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mo, good fellow, my father and
mother are in heaven
And you have no kith or kin?" asked
the king.
None that < know of, minstrel. But
what does it matter about me? I am
young and strong and can work my
way. But this poor old man cannot go
much farther alone. Once l thought of
taking him to the palace gates to ask
for aims for him. You know the king
is good and just man.
And why didn't you do so?" asked
the king.
The kings servants are not kind,
and rudely turn beggars away" replied
the boy. so 1 have given him my
bread-which was to have been my din
ner-and shall take him to my mas
ter's house tonight. But all the after
noon ne must rest here on the grass"
And you will receive no reward from
him for your kindness?' said the king
See how he eats your bread without
offering you word of thanks
am not helping the old man for
thanks" the boy said in very low, feel
ing tones. 'He is old, sick and poor. /
help him because he touches nv heart
to pity. Should 1 turn my back on him
now would never enjoy another hour
While live. I help those in worse con-
dition than myself because can't help
doing so. 1t makes me so miserable
to see people suffer, and makes me
happy to be of help to them. But, good
minstrel, will you play and sing a bit
20 the old beggar to cheer him before
you depart on your way? I suppose
you are going to the palace to play and
sing for the king. May all good luck
attend thee, and may you in your pros
porous hours never forget those in dis
tress." And the boys voice shook with
emotion.
Yes, I am going to the palace, and
you and this beggar are going with
me-" declared the king in a ringing
voice, Il know the king, and he will
give aid to your old beggarman. And
you-well, the king wishes very much
TO see you in private"
Wishes to see me?" asked the boy in
surprise. why, the king doesn't know
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14

I am in existence. And even if he did,
/ could not leave my work to go to the
palace now. My time belongs to my
master, who pays me for my labor
But if the king bids you to him
will you not go then?" asked the king.
mo, for the king is just and good,
and he would not ask me to leave my
masters work. 1 am a swineherd, and
1 must look after the swine and keep
them from wandering. And even now
1 must go to look after them.'
The boy was rising when the king
laid hand on his shoulder my little
lad, you have this hour been talking
to your king, and he asks you to come
to the palace as soon as your master S
work is done. He has a more impor-
tant work for you to do in future, for
hold, I am the king, and as poor in
many ways as this old beggar.''
AS the king spoke he lifted his min
strefs cap and wig, and the little
swineherd recognized the king, whom
he had many times seen passing on the
highway with the royal hunters. Eyes,
1 am your king, out to find a wholly
unselfsh boy whom I may adopt as
my heir to the kingdom. And have
found him sitting here at the brook,
feeding and soothing a thanklesS old
beggar. And now it il your king who
asks for alms-for aims from you,
good lad, who have youth, earnestness,
virtue charity, unselfishness to give.
Come to me this night as soon as you
have completed your masters work.
And now 1 shall depart, and will send
a servant with a cart Immediately for
this old man whom you have tended so
tenderly."
The king withdrew while the little
swineherd gazed in silence after him,
and he. could not bring himself to be-
lieve he>had really been talking to the
king till an hour later when a servant
from the kings stable came with
horse and cart to fetch the aged beg
gar. And then the boy knew he had
not been dreaming, for the servant
handed to him signet ring with a
tablet on which was written: "Do not
be unjust to your king, but come to
him tonight. He is a beggar and you
can aid him.
And that is how it happened that
little swineherd became a king, and
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14

wants. When alone with the minstrel
the king said: 1T is my viii that you
play being king until 1 return. Do not
ask single question:, but do as I in
struct you. / can trust you, for you
are good servant. This day it pleases
me to wear your garb and to pass out
OF my own palace as a minstrel. Dis
robe and exchange garments with your
king. Stay you here in this chamber
till return, which may be tomorrow
or within week.
Within few minutes the king was
arrayed as a poor minstrel, leaving off
the minstrers insignia which pro-
claimed the fact that he was of the
royal household. Thus he resembled
any ordinary rowing minstrel one might
meet any day on the highway.
AS the king approached a little bridge
which spanned tiny brook he beheld
young boy kneeling on the bank
Beside the boy sat an old man in rags,
and his face and head were dust
stained from long and continued trav-
cling on foot. The kneeling boy was
laving the old mans bare feet, rubbing
them softly with tufts of grass to re-
move the mud stains.
"Ah, 1 must stop here" murmured
the king. Then, in a feeble way, he
descended the sloping little bank to the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
THE SCHOOL DAYS
OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

