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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-15
Deficit Wiped Out

We had first to set our own house In
ORDER" he said, land then we would be
prepared to push IT, improvement out
side" This, he said, was done. and with
all the means then at the command OF
the department it was practically DEM
onstrated that the postal service could be
made self-sustaining and that not only
could the big deficiency that had &C.
cumulated.' amounting to almost $1S.OOO.-
Geo be wiped out, but that with the i'm
provements effected a surplus could be
realized without in any way impairing
the efficiency of the service. This,
said the Postmaster General has actu-
ally been accomplish ID. 1t is not a mat
ter open for argument. 1t is res adjuoi-
cata.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-15

For the District of Columbia, Mary
land and Virginia. cloudy and warmer
sunday. with occasional rain Monday
unsettled; light southerly winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

and bath brick. $3.50 per month: six rcvOers
viii remain with new tenant; splendid oppor-
tunity. GEO. W. LINkINS. $40 18th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-15
MASSAGE

ANNA B JOHNSON. 1914 18th ST NV, gives
massage and all branches for rheumatism and
poor circulation: also cabinet baths and alcohol
oil rubs. appointment by phone. North 1865.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23
SUNSHINE AND GOOD HEALTH
Wherever Suns Rays Penetrate HUI
man Life ls Q%uickened and Health
and Happiness Promoted.

The sunlight, with its mellowing
warmth and radiance, is one Of the
great essentials to good health. Where
eve it penetrates, in prudently regu-
lated moderation, it quickens human
life, promotes health and happiness,
and may be truly regarded as n OF
the best friends of man and beast.
The common practice of providing
blinds, shutters. curtains and other
means for shrouding the windows and
shutting out the sunshine, Is undoubt.
eddy a great mistake, and makes for
physical weakness and i'll health More
window light, more sunshine, and not
less, Is what W. require. Let all your
apartments, kitchen, sitting rooms,
parlors and bedrooms, too, be flooded
with sunlight as much as possible.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23
b> nosNNs Il. NefNer
ICFiT 1908, The BOBBS NlERRILL COMPANY

the dear creature eats at n sitting,
Blossom? A half-dozen?"
Again Blossoms head bobbed cheer.
lily. She hugely enjoyed being taken
into the conversation, did the Bios
som.
We'll. here's the half.dozen and
here goes, Dear me. ! hope it's as
easy to smash potatoes as It is eggs.
l wonder II It is right for them to
mix up so? Heavens, the things are
sticking to the fryer! I'll Just stir
them around, for suppose that's what
Miss Selma Lue meant by both sides,
to mix them up sc they won't get so
black. They seem perfectly hard now
80 l am going to rut them In the
dish"
"Of course. Blossom. l have known
fried eggs all my life, but we don't
have them. and I am not perfectly
sure how they ought to look. These
seem nice and brown. though those
black streaks are not exactly artistic.
are they"
With reassuring eagerness Blossom
reached for the dish.
I'm glad o think so, dear. but
you don't want that dinner; IL
comes later. Now for smashing the
potatoes When does the smashing
come in. before they are cooked? ?"
Miss Cynthia paused to think. ~
don't suppose It makes much differ
ence. and after they are cooked they
will be so hot-I am going to do It
now. Wasn't 1t lucky Miss Selma Lue
had peeled them! Why. | never knew
potatoes were SO hard before they
were cooked, No wonder the great,
grand mogul likes his smashed. l
like them smashed myself, but how
am ! going TO smash them"
Blossom gurgled interestedly.
Thanks for the advice. Blossom.
Yes. l am going to set the pan on
the table and wash the Ratchet nice
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23
HERE IS THE "PERFECT" CAT
Expert Describes the Points Which
Constitute tho Standard Type
Of Feline.

