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there in Whalen that / care for? All
the old families with whom we asso-
ciated are gone. 1t Is my misfortune
that am left alone in the old house"
Why need You be alone? There
are people all about you. common
people to be sure, but kindly and good.
And there is-Nelson Travers!"
"A common farmer"
Miss Fanella could almost believe
SIZE heard a real voice In the old hall
with all the Fenway pride and scorn
in it. a voice alarmingly like her state
ly mothers.
1T has been settled these fifteen
years. she said, picking up the little
lamp YEARLY. why must 1t be gone
over again every Christmas?"
Through the great cold rooms the
light moved dimly, until she entered
what had been the buffers pantry in
the old regime. Here a small stove
diffused half-hearted sort of warmth,
and a little table and leather chair
were drawn close.
Here dwelleth the last Of the Fen
ways" she said derisively. yet too
aristocratic to associate with ordi-
nary mortals!"
From her worn leather bag she
drew letter she had found awaiting
her at the postoffice. There were
few persons using such stationery who
still remembered to write to her.
Dear Miss Fcnway?" she read,
ARE you still alone at the old place?
II so. why can you not come with me
to Japan this winter, and help me
with the children? There Will be no
one In our party but ourselves. Please
let me know by the first of January"
There followed page of details.
The letter was signed by an old schnol
friend now the wife OF a successful
fnancier.
Miss Fanella's hand tremblod, her
face was drawn and white.
"A nurse maid" she moaned at
last bitterly, "a common nurse maid!
She put it kindly, and 1t is kind OF
her to think of me In my restitution,
but that Is what 1t means. Yet. isn't
1t better than cold and loneliness and
starvation? I'm tired of being diff
ferent from other people. I'll try be-
Ing as common as the conmonest for
a while"
Suddenly the great bell pealed
through the resounding old rooms.
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wonder that the storm seemed merci-
less and cold. But when she turned
in at the big stone gateway, her
shoulders Strengthened proudly.
THE old Fenway place." she muir
INJURED, glancing about the gloomy, un.
kept grounds, "and l am the last Of
the Fenways."
If you were not 1t would 60 hard
with Them" interjected that other half
Of Miss Fenway's nature that was
always ridiculing her Fenway pride.
Unless" with malicious emphasis.
they CHANGED to be also impervious
to cold and hunger!"
Miss Fanella's lips trembled as she
unlocked the great front door-upon
no condition did she ever leave or
enter the house by any Of its other
numerous entrances.
She lighted the small oil lamps that
stood on the marble top Of the hall
buffet. placed her coat and hat on the
carved rack, and peered closely into
the great mirror
Tomorrow Is Christmas, and your
birthday" she whispered accus,ngly,
"and--no one has remembered It.
Not one of your old friends! You
are alone"
"Of course, I am alone" spoke the
Fenway pride complacently. Who Is
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19
NEW MATERIALS FOR DRESS
Designers Have Done Well This Sea.
son In the Production Of Attrac-
tive Goods.

There Is a new material called We
lour de laine in mixed suiting almost
like camel's hair. This Is particu-
larly effective, striped diagonally with
white. Another variation is in heap.
Ter weave in tan, light blue or gray,
and Is intended for evening coats. The
prices for these fabrics range between
$3.50 and SO yard.
Somewhat on the same order Is
chenille corduroy, which had its or
igin In England 1t has a heavily
raised cord and is two toned, the suy-
face showing many white hairs. This
comes in heavier or lighter weight,
to be used for coats or suits, and Is
priced at 50 a yard
The perennial blue serges are quite
surprising this year. One of the pref
tiest has border of little square
blocks of color, royal blue, cerise, tan
or white; another has border Of open
squares, something like last seasons
linen suitings.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19
COINS OF A BRIEF REIGN.

