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Evening star., 1912-11-03

chusetts avenue. One stepped out brisl1ly
with chin up and her figure as erect as a
cadet on parade.
The woman with her was just $3.50
body that no one would look at twice.
The cadet woman evidently objected to
the way the so-so one carried herself.
What makes You work your arms like
that? They aren't pump handles
Because | can't help it"
You can so. Just take a pinch of
your skirt on both sides with your thumb
and finger. Go on and do it once
The $3.50 woman refused to be die
tated to. 1t is the way with friends, but
\ woman who was walking behind
acted on the suggestion and it worked
like d charm.
They were chewing gum at the matinee.
Both wore red sweaters over white
frocks. with prodigous bows in their
/ hair, and neither was over fifteen.
Say. Grace, ain he grand?''
Perfectly grand
"Wouldn't it be grand if we could meet
him.
Just grand
Don't he kiss her grand?"
Grand
But she's old enough to be his grand
mother"
This is just a scrap OF their converse
ton. Isn't it grand?
A bunch of black fur under bush at
tracted the vigilance OF a policeman on
duty in the White House grounds.
AS he put out foot and prodded the
small thing from it's shelter a stylish
woman came down the driveway.
'.Oh. the poor little kitty-looks starved
% death. doesn't IT, Mr.. Officer? Puss,
puss. pus-see, Yo1 won't let it be hurt,
will you'll love dumb animals so-and
you'll give ii some milk. won't you?'
The officer was doubtless as tender
hearted as the stylish woman, but
there is no appropriation for stray cats
found starving under White House bushes
and he had his beat to attend to.
Evening star., 1912-11-03
Greek Roots and Alfalfa Roots.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
There is as much culture in discover
ing the ways of an alfalfa root as there is
in Greek root" says Edwin J. Tobin,
county superintendent of schools.
We might add that a conflict between
alfalfa roots and Greek roots is not
necessary. In the first place, the Amer
leans who specialize in Greek roots are
so few in number and so habituated to
the scorn of practical persons and its
philosophical acceptance that defyins
them is waste of energy. Our yoca.
tonal enthusiasts merely dress up "A
Greek bogy to knock it down. In the
second place. both Greek and alfalfa
may be studied with profit and without
collars and cuffs, if. that is considered a
requisite of the new learning. There
are times in the year when the student
who tackles a Greek root with the aid
of large student lamp will be better pre-
pared for the fray il he strips 10 the
waist.
Vocational education is a good thing,
but let US applaud it without sneers al
other good things. An exclusive devo-
ton to any kind of root is undesirable
before there has been some general train
ing.
Evening star., 1912-11-03

An ancient colored man, bent and
blind, was being led by child.
AS they came to a pavement where a
coal hole was open the boy became SO
curious to see wEat was inside the hole
that he pulled his charge step by step
until the next would have stumbled him
in.
a passing man caught the situation in
time TO deliver a saving thump in the
old fellows chest that knocked him back
ward. He followed this heroic treatment
up with a grab that jerked tie helpless
figure taut before ii fell 10 the ground
Then the rescuer said taings to the vic
tim about his foolishness in trusting
himself to such a mite OF i guide. And
the ancient blind man accepted hoth
blows and reproof with a docility that
must have gone 10 the white mans heart
:Dats so. sub; yessuh. dat's a fac-but
Bub, he only charges me a cent a mawn-
in. and | has TO take nah char waen
can't pay nickei-size boy Yessuh-''
TIE white man rumpied a hand in a
pocket and gave the ancient one coin
a nickel. maybe, or a dime, or quarter
The woman who was watching couldn' I
tell, but, anyhow
1T helped.
black poodle carrying a purse in
it's mouth trotted along r street. A
huge pink bow served for a collar, and
his fluffy tail beat the air with the i'm
portance of a bandmaster's baton.
There's vanity for YOU" laughed one
man to another. The pup is as con-
scious of its finery as any girl could
be"
That's all you know about dogs"
corrected the other. That pomposity
Is proper pride. because his owner has
trusted him with her pocketbook'
The we'll dressed couple walking close
behind the dog looked at his defender
and smiled And the smile gave as
surance that ne had guessed right.
The very first time.
A little foreign woman who sells fruit
IN front of government department
was making change for a customer
when she stopped to call out to d clerk
who was sprinting by.
Hey. mistare, will YOU please. could
you pay me that r. cent you owe me
two weeks-hey, mistare-
The sprinter was ignoring the appeal.
but was brought to halt by the
customer. who thundered after him in
a voice that matched his extra size:
Say. there. you. hold up and give
an account of yourself
The clerk. young and dapper. with cor
rect creases in his suit and pearl horse.
shoe in his foulard tie, turned TO the
woman with \ snarl:
~ don't owe you cent-never buy any
Thing from dagoes like YOU"
-''Oh, but one man. two mans, many
mans see you buy. You take two apple.
often days, an las time you buy you sa.
you pay me mex day, but never yol
don't
1T is too small matter to discuss.
and the clerk sneered as he proceeded Oh
with his sprinting. but he must have
heard the other man sing out:
Not so small as you are. by a blamed
sight, Here ma am, take this nickel
f'Il collect from him. all right.
and manner there is every reason to sup
pose that he did.
Evening star., 1912-11-03