Catastrophe came to many cats OF
all classes at the annual exhibit OF the
Los Angeles (Cal.) Cat club.
Here is Mrs. de Bins description
of the perfect or standard cat:
The perfect type Of male nus
have a large round head. small ears
set far apart. and large. round eyes.
He should be set low on his legs. and
the upper joints of the legs should be
short. The male should have large.
strong legs, and the broad chest OF the
bulldog. He should have a general
stocky build. Colors vary with the dit.
ferent classes. The nose should be
stub, and the tail. when extended over
the back, should not reach farther
than the shoulder Joint. In general.
the brush should be short and thick.
aud In proportion to the build. The
same characteristics are required for
females. except that the rugged frame
Of the male is not essential.
"A tabby cat Is a cat with mark.
lngs, either of stripes or blotches. In
light or dark shades. The name comes
from the old Persian word Atabe.
meaning watered silk"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23
Open.

and clean. and smash away" Miss
Cynthia worked with a will and sue.
ceeded in quickly reducing the po-
tatoes to a watery, lumpy mass. After
a moments hesitation she emptied
them into the frying.pan to. which
chung fragments Of burned eggs. Her
delight was great when she remem-
bered the salt and she poured In a
double dose with exceeding liberality.
Around and around she stirred the
mass. which quickly burned to a hue
to match the eggs and thus declared
itself done.
Blossom" she remarked earnestly,
why women make SO much fuss over
cooking ! can't see. 1t Is Just too
easy, and nothing but selfshness
makes them not want to do such sim
pie things for their families. l am
going to put q plate and knife and fork
here for him and tuck this ugly fryer
out of sight. Then he can come and
get his dinner whenever he chooses.
And, Blossom, ] don't know whether
you and Miss Selma Lue ever do it
but l am going to put a spray Of this
petunia here on the table-and take
the risk"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23

A series Of plaintive little gursles
and a whimper or two through the
door leading into the grocery remind
ed her Of the so~ap.boxers. and she
fastened to answer the summons.
Four solemn babies sat bolt upright
and. four pink mouths few wide open.
Bless your darling hearts, it's time
for din.din. and Miss Cynthia's a bad
girl to get naughty mans dinner
firsti Here are the bowl and spoon
| right here, and she Is going to hurry"
But instead of hurrying Miss Cynthia
stood dumb. She had forgotten
where Miss Selma Lue had said the
oatmeal and milk were kept!
In a panic she began a hurried
search and It took her just Ave min
utes to exhaust the possible hiding
places Of milk and oatmeal in the
River BLUM Grocery. She even tipped
up the vinegar jug and turned on the
molasses spigot. No milk and no oat-
meal!
In the meantime the %plaintive walls
from the back Of the store had devel'
oped into the oar OF a hurricane
which swelled by the instant but new.
err ebbed. The sight Of the bowl and
the spoon which Miss Cynthia had set
on the stool before them was the red
rag to their rage. The two Flarities
had settled down steadily to the bust
ness OF making an uproar, and as they
screamed each kicked the foot Of his
box with maniacal strength. Clemmle
wasted no force in any exercise save
that Of the vocal chords, and shrill
and high she shrieked. each output
more startling than the last. Pattie
had the wisdom to seek a key and
note all her own, and she gave out
sepulchral groans and CHASTITY chok-
ings by the minute. Only Blossom. in
her box where Miss Cynthia had put
her, was quiet and pale with terror.
Then suddenly In the storm there
came a calm. deep and breathless.
Miss Cynthia looked UP and. behold,
relief stood on the threshold! In one
hand Mr.. Alan held a tin bucket full
of the brown, sticky mama and In the
other a Jug of milk, both dripping
from their immersion in the well. She
sat as motionless as the babies; and
II her mouth did not stretch open. no
will Of her own prevented It.
The mixing Of the potation vas the
matter Of a few seconds, and the feed
Ing began without delay as the gray
raven perched on the stool and ladled
inf drtDpip0 aDooDfulq Miss Cynthia
was almost surprised that he failed
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23

to offer her some In her turn. but she
sat on the floor and watched him with
deepest gratitude.
II couldn't find the dinner" she
said in a small voi;e. do You think
they will be ill?" As she spoke she
looked up at him with wide. trustful
eyes that reminded him in expression
Of all the other i've pairs fixed upon
his.
mo. indeed, the little rascals! l
have heard them do worse than that
when Miss Selma Lue happened to be
behind time with the quicklunch." His
big comforting voice revived her SO
that she rose to her feet.
Miss Selma Lue has gone up to the
Lock with the Dobbses, and I stayed to
take are Of them for her. Your din
ner Is on the table" Her meekness
was fast vanishing and her eyes
dropped in a way they had that meant
mischief.
"Oh, now, really-you ought not to
have troubled about me-" Bother the
eirl-his ears were getting hot again
and he was sure she was laughing at
him, though why. he could not sec.
1T really was no trouble" she an.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23
SYNOPSIS.

