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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23
THE EVENING STORY.
MUSIC.
MUSIC.
Copyright. 1914. by ". werner)


Geneva Schuyler was counting her
money. There was a little stack OF
nickcls, another stack of dimes, and as
many large pieces as she could hold in
the palm of her hand, with a single old
rag of a bill that looked fit for nothing
save the fire. She sat on the edge OF her
bed and counted and sighed and counted
again. For she was trying to manipulate
the money SO that 1t would cover the
price Of a pair of shoes and concert
ticket at the Same time.
-Four dollars and seven cents exactly
she said aloud. Not another penny.
And three lunches and car fare perhaps
to come out of that" She gathered up
the money and dropped 1t into her purse
i've got to choose" Geneva said to the
picture of ST. Francis, which obligingly
hid a soodly portion of the muddy wall
naper. She had selected 1t for the beauty
of the dreamy, dark, young race. Now
she thought that somewhere. and not so
long ago she had seen somebody who
resembled her picture. 1t was useless TO
try 10 remember so she dismissed the
small feet -Four dollars and seven
cents isn't money enough for three days
food and a pair of shoes and concert
ticket all at the same time. Well, l can
put off getting my ticket until noon, ana
by that time 1 ought to tell better
whether or not that shoe is going 10 hold
out"
The hands OF her nickel alarm clock
were travelling quickly. 1t was time to
start for the store, Geneva rose, put on
her coat and the new hat she had trim
med herself in the cr!nhly glass and set
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23
STEEL IMPORTS DECREASE.
Falling Off Noticed in First -Four
Months of New Tariff,

decrease of almost s1,0O0,00O, or from
s11.O77.oOo to s10,219.OOo. In the imports
of steel into the United States during the
first four months since the present tariff
law went into effect, as compared with
the same period Of the previous year. was
revealed in statistics just made public by
the bureau of foreign and domestic COM
MERGE. Most of this decrease occurred
in the last month of the period in ques-
ton, the January decrease alone being
S526,0O0 as compared with January, 1913.
Decreased imports, says the statement,
are shown to have occurred during jan
uary in nearly all classes of iron and
steel except cutlery, tin plates and bar
iron. Both Germany and the United
Kingdom exceed this country in imports
as well as in exports of iron and steel.
figures showing the imports in the calen-
dar year. 1918, to have been as follows:
United Kingdom. s145. 100000; Germany,
SAG, 100000. and United States. $34, 0o0.o 0o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

young self in the crinkly glass and set
| forth with apparent buoyancy:
She walked to the store. 1t was only
mile and Geneva had no idea of saving
shoe leather at the expense of car fare.
/ Her way led past the theater and she
paused to look at the handouts which
announced that nights piano recital:
! Memories Of career that had oeckoneo
and deceived brought the tears to her
eyes Once she had hoped-and believed
her name would be drawing crowds to
| vast music halls. She had been bred Tor
music; the piano had been her earliest
plaything. 1t was her parents ambition
that she should play. and they had
grown poor In trying to make a genius
out of her. She had been well enough
content until she had seen what real
genius could do. And then she perceived,
sckeningly. that she lacked that Inys-
terious something which is born in one
and may not be bought at any price or
acquired by years of effort. She went up
to the city and got job In department
store.
There her quickness of brain and light
ness of touch won for her. And she was
| now earning 80 week and keeping all
her illusions intact 1t was hard work
and lonely work, and the pay often
seemed Inadequate, but she was at least
not merely standing still. Her ambition
was to climb to the position OF buyer,
| which would give her a salary that did
not need to be stretched out in order to
and also opportunities for travel. Then
she could do more than send 81 week
| home, though the s. was very acceptable.
And even as she faced the name OF the
| great pianist with unsobbed sob in
| her throat and eyes blurring little, she
! felt that she had somehow done right in
giving up what she could never hope to
| do well.
You golng?"
| The little rush behind her. the hand on
| her shoulder, made her turn. One OF her
| store companions had come upon her.
"Oh, / don't know. Bessie. haven
| got my ticket yet
| We'll, you better. The seats are sell
| ing like everything. Joe said he got
! ours" The girl chartered on gayly, keep
| ing step with Geneva as they went ON
! toward the store.
/ There was a bargain sale going on in
the rug department, and consequential
shoppers came focking to. look at other
things than rugs. Geneva's counter was
too attractive to be passed and she got
her share of the trade. 1t was noon be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

