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The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20

Corner Of Sixth street and Wash
ngton avenue. (Episcopal). Rev.
George Babcock, rector.
! Regular hours of service: Sunday,
Holy Communion at 7eolciock q. IN.
Morning prayer and sermon at II
o'clock excepting the first Sunday in
the month when there will be a seq
ond celebration or the Holy Com.
munion at that hour. Evening prayer
and sermon at 100 p. M. Week days;
Holy Communion daily at 7 O'Clock
a. m. Friday, morning prayer and lit
any at ? O'Clock, evening prayer al
8 O'Clock.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
Business Courtesy.

The adage, Courtesy costs roth
Ing, would, il true, offer sufficient rea-
son to insure its observance by prac-
tically every member of the CONNER
cial community; it being fairly obvi-
Gus to most of lis that courtesy is an
excellent lubricant for the machinery
OF business, however requires very
considerable expenditure Of mental
effort, which very few of ns are ca
Fable of sustaining at all times.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Corner OF Eighteenth street and
Washington avenue. Manse adjoln
Ing. Faster, Rev. A. S. Buchanan
Sunday school 10 a. m. Evening ser
vice 1880 p M. Christian Endeayot
$3.50 p, m. Prayer meeting Wednes
Hay 1880 y. m. Junior Christian En-
ieavor Sunday $50 D. M.
Miss. Magdalene Nanderburgh VII.
play a violin solo at the morning ser
vice.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20

A new material. called by Its inven-
tor "cork metal. has been introduced
for the manufacture Of aeroplanes 1t
Is about 40 per cent. lighter imam
aluminium, and is nothing more than
an alloy of magnesium with small
quantities of aluminium and iron. The
drawback to the cork metal" IL that
1t reacts chemically with hot water,
giving off hydrogen. but doubtless this
difficulty will be got over in some way.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
Southern Methodist.

Corner Thlrty-seventb and Elm
streets. Pastor. Rev. ]. C. Throg.
morton. Services are as follows:
Sunday school, 9:t5 a. M; preach
Ing IL a. m; Junior Epworth League.
Q p. m; class meeting, p. m; Sen
Tor Epworth League, $50 p. M:
preaching, 500 p. M; prayer meeting
Wednesday, 500 p. M; cottage pray
er meeting Friday. 800 p. m.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
First Methodist. >

First Methodist Episcopal church,
corner Of Walnut and Eighth streets.
J. g. Dee, pastor, residence 408 Eighth
street, BellsDhone 115. Sunday school
$3.50 n. m. Edwin Bond superintend-
ent. Junior League 3 p. m, Mrs. Kate
Lemen superintendent; Epworth
League ESQ p. M, Mrs. Bessie La
Hue, president.
Morning theme THE Uplifting
Power of the Gospel" Evening theme
Civic Partnership"
At the morning service will be pre-.
scented the Benevolent Claims of the
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
First Christian Church

Services today at Stafford Hall,
Eleventh street and Washington ave-
nue. Rev. Frank Thompson. pastor.
During the absence of the pastor
the services win be conducted by Dr.
j. a. Stevens.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
february Circulation.

The above is q correct statement
Of the circulation Of The Cairo Bul-
letin for The year 1909 and for the
month Of February, i9fa,
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before mr.
\ This 18th day OF March, 1910.
LEO ]. KEEE
Notary Public. h
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
CALCULATIONS STATEMENT e. e

Average number of complete and
perfect copies of The Cairo
Bulletin printed daily and Sun
day during the year 1909. ~. 221s
average number Of complete and
perfect copies OF The Cairo
Bulletin printed daily and Sun
day during the months of Feb
rnary. 1910 ..............., 229e
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
Christian Science Society.

The Christian Science society
holds services every Wednesday,
evening at 8 o'clock and every Sun
day morning at II o'clock at Monte.
fore synagogue, ll05 Commercial
avenue. second foor. The public 10
invited to all meetings.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20

Corner Of Ninth street and Wash.
lngton avenue. Father James Dow
ney, pastor. First mass ami sermon,
8 a. m. High mass and communion,
10 a. m. Sunday school 2 p. m. Yes
pers and benediction 3 p. m.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20

Douglas street, betweerfF Washing
on avenue and Walnut street,
No preaching Sunday but there win
70 Sunday school at the regular hour.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
Calvary BAPTIST Church.

