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Evening star., 1911-06-05

In addition to these defenses Of the en-
trance to the canal there will be a com
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
To Give Him the Sack.

Two noblemen in the reign Of Maxi
milan u.-1564-1566-one a German,
the other a Spanlard. who had each
rendered a great service to the en-
peror, asked the hand of his daughter
in marriage Macmillan said that as
he esteemed them both alike it was
impossible to choose between them.
and therefore their own prowess must
decide it; but. being unwilling to
risk the loss of either by engaging
them in deadly combat. he ordered a
large sack to be brought and declared
that he who should put his rival into
it should have his fair Helena. And
this whimsical combat was actually
performed in the presence Of the i'm
perial court and lasted an hour The
unhappy Spanish nobleman was first
overcome. and the German succeeded
in enveloping him in the sack. putting
him upon his back and laying him at
the emperor's feet. This comical COM
bat is said to be the origin Of the
phrase "Give him the sack" so COM
mon in the literature of counting.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Peru's Garden of the Gods.

I'm the Andes. half thousand feet
higher than Pixies peak. is to be found
he Peruvian Garden of the Gods. ad-
mired by every traveller fortunate
enough to visit it." writes William v.
Afford. F. r. G. s.. in the Century.
1T is locally called the Rock forest.
though in no sense Of the word is it a
forest 1t simply resembles one when
viewed at distance of ten miles. The
traveller may be forgiven the error of
thinking it forest as he sees it for
the first time and forgets that he is
no longer where trees grow, but with
In half an hours ride of the highest
city in the world. Cerro de Pasco.
perched like a condor on the high
peaks Of the Andes.
1.-THE Garden Of the Gods in Colo
RADIO boasts of few spectacular rocks.
but they are few in number. and the
area which they cover is not large.
The Andean garden covers nearly a
hundred times the ground and in
beauty and interest surpasses its
northern counterpart in the same ra-
to-"
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Do You Know

Content is not the result OF getting
what you desire; it is realizing that
you never will get it and giving up
worrying.
It is lack of proper sense Of hui
NOR that inspires even the most repre-
hensible men to believe that they are
good people to give advice.
Many girl thinks that man is in
love with her when he has merely de-
cided that he wants home Of his
own in which be can be as disagree
able as he pleases.
Because you deprecate the vanity of
others is not absolute proof that you
can't swallow good dose of t1attery
yourself.
Instead of worrying about how to
manage a husband. the wise woman
keeps him busy managing her.
The man who can feel downcast
about the state of the country isn't
the one who bothers much about the
welfare Of his own family, and vice
versa.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
The Nina Tree.

The palm-like nipa tree Of tropical
Asia has a sap exceedingly rich In
sugar. but so salty that its utilization
has not been found profitable.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Woman, the Diplomat.

Herbert Spencer insinuates in one
Of his sociological works that the in
direction. the cOquetry. the finesse-
nay, all the arts which we find so
adorable in wOmen-are modified
forms Of hypocrisy Before the ad-
vent of civilization woman had in
pure self defense to practice an elab-
crate deception. In order to please
her brutal lord and secure FREEDOM
nance among dangerous rivals she
had to disguise her natural sentiments
and return caresses for blows and
smiles for discOurtesy. AS she could
not accomplish her purpose by force.
she became an expert in domestic d.
plomacy. The craftier, the more guile
full she was the better were her
chances of survival. And thus It has
come to pass that. though the neces-
sity for intricate behavior is now
much lessened. women practice today.
in a reore elusive and refined way. the
arts which the instinct of self preser-
walton imposed upon their barbarous
ancestresses.-H. H. Boyesen in Lit
erary and Social Silhouettes."
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24

