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The Washington times., 1914-04-17

. HIS is Tottie Tabby. sitting in
the lap Of Miss Flax, young
u dolly who lived with Grandma
Tabby and did the dishes for
her. Grandma Tabby Is telling q
wonderful story. all true, about cat
who saved a life.
Tottie was tired of playing with her
toys. She was lonesome for her lit
tie kitty sisters and brothers who
were at home with the measles.
How would you like to have me
tell you a story? asked Grandma
Tabby as she rocked back and forth
in her creaky old chair and knitted.
THAT Is just what Is needed here
this afternoon" exclaimed Miss
Flax. IT win hold the young lady
on my lap, and tell you the story"
Tottie was just a little tired and
sleepy, but she was very wide
awake when Grandmother began.
Now you know said Grand
mother Tabby. that most human
being says that q cat has nine lives.
Whether that is true or not I. can
not say. I think that they are 50
quick and so clever that they get
away. This story will prove to you
that one Of your ancestors, at least,
bad more presence Of mind than q
human being.
"Once upon q time, q great-great-
great-great grandfather Of yours
named Thomas Tabby Dust like
Tom). lived with some people called
Innkeepers. He was very fond Of q
young man who lived there too,
and tho young man was very fond
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

tered pans and mark in squares Chop
ped walnuts may be added IL desired.
Angel Kisses a La Radcliffe.
Two cupfuls of brown sugar, the
browner the better, three-fourths of q
cup of half milk and half cSeam. and a
tablespoonful Of butter. Boil till It
strings. Add a teaspoonful of vanilla
and half a cupfuI Of English walnut
meats. Beat till 1t is thick like syrup
then pour into buttered pans and mark
in squares
Popcorn Balls.
For the best results will come from
the use of New Orleans molasses- Cook
a pint Of 1t over the fire for five minu-
tes. Pour into 1t three quarts OF fresh
iy popped corn and cook two minutes,
stirring every instant.
AS soon as It has cooled enough to
handle form into loose balls. This is
easily done with a SPOON.
Place the balls on oiled paper far
enough apart to prevent their sticking
together.
Copy't 1914 Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
Secrets of Dainty ''College" Candies
~ HEN Josephine Martin was a
H student in college she was
" ''t:le dandiest fudge maker"

~-y HEN Josephine Martin was a
W. student in college she was
w "t.le dandiest fudge maker
in the university. She made
candies OF every kind, from the most
elaborate and ornate bonbons, which
tasted exactly like dollar-a-pound kind,
to simple taffies. Her candles made
her famous all over the country. The
girls were always begging her to make
them q box to send to some Of tho
girls at home" and she was voted
the sweetest girl" in each Of her
classes.
After she left college there was a sud-
den turn in her fortunes. Her father,
who had lavisbed money on her. died
suddenly and left his family almost
penniIess 1t remained for Josephine
to support herself. her mother and a
younger sister
A Mss practical young woman might
have tried to teach. or do some Of the
other regular things to which the mind
of woman instinctively turns when she
has to earn money. But instead she
took mental stock of her accomplish
rnents. She had never been n student.
She had slipped through college. and
her record for popularity was far more
brilliant than her record for scholar
ship.
Il am going into the candy business"
she announced to her family. And she
did. Luckily she had her home, and SO
the first expense of rent was spared her.
But from the first her business pros
pered. She decided that the most popu-
lar sweets were those that had choco-
late for the chief ingredient. Of the
chocolate confcctions she argued that
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The Godfather.
(ReIance.)
Nhenance.
HFeaturing Owen Moore.O

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of his former sweetheart
ne lett the town. giving the wife of
the man who won a signet ring for
lhe youngster. The child grows to
manhood. His father meanwhile
wasted away by dissipation, dies
us son spends his patrimony goes
west, where he becomes an habitue
OF the gambling hall operated bv
the man who lost out. After losing
what little money he has left in the
gambling hall, the young man at
tempts to cheat He is discovered
and taken out to the nearest tree by
the Westerners. who are bent on
hanging him. The gambler, follows
the infuriated miners and comes
upon them as his godson is pleading
Tor his life with outstretched arms,
The man who lost out notices the
signet ring which he gave the girl
years before and saves the young
man from death. Later they both
renounce the gaming tables and the
man who lost out returns East and
makes home for his former sweet
Assrt and his wayward godsen.
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The Vanity Case.
(Vitagraph.l

