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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25
Nearly a Hero.

Hands up"
The passengers on the Pullman car
took in the situation at a glance and
did exactly what the train robber told
them to.
At the points of his guns he relieved
them of their valuables. But at the
sight of one woman, he paused with q
start.
who are you, woman" he de.
manded
81" she quavered, "am Miss Fay de
Fluftie, the well-known actress. Here
are my jewels-take them ALL"
The hold-up held up his head,
proudly.
NO" he replied, q may be a rob.
Der, but l am no press agent. Keep
your wealth."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25
Horticulture at the CAPITAL.

Secretary Wilson of the department
Of agriculture referred at a recent din,
ner in Washington to the amateur
florists who sprang up in the suburbs
at this season by thousands.
More florists, perhaps, than flowers
spring up" he said.
In seed shop the other day |
heard one of these amateurs complain
about the last batch of seed he had
bought. After he had ended his com.
plant he began to ask floral questions.
"'Oh, by the way he said, what is
a hardy rose"
It's one growled the dealer, tina
doesn't mind your pulling it up by tn
roots every day to see if 1t has be
gun to grow yet"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25
Gave 1t Her Hearty Approval.

Gave 1t Her Hearty Approval.
They are going to start up a press
club here" said newspaper man to
bis young lady friend I'VE held a
meeting at the Seelbach hotel and
elected officers, and now think it's
going through"
That will just be fine. Tailors
charge such oxtravagant prices now
a-days and | think it is a great thing
for young men to be able to keep their
clothes pressed at a reasonable price.
and it will especially be boon to
travelling men stopping at the hotel i"
she innocently ayerred.
Where ignorance is bliss It's folly,
etc" said the young man to himself,
as he allowed the conversation to drift
to wearing apparel. Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25
c., c. & O. WILL USE
TRACKS OF N. & W

1t is stated that the Norfolk and
Western and the c., G. q 0. railroads
have recently completed traffic ar
Engagements by which the G., G. & 0.
will use the Il. & w. TRACKS from ST.
Paul, Va, TO kiser Va, on the Clinch
Valley division. The new line will
then connect with the extension to
Elkhom City, Ky, This will go into
effect December /.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25
A Suspicion.

higgins says he is an idealist."
Eyes" answered Miss Cayenne; but
am afraid that ne is one of those whe
believe that the first test of an ideal
list is to be idle"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25

81 think | must be goin," remarked
the young man for the tenth time.
"You do not appear to me to be go
ing" declared the young lady, after
Inspecting him carefully, "You seem
10 be perfectly stationary. "-L9M>-
V lie CouricT-Journal
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25
No Chance to Talk.

what has become of that lively
friend of yours | met some time ago?
[ never see him with you now"
NO, alasl He has joined the great
silent majority"
"Ahl he is dead?"
"No; married"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25
A Distinction.

do you think man should go into
politics as a profession?'
No" answered Senator Sorghum,
not as profession But he should
ne a good hand at trade"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25

81 Hardapplc-My Oldest boy is get
tim literary. He's goin' ter write fer
the magazines. Bige Blacksmith
He'll probably git 'em if he sends the
subscription in advance. Chicago
Daily News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25

In all things it is better to hope than
to espair.-Goethe,
Contentment is merely the ability to
forget for awhile the things that are be.
You'd our reach.
People like to be taken for what they
are worth, except when the Tax AS.
SCISSOR visits them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
Lyonnaise Triple.
FADS FOR WOMEN.