Photo by American Press Association.
PUMPKIN CENTERPIRCE OF GRAPE PAPER
For thing of apparently so stolid
a nature the pumpkin lends itself to
an astonishing number Of decorative
effects Inventive hostesses are con-
stantly finding new uses for 1t at
Thanksgiving festivities. One young
married woman used a middle sized
specimen last year as foundation for
lovely centerpiece for her table
There were fifteen guests. These
and her husband and herself made
seventeen at table. She cut seventeen
tiny holes in the pumpkin and in each
hole stuck a long stemmed yellow
chrysanthemum. pushing it in so that
the flower rested on the pumpkin rind
The centerpiece looked like an i'm
mense fluffy chrysanthemum and was
much admired. If fewer flowers are
to be used small pumpkin should be
chosen. Very novel and effective is the
pumpkin centerpiece seen in the illus
tration. Grape paper and artificial au-
tumn leaves are the materials en-
ployed. A wooden standard not unlike
those used for holding Christmas
trees is the base from which arises
pole. reaching from the center of the
table to the chandelier. twined with
leaves and small pumpkins. A huge
specimen of the golden hued vegetable
is fastened to the top Of the pole and
acts as shade over the center light.
When an electric bulb is used the ef-.
feet is charming.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Beauty Suggestions.


The women who are too stout for
beauty are generally addicted to the
habit of wearing extremely short
skirts. whereas if they were truly wise
they would wear gowns just long
enough to escape the floor.
High heeled shoes are also taboo
for the short woman. as they are sure
to destroy proportions.
Fashion this year has been kind to
the woman who lacks in height, as 1t
has been decreed that collarless frocks
are to be worn throughout the winter.
What the short woman should not
do:
She should not dress her hair low.
but mass it on the top of her head
She should not wear extremely high
or ludicrously fat hats.
She should not lengthen her waist
line to such degree that she is out of
proportion. E
She should not refuse to exercise.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
A QeliuhtfuI Chance.

An artist met one of his fellows q
few days ago whom be had not seen
in several years. Both are very well
known men. Their greeting was de.
1ghtful.
well. well. old man, what are you
doing now?" said No. l.
Clipping coupons" was the easy re.
ply. with the same pair OF scissors
with which l used to cut the fringe of
my cuffs. New York Sun.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Look Out For the Liver.

In laying the foundation for a good
complexion one must see that the liver
Is healthy. the digestion good. Good
digestion is. of course. essential. that
the body may receive its proper nour-
ishment. The ill nourished person is
thin, anaemic, the eyes are hollow. the
cheeks sunken. the lips pale. the skin
white. Indigestion IA a foe to a good
complexion
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
The Day Of the Carver.

Carving was once serious thing.
The sixteenth century carver was a
professional. He had to make the
joint fit the guest. The size of his
slices was the thing. Then he had to
know his guests and cut accordingly
A lord. for instance. at the table. and
pike was dished up whole, Smaller
fry. and the pike came on in slices
The same procedure with pig. The
rank of the diners decided whether it
should appear at table in gold leaf or
naked. whole or sliced With bread.
too. there was a difference New or
three days old baked was at the dis
erection of the carver as be sized up the
visitors. And as for the apportioning
of the tidbits according to precedence
there was no end The old time carver.
in fact. was born and then made
London Standard.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Defects of FIGURE.

Many defects Of the figure are caused
by bad postures. Learn to stand tall
Let your muscles hold you up. Hold
the head high and you will soon ac-
quire a queenly bearing regardless Of
height. Those whose work tends to
bring the shoulders forward and cramp
the chest must counteract this tendency
by conscious effort until proper posi-
lions both when sitting and walking
become an established habit.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Scrubbino the Face.

The face is part Of our body which
needs the utmost attention. because it
is also the part which is most exposed.
Some persons are afraid Of using any
but the gentlest motions upon the face.
yet it is fact that scrubbing the face
is very good thing as an occasional
treatment. that it opens the pores in
a way such as they cannot otherwise
be opened. that it takes out accumu-
lated dirt. and. best of all for pale peo-
pie. it brings about a healthy circula-
ton and rich glow to the cheeks
which is an attractive addition to most
compilations. small brush called a
nailbrush is good as an instrument
for this scrubbing process. and there
should be some elbow grease applied
here as well as in other domestic
cleansing processes. 1t is considered
quite old fashioned now to be afraid to
give at least one good scrubbing a
week to the face.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Didn't Feel Comfortable.

So great was the indignation Of the
American colonists in 1865 against the
stamp act that the Connecticut stamp
officer rode into Hartford on a white
horse to deposit his resignation. with
q thousand armed farmers riding after
him. and said he "felt like death on a
pale horse with all hell following him."
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Turtles Are Slow.

