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The Washington times., 1911-02-11
LOOKING-GLASS

BY
c. A. VOIGHT
Drawn for The Times.

being as rude to you as you are to them
OF course you have missed nothing in your inventory
Brags do You have counted both of bedroom
slippers. Each volume of the set of Poe's works you
have carefully added to list The right and the left
glove of the pair you received figure individually And
the salt and pepper holders that cunnngy welded in
little silver rack are divorced in your counting.
And after that last weekend visit you made you told
the girls your return about the number of who
asked you to dance after card full. You
cited the splendors of the you occupied they
had been created and arranged for especial benefit
You appropriated the party that hostess gave
personal compliment to you And of course your
were not so elegant by the other guests
but everybody" remarked upon your individual style
OF course, this Dragging does real harm to anybody
but yourself But does enough you make it worth
giving 1t sngs and rritates your friends just the
sandfeas and mosquitoes bother people on the beach
And you know what those people do. They just go
away They get out of range of the Irritating tormenors
Girl who brags, the first thing you know, you will
your friends running when you appear in sight.
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her Iii join her soon" She turned back
to Mr.. Allen. Perhaps you remember
her-she was maid at your house a
little wbile-a Miss Morgan .-
Il remember her. yes" he said in,
differently.
His face clouded: he made an effort
at lightness, but his words were sharp.
"Where-ohI where are you going TO
stop, HeleE2 You are at st. Christo-
piers twice a week. not counting fire.
quent extra visits. Two days ago, so
you've just told me. that Mr. Aldrich
was here. Today, it's this girl. And
the weeks not yet overt Don't you
think there might at least be a little
moderation?"
You mean" she returned quietly,
that, if we were married, You would
not want these friends of mine to come
to your house?"
81 should mott And ! wish | knew
of some way to snap off that side of
your hfen'
She regarded him meditatively. aSince
there's so much about me you don't ap-
prove of, I've often wondered why you
want to marry me. Love is not rea-
son, foi. YOU don't love me-"
The answers ran through his head.
He admired her; she had beauty, brains,
social standing, social tact, and, last of
all, but still Of Importance, she had
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CHAPTER XXXIV.

MIR. ALLEN put down his teacup
4N4 and gazed across the table at Hell
en-. Since Mrs. Bosworth had left the
drawing room, ten minutes before, they
had been arguing the old, old point, and
both held their old positions.
Then you will never, never give I'D
your ideas'" he sighed, with mock seri-
BUSINESS that was wholly serious.
''Then YOU will never, never give up
your ideas?" she repeated. in the same
tone
Never, never"
Never, neVer.
They looked at each other steadily for
a moment; then their make believe
liehtness fell from them.
1--WE certainly do disagree to perfec-
tiong'' he exclaimed.
Yes. So perfectly that the more /
think of what you've asked for, tile
more inadvisable does II SEEM
Put you'll change vet. A score of
drawn battles DO not discourage me of
ultimate victory
Nor me- she returned quietly.
Their skirmish was interrupted by the
entrance of the footman. Helen took
the card from the tray and glanced
at IL.
SHOW her into the library and tell
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right ober de foot of our bed. Miss
Jimmy she snuggle up close to me, an
tremblin LAX leaf. Did you see dat?
she ak me. 'Twan't no use sayin' /
didn't, cause she knowed ] did. Den
somethin' white bobs up JUS ober de foo
board an den go out oh sight. All dis
time iii mas, he sleepin'. Den de moon
come in de winder brighter. an see
white thing run across de flo; and
Miss Jimmy, she screams right out, an
dat wake up Mas Dave.
What yo' all holler for he ak.
sittin' up in bed. An den anodder white
thin run ober him, an he jump UP an
get a match.
MY teef war chatterin' so couldn't
tell him. but MISS Jinney she say look
Dave, thar are white things a-runnin'
all 'roun' de ROOM
Dem are my white mice, he say.
ntin' de lamp. When he say mice, Miss
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Sandman Stories
For Just Before Bedtime
NANNY SUES GHOST STORY.