~ HE boys and girls of today are as
suredly a privileged class, with
the splendid educational advant-
ages their country affords them When
Abraham Lincoln was child he lived
in wild country, where Indians and
ferocious animals were more at home
than civilized people. Schoolhouses
were far apart and teachers only hap
pened along now and then. If children
managed to get any schooling in those
days they had to be in deep earnest
and take advantage of every opportun-
ity to learn. Little Abe Lincoln's first
teacher was Zachariah Riney Nothing
much seems to be recorded concerning
him, and little seems to be known
about his second masters to whom he
went in Kentucky, Caleb Hazel. How
ever; between the two, in the few
months Lincoln was their pupil, they
succeeded in teaching him to read and
write. One of his schoolmates says
that he studied harder than the other
boys and learned faster than any OF
them. He would get spicewood brushes
hack them up on a log, and burn them
two or three together, for the purpose
of giving light by which he might pur-
sue his studies. 1t was not a good
light, but the best he could obtain.
Besides the "A-B-C schools" as Lin
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
The Cause of Excitement

When the Republican party came
into power Washington swarmed with
officeseekers. They overran the White
House and clustered about the presi-
from Illinois called on the president
one day and saw him with a very dis
turbed countenance hedged about by
a big crowd of excited men.
Have we been defeated in a great
battle, Mr.. PRESIDENT" asked the
friend
mo-" said Mr. Lincoln with a sigh.
'"Are the rebels advancing on Wash
ington?"
NO" said Mr. Lincoln, at isn't the
war; it's the postoffice at Brownsville,
Mo"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14

coin called them, the only other means
of education in the country districts in
those days was preaching" These
preachers, of whatever denomination,
were rather uncouth and not we'll edu-
Gated, but they believed in frightening
their hearers from evil-doing by terrify-
ing pictures of future punishment.
From these speakers Lincoln, the boy,
got his first notion of speech making
and during his boyhood years one of
his chief delights was to get his play
mates about him and preach and thump
until he had the fellows frightened or
ir tears.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14

how the kings own son, the selfish
prince, was established as the second
son." and therefore not heir to the
throne. You see the good king had
the power to enact laws to suit him
self, and it suited him to adopt the
wholly unselfish boy his ''eldest
born and heir to the throne" And
never a~better or more just king lived
than did he who was once a little
swineherd, washing the feet of an old
beggar at the roadside brook.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
How the Wise King
Chose HIS Successor

The Powerful Ruler Found That His Would Make
Caprcous and Unjust King So Atted Himself in Unpree6-
hous Garb and Set Forth Find Wholly <Unsehsh
Young Mana Poor Swineherd Displayed Tender
ness, Mercy and Bravery, and Was Chosen
Be the Future King
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03

the throat may be pulled. There must be
a sensation of pulling from the cords I'M
der the chin, for without it the muscles
will not be used.
Next the head should be twisted from
one side to the other. always with lift
ing motion. while the chin is held high.
Beyond these movements there are more
which will really strengthen the throat
cords.
! believe in the efficacy of massage ap-
plying a f1esh-building cream. The latter
need not be rubbed under the chin but
the front of the neck should be well
soaked with it at night. and this oil
should be rubbed in with a firm rotary
movement.
a cream I like for this purpose is made
from One-hajf a gram of tannin. thirty
grams of lanolin and twenty grams of
oil Of sweet almonds. The lanolin is put
intara cup set in pan of hot water, and
as ~ melts or sOftens the oil is beaten in.
This mixture Should be creamy, but not
liquid. 1t is removed from heat when all
the oil is in. and the tannin is beaten
through 1t is used any cold cream.
Another. preferred by some persons.
grams of highproof alcohol and ten drops
each of oil of rosemary and essence of
bergamot. The lard must be prepared by
trying the fresh leaf. 4 piece of gum
camphor the size of the finger tip should
be put in while the fat is melting. The
lard is then strained and stirred into the
alcohol. the oils going in last
MARGARET MIXTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
KEEP THE THROAT FROM
SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

