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HANGING CLOTHES TO DRY.

HANGING CLOTHES TO DRY.
When hanging clothes to dry first
hang up by the thickest part-waist
or neckband, etc.-because il hung
by the thinner part the water would
run into the thick part, lodge there
and take longer to dry. Secondly,
hang up everything wrong side out
so that any accidental soiling will not
do so much damage as If it appeared
on the right side.-Mrs. George
Wright, in the Boston Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
BIRD THAT WAS FORGOTTEN.

He was Mary Elizabeth's little bird,
and it was Mary Elizabeth who said
to him over and over, Sing happy
song, little bird"
In summer, while the cage hung
on the porch out doors, many man
and woman smiled when they heard
the happy song Of that little bird. In
winter sad looking friends who came
to call sometimes forgot the troubles
that made them sad when they heard
the wee pets bubbling song. 1t did
seem as if that particular bird would
never be forgotten.
There came time, however, when
Mary Elizabeth went to Europe with
her father and mother. She couldn't
take the bird. A neighbor who had
no cats offered to keephim until Mary
Elizabeth's return. Before the child
sailed she gave her pet bit of ad-
vice:
always sing a happy song, little
bird"
At first 1t was easy for the little bird
to sing happy song, but one day his
kind friend was Obliged to leave town
for week, and he was left with
strangers who promised to take good
care of him.
always sing a happy song, little
bird" were the last words the neigh
Dor said at parting.
Soon after there was children's
entertainment in the church to which
birds were invited. Mary Elizabeth's
pet was taken in his cage, and of all
the glad songs that day his was the
sweetest. He enjoyed the entertain
ment thoroughly, and, when night
came, he tucked his head under his
wing and went to sleep without fear.
He didn't know, poor little fellow,
that the child who brought him lent
him to her dearest friend to take
home and keep for five days; neither
did he know that one by one the
birds were taken from the church,
and he was forgotten.
Next morning the little bird awoke,
sang happy song, ate his breakfast
and sang happy song. His cage was
in a pew where little girl had left
him. The bird couldn't see the sun
shine streaming through stained glass
windows, but, while waiting for his
bath he sang happy song. No one
came to give the little bird his bath,
so he sang another happy song.
This is the part of the story Mary
Elizabeth never liked to think of for
Ia minute; how the little bird sang un-
til his seed was gone and the water in
his cup; how two days passed, and the
little fellow tucked his head under
his wing and knew that he was for
gotten.
The third day the organist came to
practice on the pipe organ. The lit
tie bird lifted his head when music
pealed through the church. He had
never heard anything like it SO
sweet. so solemn. When it was over
the weak little bird must have re.
membered Mary Elizabeth's advice:
"sing a happy song, little bird"
As TIA organist was passing to the
outer dcNr she heard happy song.
And Mary Elizabeths pet was found
before it was too late. The organist
had known Mary Elizabeth since she
was a baby, so of course she recog-
nized the brave little bird, who was
never again forgotten.
Mary Elizabeth is big girl in high
school now, but when she is discour-
aged and everything seems, to go
wrong, she remembers the advice she
used to give wee canary.-Frances
Margaret Fox, in Sunday-SchooI
Times. y
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
CONUNDRUMS.

"What is that which always goes
with its head downward? Ans.-A
nail in your shoe.
What is that which Adam never
possessed, yet left two to each of his
children? Ans,-Parents.- ts.-Philadel-
phia Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
loo BUSY.

Mrs. Neighbors-Did you ever no
tice that Mrs. Chatterton never tel(j
you a thing about herself?
Mrs. Homer-Yes; it keeps her busy
telling things about other people,
Chicago News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

not sleep. 1t kept
growing larger and
by fall it was as
large as a hens egg.
l could not go to
bed without a hot
water bottle applied
to that side. 1 had
one of the best doc
tors in Kansas and
he told my husband
that Iwould have to
be operated on as it
was something like
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

Originally made merely for orna-
mentation, electric light shades now
are designed along purely scientific
lines to diffuse or reflect the light
with the greatest economy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

II II Could Be Done That Way.
Ethel (finding the sermon tedious
and thinking it high time for the COZ
lection)-Oh, mother, do pay the man
and let's 60 home-Punch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

The Rev. T. G.. Wyatt. vicar OF
Haywards Heath, England, has. prom
ised to present half sovereign, the
price of pair of boots. to every mem-
ber of the local company of the
Church Lads Brigade who joins the
mritorials.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
A LITTLE SONG OF LIFE.

