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The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11
A YOUNG CHEVALIER

He cast surreptitious glances down at his
chubby legs to If they had really length
ened since his advent into school lfe He
could see no difference, but of course he must
have grown-or they wouldn't have asked him
to go with them. or called him Duncanl
Duncan He rolled the precious morsel of
hattery under his tongue with an almost au-
dible smack Of enjoyment at the grown-up
feeling 1t gave him as he made his diminutive
legs keep step with the long strides of his
companions. But when they burst noisily
into the store he turned aside from the tawdry
affairs over which the others grew hilarious
to make his selection from among the lacy
rose-bedecked valentines on the next counter
And even among these IT was hard to find one
really worthy the acceptance Of the fair Ethel
His choice was made at last, however, the
1owery missive safely Enclosed in an ornately
embossed cover and painstakingly addressed
in badly wavering letters to the owner of the
blue eyes and with an equally wavering From
Jimmy" tucked away In the lower left-hand
corner.
Then. as the others had made their pur.
chases. they all raced back to the schooIhouse
deposited their mail" and went their several
ways to luncheon. That is-all but Peter Ell.
lis. who suddenly discovered that he had for.
gotten something. What-Jmmy found out
later.
Out Of Difference to st. Valentines birth.
day Cor the uneasy wrgglng of her puplls)
Miss Johnson so shortened the afternoon work
that 1t was barely two o'clock when she
raped for order. with a smiling
Position! Now. Jimmy Duncan you may
call the names of those having valentines
And. let's see-well. Peter. you may distribute
the mail as Jimmy hands II out" And Peter,
with his mouth stretched from ear to ear In
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Because ST. Valentines day fell on Sunday.
Miss Johnson teacher in room eight of the Hol.
lis street school, arranged the usual valentine
"postofIlce" for her pupils on the afternoon OF
Friday the twelfth. And because Jimmy Dun
can was the new boy"-a stranger in
strange land-she had tried to mitigate his
evident loneliness by choosing him to act
the good saints emissary in the distribution
of the mail, mark of favor which had
warmed the cookies of his heart wonderfully.
Then as II this were not happiness enough for
one day, at noon one of the older boys had
slapped him Familiarity on the back. with a
jovial:
"Hi there. Duncan! Come long down to
the store-us fellers are goin' to get some val
entines to send the girls! Come on!"
Now Jimmy had had aspirations that way
himself ever since blue-eyed Ethel Andrews
had smiled at him over the top of her log
erphry," the while she slyly passed him her
choicest wad of gum for friendly chew.
That the proffered dainty had already SUI.
fered long and faithful chewing made not the
slightest difference to Jimmy who was far too
chivalric to cavil either at the kind or quality
of any overture made by the prettest girl in
the room. SO he waited for no second invi-
tation. but followed in the wake of tall Peter
Ellis with heart beating unanimously at
this second unexpected honor.
To be called "Duncanl" To be classed as
one OF "us fellers" after only a few weeks in
school! Why. at first they had yelled NAM
mas pet" after him! Had jeered horribly
when he had said please" and "'scuse me"
to the girlsl But that was before he had
coaxed his father into having the barber give
him a real fighting clip to his wavy brown
hair. He s'posed that haircut made MIN look
a lot older and-and-taller.
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11
Digging For a Valentine

Bobby woke up slowly, trying to realize
why this morning more important than
other mornings. Then his eye fell on large
placard at the foot of his bed and he remem-
bered ii was Valentines day. This is what
the placard said; Look in the third drawer
from the top. front left-hand corner" Bobby
ran across to the bureau, pulled out the
drawer and burrowed under a pile of shirts
He expected to find a large white envelope
marked Bobby" and at first, when he did
not find that he thought there was nothing at
all. But presently he discovered a piece of
paper, on which was written, Look under the
rug in front of the parlor fireplace" And
downstairs he battered in his bare feet. This
one said, "You will find me in the closet un-
der the stairs" Bobby opened the closet door,
half expecting to see another signpost paper
but this time 1t was a funny valentine.
BY his plate was letter addressed to Mr..
Robert White" He opened It and read:
my Dear Mr.. White: hear that there is a
sum of money buried on the south side of
the dead pear tree in your orchard. II you
have time this morning should advise you TO
search thoroughly. Your affectionate
UNCLE PETER"
AS soon as Bobby finished his breakfast he
went out to the Toulouse and got shovel,
and then began to dig. He thought he must
have been at work nearly an hour and stopped
to rest. when Aunt Lucy came along and said
why, Bobby. the letter told you south and
you are digging on the east side!" So Bobby
changed sides and began again. This time
II was not long before the shovel hit against
something which proved to be box carefully
tied up. Bobby opened 1t and II seemed to be
full of paper. but soon he found hard bundle
I'm the very middle When he undid Il out
dropped four silver quarters. very bright and
shining. and with them card saying. "A Val.
entine for Bobby!"
At dinner there was a cake In the shape
of a heart and number OF parcels marked
with his name. He opened them all and when
he had finished he said. Il like every one OF
my valentines. but I think the ones you hunt
for yourself are the most fun.
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11
RAW ECZEMA on HANDS