There is really no reason why Wom-
ans throat should become stringy, for
such a condition is far too homely and
ageing in effect for one to permit it to ar
rive before she has passed middle age.
but it is not uncommon now to see a
woman of thirty-five whose throat shows
signs Of age from wearing excessively
high collars. These high neck pieces i'm
pede circulation. SO the tissues starve.
Nervousness, too. accentuates this stringy
condition, but neither of these two con-
tributing causes will be harmful if one
is willing to massage and exercise the
muscles and flesh of the neck every day.
incidentally the matter of collars should
receive consideration. No dressn1aker
should be permitted to make them SO
tight that they stop a natural circulation
Of blood. Nor is there need of neck dress
ing being so close-fitting. for il properly
shaped and smoothly boned it will be
perfect in At and yet not constructing.
Exercises to keep the throat in gcondi-
ton are of the simplest They consist
merely in stretching the throat cords
working to keep them elastic and strong
instead of becoming fiabby and weak. No
collar is worn during the time of eXercis-
ing. The work begins by bending the
head down until the chin touches the
chest, and then putting it back as far as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
FadS for Women.

At a shower given TO a prospective
! bride lately one of the gifts was two
| dozen doilies in white crochet edged with
"A narrow border Of red in an open de-
sign. Few of the guests understood their
use, so it was explained that they were
intended for placing between handsome
china dinner plates to keep them from
scratching each other.
In order that the doilies NAV not be-
come mlslaid two long strands of two
inch-wide ribbon We're taken for each
dozen doilies. The ribbons We're crossed
at right angles and one dolly was LAID
upon the crossed ribbons. Then the four
ends were threaded on the open edge of
the dolly equal distances apart. The
next eleven We're threaded after the same
manner ard the ribbons were tied in a
bow al the top. The plates Of course
were to be slipped between each two dol
lies.
Mercerized crochet cotton was used in
their construction.
Now that the tilets and bandeaux are
worn so much, and so many kinds of such
accessories are a necessity, different kinds
being in demand for different toilets many
girls are making hair garnitures at home
A dainty Yet simple bandeau can be
made from two strands of silver braid
1888 li4dh lidiL dH lHcB WlOe Connected by
short strands in graduated widths, the
! widest coming directly in front.
Imitation pearl beads are sewed in rows
to the braid. Velvet in dainty color
could be substituted for the braid If de-
sired, sewing a thin wire at the back
Potato water for cleaning silk, either
black or delicate color, has many fol-
lowers. One large or two small potatoes
should be grated. after pairing. of course
To this add Il quart of cold water and,
II possible, rain or melted snow water
The liquid should be allowed to remain
for at least tWenty-fOur hours forty
eight will be better). and then must he
poured off carefully into another vessel,
leaving the sediment behind
Sponge the silk with this clear LIQUID
or If the silk is much soiled then it may
be washed in the potato water.
Do not wiring. or creases will be Gre
ated. Hang to the line dripping wet. AS {,
rule no ironing will be necessary, but
the silk should be thoroughly smoothed
over, using any soft cloth, as an old silk
handkerchief.
The short stout woman should give
thanks 10 the originators of fashionable
millinery this season, for nothing will
suit her better than the smart, natty tur-
ban trimmed in the straight outstanding
effects directly III the front II is worn
much.
Both hat shapes and styles of trimming
are the most charitable that have been
invented, and il is really'the fault of the
individual if she does not look her best
for this season.
Skirts of evening gowns are much wider
and longer. with trains almost eXtraya-
gantly long. while In front and at the
sides the skirt must be long enough tn
touch the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
The Widows Mail.

