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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-06-14
IS A COMPROMISE
BEING PLANNED
(Contlnucd I rom page i)

Nelopments with Director Mcknlcy
senator ponrosc asserted that the
committee had adjourned simply be-
cause il was desirable, 10 allow time
for the preparation of various con-
tests and thus facilitate the hearings.
While the TAFT leaders and advls-
crs hurried iu to SIZE Mckinley scores
OF delegates flooded the headquarters.
squad of Taft supporters, forming
a reception committee, met the var
iOus delegations aR they arrived ana
conducted them ID the headquarters.
Elaborate preparations for the rccop-
tion OF the delegItcs were made by
the Taft managers and every dele
gate reaching the city viii bee taken I'm
charge. Similar arrangements have
been made by the Roosevelt men.
The Missouri compromise dccis-
ion and tho quickly following and en-
tirely unexpected adjournment of the
republican national committee this
afternoon brought about a situation
fun of uncertainty and conflicting ru-
mors which lasted throughout the cv-
cning and refused to Crystnlizc into
any definite form
Explanations travcrscd long ana
varied scale, all the way from the
statement that the compromise and
sudden adjournment presagcd gen
eral getting together of the Tart ana
Roosevelt factions TO the naive the
ory that 1t was to give the convention
carpenters chance 10 finish their
saving and hammering In the neigh
borhood Of the committee room.
Teddy Men Elatcd.
The explanation which best fits the
various known facts is that the Tart
supporters were glad to take adVant-
age of the three or four hours Of time
saved by the compromise on the MIS-
souri, cases TO take account of stock
and prepare for the struggle expected
over the Texas and the Washington
contests.
Roosevelt supporters proiessed to
be greatly elated over the seating Of
their delegation at large from MIS-
souri, and asserted that the outcome
in the whole Missouri business eX-
ceeded their most sangulne hopes.
The Taft people, On the other hand
seemed to take tho outcome COmplac-
emily and abated none of their claims
on that account.
National. Committeeman Charles
Nagel of Missouri Mr. Taft's sccre-
tary Of commerce and labor, who left
Chicago Yesterday on the eve of the
Missouri contest hearing, which he
had been counted upon to present,
came i'm for considerable criticism
when the committee action marked
the first important concession of the
fight to Roosevelt. Taft men on the
committee. while mute for publica-
ton, said privately that Mr. Nagel's
departure from Chicago had much 70
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Kansas CItY Star.
one OF the hundred or more poems
about the Titanic disaster received
by the Star voices III refrain that
there are 'No icebergs I'm heaven. -
II may be suggested that there are
no icetergs in the other place, either
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Inrnh fnr NlMIrmln

Both Sides continued 10 claim ultI-
mate control of the convention and
the Roosevelt forces definitely am
nounccd their intention 80 oppose on
the floor the election of Senator Elihu
Root as temporary chairman. Thy
said their candidate for that place
would bee senator Borlh Of Idaho.
"lf such am honor Was conferred
upon me-" said senator Iorah, "uf
course ! could not refuse"
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The Roosevelt mamFrrH declared
no compromise would hr considered
with rrrurd 90 TrNua Tho lnu man
ugrrs asserted thrN would tghI for
lam of the contested Texas drlrWtions
ou the ground that the Lrou organic
alton had chosen its delegates In de-
funcc of the district apporiiunmcnt
plan uf the republican national com
mttce.
liumors of compromise ana conccs
sion In the remaining contest lights
were dcnicd hy the leaders on both
sides II ~ expected that the \lr.
gluia contests in which the Roosevelt
forces charge that the TAFT conyon-
tlons were held whore negroes could
not attend. win boz presented us o
single case, but Ormshy McllarR the
Roosevelt contest manager asserted
tonight thcy would argue cnch of the
Texas contests separately ana that
they expected 10 have at least 30 of
tho 40 Texas delegates.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-06-14
Galveston spot.

GALVESTON, June l3.-Spot cot
ton-Flrm; middlmg l2c; net and
gross receipts M bales, sales 1l58;
stock $3.50; coastwise 2.397.
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PRODUCE
Kansas City Butter ana Eggs.

Kansas City Butter and Eggs.
KANSAS CITY, June 13.-Butter-
Creamery 25i2c; flf'sts PIC; seconds
zoe; packing stock 10 ikc.
Eggs-Extras 19hc; firsts 1715c;
seconds 131hc.
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From the Chicago Rocord-llorald.
We'll my little man, have you any
little brothers,
mo"
ANY little sistors2'
mo"
Aren't you sory2'
"No."
Cause box of Strawberries *
hardly enough 10 go round IN our
family now
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7 HNN IL HIN 7
IlInnn III.