Corner Of Sixteenth and Poplar
streets. Rev. l.. G. Graham, paster
Sunday school $3.50 a. m Services at
II a. m. and 7:45 p. m.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
LEGAL DECISIONS
assssssssssssssssxx1ssssas

Mosquitoes Our summer Vi tor,
the mosquito, takes on an added i'm.
rcrtancc from recent decision Of
the Court of Appeals Of Georgia
One Sims, apparently s6 saW.aldiine
citizen, dwe!t IN sweet repcsc a
short distance sfrom tho Towaliga
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
TIME CARD CAIRO ELECTRIC RVS

nnN I f,,o cars due 10 leavs 5econd ~ ~
OGit hfsAC ing north on Comm afcsAi Avs
avery i6 minutes from 4. m. 70 II p, M
Going north.on walnut St.every u minutes
from sos =. m to 1888 p. m.
Poplar 81. Line q a0i ssSs Ass - 90
ing north on Holhruok: II 6:67; sat; ga; SIT
7:i2 am. and on the same minutos every 4-~s
until l0a2 and ti:l2 p. m,
Going west on Twenty Eighth 81. ~ 6Ag,
6.l9; 6R3 s:&s and 7:04 .. m. and on Same min.
utes every hour until 1924 and 1l:o4 pr.
Poplar ST, cars due to psss st. Mary pAh
IL minutes after leaving 3 nond ~
Belt Line Owl Cars I ncssn p. On M w ,:n
~: 30 q. M; 7:s0 =. m; $40 =. M; $50 > IN
$50 n. m.
North on Comm srciai ~ p. m, . "a. ~
m \. m. 1 =. m. b a. m.
Belt and Owl cars are due 10 pAsc ~c1
Thtrty-iourth 81 ID MINUTES AfteI ,oAsan
Sec nd 81
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
CAIRO & ST. LOUIS RAIL WAY CO.
llNTERuRBAN L.INE.)
TINE CARD.

Carr WI leave Second street. CaIrs
for Mound City and Mounds a. soi
lows:
First car leaves at 1850 &. m.
Second car leaves at 6 a. IN. ans
every hour thereafter until 0 p m.
Last carE leave at $40 p. NJ. sns
1870 .. m.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20

Getting the Worst from Life
Life is not worth living II We 90
about our work, whatever 1t Is, In
spiritless. half-hearted. Responding
way.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20

The Bulletin Of July Goth devoted
several columns TO the formal open
ing Of The A. y. Stafford Memorial
Library Building, which took place
on July 10Th, in the presence 81 an
apprcciatiye audience Mrs. Anna r.
Stafford in person, formally pre-
sented the building and grounds in
an able address. Mayor Tbos. w.
Halliday, in accepting the slit Oh
behalf of the city made ar' apbfd-
pirate re ponse. Other prominent
numbers on the program were a
beautiful poem read by Mrs. Candle,
AMI an Grafton by Roy +. p Daven-
port.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20
CAIRO IN 1884
ssssssssssssssssss <. q ;
tFrom The suIletInl

\ flro Yong Democrats Of y Cairo
A,et at nc cenrtA baA q on June
18th and organized Cleveland and
Hendricks club. One hundred and
sixty-fiye names were signed to the
roll. Officer elected were Angus
Leek, president. M, D. Ppttis, wee
president ami chas ~. Frank, Sec
rotary.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-20

The Bulletins Geographic column
on July 22nd, said Mr.. Theodore
Roosevelt, Of New York, says 4
intcnd.Ho cote tie Republican prs
identiaf tiAets Whites at Chicago
told MrSLodge that such was my in
teutiqn, butt before announcing it 7
wi heil time to LOCK- the matter over.
| went Aas asreSdiar delegate 70 The
Chicago cqnycntion, and intend TO
abide by The outcome Of it. DO
not expect to take any part in the
campaign"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05

