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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

twas discovered late Thursday after
the action Of the House and Senate in
accepting the bond furnished by the
incoming State treasurer, Hon. Joseph
w Simpson of ork, which the Stat
utes fix al $1,000. that but two bonds
Of so, rg9 each had been submitted. the
third having been found TO differ from
the form prescribed by the State and
having been sent back 70 the surety
company for correction.
State Treasurer Elmer z. NewbeIt
had returned from a business trip 10
Newark. y. j, in order TO be here TO
transfer the business of the Office over
to Mr.. Simpson on Thursday, but the
matter above stated prevented that
ceremony and Mr.. Newbert will remain
treasurer Of State until Wednesday
next The corrected bond is expected
here in time 70 be acted upon by the
Twilight" session of the Legislature
on Tuesday Afternoon and matters will
be in shape for the transference on
Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13
Agricultural Department

Z. 4. Rogers OF Brunswick, assistant
dairy instructor, will start out the first
OF the week on seed improvement work.
He is already receiving inquiries from
people wishing to enter their crop for
sent out from the depa rtment and the
inspector places a tag upon each sack
inspected by him and signs his name in
his own handwriting This makes It prac-
ticaly Impossible for anything undh-
sirable to get by. The certified seeu
from Maine stands higher than any other
in the United States and Mr.. Rogers
predicts that the demand for Il another
year will exceed that Of all previous
years.
A. NJ. G. Soule. chief of the bureau OF
inspection of the department Of agricul-
ture, will speak at North Bridgton Jan.
Is in the farmers lecture course given
there under the auspices OF Bridgton
Academy OF which Arthur ". Abbott is
principal. Mr.. Soule will speak upon
Selection Of Seeds, Fertilizers and
Feeds
State Horticultural Clyde L. wilkins
Of Wilton and Assistant Horticulturist
Samuel H. Eaton of oxford will start
next Monday upon federal inspection OF
imported nursery stock, visiting Bar
Harbor. Camden, Waterville, PORTLAND
and Auburn.
II will be remembered that on Satur-
day, Dec. 80, temporary organizations
were effected in 60 of the counties OF New
England simultaneously OF the milk pro-
ducers looking to ultimate aailiation
with the New England association FaF
ticularIy strong organizations were FORM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13
Hearings Assigned.

Hearings have been ordered as fol-
lows by the Maine Public Utilities:
At $40 a. NJ on Thursday, Jan Is at
The grand jury room in the county
court house at Portland in the case Of
Percy r. Rich ct ais VS.. the Biddeford
& Saco Water Co, regarding alleged
unjust charges.
Al II A. NJ. on Tuesday, Jan. g, al
the Office of the commission at Augusta
in the case OF Willard T. Hamilton ct
ais vs.. the Caribou Water. Light and
Power Co.. regarding alleged impure
water supply and inadequate service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13
The Secretary Of State.

The incoming secretary OF State.
Frank W. Ball Of Dover, has been in
the city since Thursday afternoon and
was in conference Friday with secre-
tary John E. Bunker. who is looking
after the business of the Office until
Mr.. Ball will be able TO assume the po-
sition, which he thinks will be next
Wednesday, Jan. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13
Corporations Chances.

The Corporation Bureau, Department
OF State. has been notified of the fol-
lowing changes by corporations organ
lied under the laws Of Maine:
Stanwood, Taylor & Co, at a spec,al
meeting OF the stockholders on Jan. 10
at Portland, voted to change the num-
per OF directors from four to three and
the name to Taylor. DODGE & Poe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

Andrews. Won Fischer & George, at
a special meeting Of IT'S stockholders on
Jan. II ar Portland voted 10 change the
name 70 Andrews and George
The Corporation Bureau has been
notified by ihe attorney general that
the Crown VILLA nette Paper Co, does
not possess tangible property in Maine
in excess OF 1900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13
Superintendent Of BUILDINGS,

Charles s. Brown Of Bath. the new
superintendent of buildings was at the
State House on Friday in conference
with Supt. Harry a. Plummer in re-
gard TO the duties Of the Office Mr..
Brown plans 70 take charge of the Of
fee on next Wednesday, Jan. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13


and Industry Roscoe Eddy " Needs omes
and They fol
observation-disclosures
ration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13
Annual Report of Maine
Inspectors, Prisons, Jails

The annual report of the Maine in
spectors of prisons and jails. William
]. Bradbury of Fairfield. James ".
.1eserve of Bar Mills and John J. Fitz-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

