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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
HOW TO PACK EGGS.
Vermont Woman Gays l-imewstC
Keeps Them Fer Years.

Vermont Woman Gays l-innewste,
Keeps Them Fer Years.
The following method of "mttin
down" eggs for winter usr is prWcticed
10y a Vermont womun she says
Take piece Of unslakcd or stone
lime, put in tin or aga.e PAY ant
pour cold water over It. rut it in a
sink or some place where Il will dc
no harm. as It gets very hot. soou you
will see it begin to roll ont white and
soft. When slaked measure cne pint
Of It. add ono.hnf pint of salt. put III
stone or earihon Jar ard GGd thre
gallons of cold water When ! pu'
eggs I'm solution am very careful no
TO crack one. else that one VIII grow
hard and cannot be used. When cold
put jar down cellar and put eggs In
as you have them. Don't have jar
more than half full Of solution, as
room must be left for the eggs. Can
oil jar to within an inch Of top, but
let the brine be an inch or two ovci
them.
"If not disturbed for awhile thin
coating of ice will form on top. but Il
does no harm to break It and will not
form the second time unless left q
long while. The lye will settle 60 the
bottom of the Jar and the eggs be IN
the clear water. have kept them (ac
cidentally) for two years ana saw no
difference I'm looks or taste than from
those put in earlier. There is no oGoi
or taste Of lime with this method. and
eggs can be used in all ways that fresh
ones are except TO boil, and teaspoon
ful of cider vinegar In pint of water
will permit their being boiled.
You can whip the white as well as
fresh laid egg and as stiff. Have
used this rule for seventeen years with
perfect success so feel confident 1t is
all right If you use fresh eggs and are
careful not to crack them IN putting
them In the Jar. When stalking the
lime cover with water, and II 1t seem,
very dry add littic more. but you
don't want it soft enough to run.
would rather get little less than toe
much water ut first, as It can be added
| If needed"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
HOW TO CARE FOR A WATCH.
Suggestions That VIII lengthen Liz;
OF a Timcpicca.

OF a Timcpiecs.
Here are few rule. about watcl
that are worth viii committing t.
memory.
Wind II watch at nearly the same
time each duy. lt is just as bad to
wind too often as to let a watch run
down.
DO not wind your watch tco tight
This is responsible for maay Il visit
to the jcweler.
DO not hold the watch by the stem
and wind the wStch as some women
thoughtlessly do.
DO not carry watch In bag OF
purse. If you cannot wear Il outside
your gown fasten it to your blouse on
the inside.
Don't bang watch down on table
or bureau. II you will put it on IFS
back see that Il has a soft berth. Far
better to hang watch when not IN
use. Fascinating watch stands, with
convenient hooks. are now sold for this
purpose They are ornamental and
longihcn the life Of watch.
Do not subject your watch TO intense
heat or freezing. It Is injurious,
though the works be Of the best.
Do not attempt 10 clean your own
watch. When It is dirty or needs reg
ulatlng, send 1t to the jawcler. and be
sure that you find one that understands
the mechanism Of watches. There Is
as big difference between watch re.
pairers Us thrre i5 In doctors, ard not
all can cure.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
Mrs. B.'s Pressntimsns.


The presentimcnt didn't vanish. how
Aever. On the contrary. it grew strong
Per. and when Mr.. Bowser finally ap.
penred Mrs. Bowser was almost in a
tremble. Then there was reaction.
Mr.. Bowser was smiling. He gave her
q kiss and then walked through into
the sitting room and deposited box
on the table and joculnrly said
ION your life, no one Is TO put a
hand on this until after dinner"
"Is It something for mey"
"Never you mind"
II hope II isn't another fire escape"
1T won't escape II you let 1t alone"
But is it II microbe killer?"
Don't you worry about microbes.
No use your trying to guess what it is,
for you couldn't in hfty years. will
say this. however-it's something for
you"
"Oh. but ! want 10 see IT,"
but you keep hands off. I'm as
hungry as wolf and want dinner"
They went down to the dining room,
his arm around her and she quite for
getful of that presentiment Mr.. Bow
ser was fairly jolly during the meal
and the cat sat with solemn counte.
nance and seemed to be saying to her.
self
"Oh, yes-oh, yes-but you just wait
and see how this thing comes out!
There's lots of time yet for row."
When the sitting room was reached
again Mrs. Bowser said:
ut was awfully kind and thoughtful
of you. Mr.. Bowser. How nice to sur
prise me with new wrap! Just let
me see one little corner of it,"
The Revelation.
mot a hairs breadth-not yeti" he
Seplied as he seized her and went
waltzing around the room aud uttering
ehuckles. ut isn't quite wrap, but
nevertheless l hope 1t will prove II
glad surprise We will now investi.
gate the mystery OF the mysterious
box"
ut may be fur coat" laughed Mrs
Bowser.
"Yes?"
"or the latest style OF muff."
"Yes?"
"or Paris gown"
"Yes?"
"Now know what it is for sure,
It's nice bath robe. told you a long
time ago needed one. and you haven't
forgotten. You couldn't have pleased
me more"
"Mebbe not. hut I hone To-" he re-
plied as he removed strl-g and nnnsr
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
How 70 wash po ,aes.

