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Intimate Talks


fact OF mastery OF yourself gives
Why, 1 used to waste-yes, worse
than waste-more energy in five min
lItes in one of my old 'tantrums' than
/ could recover from in a day. was al
ways loft a wreck as the result. True.
| had the satisfaction OF expressing
Just what felt, of getting IL out OF
my system, and making people reluc-
tant in arousing my 'dander.' but
what good did Il do met Not only
did accomplish no positive benefit,
but j was receiving a real and very
definite injury to my whole nervous
system, and consequently my entire
outlook on life. l found I was look
ing at everything through distorted
glasses-and I woke up to the fact
that Il oiIc't pay!"
The old law If an "eye for an eye
and a tooth for q tooth" had nothing
sweet, or ennotiing, OF inspiring about
It. No great life or enduring struc-
ture was ever built on Hate. l know
a woman who has bided her time with
a kind OF relentless patience for the
opportunity to pay back" a former
years ago. She Is a thoroughly low
able woman IN most other ways too.
That Is the curious part Of 1t.
A reasonable use OF your nerve
forces, like a reasonable use OF your
water supply. will always keep a per-
manent reserve for an emergency
But you must give the rain barrel y
chance 20 refill and replace that which
you have drawn out or you will be
without water. The same Is true nj
your nerve vitality. You would never
think OF leaving the faucet of the rain
barrel open and allowing the water tc
| waste all over the ground You would
know that later on you might have tC
pay dearly for the shortage. Why
! then should you open the faucet am
let your vitality and your nerve en-
ergy waste all over the neighborhooC
In outbursts OF temper or in attempts
10 obtain revenge or retaliation? You
alone, will be the loser.
| Anger Is emotion, heated red-ho
until II blows off steam, It mean
that we have 10 burn UP an extraor
dlnary amount OF fuel 10 generate it
and then all that We accomplish 4
waste. The girl who seeks revenge 1
destined to pay terribly high ptc
for it--and then, nine times out o
ten, she won't be satisfied.
(CopyuEit. 1917. BY The Bell syndicate, inc
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might not forget ONE Of those who might remember"
have fought maddng shoppers;
have struggled In tho trenches around
While right abbcd out umbrella left
hath wildly while
bath continued gaiianty
have lain nights wondering WHAT
for H1M-and her
have changed
have lsbored fancy paper
holly ribbons them already
overnow1ng with
have addressing CHEEKY
hearty happy Christmas cards. s.,
have decided
all things which
stow upon somebody else foeros which nobody
have dressed
80 with the last of my strength.
have holly pretended
joytng myself"
Four hundred Merry a ringing
voice. until throat acheth.
Of mocksr
OF the Wise ask
Nay do not ask to find a panoa
ng neither do sigh for rubs
.
Verify. verify, I thee
l Of REST
That still
Christmas o
and
to write check for the Red owl
morning l SAY I'm nv
And slave Of Custom sm
FREE again for another year!"
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Erening World Readers
HE'D LEARNED STRATEGY.

A PERSPIRING Tommy. bur-
n dened with about five tons OF
equipment, climbed wearily into
"A bus outside a London railway ter
minus. There were no vacant seats,
and no one offered the weary man a
seat. He was dead tired and so re-
solved 10 get n seat by strategy. He
flshed from his haversack a small
bomb. This Is one of the things we
use out there, you know" no re-
marked to the interested passengers.
"See this pin here? When / pull II
out like this It should explode fifteen
seconds later. They're pretty dead
ly, too! II l put It back again the
things harmless" Then. beginning
to search franticaliy. Gosh where
on earth did put that pin"" The
passengers rose in body and scram-
bled for the door. tumbling over one
another 20 get OFF. Tommy watched
them go. Then. putting the bomb
back in his haversack, he stretched
| himself full length on the cushioned
seat.
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I h e Jarr F amily
By Roy l.. Nc Cardell