NIhAfo ftIiabIe, CREAMY IInlMtll anu
use as directed-for instantly you
will find that nothing is as effective
for your poor, sore, tired. aching. per-
epiring feet-and you will wonder at
ITS magic II never burns or blisters
and stains neither flesh nor clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

sin. See that fac-simile Of Or. cab.
wells signature and his portrait au;-.-
on the yellow carton in which ne b..
tie is packed. \ trial bottle free d,
charge, can be obtained by writing =,
DR.. ". b Caldwell. i55 WasH,rr,o,
St, Monticello. Illinois
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13
"Watch Your Step"

To all those that suffer terribly with
core, tired, aching feet, the least iar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

ID at that time II Kennebec and Andres
cogg.n counties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

!, aching feet, the least Jar
or misstep causes untold
agony-but immediate relief
Is at hand for there Is one
remedy that has never
- failed to help sore feet.
No matter how long you
have suffered. just get from
any drug store a bottle Of
.eit.b,a xraarrv 1intonart apd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
WHEELING TACKLES
THE PERTAINS NEXT
Old Gold and Blue Squad WIN Meet tho
Team Which Hum bled Ltnsly, sat-
urday at the Fair Grounds.

Erxt Saturday afternoon the wheel
Ing high griddcra will tackle the Martins
Ferry high bunch on tho Island ia1r
grounds ut 800 o'clock. According 10
dope. Martins Ferry has an edge or
about two tOuchdownS on the local
school hut fans who witnessed last SAT-
ur,ay's game state that l.lnsly was play
nrf-colnr and Iha. Martins Ferry WIS
enjoying an especially good day.
The fact THAI they are going up
AGAINST L team that is toutcd butter than
They arc by local football critics, does
,rnl IuHrr the rrutiu"nC" of the local
team any. ~ they AT" "ut for revenge
for the defeat which I-lns!y CAV" them
over Il week ago. y victory over Mar
tins Ferry places Wheeling right up
there again. where they can lay ci"iin
10 thu valley championship. With TINS
in view. the boys are out working hard
and arr getting IT, fine shape.
AS there was no gam" Saturday prao-
tirally MI the regulars are in condition
10 ,u,"r Saturdays game. Stnbh's leg
sim b"thcrS hi;a cuuSid"rahl" but he
viii probably u" III Shai'% by Saturday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

to impress upon the men the necessity.
for better offensive work. W. & J.'bs
backs We're Il triflc sluggish in starttnSI
against Pitt and did not get greAts
deal OF energy into their etfors In the3
attack. 1t Is expected that West Wiz
gina will present fully as Formidable ~
defense as the HanihrrS and ff the Redz
and Black Is 10 win it must get up
more pep IN carrying The ball. q
1t develops that Coach Chenoweth OF
West Virginia was a spectator at the.
Forbes Field game. as we'll az Assist,
ant Coach Rocknc. OF Notre Dame, tho
Inter team being scheduled to appear,
here on November %. Chcnoweth IL
quoted as saying that the Mountalncef1i
will beat Wash. & Jeff II the latte1j
has nothing more than II showed
against Pitt. so that the Red and BLACK;
will go against a worry confident eleven
Mt the end of the week. The team vic
leave here for 1Hairmont on Friday and
consequently will have three more days
Of practice after today. ~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
LINSLY GOES TO ].
MARIETTA FRIDAY!
Cadets viii Meet Down-ths-Rivsr TsA1a
On the misunderstanding Prom Is
Saturdays Game. :l

Linsly will Journey TO Marietta Fridays
10 meet the high school team OF that;
place. Linsly cam" out of the game with
Martins Ferry last Saturday in badly
crippled condition but Is ScttinS<A
injured mes in shape as rapidly as pos
siblr. Stnrer. iadron. Menkemller and
Frink are injured, but not seriously.
Coach Holden stated last evening that
hr expected 10 rsturn:vict"rious. but an:
licIpated 4 hard battle. He stated his,
pruI"gcs are not dshcartcncd by: the;
defeat administered by Martins FerSy:
las, Saturday. bar all arc working WITH
renewed vigor.
Marietta. has heavy team this year.
but so far has nc. blown much. Sev.f
crai Of the smaller schools have beateni
them, but Coach Holden will be prepared
and will do all possible to present his,
strongest lineup
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
RODGERS VS., NYCRE|GHT IN TIE
COMING WASH;JEFF|- v. \. j. CAME

