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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
Legality of Suit Clubs Questioned.

Shelby Smith, a rroofreader in the gov
eminent printing Office, is to be tried In
the Police Court next Thursday on the
charge of violating the lottery laws of the
District. Smita was arrested yesterday
after complaint had been made to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
STARS SPECIAL OFFER
INCREASES BOOK SALE
"The American Government
Is Being Mailed to All
Parts of Country.

The Stars record breaking sale of the
governmental classic The American
Government" was greatly stimulated by
the special Christmas offer. One phase
Of this extraordinary sale which cor-
tinues to elicit general comment is the
unusual variety of people who buy this
book. Among The Stars callers yester-
day were people from almost every grade
of society in Washington. There were
old men and little girls, diplomats, ne
groes. congressman, tourists, government
clerks, laborers, schoolboys. business
men. foreigners. school teachers. old
soldiers, lawyers and doctors.
AS result of this variegated army of
callers the night mail carried another
flood of books to all parts of the United
States and the world. The appeal of this
book is as wide as the nation because it
is the story of the nations great govern
mental machine told for the first time in
just the way the people want it.
Tells How Uncle Sam Works.
1t is a detailed. non-partisan account
of Uncle Sam at work. All Americans
need to know the facts about how their
government is operated. and that is why
all kinds of Americans are buying it for
themselves, and then buying it again to
send TO other American relatives and
friends
This book makes an ideal Christina s
present for any American between the
ages of nine and ninety. 1t is not only
as interesting as a story book, -. is
a worthwhile gift. The Stars offer to
take one coupon and so cents for each
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mailed, has called forth a remarkable re-
sponse. If you want to send the book
away you will be saved all trouble of
wrapping and mailing. Please call in the
morning if possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Arthur w. Wilson, chief machinists
mate. u. S. N, was washed overheard
from the u. S. s. Worden and lost at
sea thirty-five miles west southwest OF
Frying Pan shoals lghtship last Mon
day. His body has not been recovered.
Wilson was a resident of philadelphia
Pa, and has beeN in the service four
years and q half
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
Ideal Christmas Presents
Bargain Spots.

Mems Brush Sets, large cloth brush
and regulation hat brush. S1 .W2
Were $500. ..............
Mems Silk FOur-in-Hand Ties; open
ends ends; in on neat at, box OK 1@c & 900
Mems Combination Sets. Silk Tie
with Half Hose to match. Usu- 4 Or
ally 25c.
Mems Bradley Muff1ers: fitting
closely to the neck; black, Roc
white and gray. Usually 5Oc
Mems Smoking Jackets. Of all-wool
cloth, fastened with silk Ga OQ
frogs. Usually $500. 49,.
Silkoline Comforts scroll en- IF
stitched. Usually S2.5O... ~A on ~
Down Comforts, covered
wit With y French re . sateen' usu- SA.2@
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

r fhe influence of prominent people often
that the hobble
queen Mary Kills skirt received its
the Hobble Skirt. "s a[n NOV, "s a q, sne
Mary. who prohibited it to the ladies of
the English court. The decline of the
ella borately puffed couture is also &C
credited largely to her influence AL
though the hair dressing of the past few
years has seemed extravagant to the last
degree, it is moderate compared to that
of former generations when the coiffure
was stiffened and plastered so that it
lowered up foot or more in height.
American ladies We're loath to cut off
their hair for the wig which was required
to secure theSelaborate effect in demand
But when fair Dolly Madison sacrificed
her locks to the BARRIERS shears and ap-
Deared with a headdres rivaling any from
France, the cal inet ladies and other
American DANES felt called upon to do
likewise. so that for a time a wig for
fashions sake was popular even in
America. More men than women have
been guilty of this particular Weakness
according to history. for womans hair
willing to sacrifice it. Wigs were hot and
uncomfortable and therefore discarded
when in neSlige. Consequently, DR. john
son is credited with suffering from neu-
raigia from leaving off his wig, and the
poet, Cowper. saw fit to have his portrait
painted wearing a ruff1ed cotton night
cap.
X
The much ridiculed harem skirt is not
altogether without precedent In the
eighteenth century a
Precedent Tor titled lady appeared at
uo~,,,, c1,;,4 the Royal Theater in
l. o n o wearing a
dress of pale blue satin which fell little
below her knees. Below this were visible
wide straight pantaloons trimmed with
elaborate lace. Surely the modern harem
swirt could not rival this. The pantalette
| fashion which followed the satin panta-
| looms may be found in any collection of
| Old-fashioned prints covering that GEN.
| fury. In comparison with some of them
| the modern harem skirt, even should it
obtain in favor, would be modest in the
highest degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Mrs. Bessie Faust, thirty years old.
wife of Thomas II. Faust Of Waynesboro.
died at the hospital in Hagerstown. Mo-
following an operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