" Co. THE Now York Brcning world)
were no good and that boys had 10
90 off to fight the Kaiser and that girls
stayed behind. and he said IL didn't
say ! wanted TO go 10 see the same
pictures no wanted to see he'd take
my Christmas doll and put its head In
boiling hot water so its hair would
come Off and its eyes would drop out,
and
But at the further consideration OF
the Belgian atrocities Master Jarr
would inhict upon the hapless doll,
little Miss Jarr began to wall and
scream.
Mrs. Jarr was reused 20 desperate
action. She yanked down the bed
clothes with one deft action and gave
each child resounding spank where
II would do the most good.
There now!" she exclaimed. as the
children whimpered and waited an
other attack. There now! You
children are to see no pictures unless
you go right 10 sleep. When was your
age was asleep every night by
seven. It's nine o'clock and after,
this very minute. You two are 30
spoiled by your father that there's
no living with you. Now you both go
TO sleep without another word or I'll
give you both n dose OF castor oil
you'll remember!"
II say. my DEAR" remarked Mr..
Jarr. when she returned TO the front
room. Il think you make a mis-
take'--
"ot course you dot" interrupted
Mrs. Jarr. Nothing do is right!
But never have bit Of trouble with
those children whom you are not home
I've told them II they are good they
can have what they want, and II they
are bad, I've told them what they'll
get"
That's lust what ! was going to
say" Ventured Mr.. Jarr This prom
Using 10 punish children II they are
bad and reward them IL they are gooo
Is, from an ethical standpoint I'M
moral
what" cried Mrs. Jarr. DO vol
mean 10 tel me NNN NS'' FSNi
wife and children immoral because
want them to be good and not bad
That's parlor socialism talk"
mot exactly" said MT Jar. Blu
don't YOU think it would be better 4
instIl in the children that It is righ
TO do right, irrespective of rewards
: or punishments? I'd rather my chill
dren would be good because the!
wanted TO be good. rather than be
, cause I bargainei with them ant
paid them sn,tor to be so2 sGoS Sd sthSs erie
NJ ", Iorp "I jstcn TO them now. G.
2 in and talk ethics to them!"
A few minutes later Mr.. Jarr re
turned from the Ghi1arehs emu, = ho so 0edFoo"
r "Ethics?" asked Mrs. Jarr cynie
ally. .,...
sars" a, said sno3a Mr. ,ar 1a5r hoId5 EIi@ aD
to-Torrou, ~ the movies and -
cream sodas. There's Rthing lik
! sthisa-v-and ethical GsnAidsranenA.
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Taking Overwhelming the force in
a trench.
Tank--A new type OF British armored
car.
Taube-German for dove. A type Of
German 'airplane used early in the
war.
Tehinovnlk-A small otficeholder un-
der the old regime in Russia
Tear Shell-A German chemical shell
that temporarily affects the eye
sight.
Territorial-An English soldier that
corresponds TO an American militia
man,
Tin Hats-Steel helmets. Also name
tor stan officers.
7. N. T.-Trinitrotoluol-one Of the
most powerful Of high explosives
Made from toluol treated with GiItriG
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Die tionary of the Trench

and sulphuric acids.
Tommy Atkins - Popular name for
English common soldier.
Tommy's Cooker-A special Kind OF
alcohol stove for tho trenches.
Tovarish (plursl Tovarishi) )---Russlan
word for comrade. Used like the
"Citoyen" OF the French Revolution.
Train Sanitaire-Hospitalt train.
Traverss--A detail OF trench con.
str-uction TO prevent entiladins fire
by the enemy,
Trench Candle-Also called ration
heater. A short length OF news.
paper rolled tight, pasted togetbe,
and soaked in melted paraffin.
Trench Feet--A disease Of the foe,
brought on by cold and wet
Turtles--Germdn hand grenades.
observation-disclosures gun.
lAors Wednesday
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than any satisfaction that Its outlet
may give you.
A friend OF mine OF many years
standing is a quick-tempered little
woman, whose black eyes literally
snap firo when she is aroused.
Another woman reported as her
words n statement that was abso-
lutely untruthful. Tho result was that
something very much like the proven
blal tempest in a teapot was started,
threatening to disrupt the leading
woman's Club In that community,
and ending by something approach
ing a sensational scandal in the news
papers. My friend, 20 whom the
blame for II all was given, was ab-
solutely innocent. She was merely
the victim OF neighbor who liked
TO talk-who glorled In peddling
whispered bits Of sensational gossip.
l had not seen my friend FOR several
! years. but CHANGED 20 be at her home
In the midst OF all tho excitement
and threatened disaster to the club
| OF which abe was leading member.
| AS l recalled her In earlier years
she should have been due FOR a vol.
canic eruption OF temper, ana very
likely n Mt OF Mysteries aud a hurry
call for the doctor afterwards before
she cooled down." But TO nv amaze.
ment nothing OF the kind happened
now. Instead she sat very quietly An
darkened room for perhaps a quar-.
ter OF an bour. | knew instinctlyelN
that she wished 10 be alone. thaI
she was fignting out a very intimat,
problem with herself, and | dld no
disturb her. When she hnall,
emerged, her face was calm. he
hands steady, and there was a new
CLEAN in her eyes ] had never seel
there before. had expected some
thing a good deal like a human
cyclone. bent ON nothing but destruc
tion, and I stared at her in amaze
ment. She smiled at my look.
II know what YOU ara thlnkinI
about" she said but have lcarne
my lesson since I saw you last.
\ have learned that my outbreak, q
! temper hurt me- far more than am
one else. l have found that there
r. nothing at all sweet in royenge-.i
| making the other person paw for
a real or fanc!ed wrong have learne
I 10 keep my own head. no matter wha
g happens-and let the other person j
0 the tretting ana Cunning. II IS astor
ishinE what A wonderful tonic thG
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Please limit
Dowa with the Dogi