TN jewelry store. Grace Norris.
wealthy girl. absent-mindedly
i takes a vanity case She Is seen
by Fred Wright. who thinks she
stole it. She finds the case and. hor-
rffied at her unintentional crime, de-
termines to return and pay for 1t,
but that evening, at the Uptons, she
meets Fred Wright and discovers he
is aware for her theft. He is in debt
and rendered desperate by the de-
mands of his. creditors. and by
threats Of exposure, succeeds in CO.
ercing the terrified girl into stealing
valuable necklace of rubies from
Mrs. Holmes. She is nearly caught.
Fred Wright is summoned to town
by his uncle before Grace can give
him the rubies and she hides them
in her hair. The jewels are missed,
there Is great excitement, and detec-
tives are sent for. Wright returns
to the Uptons, his debts cleared by
his uncle, promises to go West and
start life anew. Later in the even
ing, Jack Upton, who is in love with
her, proposes. She loves Jack. but
her conscience troubles her. and she
refuses. He is persistent and tries to
kiss her. His cuff-links catch in her
hair and the rubies discovered. AS
founded, he asks for an explanation.
Fred wright, who has overheard
them, steps forward and declares
the whole thing a practical joke.
Jack believes him and agrees to re-
place the jewels. Fred, relieved. de-
parts, and Jack takes the girl in his
arms. She returns his caresses and
consents to become his wife. Mrs.
Holmes finds her jewels and
Wright. before leaving, gives Grace
her vanity case, for which she sends
the jeweler its full value, at the
same time. explaining how 1t came
in her possession.
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Lost In Mid Ocean.
(Vitagraph.l
By GARDNER MACK.

a T the embassy ball, Tagisha.
~ a wealthy Japanese. becomes
n infatuated with Leona.
daughter o7 Mr.. Bryce, but
she refuses his advances. Mr.. Bryce
dies from grief and worry over
financial troubles and Tagisha en-
ploys a spy to follow Leona, who
is the wife of Richard Manley, an
artist. Tagisha, after an unsuccess-
full attempt to stab Richard, follows
them to Japan. As they are about
to return to America on the steamer
kidnapping Leona. Her husband
does not miss her. Leona finally at
tracts the attention of Japanese
boy, throws him a Japanese coat
given her by Harold, with a note
appealing to whoever finds IL, to
direct the boy 70 the steamer Amer
icus." The boy arrives after the
den, consul at Toxic, sees him with
the coat, reads the note, and after
a terrific struggle with Tagisha, who
is killed, succeeds in rescuing Leona,
Leona sails on the following day
aboard .'The Mikado;" Harold send
ing Richardson the "Americus"-a
wireless to that effect. THE Mi
wrecked with a loss Of many lives.
1.-The Americas arrives in time to
rescue some Of the "Mikado" pas
sengers. Leona is missing and her
husband is grief-stricken. Holding
to a piece Of wreckage, she is res
cued and brought back to Japan,
where she notifies Harold of her
safety. Leona returns to America,
but cannot locate her husband. He
has become recluse. After six
years, he comes back and sees IN the
paper an account of a strange wo-
man risking her life to save a pic
ture painted by him. He decides to
visit the hospital where she has
been taken and there. Leona and he
meet, face to face. After the first
shock and their recognition, they are
soon clasped in each others embrace
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Aduice to Girls
D ANNIE LAURIE

