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MARY
= THE PINE NEEDLES.
I 'T must throat! my needle before 1
begin my work," said a little Kiri as
she sat under the big pine trees, with
another little girl.
"What's that I hear?" asked one of
the pine needles. "She speaks about
threading her needle? Am I her
needle, or are you her needle, or who
In the word is her needle? And what
Is thread?"
The poor needles were very nervous.
And the other little girl spoke next: "I
like to knit better than I do to sew be
cause then I can use four needles."
"Oh, dear, oh dear," said the pine
needles. "There's a child who needs
four needles. Do you suppose she
threads us too?"
They watched for a long time, try
ing to move away from the children
so they would not be used. They
whispered to the pine tree saying:
Blow about and move us away.
Sway, swing, swing and sway.
For we've Just tills minute heard it said.
That into needles they will put thread.
And the pine tree whispered to the
breeze :
Blow, blow, make me sway.
So I can move the needles away.
Please, Mr. Wind, would you mind
Doing this act so very kind?
And the wind said :
I love you, pine tree.
- You are my delight.
In the winter to see.
And In summer you're right, Just right.
"I'm glad I please you," said the
pine tree.
So the wind blew the pine tree and
the pine tree's branches swayed and
blew about the little pine needles. But
no sooner had all this happened than
they saw that the children had other
things called needles. They hadn't
wanted pine needles at all.
"It's a good thing though," said one
of the pine needles, "that we're not
used for sewing. I'd hate to go into a
sewing basket."
"I'd hate to go Into that great big
knitting bag," said another pine needle.
"Goodness only knows all that may
be In that bag. I've never seen such a
big one. Oh, I'd be frightened if ever
I were put In a bag like that."
"But In a sewing basket," said the
first pine needle, "It would be far
worse. I saw scissors there with which
she cut all sorts of things—and
suppose I were cut in little pieces! I
might bump straight into that pair of
scissors In the dark and instead of
saying, 'How-do-you-do/ the scissors
would probably cut ofT my head, or
some part of me. I have no special
head of course."
"Oh, that knitting bag would be so
dreadful because It could hide so many
"Vi
: m "I Must Thread My Needle."
things. Gracious! it might even hide
a small furnace or an open fire-place—
or anything."
* "I don't believe It could hold a fire
place," said the first pine needle. "It
would be dangerous, for the bag itself
might catch afire."
"I wouldn't be any too sure of that
bag," said the second pine needle. "I
à don't lUfd-the looks of It I am sure I
. în't trust it for a moment. It
dght be made like a grate so It
.ouldn't catch on fire, but would make
verythlng else catch on fire that was
«ucDut In It."
<of fj "There are no flames coming from
Tfetm now."
iery, fit might not be lighted."
the gdOh well, we're not going In those
s because we're not sewing and
C ting needles," said the first pine
le.
m very, very glad," said the see
ipine needle. "I like the wild and
-life/-the pine trees and the wind,
^ snow and the rain and the sun
Dq e nn d the beautiful out-of-doors
In actld, but I would never like to live
life In a knitting bag or a sewing
fact ?*f t- I can Imagine nothing more
«veryl * n the world. Nothing, abso
*ion- y nothing could be more dull."
. To be surrounded by half-made
" a . S /'Ces of work," said the first pine
'rl'dle, "and pin-cushions and thread
"* a thimble. I feel sorry for those
V_____M
or needles."
So do I," said the second pine
• * y die, "but we heed not be ashamed
%em, for most assuredly, they are
any relatives of ours!"
many _
fit« cfc
D Important.
the ar tcacher was trying to Impress
Janos 1 ho» .pupils recently the fact that
that ^ repeats Itself and that many
Art h«** which happen today are the
—yj-îterpnrt of similar things that hap
hôaoe 3 ^ years ar,d years ago. "Now, will
j^ne tell me of anything new of lm
worlT anc * that has happened during the
w - 25 years?" Inquired the teacher.
<ietal , 0 »" answered one of the pupils.