Room No. 3, over Colonial Trust Co.
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ClassflieG

No nd less than than lac,
We reserve the right 90 revise AM
classify all ads.
Return wrong replies
Three.tlme ado vera aridom iAll
Money reiuAded on uuusfd hstI'
iions.
Errors corrected or money re'
funded.
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SEW YORK, juno la 5pot cotton
CLOSED quiet, mi1dIug uphuds
l1.S0c; mlddling puf lso5U. sale. 80
bales.
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PROVISIONS.

Chicago Pork Lard and Ribs.
CHICAGO. June 13.-Cash: Pork
Mess, per bbla $1S.87 Z 1880.
Lard-In tierces, $1O.S7A.
Short Ribs-Loose, S1O.50.
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Ra0eS

One cent word each Issue
Phone your ad 90 1000 your
credit is good n you Own d Telephone.
Classification NOT guaranteed "IltF
100 =. m.
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Business Chances.

FOR SALE-THE BEST PAYING
business in Tulsa 81, 600 cash buys
it; is now making $500 per month
profit, but must sell as other business
calls me away. Phone 1850.
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Lost.

STRAYED OR STOLEN-DARK
brown horse; weight about ,0NG'
not blanded; white spot in forehead,
Of rather pony build. Return to j. w.
Tumpkin, West Tulsa.
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WWRLD WANT ADS

Advertisements will De- accepted IN
The Tulsa Daily World on lhe io'
loving conditions oNLli
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|FOR RENT NICELY FURNISHED
room lur gentlemen. III ". Gth,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-06-14

.COOl AMI WELL KEPT FURNISH
ed rooms with ur without board.
IA South Main.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-06-14

. FOR EENT-TWO NICE ROOMS
furnished for light housrkceping,
modern up children. Phone 1895,
iO4 South Frisco.
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LADIES $1,000 REWARD; I POSI-
lively guarantee my great success
full Monthly remedy; safely re-
lieves some Of Che longest, most OBJ
stinate, abnormal cases in three to
five days; no harm, pain or inter-
ference with work; mail $50. Double
Strength $500, DR.. d. w. Southing-
ton Remedy Co, Kansas City. Mo.
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Rooms for Rent
FURNISHED

HuusEKEEPING ROOMS CLOSE lN
best kIud, u-5 South Main
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MARGLE1rS
COTTON

