Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 78, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 December 1920 — Page 7

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In Spite of the Fortune Teller

By H. LOUIS RAYBOLD

MA IMA W MvCUu. N«w*rM«r aro<‘«e*e-> WW Betty Peyton consented » Blay the fortune totlor at Mrs. Bwnead »-»>-*■. imul carton fete sho did Bo uoder Bia npposlUoa that It would ba aa easy way st passing the time at aa affair where aha knew nobody aad would, la a way. bo * naan* Bf doing bar hostess a fawr la return for the recent grant klndnero dona l Aa aba regarded heroelf la the mirBar after an hour’s sgpllcelfion of she bad loomed ta the amateur the■trkrta which bad served to pan so many hears of the nunteors spent la CM hl* at Simla, the asourod hemelf Chat bar detract frlted wofild never reoagntae be. An) It weald ham ta deßd bAn Offlroll to detect beneath CM bum umber Complexion, swarthy gaudy turban and oriental creperiea of the Mage which confront •d her tbo Anglo Saxon fa I mean and irboMM charm of Batty Peyton. ! "You’re simply perfect, my dear!" Esmond-Ashley's voice was all admiration. “Your booth Is down by the rhododendrons —and remember you us supposed to be the real article. After advertising that unreliable Hindu woman as my leading card, I not go back on it Incihonestly think you look jßore genuine she does!" During the earlk part of the evening, custom was vtky brisk and Betty had her hands full, literally and figuratively, with palms, both masculine and feminine, demanding ,to be read, Then, as the liquid notes of the Hawaiian quartette floated out on the lantern Illumined air, the guests drifted away to listen, and Betty was left alone, resting a dusky hand and

•The Sahib—He Sail From Kurachi?"

gazing pensively out Into the sweetscented night as one who peers into a future too dim to decipher. She was wondering why it was that she and Paul Brighton could not have fcnet naturally without being thrown at leach other’s heads since childhood. 1 (Gossip, the length and breadth of [lndia, she told herself bitterly, had [coupled their names together until no [doubt he felt the same aversion to her that she did to him. And all because their fathers, closely associated for (years, had made so evident their wish |to see their children wed one another. ■ It was when she learned that Paul, now Captain Brighton, was to be transferred to the same post as her father, that Betty made up her mind to run kway, and writing to her aunt In America, whom she had never seen, [opened the opportunity for the invitation to spend the summer at the latter’s country home. Suddenly, " breaking in upon her meditations, a tall figure advanced through the shrubbery and, throwing ilmself down on the cushions before ler, silently held out his hand. As he lid so, the swaying lantern above her shone op his lifted face. Thunderstruck, she nearly uttered a cry,,then, with great effort, checked herself. It was Paul. What was he doing here? Would he recognize her? No, that was absurd, and presumably her aunt would not Disclose; her Identity. These thoughts Dashed (through her mind as she bent above his palm. Then she had an inspiration. Of all the people she knew, Captain Brighton, ifter his years In India, might have lome faith in the occult. Slowly she began, In hesitating, broken patois. “The sahib —he sail from Kurachi? Yes —I. seo it here, klso, he must beware ver’ light lady; niist be careful. Light ladles ver* bad 'or this sahib—bring bad luck, bad 'ortune, sickness, death, oh, ev’thbfr. Much better think on dark ladies—wr 1 dark.” She hoped that in the semidarkness ■he did not observe her sudden pause bus phe recalled the fact that her hostess’ daughter, Joan, was of an exfeaedlng darkness, and' Mrs. EdmondUshley mliht natuTallynot wlshtO be fseturfdored maklog a? fbrgb*