81 had eczema on my hands for ten
years. l had three good doctors but
none of them did any good. l then
used one box of Cuticura Ointment
and three bottles of Cuticura Resolvent
and was completely cured. My hands
were raw all over, inside and out, and
the eczema was spreading all over my
body and limbs. Before had used one
bottle, together with the Cuticura
Ointment. my sores were nearly
healed over, and by the time l had
used the third bottle, was entirely
well. To any one who has any skin
or blood disease would honestly adj
wise them to fool with nothing else.
but to get Cuticura and get well. My
hands have never given me the least
bit of trouble up to now.
my daughters hands this summer
became perfectly raw with eczema
She could get nothing that would do
them any good until she tried Cutf-
cura. She used Cuticura Resolvent
and Cuticura Ointment and in two
weeks they were entirely cured. I
have used Cuticura for other members
of my family and it always proved sue
cessful. Mrs. M. E. Falin, Speers
Ferry, Va, Oct. 10, 1909"
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11

Love may be in any one OF variety of forms
and likewise is there wide range of poses
to choose from
Certainly there is much to be said in favor
of this new class of gifts appropriate to st.
Valentines day. First of all they can lay
claim TO artistic qualifications not possessed
by any of the valentines heretofore current.
and then again they constitute ornaments for
home decoration that are attractive not for
day nor week. but indefinitely. The best
part of ii is that this new fad, though 1t might
appear at first thought an expensive luxury.
is not really by any means
Happily, as in the case of their predeces-
-sors in the field of valentines. these new mes
sengers of affection may represent an outlay
exactly commensurate with the size of the
purse OF the donor The son of multimil-
flionaire may present to his lady love dainty
figure of Cupid chiseled from the finest marble
by the hand of a master and for which the
ardent wooer has paid more than the price OF
an impressive diamond ring. On the other
hand the young man of modest means may
secure perhaps a replica of this same statu-
cite. or at least one equally attractive. nodded
in plaster or composition for one or two dol
lars. Indeed. the new form Of valentines may
he secured in even more expensive forms, for
artistic Italians are now placing on the mar
ket excellently rendered medallons of Cupid
at prices as low as 10 cents EACH
While as has been said. the new currency
of love has made its appearance in variety
of forms. the medallions and plaques bearing
concentrations of Cupid will scarcely enjoy
the popularity vouchsafed TO the statuettes
AS matter of fact II has not waited upon
this present movement apropos the valentine
season to bring these figures into vogue. Stat
uettes of Cupid have long been among the
most cherished art objects In many American
homes. The representations OF the most IA
miliar figure of mythology have ranged all the
way from reproductions of the most famous
of all Cupids-the that is stamped with
the genius of its creator Michael Angelo. to
the ever-popular group portraying Cupid and
Psyche.
Not only has Cupid been made the subject
of innumerable masterpieces In marble and
bronze in different ages. but the God OF Love.
with his inevitable bow and arrow, has served
as a source Of inspiration for painters OF all
nationalities. One Of the most interesting OF
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impish delight. mounted the low platform, 70
lowed by Jimmy. whose face grew fiery
under the curious eyes focused upon him fror
every corner.
Swiftly the snowy envelopes were draw
from the box and swiftly delivered by tn
grinning Peter
Then suddenly Jlmmys expectant face
grew blank. The big embossed envelope In
his hand bore familiar From Jimmy" in one
corner. but the name-why II was directed
not to Ethel Andrews but to Miss Katie Bla
ney! And Katie Blaney was the hunch-b backed
little cripple who lived down Rag alley!
For an instant Jimmy despairingly stared
at the name. then half-smothered giggle
brought his eyes to the face of the boy beside
him-and he knew. Scratching out Ethels
cious valentine he had bought was the "some
thing" that had taken Peter back to the
schoolhouse after they had started home.
He ground his teeth In helpless rage at the
mean trick. And then-well. then-he caught
sight of a pair of patheticaly wistful eyes
just beyond Peters frowsy head; eyes which
had the hopeless longing of one to whom life
had brought nothing but grinding poverty; an
absence OF all childish pleasures, and Jimmy
being a real thoroughbred at heart from the
tips of his stubbedout shoes to his clipped
brown locks-quietly ignored the outstretched
hand of his assistant. and with an uplfted
head marched straight down the aisle to the
seat occupied by Katie Blaney and. with q
bow. laid the dainty gift in the eager hands
held out toward him. then as quietly returned
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11
THE WONDERED RRY
OR SUNBERRY
Has Proved a Great sueeess-Thou-
sands Say lt's the Best Thing
They Ever Grew.

