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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-16
THEY HAVE TRIED BOTH.

The return to the prohibition fold
of a state which has tried both license
and no-llcense is obviously an event
Of even greater significance than the
going dry Of a state which never had
n prohlbitory law. Many states have
thus returned, among them New
Hampshire. This state today stands
twenty-sixth. In the list Of dry states.
1t was under statutory prohibition
from 1855 to 1908. Then a local OPP
ton measure was enacted. under which
in 1915 only % Of the 235 ttres and
towns remained wet. This year New
Hampshire put itself in the dry col
umn to stay put.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-16

"what I still think: That you W me
an explanation"
That's so; but first I'd like to get ut
this matter of the card"
Father" Lydia interrupted, a
heightened color glowing la her cheeks,
'are you still feeling ili?"
He questioned her with n look Of sur
prise. NO." he said slowly. "rm nil
right now-I presume. WhyT
"Then l think l must insist on your
explanation. You forget how you've
treated mellow you've deceived me,
made me an accessory to n mean crime,
how you've hurt me, shamed me-"
Checking her with n gesture and a
word eloquent Of deep pain, "PleaseI"
he sighed desolately. dropped into a
chair, and drew n hand YEARLY across
his face. perhaps you're right and ]
feel l W you an apology even
than m explanation. Well, the fact is.
| couldn't resist Betty. She was de-
termined to smuggle, and she won me
over; and, sure they'd catch her II any
thing was attempted In the usual way,
| hit on the scheme of using you with
out your knowledge. Being an alien,
you were too facile n convenience to
be resisted. God forgive mel lied to
my grill"
"But why need you have kept II up?
Only n little while ago you were telling
me how easily n thief might have Sc
cured the counterfeit"
"That wasn't altogether fancy. you
know" he insisted-as II n substratum
of truth could mend the breach be-
tween theml "Betty herself used the
counterfeit to fool the inspectors"
He bent forward and picked up the
knave OF diamonds, %frowning thought
fully.
SIS that all you have to say to mef'
the girl persisted.
"What more n l say?" he expostu
lated, aggrieved. 'Tm sorry. l deeply
regret having deceived you. l apollo
gizei What more do you want?"
Lydia gave n gesture of despair
Nothing. 1 suppose-unless you vii
answer me one question honestly. Are
you or are you not In the English Sc
cret service?"
Craven's face darkened. my deal
girl" he said slowly, "are you SURF
you've any right to talk to me in thi'
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-16
LIQUID BREAD FALLAcY.

If the war should be %protracted and
America should reach the condition ex-
listing the countries Of Europe. where
famine is adding its horrors to those
of war, the liberal forces Of this u
try would be the first in demanding
that no grain be used for liquor that
is needed by the people for bread
The Liberal Advocate (iquor journal
Of Ohio). Thus do the vets back
down on the claim they have so as
siduously exploited. namely. that booze
IL "IiQuid bread"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-16

tone? Admitting my actions may seem
unusual In your eyes. I'm your father,
and not answerable to you. Neither do
l concede your right to-ah-tear n
passion to tatters--"
Too deeply moved for speech or
tears. Lydia watched him with eyes Of
profound dependency.
"Well, what about this card2 I've
satisfied you, haven't 1? How much
longer do you mean to keep me wait
mgr And now he must lash himself
into an insensate rage!
"No longer" Lydia told him quietly.
SIN quite ready to tell you what little
I know. And then perhaps you'll tell
me whether Downing street employs
Mr.. Southpaw Smith, card sharper, and
why"
Good heaven |" The exclamation
was one of uncomfortable dlsmay. I'm
consciously, perhaps, he clutched the
edge of the table for support, and
again his left hand stole toward his
heart. "what's that you say7 Smith !
What do you know about himf What
has he to do with thls?"
"If you'll listen to me-"
Subsiding into a chair. Craven lis
tened alphabetically and without inter-
ruption to his daughters succinct story
Of the attack and robbery, Quoin's In
te~rvention and recovery Of the. puzzle
box.
She watched him as closely. Was
he merely acting again? What was
really working In the mind behind
those inscrutable eyes?
"That's all / know" she concluded.
"How the card got into the box I can't
~say-unless this man Smith put 1t
there when he replaced the necklace at
Mr.. Quoln's direction. / presume q
card sharper would have sleight Of
hand enough to do that u~ndetected."
st couldn't be worse" said Craven
huskily, lingering the knave Of dia-
monds.
He rose. moved ~unsteadily to the
center table, and helped himself to the
remainder Of the brandy.
"You should have told me first
thing" he mumbled.
IF you hadn't misled me, I shouldn't
have hesitated an instant, father; but
was silly enough-it seems-to hope
that by saying nothing / might ward
of danger from you"
"Yes," he agreed simply, ut would
have been better II I'd told you the
truth. But then, Of course, you
wouldn't have consented to bring the
stuff In. And how was I to know they
were watching me SO closelyf How did
they guess I'd"
""They'T
He gave her a sullen glance. "Smitt
and Colonel Gordon. G0rdon's the
other crooks name-if Quoin forgot K
tell you. Curse I'll Why didn't you
tell me this firstf"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-16
HoIIand,s Great bikes.