Mias Selma Iue. spinster guardian angel
81 River B,UH, presides over an i'm.
promptu day nursery for the babies OF
The neighhOrhuud in the rear OF her gro
Gerry, fer charges are known as Soap
Box Babies" The fact that she Is single
makes her an object OF sympathy to the
mothers one Of her friends Is Miss Gym
thia Page, daughter of Widow Page.
Cynthia visits Miss Selma and learns that
she has taken another "Soap-Boxer' In
Altar Kent. n young artist who wishes to
establish n studio In her barn. Blossom,
Miss Iuc's adopted baby. ana one Gym,
preference for Alan. When Cynthia
leaves. Alan hears that her mother is In
danger Of losing the old homestead. A
near ruckus Alan admires Cynthia. Be-
lima tells how she came to locate In the
place and start the haven for little ones,
she suspects that Cynthia Is responsible
for Alnn's neglect of herself. Sale OF the
mortgaged Page place considered. Alan's
Branch. CynthIa's close friend. shows In
terest In Alan Kent.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23

swered, again sobered by her respon-
sibilities. LET me finish feeding the
babies while you eat your dinner"
Her voice was positively solicitous.
Aren't you going to have some
with me?" he asked politely.
II don't think I am hungry now"
she answered, intent on getting tho
spoon between Clemmie's uncertain
lips. IL hope It will be all right.
I never cooked that sort OF dinner be
fore. but I followed Miss Selma Lue's
directions. SO It must be the way you
like It,"
1t was we'll that he approached hts
dinner in a mood Of distraction, for 1t
was with difficulty that he restrained
an exclamation at the first mouthful
OF eggs. But across the bobbing heads
Of the oatmeal-and.milk diners, Miss
Cynthia raised trustful. proud eyes
to his.
"Is it good?" she asked with be~
wildering solicitude.
Good? Watch me-" and there with
those eyes fastened on him in shining
delight, he swallowed all Of the six
incinerated eggs and devoured In
gulps a painful OF half-raw. stone-cold.
%nauseating potatoes.
Halfway through the dose he
paused. Should he leave any for her
to agonize over, or should he
a reputation for abnormality Of appe-
lite? Better anything than that she
should ever find out the truth, and in
a rush he finished the job. II, by that
time, she had o been standing d.
rectly across the table, he would have
scraped the dishes, but her
confused him and he let her set aside
a teaspoonful OF potatoes and a chip
Of egg.
She was beaming with satisfaction
and at his hastily framed apologies
for having cleared the table. she an.
swered cheerily:
Don't say a word about leaving me
any. I am too hot to eat for hours.
Those blessed babies are asleep al
ready. Could they have tainted from
exhaustion"
81 assure you they are safe. and for
at least two hours" he laughed. as he
rose and stepped to the door. Light
ing a cigar, he fingered tentatively,
hoping for some sign Of invitation to
remain. The petunia dropped from
his buttonhole.
Then she raised her eyes to his and
said sweetly and directly. with graft.
tude tinging every accent: Thank
you for helping me out with them.
You-you won't be far II they wake
up and get beyond me?"
Those eyes and that curly mouth!
Mr.. Alan only really came to-" as
Miss Selma Lue would have put It.
when seated by her side later on the
steps
AS for Miss Cynthia, some evil fate
or perhaps a sleepy chirp from Glenn.
ME, the roarer. led her to the back
regions Of the grocery, and while
there she idly tasted that spoonful of
potato which had been left. with mis-.
givings. A shred Of egg followed, and
gone was all her ~complacency, the
fruit of Mr.. Alan's self.sacrifce.
How-how would she ever face him
again after having literally forced
such an awful thing upon him! Her
humiliation was complete. Her one
thought was a hope that she would
never lay eyes on him again.
We'll. well, Miss Cynthie, honey,
did you ever see such a day for hap.
penings as this has been to US all?"
And Miss Selma Lue stood at the door
beaming with delight.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23
SIors OF Rain.

