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The Washington times., 1914-01-22
This New Series You Will Get Many Laugh Before Father Learns
TIMES BEDTIME STORIES

I a trap and pulled his leg out and sprain'
ed it, said a turkey who was oldeI
thsn the others.
"Oh. look ut Mr.. Fox called out .
fat goose. who just spied him. What
| is the matter, Mr.. Fox, are you hurt?
! she asked.
This was just what Mr. Fox wanted
SO he could limp close to the fence and
tell them how helpless he was.
He walked very slowly and stopped
once or twice before he came up e
them. Il have sprained my ankle, he
told them. Il slipped on a stone cross
ing brook, and am very lame; car
hardly walk, you see"
How did YOU get up hero thenTs' ask
Ell an old hen. with her head a safe dis
tance through the fence rails.
MY dear madam, | am obeylnE the
DOCTOR replied Mr.. Fox. HE told nc
to take exercise, and the best place was
up on this hill, ne said, so ] climbed up
here with the greatest difficulty, / as.
sure you, but l must obey the doctor If
expect to get we'll"
All the barnyard fowls were close to
the fence now. looking at Mr.. Fox with
wide open eyes.
II could be happier If I had some one
to walk with me- said Mr.. Fox. moving
away. and / must not stand still too
long. the doctor told me not to do thar,
80 1 must walk again. Won't one or
two Of you charming creatures come
along. too"
"He cannot harm US" said one young
goose" and il would be such an dd-
venture TO talk of a walk with tfat sly
Mr.. Fox. I believe I will 60
On she waddled to place where she
could get under the fence. out pust as
she was crawling under Mr. Dog leaped
over the fence. apd way ran Mr.. Fox,
dropping his crutch and going over the
hill like seven kinds oil foxes running
lickrty split, can tell you.
Jack Rabbit laughed until he could
not sit up when he saw what happened.
He waited until all was quiet and Mr..
Dog was safe asleep in front of his
house; then he Cr,pt out and picked up
the crutch Mr.. FOX had dropped in his
hurry and ran down the hill with II.
When he reached Mr.. FuX'S house no
was asleep and Jack Rabbit knocked
with the crutch several times on the
door before ne could arouse him.
Here is your crItcn," h" said WREN
AT last Mr. Fox came TO the door. How
did you manage to get home without
it?''
Mr.. Fox loked foolish for 4 second
the hill quite cured my lameness just
as the doctor said it would. so I left
the Crutch. You were very kind to bring
it though. ! might sprin my ankle
again and need IT.
yes. that is what l thought" said
Jack Rabbit. There IS nothing like
a good chase to cure a sprained ankle.
I am glad You are well cain"
II wonder what he meant" SAID Mr..
Fox 70 himself when Jack Rabbit had
gone. could he have seen me. | Won
der. Hc always was an inauisiti"e lit
tie fellow. but ! hardly think he would
dare laugh at mo
Tomorrow Story. How the Cob
lirs Were OuttriCEed."
The Washington times., 1914-01-22
Chinese BARRIERS

y NE of the puzzles to a traveller
when he begins 4 tour OF China
~ Is how the Chinese barber gets
all his shaving done with the crude
implements that he has and without
using any soap. Formerly he had q
great deal more sharing, for he had
to shave the head, ZIP but where the
queue was allowed TO grow, and all the
Young men and boys had TO have their
heads shaved from early boyhood.
The beard is softened by applying hot
water. then the work Of scraplng of
the hair is begun with a piece OF steer
two inches long. one and Il half inches
wide and from half TO thrce-quarters of
an inch thick at the top, tapGred down
to the cutting edge Ike a wedge.
4 small piece forged out at the thick
part has a piece OF wood attached like
a small hammer handle. However.
with such 4 razor as most people never
saw. the barber does the work, and
those who patroniZe him conc out well
shavcn.
They seem perfectly happy, bue
whether this Is because they are salts
fed with their appearance or are glad
that the operation is over for that time
the traveller Is never quite sure. The
barber when sharpening the razor does
not grind II, but holds Il on the floor
or on a fat piece of wood with his
foot: then with steel scrapcr he
scrapeS the edge down thin. after whicl
he finishes 1t on Il stone.
The Washington times., 1914-01-22
A Souvenir.
TERE is one that was told by Con-
n gressman James Manahan Of
i L Minnesota when the talk topic at

