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Stories of Stories
A LICKPENNY LOVER. By O. Henry.
Plots Of Fiction Masterpieces
By ALBERT PAYSON TERHUNE

power to give you a life of luxury. Ny
social position is beyond dispute. and
my means are ample"
They all say that returned Matsie-
I suppose you really work In deli
catessen."
81 can furnish you all the proofs you
want" he declared. And I loved you
the first day I saw YOU"
you the kidder.''
Yet. as ne urged his suit. she began 70
see how terribly in earnest he was. and
her own heart began to answer the love
cry OF his. Carter realized the Impress
sion he was making. and he exclaimed:
Marry me. Maisic. and We vii! 80
away from this ugly city 70 beautiful
ones. l know where \ should take you
Just think OF shore whore summer is
eternal! We will SAL TO those srores.
There are grand and lovely palaces and
towers, fun OF beautiful pictures srd
statues. We VII! visit India. and Ride
on elephants. ana SEQ tho wonderful.
ten Pes. and the camel train. and the
chariot race. in Persia. AMI ali tia queer
sights OF foreign countries" 49,.
A Queer Proposal. 49,
Maisie had listened with growing cold
ness. Now she jumped to her feet
Il think I'd better he going home"
late"
|. The next day. when Maisie went to
her place behind the glove counter. cns
y: hec fellow sa lesgirls asked her: -
How are rou and your swell friend
making it,"
Maisic turned up her nose In lofty
contempt us she made answer:
''Oh. him" He amt in 1t any moro.
| What do you think that fellow wanted
me to do?"
Go on the STAGE"
Nit! He's too cheap guy for that
He wanted me to marry him and GO
down 10 Gomez Island for n wedding
tour"
Copyright. 1870.
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Skirt Narrow, Tight, Short,
Despite Poiret'S Dictum

NEW YORK. Sept Paul Poiret has
fallen from his exalted position Of die
tator OF fashion in Paris. according to
the word brought to New York today
by American buyers. .-..
Chic and dashlng women Of France
are ignoring the flowery lines of Poiret's
fancy. and have taken to the straight
up and downs Of the slim silhouette"
skirts are narrow and tight.
reports came when buyers said that
skirts wero still going up, and. OF
cocrse. boot tops are following, al
though q flash of silken-clad calf be-
tween boot TOP. and skirt bottom is con-
sidered attractive
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Aisle was eighteen, and she
m WAS very pretty. Also, abe was
wv as wise as any other true
daughter OF Manhattan. and
all day she worked at the glove coun-
ter.
Irving Carter was twenty-nine. He
had wandered all over the world In HIS
time. and love had yet to find him.
One day. losing the glover he was
carrying and not wanting TO go nom.
for another pair, he wandered into me
nearest store. and was directed to the
Maisie waited on him. And. at sight,
he fell in love with her. ,
After . few bashful remarks. when
she did not encourage. Carter sum
Il earnestly hope you will allow me
the pleasure OF seeing YOU again. II IS
with tho greatest respect that l asE
the favor OF becoming one OF your ac-
ausintances. May not hope Tor the
privilege7" ,,
edge of the world telling her he was
sincere. IT guess you're all right. l don
usually 20 out with strange gentiemeeh'
though. It Amt quite ladylike.
Carter and Maisie met She could nos
invite him to her home. as she explain"
cd very early in thei acquaintance
when ne asked leave to call ahe re-
piled: ,oo o,,
flat. once! There's five OF us IN tnree
rooms. ia like to zee mas race II
Vas 10 bring a gentleman friend there.
So they used TO walk In the PARK m
stead. And. daily. DRIVING Carter ioun y,
himself more and more hopelessiE ~
love with this glorious Giri OF a dhe
from the women In his own walk Oh
life.
A Park Romance.
One evening. as they sat on secluded
mark bench. Carter faltered nervousIy
"Naisie. YOU surely know love you
| ask you to marry me. IL Is III NY
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Will This Manifestly Sensible
Mourning Cape Become
As Much of a Favorite AS
the Famous Russian
Blouse' Fashions From
This European Country
Are Few, But They Man.
age To Hang On Tena-
ciously For Years At a
Time.
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Spiced Whole Seckel Pears,