The women who count change on their
fingers and to whom market page and
a time table are equally unintelligble
look with awe and admiration not I'M
mixed with envy on Mrs. George w.
Fairchild. wife of Representative Fair
child of New York. Mrs. Fairchild has
business ability which. If she had been
man, would probably have made her a
captain Of finance. With characteristic
modesty she overlooks this fact when
ever she is asked for Information re-
garding herself. but the truth concerning
her may always be had upon good au-
thority. This authority Is her husband.
Mr.. Falrchild gives her credit In large
measure for his success as a business
man, Mrs. Fairchild having for years
been familiar with every detail Of her
husbands business interests and having
played an important part in their devel-
opment. He advises and consults with
her on all business matters and does not
hesitate to say that he values her sa-
gacity and her judgment as highly as
those of any man of his acquaintance.
Before her marriage Mrs. Fairchild was
Josephine Mills Sherman. niece of the
comes of a family which has produced
some notably efficient persons. the late
D. o. Mills and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid be-
ing members OF the same family.
Executive and business ability in
woman are usually arguments for woman
suffrage. Yet, with true womanly incon-
sistence, Mrs. Fairchild is anti-suffrage
in her sympathies. She believes woman's
influence will in no wise be strengthened
by the right of franchise and that wo-
mans sphere, even with the limitations
implied in the old-fashioned phrase, is
full of undeveloped opportunities for all
womankind.
Representative and Mrs. Fairchild have
in Oneonta, N. Y, one of the handsomest
homes in that section of the state. Mrs.
Fairchild, when there, INDUCES much in
her favorite recreation Of driving. Not
outstanding her activity in the social
life of a Washington season, she is al
ways glad to return to Oneonta for a
week or more to take advantage of the
fine sleighing which is usually to be had
there during the winter. She is fond Of
horses and keeps some fine ones at
Oneonta.
The Fairchilds have one child, a son
named Sherman Mills, who is receiving
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23
Gunner Appeal to Public.

NEW YORK. March 23.-Convicted of
the murder of Herman Rosenthal and
sentenced to die in the electric chair In
the week beginning April u. the four
gunner in the Sing Sing death house
have issued a statement Ito the public, ;"
Alleging that they were left to die un-
justly while former Lieut. Charles
Becker obtained a new trial. they had
their counsel. Charles G. T.. Wahle, give
out their appeal for Justice" and flair
play" which they had already prepared
when he visited them yesterday They
reiterate their innocence and charge
Harry WALTON and "Bridgie' Weber
with the Rosenthal murder.
II you want work, read the want col
umns of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

