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Evening star., 1912-09-07
Ego.

Oh. let the People Rule. say I!
Their will must be supreme.
They'll build for us as years go by
A perfect social scheme.
No doubt they'll need ere they have dom
Suggestions not a few.
l only ask to be the one
Who tells them what to do.
The rocks of Truth they'll stoutly raise,
With Wisdom. for cement,
Till wonder-stricken nations gaze
With knees in homage bent.
A little share will do for me
While patriot bosoms throb:
ask no more than just to be
The man to boss the job.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
Yearning for q Tentacle.

.'Of course you have a grudge against
the octopus; I mean the railroads"
Yes replied Farmer Corntossel; my
principal grievance is that there amt
any Of EN- runnin' within a mile or
two of my place."
Evening star., 1912-09-07

It has any political sasnincanes or ssaf-
Ing. but II Is inevitable that the case
snould get Into politics sooner or later,
and Gov. johnson may ultimately fnd
himself confronted with q most awkward
dilemma. on either horn of which he
would suffer severely In his Political fedi-
ings,
Evening star., 1912-09-07
A few of the values:

A lot Sepia Prints, in dull gold
frames: such popular subjects as
Harvest Moon," the "Colosse-
um," Beethoven in His Study"
etc.
2@c. Regularly SOC.
A lot Color Prints; subject,
Their New Love-" in ivory-fin-
ish frames, with cream mats.
2@c. Regularly SOC.
A lot Colored Reproductions OF
"The Aurora and Dance of the
Muses.; beautiful antique frames.
2@c. Regularly soc.
A lot Sepia Prints, in antique
gilt frames: subjects, Reynolds
Age of Innocence" and other
popular subjects.
29c. Regularly Soc.
A lot Sepia Reproductions in
broad gold frames; good SUBJ
jects.
SOC. Regularly S1.m
Two lots Sepia Prints; choice
subjects in broad, antique gilt
frames. with and without mats.
6@c. Regularly S1 900.
A lot Sepia Prints; popular
subjects in broad. oval frames Of
antique gilt.
S1.OO. Regularly ST. so.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

Lieut.. Becker's reluctance about going
to trial shows that however confident he
may be of securing MEDALS In the future
he does not believe he could win in a
popularity contest just now.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

A lot Sepia Prints, reproduc-
tions of Gainsborough, Van Dyke
and lie Brun, in neat antique
frames.
$50. Regularly 75c.
A lot Sepia Prints, standard
subjects; in broad mat and neat
walnut-fnish frames. An ex-
ceptional value.
$50. Regularly 6@c.
A lot Sepia Prints, in broad
dull gold frames in handsome de-
signs; choice subjects in wide va
riety.
$50. Regularly 6@c.
A lot Colored Prints; variety
of desirable subjects in deep an
tique gilt frames; colonial design
69c. Regularly S1 900.
A lot French Prints; number
of subjects in antique gilt frames
of neat design.
6@c. Regularly S1 Is.
Four lots Sepia Prints, in wal
nut finish and antique gilt
frames, with and without mats.
S1.OO. Regularly ST. so.
A lot Sepia Prints, in oval
frames; walnut finish; neat and
attractive.
S1.OO. Regularly S1 so.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

Possibly 1t was the agitation produced
by the receipt Of impertinent "Black
HAND, letters that caused the philaSi-
thropical Mr.. Rockefeller to let the price
Of gasoline slip up few cents.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
A Postal Regret.

I wrote a letter-sent 1t straight.
To its address it quickly got.
And now as they investigate.
/ sometimes wish that it had not.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
A Silence Explained.

why didn't you call for a policeman
when the hold-up man attacked your
1T wasn't my business to do so.'' re-
piled the cynical resident Of great
metropolis. Besides. the hold-up man
didn't need any help"
Evening star., 1912-09-07

John D. Archbold is an affable man, but
his experiences with old letters render II
doubtful whether he will ever have pa
tience with autograph collectors.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

The vague policies and the hetero-
geneous. superheated particles of which
the new party is composed suggest that
an effort is being made to introduce the
nebular hypothesis into politics.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

There are phases of the political dis
cussion that entitle Cook and Peary to
feel that they have set pace in modern
discussion, regardless OF any actual arctic
attainments.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Measure of Success.