One Of the great dihes Of Holland
is 40 miles long, starting far up in tho
country, lear the Yssel river, and con-
sinuing across the Hook Of Holland to
the sea-. 1t was built In sections, and
for seven centuries has held back tho
waters from the low-lying fields. 1t Is
20 feet broad at the base, 81 feet broad
at the top. and its height varies b W
% to IS feet.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-16
CHAPTER XII.

The door had barely closed when
Craven returned, now at least outward
ly quite himself again. He brought
with him the puzzle box, still open, the
necklace exposed on Its bed Of cotton
wool.
"You saw this In there just now. of
course. I wonder" he unused, with a
hint Of remorse, "what you must have
thought"
II thought" she told him stoutly,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-16
TWENTY-FIVE PREACHERS IN

Some years ago, Devils Lake, N. D.,
was reputed to be the worst town In
the state. It was overrun with Vice and
crime. Then the prohibition law was
enforced. At a recent meeting of the
North Dakota Sunday school conven-
ton, 25 preachers were lodged in the
county Jail ut Devils Lake, hotel ac-
commodatlons In the town being scarce
and the Jail being entirely without In
mates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01

MY MARRIED LIFE
What Helped Madgc's Head "a Lott
BY ADELE GARRISON

DICKY came rushing to the door of Mrs.
~ Underwoods bedroom, In which l sat
where she had left me. I had wondered
vaguely how she was going to persuade
Dlcky that ought to go home. The result
showed that as n strategist she was highly
successful
why Madge, dear" no said. solicitously.
why didn't you tell me you felt one of your
headaches coming on7 I've ordered taxi,
and we'll 90 home at once, I'll fire Katie
in the morning. No wonder you were up
sot at finding she had been rummaging
through your things"
"oh, no. Dicky," protested, then stopped.
smiling family at Dickys masculine idea
Of soothing a headache. Nothing mattered
now. l was going home, and Dickys voice
allowed that no was his natural sunny,
lovable self again.
That's right" Lillian's voice broke in
cuttingly. "Got her head TO going good by
promising nice little domestic ruction in
the morning. Trust man to do Il thing
up really brown"
She handed me my hat, helped me into
my coat waited on me as deftly as n
trained maid could have done
Harry Underwood loungcd in the back.
ground, his hands In his pockets. I glanced
up once inadvertently and found him smil-
Ing sardonically at me. l knew that he
did not believe l had n headache, but his
that Dicky was with me.
On one thing l was resolved. Headache
or no headache, l meant to tell Dclsy every
thing that had happened since he had left
me in the morning. lie might be angry.
] might have to endure another scene. but
there should be nothing held back
HARRYS KIND INVITATION"
have always abhorred anything savor-
ing of deceit. I felt that ! could not endure
the least shadow of II In my life with
Dicky.
Tho honk OF car sounded outside
II guess there's your Choo-choo," drawled
Harry Underwood. "I say Dicky. don't lot
this headache spoil everything II the wife
gets better, bring her back tonight and we
all go play n bit somewhere. If she doesn't
and gets to sleep the way Ill does after "A
headache, she won't need you. Come back
by yourself"
And l had thought Dicky inconsiderate
sometimes! | caught a glimpse now of a
selhshncss so colossal that it made D.clty's
occasional thoughtlessness appear as moth.
ing.
waited breathlessly for Dcliy's reply,
but before he had chance to speak Lillian
interposed.
cut that out Harry" sho said quietly
but her voice was like flint, "Dlcky ia not
coming back here tonight. He's going to
take care of his wife"
Her husband shrugged his shoulders. but
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
TODAY'S FASHION
A Distinctive Coat for Eycniysg Affairs

