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The Ordway new era., 1911-06-09

82ES,ElIeM These can be little rolls
fully equipped to tuck
In satchel for travelling, small
work bag to hold a bit of embroidery.
hanging bag to have materials In
readiness for odd jobs and collapsi-
BILE box that can be fattened out for
packing.
For the roll cut bronze leather into
b strip six inches wide and twelve
inches long. lined with lowered silk
in the same proportions and bound
with brown silk braid. Make two
circles of pasteboard two inches In
diameter with leather and silk. Sew
the strips around them to make
pocket for spools. On the long flap
sew notched leaves of flannel for
needles. and beyond 1t stitch into
compartments half inch wide rib
bon to mold scissors. bodkin. thimble.
stiletto Fasten lengths OF ribbon to
the end for tying the case when
rolled
A collapsibIe work box may be
made from a five inch square of card
board and two 12-inch squares. one
for the outside Of suede. glazed leath-
or. velvet or cretonne; the other or
figured plain silk for inside.
Insert the small square between the
two pieces OF material and stitch
closely around It, Round of corners
of bag and bind with ribbon or silk
braid. three-quarters OF an inch wide.
To the center Of two Of the sides
sew pockets of the lining material.
and on the other two sections put .
needlebook OF leaves Of flannel and
small heart.shaped pin cushion.
Sew ten-inch strips OF ribbon. two
to each corner. placing them about
an inch in each side OF the rounded
edge. These when tied draw the ma
terial into shape. throwing tho full
ness on inside OF box. A little prac-
tice with paper will make the idea
plain.
II is so useful to have near the
dressing table some sort OF sewing
equipment that the little hanging
case will surely be acceptable. Gov
er IN obiong piece of cardboard three
by Ave inches with dark lowered bro
cade or ribbon. To middle OF top
sew a small needlebook OF pinked
Aanrsl with . silk or rama top. un'
derneath stitch n strip Of ribbon to
hold scissors. and at one side tiny
pouch for the thImble. Fasten hang
ers Of some ribbon at top Of case.
-Four spools OF thread are attached
to tho case by short lengths OF ribbon
or cord knotted at one end SO the
spool does not slip of. the upper end
sewed to each corner Of the case so
the spools hang down. Have black
and white silk. and black and white
cotton.
Another little hanging case may be
made Of strip OF rafiia an inch wide
and five inches long. from which are
suspended scissors. a thimble case. q
ncedlebook and spools Of thread.
A dainty small workbag can be
made In melon shape. Cut pasteboard
in nvo oval pieces measuring six
inches across the center. the widest
part. Taper to point at each end.
Cover each piece with nowered silk
on outside and plain on inside. allow
ing a half inch for turning in.
When the pieces are finished join
tn" sections edge to edge by over.
casting. when they form melon.
shaped bag Fasten n ribbon to the
points for n hanger and add II small
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Very 9elect.

The landlady was trying to impress
the prospective lodger with an idea OF
how extremely eligible the neighbor-
hood was Pointing over the way at
fine mansion. she said in a hushed
whisper:
Young man. over there across the
street there's seven million dollars.
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So familiar.

YES" said Nagget. "a woman usu-
ally treats her husband as the average
servant treats bric-a-brac."
Go ahead" said the wise Mrs. Nag.
get. What's the answer"
why. the more he's worth the more
she tries to break him."
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and the back of f-the-head aches: the
stitches and pains In the back: the sr9,w, ~
eyes; yellow skin: sluggish bowels: swoll-
en- eyelids or ankles: leg cramps: unnat-
ural short breath; sleeplessness and tho
despondency7
Ihave recipe for these troubles that you ca de-
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II viii quickly show It's power once yon use X 40
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rosette to cover the Joining. Such n
bag is pretty in green or brown suede
lined with gay silks. or in linen with
a cross stitch or floral design en-
broidered on all but the center sec.
ton, which forms the bottom. Old
pieces Of brocade make handsome
bags, the seams covered with gold
cord. which Is also used for hanger.
Add a tassel on each point.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-09
THE TRUTH ABOUT sLUlNG.
Talk No. 2.

