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HOW TT STARTED
RN JEAN MENTION.
Calling a Joke a Chestnut"

THAT is an old chestnut" we FIRE.
qtiently hear and say, the reference
being not to the age Of the nat, whose
delightful aroma is waited TO our
nostrils from the roasting pan Of the
street corner vendor, but to an Oft
told tale or stale joke. However.
few of US have ever given a passing
thought to this curious twist Of mean
ing.
While authorities differ somewhat
as to the origin Of chestnut" connot-
ing a bewhiskered anecdote. 1t is gen.
orally accredited to an incident con.
nected with Edwin Abbey. the painter
of the famous coronation picture.
Abbey, while a member of Phila-
delphia club. used to tell a story about
a man who had a chestnut farm
According to his story, this farm
owner never made any money out of
his land because he always gave his
cheStnutS away.
Abbey, we are told, was extremely
fond Of telling this story--so fond of
it that in order to have his say he
would, TO disguise it, begin it differ.
emily at each retelling, exhibiting con-
siderable ingenuity. so that his fellow
clubmen would at first not recog-
niZe it.
{Copyrght 1927
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BEDTIME STORIES
BY THORNTON
". BURGESS

voice had seemed to come. And Sam
my Jay flew In the other direction.
Old Man Coyote was very crafty.
When Old Man Coyote tries to run
quietly. he can run very quietly. 1t
was very dry. for there had been no
rain for many days. and so there was
very little scent left by those who
passed You know. il takes dampness
to bring out scent. Old Man Coyote
wasn't depending on his eyes. but on
his nose. and for once his nose failed
him. Once or twice he caught Just
the faintest suggestion of scent that
made him tingle all over. but il wasn't
strong enough for him. to be really
sure of ii. He saw nothing and he
heard nothing to explain that mystery.
So finally he gave up and trotted over
to the dam of Paddy the Beaver. deep
in the Green Forest To see il Sammy
jay had had any better success.
Old Man Coyote had reached the
pond of Paddy the Beaver and was
trotting along the edge of il toward
the dam when he came to a muddy
place. Old Man Coyote stopped as
suddenly as If he had been frozen in
his tracks. In that muddy place were
some footprints. The instant he saw
them he knew that they were the foot
prints OF stranger. Yes. sir, Old
Man Coyote knew that a stranger had
been there not long ahead OF him.
How he did stare at those footprints.
You see. it was very. very hard work
to believe that he actually was locking
at what he seemed to see. He simply
STOOD there and stared with all his
might. Then he cautiously looked
this wav and that way. and his yellow
eyes fairly gloWed
Wen. what 1uck?" asked a voice.
II startled Old Man Coyote. He had
uuite FORGOTTEN that he was to meet
Sammy Jay
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LITTLE BENNY
EY LEE Pare.
The Course of True Love.
Chapter ?.
In the Air and Out.

The Duke de Bumways aireplane
flew over oceans, rivers. mountains,
capes, peninsulaZ and everything elts
in ioggriffy with tn, Duke de Runway
and Vylette Smith inside and Frank
Peerless hanging on to the bottom.
How long is this going to keep up?
asked Vylette at last.
If you mean the aireoplane 1t cant
keep up another minnit. because that
big eagle that jest flew pass bit a
hole in the engine, replied the Duke
with a bitter laff. Wich Frank Feer-
less was rather glad to heer it be-
Caurse his arms was getting tired.
Jest then the aireoplane termed over
and over and over with Frank Feer-
less still hanging on to the bottom.
It's good thing I've had practice on
the horozontil bar, he thawt.
Duke de Runway wat brute you
are. hissed Vylette Smith. holding on
to the sides because she was too
proud to hold on to the Duke.
You fiatter me. he sneared.
At that moment the aireoplane
landed all it's mite on desert island.
Is enybody hert" asked the Duke de
Runway.
No. I'm sorry to say, ansered
Vylette looking at him in funny
way to prove who she ment. Jest
then Frank Peerless stepped 4th from
he reck.
Frank, cried Vylette happily. this
releef is wonderful. But the Duke de
Runway meerly mashed his teeth and
tried to laff it off. remarking, / Won
der If there is enything good to eat
heer?
Yes, you 3. sed a strange voice. and
they noticed they was serrounded by
cannibills.
Continued tomorrow)
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alone, why she has some dear old
friends passing through, and you have
got to feed them and lie about how
glad you are of the chance.
If you are married you do not ex-
pect to hear something pleasant every
evening. but Ii seems too bad that you
cannot draw more than about one
good evening out of 10. and tonight
was one of the ma ajority. because when
| came in Joan said, You can't guess
who sent me d letter today" l said.
"Who?" and she said. Guess" and l
said, "Well. stop wasting my time.
You just got through saying l couldn't
guess
Joan said, Mary" l said. Gee.
that's an old joke" and she said
Whats a joke?' and 1 said ~ say
Mary who?' and you say Merry
Christmas Get out
She said, There isn't any joke to it.
I got a letter from Mary" and said.
well, all right; I'll help you out.
Mary who?" Joan said. Mary
Brown" and I said. "IIa, ha. Pretty
good. What's the point?"
Joan said. Don't you remember
Mary?" and said, NO" and she said.
"Well, l guess you never met her.
She is one of the girls I went to school
with, and she has been studying in
Paris for a couple of years. She viii
be here tomorrow on her way home.
I'm going to meet her and bring her
out for dinner. and she will be here
until II O'Clock"
! said. II suppose that means I will
have to keep my coat and shoes on
all evening"" and Joan said, well, l
should say 1t does. And what's more.
don't overwork your sense of humor.
Mary and / will have plenty to talk
about, and we won't need to be enter
tained."
l said, "What's Mary like?" and
Joan said, "She is just a wonderful
girl" and l said, whats wonderful?"
and she said, II mean she is brilliant,
and she always had such high ideals.
! always thought that whatever Mary
did was bound to be right"
So that is what have to look for
ward to tomorrow evening. and / am
so unlucky that this country has run
out Of bad luck supplying me, and
now they have to import some from
Paris.
Evening star., 1927-06-03
Defined
Pleasure and Happiness d
BY LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

