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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
PLACE APPOINTED
Mistake in Posting Letter Proves
Right Thing.
BY HAROLD CARTER.

John Brett was in the seventh
heaven of happiness on Saturday
morning, and there were three dis
tinct contributing causes. First, it
was Saturday, and he did not have to
go to work that day; second. his new
suit had come home; third; and i'm
measurably greater, though in meas
ure bound up with reason two, he had
received letter from Georgia Gaines.
Yes, I shall be in town Saturday,
but only for a couple of hours" she
wrote And then, perhaps. I shall
answer the question you want to ask
me-if you decide to ask it. 1 shall
arrive about 10 O'Clock, shall do my
shopping at -, shall expect you out
side"
Brett skinned the letter hastily.
Later he would read it at leisure,
lingering over each letter of every
word of that handwriting which al
way thrilled him, even before he had
torn open the envelope. On such oc-
casions the address-even the simple
superscription, John Brett, Esq"
overwhelmed him with emotion.
Reason two turned to gall and
NORWOOD. The suit did not fit. 1t
did not fit approximately. It might
have fitted the Living Skeleton or
made a passably good garment for
the Elastic Man, but it was not built
for John Brett. And there was no
possibility of changing it.
III take it to the circus-Iu give
1t to Marcelline, the clown" he solil-
oquized, when the first burst of anger
had spent itself. mo, 1 won't, either.
1 feel so fine today-here, Bill"
The janitor looked up from the
yard at the man in the window.
Here's a new suit for you" cried
Brett, and flung the garments down
to him. Then, after donning his or
binary attire, with a little sigh for a
lost impression, he finished his break
fast and went downtown.
Now, whers are we to meet?" he
asked himself little later, and felt for
the letter His pockets were empty.
Suddenly the appalling consciousness
came to him that he had left the let
ter in the discarded suit
He rushed back and summoned the
janitOr. I've got to have the letter
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

action, he was unable to open it for
several moments. At last he did so.
Inside was a communication from
an unknown man. John made out
signature with difficulty C1o-Clo-
Closef1t! Then his senses reasserted
themselves. 1t was the bill for the
suit, which the tailor had enclosed
in the inside pocket And he must
have left Georgia's letter at home
after ALL
There was no time to get it now
not the ghost of a chance that he
could return within a half hour OF
the time, for he knew that Georgia
must have made it 1880 or 11:45-
And it was 1925 now. He tore the
letter into hundred pieces and then,
very slowly, with down-hanging head,
he walked down Fourteenth street
He would go home, he would write
to Georgia and tell her what an ass
he had been-no, he would take the
first train to her home and crave for
giyeness- At the thought he swung
round, nearly co1Iiding with a young
and attractive lady, and started in
the direction of the terminal. But
before he had gone three steps he
felt a touch On his arm and looked
around
We'll, you are rude, running away
from me like that" she said petu-
Iantly. q
Georgia." exclaimed John Brett.
We'll, didn't you expect to meet
me -? Didn't you come here for that
purpose? And didn't you get my let
ter appointing this place."
What place. Georgian" John NUT
tered
why. this place. said Georgia
sharply. 'Peterman's Misfit ParIors.
John, If you don't prove to me in
stantly that you haven't been drink
ing 1 may change my answer"
Copyright, 1912. by w G. Chapman.)
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
Pennsylvania Law on Thrift.

TT has become almost a habit to
a scribe to the thrifty German settlers
the virtue of giving their children
trade training" said the old inhabfant
While that is true in most cases, it
is a fact little known in Philadelphia
that there are laws compelling such
training for every child.
IN the code of laws of PENNSYLVANIA
issued by William Penn, agreed upon in
England in 1852 and never repealed
stands this, in section %: That all
children in this province at the age
of twelve years shall be taught some
useful trade or skill, to the end that
none be idle, but the poor may work
to live, and the rich if they become
poor may not want."-Philadelph
Record.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
A Nice Distinction.

