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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-26
PURELY PERSONAL.

George q. SmouSe has been ap-
pointed to a position in the Gov
eminent Printing Office.
Earl E. Grouse has been appointed
to a position In the Government Print
ing Office.
Mrs. Hudele H. Doyle has been ap-
pointed to a position in the Govern
ment Printing Office.
Harry f. Gunther. of the Govern
ment Printing Office. has resigned.
Oscar F. Books. Of the Government
Printing Office. has resigned.
William l.. Stark, Of the Govern
ment Printing Office. has resigned.
John G. Mackaye has left Washing
ton for his home in New York, after
a prolonged vacation with his par
.ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. II. Mackaye.
E. H. Patrison, of this city, is about
to so on a motor trip to Atlantic City.
X. A. Kramer will return from an
extended visit to Atlantic City next
Thursday.
William Sutherland left last night
for a pleasure trip to Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. James have taken an
apartment for the winter. and are To-
Gated on Mcpherson square.
NJ. 4. Tyler has accepted n position
as room clerk at the Willard Hotel.
w. A. Wall has returned to Wash
incton from his recent vacation.
Misses Sarah and Jennie Suther-
land are attending Goucher College
in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ferguson, OF
Buffalo, are in Washington for a ten
day stay. They will be at the Ra-
leigh during their visit.
Joseph ]. Heidenheimer. of this city,
is visiting friends in New York Tor
few weeks.
Edward B. Bradford. Of Omaha
Neb-. will be in Washington tomor-
row on a two-wcek visit to MS par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond j.
Bradford.
Miss Louise Johnson. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Fraser Johnson, Is VS.
fling her aunt in Philadelphia.
]. T. Simpson is back at work IN
the State Department after a week
vacation.
Mrs. Edmund Rice has returned to
Washington.
DR.. and Mrs. d. X. Shute Lane have
returned to Washington after a TWO
months motor trip.
Mrs. B. II. Warder has returned
from York Harbor. bic, where she
spent the summer.
Miss Emily Matthews has returned
to Washington.
Edward v. Lawson. of this city. is
spending a week at FrostburS, Nd.
DIR. Sterling Ruffin has returned to
the city.
Harry Marberry, of the Navy Yard.
has returned to work after short
illness in the hospital.
George Tracey has received an ap-
continent as clerk in the War De-
artment.
Harry Rosenwitz, of the Government
Printing Office, has resigned.
Harry Kelly, of the Patent Office.
is back from his annual vacation.
Grant Osborne has received a pro-
stationary appointment as clerk in the
Agriculture Department.
Chester Sherman of the General
haiiu Oii|e' ""S
ton.
Miss Gladys Hinckley Is spending
several days with friends in New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Glover have re-
turned to Washington after visit to
Yellowstone Park.
Harry E. Faust is spending a four
weeks vacation in Indiana, Pa.
John L. Alverson is spending his va
cation in Atlantic City.
Miss Kate Fenner has returned to
this city, after a vacation at Attain
tic City.
Robert L. Townsend has returned to
this city, after a visit to Summer
vile, W. Va.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-26
IMPERS0NATORS SENTENCED,

New York, Sept. 25.-A sentence
of five years and five days was i'm
posed today on Harry A. Reed and
James Z. Eaton by Judge William
il. Sheppard in the Federal Court.
They were convicted two weeks
ago of impersonating Federal Of
ficers with the intent to defraud.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-26
Others Are Winning Real
MoneyWhy Don'tY on Do 1t?
So Simple. Read and Learn How.

Don't dawdle! Don't loier! Get in this WIN-and you
WILL. Its up you. Your task Its simple. and
here help YOU Won't you help YOURSELF Then read the ad
versng columns of The HERALD and having selected the items
that of the greatest and you. the Shopping
Editor of experiences whilst shopping for them But do
forget nclose the recepd sales slip the clipped advertisement
referred to- Don't wait! Delay you Do this
and yourself and your friends by carrying off of the cash
prizes be divided as follows:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-26

Cuba's sugar production this year
will amount to 100000 tons, which
figure equals last years record pro-
duction. This is considered excep-
tional because Of the poor quality
o fthe cane and the losses due to
the revolution.
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Answers to Correspondents.