Pare your pears and leave them
whole. Weigh the pears. and to every
I pounds of prepared fruit allow 1 pint
of vinegar, 2 pounds OF brown sugar,
and u cup of whole spices (cioyes, Gin
namon stick. and allspice. Tie the
spices In n thin muslin bag and boil for
ten minutes with the vinegar and sugar
At the end of that time add the fruit ana
cook them until tender $50 you can pierce
them easily with a fork). When the
fruit is done remove from the syrup
and place them In quart jarrs. Boil
the syrup five minutes longer and then
pour over the fruit to overlooking and
seal
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A fashion out Of Holy Rus
4 \ The startled devotee Of
all things Partisan, may look
with concern, however, on this
infrequent demonstration. For
II one will recall, Russian
styles, when they do make their
appearance, have a strange way
Of hanging on forever and q day.
Largely because Of their
common sense lines and ser
viceable qualities. The Russian
blouse, the toque, and even the
lowly smock are all from
Russia.
The new fashion il . dress
and cape, in black. and the
story Of its origination is really
. matter Of history.
Nine. Eugene Fonariovs, .
noted Russian beauty and
singer, brought the costume to
Americs. but It was made In
Russia.
The Grand Duchess Tatiana,
eldest daughter of the Gear, and
q number Of court ladies Of Pet
rograd adopted this style and
took oath never to wear any
thing but black on every oc-
casion until Russia was VIC
torious over Germany. Nine.
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One quart sliced cucumbers. small
onion, Q tablespoons salt. pint vine-
gar. l cup sugar. I teaspoon mixed
cucunbers sliced without pairing. Slice
the onion, sprinkle with salt and let
stand three hours. Drain. add vinegar.
sugar, spices and 'tumeric. Place on
fire and let come to a boil. Put IN jars
and seal
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How Shaking Palsy May
Be Cured by Extract
From Gland in Neck
BY DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG.

With very minute amount Of acetio
acid.
Extract of parathyroId glands can be
taken without danger. II can be In
!ected hypodermically inN 15-drop doses.
Il helps from so to 70 per cent Of suf-
ferers with paralysis agitans.
Copyright. 1916. Newspaper Feature service.)
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A New Fashion From Russia Is
j. Brought to America by Singer

Mourning Garb Adopted
BY the Daughters of the
Car, To Be Worn Until
Russia Is Victor Over Ger
many, Is Brought To the
United States BY Nine.
Eugene Fonariova, Rus
sian Beauty and Concert
Singer.
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spice, 2 teHspoonfuls OF cinnamon. y
teaspoonful OF ground mace.
Wash and pick the cherries. but
do not remove the stones. Put the
vinegar and sugar on to boil. Mix
the spices and divide them into four
parts. Put each part into small
square OF muslin. tie tightly and then
throw them into the sugar and vino
gar. When the mixture Is hot add
the cherries bring all to boiling
roint. take from the fire and turn
carefully into stone jar. Stand y,
a cool place over night. Next day
drain all the liquor from the cherries
into a porcelain-lined kettle, stand II
over moderate fire and when boil
Ing hot pour IL back In the Jar over
the cherries. Next day drain and
heat again as before. and do this for
nine consecutive days. The last time
boil the liquor down until there Ia
Just enough to cover the fruit: add
the fruit To 1t. bring TO boil and
put In Jars or tumblers for keeping
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Sniced Cherries.

Seven pounds OF cherries. 4 pounds
OF sugar. l pint OF vinegar, u ounce
OF ginger root, teaspoonful OF
ground cloves, 2 teaspoonfuls OF ALL
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PICKLES---SWEET AND SOUR
Sliced Cucumber Pickles.

which should be the consistency % MO-
lasses. over the fruit. Seal while hot.
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Answers to Health
Questions J.:

w. o. L.-Please tell me II superfuous
hair can be removed by taking an ex-
tract made from the glands Of sheep.
This may sometimes remove super
fuous hair. II is worth q trial.
The Washington times., 1916-09-08