Senator GrOnna, discussing a knot
" tariff problem, said in a speech:
There is a nice distinction involved
here. You don't notice it at first.
Once it is pointed out to-you, however,
you perceive it's immense Importance.
Its the sort of distinction that
Gobsa Codes beautiful young wife
revealed to him during a conjugal
quarrel over a diamond tiara.
People say quavered the old
man, trembling with rage People
say you only married me because had
money
THE young woman smiled superbly
Rubbish she exclaimed. My pri-
mary reason for marrying you was
that had no money myself"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
NAMED THE FIRST REQUISITE
Bright Boy May Have Lacked Orig
inaiity, but He Surely Had
Correct Answer.

-This brave man, beloved by all
France, was then buried with full
military honors," a Baltimore boy
read from the lesson. when his name
had been called
What are military honors' in this
connection" the teacher asked, and
several boys seemed to be possessed
OF the right idea
And what must one be to receive
such honors?" was the next question.
"a general?" "A hero?" "A cap
tain?" were few of the tentative re-
plies. Only the bright boy" of the
class remained silent
Have you no answer. James," the
teacher suggested. what must one
be?'
why. I should say dead, Miss
Mary" was the reply
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
To Decorate = Bald Head.

MY husband" writes Mrs. Pezozzle
to the chaperOn, was quite bald when
I married him, although otherwise per
fectly good. I first washed his head
with a cleansing solution and a stiff
brush; then I sandpapered it, starting
with the rough paper and using each
grade down to the finest After that
1 rubbed it at intervals with my bare
hand for several days and now it is
lovely. It has all the dull rich finish
so much admired and the natural
grain shows beautifully Kansas
City Star.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
Sikeston, Mo.
fered everything.

at InOS0 ClIneS, dnO SAID CndL OuSnC 20
have an operation. would not listen to
that, and when friend of my husband
told him about Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and what it had done
for his wife, I was willing to take it
Now I look the picture of health and feel
ike it, too. can do my own homework,
hoe my garden, and milk a COW. 1 can
entertain company and enjoy them I
can visit when choose, and walk as far
as any ordinary woman, any day In the
month. wish could talk to every
suffering woman and girl. Mrs. DEMA
BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
MurrayvilIe, IlL-''I have taken Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
for q very bad case of female trouble
and it made me a well woman. My
health was all broken down, the doctors
said must have an operation, and was
ready to go to the hospital, but dreadedit
30 that began taking your Compound
got along so well that gave up the
doctors and was saved from the opera
ton. Mrs. CHARLES MOORE, r. R
No. 8, Murrayville, Ill
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
Cake Twenty-Five Years Old.

A veteran baker of Quincy. Mass.
had q unique experience shortly be
fore retiring from business a short
time ago A wedding cake Is years
old was brought to him by local man
to be refreshed for his silver wedding
anniversary. He had baked the cake
himself for the wedding. % years be
fore.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
Precaution Against Triehina.

a temperature of about $50 degrees
Fahrenheit kills the parasite respon-
sible for the disease Trichina, or
flesh worm, as it is more commonly
known. Fresh pork should be cooked
until it becomes while and is no long
er red in color, In all portions Of the
piece. at the center as well as near
the surface
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
UneIe joe on utopians.

Uncle Joe" Cannon, seated on the
piazza of a seaside hotel, condemnedSa
certain improvement type Of social re
former
these chaps who are going to make
the world over again"
With a chUckIe he added:
The worst thing ekout your ITO
plans is that they're all I-O-U-topians. %
Washington Post.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
Usual Answer.

What is this joy-riding accident
all about?''
THE joy riders are about all In
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

Many a bewhiskered man has been
known to tell barefaced lies
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
WOMEN SHOULD
BE PROTECTED
Against So Many Surgical OPP
erations. How Mrs. Bethune
and Mrs. Moore Escaped.

