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TheOldFolks
 at Home
By ROBERT SLADEN

(Copyright. 1916. by w. G. Chapman.)
 Five years had passed since Millie Rogers had left her fathers home to go on the stage, and during those five years her father had tried in vain to shut the girl out of his heart. Never during that time had her name passed his lips.
 His Puritan training had evoked in Millie only stubbornness. Even when she was just big enough to tod dle across the floor she had scene l made for light and laughter. Her gayety had shocked the old man; he could not understand how he could have given life to a child like that, The austerity of his religion hung g,oomily about him.
 It hung gloomily about his wife, too. Samantha Rogers had accommo- dated herself to his life, but she had secretly yearned for the old days of harmless jollity before her marriage. The soberness of the new life had weighed her down. Then Millie was born. Insensibly mother and daughter drew together.
 If Jim Rogers was aware that he was being shut out from the lives of his womanfolk, he said nothing, but went his way, growing sourer and grimmer as the years went by. As she grew older he ceased to scold his daughter; he accepted her as mis fortune, and it was not until she an nounced her intention of going on the stage that his repressed anger blazed out.
 'Tf you sell yourself to the devil you're no longer any child of mine!'
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he said. I've borne with you these twenty years, but there's limit"
 Many good women are on the stage" said Millie.
 "There no union between sin and righteousness answered Rogers. "Play-acting and dancing are the dead ly sins, You can make your choice now"
 I'm going, then," said MiIlie, who had her fathers obstinacy of charac- ter. "Pm going-and you can ask he to come back when you want me-"
 Rogers did not reply. The next day Millie left home, and the mother, ter rified by the unyielding face of her husband, could only weep and furtive- ly press her savings into the girls hand. Later these came back. Let ters arrived, too, but Rogers pretended never to notice them. It was only when his wife prepared to spend a couple of days in the city that he let his oppressed heart reveal itself.
 'I know where you're going, wife" ne said, "and you don't go. If you leave my house you never come back" | UT OuCO lAS oplIll OI lAO WOndA who had once been so gay flared up. I'll go,' she cried. But half ar. hour later she went to her husband. "T'll stay, for your sake, Jim,' she said.
 As the years passed the house grew gloomier. Millie had been the only child, and both had looked forward tn the day when grandchild would come to brighten it. Now that hope was cut off forever.
 Five years after Millie had left the house Jim Rogers went to the metro polls for the first time since his mar riage, on a matter of business con. nected with the sale of some prop erty belonging to MT. Anderson, a neighbor. He took his wife with him
 How'd you like to see New York, Samantha?" he. asked awkwardly Might cheer you up, sort of"
 She went with him, and the journey was an astonishing one. Both were lost in the great city; they wandered up and down the streets looking about them in amazement. Then Jim's eyes '1arkened. Samantha saw what had upset him. Upon billboard in front of vaudeville house was the an 1ouncement of Madame Chantella's c'arewell Appearance"
 She was to give her last perform ,nce at the house that night before retiring. And the picture was so like hat of Millie that-that it might bt Miilie herself.
 Jim Rogers took his wife by the , l lrnI md hurriad har cnap ! miserable afternoon in their hotel
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WIFE MUsSED UP HIS SYSTEM
Shirts in Chronological Order He Used Tags.

I know a man who wears his shirts in chronological order, says writer in Cleveland Plain Dealer That is, if he buys a new shirt he tags it with his initials, numbering it at the bottom of the pile. And no matter how much he likes it, he does not wear it until it comes out at the tcp of the pile. He went into wordy detail about the economy of his system-and he added that he arranged his socks in the same manner.
 I told him that he would meet the woman of his dreams some fine day, and that she would knock the spots out of his system. I told him that she would admire a particular shirt, caress it's delicate stripes lovingly, and ask why he didn't wear it oftener. And then he would send it to the laundry as soon as it was soiled, and wear it as soon as it got back; and he would forget the system. Don't you believe it!" he said. ''The person doesn't live who could upset my system!"
 But met him few days ago-fo1 the first time in year. He was hur rying to catch a car, so had only time to ask him how he was and how things were going. And he didn't have time to explain-he only shouted over his shoulder, jubilantly: "Tm wearing 'em every which way!"
 And I hadn't even heard he was married,
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Toward evening the old man grew

