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The Dolores star., 1921-04-01

drove the raindrops sharply at the
window.
Listen to me-" cried shrill little
voice from the pane.
Marietta looked up quickly. "How
queer" she said. there is nothing but
these old raindrops in sight"
1--WE are not DID," said the voice,
"If you look very hard you can see
for yourself"
Then Marietta saw that each little
drop was tiny, tiny water sprite In
n beautiful shining dress which
changed color as it rolled down the
windowpane.
ave felt SO sorry about spelling
your party that our queen said we
might tell you about u.s." continued
the sprite.
"Who Is your queen, and where does
she live?" asked Marietta.
The raindrop answered proudly /:
"She Is the queen of all the rain
sprites and lives in a wonderful silver
palace behind the clouds and is al
ways doing good in the world"
"eh, why uiu size spun MY ph' J.!
by sending you down here todayT'
said Marietta in grieved tone.
THAT is just what we wanted to
tell you about" broke in the raindrop,
but we had to shout and shout before
you would listen. Our queen watches
over the trees. flowers and grass and
every growing thing, and when she
sees they need water to drink she calls
us together. 1t is usually the night be-
fore, so we may rest before filling our
silver water buckets" ...
"Do you have wells up there in the
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
RAINY-DAY SURPRISE

IT WAS raining in torrents outside
L and little Marietta sat curied up
on the window seat with her nose
pressed against the pane. Now Mari
eta was very cross. for the old rain
had spoiled the garden party she had
plaLned this afternoon with her dolls.
splash Splash came the randrops,
chasing one another down the glass,
and Marietta. whose eyes were sadly
watching them. thought there was
nothing in the world as ugly as the
little round drops. They came down.
oh, so stcadily. and Marietta was be-
ginning to feel very drowsy when sud-
denly an extra hard gust of wind
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
"What's in a Name?"
By MILDRED MARSHALL
Facts about your name; It's history; mean
Ing; whence ii was derived; significance;
your lucky day and lucky jewel
IDA

~URIOUSLY enough, Ida and Ada
cording to etymologists. Certainly the
names were used interchangeable. In
early times. Ada was thought to be
an entirely separate entity and was
believed to be derived from Adah.
meaning ornament, and the name Adah
was given to the wife of Lamech in
the Old Testament. But later etymo-
merely n latinized form of Fad, mean
Ing happy or rich, and the same rs the
German Ida.
Ida originates from Frau Uote, moth
er of Friemhild, who interpreted her
dream and predicted the death of her
ber of feminine names came from Uote
or Uta, and finally the name Adur was
evolved. Audur was a viking daugh-
ter, one of the first Icelandic settlers.
In England, under Norman rule, there
appeared Auda and Aida, the latter
the wife Of Orlando the Paladin. An
other Aida was n queen of Italy in
O-o Stiii uiothCi DcdteI
of the name was daughter of the
house of Este in 1893. High German
called the name Oda. but low German
made 1t Ead, and from this latter Ide
and Idette were evolved, both of which
became enormously. popular.
Ida was the name given to the
granddaughter Of King Stephen, who
became the Countess of Boulogne. Both
Ida and Ada, the simplest terms possible
of any feminine name, have been the
basis of number of other more in
volved derivatives. Some seem hardly
recognizable, MS In the case of Othille,
name still very popular in Teutonic
countries. The Original Othilie was
an Alsatian virgin who was born blind
but obtained her sight at baptism.
Ida's gem Is the turquoise, which
promises her protection from accident
or sudden death. Like malachite, 1t
is said to break as a warning of ap-
proaching danger. To wear 1t insures
good fortune and nothing is so con-
ducive to good luck us to see the new
moon reflected in Its depths. Tues
day is Ida's lucky day and seven her
lucky number.
(Copyrisht.)
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
it!!, Inv + I6ttattE9. t M
PINS.
BY John kendrick Bangs.

THESE Indispensable little articles
l. were once so expensive that lew
could afford them. In about 1883
France manufactured them in guam
tity. In 1886 the pinmakers of Eng
land established the first pinmaking
corporation, and established the fac
tories at Bristol and Birmingham.
Birmingham is still the center of the
industry. In Birmingham, Conn. the
first pinmaking factory in the United
States was started in 1896.
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The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
Lieutenant Hamilton Drops 24,400
Feet From AirpIanc.