The civic museum Of Bologna,
which Is rapidly becoming one Of the
richest collections of medieval historic
records in Italy, has just become pos.
sessed of a double golden scudo coin
ed at Bologna In 1891, during the phe.
nomenally brief reign Of Innocent TX.
which lasted two months and one day.
The double golden scudi are the only
coins known to have been turned out
during that period. The engraver was
Alexandra Menganti who has been
called the unknown Michaelangelo
So rare have the scudi become that
only three specimens are known to be
in existence. Christian Science Moni-
tar
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19


in the wind, deep dimplCs at the cor
ners Of her mouth, and the swift
flashing smile that eyes and mouth
and dimples joined in. Yet 1t had
been more than beauty that had held
him true through the years. There
had been look in her eyes, a look
OF abiding faith and clean, straight
honor, that he had loved and trusted.
The memory of that look had brought
him back over the sea, to find her
this Christmas and tell her that now
he could claim her.
Bob! Stolid. good old Bob. While
he had been playing globe trottcr.
trying to catch the flying heels Of
madcap, hayward fortune, Bob had
stayed quietly at home and won the
girl he loved.
There in the dingy, chilly interior
of the old hack Give fought out his
battle with himself. He would be
game, he said; he would not mar
their happiness with one word or
look. He could not go back. There
was his mother He could not give
up seeing her merely because Fate
hard given him knockout blow, not
exactly In the solar plexus. but
triAe to the left.
"All out" shouted the driver jovial
ly, pulling up short before the great
Old mansion on the hill. with its bar
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19
FELL At LINZ RiCk.

Workmen engaged In excavations
near st. Johns cathedral, Limerick,
ireland, discovered some human re-
mains, including a perfect skeleton.
which, however. became disjointed
shortly after exposure The bones are
supposed to be those Of soldiers Of the
army which laid siege to Limerick
over two centuries ago. The burials
were 4 IT. below the surface and were
presumably those of officers and sold
iers Of note. as they we're apart from
the great body of the slain who were
inferred after King William Of
Oranges unsuccessful assault 90 the
city.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19
ALL ABOUT THE MISTLETOE
Popular Christmas Plant Is a Parasite
and in Olden Times Was Con-
sidered Sacred.

Although in the majority of Ameri-
can and English homes mistletoe Is
displayed at Christmas time, 1t Is re-
markable how little is known of this
curious plant. Mistletoe is a para.
site growth, appearing most frequent
~ on apple trees, although 1t Is also
found on evergreens and on poplar,
hawthorn, pear and oak trees, but
very rarely on the last named. 1t ia
IN evergreen bush, about four feet
IN length, thickly crowded with
branches and leaves. Unlike all 9TH
er plants, its leaves extend down as
well as up. The plant flowers every
year, but does not bear the little whit.
ish berries until it is four years old.
The mistletoe proper Is native of
Europe, especially Of England and
Normandy. In olden times it was con.
sidered a sacred plant, because its
berries grow In clusters of three
emblematic Of the Trinity. The an
cient Celts used to hang sprigs of
mistletoe around their necks as
safeguard from witches. The maid
that was not caught and kissed under
the mistletoe at Christmas would not
be married within the year, so tho
tradition goes. According to the old
rules the ceremony was not properly
performed unless a berry was pulled
off after each kiss and presented to
the maiden. When all the berries
were gone the privilege ceased
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19
Revival of Braid,

The revival of braid Is great fac
tor in the evolution Of this years
frocks. Not only does 1t add a de-
sirable note Of solidity and smartness
SO essential to winter clothes, but, fur
Their, 1t is strongly suggestive of hard
wearing properties Braid, again-in
very fine, silky max tests admirable
as trimming for the union bodice OF
the three pieced costume.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19
Christmas Presents.

Il thought it better to get you some
thing useful" said Mr.. Dobb to his
wife, 80 | have bought you a couple
Of good brooms for your Christmas
present"
THAT was very thoughtful of you,
my dear" replied Mrs. Dobb. II share
your ideas, and have bought a good,
strong coal-scuttle for you to carry up
Goals from the cellar In"
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Tue DTlllldutly hBHt-
I'd rooms, and turned quietly around
10 the side door that he had had &C.
casion to use many time before
when he had been out late larking.
1t was unlocked, and there was no
one in sight 1t was still early, about
$50. Probably the family was at
dinner. Yet some one was playing
softly in the long music room south OF
the library. He stood in the dimly
lighted hall listening. old memories
sweeping over him. It was only .
little quaint Christmas carol that Fay
had always loved. Years ago. when
she had first come to live with them,
a little forlorn kddie, orphaned and
with no one but his father to act as
guardian she had loved that carol.
and always sang 1t at holly time. He
heard her voice now and gripped his
hands as he listened
Hark, the herald angels sing,
Glory to the newborn King,
Peace on earth and mercy mild"
She saw his figure reflected In the
tall mirror and rose with half.
krtRhtanad CRY. .-
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with me, and Lob
fell III love with
her. That's all,
Give"
"hh?" civ e
sighed and dfe W
her into his arms
a a in. 7 h @ y
would make it Il
double weidin :;
just to pay him
back for the mis-
cry Of the last
half hour. Yes,
they would. And
he'd 60 back and
punch that OH
fellows b Il d
down at the sta
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BEES IN ENGLISH CHURCH.