For the Convenience Of the Public
The Star accepts Want Ads over the
phone 0rom telephone subscribers) and
mails the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Every civilized human being is more or
less influenced each season by the pre-
vailing fashion. Even those who aHect
Independence of the current mode VIII
invariably succumb to some new-fash-
Toned garment, generally discardlng one
that is comfortable and in good condition,
but different in cut or finish from that
prescribed by fashion The clothing trade
in its various branches in the United
States last year amounted 10 nearly
s1CO.s0,G00 for men and women. The
amount spent for children's clothes would
probably reach at least one-third more.
OF this sum fully one-haif was spent for
articles not essential TO the need of the
purchaser. This was really tribute to
the demands of Queen Fashion.
While the changes in fashions bring
hardships To many family with purse
insufficient for its needs, they are peally
nf great benefit to the world at large.
the growth of the trades and industries.
The actual necessities of mankind are
few and easily supplied. The simpler the
life of the nation the smaller is its trade
and commerce. 1t is fashion that keeps
the great factories running day and
night: that gathers material from every
cline. and that maintains huge stores,
with their armies OF clerks employed in
Nothing is more amusing than to COM
pare the changes of fashionable clothing
during the past CEN
comparison fury or two. Generally
erl: it is the feminine fash
ions which are most
, talked about. There is indeed mighty
difference between the enormous hoop
skirt of the early sixties and the eIab-
crate draperies Of the seventies. to the
straight. tube-lke garments of the pres
ent year. to say nothing of the bustles
balloon sleeves and various other freak
STYLES that have come and gone.
Changes in fashions for men are just a:
frequent, however although in recen,
years they have been less pronounced Ir
earlier days the clothing of men wa.
even more elaborate than that of women
The men who first settled these United
States OH special occasions wore damasl
brocades. jeweied buttons and button
holes terminating in embroidered scroll:
or feathers. In the days OF Sheraton
special chairs were designed for the &C
commodation of the vOluminous, buckram
lined court coats worn by the men. \
New England bridegroom, little befor,
the revolution. was radiant in a p&Arl
ooIored coat embroidered with gold &
pink brocade waistcoat and white satir
knee breeches But his stock was sof
folded linen trimmed with real lace an,
in point of comfort his clothes were n,
doubt less Objectionable than the stiff
high collar and tight-fitting black Goa
which fashion DEGREES to be the prope
dress for the twentieth century bride
groom.
For the past century the trend in men,
clothing has been toward dark. plain col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

less society, the long-trained gown will
be in great favor this winter for formal
occasions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
Bargain Spots.

Glace Kid and Mocha Gloves; q
clasp. tan. gray. black and
colors; all sizes. Usually S1 900
$1.o5 ~A eV>
Palais Royal Kid Gloves; all sizes
and shades to match cos S1 .2O
tunes. Usually $1.5O. WI eO>
Velvet Bags, 12-inch size, with
German silver etched frames. QQ~
Some We're $500. wv
Beaded Bags reduced from $500
to $3.50. from $500 to $1.69 en- nm
and from $500 to. %AeA
Petticoats. taffeta and messa1ine;
tailored and plated f1ounces:
black and cOlors. Usually 50 MN
ro.OV
Silklike Petticoats: fitted top,
with plated flounces. s1.O0 GOc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
Dark, Plain Colors
in Mems Apparel.

for formal occasions the plain black coat
seems still in vogue, there are numerous
deviations in the way of colored waist
coats and trousers.
Despite many statements to the con-
trary. the dictates of fashion are growing
more reasonable each year. Clothes are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

last man to draw at the end OF the f1fti
eth week pays $50 for a suit Of clothes
Smith was released on $3.50 collateral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

For the past century the trend in mems
clothing has been toward dark. plain COL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

r Fhe influence of prominent people ofte
makes or breaks a fashion. 1t is sal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
1876 Discount

here at various prices, from $3.50 to
$1,000. Also choice of the Real Gun
metal Chains, marked at various prices
from $500 to $500: Is per cent dis
count
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
Bargain Spots.

