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Show BoarnteameT flood Refugees Geenvii CLOUDS ! ' i V ." PASSED v Ai J 1 A r AWAY i & i in IS b U J Walsh ) Eastman's day of trouble had It would be hard for an to lay finger on ttie In that comfortable household, but nevertheless trouble was there, dark, ugly, menacing. John Eastman looked across the breakfast table with pained, troubled eyvs. Helen was the same girl he had married u year and a half ago, yet not the same. Her laugh was forced. Her voice, her manner had a determined cheerfulness difficult to analyze. She seemed so bright, so busy, so energetic. No one would have thought of the word "trouble" In connection with her. There was no real need of trouble, but in the little world of which they formed a part a foolish had entered and misunderstanding threatened to destroy the happiness of two lives. As a sport John Eastman would never shine. He was too quiet, too He was steady, too conservative. never considered helpful in the entertainment of any compuny. He had his uses, but they were strictly not In the social line. Therefore it was more puzzling to Helen, his wife, when he began to manifest an especial Interest' In the doings and sayings of Sybil Henderson, a bright, vivacious girl with whom he seemed to have a secret understanding. Sybil's uncertainties of "1 will" and "I won't" had nearly driven John's business partner frantic and afforded John considerable amusement ns father confessor to the pair, under the seal of the strictest secrecy. Nods and winks Intercepted by Helen had a natural tendency to make her put a wrong construction on the affair. "You are fortunate, Mrs. Eastman, in having annexed the only perfect husband In the world," Sybil said to her on one occasion. "He Is absolutely without a flaw." As a flaming tribute to a ' husband's perfections tills speech was also without a flaw, but It evoked a response far from perfect "You have a high opinion of my husband. You flatter him. Here be comes now and can receive It In person," and with her head held high Mrs. Eastman turned her back upon her and walked away. "n'm," murmured Sybil, looking after her thoughtfully. "Jealous, eh? And of me! Fancy! John adores her so, It may hove the effect of making her appreciate him as he deserves if she Imagines he might possibly see something In another woman to admire. Helen Is too high and mighty. Because John Is so willing to make a doormat of himself Is no reason why She should wipe her shoes on him, I like Helen, but that does not prevent me from seeing her faults. To John she Is a queen, and the queen ran do d of no wrong. He seems late. Well, I am not going to worry about those two. I have troubles of my own." John became so deeply Interested In Sybil's troubles that he failed to realize how wide had become the gulf that yawned between himself and his wife. Her calm aloofness had become an Icy disdain. But in spite of her reserve he could not help seeing that she was desperately unhappy. And being ignorant of the cause, he knew not how to comfort her. If she regretted her marriage to him, what a tragedy for them both. Because of his mental perturbation and restlessness John suddenly developed a taste for social life. He seized every opportunity for diversion that offered. A crowd of hilarious young people was more amusing and infinitely more to be desired than a solemn seance between two. It amazed and puzzled his wife to see the change And always there was Sybil In him. with her vivacity and her beguiling confidential manner. It was not pleasing to Helen to see John In this new role, that of a pprsistent encourager of frivolity, nor did she find It delightful when he announced carelessly at lunch: "Some of the young folks want to come In this evening, Helen. A little surprise party. Hut they say It will be no trouble to you. They will attend to everything." "Oh, Indeed." remarked his wife coldly. "Who ore they?" "Just the usual crowd," replied John easily. "I believe Sybil has It In hand. She says all you will bnve to do will be to make yourself pretty for the party. Have ymi any objections?" uncomfortably conscious of the angry gleam In his wife's eye. Certainly not," sah'i "Objections? Helen haughtily, preparing to leave the room. "Why should I? The house is yours." Why should she. Indeed? John She who had althought bitterly. ways been the first to enter Into the spirit of such H diversion and who had so often bitterly lamented his own lack of interest In soda! stunts. The young people iis'senibled themThere was selves In John's house. much bustle and laughter. Sybil was ull life and animal Ion, her cheeks aflame, her eves alight with some hidden fire. She. apparently oblivious of Helen's cold, stiff manner and forbidding glnnces. assumed the role of hostess ir' If slip li"d I ho rl'tht. Two red spots burner! i'l Ih'Ien's cheeks ii" slie wr.telied the lively Slic wris seem1 fiMH the Inn k'.'roimd. she must Inwardly. riming !'