TWO DORO""YS
By AGNES G. BROGAN.
(Copyright, 1918, by Western Newspaper Union.)
As Donald turned the note over in
his hand, his face was a study. In all
the course of his impulsive career, he
had never faced such a situation. To
number among one's acquaintances
two "Dorothys," was natural enough,
but to fancy one's self alternately in
love with, either of the charmers—was
tragic. This little gray neatly written
note added to Ills perplexities.
"Dear Donald," it said briefly. "'Will
yon call at our house this afternoon
between throe and four.—Dorothy."
That was all; to Donald, unacquaint
ed with tlie handwriting of either Dor
othy, the invitation tormented, while
it pleased.
Don rumpled his hair ns the thought
came to him, reviewing the occur
ances of the past few weeks. Not
long before, when he had been talking
to Dorothy Reynolds at an evening af
fair in her home, ho had decided for
the hundredth time, that no other girl
could he at once so sensible and so at
tractive. Dorothy was sweet, that was
the name for her, and he had told her
so, holding her hand behind the shel
ter of the ferns. And Dorothy Rey
nolds had looked adoringly up into his
face, as she promised "sometime," to
let him know her feelings toward him.
"We will go on being friends until I
am sure, Donald," she had said, "then
I will send for you." And straightway
from his love making, Dorothy's broth
er had carried him into an adjoining
room to meet," so Jack Reynolds said,
"the prettiest girl in the world."
Don tried to turn his eyes away f»9
she dimpled and charmed him, tried to
force his reluctant bulk from the chair
at her side. It was useless. With ad
miration his rebellious eyes sought her
smile, and recklessly he still lingered.
"You are very interesting and all
that, Mr. Burns," she said, "but I am
neglecting my social duties. Let me
see, I am to give the next dance to
Jack Reynolds; after that, if you
like—"
"You will dance with me?" Don had
eagerly Interposed.
"I will meet you on the side veran
da," she replied, "and we will sit It
out."
Don was elated, too elated to notice
her sudden disapproval when he ap
proached at the end of the dance, to
claim his favor. Dorothy Dalcom
seemed to have forgotten her promise.
But later coming to him upon the ve
randa, she made amends.
"Jack Reynolds is Jealous," she ex
plained, "when he is Jealous, he Is dis
agreeable. That Is why I did not want
him to know anything about our visit
here."
"What right has he—" Don began
furiously, but Dorothy's silvery laugh
rang out.
"Why, I believe you are Jealous, too,"
she said.
As the weeks passed Don was
obliged to admit that fact. Jack Rey
nold's presence at Dorothy Dalcom's
side filled him with wild resentment.
Alone with him upon the moonlit ver
anda, the girl quieted his disturbing
fears.
"You are different from all others
to me," she murmured ; 'it Is as though
I had known you always — and al
ways."
She was very beautiful. "You
mean," Don asked abruptly, "that you
would care more for me more than all
others?"
Dorothy's lovely eyes studied the
stars. "When I am ready to tell you
that, Don," she said, "I will send for
you."
"By George !" he ejaculated, "which
ever girl sent It, It means I'm engnged,
or will be, promptly." Then he fell to
musing. Dorothy Reynolds had not
once summoned him by letter. Dur
ing all the years of their friendship,
her communications had been spoken
over the telephone. That was her
prompt way of Insuring an answer.
Why, now, should she change?
As for Dorothy Dalcom. Well, she
would probably wish her message to be
confidential. Don decided to take a
chance and call at the home where
Miss Dalcom was a guest. A tenderly
regretful feeling stole about his heart
as he trudged along—the other Dor
othy would he surprised.
"Oh! Hang It!" muttered Don
fiercely, and then his eyes fell upon
two swaying figures In a hammock.
Jack Reynold's foot was propelling the
hammock, while Dorothy Dalcom's
golden head was very near Jack's
shoulder. Their hacks were to Don as
they swung to nnd fro, but the girl's
voice reached him clearly.
