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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
THIS BUSY LAWYER WAS TOO BUSY
TO CONSULT A PHYSICIAN-HE DIED
Bv MILLIAM BRADY, NJ. ID.

TIE HAD an excellent family history and
i i generally the best of health. He had a
good practice. But Of late he was troubled
considerably by dyspepsia, for which, being
lawyer and therefore competent to treat
hlnself-though he wouldn't defend him
self il he were sued for conspiracy-he tried
one remedy after another and sampled vari-
GUS impressive styles of treatment In fact
he did about everything but consult a
doctor
He was 46 years of age and had lost flesh
and had grown rather pale the last few
months. Then, too, there were frequent
headaches. come TO think Of II, Yes he was
kind of short-winded recently-now that he
was reminded of 1t, Also mis- eye5lght wasn't
40 good as formerly, and glasses fitted by
the jeweler hadn't improved it.
The heart sounds were louder than nor
NAL The apex of the heart was lower and
farther TO the left than normal. The snap
Of the closing aortic valve was altogether
too snappy. Then. round behind, there We're
fine rales or cracking sounds heard when
ehe lawyer breathed--of course he had his
shirt Off by this time, not just pulled OFF by
the neck, movie fashion, Tae ankles were
wee trifie puffy, nothing to speak Of, but the
doctor Just noted the fact. There was moth
ing in the abdomen but too much meat
The blood pressure was 150 millimetres,
not half bad for a lawyer High enough,
however, TO cause rejection In any life in
surance test The urinalysis showed spe-
eide gravity of l011, a faint trace of al
bnmin and under the microscope a few
hyaline casts.
Here is the doctors impression;
Rdema Cor "dropsy') of lungs from pas
alve congestion. Swapping closure Of aortic
valve might mean high blood pressure in
arteries. aneurism arterio-seleross, excite
nfnt nephritis-puffy ankles again whis-
nered nephritis. Enlarged heart might be a
sIFn Of arterio-scleFosis, athletic training,
extreme hard work (physical exertion) or
MISUNDERSTANDING eyesight once more hinted
aephrltis,
well. Just 10 years later there were en-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17

isn't IL fine that we are just one good,
big family helping one another VINO ever
thought Of It first? II you Will send me the
addresses of the clippings ! inclose l WI
nrite to the applicants and try to supply a
bart of each want ! should like to ask for
aower bulbs of any kind, also geranium
slips am fond Of plants Of all Kinds ana
find 1t impossible to include them In my eN-
penses H.
The addresses went duly TO you Thank
YOU for sending for them Last week we
referred to the longing for flowers and all
green and growing things abroad In the
land at this season, We also told what an
easy thing II is to envelop roots and sllps In
damp sponge or cotton and commit them to
the parcel pose. Having just unwrapped
great treasures Of narcissus and lockwood
that have borne unhurt a journey of 400
miles, speak by the. card" on this head.
our flower lover deserves all we can do to
forward her desire TO fill her garden with
tokens of ssterly affection.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
Eager to Play Clarinet

T am a high school girl Of 16 and am
musical / play the piano, but am eager
to play the clarinet or saxophone. As my
mother cannot afford to buy me one will
you try to get 1t for me? J. II. w"
We have not asked for a musical instru-
ment in over a month. 1t will be as long
before we speak of another-unless It be to
announce a gift. There are reasons why
the Corner particularly desires that this
school girl should get her hearts desire
who will fulfill it?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Case for Glandular Therapy

A girl aged 8, appears the size and men
tai equal of a child of two years. She has
had ricketts, for two years. She eats heartily
and sleeps much of the time. But she
doesn't grow, mentally or physically. Can
you suggest anything to do for her?
Answer-Yes. Ask your doctor If he
thinks of course of treatment with thymus
gland extract isn't worth while A six
weeks trial OF 1t would not do any harm,
at least, If the doctor could see her regu-
larly each week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
speeiaIism Running Wild