0OW@ WIN tMe Do9A
To ths Editor a Tue DNsuins WoEd;
Please permit me TO add few lines
10 the controversy on the canine. A
correspondent who wants strict laws
for all dogs and sure death for un-
mukEled ones shows undoubted len
iency in requiring their extermina-
ton only II there Is more than one
case OF "dog-gone" (mad). Then,
too, be shows distinct impartiality in
sweeping away any right OF owner
ship or value OF investment and such
other frivolous claims as reward for
usefulness, need OF service. &c. In
selfshly he promulgates his con-
clusions. live dog. bad dog; dead
dog. good dog. II ID. w. ii. has OBJ
jected TO the midnight sonatas OF
some neighbor's dog he has made nc
mention OF 1t and this Leads TO the
belief that his course Is entirely al
economic one. In this food crisis II II
an admirably economic one. While
muzzled dog cannot eat and n deaC
one has no appetite, why should al
unhoused one be allowed 70 scratch
ash-covered bones out OF the garbag'
can and feast like a king2 Dowl
with the dog that can't live withou
eating! Lot tho moon be eXtin
guished. lest the opulent cur hav
light in which 10 bay the water
beams. ANN OTHER.
Reader Liked the CaTtooa.
To the Editor Of Ths Evening would;
4 word OF praise for your fail
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STAND BY CHRISTMAS.

AvE for the children. Merry Chrmn' have the
= m.sning this year.
Yet American, will do we'll to stick TO tn, genial old
phr..
No will mundetsnd hear IL anything the wish
keep the p Of tho what has been FOR cenurshe
loodtds Of hope, cheer and human helpfunen.
II cannot be Q hiarou. Christmas at home.
Yet those away from home the brave upon
the future Of tho nation depends would be the first TO wish with
all their hearts happy, confident Christmas to fume' friends and
the whole people Of the United States
confidence is their confidence, certainty their
tsnty Gloom and mgvng give them nothing BY being
uniformly cheerful and determined give thom everything
And ths-once Americans have calmly considered collectively
and individuals what kinds Of practical economy and readusment
actually strengthen the nation for waSppes equally the
material side, to earning, saving and spending
The Msyorelect Of New York right in wishing for this city
fuspired New York Chrsmas with busy shops and big ho
day trade to example Of activity Of courage OPTIMISM
commercial activity of industrial vgor this whole continent
He right deplorng the misguided efforts Of certain thrift
specialists who to think that arfcay produced depon
dency people doing toward
winning the
at all preach a doctrine
violently dcptvins suddenly
nirng the hearts of the people with but mchevous
spprehensions"
New York ought to be the last city in the country the
Example Of blue Christmas
ought to be the last city the country let doubt dspre
disturb those solid ne OF steady industry werounded
prosperity upon which the nation depends for its staying power
Not that New York fails feel the significance Of this war
ChristmaA
Not that has mind to feast forget itself spoad
er shpload Of young Americans join those already fighting
France and on the
say meaning this Christmas for any COM
nuny the United that calls for bowed heads and
eavy hearts.
On the contrary the deepest spiritual instinct bids patriotism
M its head and smile and be Of good cheer all the sc
ties Of life.
The hldrens claim happy day nconesbe
But for older Americans forgetting nothing the stern
and the sacrifice but remembering oo the quckenng hope
and fellowship the tightening of heart never fails bring
the people this Free prosperous nation can still be to one
anoher-s home in camp and the good old: erv
Christmas"
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ENIow, II you children will be
~ good and go to bed quietly,
you can go and SEQ some of
the holiday picture shows tomorrow
At this promise the little Jarr boy
and girl began 10 express their criti-
cal opinions OF various film stars who
are paid a million dollars a year TO
shed tears OF glycerine. perform heroic
acrobatics or get hit in the face with
custard pies.
The little Jarr girl was strong for
the million dollar young film actress
OF the glycerine tears, tho little Jarr
boy equally resolute 10 behold heroic
acrobatics and custard pie facial
applications.
"Is II any wonder ] am a nervous
wreck?" cried Mrs. Jarr. Just listen
TO those children, when they should
be sound asleep! After all the money
I have spent getting them Christmas
things. and now when I promise them
II they'll be good and go TO sleep
they'll see the moving pictures to-
morrow, little Emma wants TO see
Mary Pickford, and Willie wants "a
see Charlie Chaplin or Douglas Fair
banks!"
well, you take Emma TO see Mary
Pickford and I'll take Willie TO see hi!
favorites." suggested Mr.. Jarr.
'They won't see any pictures bu
they'll certainly see stars II they dom
keep quiet and 20 10 sleep!" said Mrs
Jarr. And she bounced into the room
where the children were now scutrling
Emma slapped me and pinchet
moi" cried the boy.
willie pulled my hairl He pullet
my hair!" screamed the little girl
"She said boys was no good and girl
were better. and girls were nurses anC
run street cars, and that girls woulC
vote at elections, and that girls woult
be policemen and would chase the boy
Off the streets and
keep quiet. Willie!" interrupted HI,
mother. why did you pinch you
brother. Emma?"
He made faces at me. aud said girl
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HoPELessLY CONFUSED.

