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The Washington times., 1918-12-17
Anne Plays Nurse to Jim, But Gets Rather Violent
Rebuke From Virginia on Her Lack of Experience
A Serial of
Early Welded Life

with the thought that he wanted tv
serve me, and SO having me wait on
him humiliated him and brought on
sulks which were used to disguise
feelings he might have thought
-babyish." Satisfied with my own
explanation OF Jim's attitude toward
his sister, managed not to let one
atom of Jealousy creep into my
manner toward her. And I tried not
to let II upset me when she turned
on me with an angry exclamation:
Anne Harrison. you ought to be
ashamed. You haven't even an fee.
bag on this poor boys ankle.
Haven't you any idea what to do for
a sick manr'
-oh, my poor Jiml Were you suf-
fering without the ice-bag? We
haven't one, but I'll run right Gown
to the corner and get the best they
have and-anything else you say,
Virginia" / replied meekly-for me.
By the time ! returned from the
errand on which even Jim's pro-
tests couldn't prevent my going, DR..
Kellogg had arrived. He was a
splendid big, gray-bearded man in
. the kindly zone of the late fifties.
Strength and love and understand
ing seemed TO all the room, and his
keen eyes and firm manner fore
told knowledge and skill. Rest, a
tonic and the ice-bag were a large
part OF his prescription, and to
these he added a sedatiVe for the
pain in Jim's ribs, and an injunc-
tion that "the lad" mustn't be per-
mitted to worry.
, Virginia went firmly to the phone.
called UP the cap factory, asked for
the manager and announced that
Mr.. Harrison would not return to
work there and would like his
check mailed to him. Then she ad-
yRnced upon me almost scornfuIly.
You might have saved jim all
this suffering, Anne, IL you'd just
taken the trouble to realize that
IL he had been ut for such work he
might have had q Government in
spectorship instead OF working in
this-picsyune cap factory"
-NirGinia!' cried defensiyely,
Il tried to get Jim to resign last
night"
"And I resigned for him this
morning." she replied, coldly.
Really. Anne, l don't gee how a
woman can justify herself for let
ting a wounded soldier slave to
support her" ~
"Virginia-be silent!7 It vas
Jim's voice that broke in so harsh
~. ANNE couldn't prevent my TAX
ing this position. How dare you ac-
cuse her of letting me slave for
her! Why. that little girl would
face poverty-and worse-for me-"
VirgfBia's eyes flashed as she
turned on him:
"Are you inslnuatinG that-I
wouldn't face things: Are you at
tacking me-to gloss over her wan
ton blunder-the blunder that has
brought you to this sickness?"
"VirginiaI' thundered Jim, "we
will not discuss my wifc--please-
she happens to be the dearest thing
TO me in all the world"
"Oh. indeed!" cried Virginia, and,
sweeping her hat from the table
she Ned before could move to stop
her.
think there were tears in Vir-
ginia's eyes. As for Jim's-they
were closed when reached his
side. But. oh, my heart sang with
happiness.
To Ne COntinurr.
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A Valuable Monkey.

After Patsy Hogan had left Dub
lin for the country and rented a
cottage with a small backyard. he
returned to town and purchased a
monkey. Not a word of his scheme
would he disclose to his old cronies.
But afterward he explained:
"'Twas like this: chained the
monkey to a shtick in me yard. and
the coal thrainh were passin' all
day, and on iv'ry thrain there was
q stoker. In one week 1 had two
tons Of coal in me cellar. and the
monkey was never wanst hit.'
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'aThey be telIin' me as'ow yerrs
working ard night an day, MrA
O'Flynn, since yer was up before
the magistrate for shown yer
husband about" said the kindly dis
posed Mrs. O'Flynn.
"Yes. Is 'Onor said that II I
came before i'm again he would
fine me one pound was the an
swer.
"And so ye're workin' ard to
keep out of mischief" continued
the sympathetic one
mo, amt. I be workin' course
am savin' up for the flner'
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Signs of Mourning.