ITERE is one that was told by Con-
n gressman James Manahan of
i L Minnesota when the talk topic at
q recent gabfesc turned to the cruel dis
appointments that walk in the path Of
love.
For long time James and Maude
had courted. Eventually the engage
ment was announced, and to the Loving
pair the future looked as beautiful as !f
il had received a new coat of paint.
But. a'ah. One evening there was a
MISUNDERSTANDING, and then came the
bitter quarrel. With flashing eyes the
proud beauty yanked of the 800 soli-
taire.
Take your ring she dramatically
cried II have decided that can never
be your wife! shall expect sou to re-
turn everything you have in your pos
session that belongs TO moi"
"AII have is lock of your hair and
a photograph" sadly replied James.
You will hardly care for the photo.
but the lock of hair you Will no doubt
wish to preserve as a souvenir"
"As a souvenir OF what, pray?" i'm
periously demanded the angry Maude.
of the time when g'ou were a bru-
uette." was the gentle reminder of
James. mes."-Philadelphia Telegraph.
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Bernlldrdt and the Legion
IT HE bestowal Of the Cross of the

IT HE bestowal Of the Cross Of the
Legion of Honor upon Sarah
i Bernhardt adds a new luster 20
the order. She adorns it not less than
others OF her sex, like Rose Bonheur
and Mime. Curie, who have preceded her
in the legion.
In obtaining the cross, Bernhardt en-
joys one of the benefits of living long
time-that of obtaining from virtual
posterity what was denied by ones con-
tcmporaries. Lord Bacons famous tes-
lament leaving his fame ''to foreign
countries and future generations" might
have been copied by many another man,
by not a few women. and the aged queen
of the stage is among them. She is now
a grandmother, growing old not only
gracefully but with a genius whose Wig
or still commands the admiration Of the
world. Fof sixteen years she aspired to
the order, only 10 have her claims re-
fused. Now the honor comes ''Quand
meme" as her chosen motto says-'in
spite of ALL"
If genius and industry and energy
merit the cross, Bernhardt holds it by IS
clear a title as any upon whom it vas
ever bestowed She has outllTed the
doubts and contentious of her early
critics and rivals, and has now an as
sured fame. Among her companions of
the legion, none is more widely known
none had added moro to the glory Of
French genius, none better merits the
honor of the national decoration.
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Climbing Out of a Hole.

EVERYONE has heard authentic
r. stories Of the man who asked an.
IL other: who is that old trump over
yOnder?" and got the reply: She is
my wife" But the story doesn't so far
enough.
Jones observed an old lady sitting
across the room.
For heavens sake-' he remarked to
Robinson. who is that extraordinarily
ugly woman there
That" answered Robinson, lis my
WIFE
Jones vas taken aback, but moved
up front again.
WELL nc said persuasivcly. you just
ought to see minc''
The Washington times., 1914-01-22

