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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
CHAPTER VIII.
A Face in the Glass.

Shortly before 1 O'clock the Ginning
gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly
through the big house, and Mrs. Baxter,
with thoughtful consideration, came to
the library for Betty, who, owing to her
secluded dinner the evening before and
her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the
relatives.
Don't You think my dear began
Eleanor. that We had better stop this
foolishness before it goes any farther?
Really, now?''
Its not foolishness. it's very far from
foolishness," declared the girl. You
promised to respect my wishes. Mrs. Bax-
ter Her eyes were SO serious that the
other yielded forthwith, and. leading the
way to the dining room. presented Mr..
Bakers new secretary, Miss Thompson.
to the assembled guests: and, suddenly,
by their Indifferent civility, Betty real
lied how, by word, she had reduced
her Importance in the world Of Ipping
House to about that of a nursery gov
erness.
Very much on her dignity. the new sec
rotary began her meal. seated between
Harriet Merle and Lionel Fitz- Brown and
directly opposite the Countess Clenden-
MIN, WnOIn she studied with alert 1em1-
nine interest. partly because Kate was
obviously a pretty woman of the DASH
ing. SNOWY kind that all other women
regard as natural enemies Especially il
they happen to be widows under thirty.
and chiefly because the countess had Bob
Baxter OH her right and seemed disposed
to make the most of this proximity. ''She
isn't losing any time, thought Betty.
giving Lionel the listening look while
she noted the breezy unconcern of Kate
Clendennin's attack. She'll be calling
him old top in another minute" she
said to herself and as Kate, in the next
breath, actually did say my dear boy"
Betty laughed aloud. causing Lionel to
beam with the happy consciousness OF
having scored a hit
Some deprecating references to q Hol-
landaise sauce served with the turbot
drew from Eleanor an apology for the
inef1iciency Of new cook. There was
trouble in the kitchen. she explained, ow
ing to the fact that Mr.. Baxter had dis
charged the hOusekeeper, Mrs. Edge. This
was the first thing he had done the
previous evening. He thought Mrs. Edge
extravaga and no doubt she was. and.
of course, Mr.. Baxter must do as he
thought best, but it did seem pity to
upset the household.
This indication of Hirams attitude to-
ward extravaganza cast a momentary
gloom over the company, which was dis
sipated by the countess. who pointed out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
| the world. Well cut the letter out, Miss
/ h1-h a nd >,

the world. Well cut the letter out. Miss
Thompson, I'll write one by hand
VERY WELL obeyed the other, and
drawing the sheet from the machine, she
crumpled it up and threw it, into the
waste basket.
IT'S funny how that letter brings her
little sport she was! Always getting
herself into scrapes to help other people
out Of them! And generous! Why, shed
give you her last dollar! She'd give you
the coat off her back; yes, she would,
Miss Thompson
''She must be perfect angel" smiled
the girl.
Not she. She's got a temper all right.
I wouldn't give a hang for girl who
hadn't bit Of temper. We used to have
regular fights. Ha. ha. ha! L remember
when we broke fathers glasses in one of
our scuffles. 1 did it, but Betty took the
blame, or she tried to. Dad gave me an
awful scolding and made me spend So of
my money for new pair. Three dollars
is a lot for little fellow: 1t was all l
had in the world, and Betty was so sorry
for me that-what do you suppose that
little monkey did?"
''What?' questioned the secretary, and
there was a culver in her voice.
"She had no money of her own-Betty
never had any money-so she took her
new club skates and her bicycle, mind
'you-she just loved that bicycle-and she
sold 'em both to boy named Cohen Tor
So
An indignant look flashed in Betty's
eyes. Sammy Cohen, Little Shylock!"
Bob looked at her sharply. How did
you know his name was Sammy"
''Why-didn't you say Sammy Cohen?"
she answered, in confusion.
Did I? Well, anyway, Betty stuffed
that So into my savings bank because
she knew l wouldn't take it. Can You
beat that?
At this moment their conversation was
interrupted by the entrance of Parker,
the butler. who came to say. with mys-
terious mods and a grim Tightening Of
the lips, that Mr.. Fitz-Brown and the
countess had got in trouble with the car
had gone to their assistance. Whereupon
Bob Baxter hurried off to see what was
the matter and Parker hurried after him,
if Parker could ever be said to hurry.
Betty was glad to be alone, and for
some minutes she sat MISUNDERSTANDING
while a perplexed smile played about
her sweet mouth and new gladness
shone In her eyes. a gladness that kept
coming back and would not be denied,
try as she would to frown 1T away. There
were difficulties and sorrows attending
Miss Elizabeth Thompson. but one great
cheering fact rose above them and made
life seem worth living after all--the eter-
nally blessed fact that, when youth hears
the call of love. then nothing else in the
world matters very much. She rose sud
denly from her chair and, searching
eagerly in the waste basket, drew forth
a crumpled sheet and, smoothing it out,
gazed at it with quickening pulses.
MY dearest Betty" she murmured,
and her lovely face was radiant with
great happiness. my dearest Betty!
NV dearest Betty!" She spoke the words
softly, over and over again. And, yield
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
The Green Rose.
From Harper's Weekly.