Several thousand bees and a store
Of honey weighing, 1t Is estimated. at
least hundred weight, have been dis
covered among the rafters Of Roxeth
parish church. Harrow. During the re-
cent hot weather members Of the con.
gregation noticed honey trickling
down a wall of the church and this
led to the discovery of the bees and
their store. The honey was afterward
removed in pailfuls and the bees were
bived sewhere.-London Chronicle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19
AUSTRALIAN WOMAN JUDGE.

Miss Nancy Isaacs. whose appoint
ment as associate to her father,
high court judge in Australia. we re-
Gently chronicled. has just taken her
seat OH the bench. The press Is in
clned to be eulogistic on the way In
which she performs her duties, and
she has been especially congratulated
on her manner of administering the
oath, which is said to stand out In
sharp contrast with the prosaic and
careless method with which that cere,
,nony Ia usually performed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19

Don't, dear" he said, brokenly.
hurrying to meet her. He forgot
Bob and all he had heard. and saw
only her. II just got in-nobody
knows am here yet-why. dear
dear"
She was sobbing on his shoulder,
her hands, wrenched from his grasp.
held his head against her cheek.
Give saw she was dressed In white
soft satin that crushed under his
clasp like bruised flowers; he felt
he was robbing Bob, and yet there in
the dear old room they both knew so
WELL In the tender winter gloom. he
held her close, and kissed her--lips.
hair, wet eyelids-and forgot all ex.
cept the splendor of the might have
been.
"They won't miss you." she man.
aged to say finally. pushing back his
face and holding 1t in her hands at
a safe distance. I'm 80 sorry-but
you see was thinking or you. and
and wanting to see you so, and then
suddenly looked, and you were here.
right here, with me-"
And too late" he added bitterly.
ooh, no. you're not, Clive," she
flashed back earnestly. "They haven't
been married yet"
They? Who"
Bob and Gretchen"
Gretchen! Who the devil 10
Gretchen? l beg your pardon, Fay
you don't know what I've suffered
isn't Fob going to marry you?"
She looked at him for a moment
in utter shocked silence. then laugh
ed her old ringing, gay laugh that he
loved.
Il marry Bob.-BobH You silly.
silly--"
Go ahead Call me what you
like. Who's this person Gretchen.
anyway"
She's my cousin. Gretchen Law.
renee. She ccme u spend h-r sum
a N
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gagement. II e
had no right to
ask q girl to mar.
ny him when he
was only u young
cub just out Of
college with his
standing to win
first. But she had
known, ah. but
she had known
well where he
stood, and how
he loved her. He
could see her
now. small and
slender at K
teen, 8 TIL in
short skirts, her
dark curlA hYing
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ton for not telling him it was
Gretchen Lawrence instead of Fay.
oh. Give, let me CO." she VII:
pered. They're all at dinner. anu
YOU know your mother"
II know all about it," said Give,
comfortably. He raised her chin
gently and looked into the dear, tru,
eyes he had trusted. Fay did not
know all that lay behind that loo,;.
how, mentally, he knclt in all humil.
ity and asked for forgiveness. Yet
all he said was:
81 forgot to wish you Merry Christ
mas, dear!"
ssssst s ) YasSee s;s-
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Real Comeback

"Why do you spend so nue. care on
the crease of your pants, hey"
1T is important, dad, not to wear
baggy trousers
Important, is it? Why, you young
cub, look here. Did you ever see
statue to a man who didn't wear baggy
pants ?"-Louisvill Courier-Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19

41-2 yards silk or satin for lining
coat.
Simple Home Dress.-So simple is
this, that 1t might be made In many
different materials.
The skirt has a wrapped seam up
the left side of front, six buttons trim
the foot. The waist is high and plain
ly set to the bodice, which is Magyar,
and has a low, round neck. braided
simply as trimming. The sleeves are
trimmed to match.
Materials required: Three and one
half yards AZ inches wide, one-half
dozen buttons. one-half dozen yards
braid.
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(Copyright.)

