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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-22

'ly. Entering and passing through
"Juffre Hail." which is used for relig-
ious services and entertainments the
visitors were treated to an impromptu
concert. A singer in nurses costume
vas on the stage before a piano. Be-
side her were three blind soldiers-one
with leg amputated and the military
medal and war cross pinned to his
breast-all receiving musical instruc-
ton. Ignorant of the presence of the
visitors, the singer and her soldier pu-
pills continued their lesson.
A tour of the grounds and park with
which the buildings are surrounded,
followed. Seated on bench in the
open were half a dozen inmates max
ing corded fringe for curtains. Among
these workers was the naturalized
American, Joseph Amar, of Washing
ton, D. c., who was at the Lyons ex-
position when war was declared, and
who enlisted in the foreign iegian soon
after. His skill and devterity brought
forth compliment from Monsieur
L
spare time perfecting his French while
taking his promenade with one of the
nurses as guide and teacher.
AT another spot in the park a blind
music teacher-not a war victim-was
swing lesson in cornet playing to a
sightless young soldier. The latter,
Wearer of the military medal, had but
one arm. This instrument is his sole
distraction. Many of them are fond of
Elusic and several with violins or man
dolins in their arms were seen work
ing their way to secluded spots of the
grounds for practice and amusement
Arriving at an outbuilding where
baskets were being made, Ministe>
Navy questioned some of the workers.
whose laughter was interrupted by in
Productions. One of the youngest blind
men, soldier from the Vosges, was
here, and he was the gayest. His af-
Fiction he bore lightly and smiIinglv
declared it to be a Souvenir of the
Germans" then adding, q have done
my duty. am content"
One of the large rooms at the insti-
tuition is used for the teaching of mas
sage. Blind masseurs are in consider
able demand and here with blind com
rades for subjects, they are being ran.
idly trained to make their own living
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-22

Other parts of the institution are de-
voted to teaching of reading and writ
ing.
"One of our first objects is to teach
these most deserving wards of the ma
ton the pleasures of existence" said
Monster Brisac, who exercises a sort Of
parental care over them.
The Home is so agreeable that some
do not want to leave it even to be with
their families. There are several cases
of men who left it and asked to come
more cheerful and agreeable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-22

choose a trade to their liking, or any
work to which they may be particu-
larly adapted. Basket-making, manu-
facture of brushes, shoe-making, print
ing, stenography and typewriting are
being taught, among other things.
Each of these victims of the war is a
willing student and an earnest worker.
Notwithstanding their affliction, they
are a most cheerful lot, as the banter
ing which may be heard in visit to
the various workrooms indicates.
Minister of the Interior Malvy, &C
companied by M. Jules Brisac, of the
public health service and M. Paul Err
mard and representative Of the Asso-
ciated Press, visited the Home recent
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
PA. STEEL SALE
NOT COMPLETED
No Action Taken at Yesterdays
Meeting of Reading Iron
Co. Directors
Special 8 The reIesrn5a

Philadelphia, Oct. 21. Announce
ment of the transfer OF the Reading
Iron Company's holdings of Pennsyl-
vania Steel stock to Charles NJ. Schwab,
which was expected yesterday, was not
made. e. T. Stotesbury. chairman of
the board of directors of the Reading
Company, said he could throw no light
as to when the deal would be put
through finally
Pennsylvania Steel stock. owned by
the Reading Iron Company, amounts
in par value to $4,000, 900 of the pre-
ferred and $3100,000 common. The
Pennsylvania Railroad closed out it's
noidlngs 70 Mr.; Schwab last week.
A meeting of the Reading company
was held at the Reading Terminal. The
company declared its regular quarter
ly dividend of 1 per cent. on the first
Preferred stock, payable on December
officers of the company. Meetings,
likewise, were held of the Philadelphia
ana Reading Railway Company and the
philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron
his St4tSes6ury following
ings, was questioned regarding the
status of the Pennsylvania Steel mat
ter, so far as the Reading holdings
Il do not know when the matter will
pc pc taken @ up" he said. Ratification
Iron Company and the Reading Com
pany which controls the iron company
through stock ownership, will be nee
essary, he added. Asked what action
the Reading Company had taken at Its
pury said; The matter was not even
discussed"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
See Another Pig Iron
Buying Movement