| wrecked shoe and put the new one on. II
fitted to perfection. After all. Geneva
| reckoned that she did love new shoes
| She smiled and her sight cleared. And
kneeling at her feet and very calmly
buttoning her shoe was not an ordinary
clerk, but the head salesman and ouyer
for the shoe department. And his face
bore marked resemblance to that OF the
st. Francis picture on her wall.
Geneva gave an ever SO little gasp. AND
the shoeman looked up.
"All rght?'i he inquired.
Yes. I'll take them
She stood up in her new shoes. He
wrapped up the old ones. Geneva be-
gan to count out her money She was
laying down the last dime when Fanny
Clarke. of the next counter to hers came
in to get pair Of sandals.
why, Geneva Schuyler" she cried.
why didn't you get your ticket? 1 was
Just buying mine at the box office when
l saw you coming in. Then you turned
around and went out And here you are
buying shoes! OF all the queer things:
There's scarcely a good seat left. And
thought you were crazy over music
Il am" Geneva replied, but I've heard
Nine. Correze. 1t was when I was at the
New York Conservatory
She paused. for st. Francis was look
ing at her attentively. Fanny Clarke had
moved away.
New York Conservatory" he exclaim-
ed. Why, 1 was there myself" What
did you study"
Piano"
And yet you are here" His tone
finished the question
oh, don't you understands Geneva
said. They thought 1 was a genius at
home. and I wasn't even talented. I
never had any chance at all, and as soon
as l knew 1t gave up and started in do
ing something that would at least earn
money"
St. Francis smiled. y had the same
be great violinist, but when I found
there was more than technique to play
ing 1 gave up and went to selling shoes
1t pays better and it is not SO heart
breaking"
Geneva.
BY the way, 1 wish you'd go with me
tonight to hear Correze. l have two tick
ets-one for my married sister, but she's
not we'll enough to go. think two musi-
cal people, if they were together. ought
to get a good deal out of such a recital"
Geneva glowed. "Oh, thank you, I'd
love to go with you" she said. frankly.
You see, I haven't heard any real music
or talked with a musicky person since
I've been In the city"
After all. Geneva concluded things
turned out very happily. She was glad,
too. that she had on new shoes. The
music was wonderful there was a big
CROWD, ana GENEVA IN her best dress,
with some flowers which ST. Francis had
sent her. had the time of her life Even
If it had to end right there. she argued,
1t was worth it all just to set ones feet
In new shoes for moment on such a
pinnacle of bliss.
But 1t did not end there Though
Geneva never realized her ambition of
becoming buyer herself, she married a
buyer, which perhaps amounted to very
much the same thing in the long run.
CTHE END)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

though the corners arc so deft1y rounded
OF as to be barely In evidence, the br1m
outlined at the edge by a nat band OF
ostrich feathers that produced q particu-
larry soft. becoming frame to the face.
A fold of black MORE ribbon was wound
around the clear crown. above which
came an outstanding volant OF the lace
crinoline. that took deeper line at the
back.
These shaped outstanding frills are evi-
IDENTIFY determined TO make their mark in
the seasons millinery. tulle, lace or rib
hon falling IN with equal amiability to
the cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23
The
Pursuit
of the
Bachelor

Is always amusing to every
body except the bachelor
himself. The Bachelor was
pursued in an unusual way
by an unusual woman. The
deliciously funny story of
his struggle against capture
and his escape-the story
is called "The Back Door,
lis only one of the humor-
Gus features of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23
Crowns With Secrets.

Hats with clear crowns are already put
ting in an appearance; an example that
struck particularly pleasing note being
carried ont In a new lace crtnoline.
In black, this lace crinoline has much
the appearance Of chantilly. so fine is 1t
in texture, but it Possesses a singular
frmness. by reason Of the crinoline straw
Of which It is woven. The shape referred
to was of the new so-called tricoTne; al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23
To Make Pitt Statue for Capitol.

LONDON, March 23.-Lady Paget, wife
of Gen. Sir Arthur Paget, who formerly
was Miss Stevens of New York, and
other American ladies resident in Eng
land have commissioned Francis Duer-
went Wood, the sculptor. to make
statue of William Pitt for the Capitol at
Washington to commemorate the peace
centenary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23
lust HUMAN
l NATURE
q or RkxXaA1ar hhRsoo