NEVER FAIL to consult us when
you want to borrow money. Wall
lend any sum from S1J0 upwards.
Mortgage Loan Dept.
Lennox Trust Co, 952h Pacific ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05

WANTED-A competent girl for
general housework Apply MORN
ings. Mrs. Grant Hellar, 407 No. ID.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05
FOE SALE by OWNER
BAKERY FOR SALE


Small grocery with 8 living rooms
doing good business; fine place foa
man aud wife. Call 1908 So. Cakes
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WANTED-MONEY no LOAN

There is nothing that VIII beat
good interest We can get you II
per cent on your money on short
time loan, security guaranteed. We
also have mortgages for sale which
We can discount to net you 10 and
IL per cent.
Office open evenings 10
l.. II. ROBERTS LOAN a. INVEST.
MENr co.
los So. 9th. Bowes Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05

We want two good hustlers, young
men preferred, to learn the real es-
tate business with best firm on
coast. VIII guarantee good men
$3.50 per month and expenses. New
addition Just opened. No experience
necessary. Take Tacoma interur-
ban to Pacific City and see Hargiss
g. Davy. opposite station.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05
NOw's YOUR CHANCE

Three 4-room house in Mckinley
Park, each on easy terms.
See Mr.. Camp at the end of the
Mckinley Park car line.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05
FOR SALE OR RENT

So. 68th and Yakima. rooms,
lot 50x140 TT. Price $3.50. Terms,
800 cash. bal. $40 per month. In
quire of owner. 1910 Pacific. candy
store,
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CARPET CLEANING

S~>oS>>>SN~><> ~Ne~~~~~~srS-s-
Puget Sound House Renovating Co.
Vacuum and evaporation meth
cd; carpets, rugs cleaned like new
dinEiness. SCOT, grease, removed !:
mattresses, lounges. tapestry reno
waited. NJ. 1894. 1922 SO. fifth.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05

FOR SALE-Lots, 8 blocks outside
mile circle In West End; sewer,
water. graded street, all cleared
$500 each. Owner, 1854 Wilkeson st.
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A HOME BARGAIN
FOR SALE CHEAP

Groom house, or 4 lots; streets
graded, cement sidewalks. Owner
must leave. 514 So. Seth, NJ. 3S46.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05
Why Paw Rent?

When you oan buy a home for the
rent money? New 3-room house.
with " acre lot; $500. $40 per month
New 4-room- house, " -acre lot;
$500, $12.50 per month. Only small
cash payments required.
III. ROBERT PAUL a co., Owners.
311-312 Bankers Trust Rldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05
A PROMINENT CITIZEN SAYS:

barn, 107 chickens, one cow, team
and all farm tools sacrificed for
$1,000; 500 down. balance $40 per
month. Take Tacoma interurban to
Pacific City and ask for Mr.. Davy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05

A bargain il sold at once. our
home of 10 acres, including 400
chickens, So ducks. house. barn and
all garden tools for 1915. Terms,
800 down, balance your own terms.
Take Tacoma ,interurban to Pacific
City and ask for MI HarGiss.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05
BIG SNAP BY OWNER

Acres good land. ALL cleared
and fenced; 4-room house. lights,
city water, woodshed; $4,000, OIL
terms OF $3.50 cash. This is on
Durango St.. " block from 18th st.
car line. See owner. 1903 Pacific
ave-, fruit stand.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05
HELP wANTED--nIALD

GOOD rustler for real estate, q
first class proposition for a live
man, guarantee and exceptional
commission for the right party. Call
at co.'s Bernice Bldg.
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WANTED TO BUY
FOR Observation-Disclosures

FOR RENTING acres of gool land
with 5-room house bearing fruit,
barn, chicken houses. good well. etc.
Close in. in West End. on ear line.
c. A. Stokes, Edgewood, Puyallup
r. -. No. /.
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FURNISHED ROOMS