FROM Harpers Weekly.
The general verdict upon the green rose
is that. it is more curious than beautiful.
TO botanists it is particularly interesting.
since it Is a proof that all parts of a
plant above the root are notifications of
the same thing, and in the green rose
every part may be called leaf.
This flower is variety of the common
China rose brought to England in the
year 1855 1t also gives a strong support
to the view held by many botanists that
all flowers were originally green and that
the colors in flowers are analogous to
the autumn tints of leaves. In the green
rose the flowers generally put on . red
dish tint when they begin to fade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27

ing to the cry Of her heart, she pressed
the precious paper to her lips, then
proudly, joyously thrust it into her
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
RED, ROUGH HANDS MADE
SOFT AND WHITE

For red, rough, chapped and bleed
ing hands, dry, assured, itching, burn
ing palms, and painful finger-ends,
with shapeless nails, one-night Cuti.
cura treatment works wonders. Di-
rections: Soak the hands, on retir-
ing, in hot water and Cuticura Soap
Dry, anolnt with Cuticura Ointment
and wear soft bandages or old, loose
gloves during the night. These pure,
sweet and gentle emollients preserve
the hands, prevent redness, roughness
and chapping, and impart in single
night that velvety softness and white
ness so much desired by women For
those whose occupations tend to In
jure the hands, Cuticura Soap and Gu
ticura Ointment are wonderful.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book, Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
AdnIatlon Pleased Rousseau.

Rousseau, whose bicentenary cele-
bration occasioned riot in Paris the
other day, created a sensation when
he visited England in 1865, Rousseau
and his Armenian dress, wrote Lord
Charlemont, were followed by
crowds when he first arrived in Lon
don, and as long as this species Of
admiration lasted he was contented
and happy. Garrick not only gave a
supper in his honor, but played two
characters specially to please him.
Rousseau was highly gratifed but
Mrs. Garrlck declared that she had
never spent a more unpleasant eve
ming in her life, the philosopher be-
ing SO anxious to display himself,
and hanging over the front of the
box so much, that she was Obliged to
hold him by the skirts of his coat to
prevent him from falling over into
the pit"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
California Woman's Good Shot.


While walking through the woods
hear Cohasset, Mrs. W. H. Pillsbury
Of Chico shot large brown bear that
measured six feet from tip to tip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pillsbury were walk
ing from their summer home near
Cohasset to the "Promontory" a
high point from which an excellent
view of the whole valley can be had
Mrs. PilIsbury had a 5000 carbine
Suddenly she saw large bear com
ing down the hill about forty yards
away. ITS bear, shall shoot it?"
she shouted to her husband. Pills
bury answered in the affirmative and
his wife asked, where shall | shoot
him." "In the head" came the ans
wer. With deliberate aim the woman
fired, hitting the animal square In
the right eye, killing him instantly
The hide weighed seventy pounds
and the weight of the carcass was es-
timated at 800 pounds.-Chico Cor
San Francisco Chronicle,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
chlId,s PopuIarl,y Explained.