The following natural weather signs
are given in an old book-The croak.
ing Of frogs in the morning indicates
fine weather. II frogs croak more
than usual, II toads issue from their
holes in the evening in great numbers.
II the earthworms come out Of the
earth. II the moles throw up more
earth than usual. II the cows look to
ward the heavens and turn up their
nostrils as II catching some smell. II
the oxen lick their fore feet, II the
dogs lie ON their right sides-all these
are signs which announce rain.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23

II tried to cure this for eighteen
months, but it gradually got worse. A
doctor advised me to have my tonsils
cut out, but I did not like the idea.
Another doctor examined me, and told
me the same thing. I finally got q bot
tie Of Peruna, and after I had taken
one bottle my throat was better. I
bought and used a dozen bottles, and
saw I vas going to get we'll, and I did"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23

Dost thou love life? Then do not
%squander time, for time is the stuff
life Is made Of.-Franklin.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23
&llHNsEll2: 1 hs5sE YES

nh1EnTc Fortunes are made in patents. Pro-
t6Uu tect yourideas. our IL page book free.
Fitzgerald & CO., Box h, Washington, ID. Z.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23
Raifroadlng and Dancing.

Stuart c. Leake, who has a lot to do
with managing a big railroad in Rich
mond, Va, is noted as one of the best
dancers in the south.
One night something went wrong
with the branch of the road over
which Leake has supervision.
where in thunder was Leake?"
asked the president of the road next
morning.
Leading a german" said the gem
eral manager.
which" commented the president,
was a dirty Irish ick.'-Popular
Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23
BAD CASE y
OF GRIP
Caused Sore Throat and Tom
si;itis. Restored BY
Peruna.

Mr.. W. II.
II o 8 y.
Stony Point
Tennessee g.
writes:
Five years
ago I took q
very severe
cold which
resulted in
IL grippe. I
eve W q 9
30 bad of. I
was in bed
0 9 v Q r a !
weeks. and
when I did
get UP I had
to siIitis
and Q o r Q
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-23

Read not to contradict and confute.
not to believe and take for granted,
not to find talk and discourse, but to
weigh and consider.-Bacon.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
Beware Of Ointnents for Catarrh
that Contains Mercury.

as mercury will surley destroy
the sense of smell and complet-
ely derange the whole system
when entering it through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on
prescriptions fro m reputable
physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good
you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, O., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney
& Co. Testimonials free. Sold
by Druggists, Price, 75c per
bottle. Take Halls Family Pills
for constipation.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
An tJmbrslI. .Joks.

Gotham town is easy or not, just as
Gotham town is in the mood. A prac-
teal Joker had made for him prop.
erty umbrella which wouldn't open or
do anything else well brought up UNI
brella ought to do, honestly owned or
wicked stolen. Then when the rain
was coming down heavily one day he
set II outside the door Of his Office in
the corridor of populous skyscraper
for somebody to pinch when the Of
fee force was to follow the malefactor
down the elevator and jeer him as he
tried to put It up in the downpour.
The umbrella stayed there, all day.
Not soul would touch 1t. Oh, you
New York!-New York Press.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
A VALUABLE GIFT.

To the first fifty subscrib-
ers, new or old, who pay
their subscriptions a year in
advance we will give sree
Of charge a years subscrip-
tion to the Southern Agri-
culturist, Nashville, Tenn,
worth so cents.
We positively have only
SO subscriptions to this fine
semi-monthly farm paper to
dispose of in this way, and
the first calls will get them.
Do you want one?
Sample copies of the Sou
them Agriculturist may be
had free Of charge at this Of
lice.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
Tn. Matrimonial Game.


"Politics is like marriage. and you
know what the pretty widow said
about marriage at the seashore." The
speaker smiled and continued:
"a somewhat passe summer girl. at
the end Of a season that had left her
further or than ever from the matri-
monial harbor. looked sadly seward
and said:
"'well. marriage is a lottery
"But a fair young widow whose en-
gagement to a millionaire OF afty-two
summers had just been announced
this fair young widow with a toss OF
the head retorted
"'Don't you believe It. It's game Of
skill "--Exchange.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
''You Want a Better job"

That question will be asked you
almost daily by business men
seeking your services, if you be-
come qualified and show ambition
to rise. No matter what your
future occupation may be, your
earning power will be greatly
increased if you take the Draugh-
on Training. 1t will equip you
for a better job BIGGER PAY
More than one hundred and fifty
thousand have taken the Draugh-
on Training during the past twen-
ty-two years. For catalogue, ad-
dress Draughon's Practical Bust
ness College, Nashville, Tenn,
or Paducah, KY, or Evansville,
Ind, Washington, D, G,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
Huxley on Men.