The way to wash pongee Is not t.
use hot water or strong soap. Instead
use suds made from lukewarm WI
ter and pure white soap aud then gen
tly rub the goods with the hands
never on Il wnshboard, MS thls tends
to draw the threads, Rinse in several
waters and hang out In the air until
perfectly dry ana then iron DO not
sprinkle or dampen the goods, as any
moisture. even that Of DAMP clotll
placed over the rGods while ironing
will be certain TO cause shadows II
this method is carefully followed pom
gee can be washed and look Ike new
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
Free TURNPIKE Notice.

Notice is hereby given that a peti.
tion will be presented to the board
OF commissioners OF Marion county,
Ohio, at their special session 10 be
held Saturday, January goth, 1912,
at l O'Clock p. m, asking that said
board appoint road commissioners to
lay out and establish a FREQ turnpike
rood lying and being fully within said
county beginning at point about
three CD rods west OF the Ia post
between section seven CD an deigh-
teen 1S) Richland township where
said section line between sections
secen Cd and eighteen GS) inter-
sects the Richland free turnpike road,
thence east on the section line be-
tween sections seven (O, eight (S),
nine (9), eighteen GS), seventeen
40, sixteen (1G) on the line of a
certain public road, to the intersec-
ton of said public road with the
Richland pike, which intersection is
about thirteen (13) rods west OF the
northwest corner of the southeast
quarter of section sixteen (1G) afore-
said, and there terminating, total
distance of about one mile and three
hundred and ten rods,
Said petitioners also pray that sal 4
board of commissioners of Marion
county, Ohio, levy an extra tax, the
amount of which shall not exceed ten
(lO) mills on the dollar valuation In
any one year on all lands and taxable
property within the bounds of said
proposed free turnpike, and said levy
continuing for a period Of ~ years,
II the cost and expense of construc-
tion be not sooner paid.
philip Firsifnberger and Others
12-lS-26 LIS Petitioners.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
To Careful Buyers Marion
Homes Below Cost
Prices.

A model home 800 Boulevard, 8
rooms bath room, pantry, cellar, two
cstcrns stable, lot 60 IT by 172, only
$4,000.
A darling home on Orchard street,
Z room house. well, clstern, CELLAR
can be made modern, only $4,000.
North State street, room house.
all paid for. only $1,000. on Sugar
street room cottage house at sacri-
fee price.
on Uncaphcr avenue, room house
stable, this is neat only S220O.
room house on Sharp street at a
sacrifice street.
IL acres OF land near Waldo
on pike, fair buildings, only S14OO.
acres Of land, miles south. IA
mile of interurban, room house. A
hame that is very cheap on seffner
avenue. rooms and very handy, will
sell below cost. If you want bargains
always call at III Court Street and
sec tho
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

Too polite to express her nii1zemrnt
the visitor held her breath. cXprrtinc
the mir TO be rent with screams. When
none came. the child merely whimpcr
ing. she said Dear me. ! sAuu.i thlnh
he'd object more than that"
wouldn't ye now!" said the fond
mother ndmiringly. Sure I'VE beer
practiclng on him for three weeks Er
won't yell when he's baptized next
Sunday. He'll be used to it."-Ladics
Home lournAl.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

FOR SALE-White pine lath; fine
ones. Inquire before purchasing.
Yours truly, J. l.. Price Co; use
cedar posts. Telephone 2S4. 1Otf
FOR SALE-17 - acres land south
Of brick yard good brick clay, stone
I'm sight when clay IL off. See Clark
Dix. Telephone G63. 1-4-3tp
5000 PEOPLE-Wantcd In Marion
to use Sure Shot Remedy for neu-
ralgia and rheumatic trouble. Lab
oratory. 316 north state. For sale
by all druggists. Sure Shot
Remedy Co. 2-12-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

