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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-22

/ CRANDAL MACKEY. GEO. A. BERRY At
terneys.-In the Supreme Court Of the District
Plaintiffs, VS.; Edward j. Bastable and wife,
Annie Bastable; Edward J.: Bastable. Receiver
and Mary bs w
and Walter D. Bastable. Defendsnts.-Equity
No 5s65 1T object Of this suit is 70 subject
ss hsE dsso saf ss
1900 and 1907 n street Northwest. in the city
Of the late Mary Bsstabie DECEASED and to pay
out Of the proceeds OF the sale Of said property.
sum ' Of .1so dne s the pi.intir Nellie Walsh and
fne sum OF i 1oi due me plaintiff Mary Casey
December 1910. ordered that the defendants,
Edward ]. Bastable, Annie Bastabie. Edward J..
Bastabe receiver of the estate Of Mary Bas-
table. deceased: John II. Bastable, Mary Basta-
bic and Walter d. Bastable. the heirs at law
and next of kin of said Mary Bastable. de-
herein on before the fortieth day. exclusive
Of SUNDAYS and legal holidays occurring after
otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as
in case of default: Provided. copy of this order
BE published s week for three
Evening Star before said date. WENDELL p.
STAFFORD JI YdsSc tSsa ss true COPY
LEMON. Asst. Clerk. desth.at
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia, Holding Probate Court.-No 1920
Adm:nistration.-Thls Is to give notice: Tnat
the subscriber, of the District OF Columbia has
obtained from the Probate Court Of the District
of Columbia letters testamentary the estate
Of Olivia Webster late of the District Of Colum-
bia. deceased. All persons having claims against
the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof. legally authen-
day of July. AID. 1911. otherwise they may by
law be excluded from all benefit Of said estate
Given under my hand this 18th day OF December
1910. JOHN G. WEBSTER. 1927 9th ST. NV.
lSeal) Attest: JAMES TANNER. REGISTER Of
Wills for the District Of Columbia, Clerk OF the
Probate Court. J. II. ADRIAANS. Attorney.
dn1S -1an-
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FOR sALE-NEAR 14TH ST. ON THE BEST
street in Columbia Heights: a handsome. pay :
window brick, with white stone trim; contains
large rooms and tiled bath; gas and electric
lights; hrst-noor kitchen: hardwood through
out; deep lot to paved alley: in good condition;
cost present owner $500 several years ago:
Owing to pressing circumstances, must sell ~
TODAY. Price, $500.
SHANNON & LUCfs. 7i3 14th st. NV.
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THos J. OWEN 8 son. AUCTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE J1NIM
PROVED REAL ESTATE IN THE SUBDI

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIM-
PROVED REAL ESTATE IN THE SUBDI.
VISION KNOWN AS BARRY FARM
BY virtue of a certain deed of trust duly re-
corded in Liber No. 1853. folio 2O7 ct seq, OF
the land records Of the District of Columbia. and
Mt the request of the party secured thereby the
auction in front Of the premises, on FRIDAY.
THE TWENTY THIRD DAY OF DECEMBER,
PM. the following described land and premises.
situate in the county of Washington, District OF
Columbia and designated and being part Of
lot eight Is, in section six g, Except what has
been conveyed to Emma Scott BY deed dated
EIvaDs and S. c. Pomeroy, trustees. subdivision
of part of Saint Elizabeth: called Barry Farm.
said District in Liber Levy Court No. 2. folios
I ard e
Terms of sale: One-t third cash, balance pay.
able in and two years. with interest at SIX
per centum per annum. payable semi annually.
from day Of sale. secured by deed Of trust upon
the property sold. or all cash. at the option Of
the purchaser. A deposit Of 500 will be required
at time of sale. JOHN E. FOBLE
de13. Il. 100. Y Surviving Trustee.
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FOR sAI.ETHE GREATEST BARGAIN EVER
offered in Petworth. Beautiful detached house.
built and occupied by prominent builder for his
home Delightfully."- located; facing south. Con-
tains 6 large rooms and tiled bath pacious
attic over entire house. Light. concreted cellar.
Excellent heating plant: Lot 4O11O0 to alley.
purchaser for 81, $50. Don't delay seeing this.
SHANNON & LCCHS, 713 14th st. NV.
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AUCTION SALES.
LEGAL NOTICES.