- - Id v.leit was hold her pi':iei. there for her to say? Bui ibis was THE pt ... steaiutri 'r.M!ii,ril. .a-it- -.f 'flflhv!l!u - t. ..... - ... uigws '"""'"i ue taken to Ked Cross stations at 10 otlr nolnt, Newly E?fjficd Vice Prefidents of the D. A. R. if . 4 UK 4 "J5' C- if f.vi S - - 1 f ! ' n ;l i. 'ill M ' " - ill? - 1 t . J 1 i If ; IP ag jlwe iiri' the new vice presidents general of the Daughters of the held In Washington, Left fie annual convention of the organization 'Ivashington ?ta:e; Mrs. Charles 11. llissell of Connecticut; Mrs. Wjuian Cordon of Massachusetts; Mrs. William B. Burney of South Ma. jCCriED BY VIRGINIA y j Mii I American Ilevolutiou who were elected to right: Mrs. William Sherman Walker John P. Mosher of New York; Miss Carolina, and Mrs. Clarence S. Paine of Rare Bird Has Been Rediscovered down-hearte- if ' ' 1 v I 1 i - 'An x- - r- - ";"iel;ii S. Adair, (U.) schools, t of the 3 t Rich-!- : the whom Education nssOf'Intlfin e next nrpsMi.nt ,.c f" r1 y Vir- - nrocontc "Elation when the anat IJoanoke in Marshall Adair 1ms not only an extensive shipment of Two specimens of the reed runner were included in luontifted with the from Uruguay. zoological specimens - .enimn meets ""w. Miss jua,, 100 years, the straight-bille'ti r being lost to the scientific world for nearly on reed runner, a bird of Uruguay, discovered by Charles Darwin the rediscovered been by Capt 18S1. has in in the Beagle his famous cruise Field South American expedition of the Field museum, Chicago. d xT.t..i 3,3-1- ' "en Ini in:)tol patlonul .TKanlzatlons. f OUGHT THE Largest Post Card Ever Mailed FLOOD if'. Pr-"-- J - A TT TV" . JOIf, LOCA. i -- I . 1' ' : i i:i!:,-a- r .j ' Q'l!fM tlie to i che ... ' 'V -- I .1 ''''j. 4 '. . .TiHhvln. Po. card ever last .inon r.st offlre. t is chief of !.ri,.. engineers, who k "f ' in their 1 river to rescue victims. "''il'Pl mnj. Tll(. ! dollar In postage. ' , - J N,Uotml FP(1,r;l(i(,n of Post Kui-hnis- . carrying things too far. ;he" would not remain in JohD Eastman's house another day to be Insulted and set at naught. She would slip owny and go to her mother when once these people were out of the house. John could huve all the parties he wanted and have Sybil to entertaiu bis guests for all she cared. But what was this? What nonsense was going on now? For Sybil Henderson and Harry Lawson, John's partner, were standing together In the middle of the room, and In front of them was the young clergyman of the parish with a prayer boob In his hand. Harry's chum had ranged himself beside Harry, and Sybil's most Intimate girl friend beside her. Heleu's mouth opened In amazee ment as the first words of the service sounded In her ears. Her eyes were opened as If by magic It did not seem strange or out of place that her husband had slipped noiselessly through the crowd to her side and bis arm bad crept around her waist. "They swore me to secrecy," John "For whispered under his breath. some reason or other Sybil was especially opposed to my telling you. The little witch! I'm glad she's caught at last. She has ted Harry an awful chase." Helen was trembling. Her eyes were filled with tears. But they were tears of joy. John was hers her own true lover still. Nothing else mattered. "Doesn't It make you think of the but the tentime when you and der whisper was Interrupted by Helen's answering whisper. Intense with motion. "Yes," she said, looking Into his eyes wdth the fond love of old, "Yes, John dear, It does. It does. But see. It Is over. Let us go and congratulate the bride and groom." Sybil's smile was mischievous and enigmatic as Helen kissed her. "I knew It. would work," she said, but volcelessty. TWO WOMEN FOUND HELP Their Sickness Banished hy Lydia E. Pinkliatn's Vegetable Compound Mrs. Nina Matteson, Box 205, Oxford. N. Y., writes "If it had not been for your medicine. I could not have done my work as It phould hairs been done. Mother told ' -me of Lydia E. r I riakham's Veg- etable Compound, and I had read In papers different what It had done fordlfferent women. She wanted me to t ry It, so my hus band got iue. one bottle at fir3t; then I took two others. Now I am feeling quite strong again." Mrs. Ernest Tanguay o! Adams, Mass., says she was ill for four yean and cou'd not sleep nights or go out on the street. She read about the Vegetable Compound and decided to try bottles she was it After taking eight able to do all her work and go anywhere and 13 quite herself again. This dependable Vegetable Compound is a household word In thousands of homes. The fourth generation Is now learning-thmerit of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. For more than half a century, thla reliable medicine has been used by women with very satisfactory results. If the Vegetable Compound has helped other women, why shouldn't it help you? . ninr-rlag- . . e I" Cleansing Mercury The bureau of standards says that a simple way to remove dirt from mercury Is to shake the mercury vigorously with some cane sugar, after which the nuval is filtered off through n pinhole in the bottom of a paper cone. The