If you want work read the want col
umns of The STAR.
Evening star., 1912-11-03
Seventh Near F
Is Combination You Won't Find Unless You Come
SALE OF 800 SAMPLE PARLOR AND LIBRARY SUI

Now of the biggest sales of Parlor and Library
Suites recorded in Washington Prices fully
onethd oneaf below what suites of like quality are
tailed for elsewheeagan demonstrating that sell good
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Modern Journalism.

Arthur Brisbane, the editor, praised,
at dinner In New York, the educa-
tive value of moving pictures.
But, OF course" he said afterwards,
the moving picture will never equal
the newspaper as an educative force
THE newspaper not only reports
news-in dull seasons it makes news
as we'll A famous editor put this
news-making feature very neatly be-
fore cub reporter when he said:
If dog bites man 1t isn't news.
But, if man bites dog, 1t is. When
ever you can't find a man biting a
dog, go and bite one yourself
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
PUT GHOST" ON DEFENSIVE
lrishman Was In Tight Place, but Not
Too Frightened to Be Ready
With Retort.

To illustrate the ever-ready wit Of
the Irish the following story was told
at banquet held recently:
An lrishman on his way home at
night was in the habit of cutting
through a cemetery in order to short
en- the distance. A group of friends
evolved scheme to have some fun
at his expense. Accordingly they
found sunken grave across which
his path lay, dug it out and covered it
with boards in such manner that he
must fall into the yawning cavity.
The Irishman came along and ev-
erything happened as per schedule
While he was still squirming about in
the bottom Of the hole, striving to ex-
tricate himself, three or four of his
friends. attired in white sheets and
other ghostly accoutrements, sudden
ly made their appearance. Pat was
frightened out of his wits and almost
tainted when one of them said:
What are you doing in my grave"
The tone was sepulchral. 1t made
the Irishman's hair stand almost on
end, but he could not forego a witty
retort.
Faith, and what are you doing out
of it?" he asked.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
HANDS BURNED LIKE FIRE

81 can truthfully say Cuticura Rem
edies have cured me of four long
years of eczema. About four years
ago l noticed some little pimples
coming on my little finger, and not
giving it any attention, it soon became
worse and spread all over my hands.
If l would have them in water for a
long time, they would burn like fire
and large cracks would come. / could
lay a pin in them. After using all
the salves l could think of, went to
three different doctors, but all did
me no good. The only relief got was
scratching.
80 after hearing so much about the
wonderful Cuticura Remedies, l pur-
chased one complete set. and after
using them three days my hands were
much better Today my hands are
entirely well, one set being all used"
(Signed) Miss Eta Narber, r. F. D. 2,
Spring Lake, Mich, Sept. 26, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti-
cura," Dept. l., Boston.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
THE SAFE LAXATIVE
FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Most elderly people are more or
less troubled with chronic, per-
sistent constipation, due largely to
lack of sufficient exercise. They ex-
perience difficulty in digesting even
light food, with consequent belching
of stomach gases, drowsiness after
eating, headache and feeling of lassi-
tude and general discomfort.
Doctors advise against cathartics and
violent purgatives of every kind, rec
ommending a mild, gentle laxative
tonic like DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
to effect relief without disturbing the
entire system.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the
perfect laxative, easy in action, GER
tain in effect and, withal, pleasant to
the taste. 1t possesses tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach, liver
and bowels and is a remedy that has
been for years the great standby in
thousands of families, and should be
in every family medicine chest. 1t is
equally as valuable for children as for
older people.
druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in SOC and $1.0O
bottles. If you have never tried it
send your name and address to DR.. w.
B. Caldwell, POI Washington St., Mon
ticello, ILL.,, and he will be very glad to
send sample bottle for trial.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Financial Grizzlies,

They were taking the visitor from
upstate around Manhattan, showing
him the sights. The big automobile
rolled past many wonderful buildings,
all of which the host pointed out with
some feelings of civic pride. At last
they CHANGED to pass by the Municipal
Lodging house.
Whats that placer" asked the
rural visitor.
ooh, that's one of New York's home
for crlpples,' was the reply.
What kind of cripples," was asked
Financial" was the reply, as the
car sped on.-New York Herald.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Happiness Postponed.