Toward evening the old man grew restless.
 q think I'll take stroll,' he an- nounced at last, clapping on his hat.
 All right, father" replied his wife, looking up from her sewing.
 No sooner had he gone than she put on her bonnet. Whatever he might say or do afterward she meant to know whether Madame Chantella was Millie or not. With fearful steps she made her way downtown toward the theater. And somehow she found her self seated in a poor part of the house, watching with astonishment the feats of a troupe of Japanese jugglers. Presently, looking about her, she saw her husband seated not far away, his eyes fixed on the stage.
 Jim Rogers had yielded to what he considered sin for the first time in his life. None but he knew the longing in his soul for his lost daughter. He sat, staring eagerly at the jugglers. This wasn't so bad. This wasn't sin. Ha! What would come next? Next was a comedian with red nose, who was taunted and leased by a lady with an abbreviated skirt. At the sight of her Jim Rogers anger rose. This was sin! This was spec tacle for folks eyes. His wife, too, bridled with indignation. But when she saw the look on her husband 8 | face she forgot her own feelings. Jim Rogers was rising from his seat. He meant to denounce this performance, | to call upon the people to arise | and.
 "Sit down! Sit down!" they bawled at him.
 He collapsed with a helpless sort of feeling, and then, while his mind was still in uncertainty, Madame Chantella came on the stage, beautifully gowned, holding a sheet of music in her hand. Jim Rogers gasped. It was Millie!
 Then she began to sing. It was "The Folks at Home" AS the song proceeded Jim felt his throat con- stricted, and suddenly a tear splashed down on his wrist. It was his Millie, and if this was sin, well, what was the other thing?
 When she retired, amid a thunder of applause, Jim rose unsteadily and made his way out At the entrance he found himself face to face with his wife. Mrs. Rogers was no longer afraid.
 Its our girl" she whispered Jim"
 A doorkeeper, seeing the cid couple evidently in trouble, came up to them and learned the facts of the situation
 "I guess you can see her." he said and handed them to a boy, who con ducted them along subterranean pas sages until they reached the entrance to the dressing rooms. And there chatting with a handsome, clean-look ing young fellow, was Millie!
 Jim Rogers stood still like a mar in a dream, but his wife cried out anC in a moment the two women were locked in each others arms. Ther Millie flung herself around her fathers neck.
 "Father!" she cried. Its all ovel now, isn't it-this misunderstanding?
 'I guess Eve been .: fool, Millie, said Jim Rogers. q guess I had tt learn. You stay on the stage, my girl If there's anything can keep. then folks respectable, after that last ac Eve seen, it's you, reminding then of home."
 But I've got home of my own father" said Millie, half sobbing. "Ton 3 and I were married today, and that why I'm leaving, and we--we're goini 3 to buy Anderson's farm next to vol and live there the rest of our lives"
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Pussy.

They were off to Egypt, and one high-spirited young soldier was say. ing good-by to his grandmother, who was very upset at his leaving her.
 EndeavOring to cheer the old lady up. he said: "Never mind, granny, I'll bring you a pyramid back!'
 WhereupOn the old lady haughtily re piled: ''No, you won't; I'll have none O your foreign animals here."
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CARE FOR YOUR HAIR
Frequent shampoos With cuticura
 Soap Will Help You. Trial Free.

Precede shampoo by touches of Gu ticura Ointment if needed to- spots of dandruff, itching and irritation of the scalp. Nothing better for the com plexion, hair, hands or skin than these super-creamy emollients. Also as preparations for the toilet.
 Free sample each by mail with Book Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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The woman who is slave to fash ion should never marry man who is averse to the financial encouragement of slavery.
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When man has such a mean dis position that he canot be jOllied he is q hopeless case.
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F FRECKLES
Now is the Time to Get Ri,- ot These
 Ugly spots.

There's no longer the slightest need ol feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the prescription othine-double strength-t guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
 Simply get an ounce of othine-double strength-from your druggist, and apply little of 1t night and morning and you should soon see that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the lighter ones have vanished entirely It is sellom that more than ounce is needed to com pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear complexion.
 Be sure to ask for the double strength othine, as this is sold under guarantee of money back if it fails to remove freckles- Adv.
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Ten smiles for a nickel. Always buy Red Cross Bag Blue; have beautiful, clear white clothes. Adv.
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Words and Actions.