The Wonderberry or Sunberry, tho
marvellous garden fruit originated by
Luther Burbank, and introduced by
John Lewis Childs, the well-known
Scotsman of Floral Park, NJ Y. has
proved great success all over ths
country. Thousands of people say IL
is the best thing they ever grew.
Mr.. John Burroughs, the well-known
author, Naturalist and bosom-friend or
Theodore Roosevelt, says it is the
most delicious pie berry he ever tasted.
and marvellous cropper.
A Director Of the New York AgricuI-
tural Experiment Station says it fruits
abundantly even in pure sand. In the
short season Of Northwestern Canada
it is godsend and fruits long after
frost has killed most garden truck.
ID. s. Hall, Wichita. Kan, says thirty
people grew it there last season with
perfect satisfaction.
X. S. Enochs, Hammond, La, says
1t yields $3.50 worth of fruit per
acre with him. Mrs. j. H. Powers.
1872 Kenwood avenue, Chicago, raised
enough berries on a space 4x10 feet
to supply herself and friends.
j. p. Swallow, Kenton, Ohio, says its
equal for all purposes does not exist
Rev. II. b. Sheldon, Pacific Grove.
Cal, says he likes the berries served
in any and every way.
w. T. Davis, Enon, Va, says H. is
true to description in every way. and
fruits in three months from seed.
Judge Morrow, of U. s. Circuit
Court, says the Wonderberry is simply
delicious raw or cooked.
Mr.. Childs exhibited one plant five
months old bearing 10,375 berries
which measured about eight quarts.
Mrs. Hattie Vincent, Hayden, New
Mexico, says it stands the long hard
droughts of that climate and fruits
abundantly all summer.
1t is certainly the most satisfactory
garden fruit and the greatest Novelty
ever introduced
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11
Asking Too Much.

The mother of little six-year-old
Mary had told her a number of times
not to hitch her sled TO passing
sleighs, feeling that it was a danger
Gus practice. II was such a fascinat-
ing sport, however, that Mary could
not resist 1t and one day her mother
saw her go Swimming past the house
behind a farmers hobs
When she came in from play she
was taken to task, her mother saying
severely: Mary, haven't / told you
that you must not hitch onto bobs2
Besides, you know, it is against the
law"
Mary tossed her head. oh" she
said, don't talk to me about the law
It's all can do to keep the ten com
mandments!"-W oman's Home Com
panion.
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11

tines Is eloquently proven by the little books
known as valentine writer's" which were
In general use century and half ago. when
the exchange OF valentines evolved with pen
or water-color brush and the aid Of q six
penny booklet filled with verses appropriate
to the occasion Not only did the rhymes in
these quaint chapbooks give tribute to Cupid
and his wiles, but the very titles indicated
how all-pervading the supposed influence
of the God OF Love. Among the standard
works OF this character issued during the
eighteenth century were "Cupid's Festival"
"Cupid's Budget" "Cupids Cabinet and Court
of Love-" THE Bower of Cupid" anG "Cupid's
Annual Charter"
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11

TO finish calling the names on ST. Valentines
mail
And when after school. Katie stopped him
with a breathlessly joyful. "Oh, Jimmy-Jim.
my Duncan. You're the coolest boy in this
whole world ] never. never had a single val
entine before in all my life" somehow he
didn't mind Peters meanness any more. No
even though it cast him blue-eyed Ethes
favor. who for the rest of the term always
passed him with saucy red tongue stuck out
in sccrGful derision.-Boston Post.
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invasion and carried TO
Naples. We next hear OF
IT as sodl by the ex-queen
of Naples to the marquis OF
Londonderry and by him in
turn 1t was sold to the Ma
tional gallery for $4,000.
Another famous painting is
that OF Cupid and Psyche by
Kaulbach. which was in its
day one OF the gems of the
famous A. T. Stewart art
collection In New York City.
From these old pictures,
many of them painted centu.
ries ago. our present day
manufacturers of valentines
have obtained the image OF
Cupid that adorn twentieth.
century love tokens. II need
not be emphasized, OF course.
that II has not required the
present craze for statuettes
to bring Cupid into the fore
ground on st. Valentines
day. The February gala, day
has all along been acknowl-
edgedly "Cupid's day" and
the figure of the mischievous
god with his weapons has
been a universally utilized
symbol in all that pertains
to this sentimental occasion.
That the little god of love
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11
The caoey Bachelor.

