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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-24

panion. You must see her. I think she's
wonderful. l wonder if you willT' She
made the last remark under her breath,
as If she spoke to herself rather than
10 me.
She went to the door and called,
"Leahi" So few persons can raise their
voices prettily, that I was delighted 10
hear II sound as musical as when she
smoke 10 me. AS she returned, the light
shone on her soft-fiowing. silken gown
making II look like frosted silver. In
few moments Leah entered the room,
bearing lighted lamp.
I was surprised, I confess. after what
my hostess had said. perhaps as test
of my sensibility. TO see that the maid
was a negress. but, after giving her my
first glance. I was still more surprised 10
see that she was Of a kind one seldom
sees. the best type. in fact, OF Northern
negro. as she approached us she had
the bearing of ID woman of great refine
ment and a face which. though uncom-
promIsingly dark, showed an extraordi-
nary mental If not moral caste. Her
skin was a warm brown, something
of the color of a Samoan, though
more reddish than mulatto In tinge.
This. l found afterwarG, was the
result of a remote crossing With Anerl-
can Indian blood; it was just enough to
enrich the color. and to keep down some
of the negrOid fullness of the lips and
modify the crispness Of her curling hair.
Leah might, indeed. be considered beau
| tiful; what could not, at least, be de-
MED was the impression CT character
which was stamped upon her II was
patent in her face, her carriage, and her
voice. I watched her in admiration There
was a neatness and an immaculate clean
ness about her, and l could easily under
stand how my hostess might regard her
as a friend,
Leahs affection for her mistress was
evident by the sympathetic manner in
which she listened. and by the softness
Of her look when her eyes fell on my
| hostess. There was in that look more
than the traditional fondness of a negro
NANNY for her CHARGE ] felt imme-
diately one OF those quick reactions one
sometimes mas with servants. or with
other persons whom social customs have
reiegated to a conventionally inferior pO'
sition. It was a case OF spiritual noblesse
obIige. Seeing her SO fine, so sensitive
SO taetful, I was myself put unconscious
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-24

Some beautiful colorings are shown
In the new willow baskets which have
just arrived at the store Of an art
dealer in + street. between Twelfth
and Thirteenth. They now reflect the
silyery gray and green shades OF the
forest in new designs, which are
unique and graceful in shape. They
may be used IN various ways as jar
dinieres. trays. fat eenterpieces Tor
fruits or flowers, or merely as odd
and artistic ornaments illustrative or
the craftsmans skill. They are liked
as gifts. because they are different
from the usual kind, and are within
the reach of the average purse
The scarfs OF his season seem 70 be
Of every kind under the sun. They
are marveIously beautiful. some Of
them, and give a very chic note to a
simple costume. I saw such an effee-
tive set, which included a nun with
the scarf, yesterday in the window of
a shop IN F street. near Eleventh
street. where the most modish styles
in everything are shown. II was OF
white crepe de chine. shirred with in
Vulnerable small headings at inter-
walls. forming stripes OF graduated
widths. Both the shoulder scarf and
the muff were edged with white mara
boz feathers. making an exquisite set
for wear at the theater. or for other
dressy occasions. I thought when
saw IL that a clever woman could
make a set like it al much less cost
than il could be bought
II is wonderful how many lunch
rooms flourish In the shopping district
here. Some are anything but salts
factory to the woman of dainty appe-
tite. who wants just bite at the
noon hour, but must have that bite
tempting In my rounds or the dIf-
ferent places to lunch 1 have found
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| " upon my best behavior. / could not
forget this I'm any look or any wcrd L
gave her. I was constantly watching my
self lest I a guest. a man or domi-
nant race, should, in consideration and
in deIicacy, fall behind this servant, this
negress. Il was a curious delicacy she
seemed 20 enforce
/ I can give this effect OF Leah upon me.
but il is not so easy TO describe the
cause she effaced herself, she kept her
place rarely. But with all this, she radi-
ated-she had a potent personality. She
put down the lamp, she Strengthened the
covers Of my bed. answered few ques-
| tons, speaking in a rich contralto voice,
and went out. That was ali. But in those
| few moments she had impressed me.
/ 1t was, no doubt because of my enjoy
ment in watching. silently, what went
on, that gave my companion the idea that
/ I was exhausted, She apparently in
/ ferred that I wished 90 be left alone,
and rising, she took the tray from
my lap and set It down while she read
justed my pillows. Then. removing a
/ little silver Nuremberg bell, she took up
the tray again, and rose TO leave me.
"TII leave the bell here at the head OF
your bed Mr.. Castle" she said (she had
/ learned my name, OF course, when she
4 took my message), "and Leah will be
glad to do anything for you that you
/ wish"
| As she turned she looked back. smiling.
! "Oh. I haven't told you my own name
vet have /? I'm Miss Fielding-Joy
/ Fielding. There's nobody here but Leah
and me except Uncle Jerdon, our man
Of al work. and King. the Chinaman.
Midmeadows is a lonely place, though
| it's lovely in the summer. Well, I hope
you'll be able 10 sleep we'll and be much
better in the morning. I'll hope to see
you then. Goodnight" She left me
after placing the lamp just out OF sight.
Later Leah entered. bringing me some
books to read, in case I should be wake
ful I dipped into them all Immediately,
seeking for further evidence of Miss
Fielding's taste One was of poems. one
Of essays. one of short stories. and one
a novel
The house was silent. / heard nothing
until quite late. when the two women
came upstairs to retire. BY their voices
| and footsteps I made out that Leah slept
in the room next TO mine, and Miss Field
ing across the hall, farther of. There
was some soft conversation. Leah 5
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Novelties in WaShington's Smart Shops