'sT HAD letter from father today"
said Mary when she and Caroline
Frances were seated in Nanny Sues
cabin, land he sent his love to you and
said ask Nanny Sue If she remembers
the night she saw the ghosts
Nanny Sue shook herself with laugh
ter. Deed 1 does" she said. wiping
her eyes: you tell Mas Dave I nebber
will foget dat night"
Did you see ghosts?" asked Caroline
Frances; real ones, Nanny Sue?'
''Es real as any ghost dat ebber was"
Nanny Sue replied.
DO tell us about them,'' said Mary.
well. draw yo' chairs UP close" said
Nanny Sue, "'cause yo' will sho be
scat. A long time ago when Mas Dave
war bout ten an Miss jimmy war bout
sewn, or Mas an Miss dey go way on
visit Miss jimmy an me we sleep in
missy's room, an massy he lowed he
war goin' to sleep dar, too. So fixed
bed on de flo, an we all sleep in dat
room.
lone night, after de house am all
still, so yo could hear a chickin peep,
wakes up, an hears a noise like some
body a-tappin' on de winder. But wes
upstairs, an 1 knowed dar couldn't be
nobody; an de moon war a shinin', an
1 didn't see nobody. 1 Jes thinks, Don
you be no fool niger, Nanny Sue; yo'
go to Sleep Bimeby 1 wake up agin';
an dis time Miss Jimmy, she wake up.
too. 1 nebber said muffin, but Use sho'
/ seed de curtain move; an Miss jimmy
she say, in a whisper: Nanny Sue,
ubo T1,ovo dat cY,rfaipp'
Il tole her: 'Yo' get sleep, honey.
Dat de win blowin' it. No. she say;
de winder amt OPEN Jes den it shake
an shake, an den somefin white runs
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T HE FIJI P P A N F K I'D S
Objection to the Man With
Cigar; as Told in
TROLLEY MON OLOG E

fear " FoS Sayi o a off that ns sos 1r n Fs
they shouldn't let them the play
t reilly Gladys kick comm I'm that out
ghu ssemby balls and thing and
rest Oh ayfngers Gladys! Pass the
sniff Did somebody break bottle of after roses?
third time week that that apology for
in the this
it, Gladys? Well that's the blessin of real
hearty blow note of thanks Gladys.
CROUCH Gladys and let slip the first time he did
myself hnk he's gen this Gadys just thought
myself that had nickel to and
he don't throw mans gotta
a after supper.
little
habit, thinks. And now he's at it again. Yea, bo!
Gladys he amt heard word You'd think it would kill
wouldn't
don't tell always did have delicate constu
a child.
Gladys, it's getin' worse
mister but would mind THROWN that cigar
friend sick Shut Gladys doin
mister; already,
o you. Smelled like good cigar. too"
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the light from the chandelier. Kate's
face was white, her mouth was taut
line, her eyes cleaned feverishly amid
the puFpled rings of wakeful nights.
Helen came smiling across the noise
less rug, her hand held out.
m very happy to see you, Miss
Morgan"
Kate did not move. She allowed Helen
to stand a moment. hand still out
held, while her dark eyes blazed into
Helen's face. Then she abruptly laid
her hand into the other, and as abrupt
ly withdrew it.
II want to speak to you," she said.
Certainly. Won't you sit down?''
Kate jerked q hand toward the wide,
curtained doorway through which Helen
had entered
Close the door,
''Why?" asked Helen, surprised.
"Close the door," she repeated in the
same. low, short tone. Nobody must
hear"
Kate's forced voice and the repressed
agitation of her bearing, startled Helen.
She drew together the easy-running
doors, and returned to the table.
Kate jerked her hand toward the open
plate-glass door that led into the con-
servatory,
"And that door,
(The Continuation OF This Story VIII
Be Found I'm TOmorrOw's Issue
Of The Tinfes.l
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wv day gifts'