Catarrhal deafness for several years in
left year led me to consult an ear specialist
last December. He removed some adenold
tissue In the throat or back of nose, and
treated me for months with instruments for
initiating the EustRchlan tubes / later grew
deaf in the right ear, And all the treatment
seems to leave me as bad off as ever Some
times | wonder II diet clothing. etc. have
anything to do with my trouble, or if eli
mate would offer any help for me.
Answer-All these things your family
doctor might have advised since the spe.
cialist failed 10 do so. Send us a stamped
envelope.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
Rriobtenino sbadowed Lives

DLEAsE send the names Of Nancy d.
L and Mary c. l feel sure It is possible
to brighten their lives a little' and the do
Ing Of It win be great pleasure to me- |
have on my list the name of shut-in which
you sent me eight years ago I am still
helping him a bit, and he is so appreciatiye'
"GRACE A. NJ"
The addresses went promptly to you by
mail Thank you for Joining hands with
us in trying to brighten shadowed lives and
as Or. Jowett prays that he may do, taxi
ing delight in helping TO bear our neigh
hnris crnasne
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
Building Up a Library

Perhaps some Of your readers would
help small Sunday school to obtain
library There are no library facilities in
our town and many young people and chill
rem might be benefited by access to whole
some reading matter. We should be espe.
cially thankful for books for children and
young people, also for adults. We will pay
transportation on any number of volumes.
our school has an average of $50 and has
never had library We have gathered
now by earning and in various ways about
80 volumes, but our progress is SLOW
"E. M n"
Cornerites may be said to revel in an
swerlng petitions like this They know by
experience what an easy matter 1t would
be to increase that 30 to 900 volumes and
without imposing upon a single family. In
every Christian home there are dozens of
books which would not be missed If they
were out of the house for good and all. If
each working member of our H. H. C. were
to contribute single book, that mission
would have to build a larger house to con-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
Coat or Frock?

Top-coats look not unlike ors.n,...
frocks this season for some Of them P'.ss W.
basque bodices and long, full skirts wh,,s
stop about four inches above the hem a.
the frock underneath Otherwise y
would have no reason to believe tboi ,v Vne
weren't cloth trotteurs u'ss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17

tered upon the lawyers case report these
data; Found unconscious in bed in hotel
Died three days later. Autopsy showed
chronic nephritis (Brights disease) and
hyperthrophied (enarged) heart.
And for just 10 years that lawyer laughed
at his doctors advocacy of vegetarian diet
for a Woodworking lawyer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
GOOD FORM

Good form queries should be adj
dressed TO Deborah Rush, tDritten OF
one side Of the paper and signed tOitb
fuu name and address, though initials
ONLY will be published upon request
This column tCtl appear IN Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays EUoning
LedOer this tceek.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
Shower Gift

Crocheted initials of fllet lace ns.-,.
into a fine hand.towel or burean sos., s..s
makes mighty pleasing gift for the MA. Md
to-be. They are very expensive in ~.
shops, and any clever girl who croehs,. NY
no matter how little, can make them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17

frock is of
"A
s /
n pn N lie in sizes from to
of of
be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17

letter of coincidence. is considered necessary
when one has visited at n house about eight
nine times year? JIM.
Kindness and general good manners require
that a letter of coincidence be written to n mem
heT Of the household where you visit even as
infrequenty as eight nine times year.
Letters Of coincidence are appreciated far more
than the writer dreams.
DEBORAH RUSH,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
.'1lUNICE."

It must prosper while we have colleagues
like yourself and host of kindred spirits
The addresses were sent by mail Readers
who can spare the works our member would
like to have would do a kind act by sending
to us for her address. She is an honored
and efficient member of the great family.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
Various Queries

Dear Deborah RuSh--Is 1t considered in good
form 10 wear white shoes on the street in winter
or at this time of year2 DO you think gloves
should always be worn? Are men expected 10
wear dress clothes 10 small, Informal dances
at this time of year? JOHN.
White shoes for the winter and at this time
OF year are not to be considered strictly in good
form, These things are largely question OF
personal taste, however.
A lady always wears gloves in the street
There IN no time when they may be
dispensed with.
No. Many men so to Informal affairs now in
dinner coats. and very often II Is permissible TO
wear the regulation street suit. When the
weather grows warmer many men wear white
flannel trousers and dark coats
Letters of Coincidence
~. I2...L--AI,MI L
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17