&c. which is located in F street, near
Thirteenth street. Its price is 8, 100.
An opportunity 20 buy pretty id-
mono at a special price is offered by
a firm located temporarily in Thir-
teenth street. near the corner OF G.
Some beauties are shown IN 'serpen-
tine crepes. fancy silks, fioral-bordered
satins, and figured aannelettes. A
special bargain is one OF the last
named material. stamped in a butter
fly design. and trimmed with bands
of Eateen 10 match the main color
which has been reduced 70 sS cents.
Several different eOlors are shown at
this price.
In a little shop IN @ street, near
Thirteenth. the woman who needs a
particular kind OF corset may find It
or have it ordered by an experienced
corsetiere. The singer who wishes to
present a good appearance. yet needs
plenty OF room TO breathe, VIII ind
comfort in the corset which has bands
of rubber let in both sides that give
as she takes breath
A corset made especially for the
woman whose abdomen Is high has
a girdle which is attached at the
sides and holds il in. clasping together
before the corset is fastened. Both OF
these corsets are La Grecque models
a make that can be guaranteed 20 fit
perfectly and hold it's shape. The
regular styles are boned with alumni
mum, and will bend double without
breaking, some OF them having the
material doubled from the waist down
so as 10 insure the retention OF good
lines. If you are in doubt as TO the
right corset TO suit your figure, have
a talk with the proprietor OF this little
shop, who has been fitting corsets
since before G street became a shop
ping center, when she had her patrons
visit her at her private residence on
this block.
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voice. deep and rich, Miss Fielding's
rising several notes above, always with
that luttering, delicate quality which I
had noticed. Then the doors closed. and
heard nothing more. except. somewhere
below, a heavy, rhythmic snoring, which
assumed came from Uncle Jerdon's
room.
There came to me now one of those
weary. irksome vigils OF the sick. when
the darkness and the pain seem 10 CO.
operate to stretch out the hours 10 infin-
lite lengths I tried one position and an
other, lighted the candle and put il out
again. but my discomfort and my sleep
lessness persisted. could think Of nothing
else but Joy Fielding, Joy Fielding, JOY
Fieldingl think that a little OF my de-
lirium returned, also; but all through my
torment 1 kept repeating 10 myself that
did not want to know who she was.
I refused 10 speculate upon that, except
in ways that were romantic and fam
tastie. What matter-of-fact, common
place explanation of her life there might
be. I wanted TO hold of as long as
possible.
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By DOROTHY AVERY HOWARD