} Miss Fanella Fen
way the furry of
Christmas sno W
was not beautiful
a s 8 h g h urri e d
through deepening
twilight.
Though possess.
ing a certain dis
tinctive air, her
coat was pitifully
thin and made.
quate. Though neat.
ly blackened, her
shoes leaked and
she wore no rub
H. II a. -~,nlI
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rlcad0 OF TALL pines,
heavy now with
snow. "Wish I was
in Bob Patterson g
b is toni & hit.
Turned on some
illumination didn't
they? And, oh,
listen to the band.
Thank you. sir.
That gives the mis-.
sus and kids at
home a little ex.
ira celebration"
Give picked up
] Ia two suit cases
nd swung up the
gravel path. hest.
tated at sight Of
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Dropped Into Poetry

Dropped Into Poetry.
"Our office boy dropped into poetry
yesterday"
"How was that?"
1.-THE literary editor kicked him into
the wastepaper basket."-Tit Bits.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19
FOR THE STREET OR HOUSE
memberships Home Dress
for Almost Any Material.

Tweed Costume.-Green tweed
flecked with brown is used for our
model. The coat Is sacque shaped.
trimmed with straps to match skirt.
which In front plated lace frills
hang. Straps trim the sleeves.
Hat of black velvet. trimmed with
a velvet ribbon mount.
Materials required: Five yards of
tweed 46 inches wide, FIVE buttons,
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UST in time for the
W e d ding, Give.
Wish you merry
Christmas! Gee.
but it's bully to
see you home again.
Three years since
you walked on this
old platform, wait.
ing for the down
train. How have
they treated you
down east?"
Fine, t h a n ks,
Mr.. Dunkley," Give
answered heartily.
lsNl'L~ u,aIlt ~
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-19
FoleyS
Kidney
Pills
What They Will Do for You

W nut THY w III DO IOI T Ou
They will cure your backache,
strengthen your kidneys, cor
rect urinary irregularities, build
up the worn out tissues, end
eliminate the excess uric acid
that causes rheumatism. Pre-
vent Bright's Disease and Dia-
oates, and restore health and
strength. Refuse substitutes.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-03-21

week they also placed lights in the home
of Mrs Draper at Richlands.
Rev. G. R. Thomas was at Maxwell
Sunday to hear Rev. G. p. Tasker de-
liver one Of his usually fine sermons.
Rev. Tasker also preached on foreign
missions at Richlands Sunday night. he
having once been 2 missionary in the
fsreign field.
Mrs. Charles Mcclure and Mrs. Ma
rion Phillips were visiting the family of
Mr.. Tom Steele at Indian last week
prior to the departure of the latter and
family for North Carolina, where thew
will make their future home. The many
friends of this excellent family regret
their departure, but wish them much
happiness and prosperity in their new
home. En- route their daughter. Miss
Lena, stopped in Roanoke to study the
prevailing styles in millinery for short
time after which she will take posi-
tion in millinery store near her home
for the season. Both her and her sis
ter, Miss Annie, expect to enter college
IN Winston-Salem IN the fall.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-03-21
POUNDING MILL NEWS.
Items Gathered by Our Correspondent About
People Down the CIinCh.
Pounding Mill. Va. March 18th.

