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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19

They turned down tiny side street, and then into warm lighted doorway. Just single long walls This evening the place had been made jolly with holly and evergreen, and with big wreaths tied with scarlet ribbon at the window. The stout pro- prietor and his buxom wife had for this evening gathered together small orchestra from among their friends and between the selections it's bers sat down with the guests and drank their good healths Monsieur Bartol greeted the two as they entered with Merry Christmas" and was followed by Madame Bartol, smiling and echoing him. Then Pierre to place their chairs for them, beaming with much pleasure as though they were his own guests
 The chatter laughter, and chatter of dishes at put them in good spirits Marion felt not so much seemed very to her and very much part of her happiness.
 Christmas has just begun for me-" he said. "An day long have been in the midst or 1thaVe watch ed others glow with the peace and joy of the day but somehow it hasn't struck home. It has been," he laughed, Hike looking upon another's romance
 sDid you? It is the possibility of your wishing me when cannot come that sometimes makes me rebellious with work"
 "But you love your work, David?"
 "Yes," he said Pierre up with the soup, 'I love it because of the struggle You fight so for all accomplish
 ''Do you never get discouraged?"
 q don't know He hesitated Il get lonesome Perhaps that is the same thing"
 But you get little for it all. At the end of the day, you have so little for reward!'
 "At the end of the day." he said slowly, "I have my dreams. And it is those which make it all worth while. They put red blood into pale duties; they give biting zest life. It is like turning your from dull sky to flaming sunset. They make you feel that you yourself-an individuality dis tnguished from any who ever came before or who will after It is the winning of things more than the things themselves which makes life worth living And Marion-I feel somehow that the sanne worst seem to with and feel that you would enjoy even the sting of it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19

eThere are those" she said shamefacedly for her quick breathing almost denied the words, there are those who so fond Of contentment that they fear risk for happiness" There are tnose," he said, 'who do not know themselyes.''
 Madame does not like the soup7" asked Pierre. frowning little.
 The dinner was good-so good that she was scious of enjoying it she had not done for months. And the company good-so good that she remembered each and every face afterwards body had joined in the choruses and several others had been persuaded to give solos, sic to her sur prise, and sang Christmas carol in way that the applause of the evening
 "I feel now,' she said, "as though had discov- cred country. I-I wish had something to do in it. Tell more of the work you p,ar- ming. IT guess must do my work at se<raAd hand"
 He told her quite simply at first, but with such growing interest that she began to feel as though she really did have part in it.
 And then David choking back words he felt he scarcely had the right to utter. exclaimed out of full heart:
 How you could help mani" manner. The whole world seemed to snap out of the darkness. The blood 1eaped to aer checks- the strength to her arms.
 How would try!" she answered.
 Marion, could you? Can you dream dreams and fight for dreams and love for dreams:"
 s'Yes," she said. And to make them come t-ae. you have made Christmas come true to me
 And after he found her hand there really little left to be said.
 When I here." she confessed. @I thcrsht I had mighty problem hands, And-ie isn't a problem all! I have found that I-I be!cEg to the first generation. David!"
 "Gcd bless you' hs said, half choking.
 As they all those remaining in the too, after the manner of the guests at 1e se.ite Oiseau' and wished them Happy New Year" But it was Pierre knew. He knew, he was D, ting Monsieurs coat, the lartes turned snd said:
 "I sEan come nere az more alone Issrrs-"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19

( A writer is not to blame for this. man is not easy to find. did not ind myself
 till year ago, and then it through DOCK oI
 mine. fs
 It wassmy fourth novel, 'Jchn Dormer," which set
 me thinking I continually going over the
 scenes between Felicia and John And suddenly the
 truth dawned upon me, John Dormer was myself; and he had done what wanted to do The main point and the point of likeness to my
 self is that John prosperous practical man of
 forty, unsuspected of sentiment even by himself. In moment of sefanalyss he discovered that his
 prosperity did content him; that all his life he had hungered for romance; and he went out from his coun ntfnghouse into the world and found-heri did not quite reach the point of owning to my self that wanted romance expected to find ''her.
 put it that desired to get outside the four walls of my study and "see Hfe'; to travel and learn to know the world.
 A few years earlier could not have taken such "a trip if had wished to; but there
 son why should not. Five years before could 3not have afforded it. Eighteen months back could not have left my two little children. Qewas wid- ower) But now was well to do, thanks to the spinnings of my brain, and had uneasiness in
 leaving the children with the charming lady who presided over my house. She was not very old
 about twenty-eight-but she very capable She
 was goodness itself to my little ones; and it
 their fondness for her which hac induced to ask her to come and take of them when her worth
 less husband died, and left her penness; that and my desire to help her, and my liking for her. "You will understand, Beatrice,' I said-I had known her since she child, "that don't wish fyou to be just superior housekeeper. head
 nurse. want you to be a-let say young aunt, big sister, to the children to be the lady of the house, and make the house home for them. So ! you must make the house your home too and feel
 lat liberty to enjoy yourself Will you come and If you can be happy with us?'
 "F1ow kind you are!" she had cried Indeed will come! And will make it happy home for them; and for myself -she held out hand with her pretty smile-Aand for you"
 She had kept her word, and made all very con-s nfod qnd com h1e Tbo aho of
 her skirts and adored her. The competed to please her-she of those women who are fond of servants. and make their servants fond of them-and found her companion to me, well as to the children. She took keen interest in my affairs as if they were her own. and saved every labor that she could take upon herself She kept my accounts and made out the checks for Nme. and entered up the records of my stories
 land wrote business letters for proposed to
 give her power of attorney to manage my af
 Hairs while away. She frowned and pursed her lips when suggested it; but after moment she smilingly consented sI rather frightened" she owned; "but of course shouldn't like you choose anyone else
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19