"You know. Jack," she was saying,
"you are different to me from all oth
ers ; It seems as though I had known
you always—and always."
The hammock came to an abrupt
stop. Mr. Jack Reynolds was more
Impulsive than Donald had been upon
a like occasion.
Don was surprised, as he silently re
traced his steps, to find himself un
moved by the tableau, surprised at a
sense of unmistakable relief pervading
his being.
Dorothy Reynolds was on the veran
da as he came down the path.
"You got my note?" she questioned.
"We want your help for our lawn fete
this evening. Will you carry some
things over In your car?"
"If you will go with me. Dorothy,
dearest," Don answered wtth empha
sis.
A troubled light to the girl's eyes dis
appeared.
T will go, Don." she soft!* agreed.
FINDS IT EASY
TO BE A'-WOMAN"
Mexican Poses as Fair Cloak
Model and Dupes Many
Lovers.
HAS MANY PICTURES
Mementoes of Conquests Held by
"Gertrude," Who Finds Build
Eetter Fitted for Feminine
Than Masculine Robes.
El r.nsn, Tex,—The most remarkable
case of masquerading on record Is that
credited to "Gertrude-" Garcia, twenty
three years old anil of Mexican par
entage, who successfully gulled de
partment managers of San Francisco,
El Paso, Tex., and other cities; be
guiled scores of lovers; hoodwinked
the police and even posed as a cloak
model in exclusive women's establish
ments, demonstrating how easy it is
for clothes to make the woman.
But "Gertrude" failed to fool one
man. Immigration Inspector E. M. Mar
nell, on duty at the International
bridge at Ei Paso, when he attempted
to come across the American boundary
from Juarez with a passport signed
''Maria'' Garcia. A dazzling frock,
hi^h-heeled shoes, the latest twist in
coiffures, penciled brows, Jet ear pend
ants and a stray dimple were not suf
ficient "camouflage" to fool the keen
eyed inspector, und "Gertrude" and two
of her latest admirers and dupes were
turned back.
Garcia's Amazing Dual Life.
The exposure brought to light the
amazing dual life led by Genobeba Gar
cia, born In Zaeutecas, Mex., who first
entered the United States in the guise
of a woman In 1915, accompanied by a
man who posed as her husband. Gar
cia's face Is as smooth as n child's. It
never has known a razor. His habits,
physiognomy, deportment and appear
ance are those of a woman, nis hands
are small nnd tapering and he walks
with a feminine stride, due probably
to the constant wearing of high-heeled
shoes, examining physicians state.
"It will be difficult for 'Gertrude' to
make a living as a man," was the re
port of Immigration service physicians,
"because of the peculiar mannerisms
.
"Gertrude" Failed to Fool One Man.
and feminine characteristics which his
constant pose as a woman for many
years have developed to a marked de
gree." His hair, which he wears like a
woman, extends far below the waist,
when taken down. It never has been
cut
Mexican Had Many Admirers.
Trunks which Garcia attempted to
get across the Mexican border at the
time he was apprehended contained
quantities of feminine attire. They
also contained pictures of many men,
who, Garcia explained with a smile,
had been admirers of his and who
never had penetrated his disguise.
Garcia told the immigration officials
that many of his conquests were made
while he was posing as a cloak model
In shops at El Paso, San Diego and
San Francisco.
SPARROW HAWK GETS CANARY
Yellow-Feathered Songster Escapes In
City From Cage and Falls
Prey to Hawk.
San Francisco.—A Chinese woman
and her three little children came
marching proudly up Kearny street
They carried a cage and a canary.
At Commercial street the door of
the cage came open and the bird flew
out. It lighted on a wire overhead.
Pedestrians gathered around and
helped the woman and the children
try to coax It down.
The canary hopped about and defied
them for a while. Then all of a sud
den It fluttered down toward the walk.
But It was not quick enough. Before
It alighted a sparrow hawk swooped
down from somewhere and grabbed It.