FOR SALE--S4 acres OF land on a
pike, running water at the barn and
In the pasture, Ia mile to school,
I mile to church; land a little roll
ing; gravel soil; adapted to rais~
ing potatoes and all kinds Of grain;
new siX-room house, cellar, barn
30-50, sheds adjoining. grancry
14X2O, new poultry house ana other
buildings; new pike tax paid; about
10 fruit trees, some grapes, ctc.;
owners going into other business.
Also 112 acres on pike road, -
mile from school ana church, 100
acres of which is under cultivation.
l. acre wood lot, about 500 rods
OF thing, outlet paid for; so acres
in black land. balance gravel and
yellow clay; 7-room house, cellar,
barn $3.50; two adjoining sheds,
corn crib 2OX24, COW barn 10X2O,
seton scale, living springs in
pasture, good wells and cistern,
plenty of fruit, good market. Also
other farms Of 1G acres up For
particulars inquire of Lippincott
Bros. Soft
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

"Iere we hre at last. u0w 1o yon IKE
thatT'
A trimmed hat was taken from the
hos and carefully held out on his hand
Mrs. Bowser gave one look, aud the
room seemed to whirl around with
her.
Isn't it Il Jim dandy:"
Room still whirlng.
IL went into u dozen different places
before got suited. Doesn't she knock
the socks off'n anything you ever saw
In the hat lineY'
Mrs. Bowser couldn't answer. -
You'd have gone down and spent
ten days and tried ON thousand hats
before you were suited. while 1t took
me just seventy seconds to buy this
nfter saw It. What's the matter with
you that you aint dancing around and
clapping your hands,"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
Modest Christians.

Religious folks are never boastful,
are they. mnT'
Certainly not. child. But what put
that idea into your heldF'
'l noticed at the experience meet
Ing that many tod what religion had
done for them, hut did not mcntion
that they had done anything for it,
Judge
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

WIN deliver his own readings at the
Epworth NJ. u. church Tuesday even
Ing, January .. Cook Is a unique
character ana his readings please the
most critical. Hear him. 1-6-et
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
A Feminine View.

"Awfully smart costumes at tho Gy
Ing meeting"
Were there? And whom did you
bee fy?"
"Nobody. | wasn't going 10 take or
my hat TO see a couple of aeroplanes."
London opinion. a.rr
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
J. w. Clark Co.,
ia Court st.
FOR SALE

Ono new seven room house on the
boulevard, corner of Columbia street.
Modern. Will sell on easy terms.
S25OO.OO.
New seven room house on Olney
Avenue, third south of Columbia.
Small payment down, balance on easy
terms. S3OO0.OO.
Six room house on Mound street.
Gas, well. clstern, in excellent condi-
ton; S155O.OOO. $1,000 per month.
ono five room house on Henry st.
at S1i50.O0; StI.O0 per month.
Two new houses ON AvOndalc, not
yet finished, at St75O.OO, easy terms.
One now house on Mary street, near
silk Mills at S1S5O.OO, easy payments.
One new six room house ON Hane
avenue. near Indiana. VIII sell this
on easy terms.
VIII have for early spring trade
a new strictly modern home on east
Church, near Sefncr avenue. This
will be very desirable and will sell
at S15OOOO. See
HOMES Huber b,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

"Experience. said the tcaGy made
philosopher. "ls the best teacher"
YES" replied the man who has had
troubles with Walt street, but you're
so liable 10 30 broke paying the first
instalmcnt on tulllon,"- Washington
Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
oettinu urcnav.

Tlllie Ciinger says that one thing that
makes her uneasy about herself Is that
she has noticed the longer woman
goes unmarried the less she seems TO
hate old Brigham Young.
News.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
Mnkinn the Rons Of Il.

"Ive hao II terrible day at the office.
and I'm mad clear through" an
nounced the husband, coming home.
Now would he Il good time To beat
the rugs" replied the wife-Clevelnnd
Plain Dealer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

FOR SALE-Sewcr pipe, drain tile
and all kinds Of building matcrlal;
prices right; let us figure your ma
terial for you; can tell you the
proper amounts you will need; in
cidentally we have the best grades
of coal. J. L. Price Co., telephone
2S4. 10-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
Well Rehoarsed.

An amateur charity worker visiting
family in the tenement district was
alarmed TO see the mother dash cup
Of cold water In the face OF the baby
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
a GntiNenir.