tenttoe to her daughter through th# medium of a fortune teller at her own garden party. Bat her patron merely gave a grove, "Thank you." and, rising, went Mi way, leaving Betty wondering how much faith bo bad la her abilities as Hut night Mra Esmond Aahle, coagratalated Betty. "You were • ttA] mondoas hlb-and everybody bo-. Iterod you real. Why, Oapc Paul Brighten, just arrived from India oa a wtntee in which say husband in concerned. says be has seen hundreds Mho you silting «a the read to Delhi. Inctdentafly, he's coming to tea tomorrow, and between yon and me, I believe bo's a bit gone on Joan T The Allowing afternoon Betty, la her own character, met quite informally the man between whom and Bwaeif she bad endeavored to put several coaffionks. They had shaken hands quite rodkally, while bo remarked with rehwsei that be bad knew* bee fee UMuay yearn. Then he had turned to Aaan Md naked if oho Hayed teanlg. Tbo next month for Betty was much like this game which fMlowed. in which sho was quite out of it all, watching the maneuvers of Paul and Joan from the sldetlnee. And little by little she began to regret; first, her impolstve departure, then her prephetie uttera-ncee. which apporeatiy be had taken so seriously. Per, no doubt, he knew she bad gone to avoid his presence at the pest and was reveling in his chance to demonstrate how’Httle her repulses troubled him. Then an odd thing occurred. In Joan’s presence Paul invited her to go with him on a yachting party, and although surprised at herself, Betty heard herself accepting. On the evening of the trip she found Paul had drawn two chairs dose together in a secluded corner of the stern deck. For a while they sat watching the play of moonlight on the scudding foam of the wake. Then, out of a clear sky. Paul turned to her and said: “You see, Betty, I took your advice about dark lad lee!’’ So he had known, after all —probably through her aunt I “Well, Tm sure you found It good!" she managed to answer lightly. “But how did you know It was I?” “Very easily," returned the man. “Once having seen you in a similar character at an amateur performance in Simla, I could not very well forgot your skillful portrayal. Besides, having come several thousand miles in search of you, I was looking for you everywhere, although, feeling myself, as I know you did, that there had been enough outside management in our affairs, I was determined to tell no one my errand.” “But Joan —and • your mission!” stammered Betty. “Joan understands the whole thing and was helping me out —besides, she's engaged, herself!” retorted Paul. “As for the mission, that was a lucky coincidence, Til admit, but, knowing it was to be sent here, I pulled the wires and got myself appointed!” There was a moment’s silence. Then Paul leaned over and helped himself to the slim hand lying so temptingly near his own. “Aren’t you afraid of the fate I foretold?" asked Batty whimsically, but not withdrawing her hand. “If I am,” declared Paul, “I’d rather endure it with you, my darling, than have all the luck in the world without you!” and won for his brave reply the reward it merited.

Great Sturgeon Fishing.

The scene of the sturgeon fishing is at the mouth of the river Volga, where as many as 15,000 sturgeon are sometimes captured in one day. The flesh is salted for use during the numerous fasts enjoyed by the Greek church, but the flesh, though valuable, and resembling veal when roasted in the same way, is not by any means the chief value of the fish. Isinglass and caviare are the two principal products whiih make the sturgedn so valuable. The air-bladder, when dried and properly prepared, is named Isinglass, and this very valuable material* used to be annually Imported to England from Petrograd In large quantities. Caviare is a preparation from the roe of the female fish. It has a strong, oily, and peculiar flavor, much esteemed by gourmands—at least, after they have become used to it —but not so much approved of by persons of simple tastes. The preparation of these two products gives employment to many thousands of persons.

Love In a Cottage.

There may be today just as much love in the world as ever, but of the kind the poets are wont to sing of, “love in a cottage,” there is certainly a falling off—through lack of the cottage. Yet in some sections reports are that the shortage of houses is acting as a direct incentive to marriage. The naive explanation is that when there were houses to be had the possession of one was a natural preliminary to wedlock, but now that they are not to be had, no one will think any the less />f the newly married couple for establishing themselves in lodgings or In the home of their parents or even their friends. —Deseret News.

Knowing Simpson.

“Do you know Simpson?” “I should say I do. I lent him ■ fiver.” “If you lent him a fiver I shouldsaj you don’t.”

Sure Thing.

“Do you think any member, of th* plant or tree kingdom would stick te mahlf-gtfen'thechofee?*’' “I thtair tbe dogwood.”

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

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IM DweMno for a Family With ChHdren. LOW COST IS A FEATURE Beaton ta Attractive and Has Al! the Bseeattalo of a Real Hema Maa Three Bedrooms and Sleeping Porch.

By WILLIAM A. RADFORD.

■Turner. Aatbor wll>tM»wtes<teak he U. riteaat gOSM. tie wint anth«r!ty MM flMMg*. ni Md Only enolooo two-eoat atamy ter reply. To many people the meet Important eecudderatlons In the building of a home are substantial construction and comfort within. They are not keen about a pretentious exterior or some freakish design which will attract attention. Rather, they prefer a bouse of modest and popular lines, plain in design, but radiating a feature of good old-fashioned comfort. Too often tn the construction of a house these fundamental features are overshadowed by the demands of a faddish age and as a result the finished structure is tar from attractive and in many cases not at all comfortable or conveniently arranged. These faults certainly cannot be found in the substantial, modest yet pleasing home shown here. While it is attractive, none of the more essential features of a real home have been sacrificed to gain this effect. It is one of the thousands of houses of the same type that are to be found in all sections of the country. Built of frame with a rough-faced concrete block foundation, a little variety has been gained in the outward appearance by the use of shingles as siding above the first story. ' The front porch is wide, open and spacious, adding to the frankness of the whole design. A single door with