"a packet of foreign stamps is offered
TO parties sending n stamped addressed
envelope. My little daughter is gathering a
collection of stamps and would appreciate
the favor extended in the paper.
&C. H G."
We have just told another member how
sorry we are that all the foreign stamps
put at our disposal have gone out of our
keeping. If readers are as regretful over
your lassle's disappointment as we are you
will soon hear of lot for her especial
deectation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
Works on Phrenology

"Seeing requests of S. S. and o. S. for
italian books, we have a New Testament'
Qtalan.English) which I bought for n
young man to help him. l shall be glad 10
pass II on to these worthy men. ] should
like to know II any reader has any works
on phrenology or physiognomy which he or
she would like to pass on. If so. ! would
greatly appreciate them. What blessing
to many Is our little Corner! May the
good work continue to prospect
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER
rlnwer Rnlhs Of Any Kind

tain them. Shall we try it9 Please report
resuts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17

A correspondent asks whether it does not
occur to me, as 1t has to her, that there is
something TO say about the manners of
the grown-ups who are teaching the chill
dren. Several times lately / have spoken
In this column of the bad manners of chill
dren and how they should be corrected.
One cannot expect a child to be polite If
one is rude in its presence. The woman
who gossips about others before a child
can scarcely exact from that child a silence
in regard to what ii sees others doing.
Gossip is so ill-hred. and yet there is a
tendency toward IT in every human being.
Tiny children start to repeat things they
have heard and said. and so it goes.
1t should be remembered that children
who are not taught and obliged TO be polite
to their elders and to one another will not
suddenly become well bred before strangers.
Yes, the manners of children depend largely
on the good manners of the elders | quite
agree with A. r. NJ. who asks the question
Dear Deborah Rgsh-I have received an in
Ntauon to wedding and then TO reception
afterward. When answering the invitation
should | mention the wedding, or Just the re-
cepton? The invitation does not mention sup
per. but | suppose that Ii understood. Should
l use the word supper in the answer? Would
You mind wording an answer for mei
UNKNOWN.
Mr.. Unknown
accepts with pleasure
Invitation to the wedding
reception OF their daughter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17

1t would he useless to comply with your
wish to obtain the address of the whole
hearted donor OF the foreign stamps. They
were all given away before we heard from
you We should like to secure supply
for you If we can. We register your peti'
tion and address
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17

Dear Deborah Rush-Is IL good form when
sending wedding present to write a sentiment
on ones visiting Cardi MEG.
No; the card only should be inclosed without
any writing upon IL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
Foreign Stamns Wanted

"will you please give me the name and
address Of the one signing Amateur? He
has foreign stamps to give away.
"IRs q N"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17

on IhnirsdaN. nir June me eighth,

On IhursdaN, juno the elBhth,
at half after eight O'Clock.
Answer the invitation above. There Is no
need to mention the wedding in. fact, it is not
customary 10 answer wedding Invitations un-
less the invitation il for the breakfast And
do not mention the word supper unless II Is in
the invitation you received
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17
Letters of Condolenct

Dear Deborah Rush-wiu you tell me If
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-17

A Bird or Dog
About five months ago wrote to you
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08