Partisan Jewelry. worth up to $500:
Jewel Combs, Jet Combs. Jet Pins
and Bandeaus, Rhinestone Hair
Bands, Jewel Crosses. Brooches, Bar
Pins, Belt Pins and Buckles: also "A
few Gir de, Belts Its set with SOC
Bath Robes, of all-wOol eiderdown
and jacquard blankets; satin bound:
finished with cord and
tassel at waist. Usually SS.OM
Brassieres. made on expensive
lines. trimmed with good quality
lace and embroidery. Usu- QGDc
ally $10Q.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Wv
Persian with polka dot combined,
Plaids. Checks, Dresden. Moire
and Roman Stripe Ribbons. OM<-
5 to 6 in. wide. soc values. S>S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

OrS, Out tue last
decade indicates
a change in this
respect. } While
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

The much ridiculed harem skirt is not
altogether without precedent. In the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
2OR Discount

Solid Gold Lavalliers at So to $500
and any of the Gold Mesh Bags her,
at $3.50 to $500. Deduct one-fiftl
from the price marked on the one yo,
select.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Nothing is more amusing than to COM
pare the changes of fashionable clothing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-05
The Triumph Of SiIage.

Though silage was known to the an
clients, and was rediscovered half GEN.
tury ago 1t is now just coming into Its
own 10 the appreciation of the stockmen.
1t has not been overpraised. Its place
has been won slowly after lengthy con-
troversy. Accused of causing disease,
poisoning milk, and dozen other evils,
it has withstood every test and demon
strated it's excellence as feed for all
classes of stock. Close observations OF
failures with silsge have disclosed bad
management in its making and use as
the cause of these troubles. Successful
experiences in feeding silage are too
numerous to permit successful contro.
versy. Poor Safeguarding results In
poor silage, and careless farmers have
laid the results of their negligence
against silage as feed. On the other
hand, the increased returns from good
management and the proper use of silage
as feed give 1t its high place in the
favor of the skillful stockman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-05
Oh. tho Difference!

"You look pretty this evening the
bachelor said to his fair companion.
She gazed at him philosophicaily. u
am sure you mean that well. she re-
piled. but you have no idea how such
a speech wrings the heart OF one like
me-or would If had not become hard
ened to the Inevitable. Nobody ever
says to me. You are pretty. II Is al-
ways You look pretty. There Is dif.
ference as wide as the Wilderness OF
the sea. The girl who really Ia pretty
never has to give the subject thought.
Nothing she can do or leave und"ne
affects the vital fact that she Is pretty
The girl whom nature has not thus
lowered must be forever trying to
make herself look pretty Of course
In n way she deserves far more credit
for making herself acceptable to the
public than the pretty girl does also
1t Is a compliment to her taste. in
genuity. Skill and various other mental
qualities to assure her she has attained
success-but 1t always reminds her OF
the battle she must continually wage"
Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-05
Tol,toy and the Bear.


When Count Toisioy was Young
man he took part In bear hunt that
nearly ended fatally. When the %as1
charged him Tolstoy tired and missed
he fired second shot. which hit the
bears jaw and lodged between hls
teeth. rOlsioy was knOcked down. ran
ing with his face In the snow. "There.
he thought: "all Is over. with me. DE
drew his head as far as possible ne
tween his shoulders. exposing chieny
his thick fur cap 10 The beasts mouth
till she was able to tear with her upper
teeth only the cheek under the ielt eye
and with the lower teeth the SKIN ol
the left part Of the forehead, At rus
moment the famous bear hunt leader
Ostashkof. ran up With a small swl'eh
In his hands and cried out his us'la'
"Where are you getting tor Where are
you getting tor This. says To'stoy'
sent the bear scuttiIng on at her Ut
most speed. 3 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-05
The Summarizes Year.

The year 1916 was called the year
without summer" Spring came that
year. but In It's faintest form. Snow,
cold r,ins and winds were incessaht.
It was the lst of June before the hrst
left the ground. The farmers planted
their crops. but the seed would hardly
sprout. and when they came 10 the sur.
face there was not heat enough TO
make the frall plants grow. II Is re,
corded that during The month of June
birds froze TO death In the woods and
fields. Small fruits. such as there
were, rotted OIL the stem. there being
no birds 10 eat them. But little corn
matured Only In sheltered spots were
good sized roasting cars to be found.
Frosts prevailed every month In the
year and almost daily. The people
after repeated hopes of Il change Tor
the better settled down almost In DE-
spair. The like of Il was never known
In the country before aud. fortunately
has never been repeated. New York
American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-05
Iro RE CONTINUED
Ths Real Old Article.