FOR RENT-Nlcely furnished room,
in private family, only 3 blocks
from Whltworth college. Apply at
1901 No. Mullen st. or 1928 California
Bldg.
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HELP WANTED
HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS

~s~~~No>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~ ~~~>S~S~~~.~~~~~~
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished house
keeping rooms, close in; every
convenience. Price from $500 up.
1343 So. ID ST, Main 1897.
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WANTED

Money to loan. ! will guarantee
IL per cent and no expense to you
L. T.. Roberts Loan & Investment Co.
los So 9th.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05

MEN to cut 4-fous wosu; pay $3.50
per cord. Mutual Realty Co.. goa
California Bldg.
TWO hustling agents, ladies or gen
tlemen. Pay salary and commits
sion. Experience not necessary. Call
'929 Tacoma ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05

Avon Restaurant, 946 So. d. Clean
food. quick service. home cooking.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-05
WANTED TO BORROW

CAFETERIA AL $50 Commerce.
Wholesome food, quick service.
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WANTED An experienced dry
goods saleslady who can sell in
All the departments: must be good
stockkeeper. State salary and eN-
.perience. Emporium, Toppcnish.
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i zfE H. =, Business 49,
E lEl E ! iI!5EEE DireCtOryHf#li'E;II;;;:
MONEY TO LOAN

$50 to 100000 private money to
Mutual Realty Co. 204 Cal. Bldg.
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TRY the Puritan Cafe & Bakery for
quick service and cleanliness.
popular prices. 11l2 So. C st.
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WHERE TO EAT

CAFETERIA, 927 Com.
St. coffee, pastry, vegetables and
meat, like best home style.
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MONEY TO LOAN

See II. C. Oeder. 1910 So. 10th, NJ.
1862.
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WANTED-Girl for general house
work, German girl preferred. APP
ply during forenoon at 902 No. | 81
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See Mrs. Beeman for your new faI
hat. Prices right. 1928 Nick inley.
The Washington times., 1910-06-17
STRANGERS CLUB
TO HOLD MEETING
Those Who Will Attend
Should Notify Mrs. Kin
near In Advance.

Those Wishing TO attend the informal
at home which Mr.. and Mrs. Kinnear.
1870 Califor MA street northwest, have
arranged f.-r next Monday evening. are
asked to communicate with Mrs. Kin
near at once, that she may be able TO
prepare for Ter guests.
This notice does not apply alone TO
those who viii be Mrs. Kinnear's guests
for the first time. but also for those
who accepted her hospitality on the Oc-
casion Of the musicale and reception
she gave May Il for men and women
who, as strangers in the city, were de
prived OF the social advantages they had
enjoyed at their own homes.
For the benefit Of those who may not
have noted the progress Of the proposed
Strangers CLUB. 1t may be well to state
that Mr. and Mrs. Kinnear are opening
theirs home 70 young men and women
who have come TO Washington in pur-
suit Of a business or professional career
and who, lacking intrOduCtiOnS, have
not been aba 20 draw about them con-
genial friends.
The proposed Strangers Club. It Is
hoped, viii prove helpful TO this large
and interesting circle, and all who care
to consider the matter Of membership
are asked 10 communicate with Mrs.
Kinnear, either by telephOne-NOrth 5762
or by post. 1870 California street north
west.
The Washington times., 1910-06-17

tie Man with the gun Hear that, YOU
fellows That means you
He took two big plum cakes. tucked
one under the lions fore-paw, and
stuck the other on the uniforms horn
from which the lions wicked blows
had torn an the white leaves of
Vow m 1rch,' the Little Man cried
Play up. Tommy" And 90 the most
nburufUl strains that Tom the Pliers
Son could muster from his sGueaHng
bagpipe5, the duelists marched away. a
sad ami sorry sight
Now the rest Of YOU folks 90
straight home; it's well-nigh sun-upi''
stOrmeS the Little Man. shouIdering his
gun aI=T reaching for the crown. which
Mother Hubbard slowly united And
as for This crown, I've half a notion 70
wear l. myself"
Willy, what are you laughing at2'
asked MI IlcklemOUse, when the chat
terlng crowd had disappeared and the
Mouse had blown another magic smoke
wreath from his catnip pipe for the
hOmeward trip.
"Oh, nothing muchr' snickered Willy
Westinghouse, dangling his legs and
kicking at the clouds as they went
WhizZlng past ''Only 7 was Just think
ing how easy II would have been to
SOW enough catnip smoke at those folks
70 put them 70 sleep-and then play
ringtoSs with the smoke rings and Mr.
Unicorn's big, clumsy horn"
The Washington times., 1910-06-17
Renovating China SIX Waists