Mrs. Jane RI think you are very
brave to contemplate such a serious
task. The women of our country can
do so much good among the young
working girls if they will only stand
together and help them. They need
encouragement and real understand
ing.
X. L. Ell see no reason why you
should not marry again. Surely 1t
would be better for your young daugh-
tiers to have a mother" who will be
interested in them.
W. B.. Chicago-Yes. know the
beautiful spot you refer to in Lincoln
Park. Thank you for all your good
wishes. The Romance of the Red
woods is the picture you have in
mind. think.
Miss n. Dor course you are not
too old to take up music. One is
never too old to interest oneself in any
study. You must be more optimistic
about your future. Write me again
and tell me how you progress.
James-I am glad you liked THE
Foor Little Rich GIRL. My next pic
ture is "Rebecca of Sunnybrook
Farm" The little picture you sent
me was splendid.
Robert W.-Your letter was very in
tcrestlnS. / am sure all tine boys must
enjoy camp life. After the confine-
ment of office work for so long you
must find life in the great "out of
doors" wonderful.
MARY PICKFORD.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-26
DAILY TALKS BY MARY PICKFORD
THE LIGHT THAT LIES.


In in partis
pressly prohibited except
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-26
Cash Prizes to winners.

Cash Prizes to winners.
The following cash prizes will be
awarded to the four contestants
whose letters appear best to the
Shopping Editor in this order:
First prize for best letter. $500
Second prize next best letter.. $500
Third prize next best letter. 800
Fourth prize next best letter. S1.0o
Time Yet to Enter.
Is not too late by any means
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-26

to enter the shopping contest for
this week, as letters will be ac-
cepted from contestants in this
office up to 4 p. m. Saturday.
September 20, 1917 Uncluding all
mail bearing a postmark not later
than noon Of that date.)
All that you have to do is to save
your sales slirs on any Of the items
you buy from the hundreds of items
that you find advertised in today's
Herald. or any other issue Of The Her.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-26
YOU'RE BILIOUS!
CLEAN LIVER and
BOWELS TONIGHT
Don't Stay Headaehy. Sick. or
Have Bad Breath and Sour
Stomach.
Wake Up Feeling Finea Best Lax
alive for Men. Women
! Children.

Enjoy life, Remove the liver and
bowel poison which Is keeping your
head dizzy. your tongue coated, breath
offensive and stomach sour. Don't
stay bilious. sick, headachy, consti-
pated d'full Of cold. Why don't
you get a box Of Cascarets from the
drug store and eat one or two tonight
and enjoy the incest. gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever experienced.
You will wake up feeling fit and fine
Carcarets never grippe or sicken like
salts. pills and calomel. They act so
gently that you hardly realize you
have taken a cathartic. Mothers
should give cross. sick. bilious or fe-
yerish children a whole Cascaret any
ume-they act thoroughly and are
f>-mless.7Adw
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-26

Germany is so short of oil that
she is now extracting oils from
cherry and peach pits and pear. an
PIE, asparagus and other seeds,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard are return
ing to Washington by leisurely stages
from Kennebunkport, Me-, where they
spent the summer, and Miss Howard,
who is now in Washington, will leave
to meet them in New York. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard have been in the White
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
U. 5. Signal Corps Report.


 Fairbanks-17 below, cloudy. light wind.
 Salcha-2O below, cloudy, Is in. of snow; light south wind, trail good. mail north a. m. date; ? passengers.
 ichardson-zero, inches snow ;; south wind. cloudy, trail good, Scan- lon auto north a. m. date.
 McCarty-26 below: inches of snow; cloudy, windy. trail fair.
 Donnelly-1O below; 25 inches of snow; calm. cloudy. trail good.
 McCallum--1O below; 55 inches oc snow; cloudy. north winds. trail good; stage south p. m. yesterday.
 Paxson-4 below; 20 inches snow; cloudy, calm, trail fair; north stage Ic passengers; south stage. 1 passen- ger. out a. m.
 Hogan-S below; 25 inches snow: clear, calm, trail fair. Sourdough~-- IN. c. team north: McDonald's auto two passengers north. Gulkana-1O below; 6 inches of snow: cloudy, calm, trail fair.
 Copper Center-10 below; 9 inches of snow; clear, calm, trail good. Northbpund stage, ? passengers. c. m.
 Tonsina-1O below; Is inches of snow; cloudy, calm, trail bad; Row bottom arrived yesterday 2:SO P. m. leaves north with mail S:30 a. ID.
 Teikhell-1O below; 25 inches of snow; cloudy, light north wind, trail fair.
 Beaver Dam-5 below; snow 36 ia. cloudy, calm, trail heavy.
 Thompson Pass-8 below; 70 in. of snow; cloudy. calm, trail drifted; Ru- dides and Buchanan arrived from Beaver Dam 3:45 p. m. yesterday; will leave south 9:30 a. m.
 Wortman-zero. 3 inches of snow: cloudy, calm, trail drifted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
TIDE TABLES FOR FEBRUARY.
Compiled for Valdez Bay, by Tac 