times these actions have proven ave
nues leading to happiness that we arc
inclined to think that they are the
desired thing itself
A Good Example.
Consider for a moment the happi-
ness YOU had at a certain party. You
met the very people you wished TO
see, you danced with your favorite
partners, or you played a good game
of cards. TO you the entertainment
was Just what It should have been
that is. it was an avenue leading to
happiness. But it may not have led
to so felicitous a state of mind in
every one. Happiness was there for
every one in some degree. but not all
reacted to it in the delightful way you
did 1t is possible that some may
have found almost no happiness there
though the avenue was open TO
them also. The present power of en-.
joyment may have been lacking,
Great Difference.
In turning from the consideration
Of pleasure with its latent suggestion
of activity to happiness with its mag
net of receptivity that attracts joy. We
find that which all the world is seek
ing. Strange that so many persons
have what they are SO strenuously
for--and do not know it. To
them happiness is only realized when
it is taken away from them. Then
they begin TO appreciate how blessed
with it they were. And SO ii takes a
knowledge of what happiness is I'm
order for persons TO know whether
they have it or not.
Evening star., 1927-06-03
Remove Freckles
and All Blernishes

When the skin becomes disfigured
by freckles, tan. pinnples or other
5lemshes, all beauty of the face is
hidden. To remove these skin defects,
it is best to peel them off with pure
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any drug store or beauty counter and
use as directed. The wax peels of the
thin outer skin. gently but surely.
removing the ugly mask. With the
removal Of the outside scale, the un-
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smooth, clear and white, with the
rosy bloom of girlhood on the
cheeks. Mercoized wax brings out
the hidden beauty.-Advertiseme
Evening star., 1927-06-03

Old Man Coyote looked up at Sam
my Jay. who sat perched out of reach
above him. Sammy" said he. I'm
going exploring. There is something
strange in the Green Forest and I'm
going to find out about it,
Just what / should do were I in
your pace" said Sammy.
why not do it anyway" Old Man
Coyote asked
Meaning what" asked Sammy.
Meaning" replied Old Man Coyote.
that while ] am exploring one part
or the Green Forest you explore an.
other. and then well meet and com
pare notes
Its great idea said Sammy
W hat shall | look for?"
Old Man Coyote grinned. Look for
me. said he.
Sammy chuckled. The idea tickled
hlm "All right" said he. IN go
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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT
YOUR OWN LOCALITY?
knowledge Of Washington and Nearby Regions OF
Maryland Virginia.
TODAY'S QUESTIONS.
BY DONALD A. CRAIG.

Columbia by authority
liberated?
soldiers Washington
after the
Bull
O.
GWho a in
Richmond?
On what notable Dixie Washington at the
of President Lincoln"
sy what Booth the Fords Theaer after
shooting Lincoln?
this
Evening star., 1927-06-03
DAILY DIET RECIPE
Savory Carrots.

