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Show HI spats. Also wore a sort of a queer, Naturally the scope of endeavor and sneaky look In his eyes. usefulness had broadened. The fact Hes planning to trim a widow out had dawned upon Mead that what he of her Insurance money," said Doc could Individually do for wretched n working people counted When a man wears that particular as little compared with his power If sort of look he Is always up to mishe could Influence legislation In their chief, he said. That Is, If he Is natbehalf. Some of the advanced workurally honest. Only a trained crook ing clubs strongly advocated his can- can look honest when he Is contemThe movement didacy for office. plating a theft." d congrew. He was now In Then be expounded his theory. He dition In a hotly contested political said that the average man gets along campaign. until he gets to be rate first What Mead I' d said about the river about forty-fiv-morally e old. The Doc Is years precincts was u ae. Those districts a believer in the average honesty. Durwere populated by adensely Ignorant his earlier years, said he, the and prejudiced class. A disreputable ing average man does not worry very g and demagogue had won much and does not plan rascality. their ear and was using money and He may drift right and he may artifice to sway the voters away from drift wrong, said Doc. But he drifts. Mead. when he is comes a time But there Well, what have you to report?" he compelled to take thought to the fuInquired with some anxiety and dis- ture. His expenses have Increased; trust as his agent appeared the fol- maybe his business Is potty ; the fulowing morning. ture may be a little dark. Then he Good news I buoyantly replied Armay descend to petty meannesses. He See here, do you hap- covers himself by law, of course. He nold Carter. pen to know anybody of the name of does not do a wrong that might call Lester?" for grand jury action. But he cheats Lester Lester?" repeated Mead a little. He takes an ungenerous adNo, I am sure not. Why vantage now and then. He lies a little dubiously. do you ask? when he thinks lying pays. Because upon the efforts of a comAnd it shows In his eyes. A man munity worker, a Miss Eloise Lester, who has gone straight even without probably depend all your chances of thinking, cannot act upon a lower winning in this contest. It seems she plane without showing that he Is Is a sort of guardian angel to the ashamed. Watch the eyes. They tell. poor down Matlock way. Why, I dont The old doctor says there Is but one know, but she Is opposing your po- safeguard against these middle-age- d litical rival strenuously and booming lapses. That Is consciously to go you. It may be because of the clear, straight during youth. clean principles Involved, but one A straight character Is like a would think she was a sister, or a straight tree, said he. It will not sweetheart, the enthusiastic way she bow. Kansas City Times. goes about helping your cause. I declare," murmured Mead, you Ec-cleber- ry. down-trodde- full-fledge- free-treatin- quite Interest me. She is a graceful, reticent young She has girl, proceeded Matlock. addressed two or more meetings every night for a week. She Is fast changing the sentiment of the voters. Mr. Mead, I am going to give you a very Get down to good piece of advice. Matlock at once, and follow up the splendid work this young settlement worker has started for you with your own eloquence and persuasiveness as a natural orator. Thank you, Carter, said Mead In Ill think his quiet reflective way. of It. Which Mead decided to do. More than once on his way to Matlock he recalled the name Lester. It gave no Then that clue to a real Identity. same night, as on the skirts of a great crowd he listened to a silvery voiced, modestly attired young girl press his claims upon a respectful and attentive audience, he traced nothing familiar in the sweet earnest face dawning upon him as the most beautiful he had ever seen. They passed on for a few squares to come upon a second meeting. Women Students Must Swim Swimming for women is required In 22 colleges and universities as a part of the students work In college, according to School Life, a publication of the Department of the Interior, bureau of education. Cornell university, Iowa State Agricultural college, Rockford college, Syracuse university, Cincinnati university. University of Wisconsin, Wells college, Western Reserve, and Wooster college refuse to grant a degree to a student who falls to pass a fixed swimming requirement, which may be ability to swim 50 feet, strokes In good form, swimming for two years, of swimming 120 yards and diving. The most frequent requirement, however, is swimming 50 yards. Cow Got Even for Bump Williamsport (Pa.) cow retaliated when the car of a Washington motorist Inadvertently bumped Into her. The angry cow turned about, and kicked In the radiator, knocked a headlight off and bent in a fender and the hood before the occupants of the car could hurriedly bade away from A her. f uT-Ui- ll J XJOWPJ tering of its silken wings the first rising sound and breath of that wind which is so tosoon to purify sweep through the soul, or destroy. Longfellow. they tried to make themselves think that they werent. So Christopher walked out. And people looked at him and smiled and some nudged each other WHAT SHALL WE EAT? and said: This Is the season of the year when the cool days stir the blood and quicken the appetite. Potato Salad. To six cupfuls of hot sliced potatoes, add two teaspoonfuls of salt, one-ha- ful teaspoon- lf of paprika, one small grated onion, one-ha- lf cupful of vinegar, two tablespoonfuls of chopped parsley and one cupful of heavy cream. Mix thoroughly, using two silver forks. Serve cold on a platter surrounded with slices of smoked ham. Stuffed Celery Salad. For a delicious tidbit this is a Joy to the palate. Cream one tablespoonful of butter, add one cream cheese, a dash of a teaspoon-fu- l of paprika, of salt and three stuffed olives Fill the hollow stalks of