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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18

NOR the last year or two the editor OF
this magazine and the writer of these
articles have been in frequent receipt
of inquiries concerning stock speculation.
During that period the "stock market"
has doomed and stories of big profits made
in so-called "war brides" have aroused the
interest and active participation of many
thousands of persons who never before
had paid any attention to this method of
making and losing money. Some of the
letters received read as follows:
What do they mean by being "long" or
short of the market?
Kindly inform me where ] can find a good
textbook treating on how to proceed in
buying and selling stocks and bonds of any
kind on the New York Stock Exchange, and
defining the different terms used in this
business, such as "preferred' and common
stocks and "curb market
Where can get information on this sub
ject-specuating or trading in stocks?
| am interested i'm stocks, but as far as
regards their operation ! have but vague
knowledge. Are books published i'm regard
to how stocks operate? What constitutes a
gain, and how far do stocks fall when one
loses all ones money? / take it if buy
stocks at twenty-five cents and the stocks
fall to twenty-one cents lose all my money.
Am | right?
There is one conclusive answer to all
these questions. Persons who are so
totally ignorant of financial operations
should keep out of stock speculation en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
Speculation Is Work

NEARLY all authorities agree that specl-
lation has its usefulness, but is danger
Gus for all except the professionals. 1t is a
most difficult business even for these gen.
tlemen, and many of them lose. But the
same amount of specialized technical
knowledge, training, ability, and capital
that enables a man to become successful
railroad president, banker, merchant. or
manufacturer, coupled with certain pecli-
liar qualities of mind. will probably make
a man a successful Spectator In other
words, it is just as difficult to become a
successful Spectator as leader in any
other line of business, and probably a
little more so, because it requires cold
self-possession, ruthless faith in ones
own Judgment and poise, greater even
than are essential to the top-notch men in
other lines. -.-...
No matter how successful man may
be in other lines, he can not step right into
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
Who Should
Speculate?
By ALBERT W. ATWOOD

trely. To speak plainly, they are lambs
ready for the slaughter. and in nine eases
out of ten will lose their money.
1t must be admitted that great num-
Der of persons of limited knowledge, ex-
perience. and resources have made money
in the stock market in the last year or two
But very many have lost, and still more
will lose within the next year or so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18

Gle said it-was in his family!" Dozy
insisted. 9And be said it was man! And
that people who knew him we'll didn't
recognize him in the other personality!
And he said he didn't know in one what
he did in the other! Maybe that was why
he didn't know mel"
"The ideas absurd, said Scarborough.
"But everything fits, Tim! He said
from being quiet and steady normally,
the man became reckless and eXcitable.
And he said-Tim, don't you remember?
he said he drank"
Scarborough did not answer but the
boy knew he was thinking of the whisky
flask found in the clearinghouse room.
He said that normally the man didn't
drink-hated it" Dozy argued on. "And
he refused when | asked him to have
something said he never touched it.
Don't you remember? Then what would
he be doing with whisky in his"
"Dozy," Tim interrupted, "just how
was the man you saw in the house differ
ent from the other? Think now How
was he dressed?"
"Well-fm not sure, but | think he
had on dark suit-like our Browns.
But you see | was so taken by surprise
| didn't notice details. All l can really
remember is his hair. 1t was light and
thick like Browns, but not brushed down
smooth like his. That was one thing that
made him look so different, maybe. Be-
cause he did look different, Tim!" Dozy
thought moment. ayes, he looked
different. knew, the minute really got
a good look at him, | knew it wasn't
Brown-our Brown" he declared. "Any-
how, that whisky bottle proves it was not
the same man, doesn't it? Unless it was
one man with two personalities. Tim!
that would be worse than having it his
brother!"
Tim rose impatiently.
"Tve got to 60, he said. "Sorry had
to take you away from your dinner. But
just remember that what I've been telling
you is between us.
"Sure," said Dozy. But, Tim," he
added anxously, as his friend was starting
away. "Do you think it could be that
double personality"
mo, don't" said Tim. Forget it. ;"
TO be continued neM meeh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18