II can't help admiring that vociferous
candidate" said Mrs. Ballotson.
DO you think he will succeed?'
HE is sure to succeed to some ex-
tent Even II he never gets elected he
is certain to have the last word
Evening star., 1912-09-07

As running mate to . bull moose
Gov johnson is entitled to feel like the
reckless FARMER who yoked himself UP
with q fractions steer.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

After reading the grewsome details Of
recent electrocutions In New York any
man Is justified In showing the greatest
hesitation about going to trial on Q cap
ital charge.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

Scientists who look to more stringent
marriage laws to improve the human race
should pause and inquire whether there
are not already too many elopements
Evening star., 1912-09-07

The man who takes vacations on the
strength OF susceptibility to hay fever
gets home in time to experience the ordi-
nary cold In the head.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

Vermont has managed to hold its elec-
tion without destroying the interest in
how 1t is going to vote next time.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
The Art Of It.

You are constantly outlining new
theories concerning an ideal economic
system
Eyes. my friend,' replied Senator Sor-
ghum, "a successful rainbow chaser has
to make up his own rainbows as he goes
along"
Evening star., 1912-09-07

There is always danger that some live
hustling real estate man will arise and
play havoc with historic site sentiment
Evening star., 1912-09-07

Great investigators have evidently
about concluded that whether a sea-
serpent exists or not does not make any
practical difference.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
Christmas Shopping.

From the Galveston News
Another cheering thought is that 1t Is
almost time to begin doing the Christ
mas shopping early.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

A suffragettes idea Of a cruel husband
is one who refuses to learn shorthand
and copy out her speeches.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

No man could be the object of so much
criticism and concern as Theodore Roose-
welt Is without feeling somewhat impor-
tant
Evening star., 1912-09-07

Those extremely large campaign funds
suggest another influence toward uplift
in the cost OF living.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
Gemuime Oil Paintings Specially Priced.

FF e attractive group of included this
original registered English which personally selected
~ and se
made appeal discerning and human Hand
framed reductions such
ideal
dingg In lots:
S305 Regularly $500.
$500 EACH Regularly $1,000
mr
Lothrop.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
Many Travelling That Way.

From the Chicago Post.
Early frost predictions are coupled with
Q word that navigation up Salt rivar win
remain, open until after NoyemheE 4
Evening star., 1912-09-07

The Evening star with the Sunday morning
edition. IS delivered by carriers within the city
at 45 cents per month: daily only. q cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
NAV be sent by mail. or telephone Main 2A4O.
Collection Is made BY carrier at tae end OF each
month.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
The Evening star Newspapsr Company

ersiness once. iith ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago once: First National Bank Building.
European once: Regent ST., London. England.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

1t did not require the invention OF the
automobile to show that todays Joy ride
is tomorrow's hard-luck story.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
WATER GAP HOUSE, Pa.
vi lRGINIA

Orkney Springs. Va, open June I to Nov. 1:
wonderful climate; cool. restful. pleasant;
beautiful mountains: elevation. 300: nice peo-
pe fine mineral waters free: 6ne gardens
good table; all amnsements: write for booklet
H. c. CARTER. Prop. sei9s
Evening star., 1912-09-07
Beginning Monday, Annual September Sale
Oil Paintings Framed Pictures and Colonial Mirrors
At Specially Low Prices


needs be the consideration
r> This rich that will be found
of the will like with
remarkable with which they
the exceeding that affords
lection
Oil Paintings Cloed Prints Sepa Prints Colored Photo
French Prints Colonial
all ofered
Fourth to a Half Regular Prices.
A fewof the
Evening star., 1912-09-07

Parable IN sdvance-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included. one month. go cents
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. 81. 40 year.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

OIn order to avoid delays account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed to any Individual connected
with the office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department. according
60 tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

Entered second class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. d. c.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
The BLUE Mountain HOUSE

IN THE HEART OF TIE BLUE RIDGE.
Open to October 1.
Elevation two thousand feet Overlooking the
beautiful Cumberland and Shenandoah valleys
Cool. bracing atmosphere All amusements. Or
chestra. dancing. tennis. bowling alleys. pool.
saddle horses. etc. Capacity. 500. Rates. $15
per week and up. Descriptive booklet on appli-
cation to BOND 4 GIBBONS Props. Blue Noun
tain. Md.
Evening star., 1912-09-07