SUBSCRIBER have mucous colitis but
doctors seem to do me no good. Please
tell me what to do for II.
Try a mixture of oatmeal and kaolin
with each meal. This should relieve
you. A Bulgaria tablet taken after each
meal is also helpful. Laxatives usually
increase the formation Of mucous and
are to be avoided. Seidlitz powders,
bulky vegetables and muscular exercise
OF the abdomen and body generally will
rid you OF constipation. Thirty grains
OF bismuth subnitrate may be taken
after each meal.
G. ]. Glow can hairs be removed
from between the eyebrows?
The hairs may he removed by means
OF sterilized tweezers.
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seine satin in empire effect,
with a long cloak to her feet of
the same material, an Inverness
style. Her hat is a black
Russian turban, Cossack style.
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r Aisle was eighteen. and she
M WAS very pretty. Also, abe was
wv as wise as any other true
dan0hfar ~ Manhattan and
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fashion out Of Holy Rus
STA.
The startled devotee Of
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One evening. as they sat on secluded
nark bench. Carter faltered nervously:
"Naisie, you surely know ! love you.
I ask YOU to marry me. II Is In my
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
HoWs THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has
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for the past 35 years, and has
become known as the most relia.
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Catarrh Medicine acts through
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expelling the poison from the
blood and healing the diseased
portions.
After you have taken Halls
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you will see agreatinprovement
in your general health. Start
taking Halls Catarrh Medicine
at once and get rid of catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
NIGHTS Of UNREST.
No sleep, No peace, 10 rest With a Lame
or Aching Back.

Weary the lot OF many a kid.
ney sufferer.
Pain and distress from morn
to night.
Get up with a lame back,
Twinges OF backache bother
you all day,
Dull aching breaks yourrest at
night,
Urinary disorders add to your
misery.
Ifyou have kidney trouble
Reach the cause.-the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the
kidneys only
Have made an enviable repu.
tation in this locality.
Mrs. Elmina Hahn, 52s Chest
nut Ave, Hickory, n. c., says:
my back panied me so severely
that | could hardly stoop over
and twas hard for me to straieh.
ten up again. l was kept awake
at night and mornings was tired.
| tried Doan's Kidney Pills and
they removed the trouble and
reduced the swelling in my feet" !"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mrs Hahn had. Foster.
Milburn Co. Props. Buffalo N. Y.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
Cure for Cholera Morbus.

"When our little boy, now sew.
On years old, was a baby he was
cured of cholera lnorbus by Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera aud Di-
arrloe Remedy" writes Mrs. sid.
ney Simmons, Fair Haven, N. Y.
"Since then, other members OF
my family have used this valua.
BILE medicine for collie and bowel
troubles with good satisfaction
and / gladly endorse it as a rem.
pdy OF exceptional merit" OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
HON 10 Get Money Under the Rural
Credits Law.

Statesville Landmark.
The Landmark has printed
from time to time considerable
information about the rura |
credits bill, which recently pass.
ed Congress and is now a law.
The Monroe Journal has put in
a few paragraphs, in understan-
dable form, the main features OF
the law, which are reproduced as
further information:
l. Ten or more farmers await
ing loans must organize an asso.
citation.
2. No man can get a loan for
more than $4,000 or less than
500, or for less than five or
more than 40 years.
3. Borrowers must be, or a.
bout to become, the owner OF
the land offered as security, and
engaged, or about to become en-
gagged, in it's cultivation.
| 4. Borrowers to use money
for the following purposes and
none other: (a) I'opurchase land
for agricultural uses; (b) to pur.
chase equipment, fertilizers and
live stock necessary for the prop
er and reasonable operation OF
the mortgaged farm; (c) to pro.
vide buildings and improve the
mortgage lands; (d) to liquidate
the Indebtedness OF the owner.
5. A board OF five directors
must be elected by the members
OF the association, and these
directors must elect a president,
vice president, secretary, treasu-
rer, and a loan committee of 3
members.
6. The loan committee INST ap-
praise the lands OF all members,
and the reports of these apprais-
ers, together with other necessa-
ry information, must be forwar-
ded to the secretary to the dis
trict Federal land bank.
Z. Ii. ..the district land bank
and the Federal Farm l. oan
Board, upon examination, find
that all requirements have been
complied with q charter will be
issued and the loans gronted.
There is another very impor-
tant provision, which is that in
case a man wants to borrow and
is pnable to secure the co.opera-
tion of the nine neighbors neces.
ry to form a local association, he
may borrow direct-that is, if
the general farm loan bank has
appointed an agent within h is
reach. This agent may be a local
bank or trust company which
the money from the CEN
trail farm loan banY for the Gus
toner and becomes responsible
to it for the debt, which is regula-
ted as in the case where the far
rner has secured O local associa-
ton.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
Her Lett Side Hurt.

