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Evening star., 1914-11-01
Offered Meal Of Worms.
From the christisn Herald.

From the Chfistian Herald.
African jungle people are not very
particular concerning their food. One
of our missionary women was down
with an attack Of fever some time ago
This was q source Of sorrow to these
poor. unlearned, yet sympathetic ma
tives, who In their own way are really
compassionate and want to help. One
of these bush mammies" tried to ex-
press her sorrow because the white
nanny missionary" was SO Ill. After
time she left the station with q
bright idea In her head and started for
the jungle. A little later she returned
with q large tropical leaf from one OF
the trees. Upon it were several big,
crawling green worms, which she had
caught and brought to the sick mis-
sionary. She thought they would be
nice and tender for her to eat during
her illness.
Evening star., 1914-11-01
Incident Which Shows That
All England Is on the Look
out for Spies.
BUSINESS At GOOSE FAIR
DESTROYED BY THE WAP
Experience Of the Summer Hotel
Keeper in Britain-Au Cheer
full Under Losses.

Special Correspoudence Of The Star
LONDON, October 15.-It was Tommy
Cranes own fault. He wore one of
those kittenish green hats they make
In Austria down the principal street
OF Southampton. A beggar stopped him
an old beggar. with a keen, wicked
eye. Crane gave him a penny.
Make it tuppence. mister" begged
the begsar. holding on to Tommy
Cranes coat tail. Mr.. Crane made it
tuppence in silence
It's little Hi can buy with tuppence.
mister. pleaded the beggar. Cant
you give me another pennyT"
Mr.. Crane shook his head imnatie,+,v
and would have walked on. But the
oeggar wouldn't let him. Suspicion
cleaned in his bad eye,
Put word to it, mister" command
ed the beggar, sternly. Let's hear yon
talk Htnglish-or you don't get awsv
So Mr.. Crane obliged, in the verv
Warmest Anglo-Saxon at his comma M
The beggar listened in pleased silence
Then he intimated that he had been
Mr. Crane was puzzled. Then ligbt
dawned on him. He had been taken
for German spy.
That sort of thing might happen any,
where In England. The little island is
on the job. 1t still firmly believes
that one Englishman Is worth four or
hve other men of any race whatever.
and refuses to get frightened, In spite
OF Zeppelin scares and submarine men
aces 1t isn't a bit intense. 1t hardly
bothers to send recruits to the coIors
except when bad news wakes IL up
But IL Is placidly in earnest
No Interest in Travelling Shows.
Each year for the past four centuries
a goose fair has been held in Not
tingham. Originally. perhaps. geese
were sold there. The only geese ever
found in Nottingham nowadays owe
allegiance to q large western republic
and have been fooled by their English
cousins. To the jaundiced eye of a
goose Nottingham's goose fair bears
Evening star., 1914-11-01
retirement from active service In 1911
was due to an overrash remark As