to your story tonight because I didn't
want to mix either you or myself in the
affair"
Pausing, he threw quick glance about
to assure himself there was no danger of
being overheard, then continued in
lower tone:
Remember the man who passed our
table in the dining-car this evening-he
spoke to Brown"
Dozy nodded. "And Brown didn't
know him."
"He didn't recognize him." Scarborough
corrected meaningly. "He knew him,
well enough. The Mexican admitted it
at the Welles-Hewitt house tonight. And
yet, if you remember, after he passed our
table Brown asked me who he was.
"But. Tim, he"
"Listen, now. This Mexican is sus-
pected Of" Tim stopped, arrested by
an instinct of caution. Hes under sus-
picion,' he amended briefly. "Word of
honor, kid, that the man you saw in the
house was not the one we metz
"Word of honor!' affirmed Dozy. al
thought it was at first, then saw it wasn't.
Haven't you ever mistaken one person
for another until you"
"This is different" cut in Scarborough.
"There's the name. If these two Browns
are not the same, they're brothers
"Why-I hadn't thought of that"
Dozy exclaimed. 81 just thought there
was mistake in the name. "But I'll bet
that's it! Some brothers do look awfully
alike, especially to strangers. But say
he broke off, his face troubled. at will
be tough on Brown-our Brown-if the
other fellow is his brother. He seemed
such decent chap. Didn't you think SOP"
Tim assented absently. He was busy
thinking.
a took to him right off, Dozy went
on. al liked the way he looks at you-
straight in the eye. And liked the way
he kept hold of himself when you We're
baogering him about that dual person.
ality ca
A startling thought clipped the word
@Timw he said suddenly. "Could it
be? Could that dual personality case he
was telling. about be-himseF?"
whats that?"
Startled in turn, Scarborough stared.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
MOTHER! LOOK At
CH|LD'S TONGUE
f cross, feverish, constipateu,
give california Syrup
of Figs"

A laxative today saves a sick child
,OmOrrOw. Children simply will not
axe the time from play TO empty their
bowels, which become clOgged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue. mother. If coat
al. or your child is listlesS. cross, few
irish. breath bad. restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full of cold or has sore throat
n any other children'S ailment. give a
easpoonful of california Syrup Of
gigs" then don't worry. because it is
perfectly harmless. and in few hours
Ill this constipation poison. sour bile
md fermenting waste will gently
move out of the bowels, and you have
1 well. playful child again. A thor
ugh inside cleansing" is OfttimeS all
hat is necessary. 1t should be the
irSt treatment given in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for a J0-cent bottle of
California Syrup Of Figs" which has
'ull directions for babies, children of
al ages and for grOwn-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
bOOD FRIEND
|. TO WOMEN
hats What Mount Pleasant
Lady Says Cardui Is and
Tells What 1t Did for Her.

Mt. Pleasant, Tenn.-"As a girl I
ras always well and hearty" says
Mrs. NJ. E. Rail, Of this place. II
Save always been accounted healthy.
kever felt any trouble like . weak.
less until came to the change Of life
was about forty-fve when that be
kan. I think l would have died had
not found out what q good friend TO
Eomen Cardui Is.
81 suffered a great deal. had a
humber Of fainting spells, and
'kould be obliged 10 lie in bed a week
br two at a time. never liked 10 lie
In bed because it interfered so with my
work. The swimming in my head was
hearty continuous. I could not stOOp
down it would make me so dizzy.
mink | used Cardui OFF and on for two
Ior three years, using in that time
about s or 10 bottles. I began to feel
The Improvement in health before
had taken one bottle. but kept on tax
S,ng It until got in perfect health.
n Had it not been for Cardui I know
III would have been dead. Now I am
lie years old, and weigh about 175, and
lam In the most perfect health"
u Give Cardui a trial for your
troubles. 1t should do for you what II
has done for thousands of others
NJ Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
old PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

A medicinal preparation like Dr.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root, that has real curative
value almost sells itself. Like an endless
chain system the remedy is recommended
by those who have been benefited to those
who are in need of it.
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp Root is physi-
clans prescription. 1t has been tested
for years and has brought results to count
less numbers who have suffered.
The success of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root
is due to the fact that it fuflls almost ev-
cry wish in overcoming kidney, liver and
bladder diseases, corrects urinary troubles
and neutralizes the uric acid which causes
rheumatism.
Do not suffer Get bottle of Swamp
Root from any druggist now. Start treat
ment today.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this psper.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

in regulating and assisting all her
natural functions, and In putting in
perfect order every part Of the female
system. IL lessons the pains and bur
dens, supports and strengthens weak,
nursing mothers.
It's an invigorating, restorative tonic,
soothing and bracing nervine-
Castor oil is good for children or adults,
and especially good for aged people. A
pleasant form Of a vegetable laxative that
Is TO be had at any drug store, was In
vented by DR.. Pierce, who put together
May apple (podophyllin), aloes, ialap.
Ask at any drug store for Pleasant Pei
lets, and they can be had for little money.
They contain no calomel and are OF vegee
Able constituents, therefore harmless.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
''CAsCARETS' FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 10-Cent box now.