THE squad OF recruits was partic.-
ularly dense, and the sersoan /
got more and more exasperated
One man appeared quite incapable OF
telling his right hand from his lefl.
Said the sergeant at last. Now. yer
bloomin' idiot. hold yer hands in from /
OF yer. Twist them one over the
other. Stop. Now tell me which In
yer left hand and which Is yer right p"
Tho recruit looked blankly at his
hands for n moment. I'm blowed IN
| know" he said; you've gone and
mixed 'cm up"
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HEROES ALL.

-HIS Is the story of colonel on
the British front who wanted
twenty men 20 face almost GER
tain death.
He called the whole company to-
gether and made the situation clear
to them. Then he asked for twenty
volunteers TO advance one pace. He
loved his men, and II was almost
more than he could bear. He closed
his eyes to keep back his tears, and
when he opened them the men stood
In exactly the same formation. He
was panied.
as there not one volunteer" he
asked.
A sergeant stepped forward at sal
ute. Every one has advanced one
pace, sir" he said.
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Letters From the People

OultOHS 10 iOV tpOruS,
minded cartoon "OVerbalanced II
semed 50 refreshing and honest after
reading the puny walls OF several
papers The soap box orators were
banished for less seditious stun; why
not get after the faint-hearted
editors? ]. =.
How the Civil War Was Won.
10 the Editor u I've kNeninR Word:
] was surprised that the editor of
The Evening World should know so
little about the baked bean and Bos-
ton. as indicated in the editorial "Mr.
Hoovers Slip" The writer OF that
article showed that he was ignorant
OF what he was writing about in
telling how Boston beans We're
! cooked. Mr.. Hoover was right.
The bean Is parboiled all day Sat
urday, the oven heated and the bean
pot filled. Then a piece OF pork is
placed on top Of the beans with a
bone, " the cook is an expert
The pot is placed in the oven and the
| contents allowed 70 bake eight tc
twelve hours. A tablespoon OF mo.
lasses improves the flavor.
Baked beang were the backbone
and sInew OF our army In the Ciyi
War, and always n Sunday dish
Bean porridge or cold beans wer,
served as extras during tho week.
was born in Maine in ls44 and was Il
our civil War And believe tha
brown bread and beans were tn
mainstay that brought ma back /
enjoy life. g. Il. S.
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Shark Skin Shoes Coming

TT LOOKS as though we may wear
shoes OF fish skin after all. Ener-
Eetio efforts are being continued
oy the United States Bureau OF
Fisheries to establish effective CO.
operation between tanners who have
Informed tho bureau that they de-
sire to obtain supplies OF the skins
OF sharks and other aquatic forms.
and the fishermen and brokers who
are seeking markets for the raw
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products. The bureau is giving all
possible aid to tho task OF building
up this important branch OF the
leather industry.
One man who Is familiar with con-
ditions In the South Sea Islands has
stated that he can deliver 500 tons
OF these skins In year. Some In.
rangements have been perfected be.
tween tanners and fishing companies
10 take care OF the entire output OF
raw material that may be obtained.
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stirs you to a point
OF fury, don't an
swer II for forty
eight hours. then
ira nsfer your
thoughts to black
and white-and tear
up what you have
written. You will
be better OF for
doing 1t. &c r
takes a whole lot
more out OF you
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Good War Stories of the Dav
rs Are Inuited to Contribute

was the fierce reply. Then" in a
pathetic whisper. Privat Brun said.
as he lifted his face up to the skies.
"goodby, sergeant, for shall never
see thee any nore!" .......a ..-t..r
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ESPRIT DE CORPS,