Old Gentleman Have you any hail
the same color as mine? Barber d,
you require It for wig. sir? 0!a Gen
tleman-No; want small piece Il
give 10 n lady. LonGun Opinion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

Will!nm Polor has resigned his posi-
ito mas Night yard master for the Erie.
Tho vacancy has not yet been lfllcd.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

Sue-Yon said yoH were going 10
marry an artist, and now you're en-
gagged to dentist. Flo Wen. isn't
he an artist? lie draws from real
life.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
For Rent.

FOR RENT-To rent two modern
houses, centrally located and one
six-room house I'm West Marion.
]. w. Jacoby. Phone SO or S39.
12-13-tf
FOR RGNT-Furnished room; gem
tleman preferred. Can at G12 east
Church street. 12-tt
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
BOWSER'S Gift.
His Generosity Receives a Stun
ming Rebuff.
SAD STORY OF A HAT.

Ho Learns by Bitter Experience That
No Man Can Buy Millinery For Any
Woran-Mrs. 6owser's lngratitude
Wrecks His christmas JOY.
BY NJ. QUAD.
copyright. 1911. by Associated Literary
Press.I
XWRHILE Mrs. Bowser was down
WV in the kitchen the other
Wv afternoon giving the cook
instructions as to dinner
she heaved sigh and said:
Maggie, have got a present..
ment."
II hope not" was the reply. my
brother Jim had one and was laid up
in bed for two months with it. He
walks lame yet"
"a presentiment is feeling"
"Oh, is it?"
"You feel that something is going to
happen"
well, If tramp comes to the door
and is sassy about it I'll take care OF
him"
III isn't tramp. Maggie. I've got
preseniiment that Mr.. Bowser is GO
ing to bring me home present to-
night"
GLORY TO you. VIII it be q sealskin
coat?
Il don't know. but l feel that what
ever 1t Isl shant like it. and so there
will be row."
II hope not. Mr.. Bowser went away
this morning singing that beautiful
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

Customer-ls It true that the edge of
razor improves II 1t is laid aside for
awhile after honlng it?
Barber Yes. sir.
Customer-Then you'd better lay
aside the razor you've Just used on me
for about 1900 years.-New York Mail
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
No Enthusiasm.

N-nOIniUs.
"Then what are you turning nll sorts
Of colors for? Isn't she n bcauty?"
"Ycs-very nice but
"But what? Here Is n hat bcautiful
ly jetted. trimmed mp in red lavender
ties and cost me $23. What's wrong
with IT."
"Why. It isn't my shape" she replied
Your shape? What has your shape
got to do with II hat? Are yon too fat
or too lean?"
II mean the brim * too wide, and !
can't wear those colors with my com.
pleXlon."
Your complexion be hanged! What
has your complexion got to do with a
twenty.three dollar hat:"
"And those ties! Even q colored
woman can't wear lavender ties. You
see
"Yes, see. and durn my buttons !
had the mllllner take off the green ties
and put these on and pnid her dollar
extra to mike the change!"
"You are awfully good and kind,
dear, but can't wear that hat. |
should look like a fright in It. You sec,
you
II see that am an ass, Mrs. Row
ser!' he shouted MS he waved the hat
on high. Here | have run my CON
founded legs off and paid out twenty,
three big dollars, and you talk about
complexion and lavender and colored
women"
The Rejection.
"But please don't be angry, Mr. Bow,
ser. You see. no man can select hat
for n woman. There's got to be har.
mony between"-
"Harmony. eh?" he growled "She's
got to prance around for two weeks
and try on everything she sees till she
can match her eye winkers. eyebrows
and bump on her nose and the pimplo
on her chin. That's all right. You so
ahead and prancew
Pm awfully sorry. but Maggie has
an aunt who can probably wear
mot by the seven bulls of Bullville!
Am around buying hats for my cook?
Am around buying hats for my cook 5
aunt? Am | trotting around for Polly
and Annie and Sarah and Susie? Well.
! guess mott"
"Mr. Bowser. If you would listen to
me-
"You'd tell me that 1t could be sent
to some old womans home. Well. II
cant. It's going into the alley. and
when | get another surprise for you
you can look for an earthquake with
It,"
But
mo more. Mrs. Bowser It's all set
tied, The hat doesn't become you. and
we'l try II on an old hen. now so
TO the library. II you wish to tele-
phone your lawyer d) so. Tell him
that am willing to pay $50 a week
allmony. but shall insist on the di-
vorce being hustled right through
And while you are about 1t you can
spenk to Maggie
"But Maggie has gone out"
"You can speak to Maggie. and she
can speak 70 her aunt. and both Of
them can go TO Jericho"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

There are no tricks in plain and
simple faith-Iulius Caesar
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
For Good Measure.