Two football games that attract
more general attention ,han any 9TH
CTS scheduled for the 1871 season WILL
be played on Saturday of this work h'-
tween tho four best known teams IN
this section. West Virginia and WASH
ing,on and Jefferson Will meet for thu
seventeenth time on th. grdirtn ut
Fairn,on, while Wc~t Virginia Wesleyan
and Marietta Will meet Tor ia" thtr-
tccnth Iilnc ut Marietta. It's 4 peculiar
coiucidrucr that both III" leading West
Virginia teams are playing thor oldest
rivals on Saturday. West Virginia | M
vcrSity first played football IN lH?t and
w 4 J. WIS its FIRST Eain"; Wesleyan
first played football in l?no and Mar
ictta MAS its first game.
Tho Wcst Nirgin!l-Wa Sh-Jcff game
IL naturally Of NOR" imp"rt;lnr' not
only locally but nationally. Both teams
concerned in this combat ar" IN among
the leaders in college football ranks Tor
this season Their meeting. too. VIII
probably BE- attended 10y 4 crowd that
will break AL records FOR numbers that
have ever boon made in the $ia,". W.
4 J. was beaten 10y Fit, Saturday Ivy III"
scorr If 1910. West Virginia wis
beaten by Pitt carly IN III" ScaS':n hy
tho score Of lI-9. II would b. - anu
cult 10 dig ur NOR" interesting StAtlS-
Ties than these. These scores indicate
that Zach eleven has powerful "fl"H-
S!vc. hut that thu hcf"nSr IS what
rrraiir nn each team. West Virginia
and WaSh-Jcfi "m'h hay" All-\Tn"rhtn
hunorS this year "Rulf Rodgers III
West Virginia Whose. .riIrrnu feat$ hay"
been tho wonder "f followers OF IN"
Mountainrcr eleven for w." years past
is runnin: mighty tru" I" form ms
wear. and hns boon more than ever III
thu pubic ~" wih ms great r"'l'nE
his Skilltul forward rAS$iht Ain HIS
high class ai!-r"n"d play. AZ
lainccrS play q! course Is h''h Ir'''h'
'l;ndcrrs ~ som" rN,rtfi and til" d"f"nS"
OF W. l. J. Will Uu'!nuh'"diN i' point
ri toward TAKING ar" III !"in - fnH'h
rs i'"SSil H.. THIS was TN Gus new
ever. wh"n w. " !. i"a%'H N'N'
"intn ~ M"r"hn'"wn III ,'!'' "'.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
SOUTH SIDE REPLY

The business manager "G tho :. s. a.
g. nntiv"h In this mornings paper that
tho Cupid club want ,un ap"lEf from tn"
the South Sides for what was 1n, III IN"
Friday'S mornings paper saying mat th''
Cupid club has yellow up their back.
wish Ia say that Il the Snnth sides
DIDN'T have game "n Sunday. thrF
would hay" Sivrn tn" Cuiid$ ~ game anI
would givr lhcm The worst heating that
they hav" experienced in their football
career Besides ;hc Cupid club Is AFRAID
10 como down on ,he South Side grounds
hut the South Sides played them last
year on their grounds and II IS no moro
than right that they should play this
game on our grounds. Now. Cupids
take notice and wakcn up.
Signed South Side 4. c.
Per P. b. Eolte, Bushes Manager,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
BOTH WEST VIRGINIA
AND WASH-JEFF VERY
CONFIDENT OF RESULT

MORGANTOW'N. w. Va, Nov Il
West Virginia had light practice to-
night. Earlier this Year no Monday
practice had been hello at all. but with
tho crucial game with w. II J. on Sat
urday no lctup WAS allowed. All III"
men reported none tho worse for III"
Virginia Tech game. and there is every
evidence that the team Will go against
w. < j. Saturday intact, and with all
its substitutes. ScrimmaGc for this
week is question that is not settled.
and it might develop rather than take
my chance on injuring some good men
none will be held. For some time past
only one scrimmnge week has been the
order for the varsity mon
The w. & J.-Pitt result Saturday. &C.
casioncd little surprise here, as 'it was
generally thought that the teams were
on par. West Virginia supporters feel
that they have an even chance TO win
in the W. g. J. contest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Y. M. c. A. Basket Ill
Candidates Meet Tonight

meeting Of all those wishing to
play Basketball with the !. NJ {. ~.
team this Year will h. held 1t the 'f
tonight for the purpose Of organizing
for thr coming year. Three teams Will
be organized ~ uSua.. Tia" student team.
luidC"is and the larger team The teams
last year were good ones aud "tturt'
viii be- made Ia hav" an equally sue
ccSSful season This year. Athletic d.
rector Miller will nc in charge Ut to-
nights meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Disease Is Mankind's Greatest Enemy;
Re PREPARED to Withstand Its Attacks

