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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20

folded arms upon his radiant young
cousin who reclined lazily and with a
maddening grace on the big couch
that stood before the fireplace.
TITS Incredible utterly incredible!"
he voiced his reflections.
Eyes, isn't itg--everything! But
what in particular were you referring
TOT"
"That u-sitting there in front
of meyou !-are the girl l said I
wouldn't marry! why didn't some
one suggest that / cross to England
and look you over first?".
Probably because they were all too
sensible to think you'd pay any at
tention to. such a good suggestion.
And If you had, you'd probably have
found me flown from. home to elude
you
"You see, you were offered to me"
he explained, slike a mark-down at
Woolworth's! Too cheap an article,
1t seemed to me. to take as a wife
seeing I did have few dreams Of
fair women that were not so pur-
chasablel And now, II I'm correctly
informed as to the fury of woman
scorned.' there can't be the least hope
for me can there. Sylvan"
rs this a proposal, Marvin"
SWELL. Pm not sure it is. I'm not so
conceited as to think my worth to you
could measure up to the worth OF
career for which you are highly tai
entedl SO l don't think am propos-
ing. don't believe intend to--if
/ have any influence with myself"
Lets be engaged, Marvin, until /
see how make out at Hollywood. If
/ succeed, then no wedding bells for
Nicely and you'll have to jilt me
againr'
'If only" he fetched deep
breath, ''you hadn't that fatal talent
For we're mates. Sylvia, it's written
in the heavens believe. You know.
that you and L, are mates in the real
and lasting sense-for it's You love,
sweet child, not just your epidermis.
lovely as 1t is-%
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20
CHAPTER x-Continued


The only really Objectionable thing
about you, my dear, is your rotten
sense OF propriety. You need to be
shocked out Of 1t. And, believe me.
LII do my cousinly best for You in that
regardI But can't marry you, St.
Eroix. And it isn't only because of
MeeIy'-it's hardly that at all. It's
because you and could never be
mates. When you know me better,
you'n realize that; you and are
everything the other can't stand! II
{ had to live with your standards, St.
Croix. I'd feel as cramped as though
were in jail. And you'd have fits IL
you had to reckon with a sfree-lance
like me who finds all sorts and condi-
lions Of people SO interesting and lika-
ole that your taking classes SO sol
emnly; your respect for bauble like
d title, and all that, just seems to me
awfully funny!'
"You don't really know me, Sylvia 7"
ne pleaded. ''With Nicely I was not
my real (and better) self l was Of
course a cadl But that was not my
true self, Sylvia" he insisted. IF
gou'n give me chance to prove my
self"
''St Croix, shall / tell you how Inn
possible It would be to me to marry
you? Just as impossible as it would
be for ayou to marry that poor Nicely
Schwenckton |"
st. Croix recoiled-for he knew
when she said that that he was beaten.
1t was the first time in all his life
that he had been Inundated. And by
girl!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20
pop e0 SaAp nr.D FgeoSH Helen r .Mdrfi17

terests would always be first with
him."
st. Croix Is q very fine young
mani" his father warmly defended
him. Sensible and wen balanced. No
wild vagaries"
"But like rebels and vagabonds so
much. better than fine Young men'r'
"Oh, then You mean," said Creigh-
ton, again picking up hope, shat you
will marry Marvin II Hollywood dis
appoints your
'.Not unless he asks me to"
IF he doesn't ask you to-" exclaimed
Mr. Creighton, @he's a."
Eyes, isn't heI I think so too. But
though I'd never marry a man that
hadn't proposed to me. If I never got
married. that question need not en-
gage us. Cousin Creighton. because
I'm not going to fall at Hollywood"
s
It was a few days later that Mar
vim Creighton, one evening after din
ner. standing in front Of the library
fire. looked down reflectively over his
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20

TREE, at last, from the tyranny Of
y millinery sameness This season
marks the dawn of o new era in hat
oiogy. Once again, after so long q
period OF watchful waiting ana hoping
women are to be allowed TO choose
hats tuned to their individuality One
evidence Of this Is the return Of
brims. les. brims, not camoufiaged
brims. hut actual definite brims WIDEN
Ing more and more with the approach
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20
NEW MILLINERY USES Wells;
EMPHASIZES FABRIC ELEGANCE

models which are being exhibited.
Note the fiower-trimmed bangkok
which concludes this group. Is it not
charming? And what . 'sfar cry'' II is
from the snug felts we have been
wearing these many seasons past.
Rich fabrics draped to perfection
are clarifying the evening mode
with their exquisite presence. The
better to achieve the intricate folds
and drapes now so essential to smart
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20