Mrs. Laurea Bell, Plattsburg,
Miss. writes: Last April got in
bad health; my left side hurt all
the time. | had symptoms OF
Bright's disease. | took Foley
Kidney Pills and feel all right
now." They quirkly relieve back
ache, rheumatism, aches and
pains. Bladder troubles too, are
corrected by this remedy For
sale by M B Blackburn.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
The Spirit Of Western North Carolina.

Ashevllle Citizen.
There is no cross without its
crown, no disaster without a
blessing somewhere in its wake,
and we firmly believe that West
ern North Carolina-the tourist
section OF the State-will reap
great benefits from it's recent Wis
itations. Such has been the expe-
rience OF many cities in the Uni
ted States where catastrophes
OF every description have been
followed by unprecedented pros
perity. And why? Because a new
spirit of self-help was born in ev-
cry instance.
The Citizen would not seek to
minimize, nor underestimate the
misfortune that have come to
many OF our people, butyetit be-
lieves that the people OF Western
North Carolina have much to be
thankful for. The damage done
by the recent storm was not so
great that itcannot be repaired,
and even lay the foundation for
greater fortune. We have many
things that the storm and food
cannot affect-our spirit OF con-
fidence and determination, t h Q
spirit OF Western North Carroll
ma.
The Almighty andnature have
given to this section three sourc.
es from which it may grow to
greater dimensions, to greater
prosperity, to greater usefulness
to all humanity. From these for
rst-clad ramparts OF the world
may be drawn health, real hap
piness, the Joy OF contemplating
the beautiful, an inspiration to
do the best work that is in man
or woman. "From the hills com.
eth our strength" and we be-
lieve that this little bit of Heav-
en- was placed here for all man
kind. From the forests them
selves, and from the untransmu-
ted gold beneath their floors, is
now pouring into this section a
material prosperity which must
continue to increase in value and |
worth.
Supplemsnting all these natu-
raj sources of greatness is that
almost undetinable thing named
public spirit" The spirit of Wes-
tern North Carolina has been
Manifested SO often that to emu
nerate the instances here might
'e tipsome. Possibly the recent
storm, however, called forth the
inest manifestation OF that spir-
t, without which the vast poten-
lal wealth bestowed upon this
would be quite without
'alue.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
CnYe the Baby Rest.

Children just cannot keep Gov.
cred at night aud that il one
way they take colk. Foley's Hon
ey and tar is q reliable family
cough medicine that contains no
opiate,, or harmless ingredients.
Mrs. William Leonard, Potts.
vile, Pa writes: "My baby had
a very bad cough. First dose
gave her relief. For sale by NJ b
Blackburn.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
Will Sloan's Linineut Relieve
Pain?

Try it and see--one applica.
ton will prove more than a col
umn ol claims James S. Furgus-
sou, Philadelphia, writes: Il
have had wonderful relief since
| used Sloan's Liniment on nv
knees. To think itpr all these
years OF pain ore application
gave me relief. Many thanks for
what your remedy bas done for
me- DON'T keep on suffering,
apply Sloan's Linimont where
your pain is and notice how
quick you get reliei. Penetrates
without rubbing. Buy it at any
drug store. 25c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
Issues Scarce.