-
I was in bed for four
or five days at a time
every month, and so
weak I could hardly
walk. Icramped and
had backache and
headache, and was
so nervous and weak
that I dreaded to see
anyone or have any
onemoVein thereon.
The doctors gave me
medicine to ease me
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

There is always more or less pre-
judice against a man holding an Of
fee.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

The new tunics, which are open at
the front and draped at each side,
have the appearance OK adding 20
the height
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

And every man who owns a dog
thinks the animal has more sense
than his neighbor
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

The man who invests in green goods
must want money bad.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

Be wise; soar not too high to fall.
but stoop to rise-Massinge
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inf1amma-
Sion, allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
Adv
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
Different Youth.

Good morning. Mrs Ales." said q
grocery boy awaiting an order from q
lady In a suburban town
Please call me Allees." answered
the lady That's my name"
But don't know you well enough
to call you Alice rejoined the youth.
confusedly.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

LEWIS Single Binder gives the smoker
4 rich, mellow tasting DC cigar Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
Innportant 10 Mothera
couIdn,t uxe Green Show.

why are you writing your play on
green paper?"
81 hear managers tear up a good
many plays for stage snowstorms
I'll fool 'em that far, anyhow
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
Appropriate.

Appropriate.
What did the bankers bride wear
at the meeting?"
'Oh, some check goods"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

Its Kind
What interest has the dog in the
chase of the poor cat?''
81 guess it is some purr scent"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

Mr.. Beetle-At the inquest Of Hr.
Bundle Bee they called in several
frefies.
Willie Bug-Wen, suppose they
wanted more light on the subject.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23

It's an easy matter 10 forgive those
who trespass against others
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-11-23
WAY Of Words.

Way Of Words.
II must say this looks like sharp
practice"
TT does-that's fat"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02
CITY NEWS

Confectionery Sold.-The Paragon
Confectionery, which has been suc-
cessfully conducted by J. Order
Perkins and j. MARTINEZ, has been
sold to Mrs. Rosa Cloetta. Mrs. Clo-
eta is we'll known as a business
woman. and has been connected with
several business enterprises in this
city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

For the Flower Parade-The arti-
ficial flowers to be used for decorat-
ing vehicles for the flower parade,
which will be held during the Mid
Winter Fair. have arrived. The Fair
management will announce the time
when they are to be placed on sale.
These flowers are said to be very
handsome. They include many va
r%ieties, all carefully assorted and
boxed. They will be sold at very rea-
Eonable prices, in order to encourage
all owners of vehicles to participate
in the flower parade, which is to
be one of the most notable features
of the fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

Mrs. G. G. Wilson of Nevada,
No, is visiting her son, II. c. Will
son, WHO is depot ticket agent for the
Frisco in this city. Mrs. Wilson ex-
poets to spend two or three months
visiting her o here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02
PERSONALS

G. G. Hallmark. who is now super
i%ntendent Of the Robstown public
s hools spent the weekend with his
mily in Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

j. Spero of New Rork City, senior
member Of the firm OF Spero, Michael
& Son. one Of the best known cloth
ing manufacturing concerns Of that
city, last week visited his brother,
A. Spero, the well known clothing
merchant of this city. Mr.. Spero left
for New York Saturday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

Notice of Meeting.-The Modern
'Woodmen of America will hold their
meeting at 1880 o'clock tonight in
the the Besteiro building, Twelfth
street at which the annual election
Of officers will be held. f. K. Starck,
clerk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

Takes Responsible Position. E.
'Baldraidge. who Saturday resigned as
secretary and treasurer of the
Brownsville Covers Association will,
beginning today full charge
Of the retail department of the E..
r. T. Howard & Co, grain and seed
merchants of this city. Mr.. Bald
ridge is a capable man. and E. r. T.
Howard feels highly gratified that he
has been able to ecu his services.
Owing to the rapid growth Of his
business, Mr.. Howard has found it
ness. Mr.. Howard has found it neces-
ary to divide the departments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02
CURIO STORE

A. E. Lesion and Son, Props.
Indian and Mexican Pottery, Blank
cts, Opals, Carved leather goods, etc.
Fine Vera Cruz Cigars and the larg-
est assortment of post cards to select
in the city.
H. MATAMOROS, TAM, MEXICO.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