In Italy the women wear white
garments to show their grief. and
the men clothes of brown hue. In
China white is used for mourning
by both sexes. In Turkey. Syria,
Cappadocia, and Armenia celestial
blue is the usual tint. In Egypt
yellowish brown. the hue of the
dead leaf. is deemed proper; and in
Ethiopia the natives wear gray as
the emblem of mourning.
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ADVICE TO THE
LOVELORN
which Does BE Love?
MISS FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
lam nineteen, and have known
a young man three years my
senior for nearly i've years.
Many times this young man has
told me he cared very dearly
for me, and / have learned 70
love him very much. We had
been wonderful friends until
several months ago he became
infatuated with another girl. I
had given MP all hope OF
reconciliation with him when he
quarreled with her.
The next night he asked me
to please give him another
chance, as he still cared for me,
and always had. decided to
let bygones be bygones. Al
though he claims he still loves
me, he continually speaks of
the said girl. He tells me he
cannot forget her, though he
has learned TO dislike her. Do
you think that Is possible?
am considered beautiful, and
have many admirers, but I like
him the3 best Please tell me
what to do. am almost sure
he cares for her, although he
won't confess.
CONSTANCE X.
Don't you think it's wiser to in
sist that your relation with this
young man, for the present, at least.
remain one OF friendship merely?
After quarreling with a girl who
had violently attracted him. do
not see how he could be in a state
to make love sincerely to another
girl. and I would not encourage
of this sort II were you.
Wait until the memory of his in
has become dimmed.
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By Ann Lisle.
CHATTER Liz.
copyright. 1915, by King Feature
Syndicate, Inc.)


Syndicate, Ine.)
IERB was no question of
Jim's going TO work next
u morning. He couldn't even
get out of bed. for his ankle
ooubled under him when he tried to
and deprived him OF choice in the
matter.
He had been protesting vigor-
ously against my sending for a
Doctor, and though his face was
gray and twisted with pain, he kept
insisting that he was perfectly all
right II only I'd stop acting like the
nrst mourner at funeral.
But when my poor. cross boy and
his ankle collapsed together, he
actually began shouting for a doc
tor. And didn't know of one. I
suddenly felt ashamed OF my vul-
gar good health all through my
four years in New York. But / ran
20 the telephone and consulted vir-
ginia- This seemed one OF the times
when I must act as IL my sister-in-
law and were really sisters.
sT'll phone for DR.. Kellogg az
once. He is a wonderful man and
viii know just what Jim needs
began Virginia with the coldneSs
to which I had become quite accus-
toned. Then her voice warmed to
tender anxiety. "Oh. Anne-you're
sure none OF Jim's wounds have
oPened7 Why didn't you send for a
doctor last night--or for me? I'll
be over in fve minutes-jrst as soon
es I've called DIT. Kellogg"
Then went in to inform Jim OF
the impending visit OF Virginia and
the doctor
"Now, you've gone and frightened
Jeanie to death!" cried Jim in irri-
tation that was all for meas I
realized when he used his pet name
for Virginia "Why did you do
that? won't have her see me in
bed-it'I break her all up. Help
me out OF here"
A Program
OF course. IL hurt TO have Jim
ignore the fact that IL might break
me all up to see him ins bed, but
I'D always heard that Sick men
were irritable. and now it was be-
ing demonstrated for me. So I bit
my lips and summoned any shreds
of humor might possess
Jimmie. I've got you where I
want you You're helpless and so
you'n Just do just as order" be-
gan in q tone of mock-heroics.
Then continued more seriously:
This is Your program:
You'll wash out OF a nice little
bowl Nursey brings you. and eat
your breakfast from a nice little
tray similarly witched to your side.
And then. il his porridge and cream
IS all gone, Little Jimmie will be
taken out to the nice comfy couch
IN the living room by the lean-On-
fne-grandpa Msfhod. How's that"
Jim only grunted and turned his
face 70 the wall. but he let me carry
out my program And as We
were staggering out to the living
room together, Virginia arrived.
with Phoebe bringing up the rear
laden with fruits and jelIies and
regular market supply OF dainties.
The little sister was only allowed to
stay for kiss and she was ordered
OF TO see 10 the days work in Vir-
ginia's apartment In the doorway
she sadly whispered to me:
Wee doesn't think any one can do
as much for Jim as she can. And
The Washington times., 1918-12-17
ing tho brook

Does not slip on its pebbly floor"
"Never fear" said Good Gray
Horse. and he trotted out OF the
wood and followed the brook
through the meadow where the
fairies and elves were dancing in
the moonlight. But when they saw
Puss on his great horse they all
hid themselves. for they didn't
know Puss was a friend of their
queen. you see.
well, by and by the land grew
rough and rocky, and great high
mountains rose on either side. and
the little brook foamed and splashed
ed as IL fell over the rocks. And
then all of a sudden, as they turned
TO the right. they came to high
stone wall. And in the next story
you shall hear what happened
after that.
To BE Continued
The Washington times., 1918-12-17
The Use of Baking Soda.