was due to an overrash remark hs
Won Hindenburg. SO the story goes.
after having gained a decisive victory
over the kafsers forces, said to him
after the sham fighting: Yes, your
majesty. II this had been real war we
would have driven you into the Baltic
sea-" The kaiser resented this Remark
ana Won Hindenburg's retirement soon
Since his astonishing victories in
East Prussia the military writer's have
reviewed a story Illustrating his brav-
cry at the battle Of Sadowa, or Koenig-
graetz. in which he took part as a
second lieutenant in the royal body
guard regiment. the Garde du Corps
suddenly the riiemen of Lieut.. Won
Hindenburg." writes the historian of
his regiment. were fired upon with
grape-shot- A battery had hurried for
ward from RosberitZ and had opened
fire upon them at very short range.
After returning a short rapid IRE.
Lieut. Won Hindenburg ordered For
ward, double-quick.' and dashed for
the Austrian guns. Grazed on the
head and knocked down by a grape
shot, he lay stupeied for q few mo-
ments. Then, recovering. he jumped
up and saw that three cannon wore
already In the hands of his men. while
the two others. one with two horses
and the other with one. were being
drawn of. These were also captured.
but II was impossible to bring them OF
the Held"
His Later Service.
Won Hindenburg later saw hard serv-
ice In the war OF 1S70-1871, taking
part in the battles of Gravelotte, Sedan
and others.
Much of his active service was spent
with the general staff, to which he was
first ordered in 1877. after he had spent
three years In the war academy. Seven
years later he was assigned to service
at the front as company commander.
but in the following year returned to
the general STAFF. where he soon ad-
vanced to major. In 1889 he was as
signed to the war ministry, was made
lieutenant colonel two years later and
In 1893 took command, as lieutenant
colonel, of the 91st infantry regiment.
In 1894 he became colonel and two
years later he was made chief Of tho
general staff of the 7th Army Corps
He advanced rapidly to brigade COM
mander, was successfully promoted to
be major general and lieutenant-gen-
eral, and in 1903 was made commanding
general Of the 4th Corps.
Shows Executive Ability.
In the last named capacity Won Hin.
denburg showed his executive ability
and knowledge of human nature by
the manner in which he was able to
secure the cooperation of two of his
generals, Won Prittwitx and Gaffron and
Won Bernhard. The former was a hard
headed, obstinate old soldier. and the
latter an impetuous officer. dashing and
impatient of restraint. Both, however.
worked efficiently with him. He re-
tired in 1911.
The report of his victories In East
Prussia referred to him as Col. Gen.
Won Hindenburg." AS this IL rank
which he had not before possessed. II
is assumed that II was conferred upon
him as a reward for his services In
repelling the Russian advance.
Evening star., 1914-11-01
Experience Of Hotel Keepers.

At the beginning Of the season the
summer hotel keepers along the east
ern coast made a desperate effort to
keep things going as usual. Most of
these folk. and the smaller chaps who
have boarding houses and garages,
have their every penny invested in
their business. Not many people went
to the eastern coast resorts this sum-
mer. II the Germans ever do land on
English shores, the landing will be on
the eastern coast. There's q little man
At Harwich who saved for thirty years
spring he opened q little pub. Today
he is again working al butler for his
old master, and his wife is in service
as q lady's maid.
Better luck next time," says this
gray-haired butler. chesrily.
People do not como downtown when
they have no money to spend. Hunt
clubs have either been disbanded or
the veterans are hunting on broken-
winded hacks. in a valiant effort to
keep the young dogs In hand. Her race
meetings offer pitiful cards. Her ports
are closed or empty, and her wealthy
folk are in too many cases living on
their capital. God only knows how the
poor folk live!
And yet no one complaind. One-half
perhaps three-fourths-of England's
commerce outside of the bread and but
ter lines has been destroyed. And yet
the dominant note Is that of complete
satisfaction with the way in which the
war is going. and a placid refusal to
believe that it could go any way but
the right way. Contempt for the Ger
man Is mingling with a condescending
admission that the French have been
fighting quite well-for Frenchmen.
Even bad news only turns on the
stream Of recruiting for . little time.
SO sure Is England that all will be
well.
Evening star., 1914-11-01
Gen. Van Hindenburg, Until
Lately Retired, Credited
With Two Victories.
RESTORED TO COMMAND
BY ORDER OF EMPEROR
Leads German Army Against Rus
slams and Captures 10000
Prisoners, Is Report.
Correspondence Of the Associated Press.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
BERLIN, October IS. - Gen. vor
Hindenburg. who distinguished him.
self by winning two great victories
over the Russians and taking about
10000 prisoners within three weeks.
was a comparatively unknown man. SO
far as the general public is concerned.
when the war broke out. and it seemed
wholly probable that his name would
go down to history as a blank, for he
had been retired from active service
three years ago. at the age of sixty
four. His health. moreover, was not
such as to warrant the expectation that
he would still achieve work of distinc-
tion. He walks with great difficulty.
being subject to both rheumatism and
gout.
In view Of his health he was not re-
called into active service when the war
broke out. although he enjoyed a high
reputation among military men. 1t
was only after Gen. Won Prittwitz and
Gaffron, at first in command in East
in strategy that the emperor decided
to make a change of commanders. The
general staff, called into consultation,
told him that Won Hindenburg was the
only man to. save the situation there.
and Won Hindenburg. notwithstanding
his sixty-seven years. was appointed.
He was living at Magdeburg. but came
to Berlin at once upon hearing of his
appointment. Here young officer
took him in an automobile at high
speed to the seat Of war. On the way
they were met by staff officers from the
East Prussian army. who gave Hinden-
burg a full description Of the military
situation. and by the time he arrived at
the scene of action he had already
formed his plans for crushing the Rus
sian Narev army.
Evening star., 1914-11-01
AND

