.
A farm near, or adjoining the same.
on the 0lebe road, containing 228 acres,
level and well timbered Small dwelling
and stables, barn and corn house In good
condition. Fine tobacco soil.
A farm near Laurel Grove containing
100 acres, more or less. Dwelling and
out houses In good condition. Fine
Tobacco soil
Also one farm containing 100 acres,
near JarboesviIle, 9Th District. well
timbered In oak. pine and gum,
The above lands being owned BY ms.
can be purchased exclusive Of Agents
commission.
In addition 70 the above lands, hvAe
for sale the following very desirable
farms in the 9Th district, near Charlotte
Hall, and on the Southern Maryland
Railroad, which ean Be bought at o re-
souable figures and on liberal terms
A farm In the 9Th District, containing
253 acres; can be divided into two
iarms. On enc side d barn Of 00x40,
with large peach orchard; on other side,
twosmall dwellings, directly on railroad;
both sides well timbered.
Another farm containing 200 acres
building; large dwelling Of 10 rooms
three barns aud tenant house. Vel
timbered.
Another farm Of 1913 acres; fine. roomy
dwelling; new barn, A0x40; wei tim
bered ard tenant houses Tor labor.
Another farm Of 1876 acres; large dwell.
Ing OF Z rooms and 2 barns; heavily
timbered with chestnut and white OAK
Tenant house for labor.
Another farm OF 10e acres. 3 room
dwelling; nice barns In good repair.
tenant house.
The last mentioned four iarTns rim
each other, near Charlotte Hall. anu
in close proximity 10 Railroad.
ENOCH b. AI3ELL,
Lsonardtown, Nd.
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Rouah on the Ludna

Goveror Hughes Of New York do
lights In telling this story about
bis friend. Judge Garrison
An old Quaker woman was 9 wis
ness In case being tried before the
Judge in New Jersey. She wore 9
big poke bonnet which mufied her
ears and prevented her hearing the
lawyers questions. Finally the
lawyer appealed 70 the Judge, and
be ordered her 10 remove the bon-
net.
I'm do no such thing /" she said
tertly.
Il am accustomed 10 having my
will respected, " said the Judge.
We'll, I don't care II thee are .
Judge. that bonnet stays rlghA
whore II Is /"
Perhaps, madam. the Judge
put in ironically. you would like 70
take my place as Judge too. eh %
mot bit Of Isl" she shot out.
There are enough old women en-
tho bench 10 Jersey rs IL Is.
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The man who lived alaaa 70 the
With u death o.
proacR6s, said 9 physician Of na-
tional reputation on board an OCEAN
greyhound on les last inbound trip.
the man Of wit or the professional
bumorIst is bound TO have his lIttle
ioke-eyen at bis own expense.
II was attending we'll known
Western character who was dying
By inches Of the great white plague,
consumption. In consequence she
patient was much emaciatod. To
alleviate his sufIerings one night.
and TO enable him to get Iittla
sleep, prescribed hot mustard
plaster'to DO applied 10 bis sbest.
When the Nurse approached
with the pouItice on large dinner
plate, the poor fellow smiled and
said with dry chuckle, even be-
tween two paroxysms Of coughing:
!" cant say that like your bill
OF fare. Doc.
How Is that?' inquired.
"Well. there's too much mustard
for so little meat, was his quIsk re-
Spouse. Z
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Ne cold IN AnsaretIe ReaIen

Lieut. Shacklston tells Of q curl
Gus phenomenon or life In the An
tarcsic regions The daily journey
is Of course taken under atmospheric
conditions involving the EXTREMIST
cold. The danger OF what is called
catching cold. Is increased by
she fact that the toll OF dragging
sledges over miles Of snow and
broken Ice lands the workers At tbs
end Of the day ID condition Of pro-
fuse persperation.
Nevertheless, during the whole
Of their stay Ia the Antartic regions
not q single one Of the adyenturers
suffered from bodily infirmity or.
dinarily following on exposure to
extreme cold. The peeuliarity was
ahe more marked Ia view Of the fact
shat at the hrst port their vessel
touched on the homeward voyage
nearly every man, including the
commander, had Catarrh.
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Ready For Use.

AS usual. the children were very
hungry aud were waiting patiently
for father 10 al the plates and pass
them around Father. however.
was busIly engaged ia conversation
and missed little Marion. After
every one had begnn eating the
child grew desperate and interrupt
Cd bis father:
Say, papa, I've GA awful 0csd ap-
petite today II you'll only give me =
chance tonse II. Wonlan's Home
Companies,
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President Tait's Hrst annual mes.
sage was sert to Congress- Tuesday,
December 7. Here are some Of the
main points II contains:
Calling attention 10 the crisis In
Central American affairs brought
about By the summary execution 10
Nicaragua OF two Americans, the
President announces that this Gov
eminent has terminated diplomatic
relations with the Zslayan Admins
tratIon In Nicaragua. and intends 10
take such further steps as may be
ioand most consistent with its dig
nifty, Us duty to American Interests
and lee moral obligation 10 Central
America and 20 civilization.
In opposing az immedtatsinvessE-
CATION Of ths New York Custom.
house scandal. the President takes
the ground that such Investigation
might. By giving immunity and
otherwise. prove 90 embarrassment
10 securing convistion Of the guilty
parties.
A proposal submitted BY the Sc
crstary OF she Treasury that the exc
cutivs departments dencit for the
current fiscal year estimated as
t73. 07s. GO -bs met by the issuance
81 Panama bonds. authorized by Con-
gress, ID approved.
Projects recommended by the Pre-
sident Ia addition 70 those mention
Cd above include:
A ship subsidy TO encourage
American shipping.
Publicity ofpoliticas contributions
10 election OF members OF Congress.
Civil pensions.
A fuud OF $4,000 10 aid In sup
pressing the white slave" trade.
A commission 70 evolve . plan 70
expedite legal procedure and miti.
gate the law 3 delay"
Construction Of 90 artificial island
and fertilization In the entrance 70
Chesapeake bay. two battleships
and one repair ship for the navy
and the establishment Of 40 extsn-
siys Daval base ~ Pearl Island.
Hawaii.
A national bureau Of health.
Celebration Ia 1918 OF the semi
centennial Of negro emancipation.
The Nicaraguan question, conser-
walton and needed amendments 70
abe anti trust aud Interstate som-
merne aels are n be discussed later
ii spse j. nsssa9ea
In bis message, which contains
II, 900 words. Mr.. Taft reports the
country 10 be- ''in a high state Of
prosperity, and be adds that there
Ia every reason TO believe that We
are on the eve Of substantial busi-
ness expansion, and we have just
garnored harvest unexampled In
the market value Of our agricultural
products.