In Its weekly review of the steel
trade the Iron Age to-day says:
prominent features of the week
have been advances in prices of many
products and the apparent beginning
iron. The heavy demand for steel pro-
ducts continues. but this is now get
ting to be an old story. The pig iron
market has responded rather slowly
to the great activity and strength of
the slack is to be taken up. Birming-
ham advices are that the sales of
southern iron the past week have con-
siderably exceeded $4,000 tons, under
stood to include contracting by pipe
makers.
Railroads. having thoroughly walk
ened up. are now making themselves
felt more strongly in the steel morket
They are not only buying rails for 1916
but quite number of systems are in
the market for an aggregate of about
$4,000 steel cars for early delivery and
are pressing contracts for needed
bridge work. The Illinois Central has
bought $4,000 tons of rails, the Great
Northern 10000 tons. the Santa Fe 49,
600 tons, and others have taken smaller
negotiations are proceeding. with ad-
$4,000 tons with the Lackawanna Steel
Company and is said to be ready to
order $4,000 tons more, while France
wants 10000 to, $4,000 tons. The total
Company is close to 1000 tons.
Reports from every branch of the
finished steel trade are of the most in
spring character. The advances in
the purpose of checking the heavy In
fiux of orders for delivery in the first
quarter and half of 1915"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
A FINE TREATMENT
FOR CATARRH
EASY TO MAKE AND COSTS LITTLE

Catarrh is such an insidious disease
and has become so prevalent during
the past few years that its treatment
should be understood by all
Science has fully proved that Catarrh
is a constitutional disease and there-
fore requires a constitutional treat
ment. Sprays, inhalers, salves and nose
douches often drive the disease further
down the air passages and into the
lungs
II you have Catarrh or Catarrhal
deafness or head noises, go to your
druggist and get one ounce Of Parmint
and add to it 4 pint of hot water and
ounces of granulated sugar; stir until
dissolved, take one tablespoonful 4
times a day
This will often bring quick relief
from the distressing head-noises, clog
ged nastrils should open. breathing be-
come easy and mucus stop dropping
into the throat.
This treatment has a slight tonic ac-
tion which makes IL especially effective
in cases where the blood has become
thin and weak. 1t Is easy to make.
tastes pleasant and costs little. Every
person who wishes to be free from this
destructive disease should give this
treatment rial-Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
2TQR1 T0f0 N0DOl crown cnlehspR6sA
G5 4aa R0Sal IQn.Q
PUPILS TO HELP
DEVELOP PARK
Members of Foreign Speaking
Societies Asked to Turn
Out on Field Day

An invitation to students of the
Steelton High and Grammar schools
and to members of the various for
eign-speaking societies to participate
in the field day exercises in Luther r,
kelker Park Saturday, was issued to-
day by the Municipal League, under
whose auspices the exercises will be
held.
c.. S. Davis, principal of the High
school and chairman of the park COM
mittee of the League, personally asked
the school students to turn out Satur-
day with tools and help clear away
weeds and trim trees in Kelker park
About 100 students expressed their
Willingness to participate in the de-
velopment of the park which they
term our own picnic place"
Charles r. Holton, secretary of the
league, who was to invite the various
foreign speaking societies on account
of the lateness of the date, was unable
to get in personal touch with the Off
GERS of the various societies. Instead
he asked the newspapers to extend an
invitation to these men in his behalf.
Il am sorry that 1 can't get in per-
sonal touch with the officers of these
foreign-speaking societies. he said
They did splendid work at the first
field day and 1 feel sure they will
again respond"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
HALLOWEEN PARTY