Savory Carrots.
Carrots, q pound.
Canned tomatoes. l r. cups.
Salt, teaspoonful.
Butter, tablespoonful.
SERVES FOUR PORTIONS.
Scrape young. tender carrots. Cut
in long, thin strips. Wash well. Put
in saucepan with the other ingredi-
ents. Bring to boil. Reduce heat
and cook slowly about 25 minutes, un,
til tomato is almost absorbed.
DIET NOTE.
Contains lime. iron, vitamins A, B
and G. Can be eaten by one wishing
to reduce.
Evening star., 1927-06-03

SO OLD MAN COYOTE TROTTED
AWAY FOR THE GREEN FOREST.
where 1 know you are not and look
for you there"
That's it," cried Old Man Coyote,
grinning broadly. That's it. You go
and look for me where l am not, and
if you see me. come and tell me-"
Il WILL said Sammy, and both
chuck,ed
Then Sammy thought to ask Old
Man Coyote what part of the Green
Forest he was going to explore. Old
Man Coyote told him. and Sammy
agreed that he would explore the
other part Of the Green Forest.
Now where shall we meet" asked
Sammy. If / see you. l want to he
able to come and tell you I've seen
you"
At that Old Man Coyote laughed
right out. "All right" said he. IF
you see me over in your part of the
Green Forest you come over to the
dam of Paddy the Beaver. and if I'm
not there. wait until | come"
SO Old Man Coyote trotted away for
the Green Forest. heading straight for
the part from which that mysterious
Evening star., 1927-06-03
Stuffed Beet Salad.

Boil six medium.sized beets and
when cool remove the skins. Scoop
out the center and fill each cavity
with chopped celery and cabbage
which has been nicely seasoned. When
cool pour on French dressing. Sprinkle
a little chopped hard-boiled egg over
the top and serve in beds of lettuce.
Evening star., 1927-06-03
Answers to Today's Test Questions.


Government amount
O The
including the commissioners expenses The highest
ua a lowest
a nursing infant.
3-Ab everybody who could took them in
oned
he
1865 but exemptions Of various kinds failures to
reduced number to $50 soldiers VINO
ctuay whom 1886 coored
6--W lie 14year-old
gathered
receipt of the Lees surrender.
between Ninth Tenth
northwest
Evening star., 1927-06-03

gradients that compose happiness are
cheer, contentment. delight. ecstacy,
bliss. felicity. mirth-and many other
things of a similar kind. They make
a complete whole that is summed up
in the state of mind known by the
term happiness.
If we look at pleasure we find its
ingredients are such things as enter
tainment, amusement, indulgence, etc.
These mean action. with the eXpecta.
tion that they will result in happiness.
1t is because we firmly believe that
such actions will make us have better
cheer. be more truly contented in
mind. enjoy q good laugh. or be in
the higher plane OF bliss and ecstacy
that we enter into pleasures with the
Zest we do. 1t is because so many
Evening star., 1927-06-03
Lettuce and Peas.

Use a head of lettuce for two pounds
of peas, two. tablespoons of butter. and
salt and pepper to taste. Wash the
peas and cook in boiling salted water
for Is minutes. Have ready the
washed lettuce. which has been cut in
small pieces. Cook until tender. Add
butter, salt and pepper to season.
Evening star., 1927-06-03

There is vast difference between
happiness and pleasure, yet one is
constantly being confused with the
other. The first is a passive thing.
the second is an active thing. Happi-
ness is a state of mind Pleasure is
gratifying the senses with amuse-
ments and implies activity. The In.
Evening star., 1927-06-03
Salient Points of :lle Bidding,