Compiled for Valdez Bay, by Tac Prospector: Saturday, Feb. g. First High Tide 9:4S a. m., S.S. Second High Tide 11:22 p. m., 6.2. First Low Tide 3:36 a. m., 3.5. Second Low Tide 5:01 p. m, 0.O. Sunday, Feb. 4-
 First High Tide 10:24 a. m., S.6. lSecond High Tide 11:56 p. m.. 6.6. First Low Tide 4:30 a. m., 2.7. Second Low Tide 5:36 p. m., -0.5.
 Monday, Feb. 5-
 First High Tide 11:14 a. m., S.S. First Low Tide, 5:11 a. m., 2.7. Second Low Tide, 6:06 D. m, O. ).
 Tuesday, Feb. G.
 First High Tide 0:24 a. m.. 70. Second High.Tide 11:4O a. m., S.9. First Low Tide 5:47 a. m., 2.3. Second, Low Tide 6:33 p. m., -0.6. Wednesday, Feb. T.
 First High Tide O:5O a. m., "A. Second High Tide 12:25 p. m., S.s. First Low Tide 6:21 a. m., 1.s. Second Low Tide 7:01 p. m., -G.5.
 Thursday, February g.
 First High Tide 1:16 a. m., 7.7. Second High Tide 12:56 p. m., S7. l First Low Tide 6:54 a. m., Is. Second Low Tide 7:2s p. m., -O.4, Friday, February g.
 First High Tide 1:39 a. m., 7.9. Second High Tide 1929 p. m., S.+ First Low Tide 7:28 a. m., 1.2. Second Low Tide 7:47 p. m., -O.1
 Saturday, Feb. 10-
 First High Tide 2:05 a. m., S.1 Second High Tide 2:03 p. m., 7.3. First Low Tide S:02 Q. m., 10. Second Low Tide SIP p. m., O.4.
 Sunday. Feb. H.
 First High Tide 2:31 a. m., 8.2. Second High Tide 2:3S p. m., .,,7.3. First Low Tide S:39 a. m., 0.9. Second Low Tide 8:39 p. m., W9. Monday, Feb. 12-
 First High Tide 800 a. m, S.3. Second High Tide 3:17 p. m., 66 First Low Tide 9:20 a. m., 0.9 Second Low Tide 9:09 p. m., IA. Tuesday. Feb. 13 -
 First High Tide 3:32 a. m., S.3. Second High Tide 4:06 p. m., 5.S. First Low Tide 10:0S a. m., 1.e. Second Low Tide 9:43 D. m., 2.l. Wednesday, Feb. 14-
 First High Tide 4:13 a. m., S.3. Second High Tide 5:11 p. m.. 5.1. First Low Tide 11:O9 a. m., II. Second Low Tide 1O:26 D. m., 2.7 Thursday Feb. 15-- First High Tide 5:06 a. m., S.1. Second High Tide 6:49 D. m., IT. First Low Tide 1925 p. m., II. Second Low Tide IL: :29 D. m. 3.3
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
Steamship Saiings

Admiral Evans-Sailed west siom
 Valdez, Feb. 8. Alaska-Sailed west from Valdez
 Feb. 3. Mariposa-Sailed south from Valdez
 January 2S. .victoria-Sailed north from Seattle
 Jan. "A, with freight only. Alameda-Sailed south from Valdez
 January 20. Admiral Watson-Sails from Seattle
 February 3. Northwestern-Sails from Seattle for
 Valdez, Feb. 1.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
THE THRICE-A-WEEk EDITION OF THE NEW YORK WORlg
IN 1917 Practically Daily at the Price of a Weekly. No Other Newspa- per in the World gives so much at so low a price.

The value and need of newspaper in the household was never greater than at the present time. The great war in Europe is now halfway into it's third year, and whether peace be at hand or afar off the events to fol- low will be world shaking.
 The Prospector Publishing Company offers the Thrice a Week World, The Daily Prospector and The Weekly Miner, one year for only $1S.00 cash in advance. You get f5S copies ot the World, 813 copies of the Prospec- tor and 52 copies of the Miner for this price. Can you afford to be without them. ....rs..r
 The Thrice-a.Week World,
 The Daily ProspoctOr.
 The Weekly Miner,
 ALL FOR $18.OO PER YEAR
 The Prospector and the Weekly Miner are the only papers published at Valdez, and are replete with local and world news. The Miner makes speciality of Territorial News in con densed form. The World is too we'll known to our readers to dilate upon | its field of usefulness.
 SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
Biz Wolf Escapes From Zoo.