A Halloween party was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hosh-
over, Main street Oberlin, the other
evening. Those present included the
Misses Levilla Shimp, Rothsville; Alice
Kline, Gertrude Ditzler, Ephrata; May
Snavely, Palmyra; Josephine Zug,
Spanish girl, Harrisburg; Alice e.
Wolf. ghost; Mary Hoffman, Martha
Washington; Alfretta Hoffman, fairy:
Mildred Eshenaur. Goddess of Lib
erty; Rhea Boyer, fairy; Edna Cassell,
clown; Onato Shope, Indian; Lille
Lyter, witch; Mabel Hoshower, witch
Edward Elders, ghost; Earl Cassell,
clown, Oberlin; Millard OneaI, maid,
Chamber HILL Miles Thornton, old
man; Paul Thornton, old man, Harris
burg; Harry Snavely, Palmyra; Aaron
Hoshower Bareville: Joseph Balmer,
Millway; Harry Shimp, Robert Shimp,
Rothsville; Mr.. and Mrs Snavely, Pal
myra; Mr.. and Mrs. Forney and son
and daughter, Pembroke; Mrs. Ruther-
ford and granddaughter. Steelton; Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Hoshower, Oberlin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
Steelton Snapshots

Issues Permit. - Borough Secretary
Charles p. Feidt has issued a permit
to Max Frumin to build an addition ito
his store at 81 North Front street.
Will Meet Tonight. - Paxtang
Tribe, 243, Independent Order of Red
Men, will meet this evening.
To Hold Fair. - The Good Will
Fire Company, No. l., of Enhaut, will
hold a three-night fair in the engine
house the evenings of October %, 29
and 80. The Imperial Band will fur
nish music.
VIII Hold Musical. - The R. A. T.
L. Glass of the Main Street Church of
God Sunday school will hold musical
this evening. An elaborate program
has been arranged.
To Mail Parcels. - Outgoing parcel
post shipments from the local post
office to foreign countries these days
are exceedingly heavy. Most of the
packages consist of clothing and
shoes and are mailed to Austria Hun
gary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21

minal division of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. The changes are in effect
sunday morning simultaneously with
the new main line schedule.
With the suburban trains under
electric operation there will be a re-
duction in running time of one minute
on local trains eastbound from Paoli
to Broad Street Station and of five
minutes on the westbound run.
OF the eastbound weekday trains
thirty-eight will be locals, making all
stops between Fifty-second street and
Paoli, as compared with thirty-three
under the old schedule. Westbound
there will be thirty-six locals daily, as
compared with thirty-four as at pres
ent. Trains will run every half hour
from IL 8 a IN. 20 9.45 p. m.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
1MIDDLETOWN. :.
SCHOOL CHILDREN GET
PRIZES IN GARDEN CONTEST

The Mothers Congress Circle of
Middletown has awarded a number of
prizes for the best-kept gardens by
school children. The committee in
charge of the awards includes Mrs. d.
w. C. Laverty, Mrs. E. L. Beck, Mrs.
o. M. Swartz. Mrs. George Howard,
Mrs. H. S. Roth and Mrs. H. j.
Wickey. Prizes were awarded as fol-
lows:
High school building, Miss Grace
Keefer teacher-First prize, Viola NJ.
Farver; second prize, Lloyd Imler and
Carl Sinegar.
Grammar school building, Miss Eliz-
aheth Overdeer, teacher-First prize,
Marian Ulrich; second prize, Mar
Garet Mennaugh and Fanny Men
naugh.
Wood street building, e. s. KEEPER,
teacher-Winner Mary E. Flowers.
Susquehanna building, William Nor
row. teacher-First prize. Frank Price:
second prize, Daisy Fornwalt and
Samuel Stoner.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
C-HIGHSPIRE ..--
Bazaar to Get Funds For
Playground Equipment