Fragments of Bottle Good Legal Evidence

Fragments Of a broken bottle once
settled a legal. dispute as to the Local
ton Of the original corner post Of a
surveyed tract It was customary in
the old surveys to place broken bot
ties, crockery or other articles that
would resist decay in the holes where
the corner posts we're, to be set, and
notes Of such deposits were recorded
by the surveyor in his book.
On this particular occasion, when an
effort was being made to establish the
location Of a post in Canada which
had been set sixty years previously,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20

part toward -feminizing'' the new mill
linery modes of the day.
The three brimmed types shown
here bespeak the trend Of current
millinery styles. That is very
smart brim silhouette achieved BY the
natural colored hand-sewed straw
shape to the left, due to the fact that
1t is widened at the sides. and mar
rowed at the back.
The hat with the velvet bow and
yelled so prettily as shown to- the
right, also confirms the fact that be
comingness is assured by the newer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20

rhinestone ornament is presented a.
the only trimming item on the frock
finding placement. in connection Will
the drape Of the fabric. as per the
gown here portrayed. - :
This very beautiful model is an ex-
ponent of all that is choicest in the
way of the white satin gown of classi,
drape. The front drape as here
shown Is particularly good. in the
opinion of those who have mastered
the art of fabric treatments
JULIA BOTTOMI.EY.
t@ 1928 western Newspaper Union,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20
Kind Husband

Wife That's the kind of husband
to have! Did you hear Mr.. Dixie tell
his wife to go and look at some TWEEN
ty-dollar hats?
Spouse-My dear, have / ever de-
prived you of the privilege of looking
at twenty-dollar hats?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20
CHAPTER XII


Mr. Creighton, senior, after the first
shock and embarrassment Of discover
ing the Identity Of his wife's relative,
LadE Sylvia st. Croix, with the teach
er, Miss Schwenckton, whom he had
lgnominiously bribed to abandon his
son when It was his dearest wish that
she should marry him, regarded the
episode with vast amusement !; Mrs.
Creighton and Sylvia liked each other
On sight; Marvin accepted the con-
Rrmation of his suspicious with out
ward calm, but inward delirium; but
st. Croix, almost as soon as he had
delivered the girl over to his mother,
mad escaped from his own devastating
situation by fleeing to Florida on the
pretext of looking into his fathers in
terests there.
AS these interests were not so press
ing as to necessitate his leaving home
at this crucial time. his action could
be interpreted by his family in only
one way Sylvia must have given
him to understand quite unequiEocal-
" that he, the younger son, was not
an acceptable substitute for his elder
brother even though the elder had
long since fatty refused to SO much
as consider the question of marrying
her.
Mr.. Creighton could now only hope
that the approximations he had suffered
lest Marvin had fallen q prey to the
charms Of the teacher Of William
Penn school were indeed well founded.
The very morning after her arrival
she asked cousin Creighton" to let
her have a talk with him alone. Shut
up with him in his study, the revela-
ton she there made to him of her am
bition and determination to exploit
herself at Hollywood came to him as
a blow.
The only way you could stop me,
Cousin Creighton" she answered his
arguments against her plan, with SYM
patty in her tone for his manifest de-
lection, would be to take back your
money-what'sA left Of It." She pushed
toward him on the table between
them pile of bills-a pensive visit
fitness in the lovely eyes she raised
to his. IT can't go, Of course, without
your money"
"And If you can't go, what then?
WIN you," he asked hopefully, then
marry one of my sons?'
IF said, yes to that" she replied
in alarm; drawing back the bills,
you'd take back your money! No, If
can't go with your money, I'll earn
the money. And If you won't give me
a job at mining. i warn you I'll turn
evangelist! I've heard there's money
in that. I'd make piles, for I'd be a
new American sensation-an English
titled woman prancing and ranting
over your broad land as Soul-Saver
could do it, too r.
''Yes, and would. by G-di" he ex-
claimed. keep the money. in heay-
ems namel"
'Thank you. Then that's settled. "
III you fail at HolIywood?s he
gloomily inquired.
.'Don't wish 1t on me-pleasel If I
fan. I'll come back and marry any of
lyour sons that want me. Only draw
the line at st. Croix. I couldn't" she
shook her head, "marry st. Croix."
s'Why2' asked Creighton testify,
wounded In his paternal pride.
I aFirst, because I'm not In love with
him. Then I think girl owes it to
her children to pick ont good father
for them-and st. Croix strikes me as
too seIf-absorbed to make a success
ful husband ana father. His own In
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20
Aquatic Choir