"Here!' called the impatient guest.
The obsequious waiter came to his
side says Judge.
Seems to me that soup ordered Is
q long time getting to me-"
eyes. sir. but you must remember.
sir, that you ordered turtle SOUP"
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
The Idea.

"Come. dear. Can't you hurry a lit
tie? Well soon be too late to go to
church at ALL"
"Oh. no. DEAR" she said softly while
slowly buttoning her gloves; I'VE can't
be too late. I've got on my new suit"
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Milton and His Wife.

Milton when blind married a shrew-
ish wife. friend. DESTROYS of COM
plimenting the poet on his choice.
termed his spouse a rose. IT can't
Judge of colors," said Milton, land it
may be as you say, for l feel the
thorns daily"
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Development Exercise For the Arms.

Let your arms hang loosely at side.
then take a deep. full breath. close
hands tightly. flex elbows and bring
fists to shoulders. moving only the low
er arm and resisting the movement
partly. Next. with fists held at Shout
der. bring the elbows slowly out and
up to the level of the shoulder The
third part of the movement is to carry
the fists close under the armpits and
back as far as possible, crossing them
high up on the back, then letting arms
fall slowly to sides. Every movement
should be resisted.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-11-24
Mllady's
Mirror
Carr of the Hands.

SdTS OF Inc
Have you ever seen hands so sensi-
tive they actually conveyed the mood
of their owner to the world at large?
And haven't you noticed thick. blunt
hands that entirely married the effects
of a beautiful face and figure of per-
feet symmetry? Without graceful.
we'll kept hands no atmosphere Of re-
fnement is conveyed and no beauty
ensemble is complete.
Care of the hands should be the first
and last item of the toilet. The wa
ter in which they are bathed is best
when just tepid unless the hands are
soiled, in which case warm water is
preferred A stubborn stain will gen
orally yield to pumice stone.
When the hair. the face. the teeth
and all Of beauty's features have re-
ceived their allotted amount Of atten-
ton ways and means Of preserving
the whiteness and softness Of the
hands are considered. Bran, oatmeal
and almond meal are useful agents for
this purpose. especially to complete
the drying Of tender hands and to pre-
vent chapping. Dry the hands with
medium hard towel. then polish the
skin by rubbing 1t with bran or meal.
The principle Is that the bran, becom-
ing moist. Is partially absorbed by the
open pores. and the skin becomes
white and soft.
The white Of an egg mixed with one
ounce of glycerin Is an excellent
agent for cleansing the hands. It is
used instead of soap. but should not
be allowed to remain on the skin, lest
the glycerin cause it to become dry
and harsh. A bath Of warm water will
remove all trace Of the egg.
The passing of years is recorded
palmer In the hands than in the face.
for the very good and sufficient rea-
son that the face receives more care
than the hands. Those plump. sensi-
tive hands and rose tipped fingers re-
tanned by the woman long past middle
age are the result of unfagging atten-
ton, of which the bran or meal bath
is a vastly important factor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-04
The Death Record.

Mrs. Mollie Watson, wife of Mr.. Eph-
rain G. Watson, died at her home at Lee
town Monday morning after an illness OF
several years from paralysis. aged 69
years. Mrs. Watson was most estima-
BILE woman, highly respected by all who
knew her, and had been consistent
member ofthe Southern Methodist Church
for many years. Her home in Leetown
was the historic residence occupied more
than a hundred years ago by General
Charles Lee. Surviving Mrs. Watson
are her husband, daughter, Mrs. H. P.
Hirst, and three sisters. The funeral
was held on Tuesday at her late residence
interment in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles
Town.
After an illness OF five or six weeks
from general debility, Mr.. Bushrod
SmalIwood, the oldest citizen OF Me-
chanicstown, died last Sunday night at
the home of his son, Mr.. John Small
wood, at that place, aged Is years. Mr..
Smallwood came to this county from
Clarke, of which he was native, before
the Civil War. For many years he lived
at Shannondale Ferry, and was we'll
known in the boating days along the
Shenandoah. He leaves family OF flVe
sons and two daughters .-Adp0cate
Edward w. Mealey, one OF Hagers-
towns wealthiest and most prominent
citizens, died suddenly after a brief i'll
ness from heart trouble last Friday, aged
"a years. He was president of the Ha-
gerstown Bank and was interested in
many important business enterprises in
that city and elsewhere. He leaves a for
tune OF about $4,000. His only surviv-
or is his wife, who is an invalid, at pres
ent in California.
Isaac Johnson, well-known Berkeley
county farmer, died at his home near
Gerardstown on Tuesday, aged 63 years.
His death, which was very sudden, was
caused by heart failure. He is survived
by his second wife and three children,
also three brothers, one OF the latter be-
ing George Johnson, OF Leetown.
Mrs. Matte Yantis, wife of Rev. Arnold
Yantis, of Auburn, N. Y, died last Sat-
urday night at her home in that place,
after long illness from stomach trouble.
Rev. Mr.. Yantis was formerly we'll
known resident of Harper's Ferry. Mrs.
Yantis was Miss FriSby, OF Washington.
Mrs. Lucy AdeIine Lands. wife OF Jesse
Lands, died last Thursday at her home
near Marlowe, Berkeley county, aged %
years. She is survived by her husband
and three little children, the youngest an
infant only few days old.
Mrs. Jennie Boyd, widow of John T.
Boyd, dropped dead from heart disease
at her home in HedgeSvile last Thursday.
She was "a years of age.
Charles A. Bragg, aConfederate veter-
an, formerly of Jefferson county, died
last week near White Post, Va, aged IA
years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-04
After Many Years.