"Is Bliggins a patriot?'
 "Yes. But he's the ttnd that would be more useful in a school of elocutiol than in trainin0 oannn
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When some people encourage crime and rascality they imagine that they are charitable.
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IF YOU OR ANY FRIEND

Suffer with Rheumatism Neuritis, acute or chronic, write for my FREE BOOK on Rheuma- tism-Its Cause and Cure. Most wonderful book ever written, it's absolutely FREE. Jesse A. Case, Dept. c. w., Brockton. Aass.-Adv.
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they are with you only in the sun shine.
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The less veracity man has of his own the more he admires it in other men.
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Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue; much better than liquid blue; Delights the laundress. All grocers. Adv.
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In the ears of the modern girl the serenade of the auto horn beats the themes of all composers.
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 Guaranteed effective. All dealers oresent express paid for s1.oo Ave Brooklyn, H- Y
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WHY WOMEN
 WRITE LETTERS
To Lydia E. Pinkhaa Medi-
 cine Co.

Women who are well often ask "Are the letters which the Lydia D. Iinkhan Medicine Go. are continually publishing, genuine?" "Are they truthful ?'' "Why do women write such letters z"
 In answer we say that never have we published a fictitious letter or name. Never, knowingly, have we published an untruthful letter, or one without the full and written consent of the woman who wrote it.
 The reason that thousands of women from all parts of the country write such grateful letters to the Lydia E. Pink ham Medicine Go. is that Lydia P. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has brought health and happiness into their lives, once burdened with pain and suffering.
 It has relieved women from some of the worst forms of female ills, from dis placements. inflammation, Liberation, irregularities, nervousness, weakness stomach troubles and from the blues.
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Tt is impossible for any woman

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 is W ell and who has never suffered to realize how these poor, suffering wo- men feel when re- stored to h e alth; their keen desire to help other women who are suffering as they cid.
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DAISY FLY KILLER

nCFpM ana HAY FEVER conquered at last RO u m The Remlock Treatmc stentifc success-removrs cause. For facts write kemlock Hills Lodge, sherman Hotel Bldg, Kansas City, Mo
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he said. I've borne with you these twenty years, but there's limit"
 Many good women are on the stage" said Millie
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-11-11
SAYS "WET" REPUBLICANS
STOOD FAST
Denial of Story That Governor Willis
Was "Knifed'-Figurc Are Cit
ed To Show That He Was Sup
ported by Liberals of Party.

'Wet" leaders in Cincinnati smiled
when asked about story that the de-
feat of Gov. Willis was due to the liquor
interests. One of them said: 1.-TWO years
ago the plurality of Willis over Cox in
Hamilton County was 1920, and it was
then claimed that the liquor interests
were ungrateful to Cox. Now, with the
plurality of Willis over Cox increased
to 1862 some disappointed people are
saying that we have been partial to Cox.
According to this kind OF logic the way
to show partiality to man is to vote
against him. Almost without exception,
in the large cities where the wet vote
is greatest, the Willis plurality was in
creased this year. In the rural districts
the Cox vote was increased. William ].
Bryan has always been strong with the
farmers OF Ohio, who are mainly prohi-
btionists, and Bryan made tour
through Ohio late in October and lined
up by the thousands the farmers for
Wilson. Wilson lifted up Cox"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-11-11
HEALTH INSURANCE DATA.

Boston-More than $6,0OO,O00 year
is paid by the employers and employees
in Massachusetts for some form of
health insurance, according to figures in
the possession of special commission on
social insurance. The greatest burden
is the practice of passing the hat when
worker is injured or i'll. AT least 49,
100000 is collected annually in the fac
tories and workshops of the state by
that method.
The figures have come to the commits
sion in response to form letter sent out
to manufacturers and trade organza-
tons in all parts of the state. Replies
have been received from more than 900
local labor organizations while nearly all
of the big manufacturing corporations in
Massachusetts have also replied.
Those relating to the health insurance
paid by the labor organizations reveal
many interesting facts, among them be
ing that of the workers, through their
trade organizations, pay more than 81,
800, 900 each year for sick benefits.
The figures as they have been received
have caused the commission to direct a
great deal of its attention to this phase
of the problem presented TO it by the
legislature, and, as a result, plans are
being considered 10 hold hearings in
every city of the state, at which health
insurance, old-age pensions and unem-
ploymcnt will be the only matters dis
cllssed
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-11-11
WANT EIGHT-HOUR SHIFTS.