Glad that I live, am I,
That the sky is blue;
Glad for the country lanes
And the fall of dew.
After the sun the rain;
After the rain the sun;
This is the way of life,
Till the work be done.
All that we need to do,
Be we low or high,
Is to see that we grow
Nearer the sky.
-Lizette Reese.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Catching Rare Birds.

A bird expert has returned to Ek
rope from the West Indies with over
200 captives. He boiled down tree
sap into thick, sticky mess, and put
1t on shrubs and branches at places
where birds took food and drink.
Once they grasped the sticky perches
they we're fast and could not fly away,
says the expert. Some were caught by
tying to string large grains which
birds swallowed, and there they were.
Among the captures are starlings,
finches, pigeons, doves, herons and ca
naries.-New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

During 1909 Chile produced 1879
tons Of copper, against 19,463 tons for
1908
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-10
BY JACQUES FUTRELLE
Synopsis of Preceding Chapters

TOHN SMITH assistant paying teller OF bank
J in Passaic. New Jersey. who had arrived in Paris
with one hundred and seventy-three dollars in his
pocket. He seeking w. Vaudeville Clarke.
Others also interested in Clarkes movements;
for the hotel clerk. who did understand English
when asked if Clarke stopping there thought that
Smith himself Clarke. and told Remi, Paris de-
tective. Then Smith went tour of Paris looking
for Clarke; and Paris detectives followed Smith about
The gendarmes had authority arrest Clarke; but
lust to keep him in view A mysterious
also inquiring for Clarke, and also wondering why
Smith was seeking him.
Smith saw Clarke and his daughter Edna (the 'mys-
ferrous woman } in restaurant just Smith
arrested under the of Clarke. Smith submitted
to the arrest for the sake of the woman. He
leased when the Paris police became convinced that
he was a detective and not Clarke.
Clarke had stolen a million and half in bonds from
the Passac bank of which he president. and when
he looked in his bag for them they were gone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-10

them. Neither is it necessary to touch upon your
personal relations with NJ. Clarke. 1t is enough to
say that you have misunderstood him. He is
honest man, you A vast business deal has
been interrupted by your unexpected interference.
1t is deal that will bring enormous profit. 1t
must be contaminated! | to you, therefore,
direct from NJ. Clarke, to offer you a share of the
profits that may accrue upon the condition that you
return the bonds Immediately, you to 60 back at
to the United States,-we know you have
gagged passage from Cherbourg Wednesday,
this fits in with your pans-and once in the United
States you to take necessary action to protect
NJ. Clarke until such time he get there, and
then Is it necessary to go on?"
Engaged passage from Cherbourg on Wednes-
day!" There odd little information in Mr..
Smiths voice. You are hep to my plans, all right.
aren't your How much profit do l get if l do all
this?"
"One hundred thousand dollars, Monsieur
.One hundred thousand dollarsi' Mr.. Smith
speaking with irritating deliberation D'Aubgny's
keen eyes searched the rugged face and found
nothing And if there profits?'
10 MARQUIS hiS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-10
IN FOUR PARTS-Part I'LL.
CHAPTER X.

TOR the major part of the day and all the evening
following the mysterious disappearance of one
l. million five hundred thousand dollars worth of
United States bonds from the shabby little in
the Rue ST. Honore Mr.. John Smith lowered about
the lobby of the Maison de Treville like uneasy
bill collector. He had been expecting something he
didn't know what. A letter? Perhaps. telegram?
Maybe. A call in person. Not at all unlikely.
Whatever form it mig int take, it coming, some
thing from the void, Illuminating. starike light
to lead him through the He perfectly
convinced of it. albeit the conviction based upon
nothing substantial than well developed
PaSsaic bunch.
Shortly after nine O'Clock he stroed around the
corner into the Rue de Seine invest fifty Centimes
of hard earned American cash in bad cigar-all
cigars being bad in Paris AS he reentered the lobby,
the night clerk that astute young man with the in
gratiating smile and the decately waxed mustache.
picked up letter and held it aloft
Billet pnenmatgne. Monsieur. he announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-10

ness, Monsieur the Marquis said slowly impress
sively | come from NJ. Clarke.
OH Mr.. Smith stared at him for instant
then and paced the length of the lobby twice
with his fingers grpped behind him. When he
paused in front of the Marquis, his eyes had grown
steely his powerful laws were set. What busness?
he demanded abruptly.
Marquis d'Aubigny permitted his wicked little
eyes to wander about the lobby. There one
in sight except the night clerk
He doesn't speak English. said Mr.. Smith
shortly. Go on
TT is not for us Monsieur, to ask YOU how YOU got
possession of the bonds, to go into trivial de-
tails to show how came to know that YOU have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-10