king, narrow panels and small panes above leads the way into the home. The stern lines have been broken by reef dormers on each side. The house is practically Square, being 28 feet wide and 30 feet long, not including the front porch. The advantage of square dimensions have been often emphasised in these columns. This type of house is very economical in cost of construction. On the first floor are the three living rooms, or more specifically, living room, dining room and kitchen. The front entrance leads into a small hall which in turn leads into the living room on one side and to the staircaseto the floor above. The living room is 14 feet 6 inches by 16 feet, and is fitted with wall bookcases. Windows on two sides provide plenty of light and ventilation. A small closet in one corner provides storage place for clothes. The dining room is in the rear of the living room and has double exposure, a large bay window of semi-circular shape in the rear and a window on the side. It is 14 by 12 feet. Access to the kitehen is afforded by a passageway through the pantry, which 'is between the dining room and the kitch-

First Floor Plan.

en. This passageway Is made possible by two doors opposite each other la the pantry. The kitchen is 12 by 11 fleet. A stairway leads from the kltsfiSn to the basement Upstairs are the sleeping rooms and bathroom. Throe bedrooms and a sleeping porch have been provided tor. The bedrooms are all about the same siae, each having windows on two sides. It is very important in buildtag ahome of this kind or of any other kind, that the bedrooms have plenty ot windvwspace through whW ventttattan canble obtained:' TWoWUha

of no air in the sleeping rooms ta now a dead letter. It has been found that plenty of frosh air is very beneficial la sleeping quarters. For those desiring more ventilation, ‘the sleeping porch can be used very advantageously. Each bedroom Is provided with a clothes closet, while one has a large wardrobe. Today the Insistent problem la houatag.- Solutions have been found for international disputes, national coo trove rales and many other far-reaching problems, but as yet none La forthcoming for the most vital problem of all. And as the time pasoM the situation becomes more acute. There to one

Second Floor Plan.

remedy—more homes—and only when the great mass of people realise that It la infinitely better than paying rent to pay on a home will this difficulty, or danger, be overcome. More people shotlid own homes. With tbo gradual adjustment of the nation to pro-war conditions, indications point to a healthy reaction in the matter of homo ownership. More modest, comfortable homes of the type shown here will go a long way In bringing the nation back to healthy, sane conditions.

STRAW BALLOT OLD CUSTOM

History Proves It to Have Boon Used at Gladiatorial Contests in * Ancient Rome. America’s quadrennial visitation has again ravaged the country from Key West to Puget sound, from Maine to California. It is the straw ballot, the New York Evening Poet states. The straw ballot, as such, is a disease that rages rampant only in the United States. Yet It has existed In other countries. In oldT Rome straw ballots were once used at gladiatorial contests. Later, because of a shortage of straw, the Romans had to use thumbs, an art at which legend has

it they became quite ambidextrous. And lnsMexico, for another instance, straw ballots are not unknown, except that in the southern republic they are usually designated as “presidential elections." One of the first references to straw is In Exodus, when Pharaoh pronounced his famous “Ye shall no more give the people straw; let them go and gather straw for themselves." Pharaoh was evidently the political boss of his day, and a shrewd one, for it is reported that “the people were scattered abroad to gather stubble instead of straw.” Notwithstanding the usefulness of ballots of straws—to which Webster pays its compliments as “a thing of smallest worth” —they are as fashionable now as appendicitis ever was.

Women Not “Immortals.”

Women have applied for admittance to the French Academy, but the "immortals" already there are not in favor of admitting them. M. Poincare is alone in courageously favoring the admission of women. If Mme. Garnier 'succeeds in forcing open the door, he says, he will not be the last of the Forty to congratulate her. M. Bourget holds that the traditions of the academy are against women being admitted. M. Emile Boutroux sees no objection—if it is the wish of the public. On the other hand, M, Alfred Capus cries, “Hands off the Academy I” He believes that on. the day when a woman, or a foreigner, Is admitted to the Institution it will be destroyed. M. Henri Regnier holds that the rules could not be altered to admit women. If they are to be admitted it can only be done by a presidential decree.