Gloucester, ~ 1.-The workers in the
employ Of llinde & Dauch Paper Manu-
featuring Company have tired of work
ing two twclvc-hour shifts and demand
d reduction to three cight-hour turns
When the demand was presented, rep
resentative of the company advised the
committee that its request would be tax
en- under consideration and an answer
given in three days Realizing that that
would be playing into the hands Of the
company, they determined to force the
issue and served notice that when the
company had made up its mind to grant
the demands to advise the committee,
and they then left for their homes.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-11-11
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES UNION.

Rock Island, lll-R. +. Peabody, a
government employe of San Francisco,
has just completed Federal Employees
Union in this city. Those eligible to
membership are civil service employees
OF the government except they be en-
ployed in the post-ofiice and in strictly
craft occupations. Mr.. Peabody is spe-
cial representative of the national organ
ization and is visiting many of the lead
ing cities of the country. He recently
formed new unions in Portland, Seattle,
Tacoma, Spokane, Helena, Omaha, Sioux
City, Minneapolis and St Paul.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-11-11
HOW DIVIDENDS INCREASE.

New York.-More than $154,OOO, 900
will be naid to investors this month in
dividends and interest, according to a
compilation made by the Journal of
Commerce. which declares that the total
is the largest on record. 1t compares
with $l43,0OO,O0O in November year
ago. 1t is figured out that l37 companies
will distribute $62 100000 among their
stockholders, an increase of more than
S15,OOO,OO0 over last year. The compila-
ton includes 81 industrial and misccl-
laneous companies, 22 steam railroads
and II street railways. The interest pay
ments on bonds is placed at more than
S0l 100000, which compares with $780,
OOO,O 900 last year
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-11-11
RAISED so CENTS A THOUSAND.

Jackson, Mich.-Cigar Makers Union
has adopted a new scale of prices which
calls for so cents thousand on all
straight work and 81 for needle tucks,
royal shapes and perfectos. The new
scale went into effect Monday last.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-11-11
SHEET METAL WORKERS GAIN.

Hartford, Conn.-The dispute be
tween the Sheet Metal Workers Union
and their employers has finally reached
an amcablc adjustment. The new wage
scale calls for Az cents an hour, while
the original demand was Tor 80 cents.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-31

sons in spite Of their older years, and
that would be poor training for meet
ing men on an equality and getting
along with them easily as a man
when he goes out into the world
The difficulty with a solution of a
problem of this sort, dear mothers, is
the difficulty of getting the larger
vision to see that In every small par
tiCular we are working for the man
and woman the little child at our knee
shall eventually become. II is not a
question of learning to read and write
at six or at eight; il is not even so
very important that he should be in
cited TO study by going into a grade
where he has to work hard to keep
up; the chief consideration is, how
will it fit him for becoming a man
among men?
II he is going to remain a preco-
cious prig all his life. proud Of his
ouickness of mind, his ability TO get
ahead OF the boys and men of his own
age and station in life, then advance
him through the grades as fast as he
will go. but II he is to live with and
work with other people on equal
terms, you must see to IL that his
training and his schooling do not set
him at a disadvantage at the very out
sat
The Washington herald., 1916-03-31
Answers to Corresrcl dents.

Mrs. f. T. r. writes: II have a
daughter sixteen years OF age. She is
not good looking on account OF her
nose, and she would like TO be pretty,
Her nose is broad. Is there no way
TO get it smaller without an opera
ton? Please advise me-"
I would not advise you to have an
operation performed. Your daughter is
probably over-sensitive about her
nose. Tell her to make herself as in
teresting and attractive to people as
she can by a cultivated mind and a
kindly disposition and no one will
think of her nose. Your other question
is answered in the reply to "DIsap-
pointed Mother"
A correspondent who signs herself
Disappointed Mother" asks: How
can l get some boy friends for my
young daughter? 1 would like her to
go with some because most of her
friends do"
I am afraid you make your dsugh-
ter self-conscious and unnatural in
the presence Of young men by your
anxiety for her to have men friends
l would not worry about that IL ]
were you. The time comes soon enough
when our girls grow up and are more
interested in other people than they
are in US. Keep her young and sweet
and natural and all the good things
OF life will come to her in the right
time.
(CoDyrirht rslsl
The Washington herald., 1916-03-31
MOUTH BREATHING.