The woman who wanted the bach
elor to come to dinner called him up
at his rooms
Hello" she said, adding in the irri-
tating way of women. do you know
who this is?'
The tactful bachelor didn't. but he
was too diplomatic to admit IT,
Hello, beautiful lady," he made an
swer.
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11
Civic Virtue.

The happiness of the republic de-
ponds on the virtue of its citizens. Po-
liticai health is as important as physi-
cal health. Religion is the guiding
star of nations as we'll as individuals.
II alone can safeguard liberty.-Bishop
Conaty, Worcester, Mass.
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11
Home Of Sin.

Sin is not something that is abroad
in the air There is just one place
where II has its home and that is the
human heart. 1t is faint of nature
that has come down from successive
generations.-Rev j. M. Walden, Gin
cinnati, o.
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Venus stands beside him. This picture was
painted in the year 1922 and after several
changes of ownership came into the possession
of Charles l. of England. 1t was sold after his
death for the sum of $4,000 and later was
owned by Don Manuel Cooley. from whose col
lection it was taken by Murat in the French
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11

The most disastrous times have pro-
duced the greatest minds. The purest
metal comes of the most ardent fur.
mace. the most brilliant lightning
comes OF the darkest cloud.--Chatau-
BRAND
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11

Sometimes a man is as badly fright
ened by an imaginary snake as a
woman is by real mouse.
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11
A ROYAL SPENDER

Uncle (to Marjorie, who has mar
ried a millionaire)-I really think
you'd be happier if you had married
a man who had less money.
Marjorie-He will have less after a
few years with me.
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11

the canvases por-
traying Cupid
particularly inter
esting by reason
of it's history-is
the picture enti-
tied 1.-THE Educa-
ton of Cupid" by
the famed Correg-
gio. which now
hangs in the Ma
tional gallery in
London. This paint
ing shows Mer.
curry seated in a
landscape teach
ing Cupid to read.
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11
PILrs CuREn nm q ro I4nArs

PAZO OINTMENT qua ranteed TO cure any ~x,~
of Itching Blind. bleeding or Prutrudinr Pfls. in
So "a DAYS or money refunded. soa-
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11

It's a pity that wisdom doesn't grow
on q man like whiskers.
The Yale expositor., 1910-02-11

WHEN YOUR JOINTS ARE STIFF
and muscles sore from cold. rheu matsm neural
gia; when you slip. strain or bruiss yourself 80
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WSlC ohNNSNNNN ~ 49,
manufactured varieties, and while
these are still in vogue, they have
had to divide popularity in later
years with various forms OF novel
ties. For instance. during the past
half-decade popular favor has turned
to the picture postcard and these
souvenirs OF the February festival
have been produced in endless vari-
ETY. and their sales have run into
the millions. Now a new fad has
made its appearance and the cele-
Grants of St Valentines day. with a
fickleness unworthy devotees OF
love. are enthusiastic for an innova-
ton that II must be conceded has
the charm OF novelty.
Would you. then. be in fashion In
your prefer of valentines in the pro-
gressive year of 1910? If so. you
must dispense with illustrated postals
and discard the time-honored crea-
tions OF lace paper and handpainted
satin in favor of a more up-to-date
love token. The new keepsake, II
you would be abreast the times.
must be a plaster cast Of Cupid
The sculptured image of the God OF
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-23
WILL PICTURE LIFE ON PLAINS.
Incidents OF Pioneer Days To Be Re.
produced in Wild West Show.