There was a squeak and a flutter of
wings almost within reach of the peo
ple on the sidewalk. Then the hawk
with its prey flew down Commercial
street and was ^one.
MAN SLEEPS WHILE
HIS BEDDING BURNS
Occupant of Next Room Finds
Him Stretched Out Like
Brunhilda.
Newton, X. J.—lie slumbered deep
ly and loudly in his room at the Wahl
mere hotel. After a little a cigarette
butt that lie had dropped ignited Tie
mattress. He continued to sleep, while
little flames ran along its eCge and
the room filled with smoke.
The man in the next room began to
choke and traced the fire to the door
of the slumberer. He entered to find
the mattress afire, with its occupant
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Entered to Find the Mattress Afire.
stretched calm nnd still like Brun
hilda on her pyre—only Brunhilda did
not snore.
The Intruder picked up the pitcher
and emptied Its contents on the mod
ern Rip Van Winkle, who stirred, mut
tered drowsily, and slept again. The
fire was out, to all appearances, and
the rescuer left, pursued by the snores
of the rescued.
Five hours inter the man in the next
room appealed to the management.
"He's afire again," he complained,
"and I can't wake him up."
It took two strong men to rouse him
sufficiently for him to slide off the
burning mattress.
HUG BY PRETTY GIRL
ENDS IN LOSS OF $130
San Francisco.—A long hug by
a pretty girl cost Charles Srnul-
ters, of this city, $130, and the
fact that the young woman was
beautiful does not console him
In the least. Smulters told the
police that he was walking down
the street when the "fair young
thing" threw her arms about bis
neck babbling terms of endear-
J ment with vehemence. Smulters
< struggled a half block before he
J could break from her embrace. Jj
• Then he discovered that his j
J wallet was missing. x j
- I - H-M - H -W-H- IH ' I ' I ' d l f W l
THOUGHT SHE BURIED SON
Georgia Woman Treated to (Sensation
When She Meete Him in At
lanta.
Atlanta, Ga.—All the sensations as
sociated with the miracles of olden
times have been experienced by Mrs.
Rosa Hollpy Whitehead of Atlanta,
who recently attended, as she thought,
the funeral of her son, Aubrey White
head in Louisville, Ky. After the cere
monies Mrs. Whitehead returned to At
lanta and met her son, who is In per
fect health. The cause of the curious
mistake was the result of a remark
made by Aubrey, which was overheard,
that he "would end It all in the river."
The body of a man was found in the
Ohio river and young Whitehead dis
appeared. There was great resemh
lunee in the body to young Whitehead.
A Louisville undertaker Is wondering
who is going to pay for the expensive
funeral.
"ROLL BONES" TO SHOW JURY
Detroit Defendant, After Demonstrat
ing a Crap Game, Is Con
victed.
Detroit, Mich.—While a court and a
Jury looked on and sanctioned the act,
a real old-fashioned crap game took
place In the courtroom here.
After some of the jurors had startled
the court by admitting they had never
Been a crap game. Alfred Frank, a ne
gro, who was the defendant In the
case on trial, was called on to demon
strate "rolling the bones."
"Now, 'talk to 'em,' as you did the
night of the murder," the court or
dered, and Frank obeyed. It was one
of the names given the dice that led
to the shooting of Charles Powell, an
other negro. Frank was found guilty
of the crime
Bigamous wisn.
A vi'JVir in tin* lutusehidd of n col
ored man in Georgia was mini) im
pressed by I he riiril iiness of the mis
tr •• s .if tlie house.
"That's a hnnl-workin' wife you've
got. Joe," sai-l lie.
"Yes," said Joe, with the utmost
gravity, "I wish I bad a couple more
like lier." —Harper's Magazine.
The cloak of charity Is often a sad
misfit.
What is Gastoria
C ASTORIA Is a harmless «ubstitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric,
Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is pleasant. It contains neite
Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. I ta age is its guar
antee. For more than thirty years it has been in constant use for toe relier
of Constipation, Flatulency, Wind Colic and Diarrhœa; allaying Fevensn
nesa arising therefrom, and by regulating the Stomach an owe s f
aids the assimilation of Food; giving healthy and natur seep.