~ Champaign, 1ll.-A new word record
when Lieut.. A. G. Hamilton dropped
24,4OO feet, four and three-fifths miles,
from an airplane at Chanute field. He
made the ascent In a DeHaviland B-4
plane piloted by Lieut.. Harry Wedding
ton and descended in regulation
parachute. He slept during the hour
and twcnty-six minutes required to
make the ascent, but kept much awake
during the drop.
@ ut was just like any other leap"
was his only comment.
Special arrangements were made for
the feat. The plane and motor We're
tuned up by the fields experts. Lieu
stenant Weddington was dressed for an
altitude flight, but Lieutenant Hamil-
iton wore only the regulation outfit.
K However, he was wrapped in blankets
and the rear cockpit in which he sat
was covered with canvas. A wire
from the canvas to Lieutenant We'd
Adington's seat was used by the pilot
to release the covering. The rush of
cold air awoke Lieutenant Hamilton,
who stepped on a platform at the side
pnd when the plane was in position
1eaped into space. The parachute
opened perfectly.
"a Lieutenant Hamilton landed seven
miles northeast of Chanute field.
There was little wind when he
Jumped, but at an altitude of $4,000
feet strong current engulfed his
parachute. He declared there were no
peculiar sensations at any time during
the descent.
Another airplane was sent up after
the big DeIiaviland began the flight.
II followed Lieutenant Hamilton dur
ing his descent and carried him back
to Chanute field. 1t is declared at the
Held that the record will stand as Of
Gcial. Before the flight was attempted
the paragraph was set Mt zero and
eealed. 1t will be sent to Washington
% be calibrated.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
Truly Amphibian.

While on the subject of alligators,
there is always chortle for me in
the yarn that Pete Daley, the actor.
used to tell. He was down south
looking at n school of alligators. An
old darky was in charge.
Colonel" said Pete, pointing to
the alligators, "are they amphibious?"
"Yessir, yessir," replied the old
darky, "they's as amtibbis as h.
They'll bite you in n minute.
York Correspondence of the Pitts
burgh Dispatch.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
Conventional indoor Dress.

did you ever have an ambition to
do something in lifeT'
"Yes. num-" said the supplicant for
broken victuas.
"What was it?'
II wanted to be drum major and
strut around in one Of them pretty red
uniforms with gold braid on it, but the
only uniform ever wore was striped
e."-Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
All Run Down
howFeeIsFine
Eaf0niC Ended
His Troubles

"Eatonic is the only thing I have
found to stop my heartburn and I
think it has been great help In
nervous spells;'' writes G. G. Johnson.
An upset stomach may cause lots
of suffering all over the body. Eatonic
helps in such cases by removing the
cause Of the misery, because it takes
up and carries out the excess acid
and gases and keeps the digestive or
gans in natural working order. A
tablet after meals is all you need. Big
box costs only trifle with druggists
guarantee.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
&744|aEZlQ2EyNS[54ES y 4{E|Sj4

Clouds from which to fill up your buck
ets?" inquired Marietta eagerly, for
she was so Interested about this
strnnge cloudland.
Not exactly" replied the raindrop
"The queens palace is surrounded by
wonderful gardens and there are foun-
tains everywhere shooting up beautiful
tiny drops of color"
How perfectly lovely" sighed Mari
eta. II wish could see them
"Why. you foolish child, you do see
them every time our queen has fes-
tival. When we do our work extra
well she rewards us by letting us
watch the half-circle of fountains.
First comes red, then orange. yellow,
green and blue, each shading into the
other"
"Why, that is our rainbow" inter
rupted Marietta delightedly.
.'Of course ii isl" laughed the rain
drop. Our queen is very generous
and always draws aside the cloud cur
tains when she sails away so that you
can see the lovely colors in the sky.
And now ! must hurry or my special
pansy will be thirsty"
"Oh! do come again !" called Mari
eta after him. as he scampered after
ded his head and smiled as he jumped
off the sill.
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The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
Pilgrim Descendants in Cape May.

There are said to be more descend
ants of the Mayflower passengers in
Cape May county, New Jersey. than
In any other like section of the coun-
try. Cape May was settled by whale
inen from New England and there are
many families there who lost trace of
their distinguished ancestry, but the
facts were recently unearthed by Rev.
Paul Sturtevant Howe, the pastor of
the Episcopal church ut Cape May.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
Her Reason.