that one in F street, between Twelfth
and Thirteenth. where candies and
pastries are made, is satisfactory TO
many others besides myself. Here enc
sits upon a high stool, IL is true, and
there is no attempt at elaborate serv-
ice, because the place is crowded dur
ing the luncheon hour and time and
space both count. But the sandwich
which one gets for a dime-of tongue,
ham. or beef-is delicious, and for
cents more a cup OF good coffee Is
served, with cream. n one IS not lin
tied in price TO 10 cents. chicken or
chicken salad filings may be ordered,
or olive sandwiches for 20 cents, and
hard-boiled egg sandwiches for 10
cents. Then all kinds of dainty pastry
delicacies may be had for dessert
from cents an order up. Everything
is good, and one feels that il is clean
as well.
A decidedly novel thing is the basket
Of imported wicker. lined with Grim
son satin and decorated with ribbons
and holly berries. shown by a con-
fectioner I'm Fourteenth street, be-
tween and O streets. II has a mu-
sic box concealed In II, which plays
a pretty tune when wound up with
the same key which locks it, Il makes
a beautiful holiday gift when filled
with the fine caramels or bonbons sold
by this firm. Another new gift basket
is of satin straw, in pearly gray
shade. with shaded pink ribbons and
peoples on the top: Il is in the shape
of a leaf with stem. and very odd.
-
One OF the handsomest fur coats I
have seen this season is of mink, with
a beautifully marked border around
the bottom, and lined with exquisite
brocaded satin strewn with nosegays.
This may be seen on the first floor or
a shop noted for its exclusive feminine
garments. millinery, neckwear, furs,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-24
no BE coNrINUEp To-MoRRow.

The standard gallon used in the United States vas
established in the reign Of Queen kms in England.
which eountry adopted standard nearly cen
fury ago.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-09-23
.STtTS0N QUARItlTt
PlEAStS AUDIENCES

The Florida Times. Union in it's issue
crowd o, September T. says: Before q
Of several hundred which flied the
First Christian church, Monroe and
Hogan streets, last night, the Students
Campaign Quartette now touring the
State under the auspices of the Anti
Saloon League. sang and talked them
selves into local favor and proved re
sponsihc for an uniquely entertaining
evening.
Although the Quartette Is travelling
under the auspices Of the Anti-Sa'oon
League. it was not a political meeting;
the program was devoted to vocal num-
hers. solos and 0uartettes Of the light
hearted, typicsi college variety, and 10
some excellent oratory of a prohibition
character. well conceived and well exc
cutcd and WAS enJoyably balanced, the
audience wavcring between the humor-
Gus ana the serious until the evening
was over
Tho boys apDpay uniformed alike in
saasonahle gray suits and natty cravat>,
and ,hcy nut enough OF rah-rah spirit
irtu their program to make It thorough
"a ENJOYABLE The audience last night
responded readily TO the excellent
snncshay made and o. the catchy gleeS
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-09-23
STUART

d. d '.or.ecor Is spending a few
H..s . fovu
Ms g.. : = Harcy was in Fort
r..o or business the first OF the
V...,
Dea, fqU o. hear the Quartette Club
81 fN, loosug Room next Monday
0iEHtat o'clock.
The 'ovoI, Cor the sewer from the
s,ho1lhouSo were run Wednesday We
u0ocrs' and that work will soon begin
or thJ LAYING Of the pipe
A meeting of the residents of Stuart
Is called Cor Wednesday evening, Sept.
2-. IN the Hall Cor the organization OF
me East Coast Bible conference. Work
INC committees will he appointed and
important business considered and
everybody who can possibly attend is
urged 10 DO 50
Boyne McPherson left saturday for
Oxford, Ga. where he viii enroll as a
student in Emory College, Leroy Ricou
leaves Friday for Gainesville, Fla,
for a course inthe University of Flor
ida. Miss Edna Witham leaves next
week for tallahassee TO take a course
in Florida State College for Women,
and Frank Bartlett leaves Monday for
Enterprise where he viii attend pri-
waite school,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-09-23

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The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-09-23
THE CIRCUIT COURT
CONVENED TUESDAY
lrontinuei from mage II