New Work iNuac of Prices.
NEN YORK., juno l1 Cotton iu.
urrs Closed st,udy.
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-FOUR GOOD Statesmen
with 500 capital to manage sales
ladies on the road; good pay to right
parties. Call afternoon 204 Tulsa
hotel
FOR RENT-TWO OR THREE CON
Meeting rooms furnished for house
keeping; modern, close in; located at
20S South Denver.
FOR RENT-THREE ROOM MOD
ern house. close in on paving. $3.50
Phone IS or 375.
~~~O~~~~ -.
Horauo: You were born under
ScOrpion-in other words, you have
been stung. You will have to be very
careful in your life as your birthday
comes in the dark of the moon. Do
not quarrel or call the other man a
liar. as It is hard on your eyeslght.
You used very bad Judgment in choos-
ing this day TO be born. Take care of
your health by Keeping your nose out
of other peoples business. You have
q very impulsive nature and this
shows strong when you are In fro1t Of
a saloon; but you show Wonderful Sta
bility when you get on the inside BE
good and you will be unpopular; be
honest and the county will have to
bury you; be cheerful and you will
meet the bank teller with a draft for
forty-seven dollars. Your birthstone
Is brick hat--it will be handed to
you later on.
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Money to Loan.
MnNLA Tn LnAN.

on Diamonds Pianos, Household
Goods, 1.-Two stock or anything OF
value Strictly confidential. VIII
call nt residence
ClIAS II. BRYAN.
Phone 17l.
Room No. 2, over Colonial Trust Co.
100000 TO LOAN ON REAL ES-
tate security. Inquire OF II. Robi-
taillc, room Z over Colonial Trust Co.
MONEY TO LOAN PRIVATE MON
cy, $500, $1,000 $500, and $500 TO
lend ON good real estate. Phone 2SO
R l.. pnttus
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Real Estate.


ron SALE ACRE TRACTS IN
VAIN Acres, $500 Co $500 pcr tract
20 cash balance payments, Ncar
Ils tallrrlih rus We'll bu mon
leased ad.uiu.ug land o. Fair aUre4
for o.L Tracts suitable Tor suburban
homes. chicken ranches, frult and
truck farms. aside from uil proposi-
uun Close to school blocks from
ear lino this side kendall college, oy-
crlooAing ciy.-EkNlN CONVEY,
Room -5 over loslufiiDc Phone 1868
FOR SALE CHEAP GOOD SEVEN
room home, east front, COOL com
Wodlous pDrches. Large shade trees
ront aud rear ono of thc finest luOu-
uuns in city. Phone iIuck 1873, or
Sec owner $40 South Frisco. Terms
GLASS AND BRAY REAL ESTATE
Coz viii help YOU Go supply your
wants, Como and sec. 2lg-A South
Main on Phone 1884,
FOR BARGAINS SEE GLASS AND
Bray Real Estate co., PISA South
Alain. Phone 1894.
FOR SALE-AT A BARGAIN. IL
taken nj once, very desirable corner
lot 7ONl4O ft, east front, corner
Cheyenne and Cameron. Geo. W.
Groves Hardware, l2O \ Main. Phone
1900.
FOR SALE CHEAP SIX ROOM
house. Sixteenth and $. Main.
Good well, Address 737. World.
FOR SALE-hy owner, room mod
ern home south side, very desirable
location, east 'front.' basement and
shrubbery, maple trees part cash and
balance can be paid like rent. II
you want a home here is golden
opportunity. Address 7JO. care Of
World.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19
HOLIDAY

Especial to The Times Dispatch-l
Holiday Va May 1S,-The Rev. Mr..
Early. of Washington. ID. c, il on n.
visit to his farm near Belmont, and
will hold services at Mt. Herman to-
morrow.
Miss Constance Conway left yester-
day for n visit TO Mrs. Thomas w.
Dew. near Lewiston.
Miss Lucy Harris; who has been vis-
ting relatives in Richmond ar several
weeks, has Just returned home.
Paul Harris has gone to New York.
Miss Susie F.. Holiday is now on u.
visit to Rosemary. y. G..
4. V. Graves Is on an extended tour
through Tennessee and North Caro-
lima
DR.. Page Graves is on visit tos
his mother. Mrs. Il. V. Graves. at BEL
mont. but will shortly leave for the
South.
Mrs John Waller Holiday s on d.
visit to villa Rica, Ga. and will hs,
there month.
Miss Mary Harris IS on q visit ;os
her father. Colonel VIM Harris at
Woodside.
Mrs Victoria Harris has returned
from 4 weeks visit to her SON, Frank
Harris. of Beaver Dam
Pcll Finney. of Shady Grove, was v's~
ting friends here this week.
j. r. NJ billiard visited friends at
Don. Va. this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19
ASHEVILLE
Tspeclal to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
Asheville. \. C.. May 18.-An an
nouncement of great interest TO Ashe-
Williams is that Of the engagement and
approaching marriage OF Miss Pearl
Crawford Lee and Marcus Gillian. The
wedding will take place during the
early part OF next month at the home
OF tho brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Edward Lee. on South French
Broad Avenue.
Mrs. Thomas Settle entertained
Wednesday night At her homo at "Or-
ton" in honor OF Miss Wade, Of Phil
adelphia, who is Mrs. Settles guest
and who is very attractive Asheville
visitor. A large number OF friends
OF Mrs. Settle were present at her re-
ception, and tee affair was a most en-
joyablc one. The house was decorated
for the occasion and refreshments
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19

were served. Miss Wade has been the
guest OF honor a: Il Iumber OF social
functions during the time that she has
been here. receptions for her having