4 letter from a correspondent asks m
formation on the matter of the proper
way to address mail to widow. In the
case I cite the son possesses the same
name as hts father, and is married, so
the mother and daughter-in-law have the
same name and address. The mother-n-
law, inadvertently, has opened letters be-
longing to the sons wife, and naturally
the latter objects. So she writes to ask
If the widows formal address should not
be that Of her maiden name, saying. with
truth, that such a procedure would pre-
vent confusion.
According to etiquette widow may re-
vert to the use of her maiden name or
she may continue with that of her hus-
band II she was Mary Smith before she
married Mr.. Jones. she might be Mrs.
Mary Smith Jones. or Mrs. John Jones.
Yet there are few rules of etiquette
which have not an exception. and In the
case where the son during the lifetime of
his father was john Smith ir. and is
married, there would undoubtedly be
fewer mistakes in the minds of all If the
widow used her maiden initials.
On the other hand. she may not wish
to do this. Ii she has been Mrs. John
Jones for many years it is pretty hard to
be Mrs Mary Smith Jones just because
her husband Is dead. To give up the old
name is to sever another link with the
past, and SO i StlO1lIQ say tle matter may
be optional If she can be made to see
that the younger woman may be bene-
flied by the change, perhaps she will be
willing to make the concession. If she
is not, the young wife must do what she
can to prevent mistakes.
One thing she can do is to have junior
added, as she must have done duripg the
lifetime of her father-in-law. She may
prefer to drop it, but the addition will at
least insure privacy for her mail. She
may be able to persuade her mother-n-
law to nave her letters addressed simply
to Mrs Jones, and, OF course, any such
envelopes. by right of seniority. would
go 10 the older one This is a dignited
form OF address to which she should take
no exception, and If she wishes example
for il. she should remember that Mrs.
William Astor regarded the fact of her
name simply AS Mrs. Astor a title in
itself. She needed given name to
specify her individuality. Mrs. Jones.
senior. may be addressed in the same
fashion.
1t lis not now customary as formerly
for widow to drop her husbands name.
1t may be irritating to daughter-in-law,
and, perhaps. with reason; but there is
nothing for 1t but to make the best of
difficult situation. In the case where
the sons name Is the same as the
fathers the younger generation should
cling to Junior.
ROSA.NNA SCHUYLER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
Christmas Candy.
Chocolate Creams.

OF all the delioacies from fondant, per-
haps the greatest favorfte is chocolate
cream drops. To prepare them, take the
cream. flavor form into little balls or
cones and place on oiled plates or paper
to harden slightly before covering An
hour will be sufficient.
Break a cake of plain chocolate into
pieces, place in a saucepan and set in
another containing boiling water. Stand
over the fire until the chocolate is en-
tirely melted. Drop two or three of the
cream balls into the melted chocolate at
one time, roll around to cover all sides,
then lift out with a two-tined fork or a
candy dipper. Hold moment to allow
the extra chocolate to drain off and place
OH oiled paper or buttered plates until
they become cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
CHARGES NoN-SUPP0RT.
Sarah A. Starr Appeals to Court
Against Her Husband.

After nearly forty-four years of mar
ried life, Sarah 4. Starr and her hus-
band. Jacob W. Starr, have had dis
agreement and Mrs. Starr, who says she
has passed Seventy-one years, has asked
the District Supreme Court to compel her
husband to support her. She says her
husband. who has been an employe of
the War Department for thirty-two years,
left her September 1 last, and has since
refused to contribute to her support.
She declares that the cause of their
separation was the insistence of her hus-
band that she keep house for him. When
she states. she is physically incapable of
such work and needs the, watchful care
of a physician.
Mrs. Starr tells the court she was mar
ried at Camden. y. j., December II,
1865, lived seven years in this city and
now resides with her daughter and the
latter's husband, physician. Because
she would not leave her daughters home.
where she declares her husband had
agreed she might stay, he left her and
has not since supported her.
The petitioner says she is without
means of support and is dependent OF the
bounty of her son-in-law. She is repre-
scented by Attorneys Wilson 4 Banks
dale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
A Bald=Headed
Woman
Shorn of Her Crown Of
Beauty Loses in Love
and Marriage.