The newest trimming for hats to be
worn by mddle-aged and elderly women
is black velvet bearded wheat The de-
scrption sounds as though the effect may
be heavy. but it is not. Though hand
some, it is also light.
Another pretty trimming much admired
on one OF the new toaues is a wreath of
small pink roses. each about the size of
silver dollar, twelve of them being used
This decoration was set on the left side
surrounding a close rosette of black chif-
fon, from which sprang a small white
aigret.
A new model in motor caps is made
from taffeta silk. with a detachable cape
at the back for protecting the hal from
dust. This headgear is o. excellent
workmanship and is priced at $50 each
For those women who like the more CO.
quettish plated motor capeS there. are ex-
cellent styles in natural tan linen at 81
also in a choice of pongee i'm the natural
tan shades, taffeta silk or lightweight
cloth in all colors. These are S222J each
Coats are in mohair. crash chambray
linen and linenette. at prices from 81 up
ward.
The pretty fashion of wearing a single
rose behind the ear has been revived
and when beneath the, flower a couple
OF curls fall upon the shoulder very
strong reminiscence of the fashions of
the sos of the last century is aroused
Single flowers are now being worn in
the corsage instead of the bunch that
used to be prevalent. Two roses at the
most are a sufficient provision. or a
single scarlet poinsettia is considered in
the height of fashion.
A new hat ornament is the pump
bow. copied from the. bow on low
shoe. 1t is very stiff and precise in APP
pearance. made of three loops at either
end and placed across the front or at
the side of the hat.
One of the smartest hats is made of
duh. ebon legal straw, with an enormous
bow and crown twist of broad black
velvet ribbon. 1t is masSed with enormous
sheaths of white osprey on one side.
The RebouX bow is step in the direc-
ton of the .old-fashioned bow. 1t . is
small but not fat, being nipped into
tight center and perched coquettishly
on hat devoid of other trimming.
The new transparent guimpes of flesh
colored tulle. placed without a wrinkle
or tuck over the neck and shoulders
certainly give the dresses of today a
most gala-like appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17

Even quiet wedding keeps the bride
busy. For though she need not visit
the shops to buy a trousseau. orders
must be given at the stationer's for an
nouncement and visiting cards. and the
selection Of these is not a quick or easy
task.
According to present custom, there is
not only the Individual card of the newly
wed woman. but another plate is required.
1t must be engraved with MIR. and Mrs.
On both cards the names should be writ
ten In full. Her cards may not read Mrs.
]. B. Brown" or even Mrs. James b..
Brown but they must be Mrs. James
Beech Brown. An address is also neces-
sary, and the at home day, if one has
been chosen for the season.
OF the lettering used, block and old
English are preferred just now, Old
English being considered smarter than
block 1t also happens to be more expen-
sive-a fact that perhaps has something
to do with its not being common. Block
is pretty. and there need be no hesitation
in choosing 1t when economy is an object.
The card with the names of Mr.. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
IVY POISON REMEDIES.

Persons who spend their vacations in
the country should take with them some
panacea to cure ivy poison and to soothe
the bites insects cause.
For those who have never before suffer-
ed from ivy poison / want to describe a
few of the symptoms, so that remedies
may be applied as soon as they appear.
One of the evidences of this poison is
redness of the flesh another is an irritat-
ing itching, and when the case Is severe
one there is intense suffering and some
times the whole body is affected. To use
on skin so poisoned this wash, given by
physician, made from half an ounce of
impure carbonate of zinc and two ounces
posed to give relief. With it the affected
parts should be constantly wet.
Another mixture for severe cases is
made from two drains each of carbonate
of lead and powdered AFRO root, one dram
of powdered gum acacia, ten grains or
hydro-chlorate of cocaine and three
ounces of olive oil. This is made into
paste and spread over the skin. me
cocaine makes 1t particularly cooling ana
soothing.
one panacea for insect bites that smart
is made from one dram of beta-napthol
and half a pint of alcohol or cologne. Thls
may be applied until the singing stops
Another that is sometimes easier TO use
~
e!eate of mercury and ten grains of cam
pnor. This being paste, may be rubbed
on, and will give relief when ii might not
be possible to apply liquid.
The use of strong ammonia for bites, an
application that is commended by some
persons. l do not approve. 1t may bring
relief, but a the same time 1t is likely to
burn the flesh and cause more pain than
the disease. Alcohol and cologne, put OH
full strength. are soothing when no more
ef3ica ci0llS MIXTURE secured, Water
is useless. unless it's temperature is very
cold and the affected spot can be kept
constantly immersed.
Comparatively few persons know the
value of bicarbonate of soda as cooling
application. Used indefinitely it would
cause the skin to dry. but strong solu-
ton is almost as beneficial as is alcohol
A teaspoonful to half pint of wafer
should be kept on the dressing table. and
such portions of the body as may be af
fected by heat may be bathed constantly.
If they are then thickly busted with
talcum, even powdered arrowroot, the
relief will be instant, and though not last
ing, may be indefinitely repeated.
MARGARET MIXTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17