Bibles by Weight In

In Russia Bibles - are bought and sold by weight, in accordance with the decree of Lenlne. This man who is “anti-Christ” to thq Greek Orthodox church, has himself written books by the score, and not esteeming these products of his hry&as “light reading*’ has ordainajOtlat all books be sold by some extent the Scriptures allowed sent Ini’ and the must give ae* count of the and ounces. Off the aVetags, 2SMI BJbles'mskS’B ton,'

New Year’s Day in Many Lands

NEW YEAR'S DAY la a Uma for thanksgiving and mirth and hspptneee, and In some countries, for the interchange at gifts. It la also a day which, bemuse It Is the beginning of another year tn one's life, has ssaeciated with It a certain sacrednesa which often takes the form of resolutions to do more end better things than one has ewer dona before. It Is appropriate that the series of 12 months should epen on the first day of January, because this to the period of the winter solerice, the turning point of the year, the time when earth begins to be rwririflod in antlcipsrion of the coming of spring. The ancients understood this significance and. although several changes In their calendar took place before the present date was made permanent, January lot has been, we are told, the generally accepted date since the reign of the Roman king Numa PompHlua, 672 B. 0. He decreed that the year should begin as It now does, and added two new months t> the already existing ten. The first month was named January In honor of the god Janus, who was represented by the Romans as having two faces, this signifying that be was acquainted with both past and future events. On this first day it was the Reman custom to offer to Janus sacrifice uponi twelve different altars. Among the offerings was a cake of sifted meal with Incense and wine. The people took every precaution to conduct themselves so perfectly that nothing but good might be presaged for the coming year. Latin writers of the time say that all strifes and differences censed at the New Year. The day wm spent In visiting, feasting nnd exchanging gifts. Indeed, the burden of giving had become so heavy that during the reign of Claudius he frit forced to limit it by a decree. Tn Belgium the children are especially active on New Year's. Their greatest fun Is obtained by secreting >ll the keys belonging to the various doors of the.house. Then they hide, watching, lynx-eyed, from their vantage ground for the chance to lock up an unsuspecting parent or uncle or aunt. When once eaught they nre not freed until they promise a certain forfeit of sweetmeats.

In France It Is called “le jour de I'an"—the day of the year. Merrymaking, calls and gifts reign supreme. Dancing, singing and wine also have prominence. Candy, not usually allowed to French children. Is generously given out, January Ist is also the day for family reunions. And in the early morning hours relatives of anyone who haw died during the year assemble at the grave for a brief service. One of the prettiest customs in the world is that observed at Franfort-on-the-Mafn. Many are the gay parties which gather on New Year's eve. nnd when the great cathedral clock begins to chime the midnight hour every window of every occupied house Is raised Each person lifts high a glass and with one voice the whole city cries out, “Prosit Neujahr.” By the time the twelfth stroke is reached the windows are closed and quiet reigns as the old year draws its last breath. In rural parts of Russia the children, who have arisen especially early on this holiday, start out on a house-to-house pilgrimage, with pockets brimful of dried peas and wheat. Doors are never locked in Russia, so It is an easy matter to enter. If the occupants of the house thus visited are asleep the children pelt with peas those whom they dislike, and then sprinkle wheat over theiP friends. High mass is celebrated on New Year’s at Madrid. Many presents are given between friend' and friend, and by the rich to the poor. A Chinese New Year custom is for the people to buy or bake small cakes made of rice, flour and sugar, which, with fruit and dates, they put on platea and place before the image of Buddha. This is the one time of the year when everybody is religious. New door gods are pasted upon the doors, consisting of colored prints of the reputed likenesses of two great warriors of ancient times, who were supposed to be defenders not only of the country but of the home. On the morning of the last day of the year they worship their ancestors and the Buddhas, and on New Year’s day they worship the god of wealth for having brought them safely through another year.

THE RESOLUTION TREE.

Behold the resolution tree, Lugubrious to view; It stands so straight it backward leans, And all its leaves are new. It does not glitter in the gloom. No cheerful gleam invites, There is no chance for Jollity— The lid is on its lights. And though alluring articles Festoon it round about, The branches are entirely hung With things to.do without —McLandburgh Wilson.