Dear Annie LArie-l am very much
In love with such q nice young man,
and I am quite sure he likes me
very much: in fact. know ae does.
but he is SO very quiet / really don't
know what to do about It. 1 some
times set so tired conversing with
him. and yet II I don't talk very
much to him he has practically moth
ing to say. What shall I do to in
terest him, or. at least, TO make him
have more to say? PERPLExED.
w 7HAT are you in love with the
M nice young man about. Per
w plered9
What makes you think he
is nice. and what is it that you ind SC
interesting in him?
He may be delightful creature, but
your description Of hfrn makes him
sound something like a wooden Indian
or one Of those round-eyed dummies you
see In front of clothing stores wearing,
This swell suit for s17.75."
II you get SO tired trying to talk with
him now. what on earth will you do
when you have to sit at the table with
him 3s5 days a year?
But, II your case Is hopeless, and you
really feel that you must make him
talk or die. suppose you don't have
quite SO muca to say to him. and he
may get more OF chance to be con-
versational himself.
There is such a thing as being so
lively that everybody else feels dead.
Didn't you ever talk with any one who
speaks so loud that you keep wanting to
whisper. to strike balance?
Try this method. little sister, with
your dumb friend. and see how II works
and let US know about It.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

hcusekecper go where sho could be
waited or and cooked for and maze
comfortable, and have "A hours each
dav To do lust what she most wants to
do.
II don't believe the words vacation
and loaf are exactly synonymous. You
know rest means simply q change OF
occupation.
If the hermit were TO take vaca-
ton he ought to go where he would
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
Our Bird Friends
The Chickadee

~ ATSE Of It's delightful notes.
X It's confidlng ways and its
l. .fearlessness. the chickadee is
one of the best known birds of
the United States and Canada. 1t re-
spends to encouragement, and by hang
ing within its reach a constant supply of
suet the ch.ckadee can be made a con-
slant visitor to the garden and orchard.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
By Ann Marie Lloyd

caramels and Judges were the most
liked. 80 she decided to specialize or
the very two candies which had brought
her fame in college.
And she used only the rules OF the
college girl. Her business has long since
outgrown the home kitchen. Il occupies
an entire building in one Of the largest
cities. She has dozens OF candy-makers,
and she is the big boss" but the game
recipes are still used. Here are some
Of them:
Vassar Fudge.
Two cupfulls OF brown sugar, four
ounces Of chocolate, taree-quarters er a
cupful, one tablespoonful butter ond a
teaspoonful vanilla. Boil till It threads
from the spoon and beat till It creams.
some shredded cocoanut stirred in Just
as 1t Is removed from the fire makes a
delicious variation.
Barnard Caramels.
Two cups Of brown sugar, one of mo-
lasses. one cup OF grated chocolate. one
CUP Of boiled milk, one tablespoonful of
-four. butter the size Of a walnut. Let
II boil slowly till II forms In water end
pour on fiat tin to cool.
Wellesley Chocolate Caramels.
Two cupfuls molasses. one cupful gran
ulated sugar, two-thirds cup of milk.
three squares Of unsweetened chocolate.
one large Tablespoonful butter and tea
spoonful OF vanxA
Cook the ingredients together. with
the exception Of the vanilla. till the
mixture forms a ball when dropped in
cold water. Add the vanilla just as il
Is removed from the fire. Pour in but
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Copy't. 1914. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
Miss Laurie will welcome letters OF
inquiry on subjects Of feminine inter-
est from young women readers of this
paper and will reply to them in these
columns. They should be addressed to
her, care this office.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