An awkward predicament in which
a sailor bridegroom and his bride We're
placed in st. Mary Majors church,
Exeter, Devonshire, England, recent
ly, caused the postponement of their
wedding. The banns had been duly
called at the church, but when the
parties presented themselves at the
altar the bride groom, who had been
recently paid off from his ship at
Portsmouth, was unable to produce
the necessary permission from his
commander. The bride swooned, and
eventually returned home, while the
bridegroom left for Plymouth to get
~ required document
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Severely Witty.

Henry" remarked Mrs. Henry
Peck, I'VE are going to have some
company this evening, and do wish
you would brighten up and look less
like an honorary pallbearer. Say
something humorous"
The company came, and with few
preliminary coughs and winks. which
were intended to announce to his wife
that the witticism was about to be
perpetrated, Henry said timidly:
Mary"
Yes, dear, what is it," asked Mrs.
Peck expectantly.
Have you got all of your hair on
this evening?"-Boston Globe.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Exposing Children to Disease.

In an article on the treatment OF
sick children in the Woman's Home
Companion the author, DR.. Roger IL.
bennett, a famous New York special
list on the diseases of children, says:
Never, never, never expose the
child to any contagious disease in or
der that he may have it once and be
done with 1t. Even the so-called sim
pie children's diseases, such as meas
les or whooping cough, have a death
rate that is appalling"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

severe pains through my back, 1 could
hardly move. My limbs ached until
l scarcely knew what I was about,
and headaches and dizziness dis
tressed me. l began using Doan's
Kidney Pills and was entirely re-
lieved. 1t is over two years since l
have had any kidney trouble to speak
Of"
When Your Back Is Lame, Remember
the Name-DOAN'S," Soc, all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Boy Had Noticed Things.

The dear little office boy had been
detected in a lie. 1t was not one OF
the ordinary presentations OF the
everyday world, and, moreover, to
make the crime more grievous, he had
persisted in adhering to his original
mendacious statement
DO you know. my lad" asked a
grizzled clerk, in a kindly fashion,
what becomes of young lads who
tri1e with the truth?"
Aye was the assured reply; the
boss often sends them out as travel
ers when they grow up"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Frame-Up.

One day Freddie and his sister
sneaked surreptitiously into the pan
try on foraging expedition The
only good things to eat they could
find were some cookies and bowl OF
whipped cream.
Let's take the cookies" said his
sister. ~,
SELF replied Freddie, "but If we took
them we'd be sure to get caught. The
only safe thing to do is to take the
cream and then shut the cat up in the
pantry"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

raw spring months.
They stop backache
and urinary disor-
ders, keep the kid
neys we'll and pre-
vent colds from set
thing on the kidneys.
Mrs. e. A. Bennett,
Johnson Ave-, Los
Gatos, CAL, says: "If
l took cold or over
worked, ! had such
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Perpetual Worth.

why was it you never married
again, Aunt Sallie?" inquired Mrs.
McClane of an old colored woman in
West Virginia.
Deed, Miss Ellie" replied the old
woman earnestly, dat daid nigger's
with noah to me dan a live one. l
gifts a pension. "-Lippincott's
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

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.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
important IL Mothers
Snendthrift.

Uncle Ezra-Do you think the
money young Eph Hoskins made
down in New York will last him long?
Uncle Eben-You bet it won't! He's
going at an awful pace. | was down
in the general store last night, and
young Eph was writing 500 checks
and lighting his. cigars with them
Puck
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Use Aliens Foot.Ease

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes for tired, tender, smarting, ach-
ing, swollen feet. 1t makes your feet feel
easy and makes walking Delight. Sold
everywhere, 25c. For free trial package,
address Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Gossip,

Polly---Miss Yellowleaf says she al
ways tries to get her beauty sleep.
Dolly--Well, all can say is she
must suffer frightfully from insomnia
-Woman's Home Companion.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

Whenever some preternaturally
smart zig tells us that he's got our
number we wonder where he got his
adding machine!
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

Nothing disapoints some women
more than to not be disappointed in a
new neighbor.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

Many a man with one foot in the
grave does enough kicking with the
other to make up for 1t.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Ought to Be All Rioht.