CHICAGO, Feb. b. Police at Lin coin Park zoo, and the attendants tried today to capture large gray wolf which escaped from the ZOO some time ago and now turks along the lake front, almost in the shadow of the Loops -skyscrapers.
 The wolf unable to find food in the filled in land where he has taken ref uge invaded fashionable Michigan avenue last night prompted by hunger but disappeared last night when two policemen attempted to shoot him. 1t is feared he may be driven into at~ tacking human beings.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
subscribe for the Prospectsr.
OUR CHRISTMAS TREE.

Owes Origin Perhaps to Luthsr's At.
 tempt to illustrate Stars to Family.
 Our Christmas tree, which Is flea
 ture of most public Christmas eve cele, brations and in many homes, is com paratively new in Christendom. but It springs from some very ancient GUS toms. The Egyptians regarded the date palm as an emblem of immortal ity and of the starlit Armament and at the time of the winter sOlstice deck. ed their houses with it's branches. It was held by them to be "a symbol of fife" triumphant over death. and therefore of perennial life in the re-
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
Illinois Saloons Get q Jolt.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,, Feb. 5.-A bill making it unlawful for any city, town or village to license a saloon to sell any liquor containing more than 10 per cent alcohol was introduced in the Illinois legislature by Represen- tative George Bruce today. Bruce is trying to drive whiskey out of the state but takes the position that mild wines and beers are not evil.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
Bank Cashier Disappears.

Bank CaShlef DfsapIIears.
 PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 5.-Chas Adams, cashier of the bank at Chewe' lah. Wash, who left home December 16 to enter a Portland hospital, can not be found. according to an officer of the bank, who came here to obtair Adams signature to a bill of sale tc some mining property enar Spokane in which the bank is interested. The missing man drew $500 the day hs started for Portland. The superin tendent of the hospital where Adams intended to enter said he had not come there.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

"The Warning" at the Empress (Eagle HalD tomorrow evening is che of the best features yet shown here, and as we need your patronage don't forget us. Now that the wealth CT is good again. if the theatre is over looked it will close down for the rest of the winter, so give us boost.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
tar Spangled Ragtime Taboo.

Star Spangled Ragtime Taboo.
 CHICAGO. Feb. 5.-Ragtime got a Kick and a boost in Chicago today. The council committee on judiciary passed an ordinance prohibiting rag time bands from playing the Star Spangled Banner as part of any medley.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

WANTED:-Mill mans job as a foreman; excellent references from
 San Francisco Mint, and Seattle. Val Idez and Seward assayers. Expert
 |amalgamator on copper and silver plates. Inquire at PrOspector. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

The Alaska stopped at Port Nellie Juan on her return trip and unload ed considerable freight and severa
 members of the crew for the canner!
 at that place.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Try the Cottage DauinE RoOn fol good home-cooked meais. Mrs. V Rucksr. Phone 13i. q
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
73 Lost In Lakes.

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 5.-The Lake Carriers association reports that during the past year of 1916, 73 lives and IA vessels were lost on the Great Lakes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

The launch Pathfinder. Captain Smith. arrived in port this afternoon from Ellamar, Landlock and Fidalgo, bringing several passengers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Dad" Ingram, arrived from the westward on the Alaska. and will spend several days in town calling Oil the local merchants in the interest of the Portland business houses he rep resents
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Capt. A. E. Lathrop, proprietor of the Empress Theatre circuit. was a through passenger on the Alaska for the States from Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
For Sale.

Lop- Eared Malamute Dog, 15 mos. old, weight 103 lbs; price f. o. b. Val deg $76.00. Address, Box 232, Douglas, Alaska. k3-1-17
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
Fresh candy at tks Dnporiun.

Sergt. J. s. Young of the Hospital Corps, who has recently been at Fort Liscum, taking an examination for to the rank of Senior Ser geant, left on the Alaska to return to his station at Copper Center.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

T. J. Donohoe and Mrs. Donohoe were outgoing passengers on the Alas ka.. They will stop fiat Juneau for a time and then go 9lto Seattle. San Francisco. New oril As and thence to the National capital.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
Notice

The University Club of Valdez will meet tonight in the offices of Lyons & Ritchie It
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

The best of everything in bo' Chocolates at the Candy Kitchen t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

FOR RENT-Good cabins, $500 and up. Alaska Inv. Go. 2:
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Horace DeLine, who has been ap- pointed to a position in the Marshal's office, will arrive from Seward on the Admiral Evans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Eularging and copying photos and views at Jenners the Photographer. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Complete line of Bulk Che colates' Candy Kitchen. u
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