- NJ FOX WAS EOll NOllle Olle
~ night he saw something lying by
- the side of the road across
which he had 10 go to reach his
home.
Mr.. Fox had not had successful
evening, and was going home empty
handed, or rather his mouth was empty
and also his stomach.
He eyed the cruth suspiciously at
first, and then he remembered having
seen some one walking with .one once,
and he picked it UP.
"Ill take it home; it may come in
handy he said. and before ne reached
home he had an idea. The next day he
limped out Of his house leaning upon
the crutch and walking very slowly.
What is the matter with you, Mr..
Fox?'' asked Jack Rabbit, who hap
pened along just then.
20! l have sprained my ankle" re-
piled Mr.. Fox, limping more than before
he met Jack Rabbit.
Why don't you stay in the house
then, and let 1t get weIl?'' asked Jack
Rabbit. You should not try to walk
about on sprained ankle"
Yes. I know, but the doctor said this
ankle needed exercise, so l am going
TO walk over the hill a short distance
and sit In the SUM-
Now, that is funny" thought Jack
Rabbit. He never is anxious to be- out
in the daytime or walk about if there
is nothing TO be gained. do not believe
the DOCTOR told him to walk ! think IIe
is up to some sort OF trick, and / am
going to watch and sec what it ie."
Jack Rabbit ran along behind Mr.. Fox,
mding behind bushes and stones and
that anyone was following him.
BY and by when he felt sure no one
was watching him, Mr.. Fox put the
crutch over his shoulder and walked
along as we'll AS ever he had.
well, | never" said Jack Rabbit.
when he saw this, ''he isn't lame a bit,
he is just making believes" and Jack
Rabbit was so surprised that he almost
forgot TO follow until Mr.. Fox was al
most out of sight. then he had to scam
per as fast as he could to catch up to
him. But nc did pretty soon, and just
before Mr.. Fox reached the farm house
he began to limp again and use the
crutCh
He is up to something" said lack
Rabbit, but ! cannot think what il can
be that he needs that crutch TO help
him"
Mr.. Fox began walking UP and down
on the road 10y the farm yard. and soon
the hens and geese and ducks and iur-
Keys were looking through the fence at
him.
Just sec Mr.. Fox" said one, he is
lame and has to use a Crutch
Probably he browe his leg jumping OF
the top Of the hcnhouse," said an old
hen.
Yes. or he may have been caught in
The Washington times., 1914-01-22
ADVER
T. ~ 4 The Home Beauty Parlor
By Betty Oe5a =

Marie: Your shortsigntedness anu
| squirting are probably caused BY weak
and overworked condition OF the eyes.
| do not think your eye troubles are
serious; they can be relieved with the
daily application of two or three drops
at time of this simple tonic: Dissolve
an ounce of CrystoS in PINT OF Water.
| This will be a great comfort as wen as
4 beautifer and will prevent that suuint-
ing which is apt to make crow s-feet
and lines about the eyes. Take my ao-
vice; don't worry
Hilda: There are many methods ad-
vocated for reducing the Chin but atter
all. there is nothing so good as to keep
down the general flesh. And this does
not require any vigorous dieting or eX-
ercising il you will take this simple
remedy which You can mix at home.
Get four ounces of parnotiS at the drug
store, and dissolve il in liz pints water.
Take Il tablespoonful before meals. II
will work magic with the dreadful
double chin and you will experience no
bad effects. High collars should be
worn as little as possible. They increase
the tendency to tlabby throat.
Miss l. c.: Here is a hair tonic which
you can prepare at home at small eX-
pense and which is genuine hair
grower of the best and simplest kind.
Be sure to keep your scalp clean oy IRE,
quent shampoOing with canthroX ana
then rub into your scalp this tonic,
made by dissolving an ounce OF gum
zoin in a half pint of alcohol and add
ing one-half pint cold water. For all
scalp troubles and badly nouriShed hair
this Is an uneuualled remedy.
Olive: I never recommend. hair dye.
but unless am much mistaken about
your age, you should not have trouble
with faded or gray hair for long while
vet. The best way in the world to stop
your hair troubles is to wash with
Conthrox occasionally. Use a teaspoon
full in a cup of hot water. 1t is the best
thing I know of TO remove dandrufP and
prevent brittleness, split hairs, and the
irritation caused by excess oil. 1t
cleanses thoroughly, and has none of
The Washington times., 1914-01-22