HUFTY 4 HUFTY. ATTORNEys.--IN THE
supreme Court OF the District OF Columpls:-ln
re change Of names Of Milton Leroy Cough ct
petition of Milton Leroy Cough Mary stone
tough, his wife; Milton Leroy Cough. junior, an
infant. and Allston Stone Cough, an infant. by
friend and Eugene Cough. fled herein. praying
tnst their last or surname be changed Ia Coz,
II is this I'D day of December AID. 1910. or
on the 18th day OF January. 1911. Provided.
copy of this order he published once a week for
three successive weeks before said day in the
star WENDELL p. STAFFORD. Justice jSeal1
a true copy-Test: J. r: YOUNG. Clerk. By
W. F. LEMON, Asst. Clerk. de22-law.3t
WILLIAM A. MEGRATH. ATTORNEY-IN
the Supreme Court Of the District Of Columbia
texuma Mining Company defepdant.-ln Equity
No. 29O73.-The object OF this suit is to vacate
the charter OF the defendant, annul the exist
corporate rights. privileges and franchises. and
entoin ana restrain the defendant, it's trustees.
officers and agents from exercising any corporate
powers, PRIVILEGES and franchises and from
transferring IN any manner interfering with
Its property and assets. and To enjoin and
strain the creditors and all other persons from
any action already commenced against the de
fendant. and that receiver OF its property and
assets be appointed. for the purpose Of making
an equal distribution Of the same. On motion
Of the complainant II is this 2lst day of Decem-
Der. 1910. ordered that the defendant cause it's
appearance to he entered herein on or before the
| holidays: occurring after the date Of the nrst
publication Of this order: otherwise the cause
VIII be proceeded with in case of default.
Provided copy Of this order be published once
a week for three successive weeks i'm the Wash
ington Law Reporter and The Evening Star be-
fore said day ASHLEY NJ GoULp; Justice.
de221aw.3t
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FOR SALE - A SPLENDID BARGAIN IN A
very desirable corner on Columbia Heights.
Built ny one of the most reliable builders 10
the city. Handsome bay window brick with
brownstone trim. Contains rooms. reception
hall and tiled bath. Concrete cellar. Ex-
ceIient heating system To close an estate
price has been reduced to $4,75O to effect an
Immediate sale.
SHANNON & LUCHs, 713 14th st. NV.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia. Holding Probate Court--No. 1888.
Admlnistrati on.-This 10 to give notice: That
the subscriber. of the state OF New Jersey. has
obtained from the Probate Court of the District
estate OF Sarah c. McKellip. late of the District
OF GoiImbia deceased All persons having claims
hibt the same. with the vouchers thereof. legal
" authenticated to the subscriber. or before
the 18th day of December AID. 1915 otherwise
they may by law be excluded from all benefit of
said estate. Given under my hand this 18th day
OF December 1910. WILLIAM c. SHERWOOD.
% Van Refpen ave-. Jersey City Nh. seal
Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register Of Wills
for the District of Columbia. Clerk Of the Pro-
deIj-faw ct
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OUT.oF.TOWN REAL ESTATE.

FOR sALE-OR ExCHANGE-A BEAUTIFUL
residence property, well located in Asheville.
n. e; built by retired millionaire; cost
$4,000; will exchange for Washington real
estate. either residence or business property.
address J. n. MAUPlN. go Colorado bldg,
Waahtngtcn. d. G.
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AUCTION SALES.


FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. wESCHLER. AUCTfONEER
Large Sale of Household
and Office Furniture,
Upright Pianos, Car
pets, Rugs, Etc, by
Order of Storage Ware
houses and Others,
By Public Auction,
SATURDAY,
Commencing at $3.50
O'Clock AIM.
Including Upright Pianos. Mahogany, Oak White
Enamel, Walnut and other Dressers and Wash
stands. Chiffoniers. Wsrdrcbes. Brass and I'm
fets, Extension Tables. Dining Room Chairs,
Roll and Flat Top Desks, ONCE Chairs. Book
cases Couches. Hair Mattresses. Toilet Ware,
Morris Chairs. Iron Springs. Library Tables.
Carpets, Rugs. Stoves, Ranges Cash Registers.
etc.
At IL O'Clock Noon.
Automobiles, Horses, Good Car
riages, Wagons, Harness.
Robes, etc.
Terms cash. ADAM A. wEsCHLER, Auct.
de22-2t
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FOR SALE - ON "M'' ST., RIGHT
down town. Worth 5000 Reduced
TO $500. One of the prettiest and
neatest homes ever offered for the
money. Has six very large rooms and
reception hall: beautiful modern
plumbing. The bathroom is equal to
any you'll find in homes as high AS
$4,000: open freplaces. Entire house
in excellent condition. Now occupied
as home. Can be inspected at any
time. Immediate possession.
BOSS PHELPS unc.), $40 18th NV.
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AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW.
SMITHS AUCTION HOUSE,
go Ia avo M

Special sale FRIDAY. DECEMBER TWENTY
THIRD. 1910. AT TEN AM. consisting Of
about 50 Overcoats. lot of Ladies' Dresses and
miscellaneous clothing Of every kind. All to be
sold to the highest bidder without reserve.
ROGER B. SMITH Auctioneer
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FOR Saloon COLUMBIA. HEIGHTS NEAR
14th st. we are Offering one of the most de-
siratie homes ever put on the market at the
price Note the distinctive features: "a feet
wide: 8 rooms and tiled bath on 2 floors; hot
water heat: large ATTIC over entire house;
servants toilet and laundry in cellar; par
ouetry flooring: oak trimmed throughout ia 20
south. The exceptional advantages Of this
home can he realized only by an inspection.
Let us show you the best home value In the
city at $3.50.
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FOR sALE-NEAR 18TH AND RHODE ISLAND
ave. NV. Modern home Of IL rooms and !?
baths Excellent heating plant. Hardwood
throughout. Very substantially constructed
and in Al condition. Such house in this
locality ought to bring $4,000. We want an
SHANNON & LUCHs, 71s 14th st. NV.
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FOR RENT BUSINESS PROPERTY
WANTED-ACREAGE PROPERTY.

HAVE $4,000 TO SEQ COO IN CASH TO IN
vest In acreage property In any part Of the
country. IL you wish to do business quick
send full data to Boz 2el. Star once. city.
1o:::-tf
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ADAM A. wEsCHLER, AUCTloNEER.
ADAM A. WESCHLER. ACCT1ONEER.
Bankruptcy Sale of the
Entire Stock, Fixtures,
Implements, Etc., of the
City Harness and Sup
ply Co., ait No. 2124
lAth st. NV.

BY virtue Of order of the Supreme Court Of
the District of Columbia. holding Bankruptcy
Court, in re Deller r. Dodge. trading as the
City Harness and Supply Company bankrupt No.
703 the undersigned trustee will sell at public
auction within the above premises, on FRIDAY.
O'CLOCK AM. a miscellaneous stock Of horse
goods and stable supplies medicine. blankets
and robes. dog collars. muzzles, harness. hard
ware, whips. harness machine. fine wall and
floor cases. National cash register. etc: etc;
The above stock fixtures. etc, will first he Of
fered as an entirety and II a satisfactory bid il
not obtained will Immediately be sold in detail
Terms cash.
JAMES B. ARCHER Trustee.
No. 45S La ave. NV.
JOHN LEWIS SMITH. Attorney. de16 Is. 81 ,22
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SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia. Holding Probate Court.-Extate Of
George III. Ringeold, deceased.-No. 1889, Ad-
min!stration Docket-Application having been
made herein for letters Of administration on
said estate: by Frances Ellen Smith. it is or
Mary Miles. Sophy Maconochie. Marie r. Robins
and Antoinette Burk and all others concerned
appear in said court on Thursday, the 18th day
Of January. AID. 1911. at 10 O'Clock am. to
show cause why such application should not be
granted. Let notice hereof be published in the
Washington Law Reporter and The Evening Star
once in each Of three successive weeks before
lication to be not less than thirty DAYS before
said return day. ASHLEY NJ. GOULD, Justice.
Seal Attest: JAMES TANNER. Register OF
Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk Of the
Probate Court. KING & KING. Attorneys. 12s
18th street. deS-1aw ct
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.
FOR RENT-BY B. 8. SAUL CO.. JTH
i2I3 X NV. Isr, 2b$Is.o5 106 X av nv
IIOI 9th NV, Or. b.65.O0 s?n 18th ne.
roar Calvert NV 12r 2012Ga av nv