Interest in the bazar held this week
to raise funds for the equipment of
Highspire's new Fairgrounds con-
tinues. This evening the Rev. Frank
Edward Meyer will deliver an address
on THE Church In Action" Lewis A.
Diller, of Mechanicsburg. a trombonist
and Professor Morett, of Allen, a plan
ist will be present to give several in
strumental selections. Following
these exercises which will be held in
the Church of God at 7:45 o'clock, the
Highspire Band will march to the
church and escort the crowd to the
High School basement. where a concert
will be given at o'clock.
Highspire's new playground was
dedicated with impressive ceremonies
the borough by the Church of God and
has been named "Aseph." 1t is a plot
234x150 feet and is situated at an ac-
cessible place. The arrangements for
the bazar are in charge Of o. s. Buser.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
Charles Williams to
Become New Manager

Beginning Monday morning, Charles
M. Williams will take over the man
agership of the Union Station barber
shop as successor to Ross r. Potts,
who has resigned to go into business
on his own account.
The new manager has been in the
employ of Harvey Wolfe. proprietor
of the shop. for the last several years
and in that time he has divided his
services between the Commonwealth
and the station shops. He is a we'll
known Elk and has a wide circle OF
friends. The announcement of Mr.
Potts intended departure was received
with regret by scores of railroad and
businessmen. with whom he is very
popular.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
Prominent Speaker
to Address Banquet Of
Presbyterian Association

The Rev. DIR. John Mcdowell, form
erly of Steelton, now pator of Brown
Memorial Presbyterian Church. Balti-
more, Nd, will speag this evening at
the banquet fthe Harrisburg Pres
byterian Association and later at the
meeting in Covenant Presbyterian
Church.
The business session, opening at
$40 o'clock will be devoted mostly to
the selection of place for next Janu-
ary's session and routine business. At
the supper which will be served at
O'Clock, the Rev. DR.. Mcdowell will
speak on THE Church and the Social
Question"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21

each $50 for having best line and sur
face; Joseph Thomas, Oaks, the A. w.
Moss memorial prize of $40 for fore
man having best line and surface on
whole division. and Patrick Nally,
Reading. the G. r. Sinnickson prize
of $50 for foreman showing greatest
improvement in line and surface dur
ing the year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
Uric Acid Poison
Undermines Health
Rheuma Drives It From the System
and Eliminates Rheumatism


and Eliminates rheumatism
Ever since Rheuma has been sold
in this vicinity, the sale of this mar
velous rheumatism remedy has been
steadily on the increase. This is due
to the fact that Rheuma is guaranteed
to eliminate rheumatism or money
back. 1t cleanses the system of uric
acid poison.
Read this proof: after treatment
by three doctors. without result, have
been cured of very bad case of rheu-
matism by using two bottles of Rheuma,
1t is now two years since I used the
remedy, and l am still as we'll as ever
Previously / was a cripple, WALKING
with cruIches. Judge John Bar
horst, Fort Loramie, Ohio.
Rheuma is sold by H. c.. Kennedy
and all druggists at so cents. Get the
genuine-in liquid form for internal
use only.-Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
Inspectors Award Prizes
to Reading Supervisors

The awards made by the inspectors
of the Pennsylvania Railroad for the
work done on the SchuylSill division
during the last year by the roads
supervisors were to /. K. Miller Spring
City, and j. F. Auber. Port Clinton,
foremen of divisions Nos. % and 20,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE


Philadelphia Division--120 crew first
1876.
Engineers for 12s, 10s. 1875.
Firemen for. 120, 10S, 1856.
Conductors for lis. 129, 10s, 1875.
Flagmen for 10S. ia. 1876.
Brakemen for lao, 12s, 1OS (two}.
ia, 1876 (two).
Engineers up: Brooke, Albright. Gray.
Newcomer, Reisinger. Geesey, Yeater,
Snow, Bissinger, Hogentogler. May,
Smeltzer. Hull. Peck. Huber Keane.
Firemen up: Manning. Maughes, Gil
lums, .Whichello, Robinson, Cook, Dun
levy. Hamaker.
Conductor up: DinEle.
Flagman up: Gehrett.
Brakemen up: Fenstemacher Dun
levy, Desch Boyd, Stehman. Nipple,
Shultzberger. Felker, Albright, Potter.
Middle DivisiOn-16 crew first to go
after 1880 p. m: 15, %, IS.
Firemen for 16. IS.
Brakeman for Is.
Engineers up: Webster, Mumma,
Bennett. Havens. Clouser.
Firemen up: Eokels. Wright, Beisel.
Conductors up: Patrick. Huber
BraKemen up: Bolan, Kerwin, Klick,
Kieffer, Putt. Stahl. Troy. Strauser.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
MTDDLETOWN PERsONALs

Mrs. Charles Weidner and daughter
Ivy. of High street, is visiting friends
in Lancaster.
George Davis and family, of Poplar
street, are spending a few days in
Mount Joy.
Alice Carver is i'll at her home in
Emaus street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
TUBERCULOSIS LECTURER
ADDRESSES TECH BOYS

Miss Mary Ives Parvin, of Leesport
of the Technical High School this
morning on the subject, THE Preven-
tion of Tuberculosis"
said, sis to keep well. to eat plenty of
wholesome food, and to work and sleep
in the open."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
SERVICES FOR MRS. ANDERSON

Funeral services for Mrs. John w.
Anderson were held at her late home
in North Front street last evening.
The Rev. DR.. M. P. Hooker, superin-
tendent of the Emaus Orphans Home,
Middletown, officiated, assisted by the
Rev. G.. N. Lauffer. pastor of st. Johns
Lutheran Church. Burial was made
in Lancaster to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
TO HOLD RALLY

There will be a large Republican
rally at the Luna Rink. in Emaus
street. Saturday night. Many good
speakers will be present. most of them
candidates. who will give the people a
chance to see the kind of men they
are going to vote for in November.
The local committeeman have the
meeting in charge.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
sTEELToN PERSONALS

David P. Baker is a business visitor
to- Philadelphia. ..r,
Mrs. r. L. Darr, Jr., North Front
street, has returned from a visit to
Philadelphia.
Chester Books and Richard Nebin-
ger are hunting squirrel in Cumber-
land county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
THE READING

Harrisburg Division-6 crew first to
East-boundN5S crew frst to go after
1:45 p, M; SO. so. SO, SO, 6b, IL. 81, 5s.l
Engineer for 16.
Firemen for z, SO.
Conductors for l, 19.
Flagman for so,
Brakemen for So. 81. 5s. 1s.
son, MiGdasgh.p 1pF pFetro% oS1 Tipton. GiSss Glass;
Firemen up: Heisler. Lex, Bingaman,
Harman, Barr, Graver. Zukowski. Rum
baugh, Stoner, Henderson. Warner,
King, Henry. Bowers, Nye, Anspach,
Sullivan, Peters, Hoffman.
Conductors up: Sipes. Wolfe, Beaver.
Landis.
Brakemen up: Leaman. Stephen, Sui
livan, Woland Boltz. Hester Leader,
Minnich.. Wickenheiser. Smith. c Rim,
Ware, Holbert, Dasher, Yoder, II es,
Gardner, Harder. Creager, Kaufman,
Hinkle, Jones. Dart. Maxton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
MRS. ELIZABETH SNYDER DIES
Special to The TeiesrdP

Mount JOY. Pa, Oct 81. - Mrs. Eliza
beth Snyder. widow of John Snyder.
died yesterday from the effects of a
stroke received last Friday. She was
| in her SSth year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
BNND GIVES CONCERT

The Elizabethtown band gave a con-
cert last evening at the bazar now
being held by the Liberty hand A
large crowd was present.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
TO GIVE IECTuRE