"WHs5: day DO sf3s sss know" received fifty three birth
Just look at yourself in the glass. You
have an rrtangly satisfied expression your face And
your is arrogant And you really obnoxious
There is not among the girls to whom you make
your announcement but would like to say cutting
pride-puncturing word to get even with you.
But you see they happen to be more polite than you
are You put them in uncomfortable place. and their
courtesy keeps them there. Probably imagine
have reduced them to silent admiration by your nfor-
nation.
If the girl who had beautiful diamond ring given
her for her birthday present should tell that all of
your gifts together not valuable her you
would think she terribly rude. You would immedi-
ately conclude that she deliberately trying to make
you uncomfortable and to awaken your envy your
anger.
But isn't that exactly what she has right to think
are doing to and the other girls? You do not real
ize oten when you begin your Dragging, the girls
have sit listening and biting their tongues to keep from
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jimmy un me jes kivver up our heads
an holler
Mas Dave he hunt an hunt an he
can't find but TO an 1 had five, he toll
US. Miss jimmy an me we go in anod-
der room an slepp an we shut de door
cause We couldn't sleep in dar wifi dat
mouse runnin' 'roun' loose.
AN de mex mornin' a sittin' on de
bureau war dat odder mouse. We sleep
in de room wild him after all. Mas
Dave he bought dem mice an he hid
dem in de hall under de sofa, 'causa
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he knowed I'd make him take dem out
to de barn. and de mice dey gifts out OBJ
de box somewhow and dey runs all
obber de house.
Mas Dave he nebber did foget how
scat me and Miss jimmy war"
Il think that is a nice ghost story"
said Mary.
so do l." said Caroline Frances.
'only 1 should like to hear a real ghost
story
Dat am as real as any OBJ dem,
honey lam, =" said Nanny Sue; don
20. let no such nonsense git in yo' pret-
ty head"
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Rewarding the Cook.

Mrs. ADO you make your cook pay
for what she breaks?
Mrs. B.-Mercy. no. We'd never be
able to keep her. What we do is re-
ward her literally at the end of every
month for what she didn't break.
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Just Wait.

Said the gay young blonde to the nice
brunette:
DO we win men? Well,lyou just bet''
Said the nice brunette to the blonde 50
frail:
"You watch us when peroxidcs fail"
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Wrong Species.

Society Woman--I see by todsy's pa
per I am referred to as ''one of FASH
ions butterflies
Her Husband-Considering the way
you go through clothes | should think
moth would apply better.
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Why He Enioyed 1t.

Daisy-Did you enjoy your trip to
Europe? -
Daniel-Yes, indeed! All the time
was there l was thinking what fun
it would be to get hack.
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Appropriate Reply.

City Cousin-Tell me, sir, how's the
Country One-It amt made you poor
mutt! The cow gives it
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Xxx YELL Gladys off Pro-
NV Voking darling there's not
in shouldn't let them the play.
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(The Continuation OF This Story VIII
Be FOund In TOmOrrOw's Issue
Of The Tinies.l
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

Workmen In demolishing an ancient
house situated in the Rue de Stras-
bourg, opposite the old Mont de Piete
at Nantes, have made an interesting
discovery which is likely to attract
considerable attention, since the find
was ct once dispersed by the men. 1t
consisted of number of gold and sill
yer coins of different epochs. The
most interesting bore the effigy Of AL
phonso VIII, king of Galicia and Cas-
tile, who reigned from 1925 to 1853.
They bear on the exergue an inscrip-
ton in Arabic in these terms: THE
Emir of the Catholics is aided by
Allah, and Allah protects. them" The
find is interesting in more Ways than
one, and 1t is likely that economic
writers will not fail to make use of
these coins to show the trade rela-
tions of Nantes about the period of
the Hundred Years War.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

g ONE inventive designer of milli-
- merry, taking note of the strong
points of the oriental turban, and
seeking for something new, brought
forth the new flexible hat of velvet.
The queer but charming "ding-a-ling"
hat burst upon New York and prompt
ly captivated 1t. Naturally it has been
followed by any number of soft hats
and caps Of velvet and other mate
rials suitable for winter.
The 'ding-a-ling" hat Is a pointed
cone of velvet with rolled up rim
next the face. 1t is guiltless of wire
except for a single small shirring
wire inserted about the brim edge. It
Is lined with silk or satin and inter
lined with rice-net. The crown is
made Of four conical pieces sewed to-
gether except in cases where a manu-
factured cone of felt or beaver or
velvet Is steamed into the proper
shape over a block. The original
hat was trimmed with a single quill,
back. The whole affair is chic If ex-
treme, but becoming to only certain
types. 1t is full of snap and crisp
style, but impossible for many wear
ers.
For those who cannot wear this
jaunty (not to mention somewhat
rakish) little bit of new millinery any
number of new designs have been
and are being invented. One of them
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