Mrs. size larger than the single
kind. These have no day engraved on
them. The bride or her family pays for
this work. the same as for the invitations
Besides her cards. the bride should have
some stationery. stamped with either
monogram or address. Indeed. both are
so generally used that to omit from note
and writing paper is decidedly noticea BILE.
Fortunately for her who must count the
cost such work is not expensive, for some
dies which give excellent results can be
bought for 81. If the bride is to live in
the country the name of the town should
be put beneath the street address, ii the
place is large enough to require the for
mer.
If the monogram is also used ii should
go at the left center of the paper Ac-
cording to the newest form the address is
not placed in the center but at the other
edge, the lower line of the address being
run out so 1t comes little beyond the
upper.
Letter paper may be stamped with a
color. which is less expensive than gold
or silver. but on the basis that notes are
formal the smaller paper must have the
most ella borate dies, which should be in
white. gold or silver. Envelopes are not
stamped. ROSANNA SCHUYLER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17

rates These products form good por-
ton of our exports to France under the
reciprocity agreement.
When the reciprocity agreement with
France expires October 81 her exporters
will be required to pay on American I'M
portations an increase of from S1.15 to
$50 per proof gallon on brandies or
other spirits distilled from grain or other
materials, an increase of from 30 cents
to A. and 80 cents per gallon. respective
~. according to alcoholic strength. on
still wines and vermouth in casks, an
increase of from S1o5 to S1.S5 when i'm
rorted in cases made up of bottles or
jugs and also an increase of from S6 TO
$500 per dozen quarts OF champagne ana
other sparkling wines.
Should the maximum rates be levied
by the President as a result of discrim-
nation against American products there
would be an addition to these rates of -
per cent ad valorem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
WINTER QUITS TRIBUNE.
Dramatic Writer Differed With
New York Editor and Resigned.

NEW YORK, August 11.-William Winter.
the dean of American dramatic critics,
has severed his connection with the New
York Tribune. which he accepted in 1860
at the invitation of Horace Greeley. His
resignation was announced in the follow
ing statement by Hart Lyman, the editor:
Mr. Winter has resigned entirely of
his own accord and much to my regret,
and | have no reason to expect that he
will reconsider his decision.
Il thought it right not to publish
small part of the large amount of matter
he wrote for the Sunday Tribune of Au-
gust y Mr.. Winter did not agree with
me and his resignation followed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
Stationary Firemen Meet.

YONKERS, \. Y. August 1.-THE
tenth annual convention of the Interna-
tional Brotherhood of Stationary Fire
ment met here and will continue until
Sunday next One hundred and twenty
five locals in the United States. Canada
and Mexico are represented, each by one
delegate. 1t is expected that c. L. Stamp
of Omaha. Neb.. International secretary
and treasurer will be reelected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
Appeals to Spanish Patriotism.

MELILLA. Morocco. August l7.-Gen.
Marina, commander of the Spanish
forces which are about to advance
against the Moors. has issued a patriotic
appeal to his men to show themselves
worthy sons of Spain and descendants
of the heroes who fifty years ago car
ried the flag to Tetuan. He promises that
he will lead his men TO victory and that
the campaign will be a glorious page in
the history of the fatherland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
LIVELY DAY FOR CUMBERLAND
Two Political Conventions Are
Scheduled for Tomorrow.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Nd. August 1.-Two
conventions will be held in Cumberland
WedneSday-the democratic judicial con-
vention. which will renOminate Judge
Boyd for chief judge of the fourth judi
cial circuit. and the republican county
convention which will elect delegates tc
the state convention and which will elect
new state central committee for Allie
gany county.
The latter will be made of friends of
the Pearre Wellington-Sloan combination.
which won in Saturdays primaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
Curtiss Makes Successful Flights.