South holds a semi-tWo-suiter,
hearts and diamonds, and bids his
four-card heart suit in preference,
both because it is a major suit and
because he has sound opening bid
in hearts, but not in diamonds,
North, with but singleton, denies
his partners heart suit with his own
strong four-card suit of spades. After
East's club bid, South naturally as
sists his partners spades instead of
showing his diamonds. particularly as
Souths spades can be used to ruff
clubs. should North obtain the con-
tract
Salient Points OF the Play.
Trick 1-West overtakes his part
ner's king of clubs in order to lead
trumps. With the jack of clubs In his
own hand. nothing can be lost by this
play.
Trick 3-North cannot afford to
lead trumps until diamonds have been
established The ace of diamonds Is
probably in East's hand; also West
must hold at least two diamonds or he
would naturally have led his singleton
to trick 2. in preference to the trump.
Trick 4-East hopes to put West in
with the king Of hearts for another
trump lead.
Trick 5--The development Of the
play forces North to change his plan
and trump one club in Dummy, dis
carding his own two remaining clubs
on Dummy's hearts. a second trump
is not led first, as there would then
be no way to return to his own hand.
Trick S-East hopes that Dummy
will rtump the club queen. thus en-
abling East to ruff the third round of
diamonds. but North trumps in his
own hand, exhausts the spades and
takes the remaining tricks.
Mr.. whitehead will answer questions con-
corning. your bridge problems. Write to him
care of this paper. inclosing self-addressed
stamped envelope.
Copyright. 1927
Cno;p will ht1iId . 10h o;1cs of frsf.
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80. A number.
81. Maid loved by Zeus.
35. Snake-like fish.
81. Collar button.
3S. Collection of facts.
80. Raised platform.
Al. Mans nickname.
AZ. God of war.
43. Guide.
"A. Substance for raising dough.
Down.
!. Inhabitant OF an ancient republic.
2. Avoid by artifice.
3. Lair
d. Indefinite article.
S. Loop.
Z. lndestructible unit.
Z. Hebrew month.
s. Moisture.
9. Sun-dried brick.
10. Matched.
Is. Demons.
16. Puffed up.
19. Malaysian vessel.
81. Ireland.
%. Sows.
26. Fold in certain way.
81. More recent
%. Apply the mind.
20. Base ball teams.
80. Drowned bread.
SO. Falsehood.
3S. Southern constellation.
40. Compass point.
az. Diphthong.
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DIARY OF A
NEW FATHER
BY EHa DICk>ON.

Thursday night.
You should marry an orphan who
does not know anybody except YOU on
account Of II YOU don't your wife has
people coming To- town to visit you all
the time. and II her relatives make a
mistake and give Nuu couple of days
Evening star., 1927-06-03

One mother says:
If my little son or daughter asks
to help me with some special task |
make an effort to accept their cour.
tesy. Sometimes this is more of ges-
ture than real help, but it respects
their thought and disposition to help,
which is one way to develop this char
acteristic.
Besides. it is often a great surprise
to discover how we'll child can do
some task that we regard as beyond
his ability.
ICOpyright 1927
Evening star., 1927-06-03

It is estimated that 100000 women
in the United States do not use cos
meticS
Evening star., 1927-06-03
Exploring.

BE independent but | pray
Accept of aid that comes your way
Old Mother Nature.
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HAND NO. 70
South is the dealer. What is the
proper bidding and play?

South is the dedler what is the
proper bidding and pldyo
In the next issue Mr.. Whitehead
will explain the salient points in tho
bidding and play Of the above hand.
Fill out your own charte and compare
It with his method.
These hands must not be bid or
played "DOuble Dummy" !. e.. as
though all four hands were exposed.
NOTE--In recording the suction. or
the play. use IS" for Spades. III" for
Hearts. "D' for Diamonds and "C" for
C!ubs. Use "N. r." tor No Trump.
DBL" for double. "REDBL" for re-
double.
Yesterdays Hand as Played by
MIR. Whitehead.
HAND NO. 60
South A1062 0AQJ5 1KJ764 IS
West A74 y 10S7642 Q SO = All
North MAkQ5 ok N10952 s@6532
East A 1883 V93 o 40 jSKQ1094
The Correct Bidding and Play
THE PLAY
(BrGeksted card shoscs Ieod to each tyiek)
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tCopyright. 1927