ACL CO., 5TH & L NV.
/ 7OG X ! av NV. II. wl1.0
6?n 10Th ne, Or. b.11.o0
2012 Ga av nw.Sr, w16.W
IA Park I'd NV.
Or. w..........-I5.0
73s N ] av nw,3r,w15.50
1922 X Sc. Or, b. 1880
1869 B re, 5r, b. 400
692 4th ne. 5r, w.l4.O
1875 Fl ne, 5r, w..13.0
3404 Ga Az. Or, W. 1880
1922 Ca av. Ar. ". IL. 50
SIS Morton NV, 6r, w12.10
1925 18th ne, 7r.b.l2.50
5i2 r. omces. -. .l2.W
cOLORED TENANTS.
432 n NV. Or. b.2.O
ai7 4th NV. 7r. w-2.50
&c Pierce NV, Or, b19.50
10 o NV. ar. b. . 1850
l3Hanover NV, 5r, b15.50
1923 4t1 NV. 4r. b. rs. 90
21OONY av NV, 7r, w15. 90
221J Water NV. 5r. wl2.S0
1918 S Cap. or. w.12.5e
$50 Armory sw. Ar, b12.W
$50 Franklin NV,
Sr, ". .1l.50
2311 Sth NV, 4r,w.11.00
20 o NV. IT. 1000
1908 It'll NV. 90
202S Ga av NV. 1880
2034 Ga av- .1Z.W
STABLE.
Rear 219 D NV. 800
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FOR SALE-NEAR CONNECTICUT AVE AND r
ST. NV A handsome dwelling of II rooms and
2 tiled baths. Hot-water heat. Hardwood
throughout. Magnifcertly decorated and in
very fine condition. Owing to financial reverses
this property will be sacrificed for $4,000.
SHANNON & LUCHS. 113 14th ST. NV.
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Special Notice