Hair l. certainly most necessary 10 woman,
Who could love and marry a bald headed woman
What charms could array to offset such q dis.
fgurement?
4 woman's goal is usually love and narrisr e
Her browning glory is her hair. The loss Of her
hair mars her beauty. happiness and success.
Yet right here where live are thouss uds Of
women neglecring injuring their hair TO such
An extent that it is only matter Of time when
II will be- utterly ruined.
Many women destroy the beauty of their hair
through thoughtlessness or ignorance Of certain
facts. They do shampoo their hair often
enough. or too often. They soaps or prep
arations which contain ingredients harmful TO tie
scalp and hair
As a result of such treatment dsndruff Is Gre
ated. the hair loosens loses color. falls out. and
badness commences. unless proper and prompt
precautions taken in time. Then. again,
microbes and certain diseases bring about un-
healthy scalp and hair conditions.
Most people rid themselves OF daudruf and
correct diseased scalp and hair conditions IL they
will use the right remedy. We have that rem
,dy. and will positively guarantee that it will
eradicate dandrun and prevent badness, or II
will not cost the anything.
That's pretty broad statement bur We, will
back IL and prove it with our own money
Re1all ''a3'' Hair Tonic is the remedy that will
grow hair and overcome scalp and hair troubles
IL VIII grow hair even on bald heads unless all
life in the hair roots has been extingui.hed the
follicles closed, and the scalp is glazed and
shiny. IL gets Its name from the fact that 1,
grew hair In 80 out Of 100 cases. where il re.
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test.
We want YOU to try Rexal '93'' Hair Tonic nj
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03

The hat pictured above exceedingly becoming shape
beaver The fairly high and wide, with
dropping brim, which up the right
side and front OF the hat Several strips OF ermne laid
around the and cluster of large white pumes
ietcfngy grouped the right side. The of fur hat
trimming be than popular this year and
is beautifully rich
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
A Menu for Men.

A menu that is not difficult to prepare
and that always appeals to men is:
Oyster or Grape Fruit Cocktail
Olives. Celery Hearts. Sailed pistschio Nuts.
Ox-Tsi Soup lobster Bisque
Chicken en- Casserole. with Peas and Carrots
CurraDt Jelly and Sweet Potatoes.
Southern style.
Or Plank Steak. with Mashed Potato Rnsettes
Cauli6owcr. Mushrooms. Peas aud Carrots.
Follow with Rreslin Tomato Salad with
Cheese Straws.
Nessclrode Pudding. Fruits. Nuts.
Black Coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
WINS VERDICT FOR $1,000.
Mrs. Dixon Successful in Case
Against Virginia Road.

Mrs Mary l.. Dixon has been awarded
"a verdict for $1,000 damages against the
Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad
Company She sued for $4,000
The case has consumed the entire week
on trial and the plaintiff claimed that her
ankle and hip were severely broken ca-Is-
ing her to he confined to bed for seven
months, owing to a fail on the platform
OF the Great Falls and Old Dominion
road August -. 1907. the accident being
caused. she claims, by the pushing and
jostlng of the crowd precipitatirg her
to the ground The piaintiff was repre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
Educational Song Recital.

An educational song recital was given
by Sidney Lloyd Wrightson at the KnB be
building last evening. The recital WAS
called educational. il was explain -,
TO illustrate proper breathing, and tse
program was selected with that object .n
view. Mr.. Wrightson. gave his own con-
ception of how certain songs should Re
sung. Miss Donna Elizabeth Riegel was
the accompanist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
Star Office Visitors.

The following visitors registered today
at The Star office:
l.. c. Hensel. Youngstown, Ohio
G. NJ. Enrick, Dayton, Ohio.
j. II. Darling, Valparaiso. Chile.
Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Dolliver Har-
risburg. Pa.
Mrs. III. 5. Williams, Canton, Ohio.
Mrs. r.. l.. Ebersole. Canton, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
Funeral of Mrs. Mary B. Dodge,

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary r.
Dodge. widow of Walter S. Dodge, We're
hell yesterday at the residence of her
brother-in-law, Horace Dodge, 10 &
street northeast. Rev. L. q. e. Pierce
ofticiated. Interment was made in Glen
wood cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03

recording secretary: J. jacob. financial
secretary: II. c. Surguy. treasurer; j. j.
Cook. chaplain: G. NJ. Copenhaver, usher;
J. Brock, sergeant-at-arms; y. Ha2en.
doorkeeper; l. S. Holl dge, DR. j. w.
Hodges and l.. Behrend. trustees: ".
Hazen and E. p. Warfield delegates to
cabinet: a. Rosenthal, delegate to Inn
mediate Relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03
National Union Election.

Central Council of the National Union
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: +. p. Warfield, president;
l. Small.svice president: a. Stern, speaker;
5. I. Murray, eX-president; a. RoSenthal,