Moved to County Seat-County
Tax Collector-elect w. B. Walton
and bis tamflF have removed to
Brownsville from their former home
at San Benito. and are now occupy
ing the residence at 1916 Washing
ton street. 4
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

West Brownsville Changes =
George Krausse has purchased the
Verhelle home in West Brownsville.
formerly occupied by Amos Rich. and
has moved to his new home. Mr.. Rich
has leased the Montgomery residence
which is also in West Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

FOUND-A gold mounted brooch
owner can ecover it BY identify
ing same and paying for this ad.
Herald office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

Christmas goods now on sale. Come
in. Jno. E. Rutledge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

For the Flower Parade -The arti-
fetal flowers to be used fordecoratins
vehicles for the flower parade, which
will be held during the Midwinter
Fair. have arrived. The fair manage
ment will announce the time when
they are to be placed for ale. These
some. They include many varieties all
carefully boxed and assorted. They
will be sold at very reaonable prices.
in order to encourage all owners of
vehicles to participate in the parade
which is to be one OF the most notable
features of the fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

The local auxiliary. Christian Wo-
mans Board Of Missions. Of the Chris
tian church will hold its regular
monthly meeting this afternoon
at four at the church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02
Modern-C Clean Comfortable Thor

Modern-Clean- Comfortable Thor
oughly renovated furnished rooms.
The Tourist, phone 20S, (under new
management. All conveniences, hot,
and cold baths. Coffee served in
rooms free between 1880 and $50
TIC Wed.-The county clerk Sat
urday issued a marriage license to
aDniel Atkinson and Elisa Valdez.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02
THE LIGHT THAT FAILED.

Arc light corner Thirteenth ard
Elizabeth street. Advt.-1t.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Pc ckingham and
Misses Hazel and Clara Archer OF Nc
Allen were weekend visitors in
Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

Judge Claude Pollard of kingsville
general attorney of the Frisco rail-
road, was here Saturday on railroad
legal business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

: Lindsay Waters of Harrington, sec
rotary Of the Rio Grande and Coast
Association was a Saturday visitor in
the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-02

S. NJ. Hargrove of Mission spent
the week end in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-09
LAYHAWKER JOTS

rheumatism has all the artists beaten
to a fragile. thinks the Onaga Herald,
when it comes to drawing limbs.
1t is the notion of the Oakley Graphic
| that many of the big gun politicians
are loaded with blank cartridges.
! No difference how hard it storms, re-
marks the Seneca Tribune, the crop of
wild oats and the crop of chorus girls
never fail.
1t is the well-founded opinion of the
Hutchinson News that the hobble skirt
did not affect the race of women for
equal suffrage.
The snow last Tuesday would have
made mighty fine rabbit hunting, re-
marks the La Crosse Chieftain-if there
had been any rabbits.
If you haven't raised anything but
kicks and weeds this year, remarks the
Baldwin Ledger, you are not worrying
about the shortage of cars.
An Iowa girl secured a husband by a
message written on an egg, notes the
Sabetha Star, and it comments: Even
matrimony is becoming somewhat OF
shell game.
Doc Robinson, who has the distinction
of being Atchison's chief town drunk
ard, was asked, in the hearing of the
Atchison Globe, if he had big dinner
Thanksgiving day. And he replied:
mot a drop"
Related in the Singleton's Store col
umns of the Wilson County Citizep: A
widower who was married recently for
the third time, and whose bride had
oeen married once before. wrote across
the bottom of the wedding invitations:
BE sure and come; this is no amateur
performance"
A little pastoral in the Oakley
Graphic: Ben Davis Apple and Clingy
Peach are getting foosy-woosy about
each other. Ben comes out of his home
the sound. She grabs up the pail of
milk she has to deliver each evening
and hurries off before her mother can
think to send the things back she has
borrowed from her neighbor. Ben has
washed his neck and ears regular for
four weeks now and his kerchief al
ways has a little scent of perfume.
Clingy is nabbing onto everything late
in styles and spends hours before the
mirror practicing poses that will keep
Ben going. Ben's dad caught him
figuring up the other night instead of
working his arithmetic, how long it
would take him If he left school and
worked every day for 70 cents before he
side by each down the main thorough
fare Of the village and the look that
Clingy puts out of those eyes made a |
lovely dove look like a two-by-scant-
ling piker. When she plays her practice |
air on the piano it always drifts off
into, "Oh, Love, Dear Love, Be True"
She doesn't eat much and sleep is out |
of the question until the wee sma' |
hours. A lot of old folks kick, but we |
claim it is all right. Clingy and Ben |
are having peach of time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-09
GLOBE SIGHTS
BY THE ATcEIIsoN GLOBE.