In order 10 be absolutely sure thl&
your blood is in condition to ward!
off disease, it is wise 10 take a feXi
bottles OF S. S. S. the most salts
factory blood remedy known -:
science. For more than fifty years,
this remedy has been used with ox.
cellent results, and it is todav recog.
nizcd as the best blood purifier and
system builder YOU can take. It ~,
sold by druggists everywhere. To-
get Tits. however. be sure and st
the genuine S. s. S.
You are invited to- write to o0.
chief medical direc' who will tax
pleasure in giving you, without
charge. any medical advice that your
case may require. Address swift
Specific Co.. 295-H, Swift Laboratory,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
DICKER|NG WITH
JACK HENDRICKS
:. FOR The CARDINALS
! VII si

LOUISVILLE, ny, Nov. l2.-Ihere
was no secession of dissatisfied club
owners OF the American Association
nor was new attempt made 10 form
a new league at the annual meeting
here today OF the American AsSocia-
ton After a stormy five hour SEES
sion during which James c. McGili,
president OF the Indianapolis club,
made the suggestion of new league.
the meeting adjourned until WedneS-
day to await action on rf-districting OF
certain minor league territory, expect
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

ed to be taken by tho national asSo-
citation Of professional baseball lea
CUES which meets tomorrow.
President Hickey. OF the American
Association, declared tonight thar the
movement Of III" Indianapolis. Lnul:t-
vile. and Toledo clubs 10 withdraw
and merge with certain clubs OF the
International league appeared to b"
losing force. H. predicted that the
association would open the 1918 sea
son intact. There were reports. how
ever, that McGill. Roger BreSnahan,
owner of the Toledo club and 0. II.
Wathen. president OF the Louisville
club would carry their fight before
the National Association.
N. II. Sexton. president of the gov.
erning body Of the minors. said he
did not know what action would be
taken on the subjec: of re-districtin
territory. but il the faction desiring
such changes could control enough
votes it was probable, hn said. that
some now alignment would be made.
1T appears certain that some
changes must be made to meet condt-
tons caused by the war he said.
Some Of the leagues cannot hope 20
exist unless changes are made. | doubt
if some Of the smalle7 organizations
will open their gates until the close
OF the war
The American Association club
owners In declaring plans for next
season. exp1 essed a desire to play
40 game schedule instead Of Isl
games. They proposed 10 open the
season about May l.
The fact that Jack Hendricks. man
aGer Of the pennant winning Indiana
polls club Of the American ASsoCia-
ton, was the college graduate with
a degree" that Branch Hickey, p7rsi-
dent OF the ST. Louis Nationals. sought
to succeed Miller Higgins as manager
Of the ST. Louis club. was one OF the
big surprises Of the day. Hendricks
is an alumnus Of Northwestern. hav-
ing graduated at law.
After opening negotiations with
Hendricks. Hickey suddenly called
them Oft and tonight il appears that
the St Louis president considers The
affair at an end Hickey sought Hen
bricks. it was said. with the und r
standing thai President McGjll of 'ne
indianapolis club would cancel Hen
bricks contract which does no. expire
until the season OF 1919. McGill how.
ever. demanded 70 be reimbursed Tor
his loss and refused all offers Of play
erS.
Hendricks. it is reported. was of-
fered salary Of $500 and ten per
cent Of the net earnings 10 manage
the st. Louis club He alleges Nc
Gill agreed to release him from his
contract and declared that he would
rather practice law than TO return 10
indianapolis next season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Cathedral Has Of-Week
1910 Market 81

Cathedral high team has no game for
this week but is not remaining idle
The. boys arc out practiCinS every ntsht
on the Tunnel Green Gridiron and when
tho time for their next great game ar
rivcS they Will hc in good condition.
Several weak spots in the team ~ e,inG
patched ur. and the team fill present
Il better lInc-up than at any time this
year.
The Cathedral team has b'cI robbed
Of som, good material this year on Ar-
CONT IF parental objection. IT Ill IN"
material in acho0l and available. the
r"ultS If mast games would probably
hnNr boon rCNCrScN.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
sce.,l Dispatch tn the Intellircncer.


