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Putnam patriot., 1910-12-16

trip to the bank and replacing 1t as be
realized that patience was his part
why. hello, Rolandr' be cried cheer.
fully. hanging up his hat for perhaps
the twentieth time. And. How de
doc SIR" he greeted the stranger.
Good morning. sir" said Burnham
pleasantly.
SAY, SAM" Roland blundered with
his usual adroitness. this gentle
man
Burnham's hand fell heavily on his
forearm
What's that. Rolandg" Sam turned
euriously 10 them.
"0h, nothin': was-er-just goin
10 say that this gentlemans my
friend from Moo York. Mr.. Burnham.
and we just happened TO look in
The friend you were going 10 write
to about my burner?" inquired Sam
II was here that Roland got look
from Mr. Burnham that withered him
completely.
why. no. Mr.. Graham" Burnham
interpesed deftIy MIR. Barnette must
have been talking of some one else
he knew in New York. r.
Didn't know he knew moresn one
there sam observed mildly.
Bnrnham's glance jumped wariiy 10
Sans face. but withdrew reassured'
having detected therein nothing bur
the old mans kindly and simple ma
ture AT all events" he continued.
II don't remember hearing anything
shout the matter iwhat did you can II
A burner. eh p from Mr.. Barnette
Il s'pose Roland forgot sam az
lowed .He's so busy courtin' our
pretty girls. Mr.. Durham
Yes. that was it." Roland put ID
hastily. seeing his chance to menu
matters. Il did intend to wri.e you
about ii. Mr.. Burnham. but IT kihu ..
slipped my mind. We've had io' Oh
important business over TO the pans
recently
by the way. Roland. did you jus.
come from the bank? Is MT. LoA
wood back yet?s
No: got OF this morning. aon !
think be Is. sam. Did you want "
see himY-'
''Well. YES Sam admitted guess
you know about that. Roland
s-Aiean business. sometimes. asSlhs
favors of these bankers. eh. MT of't
hamy' Barnham remarked !.
Graham nodded dolefully. ' :.
S unpleasant he admitted con''''l'-
". You see. there's note OF lnise
come due today. and I'm not ansr -
take care Of il OF pay the interest l4ss
now. But guess i'll De al re az
MIR. Lock woods kind. very kind
I'm afraid you're little too sur.
SAM Roland contributed tae1ina's
" hen there's money due Loes 49,.
he wants IL. and most times ne 60
IL or lis equivalent
But Burnham changed tne SUI
.ect adroitly, -vhat Was this-cufne''
did you say-that Mr.. Barnetis 'o'
got to nj me aboufT
oh. Just one Of my Inventions -
I've spsnt most Of my life At y ~
but somehow sothlng has eves
cot vez- not - Tar. ! mean Dull :
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-16
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

~ ~ ~ -&<<&F
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-heart dis
ease. pneumonia.
heart failure o.
apopiexy are often
the result of kid
ney disease. II
kidney trouble is
allowetito advance
tiaekitiney- poison
ed blood will at
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-16