No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation. indiges-
ton, biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with CasCarets.
Don't let your stomach. liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight: put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv.
BUSINESS, sick, sour, gassy stomach
backaChe and all other distress
cleanse your inside organs OF all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A Decent box means health, happi
ness and a clear head for months
No more days OF gloom and distress
If you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little in
sides need a cleansing. too. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
Diet, Exercise or Death

An eminent medical authority writes
that most Of our city folks die of thick
ening of the arteries or Of kidney dis
ease. The kidneys become clogged and
do not filter the poisons from the blood,
and one trouble follows another, high
blood pressure damages the heart, arteries
and kidneys Usually its danger signals
are backache, pain here or there, swollen
feet or ankles, rheumatic twinges or
spots appearing before the eyes.
The very best remedy is this: Eat
meat but once day, or not at all. Plenty
of outdoor exercise, and drink pure
water frequently. Before meals take a
little Anuric, the great uric acid neu-
trailer that is easily obtained at the
drug store. When you have dizziness,
chills or sweating, worry, or dragging
pains in back, try this wonderful enemy
to uric acid, which Dr. Pierce Of Buffalo,
N. Y, discovered and named Anuric.
Anuric, more potent than Gthia, diseotvea
uric acid as hot water does sugar."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

Some cuttlefsh are so large that the
suckers, when stretched to their full
length, can compass the girth Of q
half-dozen human beings.
Artificial marble invented by a Bo-
hemian is said to closely resemble the
rarest marbles and to be stronger and
less liable to injury than the genu-
inc.
A new scenic railway Is provided
with switches which turn its cars
around and make the passengers ride
backward until other switches are
reached
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
|catarrh for Years
1:::::-Y Three No Relief

medicine for II, but they did me no
good. In reading one Of DR.. Hart
mans books entitled Winter Catarrh,'
I discovered that Peruna was good
for catarrh. After l had taken only
three bottles OF Peruna I was cured
Of the catarrh. now advise every
body troubled with eatarrh TO take Or.
Hartman's Peruna, as il is a sure
cure FOR catarrh.
Friends to whom, I recommend Pc
runa tell me that II IS also good for
headache. dizziness. and pain in the
stomach"
Those who object to liquid nedi-
cines can now procure Peruna Tab
lets.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
CONVERSATIONS

Efforts are being made to increase
the tobacco industry In Ireland, which
has soil that is said to be suitable for
almost all varieties Of leaf.
A Texan is the inventor Of a tobacco
can which carries a roll Of cigarette
paper inside its lid, against which any
desired amount can be torn OF.
Six Of twelve cylinders Of a new au-
tomobile engine can be cut OF from
operation when 1t IL desired to econo-
mizs fuel and full power Ii not needed
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
HIGH COST OF LIVING

This is q serious matter with house
keepers as food prices are constantly
going up. To overcome this, cut out
the high priced meat dishes and serve
your family more SINNERS Macaroni
and Spaghetti, the cheapest, most de-
licious and most nutritious Of all foods.
Write the Skinner Mfg. Co., Omaha,
Nebr., for beautiful cook book. telling
how to prepare it in hundred different
ways. It's free to every woman.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
Useful knowIedue

Manager-LOan you $50? Why, &c
to the bank and ask them TO lend Il
TO you. That's their business. As
they don't know you. that's all the
more reason that you'll get it. You
wouldn't get cent II they knew you
Elsitor-Oh!
Manager-You may 'oa' others, but
you cannot owe ne.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

BREAD WITHOUT SALT IS TASTeleSs
medicine chest without Magic Ar
MICA Liniment is useless. Best OF all
liniments for sprainS swelllngs'
bruises. rheumatism and neuralgia.
Three sizes. 25c, SOC and S1.00.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
Quickly Inspired.

"Dubbs has lively imagination"
I've noticed that. Dubbs can glance
over pamphlet issued by some west
ern railroad and then rave about the
scenic wonders of Arizona as If he had
just been there"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
Who Cares?

Queen Elizabeth, 1t is said, possessed
az many as 1900 gowns at one time.
All we're made of the richest stuffs,
trimmed with lace. embroidery and fine
Jewels.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

He-I could die dancing with you
lear.
She-I am.-FrOth.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
Quick MovinQ.