A woman may know just what
to say. but she can be depended
upon to add lot more to it,
Chicago News
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
Glasses Fitted.

] S. LUNGER, NJ. D., fits glasses, re-
moves adenoids, treats the diseases
Of the eye, ear, nose and throat.
Office 202 S. Main ST., opposite Ma
sons temple. Phone SJ. G-2I-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
Wanted


WANTED-Men to prepare for posi-
tions now waiting at top wages
Learn the barber trade. Few weeks
qualities. No dull seasons-nO
strilSes-Cash every Saturday night.
An army Of graduates depending
upon us for help. Apply by mail
Moler Barber College. Cincinnati,
Ohio. 1-G-Gtg
WARNING--The person who stole
my wheel December Z, is known. If
wheel Is not returned by January
6, or settlement made, prosecution
will follow. j. Il. Manahan, David
St., City, 1-i-3tp
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WANTED-Good horses and brood
mares to insure against all kinds of
diseases or pests. / can insure them
FOR two-thirds Of their value. See
Or. d. W. Cox, 419 w. Center ST.
Phone 1851. 1-6-3t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
Miscellaneous.

PUBLIC SALE mile west OF
owens Station, on the Green Camp
and owens pike, on Wednesday.
Jan. 10, 1912, commencing at
o'clock p. m. sun time, the follow
ing described property: Four head
OF horses. head of cattle, head
of breeding ewes head of shoats,
farming implements, etc. j. \.
Reed, Auct James T.. Midlam.
-dly&wkly.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

FOR SALE--9-room, slato-roof house,
cellar, modern improvements; south
side Bellefontainc Ave, near Lin
coin school building; good home
for a retired farmer; price S3,500.
including barn. IL sold before April
1st. j. j. Schoenlaub, 107 1-2 n.
Main ST. 1-4-3tp
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

Carey Hensel, Marion r. r. I. or
call at this office. 12-7-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

hymn. 4 Want TO Soar Away A man
who is thinking OF soaring won't have
his mind on row."
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

MOVING, TRANSFER AND STOR-
AGE-We move. crate, store and
do transfer work at any time.
Phone 1906, S. Knoch, 322 Bel
mont
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

J. WILBUR JACOBY has moved into
new law offices on east Center st.,
over Nelson's jewelry store. He will
continue to practice in all courts
and will give special attention to
the settlement OF estates. Office
phone so, residence 839. 9-2-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

FOR SALE-Best grades Portland
cement; quality and price guaran
teed; also White Rock plaster, the
kind that sticks to the wall and
does not crack. j. l.. Price Co.,
Telephone 2S4. loft
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

HELP wANTED-Young man ana
wife who have knowledge of farm
work, to go to Canada on large
farm. Steady employment and
good pay. with splendid opportun-
ity for right person. Send name
and address at once to Future"
care Daily Mirror office. 1-6-3t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

LOST-A long black pocketbook held
with a rubber band. It contained
money and papers when lost. Re-
port at the Mirror office.
12-2g-tt
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

FOR SALE-Concrete fence posts;
guaranteed; the kind you can staple
to: no wood. j. l.. Price Co., tele-
phone 2S4. 1O-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

IOST-A double buggy robe. Sunday,
between Silver and Jefferson Sts.
Reward for return to O. G. Danner,
Kenton Ave. Phone KISS.
1-4-3tp
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08
For Sale.

FOR SALE-The concrete blocks
that have material in them to make
them ring like steel. j. l.. Price
Co., telephone 2S4. 10-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-08

FOR SALE-Best guaranteed roofing
in Marion county. Inquire OF j. l..
Price co. Tel. 2S4. lott
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
putiahle T oothpioks.

..A,friend who has just returned from Vienna, has told me of an amusing in cident which occurred in the orient ex- press during the journey. One of the passengers called for toothpick after dinner The waiter disappeared to fetch it, but did not return. The diner became impa tient, hammered his glass on the table. shouted for the waiter, and when at length. he came, demand ed toothpicks. The waiter gave his explanation,
 ''You see.' he said, i've walters have to supply the toothpicks. The German customs exact duty upon toothpicks, so when we reach the German frontier we always leave our toothpicks there and pick them up again on our way back" So there are no toothpicks upon the orient express during it's passage through the kaiser's empire.-Paris Letter in London Express.