NJ F.-f you wish your china silk
waist 10 retain IT'S snowy Wilderness
when II IS washed. care must be taken
10 avoid excessive sciIfu- before Won
renOvate 81. II YOU have a GOOD piece
IF six you VIII have satisfactory results
by washing the garment in q rather
warm mot roo hot Srds made with amy
good white soap. DO not rub the sran
on the material When clean rinse
thoroughly through several waters. the
last being quite blue. Again care uust
he exercised TO get the right shade II
blue, else the garment viii retain too
much Of the color DO not wiring but
hang CAREFUL on line after shaking
OFT the super7uCIs water. and when
dry enough 10 press use a warm iron
and heavily padded board. Iron on
the wrong side.
The Washington times., 1910-06-17
part III-The Arrest.l

TIE twins kept tight hold of Mr.;
! TickIemouse paws and peepeo
Through the forest shadows at the lion
rand the unicorn. The first cry Of warn
ing had startled the fighters, but IN a
moment they were at it again, pounding
each other without mercy and glanclng
now and then at the crown, which old
Mother Hubbard had tied 10 the handle
of her cane so that all might see.
Better look out! "hawled Simple
Simon again. here comes the Little
~ Man with his Little Gun. Hell shoot
b YOU Just ike he did The little duck. Mr.
= Lion with his bullets made of lead, lead,
= lead,'
! Furious at the interruption, the lion
q roared and struck so wildly at the uni
= corn that his glove caught or the end
!. Of the sharp horn, tearing It clear of
. his pew. In fash he spread his wick
. ed claws and tore at the unicorn shin
y Ing neck, Sougiug and ripping as only a
I lion can.
= stop. or I fire." The Little Man,
( breathless from his run clear from the
s brook, dropDsd the little duck and
/. brought his small bIuuderbuss 20 his
- shoulder. The lion stopped.
rs Mother Goose here anywhere
p The Little Man kept his little gun al
e ready as he asked the question.
n NO, she's over nursing the Old man
who wouldn't say his prayers an
swered Mother Hubbard They've
y thrown him downstairs again and he's
in O bad way
The man from the South then; is he
here2'
Mouth isn't well yet" said Mother
Hubbard. Won't I dO2
i The Little Man thought q moment,
- nervously lingering his little gun which
he still kept trained on the lion and the
unicorn. 40 he said AT last. Il don
= believe the day has come for women
q she-iffs yet. But YOU might pass these
= bracelets TO the Old Man Dressed in
y Leather please"
~ In a thrice the lion and the unicorn
The Washington times., 1910-06-17
Liquid Yeast

Unfortunately Eruld yeast is not 20
be had without some trouble am
printing the easiest and most reliable
formula I have ar hand
For liquid YEAST peel six potatoes Of
fair size Tie a large cuDCul Ct CcoI
fresh hons in a piece OF cheesecIo-h
and with the potatoes place In a Dot
containing two quarts q cold water.
Boil Unll the potatoes are broken. then
remove them with a skinner Mash in
a bowl and work them into four table
spoorsrI Of -four and two Of zranu-
--t-e0 sugar -4'.@--l l.is mixture Fl.l
the water from the pot. which must be
kept az the boiling point
When YOU have used the water. s-ir-
ring cOD-taurlE- YOU viii have a sT-oO-.
batter over this squeeze the hop bag
thoroughly. that YOU NAV get all the
strength out o. the hons Do contains
before adding a Yeast cake dissolved iu
warm water.
Strain the batter through a coIaudar
10 free DO from 'umus and turn the
rs hole into a bowl 90 ferUrut. Cover
and put bT IN moderately warm place
uEtL the next dav.
In warm weather six hours should BE-
sufficient Tor fermentation. When bulb
Dies are no longer thrown 90 the SUP
face Of the bowl put 0y IN glass Jars
ntLec securely with tODs and keep IN the
refrigerator or any cool place
Use pint jars and when YOU are ready
TO mix bread take out the quantity
needed and close the jar at once return
ing y 70 cool place Never bring the
Jar 20 a hot kitchen The Yeast r-T-
Keep Tor a fortnight IN summer reupera-
ture-
The Washington times., 1910-06-17
To Promote Growth Of Hair.