A winning lottery ticket of $780,
900, in connection with the Mobiles
Bank was recently presented for
payment at the State Bank in St.
Petersburg, and 1t now transnires
that the owner is an eight-year-old
orphan, an inmate of the orphanage
at Pskoff. The lottery ticket was her
sole possession. Her relatives have
hitherto done nothing for the child,
but when the news of her good for
tune became known they were one
and all eager to adopt her The au-
thorities have placed her in the
charge of an arch-priest, a distant con-
nection of her father.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

German Farmer Good Business Man.
Under a seemingly generous offer
OF hospitality, a North German farm
er has managed to include a good
stroke Of business for himself In
Hanover paper recently appeared
an advertisement that from fifteen
to twenty wemen and girls (not I'M
der twelve years of age) who needed
recuperation could have free board
and lodging on a country estate. But
in exchange they would be required to
pick peas from eight to ten hours
daily Industrious pickers might also
be paid cash for their labor
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

Cold Blooded and Death Dealing
CHILLS. Cheatham's Chill Tonic is the
only medicine which has entirely cured
me Of chills. After spending great
deal of money for several years to get
cured ] bought and used your Cheat
hams Chill Tonic which cured me and
also two of my children l recommend
it to all as the best Chill Tonic ever
saw, says Mr.. T. ]. House of Butcher,
Texas. Guaranteed to cure malaria or
price promptly refunded. All dealers
sell 1t in SOC bottles MID, by A. B.
Richards Medicine Company, Sherman,
Texas.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
Best Hooka Tor children.

Eugene Field, asked for the best
ten books for young people under six.
teen years Of age, is said to have
given this list: Pilgrims Progress
Robinson Crusoe," Andersen's Fairy
Tales, Grimm's Fairy Tales, Scottish
Chiefs" BLACK Beauty" THE Ara
bian Nights" Swiss Family Robin
son." Little Lord Fauntleroy," Tom
Browns School Days" for boys, or for
girls, Little Women"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
The Love In Fiction and Life.

A periodical devoted to the drama
pleads for plays based on some emo
ton other than love. The difficulty in
producing such plays is that every
play must have hero, and in max
ing hero the playwright, as well as
his audience, almost inevitably adopts
the view expressed 1000 years ago by
a scribbler of the dead walls of Pom
peii: "He who has never loved a
woman is not gentleman"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

Instead Of liquid antiseptics, tablets
and peroxide, for toilet and medicinal
uses, many people prefer Paxtine,
which is cheaper and better. At drug
gists, 25c box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston, Mass.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
Subtle Admonltion.

why do you always ask that regu-
lar customer if the razor hurts him."
asked one barber.
Just as gentle reminder" replied
the other, that If he forgot the tip it's
liable to hurt him next time"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
hia Meanon.

did you see where an escaping ma
hiac somewhere struck down his pur-
suer with a cake of soap?"
"Then l suppose he made clean
getaway"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

To prevent Malaria is far better than
to cure it. In malarial countries take
dose of OXIDlNE regularly once each week
and save yourself from Chills and Fever and
other malarial troubles
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

A great majority Of summer ills are
due to Malaria in suppressed form. Las
situde and headaches are but two symp-
TOMS OXIDINE eradicates the Malaria
germ and tones up the entire system.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

Nine times out Of ten when a lover
tells his betrothed that he's not half
good enough for her he speaks only
half the truth.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
The Llkeness.

This free pulling of teeth has some
features in common with big social
functions"
what are they?"
Charity bawls."
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

As a summer tonic there Is no medicine
that quite compares with OXIDINE. 1t not
only builds up the system, but taken reg
ularly, prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste
less formula at Druggists.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
EIIlal.

'T thought your father looked very
handsome with his gray hairs"
Eyes, dear old chap l gave him
those London Opinion.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
It's Use.

81 put this breakwater wall there to
make a show"
u notice it cuts dash"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

Mrs Winslow's scothina syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inlammg
ton, allays pain, cures wilma collie, 25c bottle.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

But really clever woman is too
clever to show it.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

II you would win life's battle you
must be hard hitter and poor quit
ter
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

Cuba Market for Canada Stone.
Cuba imports most of its stone from
Canada
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13

It's well enough to nope, but dom
loaf on the job while doing 1t.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-09-13
No Kick Comma.