A real romance eliminated last We'd
nesday when Mr.. Charles H. Hoffman, of
Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Josephine Y.
Freeze, OF Shepherdstown, were married.
The wedding took place in Waynesboro,
Pa, at the home of Mr.. S. A. Rickard,
where the brides aunt, Mrs. Hibermia
Cline, is staying, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. Thomas S. Wilcox,
of the M. E. Church.
More than thirty years ago Charlie
Hoffman, who then lived in Shepherds
town, and Miss Josephine Hyder, OF
Moorefield, w. Va, were lovers. She
visited her relatives here, and the young
couple became strongly attached to each
other. When Miss Hyder returned to
her home in Moorefield the two were en-
gagged, and long vista of happiness
seemed to stretch itself before them.
But although Mr.. Hoffman wrote to her,
he never received areply, and her letters
to him were never answered. Each doubt
ed the sincerity OF the other, and an es-
arrangement followed that resulted in Mr.
Hoffman leaving this section and going
about as far away as he could get. He
finally settled in Texas, and for the past
twenty-five years or more has lived in
Dallas. He married there and raised
family. Miss Hyder also married, her
husband being Captain Samuel Freeze,
who died year or two ago. 1t was not
until long time after Mr.. Hoffman and
Miss Hyder had separated that The cause
of their trouble became known. A clerk
in the Moorefield postoffice, who was
himself in love with the pretty girl, ad-
mitted that he had intercepted the letters
between the two, hoping that by making
her believe her Shepherdstown lover to
be untrue he would get her. But his
scheme failed so far as his interest was
concerned, though it did result in break
ing off the match.
Mr.. Hoffman's wife died a few years
ago, and when he heard OF Captain
Freezes death he wrote letter of con-
dolence TO the widow. Her answer re-
suited in correspondence, and since
she came to Shepherdstown about year
ago the two have written each other reg
ularly, with no one to steal the letters.
Mr.. Hoffman came here three or four
weeks ago, and it took only short time
to rekindle the old Goals. Presently the
flame of love shone as brightly as it did
third OF century before and the vows
OF long ago were renewed. Last week
the two went to Waynesboro, whare
they were quietly married, and Saturday
they left for Dallas, where we hope that
they may find happiness enough to make
up for that Of which they were once de-
prived. Mr.. Hoffman, who is a brother
Of our fellow-t ownSman, Mr.. r. S. M.
Hoffman, is employed in the woodwork
ing department OF the Dallas Electric
Light and Power Company.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-04
Church Notes.

