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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-20
HEROINE. OF NEW TYPE.
mn FICTION HAS JUST
COME OUT OF MONTANA
Mr. Gertrude Anterior Pronounces Ida Compton
10 30 Typically Am eric an---She Studied
5ioty in Butte and Delved Into Geology
10 Make Her Portrait Accurate

the great American cities Like III,
compton, they were born ana rns. to
aiiluencc in small unhcard of Western
towns; their parents, one gathered hard
working. uncultivated people. hut them
selves so m1rvclously adaptable that
after four or five years of wealth, study.
travel and new associations they were
quite as well fitted to hold their own
with the aristOCraCies of Europ, ps
what Ida would call the grand danes
of New York or Boston.
Il had intended for long timo {,
study this type at the source. 10 and
i've in their home towns and when the
editor was SO insistent that they went
TO pieces l thought that here was
double opportunity for p-ychnl-
ogy. considered many times hr-
Tore L went to Huttc. Montana. For
nearly n year ! talked with people from
various towns "f the middi.. and north
west hut without being inspired " any
"t the information | received. Finally
| determined To Eamhl, thcng "A good
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-20

NNE Of the pleasantest Of the little
~ Supcrstitions that roost in the
minds Of even the most reason
Ing Of folk is very little known. 4
charming young Irish woman went
through the motions of it at a picnic
/ luncheon in the woods not long ago
and none Of the company had ever
heard Of it before.
Instead of biting into her first sand.
wich, she broke a corner from IT, took
II in her right hand and threw IT as
. hard as she could over her left shoul-
der. 1t was done with such apparent
determination and with such a farawaN
look in the eyes Of the young woman
that the hostess asked her what il wa
all about.
"oh, I'm only wishing on the good
piece" she said.
Then she explained that the "eood
piece" was for any fairy or elf who
happened to be near at the time If
the first bit of an outdoor meal be
thrown In this particular manner. she
told them, he would take it and eat
II and to repay one for the Kindness
would do all in his power to further
the wish made at the time.
1T Is very old folklore with u.s." she
said. Some say il descended from the
Old Roman custom of pouring lbations
to the gods, but l believe it is as old
AZ the fairies
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that everybody knows about, like the
new moon, picbald horses and plum
pudding dogs. But every one does not
know that you should wish when you
meet "A crOss-cycd person. Cross your
fingers to match the eyes-but never
let the person see you-and keep them
So until the wish has been thought.
so many people think passing under
a ladder sign Of bad luck, but one has
only To cross ones fingers ana make a
wish, If any one happens to be stand
ing on the ladder he must be wished
good luck too. That makes the pass
crs wish come true surely, they say.
Passing the salt at table is another
occasion for wishing, only this time the
wish must be made for the person to
whom the salt Is passed. The reason for
this - that the salt Is a sign OF friend
ship and in passing 1t, although you
pass good viii with it, it may be
STRENGTHENED by a good wish.
"If You arc unpleasant enough to
wish any harm, though, it Will remain
with the salt until it comes back to you
again"
"Do you happen to know" asked the
hostess, "whnt is the origin of the cN-
preston, curses come home to roost'Y'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-20

Comptons in my own California. SOM
fourteen people read the Perch of the
Devil in manuscript or sheets. and all
said to me- You drew Ida on so and so.
Don't deny it. leach mentioning a DIFF
fercnt personD or, L know dozens Of
ldl Comptuns.' And then they would
mention few. all Of whom might have
sat for the portrait. although none Of
them did.
"She is merely the fundamental
American woman in her rudimcntary
stages-w;h the purltanic Inheritance.
There is another type of course who Is
a consciencclrss dcmi-viergc. like Mr..
Johnsons Salamander. or constitutions
ally bad But Curiously enough we do
no, find that sort. even with all the inn
provence hts, in Western society.
II don't mean to say OF course that
heard no scandals in Butte or Helena,
but instead Of the gay and reckless
females | had expected to meet at every
dinner | merely heard tales Of infatua-
ton that ended in one or both parties
Obtaining divorces and rcmarrying, or
of women once known but now beyond
the pale. And where in heavens name
they would find the men in any of thcs"
new towns to compromise themselves
with is a mystery | never succeeded in
unrdvelling. In Butte there was just
one unattached man of Interesting
years, and he was devoted to a young
woman who had come to his town to
obtain n divorce and whom he has since
married.
The married men are far too busy to
h' carpet knights. The only scandals
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by wINNIrRED HARPER COOLEY.