Mary NJ have no knowledge Of
the quantities IN the formula you speak
Of An effective lotion which has re-
stored color. arrested the falling hair
and stimulated a new growth is made
as follows.
Take two ounces. each. Of green tea
and garden sage Gast crop and place
in an iron pot which may be closely
covered Pour over the herbs three
Quarts Of boiling water. Simmer until
the LIQUID IS reduced one-third. then
remove from the IRE and let IL re-
main ia the pot FOR twenty-fOuT hours
Strain and bottle
Wet the hair with the lotion very
thoroughly every night and massage
the scalp for ten minutes night and
morning. Protect the pillow as the
lotion stains
I have heard thar adding a teaspoon
The Washington times., 1910-06-17
CHAPTER III.
How To Get Rid of Your Hus-
bands Relatives and Friends.

bands Relatives and Friends.
EN matrimony. no matter whom
you marry, there is always some
i thing wrong, some speck in the
amber some fly in the ointment.
some cloud on the horizon. In my
case IL was Johns family and friends.
He was one az those men adored by
every one who knows them. He had
hosts Of old college chums and bust
ness associates that hung upon his
neck. so 10 speak. and were apparent
" never happy unless they could have
him with them. Worse still. he had
the fatal reputation Of being a good
son and brother. He was always Civ
ing his mother and sisters presents
and devising nice little treats for them.
and they simply Frustrated them
selves before him. and worshiped AT
his feet.
confess that during our engage
ment all Of this troubled me not a
little, or AT least IL would have
troubled me If / had not felt that 1
was adequate 10 the situation. and
was equal 10 the task Of separating
him from his past with the neatness
and dispatch Of Reno divorce law
yer.
Still, looking back upon IL, realize
that Z was not as easy as fl seemed
for John developed unsupported quail
The Washington times., 1910-06-17
The Autobiography Of Mrs. Hen Peck
By Dorothy Dix
By Dorothy Dix

tiles Of stubbornness ana muIishness.
when d came &C the question Of Civ
ling up his old associates. and chung
10 them in a perfectly ridiculous man
ner. though he couldn't help but-see
that the people in NY set are twice
as stylish and smart as his were.
It Looked Like
A Hopeless Task.
AS for his mother and sisters-welI.
thought I'd never make any break
there. and I don't believe 7 should. eX-
cept that they played into my hand
They were so fo0lishIy fond OF him that
when they saw that I didn't want them
in the house. and that lr made John
perfectly miserable 10 see that J. 0I0u z
want tCem why the silly creatures just
stayed away OF themselves, % save mis-
feelings.
OF course when 7 married I didn't
have the slightest intention Of sharing
my husband. or his DOckerbOok, with
anybody else. I was determined % mo-
nOp0liZe him. body and SOUL and purse
But poor John, In his simple, unso-
phisticared way, he had no idea Of this
He thought that he was going % keep
all Of the old things. and the old peo-
pie. and just add home Of his own
and wife % them, Ike trostinE on
cake. YOU know.
We had hardly gotten settled IN our
new house before 7 found Ou- that he
had extended blanket invitation 10 all
Of his old friends; and they came troop
ing IN to see us
And such a lot 40 they were, There
was a Tat Old boarding house keeper.
in whose house he had lived when he
first came 20 the city 20 seek his for
tune and who seemed % think she had