been given by Mrs Robert Bingham
and Mrs Thomas 4. Jones'
Miss Mary Webster was the hostess
nj delightful tea which was given
mt her home on South Main Street
Tuesday evening. The affair was at
of Miss Webster.
Mrs. P Pratt of New York City, who
Is spending n few weeks here. was
the hostess to dozen OF her friends
mt n delightful dinner at the Manor
Hotel Friday evening. The private
dining room of the hosiery was hand
somely decorated in cut flowers and
potted plants for the occasion, and an
elegant course dinner was served
4 number of the friends of Mrs. w.
r. Woodward were her guests at II
card party Saturday evening, which
men friends of Mr. Woodward. in
The games were spirited. prizes We're
mt the conclusion OF ;he playing re-
freshments were served.
Tho members OF St. Aary's Guild of
the Trinity Episcopal Church were en-
tertained Mt luncheon Saturday after
noon by Mrs. Theodore r. Davidson. at
her home at "Beaufor; Lodge" The
affair was very enjoyable one. The
house was prettily decorated for the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19
1IE TIMES DIsP ATCH RICHMOND VA SUNDAY MAY g. 1912

On Wednesday, afternoon Mr.. Coburn
gave the students an instructive talk
on the subject OF the drama. ann, mt
and modern.
On Monday evening. May 90, DIR. no-
bert I. Kerlin. who was head of the
department. OF literature for several
years in the Normal School ana is now
IN the faculty of the Virginia Military
Institute. will deliver his lecture on
the Passion Play. The lecture win be
Illustrated with nifty stcrcoptico
views Dir. Kerlin had the pleasure OF
STAYING for three days IN the homo OF
Anton Lang. the Christus of the play.
and states that the close contact with
this wonderful character did not dis
illusion him.
Dr. MiilidSe was the speaker OF the
evening at the Peace Conference meet,
ing at Burkeville. and those connected
WIN the school are looking forward
Win pleasure to having him give the
same address here
among the visitors at the schoo,
VINO came for tho Coburn Players. are
MISS Ethel LaBoyteaux. 1910: Bliss pat.
tie Epes, 1911; Miss Perry wilkinson
VINO was student for several years
ana Mrs Toncy, who is visiting her
sister Miss Gertrude Kcistet
MISS Epes was accompanied bv her
pupils in the Burkevillc School.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19

affairs seen here recently, and it was
thoroughly enjoyed by, the guests who
called. The receiving, hours were from
to o'clock Delightful refresh
ments were served during the after
noon. Slso frozen punch.
Her Hishness the Goose Girl was
presented here last week with con-
siderable success, under the able man
agcment of Miss Idcar Traylor. of
Fredericksburg, in the Majestic The
atre. The play was produced by To-
cal talent.
y matinee performance was given
the afternoon following, which was
under the auspices of the Music study
Club.
Mrs. B. Anderson is In Philadel-
phia on visit TO her son, Roscoe An
derson. From there she will visit her
son Talbot Anderson in st. Louis.
Miss Lucilia McClaln, of Norfolk, is
the guest of Mrs. Ralph Dula.
Mrs. J. w. Carter. Jr.. will he the
guest of relatives in Richmond next
week.
Mrs. Pembcrton Penn and Mrs. r, a.
Scheduled are visiting in Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs. George Clark. of Liv-
erpoo have been the guests OF
Mrs. Clark's sister. Mrs. ]. NJ. Seegar.
Captain John ". Lewis has returned
from Washington City.
Mrs. James NJ. Ley has returned from
a visit to the Northern cities.
Mrs. Molie Hunt, of Chatham. IS
visiting her mother. Mrs. NJ l.. Tred-
way.
Mr. and Mrs j NJ Yeager. of Roa-
noke. are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J..
NJ Jones.
Mrs. a. C. Williams and Mrs. Lu-
ellie Catlin are in Asheville. n. c., for
the summer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19
SCOTTSVILL-E
Isnecial to Thc Times-Disratch.

tSnecial to The Times Dispatch
Stottsville, Va. May sd Wiley
Anderson. OF Richmond, was here this
week
Extensive preparations are being
made for the commencement exercise;
or the High School here, which takes
place. on the goth and sist of this
month.
Mrs. a. G. Bell and \ G. Bell. Jr..
Of Altavlsta. are visiting ut the homo
of Mrs. y. T. Powers.
Mrs. Jos. W. Babcr. of Birmingham.
and Mrs. Geo Miles. OF this place. are
spending several DAYS in Richmond.
Mrs. j. Kent Dickinson. who has bcen
visiting III Richmond and Goochland
county, has returned to her home here.
several days this week at the home
of his mother, Mrs j. Ii. Farrar.
Sdisses Carrie and Bessie Meadow.
who have been teaching in the Valley
OF Virginia, arc the guests OF their
sister Mrs. w. d. Trice. for the sum
mer.
j. Tyler Beal. of Bremo Bluff. was at
j. II. Crimes. OF Albercnc, was in
town several days ago.
r.. r. Moon. of Warininster was here
Tuesday. visiting his mother. Mrs C.
c. Moon.
:, Mrs. carrington. OF Houston. is Wis
rier. at Mount Pleasant.
Mrs. X l. Bruins. OF New Orleans
passed through here this week on
route to her summer home, 'HDonGan
non." near Howardsvllc.
ID. a. Langhorne and family. of
scotland" for the summer.
Edward Moon. OF Lynchbura. was
hero this week.
Miss sallie Hughes, of Fork Union.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19
Good Values