Owing to the Xmas holidays,
our regular weekly sale will
not take place on Saturday as
usual.
We beg to extend Our best
wishes for a Merry Xmas to all
Our patrons and the public ,gener-
ally. (Signed)
c. G.. SLOAN & CO., INC,
Aucts.
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FOR SALE-NEAR 18th AND RHODE ISLAND
ave. NV. residence section without q su-
perinr In this city. Handsome bay window
brick and white stone. Contsins 10 rooms
and bath. Every room an outside room.
Hardwood floors. The finest home In the city
for SO. 900. Don't miss seeing this.
SHANNON & LUCHS 713 14th st. NV.
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FOR SALE-CENTRALLY LOCATED IN THE
northwest, between 2 car lines. substantial
modern home OF rooms and bath. Built Tor
home 1t il very seldom q home OF this char
acter is offered at q reasonable price. Ought
to sell quickly at 50, $50.
FOR SALE-THE GREATEST BARGAIN EVER
offered in a home of this character. Best
section Of the NV. just on 18th 81. ana
homes worth at least $4,000 each. The lot
is wide and deep to public alley. The
ranged Contains IL rooms and bath; hot.
water heat. This one advertisement should
sell it. Price, $500.
BOSS & PHELPS Unc.). $40 14th NV.
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FOR sAI.E-oNE OF THE BEST CORNERS
on Columbia Heights at greatly reduced price
Southern and eastern exposures. Contains .
large rooms and tiled bath. Servants quarters
and laundry In cellar. Parquetry flooring In
absolutely perfect condition. snap at $o,S5O.
SHANNON & LUCHS, a13 l4th st. NV.
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". LINkINS.
st. NV.
2i1a Q. 5r.b. ESQ
Nire Or nat FOR white
tenants. 1926 r nv,
each .......-...10.O0
STORES, ETC.
New stores, 21st and
Pa av-
store. 1874 Pa Az
NV .....s. .4O.Uo
1888 Fl. fine store,
offer wanted
21S1 P nw. store r.25.50
1915 Pa av.....-.0.oO
Stables. Queens ct.
400 and ion
Garage. fingers al. 1I.9
. oolo-od fenanfa "a nm
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G. G. SLOAN 4 CO. uNo.), Aucrs.. 14o7 ST
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FOR RENT-BY B. 3. s
1913 h NV. 1er. 2b$1s .05
l1oI 9th NV, Or. b.63.O0
1881 Calvert NV, LIT.
1sio p NV. Tor. so. so
1927 o NV. Or. b. $3.50
1923 LIST NV. IT. b.40.0
100 Sth w.10r. b. 90
1929 5 NV. or. b-3S. IS
oI9 D NV, Tor. b, sta35. 90
1871 9th NV, Or. b. so
1916 Corc'n, Or. b-32.30
635 + NV, Or. h. $50
1927 Fla av nw.6r. b30. 50
co.'s Flagler pl nv.
Or. b. -..-...--..& ESQ
I4O5 5th NV. 9r. h. % 30
4f6 n Y av NV ST, BIS. 80
s6 I ne, 10r. b. %. 90
1913 L NV. 1r. h.H.3O
1889 9th NV. 6r. b. Is so
is 10th ne. Or. b. $3.50
2S35 Ga av. 7r. b-25.5O
1906 Ga av nw.7r.b25.
G02 18th ne. Or. BOO
563 Girard NV. 6r. b2.W
1855 9Th nv. 6r. b. %. 50
1916 9th NV. 6r. 1.22.30
627 Col I'd NV, Or. b22. 80
1884 z ne. Or. b. -2O.S
:2,3336 Ontario I'd NV,
Or, b. 1880
e46 Fla av NV Or. b1S.50
616 K NV. ar, w.1S.5O
500 Fla av nw.l-.blS.0O
1881 Morse ne.6r. h11.0
FOR RENT-1311 PATH
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SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Samuel g. DAVIS dereSse ceased I7s4s ADMIN U
istration Docket--Application having been made
herein for probate Of the last will and testament
on said estate. by Helen A. Davis it is ordered
this 14th day Of December. AID. 1910 that
Norman Davis, Bertram Davis. and all others
concerned. appear in said court Tuesday. the
am. to show cause why such application should
not be granted. Let notice hereof be published
ing Star once in each of three successive weeks
before the return day herein mentioned-the first
publication to be not less than thirty days he
fore said return day. ASHLEY N. GOULD.
Justice. tSeal.l Attes.: JAMES TANNER. Reg
lister of Wills for the District Of Columbia Clerk
Of the Probate Court. EMANUEL NJ. HEw-
LETT. Attorney. del5.law3t
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These bargains OF ours need no
polished words to make them shine;
it's the prices that make them glitter.
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FOR SALE-wE DO NOT KNOW OF
q better home than this one for $500.
In fact, we Lave sold houses as hiGh
as 81, 500 that did not have rs many
modern conveniences. This house IL
20 feet wide By 140 feet deep to an
alley. II you are looking for an ideal
home, like one you would build for
yourself, let US show you this one.
Owner is willing to make terms.
BOSS PHELPS Qnc.), $40 14th NV.
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Mrs. Annie Rucker Mays. fifty-siX years
old, for four years matron of the State
Deaf. Dumb and Blind Institute at Staun-
ton, Va, and two years nnatron Of the
Agnes Scott College at Decatur, Go, died
at Lynchburg Wednesday,.
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FOR RENT-1311 PATH ST. NV.
Modern; six rooms and bath. Only 5000.
FRANCIS L. MCGEE,
l1O1 f4th st NV
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FOR SALE-Two brick houses. 221-23 Mass.
ave. NV. rent of each, $3.50; will rent for
$780, price OF both, g. 500.
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FOR SALE-Sesr 10th and r. !. ave- NV.
7room brick house, nearly new, rented for
$500 year. price reduced $3,700.
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FOR SALE-Near corner 9Th and a. Y
ave. NV: large brick house and big brick
stable; rented for $42j year; price $500.
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l l