But anything that interferes with nose
breathing during the early years Of Ito
causes these glands to take on an ad-
ditional growth, and in time large masses
of them may be formed, completely stop
ping up the air passages at the back part
of the nose so that berathing through
the nose is not only extremely difficult
and only partially performed, but in
some cases is absolutely impossible, and
mouth breathing, not only while asleep
and during the night, but all the time,
becomes the rule.
Who has not noticed such a child, with
its mouth hanging open, the lower lip
usually enlarged. the nostrils pinchcd
together with scarcely any opening. the
bridge Of the nose uniformed, the mouth
long and narrow with overlapping teeth,
the whole face wearing a dun expression
and the general manner listless and pre-
occupied?
The Washington herald., 1916-03-31
HOROSCOPE.
Friday, March 81, 1915.

THE stars incline, but do not compel"
This is an exceedingly lucky day, If
the stars are to be trusted. Saturn, the
Sun. Jupiter, Mercury and Uranus are all
In benefic aspect.
1t is a day on which to make large
plans and to push business enterprises
of every sort.
largely from todsy's transactions.
Miners, masons and real estate dealers
have an especially fortunate influence.
1t is favorable time to begin building
and to make repairs.
Potters and glassmakers have a most
encouraging sway OF the stars to guide
them.
Again leather dealers are said to be
aided by the planets. They have the
representation of gain through the shoe
trade, harnessmakers and upholsterers.
Men and women who have executive
positions should make the most of this
configuration. A woman will gain power
as a banker, the scers again assert.
1t. is a particularly suspicious day for
seeking positions or asking for promo
ton.
Politicians should benefit. Jupiter gives
promise of success at banquets and pub
lie gatherings while the Sun is believed
to make men in high place genial and
easy to persuade.
Publicity should be most successful to-
day, especially If 1t deals with PERSONAL
ties.
The long stay of Mars in the sign of
Leo Is held responsible for unfavorable
developments to be expected in France
and Italy. 1t also affects Holland most
seriously.
Crimes against young women and chill
dren may be more Numerous than usual
New organizations for protection are
foreshadowed.
The passage of Jupiter through Aries
should benefit Canada.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have the
forecast of lucky year, but illness
may enter the family circle.
Children born on this day have posi-
bilities Of success in life. These subjects
of Aries. with Mars as their principal
ruling planet, may have quick tempers
Copyright, lslsl
The Washington herald., 1916-03-31

Thomas L. Eggleston. Mr. C. H.
Armes. Mr.. Fred w. Cast. Mrs. Ida
VI. Galloway. Mr.. A. V. Cushman. Mr..
John S. Powers. Mrs. c. B. Keene, DR..
H. o. Sommer. Mr.. Howell Peoples,
Mr.. P. r. Cuadra, Mrs. NJ. E. Good
man. Mr.. william G. Davis, Mr.. Hor-
ace Ward. Mr.. c., o. Simmons. Mr.. w.
H Griffth. Mr. H. M Griffith. Mr..
William Frank Thyson. Mr.. Bert T.
Amos Miss Martha Abel. Mrs. c. E.
Coburn, Mr.. J. Z. Hanger. jr., Miss
Mary White, Miss NJ. B. Taylor, Mr..
John w. Taylor. Miss Marion Slower.
Miss B. Redmon, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Hayes. Mr.. A. Y. Leech. jr.. Mr.. Fred
P. Peel Mr.. P. L. Wormeley, Mr.. Paul
L. Heller. Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. S.
Doyle, Mr.. A. H. Dadmun, Mrs. NJ. o.
Ball, Mr.. Parker Dodge. Mr.. D. A
Blodgett, Mr.. A. V. Cushman. Mrs
Hugh H. Cassidy. Miss Florence Cas-
sidy. Miss A. Potter. Mr.. ]: Reuben
Clark, jr., and Mr.. Charles T. Halli-
man.
Capt Henry P Wilbur, of the Coast
Artillery Corps L. S. A, arrived here
yesterday and is stopping at the Will
lard.
Manville Kendrick. son of the gov
ernor of Wyoming. has arrived from