The defendant in a case before
Judge Bacon, who objected to being
described as gentleman, may be
commended on his refusal, 10 be
labeled with a term which even Sir
James Murray is shy of defining, says
the London Chronicle. There is the
old legal definition, "all above the
rank of a yeoman,' and there is Sir
William Blackstone's description Of a
gentleman as "one who can live idly
and without labor" There is also the
historic definition given by a witness
at the trial of Thurtell for the muir
der of Mr.. Weare as "one who drives
a gig" And the cabman probably ex'
presses the average opinion as to
what constitutes man, gentleman
when he says: You're a gentleman,
sir" to the spendthrift who does not
ask change for half a crown on q
shilling fare.
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is shown here. 1t is a crusher hat OF
black velvet, the brim lined with
white satin and edged with heavy
satln-covered wire-the only wire T.
the hat. Such a hat, with the brin
dented against the crown and orna-
mented with smart aigretis or stiff,
fiat, cockade, may be seen at any of
the cafes, completing very handsome
toilettes.
Odd effects in trimming are sought
for these odd hats, and many of them,
for the street, are untrimmed. They
need finishing touch, however, but 1t
must be just touch. A single skele-
ton plume, in peculiar colorings, or a
long feather from the pheasant tail,
or narrow, gold quill, are favorites
and illustrate the character of trim
ming which is appropriate.
A soft turban of velvet and fur
with fur buckle, is partly flexible
There are no wires except in the
brim, which is very cleverly draped
with velvet. This is a sensible hat
for midwinter. With the dark fur
crowns one sees combined the most
vivid and beautiful colors in velvet,
mink and coral. black fox and bright
green, plush or broadtail, dark mole
skin with cerise or coral velvet and
very dark brown furs with cardinal
red, have the vigor and warmth of
color needed for midwinter.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18
HAVE REGULAR MENDlNG DAY
surprising Results Will Be Effected IL
System" Is Put Into
Operation.
JULIA RoTToMLEY.

There is nothing on earth like svs.
TEN, and nowhere do you realize this
more than in matters of dress. The
tiny hole In your stocking, that YOU
might have mended in two minutes
grows into an undarnable run" the
rip under the arm in your new blouse
extends alarmingly; nothing that must
be mended stays where it is put"
The remedy for all this is a regu.
lar mending day-or a regular mend.
ing evening, If you are business
woman. AS soon as a garment needs
mending-if 1t be only a button or a
hook that must be replaced-put 1t
aside, unless 1t is so necessary that
you must attend to the trouble at once
and when mending day rolls around
do the required sewing. You will be
surprised to find out how much lighter
your work becomes when you can thus
catch rents and tears at their start
instead of at their disastrous finish.
The other point to remember is al
ways to have your sewing implements
where you can get them and In perfect
order. Do not wait until the very mo-
ment for mending to find that you are
out of white thread or that vour
needles are rusty. When a thing
needs repairing, repair It; when It
needs replacing, replace it. It might
even be a good thing to have a regu.
lar preparation day" to antedate the
mending one.
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A Few Fads.

Silk and satin flowers, each METAL
edged with beads. are used on the
crown and under the brim of an
evening hat.
White coney is an inexpensive fur
ard much in favor for cloaks. long
shoulder scarfs and hats for young
girls.
Very effective is the banded trim
ming OF cut steel beads outlined on
either edge with two rows of fine iet
beads.
Silver on black tulle, steel beads
on bleu de mutt Ga dark blue) and
coral on pink or blue. are some OF
the beautiful combinations used.
For evening there is a great de-
mand for brocades, crepe de chine
and all supple weaves that lack
luster, but abound in wonderful colors
Dainty linen gift handkerchiefs for
women have delicately-hued borders.
Some of these, with lace-work cen
ters. are highly expensive
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18
Land of
Beauty
and Thrifty
People
By S. CASPARIS

show that he physically unable The employer cannot discharge his
peemptory give notice good way advance.
These things make and stability of industrial
look but American citizen and would
like such a status in this land.
workngmen such regime could become servle
Europeans only workngmen all their lives they
the
Their superior efficiency due to their greater manliness and inde
pendence of action and thought.
getting sufficient remuneration
of the advance the
Of living necessities, pitifuly inadequate
do than live $3.50 day. with family to
support He hope
buy home holding salaried clerical positions off,
they keep up style and maintain appearance of pros
perity.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18
AMERICA AND IRRIGATION.