Bacon-Do you know anything about
light?
Egbert-Of course / do.
What, for instanceT
Il know it moves $4,000 miles per
second"
"Oh. you've been studying your gas
meterw
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
The 0uinine This

The Ouinine Thst Does Not Affect The Head
|Iscanse of It's tonic and laxative effect Laxative
hume Ouinine can be taken by anyone without
0nsing nervousness or ring ng in the head There
|h only one "Bromo Quinne" b. W. GhON u
|dmature is on each box 25c.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
HEALTHY CHILDREN cone from health,

q
mothers And
N others will
certainly be
health IL
they'll take DR..
Pierce's Favor
lite Prescri ption.
n othing can
equal itinbuild-
ing up a wom-
ans strength,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
Its Condition.

This Zeppelin raid business does
.ot seem to have PANIED out"
NO; paradOXically speaking, 1t has
gone up"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
Built for II.

81 beg your pardon. l didn't mean
to step on your foot"
That's all right. | walk on EN-
myself."-OhiO Sun Dial.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
ON FIRST SYMPTOMS

Ise "RenOvine" and be cured. Do not
wait until the heart organ is beyond
'epair. "RdnOvine" is the heart and
Ierve tonic. Price SOC and S1.OO.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
PhewI

There's something in his face l
don't like"
1T must be that rank cigar he Is
smoking"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
Natural Result.

-Bnks and | had an alteration
yesterday and | called him a toad
what did he dO?"
"He got hopping mad"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
Presumptiye Evidence.

IS he learning TO read law"
Il suppose so. He told me he was
his studies"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

When an authors books are popular
enough for paper covers he can afford
to cover himself with broadclOth.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

Pimples, boils, carbuncles, dry up and
disappear with Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. In tablets or liquid.
ADV
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

When "A drunken man doesn't think
he is exceptionally wise, he Is beyond
the thinking stage.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

Many Il mans idea Of comfortable
clothing is the kind his wife won't let
him wear.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

Red Cross Bail Blue. made in America,
therefore the best, delights the housewife
All good grocers. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
DON'T SNIFFLE.

You can rid yourself of that cold In
the head by taking Laxative Quinidine
Tablets. Price 25c. Also used in
cases of La Grippe and for severe
headaches. Remember that.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
IMITATION Is sINcsRssT FLATTERY

but like counterfeit meney the imita-
ton has not the worth Of the original.
Insist on la Creole" Hair Dressing
It's the original. DarkenS your hair IN
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price Sl.00.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

IRE would be fewer old bachelors
If sing, men were not allowed to as
SOciate with n, ~ried men.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

British soldiers at the front are
writing 100000 letters week.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

How the veteran musician does hate
% admit that he is all played out.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
|
Bottles
pERUNA
Made
Me
Well.

Mr. Ell Lefevre, Jr.. s54 Brush
N Detroit, Mich. writes: Il had
In troubled with catarrh for a num-
Mr. Of years, and had been taking
Ne is anything but good barber
Lao cuts an acquaintance.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

How it tickles mans vanity when
De is asked TO settle a disputed point !!
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

Wash day is smile day if you use Rec
cross Ball Blue, American made, therefors
the best made Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

Rainbow chasers get at least run
or their money.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10

No matter how loose the engage
ment ring may be. the diamond never
slips around out of sight on girls
finger.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-03-10
Huge Lafayette Square Stand.

Directly opposite this White House
grandstand extending virtually the
whole length of the south side of La
fayette square Is another huge stand.
The regulations required that the con-
struction of the stand should not In
any way jeOpardize the safety Of the
public monuments. So it is that the
Lafayette square stand had to be fore
shortened in order to safeguard the
beautiful statues Of Lafayette and
Rochambeau.
If it were later in the season the
people who sit on the Lafayette square
seats would enjoy their sightseeing
under the shade of some Of the most
beautiful elms in America. 1t was
necessary in constructing the stands
TO inclose several OF these gigantic
elms whose trunks rise through great
/ apertures left in the banking rows of
seats.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
LONGER WORkOAY IS ORDERED FOR
 TRUCK COMPANY
Boys Must Report for Drill Each Morning at 6 O'Clock
 in the Future.

Members of the Pine Bluff Motor truck company were given orders last night to report at Athletic field at o'clock this morning., and every other morning except Sundays, until fur ther orders.
 The boys have been drilled long hours each day since they entered the federal service on August ), but the new orders indicate that they are to be worked even harder in the immedi- ate future. doubtless with the inten- tion of getting them into physical condition at the earliest possible mo- ment.
 The hard work is particularly se- were on the boys because Of the fact that they are not equipped with their military acoutrements, and sore feet are common among the truck com pany members. due to their lack of regular army shoes. The boys have all been measured for their military clothing, however, and this is eX- pected to be received here within the next couple of days.
 There have been no orders received Indicating when the boys will be mobilized, or where, but there are said to be reasons to believe the boys will be moved to Little Rock early next week.