Pounding Mill, Va, March 18th.
Mrs. Matte Brewster made a busi-
ness trip to Richlands today.
Miss Nora Hankins, of Raven. is vis-
iting friends here this week.
Mrs. Susan Ringstsff is able to be out
again after her recent illness.
Mrs. Ebert Altizer and children were
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Patton in
Tazewell Sunday.
Mrs Matte Brewster spent several
days last week visiting her sister, Mrs.
Arch Brewster, at Maxwell
Charles and Tom Robinett spent Sat-
urday night and Sunday with their pa
rents at this place
John Gillespie attended the opera in
Bluefield Saturday night and spent Sun
day with homefolks at Wittens Mills.
o. Ferrell and Mr.. Stephenson. of
Steelesburg. are putting on the ward
here a number of fine logs for shipment.
Mrs. Joseph Smith and sister, Mrs.
Sam Ward, and their little daughters
are visiting relatives in Bluefield for a
few days.
The Sunday school and various church
societies of this place will give an East
er entertainment on Saturday night
April 9th.
W. R. Pruett, of Shrader's, and son.
Jack, of Stonega, were guests of their
daughter and sister, Mrs. J. T. Altizer,
here Sunday night.
The Junior Missionary Band of this
place held an exceedingly interesting
meeting on last Sunday, following the
closing of Sunday school.
Mrs. Fred Quesenbury is very i'll at
her home near this place, and has been
practically helpless for several days.
She is suffering with neuralgia of the
stomach.
M. johnson and Paris Lambert were
here from Raven Sunday. Mr.. johnson
has sold his home there and will move
to Inman, where he has position with
one of the mining companies of that
place.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. w. B. Harris, Sew
eral new members, it is thought, will
be added to the membership of the or
ganization at this meeting.
A. j. Cruey and son Charles, of Ce-
dar Bluff, are engaged this week in in
stalling acetylene lights in the residence
of w. B. Steele at this place Last
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East Swords Greek.

East Swords Creek Va, March 10.
j. H. Boyd was business visitor to
Raven Friday last.
Will Robinson spent Sunday visiting
friends near Raven.
Mrs. Isaac Boyd spent Sunday as the
guest of Mrs J. C. Hall.
Clarence Lambert, of Coal Creek was
visitor to Shutdown Sunday.
Mrs. J. R. Robinett, who has been
very sick for several days, is reported
better.
Mrs. l. N. Boyd, whose illness was
mentioned in last issue, is able to be
out again.
Misses Ethel Dye and Rosalie Whit.
spent Sunday as the guests of Mrs. j.
R. Robinett.
Mrs j. H. Boyd and two little daugh-
tiers, Zelma and Roony. were guests OF
the formers mother here Sunday.
Mrs. A. P. Dye has been on the sick
list since her arrival here from hei
home in Ohio several days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Dye, have return
ed home from a two week visit to the
formers mother in Bluefield, w. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. F. Robinson and
daughter, Hazel. were visiting Mr..
and Mrs. e. w. Ball at Raven Sunday.
Mrs. John Robinett, and daughters.
Lizzie and Laura, spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mrs. Polly RObinett near
Big Lick.
w. E. Robinson and sister, Maude,
and Miss Haston Hall, have returned
home after few days visit to Card,
Buchanan County, Virginia.
Miss Laura E. Reedy, who is teach
ing in Raven High School spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A.
Reedy, residing near this place.
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SteelSburg Briefs.
Steelsburg, Va. NJ;

Steelsburg, Va. March 10.
W. c. Witten was at Cedar Bluff
Saturday.
Kelly Witt, of Paint Lick was in the
burg Sunday.
Mr.. Jim Gose, Of Belfast, was in the
burg Sunday.
Hal Smith was a business visitor in
Tazewell last week.
Miss Clara Martin was visiting Miss
Leora Ball Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah Nipper. was visiting Mrs.
Tacy Griffitts Sunday.
L. D. Ball was a business visitor at
Swords Greek this week.
MIR. John Fields, of Coeburn. is visit
ing the Burg this week.
George Robinson, of Belfast was visit
ing VIM. Jackson Sunday.
J. H. Nipper was calling at L. D.
Balls Sunday afternoon.
Miss Nora Brown and brother Wiley
visited Mable Steele Saturday.
Mrs. George Oney, was visiting re-
latives at Swords Creek Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. j. H. Martin and daughter
Hazel, called on Mrs. NJ. f. Mcclure
Sunday.
The little son Graf of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Davis has been very sick, but is
reported better.
Misses Mary and Hattie Hunt. OF
Pounding Mill, were visiting Miss Mable
Steele Saturday.
Miss Mamie Fields, of Coeburn. was
visiting her sister Mrs. w. R. BIanken-
ship Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. R. Davis. Mrs. R.
j. Steele and daughter Mable spent
Sunday at Mrs. Joe McGuIres.
Mr.. Ira Smith, who has been visiting
his wife at Paint Lick, passed through
the Burg Sunday on his way back to
Dante
Mrs. Paris Jackson and two children.
Misses Dona Jackson and Polly and
Nora Nipper were visiting Mrs. John
Brown Sunday.