Julie and Rose-Marie and Yvonneo" 1t
was a take it or leave it thing. If | had
made a mistakenly, no harm had been
done; but hadn't.
He came to me radiant, carrying, though.
his fooling even into his social life, even
into his greeting of me, You think Ma
DAME he explained, that l am Xavier
Vossinet; but who am II" and he told me
the marvellous story made up by his press
agent. Then he became serious, But, you
know he said, my own story may not
make SO much good reading for you Ameri-
cans who advertise so well; but it is better
story, a real story. That's the way artists
are made; my fathers father before me was
a clown. 1t is a tradition in our family
that for every family of boys there must be
one farceur. You don't make artists here:
your big shows-what are they, or your
vaudevilles? Our circuses make the per-
them all that is good in ours. A huge, ter
rible thing, the American circus, an impos-
sible thing, wonderful thing!
DO you ever think how far it reaches?"
he as1-ld me. Il am often disturbed when
l consider that in Japan they are at this
moment training little juggers to amuse
Americans, and that some Chinese magician
is even now learning how to make bamboo
tree grow as high as a house in ten min
utes, just as l was pred in Var to make you
laugh"
but you are not in the circus" told
him.
mo, not for the moment; but l have
been and | must be again. l belong there"
Then, with his charming gesture, You know
me by myself, Madame, on the stage. Soon
l go on a vacation. Where to? To the
Department of Var, to play in my own home,
to watch my sister Yvonne- is great
beauty; unless they look out, your man.
ayers will get her-to watch her riding upon
the fat white horse. Yes, am going back
to have vacation at being myself, Xavier,
the person l used to be before the man.
ayers found me and said, Come and make
Paris laugh; come and be some one else. W
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the meaning of home. 1t was virtu
Gus home life, this, and strenuous one.
The highest idealism pursued these chill
dren relentlessy. Here indeed was a
nursery of the civic virtues just as much
a one, every bit, as any of our vlrtuous
New England homes, even though the
study of the grand 6cartf took the place
of the study of Emerson, and bareback
riding the mysteries of the bake oven.
For, after all, it makes no difference
what or studies; it is The spirit in which
one does it. And | went away remem-
bering the jongleur of Notre Dame, the
poor wayside j1ggler, who, having be-
come a brother, used to juggle before the
altar of Our Lady, its being the thing in
the world he could do the best. | went
away, to my regret, at the moment when
a large white horse, which looked the n
carnation of all domestic virtues, was
being led into the little circus ring for the
children to practise at bareback riding.
/ could plainly see that it was true indeed
that nowhere was their education likely
to be interrupted, as in less we'll regulated
families. My last picture of them en-
fdmiIe was my hostess brother in law
walking to and fro with his little six-year-
old son standing on one hand, his little
feet curved with perfect grace upright
over his little head.
TT may be that if 1 had seen Xavier only
as saw him at the performance that
night with powdered face, l might not
have recognized him when l saw him
again as the finished vaudeville comedian
whose art added to the gaiety of nations;
but l think there was an airy grace in
the way he waved his hand, his manner
of walking, and the tilt of his head that
must have made me know him anywhere
even if had seen him but once and that
under the disguise of clown. l looked
at the name on the program, and naturally
enough something besides Xavier Vos-
sinet was there; but just as shot in the
air l sent a card. How l wished to
know, do M. and Nine. Vossinet and