Marchett. Allen Fedder and E. 6 Gus
tafson.
On motion of the State Attorney, all
Of the Planters Security Bank cases
were nolle pressed.
Axel Anderson and Leander Amber.
son were admitted 10 citizenship on
nathS OF A NJ Sample and K ". GOO
frey.
The first case before the court was
that Of r. Jones vs. f / King and
r. W Miller, replevin, to recover saw
mill and damages The trial cormenc-
ed Wednesday afternoon before jury
composed of A. f. Saeger, {. E Chase.
K. Vi. Godfrey, John Matchett, E. G.
Gnstafson and F {. Summerhn. Jr.
After the case had occupied the at
tention Of the court for two hours, the
Judge entered pon-suit Fred Fee
repre sented the complainant and Park
or a. Brnone. the defendants.
A civil suit of j. W. Knowles VS. F.
c. Strange. ejectment, occupied the
attention of the court No defense
was made. The verdict of the Jury
gives the riaintiff the possession OF the
lot and awards damages of sis.
AT two O'Clock yesterday afternoon
the case OF State of Florida VS.. j. H
Bell. charged with sttempr TO commit
rapewes commenced. AL parties IN
terest are cclored. Attorneys Penney
PARKER and Broom represent the de-
PENDANT. The case occupied the at
tention of court until last night.
The Grand Jury presented the follow
ing general presentment:
GENERAL PREsENTMENT.
In Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Cir
cult. st. Isucie County, Florida. Fall
Term. 1910.
To Honorable Minors Jones. Judge of
said Court:
The grand jury of St. Lucie County.
In addition 10 the several special bills
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-09-23
LOCAL OVERFLOW

Refugee 1000 TO bean seed tor talI
planting Just received by =. = Cobb
Refugee 1000 to / bean seed for fall
planting Just received by p, =, Cobb
J. X. Williams, cashier ot the st
Lucio County Bank, Jensen, was a bust
ness visitor in Fort Pierce Monday.
Don't fail to hrar the musjca' tole
phone romance. Just a little Rims
from You" at the Crystal Theatre TO-
night
Joseph Powers, now Of West Palm
Beach expects TO open 3 meat market
and green grocery in Fort Pierce ON Dc
toher LIST.
o. 4 Triuk, Of Eau Gallo. the new
manager Of the Tropical Telephone
company, is spending Sovcrs, DAYS m
Fort Pierce this week
Can't and Mrs. John Miller and dsugh-
ter. Miss Mor,gt, and son. Angus, and
Miss Mccormick, of Eden, we're visitors
in Fort Pierce Tuesday
r. Il Pyles, of the S. lucio Drug
Company, accompanied by his little son,
left Tuesday evening for = visit Of s
few days in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Eugenia Fair and daughter, Miss
Mary Fair. and Miss May Pennington,
teachers in the Fort Pierce high school
2 rived in town Wednesday evening.
Your opportunity to hay something
YOU need, and to sell something you
don I need, may both he found in the
same column of TRIBUNE want ads
W y Hendry will leave tomorrow
for vacation trip Of two weeks, which
he will spend with Mrs, hendry and
Mrs. Penny in scvera partS a. Georgia
Attorneys Fred NJ. Hudson, C. a.
Worley ana Frederick RAM. represent
ed Miami in Fort Pierce Tuesday.
They were interested in civil suits he
fore Circuit Judge Minor :, ZONES,
Special music tonight al the Crysta,
Theatre; the latest flirting novelty, a
SONG in action, Just little Ring from
You. sung by Miss Edythe TYLER and
T. W Sullivan,
The Fort Pierce Jnnio, hasehall team
defeated the Jensen team an their
diamond. Tuesday afternoon, by a score
Of tol. Il is hard 70 defeat Fort
Pierce hall team, whether it Is Of the
'Rid" or semi-profeSSional standing
Prof. and Mrs. Nj. J Okerlund who
have spent the summer at Lexington,
Va, and TalluIah Lodge, Ga., returned
to Fort Fierce Tuesday, They are
much improved BY their outing ana
the Professor Is ready 70 again assume
charge Of the For; Pierce Hich School
Y XXI week
y. O. Penny was in town saturday.
co ming down from Vero over the front
road in one hour in MS famoGS sord.
This car has Travelled l5S7 miles Of 81.
Llcie county roads since August l2tE
without q single failure. breakdown, or
help Of any kind. Ford quality, ano
reliability is what counts.
Mayor &. Whyte returned Tuesday
from trip to Jacksonville and Fort
MYERS. AT the latter place Mir, Whyte
has formed partnership with 7. =.
Bass. and viii engage in the wholesale
fish business under the firm name OF the
W 4 3 Fish Company. Theywili oper-
ate in Lake 0kechohee and the Gulf
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-09-23
EDEN