THE minister who receives a mar
rage fee Is the one man who al
ways succeeds In taking profits at
the moment when estimates of value are
highest.
Telling a friend that he has nobody to
blame for his troubles but himself is a
good way to help along what is already
Il pretty fair job of encouragement
Oh, hear the robins glad refrain. Lord
bless his little gizzard, Some early birds
the worm obtain and others hit the biz
zard.
The billboard that used to recommend
a play because it taught beautiful
moral lesson was torn down many years
ago.
The harp is one of the most beautiful
of musical instruments. To be heard at
its best, it should be played by a young
woman with a well-rounded forearm and
dimpled elbows.
Grandpa Mintliker says that II all the
people who ought to go there reach the
Internal regions, Satan Is going to be a
worried man.
7 EN- HOOVER heard a lecturer talk
| about the way folks take to nine
ing matters when they've anything
10 say. Lem hit his chest and cried.
'Henceforth I shall not be afraid. I'm
going to shun deception! 1 shall call
spade "A Spade.'" He straightway
called his father-in-law q knock-kneed.
wall-eyed boob. The mayor Of the vii
lage he referred to as RUDE. And as he
sought to dazzle by his frank, outspoken
speech he gave the title "simp' to nearly
all who came in reach. He told how
grandpa's tonic was an alcoholic swig.
Aunt Clara's golden tresses he proclaim
ed to be wig. His frankness passed the
limit and we had to tell him so. One
cold and misty evening, when the sun
was sinking low. acquaintance who took
his observations rather hard laid Lem
upon a shutter and then dumped him in
the yard. The black-and-blue is fading
from his fair compledoned hide. He
now takes solid food and can turn over
on his side And if you mention Spade"
to him he'll shudder and recoii and say.
"Ah, yes. That implement with which
they dig the soil.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23
April
Number of
Harper's
Magazine

There are eight short stories altogether
IN this number. Three Of them are really
iaughter-makers. And the serious and
artistic features are uncommonly attrac'
tive. Former Ambassador Hill contrib.
utes another brilliant article on diplo
macy, and the entire magazine In beauty
and interest Justifes the high praise tina,
every one is giving it. Here Is a sample
of what is being said, a remarkable edi
torial from the Bellman, an able and
discriminating weekly published in Min
neapolis, Mimi:
practically all of the American
monthly magazines except Harper's
have obediently responded to what
they imagined was the demand Of
the readers Of today; many Of
them have burned their bridges
behind them, with more valor than
discretion. and some, lacking the
holiness frankly to abandon their
old standards, are tentatively toy
ing with departures in text and il
lustration, as II to discover how
much of the new and inferior stuff
their readers will stand without
revolt
''Harper's Monthly is now prac-
tically alone IN the position
which 1t took In the beginning and
has consistently maintained ever
since. Evidently its publishers are
determined, in these days of easy
and prompt compliance with
sentiment esteemed to be deep and
widespread because 1t is vociferous,
not to be misled by clamor into the
belief that all Americans have gone
mad. They are obviously minded to
uphold and advance the publica-
ton's traditional standards, there
by widening the distinction be-
tween 1t and its backsliding con-
temporaries."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

bis education on a ranch school in
Arizona.
Mrs. Fairchild, though not to any great
extent a clubwonan, Is a member of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
and also belongs to the Congressional
Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

THE minister who receives q mar
rage fee Is the one man who al
ways succeeds In taking profits at
the moment when estimates of value are
highest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

Oh. hear the robins glad refrain Lord
bless his little giZzard, Some early birds
the worm obtain and others hit the bliZ-
zard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

Telling a friend that he has nobody to
blame for his troubles but himself is a
good way to help along what is already
Il pretty fair job of encouragement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

The billboard that used to recommend
a play because it taught a beautiful
moral lesson was torn down many years
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

The harp is one of the most beautiful
Of musical instruments. To be heard at
its best, it should be played by young
woman with a well-rounded forearm and
dimpled elbows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-23

Grandpa Mintliker says that II all the
people who ought to go there reach the
Internal regions, Satan Is going to be
worried man.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
Price Of Sugar.

We have never favored the destruction of the sugar
Industry by the sudden repeal of the tariff under which
business was encouraged and fostered by the
The conditions which now confront the American people
IA regard to this necessary article prove the wisdom
f the democratic policy Of tariff for revenue on
article so essential needs and one which Desdes
korin an ideal revenue encourages an industry that
oes long wavs towards making nation self support
M res fortunate that the industry has not been entirely
wept away by recent legislation and that there chance
With the yield in sight that may hold within bounds
he price which is now fast reaching point that will
place its use beyond the use Of many continuation OF
present prices for any great length Of time will cost the
people more money than would be expended in years
maintaining fair tariff. The government must now
nd some way to tax the people make up the deficit in
revenues Strange things will happen and the experience
Of to-day will make the wisdom of tomorrow. The fellow
why dips heavy spoon in sugar to-day may be using
ong-sweetening tomorrow.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
the souIWs OPPORTUNITY.