n TO hot public roof gardens, with
nj inCessant tangoing, for the
i many feminine stars maruunvd
ia Manhattan in summer. High
up on the roof of an Office build
ing at SO West FUrty-siXth street the
Gamut Club has its newly created sum-
fner garden, with hammucks and
canupics and steamer chairs and
cushions, just as comfy" as a gorgeous
palace roof and lots more fun.
Rich mon and women may fee to
Maine, but professional women stay in
town, the stage folks rchcarsing all
through hot August days. with no place
to 30 after working hours but to their
lonely hotel room or stuffy boarding
houses.
That is how it used to be. But to-
day things are different. The Gamut
club exists, not like ordinary womcn's
clubs. places wherein to read enCyClo-
p"dic papers and indulge in upllft
Whatever that ISL, but just like a
high class mans club.
The Gamut perhaps resembles most
closely the Lambs club. and every day
a few of the Lady Lambs gambol and
drink-in Inspiration from each others
company.
For it is truly real Inspiration TO
meet so many famous women, all doing
creative work.
II you could cavosdrop you would
never hear frivolous chatter about lall
fashions although there certainly are
some good lockers" among the mem
bers! Indeed, they are about the hand
soonest women in New York, If | do say
/ it, who ShOuldn'tD
No. The conversation is all about
what they are doing. Each is sympd-
thetically Interested in what the other
Is TO play tins season; what book she
is completing; whether her concert
tour hlds fair to be success.
| Not all are actresses: but all know
! the joys OF "as" earning, as well as
some OF the sorrows of trying 10 please
caprlcious managers or publics.
Drop in any day at noon (only YOU
cannot drop IN unless You are invited,
ana even then YOU must drop up many
st"rIts) ana You VIII ma some forty
| actresses writer's lecturers, all talking
| hhrd-ahd-we may as well confess it
all taking shop!
Not mere man Is allowed, but up
| on the little roof garden ii is different
| ~ '''''' ''' HAiA'N va I'S4i'llN
Mary Shaw is suspended. and hither
a Few members slip away, forsaknC
temporarily the highbrow talk of the
Gamuters, and attune their CONVERSE
toh To those light, frivolous themes
best adapted to the masculine mind.
Great comfort and charming taste
abound in the rooms of the club and tn,
80 cent table dhote luncheon is n thing
. Af p1ttrh
hear Olive Oliver tell laughingly of hei
experience in Interpreting the thankles.
! part of a society adventures in a IN.
nous dramatized novel. THE author
| let it be clearly understood" she SAYS
that no actors or actresses could pos
sibly play gentlemen and ladies'. not be-
| ing such, Then. as a vital stage d!rec-
ton. the author charged us.to be sur,
to wear white glaCe gloves with every
costume, as that is what is done in good
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heard within the sacred precincts Of
society in Butte and in Helena twhcrc
lived for seven months) were about
girls. These seemed determined to have
their fling like men, and some of the
stories made even my sophisticated hair
orackle at the roots; but their knights
were as raw and almos, as young as
themselvcs-t type who could find
nothing to say to a married woman.
Several Of these girls married while |
was in Montana, and not even the heroes
Of their little romanCes, which would go
to prove that the modern young Ameri-
can is growing more sophisticated y, arly
no matter how remote his home town
may be from New York or Chicago.
AS nearly as I could make out, some
Of the fashionable matrons had had their
fling, but were now as dccorous as II
living in the white light that beats
upon the throne. Blu, there were few
Of these. The best of them were of the
type I tried to depict in Ida Compton.
As to the others-Western men, after
marriage at least, don't stand much
nonsense"
originally Mrs. Atherton had not in
tended to have any man a dominating
figure, but in Butte she saw that mining
and ore and the talk Of them dominated
the place. So she had to give her hero
ines husband a prominent part and
make mining his passion To treat Of
him, his dealings and the general at
mosphcrc of liu'te she had to study no,
only mining methods but geological con-
ditions in Montana. with this purpose
She studied under a geological engineer
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1914-04-01

tions of hard labor are seen in the laboring classes in England. He said that only two years ago he visited the great manufacturing centers there and was astounded. Going across with the firm opinion in his mind that old John Bull was a ruddy beer drinking, beef eating giant he was astonished at the physical con- dition of the poor wretches he saw working in the factories. All this he lays to the door of the non-interfer- ing policy of hundred years ago.
 Competition Disappearing.
 Continuing. the talker said Non interference was human failure in England because it produced defec- tive men and women It was an economic failure because it destroyed itself. The backbone of non-inter- ference was competition, and for a generation competition has been rap idly disappearing fror: the business world. The Sherman law, aimed at the restoration of competition, is necessarily a failure
 As his own opinion. Professor Near ing declared it quite right for the
 
 tion and get larger profits from the consumers, but, he added it is up to the consumers to protect themselves as well. If the public is too stupid to protect itself, then it deserves all it gets" was his comment.
 Two Goals to Attain.
 Again going back to his original theme. he asserted that "our age must work out a new problem, the laying of social restrictions on the acts of individuals. We have two goals to attain in the far off future.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-01
Gipe Each Child q Chance,
 And Nen What They Earn
Professor Scott Nearing, Lecturing Before Common
 wealth Club, Says That the New Economies Is "a %x Science of Human Welfare. .s~