Fidelity 10 historic fact has been
the well-substantiated claim Cf Col
Cody and Major Lille In the produc-
lions incident 20 their exhibition. They
have oeen practical illustrators of
American history for years. For their
present tour they have selected The
Battle of Summit Springs as the chief
scenic feature OF the exhibition. This
battle was one OF the deciding con-
liicts In retaining the west from In
dian control.
II was On July IL, 1869, that Gen.
<. A. Carr, in command OF o detach-
ment OF Y. S. Cavalry, and guided by
Buffalo Bill as his chief of scouts,
came suddenly upon the camp of Tall
Bull, chief of the Dog Soldiers" ana
engaged them in ono Of the fiercest
struggles IN the annals of Incian war.
fare The conflict was sharp and re-
ientless but when Buffalo ELL killed
Tall Bull the tide quickly turned and
the Indians suffered utter defeat. In
this reproduction OF the Battle OF
Summit Springs. Buffalo Bill will
enact his original role. and the death
Of Tall Bull will be shown with vivid
realism. Previous to the actual bat.
tie the customs and camp life OF the
Indian will be shown In the erection
of a typical Indian village.
Other typical Western scenes Will
be made part OF the Wild West ex.
hibition. There will be A Holiday
at TIE" Ranch. In which the plains
mans pleasures will be revived, and
The Attack on an EInigrant Train. .
depicting the dangers attendant upon
the life of the pioneer. ,."he Congress
OF Roughriders will also constitute an
important part OF tho Wild West en-
tertainrcnts horsemen from all parts
Of the Glcbo having been assembled
for the purpose OF giving exhibitions
of their pioficiency as masters of
equestrian experiences and reckless
daring. supplemented by the first ap-
pearance IN one arena OF Rhoda
Royals and Ray Thonpson's trained
thorough5reds and range horses. The
entertainment entire will constitute a
fitting climax to the career of Buffalo
Bill as 4 Snowman.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-23
HUMANE SOCIETY ACTIVE.
Gets After Dog Wagon Drivers Who
Permit Animals to Suffer.

The Detroit police department was
the first institution to he brought to
a sharp realization thats there Is now
an active humane society In Detroit
wheE James F. Hill, All agent OF the
society, arrested" \ dog wagon and
its driver, son Of John Pollard, head
dog catcher. Pollard Was taken to
the central station but was not locked
up.
Hill had received q complaint from
women In the Hotel Cadillac. that a
dog wagon had been strnding out in
the sun, near the hotel. for about
three hours, with the driver fast
asleep on the seat, and Is dogs swell
tering and suffering IL 3x4 foot com.
partment of the wagon, with only q
wire grating at the top, to furnish
ventilation. Hill awoke the driver,
who denied that he had been there
three hours, but admitted that he had
been waiting two hours for his father.
Meanwhile, another wagon was
standing in the sun near police head
quarters, and the dogs in the small
compartment were bowling miserably
Mr.. Hill found that one was dead, ap-
parently suffocated by dogs climbing
over 1t, to set air from the high graf
ing.
Mr.. Hill will hold a session with
Police Commissioner Crorl, relative TO
remedying the dog catching service.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-23
Ed.
POLLARD Is DEAD
Well Known Officer Victim Of Heart
Disease-Earrowly Escaped Death
By Shooting Last Winter.

Patrolman Edward Pollard one OF
the best known ami efficient officers
aliacced to the cent al police station,
died, Wednesday night. In his home,
No. ?33 Hazelwood.ave
He recently built house on Hazel.
wood md had occupied II only three
days when he was taken sick. His
illness last a few weeks. heart disease
being responsible for his death.
Pollard was appointed to the police
force May /, 1902 During his service
he lad been entrusted with some of
the most important beats IN the down
town district and his genial nature
and nevei-fIiling courtesy made him
one o. the most popular officers. He
was !, familiar figure.
Mr.. Pollard narrowly escaped death
last winter when a man attempted to
shoot up Berman's SAIGON. The o:i-
Ger was shot at. but received the bul.
let TIN oogh the hand. Hts brother,
Frank Pollard. is pa.rclnan assign
ed 10 Office duty at police headquar-
ters. Another brother. Mathew keeps
a saloon out Michigan ave.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-23
WOUNDED IN STREET FIGHT.
Mike" MichaIek, sIashed BY Cousin,
Is In Critical Condition.

As the result OF street fight. We'd
nesday night. Mike" Michalek, No.
23G Plumer-ave., Is in Red Cross hos
pital, with four knife wounds in his
body. His condition is critical. one
of the thrusts having severed an
artery.
John Michalek. cousin of Mike"
was the man who welded the weapon
with such disastrous results. He was
arrested by Precinct Detectives Walsh
and Morris, of the Scotten-ave. station.
Mike Michalek may rot recover
from his wounds. He almost bled 10
death from the severed artery. A
long wound In the back Is just above
the kidneys.