Mr.. Bacon-Something wrong with
this hash this morning, dear"
Mrs Bacon-Why?
Il don't know. 1t needs something"
81 can't think what it can be. | put
In everything | could find"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Mast of iEnn ln

you certainly started out with fine
prospects. Your credit was good ev-
erywhere in town.
That's why failed"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

Mrs wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c a bottle
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
COLDS AND CHILLS
BRING KIDNEY ILLS

Colds, chills and grip strain the kid
neys and start backache, urinary dis
orders and uric acid troubles. Doan's
Kidney Pills are very useful in the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

DR. Pierces Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels
Sugar coated, tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

"Pink Eye" Is Epidemic In the Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

Even a wise man never gets over be-
ing a fool to certain extent.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
All of That.

who is Nat Goodwin"
Hes the center on the All-America
marriage team"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
The Way to Win.

"The rain was coming down in
Sheets"
81 noticed it was in the bed of the
streets.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

Friendship and confidence are plants
Of slow growth.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

Keep your troubles to yourself and
they will not expand
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

FOR SALE-16O A. IN SEDGWICK CO., KAN;
90 a. cult; 10 r. house, Outbuildings. garage.
sheds, etc; mr.. Furley. METOE. Box 3l9, Chicago.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

You are only what you are when no
one is looking.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

our druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT.
ENT falls 90 cure any case of Itching, Blind
leedInE OF Pounding Piles in 10 Ia days 5Oc
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

A man is apt to get so ratified when
a leap year girl proposes to him that
she can make him believe he did 1t.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

For constipation use a natural remedy.
Garfield Tea is composed of carefully select
ed herbs only. At all drugstores.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Avoid the race course If you would
keep on the right track.

Constipation can be cured without drugs
Natures own remedy is Garfield Tea.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

There is no excuse for the dyspeptic, with
Garfield Tea accessible at every drugstore
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA

AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELESs
CHILL TONIC. You Know what you are taking
Tho formula is lainly printed on every bottle
showing II is simply 'uInine ID Iron in tasteless
form, and tho mos effcctual form. For grown
people a.d chil1TN1, cents
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Also With Gloves,

Assistant Editor-Here's a farmer
writes to us asking how to treat sick
bees.
Editor-Tell him he'd better treat
them with respect.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Pleasing Irregularities.

There are wild irregularities that
are pleasing In the north station a
boy tripped while running toward his
father and mother who were-en the
back platform of the car just start
ing.
The Mother-Little Johnny fell
down,
The Father-Leave him lay.
This was wholly admirable.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

The way to get a reputation for
goodness is to be good
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

A remedy that has stood the test of time
is worth trying. Garfield Tea relieves liver,
kidney and stomach troubles.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

Political economy may be all right,
but political liberty counts for more
about election time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Costly Necessities,

A woman who wants alimony says
her face powder costs her. $500 a year.
We shudder to think what she must
spend for tooth paste.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Qunine Tablets
Druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. Il. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
Or shoestrings.

There is one thing certain. The
husband with a wife like that should
deal directly with the factories and
cut out the middleman.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

FOR SALE-160 A. IN KIOwA CO., KAN; 100
n cult; II T. house. bath, outbuildings, bearing
orchard, etc ROWE, Box $40 Chicago.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

Green-I wouldn't marry widow.
They are always looking after num-
Der one
Wise-I differ with you. I think
they are usually looking after number
two.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29
W. N. w., WICHITA, NO. 1892.

VII sUNo@ obVAou starches clothes incest
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-04

the public school does not afford
either the environment or the instruc-
tors to safeguard the children against
the possible evil effects from . merely
professional and what would often be
a perfunctory presentation OF the sub.
ject. =
But, it Is specified that to be prop
erly done the teaching should be en-.
trusted to a School physician" In.
deei, the course OF instruction pre-
scribed is framed to require the doctor
for its exponent. Submitting, then. to
| this clever scheme, who OF the ply
sicians, who because of their political
activity might receive the school ap-
pointment, would you choose TO lee
ture on sax topics before your chill
dren?
Touching this last proposition, il has
been noticeable that in not few in
stances where It has received en-
dorsement, moral and religious ends
have been in view, possibly even more
than health results. In this connec-
ton significant quotation is the fol-
lowing, from Genesis" book by B.
S. Talway, " D.: The ethics of re.
ligion, even in its best days, had not
the power to control sexual passion
and create total abstinence, although
religion has preached abstinence for
the last two thousand years. In mod.
ern times, with the almost divine wor-
ship of the personality of the indi.
vidual. the religious motive for chas-
tity seems to fail entirely" There
from the author urges that recourse