note Of regret in the voice of the
cunarder who tells the story. There
isn't. He takes that needless damage
as part of the fortunes of war. After
all, the other losses on every side OF
him are SO many and SO great that he
saved.
MY family has been in the lead busi-
ness for four generations" an English
man tells you. NOW I am losing
$4,000 month. In six months shall
be hopelessly bankrupt"
No crouch" there. Just q plain
statement Of an undeniable fact.
Evening star., 1914-11-01

houses Of Congress. Public men may
learn that it il not only safe, but even
frankly with the men who place those
questions before the people.
It may be assumed that these are Mr..
Asquith's views. That gentleman has
been noted throughout his public life
not merely for courage but for the di-
rect manner In which he approaches an
end. He has been credited with re-
markAble adroitness in politics. As a
matter Of fact. according to one who
has studied him at close range for
years, he merely cuts across lots to his
end.
HE decides what Is the best thing to
be done." said this gentleman.
Then he achieves that end by the
simplest and most direct means at his
command. He may call in the leader of
"I want you to vote with US on this
bill,' he will say. These are my rea-
sons
perhaps the other man will decline.
He is always asked to give his rea-
sons. They may discuss the matter for
hours. II the other man remains recall
citrant AsQuith never shows any sign
Of pertur baton. He has tried and
failed. That is all. He will try again
in another quarter Here he may sue
There was no evidence that Mr.. As
quith had any hidden az to grind In
this luncheon party. He wished to see
and to Judge for himself the men who
arc writing English news for American
papers. He had been told that they
created by the military censor-just
now in placing before American read
ers a truthful account of English at
fairs. He is sufferer by that censor
himself. by the way. He delivered a
most important speech not long ago.
and 1t was seven days before the thick
English colonel into whose hands 1t fell
permitted it to reach the American
cables.
ous," said this epauletted censor when
interrogated.
Lives Up to His Reputation.
Mr.. Asquith lived up to his reputation
for candor. It was quite well under
stood that nothing Of what he said was
to be published. But he discussed with
at least apparent frankness the events
Of today, both in politics and the field
Of war. No one ventured to question
him, Of course. But various leads were
given him and he took advantage of
them all. It 10 safe to say that his
hearers each profited by the talk. In
that they were armed with knowledge
from the inside.
In appearance Mr.. Asquith seems the
honest Yorkshire squire. His eyes are
blue. set wide apart, and both friendly
and straightforward in their regard.
His profile Is a rugged one. SO much so
that whereas face-on one might think
Of him as a kindly old gentleman in
terested in politics. from side view
the mans intellectual strength becomes
apparent. His eyebrows are heavy and
whitish- blond. His hands are long and
thick. with blunt and powerful fingers.
The backs Of his wrists are well coat
cd with hight hair. His appetite is
most excellent.
Mr.. Asquith was a notable barrister
before he became q figure in politics
In the past seven years. during which
he has made himself one Of the great
dgures Of English history. Whatever
may be the verdict of posterity upon
the changes he has introduced in Eng
land, It will not be denied that they
are revolutionary in character. Tho
house Of lords. for example, hes be-
Evening star., 1914-11-01
His Action Almost Revolutionary.