Looking forward into the future with the keen eye of the philosopher Professor Scott Nearing, of the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, last evening delivered a lecture in the Grammar school hall before the members and friends of the Commonwealth club, taking as his subject The New Eco nomics," which, as he brought. out. is "a science of human welfare--to give every child born into this world 8 free opportunity to develop his latent ability and 10 give every man that which he rightfully earns"
 Is Well Known Educator.
 Seldom, if ever, has speaker pos- sessing a more convincing delivery or more pleasing personality combined with a great intellect, addressed a New Britain audience and it is to be deplored that a larger number of cit- izens did not avail themselves of this
New Britain herald., 1914-04-01
BAD BREATH
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
 at the Cause and Remove It.

pr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel. act gently on the bowels and positively do the work.
 People afflicted with bad breath find quick relief through pr. Ed wards Olive Tablets. The pleasant. sugar-coated tablets are taken for bad breath by all who know them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act gently but firmly on the bowels and liver, stimulating them to natural ac- tion, clearing the blood and gently purifying the entire system.
 They do that which dangerous cal omel does without any of the bad after effects.
 All the benefits of nasty, sickening, gripping cathartics are derived from Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets without griping, pain or disagreeable effects of any kind.
 Dr. F. M. Edwards discovered the formula after seventeen years of practice among patients afflicted with bowel and liver complaint with the attendant bad breath.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil, you will know them by their olive color.
 Take one or two every night for a week and note the effect. 10c and 25c per box. The Olive Tablet company, Columbus. Q. All druggists.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-01
CLAYTON ROAD BRIDGE DECLARED TO BE SAFE
City Engineer Oldershaw Says Re- pairs Will start When Waters
 Recede.

There is no danger of the Clayton road bridge falling.
 This is the opinion of President Moore, of the board of public works following the receipt of d report from City Engineer Oldershaw, presented at d meeting of the board last night.
 MT. Oldershaw showed that while the arch of the span has cracked, ow- ing to the rising waters around the abutments. there need be no fear of a collapse. When the waters recede steps will be taken to repair the dam age. The conditions are the same as those affecting the Monroe street bridge. According to the state high way department the city has agreed to maintain the bridge, and for this reason 1t will not assist in the repairs.
 A. r. Nelson asked that the street be regarded in order that he might drive into his yard. Alderman M. T. kerwin and others petitioned for n flag walk on East Main street, from East street to Cottage place.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-01
HARRISON REFUSES
 TO JOIN WITH HEARST
Chicago Mayor Declines to Participate in Meeting Called to Attack
 Wilson's Repeal Policy.

Chicago. April 1.--Carter H. liar rison, mayor of Chicago, with many of his lieutenants and other adher- ents, has refused to accept an invi- tation from William Randolph Hearst to participate in Hearst's meeting called for tonight to attack the Will son administration on the Panama canal tolls question. Mayor Harri- son stands loyal to President Wilson. and as a result of the Hearst Harrison political machine has received Nio- lent jolt. with the probability of a wide-open split.
 Mayor Harrison has not come out openly on either side of the tolls ques- ton, but owing to the overwhelming Chicago demand for q repeal of free tolls he is said to have considered 1t political suicide to join in the Hearst movement.
 ''I have not studied the tolls uues- tion,' said the mayor yesterday and have no decided opinions on it one way or the other Since l have no definite opinion of my own I am nat urally with the national administra- tion.''
New Britain herald., 1914-04-01

Grammar school who introduced Professor Nearing, made a few re- marks pertaining to the nature of the Comm club. Tn conclusion he stated that Carl Ebbesen, Miss Mary Fallon and Mrs. B. R. Bassett have been appointed as a nominating committee to select candidates for election at the next meeting.
 H. K. Job to Lecture.
 Chairman w. l.. Hagen of the lec- ture committee announced that the original plans of the club to have last nights lecture the final one, have yielded to pressure and at the annual meeting to be held late this month an address will be delivered by Her. bert K. Job, of New Haven. He is the state ornithologist. is a regular contributor and a, member of the editorial staff of the Outing Maga- zine and has travelled extensively throughout this country as well as Canada. '
 MT. Jobs lecture will be profusely illustrated and his collection of bird views, all taken from life, is said to be the best and most complete of any in the world.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-01
Sage Tea Darkens Hair to
 Any Shade.
Don't stay Gray! Here's an Old Time Recipe That Anybody
 can ADD1y