we'll as III myself. Sec the pocket
book there has the address of Il Lon
don maker. Here. the tab on my coat
has my ,aiIor'S Name in London. Don't
you hear that l speak with Il foreign
%urrrnt:'
lie examined the pockclbook and the
tab on my coat and appeared to be I'M
pressed. "Ihey seem right. hui, YOU
may have stolen them" he said 2rud=-
in-ly.
pressed tho advantage. Picking
o,ll a couple of Sylvia's letters | show
cd him they were English and ad-
dressed to me.
''rhal is no, Robert that is Bob"
he said Su>piciously.
%"I;ohcrt in England is shortened into
Bob" explained. but he shook his
head,
"Hcr" is one on the same paper.
Wyrlc.y Court. Great Malvert"n. 1t is
from my mother. My dear son Rob
crit. You can read that And |
stuck Il, him until | had Ircpcncd the
impression. Then | told him briefly
villa, had happened in the cottage.
pointed to tho heap of soaked ShaNin9>.
the Nv" ropes and a ca>k Of petroleum..
This was not done without many in
tcrrupti"nS from the woman VIII" va
~rifcr"uSly denied The whole story.
You say you were L" II" u%ruggcd:
How do YOU know told him of the
attempt to make the man drink II cup
Of the coffee. This appealed t" him
and. he smiled grimly.
Have You still tho cup YOU saveh:'
Nolua got it and handed it /" him.
'Ihr woman shall drink j, now H
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08

silcnccd me. ".Anl your namcs!' he
asked the woman.
"Tbis is my husband. Tctcr Nranow-
ski. the w~oodcuttcr. | am Anna. his
wife. We came last week from Potz-
den. in Silcsia. and have been lodging
here with these krcmpcls. We thought
they were honest folk like ourselves
"lou are the man I am searching
for he said. turning to mc-"Ivan
krcmpcl and his wife. \ita.'
This was good news in q way. he
was not after the CARROTS, and could
safely use that name.
II can understand your %pcrplcXity.
! said calmly. But this woman is ~
ing. We arc English Robert Garrett
and Margaret Garrett. brother and sis
ter. Caught by the storm tonight, we
came here for shelter and narrowly cs-
capped death at the hands of these
two.
Put these people say you are the
KrcmpclS."
$50 they arc; so they arc. The holy
Virgin knows I speak the TRUTH pro-
tested tnh Olu 1]dS.
'"rhr proof is in your hands. Our
passports arc among the papers which
YOU have taken from me-
600 into the room there, all OF you,
hc answered after a pause. led the
way. with Nolna and the rest follow
cd. Get Il light" he said to Nolna.
the candle having been cXtinguislcd IN
the former Scrimmage.
II don't know where To look for one.
There was a lamp hcrc. but the woman
took il away"
"I.istcn to her. Listen to her. ON,
the liar. when she carried it upstairs
witt, her own hands, cried the hag.
"l;o upstairs and sec if It's there" he
told his man. who ven and returned
carrying it.
"11,r woman was right in that" said
the officer significantly.
"Shc would very naturally know
where she herself took it," exclaimed.
Hu, he was as pic headed as his class
and repeated his statements. adding. TO
my concern: II don't sec how I can dc
eide this. It's beyond me-
Incfr arc my papers,. fclb'iiu''l
him. But, surely YOU have only t" look
at that man and his wife and contrast
them with my sister and myself TO see
the difference. You must have some
description of them
He mnmblctl to himself and began to
finger my papers. II don't sec amy
thing here to guide me.
''Th">c arc the PASSPORTS and I
pointed to them.
He unfoldcd them. II don't read
EngliSh," he said.
"Nuu can read The names at any rate.
and of oursc as q responsible official
50 near tho frontier YOU know Il pass
port by sight.
-"Hc stole that from an Engiishman.
He l,oastcd of it to us INTERCEPTED the
woman who had been watching closely.
elbow am | tn knew this is yours::'
he asked Immediately. taking the cue
suggested.
"Thcrc arc twenty proofs in lh"~"
papers that | am All EngliShman, as
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
PROLOGUE,

Robert .\nSlruIlrr. al, l.l-lishnlan
travelling in Russia. is lHrhSScd by the
police, who are seeking for amy one
connected with the Polish Irec,lom
fraternity. of which Count Peter Val
hcicr is the leading light. AnStluthcr
IN an odd way comes upon the count,
who is dressed as Il servant accom-
ianNiI: Il Young girl. The count Is
later killed in an accident, and An
Strutllrr Irfrirnus the girl. \ police
official attempts to arrest them. but IS
ont m~allcuvcrcd by .AnStruthcr. who,
for the girls safety. accompanies icr
on the way To Iu|tn, ten miles away.
She is N"lnn Drnkumn. She tells him.
daughter ,r the dead count. \ thrill
in. horseback ride to tr:,ruW followed.
tlnrin. which Nnlnn unfolIrd many nf
her secrets. Difficulties were rmrnIln-
tered. the couple, posing rs brother and
sister. being held lll' by military au-
thnritirS. Caught in :: storm. they re
uIcSlrd II woman farmer. forty miles
from their goal, to put them w for the
night. Their hostess and her husband
Try la murder the pair, but .An>trutllrr
turns the tables ni them. Ito holds as
evidences tor the police the poison
wl,icl, Size HAD tried to give him and
Noltn.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Service For lobsters,