Avoid liquid bluing. Don't buy
water for bluing All the water
contained is so much adulteration.
Glass bottles make an expensive pack
age; add nothing to value to con-
sumer
Always ask for RED CROSS BAG
BLUE, the blue that's all blue. Makes
the laundress smile out loud. Large
package cents AT ALL GOOD
GROCERS.
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pisTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages of horses.
as well as dogs. cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed. Over 800 900
bottles sold last year $50 and 81 90. Any
good druggist. or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co. Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen. Ind.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-09
No Doubt.

II have just been reading in a news.
paper about an armless man who Is
writing a book with his toes"
"Ahem! presume IT will consist
largely Of footnotes."
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lucky you are. writes Maude
Neal, In the New York
Sunday World.
II your welded lot Is
more full Of thorns than roses. then
you may provide a little company for
your misery.
II you are contemplating matri-
mony. they may tend to have the sal.
utary effect Of Punch's advice to those
who are planning marriage-Don't!
At any rate. they show what an
ironic little god Cupid is sometimes.
and how he wears a cap and bells as
often a. the bow and arrows.
Moved to Avoid Rent.
CHORTLY after James E. Jarrett Of
- Fort Wayne married Jennie New
man he told her one evening after din
ner that he had solved the whole ques-
ton Of the advanced price Of living.
and when she leaned breathlessly for
ward hs impaired tho somewhat worn
aphorism that It Is cheaper to move
than to pay rent.
Mrs. Jarrett laughed and took It as
. joke. because the next day was the
one hxed for the visit Of the landlord.
However. she found that Mr.. Jarrett
was In earnest. because within tho
next week or so she had her first ex-
perience with an angry rent gatherer.
papers Of eviction and q visit from
the sheriff.
After that Mr.. Jarrett put his theory
into continuous practice. and In the
next seven years the Jarretts Grated
their household goods no less than 80
times: 16 moves being only two
Jumps ahead Of the officers Of the
law. Finally Mrs. Jarrett found that
her love had been broken all to
pieces with SO much moving. as she
had not always had time to crate It
properly. When she sued for d.
vorce she declared that her husband
had failed to provide a home for her.
and Mr.. Jarrett answered that he had.
but the Judge sided with the plaintiff
Had to Nurse the Chickens.
VXIHEN the wife of Herman Roemer
w Of Denver left him he had his
share Of troubles. He had to turn
in and do the cooking. and the wash.
ing, and, to complete the disaster.
some pet chickens got sick. and there
Herman was left all alone with them
on his hands. He inserted personal
after personal In the columns Of the
daily paper beseeching Pauline to
come back to her desolate home. but
not even the thought of the suffer.
ing fowls moved her flckle heart. Fl.
nally, we are glad to relate. Herman
nursed them back to health. and then
he sued for divorce.
sewed Runaway Husband In Sheet.
r RNEST STEWART of New York
Z got tired of too much domesticity
n few months ago and decided to re-
turn to the adventurous life OF rover.
So one night he failed 10 come home.
and his wife went through various
stages Of anxiety. fear and grief until
she discovered that he had sailed
away over the sea as assistant stew.
ard on an ocean liner On the day
the ship was expected In port on Its
return voyage she sent her 13-year-old
son to the pier. So. when the recall.
citrant Ernest came down the gang
plank the first person he saw was his
boy. But Charles brought no re-
proaches to his parent. but said:
Papa, mamma says that she isn't
angry or anything. but she has flxed
you up a nice dinner and wants you
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-09

SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES
Allen , Foot DAsc, the Anusepic powder for Tired.
aching. swollen, nervous foot Gives rest and
comfort Makes walking delight Sold every here.
No. Don't accept any substitute. For FRD1
sampls address Allcn g. Omste Ls Roy, N Y.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-09