There is lake near Batticaloa. on
the east coast Of Ceylon. famous for
its singing fish. The music heard on
the surface of the water is said to be,
caused by the opening and closing of
the shells of bivalves
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20

Egyptians of the Sixteenth century
B. c., used opium, peppermint, lin
seed, myrrh. castor oil, and turpentine
in treating diseases.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20

the surveyors gang dug for two days
over an area covering more than fifty
square feet. Finally the diggers nm
earthed broken glass with embossings
that corresponded to the notes in the
original surveyors book. With this
point established. more than thirty
posts In the vicinity were restored
and the dispute over the boundary
lines was ettled.-Kansas City Etsr.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20

Longer a man lives, the more he
is convinced that truth lies deeper
than at the bottom Of well.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20
Group of
Interesting Hats

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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Evening star., 1928-12-26

We played cards afterward, until Mrs.
Parker begged Neighbor Will to read
from the story he is writing; at first he
was reticent, but finally complied; en-
joyed the story immensely.
For some days past all the campers
have been terribly worried about
Ursula; it was feared she had been
shot by strange hunter. Ursula lives
on Bald Knob, but comes down every
evening for rations; she is bit spoiled,
having been INDUCED with sweets until
she completely lost her silhouette. Just
as 1t was decided to send Indian Pete up
to search for her she appeared waddling
along with bad limp; one of her FORE
feet had been injured. am happy to
report that she Is rapidly recovering" ."
Miss Selma had proceeded thus far
when Ben put his head in at the door.
81 say. Miss Selina!" he exclaimed.
I'm going to begin on the wood after
school; where do you want it stacked?"
Il guess, Ben, I'd better consult Neigh
Dor Will regarding it and let you know
later" When Ben had departed Miss
Selma observed Il might as well go
now" Laying down the pen she rose,
put on her wraps and went out.
Arriving at the shack there was no
answer to her knock, but as the door
was open a crack Miss Selma con-
cluded that her neighbor would be back
soon, so she stepped in to await his re-
turn. A fire roaring on the hearth
Evening star., 1928-12-26
THE EVENING STORY

rant a school-and me. / started to
put on my blue wool when 1t occurred
to me that you folks always declared
that didn't pay enough attention to
dress. SO changed to the orchid crepe
you all considered so becoming. / wish
you could see Neighbor Wills cabin; he
has some fine pictures-he was once an
artist, but the poor fellow lost his health
drawing comics for newspaper. Strange
to say, however, he is not bit misan-
thropic. as you'd expect cartoonist to
be-and several Indian blankets hang
against the wall like tapestry. On the
floor is perfectly enormous bearskin
rug and three or four orientals. The
furniture is old-timey or replicas of old
timey pieces that he brought from the
East. and he has as many books as it is
possible to crowd into such limited
space His bedroom is tent in the
rear of the cabin. We had most de-
liciouS meal that he prepared himself;
a salmon baked in a Dutch oven: ducks
roasted on spit before the fire; po-
tatoes cooked in the ashes besides
orange and lettuce salad. coffee. toasted
crackers. cheese and salted pine nuts.
Evening star., 1928-12-26

first community Christmas tree. A large
part of the population Of the town and
vicinity gathered on the lawn of Mrs.
Elisha c. Etchison, where the tree is
located, and joined in singing carols,
the songs interspersing the other parts
of the program. The opening prayer
was by Rev. A. E. Spielman, pastor of
Epworth Methodist Church, Gathers
burg: short talks were given by Mayor
William McBain. Ernest G. Gartner,
president of the GaitherSburg Chamber
of Commerce, and others, and the clos
ing prayer was by Rev. William Stevens,
pastor of Grace Methodist Church,
Gaithersburg Mavor McBain officially
Evening star., 1928-12-26