RHEIMS. August 17.-Glenn H. Curtiss.
the American aviator who will take part
in the aviation week contests. made
two successful trips in his aeroplane near
here yesterday. each of a few minutes
dura ton. But al the end of his third
flight which lasted four minutes, Curtiss
made an abrupt landing and his ma
chine was slightly damaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
Barcelona Story Denied.

PARIS, August 1.-THE Spanish am
bassador to France. Marquis Del NUM-,
has issued denial of the report pub
lished last week in a local newspaper
that twenty-five persons were shot Au-
gust IL in the Montjuish fortress at Bar
celona for their share in the recent revolt
there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
Belgian Crown Prince Praises Dad.

ANTWERP. August 17.-Prince Albert
Leopold. heir to the Belgian throne. ar
rived here on his return from the Congo
and was given an ovation. He spoke in
praise of what King Leopold has accom-
plished in the Congo. and says the re-
sources and possibilities of development
of the country had exceeded his expecta-
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
Drown Crossing Swollen Stream.

Ell PASO. Texas. August 17.-News was
received here of the drowning near
Shafter, Tex, Saturday of United States
Deputy Collector of Customs John Don
adson and immigration Inspector. Robert
Huide. The carriage in which they were
crossing a swollen stream was over
turned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
FRANCE AND THE new TARIFF
AS TO THE Eff
Feet ON TRADE.
Denial That There's Any Discrlm-
nation in the Application of
Its Provisions.

Denial is made that there is any dis
elimination against France in the appli-
cation of the provisions of the new tariff
to that country.
Calculations are being made to the
effect of the new tariff on the CONNER
cial relations between France and the
United States. presuming the normal
course is followed and also what may be
through the application by both countries
of punitive maximum rates.
The balance of trade with France was
in our favor during the fiscal year lh'S,
showing exports of Sl16UOo.O00, as against
imports of $1c2. OO0, 900, in reversal of con
ditions in the previous year, when French
imports amounted to Sl2S,0o3coo. as
against exports to that country of Sl14.-
900 COO Each country would suf1er
should a tariff war between France ana
the United States enSue and reprlsaiS De
made by applying the maximum rates Oh
their reSpec i've tariffs. The maximum
rates of France show large increases
over her minimum or conventional rates.
while the maximum rates of this country
"A so show material increases IN the dr'i-
cles covered by the reciprocity agree
ment
fects in the expectations OF canned meats
table fruits, dried or pressed fruits. com
mon woods logs. hops. prepared pork
mineral oils. lard and Porto Rico coffee,
while France would be hard hit in eN-
to the United states OF prah-
dies. still wines, vermouth and cnam-
napne which form large element of her
trade with this country. France has Jap
nlied but about twenty-five articles on
her minimum tariff list to the nlted
States. and half of these are intended
mainly for the benefit of her colonies.
and do not profit us because we do not
produce them i'm this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17

a hot dish sarnish with toast points or
fried croutOns and serve.
Picked Triple.
Cut cold boiled trpe in pieces and lay
in stone jar. Put into preserving
kettle quart Of vinegar. sliced onion.
a teaspoonful salt. two dozen cloves, two
blades of mace, a bay leaf two dozen
allspice and a couple of chillis. When
the pickle boils steadily pour over the
tripe. cover and set away in a cool place
to use needed.
Lyonnaise Triple.
Cut the tripe into narrow strips. boil
twenty-five minutes. then drain. Put a
frying pan over the fire with two table
spoonfuls of butter, and when hot frv in
it two tablespoonfuls of finely cbopped
onion until yellow. Add the tripe. table,
spoonful vinegar. a tablespoonful fine
chopped parsley and salt and pepper 10
season. Stir lightly until the tripe is a
delicate brown. turn on to the center of
a hot platter and garnish with toast
points and sliced lemon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
Curried Triple.