'But the portrait doesn't resemble
mel"
"Then what are you kicking about?"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-16
Fitting His Head,

A round faced, coed natured look
ing man stepped up to the box Office
window recently and said;
do you think you could fit my
head with the proper kind of seat"
Your head?" said the perplexed
ticket seller. What do you mean?"
As an answer the man lifted his
hat and laughed. His head was abb
solutely bald
"Sure!" said the ticket man. Then
he sold the patron a seat in the front
row.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-16
FOR THE BLUE-EYED GlRL
Mustard Brown Color Admirably
Adapted to Set Of That Particu-
lar Type CT Beauty.

It is strange that most brunettes
with blue eyes do not believe mustard
brown suits them. And yet it does
very well. One girl who has black
hair and deep violet eyes invested in
a coat and skirt of this shade, much
her friends. 1t was of real golden
brown, ornamented at the collar and
cuffs with bands of mink fur The hat
was of the same shade, trimmed with
mink tails. The girl had never been
considered particularly pretty until
she dOnned that dress, which seemed
to bring out all the good points which
other more scmber shades had never
shown off to advantage.
Gray is particularly attractive on
The woman with black hair, whose
eyes are blue. She can gown herself
in this color in almost al of its vari-
atoms and feel that she is making u
pleasing appearance. Green is also a
safe shade, except in very dark olive
color.
The brunette with blue eyes will
never go astray il she gowns herself
in blue Electric is particularly at
tractlve for her, as 1t intensifies the
blueness of her eyes. Many brunettes
stick to this color exclusively. giving
variety to their wardrobes by wearing
all the different tones.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-16

care for women. she was told. On,
don't care" the woman replied. I
want warm place to sleeep and |
don't care where it is, just so | don t
have to go to the police station.
could stay at home If | had some
coal, because my three children are
being cared for at the orphans
home" The woman was ref rred
to officials of the X NJ X Co, who
promised to supply her with coal
and groceries until she is able to
find employment. The Bulletin
would like to provide shelter for the
homeless women. but it is unable to
do so because of the lack Of space,
However. the management will
agree to provide for the care OF the
women if suitable quarters can be
found Throughout Cairo there are
scores of vacant houses structures
that have been vacant for months.
Two stoves, a fsw cots and few
chairs would be sufficient to make
the quarters comfortable. Such an
institution of this kind is needed in
Cairo. Women cannot live at Police
Headquarters.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-16

The American export trade show
Il gratifying increase during the
2st year the balance Of trade in
,ur favor being about $500, 100000.
Our foreign commerce totaled an
increase Of over 100000, 900 when
compared With the Immediately pre-
2ediag year and larger than "a any
arlier year or cur commerce. In
ports, while falling below those Of
1910 In the earlier months, have in
he closing period of the year shown
: marked increase, the total for the
9ear differing but little from that of
i31e, which made the highest record
n the history of the import trade
exports are larger than In any
a.lier year, and manufactures ex-
7orted $50 make their highest roc
I'd, reaching approximately a bill
Ton dollars in tho calendar year
,@fI The approx mate totals for
he year arc. Experts, ovor $4,000
100000; Imports, $t,500.oOo,coO cf
,htcA s.lr half entered free of doty
CONSIDERING the great group Of ar
'iclcs, the noteworthy changes are,
in the case Of imports, a falling CT
in manufacturers raw materials ana
in finished manufactures in the
case Of exports, a general increase
participated in hy all the important
groups, foo1stuffs. manufactures
and manufacturers materials
Cotton is still the leading article
II export, rs total for the ycaA over
100000, breeding tho COM
5ined y2luc Of tue two great classes
Iext in rank ron and steel manu-
aot lures, about $250,00o,o00, and
mont and dairy products $4,000.
100 Substantial increases also &C.
m IN other leading articles, the
complete year recording q total OK
port of over 100000 worth Of
breddstuffs over 100000, 900 Of
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-16