M ISS Selma was the exception to
NH jar the rule of the BaSsettS:
she was the only member OF
A i the clan to escape their old
fashioned traditions. When /
explained that was to be boss of a
filling station on the highway, / really
thought I'd killed the entire family"
she laughed softly. AT your age and
with winter coming on!" they cried.
'Poohl" I exclaimed, why shouldn't
a single woman of 40 take any kind of
job Summer or Winter that suits her
fancy? And why should selling gas to
tourists-with a boy thrown in for
heavy labor-be any worse for single
woman of 40 than working in an Office,
department store or beauty parlor?
AT least there'l be plenty of fresh air
ar1d-sounds like car coming now:
Ill just slip on my coat and run out"
"Good-morning" cried a cheerful
voice as the car drew up to the side of
the road. The driver. as Miss Selma
knew, was the man who occupied the
next cabin. "How'S buSineSs?" "A lit
tie slow" returned Miss Selma. Il sup
pose that's to be expected at this
time of year, but 1 don't believe 1 shall
be lonesome. I have two invitations
already. This afternoon I'm going
coaSting with Ben, my helper To be
sure there isn't any snow, but Ben tells
me that sliding down hill on pine
needles is great sport. This evening I'm
to take dinner with Mrs. Parker, the
school teacher: she's going to have
haunch of VeniSon. I've never coaSted
on pine needles and I've never tasted
haunch of veniSon, so I'm looking for
ward to two new experiences"
And | want you and Mrs. Parker
to dine at The Shack Wednesday eve
ming" said the man. Indian Pete has
promised TO get me a salmon and a
brace of millardS. I'm a mighty fine
cook, if | do say it; however. it isn't
often l have the pleasure of proving
my abilities to a newcomer. So remem-
Der you are not to make any engage
ment for Wednesday," I'll remember!"
Miss Selma promised. Wont you
come in MI" My name is William
Jewett; you may call me Will or Bill
We seldom use handles to our names
up here" Won't you come in Neigh
Dor Will?" 'Good'' he cried approving
ly. Il like that! I can't stop now as
I'm on my way to the village. Any err
rands / can do for you?" mo, there
is nothing I need. thank you"
A week later Miss Selma wrote to
her family: Dear Folks: Yours of the
5th received: I hope you haven't felt
anxious about my not answering SOON
er. but I haven't had time. I never
RELAXED before coming TO Big Bear
camp how humdrum and uneventful
city life isl AS look back on it from
up here it presents a dull routine in
which nothing out of the ordinary
ever happens, while here exciting
events are continually transpiring! 4
must tell you about a dinner my
neighbor William Jewett gave for Mrs.
Parker, the school teacher-yes, there
are enough children in camp to war
Evening star., 1928-12-26

was roedita atin0 &C che had ofttinoes he
fore, what pleasant room it was, when
she noticed an easel on which rested
canvas nearby was a small table litter
ed with all the paraphernalia that art
lists use "Oh!" she exclaimed. Neigh
Dor Will has taken up painting again!
I'm so glad! He told me he hadn't
touched a brush since coming to camp!
And there are SO many beautiful views
What could be finer than the prospect
he has right here from his cabin door?
No doubt that Is what he is painting!"
Miss Selma hurried over to the easel.
"Why-why" she gasped; for instead
Evening star., 1928-12-26

lighted the tree, which viii be kept
bright every night during the holidays,
the Gaithersburg Home Demonstration
Club. of which Mrs. John p. Engle IS,
president, and was joined in by the
mayor and council, the Chamber Of
Commerce and people of the neighbor-.
hood generally. The arrangements
were in charge of committee consist
ing of Mrs Engle, chairman; Mrs.
Jack B. Ely. Mrs. Clay Plummer and
Mrs. William Riley. 1t was stated that
a tree will be planted in the Spring for
future use as community Christmas
tree. ;
Evening star., 1928-12-26