The stranger ~ Hu,tOD was inter-
esicd III the oid family uanies at thht
city. He bore a strong letter Ut To-
PRODUCTION Ia n prominent t0wnsiiian.
Il can give you from memory 'hs
names Of uil the old fnmiIies Ut our
city," the prominent iownsinnn saio'
and he ratified Of Two or three dozens
at al amuZing rate.
The stranger looked up from his
copy pad expgtautly.
"Is that nli:" he asked.
Il have given you u complete list OF
Boston's leading families" the promi'
nent towusman replied. mot one of
them dutes burk less than SIX genera.
tons
The stranger stared.
bat surely You have other old fam.
lilies OF note In Boston,
. Merely transients." icily replied the
Boston man. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-05


Ing entered NJ Tulagi. which Is the port
uf entry. you know. He is not nice
man. and. I repeat. It Is impossible"
There IL t;uvutu." she suggested.
'sThcres nothing there hui fever
and i've white men who are drinking
themselves to death. ] couldn't per.
init It."
"Oh. thank you" she said quietly.
Il guess III start today-Viaburi!
You go along Noah. speak IN come
slong me-"
Noa N8ah was her head sailor. who
lad heen boatswain Of the Miele.
Where are you goingY' Sheldon
asked In surprise. "Viaburi! You
stop"
ITO Guvutu-immediately." was her
reply.
"But I won't permit IT,"
"Thnt is why am going. You said
It once before. and It Is something I
cannot brook
"WhatY He was bewildered BY her
sudden anger. "If have offended In
my way
"yiaburi. you fetch m one fella Noa
Noah along me-" she commanded
The black boy started to obey.
"viaburi. You no stop break m
head belong you. And now. Miss Lack
land; l insist; you must explain. What
have said or done TO merit this|
You have presumed. you have
dared
Size choked and swallowed and could
moi 80 on.
Sheldon looked the picture Of de-
.pair.
II confess my head Is going around
with 1t ALL" be said. "lf you could
nnly be explicit"
"Bnt you have no right-no man has
he ri".il To tell me what he will per-
init ur not permit. I'm too old to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-05

The Maine Dalrymen's Conference
A most important meeting for al
dairymen Is the state dairymen's con
ference, which will be held at Norway
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday oil
this week, Dec. 5, and Z. No dairy
man who can attend should miss 1t.
The opening session 10 held in the
Opera House Tuesday evening, and the
working sessions Of the next days al
Grange Hall. Wednesday evening 10 de.
voted to the annual banquet.
Reduced rates will be given on the
railroads of the state.
There will be an exhibition of dairy
products, dairy machinery and appli.
ances. Prizes are given for milk and
cream, butter and cheese, from dairy and
creamery. In addition there will be q
judging contest for dairy products, for a
silver cup. A number OF specials are
also offered.
This conference is held by the com.
missioner of agriculture, John P. Buck.
ley, in connection with and with the aid
of the State Dairymen's Association, the
officers OF which are:
President-w. G. Hunton, Readneld.
Vice. President-L. e. Mclntire, East Water
ford.
Secretary-Leon 8. Merrill, Orono.
Treasurer-Rutilus Alden, Winthrop.
Trustee-W K Hamlin, South Waterford.
The judges of cream and milk for this
exhibition are P. A. Campbell, Orono,
D. K. Merrill, Charlestown, Mass, and
E. L. Haskell, Turner Center.
All sessions are public, and everybody
Is invited.
The full program Is as follows:
Opera House, Tuesday, December s.
7.So p. m. Music:
Norway
% Bosrd a. Of Trade, Hon. Alfred 8. Kimball.
''" 'i' N'' q. b. Smith, Master.
RespOnse-Hop. C. s. stetson. Master
Maine State Grange.
Music.
Address-Robert j. Alley, President Uni.
versity Of Maine.
Grange Hall, Wednesday, December s.
$50 a. m. Business meeting of the Association.
Annual Address Of the President,
W. G. Hunton, Readneld.
Annual Reports
Secretary, Leon ). Merrill, Orono.
Treasurer, K. Alden, Winthrop.
Committees.
Introduction of Business.
10. 80 q. m. Maine Pasture Problems, Edward
A. Stanford, Expert Assistant, once
of Farm Management, U. 8. Depart.
ment Of Agriculture.
Discussion opened by Frank 8. Morse,
Waterford.
IsOp m. Demonstration - Scoring Dairy
Products, p. A. Campbell, Orono.
Judging contest for "Silver cup"
Common Diseases Of the Dairy Cow,
j. A. Ness, Auburn.
$50 D. m. Creamerymen's Session, Mr.. W.
X Hamlin, Pres. Maine Creamery.
mems Association, presiding.
Debit and Credit with the Dairy Cow,
r. T. Patten. Skowhegan.
Dairy and Creamery Inspection - Its
Value to the Farmer and the State.
1901 m. Annual Banquet.
Grange Hall. Thursday. Decembor7.
$50 q. m. Business Meeting.
Election Of Officers.
Reports Of Committees.
10. 30 a. m. Address. B. II. Rawl. Chief
Dairy Division u. 8. Department Of
Agriculture, Washington, D. G..
80 p. m. Breeding as an Important Factor
In the Dairy Business, Herbert NJ.
Tucker, Canton.
The Development Of the Dairy Cow, p.
A. Campbell Or0no.
Adjournment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-05
CHAPTER vi.