nurse does not speak or read English and, while he
might have been bribed to get the bonds for you he
on his account wOuldnt have known what they
were about. We don't underestimate your activi-
ties since YOU have been in Paris. We admit that
you clever, and willing to pay for that
cleverness-pay one hundred thousand dollars
Other people might have known about the bonds -
Mr. Smith insisted 81 his daughter for instance"
She could not know Monsieur" The Marquis
was quite positive about it. She is innocent as
child she would not have understood, ANYWAY"
There was slight pause. Il have heard it said
Monsieur that America had no beautiful women
1t is not true
Something in his tone caused Mr. Smith to turn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-10

Kings and Queens and Dukes and Marquises were ex-
allied persons who walked the face of the earth with
crowns on their heads This chap had on a silk hat
1t is the great pleasure, Monsieur to meet you
Same to YOU sir" Mr.. Smith holding up
foot awkwardly with crushing sense of having
failed in the formalities. Have seat Mr.-er-er
err Sit down..
NJ. lie Marquis disposed himself gracefully, Ian
gudly, on the settle He reminded Mr. Smith of
one strangely. Suddenly he knew who it was
1t was Richard Mansfield as Baron Chevrial That
vast, that disgusting loathesome marvellous creation
of an actors art! Verify here Bill Roue in person
So to Mr.. Smiths unembroidered PassaiC mind.
Mr.. Smith sat down gingery
81 have come to YOU little matter of bust
CorNrgh h Isrl- Fa.r-l-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-10

SIlOulQeIS. Hell IlOtIllIlS,
Monsieur. You take your
chance with the rest of us.
There are ninety-nine reasons
why we should make a prof
it, and only one why we
shouldn't. FIVE fail, of course
NJ. Clarke is ruined, am
ruined, all of us; but we won't
fail"
IF you get the bonds"
Mr.. Smith stipulated.
We have the utmost faith
in your discretion, Monsieur.
One hundred thousand dollars
is great fortune.
You seem to have no
doubt that l have the bonds"
Mr.. Smith observed calmly.
May | ask how you came to
know | have them?"
" Details are tiresome, Mon
sieur," remarked the Marquis
evasively. There were only
three persons in Paris, in the
world, l may say, who knew
the bonds were in this city,
these being M. Clarke, you.
and myself. He hasn't them,
| didn't get them; therefore
do you seer"
But how did you come to
know l have them?" Mr..
Smith insisted. Il want to
know"
WELL, the trained nurse
" his disappearance gave
us the clue" The Marquis
seemed to be tremendously
bored. After M. Clarke's
meeting with you, he was i'll,
and it was necessary to re-
engage this nurse. He came
to the house, remained there
Just two hours. then disap-
peared utterly. M. Clarke
kept the bonds in the little
leather bag under the sheets.
Only the nurse could have
found them"
Perhaps you give me too
much credit" Mr.. Smith pro-
tested. Maybe the nurse
pinched them on his own ac-
count.
The tentative suggestion
startled the Marquis for mo-
ment; then he smiled shrewd-
ly as he stared into the inn
passive face before him.
< SO, Monsieur. Besides, the
or read English and, while he
ed to get the bonds for YOU, he
have known what they
1T underestimate your activi-
cen in Paris. We admit that
We are willing tO nav for that
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Who?" asked Mr.. Smith.
BILLET bnenmatiqne. "
You can search me, son;
| don't know him.
The clerk shrugged his
shoulders hopelessly, walked
round the desk, and placed
the letter in Mr.. Smiths hand.
Mr.. Smith glanced at the
superscription. "Oh. for me.
| thought you said it was for
Billy somebody"
The handwriting was a
woman's. Now that it had
come, Mr.. Smith knew that
it was precisely what he had
been expecting. OF course it
was from a woman! He had
known all along that it would
be! He dropped into settle
in a corner and opened the
letter. 1t was like this:
Tonight at 10 30 taxicab will
pick you up at the north side of
obelisk in Place de la Concorde.
Matter of greatest importance to
you.
There was no signature.
Mr.. Smith had expected none.
He glanced at his watch
it was nine-twenty-seven,-
after which he sat for a long
time with utter darkness in
his straight staring eyes. His
meditationS were not un-
pleasant. if one might Judge
from a certain softness about
his mouth, almost a smile.
Perhaps he was dreaming of
Passaic. Whatever it was, he
was brought back to cold,
sordid earth by the approach
of a stranger who had entered,
a small man of indeterminate
age, immaculate, even foppish.
in dress, with pair of evil
ewes in the head of him.
DARDON me-" said the
l stranger in English. this
is NJ. John SMITH"
"Of Passaic. New Jersey
Yes, sir"
Permit me to introduce
myself. Monsieur. | am the
Marquis d'Aubigny."
He bowed low and present
ed his card. Mr.. Smith read
the name and bowed lower.
There was a certain uneasy air
of SUNRISE in his manner To
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Copyright. 1910. q, Jacques Fl,r-il-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-04