cloth trousers with . bat that has oil.
Ways q coating Of dust - Thick that Il
seems . notified gray.
He ernnS his words. gruns to each
He Es,ansed ~ Betty when he saw her.
~where's your fathery
she pu, down her glass and dish rag.
Il don't knew. sir =
spon't know. ess" he asked IN an
fndescrscably offensive tone.
II think he went to the bank to see
you
~oh. he did. chr Did he have any
thing for mer
The girl teek up another glass Il
don't know sir" she said wearsiy
sfm afraid not
We'll. II he didn't there's no use
seein' me II went DO him any good :"
4 guess be knows that" she return
ed. with little lash 81 spirit
Does. chs Well. that's q good thing
saves tsls. You dont do ma business
here. not Go speak 81. do yes"
mo. not TO speak of
Then what's the good Of all this
foolishness. tlxin' apy'
Il don't know
Costs money, don't ttf"
II guess SCI
"And that money belongs TO me"
alts Mr.. nunean's doing. Father
amt paying fer II He can't
whats he iatn'. them Sitttn'
round foclin with his inventions. amt
her'
aYes.s
whats he inventin' now.
II don't know much about H." She
,sointes! to the model beneath the win.
dow. THAT'S the last thing. guess"
Blinky snorted and stamped over TO
the window. STOPPING to peer At the
machine whats the good of thatr'
he demanded. disdainful. and without
waiting for her response went on nag
cling. "roelishness That's what II
Is why don't You tell him net TO
waste his time this wayY'
-Rscause he likes It." said Betty
hopeicssly. ITS the only thing that
makes nfe worth while to him SO
Ret him alone"
.What difference does that maker II
don't bring him In nothin', does itS
No, stree. 1t don't. What does be do
with them things"
Patents them
"And then whaff'
sNothin' that | know OF"
that's it-nothin'. nor ever will
Well, he's been gettin' money from
me for those patents. | thought ~
fust there might be somethin' In en-
But he won't any more.
She interjeeted significant "Huhr'
He broke OF abruptly, pale with anger,
well, want TO see him. and want
to see him before noon" he snapped
I'm goin' over to the bank. an II he
knows what's good for him he'll come
there pretty darn quick"
He swung on ono heel and slouched
out ~ Betty turned to 60 upstairs.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-16

II see IT the right way for US. He's
kind. very kind
Thus n WIS that he presently called
up the stairs IN very cheerful voice.
Betty. are you pretty near through NJ
theref-
The girls weary voice came down 10
him without accent. Yes. father. al
most
Well then. you keep an eye on the
store. please I'm gotn 10 step Out
for minute.
Yes. father"
And i'll if anybody asks for me III
most likely be down to the depot With
Mr Duncan"
lie didn't mention that he contem
plated calling on Lock wood. because
he feared II might worry Betty
Belts knew. or RS lef. OWNED. And
she had 10 hope. no faith such as
made sam what he WIS. She came
down the steps listlesSly Only her
sense of duty sustained her. She owed
something to Old Sam for the gift of
life. dismal though she found H. He
needed htf- " 3dt sue cOltu 10 lVi
him she would.
Signing. she went 10 work. In work
only could she forget The soda glasses
needed cleaning and the strip Jars re
plenishing, for the new order of ssrups
had come in the previous evening
After a time. TO a tune Of pounding
feet. Tracey Tanner pranced into the
shop with all the graceful abandon Of
a young elephant feeling its oats. His
face was fairly scarlet from eSerfion
and his eyes bulgiHg with a sense OF
Importance The girl looked up with
out Interest. nodding slightly 10 re.
Spouse to his GREATNESS e 10. Retry.
Fathers gone cut she said. hold
ing a glass 70 the light. siispssi0ss Of
the lint from her dish towel
Il know-seen tim 4 s@n tie street
The boy halted al th4 eganies. T,fs,dne
ing d handful 81 sqsszve envelopes
Note for yoa from The Lock yss,sis
Betty be painted Josie ast ne 10
bring II round
Betty put sown her glass 10 con
sternaffan- From the LockwoDds r
sITh-huhs Tracey offered il. bus
she Withheld her hand. dubious
~For ne. Trsrey
-Uh-huh It's > uinyitafion ! Eoi
four more 70 take He thrust Il inft
- resaffauf fingers Got bse. real
". buf one Of ems for me.
IAN Invitation. Traeey-
@Yeh Hope you have = good time
when IL comes on Airesds he wa'
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-16