THE tendency is either to too much soda or not to
distribute it thoroughly. Allow but II teasponful Of
soda to each cupful of milk and add u to " tea
spoonful of baking powder Always sft the soda and bak
ing powder with the -FOUR instead OF putting soda into
sour miIk-Good Housekeeping.
The Washington times., 1918-12-17
And NOW for the High Collar

This charming afternoon gown of
navy blue velvet is fastened high at the
neck with an interesting array of steel
buttons on the waist and on the sleeves.
The whole effect given by the new and
very smart gown is1 decidedly attractive.
Rose-colored basket-weave cloth de-
velopes this charming skating set. The
cap has bands of fringed material sur
rounding and crocheted rose of cotton
chenille atone side. The scarf is briar
stitched at the edge and cleverly folded
up at one side to form muff.
The Washington times., 1918-12-17
This Day in Our History.

THIS is the anniversary of the birth in 1907 of Johns
Whittier, whose writings rural subjects won him
foremost place in the ranks of American poets His best
known poem is Snow Bound" Whittier was prolific
producer He-died in 1892
The Washington times., 1918-12-17
BY FoNTAINE FOX.

esSzHsAL liiI- s1 tn. wA.aer syuaiG.ts. hs,
The Washington times., 1918-12-17

VI 1ELL, sed Pa to Ma last mite,
NM now that the wurld is at
peecc onst moar. we can
look for grand times. My
The Washington times., 1918-12-17
Paving for Pleasure.

Ccopyzight. 1913. McBrideL)
(Copyright, 1913, Public Ledger CaAl
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
COLOR IN CUBA.

Not one of the old Spanish towns OF
Cuba but is u source OF inspiration
TO a painter" writes Sir Harry Johns
ton. "Camaguey is nearly 400 years
old as a Spanish city. but it was a
place of Indian settlement for a long
antecedent period. 1t is the 'all.white'
town. where the 10000 inhabitants
are for the most part of pure Spanish
descent. and the handsomest people
in Cuba. No town in Spain is more
Spanish or more picturesque 1t has
narrow streets, projecting balconies
screened by carved wood or iron
grilles. tiled rooms. thick walls, patios
glowing with sunlt vegetation, a six
teenth and seventeenth century Cathe-
dral, churches, chapels, monasteries
and converts. The steeples and door
ways of some OF these churches (aud
OF a good many Cuban buildings gen.
erally) almost suggest the Moorish
influence in architecture which pre-
vailed in southern Spain down to the
period of Columbus voyage. Several
of the ecclesiastical buildings of Cam
aguey contain magnificent altar'pieCcs
and handsome shrines of hammered
silver.
In Satiago, the eastern capitol of
Cuba, and now one Of the most beauti-
full places in the world, the solidly
constructed houses -- the Spaniards,
among many great qualities, had that
of building appropriately and perma-
nently - were painted in tempera al
most every attainable tint combined
with white copings, window frames,
doorways, parapets and skirtings. One
hose is utramarine blue and white,
another dull mauve and white or pale
green, maize yellow. pink. terra Gotta,
sky blue, greensh-blue, of apricot hue
and gray-brown.
THE effect, combined with the
fronds of palm trees and bananas, the
dense foliage of figs, ileXes, mimosas,
orange trees and giant laurels, the
brilliant flowers of bushes and creep.
ers, the brown.red tiled roofs, the
marble seats and monuments, the
graceful balconies, the milestone
colonnades, the blue waters of the
harbor, and the magnificent encircling
mountains, was daring, but eminently
successful. One might undergo San.
tiago de Cuba a color cure for mclan.
chOlia"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
REMEDIES FOR IVY POISONING

Direct contact with the poison ivy
plant is not always necessary to pro.
duce poisoning, as the poison may be
transferred from clothing, gloves and
implements, also from towels used by
those who have been in contact with
the plant. When there is reason to
believe that there has been exposure
to the poison, repeated washing with
warm water and strongly alkaline
soap as soon as possible is advisable.
There is no one remedy that will
cure all cases of ivy poisoning, and
in severe cases physician should be
consulted. Specialists of the depart
ment have found the following
methods and formulas useful in
many cases. At the outset, removal
OF the cause of the irritation may be
accomplished by cleansing the in.
famed surface repeatedly with al.
cohol, or with saturated solution of
sugar OF lead in alcohol, using 1
fresh bit OK lint or absorbent cotton
each time, TO avoid spreading the ir.
ritant. The sugar OF lead solution
can not be used over extensive areas
because Of risk OF lead poisoning
Covering the innamed parts with
lint or absorbent cotton kept con,
stantly moist with limewater or with
q saturated solution Of bicarbonate of
soda will afford relief. When this
can not be used, simple ointment
such as zinc oxide ointment, Is
recommended. A solution containnc
! ounce of fluid extract of grindela to
l pint Of water applied on cloths and
allowed TO evaporate may afford
relief. Black wash, prepared by ad
ding l dram OF calomel to | pint o!
limewater, may be applied two OF
three times day, allowed to dry
ant followed by zinc.oxde ointment
This treatment must be used with
caution in extensive cases because
OF the possibility of mercury poison
ms The acute inflammation of Tvs
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