The Rev. I. H. Albright. pastor of
the United Brethren Church, will give
an illustrated lecture on Temperance"
Sunday evening ut 7.30 o'clock. About
seventy-five views will be shown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21

Heck, Roller. Fleck, Piff. Plack. Hen.
derson, Baker, Wright. Kohl, Reese
Kane.
Engineers for fourth s. second %.
Firemen for fourth s. 90, second %
%, 80. 56.
Engineers up: Fulton. SALESMAN
Kuhn. F. T. Snyder, Pelton. Shaver
Landis. Hoyler, Beck, Harter, BIever.
Boyer, Hamilton, r. B. Miller Riffert
McDermott, Mccartney, Pensyl, Cook,
erly. Maeyer, Sholter, Bartolet, Getty.
ENoLA SIDE
Philadelphia DIvisIon-230 crew frs
to go after AIS p. M: 24s, 212. 214. 2S6
24S, 240.
Engineers for 214, 236.
Firemen for 23e. 24s.
Conductors for As. 40.
Flagmen for 4S. 40.
Brakemen for 8. 40, 4s (two), 4t
(two)
Conductor up: Forney.
Flagman up: McCann.
Brakemen up: Knight, Twigg. Casey
Middle Diyision--120 crew first to gc
after AIS p. m: 113, 106. 1os, lie.
Engineers for lis, lis.
Firemen for 102. lis, 113, 116.
Flagmen for los, .116.
Brakeman for lis.
Yard Crews-To go after 4 p. M:
Engineers for first. 126, 1856. first 102
third 126, 1S2, second 1o2.
Engineers up: Stees. Miller, Turner
Reese, Kepford. Rider.
BrcWS garnhar H 2sdsss CLARK HSe
Potter, Caldwell.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
~ NEWS OF TEEE
SaRA1.RORS
MANY TRAINS ON
ELECTRIC BRANCH
Half Hour Schedule to and
From Philadelphia and
Paoli Start Sunday

Official announcement of the elec-
trical schedule on the main line of the
Pennsylvania Railroad came yesterday
with the new timetable for the Ter
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-21
ORGANIZATIONS
TO BE COMPLETED
Labor and Industry Bureaus
Will Be Fully Established
Within Next Few Months
Immediate stems

Immediate steps
are to be taken to
complete the Or
ganizations of the
several bureaus of
the Department of
Labor and Indus
try, nota bly, factory
inspection and em-
ployment. Several
appointments are
to be announced of
m an tn hanA nha r0a
Evening star., 1915-03-29

emerged and Mrs. Burder had him in
her arms. Tears were on her thin.
wrinkled cheeks. Helen stared at her
in surprise. she never had dreamed
that the woman could show SO much
feeling. AS she re-entered the house
she saw Mrs. Burder hurrying into
hers. She had taken of her shawl and
wrapped the kitten in It,
Helen wondered about It. When the
house next door had become SO run
down that it would not rent or sell
to self-respecting folk the Burders had
,ders. man and wife. He was a big,
glowering blacksmith: she a tiny.
weakened wisp of a woman, silent and
sour. They brought with them a lis
reputable looking mess of furniture
and the house soon appeared worse
street, everybody said. And as for the
inmates, the sight of them was enough
Nobody cared for closer acquaintance.
Now that this fresh knowledge of
Mrs Burder had been thrust upon
Helen she wondered II there was not
more to the woman than she had sus-
pected. woman who cries over the
recovery Of mere kitten cannot be all
bad She felt uncomfortably that she
had failed in her Chri4tian duty to a
neighbor. For the woman was her
neighpor. She could not get around
that fact.
But other things soon drove all
thought of Mrs. Burder out of Helen's
head The first meeting of the Neigh
borhood Club was a success. Another
meeting was arranged for at Helen's
house. She spent a great deal of time
in planning. for it. She loved to play
hostess. and she really presided over
her fathers house with a grace that
would have done credit to . much
older woman.