Duncan was at the station a few
fsys later experimenting the transpor-
.,fson of the new stock. which had
some by rhe early local. Betty was
busy with her housework upstairs. and
mir Old Sam kept the shop.
sam wasn't In the best of spirits.
his evergreen optimism seldom with
cred but in spite Of all that had al
ready been accomplished in behalf of
the store, in spite of the roster aspect
~ his declining fortunes and his con-
6depce ID and affection for Duncan,
Sam was worried He had been over
"a the bank once even at that early
hour. but Blinky Lockwood bad driven
ont OF town to see about foreclosing
one of his numerous mortgages In the
neighborbood. and his note. which fell
due at the bank that day. was still a
weight upon Sans mind.
Roland and Burnham found him
wandering nervously round the store.
Alternately taking his hat down from
the peg. US If minded to make second
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-16

tack the vital organs. causing catarrh o.
the bladder, briek-dnst CT sediment in
the urine, head ache, back ache, Lame
back, dizziness. sleepiessness, nervous.
ness. or the kidneys themselves break
down aud waste away cell ~ CELL
Bladder troubles alfnc~t always rcsEff
from arrangement OF the Esdneys and
better health In that orgzn Is obtained
quickest by q proper Treatment Of the kid-
news. Swamp-Root eorrects inability &c
hold ufine and seaidiEg pain IN Tasslrsg i,
and oyercolues that unpleasant necessity
Of being compelled to 90 clten tzsron1l Il
the day, and 10 get up many times during
the night. The mild ard immediate sffec-
of Swamp Root, the great kislfey remedy
is soon realized. 1t stands tie highest be-
cause Of its rcr1arkahIe health restoring
properties. A trial will convince anyone.
Swamp~Roct Is pleasant 10 take and II
sold by all druggists IN fffy-cert and
one-Ioiser sire bottles You may have .
sample bcxtie and beck that tells all
about il. both serf free by mail- Address,
Or. Kilner & Co., Biaghsmtou. ~. y.
Wfen writing mention reading this gen
esous oGes II this paper. Don't make
my uigtake, ban remember tn name,
s9snp.Ront. and dpn't let den1eS se1l
yon snne<hing il pascs ~ Sw1ap- Hoet-
4 y0s = - IN - disspgeinfs&
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-16

Presently -ii.s nsllasaflsd piuniug on
her sad iiiiia hat siiA saft the store
Il we. upward II an hanr before SHE
returned waikps esisskis and very
erect with hsi head ~ and shoulders
haek tI"l eftv. -Hsf.Isieu~ls bright
Ffen iii Tafl VITO tird returned froin
the ds8ssF r 2 ipssasDg biinks NJ The
haHis even as lsiud ~ tp ordinarily
Sis. wsw llsf7pi'y iiiat something was
wrsng wHil sita child
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-16

~ EsPDSslBi4E men sad sob<n sbo
49, woald ike 70 sdd 90 70 ~ ~ mcse
weekly % fbesf pfesest income e1s Gsd tlss
opporfas.ty 9th Iesx established Mes York
CITY Hoase 10 ssoeks. boAsss. iels o. fsk<s, h~s
sef~nx3ss,) asd ukach j. ksssshsjd secpesi1y
- basnsaw. A. credit IN ~ sx1ss1sd y
aseu1s, ~ mud hsye refsssscw wfeh spptien-
"a g.. r. O. BOX t9s3. New YefS Cay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-04
IF Nails Are Carefully Dried
Their Shapes Will Be Improved
Cu Around Finger and Toe Nails Must Be Pushed Down With
Towel So All Moisture W i'll Be Absorbed-Ths
" Work Beau tifes Shape. =" -

is realized when pressure is brought
at either side of the toe. for the flesh.
instead OF being pushed over, remains
in place, while the nail gives. Cases
Of ingrowing nails have been cured
the edges of the nails just high
enough to extend above the quick.
When the toes are thoroughly dried
in the crevices after the nightly tub
soft corns are less likely to form.
For the fingers there is no greater
nail so low at the sides that the flesh
fiattens. Even fingers that taper nat
uraliy may have their grace destroy
ed by injudicious cutting, and q point
To be borne in mind by every one Is
this-that whatever oval effect may be
gained when nature has not formed
the finger tips In this desired shape,
liz by allowing the nails to grow, and
shaping them above the quick. For
Just as certain as the flesh at the
sides Is cut away, so Will the finger
spread into an ugly fairness. AT all
hazards, the nails must he supported
at the sides. Al the top they may
he pointed. and at the bottom the
cuticle may be pushed down until the
process just falls OF being painful.
but the sides must be let alone. If
this injunction is remembered. fiat
finger tips will be less common. AS
IL is. many women In trying TO secure
taper effect commit the error that
results In width.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-04