WASHINGTON. Pa. Nov. 12.-WaSh-
inGton & jefferson lost no time in get
ting down to work again today after
the Pitt defeat Of Saturday. Coach
MctZsar called the entire squad for
practice Mt College field this afternoon
for the initial weeks drill in pr'I>arn-
ton for the hard clash at the end Of
the week with West Virginia 1t Fair
mont. Every man who went through
rhe contest with Warmers Panthcrs was
able 10 report for duty. not man be-
ing hurt I" any extent In the clash ut
Forbes Field. In fact the lack OF in
iIrics in n championship game which
WAS played with such determination oy
both teams is regarded as remarkable
The Red and Black coaches started to-
dav to build up the Wash. Il Jeff. at
tack which has been the weakest de-
rai.imrnt and which showed TO dtsad-
vantage last Saturday. The practice to-
d,v was not n long ono nor was il hard.
hut tho coaches took the men on tte
offensc in signal work and underworld
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
The Slightest lnpurity In the ssooo
Is DANGEROUS.

The very air you breathe and tne
woIrr YOU drink are both laden wltA
cnrmics of health. There Is also
Inrnlv mo way to. avoid their attack,
because the enemy is invisible.
IN; YOU can be so prepared as to
render their attacks harmless. lou
can keep your system IN sucn per
feet. condition that the disease germs
cannot find permanent loaEulcn'
but are thrown off entirely.
Thy first thing necessary Is to set
YOUR blood absolutely free from all
impuritirs. Keep it Thoroughly
clcanscd. and You need have no fear
OF ratarrh. Rheumatism. eczema
scrcflla. or The numerous other all
mrnis which come from impure
blood.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
FIXED THE DATE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Thn fllrl
administration set November |" rs
The effective date Of the restrictions 10
hr imposed on the usr Of coal lor
electric display advertising. K"Euia-
lions will be issued tomorrow limiting
f.. three ami Il quarter hours. from
7.I5 p. NJ. the time in which electric
signs may be krpt lighted. with inc
exception OF small signs maihtA'h'u
o., direct persons 10 place of ouSl-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
E.iuARGO LIFTED

BALTIMORE. Nov. l2.--Thr RallI'
more ana Ohio railroad today hftHd
lis nnlhar&o on hard coal shipments
10 this port.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

Tho French government requires
cor. non gallons Of alcohol Il day in thr
manufacture Of certain high explosives
Annu1l consumption will amount 10
1o.5nn.n0n gallons NOR" than France
producn! before tho war and the French
rcv"rr1r"nt has hon compelled to buy
II 500 ono gallons abroad.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

I:uil Hogs -. Patrol.
ElaCk Cats ". Ohin.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
DluucSne

+. p7iry-W. china postponed to Nov
II. ?.i" y. IN.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

Tonight *. / KS. H"N"rwhS'
Masonic Duck Pin League.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-03-03
FALLING HAIR MEANS
DANDRUFF IS ACTIVE
Save Your Hairl Get . IS Cent Bottle
Of Dsnderine Right Now-Aiso
stops Itching Scalp.

Thin, brittle. cOlOrless and scraggy
hair IL mute evidence Of neglected
scalp; of dandruff-that awful scurf.
There Is nothing so destructive to
the hair as dandruff. 1t robs the hair
Ut it's luster, It's strength and it's very
life; eventually producing a feverish-
ness and itching OF the scalp, which
II not remedied causes the hair roots
to shrink, loosen and die-then the
hair falls ont fast. A little Danderlne
tonight--now-any tlme--wlli surely
save your hair.
Get ~ cent bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine from any store, and after
the first application your hair will
take on that life, luster and luYurlance
which Is so beautiful. II. will become
wavy and fluffy and have the appear
ance Of abundance; an Incompatible
gloss and softness. hut what will
please you most will be after just a
few weeks use, when you will actual
ly see lot Of hne, dOwny haIr-new
hsir-grOwing all over the scalp. Adv.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-03-03
WHEN MOTHER GOT ACTIVE
Phoebe After Her Extremely
Personal Question.

Phoebe was bored. In all the six
long years of her life she had never
spent such n miserable day. Circum-
stances at last grew too strong for
her, and she cried. She was one NJ
those who do not often cry, but who,
when they do. make no secret of IT, In
short, Phoebe nearly lifted the nur-
snry ceiling on.
Upstairs came Phoebe's mother. al
ready dressed in her smartest clothe
ready 10 have tea with friend.
why. what's the matter, Phoebe3
she asked.
Phoebe, standing hopelessly In the
middle Of the nursery, only howled
the louder. aud refused to see any
thing cheerful about life.
Lifting the unhappy child up In her
arms aud cuddling the tear-stained lit
Gle face against her own. The mother
walked over to the looking glass.
Just look Phoebe. ut that ugly lit
tie face IN The looking glass -
Phoebe Immediately became inter
ested mad stopped crying
(which one. MOTHER" she asked
Pearson's Weekly.