HE son or the well-to-do family
had recently Joined up as a
private and was spending his
Christmas leave at homo.
Returning from walk. his mother
espied q figure in the kitchen with
tho housemaid.
Clarence" she called 10 her son.
"Mary's got some one In the kitchen.
She knows perfectly we'll that don't
allow followers, l wish you'd 10 and
tell the man to leave the house at
once"
Clarence duly departed 10 the kit
chen. but returned in about half a
minute,
Sorry. mother. but can't turn
him out"
Cant turn him out? Why on earth
not?"
Hes my sergeant"
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THE DIFFERENCE,

A FTER a spell at the front t.ie
~ army officers are sometimes
apt to forget the niceties OF
military etiquette. relates the London
Chronicle. The other afternoon at
Victoria Station a commanding Off
Ger was spotted by a member OF ths'
military police. who reminded tho
homecomer that he was not carrying:
his gloves. Gloves" exclaimed the
G. o. Where come from you're
often lucky to appear in trousersl"
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TVBRY once in a while l receive
an indignant letter from some
young man, who says that the
girl TO whom he is paying attention"
has Ventured to let some other chap
call on her or take her 10 party.
And my correspondent complains
bitterly.
There Is one thing which should be
perfectly clear: No young man has
monopoly OF any girls society un-
less he has asked her to be his wife
and she has said yes. In the case OF
formal engagement il is assumed
that the young lady, while not eX-
actly going into a nunnery. yet pre-
fers the society OF her tiance TO that
Of any other man. But If no engage
ment exists a girl is perfectly justified
in accepting attentions from as many
different men as offer them, and no
one of these men has the right 10
feel aggrieved because he has rivals.
&c. x" writes: ~ have been ac-
Cepting attentions from young man
for several months, although We are
not engaged. His birthday is ap-
preaching, and will you suggest a
present suitable FOR me 10 give him?'
You may give him a book, or a box
OF homemade candy.
~. s." writes: 81 am considered
good looking, and have n lovely
home and lots OF friends. Yet am
not happy. Ny sweetheart is a soldier
And.an1t Enathkg u pnp poaed 10 AaldisrS
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OUT OF RANGE.

7 IH was a very dimlnutlve ser
II geant, but was far from being
small and sweet. you, Prlvat.
Bun," he bawled TO a tall native or
Yorkshire. "old yer cad up. There
amt no threepenny bits lying about:
The country lad asked. Shall l al,
ways look oop, sergeant" "Always'
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Betty Vincent's Advice to Lovers.

She will not let me see him. How
shall convince her that he Is worthy
OF my love, as I know he isl"
/ think that the times to-day, and
the wonderful work our soldiers are
doing, win soon persuade your mother
that her scruples are unnecessary
and nnpa
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H. ali The riis7 ani ceremonies Nhich thou -
quifsst have performed Hpon thins altar
Yes. sli th0ss fhnEs wsieh { vowed should
never do AGAIN Z have done. and all those thing
which vovsd should never neglect havs Isn On
dOnei
have spsn, Minis husband. substance UPON
trash and folly and unto the last fsrthing
have STRIPPED him-untll he cried out for merry
that might appeass thee.
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An Euening in the Park.

"A. j." writes: do you think It
questionable for two girls eighteen
years Old 10 so TO the park in the
evening, unescorted? A says II Is not
improper, as the park Is public. y
says that such an action starts scan
dal, DO YOU not think that after be,
ing employed indoors all day We
should get some fresh alr7"
In answer TO your last question,
emphatically yes. And see no rea-
son why two self-respecting young
women should not walk together in
the city parks, or along the streets.
provided they step out brislSly and
do not loiter and thus appear 20 in
vite undesirable attention.
&C. T." writes; "A young man has
been paying attention to me for over
a year. Though we have met mem
bers NJ his family several times DUR
ing that period, he never has intro
duced me, but simply bowed and
hurried on. Do you think this proper %
Neither proper nor fair II he does
not respect you enough TO Introduce
You TO his people you should not give
hlkn lQAx aoclSia.
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\ EVENGE Is sweet-only IN sM
ticipation! u
When you get a letter that
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OGglsat. 1917. BY The Pres Publlshii
II you children will be
N good and go to bed quietly,
YOU can 60 and SEQ some OF