Il This was the keynote Of an
interview given today by
Prof John R. Bell. resident manager ID
tho West Side Neighborhood House and
principal of the Edison School here,
. Prof Bell, because Of his success in
handling lads of all manner Of disposi-
tions has earned the soubriquet OF boy
tanner"
Il pity the boy who has no chores to
do around his home. L do not see how
he can develop and fear for his future.
For tho chores are what occupy the
boys mind, and give him an opportunity
to show his real WORTH said Prof. Bell.
"a few years ago the boy could easily
walk into the country. pick up friend
and go fishing. Now his pleasures must
be found in less wholesome surround
ings. believe the country is good for
the boy and tho movement to the city
must be studied and watched so that il
will not work harm in that way. One
OF the big secrets of handling boys lies
in furnishing them with wholesome work
or recreation 1t is a mistake to re-
strain any lad too much; instead, his
energies should be directed into proper
channels.
Every church should be equipped with
gymnasium in its basement. 50 that
children of the neighbornood can cor
gregate there for their recreation. be-
iieve in pool halls and billiard tables.
one of the greatest things accomplish
ed in our neighborhood House has been
In installing 4 pool room 1 discovered
most Of the boys who were trying to help
know how to play pool, and had played
in the back of a saloon or in some other
place where they had no business to 60.
So 1 decided to give them a chance to
play pool in the Neighborhood House.
And to I boy, they recognized the ad-
vantage of this and not one OF them
The Washington times., 1914-01-22
ADVERTISEMENT
bY BeHy De51

t.G objectionable qualities OF soap ur
1 ordinary shampoos. This is very eco
homical and easy to use. Dries quickly
ana can oe, used with the very least
Miss II. O.: Your skin troubie sounds
as II IL we're caused by Your use of o.
binary face powders They give an
artificial look-eSpecialIy If one is iE-
clned 20 be sallow or pinpled. 'Ths
very thing for You is SpurmaN-the be-;
liquid lotion I know about II IS
economlcai because YOU mix it yourSel-
at nome. Get 4 ounces spurlnax (at
any druSstore) and mix il with y pirJ
hot. water, add . teaspoonfuls glyccrinc
apply it TO face, neck and arms The
effect win surprise you with its bca-tv
and naturainesS. 1t will cling rs il a
part Of your skin, and last during a.
entire evening. II will not only disguise
cold sores, blemiShes, etc, but in t,.ie
it will relieve them entirely.
Lily Dale: For your hollow cheeks
and Sallow, -colorleSs skin, there is moth
ing better in the world than this grease
less complexion jelly which you can
easily prepare at home. Get one ounce
of almoZOiE, put it in a fruit jar. aGd
half a pint cold water and two tea
spoontuls glycerinc. Stir briskIy and lc,
stand over night. The use of this witt
careful massagipg will improve skin
nutrition and give transparency and
loVelineSs to the complexion It is ii:la
to correct pimplSS.
Isabel: l was glad to read OF you.
enthusiasm about the canthroX sham
poo and gladly respond also to your
request for this old fashioned tonic pre-
scription. Dissolve one-half cup sugar
and one ounce RRrdene in one-hslf pin
alcohol; then add enough boiling Eater
10 make a full quart. Take a table
spoonful before each meal, th'CN
1
physical. and this tonic wiH.. by purSiiiss
THE system of impurities, restore yoU,'
tagging energies and spirits. For u
good complexion beaUtitier. see ANSWER
to Miss Il. o.
Betty Deans -EeautY BooE. s. -AGEA
The Washington times., 1914-01-22
MORE CHORES, LESS DoN'Ts FOR BOYS,

used indecent or vulgar language during
the hours they have played there.
"We have given over to the forces OF
evil everything except what We should,
it seems TO me. Only few years ago
there was a terrible howl when il was
suggested that we put poolrooms In the
7. NJ. c. A buildings Of the country
Butthat very thing has been the means
of saving hundreds of your men"
The Washington times., 1914-01-22

This is not a new
st0rY-neither part
~ II. For as long
ss there have been
press agents there
nave been stories
# the sweet young
-irl who portrays
very different sort
IN the play. And
" there had been
o press agents
here would doubt
ass be such stories,
or such is art,
the art of act
The Washington times., 1914-01-22
1t Isn't What an
Actress Plays, It's
How She Plays 1t
By JULIA MURDOCH.