dontly carries with him at all times. and
told me the funny experiences he and Dad
had on their last hunting trip He seemed
much interested in the making of the coat
When I told him that it just looked like
Cicely" he laughed and said, ''She must be
very pretty"
Cicely's aunt gave her enough turquoise
blue chiffon velvet for a coat. ! had her
send 1t on to me, promising, with Mrs.
Mathons help, to make the coat.
Mrs. Mathon could give me only one day.
but managed to get the coat well under
way SO that l would have no trouble in
finishing 1t.
! told her to make the coat as youthful
as possible, since Cicely looks hideous in
grown-up clothes. She cut a yoke very
short-waisted in front and trihe longer
az the back. AS there was plenty of velvet,
she made the skirt very wide, goring the
sections slightly at the top, so that there
would not be a bunchy fullness where it Is
Joined to the bodice portion.
| gathered the top of the skirt and Mrs
Mathon stitched 1t to the bodice
Cicely had sent pussy willow taffcta for
the lining in pompadour design. It has
pale cream-colored background with
bouquets Of pink roses scattered over it.
MRS. Mathon cut out the lining and stitched
the sections together so that it was ready
for me TO sew In place the next day
made the full bishop sleeves gathering
Nlltil tDuul lHe WTlStS 10 form frlllS that
fan over the hands. I used narrow strips
Of velvet for the wristbands.
Mrs, Mathon made a deep collar of the
velvet finished it with n band of taupe-
colorcd fox, which | happened to have, and
stitched il to the neckline
The following day | sewed the sleeves
into the arrnholes and adjusted II about
the hem when the Editor Man appeared
upon the scene. There was fully two hours
work on the coat, but he patiently waited
for me 20 finish. Then he helped me pack
the coat ready to be sent to the express
office.
When 1t was on its way we went for a
long walk, just reaching home in time TO
dress for dinner.
i was sorry-when Dad took him off to
the College Club banquet--that he wasn't
coming to the billiards. dance with me
instead of Teddy Marshall.
(Copyrlght)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01

did not reply. There Is one thing certain
about the Underwoods. Lillian strikes the
dominant note In the family. Her husband
busters and sneers but notice that she
decides all questions of any Importance
and there appears TO he no appeal from
her decision.
The e"to horn sounded again. Dicky
hurrle" ~ So ;ae door. Lillian snatched a
lace Shawl from n chair where she had
thrown IT, and wrapped 1t around her bare
shoulders.
"Come on Harry" she said as senIally as
IL she had not just called" him, as Dicky
would say. Wen see that they get in the
machine all right"
CURE THAT HEADACHE
lie sulklly followed us down. Lillian
patted my shoulder again as / got into the
taxi.
II do so hope you won't have much
trouble with that head" she said anxiousy.
Il won't phone you, because you might just
be dropping to sleep when tho call came.
But do call me up as soon as you feel bet
ter. and do you call me, young man"--she
turned to Dlclty--'lf she should feel really
H. and you should need mo.
Thanks awfully, Lii" Dicty answered
gratefully. "I'll just do that"
Dear Mrs. Underwood" I said, leaning
out Of the taxi. II must tell you now"
You must tell me nothing" sho said,
pushing me back gently, Don't worry
about the usual thanks Just get home
and 20 bed and cure that headache"
She took her hand from the door, and
turned TO the chauffeur.
Drive carefully" she said 'Forty-six
East Twenty-ninth street f. the number.
This lady has a bad headache and must
not be jolted."
Very well, ma'am."
Good by" called Lillian as we drove
away, Her voice was as loud AMI careless
as ever. but II no longer grated upon me.
For the moment forgot all tho other sentl-
mcnts I he'd entertained toward her and
remembered only her genuine kindness
toward me.
How kind she i3," murmured as the
taxi started
She's the bulliest little scout that ever
breathed," Dicly rejoined enthusiastically.
Indeed. felt there was trifle too much
enthusiasm in his voice.
But it did not trouble me. for the next
minute ne slipped hts arm around me and
pillowed me comfortably against him.
rs the headache vQry bad. sweetheart?"
he asked tendery
Yes, but this helps IL lot" l answered
smuggling against him happily.
| knew ] had trying interview in front
Of me, but at least | would snatch a few
minutes OF happiness first
Copyright
CONTINUED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
Protests Removal of Statues