The distant sound of wedding bells Is
heard in the land
Sunday School begins October, 2, and
we hore to see a good attendance.
Sheriff Carlton and deputy were here
hast Sunday night looking after the evil
doors.
Miss Miller. of bantans, spent the
week emo with her friends at this
place
Mrs 4. K Ricou and daughters were
pleasant callers at Pine Grove last sun
day afternoon.
Miss Rlva Waters, and her brother
RGSse were welcome callers at Eden
wond las, Sunday.
!. Fl. IseTournesu. returned Tuesday
nigh, from a delightful visit to his
daughter at Daytona.
MeSSos. DeMouth and Wolfe made
very pleasant trip To the county seat
las, Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Whyte with a party of
Fort Pierce friends made launch trip
70 tins place last Sunday
Mrs Miller and Miss Mccormick
were 1isitors to Fort Pierce on business
last SATURDAY and Monday,
Mrs. John Miller chaperoned q party
70 the baseball social at Jensen Town
Hall last Thursday evening.
Row Wolfe was among the guests a,
q delightful surprise party given to
Ernest Ricou at Jensen last weeS
The Misses Luka arrived safely al
tAejr nome in Orange City, much henC.
fitted by their visit to Indian R,ver
Mrs. J. H. LeTourneau was thecues,
Of Messrs. LeTourneaU and naNoUtE
last Thursday at the ball game q, |o0-
sen.
There is great deal of sympa'ur
express for the family of young Hem.
Perry. colored whose shsrp practices
have at last landed him N Jail,
Frank Fee and party wen, spinning
through our burg last Sunda, We are
glad he has such q fine car, be deserved
il for his patience with the old one
Our public school will begin Mondav
October the third We have secured
the county, and expect to see our chile
ren do well.
Messrs. Miller and Gladwir have
evolved an entirely new system of
aeuatics We will not give any facts
premaurely, but if successful. il viii
completely revolutlonize the launch
business Just watch for DEVELOPMENTS.
Mr.. c. A Robinson and wife at las
writing expected to leave Baltimore
for home or the 26th After short
visit in holhdayburs, Pa. and jackson
vile they will return TO this place Mr..
Robinsoni is very much better since his
visit to the hospital.
Our cross road to the depot which
has Just been shelled. looks good TO us.
Its the best piece of road which has
ever been made here, excepting about
half mile which John Waller bull,
when We belonged TO Brevard county.
My. but we are proud.
il The departure of Lane Jennings from
the Sound leaves a vacancy that nobody
but Lane need apply for. He numbers
his friends by his acquaintance. He
gave each boy some souvenir: anything
that belonged to him is highly praized. !
They all wished him pleasant school /
year, and hope ne will seon come hack.
Miss Jessie Miller, while travelling
home by steamer, found that in chang |
ing from one to the other she had left \
box of jewelery. She bethoaght her
self of the wireless. telegraphy, and
sent message, and recovered her |
package by registered mail. intact
II we do live way down IN Florida we |
are right mp TO now, and know how to |
take advantage of all the latest i'm
prcvetnents.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-09-23

J. X. Williams, cashier, of the st.
Bucie County Bank c. {. Garrison and
n. K. Giadwin left yesterday in the
launch Rose for trip through the new
canal to Jacksonville. They expect to
be gone two weeks.
Gilpin observer., 1910-11-10
MADE A GOOD ADVERTISEMENT
Row Of Tempting Pies Attracted Mu-
sicaI Students to the Boarding
House Round the Corner.

Pie, the national dish, has been the
subject lately of pure food investiga-
tions, fumigation and of an eating
contest, In which the champion pie
belt OF the world was won. But still
more recently, in Boston, it was used
as an especially clever advertisement.
In O certain kitchen window in GER
tain apartment house that backed up
against a certain court, around three
sides of which lived certain musical
students and other people who dined
at restaurants-in this kitchen win
dow was displayed each day row OF
tempting pies.
The crust was flaky and delicately
brown. Oozing through fancy little
pricks in its top was juice so rich and
plentiful that the mouth watered at
the sight Occasionally a faint pie
odor would float across the court and
drive the restaurant frequenters wild
with longing. Day after day that
kitchen window was pie-filled. Then
some student asked the owner OF the
windof If she took boarders. mo,
she replied, with the selfpossession OF
one who had been awaiting the query.
but those pies are made by friend
of mine on the next street. No doubt
she could board you" And she did
Boston Herald.