7 HAVE got so used to saying Il can't
print that; it's too press agenty, -
that when two offerings reach the
office in one day, both of which
entitled to recognition because they
not-yes. press aSenty,' is what
said-I hate to hold Cp either of
ZEN even for a day.
All of which is an explanation Of,
.thcr than an apology for, discours-
. on a show in Los Angeles and one
washington at the same time.
But they just naturally tit together,
Though the folks who sent the news
long didn't know they would. 4
| am going to tell you Of girl who
referred the stage TO any other place,
md of a few thousand other females
VINO can't see any other place than the
eats in front of a stage m matinee
The Washington times., 1914-01-22

not uIsh O. rub OF OF stain the scaIpE Il is
neither sticky or greasy. It's cannot be
detected: i Will restore the original natU-RI
shade 10 any grey bleached, or faded h2tr.
no matter how many things have failed Z.
succeeds equally with both sexes. and all ages
Write ME today giving your name aRd ad-
dress plainly. stating whether lady or GER
tlenlan- sIr, Mrs. or Afiss) and enclose ? e.
stamp for return postage and I will send yOl
full particulars that win enable YOU to re-
store the original color Of youth to your hair
making IL soft fluffy and natural. Write to-
day Address Mrs. Mary n Chapman.
Apt col =. Old p o. St Providence Il T.
The Washington times., 1914-01-22
ForGreyHair
I viii Tell You Free How to Restore
TO Your Hair the Natural
Color Of Youth.
No Dyes OF Other HarulfuI Method.
Results In Four Days.

Let me send you free full information
about a harmless liquid that will restore ths
natural color OF your hair. no matter what
your age nor the cause OF
The Washington times., 1914-01-22

+ greyneS5- II II not
e nor a stain Its effects
commence after Z days
use. l am a woman
who became premature
l ly grey and old look
Il ing at q. but a scien
tific friend told me OF
a simple method hs
had perfected after
years OF study. ] fol
lowed his advice and
n IN a short time my
fhair actually was The
natural color OF nv
girlish days. This meth
Il IS entirely diferent
ON anything else I have
n seen or heard o.. its
- N1 Na9fa-@ 1.a Ne s.-ffT
The Washington times., 1914-01-22
Mr.. Fox And His Crutch.

NJ. Fox was Goin home one
night he saw something lying by
I the side OF the road across
which he had TO go to reach his
bor,,o
The Washington times., 1914-01-22
Your Own AStrolo9v

OES the month in which one is
born really have an influence
on the character and dispos!-
The Washington times., 1914-01-22

Betty Deans Beauty Book. s., .Ads4
The Washington times., 1914-01-22
DENVER, January 21.


~ ONT say don't to the boy.
Give him something to do"
This was the keynote Of an
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12
His Worry.

Clarence" said the American heir
ess hesitatingly, Il think that you
should be told ut once how my father
made his money. our business men
In this country have methods which
TO one of your pure soul, whose motto
is 'Noblesse oblige, cannot but
Cease Mamie, cease, said the young
lord reassuringly, tell me no more
However be made mis- millions can
forgive, for your sake. But--er-Eas
he still got them all right?"
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12
Painless Death

O'l' one occasion a weil4nown puD-
lie man described the act. OF dying as
a great adventure that must be much
u Dre interesting than setting oct for
q Ie north pols." While. teV VII agree
nth him. II is a great thing To know
that science has robbed death Of its
tsrrors, and has taught ia that no
matter how much q dying lpers0u may
appear 70 De suffering, hs' OF she. In
msdiately before death. can feel no
pain whatever
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12
rrln.aaa.s Mansroye Trees.

Tn. wauggOye tree, which is found
IA Trinidad, has many peculiarities.
For enc thing, its seeds terminate on
the branches. and when the shoots are
considerably grown they fall on and
take root iu the mud. AS the young
tree grows ~ sends out fresh roots
from i,s trunk and lower branches,
until at hast the tree seems to be sup
ported Dog network of roots, or com
plipatpd series OF arches. IN the midst
o. which crabs aquatic birds and in.
scots take Ep their abode.
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12
Deep Fresh Water.