A lot French Prints, in hand
some antique gilt frames, in
pretty bowknot designs.
S1.OO. Regularly 5000.
A lot French Prints, in hand
some gilt frames.
S1.@5. Regularly S4.OO.
Two Colonial Mirrors; sub
jects, cage of Innocence and
simplicity" in beautiful ivory
finish frames.
$500 each. Regularly $40.
Two Colonial Mirrors; same
subjects, antique gilt frames
in an exceedingly handsome pat
tern.
$3.50 each. Regularly $40.
Two Colonial Mantel Mirrors
choice subjects; large size, in
antique, bowknot frames of rich
designs.
S11.SO each.
Regularly S2O.@.
Six Large Hand-colored Photo
gravures, in handsome antique
gilt frames.
$3.50 each.
Regularly $4,000.
Evening star., 1912-09-07
DR.. FISK ELClN

Expert in treatmeat Of spectsl diseasel. chsoaic
and acute; both sexes. All eoosultatf9ns coaA-
Ssstial: Medicine fu.niahsd; PRICE, lsoasrsrtA.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
CRUST COVERED BABrS Hr,p

0S2 Brunswick ST. Baltimore "a
my baby's face broke out in pImn,..
which after bathing would ween g,
form scabs until his head ana -
were completely covered with ) c,,..
and his hair all fell out. II was 49,
and would not sleep. Each dav 1,
spread until his entire face snd ~.
were covered with weeping sores /,
tried several prescriptions. but Ala -.
find any relief. Then decided Il s,
Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
After using them two or H..
times the sores dried up and after .
half dozen applications an dls6rp,s
ment disappeared. In less than thra.
weeks the sores and scales were en-.
pletely gone. and baby's skin I,
smooth and clear as when he was e.,
born. Cuticura Soap and Ointmsa,
cured him." (Signed) Mrs. Lotto y
Steinwedel. Jan. IA. 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment so,s
throughout the world. Sample al eacs
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Add. Dos,.
card "Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston, IA,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
But Bill Snyder. the Keeper, Said the
CONNECTION Was Wasted on
Miss Murphy.

1t Is throwing money away. accord
ing to Bill Snyder. head keeper OF the
Central park menagerie. to feed a
hippo on pies. especially on the mince
variety. This observation by the
keeper was ELECTED after he mad
tossed a beautiful mince pie into the
yawning mouth Of Miss Murphy. one
of the hippos in the menagerie.
The hippo had been promised the
pie by a man on the upper West side
fully a week ago. He said he wanted
1.-THE kids" to have a laugh. When
Miss Murphy guiped the pie down
yesterday more than score OF per-
sons. as wen as .'the kids" laughed.
It was a conventional 80 cent pie.
but Miss Murphy looked more impor-
tant than 30 cents when she began to
crush the delicacy in her seesawing
Jaws. According to the man who car
ried the pie to the menagerie he had
soaked II well In brandy. He was ac-
companied by two lads.
Snyder tickled the hippo's chin with
the edge OF the pie. and as she opened
her mouth. he sent the whole thing in
at once, as II II were a straw hat
Some bugs In this town." said the
keeper. "A woman came here yester-
day and wanted to know II she could
get a permit to give the lions catnip.~
New York Tribune.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

my foot gets well. IL you can teach me
to walk on snow shoes and 1t is pos
sible to get through the passes. we
win try to get back; IL not. we must
wait"
THE decision is yours" said the
man. land yet feel that ! ought to
point out to you how"
II see all that you see," she inter-
rupted Il know what is In your
mind. II is entirely clear to me- We
can do nothing else
$50 be it. You need have no appre-
hension as to your material comfort;
have lived in these mountains for
long time. | am prepared for any
emergency. | pass my time in the
summer getting ready for the winter
There is a cave, or recess rather. be-
hind the house which. as you see. is
built against the rock wall. and It is
filed with wood enough to keep US
warm for two or three winters: I have
an ample supply of provision and
clothing for my own needs You will
need something warmer than that you
wear" he continued.
Have ynn needle. thread and cloth ?"
she asked.
Everything" was the prompt an
swer.
Then shall not suffer"
Are you that wonder Of wonders"
asked the man. smiling lightly. IAN
educated woman who knows how to
sew"
1T IL tradition in Philadelphia"
answered the girl. that her daughters
should be expert needlewomen."
~Oh. you are from Philadelphia"
Yes. and your
She threw the question at him 80
deity and so quickly that she caught
him unaware and on his guard a sec
ond time within the hour.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