of giant trees, rocky hillsides, valleys
and snow-tipped mountain peaks she
was looking straight into her own eyes!
Only moment did she remain, then
she turned and fed. Two hours later
when Ben came in from school he found
Miss Selma sitting by window gazing
out into the dusty pine forest across the
road: the unfinished letter was still ly-
ing on the table.
THE END.
(Copyright, 1927
Evening star., 1928-12-26
GAITHERSBURG LIGHTS
FIRST PUBLIC TREE
Church People and Others Unite in
Movement Launched by Home
Demonstration Club.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
GAITHERSBURG, Md, December 26.
- Appropriate exercises marked the
lighting last evening of Gaitnersburg' S
Evening star., 1928-12-26

Hot beds and cold frames prepared
in advance will be ready for lettuce
and other crops late in the Winter.
Evening star., 1928-12-26
At Big Bear Camp.

n 4 ISS Selma was the exception to
NU jar the rule of the BassettS:
VI she was the only member of
A i the clan to escape their old
fashioned traditions "Uhan I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-12

The night nurse -Four m.
finds Miss fccncy sadly IN
need Of good book aud get
ting more introspcctivc by
the minute M consequence.
Miss Fcency was half way
through "StranRlcd for Love. p
a swell detective yarn. and
then If one 81 those moscy
little student nurses didn't
make away with IT. leaving
Miss Fccucy with nothing
more exciting than a copy oi
the Journal 81 Nursing.
y Inch - not so hot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-12

Miss Mossback. the head
nurse, about to rake some
unfortunate over the Goals for
pOkInR around IN Miss Moss
back : pet supply closet Look
out, Rirl>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-12

The nurses home A night nurse who wants
write few lines Charley hang a
sign reading. Night Nurse Sleeping" and no one
will disturb her much. Miss Peavey has stopped
Miss Croke right by door behind which a night
nurse is snoring to tell Miss Crokc about the
fresh internes Il wouldn't be too hard on them.
deare. says Miss Croke; most OF them are just
big kddies at heart
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
WELCOME TD CONVENTIONS

New Britain today welcomes the state conventions of the Connecticut branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers, its auxiliary, and the' Connecticut Federation of Post Office Clerks.
 The conventions come to d city having main post office that in ap- pearance compares favorably with similar buildings in most cities of its size; to city whose growing postal needs some years ago caused the contraction of a substantial parcel post ub-etation; to q city that in spite of these faciliies requires more postal room and will be the first city in Connecticut to be thus favored in the new public buildings bill before Congress.
 The growth Of New Britain the past decade has been giving the postal officials a merry run, and a substantial addition 10 the main post office 0Is in immediate prospect.
 Ytiy city is highly pleased at being host to these important gatherings
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

charge clients money for attending to their publicity, do not take this viewpoint. According to their diag- nosis, any kind of publicity is good publicity; that the main>thing to do is to get written and talked about.
 For instance, in this state J. Hen ry Roraback has achieved more un- favorable publicity than anyone else. He seems to thrive on it. For one thing, he never makes matters worse by answering back" Any edi- tor can take fling at J. Henry and the only thing that happens is that the power magnate- politician or his secretary pastes the offending state- ment in the big book where press comment is kept on file. J. Henry doesn't even make a speech unless the assembled diners insist upon it., and then he merely states his con- viction that the Republicans will carry the state at the next election. He never jumps on the papers," and treats reporters as if they were angels of light.
 1t is only amateurs who are afraid of unfavorable publicity.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
HONOR TO WASHINGTON

AS long as this is a nation the memory of George Washington will be fittinsly honored on each 22d of February. tho day upon which the father of his country first saw the light of day. Time will not tarnish the greatness of his character nor the sublimity of his achievements.
 Our minds return to the travail of the Revolutionary war period as we reflect upon the first president; to the grim days of Valley Forge, to the triumph at Yorktown. And we remember the stories Of the early days Of the republic. of the first preddency, of the skillful guiding hand of the chief executive; and the farewell address-its message is poignant with meaning even today.
 There have been other national hssoea ance his time, but the life. aims and achievements of George Washington will forever remain unique. He was the messenger from the Almighty who,made of us a na- ton, who started us on the road to nationality and honored greatness.
 The father of his people today speaks Tn the hearts of all true Americans.