SnurCn NOTES.
Bishop Peterkin, OF the Episcopal Dio-
ceSe OF West Virginia, preached an able
sermon in Trinity Church, Shepherds
town, last Sunday and confirmed class
of three persons. The Bishop was en-
tertained while in ShepherdStown by Mr..
and Mrs H. w. Potts.
Reformed Church-Sunday school at
9.15 a. m. Morning worship and sermon
third Sunday after Easter - at 1890
O'Clock. Service at Kearneysville at 3
p. m. Welcome.
Rev. E. T. Mason, who recently re-
signed as pastor of the Baptist churches
of Leetown and Shenandoah Junction, has
moved to his new field OF labor at Snow
Hill, Md.
M. E. Church-Preaching in Shep-
herdstown Sunday at 10 80 a. m, Sunday
school at 9.l5 a. m. Epworth League
$50 p. m. Preaching in SharpSburg 7.3O
p. m.
Lutheran-Service in Shepherdstown
Sunday at 1920 a. m.-note the change
of time from II o'clock. Subject, 1.-THE
sorrow and JOY of the disciples"
M. E. Church South-Service on Sum-
day at Bethesda at 9 a. m, Uvilla II a.
M, Shepherdstown 100 p. m.
Services at Shenandoah Junction M. E.
Church South Sunday at II a. m. and at
Bakerton at Sp. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-04

Oldl pfE.OO
For every dollars worth of feed used,
the COWS returned $2.62. There is one
COW in the herd that is away above the
average cow. She has in five years given
"A, 1850 pounds of milk, 1882 per year,
or about 440 pounds of butter per year.
Her best year was 9,470 pounds of milk.
If this had been sold at cents per quart,
it would have amounted to $236.75. This
S also fine breeding COW. She has
produced five heifers, all of them heavy
milking COWS.
To show what a difference in COWS
there was, another cow in the herd gave
only 900 pounds of milk in six months,
and that was just as long as Mr.. Billmyer
felt that he could afford to keep her. He
sent her to the butcher.
We believe that this is record that
will compare favorably with the best
diaries, considering this record was made
during the year 1910, which was the dry
est summer in a number OF years, with
only two months Of pasture worth speak
ing of. This shows that for most milk
from least feed, and most butter from
least milk, for economical production,
the Jersey leads.
Mr.. Billmyer separates the cream at his
place and ships it TO Cumberland, where
il is in great demand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-04
A Statement of Facts Backed by
Strong Guarantee.

We guarantee complete relief TO all
sufferers from constipation. In every
case where we fail we will supply the
medicine free.
Rexall Orderlies are gentle, effective,
dependable and safe bowel regulator,
strengthened and tonic. They re-estab-
lish natures functions in quiet, easy
way. They do not cause any inconveni-
ence, gripping or nausea. They are so
pleasant to take and work so easily that
they may be taken by any one at any
time. They thoroughly tone up the
whole system to healthy activity.
Rexall Orderlies are indispensable and
ideal for the use of children, old folks and
delicate persons. We cannot too highly
recommend them to all sufferers from any
form of constipation and its attendant
evils. Two sizes, l0c. and 25c. Re-
member, you can obtain Rexall Remedies
in this community only at our store-Ihe
Rexall Store. Owens & Miller.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-04
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

have been in the paint business for
IS years or so, and have used, | think,
about all makes of paint, and after using
a good many tons of "Stag Semi-PaSte
Paint" | can testify that it is not only
the cheapest, but the most durable, hold
ing its gloss perfectly for six or seven
years and painter can put coat upon
coat without the slightest tendency to
creep" Besides this, it will cover a
greater surface per gallon than any paint
| ever saw. There are plenty OF exam
pies around and in ShepherdStown that
will subStantiate the above.
E. D. BOWLY.
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-04
Play Saturday Night.

The Athletic Association Of Shepherd
College, with the assistance OF number
of students of the school, will render a
very interesting play in the town hall
Saturday night Of this week. 1t is an en-
tirely new and popular college farce en-
titled "a College Town." and is full OF
fun and local hits. Included in the cast
are Messrs. E. w. Morrow, w. E. Hines,
Paul West, L. S. Mcdaniel, Edgar Knott,
H. c. Poffenberger, E. Roulette, Frank
Yates and w. J. Cunningham, and Misses
Minnie Stephens, Nellie Spedden, Eliza
beth Taylor, Ruth Taylor, Lenora Marten,
Edith Moffett and Grace Venting. The
admission will be Is cents, and tickets
may be secured at Owens & Miller's
drug store and reserved without extra
charge. The performance begins at 8
o'clock. The public generally are invit-
ed to attend, and delightful evenings
entertainment is promised.