truth. | can make my way to the set
Elements now or later, but II will be a
journey OF perhaps a week. There will
be no danger to me. but you will have
to stay here. You could not go with
me. II ] am any judge you couldn't
possibly use your foot for a mountain
journey for at least three weeks. and
as effectually as II we were within
the arctic circle But IL you will let
me go alone to the settlement ! can
bring back your uncle. a woman to
Keep you company. before the trails
Fare impossible Or enough men to
make il practicable TO take you
through the canons and down the
trails to your home again. could not
do that alone even If you were well.
in the depth of winter"
The girl shook her head stubbornly.
"A week alone in these mountains
and | should be mad" she said deci-
sively. 1T isn't to be thought of"
1T must be thought of" urged the
man. You don't understand. 1t is
either that or spend the winter here
with me-"
The woman looked at him steadily.
And what have to fear from your"
she asked.
Nothing, nothing, as God is my
witness" protested the other: but
the world?"
The world" said the woman refiec-
lively. Il don't mean to say that it
means nothing to me, but IT has cause
enough for what it would fain say
now" She came to her decision swift
ly There is no help for it," she
continued. I'VE are marooned"-she
smiled family as she used the old
word of tropic island and southern
sea-"together. You have shown me
that you are man and a gentleman.
In God and you put my trust When
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
CHAPTER XIV.
The woman,s Heart.

That upper earth on which they
lived was covered with a thick blank
ct OF snow. The lakes and pools were
frozen from shore to shore. Tie
mountain brooks. IL they flowed at all.
ran under thick arches of ice. The
deepest canons were well nigh impas-
sible from huge drifts that sometimes
almost rose level with the tops of the
walls. In every sheltered spot great
banks of white were massed. The
spreading branches of the tall pine
trees in the valleys dropped under
heavy burdens of snow Only here
and there sharp gaunt peaks were
swept clean by the fierce winter
winds and thrust themselves upward
in icy air. naked and bare The cold
was polar in its bitter intensity
The little shelf or plateau jutting
out from the mountain side upon
which the lonely cabin stood was shell
tered from the prevailing winds. but
the house itself was almost covered
with the drifts. The constant fire
roaring up the huge stone chimney
had melted some of the snow at the
top and II had run down the slanting
roof and formed huge icicles on what
had been the caves Of the house. The
man had cut away the drifts from
doors and windows for light and lib
erty AT first every stormy night
would fill his laborious clearings with
drifting snow, but as 1t became pack
ed down and frozen solid be was able
to keep his various ways open without
a great deal of difficulty A little
work every morning and evening suf-
feed
Every day he had TO go down the
mountain stairway to the bottom Of
the pocket to feed and water the bur
ros. What was a quick and simple
task in milder. warmer seasons some
times took him a half a day under the
present rigorous conditions. And the
woman never saw him start out In
the storm without a sinking heart and
grave apprehension. On his return to
the cabin half frozen. almost spent
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

nifty for withdrawal: bright heavens.
balpy breezes. idyllic conditions.
Here were two uplifted from the earth
upon a sky-piercing mountain. They
would have had more range OF action
and more liberty of motion IL they
had been upon a derelict In the ocean.
And she realized at the same time
that In sll those stories the two cast
Always always loved each other Would
it be so with them? Was It so? And
again the hot fame within outvied the
fire of the hearth as the blood rushed
TO the smooth surface OF her cheek
again.
What would her father say II he
could know her position. what would
the world say. and above all what
would Armstrong say. It cannot be
denied that her thoughts were terri
bly, and overwhelmingly dismayed.
and yet that despair was not without
certain relief. No man had ever so
interested her as this one. What was
the mystery Of his life. why was he
there, what had he meant when he
had blessed the idle impulse that had
sent her into his arms?
Her heart throbbed again. She Hft-
ed her face from her hands and dried
her tears. warm glow stole over her
and once again not altogether from
the FIRE Who and what was this
man? Who was that woman whose
picture he had taken from her? Well.
she would have time to find out And
meantime the world outside could
think and do what II pleased. She
sat staring into the fire light. seeing
pictures there. dreaming dreams. She
was as lovely as an angel to the man
when he came back into the room.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
SYNOPSIS.