ccasion and refreshments were scrv-

occasion and refreshments were scrv-
ed.
The last meeting OF the Travel Club
for this year was held Friday after
noon at the home Of Miss May Alex
ander at which time "rhe Art of lIol-
land" was the subject for discussion.
The house was decorated in the clubs
colors. ana they We're carried out in
the menu which was served. The club
will hold no more meetings until next
fall, when the following officers. who
We're elected Friday, witi have charge
OF the affairs of the club: President,
Mrs j. f. Patton Secretary and Treas
urer. Miss Mary Dean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Kaufman. of
Jacksonville, have leased the bunga-
low of Mrs George O. Smith, Brook
wood" They Will remain in this city
throughout the summer months. and
while here Will entertain as their
guests a number OF their friends frcu.
Florida.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19
Freckle-Face
May Brings Out Unsiehtly Spots
How to Remove Easily.

Do you know how easy it is to remove
those ugly spots so that no one will call
you frecklc-face?
Simply get an ounce of othine, double
strength, from Tragic Drug Co. and one
nights treatment will show you how
easy it is to rid yourself of freckles and
get a beautiful complexion The sun and
winds in May bring out freckles and as a
result more othinc is sold this month,
and the druggists sometimes find it diff
cult TO get sufficient to supply all calls.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this is sold under guarantee
OF money back if it fails to remove the
freckles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19
STATE NORMAL. SCHOOL

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.l
Farmville. Va, May iS.-Th> Coburn
players paid their third ANNUAL visit TO
The school on the 18th and 10Th, pre-
scnting Merchant ~ Venice. and
Twelfth Night in the evening. and
GAS You Like IT. as n matinee. Owing
10 the Indictment weather the first play
was held indoors. in the auditorium.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19
OAMVlLLE

Especial o The Times Dispatch.l
Danville. Va. May 1s.-On Tuesday
afternoon n delightful tea was CIV
en- at the residence of Mrs. F. L. Walk
or. on West Main Street. by .irs. Walk
or and her daughters. 1t was one of
the most largely attended afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19

is visiting her sister, Mrs. l. II. wa:-
ton.
=, Mrs. NJ l. y: Moseley, Mrs. Geo. \.
rapscott and Mrs. Joseph Baber, of
buckingham, visited our town several
days ago.
Howell Lewis, of HowardsvflIc, was
here this week
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-21
Llfe,s Three QuestIona-

The three great questions CT life
are. Is it right or wrong? Is II true
or false? Is it beautiful or ugly ?''
These our education should help us
to answer. and in so much as It fails
1t will lack in reaching a proper phy.
steal and moral standard When the
college girl returns to her home.
whether 1t be her parents or her own.
her college training should have fitted
her to answer these questions in re-
lation to the fundamental needs of
life, in food. clothing. and shelter
This education ! believe the teachings
OF home economics to give General
culture not alone means the capacity
to understand and appreciate, but to
react on the resources and problems
of modern civilization, and these prob
lens in the large mean the preserva.
ton OF health, the prompting OF physl
cal vigor, and the material well-being
Of the race.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-21
sUPERsTlTIoNS OF THE HOME
Some of Them Are Traced to Domes-
tic Economy and Others to
Thrifty Habits.

The signs and wonders of the house
hold have markedly diminished in the
last quarter century Many of them
were picturesque and diverting. Few
of them were taken seriously enough
to be harmful
1t is easy to trace some of them
to their sources In domestic economy.
A group of them. for example. had 10
do with the approach of an unexpect
ed guest. The scissors or knife stick
ing up straight in the floor. dropped
dish cloth. or a long floating stem In
cup of tea-all these foretold arriv-
ais. They had the agreeable double
effect of keeping the household up to
a high mark of preparedness and OF
breaking monotony by the pleasure OF
anticipated society If the prophesied
caller followed the dropping of scis-
sors the sign received an increased au-
thority When the promise failed. the
failure was promptly forgotten.
Another group OF superstitions rests
upon the thrifty habits of former
times. To pick up a pin brought good
luck To neglect TO snuff a candle I'M
til 1t was wasted by "weeper" was
sure to involve misfortune. An over
abundance of tea grounds in the cup
spoke of careless measures. and so
threatened debt A second helping OF
food before the first was eaten .ore-
told an undesirable beggar
The woman's mind. If left to itself,
turns naturally to believe the make
believe. A housewife likes to pit her
Unreason against her reason The
mere act Of absurd iIlogic gives vari-
ETY. and charm to an otherwise dull
afternoon of housework. and nobody is
the worse for stretching the arm of
imagination to include a little mild
superstition of the old fashioned sort.