Care in wipIng each finger and toe
nail after washing Will do much to
Improve their form. For example.
each separate finger should be rubbed
with the towel beginning at the top
OF the natl and working or pressing
down To the cuticle. The effect of
this is to prevent the flesh from grow
ing over the nail. and the habit once
acquired will accomplish excellent re-
suits II Is useless to wipe all the
fingers together. for the moisture Is
not taken from the base of the nails,
and SO the fest from constant wet
ness becomes thick and coarse
Scratching the enamel also coarsens
and that Is why the surface should
not be touched with any hard sub
stance until softened by soaking
Too little attention Is given 10 nails
of the toes For instance, judicious
shaping, which IL easy. prevents In
growing nails, and is done by cutting
the top In a round or pointed effect
AS is done with the fingers. nails Of
the feet should be filed concavc: that
is. the centre must be lower than the
sides To do this with scissors or
knife IL painful but with file it is
easily accomplished.
The object or benefit Of this method
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-04
AEROPL ANE. CORSETS WILL.
GIVE COMFORT WHEN MOTORING

lace trims others In similar fashion.
Then there is another new model
called the steamer corset, which Is also
used for autoing or for any occasion
when a stiff corset is not desired.
This Is fashioned from French tricot
and allows of stretching with the wear
er's movements, The material. how
ever. is SO strong that only the neces-
sary amount OF ~give'' Is yielded.
The aeroplane or athletic corset will
interest those women who indulge in
outdoor sports. This Is made from
strips of batiste connected with cores
of elastic. Not in one piece. as this
would be too heating. but each gore Is
formed by inch-wide straps of the
elastic going around the body.
This model Is cut low above the waist
line, and unusually long below, In a
way that will preserve the figure, but
allow for freedom OF movement.
The new house corset for stout wo
men Is built on similar lines, except
that II la furnished with rubber lacings
CA either side of the first elastic cores
This garment may be said to have
reached perfection.
The front steels are short, only
reaching a few inches below the waist
line, and strap Of soft. white plush Is
sewn across the ends on the inside OF
the corset TO prevent any pressure.
The new models in evening corsets
are OF the finest Italian silk. in white
pink and delicate blue. They are
strongly boned. but are better fitted
for slight figures than for full ones
The latter win surely covet them, for
they are tempting.
- The two piece corset Is also new
AS its name implies, IL Is made Of just
two pieces. There are no seams. nc
cores. nothing except bones, and these
are few. The material Is an open work
Tricot, like open mesh underwear in
effect. end is moulded to the figure
then cut and boned.
Suspenders are trimmed in the fluff
est fashion on some of the newest cor
sets and yards of baby ribbon are ma
nipulated into rosettes. loops. knots and
bows, and made an excuse for holding
tiny perfumed sachet.
The trimming at the top also shows
new ideas one in pink silk has n lat
tice of half-inoh pink ribbon threaded
to form heart at the top of the steels
while ribbon and lace finish the entire
upper edge. -
Otherwise the lines remain about the
Same as those of 1909. There is no re-
turn to the low bust for general wear
and though the corsets are all long be-
low the waist line. the absurdly LONG
waist is entirely absent in the new
models.
ELIZABETH LEE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-04