Dear Annie LAUREL am almost
fifteen years old, and 1 have some
with q boy for two years. He does
not live In my town, and New Years
afternoon he came to visit me- The
next day I received letter from
him and since then have not heard
from him.,
When i was visiting in his town
went with him to call on his people.
Was this proper.
never would permit him to kiss
me; sometimes he got a little cross,
and said when he loved me he didn't
think 1t was wrong.
shall be very grateful for any ad-
vice you may give me.
1 correspond with four different
boys Is this too many for my age?
Should I wear my hair down in
curls or up? BRUNETTE.
WY ELL, for goodness sake, Bru-
A nette. fourteen years old and
" five love affairs on your
hands,
Haven't you any mother at all. or
even q maiden aunt? Is there nobody
In the world who cares whether you
act like q gone goose or a sensible
human being? As for this particular
boy, what earthly difference does II
make whether he thinks this, that, or
can what he thinks make In your life? i?
It's what you are that important, and
from your own confession you must be
q good deal Of q goose.
What do you do with your time? Have
you no lessons to get-hothing to learn
In the world? Are you SO clever that
nobody can teach you thing? Or is
your head SO full Of the boys that there
isn't room in it for another earthly
thought?
Come now, little sister, come now, get
down to some sort OF common sense
What Is there about boy that makes
him such a wondrous creature?
What does he amount to in the world,
anyhow. and where on earth did you
get the idea that you can't live without
some love affair with one Of these rare
and radiant beings? Why honey. what
you need. and need cruelty. is a Gocd.
hard, old-fashioned spanking I wish I
had you right here with me and I'd
give II to you-with a will. too-and
then when you were through crying
we'd kiss and make UP and go out in
the kitchen and stir up plate Of fudge
and have a good sensible talk about
the whole thing.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

Though insignificant in size. titmice
another name for the attractive little
birds . are far from being SO In an
economic sense, owing to their numbers
and activity. While one locality Is being
searched for food by q larger bird.
ten are being scrutinized by the smaller
species.
The chickadee's food is made up Of in
sects and vegetable matter. Moths and
caterpillars are favorites, and form
table food Is composed largely of seeds
and weeds. There are few moro useful
birds than this.
o9vt ~ Nsvs,s.e, ys.>,,,. a.,,a.> n.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
Tie Old Gssfiemds
Whs Lilies PebberMixf,

ri have noticed that most of the
men who work with their brains
find it necessary to keep their jaws
busy when they are thinking hard.
"The most brilliant editor I
ever knew used to keep big box
of gum drops in the drawer of his
desk and whenever he had to
tackle anything difficult he would
take a gum drop, TO set the wheels
in motion, as he put it.
81 know a senator, one Of the
leaders of his party, who stops in
e4rAs every day for package Of
old-fashioned molasses taffy.. He
says he can no more work without
it than without his glasses.
"My son-in-law says it isn't
mere habit. He claims that light
nourishment of this sort is just
what the body needs in times of
mental activity. He keeps cake
or two of Beverly Chocolate always
by him and frequently doesn't go
out to luncheon.
"Maybe that's the scientific ex-
PLANTATION, but I'm getting old
enough now so that l don't care
much about scientific explanations.
l like my package of eEeAe Pepper
mints every day, and that's enough
reason for me"
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
THE ONLY
Department Representing
THE PUBLIC
WHAT THEY'RE SHOW.
ING IN WASHINGTON.
TODAY.

rs - TODAY.
"Memories That Haunt," the
Favorite,' First and IL streets
northwest.
"The GeiSha,' the Maryland, SIC
Ninth street. .--'
Alice joyce and Guy Coombs In
"a Celebrated Case." Crandall's.
Ninth and T. streets.
Charles Hswtrey in "a Message
From Mars" the Virginia, Ninth
between r and q streets.
"a Mad Love-" the Pickw1ck, oll
Pa Ave.
"a Chance for Life. the Palace,
Ninth. near Pa. Ave.
Mary Pici<ford In "The Good
Little Devil" the Olympic. 1881
You street.
TOMORROW -
@Romance of the EverElades,o the
AppoIo, !624 H street northeast.
aLost In Mid-Ocean," Crandall's,
Ninth and E streets. ..-.
HThe Raid Of the Red Marauder,1
the. F'avorite, First and HI streets
northwest.
Owen Moore, in ''The Godfather,
the Maryland, e18 Ninth. street.
'sThe Vanity Case the Pickwick,
911 Pennsylvania avenue.
"a Race with the Limited,~ tie
Palace, Ninth street near Pennsyl-
vania avenue. 80.
Charles Hawtrey In "a Message
from Mars,o the Virginia, Ninth
between r and G streets.
g. "Paid in Full,' the Olympic, 1871
You street.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