That the West will wax fat and
grow rich out of the great Euro
pean war there can be no doubt,
provided the war lasts even Tor
one year.
That the South can also pros
per from the misfortune of other
countries lie also certain. On the
other hand it is possible for the
South to be the loser by the war.
II the South sticks to cotton. and
the crops prove good. it will still
be the loser, even with high prices,
for the cost of flour, meal and
meat is liable to be enormous.
The wheat fields OF the West
will be like gold mines to the
western farmers IL the war con
tinues for any great length oil
time. It is a demonstrated fact
that the South can raise wheat.
It has been done and can be done
again. As much as twenty bus
hels an acre can be produced
This was done just before ant
after the civil war, 90 we nave
been informed.
| Already wheat has begun t.
advance. Europe must have
flour, war or no war. The South
the boil weevil district-can no.
onIy make enough flour to sup
port it's own needs. but it Cal
make it to sell in large quantities
to others. tits not a costly crop
not az much trouble a. cotton. o
even corn. Wheat should b.
planted in the early fall, 30 tina
liz the farmers ofthis section wan
to meet the conditions that ar
to be brought about by the war
they will not have much time Il
spare. II the South will raise
lot OF wheat, plenty OF corn ant
10 much meat AZ possible. Their
will be no bad effects from tn
European war. This suggestion
| we believe 10 worth considering
Monroe News Star.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-22

town guests. The weather VA
not all that was wished fos conse.
quentIy q large number who were
on Or. Q mt would have attended,
Those who were there had q fine
time and tripped the light isntas.
tic until the hours OF thGmon,,
Between the hours Of twelve and
one, refreshments were ssrsed.i
The music, furnished BY tho
Tallulah Orchestra, was q credit
to it's producers. An admission
fee of one dollar was charged tho
gentlemen to defray the necsss.
airy expenses. The original Oh.
ject of the dance was 70 raise
money topurchase new music ief
the Orchestra. We are sorry %
say, though. that the oAs dollas
admission fee did not prove
enough, and even the expense,
were not made.
Some, however, have come 70
the aid Of the Orchestra, and
made donations to help make up
the amount lost. The most 10.
table of these donktion Of hrg,
fern by Mrs. W. III. Harvey.
This fern is now being rallied Al
the store Of Mr.. W. A. Gilpiu
and il you will stop in when you
pass and take q ten cent chance,
1t will be greatly appreciated.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-22

Mosquitoes, flies and other insects.
which breeds in garbage pals, ponds Of
stagnant water, barns, musty places,
etc., are carriers Of disease. Every time
they bite you, they inject poison into
your system from which some dread dis
ease may result Get bottle Of Sloan'a
Liniment It is antiseptic and q few
drops will neutralize the infection eau
sed By insect bites or rusty nails. Sloan's
Liniment disinfects Cuts, Bruises and
Sores You cannot afford ODE without
| 1t IN your home, Money back II no,
satisfied. Only 25c. at your Druggist
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
Succession Notice..
State of Louisiana, Parish Of hsd''
Ninth Judicial District Court
Succession of LOUIS G. wirHsso",
deceased.

Whereas, Joseph Witherow d. =
scented q petition to said Court pry1
for the Administration Of ss'd 49,
sion; Now, therefore, al persons =
required to show cause, fsny 0sy
within ten days from the date 80
why the prayer Of the psSoo'"
not be granted.
Witness the Honorable J. J.
dell, Judge Of said Court ana
eial seal thereof. this 10th dsg
An ,a,x sJg4
JOHN E. YERGEH 9H I
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
CONSTIPATION Causes Sickness

Don't permit yourself to bee'@s con,
sGpsted, as your system immsdatsly
begins to absorb poison from the baeksd-
up waste matter. Use DR.. Kings NV
Life Pills and keep veil. Thsrs b .
better safeguard against illness. Sus
take one dose Tonight 25c- ct yer
Dru91ist.