To the EDITOR OF Wonldn's Page:
Dear Madam--Is there no voice raised to
protest against the talked OF plan OF moving the
statues from the City Hall plaza and placing
them on the Parkway for do vigorously
and Indignantly protest against II. For every
one who would be ablo to view these beautiful
works Of art placed at distance from each
other along the Parkway there 1000 who
can see them they pass the City Hall on
their way TO and from sneir daily duties or
upon occasional errand. But to como down
from the abstract to the concrete. I, not having
limousine or carriage and pair. could not
see them once In a year or two. whereas inow
i can leave the Chestnut Market street car
at Broad street and can rest my gaze on
Saint Gaudens's sturdy PUritan; taking few
steps further and turning u corner. l come into
full view OF the noble equestrian statue OF
General Mcclellan, which, according to some
critics. compares fayorably with the famous
Colleoni statue In Venice.
Why should all tho statues be massed in the
Parkr Some years ago some well-intentioned
persons, thinking OF the greater good for thu
greatest number wanted to move the charming
group OF Dickens and Little Nell from it's place
IN the Clark Park, unaware that the donor OF
the park had also given tine statue. Soon these
well.intentioned persons will be for having John
O. Boyle's statue OF Franklin, now in front
of the Postoffice moved TO the Park. Perhaps
II say perhdps-the Philadelphia Library Com
pany will magnanimously part with the old
statue of Franklin which has stood in its niche
the door OF the library for many years,
so that these same well-intentioned persons may
put 4 In the Park for the greater good Of ths
greatest number. MARY l..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01

THERE is something mighty fine about
i a man who Is not above quoting nursery
rhymes. He's sure to be a friendly crea-
ture. The Editor Man has them all at his
tongues end. and no one could ever be
stand-offlsh after having heard him burst
forth into a jingle. Mother sent him up
to the sewing room this afternoon. ! was
SO busy making Cicely's coat that I never
noticed him standing In the doorway until
he sang:
Curlylocks Curlylocks will you be mine?
You shall not wash dishes nor vet feed the swine,
But sit on q cushion and fine seam.
And feed upon Strawberries. sugar and cream.
OF course, after that, invited him to sit
down and we had a real 'clubby" time
while stitched away l apologized for my
industry by explaining that if | ''loafed
ON my job" for single minute Cicely
would have to wear her old coat to the
Junior dance.
The Editor Man proved himself TO be a
most adaptable being, and while / cut out
sleeves. stitched seams and made n fur
edged collar he entertained me by reading
bits of verse from n book which he evil
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
SHOuLD THE BUSINESS WOMAN
BE A SLAVE TO CONVENTION?
One Girl Of Independence Entertainingly Sets
K Forth Her Views in Letter-A Canadian
M d. on the Subject of Adoption


CHOUI4D the business woman, no longer
~ in her 'teenS, dispense with many of
the petty conventions she has been
brought up to regard were almost as i'm
portant - morals? This is the problem
contained in letter that came to me
this morning.
Wont you forget for n moment that
you are. the social arbiter and that as
such your answers to all questions of eti-
Quette and ethics must be ever so cir
cumspect, and tell me whether you think
! am right in my views? Or perhaps
some readers of your page who have
found themselves In q similar predica-
ment will give me the benefit of their
experience.
Il am a girl of twenty-seven. although
an indulgent mirror tells me 1 look FIVE
years younger. have belonged to the
ever-increasing army of women workers
since my twenty,frst birthday.
Recently, have had tea once or twice
with a man whom met several months
ago, and the last time he suggested that
we dino together some evening and go
20 the theatre later
80 many personal pronouns may bore
you. but they seem necessary to fully ex-
plain the situation.
II was talking over the impending In
vitation tho naxt day with a colleague of
mine and said that could not make up
my mind to go, as really was not enough
interested in the man, yet, like most girls
hated to pass up a perfectly good show;
whereupon she declared. in horrified
tones. she thought 1t was rather odd for
= well-bred girl to even entertain such
an idea--dining with a man who had
never even called at my home.
"Of course, with feminine perversity. 1
Immediately decided to accept. That
phase of the matter-the conventionalty
of the thing-really had not occurred to
me, for, as live in the country and am
10 very busy scarcely ever get home
for dinner, I always feel that to set
aside an evening merely to receive the
prescribed cali is a nuisance. That at
once puts the thing on the basis Of
1courting,' when my feeling for this man
Is purely platonic.
$50, do you not agree with me that
conVentions are fnaoe to pe sohetiihes
brokenr"
l think understand the situation In
which you find yourself. The whole ques-
tion seems to revolve around the attitude
taken by the man. There are many men
who would understand perfectly your
views and accept them at their face value.
while on the other hand some men are SO
constituted that thew could not or would
not, understand a girl of your type. and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01