A new stock of Al Fruit Tablets Candy Kitchen ti
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Meyer Blum and Mrs. Blum were outgoing passengers on the Alaska for a short trip to Seattle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Valentines. three for five cents aEt at the Emporium. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

The Shamrock, Capt. Tim Marcum arrived this afternoon from Sound points.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Location notices. both quartz anu placer. for sale at the Prospector oi' aoe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

RexalI! RexalI! Investigate Rex ali products at the Owl Drug Store. {!
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Rexall Drugs! Absolutely pure. ov Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Pictures ada fansramic Views make fine presents. Valdez Drug |Co. A
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

We have all outside rooms, vel
 lighted, and well ventilated at tn' St. Elias. s
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

H. E. Ellis and Nick Meckem art' visitors in town from the Cliff Mine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Valdez Miner. sS.0e per year,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

Rexall stand for par excellence, not alone in drugs, but every article sold
 under the name. The Owl Drug Store. IT
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05
Anything in nugget and livery jew elry at vsldeE Drag Co.

Why not e vICTRoLA? We have them from $15 up. Valdez Drug Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

For rrst-class meals and good serv- ice at reasonable prices try the Mer- chants, Cafe. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-05

and up. Alaska Inv. Go. 2:
 Try the Cottage D,ning hoOm for good homs-cookei mesis. Mrs. A. Rucker. Phone 18i. sf
 Eularging and copying photos and views at Jenners the Photographer. tf
 Pictures a1a fansramic Views make fine presents. Valdez Drug Co. d
 The best of everything in box Chocolates at the Candy Kitchen If
 RexalI! RexalI! Investigate Rex all products at the Owl Drug Store. If
 A new stock of Al Fruit Tablets Candy Kitchen. If
 Complete line of Bulk Che colates. Candy Kitchen. tf
 Location notices. both quartz ana placer. for sale at the Prospector or nce.
 We have all outside rooms, well lighted, and we'll ventilated at the St. Elias. S-
 Rexall stand for par excellence, not alone in drugs, but every article sold under the name. The Owl Drug Store. 1T
 Rexall Drugs! Absolutely pure. 0w! Drug Store.
 Valentines. three for five cents and upward, at the Emporium. If
 Valdez Miner, $3.0e per year.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-09-21
You Must cura YouraaIf

do not care how many licensed ply
sicians there are In the world; do not
care how many drugs and how many
drug stores there may be in the town;
I care not how many schools Of medi-
cine there may be. l say unto all you
persons who are sick and Ill that you
will never be cured by licensed medi-
cine. The doctors never will and never
can cure you. Drugs never cure. You
must cure yourself. And If you have
not the will power and the courage to
reform the conduct that made you III
you are already a goner Nothing can
aid you, not even nature. ''Medicus
sanat; natura curat" This is the Latin
Of the medical schools. The doctor
sanitates, but nature alone can cure.
And nothing in nature can cure you
but your own conduct-by reformation,
by resorting to the right food and the
right drink.
1t is up to you whether you are to be
an invalid all your life or a well man
a well woman.
1t is a question Of personal morals,
individual ethics.-C. f. In Los An.
geles Times.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-09-21

Frederick Weyerhaeuser, Americas
one time lumber king, who died a null
timillionaire, once gave the following
rules on how to get rich: MAKE up
your mind to work at something real
ly worthy Of work and work hard The
surest way to make money is to save
money and to use what you have.
Don't be afraid of long hours or con-
slant attention to your work. Work
can be made a joy, an economy, a
pleasure, II you combine an object
worth while with the determined am
bition to win. Any young man can
get rich, can succeed, If he saves, II he
has n definite and honest purpose and
is SO filed with the purpose that work
ceases to be a hardship and becomes a
privilege"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-09-21
MiIlais' "Trust Me-"

A lady and gentleman were standing
before a picture by Millais called
Trust Me-" in which an elderly squire
confronts his daughter, who holds a
letter behind her back
The picture admits of more explana-
tons than one, for Mr. Millais had
that rare faculty of putting blended
expressions into his faces which puz-
zle us. as the expressions Of real
faces do.
But the one this gentleman was over
heard giving his companion is as new,
we are bound to say, to the painter
as to our readers. You see," he said,
"she has got a letter in her hand
which she is keeping back from the
man in the red coat. Well, he is the
postman and has just given her the
letter l suppose it's from abroad
She hasn't the money to pay the post
age, so she says, Trust me-"
The explanation was given with per-
feet gravity and in apparent good
faith.-London Mail.