Professor Huxley once wrote TO Mrs.
W. X. Clifford about men. "They are
very queer animals-n mixture Of horse
nervousness, ass stubbornness and
camel malice, with an angel bobblng
about Unexpectedly like the apple in
the posset, and when they can do OK.
actly as they please they are very hard
10 drive"
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
Tho Slim Raw.


OF the many dangers which beset
navigators of the tropical rivers Of
South America perhaps the natives
fear the sting ray most. 1t is poison
Gus and is to be found in very large
numbers when the river is low. That
Is the time when boatmen have to get
in the water to push their canoes over
the shadows. They are often stung by
the tail Of the ray and usually die I'M
less medical assistance is promptly
given. The ray cannot be seen, as 1t
is Of the same color as the sand on
which 1t coils itself. The stab Of Its
sharp knifelike tail is the unwary
navigator's first intimation Of its pres
ence.-Pearson' Weekly.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
FOR SALE

We have for sale, at reduced
price, scholarship in Draughon's
Practical Business College, either
at Nashville, Knoxville or Mem
phis, Tenn or Paducah, KY, or
Evansville, Ind.
This is a splendid opportunity
for a young man or young lady
to get a thorough business edu-
cation at a very low cost
Call at the Courier Office fol
particulars.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
Lander Poems Found.

The Walter Savage Lander exhibit.
ton al the london library is Of great
interest, comprising portraits. manu-.
scripts and first editions from the i'm.
portant Lander collection OF 8. Wheel.
err says the London Times.
The mos, interesting OF the literary
relies Is volume Of manuscript poems
and corrections by Lander which he
himself described on slip Of paper
there preservedl as "sweepings from
under the study table" The papers
In this volume were taken from Ian.
doris writing desk more than thirty
years after his death.
Some Of the poems are unpublished
and In other cases there are to be
found the original drafts Of lines
which appeared In print In an altered
form. Other documents include a will
written by himself in which he be
oueathed pictures to Robert Browning
and Mrs Lynn Linton
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
FOR SALE.

One and one-half acres of fine
land in the town of Caney, KY.
Good two story framed house of
eight rooms, well finished-nat-
ural gas in each room; good barn,
smokehouse and fine well. 9th
er outbuildings. Close to rail
road station. Graded school in
town and three churches in
sight. Will sell cheap don't
wait you will loose a bargain.
For prices and terms, call on
or address.
SAMUEL WILLIAMS,
Box As,
Caney, KY.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
An en,I;shus,,. R..o,,

He had just arrived from old Eng
land. and his friend. prominent club
man was showing him the city. In our
suburbs they noticed neatly fixed
up candy store, which greatly sur
prised the stranger, and he inquired
how that could be made to pay. The
clubman remarked in answer:
"Why, l don't believe he can make
his salt there"
The Englishman seemed bewidered
and. adjusting his monocle. said
"How strange! Do you expect man
in this country to make salt in sweet
shop%
Haw, haw!-San Francisco Chron-
icle.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
Now 20 cocv.r..

IN conversation men shouldtnot tam
70 please themselves. but those that
hear them. We're this rule gen.
orally observed. 1t would make them
consider whether what the speak
be worth hearing; whether there be
either wit or sense In what they are
about to say; and whether 1t be adapt
Cd 10 the time when. the place where
and the person TO whom It Is spoken.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
Euos In the Mast.

All birds have q systematic arrange
ment in depositing their eggs in the
nest, and there are very few species, II
any, in which some popularity is not
to be seen If careful observation is
made. Many birds 50 plainly and In
variably show a tendency to set ar.
rangement that their habit is gener-
ally known.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-11-08
oa.d AavIe. ,or pre.eh.,.

&oSu NuNtSo tVE T'0eCUoT'
Among the stories related by the
late Rev. DR.. A. F. Pierson was one Of
. marble-cutter. with chisel and ham
mer. working block Of stone into q
statue. A preacher who was looking
on said: II wish I could. on hearts
OF stone. deal such Transforming
biows!" Perhaps you might" was
the workman's quiet answer. III. like
me, you worked on your knees"