The Children'« Panacea—The Mother's Friend.
The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over
80 years, has borne the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been mad
his personal supervision since its infancy. Allow no one to deceive yo *
All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-Good' are but Experiments _
trifle with and endanger the health of Infanta and * --^
Children—Experience against Experiment.
Genuine Castor ia always bears the signature of
An Alarmist.
Billy, ci ght-y car-old son of Curl
Youngblood of Boonville, Ind., ran to
his mother the other day, carrying in
his hand one of those tiny objects
which hens sometimes perpetrate on
us ns a sort of warning they're hack in
the game.
"Look'y, mamma," sali] lie. "I scared
the old hen so bad he didn't have time
to lay a bigger one."—Indianapolis
News. , „
Can't Get Any Work Out of Him,
"How's tiie world using him?"
"Not at all. He's a slacker."
Appetizing Vienna Sausage
T HE aroma of Libby's Vienna Sausage
tells you that it is delightfully seasoned.
The first taste that it is made of care
fully selected, meat—seasoned to perfection.
Have Vienna Sausage for luncheon
today. Your husband — your children
will ask for it again and again.
Libby, M c NeiU & Libby, Chicago
No Water.
At a certain nth rate boarding house
a transient entered the dining room
late for dinner. He was unsteady on
his feet and the boarders realized at
once that he had been Imbibing freely.
His first act, after seating himself, was
to pick up his glass of water nnd throw
It out of the window. His neighbor
asked :
"What's the matter with the wa
ter, my friend?"
"I won't drink it."
"Why?"
"I won't ever drink water again
while I live. And you oughtn't to
drink It, either."
"But, my dear boy, why not?"
" 'Why ! Why !' you ask me !" he
said, vehemently. "I'll tell you why.
Water rots the soles of your shoes.
What do you think It does to your
Btomach?"
8oothe Itching Skin«
With Cuticura. Bathe with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, dry and apply the
Ointment. This usually affords relief
and points to speedy healment. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
X. Boston." At druggists and by mall.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.—Adv.
Circulating Medium.
She takes only boarders who are
blue-blooded."
"How does she make sure that they
are?"
"She bleeds them."
Whenever You Need a General
Strengthening Tonic
Take the Old Standard tilti iVTS'S TASTKLBSS chIU
TONIC. It contains tne well known tonic properties
of qULNINH and IRON and Is Very Valuable as a
General Strengthening Tonic. You ran feel the good
•Sect on the Blood after the first few doses, duo.
When a Man Eats.
"So you are dieting again. Doctor's
orders?"
"No. Food administrator's."
The occasional use of Roman Eye Balsam
at night will prevent and relieve tired
•yes, watery eye#, and eye strain. Adv
Give a woman a chance to show off
and she will make good.
Some men can't even hope to have
brain fever.
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy
Mo Smarting — Jnst My. Comfort. 60 cents at
Druggists or mall. Writ* for rrta By. Boot
KCR1MC CYC BCMICDY GO., CHICAGO
Could Meanness Go Further?
h:lV( . n o er heard of such a cruel
nnd vindictive man in my hie.
"What has lie done?"
"Whv, ho ........ his wife in a mom
With « lot of beautiful gowns and bu»
nets, and no looking glass!"
Never Too Much for Them.
••Why work so bard? You can us«
only so much money, you know."
-y, put think bow mueli my fanv
ilv can and must use."
Appropriate Union.
Tlie vicar was just about to give out
the banns of a marriage when he dis
covered lie could not find the book.
However, lie began, groping meanwhile
for the lost volume.
"I publish the banns of marriage be
tween—between—"
"Between the cushion and the seat,
sir," whispered the verger, hoarsely,
suddenly realizing what the vicar was
looking for.
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tils best. If that doesn't suit him b«
can get out.
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