TT was the drst time Sheldon had
been at close quarters with an
American girl. and he would have
wondered II oil American girls
were like Joan Lakeland had he not
had Wit CROUCH TO realize that she was
not al nll typical. Her quick mind
and changing moods ,ewildered him.
while her outlook on life was 80 dif
ferent from what he conceived w0
mans outlook should be that he was
more often than not at skies and sew
ems with her He could never antici
pate what she would say or do next
Her temper was quick and stormy.
and She relied too much on herself and
too little Oh him. which did not ap-
proyinmte at all to his ideal OF wo-
mans conduct when man was
around Her assumption OF equality
with him was disconcerting. and at
times H. half consciously resented the
Impudence and bizarreness Of her In
trlsion upon him. rising out Of the
sea In a bowling nor'wester. fresh
from poliing her revolver under Eric
sons nose. protected by her gang OF
huge Pulyneslan sailors aud settling
down IN Rcrande like any shipwrecked
sailor. II was all on par with her
Baden. Powell and the long 3S Colts.
At any rate. she did not look the
part. And That was what he could
no, forgive. Had she been short hair
ed. heavy jawed. large muscled. hard
bitten and utterly unlovely In every
way all would have been we'll. In
stead of which she was hopelessly and
deliciously feminine. Her hair wor-
ried him. II was so generously beau.
tiful. And she was 80 slenderly and
prettily the woman-the girl. rather
that It cut nim like a knife to see her
with quick. comprehensive eyes and
sharply imperative voice superintend
the launching Of the whaleboat
through the surf. In Imagination he
could see her roping horse. and 1t
always made him shudder. Then. too.
she was 80 many sided.
Sheldon certainly was not happy.
The unconventional state OF affairs
was too much for his conservative dis
position and training. Berande. In.
habited by one lone white man. was
no place for Joan Lakeland. Yet he
rncked hts brain for a way out. and
even tnlked 1t over with her. In the
first place. the steamer from Australia
was not due Tor three weeks.
Zone thing Is evident; you don't
want me here" she said. IN man
the whale boat tomorrow and 90 over
to Tulagi."
"But M I told you before. that ts
impossible" he cried. There Is no
one there. TIE resident commissioner
IL away In Australia. There 10 only
one white man. a third assistant
understrapper and ex-saiIor-a COM
mon sailor He II In charge Of the
government OF the Soiomons. to say
nothing of u hundred or 30 niggers-
prisoners. Resides. he is such fool
that be would fine ron Eh for not hav-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-05
The Everglades.

One of the greatest schemes of land
reclamation Is that which has been de-
vised for draining the Everglades OF
Florida. Here more than five thousand
square miles of land Is under shallow
water, sprinkled with little islets and
containing many secret recesses which
no white man has ever penetrated. Chan
nels lead to the settlements OF the SEMI
mole Indians in the interior. 1t is known
that much of the soil underlying the
Everglades is extremely rich and that II
it were drained millions of scres Of the
most excellent land would become avail
able for farming The Everglades occu-
py basin possibly OF volcanic origin,
surrounded by rim Of coral and lime
stone. The lowest parts Of the basin
are, 1t Is believed, twenty feet above sea
level. Accordingly, the plan 10 to make
outlets through the rim. Some fifteen
Thousand acres already drained are un-
der cultivation.-Youth's Companion.