he gazed upon the figures of two men
who were walking down Capitol Hill
with long strides.
Society women were pouring out of
the senate office building at the con-
clusion of the days proceedings of the
Ballinger-Pinchot investigation. Auto
mobiles whirled up to the curb and
carried them away to other social
gatherings. We say other social gath
come to be the rendezvous of some
of the most prominent women in
Washington.
Among the automobiles was one
owned by Mr.. Clifford Pinchot. 1t was
showing hard, and the footustn leap
| ed from his seat to assist the oe~
| posed forester into the machine. Mr..
Pinchot was about to enter when he
was slapped on the back by Mfr.
James K. Garfield, secretary of the
| interior In the Roosevelt administra-
| ton.
Hello, Clifford" exclaimed Mr. Gar
| field heartily.
Hello. Jim" returned Mr.
| Pinchot.
Bully day. isn't it," remarked Mr.,
Garfield. looking at the snow laden
sky.
Great" rejoined the official enemy
| of Mr.. Ballinger.
Not going to ride are you, Gift
ford ?"
| Certainly not, Jim It's almost
time to get into training again. isn't
it?"
The reunion is not so far away
Mr.. Pinchot grabbed an array OF
counsel. bundled them into the ma
chine. and then, turning to MIR. Gar
| field. remarked.
Now, let us have a real Roose-
veltian walk home TO dinner" and the
| two most prominent members of the
Roosevelt tennis cabinet started off
| through the snow storm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-04
He Saw a Great Light.

Wrecks on the coast of Cornwall,
England. were once n source of rev.
enue to the natives. writer says
that In the local dialect the folks on
the coast taich their children TO gay
in their prayers night q times, God
bless father an mother an send a
ship ia shore wore mornin'.'" The
Cornish folk were great smugglers,
too. The Rev. r. y. Hawker had in
his service as man of all work old
Tristram Pentire. the last of the
smugglers. One day he made to the
Vicar this notable eonfession: welt.
SIR, do think. when / come to look
back and 10 consider what lives We
used to lhe--drunk all night and
idle abed all day. cursing, s&eartng.
fighttng, gambling. lying and always
prepared TO shoot the gauger--T do
really believe. sir, we auraly was In
sln.'s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-04
CHAPTER ".

"HE yellow light of the early
June afternoon grew softer ~
1t sank into and was absorbed
4 by the deepening dusk. but to
Miriam ChalIoner. propped mp with
red silk cushions In q strange attitude
OF expectancy. these things bad ceased
to matter. for out Of her life living
presence had gone. leaving q void more
harsh than death. For weeks now
she had patiently waited. her ear
strained at every sound, trying to A.
sociate 1t somehow with her husbands
return. The servants seemed to tread
on tiptoe as they went about their du-
ties The house was curiousiy hushed
as though listening. always listening.
"Oh, why doesn't he Gomez she crieds
an agony of despair in her voice. and
began to pace the room In nervous agts
tation.
At that moment man noiselessiy
entered the room. She did not hear
him until. suddenly looking round, she
saw Stevens, the butler, advancing re-
spectfully toward her.
Stevens held the silver safver before
her. on which were several letters.
There were nine In all. the last OF
which she quickly tore open ~ the
sole nissive fraught with possibility.
But she was doomed to disappoint-
ment, and. handing them back,to htrns
she told him to put them on tho desk.
stevens" she said faiteringiy. send
Foster to me at once"
Stevens turned on the instant and
found Foster in a passageway shud-
dering.
whats the matter with your hs
whispered. at the same time placing
his arm about her.
What are sou doingr exclaimed
Foster. with Indignation. but made no
attempt to release herself from hls
embrace. Don't you hear the news
boys: what are they sayingT' sha
went on. Nesting closer to him.
Listen
They did not have long to wait, for
tust then the hoarse. raucous voices OF
the newsboys calling early specials
reached their ears. Then like Z bolt
from the blue rang out the words
'.Challoner caught In Chicagog
They've caught himr' the maid =.
most shrieked, pushing Stevens vio.
Iently away from her, and. starting h
ohediance to her rnixtresr comnand1I
she added sympatheticaily:
II hope she hasn't beard d
And an fortune would have Il Mr..
ChaItoner had NOT heard. but went On
to inform the maid that she was goino
q. her Feem to u down
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-04
They Give Neat Appearance to
Body and Are Loose and Com
Portable for Exercise.