ITO use spreadeagleism not always
sustained by the senate's conduct,
whose massive physical proportions.
at least, will honor his state. We
indulge the hope that his wisdom
and loyalty to the people win meas
ure UP to his gigantic statute.
Tha senator has an amiable per-
soaality. One cannot help liking
him for his big smile and genial
manner. He has a robust and per-
suasiye eloquenee. When he speaks
he will be heard, not only in the
senate chamber but through the
capitol corridors
We believe he is a well-meaning
soul, eager to do the right thing;
pl haps a little too ready to do the
thing he thinks viii be popular. If
he has a fault it is personal sengi-
tircness, peculiar tinorousness IN
tines Of crisis that scarcely COM
ports 'with his huge bulk. But,
wrapped in the folds Of his toga,
with the consciousness that his
state is back of him, Senator James
RAY develop 4 courage of conviction
and determined purpose greater
than he has yet shown Louisville
I,crald
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-16
Editor Bulletins;

Editor Bulletin;--
| read with much interest the
letter written by IF. A. L." and
published in your paper this morn
ing. | am a regular patron Of the
opera house and have known that
the actor has written the truth In
his letter he fails to diyulge the
TGyUr OF tTfs Company and II really
is not necessary, because the same
offanse is committed at every per-
formance
It was my opinion that the great
est breach of public equitte was
committed by the opera house pa
trcns at the end Of Alma, where do
YOU Live?" Along toward the mid
die Of the last act, my attention was
attracted by the sounds of activity
On the part of the audience. Di-
rnctly in front Of me woman was
trying to put on her hat, while her
escort half raised in his scat I'm an
effort t. don his ovcrcoat While
this was in progress my view of the
stage was completely obscured, al
though my seat was near the front.
The apparent Indifference of the
couple thoroughly AROUSED my In
dignatjon, bnt turning around | saw
they were not alone in their rude
ness People on all sides Of nc were
doing tho Same thing. The incl
dovt was certainly unpleasant.
When the curtain came down al
ter the last act, nearly every mem
her Of the audience was either pre-
PAIRING or leaving the house. As is
customary, the curtain as~endcd for
tho customary final round of ap-
pIause, but the applause was not
coming. could tell by the express
ions on the aces Of tho actors and
actresses that they were aroused
over the lack of courtesy on the part
of the audience In fact, all but one
or two of them, even smiled.
Doubtless many of your readers
will pass up this matter and take
part in hcncxt offensc. However,
consider il extremely important,
in view If the fact that the actors
will leave Cairo with bad impress
I'm and probably advertise the fact
that the theatre audiences IN Cairo
are lacking in breeding.
Another thing I wish to call to
your attention, with the hope that it
eventually will reach the opera
house management, Is this: | have
noticed that after tn beginning Of
the shows, the ushers hurry down
into the pit and occupy seats Whom
not discussing the play or other
matters in an audible whisper. they
are constantly moving about This
Is extremely annoying 10 any rcv-
son, who is seated nearby. have
also noticed that these boys arc tho
first to start the rush for tho
street al thSend Of tho show
I am glad tho actor has written t.
you about Cairo's rudcness ana 7
hope that his letter. published ~
your paper, will be the means OF
eliminating the unpleasant feature,
Yours for Cairo, . =.
Anon,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-16
Estine Much Liked.

Ratine is the fabric that most de-
lights US in the dress world. What
ever IT'S merits, women have elected
to go rather crazy over it--and among
novelties none can be more suitable
and effective than the handsome white
coats which are made Of this mate
rial. Sometimes these have huge re-
vers of some very lively color, a Grim
son, blue or green, or mauve or
orange, this last shade being much af-
fected, but the smartest thing Is the
white coat Of soft surfaced heavy ma
terial, with a deep collar or hood Of
taffetas, with a silky finish, or with
facings carried out in white MORE.
Underneath ia worn, of course, a slim
little tailor gown.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-16
Time Wasted.

Il will detain you only a moment,
Mr.. Hepper1y. Are you carrying all
the life insurance you want?"
Yes, and more than | can afford;
but I'm glad you dropped in. | have
just taken the agency for subscrip-
ton book entitled The Voters Man.
ual.' 1t contains the platforms of all
the existing political parties, brief
biographies of all the prominent polit.
ical leaders, statistics relating to tho
internal revenue, congressional de
bates on the tariff question, together
with--what's your hurry"