chopped. With a sharp tender crisp celery. one-four- th cant begin to imagine. And the noisier it was the better the people seemed to like It. They clapped at the end of each piece and made a great deal of noise themselves. Now you know how they act about our back - fence You knife cut across the stalks, making1 Inch wide. Add pieces about a little French dressing and on each concerts? I know, said Individual portion place mayonnaise dressing dotted with walnut meats Napoleon. I was singing my most coarsely cut. Canned Peach Pudding. Pat shi beautiful halves of canned peaches through n and I was almost hit with a jug of colander, add one beaten egg, one-hawater thats how cupful of milk, the same of sugar, one act. one-haand cupfuls of flour sifted they Exactly, said with three teaspoonfuls of baking and a of Christopher, and teaspoonpowder yet they will pay ful of salt. Lastly stir In two tablespoonfuls of melted butter. The bat- to hear all that ter should be quite stiff. Pour one-ha- lf noise at a conof the mixture Into a greased cert. Yes, that Is pudding dish, place over it six halves what I think of peaches hollow side up, fill the cavity with red Jelly or Jam, pour over about It. If we the remainder of the batter and bake can think up some In a moderate oven for half an hour, way so that they or until done. Sift granulated sugar have to pay to have us sing on the over the top and set under the gas back yard fences, then they will clap, and think were fine. flame to melt the sugar and brown. Weve given music to them free Cider Jelly. Soften one-hapacklf one-haall these years and weve spoiled age of gelatin in cupful of them. dissolve and cold water, by setting I really do believe I have the right the dish In hot water; add three-fourtof a cupful of sugar, and when idea at last, and now we must think of how to put our concerts on a paydissolved and cooled add three cupfuls of sweet cider; let stand twenty-fou- r ing basis, as It Is said. Thats what we must think about," hours. Arrange In tablespoonfuls around a platter of cold boiled ham. agreed Napoleon. Roast Beef. Select a piece cut from the back of the rump, wipe with Thought It Hers a damp cloth and set skin side down Mabel Papa, does our family own In a roaster, rub with salt and flour a planet? and place In a hot oven to sear over Papa What nonsense, child ! Who the surface; reduce the heat after put that idea Into your head? twenty minutes, and let cook one hour Mabel Why, I asked sister last and a half. Serve with: night what big star It was above us, and she said It wasnt a star, but planet, and that It was mas. one-thir- d solo one-four- th lf hs 1W. 'yYLdvrtliL No. A regular dumb-bel- l. Different Aims Some people love their fellow men And seek good gifts' to bring em; And there are others now and then Who simply try to sting em. HARD LUCK A Tie marrying parson met up with a talkative young man who said that he was in the bond business. So am I more or less, stated the parson. A No Explanation Necessary Bug Great Scott, old man Worm Isnt It terrible, I swallowed a hairpin on a bet Jones What sort of a time Is your friend having on his motor tour? Smith Great ! Ive had two letters from him one from a police station and the other from a hospital. 1 Taking Turns Three parties write on histrys page With a peculiar wiggle. When any two In conflict rage The third proceeds to giggle. Saw Tiger Tracks Native Sahib, I saw a lot of tiger tracks about a mile north of here big ones, too. Hunter Good! Which way Is south? A FALSE CHARGE Where Do Pills Go? Well, here you are, said the doctor, a pill for the kidneys, a tablet for the indigestion, and another plli for the nerves. But,, look here, doctor, said the patient, how will the little beggars know where to go when theyre inside? Punctilious lf lf sense. Second Indian Club register. He wanted to hear the music, too. Well, he was home quite a bit ahead of the family, and he spoke to Napoleon, the other cat, about the concert. he said, you would Napoleon, have been surprised to have discovered that people will like anything for which they have to pay. At least that is what I have I listened to that concert or almost all of it. I watched the people and their faces were all happy and beaming and pleased. And the concert was far, far loud coner than any of our back-fenc- e certs ever thought of being. My dear Napoleon, you cant Im agine how noisy this concert was. If music, which instrument would you choose ? Nobbs Well, Ive always thought I would like to be a soloist on a cash I have enjoyed this bridge game, but I must get home now. Why, it Is only five oclock, dearie. True, but I always make it a point to wmsh the breakfast dishes In time for supper. Louisville Courier-Journa- l. Detractor Mounted Pan How do you know hes In lore with you? Nymph I know by the way he looks at me when Pm not looking. Interesting Novel Hostess I hope you found that novel interesting, Mr. Paterson? Mr. Paterson Well, I must confess It wasnt quite so interesting as the letter some one left in It as a bookmark. Complimentary dreadfully thin, isnt he? remarked the candid friend. Thin? responded Wagg. Why, so thin that If hed only dose one ere hed look like a needle I hes true Green in Both Cases Telltale Is be I picked some fruit. And found tw&s green. I picked a horse. But 1 was green. Bnks You say your son leads his class at college? Jinks Yes, his racer will do eighty miles an hour. cousin 1 Defender That cant they're not worn now I Son Leads His Class Your Hes a coward hiding behind a petticoat It Is hard to get acquainted with hes usually on his high Upson ; horse. Yes, that fellow Is a sort of eques- trian statue of himself. She Meant Well The Maiden Dont worry, George, itll come out all right. Mother Is on our side anyway. The Swain How do you know? Malden I heard her say yesterday that father must not Judge you too much on appearances. A Determined Search Cant that lady find the department she wants? She seems to be looking for trouble, replied the floorwalker. |