Real happiness is cheap enough,
yet how dearly We pay for It with
Standardization.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-09

And lots OF people who think they
have nothing but trouble don't know
what trouble really Is.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-09

Start afresh this Spring-clcansc and
Tea, Herb laxative and blood,purfier.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-09

Stewart hung back, but as the boy
ran over the menu his decision weak
ened and he went home.
His wife. instead OF greeting him
with tears. had on a nice white apron.
and set dinner fit for kings before
him. He ate to repletion. SO that
when ne arose after 1t and said he
was about to return to his vessel. 1t
was easy for Mrs. Stewart to persuade
him to take a little nap before so
doing
AS soon AZ Stewart had begun to
snore the sleep Of perfect digestion
Mrs. Stewart and Charlie bound him
fast to his couch with clothesline. and
then Mrs. Stewart sewed sheet
about him. Then she sent Charles to
the police station. and when the po-
liceman came they took Stewart to
the station on his bed. and there bis
bonds were cut.
She Wouldn't Say "obsy.
.T HE other day divorce was
i granted In Pittsburg that ended
a marriage Of 80 years. during all OF
which time the man and woman had
been separated on account OF a stub
born whim Of the bride. When Mary
Terrence and John Speer were mar
ried Mary corrected the minister and
declared that she was not willing to
include the word obey" In the mar.
riage service. After the ceremony
the pair proceeded to their home. and
there the bridegroom began to reason
the matter out. Then Mrs. Speer
said she considered the word obey"
foolish. as she had no intention OF do
Ing any such thing. The bridegroom
asserted his right to be considered the
head Of the house. and In short a fine.
lively quarrel started on the question
OF who should wear the trousers. Fl
nally the newly made husband seized
his hat and said angrily that he would
never return to his home until his
wife signiRed her willingness 10 sub
nit AS time went on the resolution
OF both hardened. and the marriage
halted where 1t began at the word
obey" in the marriage service.
Husband Who Would Not Smile.
AHRS. John Pohlman OF Des Moines
lV4 secured a divorce because she
had that which men usually declare a
woman does not possess-a sense Of hu.
NOR. Besides, she had sensitive dis
position, SO that when she tried to re-
gale the family dinner table with
funny stories and witticlsms. and her
husband met her efforts with only
cold stares, she was SO deeply wound.
ed that she charged cruelty In her Pc
tition.
One time. she related, when the fam
fly was having fine time telling
Jokes and commenting humorously
upon the news of the day, her hus.
band acted 30 morosely that one OF
the children asked him II he was not
feeling we'll, whereupon he responded:
Il hate to see set OF FOOLS
Comedy Of May and December.
VXYHEN the friends of Minnie Zol-
w be of Detroit demonstrated with
her for marrying 70.year.old Christian
Zolbe, she tossed her head and quoted
the proverb about an old mans dar-
ling and young mans slave. But
Minnie didn't turn out a darling by
any means, for after four years Of mar
riage the old gentleman sued for
divorce on the ground Of cruelty. and
cited that when his athletic wife was
provoked at him she spanked him
with her slipper. Also. he declared.
when she wished to reprove him In
public, she pinched his arm. He ad-
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II you don't believe honesty Is the
best policy, try It.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-09

F YOU are happily married.
these little stories will
make you realize how
lucky you are. writes Maude
Neal, In the New York
Sunday World.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-09

ilEF among the use.
fuls" are sewing cases;
companions" our grand
mothers called them.
These can be little rolls
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-29

I'm glad" said Colonel Bill as he
poured out a generous portion. Ito be
Of service. After you're all filled up.
he continued as at his suggestion the
two editors and even the cub reporter
accepted a small drink from the large
bottle, well drink health and success
to my young friend Fordyce. which is
now named Gormly. and damnation to
the chief Of police and his gang"
And that was the kind OF toast in
which they could all heartily join.
Whitefield had thought that the in
cident was completely covered and
that nothing more could be added TO
the amazing story. Before the forms
we're finally locked. however, and the
first edition went 20 press, the night
editor. who still remained at his post.
received a communication OF such
amazing Importance that he inserted
IL after the editorial in large capitals
double loaded. as the completing touch
TO the most extraordinary announce
ment that he felt had ever appeared
in The Planet
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-29
SYNOPSIS.