rlaLce was coz;;ag to me il the shape of one-i wasn't sure whick of three bolny sisters; lo-iy, un affected girls half Dutch and half English, born to make happy homes for some lucky fellows as have 20 doubt they have will. But, when the English mall arrived, I understood how little these nice women really rzattered to Beatrice had sent an amateur photo of the children and herself and when put it beside 2 snapshot of the ladies at the Queens sne looked like g. race horse beside cart horses. They weren't common-look;ng girls either. It simply that she had set my ideals terribly high standard. She such pretty, graceful 
 The children's letters made me feel very home sick Bo5's written by himself, "but arnty rculcd ubee lines. They called Beatrice "auEtie.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19

world aloof, coming nearest to companionship with a broken-down of languages was head waiter at hotel. "The Transvaal is tbe best rlace in the world" he told me, for leavl1g!" I took his advice and went Natal two days earl fer than had intended, to arrive there the nai had two weeks mails at once; two patches papers from Beatrice and two long double letters from her; for she wrote separately about business and home affairs. "So, see, the last concluded, 'I managing all right It is a great pleasure to manage things for you I always remember that you have given me- not . situation, but home Thank you!''
 After that my voyage to Europe seemed only the means to end. As met my letters became
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19

and impatient to be home again. On the way from Egypt to Marsees my impatience became positively worrying; and when I reached Marseilles, and received my letters there-one in faltering round hand, and ~.guided," and two from Beatrice-I cut out the Mediterranean cruise and went straight home overland.
 going to telegraph at first, but decided to take them by surprise, additional pleasure.
 arrived at the house at three in the afternoon and walked round the back to the French windows un- observed. Then heard voices and peeped in. Bea- t-ice sitting in the drawing groom, with Elsa squeezed in he<armchair beside her, and Bob lean ing against her knees, telling them story The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19

Elsa's hand had been guided; but Beatrice assured in her pleasant letter that the composition Elsa's You may feel quite sure." she cluded, that the children well and happy, and that you will find everything right your return home hope you finding your temporary habi- tations comfortable home I enough to hope not more comfortab1e!"
 wrote and assured her that place could be comfortable she had made home for all of
 After that went up country for a fortnight, but did not find friends and became very dull and lonely. If there is place in the world where needs human companionship, it is South Africa.
 During that dreary fortnight seemed to dwell in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19

children looked bonny but Beatrice seemed tride pale and tin though she looked prettier than eVer always considered her the prettiest woman knew. was afraid tha. she had beenoverworked and wor- ried: and my heart went out to her 0Eth 2 warmth that had never felt in my play at romance
 .arhe dear woman!" thought How sweet sha is!"
 The story was about two little children. "suoh nice little children" who had "a very dear daddy; ard he went away and came home It was delight full to hear fresh voice. and to watch her face while she told it.
 When he eame,. she said opening her eyes and holding up her hands, The brought them sourteen yreseats from every place he nEd been io-. had told her that int.nded that. Just fancy! Fourteen lovely, foreign, funny presents!
 And fourteen sor their auntie," Bob suggested.
 .-Eo-o" she demurred with her fingers to her, lips. "An auntie couldn't expect 90 many as shat; but dare say he brought her some. because-he knew that she did her best He was very kind daddy and he loved the little children very much
 Didn't he love their auntie tool" Elsa inquired.
 Beatrice laughed funny little laugh. {How [ Ike that laugh of hers)
 .erid she love him ?" Bob wanted to know.
 .tBob" said Beatrice, that's six questions since began this story; and five ar enough for any little boy. Let's go out to the park and feed the swans
 They jumped up; and then Elsa and gave a scream of delight; and gave shout and ran in. The children rushed at me and caught hold of me; and so did Beatrice. She was very flushed and pleased and smiling. Her eyes blnked little too. fEk
 .eYou dear eaddy!" the children cried
 .I am so glad" Beatrice said
 ~You dear cbildren!" | cried and hugged them. ~And you dear woman!" added. squeezed her hand for a long while; and she grew rdnk-
 s.How many presents, dad?" the children demand ed pulling at my jacket
 "There will be fifteen each." said. "when I've bought those for the places didn't so to after all Some are coming afterwards; but I've brought four each in my bag.
 .eThats one more than euntie said." Bob pro nounced.
 "Aunue is goose" stated. "She left out one pIace-home! The best place of au-since aunue came to us" looked at Beatrice and she dropped her eyes. couldn't remember where had found that look before; and then discovered. She was Felicia!
 .-rhat was-goosey," Bob agreed; 'but auntie isnt handsome"
 .'she isl" agreed.
 "Oh you silliesi" she cried.
 aShe said," Elsa began, "she ackshuIly said thaf you didnt-"
 "Flsa!" Beatrice cried, and grabbed at her. but she lodged behind with laughing scream
 "She linked you didn't love heri" Elsa concluded.
 "Ah!" said. "But I dol"
 And in a moment my round Beatrice. and her head my shoulder. could only kiss pink
 .arhen you is a doose, auntie!" Elsa cried. and clapped her chubby hands
 "Yes" she agreed. 'Im goose-such happy one!"
 Our hands closed together tightly; and knew that I had gone hunting the world for romance and all the while the sweetest romance, since the world began, was waiting for me at home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-30
The TTasedy of oid-Maidenhood.