I'D you ever meet a Vacation
i Mapper?"
~ She has recently been put on
fhe lists of oconomically and
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-10-17

nant to each canal systom and forming
part thereof, nor shall this exemption ex-
tend to the assessed value that such real
estate had at the time it may be acquired
by the company; provided that the right
OF the state to regulate the diversion of
its public waters from their natural bed
shaii not be waived by this amendment
section =. Be it further resolved, etc.,
That the official ballot to be used at the
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: For the proposed amendment
to the Constitution of the State Of Louis.
lana exempting from taxation for ten dD)
years from the date of completion certain
new canals for irrigation, navigation and
power purposes to be completed within
five years with a capital of not less than
Three Million Dollars (s3, OOO, 900. OO)." And
the words: Against the amendment to
tho Constitution of the State of Louisiana
exempting from taxation for ten QO
years from date of completion certain new
canals for irrigation, navigation and power
purposes to be completed within five 60
years, with capital of not less than Three
Million Dollars" And each elector shall in
dictate as provided in the general election
laws of the State whether he votes for or
against the proposed amendment.
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
L. f. THOMAS.
speaker OF the House of Representatives.
Approved: July 6. 1914.
l.. E. HALL,
Governor G.: the State of Louisiana,
A true copy:
ALVIN f. EEBERT. Secretary of State.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-10-17

Of said bonds, are hereby recognized ana
declared to be valid and existing bonds
ana obligations OF the district on subdi-
shall have jurisdiction to entertain any
contest wherein their validity or consti-
nationality is questioned.
Section =. Be it further resolved, etc.
That this proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the qualified voters of this
State for adoption or rejection az the con
Sressional election to be held in NoFem-
Der, 1914 and, if adopted, the same shall
take effect Immediately thereafter.
Section 3. Be it further resolved, etc.
That on the official ballots TO be issued
at said election there shall be placed the
words For the proposed amendment to
Paragraphs Two 90 and Three 90 OF
Article Two Hundred and Eighty one OF
the Constitution of Louisiana and the
words; Against the proposed amend
ment to Paragraphs Two go and Three
CD of Article Two Hundred and Eighty
one Of the Constitution of Louisiana" and
each elector shall indicate, rs provided
in the general election laws of the State
which of the propositions, For" oil
Against" he votes.
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate
/. Z. THOMAS.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Approved July O. 1914.
l.. L. HALL,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT, Secretary of State
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-10-17

vacancies occasioned by death, resgna-
uon,or otherwise. where the unexpil ed por-
ton of the term is less than one ye;r sha !
De nued for thesremainder of the term BY
appointment Of the Governor with the adj
wee and consent of the Senate In II CASE 5
where the uneXpired portion of the term is
one year or more, the vacancy shall be
nlied by special election to be called by the
Governor and held within sixty days of
the occurrence of the vacancy under the
general election laws of the State
! Section 2. Be it further resolved, etc,
That the foregoing amendment to the
article Of the Constitution of this State
If adopted, shall become operative on the
first day Of December, A. D. 1914 and
the Governor of the State shall, within
ten days thereafter, order an election to
be held within the Thirteenth Judicial
District OF Louisiana. and, in conformity
with existing election laws, for the pur-
pose OF electing the additional judge for
said Thirteenth Judicial District. who shall
hold office until the next regular election
for Judges under this Constitution and
until his successor is elected and qualified
Section 3. Be it further resolved, etc,
That upon the official ballots to be used
printed the words: For the proposed
amendment to Article 100 of the Consti-
tuition of Louisiana relative to District
Courts creating an additional judge for
the Thirteenth Judicial District" and the
words: Against the proposed amend
ment to Article 100 of the Constitution
of Louisiana relative to District Courts,
creating an additional judge for the Thr-
teenth Judicial District" and each elector
shall indicate. as provided in the general
election laws of the State, for which prop
osltion. For or Against" he votes.
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
l.. e. THOMAS,
Speaker OF the House of Representatives.
Approved: July 9, 1914.
L. E. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
\ true copy:
ALVIN f. HEBERT. Secretary of State.