 ,. can Apply.
 The use of Sage and Sulphur for restoring faded. gray hair to it's nat ural color dates back to ,grandmother's time. She used it to keep her hair beautifully dark, glossy and abun- dant. Whenever her hair fell out or took on that dull, faded or streaked appearance, this simple mixture was applied with wonderful effect.
 But brewing at home is mussy and out of -date. Nowadays, by asking at any drug store for a 50 cent bottle of "Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, you will get this famous old recipe which can be depended upon to restore natural color and beauty to the hair and is splendid for dandruff. dry, feverish. itchy scalp and falling hair.
 A well-known downtown druggist says 1t darkens the hair so naturally and evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied. You simply damp en a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears, and after an- other application or two, it becomes beautifully dark, glossy. soft and abundant.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-01
FAMOUS ARTIST DEAD.
sir II. V. Hcrkomcr Noted for
 After Toll of the Day.

London, April 1.--Sir HuhcI Herkomer, the famous artist, 1 terday at the age of 65. Sir who was born in Bavaria, pa4 eral years of his early boz the United States, to which his father had emigrated. the family rccrossed the A settled in England.
 One of Sir Hubert's bes} 11how lures is The Last Must H also very successful &s p( painter. At one time Sir Hubej Shade Professor of Fine Art d ford university. He was decl by many sovereigns and was kn| by King Edward in 1907.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-01

opportunity to hear Professor Nearing. The audience was 1lnusually small. Professor Nearing ts a remarkable man. in the educatit bal world. Scarce ly more than thirty 1Dne years of age, with the bloom oi youth strong nl his features and botF, he has attained worthy recognition. He is a mem- Der of the faculty If the U. of P, is the author of seV1ral authoritative volumes and has tke degree of bach elor of oratory. t..s He is in constant demand as a speak1r and it was with difficulty that the 4ecture committee of the Comm onwe1Rth club was able to secure him.. s,. ~.t@
 Professor Nearirf graciously grant ed an interview to he Herald in which he gave, in concrte form his ideas on the new ecOnoWics and which last evening, in trif1sj more detailed and elaborated form. ,Ie delivered before the club. Fl
 Joshes New Haven Road"
 ITO begin with1 said the speaker in his interview, changes are inc vitable. It is impossible for any one or any thing to Fand still---all and everything is subjtt to this one great Fundamental law.1 Then. with q flash of humor he Impressed this state ment upon his listlners at the expense of the New Haved Road" The last time was in his vicinity" he averred, and rsfe on the train thought certainlyilfat the old wooder cars would last fhtil kingdom come Today when I !barded the train saw that steel claches had replaced the wooden cara so even the New maven IS subJecl to the changes ot the times io1 cant keep thing. static and it is9the same with SO. ciety.
 Each age hiE its economy. The last great schoolof thought was that
 of the Physicist1 in France and the -alssez-Ielre ue -alone) school IF
 Hnsland. Theif precept was govern. iheHtdi non-lnteferenCe with indus try. D .
 Non-lnte,ference Fails. The non indifference dictive wa. gwen fair triil in England. Tn, results, however, were frightful. Chil dren were oveTForked, women were overWorked ant1 England paid tn, price in the failures of her soldier, during the Boef war Her human ] harvest had be1n bad and therefor, her soldiers we1e easy victims to dis
 ease and hards,|ips."
 Bad Effects 1secn Even Today. Even today, explained Professo Nearing, the rehults of those genera
New Britain herald., 1914-04-01

First, every man should get what he earns, and second, every child born into the world should have free op- portunity to develop all the latent ability which he has. Thus far we have failed to realize either of these ideals and many of the men who do the work of the world get a bare pitt tance-for instance the textile wages. At the same time, many others re- ceive an abundant return without rendering any service. The result of this failure to live up to the standard is universal unrest.
 The new economics is science of human welfare. At present we put profits first and people after wards. Finally people must be put first, because the new economics ex- ists for men-all men, and not for a select group. as. r
 Books for Reference.
 For the benefit of any persons who are interested in this great social and economical question the follow ing books should prove interesting and instructive: Wages in the Unit ed States Social Adjustment, So cial Religion from the MacMillan company of New York Social San ity,' from Moffat, Yard & company of New York; Financing the Wage Banners Family from B. w. Heu- bech of New York;
 Nominating Committee.
 Principal w. C. French of the
New Britain herald., 1914-04-01
Davenports. Sofas and
 Sofa Beds

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