dcfoCtS,
bring about a permanent Improvement the
skin must be cared for properly and the
general health improved
without a certain amount Of attention
to conserving energy, wrinkles are bound
to appear In the skin, and IL will, before
great length OF time. became parchment
like in hue and texture. Rest before II Is
too late. In this busy world we are apt
TO keep going until we drop In our tracks
Be wise and forget that you have mill
lion and one things to do. and rest.
The strain of busy day downtown or
in the home will be tremendously relieved
II you will stop In the midst of things and
lie down for ten or twenty minutes. Shut
ting ones eyes is n wonderful tonic TO ex-
hausted nerves. Do not make the mistake
of spending the whole of the ten minutes
wondering II the time is up. Do not think
about anything. Relax the muscles and
nerves completely.
A cup Of hot milk or cocoa taken inst
before resting will soothe the nerves EveA,
a cup OF hot water Is better than nothing
These hot liquids will tend to draw the
blood from the brain to the stomach and
are slightly stimulating.
Should you como homo from business
completely exhausted after a trying day or
orertaX your strength trying to accomplish
W. ''NNh houoS"OTh ut one time, try this
process of refreshing yourself: Lie down
ana apply towels wrung from hot water to
your forehead and eyes. The SIMPLEST way
is TO nave two towels and a basin of hot
water by the couch. Keep one cloth in the
water ready to wiring ont and replace the
one on the head that becomes cool Apply
the cloths for fifteen minutes and Won will
reel llke a new person" Rinse the face
with cold water SO that the skin will he
refreshed.
Then, too, you mus, remember that the
skin needs to be fed with nourjshInp ojls
The use Of powder has a tendency TO drv
up the natural oils of the skin; therefore
tne necessary oil must be supplied by n To-
tlon of cold cream. Every night. iust as
sure as you rest your weary bones" rest
your skln' also 1t is tired through hav-
ing TO carry its load of dust and powder
thoroughly cleanse every pore by gener
OusIy y using Cleansing cream or by scrub
pIns me tace with warm water, CASTLE
soap ana complexion brush After drv-
ing the skin apply an astringent lotion or
bathe with cold water to close the nores
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
Which Will He Take?

To the Editor Of WomGn's Page:
Dear Madam--I read your page daily and
would Ike to ask you for little advice. About
two months ago / proposed to a girl. and her
parents want US to walt two years for
wedding, but not engaged. She is
twenty years old and l twenty.four. Would
you advise me to wait that long, as there is
another girl who has proposed to me? don
know what to do, as love much as the
other. / will appreciate your advice very much.
ROMEO.
As you say you care for both girls in
question, II would be well to make no per-
manent engagement at present A young
man Of twenty -four who cannot make up
his mind which girl he loves better is evil
IDENTIFY not in love at all. The parents OF
the first young woman are sensible people.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
would Give % Little Boys
o the Editor o. Ivoman's PAGE;

To the Editor of lVondnts Pn0e'
Dear Madam y In reading the EVENING
LEDoER. l saw where the young lady refused
the child the candy and the boys the price OF
movie show. wish to toll you what I sa W
and heard N front % one OF our theatres. Two
younE ladies had bought tickets and were walk
Ing away from the box oniee when a little lad
came up and asked one OF them 20 take him In.
She smiled and gave him the price OF ticket,
and ~ doing 80 noticed e,s cnrm s,ardns D. .,
Aud he als9 s9t ne prise q ticket, both both
esps One said. Wasn't she awful nicei"
(un by *his little act Of klndness, She has 10
Doubt fprGoften Il. Of thought iittis of II. 50
% and ssos 81 fpi - sae sSiia " tss % Il si'a shss
III w; i:;.1 1 ~ :; I; n; /; !;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
Two Muffin Recipes

70 tho Editor Of WoHan's Pa0e:
Dear Madam--Please accept these two nice
muffin recipes, One is very hne and the other
not expensive;
One-half cup sugar, cup butter. creamed
together; one cup milk. four eggs, beaten sepR-
rafely; tsto teaspoons baking powder, four cups
hour kake In turks head pans In slow
oven.
One egg. one pint SKINNED milk, one cup yeast
or one yeast cake, six teaspoons sugar, salt,
up r. "a. m; for supper. stin enough with -four