Amy Lynau Phillips. In smart Set.
 But this--this is the tragic part or being an old maid. You find men of your own age basling in the smiles If pretty girlets of IS or so. with never a glance in your direction. And those who seem attracted to you are old beaus of hoary head and tottering step, caIlow youths who are too young for the 1S-year-olds to notice. who fali in love with you violently and hint darkly at running away with you as soon as they have saved up enough money. And--oh. more dangerous than all the rest--those dear men, few only a few-years older than yourself, married to careless. extravagant. thoughtless wives. wno live the butter fly life and crave the attentions of oth- CT men--any men save those who be- long to them. These men, plodding away in the harness to earn money for the Paquin gowns and Lewis hats, and starving for sympathy and love and companlonship, realizing too late that they and all their sacrifices are taken as a matter of course by their wives. craving the love for which they have been cheated into paying the great price and finding that 1t Is only coun- terfeit--and pleading, oh. so eloquent ly, with their poor, starved hearts In their voices, for friendship and under standing and camaraderie-for all that you may give and all that they may take.
 Oh, how we hate these snug young matrons in their new frocks. their dreams of hats and their narrow bands of gold upon the third finger. We could manage the frocks and the mill Emery, perhaps; but the other? An, could we? And would we, where we could?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-30
PRESIDENT TAFT LIKES
 TO ROAM AFTER DUSK

Washington. Nov. 2s.-President Taft .is deyefoping tnta a Fwentieth century Haroun Al Raschid. He is acquiring habit of prowling around the streets and parks of the capitol at all hours of the evening. When the conference on the proposed changes to be made in the interstate commerce law ended at 6 o'clock tonight Secretary Dickinson and Attorney General Wickersham were coming out of the executive of- Aces when they were hailed:
 Hold on there a minute" called the president. A moment later he ap- peared. struggling with the refractory buttons of his light oyercoat.
 How about walk?" he said. Let's strike out"
 Both chorused that stroll in the dark was exactly the thing they had been pining for. The stroll took them over the wind swept reaches of the Potomac river bottoms. The trio walked briskly back to the White House where the president waved a farewell and disappeared.
 So far as could be discovered, no secret service men lowered in the itn- mediate vicinity of the party during the walk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-30
THE CONSTIPATION EVIL
IS REsPoNslBLE FOR MOST CASES
 OF PILES.

Constipation paralyzes the blood ves- sells of the lower bowel. and thus causes piles. Women. and all Indoor workers. are most frequent sufferers A com mon mistake is the use of ointments and suppositories. which cannot cure piles prominently. because they do nothing to start up fresh. free circu- iation in the weakened parts Opera tions. too. are useless. except as tenn porary relief. and the only certain way to cure piles is with internal treatment
 Dr. J. S. Leonhardt. of Lincoln. Neb, perfected the only internal remedy for ening the fiabby veins in the lower bowel. and freeing the circulation. It cures permanently by removing the cause.
 pr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid is sold un- der guarantee by E. c. Fowler and B. C. Andrew. Montgomery. Ala. s1 for 24 days treatment. pr. Leonhardt Co.,, Station B. Buffalo. N. r.. prop. Write for booklet. SC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-30
RARn COPY OF POE.
Manuscript now Worth Thousand
 Picked from Waste Paper Basket.