on the assumption that many small
accounts Of this character properly
scattered would - -...er for the bank
than few large accounts. The ex.
perience of these banks has led the n
TO become more active than ever in
IN. extension of their farm-loaL
business. while the farmers of their
vicinity generally are obtaining loans
on better terms than those living
under similar agricultural conditions
elsewhere.
1T is realized that the farmers in
some sections of the country are ac-
customed to carrying check accounts
with banks and are as familiar it'll
the requirements Of banking rela-
tions as other business men. There
are other regions, however, where
many farmers have not had such
experience in commercial matters
and where the bankers could be OF
practical assistance in making the
farmers better acquainted with bank.
ing methods. The banker should re.
member that The farmer n not sub
ject to the periodic visits of an exam
liner, requiring that certain matters
receive attention promptly within def.
mite time limits. This is one reason
why farmers do not always realize
the importance OF meeting their
obligations on specified dates. One
plan that has proved helpful in this
connection is TO have the banker give
TIE farmer the benefit of ample writ
ten notice with reference to the ma
turity Of interest or other payments.
Existing banking methods and
practices as related to farm loans
are often criticised by reason Of the
unwillingness or inability of certain
bankers to carry over farm loans un.
til the farmer is prepared TO meet
his obligations. Complaint Is often
heard Of cases where banker. with
a little extra effort, could make ar.
r2nSements to carry over tho loan Of
s6rle farmer patron, but where in fact
IN apparent indifference to the well
i4io OF the farmer is shown. 1t Is
interesting to learn, however, that
many bankers manifest exactly tie
opposite attitude, and use every re-
source at their command, including
such assistance as they can obtain
at larger financial centers, in order
to carry over their farmer patrons
until such time as payment on locns
can be made conveniently.
Where banks are active In de-
veloping farm-loan business they
realize the importance Of under.
standing the requirements of safe
and progressive agriculture and also
the importance of educational work
among farmers in the interest Of i'm.
proved agriculture. Such knowledge
slves the banker better under
standing OF the merits of farm loans
and at the same time tends to raise
the standard Of farm-loan paper.
These considerations not only make
possible safer and larger loan
business for the banker but also lead
to decrease in the interest rates
paid by the farmer
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
Both Wronq.

At a certain mill there is a notice
on the elevator which reads as fol-
lows:
mo one allowed to use this ele-
yator except the man in charge. Any
one doing so will be discharged"
One morning Billy -, a rather
witty fellow. was waiting TO go UP
from the second room, when who
should step off the elevator alone but
the manager
Billy was stepping on to 20 up
when the manager turned round and
said:
Il sa, can't you read?"
Eyes said Billy.
well. what does that notice say?'
asked the manager.
Billy turned round and read the
notice, and exclaimed.
"By gum. Wen both be sacked II
we're catched!"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
SOME INSECT HELPERS.

Next to the honey bee in import.
ance for country place Is plenty Of
the papermaking or whitefaced hor-
nets. This will probably astonish
many readers. but can assure them
that there is not more harmless oc.
Cupant of their grounds than this va
riety OF hornet. You can let them
nest on your balconies, in your
hedges, and on Jour trees, and they
will seldom be heard from except in
the line of duty. Years when aphhi-
dae are common, especially the pear
psyla you will find these paper
homes swung everywhere about your
orchards and lawns. Eyery- occupant
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

will be at work all day killing tho
psylla -- while The honey bee makes
honey of the honeydew which is de-
posted by the same creature. DO
not know that the humble bees are Of
much importance to us except in the
omen field, that is in polenizing clover.
They can work in the red clover
where the honey bee cannot, and they
can do the same cross-fertizing IN
some of the flowers. Country Life in
America.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

POISONING Is SOMETIMES followed Dy
eczema and secondary infections of
the skin. which. in mild cases, will
yield readily to treatment with bland
antiseptic ointments. A formula high.
ly recommended for ivy poisoning and
often especially helpful at this stage
is the following:
Carbolic acid ............. 2 grams.
Bismuth subgallate ..... grams.
Equal parts water and limevater to
This solution may be dabbed on
the affected parts several times a
day.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

Advertisements will be inserted In
this column not exceeding five lines,
three times, 30c; Que week, coo. Each
line over five. 10c per week addition
al. All advertisements in this col
umn must be paid in advance. No
advertisement will be inserted in this
column for less than soc.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
Proof.