baby may wear them; and the safety pins the careful mother uses-and you know she uses a lot, if you know anything about babies-have to pay a tax of 35 per cent.
 ''The baby's powder-puff pays 40 per cent, and it's toilet powder 60 per cent. Its tiny brush settles for 40 per cent, and it's comb 35 per cent. The benevolent protectors of infant indus tries get the baby coming and going, our infants. But the baby has only started to pay kindly Uncle Sam s biAs and the bills of our uncle's tariff nephews.
 'The bottle baby pays 50 per cent on his bottle, 35 per cent. on his rub- his baby food. If he rides in baby carriage, 45 per cent. is charged for that, and 3 per cent. for the rubber tires that save him from all the bumps, excepting the bumps of Faye and Aldrich. But the tariff still pur- sues the baby. If he has a rubber doll, it is taxed 35 per cent; if he has a ring to try his little teeth on, a rattle to please his ear, or a ball to play with, the tariff gets 35 per cent. tax out of each of them.
 '"The baby is taxpayer all right, and as he grows the tax stays right with him, getting piece of everything the little fellow has or hopes to have. His carriage blanket-his mother s pride-pays 50 per cent. ad valorem and A cents a pound. His little cap and the veil on it's baby face are good for 60 per cent, and his high chair, ring, spoon and little table things are all taxed to pay the army and navy, build irrigation plants in Arizona, fur nish gum-shoe men for the treasury department, and buy yachts, autos and European trips for the toiling trust magnate and his suffering chil- dren.
 "The poor little American baby starts his life with a heavy load. His back and 'tummy' are pinched and taxed, all for the glory of his coun- try and the profit of industry. The only real infant industry in the land is made to languish and suffer that trusts may grow fat and politicians may flourish. Is it any wonder that the American baby keeps his mother awake nights and makes his father wear old clothes and eat short com mons, since no sacrifice they make is too great for the baby. But what do you think of political party which is mean enough to tax and plumber the baby in it's cradle?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-04
BAD MAYS TARIFF
 MAKES BABY CRY
Safety Pins Not Safe from G. o. P. Elephant, Says
 MT. Vahey
EVEN FLANNEL BAND TAXED
Also His Nursing Bottle and Proud Blanket; Not to Mention Rubber Tires.

Boston, Nov. 4.-"The American baby is a taxpayer from the day he enters the world,' said James H. Vahey in his speeches last night Mir Vahey maintained that from the lit tie flannel band around his "tummy' to his carriage, the baby had to pay assessments to the tariff magnates on every article he used. In conjunction with the Toss tour, MT. Vahey spoke In Newton, WatertOwn, Waltham, Somerville, and Chelsea. He said: Some people love to talk about race suicide. Having got the babies,
 let us discuss not what to do with them, but what is done to the tariff baby.
 ''The tariff spares neither youth nor age; it pursues us from the | cradle to the grave; the little shirt the baby wears, and the coffin that enfolds the ancient dead pay tribute to the tariff, ostensibly that the gov ernment may be solvent, actually that the interests favored by the tariff may be fattened.
 Let us talk about the baby, which is the joy and care of every right minded citizen, the embryo of the voter, and whose multiplication oc- cupies the time and tongue of the eX-President who is now roaring up and down the land.
 Tummy' Bands 50 Fer Cent.
 ''The little flannel band we place around the baby's 'tummy' is taxed 35 per cent. for value and 35 cents pound. The little shirt it wears pays so per cent. for value and A cents a pound, and it's tiny woolen skirt is taxed in the same way. A benevo- lent government will take no less than 50 per cent. tax on it's swad- ding clothes, and it's little lawn dresses pay 60 per cent. The little woolen boots we place on its little pink feet pay so per cent. ad valorem and A cents a pound for good meas ure.
 ''The American baby is a taxpayer from the day he enters the world. Nothing Is too small and helpless for the tariff; it eats them all. The little man in the baby carriage is paying for the limousine of the tariff mag mates daughter.
 His little knitted jacket and his bibs must pay a heavy tax before the