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FOR SALE i Fee Sale at Barnalna —All kinds of second-hand automobiles. Como la and look them over, in the WhiteFront Garage—KU BOSK ■ A WALr TER. « For Bale— Recleaned Omethy need at Rensselaer Garage, phono IM. For Balo—B head ekotss and 10 pl«a; 10 miles north and U mile west at Rensselaer. —HARRY HIBBS. dM ,lor Bale—Extra largo, pure-bred Barred Plymouth Rock oockereba fl each— MßS. N. SCHMITTMte, phone 222-D. il Far Salo—The Renoeotaor ecbooi board is offering for sale the 60S foot of iron fence surrounding the intermediate school building. If interested see EDWARD P. LANB. ts For Balo dßoors l»rm, Ift ml lee south of Fair Oaks, 2 miles northwest of Parr. Good buildings, land partly tiled. Price MO per acre, easy tarma—W. A. MoCURTAIN. Reneselaer. ts I For Sale—Having bought the William Hershman foundation stock of pure bred Bronse turkeys, X will have a limited number of hens and toms for sale. Hens, 18.60 and up; toms, MB and up, owing to markings.—ALVA D. HERSHMAN, Medaryville, Ind.. R. F. D. For Sale—l6o-acrs farm, well drained, moat all level, black soil; 6 room houae, good barn, corn cribs, good well, fine orchard; land all io cultivation. Can give good terms on thia. Price 180.00 per acre. —CHARLES 3. DEAN A SON. ts

For Sale—Some co si bare* Ins In well improved farms located within S miles of Rensselaer. 120 a, 122 a, 212 a, 152 a., 80 a I also havs some exceptional bargains in improved farms of all slws farther out from Rensselaer. For further particulars see me or call 246, office, or 49K home.—HARVEY DAVISSON. ts For Salo—Having Installed an electric metal pot for its model 8 Linotype, The Democrat has for sale a 4 or 2-gallon gasoline air pressure tank with guage, about 20 feet of 2-8 Inch Iron pipe with coupling* and elbows, some gasoline burners, the metal pot taken out, etc. Any or all of the above will be sold at bargain prices.—THß DEMOCRAT. For Bale—A lot of standing tlmben 4 miles west of town on county farm road; 60 cents per load for dead timber, fl per load for green wood. Loads not to exceed 12 feet by 8 feet. No cutting or hauling on Sunday. Call me before entering premises—A M. YEOMAN, phone 87-G, Mt. Ayr exchange. J»

For Sale—The Democrat has fee sale several bundles of heavy used wrapping paper, running about fft to 28 large sheets to a bundle, sett* able for putting under rugs or carpets, building paper or for wrapping heavy parcels, at 26 cents per bundle. Rebuilt Typewriters at Bargain Prices—The Democrat has Just got in another lot of high-class rebuilt typewriters of standard makes whlctt It can sell at one-half or less than the price of new machines. They are all In A-l condition, with new rubber tympans, new ribbons, etc., and look almost like new and will do just an good work for many years as brandnew machines. Included In this lot are the follow- * Ing: * 1 L. C. Smith, a visible writer, standard keyboard, with backspaces, tabulator, etc., a mighty fine mar chine and In the pink of condition. Price >65.00. 1 Underwood, visible, standard keyboard with back-spacer,. tabulator, etc., a fine machine at less than half the cost of a new one. Price >50.00. 1 Smith Premier No. 10, visible writer, back-spacer, tabulator, one or two-color ribbon, a dandy machine for those preferring double keyboard. Price 145.00. _ M y Smith Premier No. 5, Invisible writer, one or two-color ribbon, a good serviceable machine at the very low price of >30.00. . Oliver No. 5, with tabulator, back- • spacer, etc., a fine machine. Price >4<k One Oliver No. 9 (latest model out) can scarcely be told from a brandnew machine and is practically as good in every way as .one right out of the Oliver factory. Has tabulator, back-spacer, two-color ribbon, etc. Price >50.00. x r Above prices are for cash, but will take your old machine In as part payment or will sell on part cash and balance monthly payments, At desired. If you want a typewriter it will pay you to call and look these machines over.——THE DEMOCRAT.

WANTED Poultry Wanted—Turkeys, ducks, geese, veal, etc.—PHONH 813 for prices. “ Wanted—To buy poultry. Call 4« or 89 and we will come an* it Highest prices paid.—WAULACB & HERATH. Trucking Wanted—l have a new ton truck and solicit business in this line. If you have moving or any other trucking to do, call FRANK HAMER. « MONEY TO’LOAN Farm Loans— Money to loan on/®"" property in any sums up to >IO,OOO. E. P. HONAN. “ Money to Loan— CHA*. d. OKAN < SON,- Odd Fellows’ Building, salatr?' . ■ ; __ _ l ’ - Duplicate order books, Fairbanks scale -books, etc., carried in Stock at The Democrat offices'

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