Cut the tripe into small pieces. Slice
two onions and brown lightly in a table
spoonful butter. Add the tripe, cover with
broth and stew gently until tender. Put
one teaspoonfu of -four in basin with a
curry powder. then stir in
slowly one-half cupful cream and a scant
cupful broth. When quite smooth stir the
curry in with the tripe. boil few mo-
ments longer until thckened; turn out Oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
TASTY Triple RECIPES.
Broiled TRIBE.

For this purpose the thicker part of
tripe is best. Season with salt
and pepper. spread with butter or olive
oil for an invalid the latter Is best and
lightly brown over a clear fire. Take up
on a hot platter. pour a little melted but
ter over It. squeeze little lemon juice
on it. sprinkle with a tablespoonful OF
fine minced parsley and serve at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17
The Reciprocity Agreement.

Under the French maximum tariff lard
and it's compounds are increased from -
francs per leo Kilograms. the minimum
rate. to 40 francs maximum. In manu-
featured and prepared pork meats the
increase is from ~ to 100 francs per 100
Kilograms. Porto Rico coffee. by the APP
plication of the French maximum rates.
would be increased in duty from 1876
francs ger loo Kilograms TO 800 francs.
while crude and refined mineral oils
would be required TO pay is francs and
~ francs per 100 Kilograms. an advance
from francs. and an equivalent of 12,a
francs, respectively, the conventional
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-17

hot dish. sarnish with toast points or
fried crOutOnS and serve.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
REDLANDS HIGH BREAKS
EVEN WITH ONTARIO HIGH
Girls of Fruit Town Lose, While Boys
Win Easily from Their Oppo-
nents-Women Play Three
Sessions

REDLANDS, Jan. 16.-The Redlands
high school basketball teams of boys
and girls met the Ontario high school
teams this afternoon at the local ath-
Rtic grounds, when the Redlands boys
won by score of 10 to 10, and the
Ontario girls easily defeated the Red
lands girls, "A to 13.
The boys game was an interesting
one, although the visitors were out
classed.
In the girls game the new plan of
playing three 10-minute periods was
tried with success. In the first two
thirds of the game the playing was
close and the game was booked for
Redlands, when Miss Wiley, the star
forward of the locals, suffered an in
jury to her knee and was taken from
the game
The visitors Immediately went into
the game with a determination to win
and threw four baskets and two fouls,
winning the game.
The lineup is as follows:
Ontario girls - Forwards, Duncan,
Granger and Wilmot; center, Hess and
Mature; guards, Osburn and Hamilton.
Redlands girls-Forwards Wiley and
Kenecht; center, Patterson; running
center, Yost (captain) guards, San
born and Gilman; substitute, Strang.
Ontario boys-Forwards, Pratt, Ma
lone; center, Norton; guards, Sieman.
Mitchell and Chaff1n.
Redlands boys-Forwards, Hazard
Best; center, Putnam; guards, Bur-
nett HaSSOn
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
BET ON RACES, BUT DO
NOT VIOLATE STATUTE

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 16.-In the in
auguration today of the race meet at
the half-mile suburban track across the
river from New Orleans local turfmen
declare racing will again be made a
feature of the winter season in this
city, in spite of the Locke anti-racing
law. They assert that even if it is I'M
lawful to conduct a book, they may
sell information" The sheriff and the
district attorney of the parish were
present today and said no violation of
the law had been noticed. Summary:
First race furlongs-Copperfeld won, John
Garner second, Cooney K. third; time ITO.
Second race, ADMINISTRATIONS won,
Clifton Cole second, Walter McClain third;
time 1:29 3-5.
Third race, furlongs-L. NJ Ackert won,
Alamo second, H. NJ. Mcleod third; time
1929 Is.
Fourth race, 1 miIe-Grenade won, John Nc
Bride second, Adesso third; time 200.
Fifth race 512 furlongs-La Sale won, Hi
ram S. second, Kiamesha 1. third; time
1920 AS.
Sixth race, furlongs-Pat Ornus won Ed
Tracey second, Ben Walmestry third time
1:25 Is.