Are Holsters we'll served here:a
asked the d1disl looking young man
in the restaurant.
We'll, give nc your order. I'll see
what | can do for you,' replied the
waiter. -lonkcrs Statesman.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08

you should never he cross"
II cant help it sometimes replied
tho small boy. II like TO start all ar
Sumcnt between father and mother as
to which of them | take AFTER
Washington Star.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08

The lDUnk - That man over there
must lnr a tine. smart fellow.
The Stccu-What makes YOU think
50:
The l,onk hear every one speak
Of him az Il perfect donkey. New York
Globe.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Quite Likely,

'.\u,o,ly is paying amy attention to
that good looking young fool who is
playing cards"
Don't you worry. Somebody will
do the handsome thiny."-Baltimorc
American.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Cruel.

Maudc-Tllat girl is Il lifelong friend
Of mine. Ethcl-Dcar me. And she
doesn't look Il day over forty.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Excused.

"Jolnny, your teacher tells NE YOU
played truant yesterday and went fish.
ing
"Honc>t. ma. | wasn't playin' hockey;
! was takin' Il special course in nature
study.-St. Louis Post dispatch.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
He Was Covered.

As he cruwled out of the wreck of
his auto /; solicitous friend asked:
Are YOU coycrcd:'
YES he said sadly. with mud,
blood. chagrin and insurance. Is that
enough:"-Detroit Free Ircss.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Medical Mistakes,

Green luuutingl-Who shall decide
when doctors disagree: Smart-lre-
qucntly the coroner has to.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Wasting a
Few Minutes
In Laughter
Query.

Dycr-Oh, we'll. dunno has his good
points. l;ycr-ls that the reason he
sticks evcrybody:-Judge.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
The Contrary Case

Ibid Ji=gcrs bag the hcircss::'.
NO.; she gave him the sack."-Ex.
change.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Feminine ~ChronoIoov.

Stclla-How old is Mabel: Bella
O'd enough to be younyer.-New York
Sun.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Their WaY.

My wifc's bills have Il queer way
of doing
"IIow do YOU mcnn:"
well, the more She contracts them
the more they expand. = Baltimore
American.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
A Homeless Case,

NinkS- links never sees tho point OF
Il joke. BIinks-\o: he is usually the
butt of it.-Ncw York Herald
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Then Silence.

Tell me about some of your noun.
tain advcnturcs.' said the little girl.
"Why. what do YOU mean, my child:
| don't underestimate
MIA said YOU were a climber ."-Lou-
isNiIlc Couricr-Journal.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Force of Habit.

Il thousand stars are looking down
ON YOU this night said the p%octical
Young mln to the Girl.
And SIZE uncons"iously rut her hands
NJ 10 arrange the position II her hat
LAelau.c.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
Honest,

Honest.
"Ilcrc's one thing | like about
church affairs anyhow
".And what is that
''l'hcy never pretend to he scllin:
out below ro>t.-Sl. Louis post-Dis-
patch.
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Poor Dubwaite.

Poor Dubwaite.
"Nny the painted cNprc>sion:"
]"Dubwaitc has been trying to tell NE
IL funny story
Had you heard it Icforc:"
=! don't know. IL" forgot how it
cnIe,l.-Birmiu-ham Age Herald.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-08
The Reason.

The Reason.
II never buy rattle tickets. never
won anytnin. in Il rattle in my life"
"Hccn unlucky, CHI"
bought i; rattle ticket Detroit Free
Press.