A foolish young tendsrfoot becomes
fascinated with the bold artful wife OF
drunken prospector in q western mining
% 6s s.as ss Bt'S BGt are Go SOstPO.,ed sGO: BY % n.
VIE, but the chivairOu. boy PAN. a
aOts aSSn hfm.s IL FL; fSd' ,h.i4 nsr light ' tR:
railroad station the woman's horse
tails exhausted; the youth puts her
On his own and follows hanging TO the
itirrup strap. Seeing he is an impedi-
mont the woman thrusts her escort into
> snow drift and rides on Half-trozen
= the train bear. the woman way away:
twenty-five years later, this man; oeSrss
9ormly. is a multi millionaire In new
York;, York He meets Eleanor nttIsnsat aata worker
and co-operates with her In her worn.
Eormly becomes owner OF a steamship
ins and nnds himself frustrated IN pier
and track extension plans ey GRATING, ,,o. a.,
termen. backed by the Gotham Tracuon
company. An automobile accident brings
the Haldanes TO his country home: d1rm, nf
New York and redeem the city from cor
ruption. The political declaration OF tne
merchant prince produced reIneno.Ss .
sensation. The whole machinery OF tne
city's detective force is TO be USED 10 1is
np something damaging to Gormly. Inc ne
press heretofore unanimously iaVoraoIe
10 the merchant candidate, under pres
sure. divides and the campaign waves
warm. A resolution is introduced grant
ing a gratuitous renewal OF the tracuoh
franchise. Gormly offers ten million dol
lars for the franchise. Miss Haldans con
gratulates Gormly on what she terms
new Declaration OF Independence. and he
makes an unexpected declaration OF iove.
He IL shocked by the confirmation or nus
suspicious that her father is the head
and backbone OF the notorious traction
company which he is attempting TO over
throw. Young Hsidane discovers his
fathers connection with the Gotham
fraction company. and is incensed In
an interview between Gormly and Hal
dane the latter practically offers his
saughter's hand as bribe for Gormly 10
withdraw. Gormly refuses. In an inter
view with Gormly Miss Haldane learns
OF her fathers bassness though Gormly
vainly tries 20 hide n. Members OF the
Ring hnd the woman for whose sake
Gormly declared himself a murderer and
decide TO force him TO withdraw under
threat OF prosecution. The chief OF police
visits Gormly. who makes full confes-
sion OF the truth. Young Haldane runs
the gauntlet OF the police and carries the
confession TO the newspapers for publica-
lion. BY accident the newspapers fnd Bill
Hamilton, one OF the men who were at
Camp XIII Devil' and knew the truth
about Gormly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-29

stakes and hit the trail. helped her
and l don't mind sRyin' that | said
I'd see her through this thing don't
believe she could be caught where
she's gone. l don't blievs therell be
any pursuit made after her; but II she
Ia, shes got TO be let go. Pete Bree-
den was a dog II ever there was one,
and he deserved all ne got. That's
all. guess. Gosh! I'm dry"
Mr.. Abbott" said the editor, will
you procure such refreshments as
Colonel Hamilton is accustomed 10
take under such circumstances?
You know the dope, boy. want
II straight too. Same's We had the
other night"
Yes. sir" answered the reporter
I'll have 1t here In q minute"
Now. Colonel Hamilton" said the
editor. you have rendered the peo-
pie OF New York. Mr.. George Gormly,
and incidentally The New York Planet
about as great a service as we could
expect TO receive from a human being.
What you have said throws an en-
urely new light upon Mr.. Gormly's let
ter. He Is In a much more admirable
position through you. Why, he ap-
pears In this like a hero. Mr.. Shaw.
will you put this matter in shape to
accompany Gormly's letter. while |
comment editorially upon IT."
At this moment the cub reporter en-.
tered with bottle and glasses.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-29