Therefore Mr.. Asquith's lunch may
be regarded as establishing a prscs-
dent almost revolutionary in it's impor-
lance. As things in England depend
lpon precedent. 1t may have an emol-
lent effect upon the future. The time
may come when American reports in
England are treated with the courtesy
in the house of parliament that Is ac-
Evening star., 1914-11-01
Asquith Takes Lunch with a
Party of American News
paper Reporters.
REPUTATION FOR CAND0R
BORNE OUT DURING CHAT
Has Made Himself One Of Great
Figures Of British History a.
Head of Government.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
LONDON. October 12.-Premier As
quith took lunch recently with a party
Of American reporters.
This isn't a social item. It Is hardly
a political one. It is rather to be
classed as a tangible proof Of the Rev.
Jasper doctrine that "the world do
move"
No other prime minister of England
has ever taken lunch with a party of
reporters. Especially has no other
prime minister ever broken bread with
party of American reporters. All re-
porters have been regarded as nui-
sances by most prime ministers. Ameri-
can reporters have almost been class
ed as public enemies.
It Is different in Washington, There
an accredited correspondent is freely
admitted to the sanctum Of any public
man you wish to name. The most emil
nent men in the nation talk with com.
parative freedom. A handsome press
gallery is provided for them in the
House and Senate. Every facility is Of
fered for the accurate gathering Of
news and its prompt transmission.
In England a reporter-especially
perhaps, an English Reporters made
to feel that he classes somewhere near
a Door relation. They obtain by favor
talks with public men. The only man
ner in which an American reporter can
obtain admission to either house of
parliament Is by the card Of some
member. It is true that four tickets are
allotted to the American ambassa dor.
but these are usually bespoken by per-
sons Of American prominence.
Evening star., 1914-11-01
Kaiser Sacrifices Pride. /.

According to one report his appoint
ment meant a sacrifice of personal
pride on the part Of the kaiser. be-
cause It 10 said that Won Hindenburg' 9
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-08-01
NOTICE.

A competitive examination
for beneficiary students to
the State Normal School and
the Louisiana State University,
will be held at the st. Mary Cen.
trail. High School in Franklin on
Thursday, August q, 1914.
Applicants for the State Normal
must be residents of the Parish OF
st. Mary, female, graduate of q
High School, and must certify
that their parents are unable to
defray their expenses.
Applicants for the La. State
University must be male, resi-
dent of the Parish of st. Mary,
graduate of q High School, and
must certify that their parents are
unable to defray their expenses.
>All applicants desiring to enter
the contest must notify DR.. D. N.
Foster on or before Thursday,
August 9th, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
D. N. FOSTER, Supt.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-08-01

Aetnae.ized means being forth
fed against the every day risks OF
accident and resultant loss. Ac.
cident insurance is not all alike.
It all looks alike until you have
an accident and a claim. Then
the Aetna policy stands out like
the Bank Of England notes in q
panic, or like government bonds
In D crisis. In these days of
''high speed" caution is rarer
than ever before. Will your
family be properly taken care of
II you are accidentally injured or
killed. After the accident is too
late to Aetna.ixe yourself. Get
your Aetna policy now and fortify
yourself in time. Act today
See Parkerson-O 'Niell, Limited,
agents, Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-08-01
AT SERVICE.

Registered Guernsey Bull,
"0eorge Washington Of Hilcrist. "
Get q calf worth having. Fee
$500. For particulars ring up 1874.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-08-01

A full supply OF fruit Jars at
Neil McNeil's 5 Al id 10 cent store.
Defy competition on prices.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-08-01

We endeavor to give more real
value for q do Oar than . dollar
buys elsewhere at the. 5 and 10
cents store. Nu1 HeN91f.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-31
TedCher-MotherS Win Fight

Toachor-m"thors II New York will
win their fight for special leave Of alb
scucr To- bear children as soon as the
uf the teacher mother
committee Of the board Of education are
passed h. the board. The committee
advises the revision Of the present
school bylaws to- require all teacher
mothers who wish leave of absence to
bear children To take two years leave
without pay, or {" remain away from
school until the child is two years OF
age and may be left 10 the care Of
another person with greater safety.
since the appointment Of the special
teacher-mothcr committee a careful
study of the present situation In New
y urk and other cities ms well has Deen
made by the members. The findings Of
tn. committee are based on general
records rather than individual cases.
with the belief that the study of each
case would involve handling u cumber-
some mass of details that would in no
way affect the nnal recommendations
The bylaw committee has worked
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-31
An Expensive Iailleur [ trimmed With
Blue Fox---The Winter Fur De Luxe
Green Faille Silk and Dyed
Blue Fox, Winters Cost
Hest Fur, Make This At
ternoon Gown An Ex-
pensive Creation for the
Maid or Young Matron.