Ours is the foremost country In the
world In tho reclamation OF its arid
land. To the untraveled easterner
the extent of the irrigation OF west
ern lands under direct government su-
pervision is unknown. The work Of
individual and corporate concerns
raises the actual reclamation of arid
land In the west to an enormous to-
tai acreage. Most OF this work has
been accomplished within the past
decade, while each year the plans for
still further pushing the conquests Of
artificial irrigation are extended, says
the Pittsburg Gazette-Times. That
the prestige In this important depart
ment of home building belongs to the
by q request recently submitted to
the state department by the Austria
lian government. Australia has sew.
eral wide extended areas OF arid
land. The reclamation of much or
this has been undertaken, but the first
difficulty that confronted the govern
ment was lack of expert knowledge
OF the actual work to be done and Of
the means used to secure the largest
and surest returns on the money in
vested. In this dilemma Australia
turned to the United States, where ir-
rigation on the broadest lines has
been ably demonstrated under gov
ernment control.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18
Revive
Dignity of
Domestic
Service
By CAROLINA DRESCH

Now why this distinction? all servants? "No man
himself" all dependent upon e from the
shoeng pedder to the prosperous business
shown the girl who does housewok
girl? always been mystery and doubt
it s to others.
There many Intelligent capable girls who realize that the wages
the work neveacing
the office and
girl who works the home with pleasant
charm which she loses
hustng where she take her stand
rights But they will submit such treatment
ceyed who do nothing but
Treat your kindness and consideration you would
have faithful service.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18
The Modest Model.

The late Julia Ward Howe. though
woman of very good appearance.
was extremely modest.
she once posed for me-" said a
Boston painter the other day. 2Qt
she hesitated long time before co..
senting. To urge her on said
Don't be afraid. I'll do you JUS
tice, madam
"'Ah, she answered, 1T isn't justice
ask for at your hands; It's mercy"
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

Flannel or fannelette are materials
most suited for making a gown like
this II for present wear; 1t is quite
a simple pattern slightly shaped In at
waist; the deep collar may be faced
with the same or some contrasting
color; 1t is trimmed with a simple
braiding pattern that is continued
down front.
The fulness of the sleeves is drawn
In at the back by short-braided strap
pointed at each end; the wast-band
which draws In the fulness is also
braided; the pointed ends are hooked
over.
Material required: yards 40 inches
wide.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18
l3JE.IET81

The dignity of domestic service will be
revived just so soon as the housewives learn
the much-neglccted lesson that the girl who
works in the home is not a menial and
should not be treated as such.
Why is it that well-to-do wife may per-
form her household duties without lowering
her dignity, while when the same work is
done by a so-called servant it is considered
lnenial labor? And the servant must enter
by the rear door even though it be necessary
to walk through an alley or a dark cellar.
And, if she be allowed company, she must
entertain them in the kitchen.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

Two of the rare dollars of 1904 have
been found. 1t is affirmed that only
four of these coins are in existence,
and numismatologists attach great
value to them. The last coin sold
brought $4,000. But of course if they
continue to be found in this fashion
the discoveries are likely to bear"
the market.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

AS am a native of France my declar-
ing it to be Gods country will be pardoned.
/ am thinking of the beauty of the land
and the thrift of the people. Not long
since l was over there and made some study
of labor conditions
In France and Germany the state inter-
venes between the employer and his work.
men and the rights and obligations of both
are clearly defined. They must also be
strictly lived up to on pain of official dis
pleasure If French laborer does not
show up for work on any day he must sub
sequently present his doctors certificate to
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

Little Marget has the childist trait
of curiosity, especially in regard to
the age of her elders.
How old do you think / am, dear?"
counter-questioned the spinster aunt
to whom the child had put the imper-
tinent query. The little girl consid-
cred earnestly before replying: x
"Well, / don't know, Auntie Ahcc.
but you don't look newt"
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

Fashion DEGREES that men must
propose on their knees hereafter"
says an esteemed contemporary. Fash.
is dame" all right-or Is she q
damsel?
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

Radium has also come down among
the other necessaries of life, a grain
of it having recently sold for $4,000.
Still, at that rate, the time is not
clearly in sight when families can af
ford to lay in an entire winters sup
ply with reduced prices for cash.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

II has been a banner hunting sea
con in northern Michigan, the re
turns showing 5000 deer and 20 hunt
ers killed.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-02-18

A veterinarian on Long Island re-
fused to take an anaesthetic for an
operation because he wished to watch
It that he might get surgical points.
A man like this is just the kind not
likely to inflict needless pain on
others.