Cindy. who had served her mistress
faithfully for some months. suddenly
announced her intention of leaving
"Why. 'Cindy." said the lady. agbast
at such Il misfortune. - thought you
were pleased with your position. I'm
sure pleased with you. What can be
the trouble?'
"Well, nT'am. | tell yo' how Ills.
They'S TOO much movement q the
dishes fo' lie fewness ov de vittleS.'-
Harper's Magazine.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
Catarrh Can Be Cured

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu.
enced by constitutional conditions II
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF
the System. HALLS CA T A r r H
MEDICINE destroys the foundation OF
the disease gives the patient strength by
improving the general health and assists
nature in doing its work.
All Druggists Circulars free.
F. j. Cheney & Co.. Toledo Ohio.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01

S-LD. PKG. FANCY IsREA,<FAsT
cocoa. you pay retail $500. our
price S1.5O: 5-lb. pkg, Special After
Dinner Coffee others charge you $40.
our price s1.s5 Delivered free any
where in the United States. Send for
our Wholesale Weekly Price List and
save from twenty to forty per cent.
stOckErOwcrs Wholesale supply Co.
1923 18th St, T.. o. Box 1iI2 Denver.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
FRECkLES
Now IL the Time to Get Rid Of
These Usly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed of your freckles. Othine
double strengths guaranteed to remove
these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce Of Othine-double
strength-from your druggist. and apply q
little of It night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst frecklss
have begun to disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce 10 needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
Othine, as this IL sold under guarantee OF
money back II It fails to remove freckles.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01

constipation for years-am never without
them.
Il always recommend DR.. Pierce'3
remedies. ."-WM. E. E.REYNOLDS, Route l.
DR.. Pierce's medicines contain no alco-
hol and are sold by all good druggists.
Send 10 cents to Dr. Pierce's lnvalids'
Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y, for trial pack
age Of any OF his remedies or write for
free confidential medical advice.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01

Self-lovc prevents many a man from
hating hypocrite.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01

It's difficult to make light of the
shadow of suspicion.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01

1t is far easier to say you do just
as you please than it is to do il.
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01
MISSOURI FOLKS TESTIFY

medicines on the
market to equal DR..
Pierce's. After our
baby girl came my
wife was in a weak
ened condition and
could not regain her
strength. She took
seven bottles Of DIR.
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription and got
well and strong. She
says that she Just
could not get along
without it.
II have used the
Pleasant Pellets for
The Dolores star., 1921-04-01

Be On the Watch.
Your sins are sure to find you out,
but see to it that opportunity doesn't.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-08

"By George, I'll do it now" said
Maxwell, half aloud. "Iu ask her
now. 1 wonder 1 didn't do it long
ago."
He dashed into the inner office
with the haste OF a short trying TO
cover. He charged upon the desk
of the stenographer.
She looked up at him with a smile.
a soft pink crept over her cheek
and her eyes were kind and frank.
Maxwell leaned one elbow on her
desk. He still clutched fluttering
papers with both hands end the pen
was above his ear.
Miss Leslie" he began hurriedly
Il have but a moment to spare.
want to say something in that mo-
ment. VIII you be my wife?
haven't had time to make love TO
you in the ordinary way, but really
do love you. Talk quick. please
those fellows are clubbing the
stuffing out Of Union Pacihc?'
ooh, what are you talking about p"
exclaimed the young lady. She rose
to her feet and gazed upon him,
round-eyed.
Don't you understand ?" said
Maxwell, restlessly. Il want you TO
marry me. I love you, Miss Leslie.
1 wanted TO tell you, and 1 snatched
a minute when things had slackened
up a bit. They're calling me for
the phone now. Tell EN- TO wait a
minute, Pitcher. Won't you, Miss
Leslie"
The stenographer acted very
uueerly. At first she seemed over
come with amazement; then tears
flowed from her wondering eyes;
and then she smiled sunnily through
them, and one of her arms slid ten
derry about the brokers' neck.
Il know now" she said. softly.
It's this old business that has
driven everything else out of your
head for the time. 1 was frightened
at first. Don't you remember, Har-
vey? We were married last evening
at 8 o'clock in the Little Church
Around the Corner
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-08
By o. Henry