Fur on cuffs. collar and hens Of
'he gowns of this season Immediately
gives wide opportunity for the dis
posal of a great deal OF money. OF
course, there are furs and furs. some
Of which come out boldly for what
they are. and yet still others, which
masquerade and deceive the poor
buyer under SINE fancy name.
II one pays blue fox prices there
should be a decided knowledge that
the fur is blue fox. Now as the use
OF blue fox on gowns OF a different
color demands that 1t should be dyed.
there is ample opportunity that the
young woman be mislead.
The best plan Is to buy ones own
strips OF blue fox. after the gown is
made. have them dyed the proper col
or. and futed on by a furrier. In this
way alone can the value Of ones
money be obtained or one can at least
be sure about the dyed blue fox.
The long short effect of the skirt
IN this gown should be noted. From
every point of distant view the skirt
would seem to be very short. but on
closer inspection one can see that IN
is several inches longer than II seems
MS is due to the effect gained by the
addition of the fur ruffie to the hem
or the top skirt accentuatfng IT'S
and leaving the hem OF the
underskirt comparatively unnoticed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-31

with the teacher-mother committee n
frame the law authorizing leava M Oh
Sehce IN formal terms. II is understood
that inc next recommendation Of the
committees will be the annullinG of the
law that prevents the married teachers
from receiving increases Of salary.
Both the new bylaws will bc preS,utsJ
to the board Of education at a ua,ti,e.
IN the near future. Though some
change may be- made In the length Of
leave to be granted teacher-motL.rs
III" majority of the board memho,,
have already declared Themselves as
favoring them. and a generous term If
absence is sure 20 be provided.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-31
Ye CdndleSticR of
Modern Time
BY MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERICK
Author of The New HousekeepIng

OLlDAY seasons bring us i'm
~ mind of olden days so glow
l. j lngly described by various
authors when the sole flu
Hllhants were candles. Even though
our modern lighting systems are so
ethcient and superior to the rush
ramp and the tallow dip, HOLIDAYS
seem the natural time for using the
FESTIVE candle. The candle has nm
doubtedly decorative es,hotic
touch which no other form of light
ing can surpass. 1t is not only the
light Itself which is soft, mellow.
ana becoming. but the candle or ia
PerinE form from which if is re-
leased. The long long, pure tube
OF wax mounted on holder OF metal
OF slass seems peculiarly appropri-
ATE Tor grazing the holiday table.
candles permit balanced arrange
ment of the table, and are in bsr-
moEy with any kind Of decors-
ton. Perhaps glass holders are
most suitable 10 the dining table
with the exception Of silver. if we AT.
so fortunate as to possess il. Brass
copper, lacquer. etc. have their
place in living room or library.
where they may give a note of color
to the contrasting furniture and
walls. Eithe: two or four candle
sticks are permissible on the we'll
set table. They should b. neither
too stumpy nor so tall as to prevent
comfortable seeing of ones vis-a-vfs.
Always the protecting glass disk
should be fitted to prevent dripping.
Srades may be of every kind and
color from paper TO silk. from rose
to red. However. the shade should
be so made that the light it focuses
on the table is not too intense i'm
tone
The candle adjuster is a modern
addition. II keeps the shade at the
exact right height and firmly in
place on the candle Many candles
or apparent ones. can be wired for
electricity. There is also a kind of
lamp-candle burning kerosene
which Is very effective. II wax ones
are chosen. they should be only of
the best and firmest quality, as
candles which become awry and
idil 10 keep their shape are dear at
any price. II is best to choose the
candle with the specially fitted base.
This tapering, grooved base per
nits OF its being more securely and
easily placed iC the holder than can
be done with candles having the
ordinary round bottom.
II one or two wall lights are used
In addition, the entire holiday Illumi-
nation can have the candle-lIght eff
feet so attractive when combined
with holly. green's or leaves. The
naked candle. bare of any shade is
the most effective against a back
ground OF green. ON the mantle.
on IN" desk top. the piano or book
shelf surface, candles may he ar
ranged which will shed "A holiday
glow in keeping with the season.
Perhaps IT is association. or vague
memories Of romance. that have 50
idcal.ZCd fire and candle light Our
most efficient bulbs and globes male
before tho warm radiance of tho
taper. y holiday. a Christmas with
ont candies Never.
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