In Lake Bsiksl, in Asia the extra
ordinary depth OF more than 1900
tset kas been reached. making this
BY far the deepest fresh water known.
h nov appears that Lake flanagan ika
IN Africa, may approach this depth, as
Capt. JACOBS OF the German navy has
reported a sounding Of ALSO feet and
q Belgian officer claims 10 have pene-
trsa1ed still lower Tanganyika's deep
est bottom IS al least 1900 feet be-
kyE sea level
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12
Insuitsd Great Scientist.

When a pension was voted to Ears
icy for his remarkable additions to
scientific knowledge. from which On.
told millions Of pounds sterling have
Injured, an ignorant lord was selected
to announce the grant. but informed
Faraday that he did not think much
OF this science business, and added
Now, really, Faraday, it's all hum
bug snyway, isn't it," The nsultcd
chemist refused the pension until
other better informed officials apollo.
gised humbly for the impertinence of
his lordship."
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12
C. A. r. REUNION

The reunion Of the G. A. Il. S
at this place was a success, and
every one attending went away
with highest praises for the citi.
gems of Barbourville aud Knox
County. They were fine lot Of
old men, and some of them had
their wives with them who were
of the most lovable disposition,
aud who enjoyed their sojourn
here.
The Colored Veterans were by
no means forgotten, and were
we'll represented, there being
more than fifty of them in attend
auce. As we'll as having a good
representation they have one of
the most important Offices in the
organization, in the person of
Rev. G. W. Ward, who is Chap
lain of the State Organization,
a forceful speaker and man OF
fine appearance.
The colored ladies Of the Re
lief Corps held their annual
meeting and they, also, were |
we'll pleased with the city and
gave the colored people highest /
praise tor the manner in which
they were entertained. We fail
ed to get the proceedings of the
Corps and cannot give the details
of the meeting but We met the
officer, and from her
appearance we are sure they had
a good officer presiding and that
all things went we'll.
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12
llsht to Grow Skin,

DT. Joseph Schmaskin, house phy-
siCian al Lebanon hospital, the Bronx,
mas discovered that by exposing d
large wounded surface TO the direct
rays Of the sun aud OF powerful cleo
trio lights when the sun is not shin
ing, keeping II at the same time al
ways exposed " the air, the wound
meals rapidly, new skin growing over
raw surfaces so large that grsftius
would be necessary under any other
treatment
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12
Nalue of Oninns AZ dat

Persons troubled with dis;ressiu z
eruptioZs " the skin may give ,hois
skin a new lease OF life uv nayus
onions frequently figuring n the diet
Furthermore, disease germs cauuc'
live in the presence Of oniole, nor Cau
disease germs have III effects GU per
soas whose blood Is charged with
onion Juice.
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12
Xer Oh Cuatom,

The custom OF saying GOD bless
yoa" 10 a person when he Grcezes
originated among the snCieuJs who
fearing danger from II, after suetEng
made a short prayer 10 the gOds, as
Jupiter help me" The custom il
mentioned by Homer, the Jewish rab
ris and others Polydore Vergil says
NJ took its rise at the time Of the
plague in 55s, when the infected fell
Gssd, sneezing, though apparently in
hsaith.
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12

When weary life, breathing TeiuC
tsnt breath. natn no hope sweeter than
the hope of death; then the best co1u-
sci and the best relief TO cheer an,
spirit or 10 cheat the grief. the only
cain. the only comfort heard comes
in the music Of q woman's word Ed
wiz Arnold
Mountain advocate., 1914-06-12
Remarkable Pedal stop.

The lowest pedal stop in existence
has Just been installed in d Lowell
MASS church 1t is 1928 feet long,
and gives note technically known
as CCCCCC, vibrating only -four tunes
a second The sound is 30 soft that
1t can hardly be heard and Vet a'
strong that 1t prevails against RIB
heaviest chords.