For practically the first time
in a national political campaign
it may be said that there is nc
distinct issue outlined by either
party whereon the Judgment Of
the voter may be based. The on.
ly issue that the Republican par
ty can present is Woodrow Will
son, who must be defeated at all
costs-according to the Republi.
can way of thinking. 1t may be
said that Wilson is much more
of an issue than is Mr.. Hughes,
for the record of the present ad.
ministration will be either endor.
sed or condemned at the polls
next November. It may be said,
however, that the former Justice
OF the Supreme court comes very
near having an issue when by a
policy OF silence he practically &C.
cepts the endorsement of his can.
didacy at the hands of the Ger
man and German.American so.
cieties. The issue, as far as this
phase OF the campaign is concer-
ned, will revolve around the ques.
tion whether or not German in.
fiuences con control the result of
a presidential election in the Uni
ted States.
Of course, some effort will be
made by the Republicans to Gre
ate an issue out of President Viii.
sons Mexican policy, but always
this attempt will be weakened
by failure OF candidate Hughes
and his managers to say what
they would have done under the
circumstances which the presi.
dent has encountered since he en-.
tered the white house. 1t is we'll
enough to dispose OF the question
in glittering generalities, but the
American people are going to
ask for a bill of particulars when
the Republican spellbinders set
out to enlarge on Mexico. Then,
too, there are many who. while
still believing that the Mexican
question should have been settled
by force Of arms, now realize that
this country was in no condition
to begin hostilitips, even when
facing an admittedly inferiorfoe.
There Is little hope, then, for
Mexico as an issue, and it is gen.
orally admitted that the poor,
old tariff can not be dragged out
this year. Republican leaders
have been advised by members
OF their own party that there is
nothing whereon Republicans
can base q general attack on the
existing tariff law, and it were
we'll to let it alone. Business
men the country overhave found
the Democratic tariff legislation
to be generally satisfactory, and
there is no marked demand for |
it's repeal.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17
TO CANDIDATE HUGHES.

.
to Mr.. Hughes and signed by
thirty-seven editors and maga-
zine writer's was given out in
New York through Mr.. George
E. Creel:
"To the Honorable Charles E.
Hughes: The professional wri
tiers who sign this letter have
small interest in parties, but q
very deep interest in democracy
1t is our hope, through this vol
untary association, to assist in
the promotion of honest, educa.
tienal discussional in order that
FUNDAMENTAL issues may not be
decided in prejudice and igno.
rance.
"Mr. Wilson's beliefs have been
expressed in law and in declared
policies. He has made an open
record by which he Imay be jud-
ged. Wise choice is not possible
unless you yourself make equally
specific statement of DurpOseS
and convictions.
"Wlthout intent to offend, we
feel justified in charging that in
no single public utterance have
you filed a bona fide bill of par
ticulars nor have you offered a
single constructive suggestion.
Personalities are without val
ue. Blanket criticism is worth
ess. What we desire to know,
what it is fair that the electoral
should know, are the exact de-
tails Of your disagreement with
President Wilson. What has he
done that you would not have
done. and what has he failed to
do that you would have done or
will do? Honesty and patriotism
demand that you should put
yourself upon record in such
manner as to permit people to
Judge you as they are now able
to Judge President Wilson. For
example:
Would you have filed instant
protest against the invasion OF
Belgium and backed up that pro-
test with the United States ma
Wy?
ut is arrant nonsense to talk
about action that would have
prevented the Lusitania tragedy.
The vague advertisement did not
appear until shortly before the
hour OF sailing. The occurrence
was one OF those things that civ
ilization has made the world re-
gard as incredible. The only
honest question is this: Would
you have made the disaster the
subject OF diplomatic negotia-
tions or would you have broken
relations with Germany at once?
"Would you have urged upon
Congress an embargo upon the
shipment OF munitions to the AL
lies?
would you urge universal
compulsory military service?
"You are frank in stating that
Huerta's morals we're OF no con-
cern to America. Does this mean
that you would have recognized
Huerta?
"Asmatters stand today would
you be in favor of intervening in
Mexico?
Does your attack upon the
Wilson Shipping Bill mean that
you are in favor ofship subsidies?
"You speak enthusiastically OF
the rights OF the worker. Does
this imply that you indorse the
Clayton Antitrust Law and the
Bill? or will you urge
their repeal? |
"What are your specific com
plants against the Federal Re-
serve Law
GAS Governor OF New Yorkyou
the income tax amend !
,nork nooo <L;o oDtoropiorp
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-08-17

Alexander Pope, the poet, was
four fact six inches high, and was
unable to dress or undress him
self.