Almost any man could be convicted of
treason.
Some men get rich quickly because otn-
erS want to do likewise.
If one would limit his overeating to holt
days 1t wouldn't be so bad.
You are lucky if your anger gets you
anything more than a headache.
One consultation that the poor have 1e
that the rich aren't any better looking.
1t must pain a school teacher to see a
chorus lady give up good Job like that
to marry millionaire.
Very little of the opposition to football
comes from college men who are the ones
who have to play it.
If you had as many critics as a preach
er, do you suppose you could give as good
general satisfaction?
A desire to die in harness shouldn't In
duce an actress with the middle-aged
spread to stick to juvenile parts.
An Atchison mans notion of a good
time is to prepare for company and have
said company cancel the engagement.
When a man has a quick temper. work.
ing with a bigger man will sometimes De
a great help in teaching him to control 1t.
There is so much misplaced sympathy in
this we'll known world that verdtcts of not
guilty are more popular than the other
kind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-09
by THE WAY
By HARVEY PARSONS.

A long-lost relative has just passed
10 THIS department map of our family
tree. 1t makes a good rainy-day puz-
zle, and the relative who submitted
it held no malice. But what wot we
or the forebears who was knighted
some years before the late Mr.. CO.
iumous got on the job; chances are
ne was knighted for stealing a pig
ana slipping the Kink a few tender
IONS at the psychological moment; ;
what more care we of the later fore
rather who landed on a stern and
rock-bound coast" where he went
forth each morn with his life in one
hand and damp elm club in the
otner: to fight the festive Indian best
two falls out of three for the cab
RACES In his garden? What care we,
two flopS,-what care wei The only
dlsunctlon we claim is that we have
never witnessed an Uncle Thomas
D1mtDutive Residence showi
Another distinction which contrib
utes to the proud and naughty de-
meanor of our family: Our better
seven eighths can prove that she has
never seen Kansas City.
According to recent story, a kill
ing in Colorado SO years ago was the
result OF an argument over the pro-
nunciation of Newfoundland" Re-
CARELESS of this warning, others will
continue to mispronounce it. (By the
way INV ~ you pronounce New
foundland?')
But little was expected of Colorado
so years ago. They would shoot each
other over the pronunciation of
either
And it is DANCED good thing the
word appendicitis" was not working
the rural districts of Colorado dur
ing that turbulent, six-shooterous
period.
p The newest picture of Bale wag-
gener is not up to standard. We pre-
fer the one that Atchison throws
handsprings over once each year.
But of course, that picture was taken
before the doctors removed a part of
Hon. Bale.
Generally suspected, however, that
doctors failed to cut out his popu-
larity.
Lady teachers boycotted lecturer
who made the statement that male
teachers were best. The boycott
should be turned into a General
Movement. Anyone who ever went
TO school knows that the average "he'
teacher is either a crab or a smart
alec or course, there are exceptions,
.both ways from the middle Some
girl teachers are severe frosts and
some male teachers show glimmerings
of Intelligence. But the girl teacher
mas all the best of it in the general
average. The tendency of the male
if there happens to be one or
more large girls in the class, is to show
off by asking the most popular boy a |
fool question, and then calling him
down for his 'impertinence'' IL he tries
TO answer it, II