Just at present women are especially
interested in corsets. because they
know the success OF most gowns de-
Ponds upon the choice of a suitable
corset.
OF course. there are a few women
who are ignorant of'the Importance of
this garment. and SO they often blame
the dressmaker for errors in the Frame
work OF the gown, not realizing that
the fault is In the fit of the stays.
But nowadays, when there Is a model
TO suit every type of figure and at the
same time conform To fashions de-
fnands, there is no reason why any
woman should be poorly corseted.
II the purse will allow, undoubtedly
the best results are obtained by placing
ones self in the hands of "A competen,
and conscientious corsetiere.
There are, however, many excellent
ready to-wear corsets, and even the
ones that are modest in price are fit
ted by skilled women to the purchaser
at most of the shops
This season the difficulties of choos-
ing fashionable corset that shall be
comfortable also are lessened by rea-
son of fashions decree that the waist
line shall be normal. Indeed, the new
models are not unlike those worn a
decade ago, with certain notifications
OF course.
For instance, there is no curve in az
the waist line down the front. | fancy
there never will be a return to this
style of corset as the straight front has
proved such comfort. especially to
stout iigures.
The new corScts are much longer
than those worn years ago, | have In
mind an extreme novelty that Is SO
long the lower edge Is trimmed daintily
with lace and ribbons, for il IL intended
to take the place of IA short petticoat.
The corset laces in the front and
Is designed for a tall slender figure
The bones, Of course. dc not extend the
whole length.
Another decidedly new and original
idea is n smart looking corset designed
for mourning. Many women object tc
wearing black for undergarments, SC
this one is evolved from handsome
black and white striped silk. Ii is cut
on attractive lines and finished pref
lilly.
The widows corset is trimmed at the
top with points of knife pleated white
net, falling over. and each pleat is held
down with tiny black bow. White
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-04

WASHINGTON. April 4,--There is
no use talking, these new members or
the House have no respect Tor prece-
dents They come here and insurge,
they get up and make speeches be-
fore the speaker knows what state
they are from and make themselves
generally obnoxious to the veterans.
Several of them have recently en-
croac hed on the preserves of the lead
ers In a manner which now makes
IL impossible for the guides to quickly
point out the men who shape the
destiny Of the House.
There is in the House a group
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-04
SIDELIGHTS ALONG
WASHINGTON BYWAYS

known as the Big Five" consisting
of Speaker cannon, Mr.. John Daizell,
MIR. Serene f.. Payne, Jim" Tawnes
and Mr.. William b. Mckinley. These
are the men who boss the majority.
For years II was sthe custom Of the
operator to stop at the botanical gar
dens on his way to work and get hah
dozen carna tons. He pinned one in
his own butt0nhofe and supplied one
TO each member OF the Big Five"
The carnation came to be as much
Il part of the five members as their
wearing apparel They rather enjoy
cd the distinR Fishing mark. 1t made
II easy for the visitors in the gallery
to see that the carnation signifieu
power in the House of Representa-
tives.
One day MFR, Henry Sherman
Boutell. who worehips at he shrine OF
House with carnation. The big
Five" frown"i at him. but as he was
an intimate friend Of the speaker they
did not say anything. Mr.. Boutell had
started trouble, however. Members
went TO the eleve1or man and said
he must not discriminate In distri-
buttng government flowers. The re-
suit Is that big box Of carnations
Is received at the capitol every day
and couple of dozens are distributed
among the members. As soon as the
fad was taken up by the youngsters
the big Five refused to be adorned
by the elevator man and now they
are looking for some new badge which
win distinguish them among their fell
low membe-,.
How like the dayu@of Roosevelt"
remarked . United etatss ssnatoE. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-04

How like the days4of Roosevelt"
remarked United 6ta4o1 senatok. -