custom. AZ sae proper time for the
serving OF his simple breakfast IL
Was ready for him when he entered
the dining room. Somes was there
in attendance as usual pile OF
morning papers lay on the buffet
Gormly made a step toward them; sut
checked himself.
why" he thought. should I spoil
my breakfast by reading what the
newspapers have 10 say on the i'm
portant subject OF my confessioni The
news will keep. Let ms at least eat
in peace"
Beg pardon. sir" began Somes
deferentially; but aren't you going to
look over the papers, sir. before you
eatr'
NO, thank you, Somes. ! can guess
pretty we'll what they will say"
But Somes was unusually per
sistent as we'll as greatly agitated.
He had been up early and had read
every scrap in every paper.
Il hope you'll excuse me. Mr.. CORN
ly. sir" he began; but really think
it'll add to your appetite II you will
at least look over The Planet. sir"
Gormly shook his head and frowned
q little.
That will do. Somesl" he said
somewhat shortly. Il will see the pa
pers later"
After this somewhat peremptory re
mark. the man naturally subsided,
though his interest and excitement
were plainly visible in his nervous
movements. He was usually the most
delightfully."- cool and imperturbable Of
attendants.
You mustn't take this thing so
greatly TO heart, Somes," said Gormly
at last.
Indeed, sir" returned the man.
we're all SO set on having you elect.
ed. and other things, sir, that"
What he was going TO say remained
unsaid. for with that delightful op,
portuneLSss which can easily be com.
passed by chroniclers OF such vera
cious tales, now am pleased 10 re
cord that the hell OF the door OF the
apartment cut across the further
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-29

revelations OF somss with , loud,
clear ring.
See who It is. somes," said Gornly
indiferently.
It's been ringing all morning. sir,
said the man, turning 10 leave the
room. There's been the greatest
crowd Of people here, reporters and
newspaper men, and Mr. Watson. and
a number OF gentlemen who are cam
paigning for you, and the streets
packed with people outside. too"
rs my friend the chief OF police
there!
mo, sir. But there's squad OF Of.
hcers under a sergeant. and they're
making people that haven't any bust.
ness go on"
Well see who II is this time" said
Gormly as the bell rang again.
Bones was back In a few minutes
IT'S the janitor, sir. He says the
reception room down stairs and the
bslrs filled with people asking to see
you. He says the tenants OF the build.
ing can't get in or out. and be wants
TO know What TO do"
Gornly glanced at the clock II was
hAlfpast nine
Tell them that will see them all
at the store In the auditorium At half
past ten" he replied. Tell them its
useless 10 wait here now; that / cant
see anybody at present"
Gormly heaved a deep Sigh AZ he
finished his breakfast. We'll" no
thought, Il have TO face them. and per.
haps the sooner the better. Now. for
the papers"
He looked around for Bones: but
that functionary had not yet appeared.
He pushed back his chair. rose. walked
over 10 the buffet, and picked up the
first one Somes had been careful to
sss that the top Of The pile and tAs
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-29
CHAPTER XVIII.
some,hlno 10 Live up To.

boNcNTEVN 70 IIFS u "
Gormly was usually an early riser:
but on the morning before election
day he slept until an unpreeedentsdly
late hour lie was utterly worn out
with the strain OF the campaign. any.
way. and the occurrences OF this last
night had almost prostrated him.
There was ordinarily nothing much 70
be done on the next day, the Monday
preceding election day. One final
meeting vas scheduled for Monday
night. and that was all.
II was perhaps nine O'Clock when
he woke up. He was soon bathed and
dressed He had signaledy- as vas h.s