, fec jumped about Ike sailors during
storm. Even Pitchers face relax
ed into something resembling anima-
ton.
on the exchange there were hurri-
eanCa and landslides and snow
storms and glaciers and volcanoes.
and those elemental disturbances
were reproduced in miniature in the
brokers' Offices Maxwell showed
his chair against the wall and trans
acted business after the manner Of
toe dancer. He jumped from
ticker 20 phone. from desk 70 door
with the trained agility OF harle-
quin.
/ In the midst Of this growing and
portant stress the broker became
suddenly aware Of high-rolIed
I fringe Of golden hair under a nod
/ ding canopy OF velvet and ostrich
tips. an imitation sealskin sacque
and a string Of beads as large as
hickory nuta, ending near the floor
with a silver heart. There was a
self possessed young lady connected
with these accessories; and Pitcher
was there to construe her
Lady from the stenographers'
agency TO see about the position. -
said Pitcher.
Maxwell turned half around. with
T his hands full of papers and ticker
tape.
What position ?" he asked. with a
frown.
Position OF stenoTapner. said
Pitcher you told me Yesterday 70
call them up and have one sent over
this morning"
you are losing your minds,
| Pitcher" said Maxwell. why
should have given you any such in
structions2 Miss Leslie has given
! perfect satisfaction during the year
she has been here. The place is hers
as long as she chooses to retain it.
There's no place open here. madam.
/ Countermand that order with the
agency. Pitcher. and don't bring any
| more of 'em in here"
I The silver heart left the office,
swinging and banging itself indie
pendently against the Office furni-
ture as il Indignantly departed.
Pitcher seized a moment TO remark
10 the boOkkeeper that the "Old
man" seemed TO get more absent
minded and forgetful every day of
the world.
The rush and pace Of business
! grew fercer and faster. On the
floor they were pounding half a
dozen stocks in which MaXwel-s Gus
toners were heavy investors. Orders
to buy and sell We're coming and go
/ ing as swift as the flight Of swal-
lows. Some of his own holdings
were imperiled, and the man was
working like some geared. del
I cate. strong machine-strung to full
| tension, going at full speed. accurate,
never hesitating. with the proper
word and decision and act ready
and prOmp as clockwOTk. Stocks
and bonds. loans and mortgages.
margins and securities-here was a
world of finance. and there was no
room in it fer the human world or
the world of nature.
When the luncheon hour drew
near there came q Slight lull in the
uproar. Maxwell stood by his
desk with his hands fun of tele-
grams and memoranda. with a
fountain pen over his right ear and
his hair hanging in disOrderly
strings over his forehead His win
dow was open, for the beloved jani-
tress Spring had turned on a little
warmth through the waking regis
ters Of the earth.
And through the window came a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-08

Pitcher confidential clerk in the
Office of Harvey Maxwell. broker.
allowed a look Of mild interest and
surprise q, visit his usually express
sionless countenance when his en-
ployer briskly entered a. half pas,
nine ln company with his young
lady stenographer. With a snappy
Good morning. Pitcher" Maxwell
dashed az his desk as though ne
were intending 90 leap over g.. and
then plunged into the great heap Of
letters and kilograms waiting there
for him.
The young lady had been Max
wells stenographer for year. She
was beautiful en- a way that was de-
cidedly unstcnOeraphic. She core
went the pomD % tho alluring pomp-
adour. She wore no chains. brace
let's or lockets She had not the air
OF being about % accept an invita-
ton 20 luncheon. Her dress was
gray and plain. but It fitted her fig
ure with fidelity and discretion. In
her neat black turban hat was the
gOld-green wing Of a macaw. on
this morning she was softly and shy
ly radiant Her eyes were dreamily
bright. her cheeks genuine peach
blow. her expression a happy one
tinged with Renaissance.
Pitcher. still mildly curious. no.
ticed a difference in her ways this
morning Instead OF going straight
into the adjoining room, where her
desk was. she fingered. slightly ir-
rresolute in the outer office. once
she moved over by MaXwelTs desk
near enough for him to be aware OF
ner presence.
The machine sitting at that desk
was no longer a man. it was a busy
New York broker. moved by buzzine
wheels and uncoiling springs.
'Well-what is it? Anything p
asked Maxwell sharply His opened
mail lay like a bank Of stage snow
on his crowded desk. His keen gray
eye. impersonal and brusque. flash
ed upon her half impatiently.
Nothing" answered the ste
nographer. moving away with a little
smile.
''Mr. Pitcher" she said TO the con
fidential clerk, did Mr.. Maxwell
say anything yesterday about engag-
ing another stenographer? p"
HE did" answered Pitcher. "HC
told me to get another one. mott
fed the agency yesterday afternoon
to send over a few samples this
morning. It's GAS o'clock. and not
| a single picture hat or piece Of pine
apple chewing gum has showed VI
yet"
II will do the work as usual, then.
said the young lady. "until some one
| comes 20 fill the place" And she
went TO her desk at once and huns
I the black turban hat with the gold
| green macaw wing in its accustomed
place.
He who has been denied the spec
/ tacle OF a busy Manhattan broker
during a rush OF business is handi
capped for the profession Of anthro'
pology. The poet sings Of tn,
| crowded hour Of glorious life" The
brokers' hour is not only crowded
| but the minutes and seconds are
| hanging TO all the straps and pack
| ing both front and rear platforms.
And this day was Henry MAXWELL
/ busy day. The ticker began to rec
\ out jerkily it's ftful coils of tape
\ the desk telephone had a chronic at
/ tack of buzzing. Men began L
| throng into the office and call a
him over the railing, jovially. sharp
". viciously, excitedly. Messenge
boys ran in and out with message
and kilograms. The CLERKS in the Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-08
The Romance OF A Busy Broker