whole operation may be repeated if necessary. Instead of tillering through a pinhole, the mercury may be squeezed through several thicknesses of cloth. Delve Into Question of Sex Differences Is It a masculine trait to be abrupt A miser's face is like a bank note; and outspoken, and Is It feminine to line In it means money. every be vain of one's personal appearancel to that Is feminine he Is vain man a If extent, and if a woman is abrupt In manner Is she more masculine than Ladies Can the average individual of her sex? Such questions as this on sex difWear Shoes F ferences may be answered, when a s& J smaller (ize y$L ries of tests at Stanford university Is in comfort by uting completed. jC -; Dr. Lewis Terman, who has reportpjZ-Allen' Foot-Eat- e, ed progress of the Investigation to the American Psychological assocln u lhakeintoyourahoe. Hon, states thnt very little Is now known as to the differences between sexes In abilities, taleuts and Character. The Investigators aim to find out where the differences really lie and how they may he measured. Definite Information may settle the age-olcontroversy of whether the extremely masculine type and the clinging vine feminine type really make the best matrimonial combination, the psychologist suggested. Tests so far given indicate that pop.For Indigestion, Dyspepsia, etc. Relieves Distress after Hurried ular Ideas as to what a hoy or girl Is Meals or Overeating. Being a Interested In are often far from accugentle laxative, it keeps the dirate, says a writer in the Kansas City gestive tract working normally. Star. It was hardly expected, Doclof Terman said, that girls would excel 30c & 30c. At all Druggists. G.' C. GREEN, Inc. WOODBURY, N. J. boys In liking civics as a study, or In their interest In public speaking. Not was It expected that, the boys would excel the girls In knowing what the YOUR Mona Lisa refers to, and In telling of disfiguring blotches and what kind of costume the colonial irritations. Ue Quakers wore. But such Is the case, the tests show. CJ -- d SKIN fLEAR Opium in History From the First to the Twelfth century the opium of Asia Minor appears to have been the only kind known In commerce. In the Thirteenth century opium thebaleum Is mentioned by Simon Januensis, physician to Pope Nicholas IV, while meconium was still In the Sixteenth century in use. opium Is mentioned by Pyres (BilG) as a production of the kingdom of Cous (Kuch Behar, southwest of Bhutan) In Bengal, and of Malwa. Its Introduction into India appears to have been connected with the spread of Islamism. Opium Is said to have been Introduced Into China by the Arabs probably in the Thirteenth century, and it was originally used there as a g medicine, the introducing of being assigned to the Seventeenth century. Deseret Book Co, 44 East So. Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah Vitaglass in Greenhouse To force an earlier start of his garden this year, W. Kerr Russell, M. B. D. S. of Edinburgh, planted seedlings under vitaglass In his greenhouse. He reported that the vitaglass plants germinated before the others and showed much taller and sturdier growth. Mr. Russell Is part author of "Ultra-ViolRadiation and Actinotberapy." He suggests that greenhouses be equipped with vitaglass and that the glass would be especially adaptable In the raising of early strawberries. opium-smokin- Antiquity of Brewing Judge by the Flavor Brewing beer was a respectable household task among families along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers 0.000 years ago. Evidence of this high antiquity of the craft of brewing and Its place In ancient social systems of Babylonia and Egypt has been traced by (lermnn scientists of the Society of History and Bibliography of Brewing. There were laws about drinking in tlio.se days the report shows. Certain rations of beer were allowed to each class of workers. Beer was also used In mixing medicines, and as an offering to the gods. Brewing was nn organized business as early as fiOflO B. C, It is stated. She I hope you like the cigars 1 gave you, dear. I bought them at the grocer's. He Where? At the vegetable counter? Boston Transcript. ABIES CRY FOR "GASTOFilA" Prepared Especially for Infants and Children of All Axes Suicide Is more frequent among n a Mother! Fletcher's Castorla has been In use for over MO years us, a pleasant, harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups. Contains no narcotics. Proven directions are on eacii package. Physicians everywhere recommend It. The genuine bears Flgnatnrp of unmarried than the married, according to a study of .107 cases made by Dr. S. Serin, a physician of Paris, and re- ported by the French oorrepnndcnt ! the American Medical association Suicide Is resorted to more frequently by men than by wiuen and more by the elderly rather than the merely nditll, doctor Serin finds, lie divide the causes of suicide Into five classes: Insanity, alcoholism, severe grief, jj.j ii; able disease and poverty. W. N. ! j of-',,- ' j U 3-- Lake 1927 |