Manuscript now Worth Thousands
 Picked from Waste Paper Basket. Philadelphia Dispatch to New York
 J. Pierpont Morgan's purchase for ss.soo of. q first edition of thirty-two page pamphlet containing two of Edgar Allan. Poe's prose stories The Man That w Was Used up" bring to mind the fact that the original manu- script of one of the stories mentioned is the property of the Drevel In- presented by the late George ". childs. MT. childs paid s2oo for 1t about thirty years ago.
 ''The Murders in the Rue Morgue' appeared originally in Graham's Ma gazine published in this. city back in the forties. A young printer employ ed In Mir. Graham's office at the time was the late J. M. Johnston a great editor edorst on q the 0s stan of the Lancaster intelligence. After the story had been put into type and the manuscript dis- carded Johnston recovered 1t from the
 For many years the manuscript had precarious existence. Mir. Johnston after his removal to Lancaster opened photograph gallery n that city, in which he operated until the outbreak of the civil war. when he enlisted in the Seventy-ninth Pennsylvania in- fantry. During his occupancy Of tho stroyed by fire. and. although nearly everything else was consumed, the Poe manuscript which had been kept In portion in a closet was pre- served
 Years afterwards, at house cleaning time. an ancient and apparently worthless manuscript was thrown by some member of MT. Johnston's fam ily into rubbish hemp in the back yard of his home, and would have been carted away If a neighbor had not picked 1t up and returned 1t to its owner MT. Johnston then had the pages bound within leather covers He sold the manuscript to MT. Childs for $200. It is now worth many thou sanda
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-30
NeM CoFn for the southxeat.

Scientific American.
 Last year small lot of shelled corn of a kind new to this country was sent to the Department of Ariculture from Shanghai. 1t proved to have quantities that may make 1t valuable in breeding a corn adopted to the hot and dry conditions of the South west. The plants raised in the test with an average of twelve green leaves at the time of tasseling. The ears averaged five and one-half Inches in length and four and one-third in ches in greatest circumference. with sixteen to eighteen rows of small grains. On the upper part of the plant the leaves are all on one side of the stalk. instead of being arranged in two rows on opposite sides. Be- sides this. the upper leaves stand Instead of dropping. and the tips of the leaves are therefore above tho top of the tassel The silks of the oar are produced at the point where -the leaf blade is joined to the leai sheath. and they appear before there
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-30
TRUSTS ARE GOOD THINGS
JUDGE DILLARD AT BANQUET DE-
 TENDS COMBINES.
senator Chamberlain TeIls of Good Work Done By Railreads in Con-
 servatfon of Forests, Coal and

St. Louis. Mo, Nov. as-senator George E. Chamberlain of Oregon, for mer Judge F. c. billiard of Chicago and George A Post of New York were speakers atithe annual banquet of the traflc club of St. Louis tonight.
 Senator Chamberlain asserted that the railroads of the country are vital ly interested in the conservation of forests. coal and iron and traced a connection between the preservation. of the forests of the West and the in- crease of irrigation there, the water ways of the middle-West and the manufacturing interests of the Atlantic seaboard He pre- dicted that the Mis- sissippi Valley will become the manu- facturfng as well as the producing center Of the country.
 Judge Dillards talk was a review of the economic developments that have given rise to the corporations. He added:
 Rightly regulated and in the hands or men of high ideals and quiet living. the trust will become an instrument for public good"
 Mir Post told his hearers of a con- ference at Washington last Tuesday between representatives of the rail- way mems business association, of which he Is president, and President Taft and Attorney wickersham. He told the railroad executives present that to treat the people as customers Is vital to a solution of the railroad problem. He declared that the rail- way supplies manufacturers of the country destined to be the official peacemakers between the roads and the public and that active aic by the roads in forwarding necessary and well considered legislation will be of benefit to both sides of the, controversy.
 Let the railroads go to Washington and help construct rather than ob- struct." he urged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-30
Oranges for Woman Who Would Be
 Thin,

oranges will lend pleasant aid to the woman who wants to grow thinner. She must take the juice of at least two at every meal and these must not be sweet ones. She must also give up oil with her salad and substitute lemon Juice for vinegar.
 She cannot have cream or sugar in her coffee and the coffee Itself save at breakfast must give place to sugarless and milkless weak tea. She can have all the acid fruit she wants, but if 1t be stewed no sugar must be added
 Grapes. peaches melons. prunes. and bananas are taboo. as they are flesh producers No cereals for her, no hot bread save dry toast. no pork in any form, no veal and no water with her meals. and just as little away from them as she can endure. mineral water being taken by preference.
 Some advocate copious draugbts of skimmilk for the safe reduction of flesh. He states if 1t be taken plenti- fully at and between meals 1t will pos sibIy cause patient to lose half q pound a day Baths must be taken In cold water and a hard flesh brush must be piled vigorously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-30
Piles and
 Purgatory
Begin With the Same Letter and Ther.

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