Notwithstanding q lost-odor-a
delicate. sweet odor Of lilac that
fixed the broker for a moment i'm
movable. For this odor belonged 10
Miss Leslie; II was her own. and
hers only.
The odor brought her wildly. al
most tngibly before him. The world
OF finance dwindled suddenly TO a
speck. And she was I'm the next
room-2O steps away.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-08

Travellers in Nubia and the Soudan
have heard many weird stories OF
the whlstling tree that IS heard VIII m
the wind blows but Investigation de-
veloped the fact that on the soft
shoots az the extremity insects lay
their eggs. the development OF
which leaves small opening
through which the wind makes a
sound that gave rise tC the belief
that the tree had musical property.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-08

England has one consolation. Aus
tralia Is not as close aboard as
Ireland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-08
The only source OF supply.


There doesn't appear 20 be any
more talk OF annexins Canada.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-08
TRI-FRUIT ICE CREAM

The most delicious and wonderfully favored Ice Cream
that you could imagine TrFrut put up three coloed
three favored bricks the favors being combination of
orange lemon and lime TrFruit is absolutely and
introduce this offer full size 75c brick for
5sc Saturday and Sunday For sale only in South Bend
the American Drug Store and in Mishavaka at the Red
Cross Pharmacy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-08
HAT BRITE OR
COLORTTE

will make your hat just like
new. Easy to put on. Free
brush with every bottle. Large
displays in all colors now on
sale at our stores:
Central Drug Store, South Bend
American Drug Store, South
Bend.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Misha-
waka.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-07

the body new powers of resistance
and strength. Gratifying gains in the
weight are not uncommon, especially
where person has suffered from I'M
der nourishment brought on by dys-
pepsia, indigestion, illness, operation
or other causes.
II is demonstrated fact in medical
science that the stomach is the start
ing point of most Of the ills that af-
flict the human body, and many of the
socalled diseases are not diseases at
all, but reflex symptoms of the stom-
ach arrangements and the weakened
condition of the body that naturally
follows. Some kinds of rheumatism,
gastritis, palpitation, nervousness. and
kidney disorders and liver complaints
are among the more common troubles
developed through the stomach
Scores of other diseases have been
traced to the same source.
Tanlac was made especially to over
come these stomach complaints and
the various so-calIed diseases and the
symptoms that follow them but the
astonishing reconstructive powers re-
vealed by it have not only astonished
the general public. but have some
what surprised even the originators of
the medicines themselves. Thousands
of letters reach the Tanlac offices from
all parts of North America telling of
remarkable results derived by people
who have suffered for years without
being able heretofore to find relief
Naturally these remarkable achieve
ments have spread the fame of Tan1ac
to all quarters of the continent. and
the demand for it has necessitated
working the laboratories night and
day.
Tanlac is sold in fitzgerald bv
T. !. Halle & Co., and by leading
druggists everywhere. adv.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-11-07
PROGRAM WEDNESDAY AT
c. M. E. CHURCH

Song 263-Over There.
Prayer.
Bible Lesson. True Prayer-Mrs S
G. Pryor, Sr.
Silent Prayer.
Quartette.
The Women of Japan-Mrs. J NJ.
Mcdonald.
The new Lambuth Training School
Mrs. J. T.. Perry.
A Memorial Gift-Mrs. c C Park
er.
Reading, Bishop Lambuth-Frances
Denmark.
A message from Miss Margaret
Cook-Mrs. Burns.
Incidents in the Life of Bishop Lam
buth-Mrs. R. J. PrentYss.
Silent Prayer.
Offering.
Benediction.