Across.
/. L .Fortification.
6. Form of address.
il. Cooking place.
j. Bird of Hawaii.
13s Father of English learning.
il. Human being.
10. Finished.
i'll Learned.
IS. Printed notice.
10. Foot-like organ.
20. Beverage.
2A Exist.
s3. Intrepidity.
81. Ventured.
2S Destroy the value Of.
%: Be scanty.
81 Wing of a house.
80, According to.
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Spain will build 2.401 miles of flrst.
class highways.
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Copvright 1927.
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times these actions have proven ave
nues leading to happiness that we arc
inclined to think that they are the
desired thing itself
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great lawyer. sit on the bench. Perhaps he
was a second-rater, just like her. One
couldn't help being q second -rater. One
was born that way. Yet Jack couldn't
have done this-it must have been an i'm
poster. But if-if-at least she was glad
that Billy needn't now
The bell rang. She pressed the button,
waited for Jack at the door.
You're late, sir!"
Eyes. Sorry, Sir"
She looked at him as he turned to hang
up his coat and hat. Broad young Shout
ders, with a sort Of droop to them tonight.
He didn't stride into the bathroom noisily,
and there wasn't any whistled jazz as he
splashed the water and brushed his hair.
He didn't talk at table, nor eat much. Jes-
sica was rather glad of the silence. 1t
was easier. Afterward, however, as they
sat In the living room, she sewing and
Jack doing nothing, the unaccustomed
silence bothered her.
Been a hard day 7" she ventured, when
he had sat for a long while gazing at the
floor.
Jack looked up quickly, as II her words
had surprised his thought. He looked
away again, once more studying the figures
In the rug.
Yeah"
Jessica's eyes were focused carefully on
her needle.
ANYTHING particular the matter7'
He lounged farther into the chair. In
the soft light from the table lamp, his face
looked drawn, the muscles taut. They could
hear a faucet in the bathroom dripping.
ISIS" he said, I'm no good"
She went on sewing, waiting.
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"Fish out OF water" he continued, that's
me. Thought I'd be a great help, right off
the bat. But the laws slow. So am l.
Slow" he repeated, nodding his head with
the word. with Billy it's diffrent. He's
another sort. He'll make good, from the
start. Why" his tone Frightened, you
can see that now. He's made q fraternity.
Me? The men never gave ms the once
over. Sis. I'm a second rater."
She started. 1t was as If the phrase had
jumped at her.
sYou don't have to be-" She saw the
tacit admission in the words, and hurried
thing, you'd let me know" She was sorry
for that, too, as soon as 1t was said.
Jack looked at her sharply.
why. what d'you think / amp"
His cheeks were flushed. He had straight
ened In the chair, was looking at her
steadily now; and she was glad she hadn't
said anything more, for she saw that Jack
was about to do the saying, himself.
.Sis-'
eYes?" quietly, eagerly.
81 want to talk some things over with
you. i want"
He stopped. The doorbell was shrilling
In the hallway. Jessica gave a startled ex-
clamation. There was something ominous
Her pulse was racing. Could 1t be .
could anything.
The bell rang again. Jack hurried to the
speaking tube. No one answered. Jessica
stood beside her chair, staring, OF course
1t was ridiculous to There was q
crack. looked out, swung 1t wide.
ITO be concluded next week.
Downright: 1926: BY Frank ii. oHaral
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"and lost weight rapidly. In a little
while lost 43 pounds and grew steadily
weaker. My diet for three months con-
sisted of raw eggs and milk.
"Mr. Moran, of the Ramsey Drug
Co., advised me to try Tanlac and III
say that after three days l could feel
my old hearty appetite returning. I'm
still taking Tanlao, have gained 20 lbs.
In weight and feel my strength improv-
Ing every day. I'm really fnefor rs and
give due praise to Tanlac."
Your druggist has Tanlac. Get a
bottle today and let it help you back to
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Published by special arrangement with
The Chicago Tribune Syndicate)
IN TWO PARTs-PART ONE

rESSICA HILL could not tell when
:. she had made the discovery, but
= she must have known it long be-
fore she had a name for it. AS long
ago, perhaps, as the small town days
when they didn't live on the right
street, and Jessica in her ruffled null
party dress went only to the larger
parties, given by school teachers or
sponsored by Sunday schools.
Once she had a ride all the way home in
a carriage that called for a classmate, and
once her name appeared In the local paper
along with many Others who were among
those present" at a sociable; and these
were bright events. They were the bright
est In a rather hazy impression of the
Hills %sojourn in that small town, excelled
IN vivfdness only by the excitement of
their departure. But how vivid that was
You came home from school at three In the
afternoon, and your mother was not In the
window looking for you, but you found her
inside the house talking with your father,
who oughtn't to be at home at all at this
hour; and they kept on talking, In very low
tones, all through supper; and after you
had gone to bed there were noises in the
house, In one room after the other; and In
the morning, when you got up, there was
already a van at the door. And the next
thing you knew you were pressing your
face against a car window, watching the
telegraph poles tumble backward.
Another town, and Jessica was almost an
other girl. For, like the town, she was
larger and more knowing. She knew now
better than to linger at the curb in front
OF the schoolhouse, watching with eager
receptive eyes, girls and boys getting into
carriages or walking off two by two. She
knew also that one didn't ask for ice cream
sodas on week days, and that packages on
Christmas trees were alluring but decep-
tive; they contained sticky colored candies.
She was nine, and sophisticated, and gave
hers to brother Jack, aged four. But she
hadn't made her discovery. She came run
ming home one day, waving vigorously to
her mother in the window, and because 1t
was spring and the window open, shouted
her news from the sidewalk:
oh, Mother! We're going to give a play,
and I'm going to be in 1t 4"