"Do you appreciate the fine arts?'
Il should say | do" replied the ar.
dent baseball fan. Yesterday when
our pitcher struck ont three men IN
rapid succesaicH ! w2s so excited
threw my &c .anama into the air
and ....;Cnt secL it since
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

3so, 4 miles town, we'll improved real
producer; real home; snap at $685.
-ool terms. lGa we'll improved; )
miles town; choice farm; $3.50; good
terms 32o, improved; miles town;
choice land; $i5 easy terms; take
5000 Grade. Gl0 unimproyed; best
in country; real bargain; $50; .ake
$4,000 in trade Lands are in kulh
and Lincoln counties, Nebraska G..
Carpenter, 1892 Summer street, Lin
e H. Neb.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH
Don't matter II broken. pay $2.0C to
$3.50 per set, also cash for old gold,
silver platinum, dental gold and old
gold jewelry. VIII send cash by re-
turn mail and will hold goods 10 days
for sellers approval Of my price. Mail
to l.. Mazer, 2OO7 S. 9TH ST.. Philadel
phia, a.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

FOR SALE-We have two small
tracts within the city limits OF
Ottawa, consisting Of about ! acre
on North side without improvements
equal to about lots suitable for
poultry and vegetable raising; can
be had for $4,000 per lot The owner
is a nonresident and wants to sell.
The other tract consists OF 10 to II
acres with small house on West side,
Both of these would sell as lots for
double the price we are asking. Bet
ter look into this. J. 0. Harris &
Son. Telephone 957-W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
EAST BOUND.
WESTBOUND,

WeStbound cars leav. Ottawa sta.
ton for Utica La Sale, Peru, Spring
Valley, Ladd, De Pue, Bureau, Prince.
ton IN a. m. d5;10, $50, $3.50, 1880
g9:5O, dl0:50, f11:50, in p. m, g1:50,
d2:5O, $3.50 d450, $3.50, h6:5O, IS,
k10:05, m11:35.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
FOR SALE
FAR NJ s.

FOR SALF-Twelve acres within
easy walking distance OF business
center; very best quality of soil. Es-
pecially desirable for market garden
ing and poultry raising. Can be had
at bargain. Don't wait too long If
you want it. ]. 0. Harris & Son.
Telephone 957W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
SOUTHBOUND.

Southbound cars leave Ottawa sta,
ton for Grand Ridge Mckinley PARK
ana Streator in a. m, $50, 1850, $50,
1850, in :, m, 1850, $3.50, 500, HOO.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

FOR SALE Mrs. Archie Neary has
moved to Chicago and will sell two
houses on West Superior At low fig.
ure; Nos. 72S and No. 92S. can
offer easy terms. Cal on
+. Il FARRhl l., College Bldg.
Tel. 6lS.W
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-MOGern houses In South
Cast and West Ottawa Prices
right j. 0. Harris a. Sea.
FOR RENT Six room house East
Ottawa Bath, furnace, gas, cleo
trio lights, hardwood floors. Rent
$1,000. Possession at once. Call
Frank B. Graham. 402 Moloney bldg,
Telephone 3S5.W.
FOR RENT-A threeroom cottage
nicely furnished, located at 51it2
III. Ave. VIM. Jamison, 3o9 Armory
block, Ottawa, H.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

a-Daily except Sunday to Mar.
settles,
b--Joliet limited.
morris local.
d-Ladd local
f-Prnceton local
g-Princeton limited
h-I.a Sale Sundays and holidays
until Sept. Is 1918
k--Local to all stations.
MIA Sale local
ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AND SAW
MONEY.
TICKET FARE TWO CENTS A MILE
Train Fare or Cash Fare Paid on
Trains is Three Cents per Mile
Communication Book containing $500
worth of transportation for $3.50.
Good for purchaser only.
Interchangeable book good for bear
err or bearer and party, containing
$1,000 worth Of transportation for
$3.50.
Ticket Fares to Chicago, H., via 10.
liet, H., ana Chicago &c Joliet Elec.
trio Railway.
90 m round trip, sl.l5 one way
Return trip limited to ten
days
Phone gents for full Information
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

The best poker hand Is made up OF
calling cards.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
Pertinent.

az don't have TO be a darnod fool to
be a patriot snapped the arguer.
"rhen," rejoned the arguee, mildly,
why Go you do it?'