Enid Maitland. a frank, free and I'M
spoiled young Philadelphia girl. Is tai en-
TO the Colorado mountains by her uncle.
Robert Maitland. James Armstrong
Maitland's protege. falls In love with her
His persistent wooing thrills the girl. out
abe hesitates, and Armstrong goes eas'
on business without a definite answer
Enid hears the story OF a mining engl-
neer, Newbold. whose wife fell on a cliu
aud was so seriously hurt that he was
compelled TO shoot her to prevent her pc
Ing eaten by wolves while he went LOT
help, Kirkby, the old guide who tells the
story. gives Enid a package of letters
winch he says were found on the dead
woman's body. She reads the letters ana
AZ kirkby's request keeps them. Whlle
Dathlng In mountain stream Enid Is at
lacked by bear. which Is mysteriously
snot- storm adds to the girls terror.
"A sudden deluge transform brook into
raging torrent. which sweeps Enid into
gorge, where she In rescued by noun
tam hermit after a thrilling experience
campers In great confusion upon discoV-
ing Ends absence when the storm
breaks. Maitland and Old Kirkby go In
search of the girl Enid discovers that
ner ankle Is sprained and that she Is I'M
aDle 10 walk. Her mysterious rescuer
carries her TO HIS camp. Enid goes 10
steep IN the strange mans bunk. Miner
COOKS breakfast for Enid. after which
lney go on tour of inspection. The her
nllt tells Enid OF his unsuccessful attempt
20 nnd the Maitland campers. He admits
enat ne 10 also from Philadelphia.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
Wonderful island.

New Zealand has one OF the mos,
marvellous and phenomenal islands in
the world. 1t is situated In the Bay
of Plenty and is called White Island,
and consists mainly of sulphur mixed
with gypsum and few other minerals.
Over the island. which is about three
miles in circumference. and rises over
500 feet above the sea. there contin.
ually floats an immense cloud Of va,
por. often attaining an altitude OF
10000 feet In the center is a boiling
lake Of acid-charged water. covering
so acres and sur. ounded with blow
holes from which steam and sulphur.
o1s fumes are emitted with great
force and noise. With care a boat
can be nayigated on the lake.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

Baltimore" he answered before he
thought. and then bit his lip. He had
: determined to vouchsafe her no infor-
nation regarding himself, and here she
| had surprised him into an, admission
in the first blush OF their acquaint-
ance, and she knew that she had tri-
umphed for she smiled in recognition
Of it.
She tried another tack.
mr. Newbold," she began at ven-
ture. and as 1t was five years slice he
had heard that name. his surprise at
her knowledge, which after all was
very simple. betrayed him third
time. I'VE are like stories 1 have
read. people who have been cast away
on desert islands and"
"Yes," said the man. but no cast
Always that | have ever read of have
been SO bountifully provided with ev-
erything necessary TO the comfort OF
life as we are. told you | lacked
nothing for your material welfare. and
even your mind need not stsgnate."
81 have looked at your books al
ready" said the woman. answering
his glance.
This was where she had found his
name, he realized.
you will have this room for your
own use and will take the other for
mine." he continued.
II am loath to dispossess you"
Il shall be quite comfortable there,
and this shall be your room exclusive
ly except when you bid me enter. as
when | bring you your meals. shall
hold 1t inviolate"
But" said the woman, there must
be an equal division of labor. ! must
do my share"
There isn't much to do In the win
ter, except to take care of the burros.
keep up the fire and prepare what we
have to eat"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
Hippo Ate a Mince Pie

declare II should be 'Tear-ah- Hote,
and still others prefer 'Tear-Hautay
Il see opportunities for extensive
trouble in this discussion. What Il
other places which have suffered BY
rank Anglicizing in their names should
follow the example OF the Indiana
town? The result would be a lingu-
istic Donnybrook. Consider the pos,
sibilities Of these common methods oil
pronunciation.
Baton Rouge. Batten Ruge: Belle
fountaIne. Belfountain: Boise, Boys;
Chartered. Charley Roy; Des Moines,
Dee-moyne; Detroit. Dee-troite: Du
bois. Duboys; Fond du Lac. Fondelak:
Gallipolis. Gal-police; Montpelier,
Montpelier. and Prairie du Chen.
Prairie doo-Sheen.@